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L i k e u s o n . . . F o l l o w u s o n . . . September 6 & 7, 2013

By Angela TreharneFree Press Staff

One of the two white bear cubs that were caught

in Elkford and relocated last year, has returned.

The female white bear, and her sister, were caught last year in Elkford, earmarked, and relocated up the Elk Valley, around 70 km away.

One was seen later last year in Kananaskis. Then, on Tuesday mor-ning, conservation officer Frank de Boon received reports that one had been spotted back in Elkford, on Aspen Crescent and Newgate Crescent.

He is not sure whether it is the same bear, but he said he is not sur-prised to see one of the cubs back in Elkford.

“This is why we rarely relocate black bears,” said de Boon. “They often return back to where they came from,

or just go somewhere else and get in trouble.

“It’s hard to say what will happen to this one. It sounds like she is get-ting into garbage again. She may be a candidate for the zoo, because she is unusual, but that’s probably her only hope.”

The three-year-old bear is not reported to be showing any aggres-sion.

Kathy Murray, Fernie WildSafeBC Community Coordinator, said the problem is people not securing their garbage properly.

“Garbage collection day is Thursday in Elkford,” she said. “It is crucial that people keep their garbage secured until then. And use a bear proof garbage can. If you don’t have one, the District of Elkford can give you one. Give them call.

“This is a really sad situation for this white bear.”

White bear returns

Wet and wild camp

Mackenzie Watson, 11, paints a rain barrel at the Elk Watershed Discovery Camp. For the full story and more photos, go to pages 14 and 15 or visit www.thefreepress.ca. Photo by A. Treharne

The white bears two years ago as cubs before they were relocated. Photo by Kirsty Anonson

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By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

Kids brought their parents to Fernie Alpine Resort for

the second annual Griz Kidz summer carnival on Saturday, August 17.

Activities in the main plaza included the bouncy tent, arts and crafts station

where they could make their very own badges, carnival games and bal-loon animals. Fancy face painting meant fire breathing dragons were helping younger dragon-flies cast for water crea-tures in the fishing pool while young skeletons roamed the plaza.

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also invited to take part in the ‘Family Fossil Adventure’ with Nature Bob. After meeting Nature Bob in the plaza for an educational talk about fossils in the area, people followed him up the lift for a short-guided hike to discover some of the hidden fossils around the mountain for themselves.

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One family who has lived in Fernie for four years decided to explore the Griz Kidz Carnival during their weekend “stay at home holiday.” All photos by T. Hynd

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By Angela TreharneFree Press Staff

General open season for antlerless elk is closed this year in the East Kootenay, following a considerable drop in

numbers.Two years ago, the Ministry of Forests, Lands

and Natural Resource Operations decided to open the season, because of concerns about damage to crops and over grazing.

The aim was to reduce the number of antlerless elk by between 20 and 40 per cent.

An inventory was carried out in January and it was found the population had been reduced by 35 per cent.

“We were anticipating a reduction in numbers, that was our intention,” said Tara Szkorupa, senior wildlife biologist for the Kootenay/Boundary regions, “but it was getting close to 40 per cent so we decided it was time to close the season.”

The changes affect only the antlerless elk population in parts of the South Trench zone in the Kootenays.

The changes close the following open seasons.• General open season for antlerless elk in

4-03 Zone X, which includes portions of 4-2 to 4-5 and 4-20 to 4-22, from Sept. 20 to Sept. 30 is closed.

• Senior/youth season for antlerless elk in 4-03 Zone X, which includes portions of 4-2 to 4-5 and 4-20 to 4-22, from Sept. 10 to Sept. 14 is closed.

• Senior/youth season for antlerless elk in 4-26 Zone X, which includes portions of 4-25 and 4-26, from Sept. 10 to Sept. 19 is closed.

Following the Kootenay Elk Management Plan recommendations in 2008 to reduce the antlerless elk population, initially a limited entry hunt

was introduced, where hunters have to apply for a tag to harvest the elk. However, the population kept increasing so the season was opened.

“There was still a bag limit, but it meant anyone could harvest one,” said Szkorupa. “The hunt was restricted to low elevations to focus on the non migrating population, as these are the ones that do the most damage.”

The season is now back to limited entry for antlerless elk, and remains open for bull. The early bow season also remains in place for cows and bulls.

Szkorupa said that although the open season succeeded in reducing numbers, crop degradation and over grazing is still an issue.

“It’s all about balance. Next year we will be looking at other possibilities – maybe replacing the open season with bow hunting or other limited entry hunting. We have lots of different tools we can try.”

Around 400 cow elk are harvested in the South Trench every season.

"That's the portion of the population that has more of an impact on population trends," she said.

Population surveys conducted in January 2013 estimate there are 7,509 elk in the South Trench area. The 2008 population for elk in the South Trench was estimated at 11,580.

The online version of the Hunting and Trapping Synopsis has been updated with the changes at www.env.gov.bc.ca.

Open season closed for antlerless elk

By Tamara HyndFree Press Staff

Children from the after school club are enjoying

the new playground installed by the City of Fernie at the Max Turyk community cen-tre (MTCC). The MTCC is owned by the City of Fernie and as the build-ing is filling up they decided to put in a new playground, which was completed on August 14.

The playground struc-ture was selected from numerous proposals based on criteria estab-lished by the City and the Max Turyk play-ground-working group. The new playground is just under 6,000 square feet and has the capacity for 95-100 children. The structure is designed for ages 2-12 years old and is surfaced with engin-eered bark mulch. It’s already a great addi-tion to the neighbour-hood. “The kids haven't stopped playing on it since Wednesday,” said Mandy Potter from Fernie School Aged Care.“ People often ask

what kind of camp we are. We're like a trad-itional camp; we don't focus on just one activ-ity like soccer or art, we do a bit of everything. When it comes to chil-dren, I feel that variety and involvement are the key.”Landscaping

was due to be complet-ed this week with sod being placed around the footprint of the playground. The City will have a formal rib-bon cutting, tentatively scheduled for the last week in August.

Children from the After School Club are enjoying the new playground installed by the City at the Max Turyk community centre. Photo by Mandy Potter

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The decision to stop or moderate substance use can be a difficult, yet rewarding decision to make. Although relapse happens, making informed choices to support health and well-being reduce the likelihood of a relapse. As such, the following provide a guide to creating healthy life long habits;1. Eat well; be aware of what you are putting in your body. Consulting

a health care provider can give you options and choices that support a well-balanced diet.

2. Sleep 3. Exercise4. Maintain and seek out positive support systems; family, friends, church

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7. Staying on track, creating daily, weekly, monthly or yearly goals provide an opportunity for direction and personal growth.

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By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

The manager of a daycare in Sparwood is scratching her head about why the

after school programs are not attracting parents.

The Sparwood Treehouse daycare at 421 Pine Avenue has been open for two years, and has enough children during the day to stay afloat, but the before and after school programs are not breaking even.

“I don’t get it,” said manager

Lori Morley. “I’ve worked at other daycares where the before and after school programs usually do very well.

“Our rates aren’t high, and we have tried to get information about us out at the school, but we are just not making enough at the moment to keep the programs going.”

The daycare is not-for-profit, so they only hope to make enough money to pay their staff.

“We need at least three kids to keep going,” she said. “We’ll

be looking at our numbers in September and figuring out what to do then.”

The daycare is located behind the Teck offices at the old Mountain View school on Pine Avenue. The bus does not stop right outside the centre, but staff pick up kids from the bus, and take them back to it.

They are open from 6 a.m. to 6: 30 p.m. Monday to Friday for children ages 6 months to 12 years. Call Lori at 250-425-4443 to register your child.

Non-profit daycare struggling with after-school numbers

The Treehouse Day Care in Sparwood is struggling to break even with its before and after school program. Photo by T. Hynd

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The boulevard is located in between the curb and your property line. Residential property owners can determine, at least approximately, where their property ends and the municipal boulevard begins, by the location of their water valve (curb stop) which will usually be a foot or so outside the property line.

The boulevard is owned by the District of Elkford and is used for underground and overhead utilities, sidewalks and winter snow removal. Green space has also been incorporated into the municipal design and often contain utilities such as water and sewer lines.

The boulevards and green spaces in Elkford provide many benefi ts that contribute to the community such as:

• Recreational and aesthetic value• Increased economic value of property• Safe places to play and safe access to community facilities• Places for neighbours to connect• Increased community and civic pride• Civil equality• Increased visibility for local traffi c• Snow storage for winter street maintenance

The District of Elkford is addressing the use of the boulevard and community green space for the parking and the storage of personal property. As part of this initiative we ask that if you have any items stored or parked on these areas to please remove them.

Further information on this and details related to residential parking can be found on our website at www.elkford.ca.

Brochures can be obtained from the District offi ce or please call 250.865.4000 to speak with a District representative.

