ARTS Author hits Fernie Library - Page 18 SOUTH COUNTRY Man found in Bull River - Page 4 SPORT Kids enjoy tennis tournament - Page 19 FERNIE Hikers survive bear attack- Page 3 BEAR CORNER Recent wildlife sight- ings - Page 20 Thursday, July 11, 2013 Serving the South Country, Fernie, Sparwood, Elkford since 1898 FREE Sundays & Wednesdays July 7 to August 25 DOWNTOWN FERNIE Mudd, sweat and tears, oh my! United Steelworkers Union Local 9346 file appeal in light of Supreme Court ruling By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff T he United Steel workers Local 9346 has filed an appeal in front of the BC Court of Appeals on May 23 regarding the arbitrator’s decision to deny a temporary order to stop Teck from performing random drug and alcohol tests on workers at the Elk Valley mines. On June 14, the Supreme Court ruled it was reasonable for a New Brunswick labour arbitration board to strike down a policy at Irving Pulp & Paper Ltd. mill that forced all workers in “safety-sensitive positions” to undergo random alcohol tests, with about 10 per cent of the work force tested a year. “The Supreme Court’s decision on the Irving case explained that just being a safety sensitive work place does not equal reasonable cause,” said Alex Hanson, USW Local 9346 president. “We’re going to the BC Court of Appeal because we don’t believe Teck has reasonable just cause for random testing. The ruling covers random alcohol testing and the Supreme Court made big generalizations for random drug testing. Alcohol testing can prove impairment yet drug testing only proves past usage. The BC privacy laws were created to protect workers rights and prevent abuse.” “The ruling in question does not deal with Teck’s operations,” said Chris Stannell, Senior Communications Specialist for Teck Resources Limited. “Teck places a high value on the safety of their employees and has developed a random testing that balances privacy rights with safety of employees in a safety sensitive work environment. We have carefully reviewed the Irving decision and the facts in our case are significantly different.” Continued on page 5 The muddy five km and 10 km courses had over 350 people crawling, climbing, carrying and dragging themselves through many obstacles at the Fernie Alpine Resort, July 6. Turn to page 2 for the story and more photos. Photo by T. Hynd
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ARTS
Author hits Fernie Library - Page 18
SOUTH COUNTRY
Man found in Bull River - Page 4
SPORT
Kids enjoy tennis tournament - Page 19
FERNIE
Hikers survive bear attack- Page 3
BEAR CORNER
Recent wildlife sight-ings - Page 20
Thursday, July 11, 2013 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 Sundays & WednesdaysJuly 7 to August 25
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Mudd, sweat and tears, oh my!
United Steelworkers Union Local 9346 file appeal in light of Supreme Court rulingBy Tamara HyndFree Press Staff
The United Steel workers Local 9346 has filed an appeal
in front of the BC Court of Appeals on May 23 regarding the arbitrator’s decision to deny a temporary order to stop Teck from performing random drug and alcohol tests on workers at the Elk
Valley mines. On June 14, the Supreme
Court ruled it was reasonable for a New Brunswick labour arbitration board to strike down a policy at Irving Pulp & Paper Ltd. mill that forced all workers in “safety-sensitive positions” to undergo random alcohol tests, with about 10 per cent of the work force tested a year.
“The Supreme Court’s
decision on the Irving case explained that just being a safety sensitive work place does not equal reasonable cause,” said Alex Hanson, USW Local 9346 president.
“We’re going to the BC Court of Appeal because we don’t believe Teck has reasonable just cause for random testing. The ruling covers random alcohol testing and the Supreme Court made big
generalizations for random drug testing. Alcohol testing can prove impairment yet drug testing only proves past usage. The BC privacy laws were created to protect workers rights and prevent abuse.”
“The ruling in question does not deal with Teck’s operations,” said Chris Stannell, Senior Communications Specialist for Teck Resources
Limited. “Teck places a high value on the safety of their employees and has developed a random testing that balances privacy rights with safety of employees in a safety sensitive work environment. We have carefully reviewed the Irving decision and the facts in our case are significantly different.”
