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Elkford student wins peace poster contest - Page 20

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REMEMBRANCE DAY

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By Tamara HyndFree Press Staff

The Salvation Army (TSA) is launching its Christmas Kettle

Campaign today and with your help will raise funds for 60-70 food and clothing Christmas hampers. The red kettles and charming Christmas bells will be at Overwaitea, Extra Foods and Canadian Tire begin-ning today. Kettles will also be at the B.C. liquor store

and the Greenwood Mall in Sparwood starting Dec. 1.

TSA assists 75 to 100 different families through the year on a monthly or bimonthly basis.

All the funds raised stay in Fernie and go towards food hampers. TSA also gives away clothing vouchers for the thrift store.

“Even though the prices are low (at the thrift store), some people simply cannot afford clothing,” said Major James Hagglund. “I don’t

want anyone to go without food and clothing in the community. We’re here to walk beside them and give them a hand up.”

“There are many who are the working poor; they may be working for minimum wage.”

Hagglund is desperately looking for more volunteers to work two-hour shifts Monday to Saturday beginning Nov. 14 to Dec. 24. With 500 two-hour shifts, that adds up to one

thousand volunteer hours needed.

Come to the Salvation Army office two doors down (east) from the TSA thrift store to volunteer or sign up for a hamper. Family service worker Pearl Jones is there to orientate kettle campaigners or to register those in need.

Registration dates for a hamper are November 19, 20, 21, 26 and 27 from 10 am to 1 pm. The office will also be open on Nov. 28 from 5

pm to 8 pm for those who can’t make the other times due to their work schedule.

Established in Fernie since 1900, The Salvation Army has been in the community for 113 years. It is located at 721-791 2nd Avenue. To volunteer, email [email protected] or drop by the office Mon-Thursday 9 am to 2 pm. To donate online directly to the Fernie unit, go to www.salvationarmy.ca.

Kettle campaign seeking volunteers

Sparwood remembers their veterans

During the final moments of the Remembrance Day Ceremony the cenotaph is surrounded by numerous wreaths in sparwood.For more stories and more photos, go to page 28 or visit www.thefreepress.ca Photo by J. Jensen

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Christmas in the Mountains

Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce

invites you to

November 15-17, 2013Bring your family and friends to get into the

Christmas Spirit! A community wide 3 day event!

November 14, Thursday evening featuring: “The Artof Chocolate”

Official town Light Up Ceremony Mountain Radio Live on Site! Turkey Trotter FREE TURKEYS!

Late Night Shopping with Red & White Sales with local retailers

Free public skating at Crowsnest Sportsplex Christmas Craft Market

Scavenger Hunt for KidsFashion Show

BonfiresToy Drive

Christmas Parade Gift Wrapping Services

Pictures with Santa for children & pets! Drop in Street Hockey Game

Free Yoga ClassArt Gallery Tours

50%off Admission for Bellewvue Mine Tours Parade of Lights Residential Light Contest

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By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

Two musicians from Shred Kelly took the stage for a free dance party at

the Arts Station last Thursday morning to a crowd of very youthful and excited fans. Over seventy children age six and younger practiced their dance moves on Nov. 7 thanks to the Fernie Early Years (FEY) team. FEY coordinator Jodie Parker helped organize the concert to celebrate the 10 years Success By 6 has been in the Elk Valley.

Keyboardist and vocalist Sage McBride and lead singer and banjo plucker Tim Newton soon had the hopping crowd

spinning like tops and singing out farm animal sounds. As a preschool teacher, McBride has taught many Fernie children so Shred Kelly’s fan base includes an abundance of young children.

A peacock feather headband and a red felt cowboy hat worn by McBride and Newton inspired the children to sing along to animal noises including creating a sound for a fox. The imaginative crowd fed into Shred Kelly’s lively stage presence.

The Fernie Early Years Team assists families in accessing information that supports healthy child development and addresses the importance of the

first six years of a child's life. Success By 6 builds and

enhances community through engaging citizens in early childhood development, and funding programs that strengthen services for young children and their families. Funded programs include literacy, nutrition, and children’s play, parenting and family skills development. The organization helps to ensure that children ages zero to six develop the emotional, social, cognitive, and physical skills they need as they enter school.

For more information visit www.facebook.com/FernieEarlyYears or www.ekkids.ca.

Success By 6 parties with Shred Kelly

Success By 6 celebrates its tenth anniversary in the Elk Valley with a dance party for children six and younger. Photo by T. Hynd

Sparwood passing lane officially opened

Left to right: Sparwood Councillor Andy McIntyre, Elkford Councillors Mandy McGregor and Ken Wildeman, Sparwood Mayor Lois Halko, Rocky Mountain District manager Highways Jack Bennetto, Kootenay-East MLA Bill Bennett, Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano and RDEK Area A Director Mike Sosnowski celebrated the official opening of the Sparwood passing lane on the uphill side of Hwy 3. departing Sparwood. Road reconstruction began this spring with the project costing $7.5 million. Photo by T. Hynd

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The Fernie Aquatic Centre has a new fitness room. Included is a treadmill,

elliptical, rowing machine, spin bike with drop handle bars, free weights up to 40 lb dumbbells, recumbent bike, ab circle pro, boxing bag and floor mats.

The City of Fernie budgeted $7,500 in 2013 for the purchase of the equipment.

“The capital project had been identified in the Master Plan for 2013,” said Cam Mertz, director of leisure services for City of Fernie. “In order to provide excellence in the public

service, we wanted to bring this to the community.”

The fitness room has been popular since opening on Oct. 7.

“We wanted to provide a relaxed environment to exercise,” said Mertz. “The number one feedback we are receiving from the public is they like being able to casually drop-in while their children are at swimming club or lessons.”

“It’s community based and beginner friendly. We recognize there is a need for formal activities in a relaxed environment. It’s meant to be complimentary to the existing aquatic facilities.”

The price of the fitness room is included with the entry to the pool, which also includes use of the hot tub and sauna. Power workout classes with instructor Alison Uphill are twice a week combining 30 minutes in the gym and 30 minutes in the pool. The small class sizes require registration and a fee.

You must be 16 years or older to use the room unsupervised. The City may be looking to expand further in the future, but for now are waiting to see how much use the new fitness room receives. If you have any ideas, submit your suggestions and talk to the staff.

Fitness room opens at Aquatic CentreBy Sara Moulton Contributor

The 2013 Fernie Ski and Board Film Festival was a great success, as the

Canadian Ski Patrol’s System (CSPS) sole annual fundraiser packed the Fernie Community Centre on Saturday, November 9.

This year’s event promised something for everyone, featuring three movies plus a great range of prizes for lucky attendees. The Fernie Brewing Company was on hand to provide a selection of refreshments, while Loaf brought along some delicious food to take care of hungry film buffs. New this year was the addition of some comfy couches at the front of the room, offering a little more luxury than the standard fold-up chairs raising even more funds for the Ski Patrol.

The night began with the beautiful cinematography and intriguing story of Into the Mind, which attempts to “blur the lines between dream state and reality, and immerse you into the mind of a common skier as he attempts to climb and ski the ultimate mountain”. Footage from some of the most spectacular mountains around the world provided the backdrop to this thoughtful film.

After a brief intermission with prizes, and a presentation by Gord Ohm and Jennifer Coulter from the Canadian Avalanche

Association, the next movie was the much-anticipated McConkey – a documentary about the life and untimely death of extreme skier, Shane McConkey. The movie captivated the audience with its content, which effortlessly transitioned between humour, sorrow and everything in between. The film was judged as both ‘Best Film’ and ‘People’s Choice’ at the end of the night, and McConkey’s widow and young daughter will benefit from the proceeds of the film’s distribution.

The second intermission provided even more prizes for attendees, including a pair of skis from Gear Hub and catskiing packages with Great Northern Powder Guides. The final film was to be Jake Blauvelt’s Naturally, but when technical trouble arose it was a local Fernie production that saved the day. Adam Laurin, owner of Commit Snow & Skate, provided a copy of What’s in the Fridge to round out the event and provide a third film for the evening. After even more prizes, it was finally time to call it a night.

The success of the festival will ensure that it will return next year to again kick off the winter season in Fernie. The Canadian Ski Patrol System thanked all attendees and sponsors for their support and are looking forward to another great event in 2014.

Festival a success

A brand new fitness room opened at the Fernie Aquatic and Leisure Centre on Oct. 7. Photo by T. Hynd

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Fernie – Every fish matters, especially breeding stock of species at risk.

Spencer Schey, fishing guide on the Elk River brought to the attention of the Elk River Alliance stranded westslope cutthroat and bull trout behind a beaver dam in a side channel along the Elk River near Hosmer. These fish are at risk of winter kill when ice forms and the oxygen levels drop.

“We contacted the provincial government and a happen chance meeting with Paul Rasumussen

from Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO) expedited our permit to move the fish”, said Lee-Anne Walker, executive director of the Elk River Alliance. “Thankfully local firm Lotic Environmental loaned us a seine net.”

Several volunteers made up of fishing guides, fishers, environmental consultants, retired engineers, and mothers, all helped capture and transport 16 inch male and female breeding stock back to the Elk.

“Our biggest challenge was dealing with the ice. The early

onset of winter froze the back channel so we could only work in the area that was still open water. If weather warms, we will go back into the channel to rescue more of the fish,” said Walker.

“This effort shows what community can do together to keep the Elk River fishable for future generations”, expressed Walker with gratitude for the community effort.

For more information contact: Lee-Anne Walker, Elk River Alliance (ERA) Executive Director (250) 423-1682 [email protected]

Local volunteers rescue stranded fish

Volunteers move fish back to the Elk River. Submitted photo


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1. Accept compliments. Say “thank you” when someone acknowledges your qualities, don’t just shrug it off.

2. It is ok to say “No”. It is important to take care of ‘you’. Setting boundaries protect us from burning out and feeling resentment.

3. Release your emotions at appropriate times. Being able to tell someone how you feel is important. However, thinking about what you are about to say is also important. What you feel in the moment may not be how you actually feel overall. Do you really hate someone, or are you frustrated?

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Halloween for Hunger

(Left to right) Janet Kuijt, Finley Kuijt, Sonja Mende, Jodi Stemberger, Shacarra Orr, Brooklyn Borys, Mason Hendricks, Andrea Burns and Amanda Foreman. Fernie Secondary School students collected food donations for Halloween for Hunger. Submitted photo

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Under Section 97 of the Wildlife Act it states that every person who

is required to hold a licence or permit must produce it for inspection to an officer on request. Further, a person as described above must state their name and address to an officer on request.

