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By Nicole LiebermannFree Press Staff

Elkford firefighters, public works employees, and

garbage collectors, along with other municipal department workers for the District, have delivered a strong strike mandate. The 39 workers represented by CUPE 3004 have voted in favour of strike action.

Tanis Haugo, CUPE 3004 President, stated that

the vote was to send the message to the employer that the employees are frustrated and aren’t feeling respected.

"CUPE 3004 members have given our bargaining committee a strong and unified message to go back to the table to negotiate a deal that is fair and reasonable," said Haugo. "Our members not only work for the District of Elkford, but are also active citizens in this community."

The employees have been working without a contract since February 29, 2012. Some of the major outstanding issues include cost of living wage increases, length of the agreement, benefits, and scheduling issues.

While prior negotiations came to a halt earlier in September, bargaining dates have been set for October. “Our plan is to go back to the bargaining table and the employer has agreed

to some dates. We’re just getting them firmed up with people’s schedules, but nobody’s trying to avoid the bargaining table,” commented CUPE National Representative, Keith Neilson. “We’ll see how that goes and whether there’s the need to exercise the strike vote.”

The CUPE 3004 members involved are employed at the Elkford Community Conference Centre, Aquatic Centre, Recreation Centre,

Public Works, District Offices and the Fire Hall. The municipal workers provide a number of public services to the community, including garbage collection, water and sewage treatment, road maintenance, administrative and financial services, tourism, programming, swim lessons, boat licensing, arena and facility maintenance, and parks and playgrounds.

Elkford municipal workers vote in favour of strike action

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The first ever Avarie’s Happy Heart Scavenger

Hunt was an overwhelming success, raising $4,411. Taking place on Saturday afternoon in Sparwood’s Lions Park, the fundraiser saw local families coming together to have a little fun, while raising money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

“I’m pretty happy with the amount raised,” commented organiser, Sarah Ryckman. “It was a great turnout for the first one and I’m hoping to have an even better one next year.”

Following pregnancy c o m p l i c a t i o n s , Ryckman’s daughter Avarie suffered a stroke shortly after birth. Today,

Avarie is three years old and suffers from mild cerebral palsy. While she is a very happy and active little girl, the Heart and Stroke Foundation is still a cause very dear to the family’s heart.

“The Heart and Stroke Foundation used to put on the Big Bike Fundraiser every year, but weren’t able to this year,” said Ryckman. “I really wanted to make sure we still did our part and [the scavenger hunt] is what we came up with.”

There was a barbeque set up alongside the scavenger hunt to encourage participants and passersby to donate. With the funds raised on Saturday, along with online donations, Ryckman was able to far surpass her original goal of $1,000.

Happy Heart Fundraiser raises over $4,000

All photos by N. Liebermann

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Fernie’s own Beanpod Chocolate is a world finalist in the Canadian portion of the

International Chocolate Awards. The Fernie Lavender Bar has been selected to compete for the world title of ‘Best Flavoured Dark Bar’ in England this October.

“It’s a pretty special award actually, it’s kind of like the Oscars for chocolate,” remarked Beanpod owner, James Heavey. “With this as only our second year of operation, this is very much what we call the early stages of our process. So to get some form of international recognition at this stage is just quite incredible really, it’s quite humbling.”

The lavender bar is a recent creation of Heavey’s wife and business partner, Mary. “We’ve got a really, really good panel of customers that come in all the time and we use our customers, old, young, families, you name it, as taste testers,” Heavey said. “Mary created the Beanpod Fernie Lavender Bar earlier this year and used customer feedback from a number of local Elk Valley women to lock in the final recipe.”

Heavey enforced that Beanpod does its best to import the best beans they can find in the world, and to use local B.C. products, like the Salt Spring Island lavender found in the winning bar.

The Canadian National Awards took place in Vancouver just a couple of weeks ago. Nearly 100 bars were blind tasted by a judging panel of chocolate experts, food journalists, and pastry chefs. The panel looks at a number of things when deciding on a winner, including taste, technique, and quality, as well as creativity.

Heavey commented, “This competition has been set up by a number of big players in the chocolate industry to promote and standardise fine chocolate awards, and reward excellence equally across all countries.”

The lavender bar will now compete against 12 other finalists from all over the world, including chocolate produced in Switzerland, England, Ecuador, Madagascar, and Italy. The International Chocolate Awards are taking place in England from October 11 to 13, where the best chocolate makers in the world will be recognised.

Beanpod to compete in International Chocolate Awards

The Elk Valley got its first taste of winter on Tuesday, when the first snow fell overnight. Residents woke up Wednesday morning in Fernie to see the mountains blanketed in white. Photo by A. Treharne

Open house to showcase community plan updateBy Nicole LiebermannFree Press Staff

Fernie’s Official Community Plan (OCP) is receiving a refresher.

Over the next year, the OCP will go through a revision pro-cess to make sure the com-munity of Fernie continues to be a great place to live, work, and play.

The City of Fernie will host an open house tonight to give the public a chance to see what the OCP update is all about, and give their feedback. Taking place at the Fernie Community Centre, from 5 to 8:30 p.m., City of Fernie staff and consultants will be

on hand to guide residents through the interactive open house and answer questions.

“These public input sessions are super important,” said Willard Ripley, Fernie Councillor and OCP Advisory Committee member. “That’s the people in town’s opportunity to have their say and see what kind of things have been suggested.”

Working on the OCP update with City of Fernie staff is the Whistler Centre for Sustainability, a community planning organisation, as well as a 15 person advisory committee comprised of the Mayor of Fernie, Mary Giuliano, two city councillors,

and members of the public.The revised OCP will

aim to put the City’s new long term vision, “Forever Fernie,’ in motion. It will take into account a number of community components that work towards success and long term sustainability for Fernie, including land use and development, education, housing, social development, economy, transportation, natural areas, and infrastructure.

This evening’s open house is just one of four public events that will be put on throughout the update process allowing Fernie residents to voice their opinions.


The Elkford Community Conference Centre was presented with a Wood

WORKS! BC Community Recognition Award at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Victoria on Tuesday.

Elkford’s Community Conference Centre opened its doors this June and has been widely recognised for being the first commercial application of Cross Laminated Timbers (CLT) wall panels in North America. The $6.4 million energy efficient building is constructed of structural wood, which conserves as much energy as possible to reduce the Centre’s environmental footprint.

Elkford was one of five communities recognised for their innovative use and

advocacy of wood. Also honoured with the Wood WORKS! Award were the municipalities of Cowichan, Telkwa, Princeton, and Vancouver. The awards are given out annually to communities who serve as exemplary advocates for wood through community projects and initiatives.

"These communities have demonstrated leadership and vision by embracing wood in their local projects, and we congratulate them on the wood design excellence they display," stated Mary Tracey, Executive Director for Wood WORKS! BC. "They have highlighted wood products and systems in an array of project types and applications. They have showcased the strength, beauty and versatility of wood, and have demonstrated how using wood makes projects

better, and our communities stronger."

Tracey went on to say, "Communities in B.C. are proud to use wood, as there is a strong historical context for its use. However, the overwhelming reasons are the environmental and socio-economic benefits, further advancing our wood culture, and leading us to a more sustainable way of life in the future of this province."

Wood WORKS! is a Canadian Wood Council initiative and has worked with B.C. municipalities on a variety of projects, including fire halls, arenas, and recreation centres. Through workshops, seminars, and case studies, the program provides education, training, and technical expertise to local governments to ensure the continued use of wood in construction projects throughout the province.

Elkford Community Centre receives Wood WORKS! Award

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Individuals and organisations passionate about the Crown of the Continent came together

Thursday and Friday to discuss the future of the landscape. The third annual Crown of the Continent Roundtable conference took place in Fernie and was an opportunity to connect those concerned with the sustainability and conservation of the area.

The Crown itself encompasses 18 million acres of alpine mountains, rivers, timber, and prairie, and includes Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, Flathead Lake, the Rocky Mountain Front, as well as the snowy slopes of Fernie. From Missoula, Montana to Sparwood, B.C., roughly 160,000

people call the Crown of the Continent home. The area also holds over 100 government agencies, tribes, First Nations, non-profits and community based partnerships, as well as countless tourism and natural resource based enterprises.

With an organising theme of ‘caring for communities’, this year’s Roundtable conference was all about finding new ways to enhance the community and culture of the area.

With a variety of forums and guest speakers, the majority of the conference was spent indoors. Participants did get a chance to experience the landscape on Thursday afternoon with a fieldtrip that took them in and around Fernie, including a stop at the Ancient Cottonwood trail in Morrissey and Mount Fernie Provincial Park.

Roundtable discusses future for Crown of the Continent

The Crown of the Continent Roundtable conference visited the ancient Ancient Cottonwood trail in Morrissey. Photos by N. Liebermann


The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) is hosting free

tutor training for Elk Valley residents. The three-day course will take place in October and give participants the chance to learn how to assist others in strengthening their literacy skills.

“Tutors definitely get some teaching skills, ways to figure out people’s needs, and strategies to be able to help people meet some of their goals,” said Leah Wilkie, Community Literacy Coordinator for CBAL. “Literacy skills really are those foundational skills that allow you to build on other knowledge. This is

helping people to build those foundations so they can grow later on.”

The training is 14 hours in total and covers adult literacy training, as well as teaching English as a second language. Wilkie said with more and more immigrants in town who come from other language backgrounds, the ESL portion of the training is essential. She commented, “Along with training and settlement assistance, tutors are able to connect people with community resources.”

Training will take place at the CBAL office located in the Max Turyk School, with evening classes on October 10 and 12, along with a full day on the 13. As with all other programs

CBAL offers, the tutor training is free.

Following the course, tutors will be qualified to work as volunteers for the Elk Valley CBAL office. There will be a few opportunities for paid tutor positions as well.

“Lots of people are really interested in helping people with their English language skills,” Wilkie remarked. “It’s a really fun opportunity. You get to know people really well, as well as come into contact with immigrants who have amazing life stories and have uprooted their lives to come to Canada, so that’s really rewarding.”

Anyone interested in signing up can contact Leah Wilkie at 250-423-3023, or

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CBAL offers free tutor training

Négociations du Conseil de traité des Ktunaxa-Kinbasket (CTKK) Le Conseil de traité des Ktunaxa-Kinbasket, le Canada et la Colombie-Britannique ont réalisé des progrès dans les négociations sur l’entente de principe dans le cadre du processus de négociation des traités de la Colombie-Britannique.

Les négociateurs des trois parties invitent la population à une séance d’information lors de laquelle des renseignements sur les négociations relatives au traité seront disponibles.

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Ktunaxa Kinbasket Treaty Council (KKTC) Treaty NegotiationsKtunaxa Kinbasket Treaty Council, Canada and British Columbia are in the advanced stages of negotiating an Agreement-in-Principle under the British Columbia treaty process.

The three parties invite the public to a meeting where information about the treaty negotiations

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Renee MacCormack has been named the very first Star of Sparwood. MacCormack

is well known in the community for organising Coal Miner Days, as well as other volunteer efforts around Sparwood.

“It’s nice to know that people have recognised the effort I put in,” said MacCormack. “I’m going to do those things whether I get recognised or not, but just being recognised was quite humbling actually.”

The driving force behind Sparwood’s annual Coal Miner Days for many years now, MacCormack is already working towards the 2013 celebrations. She remarked, “As a kid, [Coal Miner Days] was probably the highlight of my year, I loved it. I wanted to continue to have an event like that for my kids and other kids here.”

MacCormack currently works as a substitute teacher, and when she isn’t teaching, spends her time volunteering at both schools in Sparwood. She also coaches t-ball in the spring and commented, “I’m hoping my numbers will

grow and we can continue to bring baseball back here.”

The Star of Sparwood award was presented at the second annual Sparwood Appreciation Day, put on by Vantage Point on September 22. MacCormack also received a family trip for four to Fairmont Hot Springs.

The award was created as a part of the Vantage Point sponsored initiative, ‘I Love Sparwood’ and is meant to go to a resident who makes a difference and contributes to the community.

“It’s extremely important because, for one, it shows that Vantage Point is willing to be a part of this community and recognise members of the community,” MacCormack said. “It also sort of allows for networking with other people to become involved in other projects.”

Nominated alongside MacCormack was Amy Cardozo, owner of local business Crumbs Cakery. An online Facebook poll decided the winner, and with hundreds of Sparwood residents placing their votes, the first ever Star of Sparwood award was an overwhelming success.

MacCormack honoured with Star of Sparwood awardThe organiser of Coal Miner Days gets recognised by her community

The Free Press gets sporty on Jersey Day

Staff at The Free Press showed their support of national Jersey Day on September 28, wearing their favourite sports jerseys to work.A national day to show community and team support, Jersey Day helps ramp up community spirit before Sports Day in Canada the next day. Sports Day is a national celebration of sport at all levels. Free Press file photo

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Helping Brooke with beanies

I would just like to add to your article that you had in the paper last week about Brooke fundraising that myself and my three children were in Overwaitea in Fernie on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 selling my mom’s and my beanie baby collection to raise

money in support of Brooke. My mom and I were collecting these Ty beanies for years and sad to say my mom passed away to lung cancer and one night I had a dream and in that dream my mom had come to me and said you need to help this little girl. I knew what she meant and so I decided to sell the entire beanie

collection and I am very happy to say we raised a total of $500.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and I do hope you may be able to use it towards raising money for Brooke to encourage more people to help this truly amazing family.

Denise WalkerElkford

Protecting environment not about money

It is interesting that Paul Visentin (i.e. the ‘Lawn Doctor’) has resorted to slagging volunteer based groups and suggesting that politicians are on the take (‘Y2Y or Bust’ letter to the editor September 27). Sure, business for pesticide peddlers is doing poorly, given that his

stock of chemicals and pollutants has been banned in most provinces and many municipalities in his region, but the life blood of the Kootenays are those that stand up for the benefit of the community and make an effort to preserve our surroundings.

On Bay Street it may be acceptable that the bottom line is all that matters as long as it’s legal, but in the

small communities of the Kootenays values are not necessarily tied to the almighty dollar. Mr Visentin should look beyond his pesticide business interests, recognize that people living here have chosen the area for its rich wild lands and commend them for having an interest in protecting it.

Gary WalkerFernie

Deer problem needs addressing

What is council doing about our deer population problem? I have deer coming into my garden and yard, eating my plants and shrubs. Don’t tell me to put up a fence! If I lived in the country I would, but in the City I should not have to. You spend money stu-pidly on such things as “graffiti” on the arena (which looks horrible) and on Bear Aware for us to read where bears have been spotted the week before. Big deal! Mary, “our very own Oprah” had Bear Aware phone me.

I tried calling back –

no answer. And what the hell has Bear Aware got to do with deer? You seem intent on making Fernie a tourist destination and don’t give a damn about long time residents. I tried phoning some council members with no answer. The only one I got to talk to was Mr. McSkimming, who at least was sympathetic to my problem. I know that I’m not the only one with this problem. So instead of working on getting your picture in the paper or on T.V, perhaps you can get something going on this situation.

Phil SoukoroffFernie

I’m sure it passed many people by, but Saturday was national sports day.

Coincidentally it also fell on the same day that my favourite team was in the final of the Australian Football League. They lost. I was upset, but it was a fair game and I knew at the end of it the team that played better had won.

It is clear people in the Elk Valley love sports. Locals pack into the arena every weekend to watch the Ghostriders, drive their kids all over the province and beyond to take part in hockey and skating, take part in softball, judo, volleyball and track, not to mention the obvious golf, biking, skiing and snowboarding.