NEW BYLAWS ADOPTEDThe following bylaws were adopted at the July 22, 2013 District of Elkford Council meeting:

Zoning Bylaw No. 737, 2013. The intent of this bylaw is to regulate the location and use of buildings and structures and the use of land within the District of Elkford.

Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 743, 2013. This bylaw establishes new rates for land use fees and for fi re training fees.

Land Use Procedures Bylaw No. 744, 2013. This bylaw defi nes procedures under which an owner of land may apply for a bylaw amendment or permit.

Sign Bylaw No. 745, 2013. This bylaw defi nes procedures for erecting new signs and replacing existing signs.

Street Naming Bylaw No. 746, 2013. This bylaw provides for the naming of the streets within the Wilderness Heights Mobile Home Park (previously known as 300 Bluebell).

All bylaws can be viewed in their entirety on our website at www.elkford.ca.

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The City of Fernie will receive near-ly $220,000 to help fund programs aimed at improving the environ-

ment.The payment from the Community

Works Fund is earmarked for energy aud-its, build designs, and lighting replace-ments.

The City will receive two payments of $109,977.81 after Fernie was deemed eli-gible for the program, falling within the eligible project categories and earmarking the funds for projects with the intend-ed outcomes of reduced greenhouse gas emissions, cleaner air, and cleaner water.

Half of the money was received last month, and the rest will be received in December.

“Audits will identify concrete opportun-ities for energy reductions and efficiencies, the use of specific recyclable supplies, and those components having a longer life cycle and less waste,” said Fernie Mayor, Mary Giuliano.

“Build designs, and lighting replace-ments are targeted at already identified energy saving retrofits in the City of Fernie municipal buildings.”

The City of Fernie’s Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Plan in 2009 identi-fied potential opportunities for energy savings related to lighting retrofit and replacement in municipal buildings.

Gas Tax Agreement Community Works Fund


There’s lots of construction at the Max Turyk community centre this summer. “The soccer field project

is on or near to being on schedule,” said Cam Mertz, director of Fernie Leisure

Services. “The contractor is installing drainage this week.”

Irrigation, sand and hydro seeding are still to follow before the field is put to bed to germinate for the winter. Consultant company Durante Kruk is monitoring the construction progress.

Max Turyk soccer field construction on schedule

Heavy equipment has been a steady feature during the construction of the soccer field at the Max Turyk community centre. Photo by T Hynd By Angela Treharne

Free Press Staff

The Highline 100 raised $12,000 for charities in the community.

The road bike ride on August 10 is a fun and friendly day’s ride starting at Baynes Lake and heading to the US border. Riders can join at different points along the way, having a choice of riding 40 km, 100

km, or 160 km.This year’s ride raised $12,000 from

registrations, donations, a silent auction and raffle. The Elk Valley Hospital Foundation, FAST (Fernie Alpine Ski Team) and FIRE (Fernie Inspire the Race to Empower) will each receive $4,000.

Next year is the tenth anniversary for the charity ride.

Highline 100 raises $12,000

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POLL OF THE WEEKDo you think a centralized multi-purpose community centre in Fernie is a good plan?

Yes 61% No 38%This week’s poll question: Have you seen a bear in any Elk Valley community this summer?

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The white bear that has found its way back to Elkford after being relocated is proof that relocation just doesn’t work.

Conservation officers are frequently accused of being “trigger happy” and people say they don’t want to report seeing a bear in town because they know the conservation officer will just shoot it. But the fact is, they don’t really have much choice. The only reason this white bear and her sister were given a second chance was because they are white in colour – they’re just a bit special. But even special bears won’t get third chances. She’s back to Elkford and back to her old tricks – hanging out and going through the garbage.

It makes sense that bears don’t welcome being picked up and dumped in a foreign area, and expected to just make their home there. How would you feel? If one day somebody picked you up and dropped you off somewhere in Alberta – you’d want to find your way home too. It’s actually surprising it took her so long to come back to Elkford.

And just moving them isn’t going to change their behaviours. Once they have learned about the buffet of food scraps they can find in those garbage cans, they aren’t going to go back to picking berries. So even if they don’t find their way back to the town they were moved from, chances are they will wander off to another town and start looking for garbage cans there.

For this little white bear, it’s not looking good. Chances are she will keep hanging out around the garbage cans until a conservation officer puts an end to her life. So unfair – she didn’t do anything wrong.

She wasn’t aggressive. She just found food when she was hungry. If it was right there in front of you, and you were hungry, you wouldn’t turn away and head into the woods to find berries like you’ve been told to do.

Now is a crucial time to prevent another tragic bear story. Secure your garbage. Don’t put it out the night before collection. Wait until the morning.

It only takes a few garbage cans left out for bears to discover this food source and then the addiction will kill them.

Luckily, there haven’t been many bears in town this summer because there has been an excellent berry crop in the mountains. But now is when they might start wandering down into town. Don’t be complacent. Do the right thing.

Poaching the people’s power

Our provincial gov-ernment is currently getting rid of BC Hydro by saddling it with debt, imploding the company, and giv-ing it away to their corporate buddies. But how will these crooks try to get away with it? To figure it out we need to study history.

Back in the 1960s B.C.’s premier decided that all B.C. families should have electri-city. BC Hydro was created with taxpayer funds building mas-sive dams to produce and distribute power, selling the excess to world markets for profit. B.C. families got cheap power and the government made money to build roads, schools and hospitals. Government taxed less; businesses gained

advantage; industry flourished.

Power to homes in rural B.C. meant less time spent on chores and more time living, working, playing and learning. Reliable heat, light and power meant the automation of cooking and cleaning, unlocking more time, liberating women from the house. Computers and internet arrived and electricity con-nected B.C. to the rest of the world. But once it was built and had become so valuable, corporations coveted the people’s wealth and funded a political party to help steal it.

In 2001, the rul-ing NDP party had made too many fis-cal mistakes giv-ing the corporately funded Liberals their chance. By 2002 the new Liberal corpor-ate government was already selling the idea of Independent Power

Projects. The govern-ment then forced BC Hydro to purchase power from these IPPs even though it wasn’t needed. Worse yet, at inflated rates: three times market value and 10 times what it cost to produce, bring-ing Hydro to its knees.

Now in 2013 Liberal MLA Bill Bennett is running around com-plaining to media that BC Hydro is draining our economy. The very politicians who broke BC Hydro are now offering us a choice: pay more for power or privatize.

If we lose BC Hydro we also lose the grid. This becomes more important when we actually become pro-ducers of power our-selves, with solar panels and wind tur-bines on our roofs. If the grid remains the property of the people then people can trade power freely – true

energy independence. Give away the grid and we pay to use the system at best, or at worst we can’t share energy at all.

Corporate interests are already preparing for grid privatization. A massive solar farm is being built on Teck’s Sullivan mine property to take advantage of this coming change. Currently, we the

people own the power system through our elected officials so Teck technically buys power from us. If our elect-ed officials give away our system then you will be buying power from Teck, or worse yet their buddies at the China Investment Corporation.

Alex HansonSparwood

Thank youto the RCMP

I would like to thank the police con-stables who checked on me last week.

It is very reassuring to know when they see something out of the ordinary that they become concerned and check into it.

We are so fortunate to have them and I for one will sleep better knowing they are out there.

Joyce LetcherFernie


What seems a small amendment

to a bylaw by the City of Vancouver could have an impact on the coal industry in B.C.

On July 23, the amended bylaw now reads, “A marine ter-minal or berth must not be used for the bulk and handling of coal and trans-ship-ment of coal.”

Even though the City of Vancouver does not have jurisdiction over the ports nor does it have any coal ports in its area, they wanted the message to be clear. Vancouver Council will not accept any applications to build a marine terminal to hold or transport coal.

The Vancouver vote is mostly symbolic, as they do not have any jurisdiction over the main coal export terminals, Neptune in North Van, and Roberts Bank in Tsawwassen/Surrey.

“It’s important to note that coal is not currently transported in the city of Vancouver but is transported through the city of North Vancouver and municipality of Delta,” said Chris Stannell, Teck senior communi-cations specialist.

United Steel Workers union local 9346 presi-dent Alex Hanson believes that both Neptune and Roberts are in the process of

expansion, which will eventually more than double export capacity. “There will be no need to use Vancouver city property for any coal exports and there are no plans that I’m aware of,” said Hanson. “Also, I believe the rail system is technically federal jurisdiction and I would be surprised if the city could even control what went past on the rails, so long as it is within Transport Canada guidelines.

“Climate change is a legitimate issue which must be addressed by society as a whole, including the consum-ers who drive climate change,” said Hanson. “But to throw metal-lurgical coal under the bus when we need it to make the products like wind turbines to generate electricity and rail systems to transport goods more efficiently, is totally ridiculous. This is sim-ply political posturing and finger pointing. The same people pro-testing then get in their cars powered by gas and made of steel in order to get to their homes powered some-times by coal. How about solutions rather than hypocrisy?”

