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Tim Hortons terminates owner of Fernie franchiseBy Nicole ObreFree Press Staff

Tim Hortons has ended its relationship with Pierre Pelletier, owner of the Fernie

and Crowsnest Pass franchises. Pelletier has been the subject of an Employment Standards Branch investigation since December 2013, after a temporary foreign worker from the Philippines filed a complaint.

"We have terminated our

relationship with the Blairmore, Alberta/Fernie, B.C. franchisee for failing to comply with employment standards requirements, a matter Tim Hortons takes very seriously," stated Olga Petrycki, senior manager, public affairs, Tim Hortons Inc.

Both restaurants are now under corporate control and Tim Hortons could not comment any further on the matter.

Former employees Richard Pepito and Heidi Kibanoff were hired at the Fernie location under

Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program. The couple claims that Pelletier made employees pay back a portion of their overtime wages to him in cash. Pelletier is also accused of charging employees the processing fees for renewing their temporary work permits, which according to regulations, the employer is responsible for paying.

“We have been telling the truth the whole time and now justice is being done”, said Pepito, one of the complainants. “I am haunted

with the knowledge that thousands of other Filipinos and other foreign nationals across Canada are susceptible to abuse from their employers. We need to help liberate these workers”

He went on to say, “We’re sad about this happening to Pierre, but in another way we’re glad that he has no power anymore to abuse us. It’s so hard as a foreign worker here to go against an employer and to deal with the process. We’re glad that he has no more control.”

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By Adam MacDonald Contributor

As of April 23, teachers across B.C. have begun low level stage one job

action in response to a year long stalemate in negotiations with the provincial government. Teachers will no longer be supervising students outside the classroom or communicating in writing with administrators, action that was not intended to affect students. However, this prompted several districts across B.C., including School District 5 (SD5), to cancel recess.

In a letter sent home with students on Monday, SD5 Superintendent Lynn Hauptman wrote, “After careful consideration of our available resources and wanting to ensure student safety given the increased supervision at schools and limited exempt staff capacity, we have decided to cancel recess and shorten the school day by 15 minutes in all of our elementary schools.”

“Cancelling recess is a tactic by the government to turn public opinion against teachers,” said Fernie Secondary teacher David Pasivirta. “The last time we

went on strike, admins were able to supervise recess and it allowed the students their break. Now, under similar circumstances, district staff have decided they are not able to provide a recess break for the students.

“This reflects poorly on teachers because

they say it is due to the strike. T a k i n g recess away seems like an effective s t r a t e g y to me,” he added.

The B.C. Te a c h e r s ’ Federation (BCTF) is urging school districts to reconsider their recess cancellations, calling it an “unnecessary and inappropriate step.”

“The decision was made in the best interest of staff,” said Frank Lento, chair of SD5’s Board of Trustees. “Teachers are too valuable for us to make a political move like that. It is the furthest thing from our minds. The board is hoping to revisit the decision in the near future.”

“Principals, vice-principals, and excluded staff are more than capable of supervising the playground

for 15 minutes each day,” said BCTF President Jim Iker in a press release last Wednesday. “Teachers’ stage one job action is administrative in nature only. Any recess cancellations fall squarely on the shoulders of school districts unwilling to move their staff around. Furthermore, teachers will continue to do previously scheduled voluntary activities. As such, there is no reason for any districts to cancel events, trips, or extra-curricular activities.”

Earlier this year, the B.C. Supreme Court ruled that the government’s passing of legislation to wipe out class size restrictions was unconstitutional, and concluded that the government tried to provoke a

strike. Since then, the provincial government has successfully applied to have the ruling put on hold until an appeal is heard, with Education Minister Peter Fassbender saying the court ruling was not affordable for taxpayers. A recent radio ad, published by the BCTF, highlights this financial tension, reporting “cuts to programs, teachers, and support for students with special needs, all because per student funding is $1,000 below the national average.”

“It is unclear where things are going,” said Lento, “If there is some movement on the government’s side, we will likely see de-escalation, so that’s what we are hoping for.”

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Day of Mourning ceremony honours fallen workersBy Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

Sparwood hosted the annual Day of Mourning ceremony

in Centennial Square on Monday afternoon, recognizing workers who have been killed, injured, or suffered illness due to workplace related hazards and incidents.

The ceremony featured a number of speakers, including Sparwood Mayor Lois Halko, Work Safe BC Safety Inspector Jeff McKay, United Steelworkers local 9346 President Alex Hanson, and United Steelworkers local 7284 President Nick Howard.

Originally known as Workers' Memorial Day and created by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), the Canadian Labour Congress declared April 28 an annual day of remembrance in 1985. The day became a national observance with the passing of the Workers Mourning Day Act in December 1990, making April 28, 1991 the first official National Day of Mourning for those killed or injured in the workplace.

United Steelworkers local 9346 President Alex Hanson speaks at the National Day of Mourning ceremony in Sparwood’s Centennial Square on Monday, April 28. Photo by N. Obre Sparwood Mayor Lois Halko addresses the crowd. Photo by N. Obre

Work Safe BC Safety Inspector Jeff McKay. Photo by N. Obre Rick Corak performed a closing prayer and song. Photo by N. Obre


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

logo, new taglines, a community website, professional

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

informational collateral, as well as recommendations on

how to implement the brand as the community moves

forward and begins to proactively share its story.

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

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

demonstrating that we are proud of our community, that we

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

forward to telling it.”

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Pepito's case against the Fernie Tim Hortons with the Employment Standards Branch is still ongoing. In the meantime, he has received support from the United Steelworkers (USW) local 9436 and the East Kootenay Labour Council.

“Imagine being here from a foreign country, not understanding the rules and regulations and the laws, and having the threat of being sent back to your point of origin. I can’t imagine what it would be like to be in that situation, and Richard and Heidi and the rest of that group has shown a tremendous amount of courage in stepping forward in a foreign country where they don’t know anybody and have no protection,” commented

Alex Hanson, USW local 9346 president and East Kootenay

Labour Council executive. “We still submit that there is criminal wrongdoing here and that this isn’t the end of the story. Our goal was not to destroy somebody’s life, but at the end of the day, we are here to seek justice and change the system that’s clearly broken.”

Hanson and fellow union member Troy Cook believe the termination of Pelletier is just one step in the right direction.

“It’s bittersweet in a way,” remarked Cook, USW local 9346. “We still have to solve the bigger problem with the temporary foreign workers right across Canada. It’s a small step to hopefully fixing the problem. We’d like to see the people that are here now working taken better care of. That’s why we’ve been helping Richard and the other five people that came forward from town here.”

“Even this small victory here

doesn’t deal with the larger issue that as we see with McDonalds, as we see with Tim Hortons, as we see with other cases cropping up all over the place, this is a systemic issue,” added Hanson. “This has to do with a bad, failed policy of employer-led immigration. We need to get back to landed immigrant, permanent resident, and then on to citizenship for these people. The way the program stands right now it’s open for abuse and there’s nobody there policing it.”

Pepito is still awaiting a hearing before the Employment Standards Branch to deal with his allegations against Pelletier, as well as outstanding monetary issues. He has also filed a complaint with the Human Rights Tribunal.

Pierre Pelletier was contacted for comment on this issue but at press time could not be reached.

Tim Hortons terminates owner of Fernie franchise

Teck to cut five per cent of workforce, 600 jobs worldwideBy Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

Teck Resources Ltd. announced Tuesday, April 22 they will be reducing their global workforce by

five per cent, cutting roughly 600 jobs.Although Teck just recently reported a

rise in coal production of eight per cent in the first quarter of 2014 over the first quarter of 2013, the price of metallurgical

coal continues to drop. “The industry continues to face

challenging market conditions for the commodities Teck produces,” explained Nic Milligan, manager, Community and Aboriginal Affairs, Teck Coal Limited. “Where possible, efforts will be made to achieve planned reductions through attrition – only critical vacancies will be filled.”

With close to 11,000 employees

worldwide and mining operations in Canada, the U.S., Chile, and Peru, Milligan could not confirm how the cuts would be distributed.

“Detailed plans will be developed for each Teck site and office in the coming weeks, including Teck’s operations in the Elk Valley,” he said. “We’re taking these company-wide measures now in order to maintain competitiveness and emerge stronger from the current price cycle.”

Milligan added, “Moving forward we will continue to assess and ensure our operations are aligned with market conditions.”

Teck is suspending work on the revival of its Quintette property in northeastern B.C. near Tumbler Ridge, effectively eliminating 80 positions. The company has already spent over $200 million of the $860 million budgeted for the coal mining project.

Continued from page 1

Troy Cook (left) and Alex Hanson (right) with United Steelworkers local 9346 and the East Kootenay Labour Council with former Tim Hortons employee Richard Pepito (centre). Photo by N. Obre


District of Elkford816 Michel Road P.O. Box 340 Elkford, B.C. V0B 1H0P.250.865.4000 • F.250.865.4001 • [email protected] • www.elkford.ca

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

• May 5 Parcel Tax Review Panel meeting @ 6 pm• May 12 Regular Council @ 6 pm• May 26 Regular Council @ 6 pm

Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings

2014 Parcel Tax Review PanelNotice of Meeting

A meeting of the Parcel Tax Review Panel will take place on Monday, May 5, 2014 at 6:00pm in Council Chambers, 816 Michel Road, Elkford, BC, regarding the following bylaw:

Water and Sewer Reserve Replenishment Parcel Tax Assessment Roll Bylaw No. 760, 2014

The purpose of the Hearing is to receive complaints on one or more of the following grounds: a) There is an error or omission respecting a name or

address on the parcel tax roll; b) There is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of

a parcel; and/or, c) An exemption has been improperly allowed, or

disallowed.

A complaint shall not be heard by the Panel unless written notice of the complaint has been made to the offi ce of the Director, Financial Services, at least 48 hours prior to the time appointed (4:30 pm on Thursday, May 1, 2014).

The parcel tax assessment rolls are open for inspection at the District Offi ce (816 Michel Road) during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, excluding statutory holidays.

Curtis Helgesen, CAODirector, Financial Services

INVITATION TO TENDERWinter Road Sand Supply

ITT No. 2014-05Issue Date Monday, April 14, 2014Closing Date Wednesday, May 14, 2014& Time 2:00 pm local time

Quotations must be received by sealed Tender marked District of Elkford Winter Road Sand Supply by mail, prepaid courier, fax, email, or personal delivery by the closing date and time to the following address. Confi rmation of receipt will be the responsibility of the proponent.

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Please complete and return the Receipt Confi rmation Form supplied. Tender package available online at

www.elkford.ca under Elkford News. Bulk Item Pickup Service**Must register by May 2**

Any person wishing to take advantage of this service is required to register with the Public Works Offi ce @ 250.865.4025 and pay the required fee of $20.00 plus GST at the District Offi ce no later than May 2, 2014. Limit of 1 pickup truck load per household. Seniors 65 and over receive this service free of charge, but you must still register.

Regular Thursday waste collection schedule will continue. For more details on what will be and will not be accepted please visit our website at: www.elkford.ca under Elkford News.

Residential Spring Clean UpMay 5 - 17

FREE tipping for residential home owners at the RDEK Transfer Station. Open daily from May 5th to 17th (excluding Sundays).

Residents are encouraged to use this opportunity to tidy homes and yards and dispose of any unwanted materials.

We also encourage you to make use of the Reuse Centre at the Transfer Station. Please remember to cover your loads.

The District would appreciate if residents would rake only sand and gravel to the curb gutter. We ask that this material be placed against the gutter, instead of on the road, so it can be picked up by the sweeper cleanly in the last pass. Grass and leaves plug up the screens inside the sweeper, which slows down the process. Grass and leaves can go in the compost barrels we have provided around town.

Bleeder Valve Info:Remember - Residents must turn off the bleeder

valves in their residences by May 1, 2014.Please ensure valves are in working condition. For more information please call Public Works

at 250.865.4025

Submitted Regional District of East Kootenay

After extensive public and s t a k e h o l d e r

consultation, the Community Priorities Plan for the Elk Valley Community Directed Funds (EVCDF) program is now complete.

“I am really pleased to see this important project finished,” said EVCDF Committee Chair Mary Giuliano. “The committee now has an up to date list of project priorities for the Elk Valley and we can turn our attention to funding individual projects.”