Nevertheless, Canadians as a whole are way less active than they used to be. As with many other countries, less importance is being placed on sport in schools these days, with time that used to be assigned for physical activity now being taken up with academic lessons, which are somehow seen as more important.

I think the problem is that sport is seen as just kids’ play time, and something that should be done outside of school. Everyone knows exercise is crutial to good health, but what is overlooked are the life lessons learned by participating in sports at a young age.

Sport can teach kids about fairness, excellence, inclusion and fun. Somehow teachers are told that they should not be instilling competitiveness in kids, as if it’s a terrible thing to want to perform better than others. But if kids grow up not caring about winning anything, how are they going to be able to make their dreams come true? Everything in life worth having has to be fought for, from a job or promotion to a girlfriend or boyfriend.

Kids should be encouraged to want to win, but in the right way. Winning isn’t rewarding unless it’s done fairly and respectfully. If they can learn this by being involved in sports at school, they can take these lessons with them into adulthood and be a kind, fair, ambitious worker.

So don’t be scared to bring out kids’ competitiveness. Sports can teach them the right way to use it in life. Let them be a part of a team and understand how rewarding it is to work together with people towards a goal. Let them support a team and understand that it’s OK to lose as long as you get back up and try again. Sport is so important to keep our kids healthy but also to teach them lessons that will make life beyond school easier for them.


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1. As Minister of Community, Sport & Cultural Development, I work with local governments across BC, whether its helping Elkford fund its Community Centre, helping Sparwood complete the bridge & trail over the Elk River, helping Fernie improve drinking water infrastructure, or helping Cranbrook modernize its unique sewage treatment.

2. Since 2001, the BC Liberal government has provided approximately $3 billion to B.C.¹s local governments over and above funding streams that existed under the NDP government pre-2001.

3. A strong economy enables these public investments and many others in the East Kootenay. Low income taxes, investments in infrastructure and a welcoming investment climate keep BC strong and employed and ensures that resources exist to assist local tax payers.

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On September 22, families in Elkford enjoyed the sunshine

while learning about Literacy in the Environment (LITE). The event, which was made possible by a partnership between the Elkford Public Library, Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy, the District of Elkford, and the Elkford Early Childhood Development Committee, saw Chipmunk Park transformed as children decorated the area with colourful letters, words and images. "We wanted to introduce more literacy in our play spaces to help create positive conversations between children and their parents about literacy, and create a lively, inviting space for families," said Jennifer Cherney, Elkford

ECD Coordinator. "There are so many opportunities to see text and images in our environment and very little in parks and play spaces for children. We wanted to make a positive

impact on the most basic of foundations in a child's life, literacy," she said. With many smiles, sunshine and lots of fun the literacy event turned out to be a huge success.

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Kids had fun making the decorations during the LITE event. Submitted photo


Sparwood seniors are busy in the kitchen cooking away, for their ongoing

fundraising efforts. The group of approximately 20 seniors make everything from pies to perogies from scratch, selling the homemade items at the

Seniors Drop in Centre on Monday's from 9:30 a.m. till noon. "We have all types of pies for sale, rhubarb, lemon meringue, apple, blueberry and rhubarb crumble. We also make perogies, shepherds pie, cabbage rolls and chili which are sold in small or single servings and are great for an

easy lunch or dinner," says Bunny Mercereau, Seniors’ Society President.

"We would like to invite the community down to purchase any of our baking, or take an order form if you can't make it during Monday mornings," she said. Funds from the baking go towards seniors’ projects.

Making baking count

These seniors showcase some homemade rhubarb pies, and invite the public to purchase some fresh, from scratch baking. Photo by J. Jensen


Around the ValleyAround 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.

THIS WEEK

Thursday, October 4• TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday night, 6:15 -7:30 p.m. in the Salvation Army building. Call Isabel, 250-423-7043.• Every Thursday 6:30 p.m onwards – fun darts at Sparwood Legion.• Red Cedar Book Club for grades 4 to 7 at Fernie Heritage Library 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.• Fernie Heritage Library after school program, ages 11 – 13, 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Interviews – with real characters from the community and wacky fake characters from our imaginations. Drop in, but some commitment to regular attendance is required.

Friday, October 5• Cribbage at Senior Drop-In Centre, Fernie, every Friday 7:30 p.m.• Jitney darts every Friday at Fernie Royal Canadian Legion, 7:30 p.m. Drop in and meet new people. All adults welcome. If you are interested phone the lounge at 250-423-6218 for details.• Fernie Heritage Library storytime program. 11:15 a.m. – Noon•Sparwood Legion open jam session every second Friday at 7 p.m.• Fernie Heritage Library after school program, ages 9 to 12, 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Horrible Histories and Ancient Civilizations –Take a walk in the past and discover things much stranger than fiction. Pre-register for this program.

Saturday, October 6• Fernie Legion meat draw 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Fun and Entertaining, All welcome to join us.• Every Saturday meat draw and 50/50 draw at Sparwood Legion 4 - 6 p.m.

Sunday, October 7• Alcoholics Anonymous meet at 7.30 p.m. in Fernie Anglican Church. Call 250-423-2131 for details.• LDS Family Services women’s only support group for spouses of those struggling with all addictions. Anonymous call-in group meets every Sunday 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call toll-free 1-877-453-7266 and enter meeting number ID 2977.

Monday, October 8• Mahjong at Seniors Drop in centre, Fernie, every Monday at 7 p.m.• Dominoes at Seniors Drop in cen-tre, Fernie, every Monday at 1 p.m.• Fernie Chamber Orchestra meets every Monday at 7 p.m. Musicians of all abilities are welcome. For more

info call Yolaine at 250-423-7825 or [email protected]• Sonrise Healing Rooms open for prayer, 1 to 3 p.m. at 1361 Eighth Avenue, Fernie.

Tuesday, October 9• Crib / Whist alternate weeks, Seniors Drop In Centre, Fernie, 7.30 p.m.• Fernie Heritage Library storytime program - ages three-five: 11:15 a.m. – Noon• Fun, crafts and lunch anytime between 10a.m. and 1:30p.m. at the Seniors Centre in Fernie. The kitch-en at the Seniors Centre is open weekly from 9 a.m, to 2 p.m Monday through Thursday. Coffee or tea, sandwiches, soup and/or dessert can be purchased. General public welcome.• Fernie Heritage Library after school program, ages 6-9. 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Lego and Fairytales.

Wednesday, October 10• Alcoholics Anonymous meet at 7.30 p.m. in Fernie Anglican Church. Call 250-423-2131 for details.•Cribbage, Senior’s Drop In Centre, every Wednesday, 1 p.m.•Darts, Senior’s Drop In Centre, every Wednesday, 7 p.m.• Fernie Heritage Library storytime program. 11:15 a.m. – Noon• Sonrise Healing Rooms open for prayer, 7 to 9 p.m. at 1361 Eighth Avenue, Fernie.• Fernie Heritage Library after school program, ages 6 – 9. 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Hello! I’m your body – Funny facts, Parts and Experiments to learn more about the amazing body that you live in. Pre-register for this program.

Thursday, October 11• TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday night, 6:15 -7:30 p.m. in the Salvation Army building. Call Isabel, 250-423-7043.• Every Thursday 6:30 p.m. onwards – fun darts at Sparwood Legion.• Fernie Elks Lodge meeting – pro-moting and supporting community needs. Call 250-423-7536.• Red Cedar Book Club for grades 4 to 7 at Fernie Heritage Library 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.• Fernie Heritage Library after school program, ages 11 – 13, 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. Interviews – with real characters from the community and wacky fake characters from our imaginations. Drop in, but some commitment to regular attendance is required.

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Bear Corner Bear sightings this week

By Kathy MurrayElk Valley Bear Aware

What is the p r o b l e m with bears

feeding on apple trees throughout town?

Carelessly stored garbage and apple trees are the root cause of human/bear con-flict in Fernie. What is the problem with bears eating apples? Apples are a fine food source for bears. They are very similar to many natur-al foods that bears nor-mally eat. The problem is that most apple trees are located in people’s yards. Bears are nat-ural scavengers, have great memories, a keen sense of smell and will

remember an easy food source. Carelessly stored garbage, bird-feeders, dirty barbe-cues and fruit trees are open invitations to bears.

Fernie apples are ripe and bears are passing through town in search of easy food sources. Owning a fruit tree in bear coun-try is a big responsibil-ity. Pick fruit daily as it ripens or pick it before it ripens if you don’t intend on using it and don’t allow fruit to accumulate on the ground. Pruning your fruit trees will result in a better and more manageable quantity of fruit. Consult your local arborist. Dispose of excess apples

responsibly, take them to the compost bin at the transfer station, it is free!

Recent bear sightings

Fernie• Bear seen in the

Boston Pizza parking lot, by the tennis courts in James White Park, on the dike trail by the Leroux Mansion, Hand Avenue, McLeod, Hoath St, Hartley and Beaver St in West Fernie, throughout the Annex, Parkland Terrace, Mt Proctor and Mt Klauer, Fernie Mobile Home Park and Sixth Street.

Elkford• A grizzly bear

has been reported

on Carling Place and bears were accessing garbage at Chauncy Ridge Apartments.

South Country• A grizzly bear and

cubs reported access-ing apple trees on a property by the Bull river.

Please report all bear sightings and incidents to the Ministry of Environment 24-hour hotline at 1-877-952-7277. For more infor-mation, updated bear activity and bear safety please visit bearaware.bc.ca and elkvalley-bearaware.wordpress.com or visit us on Facebook.

City CouncilMeeting Schedule

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

City of FernieContact Info:City HallPh: 250-423-6817 Fx: 250-423-3034Email: [email protected]: www.fernie.ca501-3rd Avenue, Box 190Fernie, British Columbia V0B 1M0

Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.(Closed statutory holidays)After Hours Phone: 250-423-4226

Fernie Aquatic Centre250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250-423-4466

Fernie Memorial Arena991-6th Avenue (Highway 3)Phone: 250-423-2254

For all Police, Ambulance orFire related emergencies: Call 911

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WHEN?Thursday, October 4th, 5:00pm to 8:30pmWHERE?Fernie Community Centre (901 6th Avenue)WHAT?We’ve recently launched a project to update our Official Community Plan (OCP). Last revised in 2002, our OCP is one of Fernie’s most important planning documents. Not only does it guide all land use and development planning and decision making in Fernie, it also sets a long-term vision for our community and ensures that City departments are working together towards a common direction - a vital, thriving and sustainable Fernie we all want to call home.Come learn about the Fernie OCP Update process. Help us identify the important community issues (and opportunities) our updated OCP should address.City of Fernie staff and consultants will be present to guide people through the interactive open house and answer questions. MORE INFO?For more information about this event email: [email protected]. Learn more about Fernie’s OCP update at www.fernie.ca – click on Official Community Plan Update.

We are updating our Official Community Planand need everyone’s help to do it!

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Mon /Wed 8:30 to 9:15am “New” Aqua BlastFri 8:30 to 9:15am

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Tues/Thurs/Fri 10:30 to 11:15am

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Public Swim6:30 am to 1:00 pm3:30 pm to 8:00 pm

* At least one lane of the main pool is available during Public Swim for laps.*

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Open House!

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGISTThe City of Fernie is seeking an Engineering Technologist to fill a vacancy in its Operational Services Department. Reporting to the Director of Operational Services, this person will be responsible for mapping and data management duties and assist with technical matters involving the design, maintenance, and planning of City infrastructure. The successful applicant will be required to possess a diploma in Civil Technology, Geomatics or equivalent and are required to have strong skills in computer based mapping, GIS and data management applications. Experience in surveying or municipal engineering would be considered an asset. Registered or eligible for registration with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC as an Applied Science Technologist are also required..In addition to the above qualifications, the ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and will be energetic, enthusiastic, well organized and able to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with the community, consultants, contractors and internal clients. A valid BC driver’s license is required for this position.The rate of pay for this fulltime, permanent CUPE position is per the current CUPE Collective Agreement and the hours of work are Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pmInterested applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of interest accompanied by a resume complete with related references to be received by 4:00 pm Thursday, October 18, 2012, and addressed in confidence to:Dave CockwellDirector of Operational ServicesP.O. Box 190501 – 3rd AvenueFernie, BC V0B 1M0Or by e-mail to: [email protected]

NOTICE: Re: 9th Avenue Reconstruction & Utility UpgradesTake notice that on September 17th, 2012 a Certificate of Completion, or court order to that effect, was issued with respect to a contract between:

Demidoff Equipment Ltd.And

The City of Ferniein connection with an improvement on land described as follows:9th Avenue, 4th Street, 5th Street, 6th Street, 8th Street, 9th Street and 13th StreetFor the provision of road and drainage improvements and utility upgrades.All persons entitled to claim a lien under the Builders’ Lien Act and who performed work or supplied material in connection with or under the contract are warned that the time to file a claim of lien may be abridged and Section 20 of the Act should be consulted.

Fernie Memorial Arena

Fall & Winter Schedule Sept 10 – Dec 21, 2012 Public Skating Schedule

Whether you are new to skating or just want to come out for fitness and fun, the Fernie Memorial Arena has time set aside for you. We recommend helmets for public skating sessions. Friday Evening 7:00 - 8:15 pm Saturday Afternoon 2:00 - 3:45 pmSaturday Evening 6:45 - 8:15 pmSunday Afternoon 2:15 - 4:00 pmCheck for conflicts with Ghostrider Hockey Home Game Schedule .FREE Public SkatingTuesdays and Thursdays 10:30 - 11:15 amSmall children maybe on the ice so special care and attention is needed. Shinny HockeyThis very popular program is a must for the guy or girl wanting to play hockey on a drop in basis. Recreational Shinny Hockey is great exercise, before you hit the ski hill and it can be worked into a busy schedule or shift work. Full equipment is required and no contact is enforced. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:45 - 10:15 am Skate & ShootThis program gives you a chance to get out on the ice and practice your skills with others in a loosely organized way. Skating, puck handling, shooting skills can all be improved with this type of practice. Helmets and gloves are a must, don’t come out without them. Wednesdays 1:15 - 2:30 pmNo School Friday’s If the public school is out we aim to provide on

ice activities for kids of all ages. Youth Shinny is a great way for kids to get into a game of hockey that is fun and non-competitive. Helmets, throat protectors and gloves are mandatory. Skate to music and join in the fun at Public Skating. Helmets are recommended. Youth Shinny 10:45 - 11:45 amPublic Skating Noon to 12:45 pmRegular Admission Applies2011/2012 Season Close DatesOctober 8 November 11December 25, 26, January 1Arena AdmissionsPrices include HST, Patrons from outside the City of Fernie and RDEK Area A pay 25% more.Preschool 3 - 6 1.85Child 7 – 12 3.45Youth 13 – 18 4.80Adult Student 5.35Adult 19 – 59 5.90Senior 60+ 4.80Family Immediate Family 12.25Gymnastic Program / Mondays starting Oct 15Times - 3:55 pm Times – 4:45 pmTimes- 6:00 pm Times - 6:50 pmMax Turyk School - Coach: Cathy Korn

Builders’ Lien Act

(Section 7 (4))Notice of Certificate of

Completion



district of sparwood

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

www.sparwood.ca

BE BEAR SMART!It is that time of year again! Bears are bulking up for hibernation and eating as much food as possible. Bears have a very keen sense of smell and garbage or other food sources can easily attract bears to your property.

• Keep garbage in a secured shed or garage until pick up day. Never leave fi sh or meat remains outside or in your compost. Instead, put them in your freezer or a cold place until garbage day;

• Cooking oil, grease, dairy products or fruit should never be left outside or put in your compost;

• Try using lime to cut odour from your compost;• If you have fruit trees, pick the fruit as it ripens and clean up windfalls immediately.