For anglers, hunters, trappers

and guides, this means that any person who is or has been hunting, angling, guiding, or trapping must immediately produce their licence when asked by an officer. It has been a common occurrence for people to leave licences in the camp and truck while out in the wilderness. As shown by the aforementioned legislation, that licence must be available for inspection by an officer at the

time of the check, not at some other location.

The Conservation Officer Service wishes to remind the public that if they witness or become aware of an environmental or Fish and Wildlife related infraction, to please report it by calling 1-877-952-7277 (RAPP). Callers may remain anonymous if they wish and they may be eligible for a reward.

Tips for the East Kootenay outdoor enthusiasts


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

•November 25 Regular Council @ 6 pm•December 9 Regular Council @ 6 pm

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We’re on the prowl for adventurous spirits:

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Turn On Bleeder ValvesAs per District Bylaw No. 428, residents must turn ON the bleeder valve in their residences from October 1, 2013 to May 1, 2014. Please ensure that your valves are in working condition before you turn them on. It is the resident’s responsibility to ensure that their water systems do not freeze. Any thawing of lines will be at the homeowner’s expense

REPORT BEARS TO CONSERVATION OFFICER

To report problem wildlife or bears in an urban setting call 1.877.952.7277. By reporting bears to this number, the local Conservation Offi cer is contacted and the bear being reported is entered into a data system that will allow the Conservation Offi cer to track the behaviour of the problem bear(s).

New Times for Adult Drop In Sports

The co-ed adult drop in sports programs are free of charge. All programs take place in the Elkford Secondary School gymnasium. Please be respectful of the school facility and staff by using indoor shoes only and organizing play in a safe, welcoming and inclusive manner.

Please note the new times for the Adult Drop In sports effective Monday November 4th, 2013:

Floor Hockey (16 yrs +)New time: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PMMondays

Basketball (16 yrs +)New time: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PMTuesdays

Badminton (16 yrs +)New time: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PMWednesdays

Volleyball (16 yrs +)New time: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PMThursdays

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Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) invites you to provide your input on

how we can best support the efforts of Basin residents to strengthen social well-being. CBT’s activities to strengthen social well-being are guided by its Social Strategic Plan. The current Plan concludes at the end of March 2014.

CBT is seeking input from residents, communities and organizations, which it will use to develop a new Plan that guides its activities for the next five years. CBT wants to hear about the social issues affecting your community and region and opportunities to address those issues, and strengthen well-being.

CBT is hosting the following session in Fernie to receive

input on November 26 at the Park Place Lodge, 742 Hwy #3. The session will begin at 10 am local time and conclude by 2:30 pm. CBT will provide lunch. To confirm your attendance, please RSVP to Amy Strange at [email protected].

If you are unable to attend a session, but still would like to provide feedback, please contact Amy Strange at [email protected].

CBT wants your input on strengthening social well-being


Did you bask in the sun on one of the

patios downtown this summer? Or did the patios bother you because you wanted to park directly in front of the establishment? Love them or hate them, the City of Fernie would like your feed back on the seven patios they approved this past

summer. A simple survey of four basic questions should take the average person two minutes to complete. The survey will be open until November 20.

A report will go to Council on Nov. 25 with the results to the survey. Council will take the responses into consideration when applications for next spring land on their agenda.

For more

information, visit www.fernie.ca to find

the survey.

Fernie patio survey


A husband and wife were sitting in their living room of their home on Vanlerberg

Road south east of Fernie. They were watching television on Monday evening around 6 pm when they heard a big bang that sounded like a bomb went off in the lower level of their house. The couple then observed a black bear coming up the stairs from the lower level of their home.

The husband told his wife to grab their two dogs and lock herself in the bedroom. When the bear saw the people, it ran back down the stairs to the lower level.

The husband realized his firearm was in the basement where the bear was. He left the house to find a neighbour to help and the Conservation Officer Service (COS) was called.

When COS Joe Caravetta arrived, the bear had left the house through the same three by four foot broken window it had entered.

Upon investigation, the prints in the snow showed that a dog was chasing the bear when it smashed

through the window.“The bear was in full flight

when it hit the double pane glass window. There was jagged glass everywhere throughout the room,” said Caravetta. “A human would have suffered cuts going through that same window.” No blood was found in the snow and the bear had left the area.

“We don’t see this bear as a public safety threat as it was not aggressive,” said Caravetta. “It was obvious the bear was being chased by a dog. In 25 years, I have never seen a bear run full flight through a window.”

The bears tracks also indicated it was a young bear.

“Most black bears are hibernated. However, there are always exceptions. Due to poor fat reserves, some bears are still looking for additional food sources,” said Caravetta.

COS asks people to continue to take care with pet food, garbage and fruit trees as not every bear is hibernated yet.

If you do see wildlife, COS asks that you call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-RAPP (7277) which is 24 hours.

Black bear makes a surprise entry into a Fernie home

View from Big Bang Bagels patio during Show n’ Shine this summer. Photo by T. Hynd

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With shoulder season upon us and me still recovering from my massive consumpt ion of Halloween candy, I’ve been going to the

gym. I chose the little gym. Let’s just say it’s not exactly what I’m used to. Even though I was raised in the Kootenays, I did have a stint in the city. I went to the gym practically year-round, because the option of cross-country skiing out of your garage was non-existent. If you’ve never been to one of the huge chain-store gyms, let me enlighten you. First of all, it looks like Costco, and includes jockey-ing for a parking space about a kilometer from the actual entrance. I know, I know; you’re going to WORK OUT. Why should a little walk bother you? Trust me, it just does. When you enter the giant building the whir from the fourteen blenders going non-stop at the juice bar burns your brain. Twelve-dollar smoothie. Deal. You stand in line to swipe your card. It doesn’t beep, so a half naked eighteen-year-old who appears to live in the Caribbean looks you up on the computer. Uh oh. They’ve flagged your nearly expired membership. Here come the hounders. If you sign up for the seven-year Get Pumped package you’ll receive a hundred dollars off the astronomical price. They’re so scary you just sign, thinking you can call and get out of it later. You can’t. You registered for a spin-ning class three days ago and got the last spot. Now you quickly change and line up with the swarm of spandex-clad spazzes assembling in the hall. It looks like the Ironman race going boxing day shopping. When the door opens you sprint for a bike because you don’t want a bad one. What’s a bad bike? 1. Directly in front of a fan that blows like you’re riding from Pincher Creek to Lethbridge the whole time. 2. Directly in front of the instructor, where you will be inflicted with enough verbal abuse over the course of the hour to leave you whimpering in a corner. With all hundred bikes whirring, you feel like you’re in the peloton of the Tour de France, complete with elbow bumps and snot rockets. The music is so loud your eardrums threaten to burst and you have a hundred-and-twenty pound caffeine junkie who’s never actually ridden on pavement shrieking over top of it. What a workout. In comparison, the little gym is fitness utopia. It’s like the bar from Cheers, where everybody knows your name. There is no two-hour sign up sheet for the treadmills. A lady comes out of the change room and calls to the owner, “Hey Amanda, I forgot my pants so I went in your locker and borrowed yours.” I’m home.

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Family farmingMy letter concerns the Article on

Oct 24, 2013 “Mink farm may be in the works for the Elk Valley”. Our family has farmed a small piece on the Lower Road for the last 15 years. Over the years we have tried many different things such as rhu-barb, strawberries and raspberries. Chickens, turkeys, and layers were our most recent business. This is the type of farming we chose to do, we live in the Agriculture Land Reserve. It is land that has been set apart for AGRICULTURAL use in a valley that is immersed in the coal mining industry. Small family farms are los-ing ground to big business and sub-division. Mr. Bernemann has chosen to use his farm land for farming mink; others have chosen cows, hay, horses or pigs. All these farms smell, have manure, deal with predators, handle dead carcasses. It’s a way of life that most would never give up, and to actually make money would be a bonus! Mr. Sosnowski’s concern about the “negative impact on the whole environment because of this farm” is ridiculous. There are a lot bigger environmental issues in this area than that farm. If he “restricts zoning” then, anytime someone wants to start up a home based busi-ness from their farm it will be subject to a public consultation. We are for small business, entrepreneurs, and family farms that can be viable in whatever they choose to farm.

Darryl and Joyce SwordSword Family Farm, Sparwood, BC

In response to letter to the editor: Mink Farm in the Elk Valley (November 7, 2013)

One only needs to research this issue, to find (numerous articles and studies) that Nova Scotia and the United States have had waterways and lakes contaminated with blue-green algae and through various scientific studies, have contributed this to mink farm operations in the area. Are they the only source of blue-green algae in the world, no.

But it’s been established that the concentration of waste, of these operations, have led to water contam-ination.

The property in question, in the Elk Valley, is especial-ly sensitive, as Nordstrum Creek runs directly through it and continues down-stream into the Elk River. With rains, snow melt and winter run-off it is not hard to imagine where the waste product of thousands of mink annually may end up. Nordstrum Creek pro-vides drinking and irriga-tion water to several license

holders downstream.I am curious, would one

feel different if they lived downstream and had their clean water potentially threatened?

Especially troubling is the assertion that, as we live in the ALR, we should accept any development provided it has “farm” in the title, with open arms.

Why should we do that? Is it not our obligation to look after the environment and the possible wildlife impli-cations for other outdoor enthusiasts, locals, tourists and future generations?

Several years ago, attrib-uted in part to agriculture interaction, we had a very high mortality of Big Horn Sheep and changes were enacted to mitigate the reoccurrence of the factors that lead to this.

Before allowing any type of “fur farm” (which is new to the Elk Valley) the environmental and wildlife impacts should always be investigated beforehand.

A learned and evolved approach is to gather infor-mation from other jurisdic-tions as to the issues that they have encountered.

If found to be detri-mental to soil, surface and ground water con-tamination and our very unique wildlife of the area, then solu-tions must be found prior to allowing it to proceed. Responsible land owners value the environment.

Equally confusing is the statement where they are “disappoint-ed” where Mike Sosnowski and Bill Bennett are concerned. It is the responsibility of both the local and provincial govern-ment to ensure that the environmental issues and the concerns of all the residents of this rural areas are addressed and that appropriate regula-tions are in place to prevent issues.

After all, we live in the Wilderness Capital of BC and those of us that are concerned, have a deep apprecia-tion and respect for our region, neigh-bours and habitat.

Diana PlessisRDEK – Area A

(Sparwood North)


Letters to the Editor continued from page 6

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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For more information on the District of Sparwood,

please contact:

Terry Melcer Chief Administrative Officer District of Sparwood

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

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

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

January 13, 2011

District of sparwooD Launches new BranDYours & Mine. together.