Continued on page 5
The muddy five km and 10 km courses had over 350 people crawling, climbing, carrying and dragging themselves through many obstacles at the Fernie Alpine Resort, July 6. Turn to page 2 for the story and more photos. Photo by T. Hynd
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By Tamara HyndFree Press Staff
Warnings that the Mudd, Sweat & Tears Rockies (MST) run is
not for the faint of heart or the unprepared are accurate. It is perfect for those with a sense of adventure and a whole pile of grit.
The muddy five and 10 km courses had over 350 people crawling, climbing, swimming, carrying and dragging themselves, and at times their fellow competitors, over a series of walls, tires, mud pits and rope climbs in between the mountain trail climbs at the Fernie Alpine Resort on
Saturday. At the finish line Ginette
Ouimet from Calgary explained, “It was delicious. I felt like I was running for my life. It’s not like running on the street. It’s much more diverse in the mountains. Everyone should try it once. You’ll be addicted.”
Teammate Leanne Ravenhill added, “I’m still smiling even though I’m sore.”
The course looped through the natural features of the terrain. One seemingly harmless bog had racers surprised to find themselves thigh high in muck with some shoes getting stuck.
Team racer Dana Reel commented, “You just have to show up with adrenaline.” Her
team finished the 10 km course in fine form even though it was the first race of this kind for everyone on her team.
MST offers five km and 10 km obstacle course mud run events of extreme proportion in six locations in Canada this summer designed to challenge and test racers resolve.
There is a charitable component to all this as MST donates a percentage of net profits from all events to Breakfast Clubs of Canada. Breakfast Clubs of Canada is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing services and funding to school breakfast programs across the country.
Fernie’s Mudd, sweat and tears, oh my!Running with attitude and crawling through the sludge
All photos by T. Hynd
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1. Mining in BC generated $8.3 billion in 2012. There are 9 coal, 10 metal, 30+ industrial minerals mines & hundreds of aggregate mines. Coal accounts for over 5,000 direct jobs and over 3/4 of government mining revenue.
2. Over 30,000 people in total are directly employed in mining and thousands more British Columbians make their living and support their families from a mining-related business. Mining is safe and pays high wages.
3. A Record $680M was invested in mining exploration in BC in 2012 - 2nd highest in Canada. Right now, there are 19 new mines and 2 expansions currently active in Mines Act permitting or environmental assessment. Mining is growing in BC.
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By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff
Brian Braconnier and Keith Farkas are very
fortunate to be at home with their families after a close encounter with a grizzly.
“We are so thankful we’re sitting here, the two of us, making these statements,” said Farkas. “Rather than our wives writing our obituaries.”
The two Fernie men were attacked by a grizzly bear on the morning of July 3. Both men, in their mid thirties, were hiking along a basin heading for the side of a ridge with heavy elk trails on Mount Proctor when a mother grizzly attacked. The men said what happened in 30 seconds seemed like an eternity.
“I heard a growl and then we heard a second growl,” said Farkas. “Before we could even react, the grizzly was on us. She hit Brian in the back, knocked him over, took him downhill and out of my sight behind some shrubs. I couldn’t see what was going on. I could just hear him screaming my name and the bear growling. I saw a cub following her downhill and it was also growling. That’s when I reached for my (defender) shotgun that was strapped to the outside of my pack.”
“She hit me four times in total,” explained Braconnier. “On the third time, she grabbed my arm with her mouth and flung me through the air; When I landed, I grabbed my pepper spray. When she came at me again, she was at an arms length away as I used the bear spray on her. It deterred her but she still ran me over. In two lunges she was back up the hill towards Keith. I could hear him screaming but I couldn’t see a thing.”