Remove any unwanted fruit trees; and remember that• A fed bear is a dead bear – by ensuring that there are no attractants in our community

the bears do not become habituated to human food sources.

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

October 7 – 13, 2012The Sparwood Fire Department has prepared some valuable community events for Fire Prevention Week this year. The focus for this year is “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives”, and “Have Two Ways Out”. Fire Department members will be going door to door in some of our most vulnerable residential areas to check smoke alarms and talk about fi re safety. Through a provincial program the Fire Department will be installing new smoke alarms in households that do not have one or their smoke alarm is not working. An Open House is planned for October 13 at Station #1 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and we will have our trucks on display along with fi re safety information.

GARBAGE PICKUP SCHEDULEThere will be NO GARBAGE PICKUP ON THANKSGIVING DAY

Monday, October 8, 2012Garbage that is normally picked up on the Monday Will be picked up on

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

PARKING REGULATIONSHave you brought your motor home, fi fth-wheel or travel trailer in from the lake? Please take note of the following regulations which apply to where and how long your RV, motor home or travel trailer can be parked on municipal roadways. RV’s, motor homes or travel trailers:

• cannot be parked on public roadways for the purposes of offering them for sale;• cannot be parked on the road for more than 24 hours in duration;• cannot be parked on a walkway or greenbelt area; and• cannot be parked upon a portion of a highway or greenbelt so that they obstruct

pedestrian traffi c.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGNotice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, October 15th, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC, to consider a proposed amendment to the District of Sparwood “Zoning Bylaw No. 264 1981”.Applicant: Joe ValentineProperty affected: Portions of Lot 1 DL 4135, 6250. 6666, 7781, 8525, 9488, 9489, 12749 and 12750 KD Plan NEP88161 Except Plans EPP4883, EPP4884, EPP9100, EPP9418, EPP14228 And EPP14229, Lot A DL 4135, 6250, 6666, 7781, 8525, 9488, 9489 and 12750 KD Plan EPP4884 Except Plans EPP9418 And EPP14228, Lot 1 DL 6250 & 9488 KD Plan EPP14228 and Lot 1 DL 6250 & 9488 KD Plan EPP14228. Locally known as Whiskey Jack Resort. Shown in grey in the map inset.Council deems it appropriate to modify the bylaw to provide for low density residential housing with an option for modular development, low density resort residential housing, low density resort residential with an option for modular development, medium density residential housing and park and recreation land within the District of Sparwood.In general terms, Bylaw 1104 cited as "Zoning Bylaw No. 264, 1981 Amendment Bylaw 1104, 2012” will rezone portions of the property from S-RR to Parks and Recreation (PR), Low Density Residential – Optional Modular (R-1A), Medium Density Residential (R-2), Low Density Resort Residential (RR-1A) and Low Density Resort Residential – Optional Modular (RR-1B). The zone RR-1B is new and is similar to RR-1A (Whiskey Jack Phase 1) but allows modular construction and panhandle lots.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 1104 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 October 15, 2012 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., during regular offi ce hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday excepting Statutory Holidays from September 18 – October 15, 2012. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Planning Department at 156 Spruce Avenue or (250) 425-6271.Dated September 12, 2012Danny DwyerDirector of Planning and Engineering Services


On behalf of the EBYF, we would like to extend a big “thank you” to all the players, sponsors, donors and volunteers for

supporting the foundation and ensuring a fun and successful golf tournament. Without fail, the EBYF tournament provided many laughs, great memories and the most unconventional game of golf for most people – in return we were able to raise over $27,000 for the EBYF. The EBYF is a community foundation and without the support from the communities of Fernie, Elkford and Sparwood, our vision would not be possible: to bring opportunity to the youth in the Elk Valley

through education, arts and sports.

Thank You EMILY BRYDON YOUTH FOUNDATION 7th

ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Fernie Skating Club will be holding Canskate and Kidcanskate Registration on

Tuesday October 9th starting at 3:00pm.

KidCanskate is 3:15-3:45pm

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Canskate is 3:45-4:30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays

Coach Marni and Coach Jenna are back!!!!For more information contact:

Marni Wilson at 250 423 4614 or email her at [email protected].

KidCanskate is 3:15-3:45pm

Canskate is 3:45-4:30pm

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ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVE GRANTS AVAILABLE Funding maximum increased to $50,000The deadline for CBT’s Environmental Initiatives Program’s large grant stream is October 26, 2012. Applications are available now. Learn more at www.cbt.org/eip .

By Stephanie FlemingContributor

The carpet of leaves and the frost on the grass

in the mornings now are little reminders that the summer is fading away and winter will soon be here. While for many Fernie residents that means digging out the winter boots, getting out the thermal layers and making sure the skis are tuned and ready, for others fall is a time for squirrelling away the summer food harvest and making sure there is a supply of quality food for the winter.

On September 19 the EcoGarden ran its 'We Can' workshop at the Community Centre, which is just one in the

'Keeping Food Real' series of workshops put on by the group throughout the year. This workshop is aimed at giving an introduction into the basics of canning and food preservation and looks at the practical application of the process. 'Canning can be a lot of work but it's really worthwhile in the end,' says Mary Cosman, an EcoGarden representative.

When you think of canned food, you don't necessarily think of it being fresh and nutritious. While this may be true of many store bought canned goods, full of artificial preservatives and chemicals we can't pronounce, home canning aims to lock

in the vitamins and dietary benefits of ripe seasonal produce through heating and extracting air. Natural preservatives such as vinegar, salt, sugar and oil are used to ensure the safety of food which, once canned correctly, can be stored for around a year.

It was eye opening to see the range of foods that can be kept for use later including salsas, sauces, jams, compote fruit and pickled vegetables. In addition to canning, the workshop also touched on dehydrating, freezing and juicing as ways of storing fresh produce. This workshop is the second last in this year’s series with the final 'Herbal Spa', a

EcoGarden workshop: We can get ready for winterlook into natural spa treatments, being held at the Community Centre on November 7 from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

The EcoGarden, set up by a group of community members in 2003, aims to give people practical encouragement and advice on gardening and sustaining themselves through food production and preservation. “We

want to give people an opportunity to learn about gardening through hands on experience,” says Mary, who has spent a lot of time in the garden giving tours and educating locals and visitors on the possibilities.

The Eco Garden too is looking towards winter and there is a lot to be done to ensure it is maintained

through the seasons. On Saturday October 13 between noon and 4 p.m, the EcoGarden will be holding a 'work-party' where they ask that people come down to Prentice Park dressed in gardening clothes and sensible shoes, ready to get their hands dirty. Garden beds need to be decommissioned, top soil laid, perennials pruned and a general

clean up needs to be done. Everyone is welcome whether you're a seasoned green thumb or just want to get involved.

For information on any of the workshops in the 'Keeping Food Real' series or any other Eco Garden initiatives contact [email protected] or visit their website www.ecogarden.ca

The EcoGarden held a ‘We Can’ workshop on September 19. Photo by S. Fleming

Fernie residents can salsas, sauces, jams and more! Photo by S. Fleming


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

All Regular Council and Committee Meetings are held in the Council Chambers at 816 Michel Road and are open to the public.

• Oct. 9th Regular Council Meeting @ 6:00pm• Oct. 22nd Regular Council Meeting @ 6:00pm

Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings

2013 Financial Assistance Grants

The District of Elkford is now accepting applications for Financial Assistance Grant funding for the 2013 Budget Year. Any not-for-profi t community groups or organizations that can demonstrate fi nancial need and are interested in requesting fi nancial assistance from the District for the year 2013, are encouraged to submit an application.The completed application and required documentation for the 2013 Financial Assistance Grants must be submitted by October 31, 2012. Information packages and application forms are available for pickup at the District Offi ce, or on the website at www.elkford.ca.

Concession Lease 2012-2013The District of Elkford invites all interested individuals to submit proposals to operate the concession at the Elkford Recreation Centre for the 2012-2013 winter ice season.

The concession lease requirements are:• District of Elkford Business License• Comply with Food Premises Regulations• Obtain the Operating Permit• Maintain a 7 day week operation (hours according to facility

requirement)• Operation to start mid November 2012 dependent on ice

usage and ending approximately March 10, 2013

The District of Elkford reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

Submit proposals by: October 12, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. local time to:

District of ElkfordPO Box 340, Elkford BC V0B 1H0Fax: 250.865.4001e-mail: [email protected]

Bear Aware and the District of Elkford would like to urge residents and visitors to ensure they bear proof their properties and prevent confl ict with bears. Please ensure that your properties are free of attractants such as garbage, dirty BBQ’s and bird feeders. Bears will typically feed on plants, berries and bugs; however, they are natural scavengers and will travel great distances to fi nd food. There are currently several bears in town because they are able to readily access garbage from residential bins.These bears will be destroyed if this problem continues. PLEASE, do your part to help keep these bears safe and wild

To report a bear sighting or problem, call 1.877.952.7277“A fed bear is a dead bear”

Let’s work together to keep Elkford Wild at heart

By Jenna Jensen Contributor

Just recently the Sparwood Treehouse Daycare celebrated its one-year anniversary

with kids, cupcakes and a few changes. As the first year came to a close, the daycare bid a bittersweet farewell to former Manager Krista Woodske, and welcomed in new Manager Lori Morley, who worked as daycare staff before being promoted.

"The first year has been really successful," says Morley. "It started off slow, but now a year later, the Infant/Toddler room is full, the 3-5 year old room is full and we have just a few spaces left in before and after school care.

There are currently eight staff working at the daycare, and it is fully self sustainable," she says.

The upcoming year will see some creative fundraising for a ball pit and tons more fun as the staff hopes to do more fieldtrips and get the kids out and about in the community. "Our fundraiser for the ball pit will be a family friendly cookbook and pictures," says Morley. "We will be inviting the kids’ parents to submit their favourite recipes and create a cookbook from there," she says.

As children chomped away at cupcakes, created by Crumbs Cakery, Sparwood Treehouse Daycare staff celebrated a successful first year.

Sparwood Treehouse Daycare celebrates one year

Sparwood Treehouse Daycare celebrated a successful first year with yummy mini cupcakes. Submitted photo


October 1 marked the official start of Operation Christmas

Child week in the City of Fernie. The week serves as the kick off for the Elk Valley campaign of the fundraising project that fills shoeboxes with gifts to distribute to children in need all over the

world. Communities in the East

Kootenays collected close to 5,000 boxes last year. This year they’re hoping to break new ground and reach 6,000.

Shoeboxes can be picked up for free in Fernie at Extra Foods and Overwaitea, as well as at all three local East Kootenay Community Credit Union locations. The deadline to drop off a box is November 24.

Fernie celebrates Operation Christmas Child week

Holding up the goods at a 2011 Operation Christmas Child event. Submitted photo

A lucky child opens a shoebox gift last Christmas. Submitted photo

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The Emily Brydon golf tournament recently raised around $27,000 to help fund

kids’ activities in the Elk Valley.The tournament was held at the

Fernie Golf and Country Club on September 22.

“We had good weather and lots of fun,” said organiser Rosemary Brydon.

“Thanks to all the community and the businesses that took part.”

Emily Brydon tournament raises $27,000

By Matt LaurinContributor

After falling in overtime on Friday, the Fernie Ghostriders bounced

back with a convincing 4 – 2 win over the Creston Valley Thunder Cats.

Twenty-four hours earlier, the Riders allowed two late third period goals to the Princeton Posse, including the tying marker with only nine seconds remaining.

“We were pretty disappointed in the outcome on Friday. We didn’t think we played our best, but still had a shot to win,” said head coach Barry Wolff.

“It’s tough, but it’s a learning curve for a lot of these younger guys and I thought we played a good game on Saturday.”

With the loss still fresh on their minds, Fernie got revenge against a Creston team that had won five straight against the Riders.

Brendan Burge continued his

offensive assault, scoring three times and adding an assist on Braeden Monk’s second-period goal. The 20-year old leads the KIJHL with 15 points in only seven games this season. Monk’s goal and two assists has him second overall in scoring, with 13 points.

Creston was able to create some pressure in the first period, possessing the puck down low in the Riders zone, but limited the Thunder Cats to only a few quality scoring chances. Burge finally opened the scoring with just under four minutes remaining, to give the home side some confidence before the end of one.

The Thunder Cats tied the game early in the second, after goaltender Chris Solecki misplayed the puck and allowed Kevin Warwick to score into a wide open net.

Fernie responded less than a minute later, as Burge scored his second of the night to reclaim the lead. From that

point, the Riders took control and Braeden Monk added an insurance marker with an innocent looking shot from the point.

The Ghostriders appeared to have learned from Friday’s third period meltdown, playing a full 60 minutes on Saturday night. They outshot the Thunder Cats 19 – 4 in the final frame, capped off with Burge’s third goal of the night on an early powerplay.

Creston was able to add an even strength goal, but that was as close as they would come as the Riders did a great job of clogging up the neutral zone, before countering in the other direction.

Ghostriders hockey continues this weekend, with the boys heading to Nelson on Friday for a visit with the Leafs, before hosting Creston once again on Saturday.

As always, puck drops at 7:30 p.m.

Riders bounce back

Chris Solecki makes an early first period save on Saturday. Photo by M. Laurin

By Bernice Wiebe, Jaffray Assistant CoachSubmitted

The Fernie Falcons hosted an invitational Junior Girls volleyball tournament over

the weekend. It was time to shake the dust off the players for the first tournament of the season. The tournament supported two divisions with eight teams challenging each other for the first place trophy.

Division one was well matched with most of the games going into three sets. It was a very long day for the players, as most of the teams arrived at the school at 8 a.m. with the semi-finals starting at 5 p.m.

Laurie School placed fourth, Selkirk School placed third, Jaffray School placed second and Mt. Baker School took home the trophy.

Congratulations to all the teams

for all their hard work, with plenty of action for the spectators. Thank you Fernie Secondary for hosting the tournament.

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Here’s a couple of ways we can help out:

PENNIES TO SPARE?We will be accepting pennies at The Free Press, located at 342 2nd Avenue, across from the Vogue Theatre in Fernie for the month of October. The federal government has announced that pennies will be withdrawn from circulation as of February 4th, 2013, so what better way to put those pennies to a good cause? You can drop your pennies off at The Free Press during office hours Monday-Friday, 8:30am – 5pm.

BOOKS FOR BROOKEDonations of used books will also be gladly accepted at The Free Press during the month of October. We will sell the books for a minimum cost with proceeds for Brooke.

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Oh, the fall. It’s the best time of year for sports fans.

Trails are filled with runners and bikers, skiers and snowboarders check the forecast for any sign of snow, while golfers look for lost balls underneath yellow and brown leaves.

Sunday, a day relegated for yard work and household chores, once again belongs to the National Football League. In only three weeks, once confident fantasy owners now desperately search the waiver wire to fill gaping holes in their roster. Girlfriends and wives collectively tune them out.

Canadian Football fans wear extra layers to games – or in the case of Roughrider fans, thicker watermelons – as Toronto

makes preparations to host the 100th Grey Cup. If you are a Blue Bombers or Tiger Cats fan, you are unfortunately not invited...

The marathon that is the Major League Baseball season is coming to a close, with several exciting playoff races thanks to the addition of a second wild card. The New York Yankees cling to a lead in the AL East as the surging Baltimore Orioles look to win the division for the first time since 1997. In the NL, the Washington Nationals are heading to the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. Meanwhile in Toronto, the only thing more embarrassing than the Blue Jays 2012 campaign was the recent actions of shortstop Yunel Escobar.