Sparwood Community & Facility Services367 Pine Avenue, Box 669, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0Phone: 250-425-0552 Fax: 250-425-0551 Email: recof� [email protected]

POOL SCHEDULESeptember 3 - December 22, 2013

Hot tub special only $2.25 after 8:00 pm Aqua� t - Main pool open for participants only, with sauna, hot tub & tot pool availableFree child minding for children 3 and over during morning aqua� tAdditional public swim on statutory holidays 1:00 - 4:00 pmSchool District #5 non instructional Fridays 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Early Bird Swim Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7:00 - 10:00Gentle Fit Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8:30 - 9:30Aqua� t Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:00 - 11:00Lanes & Leisure Monday to Friday 11:00 - 12:00Lane Swim Monday to Friday 12:00 - 1:00Family Swim Sunday 12:00 - 2:00Lane Swim Saturday 1:00 - 2:00Lanes & Leisure Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 - 3:00Public Swim Saturday & Sunday 2:00 - 5:30Red Cross Swim Lessons Monday to Thursday 3:30 - 5:30Lane Swim Monday to Sunday 5:30 - 6:30Public Swim Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00Public Swim Thursday, Friday & Saturday 6:30 - 9:0014+ Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 8:00 - 9:00Adult Lessons Monday 8:00 - 9:00Aqua� t Tuesday 8:00 - 9:00

Drop-In RatesInfants (2+under) FREEPreschool (3-5 years) $ 2.50Child (6-12 years) $ 3.50Student $ 4.25

(13-25 years with student card)Senior $ 4.25Adult $ 5.50Family $ 11.00Climbing Wall/Wallyball $ 3.50Showers

Arena ScheduleArena Season PassChild $ 43.00Student/Senior $ 56.00Adult $ 83.25Family $134.00

Season Skating Passes are valid through to March 2014

Arena ScheduleSkate & Shoot Monday – Friday 12:00 - 1:00 pmPublic Skating Tuesdays & Thurs 7:00 - 8:00 pm (Most) Sundays 3:00 - 4:45 pmParent & Tot Tuesdays 1:30 - 2:30 pmAfter School Rec Hockey Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:00 pmAdult Rec Hockey (Most) Thursdays 9:30 - 11:00 pm

SWIM LESSON SCHEDULE FALL SET #3

Tuesdays & ThursdaysNovember 26th - December 19th, 2013 Registration Fee: $30.00 ( 8 Lessons)11:00 – 11:30 am Sea Otter11:30 - 12:00 pm Salamander3:30 – 4:00 pm Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 44:00 – 4:30 pm Level 5, Level 6, Level 7, Level 84:30 – 5:00 pm Sun� sh, Crocodile

LEARN TO MAKE AUTHENTIC PEROGIES

Sunday3:00 - 5:00 pmNovember 17, 2013 $35.00Join us as we learn how to make authentic Potato & Cheese Perogies. Not only will you get to taste what you cook, you will be able to take some home for your family to enjoy!

Wine Pairing CourseSunday3:00 - 5:00 pm$58.00Are you interested in wine pairing? Here's your chance to learn how to pair wine with cheese & wine with chocolate! We will enjoy 5 wine pairings & learn the basics for your pleasure. We will cover general guidelines for pairing and share a few simple recipes to wow your guests! Please call to express your interest and a course date will be determined upon interest level.

Total BodyMonday & Thursday9:00 - 10:00 am September 23 - December 13, 2013 Drop In or ALPTotal Body with Total body Resistance eXercise. This class provides cardio intervals combined with body weight resistance exercises using the TRX. A high energy challenging workout. Progressions for each exercise are given, making this workout suitable for all levels. A great introduction to the TRX.No Class November 11th

YogaTuesday & Thursday6:45 - 7:45 pmOctober 15 - December 12, 2013 Drop In or ALPCome out & experience yoga with your community. Move your body, and add this class to your � tness schedule!

55+ YogaTuesday1:00 - 2:00 pmOctober 15 - December 10, 2013 Drop In or ALPConnect coordination, � exibility, and balance in a comfortably paced environment. This is a great class for men and women looking to increase vitality on and off the mat. (Must be able to get up and down from the � oor.)

Comments on an Elk Valley mink farm

I grew up on a farm where we raised, processed and ate our own meat. The family did some hunting and some trapping. Dad wore a muskrat coat and we sat under a cowhide blanket when we travelled in winter.

I think Mr. Bennett has a good idea when he suggests baseline studies on nearby waterways. I think groundwater samples on neighbouring properties would be appropriate too. On-going monitoring will be needed too. Who would have access to the results? Who will pay? Which ministry has funds available for this? (I don't see the potential mink farmer as responsible or RDEK the way the licensing is set up).

The line in the article saying "The MOA did confirm that each application must submit a letter of permission from their local government to operate a fur farm on their premises as a condition of their license being approved," intrigued me. I didn't find this in my searches. Mr. Sosnowski informs me it is merely up to the RDEK to confirm that this is a permitted use! It seems to me that the RDEK might be allowed to add a few requirements such as setback of building and waste disposal from water sources and residences, permitted waste disposal methods and odour control. Unfortunately it appears that the present proponent is approved under current legislation and meeting any further conditions would be at his discretion, an effort to keep peace in the community at additional cost.

The federal rules I found looked pretty generic. They seem to call on the RCMP

Conservatives feather their nest at the expense of veterans

MP David Wilks has a lot of explaining to do. Last year, his Conservative government found money to increase spending in the Prime Minister’s Office, yet it cut funds for veterans’ funerals.

In 2012-2013, after 10 years of fairly steady funding, the Last Post Fund, which helps pay for veterans’ funerals, was cut by a whopping 21.8%. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister increased his own office budget by 7.4%.

Instead of money for our fallen heroes, the Harper Conservatives are spending Canadians’ tax dollars on PMO staff and spin.

It has long been inappropriate that the Last Post Fund’s outdated criteria excludes all but a few veterans since the Korean War, depriving them of a dignified funeral and burial because of financial means.

Yet, it is simply insulting that this government has chosen to invest in additional staff to control their caucus members and their message – in the midst of the ongoing PMO-Senate scandal – instead of our courageous women and men in uniform, who have made great sacrifices in the service of this country.

Mr. Wilks needs to re-think his priorities. Our veterans should be looked after with care and respect, not nickel and dimed.

Yours sincerely,Jim Karygiannis, MPLiberal Party Veterans Affairs Critic

and local SPCA to enforce them. Mr. Wilks could comment on the way investigation could be done and what penalties could be applied for infractions. I know that if I had a valuable herd that the law required me to protect from infections and stress I would NOT allow any strangers access to the barns.

The provincial rules are a lot more extensive. They provide the right of a provincial inspector to have access to the premises during business hours with no notice. If compliance turns out to be a complaint driven procedure great damage could be done before a problem is uncovered. I hope Mr Bennett can comment on the maximum $50 fine and on the availability of an inspector.

I would certainly like to hear that Mr. Bernemann is a paid up member of the Canada Mink Breeders Association or an equivalent organization.

For the future I look forward to the RDEK finding ways that they can regulate and monitor farm activities to keep them humane and acceptable to neighbours and environment without infringing on the rights of individuals/land owners- and do it in an economical way. Perhaps the RDEK can find a way to be responsible for the local inspection and enforcement of provincial regulations? Disposal of excrement and carcasses could potentially fall on the RDEK if on-site composting is not required. If the farm turns out to be a serious predator attractant, I cannot imagine a way to deal with it economically.

Bill Silversides, Wildsight Elk Valley memberFernie, BC


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Mondays• 6:30am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 7:00 to 10:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 8:30 to 9:15am – Active Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 8:30 to 9:30am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool• 8:45 to 10:15am – Adult Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 10:00 to 11:00am – Aqua Fit at the Sparwood Pool• 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot at the Sparwood Arena• 1:00pm- Dominoes Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 1:00 to 3:00pm- Sonrise Healing Rooms Open for Prayers 1361 Eighth Ave. Fernie• 3:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 6:00pm – Bridge Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 7:00pm- Mahjong Fernie Seniors Drop in Centre • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool

Tuesdays• 6:30am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 8:45 to 10:15am – Adult Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 9:00 to 9:45am – Aqua Blast at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 9:30 to 10:15am – Co-ed Aquafi t at the Elkford Pool• 10:00 to 11:00am – Kindergym in the Holy Family Centre, Fernie• 10:00am to 1:30pm- Crafts Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open• 10:00am to 8:00pm- Sparwood Library Open• 10:30 to 11:15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 10:30 to 11:15am – Free Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 10:30am to 12:00pm - Toonie Swim at the Elkford Pool• 11:00am to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime at the Fernie Library for ages 3-5 years• 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot at the Sparwood Arena• Afternoon – Seniors Curling League Play, Fernie• 1:30 to 2:30pm – Parent & Tot Skating in the Sparwood Arena• 3:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at

the Sparwood Pool• 7:00 to 8:00pm – Public Skating in the Sparwood Arena• 7:30pm – Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool

Wednesdays• 6:30am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 7:00 to 10:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 8:30 to 9:15am – Active Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 8:30 to 9:30am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool• 8:45 to 10:15am – Adult Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 9:30 to 10:15am – Co-ed Aquafi t at the Elkford Pool• 10:00 to 11:00am – Kindergym in the Holy Family Centre, Fernie• 10:00 to 11:00am – Aqua Fit at the Sparwood Pool• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open• 10:30 to 11:15am – Free Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 10:30am to 12:00pm - Toonie Swim at the Elkford Pool• 11:00am to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 11:15am to 12:00pm- Toddlertime at the Fernie Library for ages 2 & under• 12:00pm- Fernie Rotary Meeting Park Place Lodge• 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot at the Sparwood Arena• 1:00pm- Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 1:15 to 2:30 pm – Skate & Shoot at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 3:30 to 4:45 pm – Lego Club & Board Games at the Fernie Library, ages 6-10 years• 3:30 to 5:00pm – After School Rec Hockey in the Sparwood Arena• 3:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 7:00pm – Free Dance Lessons in the Fernie Legion Hall• 7:00 to 9:00pm- Sonrise Healing Rooms Open for Prayers 1361 Eighth Ave. Fernie• 7:00 to 9:00pm – Adult (19+) Badminton, Fernie Community Centre• 7:30pm- Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Christ Church Anglican, 591 4th Ave. Fernie• 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at

the Sparwood Pool

Thursdays• 6:30am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 8:45 to 10:15am – Adult Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 9:00 to 9:45am – Aqua Blast at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 9:30-11:30am - MOMs Group at the Fernie Library• 10:00am to 8:00pm- Sparwood Library Open• 10:30 to 11:15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 10:30 to 11:15am – Free Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 10:30am to 12:00pm - Toonie Swim at the Elkford Pool• 11:00am to 6:00pm- Elkford Library Open• 11:00am to 8:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot at the Sparwood Arena• 3:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool• 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 7:00 to 8:00pm – Public Skating in the Sparwood Arena• 9:30 to 11:00pm – Adult Rec Hockey in the Sparwood Arena