Farkas continued, “I was fumbling with the straps on my backpack trying to get the gun off. I was fumbling with the shells trying to load my gun. I managed
to load a shell. I saw her paws. I took one shot. She stood up and seemed to writhe in pain like the shot had connected with her. Like lightening, she was around a corner and coming at me airborne from above. She clawed me and pushed me back. I landed on my back in the most terrifying position with my head downhill and my feet uphill. I was screaming. Her face
was one foot away from my boot and she turned around and left.”
“We knew we had to get out right away,” said Braconnier.
They grabbed Farkas’s backpack that the bears had dragged a few meters down the trail and left in the same direction they had come, looking over their shoulders in fear that the grizzly was coming back.
“We got to a safe
zone,” said Farkas. “I was bleeding badly. I took off my shirt and put on bandages. I took a look at Brian’s hand. He had three cuts so I bandaged him too. Brian couldn’t see a thing. The pepper spray had hit him, the bear and me. Brian was practically blinded by the spray. We had an ok field (first aid) kit. I knew his wounds were worse than mine but I didn’t say anything to him. I just
bandaged him up and said, ‘Come on. Let’s get going.’”
“I knew right away this was an extreme situation,” said Farkas. “I knew we had to get down the mountain. We had to get home safe and I knew we had to go to the hospital.”
It took them one hour to hike out.
When asked what they might do differently, Braconnier stated he would be more cautious of noises while Farkas said he will practice loading a shotgun as if it were a timely, stressful situation.
Both men looked remarkably healthy but their wounds are deep both emotionally and physically. Braconnier suffered injuries to his arms, legs and right wrist. Somehow the grizzly’s teeth managed to miss the main vein in his wrist by millimeters when she threw him through the air. His legs are scratched and bruised from being “bounced around” by the sow.
Farkas has puncture wounds on both arms from the bear’s claws so large that you could stick your finger into them. His left arm is swollen from the impact and it does not have full range of
motion yet.“Both gentlemen did
nothing wrong,” said Conservation Officer Sgt. Joe Caravetta. “They’re smart. They were prepared. They had different levels of defense and they had a gun that wasn’t even loaded. The men were not hunting. They were out for a walk to do some scouting for their next elk hunt this fall.”
“Three conservation officers looked for the grizzly for two days and we were unable to find any evidence that the bear had been seriously injured,” said Caravetta. “We searched that area with a fine-toothed comb and no blood was found. It’s possible that the bear got hit and it’s possible that it didn’t.”
COS has closed their investigation and reopened the Fairy Creek and Mount Proctor Recreation area.
Hikers share frightening story of grizzly attack
Brian Braconnier and Keith Farkas an attack by a grizzly bear on Mount Proctor. Photo by T. Hynd
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By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff
The search for missing man Ezekiel ‘Zeke’
Fantuz of Jaffray ended when he was found deceased in his vehicle in the Bull River last Saturday.
“The truck was found just down stream from where the vehicle went into the Bull River,” said RCMP Cpl. Pat Prefontaine.
It is believed that Fantuz drove off the Bull River Forest Service Road on Monday, June 24 and was last seen at 11:15 pm that same night when he left a friend’s place to go home in his 1994 Nissan Pathfinder. After not showing up at home,
search efforts were initiated.
Cranbrook RCMP, SAR, family and friends searched for Fantuz for six days. Search efforts were thwarted due to high water levels in the Bull River and increased turbidity, which continued to hamper everyones’ efforts to locate the vehicle and driver.
The police investigation and search efforts had confirmed a location where a vehicle left the Bull River Forest Service Road and was presumed to have entered the Bull River. Items recovered at the scene and from locations down river were confirmed by family as belonging to
Fantuz.The submerged
vehicle was located by a family member on July 5, shortly after 6:00 pm who contacted the RCMP. Search and Rescue teams attended the scene and were successful that night in attaching a line to the vehicle to prevent it from moving further downstream.