Conservative MP David Wilks was at the council meet-ing to speak against the amendment stat-ing the importance of the industry as it employs up to 90 per cent of the popula-tion of the Elk Valley.

Vancouver Councillor Kerry Jang referred to a staff report stat-ing the coal shipments from Vancouver would likely be transported on the BNSF railway close to schools in Vancouver neighbour-hoods. “So you make all the money and my daughter gets cancer. Thank you.”

Dr. Patricia Daly, Vancouver Coastal Health’s Chief Medical Officer, also spoke to council stating that Port Metro Vancouver and coal companies have failed to imple-ment industry-funded health impact assess-ments on proposed expansions to coal export terminals.

“The steelmaking coal we produce in the Elk Valley is vital to every day life and is used to build every-thing from schools to green initiatives like rapid transit in British Columbia and beyond,” said Stannell. “Teck is very proud to be part of an indus-try that contributes significantly to the local and provincial economy, creating more than 26,000 jobs throughout the supply chain, including more than 4,000 direct jobs at our steelmaking coal operations in the Elk Valley.

“Residents in com-munities across B.C,

including Vancouver, can be proud that a product that is being produced and trans-ported responsibly in our province is help-ing to strengthen com-munities and provide a better quality of life for people here and around the world.”

Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano offered her concerns in a letter to the Vancouver Mayor and Council prior to their vote on the by-law stating that if the amendment were passed the economic impact to Fernie and the entire Elk Valley would be “enormous.”

“The coal mines in this Valley sup-port over 4,000 direct employees as well as many supporting contractors,” said Giuliano in her let-ter to Vancouver City Council.

“The ripple effect of such a zoning bylaw amendment would negatively impact the entire province as it would not only affect employees and their families but also cause a possible loss of tax revenues to the poten-tial decrease to coal shipments.”

Provincially, coal mining added $3.2 bil-lion to the economy in 2011. The average annual salary in coal mining was $97,000 during the same year.

No responses were received by press time to enquiries for com-ments from Vancouver

Councillor Kerry Jang, Kevin Washbrook, dir-ector of Voters Taking Action on Climate

Change, MLA Bill Bennett and MP David Wilks.


3 Facts you need to knowabout...

1. In 2000-01, California de-regulated its electricity market, resulting in rolling blackouts and record-high electricity prices. BC Hydro’s trading arm, Powerex, sold electricity to California, earning hundreds of millions for the NDP government. California still owed $265 million to Powerex.

2. The US federal regulator determined a decade ago that the electricity market was manipulated by parties like Enron and that companies like Powerex had to pay back millions. Powerex has been in court in the US since 2001. Canadian litigants do not do well in the US court system, as learned from the Softwood Lumber experience.

3. The settlement I signed off on as BC’s Energy Minister gets BC credit for the $265 million owing to BC ($477 million with interest). BC is paying California $273 million cash, for a total settlement of $750 million. The California parties were sueing BC for $3.2 billion – too great a risk to the BC tax payer.

Bill Bennett MLA, Kootenay Eastwww.billbennettmla.bc.ca

withMLABill Bennett

About the Powerex Settlement…

BILLETS are required. Billet receives $400/month plus one season pass. Please call Lynda Moulton for more details 250-423-4504.

SEASON PASSES & POWER PACKS are now available. Season Power Pack At the DoorAdult $230 $110 $10 Seniors & Students Children under 6 – no charge

Passes available: At Fernie Auto Parts Call Rose Mangone 250-423-3307 or Lynda Moulton 250-423-4504

SUMMER HOCKEY CAMP August 19-28. For more information call Dale 250-423-4153 (office) or 250-423-0619 (cell).

MAIN CAMP August 29–31.

Upcoming 2013-2014

season

$110 $55 $5

Call the Library at 250-423-4458 or check our website http://fernie.bclibrary.ca

New Releases ~ August 2013Fiction

Non-Fiction

Wildlife sightings this weekBy Kathy MurrayWildsafeBC Community Coordinator

Fernie• No bear sightings

have been reported in Fernie. A great berry crop is enabling our bears to feed on natural food sources. As the summer

Bear Corner

Vancouver City Council decision could affect coal industry

draws to a close we will start to lose this natural food source for bears. Now is the time to be extra vigilant about managing your garbage and other household attractants so the bears don’t shift their attention to urban landscapes.

Sparwood• Black bear sightings reported on Matevic Road, behind the

Causeway Bay Hotel and on Larch Crescent.

Elkford• Bear sightings reported at the campground.• Earmarked white bear seen at Newgate Crescent and Aspen

Crescent.Bears may travel hundreds of miles in search of food. If you have

stored your attractants properly, a bear will move on. On the other hand, neglecting to secure easy food sources like garbage or bird seed can create increasingly bold bears.

For more information on keeping wildlife wild and communities safe visit www.wildsafebc.com.


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Starting Friday, August 23 to Thursday, August 29

3:00 pm Matinees on Sat & Sun $6.50 per person

Rated: G 7:00 & 9:00 pm

PlanesRated: 14A 7:00 and 9:10 pm

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BOOK THE ARCADE FOR YOUR NEXT AFTERNOON OR EVENING PARTY!

Visit www.ferniemovies.com for more info.

Call 250-423-3132to book.

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Around the ValleyUPCOMING

EVENTS

Mondays• 8:30am to 9:30am – Gentle Fit Sparwood Leisure Centre• 8:45am to 9:30am – Active Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre• 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th - Sept. 1st)• 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk Chairlift in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st)• 1:00pm- Dominoes Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 1:00pm to 3:00pm- Sonrise Healing Rooms Open for Prayers 1361 Eighth Ave. Fernie• 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre• 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 6:00pm – Bridge Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre• 7:00pm- Mahjong Fernie Seniors Drop in Centre • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

Tuesdays• 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th - Sept. 1st)• 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• 10:30am to 11:15am- Gentle Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre• 10:30am to 4:30pm - Elk Chairlift in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st)• 11:00am to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime Fernie Library• 1:00pm to 3:00 pm – Summer Reading Club (ages 6-10 yrs) at the Fernie Library (July 9th – Aug. 30th)• 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Toonie Tuesday (Public Swim) Elkford Aquatic Centre• 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 4:00pmto 5:15pm- Summer Reading Club (ages 11-13 yrs) at the Fernie Library (July 9th – Aug. 29th)• Ladies’ Night at the Fernie Golf & Country Club• 6:30pm- Ladies Archery, Fernie Elks Hall• 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre

• 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre• 7:30pm – Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre

Wednesdays• 8:30am to 9:30am – Gentle Fit Sparwood Leisure Centre• 8:45am to 9:30am – Active Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre• 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th - Sept. 1st)• 9:30am to 11:30am – Operation Art (drop in class) at The Arts Station (July 3rd – Aug. 21st)• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open• 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk Chairlift in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st)• 11:00am to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 11:15am to 12:00pm- Toddlertime at the Fernie Library• 12:00pm- Fernie Rotary Meeting Park Place Lodge• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open• 1:00pm- Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 1:00pm to 3:00 pm – Summer Reading Club (ages 6-10 yrs) at the Fernie Library (July 9th – Aug. 30th)• 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Hot Dog Day (Public Swim) Elkford Aquatic Centre• 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• Mens’ Night at the Fernie Golf & Country Club• 5:00pm to 9:00pm – Summer Social & Fernie Mountain Market at Station Square (July 3rd-Aug. 28th)• 6:00pm – Trail Maintenance (Fernie Mountain Bike Club)• 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 7:00pm to 9:00pm- Sonrise Healing Rooms Open for Prayers 1361 Eighth Ave. Fernie• 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre• 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

Thursdays• Morning - Little Sprouts; Kids in the EcoGarden (July & Aug.)• 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th - Sept. 1st)• 10:00am to 8:00pm- Sparwood Library Open• 10:30am to 11:15am- Gentle Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre• 10:30am to 7:00pm – Elk Chairlift in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st)• 11:00am to 6:00pm- Elkford

Library Open• 11:00am to 8:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 1:00pm to 3:00 pm – Summer Reading Club (ages 6-10 yrs) at the Fernie Library (July 9th – Aug. 30th)• 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Crooked Crayon (Public Swim) Elkford Aquatic Centre• 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 4:00pmto 5:15pm- Summer Reading Club (ages 11-13 yrs) at the Fernie Library (July 9th – Aug. 29th)• Night Bike Race Series at Fernie Alpine Resort (July 4th – Aug. 29th)• 6:00pm- Youth Archery, Fernie Elks Hall• 6:00pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre• 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre• 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