Fridays• 6:30am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 7:00 to 10:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 8:30 to 9:15am – Aqua Blast at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 8:30 to 9:30am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool• 9:00 to 11:00am- Adult Badminton Fernie Community Centre• 9:30 to 10:15am – Co-ed Aquafi t at the Elkford Pool• 10:00 to 11:00am – Kindergym in the Holy Family Centre, Fernie• 10:00 to 11:00am – Aqua Fit at the Sparwood Pool• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open• 10:30 to 11:15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 10:30am to 12:00pm - Toonie Swim at the Elkford Pool• 11:00am to 6:00pm Fernie Library Open to Public• 11:00am to 6:00pm- Elkford Library Open• 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime at the Fernie Library for ages 3-5 years• 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot at the Sparwood Arena

• Afternoon – Seniors Curling League Play, Fernie• 1:15 to 3:15pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool• 3:30 to 4:45pm – Word Play at the Fernie Library, ages 11-13 years• 3:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 4:00 to 5:30pm – Free Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 6:00 to 8:00pm – $3.00 Swim at the Elkford Pool• 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 7:00 to 8:15pm – Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 7:30pm- Jitney Darts Fernie Legion• 7:30pm – Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 8:00 to 9:00pm – Teen Swim (Grades 7-12) at the Elkford Pool

Saturdays• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open• Noon to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open• 1:00 to 5:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 2:00 to 3:45pm – Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 2:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 2:00 to 5:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 2:30 to 4:30pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool• 4:00 to 6:00pm- Meat Draw & 50/50 Fernie Legion• 5:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool• 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 6:45 to 8:15pm – Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena

Sundays• 12:00 to 2:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 1:00 to 5:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 1:00 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool• 2:00 to 5:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 2:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 2:15 to 4:00pm – Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 3:00 to 4:45pm – Public Skating in the Sparwood Arena (most Sundays)• 7:30pm- Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Christ Church Anglican, 591 4th Ave. Fernie

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

NOVEMBER 14 Water Quality Community

Consultation, Fernie Seniors Drop-In Centre, 4:30-8:30pm

14 “Dying to be Born” by Oz Parsons, Fernie Heritage Library, 7pm

15 Bey Blade Competition, Fernie Heritage Library, 3:30pm

16 Fernie Craft Fair Holiday Sale, Fernie Community Centre, 10am-4pm

16 Fernie Ghostriders vs. Kimberley Dynamiters, Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm

16 Lily String Quartet at the Fernie Arts Station, 8pm

18 Sparwood Council Meeting, 7pm

19 Options for Sexual Health, Elk Valley Hospital, Fernie, 6:30-8:30pm

19 Arts Film Series Screening, Fernie Arts Station

19 Friends for Friends Fundraiser (sales reps/home-based businesses), Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre, 7pm

20 International Children’s Day 20 Think Tank Cinema at the

Fernie Arts Station 21 Christmas Crafts & Games,

Fernie Aquatic Centre, 4-5pm 21 Fernie Trails Alliance AGM, Red

Tree Lodge, 7pm 21 Teen Event, “Untitled” Write it

Out, Fernie Heritage Library, 6pm

22 Christmas Crafts & Games, Fernie Aquatic Centre, 4-5pm

22 Fernie Golf & Country Club AGM, Clubhouse, 6:30pm

22 Simone Boccanegra by Verdi, Opera at the Fernie Arts Station, 7pm

23 Introduction to Encaustics at the Fernie Arts Station, 10am

23 Christmas Crafts & Games, Fernie Aquatic Centre, 4-5pm

24 Kids Dream Catcher Workshop at the Fernie Arts Station, 2pm

25 Elkford Council Meeting, 6pm 25 Sparwood Committee of the

Whole Meeting, 7pm 25 Fernie Council Meeting, 7pm 28 Red Cedar Book Club (second)

Meeting, Fernie Heritage Library, 6:30pm

28 Gallery Opening, Deck the Walls, Fernie Arts Station, 7pm

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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: 250-423-4226Fernie Aquatic Centre250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250-423-4466Fernie Memorial Arena991-6th Avenue (Highway 3)

For all Police, Ambulance orFire related emergencies:Call 911

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NotICE oF INtENtIoNto provide assistance under a Partnering Agreement between the Corporation of the City of Fernie and Resorts of the Canadian Rockies – Fernie Alpine ResortNotice is hereby given that at the November 25, 2013 Regular Meeting the Council of the City of Fernie intends to consider entering into a partnering agreement pursuant to S. 21 of the Community Charter the terms of which would provide assistance to Resorts of the Canadian Rockies – Fernie Alpine Resort for the provision of municipal services, being a New Year’s Eve fireworks display at the Resort. The proposed partnering agreement provides for payment by the City to Resorts of the Canadian Rockies – Fernie Alpine Resort the sum of $1,000 to partially pay the costs of providing the Service.Funding for the Service is proposed to come from the province’s Resort Municipality Initiative. Specifically the funds would come from the Tourism Incentives Investment Fund as identified in the Fernie and Area Resort Development Strategy.A complete copy of the proposed partnering agreement can be viewed at the office of the undersigned at City Hall, 501 3rd Avenue, during regular business hours.Jim Hendricks, Chief Administrative OfficerPosted at the Public Notice Posting Place this 14 day of November 2013 and advertised in the November 14, 2013 and November 21, 2013 editions of The Free Press Newspaper.

Plowing roadways in our city is a big job and the City needs your help in order to effectively remove snow from the roadways. things you can do to help:• Sometimes it takes several passes with the plow

to completely clear the street. Wait until plowing is completed, and you will only have to shovel your driveway once.

• Don't park overnight on any City street• Refrain from parking your vehicle at the end of

your driveway in a way that would impede City plows.

• Make sure any personal property (i.e. trailers, recreational vehicles, rebar & reflective posts, large rocks etc) are removed from boulevards as snow removal crews will be plowing and grading and will require a place to put the snow from the roads. It’s important to remember that boulevards are provided for public safety & quick access to utilities such as water, hydro and fire hydrants, any vegetation or items placed on city boulevards could be damaged when conducting city business

• to keep your children safe - don't let them play (tunnel) in the snow piles or on the snow banks

at the side of the road. We remind you to refrain from:• pushing snow from private driveways or parking

lots on to the street or across the street • parking on streets and roads when the road is in

need of clearing• pushing snow from a driveway, or parking lot onto

a City street or sidewalk, pile it on your property or haul it away.

Your valued assistance during the winter season will help provide efficient and economical winter

maintenance service.

WINtER PARKING in effect November 1 to April 15th

Do you know the parking schedule for your area?Alternate Parking Schedule:Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday No PARKING permitted on the South or East Side of the RoadwaysTuesday, Thursday and Saturdays No PARKING permitted on the North or West Side of the RoadwaysResidents living in Ridgemont area and 15th St (Hospital Road) please pay attention to posted signage.EnforcementWinter parking regulations will be enforced. Any vehicle parked contrary to posted signage, or the regulation, is subject to towing, vehicle impoundment and fees. It is your responsibility to ensure that doesn’t happen to you!Visit the city’s website at www.fernie.ca for a copy of the parking map or stop by City HallMon – Fri between the hours of 8:00AM – 5:00PMtowed VehiclesFor Information regarding towed vehicles please contact City Hall at 250 423-6817Mon – Fri between the hours of 8:00AM – 5:00PMAfter Hour and WeekendsContact the Aquatic Centre at 250.423.4466 ext. 0 during the following hours to pay for your towing fees:Sunday 2-8PMMonday 5-6PMTuesday 5-8PMWednesday 5-8PMThursday 5-8PMFriday 5-8PMSaturday 2-8PMVehicles are available for pickup Sunday – Saturday 7:00AM – Midnight. ONLY FOLLOWING PAYMENT OF FEES.If you have paid the tow fees at City Hall or the Aquatic Centre please contact the Fire Hall at 250.423.4226 to arrange for the collection of your vehicle.

FERNIE AquAtIC CENtREParented Swim Lessons

Geared for children age 4 months to 3 years, our parented lessons are a great way to introduce your little one to the water.Join us for a drop-in lesson on Tues/Thurs from 10:00 to 10:30am. Or if you are looking for a great evening activity to do with your baby/toddler register for a whole set on Mon/Wed from 6:30 to 7:00pm.250 Pine Avenue 250.423.4466

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

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Upcoming Meetings of Council(in Council Chambers)

Monday, November 18 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pmMonday, November 25 Committee of the Whole Meeting at 7:00 pmMonday, December 2 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pmMonday, December 16 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGNotice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, November 18, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC, to consider a proposed amendment to the District of Sparwood “Offi cial Community Plan No.869, 2001” and “Zoning Bylaw No. 264 1981”.Applicant: Focus Corporation on behalf of Spardell Mobile Home ParkProperty affected: Portions of Lot 8 DL 4588 KD Plan 1358, including portions of 555 Michel Creek Road and 140 Industrial Road #1, around Spardell Mobile Home Park (100 Industrial Road #1). Please see the map below.Council deems it appropriate to amend the Offi cial Community Plan (OCP) to allow for more residential areas and rezone the properties detailed above from Agricultural and Industrial to Mobile Home Park in accordance with the application.In general terms, Bylaw 1129 cited as "Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 869, 2002, Amendment Bylaw 1129, 2013” will change the land use of the above noted properties, and as shown outlined on the map in dashed line, from Industrial to Residential. 1. In general terms, Bylaw 1130 cited as "Zoning Bylaw No. 264, 1981, Amendment Bylaw 1130, 2013", will change the zoning of the following properties: a. That the portion of the property described as "Lot 8 DL 4588 KD Plan 1358", locally known as 555 Michel Creek Road, and as shown outlined on the map in dashed line, from M-1 (Light Industrial) to R-MP (Mobile Home Park); b. That the portion of the property described as "Lot 8 DL 4588 KD Plan 1358", locally known as 140 Industrial Road #1, and the portion of the property described as "Lot 8 DL 4588 KD Plan 1358", with no assigned civic address, and as shown outlined on the map in dashed line and hatched from A-1 (Agricultural Land) to R-MP (Mobile Home Park);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 Bylaws 1129 and 1130 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 November 18, 2013 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 Bylaws and related staff reports and background information may be inspected at the Municipal Offi ce, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, B.C., from November 1, 2013 – November 18, 2013 during regular offi ce hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday except Monday, November 11, 2013 when the offi ce will be closed for Remembrance Day.Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Planning Department at 136 Spruce Avenue or (250) 425-6271.Nelson WightManager of PlanningDated October 31, 2013 STAY INFORMED

Sparwood Community NewsletterDid you know that the District of Sparwood produces a weekly community newsletter to keep residents informed on what is going on in the community? To receive this newsletter automatically every week, or to promote a community event or activity, contact the Recreation Department at 250.425.0552, or email [email protected] FactsCouncil Facts is a publication to inform the community on important decisions and Council initiatives, which is published twice a month, following the Regular Council Meetings on the fi rst and third Mondays. You can subscribe to Council Facts by calling the District Offi ce at 250.425.6271 or emailing [email protected].