After first light on Saturday, July 6 the Cranbrook RCMP along with swift water and rope rescue teams from Search and Rescue units from Kimberley, Cranbrook, Fernie and Sparwood attended the scene. SAR teams were successful in having the vehicle towed closer to shore at which time the body of 20 year old Fantuz,
was recovered from the vehicle.
The Cranbrook RCMP would like to thank all the people who assisted in this case. The case is now
in the hands of the BC Coroner’s office.
A memorial service was held for Fantuz on Saturday, July 6 in Jaffray.
Jaffray man found in Bull River
Search and Rescue finds missing boater unharmed
By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff
Fernie Search and Rescue (FSAR) were
called out at 1:30 am on July 4 to look for a missing fisherman on Lake Koocanusa.
The 85 year old man had been due back at 8 pm at his camp at Surveyor's Lake on Wednesday. When he failed to show up, his camp mates called 911 to alert the RCMP of the
missing man.RCMP officers
searched sections of the lake in the dark and were joined by search and rescue members from Fernie and Kimberley at 6:30 am to continue the search.
A helicopter from Ascent Helicopters assisted the search, and the man's boat was rapidly located. RCMP officers boarded the vessel to discover the occupant in good health and unaware of the search he had caused by choosing to spend the night out without alerting his friends.
“SAR has been extremely busy over the last two weeks with one call out every two days on average. Four of the call outs were all day missions and one was all night,” said FSAR Manager Simon Piney.
Piney added, “As a voluntary group this puts a lot of demands on our members - we are lucky to have so many people willing to put their lives on hold to help others.”
A helicopter assisted in the search for a missing boater on July 4. Photo by Fernie SAR
Zeke Fantuz loved the outdoors. Submitted photo
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
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WaterConservation
These meetings will be held in the Council Chambers at 816 Michel Road and are open to
the public.
•July 22 Regular Council @ 6 pm•August 12 Regular Council @ 6 pm
Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings
The District of Elkford has hired Voni Ratudradra as our Water Smart Ambassador for the summer.
The Columbia Basin Water Smart Initiative (Water Smart), developed by CBT, helps local governments assess their water conservation needs and develops plans to reduce community water consumption. The District of Elkford is committed to reducing its water use by 20 per cent by 2015.
From May to August, Water Smart Ambassadors will be carrying out residential irrigation audits and promoting water conservation awareness and education.
Contact Voni to sign up for a free Lawn and Garden Water Assessment. He will assess your lawn and garden needs by doing a soil and landscape analysis. You will receive a free garden hose timer or rain sensor when you get an assessment.
To book your appointment, call 250.910.4028 or email Voni at [email protected]. For more information, please visit www.cbt.org/watersmart.
The District reminds residents that outdoor water use restrictions are now in effect. Outdoor water use is permitted between the hours of 6:00 am to 9:00 am or 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
The Community Charter requires Council to prepare an Annual Report regarding fi nancial and operational information related to the municipality. Due to the recent fl ooding, the Annual Report will be made available in July, with a meeting scheduled on July 22, 2013 to present the report to the public. The Annual Report will incorporate the progress on Council’s Strategic Plan and the audited 2012 fi nancial statements.
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The District of Elkford would like to thank all of the community clubs, volunteers, vendors and sponsors who helped make Wildcat Days and Canada Day a success!Events like this couldn’t happen without you.
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Transport Limited• Fortis BC• CAT Rentals• Columbia Basin Trust• East Kootenay
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Pacific Coastal (PC) received Federal Aviation Administration approval to fly charters in and
out of the United States last month. This marked PC’s entry into the cross border market. To date they have been flying to destinations like Bellingham, Seattle, and California.
“This differs (from current airline charters) as Pacific Coastal is a key partner, who has scheduled flights, approaching us from a collaborative stance with an opportunity for development,” said Tristan Chernove, Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport Managing Director.
A kick off meeting was held at the airport with industry stakeholders on July 3. Destination marketing organizations like Kootenay Rockies Tourism attended. Matt Mosteller, RCR Marketing Manager, was able to teleconference in. Corien Sieders from Tourism Fernie is also in communications with the group.