Fridays• 8:30am to 9:30am – Gentle Fit Sparwood Leisure Centre• 8:45am to 9:30am – Aqua Blast Fernie Aquatic Centre• 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th - Sept. 1st)• 9:00am to 11:00am- Adult Badminton Fernie Community Centre• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open• 10:30am to 11:15am- Gentle Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre• 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk Chairlift in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st)• 11:00am to 6:00pm Fernie Library Open to Public• 11:00am to 6:00pm- Elkford Library Open• 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime Fernie Library• 1:00pm to 3:00 pm – Summer Reading Club (ages 6-10 yrs) at the Fernie Library (July 9th – Aug. 30th)• 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Treat Day (Public Swim) Elkford Aquatic Centre• 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 4:00pm to 5:30pm- Free Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 5:00pm to 9:00pm- Sparwood Farmer’s Market in the Chamber of Commerce Parking Lot (June 28th – Sept. 6th)• 6:00pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre• 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game

Arcade Vogue Theatre• 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre• 7:30pm- Jitney Darts Fernie Legion• 7:30pm – Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre

Saturdays• 9:00am to 12:30pm– Jaffray-Baynes Lake Farmer’s Market, Baynes Lake Community Centre (June 29th–Aug. 31st)• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open• 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk & Timber Chairlifts in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st)• Noon to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open• 12:00pm to 6:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th - Sept. 1st)• 1:00pm to 5:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 2:00pm to 5:30pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 2:30pm to 4:30pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre• 3:00pm- Movie Matinee Vogue Theatre• 4:00pm to 6:00pm- Meat Draw & 50/50 Fernie Legion• 4:30pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre• 5:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre• 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

Sundays• 10:00am to 2:00pm – Fernie Mountain Market in Rotary Park (July 7th – Sept. 1st)• 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk & Timber Chairlifts in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st)• 12:00pm to 2:00pm- Family Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 12:00pm to 6:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th - Sept. 1st)• 1:00pm to 4:00pm – Downtown Social (July 7th – Aug. 25th)• 1:00pm to 5:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 1:00pm to 5:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre• 2:00pm to 5:30pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 4:30pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre• 3:00pm- Movie Matinee Vogue Theatre• 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

Around the Valley is a free listing to any local service.Please send an email to [email protected] or drop off a brief description of your event at The Free Press office.

AUGUST 24 Heiko’s Hellish Half

Marathon hosted by Fernie Trails Alliance

24-25 Fernie Yoga Festival 25 Fernie Rotary Club

hosts Corn Sale & Roast, Rotary Park, Sale 10am, Roast 11:30am

25 Feel Good Fernie, Downtown Social, 1-4pm

26 Elkford Council Meeting, 6pm

26 Fernie Council Meeting, 7pm

26-31 Aqua Adventure Camp at Fernie Aquatic Centre, 9am-4:30pm

27 Creative Energy Arts Factory “Mini” Dance Camp, ages 5-7

29 Gallery Opening Reception for Array of Clay Two at The Arts Station, 7-9pm

31 Avalanche City Roller Girls – Coal Miners Slaughter, Sparwood Arena, 7pm

31-Sept.1BC/AB Cup Downhill Race at Fernie Alpine Resort

31-Sept. 2 Fernie Bike Holiday #3, 9:30am-4pm, The Guide’s Hut

September 01 Fernie Lions Club

Annual Demo Derby 01 Fernie Alpine Resort

Closing Day for Summer Operations

03 Sparwood Council Meeting, 7pm

05 Sparwood Fall Community Info. & Registration Night, Curling Rink, 6-8:30pm

06-07 National Western Region Mine Rescue Competition (11th Biennial), Fernie

06 Underground Mine Rescue Competition, Fernie Memorial Arena

07 Surface Mine Rescue Competition, Max Turyk, Fernie

08 Fernie Kids Triathlon 08 Project 9 Race from

Island lake Parking Lot


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: [email protected]: www.fernie.ca501-3rd Avenue, Box 190Fernie, British Columbia V0B 1M0Of� ce Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4 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)Phone: 250-423-2254

For all Police, Ambulance orFire related emergencies:Call 911

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■ JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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, August 26, 2013 at 7:00pm in Council Chambers at Fernie City Hall, located at 501 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendment:

Applicant: The Corporation of the City of Fernie Location: 1121- 2nd Avenue

Bylaw No. 2225, cited as Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No. 152, 2013 proposes to change the zoning of Lot 3, Block 36, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734A from C2 - Neighbourhood Commercial to R1SL – Single Family Residential Small Lot and Lot 4 Block 36, 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 4:00pm on August 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 26, 2013 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 on this application, please contact the Planning Department at (250) 423-6817.

If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submissions must be received NO LATER THAN 4:00PM, August 26, 2013, 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; orBY EMAIL: E-mail submissions should be sent to [email protected].

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 892 of the Local Government Act. Notice given by the Corporate Offi cer.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGMonday, August 26, 2013 at 7:00pm

The City of Fernie has a range of full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, and casual positions. Current job opportunities include:

Casual LabourerThe City is seeking an individual to provide additional coverage within the Leisure Services department. This successful applicant will be expected to work shift work including weekends.The wage for this position is $28.93 per hour. The deadline to apply for this position is 4:00pm on August 30, 2013.

Lifeguard / Instructor IThe City is now accepting applications for a part-time Lifeguard / Instructor I at the Fernie Aquatic Centre.Applicant must be 17 years of age or older. The wage for this position is $20.89 per hour.The deadline to apply for this position is 4:00pm on August 30, 2013.

Aquatic Slide AttendantFernie Leisure Services is now accepting applications for the position(s) of Permanent Part-time Aquatic Attendant at the Fernie Aquatic Centre.The wage for this position is $12.24 per hour. The deadline to apply for this position is 4:00pm on August 30, 2013.

For more information on responsibilities and qualifi cations for these job postings, please visit the City website at www.fernie.ca

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY DISPOSITION (Lease)

Notice is hereby given that the City of Fernie intends to dispose of an interest in land, being the entering into of a lease for a portion of the Max Turyk Community Centre (Lot 1 District Lot 4588 Kootenay District Plan 10777), specifi cally Staff Room and Medical Room comprising of 500 square feet, with the East Kootenay Behavior Intervention Program, for a term of 1 year, with two year option to renew commencing on September 1st, 2013. The consideration to be received by the City for the proposed Lease is the initial sum of $6,000 per year.This is the second of two notices, dated the 22nd of August , 2013.Cam Mertz, Director of Leisure Services

Fernie Fire Rescue –Auxiliary Fighters

Needed

• Be part of the community• Be part of our team• Be a Volunteer Firefi ghter!Fernie Fire Rescue is seeking both men & women of all ages to join.Drop by your local Fire Hall, or contact Ted Ruiter, Fire Chief at 250-423-4226.

The City of Fernie is providing an opportunity for the residents of Fernie to express an opinion on the amendment to 2013-2017 Financial Plan at the Regular Open meeting of Monday, August 26, 2013 at 7:00PM. Council encourages the public to review this amendment bylaw and if desired, to make representation to Council at the August 26, 2013 meeting either in person or in writing. Written submissions can be mailed, hand delivered or emailed to City Hall. The deadline for written submission is 4:00pm on Monday, August 26, 2013. A printed copy of the amendment bylaw and accompanying summary of budget changes can be obtained at the City Hall between 8:00AM and 4:00PM, Monday through Friday.

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, Director of Financial & Computer Services, Box 190, Fernie BC, V0B 1M0; or • BY EMAIL: email submission should be sent to [email protected] deadline to apply is 4:00PM on MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2013. Thank you for your interest in serving the civic needs of your City.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Amendment to the 2013-2017 Financial Plan

The Annual FALL REGISTRATION FAIRSponsored by Fernie Leisure Services

Department

Location: Fernie Community CentreDate: September 3& 4, 2013 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM To register for City Programs like gymnastics, and swimming lessons. Community Programs include minor hockey, fi gure skating, dance, music, yoga, climbing wall, pre-school programs and much more.

To book your free table call 250 423-2245

The Fernie Memorial Arena is now open for private bookings. The regular season begins September 10. Call 250 423-2245 to book your time.


district of sparwood

Box 520, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Phone: 250.425.6271 | Fax: 250.425.7277 Email: [email protected]

www.sparwood.ca

Upcoming Meetings of Council(in Council Chambers)

Tuesday, September 3, 2013 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pmMonday, September 30, 2013 Committee of the Whole Meeting at 7:00 pm

Please note that the Committee of the Whole Meeting scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2013 has been cancelled.

RECYCLING TIPSDid you know that the yellow recycling bins all take the following?Mixed paper – including paper, phone books, magazines, envelopes, post it notes, fl yers, soft and hard cover books, and newspapers. If it’s made of paper it goes in the yellow bin.Aluminum or tin cans – this includes all beverage and food cans. Cans should be well rinsed. Remove labels if possible.Cardboard – from big boxes to cereal, toothpaste, and cracker boxes. Please fl atten all boxes. The only time cardboard can’t be recycled is if it is covered with wax, foil, or food waste. Examples include pizza boxes and milk cartons. These items should NOT go in the recycling bin. They belong in the garbage. Milk cartons can go to the Bottle Depot for recycling.Grocery Bags – make sure there are no receipts or other garbage and that the bags are clean.Plastics #1-#6 – plastic must be clean and must have a number on it. No Styrofoam (even though it is marked #6).