And then there is that other league... yeah, that one. The one where they can’t figure out how to share 3-billion dollars, at the expense of the fans. Yes, the beloved (and sometimes despised) National Hockey League is headed for its second work stoppage in the last eight years.

Hockey fans with once great expectations for their favourite teams now face a grim future consisting of UFC reality shows,

poker highlights and “Movie Night in Canada.”

With locked out players already heading to Europe in droves, the implications are ominous. Vancouver Canuck fans will have to wait another season to win the Presidents’ Trophy, only to be humiliated by a real hockey team in the playoffs. In Alberta, Calgary faithfuls will have to sit it out another year before watching the Flames barely miss the playoffs, and the Oilers will likely have to wait until 2014 to secure another first overall pick. In Winnipeg, Jets fans impatiently wait for the opportunity to wear their new Olli Jokinen jerseys (good luck with that), while the suits in Toronto can at least take solace in knowing they don’t actually have to go to their seats halfway through a period. The side show that is the Montreal media scrambles to write columns without a non-French speaking coach to berate every two seconds. And in the nation’s capital, where optimism is at an all time high, most people still have not taken notice that the Ottawa Senators exist.

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Fe r n i e m o u n t a i n bikers took

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P a r t i c i p a n t s spent the whole day riding some of Fernie’s best s i n g l e t r a c k , followed by an after party at the Royal, for those who still had energy to party.

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All photos by A. Treharne

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Runners enjoyed perfect fall weather on

Sunday for the annual Fernie half marathon and three-person relay. The 21-kilometre trail run took participants along the Elk River, across the foot of Mount Fernie, through wooded areas in Coal Creek, with a jaunt in James White Park, before crossing the finish line in the Annex Park.

Prizes were awarded to the top finishers in the men and women solo categories, as well as the top finishers in the female team, male team, and mixed team categories.

Touring the trails at the Fernie half marathonResults:

Solo Male:1. Hans Aabye 1:18:342. Dallas Cain 1:22:203. Christopher Fisher 1:23:044. Jeff Murray 1:29:155. Geoff Horn 1:31:56

Solo Female:1. Janice Patterson 1:34:332. Terry Patterson 1:38:003. Erin Kolla 1:38:284. Erica Van Vlack 1:41:285. Stephanie McGregor 1:41:46

3 Person Relay Teams:1. Ak-47 & The Bullets 1:36:362. The Three Sisters 1:40:443. Out For A Jog 1:43:314. 2 Old Farts 1:44:235. Mtfu 1:47:33

All photo by N. Liebermann

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Kevin Marasco (right) from the Fernie Rod and Gun Club recently pre-sented Dave Poirier (left) with an archery trophy for claiming the first bull elk for the season.Dave harvested his elk September 1. Submitted photo

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Known as being quiet, dependable, and staying out of the spotlight,

Sparwood’s Robert (Bob) Burritt was made known to all when the Honourable Senator Nancy Green Raine presented him with the Queen’s Jubilee medal for his outstanding dedication to his community. Many members of the community attended the award presentation and were glad to see Burritt receive the

medal. The Queen Elizabeth II

Diamond Jubilee medal is given to Canadians nominated by senators, MPs, military and RCMP leaders and in Bob's case, mayors. It is awarded to those who volunteer, aid and assist in making their community a better place.

Prior to the awards presentation Green Raine chatted with those attending, learning the history of Sparwood and how the town came to be. She commented on the beauty of Sparwood and

expressed her pleasure to be in the area, and to be presenting the award to Burritt.

Sparwood Mayor Lois Halko introduced Burritt, and expressed her appreciation for his dedication to the community. "Bob Burritt has never been recognized for all of his community work and he never brings attention to himself, but he gives so much to the community," she said. "I feel that Bob is our 'hidden gem' in that he is always present, but to this point unrecognised," said Halko. Burritt may be most well

know in the Fraternal Order of Eagles which he had joined in 1978, where he had served as president and in the past secretary for over 20 years. In 1986 Burritt was a founding member of the Sparwood Futures Society, where he now he sits as President. The group was instrumental in building a non-profit campground facility in the community. The project was so successful that an expansion took place, and now sees the 63 campsites now booked 98 per cent of the summer months.

"Bob is truly respected by residents of our community for his unfailing assistance and dependability. It was my honour to nominate him as he is an extraordinary community volunteer," concluded Halko.

True to his manner and as humble as one could be, Bob was very thankful for the award, but expressed that it was because of the assistance of many others within the community that the projects and ideas were so successful.

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Fernie cheese lovers know there’s only one

place to go to satis-fy their cravings; it’s Le Grand Fromage. Open in downtown Fernie for almost two years, the store carries around 100 varieties of cheese on any given day.

“We sell cheese and cheese accessories, basically all things cheese,” said store owner Pierre Dupont. “Initially I planned to focus mostly on Canadian cheeses, but customer demand being what it is I have about half Canadian, half European cheeses. I have a basic set of cheese that I carry all the time and I rotate in other stuff. “

Le Grande Fromage also carries a wide var-iety of products that complement cheese, including raclette and fondue machines,

knives, condiments, and crackers.

A former software engineer, Dupont ori-ginally came to Fernie for the skiing. As a cheese lover himself, he decided it was time to bring an outlet to Fernie that he felt was lacking.

“I like cheese and

it’s very difficult to get good cheese out-side of major cities, like Vancouver or Calgary. There are some specialty cheese shops but around these parts, but if you want a good Canadian cheese, something from Quebec, you’re hard pressed to find any-

thing,” Dupont com-mented. “We have a lot of good cheese in B.C. now too that you can’t find in most grocery stores. I just thought it would be something that I would like to do and something that hopefully other people enjoy, just to give people a little bit more variety.”

Coming up on its two year anniversary, Dupont said Le Grand Fromage has grown in a short amount of time and allowed him to carry a wider variety of cheeses. “I had trouble filling the space when I first opened. I basic-ally just had my cooler with some cheese in it, and so as time goes on I get more and more products in.”

While the City of Fernie has a popula-tion of tourists and out-of-towners during almost every season, Dupont recognises the importance of local business. “Certainly I have a lot of regular customers, and that’s important to any busi-ness, you can’t rely on tourists. Knowing local people and being able to talk about cheeses with them and suggest new items, it helps.”

He added, “It’s good to have a local com-munity that you can offer services to.”

With cheese import-ed from France, Germany, and Spain, and varieties made from cow, goat, and sheep milk, it’s safe to say Le Grande Fromage carries a cheese for everyone.


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Back Row L-R: Stephanie Selby (daughter - cancer supporter), Sue Selby (breast cancer survivor) Cranbrook, BC • Marsha Plant (cancer supporter), Julie Giles (breast cancer survivor), Judy Dickson (breast cancer supporter) Creston , BC • Elva Keiver (breast cancer survivor & supporter) Heather Morissette (breast cancer survivor & supporter) Kimberley, BC • Front Row L-R: Sheila Tutty (breast cancer survivor), Stuart Tutty (cancer supporter) Invermere, BC • Lisey Lalonde (breast cancer survivor), Jason Romani (husband - breast cancer supporter) Golden, BC • Evelyn Cutts (cancer survivor), Susan Schmitz (sister - breast cancer supporter) Fernie, BC

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The Sophia Perlman Quartet will make a stop in Fernie Tuesday evening as part of

The Arts Station’s fall jazz concert series.

Sophia Perlman has been performing since the young age of four, and trained with the Canadian Children’s Opera Company, before going on to study jazz at Humber College. She’s a frequent guest with several of Toronto’s top musicians and ensembles, including the Toronto Jazz Orchestra, Richard Underhill, Ravi Naimpally, the Darcy Hepner Jazz Orchestra, and the Toronto Rhythm Initiative.

Now said to be one of the country’s most promising young

vocalists, Perlman is celebrating the release of her newest album, ‘Alive at Musidem.’

Her passion for music extends beyond performing, Perlman also teaches workshops and private lessons in Toronto. In addition, she works with OPERAtion KIDS, introducing children to the magic of opera through school programs.

Perlman and her quartet will take the stage at The Arts Station at 8 p.m. on Tuesday. The concert is jazz pass inclusive, which covers all four jazz concerts in the series line-up at a cost of $60 for non-members, and $55 for Arts Station members. For admission to the Sophia Perlman show only, tickets can be purchased online and at The Arts Station, Freshies, and Carosella.

Toronto jazz vocalist comes to town

Jazz vocalist, Sophia Perlman, is bringing ger quartet to Fernie. Submitted photo


Manitoba indie rock/pop duo, Mise en Scene, will be

rocking The Northern this Tuesday night.

The band consists of Stefanie Blondal and Jodi Dunlop, both art students and musicians. Described as a quirky combination of punk drumming with ringing vocals, their music is reminiscent of Neko Case’s folk stylings.

Mise en Scene recently earned a highly coveted 2011 residency at the Banff Centre of the Arts, and their critically

acclaimed EP resulted in a packed cross Canada tour. The girls are now celebrating

the release of their first full length album, titled ‘Desire’s Despair.’

Mise en Scene to play The Northern

Manitoba indie duo Mise en Scene. Submitted photo


Island Lake Catskiing and Oolichan Books are working together to create

a book celebrating the history of Island Lake and the Cedar Valley. Titled ‘Bears Above the Valley’, and co-authored by Mike McPhee, Mark Gallup, and Lee-Anne Walker, the book will document Island Lake’s rise to fame.

“There was about a decade in the 90’s where Island Lake was one of the most famous media destinations in the world for ski and snowboarding,” said Mike McPhee, Co-Author and Director of Sales and Marketing for Island Lake. “Almost every magazine took photos, there were tons of covers, a lot of ski and snowboard celebrities came, and two of the biggest

became owners, Craig Kelly and Scot Schmidt.”

McPhee added, “Mark Gallup, who owns The Guides Hut and still lives in town here, he was one of the bigger ski and snowboard photographers around in the 90’s, so he’s also part owner.”

2013 marks the 25th year of catskiing at Island Lake Lodge and the book will cover not only the history of skiing in the area, but the background of the Cedar Valley itself. McPhee explained, “We did a fair bit of research on the turn of the century logging operations, the locals that used the land for different things, there’s a little natural history section about geology in the forest and the microclimate, and then quite a few historical photos. There’s also quite a few good quotes from people

that have been involved over the years, both staff as well as some of the famous skiers and snowboarders, and a ton of amazing photos.”

When it came to choosing a publishing house to work with, McPhee said Oolichan Books was a natural fit. “It was a great benefit, it helped to have a local publisher and some other local folk involved.”

He went on to say, “It would have been more of a struggle to work with a larger printing house that not only didn’t really know about Island Lake, but most likely wouldn’t have known what cat skiing was either. “

With just the final touches left, McPhee expects the book to be sent to the printers shortly, with an expected release date sometime in November.

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The District of Sparwood is pleased to announce the

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

Sparwood’s Chief Administrative Officer.

Unlike many community brands, Sparwood’s brand has

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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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By Mayor Mary Giuliano Contributor

Brenda Macdonald walks into Vito’s restaurant in Coleman, oxygen tank in

hand, barely able to speak from walking a few steps.

After introductions I discover that she is a mother of five with a teen still at home. My daughter, Julie, leans over to say Brenda

doesn’t have a support system as both parents are deceased as is her only sibling, and three of her older children live on opposite coasts. Brenda grew up in Fernie. Her father, Doug Macdonald was a Hydro manager. Her mother passed away in 1991 at age 51, her dad 63 in 1998 from the same pulmonary illness affecting Brenda. Her sister committed suicide five years ago at age 47. Clearly this woman is no stranger to personal heartache. Last year our daughter Julie was diagnosed with cancer. This past July while recuperating from surgery she discovered that the McPeek family were fundraising to help Brenda in need of a double lung transplant. “I saw the posting and felt compelled to do something,” Julie says. Diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease several years ago at age 50, Brenda’s future is bleak. She needs a transplant, cost of the surgery is covered by Alberta Health Services but travel and accommodation to Edmonton are not. Brenda requires six weeks of respiratory and pulmonary rehabilitation to build up strength before transplantation. After surgery she has to remain in Edmonton for three to six months as it is essential to be close to hospital in case of rejection or life threatening infections. Several pieces of equipment including a spirometer to measure breathing are required as is assistance

during this tenuous period. Her husband has been granted

approval to take five months off from work without pay however, with their youngest child still in school and no money coming in, the situation has become very difficult. Brenda shows us letters from her doctor and from the lung heart transplant team. Her doctor states that if someone who is fundraising needs confirmation of her condition they can contact him, Dr. P. Lee Oveatt.

Brenda is at the mercy of the kindness of strangers to help her live and so Julie, husband Paulo, son Paulo Jr. and a devoted following of friends and family

congregated at Julie’s home to enjoy refreshments and treats and bid on many donated auction items. Paulo Jr. held his own fundraiser cooking hot dogs and selling them. Those that couldn’t make the auction made cash donations to the online site set up for Brenda, [email protected]. On Friday Julie, family and friends met in the Pass to greet Brenda and hand her a cheque for $5,250, raised with silent auction, cash and online donations. To be part of this amazing giving of the heart you can send donations to Brenda at P.O. Box 164 Coleman AB T0K 0M0 or at the CIBC bank in Blairmore.

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Julie, Paulo, Paulo Jr. present a cheque to Brenda Macdonald. Photo by Mary Giuliano

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Vantage Point's second annual 'Sparwood Appreciation Days,’ was

a great success. Families gathered together to

enjoy a bouncy house, delicious food and open houses.

“This event really started two summers ago when Paul Hebert's son Kienan went missing. We realised what potential Sparwood had when the community came together, and so the Sparwood Appreciation Day was born," says Vantage Point representative, Tonda Redgwell.

Along with the event was the first ever 'Star of Sparwood'

award. This award was presented to a nominated community member, who makes a difference in Sparwood. "What better way to really pull a community together than to celebrate our multiple stars who make our town a better place," says Redgwell. Nominated were Renee MacCormack and Amy Cardozo and, after an online Facebook poll that received hundreds of votes, MacCormack was named the star of Sparwood and was presented with a beautifully crafted glass award as well as a family trip for four to Fairmont Hot Springs.

The guests spent the afternoon enjoying the rest of the summer weather and a pig roast.

Renee MacCormack “Star Of Sparwood” shows off her beautiful glass award. Photo by Alexis Ritson

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Women in the Elk Valley may

soon have access to a rehabilitation centre. Still in the beginning stages, the proposed Wings of Eagles Recovery Centre would offer a 90-day, 12-step program for women with drug and alcohol addiction.

“It’s such a need in the Elk Valley right now,” said Director, Linda Johnson. “It will look after Fernie,

Sparwood, and Elkford residents first. Should we have enough space we’ll look after Cranbrook and Kimberley, and the rest of the province.”

Johnson said she’s finding that most women in the Kootenays are forced to go a centre in Abbotsford, B.C. for recovery, a fair distance away from home. “What happens when they go into Abbotsford is they’re away from their children and their families,” Johnson said.

“It is not meeting the needs of the women of the Elk Valley in terms of having any long term success.”

The program Wings of Eagles will offer stays for a minimum of 90 days, however Johnson said women will have the option to stay longer to ensure their future success. She explained, “After you complete the program you’re allowed to stay in the home from the time you start to the time you leave, for a total of two years.”

“You might need some job skills, some mentoring, so when you leave at the end of two years you can be self sufficient in your community. And your community will be helping you with the recovery process, you won’t just be thrown out with nothing.”

With letters of support already received from Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano, Kootenay-Columbia MP David Wilks, Interior Health, and the Elk Valley RCMP, the next step is finding

a location to serve as the recovery residence. As long as everything goes according to plan, Johnson is hoping to have the centre open by January 2013.