“The main topic was pulling the stakeholders together to collaborate and explore where we can work together to maximize the opportunity,” said Chernove. “Specifically accessing new
markets in the United States. The focus is the in-bound market growth but there are opportunities for departures as well.”
During the meeting, Pacific Coastal representative Kevin Doothroyd described the type of aircrafts available, including seating capacity and flight range of approximately 1, 500 km.
“As a region, we are discussing how to maximize this opportunity,” added Chernove. “It’s early in the process but there is lots of enthusiasm from stakeholders.”
Stakeholders will be able to utilize the new aircraft information to prepare for their next meeting in August.
Cranbrook Airport looks across the border
USW Union Local 9346 file appealContinued from page 1
Stannell continued, “We are working towards having our arbitration case heard as quickly as possible. We strongly believe that taking measures to eliminate potential misuse of drugs and alcohol that can affect work performance and safety is an important way we can achieve our vision of everyone going home safe and healthy every day.”
Hanson thinks Teck is not testing at Highland Copper mines in Kamloops or the smelter in Trail because “they are heavily unionized. I think they would refuse on mass and that would be the end of it. There is little turn over with the people who work there. There are more transient workers in the Elk Valley than in Kamloops. People are afraid they will lose their jobs if they refuse the random testing.”
“Teck strongly believes it’s very important to our safety culture. We have had positive tests. We do have employees who have tested positive and are currently in treatment right now at the expense of the company,” said Nic Milligan, Teck Communications, on CBC Radio’s Daybreak.
While Teck has stated their pre-employment screening had 39 failures in 2011 and over 29 in 2012 proves that their policies have merit, Hanson sees it differently.
“Teck’s first line of defense is working. They are catching people with pre-employment screening. Teck can test if there are signs of impairment displayed and can do post incident testing. Plus employees can report a coworker if impairment is suspected. There are multiple levels of screening already. Why does Teck need yet a fourth? The workers at these mine sites are highly trained with a high quality of skills. They don’t show up to work impaired and they don’t want to work with people who are impaired. Teck has not proven the need for this additional layer (of random drug testing).”
Allergy medications, such as Zantax, can be identified as an amphetamine during drug testing and that has Hanson concerned. “A number of false positives can be made requiring the employee to go to their doctor to prove their
medication is prescribed before they can return to work. The potential for abuse by Teck is so great that this is a priority.”
“Teck’s random drug and alcohol testing program does not restrict the proper use of prescription medications,” said Stannell. “Teck is not provided with confidential medical information regarding employees. The program is administered independently by a third-party medical organization. When an employee receives a positive test result, an investigation is undertaken by the third-party medical organization, and not by Teck. While this process is underway, employees are put on paid medical leave pending the results of the investigation.”
The USW local 9346 are prepared to explore every legal avenue possible including the Supreme Court, “to stop what seems to be a medical fishing expedition,” said Hanson.
Teck started their random drug and alcohol-testing program at the Elk Valley mines in December 2012. The case will go to arbitration this fall.
Canadian Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook. Submitted photo
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Anyone who walks their dogs along the dyke through the Annex Park should be familiar with the signs that say bylaw #1995 – all dogs must be on a leash.
Why is it then that I see so many dogs that are not leashed and owners who think it’s okay that their dogs jump all over people and other dogs walking by?
“Oh don’t worry, he’s friendly,” is what I usually hear the owner say as they come up the trail 20 feet behind their dog. Meanwhile their dog has unwittingly upset the other dogs that are leashed because they can’t chase after him. It’s not the dog’s fault – responsibility lies solely with the owner.
Just last week, I took my two dogs for a walk on leashes and a biker rode by with his dog off leash. The biker kept going straight while the dog detoured over to us and began terrorizing my dogs.