No ChargesThe following items can now be taken to the Sparwood Transfer Station FREE OF CHARGE

Plastics BasicsOnly plastics #1 - #6 are accepted. If you are unsure of whether a piece of plastic can go in the bin – check to see the number. If it’s between 1 and 6, it can be recycled. If it’s not, reuse it or throw it in the garbage. All plastics MUST be numberedWhat’s NOT accepted:

• Styrofoam – even though Styrofoam is marked with a #6, it is NOT recyclable in our program.

• Unmarked plastics – if it doesn’t have a number on it, it can’t go in the bin. Often the lids are made out of different plastics than the containers, so you have to check carefully. Each piece must be numbered.

• #7 plastics - #7 plastic is NOT recyclable through our program.• Dirty plastics – Plastics must be clean. That means conditioner and shampoo

bottles need to be rinsed out so there’s no residue left in the bottle. All food containers (like ketchup, mustard, peanut butter, etc.) should be thoroughly rinsed and milk jugs must have the caps removed and be well rinsed before being placed in the bin. If you have a plastic with some kind of handle (i.e. an ice cream pail with a metal handle), the handle should be removed – even it if’s made of plastic.

Clean Wood WasteYard and Garden Waste

Mattresses and Box springsPropane Tanks (under 100 lbs.)

Appliances (including ones with Freon)Scrap Metal

Auto BatteriesRegular Household Garbage

Sprinkling RegulationsTo promote water conservation in Sparwood, the District has implemented sprinkling regulations that shall be in effect from June 1 through September 30 each year. Even numbered addresses are allowed to water on even calendar days and odd numbered addresses are allowed to water on odd calendar days.

Exceptions to the water sprinkling restrictions include nurseries, golf courses, farms, turf and tree farms, municipal parks, playing fi elds, and other municipal properties.

There will be special permission for those residents who have installed a new lawn (either seed or sod) for a period of 21 days after installation of the lawn.

GARBAGE PICKUP SCHEDULEThere will be

NO GARBAGE PICKUP ON LABOUR DAYMonday, September 2, 2013

Garbage that is normally picked up on the MondayWill be picked up on

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

THANK YOU!Sparwood Community & Facility Services would like to extend a big thank you to the sponsors of the “Up, Up and Away!’ Summer Camp Program offered through the Sparwood Leisure Centre. Due to the generous support for these Summer Programs we were able to offer Preschool and Junior Camps for children between the ages of three and eight.

As well as these camps for younger children we were able to offer an Adventure Camp where children between the ages of eight and twelve were able to participate in exciting, fun fi lled activities which included day trips for Laser Tag, River Rafting, Zip Lining and Horseback Riding.

Many thanks to these generous sponsors...The Sparwood Public LibraryTeck CoalSparwood ECD CommitteeSparwood Arts CouncilDistrict of Sparwood

FALL COMMUNITY INFORMATION & REGISTRATION NIGHT

In the Sparwood Curling RinkThursday, September 5th6:00 - 8:30 pm

Come and fi nd out what’s happening in your community. See programs of interest to people of all ages and stages. Community groups and organizations are invited to participate in this opportunity to promote their organization, register for programs and show what they have to offer. It’s free! It’s one night!

Everyone’s invited!

Call Sparwood Community & Facility Services at: 250-425-0552 or email: recoffi [email protected] to register your organization and book your table.

PRIVATE GUITAR LESSONSSeptember 25 - November 27, 2013Wednesdays, 1/2 hour lessons between 3:30 & 8:00 pmSparwood Secondary High School Class Room

Guitar lessons provided privately for all levels. Instructor Gabriel is a multifaceted artist, and his guitar playing skills are only one of his many talents!

Registration: $270.00

PIANO & OR VOICE PRIVATE LESSONS

September 25 - November 27, 2013Wednesdays, 1/2 hour lessons between 3:30 & 8:00 pmSparwood Secondary High School Music Room

Voice and/or piano lessons provided privately. under the direction of an instructor. Instructor Sophia is a talented and accomplished artist.

Registration: $270.00


TAKE 3 MONTHS TO PAY FOR YOUR WINTER TIRES

AT FERNIE FORD

ITS AS EASY AS 1,2,3...1. Pick out your winter tires

2. Pay 1/3 deposit at the time of order

3. Make payments until winter arrives and it’s time for installation

O� er also applicable to winter rims and tire pressure sensors

*Balance to be paid at time of installation. Must be installed by November 29/2013*

1492 Highway 3, Fernie(250) 423-9211

Kids took to The Arts Station stage last Sunday to show their talents. The Children’s Talent Show has been a part

of the Downtown Sunday Social for three years. There were five acts with eight performers in total, including Fernie’s famous young magi-cian, dancers and singers. Mac and Finn Piney spun some magic, Sam Brennon, Kate Brennon and Sienna Longo sang, Lauren Sims, Sonna and Haley Qualizza danced.

“I am hoping it becomes an event everyone looks forward to with participation continuing to grow,” said event organizer Ange Qualizza. “In a town where athleticism dominates most stages, I find it inspirational to see these kids finding courage to perform on stage in front of the com-munity. I think, personally, it is just about the cutest event.”

It was a fabulous hour of entertainment, and each participant was awarded a $10 gift certifi-cate from Polar Peek Book Store and a candy bag. The Fernie Chamber of Commerce (Sunday Downtown Social) sponsors this event.


DANCE SCHEDULESeptember 9th - May 8th, 2014Mondays8-10 Year Old Tap 4:00 - 4:455-6 Year Old Tap 4:45 - 5:156-8 Year Old Jazz 5:30 - 6:008-10 Year Old Jazz 6:15 - 7:0010-14 Year Old Jazz 7:00 - 7:45Tuesdays6-8 Year Old Ballet 4:00 - 4:304-5 Year Old Ballet 4:30 - 5:003-4 Year Old Ballet 5:15 - 5:458-10 Year Old Ballet 6:00 - 6:459-15 Year Old Jazz Technique 6:45 - 7:30Wednesdays6-8 Year Old Stretch 4:00 - 4:304-5 Year Old Ballet 4:45 - 5:15Mommy & Me Dance 5:30 - 6:003-4 Year Old Jazz 6:00 - 6:3010-14 Year Old Ballet 6:45 - 7:30Thursdays10 Plus Stretch 4:00 - 4:304-5 Year Old Jazz 4:30 - 5:008-10 Year Old Stretch 5:15 - 5:457-8 Year Old Tap 6:00 - 6:3011-14 Year Old Tap 6:30 - 7:159-15 Year Old Ballet Technique 7:15 - 8:00

The District of Sparwood is pleased to announce the

launch of its new brand and identity. “We’re now

ideally positioned to clearly and consistently share our

community’s story,” said Terry Melcer, The District of

Sparwood’s Chief Administrative Officer.

Unlike many community brands, Sparwood’s brand has

not been developed primarily to increase tourism or

attract destination visitors. Rather, its brand development

is to strengthen its distinctive characteristics, demonstrate

a desire to continue to develop economic diversity, and

to continue to provide a solid foundation to increase

community spirit.

“We’re an incredible community,” says Melcer, “We’re

enviably situated in the Rocky Mountains, clean, safe,

prosperous, and have a solid community of people

who are happy to live here. We want to clearly tell that

story.” Sparwood’s new brand simply tells a historic and

contemporary story of a strong, authentic, hardworking

mountain community. The brand speaks in a fresh manner

to unpretentiousness; a proactive approach to developing

relationships; and pride in the industry, community

relationships and recreational opportunities afforded by

their location.

To develop their brand, the District of Sparwood worked

with community and regional branding specialists

Story & Co. Their process involved extensive community

consultation, research and strategy, and the results of the

branding project were predicated on feedback and insight

garnered directly from the community.

“The methods we used allowed us to gain valuable

information through direct consultation with community

members in both group and individual settings,” said

Melcer. “This allows our brand to resonate with our most

important audience first — our own community.”