To help make information about the program more readily available to the public, a new dedicated page has been set up on the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) website. There you will find a copy of the Community Priorities Plan, background information about the program, and information about how to bring

forward funding proposals to the committee.

“The Elk Valley Community Directed Funds are dedicated to supporting projects that will benefit the entire valley. The committee looks forward to working with organizations that have projects capable of delivering valley-wide social, economic and environmental benefits,” added Giuliano.

The committee, made up of four local elected officials and four members of the public, is a standing committee of the RDEK and is responsible for the EVCDF Program. The RDEK gratefully acknowledges the financial support of Columbia Basin Trust which supports efforts to deliver social, economic and environmental benefits to the residents of the Columbia Basin.

More information about the program can be found on the RDEK website at www.rdek.bc.ca.

Elk Valley Community Priorities Plan complete

Chamber names new board

By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce has welcomed in a new Board of Directors. The board was introduced at the Chamber's Annual General Meeting held at the Stanford Hotel on

Thursday, April 24. The meeting included the presentation of the annual report, approval of several bylaw changes, and the election of the new board.

The 2014/15 Board of Directors are Jonathan Levesque, Graeme Nunn, Sheila Byers, Todd Fyfe, Tammy Ogden, Tristan Woods, Vanessa Croome, Geoff Hare, Aysha Haines, Ryan Frazer, Jill Barclay, and Andy Cohen.

The Fernie Chamber of Commerce voted in a new Board of Directors at their Annual General Meeting on April 24. From left: Jonathan Levesque, Graeme Nunn, Sheila Byers, Todd Fyfe, Tammy Ogden, Tristan Woods, Vanessa Croome, Geoff Hare, and Aysha Haines. Not pictured: Ryan Frazer, Jill Barclay, Andy Cohen. Photo by N. Obre

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POLL OF THE WEEKWill you be observing National Day of Mourning on April 28?

Yes 17% No 83%This week’s poll question: Do you believe in immunization?

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April 26 to May 3 marks National Immunization Awareness Week. As the week draws to a close, this year's theme, 'vaccination: your best shot', seems more relevant than ever. The debate over whether to vaccinate or not has continued to heat up, with parents questioning the positive and negative effects of vaccinating their children. But after a recent outbreak of measles in B.C., the evidence seems to point pretty clearly towards supporting and choosing vaccination.

In Canada, immunization has saved more lives in the last 50 years than any other health intervention. It is the best defence from many serious diseases and should be a no brainer.

Having your child, and yourself, immunized protects against illnesses like measles, chickenpox, whooping cough, rubella, hepatitis, and mumps. It also protects the wider population by keeping those diseases from spreading.

Rumours are continuing to spread that vaccinating children can cause autism, seizures, fainting, multiple sclerosis, and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, amid other concerns. But according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, research simply doesn't support those claims.

Whether or not the rumours can be proven wrong, Canadian immunization rates are dropping. Interior Health states that an immunization rate of 95 per cent is needed to help protect vulnerable people in the community. When the majority of people are vaccinated for a disease, it becomes harder for the disease to spread from person to person. But when young people stop immunizing, diseases we haven't seen in decades come back. This puts our most vulnerable citizens at risk – meaning children, seniors, and those with pre-existing medical conditions or weakened immune systems.

Aside from the recent measles outbreak, Interior Health has reported a whopping cough outbreak in the West Kootenays, as well as cases of mumps and other vaccine preventable illnesses across the region. The danger of these illnesses far outweighs the small risk of suffering a side effect from vaccination. Measles and chickenpox can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis (brain swelling). Whopping cough can cause seizures and brain damage in babies. And mumps can result in deafness.

As long as immunization remains unregulated, the choice to vaccinate or not is yours. Separating fact from fiction on this hot topic isn't easy, but do your research and make an informed decision. The facts generally speak for themselves.

For more information on immunization, visit www.immunizebc.ca.

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I remember when Mr. Bennett said, “don’t vote for the NDP or they’ll shut down the mines.” Now there are 700 coal miners laid off in Tumbler Ridge as metallurgical coal prices crash less than a year later. I wonder how Bill will blame the NDP since it’s his BC Liberal government’s fault.

You see, the BC Liberals support ownership of our minerals by China and made a deal allowing them to bring in temporary workers to get our resources. But the people of B.C. found out and are angry, throwing a wrench into their plan.

China has since decided to get back at us by overstocking coal there and curtailing purchasing here. This crashes prices, forcing layoffs to drop wages as foreign investors pick up more assets for pennies on the pound.

Funny how BC Liberals claim to be free market but are now in bed with State Owned Enterprises from China. More shocking are how many BC Liberal appointees have already fled to Chinese SOE’s: John Cavanagh, Assistant Deputy Minister Energy and Mines, now CEO of Dehua Mining;

Jody Shimkus, Assistant Deputy Minister Natural Resources, now VP of HD Mining; Brian Clark, Executive Director Resource Stewardship, now Assistant Project Manager at Dehua Mining; Judy Matkaluk, Sr. Advisor Mineral Development, now Vice GM at Dehua; John Graham, Mines Inspector, now GM for Dehua.

And what of former BC Liberal MLA Harry Bloy ditching the legislature to start his own TFW recruiting business?

Not only has Bill Bennett publicly supported the use of temporary workers from China but his ministry has used its influence to sell off our mineral assets and provide permitting in exchange for jobs once the wheels fall off the public bus.

There are only three kinds of politicians. Politicians who know the public interest and serve it; those who know but serve their money masters by lying and stealing from the people who elected them; and fools that haven’t the faintest clue what they’re doing in government.

The BC Liberals are hoping you don’t figure it out.

Alex HansonFernie, B.C.

Bennett altering the ALR Having made a shambles of power production

in B.C. by privatizing it, the BC Liberal government has now entrusted the provincial Core Review to Kootenay East MLA Bennett with the task of altering, beyond recognition, the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR).

And while he is unwilling to accept opposition to his plans from the BC Agricultural Council, representing 14,000 farmers province-wide, he is only too willing to use extracts from a letter to the editor written by one local farmer (see '3 facts you should know', The Free Press, April 17) who is, coincidentally, a life-long supporter of Social Credit/BC Liberal politics.

Mr. Bennett's move to lay waste the ALR is also perfectly in keeping with the ideology of Regional District of East Kootenay Area A Director Mike Sosnowski who considers the ALR “tyranny” and that “land is only land.” Both are no doubt sincere in their belief that you can concrete over farmland with no loss of agricultural potential.

Mr. Bennett has claimed, in a recent phone interview with journalist Bill Tieleman, that he's making his move on the ALR because he “... has been listening to his constituents for 13 (expletive deleted) years.”

Did he also listen to former B.C. Minister of Agriculture Pat Pimm who stood by while an Arizona developer built, in Pimm's constituency of Peace River North, a racetrack and five acre parking lot in defiance of an ALC ruling? If this unethical behaviour is accepted with the ALC regulations as they are, what sort of corrupt debacle will ensue when the ALC is eradicated?

More recently Mr. Bennett has stated that the consultation process advocated by current agriculture minister Norm Letnick “will not delay or fundamentally Continued on page 7


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Op-Ed: Pipeline benefits

This is the second of two columns addressing what I see as the greatest threat to the B.C. environment in our lifetime.

The Alberta oil industry’s Northern Gateway plan is to export bitumen to Asia via tankers from the B.C. coast. Under no circumstances should we allow that to happen. A bitumen spill at sea could destroy our coastline, together with the fish and wildlife that depend on it, for hundreds of years.

My first column discussed the light oil spill by the Exxon Valdez and the terrible toll it took on the Alaskan habitat and fishery. It also gave proof that a bitumen spill would be far worse. A bitumen spill would be almost completely unrecoverable because it would sink and stay on the bottom of our seabed.

The solution that is best for Canada is to build a refinery in Kitimat. I am promoting and backing this solution. It will convert the bitumen to very light fuels that would float and evaporate if ever spilled. There are other enormous benefits:

• There will be a major reduction in greenhouse gases. We will use new cutting-edge Canadian technology in our refinery. It will be so clean that in combination with oil sands extraction there will be less CO2 than in the huge conventional oil fields and refineries of Iraq and Nigeria. In other words, the Kitimat refinery will neutralize the extra greenhouse gases generated in Canada’s oil sands. This refinery will be built in Asia if not in Kitimat, and if so it will emit double the CO2 of our new design. This is the

reason that Andrew Weaver of the BC Green Party is in favour of a Canadian refinery.

• An Asian refinery will also generate 100 train cars a day of very dirty coke (much fouler than B.C. coal) which will be subsequently burnt in the atmosphere to create power. The Kitimat refinery will not result in the production of any coke. As we all live on one planet, it is far better for the global environment to build this refinery in Canada.

• Construction of the refinery will create 6,000 jobs in B.C. for five years. Operations at the refinery will result in more permanent jobs than any project has ever created in B.C. with approximately 3,000 direct jobs. These will be highly paid permanent jobs. These jobs will be available for the life of the refinery which should be in excess of 50 years. In addition, there will be thousands of other jobs created in spinoff local petrochemical companies and in indirect employment throughout the province.

• The Canadian and provincial governments, local regional districts and municipalities, and many First Nations, will share in billions of new tax dollars each year.

Unfortunately, our Canadian oil companies are not interested in building a new major refinery. They are focused on extraction which is more profitable than refining. One of them challenged me to spearhead the refinery myself, so I am doing that. We have a solid business plan and as a consequence Chinese banks and other institutions are prepared to lend us most of the funds required to build the greenest and most efficient refinery in the world.

We are currently moving ahead with engineering design and environmental work.

We will also build a safe pipeline from Alberta to the refinery, with the active participation of First Nations. Modern pipelines can be built and operated safely. Leak data is available for everyone to see on Canadian and U.S. government websites and it proves recently constructed pipelines are not leaking. Furthermore, some of the best pipelining companies in the world are based in Canada.

In addition, we will build a fleet of new tankers, powered by LNG rather than Bunker C oil, to transport the refined products to Asia. This way we know the tankers will be state of the art and as safe as possible. The fleet will be owned by a company based in B.C. so it cannot shirk its legal liability if there ever is a spill at sea.

Let me be up front about my biases. I am for creating thousands of good permanent jobs in B.C. I am for creating billions of new tax dollars for government coffers. I am for reducing the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions. I am for building an oil pipeline that will never leak. I am for building a modern tanker fleet that carries only refined fuels that float and evaporate if spilled. I am against shipping bitumen in tankers.

If you agree that we should not put bitumen in tankers please contact your local MP and say so. The Canadian government makes a decision on Northern Gateway next month.

David BlackOwner of Black Press

Outrageous wage demands

As of today, the governments in the provinces of B.C., Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland, and Prince Edward Island, are working on contract negotiations with the teachers. No signed contracts in force presently. Teacher contracts are a hard sell in all 10 provinces.

Alberta's present contract ending in 2015, is a four year contract, with three years of frozen wages and a two per cent raise and a cash bonus in the fourth year. Saskatchewan's last contract ending in 2013, was a four year contract with a 5.5 per cent wage increase. Manitoba's last contract ending in 2013, was a four year contract with a 7.5 per cent wage increase. Ontario's present contract ending in 2014, is a two year contract with frozen wages. Quebec's present contract ending in 2015, is a five year contract, with a 5.6 per cent wage increase. Nova Scotia's present contract ending in 2015, is a three year contract with a 5.5 per cent wage increase. Newfoundland's last contract ending in 2012, was a four year contract with a wage increase of five per cent. Prince Edward Island's last contract ending in 2013, was a two year contract with frozen

wages. New Brunswick's present contract ending in 2016, is a four year contract with a wage increase of four per cent.

Here in B.C., the government is offering the teachers a 10 year contract, with a 7.25 per cent wage increase over the first six years, with further open wage negotiations, in written form, after six years on the remaining four years.

Not good enough for B.C. teachers. They want a wage increase of 13.5 per cent over a three year contract.

Not good enough for the B.C. taxpayer. The average B.C. teacher wage is $89,624 per year ($70,624 in wages and $18,000 in taxpayer funded benefits). The B.C. taxpayer also contributes 16.13 per cent of teacher wages to the B.C. teachers' pension fund. All in all, a very generous salary and benefit package when teachers only have to work 188 days per year in relation to other taxpayers in the non teaching profession that have to work 238 days per year. Completely outrageous wage demands in comparison to what teachers have negotiated in the other nine provinces.