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The children’s program Bring Back the Wild rolled through the Elk

Valley this week with stops at schools in Fernie, Sparwood, and Elkford. Bring Back the Wild is a nationwide fundraising campaign put on by the Earth Rangers organisation in an effort to empower children to protect wild animals and their homes.

“It’s an award winning children’s charity, so we go to schools and community events and we educate about the importance of biodiversity and habitat loss, and we inspire

them to bring back the wild,” said Shannon Reeb, Earth Ranger and Wildlife Biologist. “We have four different projects going on all across Canada with species that are endangered, and the money we raise goes towards the projects.”

The Earth Rangers sponsor a different group of animals through conservation projects each year and give kids the chance to get involved online. Reeb explained, “Students can go on our website and that’s how they get involved with Bring Back the Wild. They choose which animal they want to help protect and then they email friends

and family members asking for donations to help support their animal.”

There are four animals Bring Back the Wild is working to protect this year; the polar bear, the Oregon spotted frog, the wood thrush, and the American badger.

Through their school outreach program, the Earth Rangers visits over 550 schools across Canada every year, however the Elk Valley isn’t normally a location they stop at. “This is our national tour and the only reason that we’re in the Kootenays is because of the generous support of Teck,” commented Reeb.

At each school, two Earth Rangers make an hour long presentation featuring live animal ambassadors, including Echo the barn owl, Crimson the tegu, and Linus the hawk.

“We find that bringing live animals works best because a lot of the time children don’t get the opportunity to actually see them up close,” said Reeb. “It helps a lot in spreading our message in saying this is what we’re all about and these are the animals we’re trying to help.”

Further information on Bring Back the Wild can be found at www.earthrangers.com.

Earth Rangers visit the Elk Valley

Earth Rangers brought their Bring Back the Wild show to Frank J. Mitchell Elementary. Photo by N. Liebermann


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Thursday, October 6The The Free Press and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy are partnering on a great new event for Fernie.

Reach A Reader

On Thursday, October 6, some of Fernie’s highest profi le people will be out on thestreet with our newspaper asking for donations to help support literacy initiatives inour community. Along with your donation we will give you a copy of your communitynewspaper for FREE (plus there might be a few extra promos to go along with that).

Absolutely all funds raised from the day will go towards CBAL and all funds will stay inthe community in which they are raised to support literacy programs in our community.Help Promote Literacy and Lifelong Learning in our Community

Help Promote Literacy and Lifelong Learning in our Community

Est. 1898

Thursday, October 11The Fernie Ghostriders, The Free Press and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy are partnering on a great new event for Fernie.

On Thursday, October 11 the Fernie Ghostriders, CBAL and the The Free Press staff will be out on the street with our newspaper asking for donations to help support literacy initiatives in our community.

Absolutely all funds raised from the day will go towards CBAL and all funds will stay in the community in which they are raised to support literacy programs in our community.

Help Promote Literacy and Lifelong Learning in our Community.

Submitted

Today we are surrounded by information. It is everywhere, and in many

different forms. We use literacy skills constantly as we check our email, shop for groceries, pay our bills, read the news, and many other daily tasks. Not only must we be able to interpret the written word, we need the skills to evaluate this information. What does the food label 'light' really mean? When is an email from a stranger legitimate, and when is it spam? How do interest rates really affect me as a consumer? The ability to answer these questions hinges on one thing: literacy skills.

"Literacy skills impact our lives and communities in ways that might surprise you," said Ali Wassing, CBAL (Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy) Executive Director. "Studies show a strong correlation between high literacy levels, good health and low unemployment. Ultimately, a community is more resilient when its citizens have strong literacy skills."

Since 2003, community literacy organisations throughout B.C, such as CBAL, have had provincial support to develop

community literacy planning committees. They discuss, plan and take action on literacy development for all ages and all needs.

Decoda Community Literacy Planning Guide says: "It is in communities themselves that literacy is practised and sustained. Therefore, community engagement is essential to creating an environment in which literacy programs can be successful."

Council of the Ministers of Education, Canada (2009) Literacy : More than Words; Progress Report on Literacy.

In 2007, the province asked boards of education to be more actively involved. They are now responsible for submitting District Literacy Plans to the Ministry of Education. This comprehensive, annual document combines community literacy plans into one document for each school district.

Community members representing public health, school districts, colleges, municipalities, Chambers of Commerce, Early Childhood Development teams, libraries, community services, employment agencies and many others come together as Community Literacy Planning Committees to discuss local

needs. "Interesting partnerships

develop and important resources are shared at these community planning meetings," said Betty Knight, CBAL Regional Program Manager, East Kootenay. "Everyone benefits."

Books for Babies, Luv to Learn, Parents as Literacy Supporters, Parents Reading, Children Succeeding, One-to-One Reading, Young Parents Education Program, Seniors Computers and English Conversation groups are just a few of the programs introduced through the community planning process.

As awareness grows around

health and financial literacy, and of how many aspects of daily life are impacted by literacy, the need for these community collaborations becomes more important.

This year, the Community Literacy Planning Committees are opening their doors wider, hosting open discussions about literacy service gaps, assets and possible solutions.

"We hope these meetings will draw more community members into a broader discussion of literacy and lifelong, life-wide learning," said Desneiges Profili, CBAL Regional Program Manager, West Kootenays.

"Everyone should be involved in literacy planning, because literacy affects everyone."

If you are interested in being a part of your community literacy planning process, visit www.cbal.org and contact your community literacy coordinator.

Please support the Black Press and CBAL Reach-A-Reader campaign on Thursday October 11. The funds you donate when you buy a paper will go toward local literacy programs, and community literacy planning. Your donation will change your community!

By learning together, we will grow stronger together.

Literacy planning is a community event

By Sarann Press Submitted

Do you ever over eat on the Thanksgiving weekend? The little

community of Baynes Lake can help. On Saturday, October 6 at 10 a.m. the second annual Baynes Lake "Burn the Bird" Thanksgiving 5k/10k Fun Run/Walk will be held. The Fun Run/Walk starts and

finishes at the Baynes Lake hall and offers a delicious pancake breakfast for all participants and family members. Participants get their’s free included with registration and additional breakfasts are only $5. Free childcare is provided for participants but the course is very child friendly. Dogs are welcome as long as they are on leash. All of this great fun can be had for only $20 for adults,

children 15 and under $10. All money raised from this event is being donated to the Baynes Lake Community Society to use for hall maintenance costs. If you would like to come and spend a few hours enjoying a beautiful fall day please email Sarann [email protected] or Kelcee [email protected] If you want more information please call Sarann at 250-423-9002.

Burn off the turkey


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Saturday, September 8• In Elkford at

9:35 p.m. a black bearwas seen on CaribouDrive.• In Sparwood

at 10:48 p.m. asuspicious man wasreported.• In Fernie at

11:53p.m. therewasaloudpartycomplaint.

Sunday, September 9• In Sparwood

at 1:54 a.m. there wasa report of suspiciousyouths hangingaroundatrain.• In Sparwood

at6:39a.m.asuspiciousmanwasreported.• In Sparwood

at 12:48 p.m. a silvertruck with Albertaplates was passing ondoublesolidlines.• In Sparwood

at4:43p.m.suspiciouspeople were reportedfor hanging aroundvehicles near abusiness.• In Fernie at

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at 7:59 p.m. anintoxicatedpersonwascausingadisturbance.• In Fernie

at 8:19 p.m. a silverChrysler 300 withAlberta plates wasspeeding.• In Elkford at

9:48 p.m. a black bearwas seen on CaribouDrive.

Monday, September 10• In Fernie at

12:35 a.m. unknownsubjects were seentrying to get into anRVpark.• In Sparwood

at2:23a.m.individualswere seen snoopingaround withflashlights.

• In Hosmerat 10:15 a.m. a foundbackpack was turnedin.• In Fernie at

10:37 a.m. therewas atwo vehicle accident.No injuries werereported.• In Fernie at

2:15 p.m. fraud wasreported.

• In Sparwoodat 6:09 p.m. therewas a residentialdisturbance. Policeattended and onepersonwas taken intocustody.• In Sparwood

at 8:21 p.m. policewere requested to doawellbeing check.Allwasfine.• In Fernie

at 9:45 p.m. a greenSunfire was seendriving all over theroad.

Tuesday, September 11• In Sparwood

at 10:23 a.m. asubpoenawasreceivedfor awitness living inthearea.• In Fernie at

1:52 p.m. a lostwalletwasturnedin.• In Fernie at

10:59p.m. therewasafamilydisturbance.

Wednesday, September 12• In Fernie at

7:07 a.m. there wasan erratic driver withB.C. plates passing ondoublesolidlines.• In Sparwood

at10:39a.m.therewasa theft of two ATVquads. One is a 2007Polaris,greenincolourandtheotherisa2007Suzuki,blackincolour.Both quadswere on atrailer.• In Fernie at

1:24 a.m. a vehiclepassed a school buswithlightsflashing.• In Galloway

at 1:43 p.m. an erratictransport truck wasreported for passingunsafely.• In Fernie at

2:18 p.m. there wasa disturbance at abusiness.• In Sparwood

at 4:39 p.m. a rearlicence plate wasreportedstolen.• In Sparwood

at 4:48 p.m. asuspiciouspersonwhowas possibly underthe influence of drugswas reported. Policeattended and locateda female subject ina vehicle. She wasdistraught and havingan argument on thephone.• In Fernie at

7:05 p.m. a wellbeingcheck was made.Police attempted tolocate the individualand after makingsome inquiries theindividual was foundtobe in theKamloopsareaandfine.• In Fernie at

7:53 p.m. there was areport of a bear in acarportofaresidence.• In Sparwood

at 8:18 p.m. a personwas sitting in avehicle and appearedto be distraught. Theindividualwaslocatedandtransportedto thehospital for furtherassessment.• In Sparwood

at 9:34 p.m. threatswerereported.

Thursday, September 13• In Fernie at

8:10 a.m. there was afalsebusinessalarm.• In Elko at

12:40p.m.arearlicenceplate was reportedstolen.• In Fernie at

1:11 p.m. a burgundyDodge Dakota wasreportedfordrivingathighspeeds.• In Grasmere

at1:58p.m.therewasasinglevehicleaccident.No injuries werereported.• In Sparwood

at 2:49 p.m. a blackChevy car with B.C.plates was reportedfor almost causing anaccident.• In Elko at

3:14p.m.awalletwasreportedlost.• In Hosmer

at 9:07 p.m. gunshotswereheardonanareaofprivateproperty.

Friday, September 14• In Fernie at

7:53 a.m. there was areportofanindividualpassed out in an alleybehind a business.Police located theindividual and the

ambulance was alsoon the scene. Theindividual was highlyintoxicatedandfurtherinvestigation revealedhe was in breachof court orderedconditions not toconsumealcohol.• In Elkford at

9:43a.m.avehiclehitadeer.• In Fernie at

1:16 p.m. a hit andrunwasreportedfromsometimeovernight.• In Fernie

at 1:56 p.m. a localindividual wasreported for drivingwithout a driver’slicence.• In Fernie at

2:20 p.m. an internaltheft from a businesswasreported.• In Fernie

at 2:31 p.m. a driverreportedahitandrunwhere a vehicle wasstrucktwice.

RCMP REPORT - Crime in the Elk Valley

Continued on page 34

In Sparwood at 4:15 p.m. a man

was seen near the highway carrying a

firearm. The complainant knew it was a hunter but

was concerned about his close

proximity to the highway.

Monday, September 10

In Hosmer at 3:56 p.m. a

missing person was reported.

An older gentleman had been noticed missing for

the past week. Investigation revealed he

was taken into custody in

Alberta.

Friday, September 14


* 13. Which ‘extra’ items are you likely to spend on in your household? Frequently Occasionally Never

Car detailing o o o

Fast food o o o

Fitness membership o o o

Further education or courses o o o

Gourmet foods or desserts o o o

Home improvement less than $500 o o o

Home improvement over $500 o o o

Live theatre or festivals o o o

Manicure, pedicure, hair styling o o o

Movie downloads, Pay per view, movie channels o o o

Movie theatre o o o

Restaurant dining o o o

Scratch and lottery tickets o o o

Trips to a casino o o o

* 14. Are you planning to travel in the near future? For business For pleasure No plans to travel

In Canada for less than 3 days by plane o o o

Getaway of less than 3 days to the USA o o o

Longer trip within Canada by car o o o

Longer trip within Canada by plane o o o

Longer trip to the USA by car o o o

Longer trip to the USA by plane o o o

Longer trip outside of North America o o o

* 17. What type of real estate are you looking at? Newly built Previously owned Single detached Ű ŰTownhouse Ű ŰCondo Ű Ű Resort property Ű Ű

* 18. Are you planning any � nancial transactions? Please check all that apply. o Consolidate your debt loado Pay o� a loano Pay o� your mortgageo Remortgage your propertyo Renew your mortgageo Secure a loano Seek � nancial planning adviceo Set up a line of credito Switch banks or credit uniono None of the above

* 19. In which category does your annual household income fall? o Less than $35,000

o $35,000 to less than $50,000

o $50,000 to less than $75,000

o $75,000 to less than $100,000

o $100,000 to less than $150,000

o $150,000 or more

* 21. How far will you drive from your home to use a business or service? o 16-30 minutes

o 31-60 minutes

o 1 hours

o 2 hours

o 3 hours

o More than 4 hours

o I don’t shop outside of my own community

* 11. What type of vehicle are you considering and when do you plan to purchase? Next 3 months Next 6 months Next year

Car o o o

Minivan o o o

Pickup truck o o o

SUV o o o

*7. Do you...? Frequently Occasionally Never

Research online prior to store purchase? o o o

Make online purchases? o o o

Use your smart phone for shopping? o o o

*8. Do you ever...? Frequently Occasionally Never

Compromise on quality to save money? o o o

Forego a brand name to save money? o o o

Wait for the item to go on sale? o o o

* 12. Is your next vehicle most likely to be...?o Economy

o Midrange

o Luxury

o Hybrid

* 9. Are you or someone in your household planning to purchase a new or pre-owned vehicle in the near future? (If no, jump to Q13)o Yes o No

* 15. Does anyone in your household plan to sell or buy real estate in the near future? If no, jump to Q18)o Yes o No

* 16. Will this be..?o Your first home purchase? o Upsize? o Downsize?