The initial results of the branding exercise include a new

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images, posters, trade show materials, ads, and other

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“We’re not intent on strictly developing as a tourism

community,” says Melcer. “But we are intent on

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are open for business and that we are happy to share our

story and community with the rest of the world. We have

a story that deserves being told best and now we look

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For more information on the District of Sparwood,

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Terry Melcer Chief Administrative Officer District of Sparwood

Box 520, 136 Spruce Avenue Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0

Phone: (250) 425-627 Direct Line: (250) 425-6810 Fax: (250) 425-7277

email: [email protected] website: www.sparwood.bc.ca

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THANK YOU!Sparwood Community & Facility Services would like to extend a big thank you to the sponsors of the “Up, Up and Away!’ Summer Camp Program offered through the Sparwood Leisure Centre. Due to the generous support for these Summer Programs we were able to offer Preschool and Junior Camps for children between the ages of three and eight.As well as these camps for younger children we were able to offer an Adventure Camp where children between the ages of eight and twelve were able to participate in exciting, fun � lled activities which included day trips for Laser Tag, River Rafting, Zip Lining and Horseback Riding.Many thanks to these generous sponsors...The Sparwood Public LibraryTeck CoalSparwood ECD CommitteeSparwood Arts CouncilDistrict of Sparwood

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The City of Fernie will host 18 championship teams from across Western Canada and the Northwestern United States as they compete in either surface or underground mine rescue tasks showcasing their skill and dedication in emergency response and mine rescue.

Friday, September 6th Underground Mine Rescue Competition at the Fernie Memorial Arena

Saturday, September 7th Surface Mine Rescue Competition at the Max Turyk School Site

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. both days

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Teams of softball fans, plus friends and family of Jen Hickling, were swinging their bats in Fernie

Saturday at a ball tournament, named in her honour. Neon tutus and black leopard stripes were being flaunted on the fields and in the dugouts to add to

the spirit. “There were eight teams in the tourna-

ment,” said Shiann Martin. “We were raising money for Fernie Friends for Friends and to put in a scholarship at the high school in culinary arts as Jen had her own cake business. I’d like to thank everyone for their support and help with everything. The tournie all in all was a weekend to remember my good friend

Jen who should still be with us. Ball was her favourite thing to do and it's not the same without her.”

This is the second ball tournament since the first one started last summer to raise funds to help Hickling’s long-term boyfriend and daughter after Hickling passed away last July from cancer at the age of 33.

Jen Hickling memorial ball tournament

Eight teams played in the Jen Hickling Ball Tournament on August 17. All photos by T. Hynd



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“The theme for the camp was waterways,” said Dickhout. “So the kids really got an appreciation for the importance of protecting our water sources, and how valuable they are.”

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The kids ended the camp by painting a rain barrel. Photo by A. Treharne


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The kids at the Elk Watershed Discovery Camp spent the week rafting, fishing, hiking and learning about why our waterways need to be protected. All photos by A. Treharne

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By Bradley Woods The Bull River Shooters Association

Four of our mem-bers made the trek out to Prince

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•Trudy Phillips was third in AA class (.22 hunter rifle)

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Marsh •Match Champion

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Rob McKeeman travelled to the Alberta provincial high power championship and made us so very proud by becoming the provincial champion for silhouette rifle and was first in AA class with a hunter rifle.

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An exhibit currently showing at The Arts Station will bring back

some childhood memories, and not all good.

‘Modern Myth ~ the stories we tell’, looks at fairytales, childhood myths and dreams, and some of them can be slightly uncomfortable to look at.

Childhood imaginations can run wild, and sometimes it’s nice to leave them behind when we enter adulthood.

Charlotte Catchpole, Deirdre Earl and Nichole Yanota are three artists from the Crowsnest Pass with a shared love of the surreal, and it shows. Showcasing paintings, illustrations, and mixed media, these very modern narrative works might bring back mixed memories.

The exhibit runs until August 27 at The Arts Station in Fernie.

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Friday night at the Fernie Royal Canadian Legion

was all about Neil.Jason Scott brought

his Neil Diamond tribute show to Fernie to keep the audience entertained with music spanning 50 years, from Sweet Caroline to Forever in Blue Jeans.

The show was sold out, with most people enjoying a prime rib dinner before the performance.

“It was a great deal with dinner, and the prime rib was delicious, said Legion president Terry Rimmer. “And the show was sold out the day before.”

Tribute act shineslike a Neil DiamondThe work by three

Crowsnest Pass artists can be seen at The Arts Station until August 27. Photos by A. Treharne

Jason Scott entertains at the Fernie Legion as Neil Diamond. Photo by A. Treharne


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For six decades I’ve witnessed change in Fernie.

For each resident that leaves expressing dis-content with change, someone new comes in that embraces it.

One such person is Rory Hinds. An avid traveller who could have nested anywhere in the world but chose to make Fernie home because, “I’m a keen snowboarder in winter and mountain biker in summer so I can see the world from unique angles both physically and creatively.”

As a youngster Rory was a successful vert skateboarder sponsored by Zorlac Skateboards, Island Style and Blitz Clothing, but he soon discovered a passion for being behind the lens, taking photos and filming daredevil stunts of friends using a Leica 35mm and Kodak 8mm cameras. Once home he edited the footage with two VHS recorders wired together.

Rory was born in Durban, South Africa but at age 18 after completion of his graphic design studies he immigrated to the

UK and found work as a freelance designer and photo retoucher at top advertising and design agencies in London.

With a strong desire to keep learning production and design technology Rory improved his skills by developing and creating multimedia products for Hewlett-Packard and British Telecom while living in Australia. He became so good that he trained the advertising team of a firm on the tropical island of Mauritius and created the island’s first animated television commercial. On his return to London he founded a production company, Ignition, that created event presentations for BBC’s annual corporate conference and for music artists’ launch parties for Sony Music. This resulted in over 300 commercials for Sony music including for artists Mariah Carey, Offspring and Ricky Martin that appeared on major global and satellite TV stations like ITV, Channel 4, MTV and Sky.

Rory went on to colour grading and

finishing and worked as a finishing artist on documentaries and a variety of feature and short films for many of London’s independent filmmakers. He says that it wasn’t long before he had mastered control of the camera and ‘Ignition’ evolved into ‘Mine Films’ developing even higher cinematography skills, filming music videos and commercials for Sony Music, Pilot Pens, Mark’s Work Warehouse, Travel Alberta and Atlantic Records.

Full length feature films such as the documentary about the controversial Glasgow Soccer teams Rangers and Celtic gained him attention as did being the first in the UK to have the legendary RED 4k Digital Cinema Camera that he has used to shoot with since 2007.

Work at Wolff Olins included the launch of the UK’s National Lottery and the design for British Telecom’s corporate identity. He also has corrected and manipulated photos for both national and international marketing campaigns like Virgin Mobile and the Hollywood blockbuster, Godzilla. He has a list of credits to fill a couple of pages with names like Ron Howard’s Angels and Demons and Frost/Nixon as the Second Unit RED Director of Photography and in films such as Below Zero, Dust and Milo and Kate, working

as director, editor, colourist and visual effects.

This attractive but unassuming young man says that his “in-depth knowledge of post-production techniques gives him a distinct advantage and is invaluable to any project.” As well, his canny ability to shoot, edit and finish permits enormous creative freedom. His unique directing style and “command of creative lighting” places him in a distinctive position to carve his own niche in this very competitive film world. Even more helpful is his calm presence and ability to complete production within deadline, come in on budget and do all of this while moving things effortlessly along.

Sometimes people wonder what type of person lives in this changed Fernie and although mining is the backbone of this town as it is in the entire Valley, new technology has made it possible to have someone like Rory live here while still providing services to long established clients in London like Rockstar games, Roadrunner Records and Atlantic Records.

Rory has been a fulltime resident for over six years and says this is a place he wants to stay permanently. Fernie is fortunate to have people like Rory call Fernie home as they contribute a colourful weave to the tapestry of this town.

Conversations with Mary - Rory HindsA South African born skateboarder on how film making has taken him all over the world into a glamorous industry making music videos, commercials, and movies, but now he chooses a quieter pace of life in Fernie.

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Rory Hinds started in skateboarding, but his love for photography and film making took him all over the world, and eventually brought him to Fernie, where he plans to stay. Submitted photo

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We were a small group of five in

the advanced group including our stellar instructor Aidan Jones providing personalized steps to launch us to the next level.

The Women’s Intermediate and Advanced Mountain Bike (MTB) Camp was the last of three skills training sessions specifically for women this summer at Fernie Alpine Resort. The

group split into two groups of intermediate and advanced with Heather Johnson leading the intermediate group.

The thing about skills training camps is it’s not all about pedaling down the mountain as fast as you can. Sometimes it means pushing your heavy downhill back up the hill to redo a feature or piece of difficulty after getting feedback. It all depends on how you’re feeling. There is no pressure except for how much you want to get out of it for

yourself that day. Cheryl Tracy-Gould

signed up for the two-day camp for two reasons. “I wanted to meet other women in town who downhill. I’ve been riding with guys or by myself. Riding by myself, I find I’m picking up bad habits and keeping them. I want to learn (how to do) jumps. Now I know ‘load and explode.’ I’ve never heard of that before. Now I can take advantage of the trail features, not waste them.”

“Today’s bikes are

(relatively) light. It’s a lot about weighting the bike to use traction and let the bike do the work,” said Jones. He practises what he speaks. Jones has been ski instructing for two years and MTB racing in the United States this year.