Please be a snow buddy in your neighbourhood this winter….

Many of our senior citizens and persons with disabilities fi nd it diffi cult to remove the snow from their driveways in the wintertime. Please look around your neighbourhood and lend a helping hand to those who may not be able to clear their own driveways. It’s the neighbourly thing to do and one of the things that make Sparwood such a great community in which to live.At the end of the winter season the District accepts nominations from residents for their “Snow Buddy”, who will be recognized at a Council Meeting.

JOB POSTINGPOSITION: LABOURER I PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTDATE OF POSTING: November 7, 2013Written or typed applications for this position must be fi led with the undersigned no later than Friday, November 29, 2013 at 3:00 pm.NATURE OF POSITION:This is a Full Time position that performs duties as a Labourer. This position performs a variety of general and specifi c labour type tasks requiring agility and physical effort in the performance of semi-skilled tasks related to the maintenance of the District services infra-structure, buildings, roads, parks, cemeteries and other facilities. Assists employees engaged in installation, maintenance and repairs of roads, sewer and water systems, sidewalks, parks, fi elds, landscaping, etc.; shovels and removes snow. Operates small trucks, power and hand tools, snow blowers, etc. Cuts grass, assists in the development and maintenance of landscaped areas, fi elds, walking trails and related outside facilities. Performs other related duties as assigned.This position receives general direction and varied levels of supervision from the Director of Operations or his designate. Responsible for effi cient and effective operation and must assure own safety as well as the safety of others.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Class 5 Drivers License.• Physically capable of lifting heavy weights etc.• Grade 12 Education or equivalent.• Capable of following oral and written directions.• Able to perform duties as set out in the skills assessment for this position.

Wages, benefi ts and conditions of employment are governed by the current collective agreement with CUPE Local 2698, Labourer I - 23.69/hr.APPLY TO: Mel Bohmer Director of Operations District of Sparwood Box 1929, 477 Pine Avenue Sparwood, B.C. V0B 2G0 (250) 425-7760

JOB POSTINGPOSITION: CASUAL LABOURER ( 2 Positions ) PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTDATE OF POSTING: November 7, 2013Written or typed applications for this position must be fi led with the undersigned no later than Friday, November 29, 2013 at 3:00 pm.NATURE OF POSITION:This is a Casual Position that is on an on-call basis to cover absences due to sick leave, vacation, special leave or any approved leave or to fi ll temporary vacancies or augment regular full-time or regular part-time staff during peak periods.Performs a variety of general and specifi c labour type tasks requiring agility and physical effort in the performance of semi-skilled tasks related to the maintenance of the District Services Infra- Structure, buildings, roads, parks and other facilities. Assists employees engaged in installation, maintenance and repairs of roads, sewer and water systems, sidewalks, parks, fi elds, gardens, etc.; shovels and removes snow and ice; digs and backfi lls graves by hand as and if required. Picks up and collects garbage, empties garbage containers into garbage trucks and assists in the disposal thereof. Operates light trucks, small tractors, mowers, edgers, trimmers; snow blowers, power saws, steam cleaners, various hand tools and miscellaneous equipment, hoses, etc. Cuts grass, assists in the creation, planting, grooming and general maintenance of gardens, fi elds, walking trails and related outside facilities; Performs other related duties as assigned.Receives general direction and varied levels of supervision from the Director of Operations at Public Works and/or as assigned.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Drivers License.• Physically capable of lifting heavy weights etc.• Grade 12 Education or equivalent.• Capable of following oral and written directions.

Wages, benefi ts and conditions of employment are governed by the current collective agreement with CUPE Local 2698, Casual Labourer - 23.69/hr.APPLY TO: Mel Bohmer Director of Operations District of Sparwood Box 1929, 477 Pine Avenue Sparwood, B.C. V0B 2G0 (250) 425-7760

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Original and one copy of a Proposal in an envelope plainly marked “Proposal for Winter Shuttle Service” to be received at the office of Tourism Fernie, 542 – 2rd Avenue, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0 up to 4:00 p.m. local time on the closing date.

CLOSING DATE: November 15, 2013 at 4:00 PM LOCAL TIME

Please contact Corien Sieders at the Tourism Fernie office for more details.

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POWERING FERNIE’S TRAILS

Submitted by Mary Giuliano, Mayor of Fernie

By now everyone may have heard about “Think Elk Valley”. That’s the

funding provided by Columbia Basin Trust for the entire valley to come together to work on a combined project that will benefit all of the residents. Open houses have been held at all three communities and advertising on a variety of media has also happened. Many good suggestions and ideas have resulted so it will be interesting to see what can be accomplished. Thank you to all that have participated so far.

GPI Chartered Accountants have been appointed the City’s municipal auditors for five years, a 2014 Wheel Loader will be purchased and the City is modifying an agreement that will eliminate the necessity to construct an eighteen hole golf course at Coal Creek. Today, even established golf courses struggle, finding the interest and funding to build new ones is even more difficult; one only has to look towards our neighbouring communities to see that this is true. However, if in the future this situation changes Council has ensured that the lands set aside for a golf course will be retained for that specific use.

After much research by staff, Council has finally authorized the purchase of appropriate audio/video equipment so that council meetings can be televised.

The beautification committee has met with Hal Anderson of South East Disposal and Neil Cook of Waste Management to discuss painting of the large bins in order to make our town look more attractive. More about this initiative will come forward this spring when the call for artists goes out. I want to thank Courtney Baker of the Arts Station, Vanessa Croome

of the Fernie Fix, Gail Adams of the Beatification committee and Julie Commette of the Royal Hotel for joining me in this endeavour by forming a subcommittee to work on this project. Their input will be invaluable.

I attended the Teck/ Sport BC Sport Heroes awards last week. Recipients were long time volunteers in a variety of sports. John and Adelaine Traverse, Frank Lento, George Smith, Georgina McIntosh, Lyle Skaien, Diane Stemberger, Kay Chesley, and Phil Iddon were presented with a trophy by Rob Newman, president and CEO of Sport BC. Congratulations to these amazing volunteers that have devoted years to helping our children in amateur sport.

I have been asked to address our water, more specifically the water turbidity notices. Our water system relies on Fairy Creek spring as the main source for Fernie and West Fernie. A structure directs chlorinated water into a pipeline that goes into homes. Turbidity levels are measured regularly on a daily basis. FAIR means turbidity levels are higher than 1 NTU,

children, seniors, people with weakened immune systems are advised to drink boiled water or a safe alternative. POOR means turbidity has exceeded 5 NTU’s and everyone is told to drink boiled water or a safe alternative. NTU stands for nephelometric turbidity units. Turbidity is caused by fine suspended particles of organic and other microscopic matter picked up by the water as it passes through the watershed. The City is developing wells at James White Park so this problem of turbidity can be solved. To accomplish bringing the wells online the budget includes 2.6 million to be spent in 2013 and 2014. That includes the cost of crossing the river that was done two years ago as part of setting the community up with two pressure zones, one for low neighbourhoods such as the Annex, Mountview, Maintown and one for the high neighbourhoods such as Ridgemont, Castle Mountain and Parkland Terrace. This may sound costly but the alternative is a water treatment plant for Fairy Creek that could cost between seven to 10 million dollars or more. I understand the inconvenience and ensuing problems for businesses when turbidity levels are high; however, safety is paramount for residents and visitors.

As usual the month has passed filled with meetings on a variety of topics. I welcome feedback from everyone regarding decisions made by Council. I most often hear the negative remarks which are even more appreciated because it is through those comments that Council members are able to hear and see other points of view. Personally, I like to believe that every decision arrived at by Council is made with the goal for the benefit of the whole, even if at the beginning it doesn’t look that way.

November mayor update

“John and Adelaine Traverse, Frank

Lento, George Smith, Georgina McIntosh, Lyle Skaien, Diane Stemberger, Kay Chesley, and Phil

Iddon were presented with a trophy by Rob Newman, president and CEO of Sport

BC. Congratulations to these amazing

volunteers that have devoted years to

helping our children in amateur sport.”

Mary GiulianoMayor of Fernie

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Be part of this exciting project! The Community Advent Calendar is an

interactive art exhibition to take place in Fernie during the What the Dickens Christmas Festival. Every day from December 1 through December 24 an advent box will be opened at a surprise location in Fernie and will contain a piece of holiday-themed art! These advent boxes will be in the form of sealed, painted wooden books, hung in the window of businesses and institutions in Fernie. The contents and

location will be secret until the day the books are opened - not even the businesses or artists will know what they will find inside!

All regional artists are invited to participate in this exciting new exhibit. A 12 x 12 inch canvas board will be supplied and mixed media art (pottery, sculpture, metalwork, etc.) are welcomed provided they fit inside the box dimensions (12” x 12”x .5”). If you would like to be part of this festive exhibit by creating a holiday artwork please submit an expression of interest to Courtney Baker at The Arts

Station. Please include your proposed medium and subject matter. Art submissions will be chosen on a first come, first serve basis, and the organizers retain the right to select artwork based on suitability and variety.

This event is proudly supported by the City of Fernie, the Resort Municipality Initiative, Teck, and The Arts Station.

For more information or to submit your expression of interest please contact Courtney Baker at 250-423-4842 or email [email protected].