* 10. Will it be a new or preowned vehicle?o Pre-owned o New

* 2. How many people in your household (including yourself) read the paper? 1 2 3 4 or more

Female 18-24 o o o o

............ 25-34 o o o o

............ 35-44 o o o o

............ 45-54 o o o o

............ 55-65 o o o o

............ 65+ o o o o

Male.....18-24 o o o o

............ 25-34 o o o o

............ 35-44 o o o o

............ 45-54 o o o o

............ 55-65 o o o o

............ 65+ o o o o

* 4. Which advertising o� ers are you most interested in? Frequently Occasionally Never

Appliances o o o

Discount, bargain or dollar store o o o

Clothing, accessories and footwear o o o Computers, tablets, phones, cameras o o o

Fast Food o o o

Furniture, rugs and beds o o o

Groceries o o o

Health, personal care and make-up o o o

O� ce supplies o o o

Tools, home & yard improvement o o o

Toys & games, arts & crafts o o o

TV, stereo, PVR, Satellite o o o

* 1. How do you generally read your local paper?o The printed newspaper

o Online on my computer or laptop

o On my tablet

o On my smartphone

o Army & Navy

o Bargain! Shop

o Best Buy

o Buy Low

o Canadian Tire

o Chapters

o Choices Market

o Coopers

o Dollar Giant

o Dollarama

o Extra Foods

o Future Shop

o Home Depot

o Home Hardware

o Ikea

o Jysk

o Kin’s Farm Market

o London Drugs

o Lululemon

o M&M Meats

o Mark’s Work Wearhouse

o Marketplace IGA

o Nesters

o Overwaitea

o Pharmasave

o PriceSmart

o Real Canadian Superstore

o Reitmans

o Rexall

o Rona

o Safeway

o Save-on-Foods

o Sears

o Shoppers Drug Mart

o Sport Chek or Sport Mart

o Staples

o Starbucks

o T&T Supermarket

o The Bay

o The Brick

o The Source

o Tim Hortons

o Walmart

o Winners

o XS Cargo

* 3. How much time do you typically spend reading the newspaper, its stories, advertising and � yers?o Less than 10 minutes

o 10 - 20 minutes

o 21- 30 minutes

o 30 minutes +

* 6. What most in� uences your decision when choosing a grocery store?o Loyalty to the chain

o Closest to home

o Best deals/offers/coupons

o Rewards or credit card program

* 5. Please check the stores you shop at

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TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

691 4th Avenue, Fernie

Sunday Worship...1:30 pm

Pastor Fraser Coltmancell 250-417-5016

Pastor David Mortoncell 250-417-5017 or 1-866-426-7564

TRINITY PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE

1361 8th Avenue, FernieEVERYONE WELCOMESunday Worship & Children’s

Ministry ...10:30 amWed; Fellowship & Bible Study...7 pm

Friday Youth Group...7 pm

Pastor Dennis Williamsonce 250-423-4114 Res. 250-423-4102

ST. MICHAEL’S PARISHCentennial Square, Sparwood

YOU ARE INVITED!Mass Times:

Saturdays: St. Michael’s ~ 7:00 pmSundays: St. Michael’s ~ 11:00 am

St. Bernard’s Mission, Elkford ~ 4:00 pmThursdays: St. Michael’s ~ 6:30 pmFridays: Lilac Terrrace ~ 11:00 am

Confessions:Following each mass, or by appointment.

Pastor: Father Bart Van Roijen250-425-6444

THE SALVATION ARMY741 2nd Ave., Fernie

CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN 591 4th Avenue, Fernie

250-423-6517

Sunday Service 8:30 am BCPSunday Service & School 9:30 am BASWednesday Service 10:00 am

GOOD NEWSCONGREGATIONAL

CHURCHSunday Worship 10:30 am

Everyone WelcomeFor more information call:

250-423-3516

(formerly Fernie Baptist Church)

1622 10th Avenue, Fernie250-423-4112

www.mountainsidechurch.caSunday Service 10:00 am

Starting Oct 14 Night Church 7:00 pmContact Pastor Shawn Barden

[email protected]

KNOX UNITED CHURCH201 2nd Avenue, Fernie

Sunday Service 10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am

Nursery AvailableUCW Women’s Group 1st Tues each month

7:00 pmClergy: Jane Clarke D.L.M.

250-423-6010www.elkvalleyunited.com

YOU’RE WELCOME AT KNOX

HOLY FAMILY PARISHCATHOLIC CHURCH

521 4th Avenue, Ferniearish O ce 250-423-6127

Mass: Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am

Weekday Mass: refer to www.holyfamilyfernie.ca

Confessions: Before 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday or by appointment

Pastor: Father Bart Van Roijen

The Rev Trevor Freeman, Parish Priest

Christ Church Anglican Fernie

WELCOMES YOUSunday Meeting

Morning Services 10:30 amWednesday Bible Study at 5:45 pmCraft & Chat - 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7 pm

Corps Of cer: Lt. Kyla McKen ieFernie Of ce 250-423-4661

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ELK VALLEY

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ZUFFA:A lifetime resident of Fernie, 78 year old John Zuffa passed away quietly at the Rocky Mountain Village on September 24, 2012.John was born in Fernie on June 6, 1934 to parents Steve and Rose Zuffa. In August 1958 he married the love of his life, Vivian Dawson and together the couple completed their family with the arrival of sons Allan and Daryl. A hardworking man, John supported his family working at the Elko sawmill; retiring as Supervisor in 1994. An avid outdoorsman, John’s playground was indeed the mountains he loved. Together John and Vivian spent summers fishing, camping, boating and visiting around the campfire with family and friends, a cold beer in hand. John was also well known as a trapper and enjoyed sharing his knowledge with Allan and Daryl. When he wasn’t busy in the wilderness, John could be found doing woodwork in his shop or smoking his next batch of sausage. John was a thoughtful neighbor and friend who was always ready to lend a helping hand. A man with a sense of humor, John was also outspoken, fiercely independent and sometimes a bit stubborn. John’s legacy will live on forever within the hearts and minds of all who loved him. John is survived by his wife of 54 years, Vivian Zuffa and their 2 sons, Allan and Daryl (Phyllis), 7 grandchildren: Debbie (Jeff), A.J. (Chantelle), Brianna (Kevin), Dustin (Jordynn), Ryan, Darcy and Megan, 2 great grandchildren: Chase and Lexi, his brother Don (Barb) and sister Doreen (Don) Wilkins and 5 nephews: Duane, Dean, Kent, Todd and Kyle. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Terry and his sister-in-l.aw Irene.The Zuffa family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the Doctors and staff at the Elk Valley Hospital and Rocky Mountain Village for the care John received. Thank you all!In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Elk Valley Hospital Foundation P.O. Box 670 Fernie, BC V0B 1M0. Messages of condolence may be made at www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

FRIESEN:April 2, 1982 - September 22, 2012It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Kalsie Jeanne Friesen (nee MacIntyre) at the Tom Baker Cancer Center at the Foothills Hospital in Calgary.Kalsie was born in Williams Lake, BC to Tom and Jeanie MacIntyre. In 2004 she graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelors Degree in Nursing, going on to nurse at the Foothills Hospital and Cana Construction. On August 23, 2008 she married her best friend, Mike Friesen, and in 2009 the couple welcomed the arrival of their beautiful son Rowan. Kalsie was a kind and loving wife, mother, daughter and friend who touched many lives in her far too short life. She was a caring and talented nurse who lit up a room with her warm smile and her cheerful laugh. Kalsie will be forever loved and missed by those who had the privilege to know her. We love you too, sweetheart.Kalsie is survived by her loving husband, Mike and their son, Rowan, her parents Tom and Jeanie MacIntyre, her brother Brett MacIntyre and grandparents Ron and Kay MacIntyre. She is also survived by large number of loving and caring aunts, uncles, cousins, and nieces and nephews as well as an extended family of in-laws that brought her into their hearts as their own.The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses of the Tom Baker Cancer Center and Foothills Hospital for their incredible help during a difficult time.In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

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PETROSKY, AGNESApril 21,1937 to Oct 5, 2008

Loved in life, and living yet, in the hearts of those who never forget. Greatly missed by fami-ly and friends.

Obituaries

PACHARA:EDWARD “TED” PACHARA

(1936-2012)In loving memory of our

dearest friend who passedAway peacefully on

September 24, 2012.Known to all as Uncle Ted,

he wasa very caring, loving and gentle human being, who

always thought of others first. We know he would

agree with this: “Perhaps my time seemed all

too brief Don’t lengthen it now with

undue grief. Lift up your hearts and peace

to thee God wanted me now; He set

me free.”Ted will be forever missed.

Les & Don CaldwellCrystal Dodge, Grant Caldwell,

Brenda Hesketh,Trevor Caldwell, Corey

Caldwell, Michael CaldwellSage Dodge, William Hesketh,

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CAREEROPPORTUNITY

The Cat Rental Store, a leading rental house to users of construction, commercial and industrial equipment has an immediate opportunity for the following position to join our team in Sparwood, BC.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVEThe successful candidate must be a highly motivated individual who will be responsible for effi cient and effective customer service at the rental counter insuring company standards are met. Responsibilities will include inside sales of all products and services, including rentals, that the company offers interfacing with the customers by telephone or in person in a prompt, courteous, business-like manner. Draws up rental and sales contracts. Processes equipment returns and closes rental contracts. Performs other equipment inquiries through the company’s computerized programming.Keeps paperwork current to insure prompt action on all transactions.

The Cat Rental Store offers a full benefi t package.Please submit your resume in confi dence to:

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Job Opportunity Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy

Elk Valley Community Literacy CoordinatorThis is a part-time, term position to cover maternity leave beginning November 1, 2012.

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ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 359 HOW TO PLAY:

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You alreadyhave a few numbers to get you started. Remember:You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in thesame line, column, or 3x3 box.

PUZZLE NO. 361




PUZZLE NO. 360




PUZZLE NO. 362

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO.362 HOW TO PLAY:



PUZZLE NO. 541

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 541

Copyright © 2011 by Penny Press

ACROSS1. Enter the

America’s Cup5. Shangri-la official9. Drama division12. Crankshaft piece15. Likewise16. Camelot woman17. Attempt18. Unclose, to a poet19. Window base20. Molding21. Back talk22. Resort, of a sort23. Animal’s

framework25. Stuff27. Up to this point28. Gob29. Slacken30. Solely31. Prophecy33. Untangle35. Jog the

memory of

39. Breathe41. Seed coat42. Did the butterfly44. Flight45. Biblical pronoun48. Showy lily50. Overweight52. Boor54. Building wing

shape55. Container57. Approach59. Char60. Law62. Bond64. Skedaddle!66. Colorful march68. Presently,

formerly69. Role model71. Fight72. Neither rhyme

____ reason75. Breed of cattle77. Terrible

79. Bit for Fido80. Before “blastoff”81. Huff and puff82. Radio operator83. Feminine pronoun84. Pasture sound85. Hence86. Aquatic plant87. Role for Holly88. Stately tree89. Theater

enthusiast, e.g.90. Wicked

DOWN1. Cheeky2. Similar3. Tiny landmass4. Recline lazily5. Acrobats’

garments6. Soft wool7. Air8. Lemon beverage9. Motorist’s aid

10. Standards11. Kind12. Trigonometric

function13. Horrify14. Sallow24. Kind of collar25. Ms. West et al.26. Wander29. Basic32. Complain34. Part of

“M*A*S*H”35. Relay, e.g.36. Epochal37. Grain grinder38. Not well40. Supplication43. Accustomed45. Quaker pronoun46. Rime47. Olden times49. Sedan, e.g.51. Prophet53. Shade of gray56. Sane

58. Heating device60. Tune61. Surmounting63. Fawn’s mother64. Sawed logs65. Against67. Retaliate for68. Hawaiian

welcome70. Imagine72. Regal73. At the end74. Showed once

more, as a TVprogram

76. Household77. Card game78. Confidence game81. Small dowel

PUZZLE NO. 542



ACROSS1. Steeple part6. Pouchlike part9. Venetian ruler13. Anglers’ boots15. Purplish shade17. Poet Pound18. Glacial cover19. Embarrass20. Sow’s mate21. Fuel for KITT22. Hat24. Mulligan ____26. Zip27. Allied by nature29. Theft31. Enchant34. Iron, e.g.35. Manners36. Desert retreat38. Dress for Caesar41. Militarize42. Ape44. Place of worship46. Equestrian’s leash

48. Dizziness50. Mexican food

item51. Reason53. Buzzing insect55. Roll56. Gauzy fabric57. Moonlike58. Untrue60. Circle around62. Aquatic mammal64. Rapid ____67. Skirt panel68. Bad actor69. Straightforward71. “The ____ is

mightier . . .”72. Poorly lit75. Of the ear77. Cleanse79. Convert to a

cryptogram82. Go up83. Dinghy support84. Muss

85. Farr’s feature86. Lease87. Attack

DOWN1. Gulp2. Tropical rodent3. Roman date4. Family room5. Gay Nineties, e.g.6. Bro or sis7. Cry of dismay8. Large dwellings9. Society gal10. Atmosphere layer11. Wheat, for one12. Ahead of schedule14. Tear apart15. Tyke16. Bamboozle23. Revenue25. Ire27. Overpowering

respect

28. “____ of theSpider Woman”

30. Influence31. Northern32. Weasel33. Barbers’ trim34. Newsreel maker35. “Eyes of Laura

____”37. Soft fabric39. Pin-up girl40. Blame43. College vine44. Adult scrod45. Whetstone47. Sheer curtain

fabric49. Mechanic’s milieu52. Body54. Yonder57. Exact59. Grabbed a bite

61. Having two feet63. Work for nine64. Rose spike65. Percentage66. Not right70. Cathedral part71. “____ Sematary”72. Makeshift bed73. Loiter74. Run into76. Bee chaser78. Use a bench80. Head81. Prompter’s

offering

PUZZLE NO. 543



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. 629 ACROSS1. Specialist4. Terminates8. Perfor-mance12. Cut off13. Chess piece14. Melody15. Meal starter16. Dwelling18. Fixes the cost of20. Bothered21. Rabid22. Military station24. Raring to go26. Confronts boldly30. Sibling31. Hasten32. Passing grade33. Small ax

36. Witch’s concoction37. Radio buffs38. Neckline shape39. French edibles42. Stogies45. Wedding bash48. ____ overboard!49. Poetic tributes50. Land force51. Freudian topic52. Eroded53. Film spool54. Society gal

DOWN1. Plunk2. Lion’s cry3. Cheery one

4. Proved hu-man5. Nega-tive respons-es6. Two, to Juan7. Patrol or instructor8. Hi-fi9. Large lump10. A single time11. Gardener’s nemesis17. Part of DJ19. Unscrupu-lous fellow22. Lures23. Certain pilot24. Volcanic dust25. By way of27. Yelled28. Ball holder29. Do

needlework31. Garment edge34. Cheddar or Swiss, e.g.35. Fastening device36. Beseech38. Floor covering39. Forehead40. Accom-

plish again41. Cake decorator42. Advance43. Storm44. Stuffed shirt46. Sticky roofing material47. Hot tem-per

Copyright © 2012 by The Free Press

ANSWER/LAST WEEK - PUZZLE NO. 628

W E E K E N D WEATHER

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Thursday, Apri l 19, 2012 S e r v i n g t h e S o u t h C o u n t r y , F e r n i e , S p a r w o o d , E l k f o r d s i n c e 1 8 9 8 FREE

RCMP

Crime reports - Pages

16, 24 and 30

Couple found safe after three day searchBy Angela Treharne

Free Press Staff

A couple from Fort

Mcleod who had

been missing for

three days, have been

found safe after sending an

emergency call for help.

Police and Search and

Rescue in the Elk Valley and

Alberta had been searching

extensively for the couple

after they left for a day

trip on Saturday morning

and did not return. Their

family and friends had not

heard from them since they

left.At about 4 p.m. on

Tuesday, the Elk Valley

RCMP were notified of a

radio transmission received

from a remote area in Bow

River. A woman with a

European accent indicated

that she and her husband’s

car had become stuck, and

they could not get it out.

Her husband had an

injured knee, but otherwise

they were OK. The trans-

mission was very broken,

and no further details could

be ascertained. A helicopter

was dispatched to the area,

and located two people

confirmed to be Jacob and

Anja Oosterwijk, the mis-

sing couple.The Oosterwijks were

transported to the hos-

pital to be evaluated.

Apparently, after becom-

ing stuck, the two were

able to locate a cabin with

a radio, and make the call

for assistance. Shortly after

the transmission, and once

a narrower area was deter-

mined, a police dog was

able to locate the stranded

vehicle.Jacob and Anja were found safe Tuesday. Submitted photo

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• In Sparwoodat 3:21 p.m. a whiteDodge pickup withAlberta plates wasreported for drivingerratically.• In Fernie at

4:07 p.m. there wasa disturbance at abusiness.• In Fernie at

6:01p.m.alargegroupof youths were seenwithabigbonfireneararesidence.• In Fernie at

6:11 p.m. threats werereported.