When it comes to coaching or instructing, “I like watching people progress, especially these ladies with jumps. They are cleaning jumps they couldn’t (yesterday).”

Alicia Ens and Megan Lees both came from Calgary with friends and family for the weekend and the camp. Lees’ parents got her into mountain biking when she was 17 years old so they

came for the weekend to cycle as well.

“This is my first year with a downhill mountain bike and I’ve had no previous instruction. The flooding (this spring) wrecked a lot of biking areas around Calgary like Canmore,” said Ens.

The advantage of improving riding skills is gaining and maintaining control of you and your bike rather than simply pushing the limit based on your adrenalin tolerance. You actually do become a better skilled rider, which increases fun and decreases injury and misery.

Thanks Heather and Aidan!

Megan Lees, Alicia Ens and Cheryl Tracy-Gould got a jump on their downhill mountain biking skills as they rode for two days getting advanced instruction. All photos by T. Hynd

Megan Lees practises at the beginning of Ewok trail during the Women’s Mountain Bike Camp at Fernie Alpine Resort this weekend.

Getting a jump on downhill biking on Fernie Alpine Resort’s trails By Jill Snell

Event: Low Gross0-23: Bridget Hemsted24-29: Kathy Pachara and Pat Moore30-35: Brenda Muselius and Donna Miller36+: Nan MorrisonSkins: Kathy Pachara, Kay Chesley (2), Bridget Hemsted (3), Ursula Schroeder and Pat Moore.Attendance Draw winners: Park Place - Jan Caufield, Overwaitea - Heather Quattrin, Freshies - Val Emond.

A big welcome goes out to Heather Quattrin who joined the ladies

for the first time this season, we hope we get to see more of her in the future. There was one deuce on the course on Tuesday, so the big winner for the day was Bridget Hemsted. Congratulations “B” for putting in a great round. There were 17 ladies that made it out to enjoy a beautiful day on the Fernie Golf and County Club course and we hope everyone had fun. In addition, five of our regular ladies participated in the Elkford tournament also held that day. As always a special thanks goes out to the Ladies’ Day sponsors including: Park Place, Investor’s Group, Fernie Chiropractic, The Best Western, Odyssey/Investia, Overwaitea, The Tipple, Vitality Body and Mind and Freshies.

We look forward to having many of you out on the course next week. Remember, you do not need to play in one of the organized tee times to play in the event or be eligible for the attendance draws. All you need to do is: have a Tuesday tee time, sign in and pay for the event in the pro-shop and complete your scoring in the binder located in the ladies locker room. Event winners are determined from the binder details after 9 p.m. on Tuesday nights or when the pro-shop closes (whichever is earlier).

Keep your eyes open for the upcoming August 20 results, as these will be a special edition of results for the 2013 Fernie Ladies Amateur Open (an event that has been set up as a two person best ball format with individual and team prizes to be awarded and will see players not only from Fernie but also all around the East Kootenay and the Crowsnest Pass).

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The Fernie Rod and Gun Club (FRGC) held its annual August 3-D

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More than 250 shooters, including 68 youth shooters, embarked on three courses of 15 targets at the FRGC archery range. Some of the targets on the courses were full sized moose, elk, sheep, deer, bears and exotic targets including poisonous frogs, crocodiles and

dinosaurs!All of the youth shooters

received awards for their participation (sponsored by Teck) and enjoyed a balloon and zombie shoot Saturday afternoon.

The second leg of the Elk Valley Extreme qualifier was held all day Saturday and the finals were Saturday night.

The first qualifier shoot was held during Sparwood’s 3-D shoot in June. The two clubs and Kootenay Archery sponsor the Elk Valley Extreme.

144 shooters tried to qualify for the 22 spots during the two

qualifier shoots. The top five shooters advance, along with the top two women and top two youth from each shoot. Two wildcard positions are chosen at each event also.

15-year-old Ross Grimm from Medicine Hat was the overall winner of the Elk Valley Extreme and took home a $1,000 gift certificate from Kootenay Archery. Chris Mummery took second place and claimed a $500 gift certificate and third place went to last year’s champion Jamie Brehaut.

All 22 participants received a prize for qualifying this year.

Extreme archery with the FRGC

More than 250 shooters attended the 3 - D Archery Shoot. Photos by Virgil Villains


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Outside SalesRepresentativesKootenays OpportunitiesSysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home.

Outside Sales Representatives (Marketing Associates)At the heart of our customer relationships is our ability to listen to our customers’ needs and respond with products and services that help them succeed. Sysco continues to invest in and train industry leading sales representatives; each committed to providing the exceptional level of service and innovative solutions that differentiate Sysco in the marketplace.

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If you love the food industry, can walk the talk and have what it takes to share your enthusiasm with others, start your career at Sysco today! We offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds expectations...and we have the best training in the business.

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DLR 30507

2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT V6 4WD

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DLR 30507

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DLR 30507

2009 FORD F150 SUPERCREW XLT 4X4

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PetsBorder Collie puppies for sale, $200 each, ready to go. Call 250-425-7799 or 250-425-5137

Merchandise for Sale

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STK# UT0593

DLR 30507

2011 FORD ESCAPE 4DRLIMITED 4WD

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Apt/Condo for Rent


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$4.00/lbTARZWELL FARMS

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Garage Sales155 Ridgemont CrescentSat., Aug. 24th 10am-2pm

Over 40 jigsaw puzzles (50 cents - $2 ea). Books galore, winter jackets, bedding, lamps, some collectibles, cobalt glass, older loveseat and swiv-el rocker $70 and much more. Some great buys for students going off to school.

Misc. for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent


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Call Toll Free AlsoJD 544 & 644 wheel loaders

JD 892D LC ExcavatorPh. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB

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DLR 30507

2009 FORD F150 SUPERCREW XLT 4X4

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Misc. WantedGenuine Coin Collector BuyerCollections, Olympic Gold &Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030

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Real Estate

Business for Sale


STK# UT0555

DLR 30507

2013 FORD FLEX SEL AWDFully Loaded

NOW! $29,977*WAS $33,487*

For Sale By OwnerBEAUTIFUL 3300 sq/f custom built home, 10 acres, 10 min. d’town Cranbrook $509,900 priced to sell, to view call Rob 587-216-2334 or OPEN house Sat Aug 17th 11-4 pmROBSON Home For Sale: $185,000 (5 min to Castlegar) 1 bdrm, 1100 sqft, Ready to move in. 250-304-2944Starter Retirement Double Wide 2 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath on lot. $159,000 250 357-2929

LakeshoreBOSWELL - Lakefront Home with 115ft grassy beach front. Great view over Kootenay Lake. 1600 square ft with 3+1 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, large family room. Large workshop, quonset, boat-house with 18ft Sea Ray Open Bow boat. $465,000 Phone: 250-223-8227; email:[email protected]

Other Areas20 ACRES free! Own 60 acres for 40 acre price/pay-ment. $0 Down, $198/mo. Money back guarantee, no credit checks. Beautiful Views, West Texas. 1-800-843-7537. www.texaslandbuys.com

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Apt/Condo for RentSPARWOOD: 2-bdrm apts. for rent, appliances & heat inc., $850. 1-bdrm condo, some furniture, $750. Large 2-bdrm apt. downtown, inc. heat & lights, $900. Call (250)425-5432.

SPARWOOD, B.C.Pine Crest ApartmentsUnder New Management

Fully Renovated1 & 2 bedrooms [email protected]

1-778-518-2253To view:

www.glprental.com

Sparwood Mtn Air Chalets, furnished (or not) 1 bdrm inc. util, w/deck, n/p, $750 + DD. Sept.1st. Call 403-474-3926 or 403-616-6467.

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Apt/Condo for Rent

Scenic Downtown Elkford

Spacious NEW apartments

1 Bdrm - $775 (& up)-month

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

Includes heat, lights, & hot water

250-865-2722

ALPINE COURT

Live in scenic &

peaceful Elkford

ALDERWOOD PLACE

Comfortable apartment units

1 Bdrm - $775 (& up)-month2 & 3 Bdrm - $850 (& up)-month

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

1-250-865-7676

SPARWOOD, B.C.

GOLDEN OAK

GARDENS1 Bdrm - $775 (& up)- month2 Bdrm - $850 (& up)- month

Hot Water Included

Walking Distance to Mall

250-865-2722

Sparwood, B.C.

PINEWAY COURT

Apartment Units

1 Bdrm:$775 (& up)-month

2 Bdrm:$850 (& up)-month

250-425-9912

Two bdrm condo Sparwood Heights Ponderosa Manor. Furnished. Call 250-423-1687.

Rentals

Misc for RentFurnished & unfurnished properties available for rent in Sparwood & Elkford. Call Lindsay 250-425-1180 or [email protected]

SPARWOOD, ELKFORD & FERNIE - Furnished & unfur-nished rentals available. Contact Tammie Davy at 250-425-2968 or apply on line:elkvalleylistings.ca.