Call for entry – Community Advent Calendar Submitted

by The Arts Station

The Lily String Quartet is a dynamic

chamber ensemble

dedicated to excellence. This Canadian quartet was formed in 2005, and is recognized by audiences and critics alike as a top ensemble

The Lily String Quartetof Western Canada. This bilingual group is comprised of Diane Lane on violin, Patricia Higgins on viola, and Andrea Case on cello, plus special guests Matt Heller on double bass and Sue Gould on piano. The program in Fernie will be Schubert’s Quintet, Dohnanyi’s Serenade for Strings and a bass quartet by Rossini.

Whether from the Alberta prairies, the city life of Calgary, or the beauty of Québec City, this group has brought together their varied experiences to produce a unified and tantalizing sound. With the members of Lily String Quartet having individually trained at North America’s premiere universities and conservatories, they have a wealth of knowledge and experience that enriches the quartet.

A hallmark of Lily String Quartet’s work is collaboration; the group members have performed with a jazz trio, multiple Calgary-area choirs, music programs, schools, Indie-rock groups, folk performers and an accordion player, just to name a few. Lily Quartet was invited to seminars at Juilliard School and Stanford University and performed in and helped develop an original musical with folk artist Lullaby Baxter. The group toured Alberta with the Hutchinson Andrew Trio in the spring of 2013, Eastern Canada in the fall of 2012 and Western Canada in 2008; the Lilly String Quartet has performed both in concert and at educational outreach programs in seven out of ten Canadian provinces. Don’t miss them when they come to Fernie on November 16 at 8 pm at The Arts Station.

For more information on this event, or other Arts Station events please contact Courtney Baker at 250-423-4842 or [email protected].

Don’t miss the Lily String Quartet when they visit The Fernie Arts Station on November 16 at 8 pm. Submitted photos

The CTS model is a lighter car, made of high tensile steel. It is stiffer, safer, handles better, and above all, is more efficient. ZACK SPENCER

Cadillac in the rear-view mirror of the European premium brands2014 Cadillac CTS

One auto trend that shows little sign of waning is the move towards more luxury or premium cars by manufactur-ers and consumers alike.As baby boomers age, they have earned the nicer things in life, and the offspring of baby boomers are getting used to the finer things in life, so more automakers are moving upscale. The Europeans do luxury and perfor-mance better than most and the Japa-nese luxury brands have been putting in their time to becoming a real force. But long before the Japanese, there have always been the American luxury brands, with many firsts in features and technology. Established in 1902, Cadillac is one of the oldest, along with Mercedes-Benz, and continues to be General Motors’ flagship in terms of refinement and technology.

Looks The smaller Cadillac ATS was released a year ago and went on to win the North American Car of the Year award. General Motors has taken that platform and elongated it to produce the lightest mid-sized car in its class. It’s a full 173kg lighter than the benchmark BMW 5-Series it competes against, and 34kg lighter than the outgoing car. A lighter car, made of

high tensile steel, is stiffer, safer, handles better and above all is more efficient. What Cadillac didn’t change was the edgy design language they have become known for. The LED accent lights are especially attractive at night and run vertical compared to most cars’ horizontal approach. The longer and lower stance of the CTS makes it look athletic, yet elegant. The one weak area is the back. It lacks the same visual punch as the impressive front grille and headlamps.

Inside The new CTS is lighter than the BMW but it is a bit smaller inside. It’s not as wide and the back seat is a bit shorter. Front seat passengers are treated to plenty of room and a view onto the dash is impressive. The centre console has a touch-screen system called CUE, which has rich colours and striking graphics. The heat, volume and a few other controls are all touch-sen-sitive, meaning they have no dials or switches. The problem is it shows fingerprints and dust against the shiny black plastic.

Drive With a lighter car comes a better perform-ing car, but the heart of any luxury performance car is a solid engine. On this front, Cadillac offers three options and all three have more power than the closest com-petitors. The first is the same 2.0L turbocharged engine used by the ATS. With 272hp it is well above the 240hp offered in the BMW 528i. The

carryover engine is the direct injection 3.6L V6 with 321hp, again more than the 300hp in the 535i. The top of range motor, for now, is the Vsport model with a twin turbocharged version of the 3.6L engine, putting out 420hp. You guessed it, more power than the 400hp found in the V8 550i. The Vsport is only sold as a rear wheel drive car (RWD) where all the others are available with all wheel drive (AWD). The catch is that AWD models come with an 8-speed automatic transmission, but the AWD versions are fitted with a 6-speed unit. The steering offers good feedback to the driver and the suspension is smooth, yet lively, and has a nearly perfect 50/50 weight distribution.

Verdict The price of the CTS ranges from about $51,000 for the base model to $66,000 for the top premium trim level. The Vsport, high performance model is priced at almost $75,000. The Cadillac CTS is not an inexpensive car, but it offers many features like stan-dard heated and vented leather seats, Bose stereo and push button start even on the base model. Compared to some of the other mid-sized luxury sedans it is less expensive, plus it is a worthy car for any driving enthusiast.

The Lowdown Power: 2.0L 4-cylinder with 155hp 3.6L V6 with 321hp or Turbo 3.6L with 420hpFill-up: 10.5L/6.6L/100km (city/highway 2.0L turbo) Sticker price: $$50,895-$74,495

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‘‘ The longer and lower stance of the CTS makes it look athletic, yet elegant.’’Zack Spencer

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The temperature is starting to drop, the leaves are clogging up the streets and snow is beginning to fall in parts of B.C.Driving in the winter season brings challenges no matter which part of the province you call home. My remarks are aimed chiefly at truck owners but the message is common for all: driver and vehicles must be equally prepared. In winter, braking and stopping vehicles of all kinds is perhaps where most of us get into trouble. The tires play a critical role in stopping the vehicle, and so they need even more care and attention than in the other seasons. Most SUVs have a passenger car tire classification with M+S stamped on the sidewall, for Mud and Snow and are considered all- season tires. If it is not, your vehicle must be fitted with tires suitable for any type of climate, even the most severe ones. In winter the pressure of the tire must also be controlled more frequently. This is because a reduction of the outside temperature causes a contraction of the air inside the tire, accelerating the normal and gradual pressure loss process

by a value around 1-2 PSI for each 5° C decrease in temperature. Contrary to popular opinion, a lower inflation pressure than normal does not improve tire traction on snow. It makes them much more prone to damage. Always remember that in any season and with any temperature, insufficient pressure is always the main cause of tire damage.Use brakes carefully. Brake early. Brake correctly. It takes more time and distance to stop in icy conditions. Watch for slippery bridge decks, even when the rest of the pavement is in good condition. Bridge decks will ice up sooner than the pavement. Do not use the cruise control in winter conditions. Even roads that appear clear can have sudden slippery spots and the short touch of your brakes to deactivate the cruise control feature can cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Don’t get overconfident in your 4x4 vehicle. Remember that your four-wheel drive vehicle may help you get going quicker than other vehicles but it won’t help you stop any faster. Besides, many 4x4 vehicles are heavier than passenger vehicles and actually may take longer to stop. And don’t bank on your 4x4’s traction. Your 4x4 can lose traction as quickly as a two-wheel drive vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock brakes, do not pump them in attempting to stop. The right way is to steer into the skid while applying the brake pedal evenly. Look farther ahead in traffic than you normally do. Actions by cars and trucks will alert you quicker to problems and give you a split second extra time to react safely. [email protected]

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car. She laughed and ducked down so as not to be seen by anyone. “I dropped her off and she laughed some more as I drove away, as loud as the car could be without a muffler.”Young Rodney figured that was that but . . . “Catherine and I are now in our 30th year of marriage and still love how the car connected us!”(We could only find a Fiat publicity photo of the four-door but there’s little difference.)

Rodney is a two-time a winner!Keith MorganKia provided the perfect rolling soundtrack to Las Vegas’ never-ending light show as the 2013 Specialty Equip-ment Market Association (SEMA) Show opened with five music-inspired all-new 2014 Soul vehicles.The sound-blasting creations feature music-themed builds including a DJ Booth Soul, an “Amped” Soul, the museum-like Music Memorabilia Soul, a Soul inspired by The Voice, which Kia has sponsored for four seasons, and a Soul highlighting the brand’s partner-ship with the Vans Warped Tour.

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The Fernie G h o s t r i d e r s e x p e r i e n c e d

a difficult weekend November 8 to 10, with three losses in as many games putting an end to their previous winning streak.

Their home game on Friday, Nov. 8 against the Grand Forks Border Bruins was hard fought, but in the end it was the visitors who emerged victorious, 5 goals to 4. A series of controversial calls against the home team

added to an already heated atmosphere on the ice, leading to the breakout of several fights and subsequent penalties. Kale Johnston and Joel Burgess scored goals for the Riders in the first and third periods respectively, before Cole Keebler delighted the crowd by scoring two goals within 40 seconds in the third period.

The team travelled to Fruitvale the following night to take on the Beaver Valley Nitehawks,

where Keebler again stood out as the only Rider to score a goal that night. The final score of 5-1 in favour of the Nitehawks was a disappointing result for the Riders, but with a third game yet to be played there was little time to dwell on the loss.

Returning for another home game on the eve of Remembrance Day, the Ghostriders lined up before their Sunday, Nov. 10 game wearing jerseys with poppy emblems sewn into the left shoulder. The game against Kamloops Storm began slowly, with the first goal of the night being scored by the away team

in the final seconds of the first period. The crowd was kept waiting in a similar fashion throughout the second period, until Aidan Geiger and Aaron Neufeld scored a goal each in quick succession with only minutes left before the break. Both teams looked more energetic in the final period and it appeared that the Riders might be able to hold onto their lead, but two more goals for Kamloops resulted in a final score of 3-2 resulting in a third consecutive loss for the Ghostriders.

Despite being disappointed in the results, the Ghostriders

Head Coach and General Manager, Dale Hladun, acknowledged the strength of their opponents and highlighted the achievements of his players.

“We had huge efforts and strong plays from Phoenix Logan-Hill, Cole Keebler, Aaron Neufeld and Cole Weber. I felt both Beaver Valley and Kamloops were the top two clubs we have faced this season; their grit, talent and elevated game pace has set the bar for us to attain.”

The triple-game weekend also brought many parents of the

Ghostriders to Fernie, including former NHL player Selmar Odelein, who made the 10 hour journey from Saskatchewan to see his son Josh play on his first junior hockey team. The younger Odelein joined the Ghostriders this season and was visibly thrilled to have familiar faces in town.

“It’s great to see everyone; it means everything,” said Josh, after giving warm greetings to each family member following the game.

Selmar was also obviously pleased to see his son in action and explained how the experiences of his

children have, in many ways, matched his own during his career.

“I’m very proud of all my sons; they’ve all played at high levels and I get to share lots of the things I went through,” said Odelein. “There’s been lots in common; lots of stories to share back and forth… it’s nice to reminisce.”