Joe SawchukDuncan, B.C

alter” his plans. What many do not

realize is that Mr. Bennett is using the Core Review as a smokescreen for the visceral ill-will which he has for both NDP philosophy and NDP supporters. It will, at last, provide him with the opportunity of destroying the remaining major achievement of the 1972-75 BC NDP government.

It is entirely possible that Bennett has, as he claims, been listening, if only to those who agree with his position on the ALR.

It is equally possible that he has turned a deaf ear to those who do not.

JC VallanceFernie, B.C.

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EVENTSMondays• 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• 9:00-10:30 – Indoor Walking at the Fernie Community Centre• 9:30 to noon – Parent Tot Fun Times at the Fernie Community Centre• 10:00 to 11:00am – AquaFit at the Sparwood Pool• 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• 9:00-10:30 – Indoor Walking at the Fernie Community Centre• 9:30 to 10:15am – Co-ed Aqua� 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• 10:30am 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• 1:00pm to 3:00pm – Lanes and Leisure Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 3:30 to 5:00pm – Red Cross Life Saving Lessons at the Elkford Pool• 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• 3:45 to 4:45pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Pool• 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 6:30 – Ladies Archery at the Fernie

Elks Hall• 6:30 to 8:30pm – Opt Fernie Clinic at the Elk Valley Hospital• 7:00 pm – Mixed Darts at the Fernie Legion• 7:30pm – Crib/Whist at Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 8:00 to 9:00pm – AquaFit 14+ 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• 9:00-10:30 – Indoor Walking at the Fernie Community Centre• 9:30 to 10:15am – Co-ed Aqua� t at the Elkford Pool• 10:00 to 11:00am – Kindergym in the Holy Family Centre, Fernie• 10:00 to 11:00am – AquaFit at the Sparwood Pool• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open• 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 – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 1:00pm- Cribbage at Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 3:30 to 5:00pm – Red Cross Life Saving Lessons at the Elkford Pool• 3:30 to 4:45 pm – The Puzzlers, ages 9-12 at the Fernie Library (pre-registration required)• 3:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 3:45 to 4:45pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Pool• 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• 9:00 to 9:45am – Aqua Blast at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 9:00-10:30 – Indoor Walking at the Fernie Community 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• 10:30am 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• 3:30 to 5:00pm – Red Cross Life Saving Lessons at the Elkford Pool• 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 – Youth Archery at the Fernie Elks Hall• 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool• 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool

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 Aqua� 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• 1:15 to 3:15pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool• 3:30 to 5:00pm – Red Cross Life Saving Lessons 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 5:00pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Pool• 4:00 to 5:30pm – Free Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 5:00 to 6:00 – Lane Swim at the Elkford Pool• 6:00 to 8:00pm – $3.00 Swim at the Elkford Pool• 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 7:30pm- Men’s Darts at the Fernie Legion• 7:30pm – Cribbage at the 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 3:00pm – Crocodile Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 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 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 2:00 to 5:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 2:30 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool• 4:00 to 6:00pm- Meat Draw at the Fernie Legion• 5:00 to 6:00 pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Pool• 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool• 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool

Sundays• 12:00 to 2:00pm – Family 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 4:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 2:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 3:00 to 4:30pm – Game On! Board Games for all ages at the Fernie Library• 4:30 to 5:30pm – Master Swim & Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Pool• 5:30 to 6:30pm – Kayaking at the Sparwood Pool• 7:30pm- Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Christ Church Anglican, 591 4th Ave. Fernie

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May1 Parralax View

Exhibition Opening, Fernie Arts Station, 7pm

2 HeART and Soul. Fernie Arts Station, 6:30-8pm

3 South Country Early Season Ride & Potluck, Wigwam Flats

3 Crocodile Swim, Fernie Aquatic Centre, 3-5:30pm

10 Avalanche City Roller Derby Girls vs Nelson Kill Joys, Fernie Memorial Arena, 7pm

14 Men’s Opening Special Event, Fernie Golf & Country Club

16 PJ Party featuring “How to Train Your Dragon”, Fernie Aquatic Centre 6-8:30 pm

20 Ladies’ Opening, Fernie Golf & Country Club

24 Bike Blitz at the Elk’s Hall

24 Fernie Spring Clean Community Wide Yard Sale 10-4

24 Children’s Scavenger Hunt, Rotary Park

31 Belle Plaine - Live in concert, Clawhammer Press doors open at 7:30

June1 Rotary Charity

Golf Tournament, Fernie Golf & Country Club

1 Elkford Triathlon1 East Kootenay

Junior Open, Fernie Golf & Country Club

4 Pottery Wheel, Fernie Arts Station 6:30 pm

6 No School Friday, Fernie Arts Station 9:30 am

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

City of Fernie Contact Info:City HallPh: 250-423-6817 Fx: 250-423-3034Email: [email protected]: 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

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PUBLIC HEARING on MONDAY, MAY 12, 2014Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 7:00PM at Fernie City Hall located at 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendment:

Applicant: Richard FraserLocation: 592 – 9th Avenue

Legal Description: Lot 6, Block 62, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734A

Bylaw No. 2241, cited as Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No.161, 2014 proposes to change the zoning:

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 May 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12, 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 Bylaws. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submissions must be received NO LATER THAN 5:00PM, Monday, May 12, 2014, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing.

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Type of Event: Overland FloodingDate: March 4 – 11, 2014Geographic Area: Regional District of East Kootenay (Electoral Areas A, B, C, E) City of Kimberley City of Cranbrook Village of Canal Flats City of Fernie St. Mary’s BandDeadline for applications: July 2, 2014

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Fernie Emergency Preparedness Fair on May 8, 2014Fernie, BC - The City of Fernie Emergency Planning Committee will be hosting an Emergency Preparedness Fair on Thursday, May 8, 2014 in recognition of Emergency Preparedness Week (May 4 - 10). This annual event will include emergency vehicles and personnel on site, interactive displays, a simulated smoke maze and take-home information encouraging families to prepare for major emergencies and know what to do if one occurs.

Most people know being prepared for emergencies is important. Preparation can not only mean the difference between life and death, but also a way of protecting families and individuals from emotional, financial and physical trauma - not to mention peace of mind in the meantime. “It is impossible to predict when a disaster may strike. Disasters vary from simple to complex, from personal to affecting an entire community. Being prepared is not only about staying safe, but about planning ahead for the unknown. It is about taking responsibility, both for yourself and your family, in providing for your basic needs for a reasonable time period is a disaster should strike,” says Mayor Giuliano.

But where does preparedness start? What is most important? Is preparedness affordable? These questions and many more will be answered at Fernie’s first Annual Emergency Preparedness Fair.

See how the Fernie Emergency Preparedness Fair can help you get better prepared!

When: Thursday, May 8, 2014 Who: Everyone! Admission is FREE!

Time: 12 Noon to 9:00 pm Where: Fernie Community Centre, 901-6th Avenue

There will be food, door prizes, including a chance to win an iPad Mini, and a scavenger hunt. Fun for the whole family!



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Monday, May 5 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pmTuesday, May 20 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pmMonday, May 26 Committee of the Whole Meeting 7:00 pmMonday, June 2 Regular Meeting HAS BEEN CANCELLED

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGNotice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, May 5, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC, to consider a proposed amendment to the District of Sparwood “Zoning Bylaw No. 264 1981”.Applicant: Fiorentino Holdings Ltd.Property affected: Lot 4 DL 4589 KD Plan EPP4105 except Plan EPP21188. Civically known as 1052 Highway 3.In general terms, Bylaw 1150 cited as "Zoning Bylaw No. 264, 1981 Amendment Bylaw 1150, 2014” will rezone the property from Agricultural Land (A-1) to Light Industrial (M-1).All persons who believe that their interest is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission on the matters contained within Bylaw 1150 at the Public Hearing. Written submissions may be sent to the District of Sparwood, Box 520, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0. Electronic submissions by email should be sent to [email protected]. Please note that due to potential email issues, all submissions sent by email should be confi rmed by phone at the number listed below. These submissions must be received by no later than 4:00 p.m. on May 5, 2014 in order to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. All submissions must include your name and street address and are considered public information, pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.Following the close of the Public Hearing, no further submissions or comments from the public or interested persons can be accepted by members of Council.The above Bylaw and related staff reports and background information may be inspected at the Municipal Offi ce, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, B.C., from April 22, 2014 – May 5, 2014 during regular offi ce hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday.Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Planning Department at 136 Spruce Avenue or (250) 425-6271.Dated April 15, 2014Nelson WightManager of Planning

NOTICE OF PROPOSED DISPOSITION

TAKE NOTICE that Council of the District of Sparwood will be considering a resolution to authorize the disposition of the property commonly referred to as Cherrywood Boulevard, Sparwood Heights, Sparwood, BC, to Sage Pointe Developments Ltd., or its duly authorized subsidiary or assignee(s) (“Sage”).The lands are more particularly known as Lots 2, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, DL 4135 KD Plan EPP1123, are the subject of an Option to Purchase Agreement between the District of Sparwood and Sage. The option price on the aforementioned lots is based on appraised value as determined absolutely by the District’s Appraiser and the option fee already paid to the District is $5,000.00.The option will expire on February 1, 2015 and in the event that the purchaser fails to comply with the requirement to obtain occupancy permits as referenced, the options will be cancelled and option fee forfeited.Upon approval of the Agreement by the District, 10 of the aforementioned lots will be made available to the public, at the aforementioned appraised price. Sage shall have a right of fi rst refusal.After September 1, 2014, the District may receive offers on any remaining lots and Sage will have a right of fi rst refusal. If Sage does not purchase the lot, at that time the District can sell the lot to a third party.An additional term contained in the Option Agreement provides for the District of Sparwood to discharge its option on the lands described as Lot 15 District Lots 4135 and 9488, Plan 15166, being the 5 acre parcel at the corner of Sparwood Heights Drive and Ponderosa Drive. The District agrees to discharge its option simultaneously with a transfer to Sage, in the event that Sage has negotiated a purchase of those lands, owned by Norco Developments, Fernco Developments and Lenco Developments. This parcel is zoned R-3 (multi-family).A copy of the draft option agreement may be inspected at the District of Sparwood Municipal Offi ce. For further information please contact the undersigned at the Municipal Offi ce, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC during regular business hours of Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, excluding statutory holidays.Terry MelcerChief Administrative Offi cer

RESIDENTIAL SPRING CLEANUP

Begins Tuesday, May 20, 2014Any person wishing to take advantage of this service is required to register at the District Offi ce no

later than Friday, May 15, 2014 and pay the required fee of $20.00.Seniors 65 and over receive this service free of charge.

Please register in person or by calling the District Offi ce.**Limit of 1 Pickup Truck Load per household**

All refuse including household furniture; white goods, metal and wood will be picked up including fridges, freezers or air conditioners. All refuse for disposal must be separated and placed just outside property line and piled in such a manner that it can be picked up with a loader. Small branches must

be tied or secured in bundles.The following items WILL NOT be picked up:

Trees and large branches; Vehicles Construction refuse; Batteries; Oil or used oil fi lters; Tires over 16” in diameter; Special Wastes as defi ned by the Ministry of Environment

Recyclable material (must be taken to recycling depots)ALL REFUSE MUST BE OUT BY 8:00AM ON TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2014

Urban Forest Fuel ManagementThe District of Sparwood will be undertaking Urban Forest Fuel Management over the next two to six weeks. Trimming, thinning and collecting of wood fuels will take place on District owned properties located along Highway 3 east of the Highway 3 & 43 intersection and along Highway 43 adjacent to Sparwood Heights Drive. Work will include the burning of debris piles during approved venting days. Additional debris pile burning will be completed in the Sparwood Heights area at the Disc Golf Course and the Westwood area. If anyone has any questions or concerns they may contact the Sparwood Recreation Department at 250.425.0552.