Modular HomesMobile homes for rent in SparwoodF, S, W & Dryer, 2 to 3 BR. 250-425-4424 , 250-425-4646

Homes for RentSPARWOOD - FOR RENT

Mobile - all appliances. $900/month. House on approx. 3 acres. $1500/month.Call Joe 250-425-5387SPARWOOD - split level, 3+ bdrm, large laundry & storage, fenced yard. $1500/month. Call Mark 250-423-1497 or 250-423-4896.

Motels,Hotels


STK# UT0566

DLR 30507

2005 F150 SUPERCAB 4X4 XLT

Heavy payload package. o

NOW! $12,977*WAS $16,778*

Shared Accommodation

FERNIERoommate wanted to share apartment. $300/month plus a portion of utilities.Call Brian 250-430-2780 or Dylan 250-278-0016.

StorageSELF STORAGE: Personal & commercial. Call Finni-gan’s Storage. 250-423-3308 or 250-423-4207.

STORAGE PLUS: Bays heat-ed or cold & service bays with air, minor repairs. 250-423-7492.

Suites, UpperFernie Ski Hill - Upper Suite For Rent $2000/month. 2 bdrm, upper unit in a house available on Timberline Cres. for long term lease (min. 12 months). Fireplace, granite, W/D, hot tub. Utilities incl. Non-smoking. No pets. Contact: [email protected] or 403-589-0457.

Transportation

Aircraft


STK# UC0188

DLR 30507

2012 FORD FUSION SEGreat fuel milage

NOW! $15,997*WAS $19,747*

Antiques / Classics1955 Dodge Royal Lancer4 dr sedan, good condition V8, red ram hemi motor

$7500, 250-365-5003

Auto FinancingDreamTeam Auto Financing

“0” Down, Bankruptcy OK - Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-961-7022www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

Transportation

Auto Financing

Off Road VehiclesMOBILE Car Wrap Campaigns For A Water Beverages Drinks (Link Art™ Inc). Interested Car Owners Should Apply & Earn $500/WK. Text: 347-842-0637 [email protected]

Trucks & Vans

For Sale 2002 GMC Sierra 4X4

Fully loaded 3/4,

only 135,500 km’s, tow package with

transmission cooler and fi ve point hitch. Excellent condition only two owners. Brand new winter

tires only used half a season.

Asking $11,000. Call 403 803-8959

Boats

World’s Finest FISHING BOATS

Weldcraft, Hewescraft,Lund, Godfrey Pontoons

Mark’s Marine, Hayden, ID1-888-821-2200

www.marksmarineinc.com

Legal

Legal NoticesNOTICE OF DISPOSITION To: ANGELO TALARICO, for-merly of 112, 1491 – 5th Ave-nue Fernie BC V0B 1M1 (herein described as the “ren-tal unit”). Take notice that the landlord of the rental unit, Schickedanz Properties B.C. Ltd., intends to dispose of the personal property abandoned by you consisting of household furniture, home and yard tools and winemaking equipment (herein described as the “prop-erty”) at the rental unit 30 days after the publication date of this notice, unless: - You take possession of the property, - You establish a right to the possession of the property, or - You make an application to the Supreme Court to estab-lish such a right. After the ex-piration of the 30 day period, the property will be disposed of with no further notice to you: by Public Auction at 10:00AM on September 28, 2013 at Fin-nigan Storage Nook, #17 Ktu-naxa Road, Fernie BC Land-lord: Schickedanz Properties B.C. Ltd. 127 – 18 Royal Vista Link NW Calgary AB T3R 0K4 403-239-1952 Attn: Alvin Johnston


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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

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formerly69. Role model71. Fight72. Neither rhyme

____ reason75. Breed of cattle77. Terrible

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10. Standards11. Kind12. Trigonometric

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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

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offering

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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

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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



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. 673 ACROSS1. ____ the line (conform)4. Streetcar8. Hearty meat dish12. Resting place13. Silver or glass follower14. To ____ his own15. Profit after expenses16. Observer17. Dull pain18. Woolly crea-tures20. Strand22. Read intently24. Auto25. Twining plants26. Pleasing31. Look after

32. Possessed33. Banister34. Sporty socks36. Chest37. Chatter38. Prayer fina-les39. Farm ma-chine43. Irritable person44. Lighten45. Dr. Franken-stein’s helper47. Quick to learn50. At no cost51. Identify52. Orchid neck-lace53. Break sud-denly54. Narrow val-ley55. Lick at

DOWN1. Toy-soldier metal2. ____ and all (everybody)3. Going in4. Wool fabrics5. Milland and Bolger6. Exist7. “The Little ____” (Disney film)8. Singe9. Tex-Mex treat10. Sound return11. “____ Harry Met Sally”19. Full of dan-delions21. Noah’s craft22. Popular bread

23. Mind ____ matter24. Clutch27. Perfume28. Our national pastime29. Big cat30. Graceful trees32. Listening to35. Soap ingre-

dient36. Bleak39. Umps’ kin40. Merit41. On a boat42. Nest sound43. Approach46. Guy’s date48. Soup or coat49. Useful hint

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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

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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.

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The City of Fernie has put in an application to the Ministry of Environment (MOE) for

the construction of a new boat launch on the Elk River. The location is only 20 metres away from the current location. This way the current boat launch can still be used during the construction of the new one. The proposed project has budgeted $60,000 with the majority of the funds coming from the Resort Municipality Initiative fund.

There’s a section of the riverbank that needs to be protected in the proposed area of the new boat launch but the restoration work needs to be approved as it involves in stream work.

“We have, as yet, not received

approval from the MOE for the boat launch re-construction,” said Terry Nelson, Senior Engineering Technologist for the City of Fernie. “We have, however, worked all week on the Dogwood Park riverbank restoration, and will begin hauling rip-rap rock on August 19 to be placed on the prepared slopes.

We have ordered the armour flex concrete mats for the new boat launch ramp, and expect them to arrive this week.”

The Section 9 – “Works in and About a Stream” approval is required from MOE before the boat ramp construction can begin in the Elk River. A ramp will be built to extend deep enough to function at the lowest water levels.

As soon as the city gets approval, the work on the new boat launch will commence.

Dogwood Park boat launch receiving restoration work

An aerial photograph of the Elk River and Dogwood Park shows the bank erosion that is being restored after the flood in June. Submitted photo


Even though golf is just an outdoor activity for some

people, this marvellous sport is governed by its own, very particular science. When we talk about a stroke, well, or not so well executed, 99% of the time we’re talking about technique. Even though technique is one of the big pieces of the puzzle, there are in fact many other factors that have to be taken in to account: mental attitude, emotional control, surroundings, physical capacity, tactics, equipment, technique.

1. Mental attitude: Obviously, we’re talking here about the capacity of the student to concentrate, but also about his personal knowledge, his ability to analyze and understand, as well as his understanding of the movement that he is executing and why.

2. Emotional control: This concerns fears, hesitations, lack of interest, distractions and all the outside, emotional influences

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3. Surroundings: The place, its level of difficulty; faced with a water obstacle or a sand trap, etc. The weather; the heat, the cold, rain or lightning, etc.

4. Physical capacity: The capacity or incapacity of the player to make certain movements.

The lack of flexibility, height, weight, etc.

5. Tactics: The capacity of the student to analyze the situation, awareness of the pluses and minuses, as well as the choices he has, to be able to make the right decision.

6. With new technology, golf equipment should be adapted to the customer. We are not talking here about personalized adjustments in the extreme, which some golfing enthusiasts inflict on themselves. However, the fact remains that a golf club that is too long, too short, too heavy, too light, with more of an angle... will affect the ball’s trajectory.

7. Technique: all aspects of the technique of the swing, positive or negative, which affects the ball’s trajectory.

Factors affecting your golf swing

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Have you ever asked yourself what a golf

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A glove is also used to

exert less pressure on the grip of the club. This is due to the effect of having an extra layer between the hands and the club, which translates into a loosening of the muscles at the moment when the club makes contact with the ball. When taking lessons your pro will tell you repeatedly not to apply too much pressure on your clubs. Wearing a glove will not only help you to avoid holding a club too tightly but it

will also help you master a good grip. A right-handed player wears the glove on the left hand, i.e. the one which is in complete contact with the club handle.

Golf gloves are made of either leather or a synthetic material. Those made of synthetic material are generally very resistant and inexpensive. Those made of good quality leather

are supple, durable, and thinner, giving a better feel. Glove manufacturers have also developed a material combining both leather and synthetic materials, which offer the best of both worlds.

These gloves will need to be cared for if you want them to stay in good condition. So, the last thing you should do is to leave your glove at the bottom of your golf bag after your round of golf ! Instead, leave it to dry flat at room temperature and be sure not to bring it into direct contact with a source of heat.

Golf: the game that fits like a glove

the free press, august 22, 2013

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