The Ghostriders will be back at the Fernie Memorial Arena at 7:30 pm Saturday, November 16 to take on the Kimberley Dynamiters.

Tough weekend for the Ghostriders

The Fernie Ghostriders line up before their Remembrance Day eve game on November 10 wearing jerseys with red poppy emblems sewn on the left shoulder. Photo by S. Moulton

Standingsas of November 13, 2013

DIVISION: Kootenay Conference: Eddie MountainTeam GP W L T OTL PtsCreston Valley Thunder Cats 20 12 8 0 0 24Kimberley Dynamiters 20 10 9 1 0 21Fernie Ghostriders 19 9 9 0 1 19Columbia Valley Rockies 21 7 9 3 2 19Golden Rockets 21 6 13 0 2 14

DIVISION: Kootenay Conference: Neil MurdochTeam GP W L T OTL PtsNelson Leafs 20 15 1 1 3 34Beaver Valley Nitehawks 20 13 5 1 1 28Castlegar Rebels 23 11 9 0 3 25Grand Forks Border Bruins 18 8 7 2 1 19Spokane Braves 21 6 12 0 3 15

DIVISION: Okanagan/Shuswap Conference: Doug Birks Team GP W L T OTL PtsKamloops Storm 21 16 5 0 0 32Chase Heat 21 11 8 0 2 24100 Mile House Wranglers 22 10 9 0 3 23Sicamous Eagles 21 9 10 0 2 20Revelstoke Grizzlies 21 6 13 0 2 14

DIVISION: Okanagan/Shuswap Conference: OkanaganTeam GP W L T OTL PtsKelowna Chiefs 22 16 5 0 1 33Osoyoos Coyotes 22 12 10 0 0 24Summerland Steam 21 10 10 0 1 21North Okanagan Knights 19 8 10 0 1 17Princeton Posse 19 7 11 0 1 15


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The Elk Valley Dolphin Swim Club (EVDSC) made a splash this past

weekend at the NCSA Fall Invitational in Calgary. EVDSC had 14 swimmers attend and due to their hard work and training had some great results and many personal best times. Way to go Dolphins!

Aniessa Bowen achieved a personal best time and a fifth, a seventh and an eighth place finish.

Ariana Davidson achieved five personal best times.

Mac Dresssler achieved five

personal best times and a sev-enth place.

Olivia Howse achieved four personal best times.

Rudra Joshi achieved four personal best times and a fourth, a sixth, a seventh and an eighth place finish.

Cynthia Kielpinski had six personal best times, two BC Provincial A times, a fourth, a sixth, a seventh and an eighth place finish.

Isabelle Klapp achieved five personal best times, two new BC Provincial A times, a fifth and seventh place finish.

Amber Maartman achieved four personal best times.

Maygen Maartman achieved five personal best times, two third, one fifth, two seventh, and one eighth place finish.

Bailey Proehl achieved four personal best times.

Jeanne Schalekamp achieved four personal best times.

Holly Soetaert achieved four personal best times.

Emily Stratton achieved six personal best times and an eighth place finish.

Jacob Stratton achieved four personal best times, one BC Provincial A time and one BC Provincial AA time, a fourth, three fifth, a sixth and two sev-enth place finishes.

Elk Valley Dolphin Swim Club attends the NCSA Fall invitational

Front: (Left to right) Bailey Proehl, Olivia Howse, Ariana Davidson, Holly Soetaert and Emily StrattonBack: Chris Bissonette. Submitted photo

By Sara Moulton Contributor

The Elk Valley Rugby Club c e l e b r a t e d

the success of their inaugural season at a presentation night on Friday, November 8 at the Park Place Lodge.

Formed in February this year, the Elk Valley Bulls finished the season undefeated to take out the provincial championship, the Saratoga Cup. The achievement of winning the Cup, a competition for smaller rugby clubs in British Columbia, gave the team plenty to be proud of in their first year as a club.

In addition to individual trophies and awards for ‘Best and Fairest’, ‘Player’s Player’ and ‘Rookie of the Year’, the team created two additional perpetual awards to recognize exceptional contributions to the club. The founders of the club, Dan Parker and Pete Dudman, were the inaugural recipients of their respective awards,

‘The Parker Award’ and ‘Clubman of the Year’. As the rest of the team had decided to present these awards without the knowledge of their club leaders, the recognition was a pleasant and welcome surprise for the two men.

The Saratoga Cup win was the first time in the history of the competition that a team from the Kootenays has brought the cup home, and the Bulls are keen to repeat their achievement next season. The team is grateful for the support of Teck

Coal, Maxam, Mow & Snow, Rayco and Bears Paw, and would like to welcome those interested in becoming members to make contact through their Facebook page.

The 2013 award recipients are:

Parker Award: Dan Parker (Founder and President of the Elk Valley Rugby Club)

Clubman of the Year: Pete Dudman (Founder and Club Captain)

Player’s Player: Pete Dudman

Rookie of the Year: Adam Walker

Best and Fairest: Chris Schliebs

Bulls make history

Elk Valley Rugby Club Captain Pete Dudman presents Rookie of the Year to Adam Walker. Submitted photo


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Wildsight is applauding the B.C. government’s commitment to reforming the antiquated

Water Act, but cautions that the protection of water must guarantee environmental flows for fish, wildlife and sustainable communities.

“Our current 104-year old Water Act fails to protect water for healthy communities, fish, and wildlife”, says Ryan van der Marel, Program Coordinator with Wildsight. “Around the world, water is under immense

pressure due to increased demand and impacts from climate change. In B.C., we now have the opportunity to create a strong Water Sustainability Act that is resilient and will protect the health of our water for future British Columbians.”

The Draft Legislative Proposal for the Water Sustainability Act, will help to modernize our Water Act and make it more relevant to deal with the greatest water management challenges posed in the 21st Century. Wildsight encourages citizens to participate by commenting on the draft legislative proposal before the deadline of November 15.

“We encourage all British Columbians to call for a strong Water Sustainability Act that will protect water for fish, sustainable communities, wildlife, and future generations.”

"This is a critical time in our history, as residents of the Columbia Basin, and we have the opportunity to play a key role in creating the future we want,” explains van der Marel. “Here in the Columbia Basin, we’re fortunate to enjoy some of the cleanest, healthiest water in the world. It’s a privilege, and a responsibility."

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East Kootenay Foundation for Health (EKFH)’s Starlite Campaign is going to get some

welcomed help in its fundraising efforts as Save-On-Foods in Cranbrook and Overwaitea Foods in Kimberley and Fernie create a special event to help us a light a star.

A team effort focused on supporting community health care initiatives, Store Managers from the three locations (Len Steenson, Dave Burki, Darryl Johnson & Mark Lento) decided to join together for a unique fundraising event focused around the Overwaitea Food Group’s More Rewards points.

From November 12 through to December 3, customers who donate 1,000 (or larger amounts) More Reward points will see the local Save-On-Foods

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The goal of the 3 stores is $5,000 (or more) with the funds raised being shared and distributed to the regional hospital foundation which holds them in trust for that specific community. The donations will be allocated to the area of greatest need which may be equipment and/or patient comforts for acute care, residential care or community based programs in the area.

To participate in the “Help us Light a Star” a customer simply has to redeem their More Rewards points at the customer service counter or directly through the till. Not enough points? No problem… donations are also gratefully accepted in-store with all donations being directed to the More Rewards

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The EKFH Starlite Campaign exists to raise funds to help support community and regional health care initiatives to improve and better handle local needs. Your donations are extremely important and beneficial for our hospitals; seniors care facilities and public health programs.

During November 12 to December 3 it can be more than just a grocery order and redeeming points; it can be a star in the making… and that star is you!

Donations also accepted on-line at www.ekfh.ca.

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The District of Elkford will be hosting a Community Art Show on Wednesday, December 4 and

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community art groups and professional artists.

The show will run from 12 to 9 pm in Teck Hall at the Community Conference Centre. The show will coincide with the Seniors Christmas Luncheon from 12 to 3 pm, and then will be open to the public from 3 pm to 9 pm.

Set up for the event will take place on Tuesday, December 3.

The intent of the event is to showcase art; those looking to sell artwork are encouraged to connect with other community events such as the Chamber’s Moonlight Madness or craft fairs.

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Grade six students at Rocky Mountain Elementary School

had the unique and exciting opportunity to participate in the Lions Club Peace Poster Competition. Running for the second year, The Lions Club Peace Poster Contest is for youth ages 11 - 13 that encourages sharing the message and meaning of

peace. For 25 years, more than

four million children in 100 different countries have participated in the contest. Instrumental in bringing the program to the area, Lion's Club Member Ellie Grieser has a personal passion for the program and made it her mission to share the message and allow students to create beautiful artwork portraying their thoughts and ideas of what world

Elkford students participate in peace poster contest By Sara Moulton

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The Annual Ski Swap on Saturday, November 9 gave Fernie residents the

opportunity to buy and sell new and used equipment while raising funds for the Fernie Alpine Ski Team (FAST).

The 2013 event proved to be a success, with hundreds of attendees lining up all the way out of the Community Centre doors during both the equipment drop-off on Friday night as well as the actual sale on Saturday. Amy MacCon, the event coordinator, was pleased with

the turnout for the event, which is the main fundraiser for FAST every year.

“All the money goes to the Fernie Alpine Ski Team for equipment that we might need: gates, timing gear, all the additional items that the club needs to purchase beyond our regular expenses,” said MacCon.

“This year, we are buying video cameras to record the kids so that when they’re at races their parents can go online and watch.”

The president of FAST, Christina Forsyth, explained the benefits of being a member of the ski team, which is open to children ages four to 18.

“FAST is about more than racing; there’s an enormous amount of life lessons and skills that they learn. Setting goals, reaching goals, overcoming obstacles and fear…all those things translate through life,” said Forsyth.

With 220 members registered for the upcoming season, the money raised from the Ski Swap will certainly be put to good use. More information about the team can be found at www.ferniealpineskiteam.ca, including registration details for prospective members, information about coaches and results from previous races.