Spring Fitness Challenge“Spring into Summer”

March 30 - May 23, 2014It’s not too late to join this great program! We still have 7 weeks of fi tness classes for only $50.00. Register today and challenge a friend to come out to one or many of the Fitness Classes offered through this promotion. Follow the Fitness Calendar and keep track of your participation with your “Fitness Tracking Card #”. Your Tracking Card # will qualify you for prizes, special events and a fi nal windup celebration.Cost: $50.00 or $40.00 for Active Living Pass holders

Food for Life Cooking ClassesDinner Class, Saturday, 2:00 – 4:00 pmMay 3, 2014Desserts & Snacks Class, Sunday, 2:00 – 4:00 pmMay 25, 2014Explore healthy cooking with Natasha Kuralesova, who will show us how to prepare healthy meals for our families. She will offer a practical and an inspirational approach to healthy eating based on food preparation and balanced holistic nutrition.Cost: $50.00 per class

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (250) 425-0552www.sparwood.ca/recreation


We would like to “THANK EVERYONE” for “EVERYTHING” you “ALL” have done for us during the recent passing of Our Mother,

Grandma & Great Grandma!!! The meals & food that came into Mother’s Home were “UNBELIEVABLE” – All the visits, flowers,

cards, phone calls, emails and FB messages, people who travelled from near and far to be with us were all very much appreciated!

“Thank You So Much” Dr. Gray, for your kindness and care for Our Mother. Also, thank you to the Fernie Nursing Staff, Dr. Rodriguez,

Ambulance attendants and Dr. Braun in Cranbrook.

Dear John, Lynda & Corlyn – We Love You! Megan – Soloist – Mother would have Loved It! Thank you!

Sincerely – Bessie Kubos’s Family

Thank You

withMLABill Bennett

1. We believe that all children and youth need the support and love of a permanent family. We are strengthening the focus on adoption by investing $2 million more to help more children and youth in care to find permanent homes through adoption and guardianship.

2. Our government is proud to be able to provide monthly financial assistance to help over 26,500 low-income households through the Rental Assistance Program (RAP) and the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER).

3. Today, more than 93 per cent of British Columbians have access to high-speed Internet. We want to see that every British Columbian with access to high-speed Internet by 2021. Our government is providing a $2 million investment under the BC Broadband Satellite Initiative to assist those in rural areas.

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

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Public NoticeTembec has closed the following roads:

River Road Extension from Morrissey Turnoff to the Bridge at Coal Creek.Cokato Cutoff from Cokato Road up to River Road Extension.

Rifle Range Road at the Junction with Coal Creek Road.

These roads have been closed to protect the running surface from rutting and the associated erosion during the spring melt period. Once the road surfaces

have dried out the roads will be re-opened.

Tembec asks the public to please respect these road closures.

For further information please contact:Stephen Temple, Supt. Private Forest Lands at (250) 919-4801.

Come meet the authors

The Sparwood Public Library and the Sparwood Early Childhood Development Committee are pleased to sponsor a ‘Come meet the author’ event at the Sparwood Public Library this Saturday, May 2 from 11 am to 1 pm. Dwan Bannink, Sparwood author of Sad Sammy Sloth Lost His Socks, and illustrator Alissa Henriet will be on hand to read, colour and sign books. Books will be for sale on site, and juice and snacks will be provided. Photo by J. Jensen

Minister and MLA visit IDESBy Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

Minister of E d u c a t i o n P e t e r

Fassbender and Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett paid a visit to Isabella Dicken Elementary School (IDES) on April 22. The stop at IDES was part of a School District 5 tour that included Fernie Secondary School, Sparwood Secondary School, and Mount Baker Secondary School in Cranbrook.

IDES was chosen to be included on the tour as it is currently number

two on the school district’s replacement priority list.

The Minister of Education, Honorable Peter Fassbender visited Isabella Dicken Elementary School on April 22 along with MLA Bill Bennett and School District 5 Trustee Frank Lento. Photo by T. Hynd


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cause? Finding an original idea and also the organization? Well, East Kootenay Brain Injuries Association (EKBIA) are making it easy for you to do some quick and easy but most importantly fun fundraising this spring.

The Fernie Spring Clean will give the whole community of Fernie the opportunity to come together and hold individual garage sales all on the same day.

A single household can do this

just to clear out some unwanted items and raise a little money for a new item they need, or save toward a summer vacation. Another way to use this event is to raise funds for your charity, group or association that you are involved with. EKBIA do all the hard work including the marketing of your event to make sure there will be lots of people there.

All you need to do is decide on one (or more) locations where you are going to hold your fundraising sales. Register the sale at www.

ferniespringclean.blogspot.ca or fill in the form in this edition of The Free Press.

All you pay is $20 to be part of the event. Everything you make

from the sale is yours to keep for your cause.

Next, ask all of your group members to donate one bag full

of items that can be sold, get these priced and delivered to your sale location and away you go. You can also use the participant’s pack to help you make the best of

your garage sale with lots of helpful tips.

Set up shifts for manning the sale on the day so you can all get a chance to check out the other great bargains that other sales have on offer!

EKBIA will make sure there is a large marketing

campaign for the sales and The Free Press will have a full page spread, including a map where

your sale location will be listed, so that shoppers will know to come to your sale. We expect people from as far as Cranbrook and the Crowsnest Pass to travel to Fernie for this special event.

There will also be a children's scavenger hunt that gets families to travel all around Fernie, increasing the footfall for your sale. Another great tip is to encourage friends and neighbours to have sales together in your community, as a cluster of sales attracts more shoppers.

Any further questions can be addressed to Rachel Cline, event organizer, 250-946-6322.

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Calling all cub reportersThe Free Press and Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy invite you to develop your writing skills and share your talent! Write a newspaper article. If your article is chosen you’ll get to see it in print in the Free Press and you’ll win a book prize!

Contest categories:Grades 5-7: Write a news story about something you witnessed in the Elk Valley. (150-250 words) single spacedGrades 2-4: Write a news story about something you witnessed in the Elk Valley. (100-200 words) single spacedKindergarten and grade 1: Colour a picture of something “news worthy” you saw happen in the Elk Valley and write a caption explaining it. (1-3 sentences)

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It's time to grab your advance price tickets for Fernie’s very own music festival. Heading

into its fourth year, Wapiti Music Festival brings the best of “Fresh Canadian Indie” right into Fernie’s backyard for two days of awesome fun for all ages.

So who is playing? Today at 10 am, the line up will be released and the first round of advance tickets will be on sale for $45 (tax included) on the Wapiti website. Advance tickets are available in limited numbers. Tickets will also be on sale in downtown Fernie at Le Grand Fromage.

For the second year running, CBC Radio One will be hosting the main stage. Canada's brightest indie stars

will rock the CBC stage, you will not want to miss this outstanding showcase described as the love child of Johnny Cash and Freddie Mercury. The lineup also includes a 2014 Juno winner and 2014 nominee.

Look for our new and free community outdoor concert happening the Thursday evening prior to Wapiti on August 7 at The Arts Station. This will be a free show to the public to kick off the Wapiti weekend.

Wapiti Music Festival takes place in Annex Park on August 8 and 9. Kids 12 and under and seniors 65 and older are free. Kids tent, refreshment gardens and a vendor village will take care of all your needs.

To view the lineup, purchase tickets, or find more information, go to www.wapitimusicfestival.com.

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Festival goers at last year’s Wapiti Music Festival. Free Press file photo


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Is your organization looking for financial support to complete a project?

The Elk Valley Community Directed Funds Program may be able to help. If your project is one of the ten project ideas listed in the Elk Valley Community Priorities Plan, then you are encouraged to complete a Project Information Form and submit it to the RDEK.

All the information can be found on our website at www.rdek.bc.ca.

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Mining Week Luncheon Friday May 9, 11:30 am at the Causeway Bay Hotel

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FSS students visit Banff

By Adam MacDonaldContributor

Fernie Secondary School (FSS) students had the opportunity to expand

their musical knowledge this past weekend as they joined other students from across the country at the annual Canadian Rocky Mountain Music Festival in Banff. A mix of students, ranging from Grades seven to 11, from Fernie Secondary’s various band groups and choir, made the trip to Banff with the purpose of listening to other Canadian high school bands and choirs.

“I was impressed with how

talented the kids were, and with the diversity of the kids that were involved,” said Lori Mitchell, a chaperone on the trip.

The festival hosted groups from as far away as Winnipeg and Vancouver, and included both vocal and band groups performing concert and jazz music. Students also attended evening concerts put on by professional music groups, including Vertical Voices and the Calgary Creative Arts Ensemble.

“The festival is one that I’ve grown up going to,” said FSS band teacher David Pasivirta. “My high school teacher

founded the festival. He was the one who inspired me to become a music teacher. One of my favourite things was hearing and answering the questions the students had, and seeing their perspectives change over the course of a weekend.”

“My favourite part was listening to the choir,” said Grade seven student, Connor Birch, “and I learned about different kinds of instruments — the contrabass was epic!”

Pasivirta hopes that Fernie students will also be able to perform in the festival in the future as the FSS music program becomes more established.

Fernie Secondary School music students attended the Canadian Rocky Mountain Music Festival in Banff last weekend. Photos by A. MacDonald

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A shiny new songwriting couple come to FernieSubmitted

Infinitea T Bar and Boutique is getting ready to host a shiny new act called Brass Buttons

next month.The Regina roots/folk duo are

stopping by Fernie to promote their debut, self titled EP on April 8, as part of their strangely named tour, “You're the reason our kids are ugly.”

Married couple Chris Prpich and Carolyn Moser make up the duo and are bringing their two kids along for the ride.

“The tour title seems to sum up the attitude we need to have

for this tour, and also one that says our shows are light-hearted and are inspired from a different time,” said Chris. “I really wanted to take the whole band, however, we were not sure how that would work with our kids, and possibly other band members' kids, a van load of gear, stinky musicians and 5,000 km!”

Crafted at home, unrefined, cozy at the kitchen table with babies in the background, the new EP offers up sweet harmonies, intimate guitar picking, grinning and simple down to earth charm.

Catch the duo at Infinitea in Fernie on May 4.Brass Buttons will play Infinitea T Bar and Boutique on Sunday, May 4. Submitted photo

Fernie native published in KLC anthologyBy Sam Van Schle Black Press Staff

A Fernie native won first place in the adult fiction category of this year's Kootenay Literary Competition.

Eli Geddis, 27, graduated from Fernie Secondary School and currently lives in Nelson. His winning short story, Ninety Corn Dogs and a Porcupine, is about a man grieving the death of his twin brother who goes camping with a childhood friend in the Flathead Valley — only to get caught amid last summer's floods.

"I wanted to ground the story in a specific place and time that people who lived here would see as a reference point," Geddis explained. "Over the course of the nine days that the story takes place, the two characters are forced to confront both their relationships with each other and the past."

His story and all of this year's winning entires are published in the Kootenay Literary Competition Anthology, which is available at Polar Peek Books in Fernie.

The annual Kootenay Literary Competition is open to writers across the East and West Kootenay with categories for fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and youth writing. This year's contest asked writers to incorporate the theme "refuge" into their stories.

Fernie native Eli Geddis’s short story, Ninety Corn Dogs and a Porcupine, is the winner of the adult fiction category for this year’s Kootenay Literary Competition. Submitted photo

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Prepare for your best golf season yet

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Golf shoes need to be more than just comfortable and stylish. Balance is extremely important in this sport, but unfortunately this is a factor that is often overlooked by players. The truth is,

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Shoe manufacturers have made huge improvements over the years when it comes to creating models that provide maximum comfort, performance and style. Today's models offer the ideal shape, weight, grip and stability.

If you're looking for a new pair of golf shoes, here are some criteria to keep in mind:

• Shoes should be comfortable, but not too tight. A good pair of golf shoes won't need to be "worn-in."

• Women should not buy men's shoes. Women's feet tend to be narrower at the heel and wider at the toes.

• Some shoes offer lateral grip to improve balance. A flat sole, or one with elevated sides will offer the best stability. In addition to cleats, some shoes feature soles with picks that increase the number of contact points with the foot, resulting in better grip.

• Injected molded soles result in a very lightweight shoe. A shoe with a midsole will offer improved comfort. There are also soles without cleats, which allow you to wear the shoes both on and off the course.

When it comes to finding the right shoes, you have to establish priorities. Do you play often, and in what conditions? Do you sweat a lot? Are you naturally well-balanced on your feet? How are your shoes normally used? By answering these questions and by trying on several models, you'll be able to find a pair that will help you improve your game.

If you haven’t been in a sunny climate all winter, the time to prepare for your golf season is right now. But before you head out to your first tee-

off, think about adopting a good training program that will help you avoid injury.

It cannot be repeated often enough: good physical fitness plays an important role in even this slow-moving sport. Regular exercise helps with flexibility, cardio health, and the smoothness of your swing. It will also help you prevent injury to the back, shoulders, and hips. Even simple stretches will help to improve your flexibility and balance. Don’t hesitate to seek the advice of a professional who will know how to adapt the appropriate exercises for your physical capabilities and requirements.