• In Fernie at7:07 p.m. residentswere burning an itemin their backyardcreatingalotofsmoke.• In Fernie at

7:25 p.m. there was abreachofcourtordered

conditions.• In Elkford at

7:38p.m.adarkgreenFord was seen beingdriven by someonewho was possiblyintoxicated.• In Fernie

at 7:44 p.m. a truckand a van were seendriving erraticallyand weaving throughtraffic.• In Fernie at

8:16 p.m. a vehiclewas left parked in themiddle of the streetcausingahazard.• In Elkford

at 8:39 p.m. gunshotswereheard.• InElkoat8:53

p.m.therewasasinglevehicle rollover. Noinjurieswerereported.• In Sparwood

at 10:22 p.m. awellbeing checkwas requested. Thecomplainant calledbacktosaythatallwasfine.• In Fernie at

11:07p.m.youthswerecausing a disturbancedowntown.• In Fernie

at 11:33 p.m. a noise

complaintwasmade.

Saturday, September 15• In Fernie at

12:45 a.m. a 12-hourdriving prohibitionwasissued.• In Fernie at

6:46 a.m. a loud partyonHighlineDrivewasreported.• In Hosmer at

9:54a.m.asilverNissanwasseenspeedingandtailgating.• In Fernie at

10:27 a.m. a vehiclewas seen down anembankment with noonearound.• In Elkford

at 11:30 a.m. acomplainantreportedablackDodgeRamcrewcab with B.C. plateswasnotmaintainingalane.• In Elkford at

11:34a.m.avehiclehitadeer.• In Sparwood

at 1:24 p.m. front andback licence plateswere stolen from avehicle.• In Fernie at

3:36 p.m. a suspiciouspersonwasreported.• In Fernie at

7:27 p.m. people wereseen jumping off abridgeintothewater.• In Elkford at

7:56 p.m. an injureddeer needed to bedispatched.• In Elko at

8:04 p.m. 10 blackcowswereseenonthehighway.• In Elko at

8:05 p.m. an injureddeer needed to bedispatched.InFernieat9:35p.m.

there was a familydisturbance.• In Fernie

at 11:35 p.m. a whitesemiwasbeingdrivenerraticallyandwithoutbrakelights.• In Elkford at

11:13p.m. therewasaloudpartycomplaint.

Sunday, September 16• In Fernie at

6:13 a.m. there was adisturbance.

• In Elkford at8:13 a.m. the driverof a black ChevyAvalanche was seensquealinghistiresanddrivingerratically.• In Sparwood

at 1:56 p.m. a carwasscratchedwithakey.• In Fernie at

4:01 p.m. there was achildcustodyissue.• In Sparwood

at 6:06 p.m. therewasadisturbance.• In Fernie at

6:19 p.m. a bear was

seenonCarlingPlace.• In Sparwood

at 6:23 p.m. therewasadomesticdispute.• In Fernie at

7:15 p.m. an injureddeer needed to bedispatched.• In Fernie at

9:12p.m. thedriverofa white GMC pickupwas seen drivingwhile possibly beingintoxicated.• In Fernie at

9:19 p.m. a suspiciouspersonwasreported.

Monday, September 17• In Hosmer at

12 a.m. a suspiciousvehiclewasreported.• In Elkford at

2:18p.m.asubjectwasusing a chainsaw andplayingloudmusiconNeedlesCrescent.• In Sparwood

at 10:41 p.m. a trailercontaining twowelders was stolensometime over theweekend. They wereMiller welders andwere stolen from abusiness. The trailerthey were on had aB.C.licenceplate.• In Fernie at

1:02 p.m. there wasa fire reported in agarbagebin.• In Fernie at

1:30 p.m. fraud wasreported.• In Sparwood

at 1:46 p.m. a utilitytrailer was reportedstolen.

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The open houses will provide an opportunity to:• hear a presentation (scheduled for 6:30 pm) about the revisions to the draft OCP and Zoning

Bylaw;• review the draft bylaws and ask questions; and• off er feedback on the draft OCP and Zoning Bylaw.

The Open Houses will be held at:

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Jaff ray Community Hall7375 Jaff ray Village Loop Road, Jaff ray

Monday, October 15, 20126:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Both Open Houses will present the same information and follow the same format. Participants need only attend one.

If you are unable to attend an open house the draft bylaws and comment forms are available online at www.rdek.bc.ca.

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the tracks.

Friday, September 14

In Sparwood at 1:53 p.m. police were requested

to assist the Ministry of

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was made on children.

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for this year is "Have Two Ways Out.©”. Fire Prevention Week is recognized every October during the full week – Sunday through Saturday – that October 7th falls on. Despite the fact that fewer fire losses are reported in Canada, still, on average, eight Canadians die from fire every week. Most of these fires are preventable and caused by careless behaviour. That is why it is critical to educate Canadians and incite them to act. During this week, fire departments across the nation will promote public awareness of the dangers of fire and the ways we can protect ourselves from fire.To this point, Fire Prevention Canada’s newly revamped website contains fire prevention and educational material. It is designed for the public to consult at, www.fiprecan.ca.

This year's theme underscores the importance of making Canadians aware of the simple preventative measures they can take to prevent disaster from occurring to them. Statistics reveal that most fires are caused by careless

behaviour. An ounce of prevention in this case will save lives, homes and everything that we hold dear. It is the responsibility of every Canadian to educate themselves on the simple fire prevention measures they can take.

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PREVENTION WEEK




PREVENTION WEEK

Kitchen• Avoid loose long sleeves when cooking.• Check kettles and toasters for damaged electrical cords and thermostats.• Use appliances that have an automatic shut-off.• Keep a timer handy to remind you when the oven and burners should be switched off.• If you take medication that causes drowsiness, do not use cooking appliances.• Use a temperature-controlled electric skillet or deep-fryer for frying.• Never leave your cooking unattended.• Use appropriate cooking appliances and keep them clean.• Keep a pot cover nearby to “put a lid on it” in the event of a fire.

Living Room• Fireplace: always use a fire screen, ensuring it is the appropriate size for the fireplace

opening.• Do not overload electrical outlets or use extension cords in the place of additional

outlets.• Smokers should check furniture for fallen cigarettes or embers, which can smoulder

undetected for several hours before bursting into flames.• Ensure careful use of smoking materials and extinguish in water before disposal.• Never leave cigarettes in an ashtray unattended.• Use ashtrays with a double rim and deep centre.• Keep matches, lighters and lit candles out of the reach of children.• Never leave lit candles unattended.

Bedroom• Install at least one smoke alarm outside each sleeping area. For improved safety, install

a smoke alarm in every bedroom.• Check electrical appliances regularly: electric blankets, heating pads, curling irons,

radios, televisions, irons.• Bedrooms should be non-smoking areas.

Basement and Attic• Remove all combustible and flammable materials from the basement and attic.• Store gasoline in well-ventilated areas.• Do not store propane indoors.• Use only approved containers to store and transport gasoline.• Have a thorough yearly maintenance check of the furnace carried out by a professional.• When replacing an old furnace, consult a professional to determine the most safe,

economical and efficient system for your home.• Chimneys should be cleaned at least once a year.

Garage and Workshop• Flammable materials – thinners, gasoline, paints, industrial cleaners – should be stored

neatly in approved containers and away from possible ignitable sources.• Do not smoke, or leave matches or lighters in the garage or workshop.• Install and know how to properly use the appropriate fire extinguisher for the garage/

workshop.• Keep the area clean. Remove garbage, paper products, oily rags and wood shavings

regularly.

Safety tips for the home

Fire Facts• In Canada, someone is fatally injured in a home fire roughly

every 31 hours.

• Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas

• Carbon monoxide is usually caused by blocked or dirty vents, flues, chimneys and furnaces, as well as improper ventilation of burning fireplaces or woodstoves.

• There are approximately 200 deaths per year due to carbon monoxide poisoning

THE DISTRICT OF SPARWOOD IS PROUD TO PAYTRIBUTE TO OUR FIREFIGHTERSDuring Fire Prevention Week we are given the opportunity to tell all of our � re� ghters just how much they are appreciated and to thank them for all they do to keep our community safe.

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Fernie Fire Rescue TeamBack L-R: Dave Kurschenska, Brett Uphill, Kim Sedrovic. Front L-R: Tom Hopkins, Steve Kallies, Troy MacLachlan, Brendan Morgan, Bruce Nelson, Kurt Dell, Amber Siewert, Trevor Fairweather, Colin Letcher, Shawn IvanyMissing: Ryan armstrong, Karen Binkley, Mike Bragg, Jason Kallies, Kris Kurschenska, Mike Lennox, Cindy Lindberg, Marko Maryniak, Vern Mcgarrigle, Francis Milne, Neal Zane, Allegra Newill, Cory Robinson, Andrew Schmitz, Darrel Southgate and Garret Sowchuk

Fernie Fire Department

Hosmer Volunteer Fire DepartmentBack L-R: Fire Chief - Craig Follett, Carter Follett, Bert Eckel, Dave Barrett, Ted Shoesmith, Ian Adams, Glenn Wallman, Cliff Mithell, Mark Ehmann Front L-R: Cathy Follett, Cristy Gavan, Neil Thompson, Tania Wallman, Elijah Thompson.Missing: Dale Garrett, Marty Garrett, Shelley Vaness, Jeff Zmurchyk

Hosmer Fire Department

Sparwood Fire Department

Sparwood Fire Rescue TeamFront L-R: Ken Syrja, Sheldon Tennant, Karl Ehrler, Jim Jones, Mike Harrington Back L-R: Brad Hogg, Warren Prochner, Bob Larson, Steve Benoy, Chris Hegedus, Tammy Clowers, Darrick Lawson, Brian Jones, Brian Ryckman, Al Laidlaw, Dwayne Matatall, Dean Juneau, Tom Bremner, Pete Race, Dave Bruce


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Jaffray Fire Rescue Team Back L-R: Kathy Weins, Sandy De Jong, Clint Ewasiuk, Willy Rayman, JP Braaten, Dave Boreen Front row L-R: Zack Walker, Yan Loranger, Guillaume Courmont, Laurent LeonettiMissing: Jacky Stotts, Colton Reay, Cindy Lightburn, Bryan Clark, Brenden Anderson, Jolene Gorrie, Curtis Gleeson, Danny Carlyle, Cristallin Toullec, Michael Boreen, Dennis Lighburn, Barry Tracey, Shari Fabiano, Claude Poirier, Lynn Carlyle, Christine Clark, Troy Carlyle, Lainee Gleeson, and Brenda Damstrom.

Jaffray Fire Department

Baynes Lake Fire Rescue Team L-R: Fire Chief, Dave Boreen, Pennee Harris, Jane Carlson, Sharon Leeper, Steve Ebbern, Judy Ebbern, Zach Walker, Stacey Cunliffe, Jim Cosens, Rob Prevost, Bert Tif� nMissing: Dave Sutherland, Allen Agate, Amy Hushion, Dana Chanasyk, Sean Ebbern, Justin Cunliffe, Greg Harris, Shane Hushion, Greg Dyble, Shelley Vanderveen, Janet Baher, Bonnie Kari, Sandy Helfrich.

Baynes Lake Fire Department

Elkford Fire Department

Elkford Fire Department L-R: Bruce White - 1st Assistant Chief, Cleopatra Wittfoth, Gary Tucker, Bernie VanTighem - Fire Chief, Scott Haugo - Captain, Gary Shiosaki, Brad Cromey, Misty Shinners, Bobbi-Lee Houseman, Jennifer House, Louis Bourgeios - 2nd Assistant Chief and Sheldon Thiel.Missing: Elov Simmons - Captain, Harvey Macpherson - Captain, Patrick Milan - Captain, Derik Finlay, Dwane Kipnik, Neil Hawthorne, Lydon Simmons, Todd Madsen, Pat Sorensen and Loren Langille.


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• Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully.• For best performance, an alarm should be mounted on the ceiling near the centre of the room, hall or stairway, and at the head of each stairway leading to an occupied area.• Optimum location for wall mounts is at least 15 cm (6 inches) from the ceiling but not more than 30 cm (19 inches) from it.• Avoid installing where the temperature is less than 5oC (41oF) or exceeds 48oC (119oF)• Keep alarms away from doors and windows.• Never locate an alarm in front of an air register, fans or vents.• Keep alarms at least 60 cm (2 feet) from any corner.• Smoke alarms in rooms with ceiling slopes greater than 30 cm (one foot) rise per 2.4 m (eight feet) horizontally should be located on the high side of the room.• Avoid locating an alarm at the peak of an “A” frame type ceiling.• Never paint a smoke alarm.• Keep alarms 60 to 90 cm (two to three feet) away from light fixtures.• Use a qualified electrical contractor.• Never install the alarm in the

electrical circuit except at the main panel. Alarms must also never be installed in a circuit connected to an on/off switch.• Check the alarm when installation is complete.• Test your smoke alarm monthly and clean it every 6 months. Mark it on your calendar so that you don’t forget. Things to remember when testing your smoke alarm:• Ensure that power is being transmitted to the alarm and that it will activate in the presence of smoke.• Even alarms with a pilot light that indicate power is being transmitted, should be tested regularly.• Replace the batteries in your alarm every year, even if they seem okay.• When you’ve been away from home for a few days, check your alarm on your return to ensure it is working properly.• The lifespan of a typical smoke alarm is about 10 years, but some last less than five.• To clean the alarm, open the cover and gently vacuum the interior of it. Frequently, the alarm will sound while the unit is being cleaned.

Smoke alarms – location, installation, testing and cleaning

1. The minimum number of smoke alarms needed in a home are:a) one on each level b) one for the main floorc) none d) two2. The best place to locate smoke alarms in your home is:a) hallway ceiling outside sleeping area b) dining area c) inside of front entrance to your home d)none3. Smoke alarms can be expected to last for:a) 8-12years b) 13- 19yearsc) 20-25years d) indefinitely4. Smoke alarms need to be tested to:a) make sure they’re workingb) check if the battery has powerc) check if the smoke alarm is faulty d) a, b & c5. Smoke alarms should be tested:a) once a year b) weeklyc) monthly d) b. & c.6. The BEST way to test a smoke alarm is to:a) burn toast b) use smoke from a burning stringc) push the test button d) use an open flame

7. Smoke alarms should be cleaned:a) once a year b) twice a yearc) monthly d) weekly8. Cleaning of smoke alarms is:a) necessary to remove dust, grease and cobwebs b) unnecessaryc) required by lawd) to make the alarm look nice9. When making a fire escape plan:a) parents should make the plan and inform children laterb) involve the entire family to get everyone’s opinionc) consider the needs of the handicapped, infants, etc d) b.& c.10. After making your fire escape plan:a) file it away b) practice fire escape plan with familyc) post it in a prominent place d) b. & c.11. When the smoke alarm sounds to alert you to a fire danger:a) get completely dressedb) get everyone out quickly, and stay outc) gather valuables before leaving d) disconnect it

What do you know about smoke alarms

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS ON SMOKE ALARMS1 a. one on each level2. a. hallway ceiling outside sleeping area3. a. 8-12 years4. d. all of the above 5. d. weekly or monthly

6. b. use smoke from a burning string7. a. once a year8. a. necessary to remove dust, grease and cobwebs9. d.10. d.11. b. get everyone out quickly, and stay out.

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The Coal of the Wild.

Mayor McKerracher, Council and the District of Elkford Staff would like to sincerely thank all of our dedicated Volunteer Fire Fighters who work to keep our community and homes safe.