The man on the bike didn’t even stop he just called to his dog to come. The dog did not respond to his owner and continued to bark and growl aggressively at my dogs. Finally his owner called him again and he turned and followed. It took me some time to calm my dogs down and to calm down myself. During the incident I was genuinely concerned for the safety of my dogs.
What makes people think that they don’t have to obey the rules, that they don’t have to follow a clearly stated bylaw and I wonder how other owners that follow the bylaw feel about this issue.
I understand that some dogs are really well trained and do just walk alongside their owners with no hassles but if that’s the case they shouldn’t mind being on a leash. No matter how well trained your dog is there is still a bylaw in effect.
As much as it is the owners responsibility to follow the rules, I have to ask where the city stands on this issue. Not once have I seen a bylaw officer in the park enforcing the policy. Is it really enough just to hang a couple of signs and hope everyone adheres to them? If it is not going to be enforced what’s the point of having a bylaw in the first place?
If you have a dog that you like to walk off leash go out and support ways to build the off-leash dog park that is being proposed - but until the park is built remember the Annex Park is not an off-leash dog park so follow the bylaw and allow everyone to enjoy walking along the dyke. It’s just good manners!
Shame, Shame
The two men who were attacked by the mother grizzly bear on Mt Proctor have demonstrated the Darwinian theory at its best.
Taking a shotgun into known grizzly bear habitat to deter bear encounters certainly illustrates their lack of "bush skills" and demonstrates what happens when people enter into bear habitat without proper skills or experience.
If they had made a lot of noise in the bear’s vicinity, the bear would have certainly quietly retreated from their presence.
Having a shotgun and intending to use it to avoid bear encounters is indicative of their ignorance of how to avoid bear attacks.
Now, we potentially have two dead grizzlies because of their lack of experience in the bush. Shame, shame.
Gord BarlowGolden
Thank you City of Fernie
Congratulations to the City of Fernie for such a spectacular fire-works display. It truly was won-derful. For a small city like Fernie, it was amazing. We all know that fireworks are expensive.
A wonderful entertaining evening. Thanks to you who were respon-sible, you should be very proud.
Shirley TremblayFernie
Great to see!
Kudos to the community of Fernie. While riding my bike around the school track a few days ago, I looked to see the two ball fields being used, soccer being played in the center of the track, kite flying in the IDES field and the swings were full of children. Fernie is a great place to be. And all I have to say is WOW!
Rose AnselmoFernie
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In order to grow a success-ful garden you must have moisture and up until the
June 20 rain event, our only source of moisture was from a hose. As stated in “Record break-ing rainfall hits Elk Valley” by Angela Treharne, June 20’s rainfall accounted for 101mm, smash-ing the previ-ous record. It was enough to spiral Fernie back into a boil water advisory, force the evacuation of the communities along the Elk river and permanently alter its course to an unrecognizable meander. Prior to the rain I was caught saying “we need rain bad!” and it turns out we received a full months rainfall over the course of a few days.
The Elk Valley definitely has variable spring temperatures. This year has been a dry and warm spring, it’s been a treat for gardeners and their gardens. Canadian Tire, Home Hardware and the Garden Centre have all been busy as most people have been out shopping buying plants, lawn mowers and other landscaping items. You your-self probably even went out and bought yourself a brand new hose because your old one leaked or was kinked and if you are like me, as soon as you tightened down your new hose
and turned on the faucet you expected flawless action, but in fact you ended up with that same unexplainable, mysteri-ous leak.
Up until May 1 of this year I hadn’t had a yard to garden in for some time. However
working in a garden centre and growing up gardening I knew that I had to be begin by g a t h e r i n g i n f o r m a -tion about the climate to start a garden. I started by looking up the plant h a rd i n e s s zone. Fernie is a 5a, but
given its location and suscept-ibility to rare weather events I’d take the 5a with a grain of salt, as May 27 was a prime example of an unlikely yet likely snow event. Fernie’s hardiness means you can grow most veggies you buy at the grocery store; cucumbers, potatoes, carrots, peas, beans and corn but this is just a small list of what you can actually grow. By comparison the Okanagan is a 7, Calgary’s a 4 and Cambridge Ontario, the town I grew up in is a 6. The number refers to how many frost free days an area receives; Fernie’s in a good location.