Once golf courses open for the season, it is important to plan several sessions on the practice range in order to work your muscles and regain your rhythm

with the iron in your hands. It’s not recommended to make your maiden outing of the season be a full round. Devote your first baskets of balls to your short game, using your 8 and 9 irons as well as your pitching wedge. Apart from sparing your body, you will master shots of less than 100 metres more quickly. This aspect of the game often makes the most difference on a score card. You can then gradually continue your preparations with longer irons, finishing off with your woods.

Always take about 10 minutes to do some stretching exercises before each round of golf. And it is wise to plan to spend some time on the practice green in order to improve your concentration. Regular visits to the practice range are always a good idea in order to correct errors or to re-establish your routine. A few lessons with a pro can also be of real benefit.

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It’s spring car cleaning time, inside and outIf a road trip is part of your vacation plans this summer, it’s time to get the horseless chariot prepared.That means cleaning it inside and out and performing some important maintenance to ensure you get the best fuel economy.In most parts of B.C., the swap from winter tires to all-season or summer tires is already well under way (studded winter tire removal is mandatory by April 30). Winter tires are made with a softer and stickier rubber compound that wears faster and increases fuel consumption at higher temperatures. They also tend to be noisier and you’ll hear them even more, now that you can finally roll down the windows.You may also be dragging around too much junk in the trunk, like that snow shovel you always pack during in the winter months. Unnecessary weight increases fuel consumption and some of that extra weight could be in the form of mud and dirt on your vehicle’s undercar-riage. Road salt is probably also trapped in that muddy mess, which is a corrosion accelerant that your vehicle’s body doesn’t need. While you’re poking around in the trunk, take a look under the floor cover. Water leaking into the vehicle tends to accumulate in the lowest spots, or maybe that’s why it’s called a spare-wheel well. If the spare is a conventional tire, check its inflation pressure and, while you’re at it, make sure that the emergency jack and tool kit are also in good working order.

An easy check and repair item is lighting. You may need some help confirming that the brake and backup lights are functioning at the rear. Otherwise, it’s a simple walk-around check that should include the turn signals and head-lights (both low and high beams) and don’t forget the license plate and those little side marker lights. If you’ve got a vehicle with a headlight (clear plastic) cover that’s showing its age, there are some good products on the market now that help restore clarity. Wiper blades are another easy check and replace item. A build-up of grease or grim on the windshield will also reduce the effectiveness of the wipers. Clean

the rubber wiper blade with a soft cloth soaked in the glass cleaner. In B.C., those windshield wipers typically work harder than anywhere else in Canada and life expectancy can be less than a year. If they’re still streaking, chattering or generally not doing the job – replace them.Getting back to tires, a loaded vehicle driven at highway speeds for prolonged periods in hot weather conditions can be a punishing test for tires and the dreaded blow-out is a real concern. Even a tire that looks okay and has plenty of tread remaining may not be in great shape. The “best before” date on most passenger tires is eight years old and you should be able to find a date of manufacture stamped somewhere on sidewall of the tire.

A tire also performs best, lasts longer and provides best fuel economy when its internal pressure is set at a level recommended by the vehicle manufacturer, and checked on a regular basis. The tire decal, with optimal front and rear recommended tire pressures, is usually on the driver’s door or door jam. If not, the owner’s manual should give you the information and/or tell you where the tire decal is located. A single under-inflated tire (by about 6 psi /40 kPa) can cause a 3 per cent increase in fuel consumption.Using a grade of fuel with a lower octane rating than recommended by the vehicle manufacturer may cause the engine to ping or knock on hard acceleration or when climbing hills, which is not good for the engine! On the other hand, using a higher-octane fuel than your vehicle’s engine needs is generally a waste of money. That said, the pricier fuel may also contain some additional cleaner additives, which is good. Have a great summer and a safe driving vacation.

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I was getting good at this, so I purchased a used vehicle in the U.S. and imported it. It didn’t have any airbags, so the warning lights were on. But I wasn’t picky. I knew, based on my other tricks, I could solve that before I had it inspected and registered.You just couldn’t be too worried about the truth. I Googled airbags. I saw I had three options. Get certifi ed replacements installed at a repair shop. Buy some and install them myself. Or, override the warning light.I called and found that the fi rst option was out of the question. Way too expensive. But, option two had some promise. There were cheap ones online. Of course, there were some warnings about dangerous fake airbags.Option three, overriding the warning lights, went too far – even for me. You can fi nd how-to videos about anything on the web. So, I ordered cheap ones and had them sent to my U.S. mailbox. I used a buddy’s garage and put them in. Bingo! The warning lights went off and I was on my way. Soon, I had an ad up on several classifi ed websites:Great car for sale. Moving out of the country and need to sell fast! Good condition. Recently inspected. Call cell. I’m fl exible on price!!I couldn’t believe how many calls I had.I found my buyer not long after. A nice man about my age; divorced with three kids. That’s all I know about him – I don’t like getting too personal. I was actually honest about the vehicle this time. I told him that the car had been in an

accident and was from the U.S. I asked if he wanted a vehicle history report*, but he declined. He appreciated my honesty, as he’d gone through a few bad deals. With the transaction done, we parted ways. Then I got a call from my buddy.Being a curious person, he’d read the boxes the airbags came in that I’d left at his shop. “You installed counterfeit airbags,” he said. “So? They look identical to the original airbags,” I said.“I’ve seen videos of bogus airbags catching fi re and with metal bits exploding when they deploy. They’re not safe,” he scolded. I’ll take my chances, I thought. It would only be a problem in an accident.The next day, my buddy left a message. He ended our friendship.Whoa, chill out. A guy’s got a right to make a few bucks.

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Picking the right ride for youBy Alexandra StraubLife of two wheels is incredible. Just ask anyone who rides. But part of that appeal is finding a riding style that fits your personal preference.There are many different ways to get you on the open (or dirt) road to enjoy the best of the great outdoors. I’ll suggest some new makes and models to consider in each category, but by no means are these the be-all-end-all of choices. CruisersCruisers have mass appeal because of their low seat heights, generally comfortable ergonomics and ability to get you from point A to B in style. Some models have the foot pegs stretched forward, some don’t. They might not be the most nimble bikes around but they certainly do have mass appeal. Better yet, they come in all different sizes, shapes and displacements making it even more accessible to riders.Bikes: Honda CTX700, Yamaha Bolt, Harley-Davidson Superlow 1200T, Suzuki Boulevard C50Sport TourerWant a sportier edge while still maintaining the comfort associated with riding for extended periods of time? Consider a sport touring motorcycle. They’re generally not as heavy or as elaborate as a full on touring bike, so you get the best of both worlds.Bikes: BMW K1300S, BMW K1600GT, Yamaha FJR1300, Honda VFR1200TouringWhen asked how I’d describe a Touring bike I say: not small! These machines are typically heavy, but come equipped with the technology and luxuries that can take you across the country and further. Their fuel tanks are generally much bigger so you can keep going for longer. Furthermore, storage compartments, relatively speaking, are quite generous.Bikes: Harley-Davidson Electra Glide/Ultra Limited, Honda Goldwing, Suzuki Boulevard C90T B.O.S.S. TrialsThose looking into trying riding without the high speeds might fall in love with trials riding. But get ready for a workout. If you look, there’s no seat. That’s because you’re meant to stand. Trials is a slow speed type of thrill where you manage obstacles and find ways to do things that even you didn’t think was possible. Think: riding up huge logs, up steep hills and over some interesting terrain. Either way, it’s

a lot of fun and both physically and mentally challenging. Bikes: Montesa Cota 4RT, Beta 200, Gas Gas TXT ProDirtPlaying in the dirt has never been so much fun! No, really. It’s true. Whether you’re young or young at heart, dirt bikes are a great way to enjoy the outdoors. Dirt bikes are restricted to the dirt, meaning, unless you have a dual sport bike that has a license plate, you can’t ride them in the road. That said, they’re generally quite affordable and are extremely durable. Since there are so many different kinds to choose from, I’ll list the manufacturers that make themBikes: Honda, KTM, Yamaha, Husqvarna, Kawasaki, Suzuki, ApriliaAdventure Take the road less traveled, but take the road when you want! Adventure bikes have an uncanny ability to get you through some incredible terrain. Bikes: BMW F700GS/F800GS/R1200GS, Suzuki V-Strom, KTM 1190 AdventureSportIf you’re looking for the ultimate performance machine, a sport bike is the way to go. These are the bikes that are generally designed with the racetrack in mind but are street legal. They have more horsepower than you’ll ever need and harness the engineering prowess of the best of the best. That said, they have an aggressive seating position and aren’t always suited for taller riders. Then again, if we really want something to work, we make it work!Bikes: Ducati Panigale 899/1199, MV Agusta F3, Honda CBR600RR/1000RR, Suzuki GSX-R 750/1000, Yamaha R6/R1, Kawasaki NinjaNakedNo, I’m not suggesting riding in your birthday suit! Naked bikes tend to have a more upright seating and handlebar position and are devoid of fancy bodywork covering the engine and mechanical components. You still get quite a bit of sportiness out of these, but without the aggressive seating and the stress on your wrists.Some Naked bikes are: Triumph Street Triple, Triumph Speed Triple, Ducati Streetfighter 848, Honda NC700X, Yamaha FZ-09.Of course, there are café racers, customs bikes and more. I could go on!

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General Motors has put a new spin on ‘Take your child to work day’.You can’t put them to work while they are learning what mom and dad do but they can be useful as experiment sub-jects. The so-called Human Factors group conducts about 100 studies globally into how people interact with their vehicles. Having children around means group members can test such things as seat belts. No, they don’t crash test the cars

but they do examine how easy it is for children to buckle up. “Working with children on Take Your Child to Work Day is an excellent way for us to expand our pool of feedback,” said Don Shreves, GM Human Factors engineering group manager.“Our group and research is very data-driven,” he said. “Designing every element to a vehicle comes down to millimetres. While a door handle place-ment or seat switch might feel right to the designing engineer, we come in with data points from real consumer feed-back, including kids, to help determine the best location.”This year during the special day, the Us-ability team conducted a study looking at the Buick Enclave’s third-row safety belt buckles. The kids were asked to use smiley faces to compare and rate the ease of fastening the safety belt based on a five-point scale.A previous study dealt with a sickly problem that many of us have faced on trips with young offspring. In the early days of DVD players in cars, there were many kids forced to reach for the barf bag during a long journey. Not now and

some credit must go to Shreves’ group who figured out how to place the screen outside of what they charmingly refer to as “the puke zone.”Shreves explains, sensitively: “We know through other scientific research that even if our eyes are focused on a fixed point – if we can see the outside passing by in the window – our brain is telling us that we are moving.“But if our eyes are at a downward angle and do not see the view outside the vehicle, our bodies become sensitive to motion and increase the chance of sickness.”The team’s goal was to keep passenger’s eyes up and in a given spot. Determining that precise location required setting up a DVD screen on a track that could slide fore and aft along the roof of an Enclave. Researchers recorded the re-sponses of more than 75 kids who were asked when the screen distance was too close and too far away. From there, the data was graphed and compiled to determine the best location. The results were turned over to the vehicle engineering team to integrate into the Enclave’s design.

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Julia Livedoti, eight, fastens her seat belt during Human Factors testing in the Buick Enclave during the General Motors Annual Kids Day. Julia's father Dominic Livedoti works in the GM Service Operations Building at the Tech Center. Photo by Jeffrey Sauger for Buick

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Pirate vs. princess. Here’s what

happened. The other day we got an invitation for a birthday party. Both of my girls were invited, which was great.

When one gets the invite and one doesn’t it requires

some major explaining. I do think it’s one of those life lessons you definitely have to learn young though… you’re not always going to get an invite to the party. And that’s okay. But in this case they were both invited, so Mommy didn’t have to give one of her sermons on life’s trials and tribulations. For this hour, anyway.

I read the invitation aloud. Time. Place. And then… come as a princess or pirate. Three squeals with delight. “Princess party! Princess party!” Five thinks about it for a minute, and then says, “I’m going to be a pirate.” I opened my mouth to explain to her that no honey, the boys are pirates and the girls are princesses, and then I clamped it shut.