The 2012 Fire Prevention Week Campaign is “Have 2 ways out” and continues the focus on planning to evacuate your home should a fire occur. Know at least 2 ways to get you and your family members out of your house in the event 1 way is blocked by smoke or fire.

The Fire Hall is hosting another Open House on October 13th and everyone is invited to attend.

Remember, your best chance is your first chance, practice fire safety at home!

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Many fatal fires start at night

Smoke alarms save lives

As most Canadians turn back the clocks on November 4, here are some timely smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) safety tips:• When you change your clocks, test your smoke arlam.• You have less than three minutes to escape a fire. So when smoke alarms sound, ev-eryone must know what to do and where to go. Having and practising an escape plan is essential.• Install one smoke alarm on every storey and outside bedrooms. Install inside bedrooms if you sleep with doors closed. • Ensure all smoke alarms are fully powered. Never take out batteries or remove an alarm from ceiling due to a false alarm.• If your home has any fuel-burning devices such as a gas furnace, gas water heater, gas appliances, or an attached garage or carport, install at least one CSA-approved carbon monoxide outside all sleeping areas. One per storey is recom-mended.

• Replace smoke alarms ev-ery 10 years, and CO alarms every 7-10 years (depending on manufacturer) whether

battery operated or hardwired into your

home’s electrical system.Carbon monox-ide is colour-less, odourless and tasteless. So without a CO

alarm, humans cannot detect its

presence. Despite the average home hav-

ing several potential sources of the deadly gas, studies show that nearly 60 per cent of Canadians have not installed a CO alarm. In ad-dition to being impossible to detect, CO also has another nefarious trait. Symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure mimic the flu, without the fever. It is routinely respon-sible for thousands of clinic and hospital visits each year, and is commonly misdiag-nosed. Prolonged or extreme exposure causes nausea, diz-ziness, confusion, the loss of physical mobility, brain dam-age and ultimately, death. More home safety resources can be found on the www.safeathome.ca web site.

Investigations into home fire deaths very often find that a smoke alarm did not sound. It may have been discon-nected or not in working order. The batteries may have been dead, or some-one may have taken them out. Smoke alone won’t necessar-ily wake you up. In fact, the fumes could put you into an even deeper sleep. Often, victims never wake up. Se-

niors will often need assistance from fam-ily members to put safety measures into place. As well, family mem-bers are in the best position to reinforce the precautions necessary to help their loved ones prevent or respond to a fire. Focus on

these six priorities to help aging family members pro-tect themselves against fire in the home.

■ INSTALL smoke alarms inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement.■ Larger homes may need ADDITIONAL smoke alarms to provide enough protection.■ For the best protection, INTERCONNECT all smoke alarms so when one sounds they all sound.■ An IONIZATION smoke alarm is generally more responsive to flaming fires and a PHOTOELECTRIC smoke alarm is generally more responsive to smoldering fires. For the best protection, both types of alarms or combination ionization and photoelectric alarms (also known as dual sensor alarms) are recommended.■ Smoke alarms should be INSTALLED away from the kitchen to prevent false alarms. Generally, they should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from a cooking appliance.■ REPLACE all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.

Only a working smoke alarm can save your life!Fire Prevention Week oct. 7-14

“Fall back” to smart home safety

Thanksgiving turkey fires cause for concern at 9-1-1 centreE -Comm’s fire dispatch team is warning families to be mind-ful of their turkey cooking during Thanksgiving week-end. “A turkey isn’t something you typi-cally see on a list of household fire haz-ards, but we get 9-1-1 calls about ovens going up in flames all the time,” says Corey Kelso, E-Comm fire dispatcher. “The result can be devastating if you’re not careful every time you have something cooking for an extended period of time.”

E-Comm has received some odd calls to 9-1-1 before – including

someone wanting to know how long to cook a turkey – but a turkey fire is no joke. In fact, it is a leading cause of spikes in 9-1-1 calls over the holidays.

“A flame in your oven can start easily and escalate quickly,” says Kelso. “Oil drippings through a thin tinfoil turkey pan or bits of leftover food residue inside your oven are extremely flammable in a high temperature setting.”

Analysis was undertaken on almost 50,000 fires that occurred in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario over a 5-year period involving 663 fatalities. The findings demonstrated that the death rate per 1,000 fires in the absence of a present, functioning smoke alarm was 74% greater than when a functioning smoke alarm was present.


From the day we printed our very � rst paper — back in 1898, � e Free Press has reported on events, stories and legends of the Elk Valley for over 115 years. We are one of the oldest newspapers in Canada. We have followed stories from the spectacular to the every day, we’ve printed it all, each week: our politicians’ plans, the public’s questions, main street businesses on their way up and local careers on their way down, the hottest days of summer and deepest snows of winter. We’ve followed crimes and punishments, performances and players, our hometown teams’ victories, overseas wars, Canadian news, and B.C. views. We’ve celebrated community underdogs who’ve won and mourned lost loved ones.After more than a century we’re still doing our very best to be the Elk Valley’s newspaper. Your newspaper

We’ve got good news.From the day we printed our very � rst paper — back in 1898, for over 115 years. We are one of the oldest newspapers in Canada. We have followed stories from the spectacular to the every day, we’ve printed it all, each week: our politicians’ plans, the public’s questions, main street businesses on their way up and local careers on their way down, the hottest days of summer and deepest snows of winter. We’ve followed crimes and punishments, performances and players, our hometown teams’ victories, overseas wars, Canadian news, and B.C. views. We’ve celebrated community underdogs who’ve won and mourned lost loved ones.After more than a century we’re still doing our very best to be the Elk Valley’s newspaper. Your newspaper

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Deaths and injuries from the careless use and improper

installation of heating units can be prevented! Here are some basic rules which will help you avoid the anguish of personal injury or property loss.

• Ask a heating expert to help you choose the safest, most efficient and economical unit for your home.• Don’t try to install your own heating system. Hire a qualified technician.• When buying a new home – ask a specialist to inspect the heating system. Purchasing a new furnace and installing new wiring is expensive. Solid FuelA solid fuel heating system uses wood, coal or fuel pellets.• Don’t choose a unit that is too large for your needs. Select a heating unit that is appropriate to the size of the floor space you want to heat.• The unit should be properly positioned, according to the m a n u f a c t u r e r ’ s specifications for correct clearance.• Install your unit close to a chimney.ElectricElectric heating includes baseboard, portable and forced-air systems.• Curtains should not hang over an electric baseboard heater.• Electric portable heaters are designed to be used to supplement your main heating source. They are intended for smaller floor spaces.• Units must be properly maintained. Frayed cords and loose plugs can cause fires.• Never remove the third prong on a three-prong plug or bend it back to use a two-prong outlet. The third prong is a necessary ground for the appliance or heater.• Never use extension cords to run electric heaters or any major appliance.Liquid FuelLiquid fuels include oil, wasted oil and kerosene. Oil fuel heaters such as oil furnaces and oilfired space heaters pose certain hazards which can be

avoided.• Fuel must be stored in an approved container/tank.• Regular servicing by a qualified technician is necessary for the efficient and safe operation of your furnace.• Ventilation systems for oil-fuelled units must be inspected frequently.• Waste oil heaters are designed for use in commercial buildings and should not be installed in a residence.• Kerosene heaters must be supervised at all times. They are dangerous to children and pets.• Kerosene heaters should only use fuel which is specified by the manufacturer.• Never refuel a kerosene unit indoors, or when the unit is hot.Gas Fuelled• Vents must be checked frequently to prevent blockage.• Portable gas heaters should never be installed in poorly ventilated areas. Deadly carbon monoxide gases may build up.• A supply of fresh air is essential when operating a gas-fired unit.Safety Tips• Keep all heaters away from combustibles.• Never hang clothing on, or near the heater to dry.• Never use your stove or clothes dryer to heat your home.• Don’t use a hair dryer under the covers to warm your bed, it could set it on fire!• Keep beds, clothes and toys away from baseboard heaters.• Never place wet wood on top of a wood stove to dry. Keep your wood stored under cover in a dry, vented area.• Frequently check your wood stove for defects such as cracks and swelling.• Second-hand appliances should be checked by a qualified person.• Have your local fire department check your home for safety hazards.• Develop an emergency escape plan for your family, practice it regularly.• In case of fire, get out and stay out! Use a neighbour’s phone to call the emergency response number in your area.

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Candles provide great warmth and ambiance to any home. It is easy to forget that such a calming artifact is an open flame that can reach 1,400 •C. Most candle fires begin

in the bedroom – with a mattress or bedding cited as the first item to ignite – except during the holidays, when more people use candles precariously too close to decorations. Furniture and plastics are also cited as the first items in the home to catch fire from a lit candle.Statistics reveal that the most common causes of � re are• Leaving candles unattended.• Falling asleep while a candle is lit.• Using candles for light.• Candles located too close to burnable objects.• Candles knocked over by children, pets or sudden drafts.

Safety Tips• Extinguish candles when leaving the room or going to sleep.• Keep lit candles away from items that can catch fire such as toys,

clothing, books, curtains, Christmas trees and paper decorations.• Place candles in sturdy, burn-resistant containers that won’t tip

over and are big enough to collect dripping wax.• Don’t place lit candles near windows, where blinds or curtains

may close or blow over them.• Don’t use candles in high traffic areas where children or pets

could knock them over.• Never let candles burn out completely. Extinguish them when

they get to within two inches of the holder or decorative material.

• Never leave children or pets alone in a room with lit candles.• Do not allow older children to light candles in their bedrooms. A

forgotten candle or an accident is all it takes to start a fire.• During power outages, exercise caution when using candles as

a light source. Many destructive fires start when potential fire hazards go unnoticed in the dark.

• Never use a candle for light when fuelling equipment such as a camp fuel heater or lantern.

• Keep candle wicks short at all times. Trim the wick to one-quarter inch (6.4 mm).

• Be wary of buying novelty candles. Avoid candles surrounded by flammable paint, paper, dried flowers, or breakable/meltable containers.

• Extinguish taper and pillar candles when they burn to within two inches of the holder, and container candles before the last half-inch of wax begins to melt.

• When buying or using novelty candles, try to determine if they pose a potential fire hazard (if they contain a combustible component for instance). If they do, or if you suspect that they might, inform your local fire department.

• Use extreme caution when carrying a lit candle, holding it well away from your clothes and any combustibles that may be along your path.

The Law• There are no legal standards or regulations for candles, including

their make, design, safety features, location or use.• Candles are not tested by a testing agency for safety before they

are put on the market for you to buy.

Candles, one of the major causes of home � res, especially during the winter and Christmas holidays

Fire Safety: What to do, because fire spreads

fast - don’t delay!• If your clothes catch fire, STOP, DROP & ROLL on the

floor to smother the flames.• Cool minor burns with cold water. If your skin is blistered,

charred or dead white, get emergency help immediately.• When you see flames, smell smoke or hear the smoke alarm,

get everybody out of the house.• Feel the door first. If it isn’t hot, open it very slowly.• If there is fire or smoke use another exit.• Crawl low under smoke - the air near the floor is safer to

breathe.• If you cannot escape, close the door and seal around it with

cloth to prevent smoke from entering the room.• Always use the stairs and never the elevators.• Designate a meeting place a safe distance from the house

and make sure everyone is there.• Take the children to a neighbour.• Phone the emergency number from the neighbour’s home.• Give the complete address, describe the situation and

inform the operator if anyone is still inside.• Stay on the phone until you are told to hang up.• Do not go back to the house for any reason.

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That is why all Canadians must be mindful of the importance of fire prevention and safety. During the winter, we must heat

our homes, most of our meals are prepared and eaten indoors, our clothing is dried indoors and people who smoke tend to do so indoors. Besides following the advice provided for in the other fact sheets on this site, for the winter remember that:

• Heating appliances such as space heaters should not have anything combustible closeby and need at least one metre (three feet) of space around them. Inspect the electrical cord attached.

• Electrical and heating systems can fail and become fire hazards. Ensure they are regularly checked by a professional, especially prior to the winter season.

• Smoking while in bed, tired or under the influence of alcohol or medication is the most common cause of fires that kill.

• Most chimney fires occur with wood-burning fireplaces. Ensure chimneys are cleaned and professionally inspected regularly.

• Never use a flammable liquid near a flame or source of spark. Be aware of hidden sources like water heater pilot lights, electric motors or heaters. Never smoke while pouring or using flammable liquids.

• If even a small doubt exists about any appliance/equipment that you use, do not hesitate to contact a qualified technician. It may save your life, and the lives of your loved ones.

Fireplace Safety• A Fireplace becomes dangerous when

accumulated tar or creosote catches fire or from uncontrolled burning or over-fuelling. Other causes of fireplace-related fires are substandard design or installation and lack of safety precautions.

• Open the damper before lighting the fire, and keep it open until the ashes are cool enough to touch.

• Ensure the fire is completely out before going to bed or leaving the house.

• Use a screen in front of the fireplace opening to protect children and to prevent embers from escaping and igniting carpets, etc.

• Use dry, well-seasoned wood in small amounts.• Have chimneys cleaned and serviced at regular

intervals by a professional.• Never use charcoal starter fluids, gasoline or any

flammable substance to start fires.• When using artificial logs, burn only one at a

time and follow instructions on the wrapping.• Always place the ashes in a metal container and

take them outside the house.

The Winter Season and Carbon Monoxide• It is important to install a carbon monoxide

detector in your home. However, carbon monoxide detectors do not replace the need for prevention through yearly maintenance and inspection of heating systems and appliances.

• Smoke inhalation from fires is the most

common form of carbon monoxide poisoning. Cigarette smoke and vehicle exhaust are the most common sources of regular carbon monoxide exposure.

• There must be an adequate supply of air for complete burning or combustion, or an excessive amount of carbon monoxide will accumulate indoors. Ensure that your wood stove or fireplace is not competing – for long periods of time – with your clothes dryer, kitchen, bathroom and attic vent fans, central vacuum cleaners and kitchen barbecues, which exhaust air from the home and so starve the furnace or the fireplace of oxygen.

• Never insulate or try to seal up a drafty hood, wind cap or exhaust vent on any natural gas appliance (furnace, water heater, range, dryer, space heater or fireplace). Keep all fuel-burning equipment free of lint, dust and trash. Don’t store anything close to the equipment that could restrict air circulation.

• Periodically check vent pipes between gas appliances and the chimney for corrosion or rust.

• Equipment that uses natural gas should show a clear blue flame—a yellow or orange flame may indicate a problem. If a problem appears, call a qualified technician.

• Ensure a source of fresh air is available, for an example an open window or flue, when operating a wood-burning fireplace.

The Dangers ofExtension Cords• Extension cords are a common cause of

electrical fires. That is why you must be careful to use only extension cords that are rated for the power used by the device they are powering.

• Extension cords must never be run inside walls or under rugs or furniture. They can be damaged by traffic or heavy furniture and start arcing, which can lead to a fire.

• Extension cords can get warm during use and must be able to dissipate this heat or they can start a fire.

Signs of an Electrical Problem• Flickering lights. • Sparks. • Warm electrical cord.• Frequent blown fuses or broken circuits. • Frequent bulb burnout.

How to avoid Dryer Fires• Lack of maintenance is the number one cause

of dryer fires. That is why it is critical to clean the lint filter before and after each use, and wipe away any lint that has accumulated around the drum.

• Perform periodic checks to ensure that the air exhaust vent pipe is unobstructed (lint accumulation) and the outdoor vent flap opens readily.

• Do not run the dryer without a lint filter.

WINTER SAFETYThe winter season is the worst season for � res in Canada

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