More than just racing

Continued on page 25

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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. 683 ACROSS1. Colony insect4. Side dish8. Make water-tight12. Cow sound13. Mexican food item14. Mama’s spouse15. Manufac-turer17. Minerals18. Squid’s fluid19. Reprimands21. Fragrance24. Fake25. Long time periods26. Face part27. Baseball stick30. Fellow

31. Run away to marry32. Frozen block33. Winter virus34. Tubs35. Slips up36. Horned mammal, for short38. Military-school student39. Slowpokes41. Lobster ____42. Monarch43. Sugar syrup48. Foot unit49. Fruit bever-ages50. Astound51. Summer shirts52. In an orderly condition

53. Grass mois-ture

DOWN1. European peak2. Word with neither3. “Tea for ____”4. Trick5. Deficiency6. Service point7. Adores8. Utensil9. Worm-getter10. Copied11. Miss16. Uproars20. Traffic bar-rier21. ____-es-teem22. Type of mine

23. Stamina24. Picture26. Scottish family member28. Cropland measure29. Experiment31. Mischievous35. Sups37. Tide and seas

38. Shoreline39. Comedy act40. On cloud ____41. Petition44. Lyric verse45. Dispirited46. Mother sheep47. Replace a button

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W E E K E N D WEATHER

Elk Valley

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High Temp. -6°CLow Temp. -9°CP.O.P. 60%24-hr Snow 2-4 cmWind SW 5 km/hHours of sunshine 2

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By Angela Treharne

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The Free Press is one

of the oldest business

in Fernie. Almost as

soon as people were settling

in the area and starting to

build the town, they want-

ed a community newspaper

to spread the local news,

events and everything else

that was happening, and so,

out of a tent, The Free Press

was born.In August 1898 Mr. G.G

Henderson arrived in Fernie.

Although the town didn’t

look like much back then,

Mr. Henderson had a hunch

that it was going to grow

into something amazing,

so he and his brother Mr.

R.L. Henderson bought a lot

with the intention of starting

a newspaper business. The

Free Press is still in the same

lot, on Second Avenue.

He then went east to

buy the plant and stock

necessary to build a first

class newspaper and job

printing office, returning

late in November of the

same year.The railway was then in

operation but no station

or freight shed had been

built. When all the materials

and equipment he had

ordered finally arrived, it

was thrown out of the train

and dumped into two feet

of snow.The first home of The Free

Press was in a 12 foot x

12 foot rough board shack,

in the rear of the present

office. It was in this shack

that all the equipment was

unpacked, the cases were

laid and the first type set for

The Free Press.It was also home to the

editor and his family for

quite a few weeks, in the

dead of winter, as hotel

accommodation was hard

to come by in the early days

of Fernie.

We’ve had The Elk Valley covered for 115 yearsThe Free Press in 1908, printed out of a tent in the same location as the office today.

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On behalf of the Honourable Dr. K. Kellie Leitch, Minister

of Labour and Minister of Status of Women, David Wilks, Member of Parliament for Kootenay Columbia called on the local community to take action to prevent cyber and sexual violence against women and girls.

“Recent high-profile cases have made cyberviolence and sexual violence against women and girls top-of-mind concerns for Canadians,” said Minister Leitch. “Our Government is taking action by supporting projects at the local level to help prevent these forms of violence against women and girls.”

“Violence against women and girls has devastating and far-reaching effects on the community,” said Wilks. “The projects supported by this call for proposals will reduce violence against women and

reach out to those who have been affected by such violence. I am proud of the Conservative Government’s support for grassroots initiatives like these, which improve safety for women where they live and work.”

The Conservative Government will be funding these new projects through a Status of Women Canada call for proposals entitled Cyber and Sexual Violence: Helping Communities Respond.

Applications by organizations will be accepted until 11:59 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time on December 1, 2013. For more information on the call for proposals and eligibility requirements, please visit women.gc.ca.

In addition to this new call for proposals, the Conservative Government recently announced in the Speech from the Throne its intention to introduce legislation that will

give police and prosecutors new tools to address cyberbullying. This legislation will also create a new criminal offence prohibiting the non-consensual distribution of intimate images.

Since 2007, the Conservative Government has funded more than $62 million for projects to end violence against women and girls through the Women’s Program at Status of Women Canada. Government of Canada support for community-based projects has nearly doubled since 2006-2007, supporting more than 600 projects across the country.

Later this month, the Conservative Government will recognize 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, and will mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25, as well as Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women on December 6, 2013.

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peace means. In Elkford, 40 students

participated. With a panel of local judges, including the Lions Club President Howard Tomich, the Elkford Secondary School art teacher Brenda Perry and the manager of Kootenay Market Kevin McLeod, one poster was awarded first prize and will now advance to district judging in Spokane and; international judging in New

York City. Tanner Barclay, the artist of

the wining poster, was thrilled to hear his was chosen and commented on what peace means to him. "It is really cool to win. I tried to put things in my poster that I enjoy like sports. For me, peace means everyone gets along and we all agree,” said Barclay.

Tanner was also awarded a certificate and a $100 cheque.

Tanner and all of the other artists were honored for their

participation with a pizza party sponsored by the Lions Club.

Continued from page 20

Elkford students participate in peace poster contest

The winning poster. Photo by J. Jensen


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Site Activity commencementfernie SubStAtion upgrAde project

The Fernie Substation is reaching capacity and in order to meet future demand and provide reliable power for generations an upgrade and expansion is needed.

BC Hydro would like to advise the public about site activity in the immediate area around the Fernie Substation. Geotechnical, environmental and archaeological testing and assessments are expected to begin in late October and completed by the end of December 2013. The preliminary site testing will involve testing equipment and contractors will manage the work in order to minimize the impact on the environment and the community.

BC Hydro will complete the work safely and as efficiently as possible.

This important improvement project is necessary to meet current demand and future growth in Fernie. Upgrading the substation with new equipment will allow BC Hydro to continue to provide clean reliable power to Fernie business and residential customers now and in the future.

Opportunities to learn more about the project will be provided and advertised. If you have any questions, or would like more information about the Fernie Substation Upgrade Project, please contact Sue Foster, Program Manager at 604 699 9095 or Sally Masters, Community Relations at 250 489 6841.

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Sport BC brought the Community Sport Hero Awards, presented by Teck, to

the City of Fernie. On November 6, the awards honoured long-standing community volunteers who have made significant contributions to sport.

Sport BC’s President & CEO, Rob Newman welcomed everyone to the ceremony at the Fernie Golf and Country Club and Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano thanked the local award winners.

Eight Fernie residents received the award recognizing the dedication and leadership of their sport volunteerism. The following outstanding volunteers were selected by their peers to receive the 2013 Sport BC Community Sport Hero Award.

Kay Chelsey, golf; Phil Iddon, hockey; Frank Lento, hockey; Georgina McIntosh, Special Olympics; Lyle Skaien, skiing; George Smith, various sports; Diane Stemberger, skating; and John and Adelaine Traverse, soccer.

The Community Sport Hero Awards honours outstanding sport volunteers in communities across British Columbia. The awards recognize coaches, officials, mentors and administrators who have dedicated themselves to grow and develop amateur sport at the community level.

“Community sport within British Columbia would not be possible without the dedication of volunteers,” said Sport BC’s President and CEO, Rob Newman. “These awards are a unique and meaningful opportunity to acknowledge individuals who continue to dedicate their time and efforts to sport in our communities.”

Nominees for the Community Sport Hero Awards are an individual (not an organization or foundation) from the local community who makes a voluntary contribution to sport through coaching, officiating, boards, administration, special events and has been, or continues to be, a dedicated sport volunteer for a minimum of eight years.

For more information on the Community Sport Hero Awards presented, visit sportbc.com.

Sport BC recognizes local Sport Heroes

Sport BC honoured community volunteers who have made significant contributions to sport. All photos by T. Hynd

“It’s amazing how much can get accomplished when lots of people volunteer.” - George Smith.

“It’s all the people we work with, we’re just here to represent them.” - John and Adelaine Traverse.

“I’m honoured to be a part of a large group who gets kids into sports.” - Frank Lento.


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Remembrance Day in the Elk ValleyElkford

Sparwood

By Jenna JensenContributor

A large crowd of Sparwood residents gathered around the

cenotaph on the chilly Monday morning of November 11 to observe the Remembrance Day ceremonies. Hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #81, Sparwood, the traditional services included a minute of silence and special guests Honourable Dave Wilks MP and Sparwood Mayor Lois Halko addressed the crowd with speeches of remembrance and thanks.

Businesses, community groups and individuals had the opportunity to lay their wreaths in recognition of those who have and are currently serving our country.

Following the ceremonies, residents were invited to the Sparwoood Legion to warm up with hot chocolate and snacks.

FernieBy Tamara HyndFree Press Staff

Veterans and their sacrifices were remembered on Monday, November 11 at the cenotaph

in front of the Fernie courthouse. A parade organized by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #36 Fernie (RCL) marched from the Legion to the cenotaph for a public service honouring veterans who have served in many wars around the world.

“It’s an observance of sacrifices and celebrating our freedom that cost veterans so much,” said RCL President Terry Rimmer.

The cenotaph service began with students of The Fernie Academy singing the American and Canadian national anthems. The colour party lowered their flags to the sound of “The Last Post” followed by two minutes of silence. The flags were raised again to the sound of ‘Reveille’ followed by the ‘Piper’s Lament’ played by piper Mike Scott.

The Legion Padre, Reverend Trevor Freeman read a passage of scripture followed by a prayer.

This year RCL was honoured to have Silver Cross Mother, Beverly Skaalrud, place the first wreath in memory of her son, Pte. Braun Scott Woodfield, who lost his life in Afghanistan.

Mike Sosnowski laid the federal government wreath on behalf of MP David Wilks Columbia–Kootenay and the Regional District of East Kootenay. Gloria Perry laid the provincial government wreath on behalf of East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett. Mayor Mary Giuliano laid a wreath for The City of Fernie.

Keith Kurschenka laid a wreath on behalf of soldiers in Afghanistan. RCL Branch #36 Fernie President Terry Rimmer and Ladies Auxiliary President Bev Mandel laid wreaths. Wreaths were placed for the Navy, Korean veterans, Foreign Service, RCMP, BC Ambulance Service, plus professional and volunteer fire rescue services. The Ghostriders hockey team also placed numerous wreaths for businesses.

The parade marched back to the Legion where an Ecumenical (non denominational) service followed in the Legion hall.

Closely associated with Remembrance Day is the Poppy Campaign, which is a fundraiser for local veterans.

“We need to acknowledge the hard work of Chairman Marilyn Bruschetta, Assistant Chairman Sheila Marshall, Isabel Tesak, the Fernie Army Cadets Corp. and the many other volunteers,” said RCL President Rimmer.

All photos by T. Hynd

All photos by J. Jensen

All photos by S. Moulton


The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #279, Elkford, hosted a service at the Elkford Alliance church followed by a parade and a service at the cenotaph.

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The Free Press, November 14, 2013