Where did that come from? When I first had Five, I purposely bought every item of non-pink clothing for girls I could find. They are few and far-between. I hated that the stereotype of pink for girls and blue for boys is crammed

down their throats from birth. I didn’t want to turn her into a girly-girl. She lives in the mountains, I wanted her to be tough.

When I was a kid I couldn’t be wrangled into a dress under any circumstance. Pure tomboy. Was I really going to do this to my new baby? My clean slate? No. At least, not right away.

Soon you realize a few things. Almost all items made for girls are pink, including gender-neutral items - bikes, skis, helmets, goggles. Pink. Even for us adults… take the men’s version, then shrink it and pink it. If you hold out trying to find stuff that isn’t pink, you’ll drive yourself crazy. Conform. So I did.

But here’s the cool thing. As they get older and begin to express themselves more, their true self comes out. Five stopped wearing dresses and pink and most girly things all on her own, even though she spent the first two years of her life completely surrounded in pink. I have to peel Three out of her princess dress every night as her eyes begin to close, and she protests right up until she isn’t conscious to do it.

So I’ve got one who I’m going to have to haul off the dirt jumps at dark and one who’s practicing to be Miss Elk Valley. And I don’t think there’s anything I can do about it. Not that I would. They are who they are. Turns out there was a life lesson – for me.

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Fernie Faces – Annie BalaytiThe Fernie

Museum presents the valley’s history through a unique a u d i o / v i s u a l program called

Fernie Faces, featured in its main floor exhibit, This is Our Fernie. Through five historic characters Fernie’s fascinating growth is chronicled. This article features Annie Balayti, who was just a young girl when she arrived in the late 1890s.

Annie emigrated from Kosha, Hungary to Fernie in 1898. There wasn’t much here when Annie

arrived with her parents, two brothers and her sister. Trees were being cleared to provide space and timber needed to build the town. Her first view from the train’s window was the mantle of the forest, mountain peaks that touched the sky and a muddy dirt track.

The first log houses were being built – huts but not much more. Along the track Annie saw a string of wood shacks and tents with signs pegged to rickety poles that suggested grand enterprises that might one day emerge if the breeze didn’t blow them over first.

Men, Annie’s father included, bragged about how much timber a stand would bring, how much coal in a seam, and how rich they were all going to get. It was only a matter of months before many businesses and hotels sprang up near the train station and the place started to resemble a real town.

But when Annie’s family first arrived, her mother just looked at the wilderness that she had dreamt of as the promised land and she started to cry. Annie believed her mother wasn’t the only one. For the city women there were no cobble stone streets with pretty shops

and market stands, for farm girls no cottages and barns – just that dirt road that narrowed to a packhorse track at the forest edge.

The forest was an impenetrable wall of bush with trees that towered over the people and their puny makeshift houses and tents. The forest still loomed even after the town site was cleared and the tall church spires were built and proper houses and buildings were constructed.

To a small girl like Annie those trees were as frightening as the forest in Hansel and Gretel. But she grew to love the forest – and she, and the entire community, was devastated when they saw what was left of that mighty forest after the great fire of 1908. They not

only lost their town – they also lost the beautiful surrounding forest.

Annie married Nicholas Kennedy one of Fernie’s early pioneers from Carboneer, Newfoundland. Nicholas built a home in the North End after the 1908 fire, where they raised four children and lived out the rest of their lives. Over 20 descendants of their family still live in and around Fernie.

To learn more about Fernie’s colourful past come explore the exhibit, This Is Our Fernie, at the Fernie Museum. Open every day from 10 am to 530 pm at 491 Second Avenue.

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The muddy track awaiting Annie and her family. Submitted photo

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The Dino Indoor Challenge Track Meet took place at the University of Calgary on Saturday, April 26 and marked the conclusion of the indoor track

and field season for Passtrak.Two athletes represented the club and they each

contested two events in their particular age groups.Keely Anderson came oh so close to posting personal

best times in both her races. She placed tenth in the 10 and under girls 60 metre race in 12.68 seconds, just fractions of a second away from her best. Then in her 150 metre race she finished sixth in 32.74 seconds, again very close to her fastest ever.

Alisi Ratudradra ran the 60 metre and the 400 metre in

the 15 year old girls category claiming second place in both races. She clocked 8.68 seconds in the 60 metre and 1:04.90 in the 400 metre.

Passtrak’s focus will now switch to the outdoor season which begins right away with a meet scheduled for May 3 in Calgary. The club will be extremely busy for the next few months with over 25 competitions scheduled between May 1 and August 15.

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Byrne places second at Junior ChampionshipsBy Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

Andrea Byrne represented Fernie at the International

Freeski Association North America Junior Championships in Utah, finishing in second place.

The competition was the cherry on top of a busy and successful season for Byrne. Earlier in the year she placed first at the Jeep Junior Freeski tour stop in Kimberley and second at the tour's stop in Fernie. Byrne also came in third at the GoPro Junior Freeski Challenge in Whistler and is this year's recipient of the Travis Steeger award.

After a two day drive, Byrne found herself in Salt Lake City, Utah, on April 9 getting ready to ski Snowbird Ski Resort for the first time.

“It was really insane,” remarked Byrne. “When I got there it was more than what I expected and the venue was a freeski world tour venue so it was definitely a harder venue than I'm used to. It was so cool to meet all the new people because it was kids from all over North America, so it opened up the playing field a bit too.”

Byrne's qualifying run didn't go exactly as planned, but it was enough to get her to the finals.

“My qualifying result was sixth place, which was not what I was hoping for so I was pretty bummed, but I was only .20 behind second place,” she explained.

Byrne's run in the finals was the winning run of the day, giving her a second place finish in the competition and moving her up from fourth place in the overall standings to second place in North America.

“It was awesome. It was a big improvement for me from last season because last season I finished seventh in my category,” said Byrne. “It was cool to move up and just achieve my goal to even make it to the final. Getting second, I still haven't quite realized what that means, but it's really great.”

She went on to say, “I want to thank the Emily Brydon Foundation for giving me money towards [the competition] and RCR, as well as all of the ski hosts and my mom and dad.”

Byrne is still working out her plans for next year, but one thing is for certain, she will continue to compete.

Fernie’s own Andrea Byrne (second from left) placed second at the International Freeski Association North America Junior Championships in Utah. Submitted photo


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Fernie local embarks on challenge for SchizophreniaBy Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

Fernie resident Lucy Eykamp will be running, biking, and horseback riding her way across 730 kilometres in Australia

this spring. Eykamp has taken on a personal challenge to make it from Brisbane to Tamworth in nine days to raise money and awareness for mental illness, specifically Schizophrenia.

“My brother Will suffered from Schizophrenia and sadly took his life due to it. He rode this distance on horseback and I am also wanting to honour this achievement in doing this challenge,” explained Eykamp. “The challenge has been planned to finish on his birthday weekend and a celebratory lunch has been planned where 150 people can celebrate his life and also spend time together.”

“We are travelling through countryside that Will spent many years of his life and rode his horses through this land, so we will be remembering him along the way.”

She went on to say, “This has been a wonderful way for my family to deal with his loss. I hope that I can try and help raise awareness for Schizophrenia and remove some of the negative stigma associated with it. Sadly, one per cent of the population is genetically pre-disposed to getting this illness and the negative stigma is so strong. Sadly also, is that support for this illness is very limited.”

Eykamp will travel on backcountry roads, trails, and through National Parks over nine days, completing the equivalent of 17 marathons. Her boyfriend, Fernie Physiotherapist Bob Maudie, mother, and friends will support Eykamp along the way, even joining her for certain sections.

“There are many parts of this challenge that have great personal meaning for both me and my family, but also for all of Will's friends,” said Eykamp. “In preparing for this challenge I was planning on camping most of the way, however, as the planning has evolved, friends of Will,

even complete strangers, have offered up their homes for us to stay in along the way. People are so happy to give to this cause, which has been wonderful.”

Eykamp has been working hard for the last few months preparing herself for the journey.

“Training has been hard with winter, but I have been going to the gym, skiing, and running with snowshoes,” commented Eykamp. “Now that the South Country has become snow free, Bob and I have been out on the Wigwam Flats biking and running on the weekends and late after work.”

She added, “Hopefully it will be sufficient - but then, it is a challenge!”

Eykamp will embark on her challenge May 9.

Fernie Museum Director retiringSubmitted Fernie and District Historical Society

After 15 years of personal stewardship,

Fernie Museum Director Mike Pennock is passing on the reins and retiring. Mike started with the Fernie and District Historical

Society back in 1999, shortly after the museum vacated its Old Rectory location.

First as a volunteer then as an employee, Mike curated the artifacts collected since 1964 by the society’s founders, expanded and digitized the image bank, then found

community businesses and organizations willing to host beautifully crafted satellite exhibits.

Mike’s encyclopedic knowledge of Fernie’s history made many a visitor’s or researcher’s day.

Meanwhile, working with the Board of

Directors, a temporary location for the Museum and Visitor Information Centre was opened in 2004. In operation until 2009 it kept the museum in the forefront while the Fernie Museum Project allowed the museum to relocate to its present location. This was successfully completed in 2013 through generous community support. Thanks to Mike’s perseverance, the stories of generations of Fernie people now have a permanent home.

The Board of Directors wishes to thank Mike for his 15 years of dedicated work on the community’s behalf.

For more information please see www.ferniemuseum.com.

Fernie resident Lucy Eykamp will be running, biking, and horseback riding her way across Australia this spring to raise money and aware-ness for Schizophrenia. Submitted photo

By Tamara Hynd Black Press Staff

Sarah's Active R e h a b i l i t a t i o n (SAR) is owned and

operated by Sarah Ingram in Fernie. Ingram is a cross between a personal trainer and physiotherapist. She's more than a personal trainer with a lot more education and a solid anatomy background. Ingram is registered with the BC Association of Kinesiology. Rural kinesiology is rare. Of the roughly 350 registered kinesiologists in B.C., 325 were in the Lower Mainland in 2010.

Ingram will analyze the bio mechanics, nutrition and exercise prescription that is specific to individual clients. People visit Ingram with different goals like weight loss or increasing their skiing skills; injury rehab can be a big part in achieving those types of goals. Her services could be seen as a graduation from physiotherapy when a person is not 100 per cent healed.

Ingram said some of her clients who are recovering

from injuries finish their recovery process better than before due to her training.

Even with elite athletes she helps find their weak links and often finds an old lingering injury. Other clients have issues associated to their jobs, like posture, to correct.

Ingram has been in Fernie for 13 years back when the only gym in town was Pro Fitness.

Before moving to Fernie, she was working in Vancouver in a 44,000 square foot gym facility when she realized she was not a city girl and was restless for change. Within a few hours she had a job at the Fernie swimming pool and the gym and feels her move to Fernie was meant to be. Once in Fernie, Scott Cownden approached her for input on the layout of a new gym, Evolution, that he was building.

Ingram sees many clients who have been referred by doctors, physiotherapists, chiropractors and word of mouth too.

The most common problems she sees are knee and lower back issues

which she links to Fernie being a ski and biking town. “The mechanics of the two sports have athletes being bent over so hip flexors are tight,” she said.

She like to uses the term 'pre-hab' which is preventative exercise so injuries do not become a long term problem.

Some people getting started with an exercise program get intimidated by comparison. The high level of fitness of people living in Fernie has coined the phrase 'Fernie fit.’ However, Ingram explained, “It doesn't really take long in a gym [for people] to get comfortable and realize it's a personal journey.”

Her business has grown over the years. In the first four seasons, she tree planted in the spring to stay afloat but her business has grown to the point where she is quite busy. She has brought Tara Hatch to work on her

team as a Certified Athletic Therapist.

Accountability is huge to recovering. Figuring out what motivates people is a major component of Ingram's work. She can also give guidance for exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle changes. Appointments are one hour and the intensity depends on the individual. The first couple sessions with a new client Ingram assesses how far they can be pushed. Some people are getting out of pain while others are trying to push themselves into the pain threshold, even professional athletes.

“It's really fun to watch people go through the changes,” said Ingram. “It's a positive spiral with exercise as people begin

eating better and feeling better. I love what I do.“

“We definitely change it up. I've had some clients for 10 years and they ask how do I come up with a new workout session every time. We have fun.”

SAR does a lot of core and stability training with traditional weights and a lot of circuit training. Ingram explained some people have great strength yet lack stability. “Balancing on one leg and doing a squat yet the person can't keep the knee over the foot [shows lack of stability],” said Ingram. “By increasing ones' stability, you can increase your power.” There is an abundance of equipment, from balance aids like bosu balls (half ball), balls, foam rollers,

weights and the TRX straps. Fit to Play is a good program for the weekend warrior so as not to have your body limit you.

Ingram trained all summer with a hockey player who came back from his tryouts saying he felt like he cheated because he performed so much better than normal. “That's what cross training can do for your sports and this is why all the professional hockey and ski athletes train all summer.”

Sessions range from $50 to $65. The first session is $65. A ten session package is $525 with GST included. For more information, visit sarahsactiverehab.com or call Ingram at 250-423-9167 to book an appointment.


On behalf of Sparwood Minor Ball we would like to graciously thank Sparwood Mayor and Council. The

passing of the motion for an electrical outlet to our youth ball diamond will provide our kids with tremendous skill development through the use of our professional pitching machine. This will provide for one on one coaching without the noise pollution of a generator. The outlet will also allow us to establish a mini concession which will then be used reinvest revenues into existing programmings and equipment.

We appreciate your recognition of Sparwood Minor Ball and our vision in contributing to the larger District vision of a Recreational youth community core. With the use of a youth soccer pitch, water park, skate board park, running track, park and tennis courts, we at Minor Ball see the inclusion of electricity to the Ball park as critical for the encouragement of further growth to existing recreational infrastructure. Sparwood Minor Ball recognizes the work and seriousness in which the Mayor and Council take in to consideration when considering requests from community non profits - fiscal accountability and the good of the public. We both recognize, appreciate and celebrate Mayor and Council for their commitment to youth. Incidently, this decision reflects their political platforms and fulfils the promises they made during their campaigning seasons to the citizens and youth of Sparwood.

Thank you Mayor Lois Halko, Alderman Sonny Saad, Alderman Joanne Wilton, Alderman Harold Baytaluke and Alderman Sharon Fraser for considering us and investing in our kids. Due to family and employment commitments Alderman Margaret McKie and Alderman Andrew MacIntyre were unable to vote, but their support was lent in discussions and communications with Sparwood Minor Ball. In the words of our little leaguers "You’re all pretty cool.”

Elizabeth Jill KlappSparwood Minor Ball

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Sarah Ingram demonstrates exercises that help build stability and strength. All photos by T. Hynd


Fernie celebrates Earth Day at The Arts Station


Fernie residents celebrated this year’s Earth Day with an evening at The

Arts Station. The event was hosted by Wildsight, an organization that works to maintain biodiversity and healthy human communities in Canada's Columbia and Rocky Mountains ecoregion.

“The new location at The Arts Station has allowed us to create a more intimate event, and to have all these great community organizations that got together to share information about the work that they’re doing

for the environment,” said Dawn Deydey, Wildsight volunteer community program coordinator.

After enjoying some ‘green’ drinks and making felt Earth ornaments and Earth Day buttons, guests perused various booths that included information on local medicinal plants, worm composting, seed swapping and other environmental initiatives.

“Earth day for me is a chance to celebrate the planet and really take time to consider the impact we’re having on the planet,” said Deydey. “Many people will say that Earth Day is every

day, that there is always things we can do, and it’s true, but it’s really great to have a day where we can take that extra step.”

Attendants were also treated to a showing of a documentary titled The Wisdom To Survive: Climate Change Capitalism and Community. The film features leaders and activists in the realms of science, economics, and spirituality discussing how societies can evolve in the face of climate change. Some of the film’s interviews hit on issues close to home, specifically the tensions between environmentalism and the fossil fuel industry.

“We try and look for films that address relevant topics to our community,” said Deydey, “and also we try to look for something that has a positive twist, so it doesn’t leave you down in the dumps about the horrible situation that we’re in, and this film met all of those.

“If you look at all the species that are going extinct or are threatened, look at the state of the planet, look at past civilizations that have not made it through, like the Mayans, I think the question of do we have the wisdom to survive is completely relevant and that’s another reason why we chose this film.”

Fernie residents enjoyed activities, refreshments, and a film during the Earth Day festivities at The Arts Station on Tuesday, April 22. All photos by A. MacDonald


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AASEN:Albertine Theresa Marie passed away peacefully with her family by her side, at the Elk Valley Hospital on April 24, 2014 at the age of 86 years.Born on April 6, 1928 in Viscount, Saskatchewan to Charles and Agasta Dumontier, she and twin brother Albert were the youngest born into a large loving family.Albertine leaves to mourn her passing, her children; Gail Crosby (Dal), Janice Phelps, Kevin Aasen (Linda), Gary Aasen (Debbie), Cindy Aasen, Sandra Harrad (Perry) and Joanne Des Roche (Ken), as well as 17 grandchildren: Shannon, Greg, Trish, Telayne, Coralyne, Chad, Shawn, Colin, Meranda, Kristie, Shayla, Jessica, Stephanie, Tyler, Travis, Jenna and Kennedy. She will be sadly missed by 18 great grandchildren, brother Charlie, sisters; Irene, Cecile and Alice along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends.Albertine was predeceased by her parents Charles and Agasta Dumontier, her brothers Tony, Leo, Henry, Noel and Albert, sisters Marie Lumina, Marie Alma, Jane and Antoinette as well as husbands Henry and Paul.Family and friends were important to Albertine, she always made time for them. The coffee pot was always on and it was never a problem for Albertine to open the fridge and put a delicious meal together from whatever she found inside.She was a very proud grandmother to her 17 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. She was a devoted member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and was an active member volunteering for both the church and community wherever she was needed. She enjoyed bowling, Aquafit, knitting and crocheting, she was an awesome seamstress and made the beautiful dresses her daughters wore on their wedding day, as well as making 3 piece suits for her husband and many other items.Albertine played many different card games and had her own version of the rules for each game. There was no way you could cheat when playing against Mom! Over the years she attended many BC Senior Games for both bowling and crib and brought home a bronze medal in 2006 and again in 2010. She enjoyed watching curling, baseball, football and hockey and was a big fan of the Fernie Ghostriders Hockey Team, rarely missing a game.She appreciated the little things in life and was always there to lend a helping hand and always looked forward – never looked back.The Memorial Service was held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fernie on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 10:30 AM with Pastors David Morton and Fraser Coltman officiating. Messages of condolence may be made to the family at www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

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Father Bart Van Roijen

ELK VALLEY

CHURCH SERVICES

CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN 591 4th Avenue, Fernie

250-423-6517

Sunday Service 8:30 am BCP

Sunday Service & School 9:30 am BAS

Wednesday Service 10:00 am

The Rev Trevor Freeman, Parish Priest

Christ Church Anglican Fernie

741 2nd Ave., Fernie

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APPLICATION SYSTEMSADMINISTRATOR

Career opportunity

This position provides systems and application support for the Trust’s core business applications, including the Information Management System and public and private websites. This is a permanent, full-time position based out of our Castlegar office.

Apply by May 16, 2014.

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This position researches and analyses various issues and provides analytical and administrative support to programs, initiatives and other responsibilities of the Sector Initiatives department. This is a permanent, full-time position based out of any of our four offices.

Apply by May 16, 2014.

ReporterFull TimeThe Free Press, Fernie, BC

The Free Press, a Black Press weekly publication in beautiful Fernie, B.C. is seeking an exceptional, full-time journalist/photographer to join our editorial team.We are seeking a candidate who will fi nd and capture compelling stories and features and who will thrive in a deadline-driven environment to produce stories for our newspaper and online products. The successful candidate will be able to write stories, take photos and assist with online and social media responsibilities.Qualifi cations

Superior writing skills;Ability to write on a variety of topics, including local government, arts and sports;Profi ciency in photography;Experience in posting content to the Internet;Ability to adapt to emerging trends in multimedia reporting, including social networking;Knowledge of and experience with InDesign an asset.

Applicants must own a reliable vehicle. This position will require the applicant to work evenings and weekends. All applicants please send resume and cover letter to:Andrea HortonPublisher The Free Press342 Second AvenueBox 2350Fernie, BC V0B 1M0

Email: [email protected] for resumes: Friday, May 9, 2014

Only those selected for interview will receive a response.

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ManagerDistrict of Kitimat, exempt staff position, with competi-tive compensation and full benefi t package. Reporting to the Operations Manager, assists in planning, imple-menting and tracking the op-erations, repair and mainte-nance of the municipality’s infrastructure, including wa-ter and sewer, buildings, roads, parking lots, traffi c control, drainage, signage, sidewalks, parks, grass cutting,, cemetery, and equipment fl eet. Candidates will have several years of ex-perience in a municipal or similar work environment and post-secondary educa-tion in Civil, Building or Wa-ter Quality Technology, EOCP Sewage Treatment and Water Distribution cer-tifi cation, or related Trade Qualifi cation. Submit re-sumes by May 15, 2014, 4:30 p.m., to Personnel, Dis-trict of Kitimat, 270 City Cen-tre, Kitimat, B.C. V8C 2H7, Fax 250-632-4995, email [email protected]

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QUATSINO First Nation is seeking the services of a Band Administra-tor to oversee all band programs and band related business. Post-Secondary education in Business Management, Human Resources or related fi elds is a preference. A minimum (3) years experience in administration, human resources or related fi eld or setting is required. Please direct any questions and/or your cover letter, resume complete with 3 references, and a criminal record check to: Attn: Rob Cahill 305 Quattishe Rd. Coal Harbour, BC V0N 1K0 Tel: 250-949-6245 Fax: 250-949-6249 Email: [email protected]

Employment

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Help WantedAn Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)723-5051.

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JOB PURPOSE Drivers providing our customers with exceptional delivery service and value in exchange for ongoing business success in this fast growing industry.

QUALIFICATIONS Requirements include: • a reliable and clean tandem axle tractor • Class 1 AB motor vehicle license • Clean Drivers Abstract • Hard working self-motivated and consistently displays superior customer service skills • Organized, punctual and good communication skills

Why work for Sysco? • Be home every night • Be your own company • Fee adjustments for rising fuel costs • Consistent supply of work • Customer service and food safety training • Paid every 2 weeks • Corporate discounts with preferred • Discounts on food purchases

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Qualified candidates please send resume to Human Resources via email: [email protected] .ca Subject Line: HR-OO14 or call 403-720-1305.

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other customers who prepare meals away from home.

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Job Posting: General Manager of Fernie Family Housing Society

The Fernie Family Housing Society (FFHS) is looking for a qualifi ed person to manage 58 housing units in 3 separate projects within the City of Fernie. The FFHS is a non-profi t housing society that offers affordable housing to seniors, families, and people with disabilities capable of independent living.

The General Manager is responsible for managing the housing units in a manner that meets the goals of the Society. Key duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

fi nancial management and reporting;management of properties, staff and contract workers;overseeing of building and grounds maintenance; andliaising with BC Housing and other regulatory agencies on operational matters.

Required qualifi cations:skills in property management and residential tenancy administration;bookkeeping and accounting skills (particularly Quick Books software); andexperience relevant to the provision of non-profi t, affordable housing.

Wage commensurate with training and levels of experience.Work schedule negotiable based on fulfi lling the needs of the FFHS properties.

Should be available to train immediately and to assume full responsibilities by June 28th.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to: Gayle Vallance President, FFHS 4122 Cokato Road, Fernie, BC V0B 1M4 Phone: (250) 423-6473 E-mail: [email protected]

The wild’s calling... dare to answer.

We’re on the prowl for adventurous spirits:Labourer, Public Works(Temporary Position)

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Employment Employment Employment

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Employment

Help Wanted

Certi ed Local Contractor

looking for

* Carpenters * Framers * Cribbers

for work in the Elk ValleyPhone 250-423-0272

for information

HEAVY DUTY MECHANICJohn Wolfe Construction

Co. Ltd is a mining company located at Baymag Mines and Mount Brussilof in the Columbia Valley. Our offi ce is located in Radium Hot

Springs. We require a Heavy Duty Mechanic to start

immediately. This position is full time, year round,

Competitive Wage, Group Benefi ts & RRSP program. This is not a camp situation; we work Monday-Friday with some overtime as required. Resume with references:

[email protected] or fax 250-347-9096. For further information please call

250-347-9263.

Vernon Service Company re-quires Journeyman Service Plumbers/Gasfi tters, $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416

Help Wanted

Employment

Trades, TechnicalTransportation / Heavy Duty Mechanic required in Nakusp, BC. Must be Red Seal Certi-fi ed, able to work on a variety of makes, models of trucks, trailers, components. A CVIP Certifi cate, welding skills an asset. Full time position with fl exible hours. Group benefi ts. Competitive wages. Fax or email resumes to: 250-265-3853 or [email protected]

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Financial ServicesUNFILED TAX Returns? Un-reported Income? Avoid Prosecution and Penalties. Call a Tax Attorney First! 1-855-668-8089 (Monday-Friday 9-6 ET).

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Carpet Cleaning

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Services

Home Improvements


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1 & 2 Bedroom UnitsFurnished & Unfurnished

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Apartments for Rent

1422 & 1462 – 6th Avenue, FernieLocated behind the Best Western

From $695 per month

Fernie Exchange New & Used & Pawnbrokers

1501-9th Ave. 250-423-6625

2- 9 dr dressers $149 + $179, 6 dr dresser $110, Duncan Fyfe table + 6 chairs $599, oak china cabinet $595, small writing desk $75, 7 pc drum set $425, 2- 5 pc drum sets $349, 1- Beginners drum set (NEW) $199, 1 mid size drum set (NEW) $349, good selection of porcelain dolls $15 - $49, vintage heater 40s - 50s $449, fibreglass stack chairs $8 ea., 2 vintage beer signs $125 + $225, 2 desks $149 + $79 (small), 20” flat screen $90, camera tripod slik $49, 530 x 12 tire + rim, 5 stud $59, 525x telescope sky at night $75, old Singer treadle sew machine 1920s $195, 3 filing cabinets 4 dr $49 ea., antique clothes closet (solid wood) $249, 2 night stands $49 ea., 2- 16 mm projectors - working $225 ea., various fridges $149 - $399, ranges $150 - $249, washer + dryers $149 - $299, entertainment centre corner $75, 2 apt washers $325 - $299, 2 corner tables $35 ea., 2 slide projectors $45 ea., good selection of vintage comics ‘70s, ‘80s $3 - $5 ea., old dial desk phone black $85, 2 single box + mattress $149 ea., silver tea set vintage ‘70s $299, electric typewriter $95, 8 dr dresser + hutch pine $249, good selection of guitars, bass, violins, mandolins, banjos, 5 str, 4 str, 6 str, ukuleles, trumpets, trombone, amplifiers, Lionel train set Pennsylvania like new ‘80s $249, good selection antiques, 2- 10 hp snow blowers $349 - $499. Come have a look!

Services

Pressure Washing


STK# UC0224

DLR 30507

2014 MUSTANG GT 5.0L

NOW! $39,477*

Windows


STK# UT0632

DLR 30507

2008 GMC SIERRA

NOW! $7,500*

Pets & Livestock

Equestrian


STK# UC0218

DLR 30507

2012 FORD FOCUS SE HATCHBACK

NOW! $16,977*

Apt/Condo for Rent

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay


STK# UT0622

DLR 30507

2009 ESCAPE XLT 4X4

NOW! $15,777*WAS $16,888*

Pets


STK# UT0634

DLR 30507

2013 F150 XLT 4X4

NOW! $32,995*WAS $33,777*

Merchandise for Sale

AuctionsBC LIVESTOCK SPRING

AUCTION SALESMay 3 – Williams Lake 10 amMay 10 – Kamloops 10:30 amMay 24 – Vanderhoof 11 amMay 31– Prince George 10 amJune 21 – Horsefl y 10 am

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Misc. for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent


Books, Coins, Stamps


STK# UC0219

DLR 30507

2012 FUSION SPORT AWD

NOW! $20,777*

Flooring


STK# UC0217

DLR 30507

2006 MAZDA SPORT GTWinter & Summer Tires.

Nav, Sunroof (only 86,000 km)

NOW! $13,444*WAS $15,977*

Food Products

BUTCHER SHOPBC INSPECTED

GRADED AA OR BETTERLOCALLY GROWNNATURAL BEEF

Hormone FreeGrass Fed/Grain Finished$100 Packages Available

Quarters/Halves$3.15/lb Hanging WeightExtra Lean Hamburger

Available $5/lbTARZWELL FARMS

250-428-4316 Creston

Misc. for SaleA- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS

Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all

sizes in stock. SPECIAL

Trades are welcome.40’ Containers under $2500!

Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders JD 892D

LC excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108

Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Misc. WantedCollectors Currently Buying:Coin Collections, Antiques,Native Art, Old Silver, Paint-ings, Jewellery etc. We Dealwith Estates 778-281-0030


Sporting Goods


STK# UT0636

DLR 30507

2013 ESCAPE SE 4WD

NOW! $27,777*WAS $28,995*

Tools


STK# UT0633

DLR 30507

2013 EDGE SEL AWD

NOW! $34,920*WAS $35,777*

Real Estate

Real EstateDON’T MISS Out! 62 acres, endless possibilities. 5500 sq. ft. house. 1500 ft. of lake-shore. www.lakeoftheprairie shome.ca www.lakeoftheprair iesproperty.ca Jackie 1-306-744-2399 1-306-744-7432 Watch online for open house.

Recreational

Recreation Paradise Year Round!

Fishing, hiking, hunting, quadding, snowmobiling or just relaxation. Great access within 3 hours of the lower mainland, 40 km from Prince-ton and steps to Osprey Lake. 2 years new this 3 bedroom, 2 bath open concept chalet has it all & more. Includes a guest cabin with a bedroom, living/sitting area, kitchen & bathroom. New detached garage for storing the toys.

Call Adrienne (Royal Lepage Parkside Realty) at

250-809-6322 for a private viewing.

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Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent2 Bedroom Condo Sparwood

Heights on main fl oor - available May 1st. $850 in-cluding utilities. Please call

Rick at 425-5432 or Erin 425-7711. References required.

Sparwood Heights Condo for rent, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, fully furnished. $900. pm Call 250-910-1227 or 250-423-9144

Subsidized Housing - 1 & 2 bdrm units - Sparwood, Fernie

& South Country. Rent geared to income &

Seniors subsidized housing. Call 250-531-0025 or

email: [email protected]

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

SPARWOOD, B.C.Quiet • Comfortable • Affordable

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

• Close to downtown

• Affordable

• Hot water included

• Your new home!

1 Bdrm:$775 (& up)-month

2 Bdrm:$850 (& up)-month

250-425-9912

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

Rentals

Apt/Condo for RentVery large clean fully

furnished Condo Sparwood Heights - (2 condos made into 1). This condo is a

1 bedroom, 2 very large bathroom unit with a large den that can be used as a second

bedroom with a door to separate it along with its own bathroom and entrance door. This place has everything you need. Just bring your clothes.

$1200 per month including utilities. Available now. No smoking, No pets.

Please call Rick 250-425-5432 or Erin 250-425-7711. References required.

Duplex / 4 PlexLarge Half Duplex in Sparwood Heights

3 bedrooms up and 1 down, 2 bathrooms and large fenced yard available for May 15 or possibly sooner. $1225. plus utilities. Please call Rick 425-

5432 or Erin 425-7711References required

Misc for Rent

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

Homes for Rent

Family Home for rent in Elkford with 3 bedrooms.

Nicely renovated, includes a washer & dryer and features

a large yard with a great deck! Asking $1300/mo plus utilities. No smoking or pets

please. Long term lease preferred.

Contact Tammie Davy with Custom Real Estate and Property Management at 250-425-2968 or log on to www.elkvalleylistings.ca for

more information.

SPARWOOD, 2-storey, 3-bdrm townhouse for rent w/full basement, close to school & rec centre. (250)[email protected]

Shared Accommodation

SPARWOOD - 1 bdrm available in a 3 bdrm condo. Shared accommodation. Good for shift workers. $275/month. Avail. May 15th. Call 403-616-7272.

Storage

SELF STORAGE: Personal & commercial. Call Finnigan’s Storage. 250-423-3308 or 250-423-4207.

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

Transportation

Auto Financing

Transportation

Sport Utility Vehicle


STK# UT0577

DLR 30507

2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT V6 4WD

NOW! $13,777*WAS $14,727*

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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



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

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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



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. 707 ACROSS1. Bio. class4. Cherished one8. Exchange12. “____ Man in Havana”13. Sales pitch14. Head cover-ing15. Most secure17. Type of ant18. For takeout: 2 wds.19. Piece of turf21. Chooses25. Answer29. Related33. Dove sound34. Deposit eggs35. Location36. Unfinished

37. Function38. Letter sys-tems40. Unkempt42. Unaccom-panied43. Dobbin’s morsel45. Choir singer49. Voiced52. Taking on as one’s own56. Salvador ____57. Hawaiian feast58. Waterless59. Gazed at60. Departed61. Gender

DOWN1. Misplaced

2. Convertible, e.g.3. Blow your own horn4. Off one’s feed5. Casino cube6. Switch set-tings7. Rents out8. Color value9. Conflict10. Focus11. Interfere16. Soldier’s shoe20. Trying expe-rience22. Tropical fruit23. Money drawer24. Clothing fasteners

26. Real-estate measure27. Parka28. Pulls29. Prune’s start30. Diminish31. Deli breads32. Resound39. Schooner41. “____ Gold”44. Lofty

46. Covers47. Dashed48. Black stone49. Shelley poem50. Beam51. Bar bever-age53. Payable54. Clod55. Situate

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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

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Although the town didn’t

look like much back then,

Mr. Henderson had a hunch

that it was going to grow

into something amazing,

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Isabella Dicken Elementary School’s gymnasium was bustling with zero to six year olds last Wednesday as the Fernie Early

Learning Team hosted this year’s Early Learning Fair, sponsored by School District 5. The team, which promotes programs and services available to families and young children in Fernie, is a part of Success By 6 — an early childhood development initiative of the United Way.

“We believe that the first six years are the

most important in a child’s life,” said Jodie Parker, Fernie’s early childhood development coordinator.

The fair saw a range of booths that included healthy snacks, sing-alongs, face painting, and information from community organizations and health practitioners. “This fair was for parents to see what’s out there in the community, and for kids to just have some fun,” says Parker.

Anyone in the Elk Valley looking for early learning resources and information can visit www.ekkids.ca.

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Isabella Dicken Elementary School hosted an Early Learning Fair on Wednesday, April 23. All photos by A. MacDonald


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Over 50 Sparwood volunteers braved the chilly spring weather to participate in

the Sparwood Superhero Clean Up. Created to correspond with the nationally recognized Pitch In Week, many groups and individuals cleaned up Sparwood throughout the week and during the event itself on Saturday.

During the Superhero Clean Up, the community was full of hustle and bustle as the East Kootenay Community Credit Union (EKCCU) Community Garage Sale and the Lilac Terrace BBQ coincided with

the event."On Saturday, the Air Cadets had

some of the more unique finds of the day, including a live round of ammunition, a half eaten pizza, and a ball of vulcanized rubber,” said Nelson Wight, District of Sparwood manager of planning. “The Girl Guides showed incredible enthusiasm both with their garbage picking efforts and their boisterous singing as they returned to the EKCCU parking lot to report on their interesting finds and enjoy a barbeque lunch served up by volunteers from the Lilac Terrace Board."

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Sparwood residents came out to lend a hand during the Superhero Clean Up held Saturday, April 26. All photos by J. Jensen


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Business Tables upstairs.

Come on down for all the show only deals!

The Lifestyle & Outdoor Adventure Show

May 2 & 3

STAGE EVENTSFriday, May 2

Sig & Rose Gail 4pmHandyman Challenge 5pm

Hypnosis Demo 615pmFashion Show 7 pm

Saturday, May 3Yoga Demo 1130 am

Belly Dancing 1230 pmCooking Tool Demo 100 pm

Acupuncture 130 pmFashion Show 200 pm

“Crowsnest Idol Finalist”Carly Perkins 300 pm

Ÿ We’ve got it all!

Ÿ Pancake Breakfast Saturday

Morning

Ÿ Food Concession

Ÿ Face Painter

Ÿ ATM Available

Ÿ Childcare Available $5/2hrs

Ÿ Roll over Simulator Demo

Ÿ Jaws of Life Demo

Ÿ Play the “Bean Bag Toss” to win a

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Ÿ Many Exhibitor Booth Draws

Fun for theWhole Family!

May 2 (3-9 pm) & May 3 (10-5 pm)at the Coleman Sportsplex

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