It is important to be choosy about what and when you water as every plant requires
different amounts of mois-ture. Also the locations in your garden(s) will each have their own drainage and sunlight characteristics. When you first plant those seeds give them a good shot of water to help them germinate. Don’t water them too much though as the seeds may rot. After the plant plan on watering in the mornings or evenings as less water will be wasted through evaporation.
If you want to be proactive about the environment and still water your garden and or lawn, start using a rain barrel. Fernie does not offer a rain barrel program but where I grew up and a lot of other towns across Canada, there are rain barrel programs. These programs are set up to either give rain bar-rels away to the public free of charge or in other cases for a small fee. Seeing as there isn’t a program you can always buy one from the local gardening store or if you are adventurous you can even try to make one yourself. Wasting water will only cost taxpayers money!
In the end we definitely need-ed the rain. Was it useful to our gardens? Maybe a little bit but that rain over a few weeks would have been more benefi-cial. I guess as new small-scale farmers the weather is every-thing. Too much is bad and not enough can be worse but this year we have been ok. So if it starts to rain as it did on June 20, get a hat and your rubber boots on and have a beer. If it doesn’t, keep an eye on your garden and prep your hose.
In the Garden
Hozers on Hoses
“It is important to be choosy about what
and when you water as every plant requires
different amounts of moisture.”
Veterans and veterans widows of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #36 held their annual dinner on Saturday, June 15 at 6:00 pm at the Legion Hall.This dinner is held to honour the veterans and widows and seems to be getting smaller in number each year. The Legion ladies cooked the roast beef dinner with all fixings and then speeches were given by the Legion president and mayor.
Submitted photo
By Tamara HyndFree Press Staff
In what has become a much-anticipated tradition, 7-Eleven is celebrating its 44 birthday
today on Thursday, July 11 (7/11).
As a thank you to its customers, 7-Eleven is giving away more Slurpee drinks on its birthday than ever before.
So come on out and get your free Slurpee!
Free Slurpees at 7-Eleven today
Royal Canadian Legion annual veterans dinner
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Around the ValleyUPCOMING
EVENTS
Mondays• 8:30am to 9:30am – Gentle Fit Sparwood Leisure Centre• 8:45am to 9:30am – Active Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre• 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th - Sept. 2nd)• 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk Chairlift in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st)• 1:00pm- Dominoes Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 1:00pm to 3:00pm- Sonrise Healing Rooms Open for Prayers 1361 Eighth Ave. Fernie• 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre• 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 6:00pm – Bridge Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre• 7:00pm- Mahjong Fernie Seniors Drop in Centre • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre
Tuesdays• 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th - Sept. 2nd)• 10:00am to 1:30pm- Crafts Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open• 10:00am to 8:00pm- Sparwood Library Open• 10:30am to 11:15am- Gentle Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre• 10:30am to 4:30pm - Elk Chairlift in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st)• 11:00am to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime Fernie Library• 1:00pm to 3:00 pm – Summer Reading Club (ages 6-10 yrs) at the Fernie Library (July 9th – Aug. 30th)• 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Toonie Tuesday (Public Swim) Elkford Aquatic Centre• 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 4:00pmto 5:15pm- Summer Reading Club (ages 11-13 yrs) at the Fernie Library (July 9th – Aug. 29th)• Ladies’ Night at the Fernie Golf & Country Club• 6:30pm- Ladies Archery, Fernie Elks Hall• 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre
• 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre• 7:30pm – Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre
Wednesdays• 8:30am to 9:30am – Gentle Fit Sparwood Leisure Centre• 8:45am to 9:30am – Active Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre• 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th - Sept. 2nd)• 9:30am to 11:30am – Operation Art (drop in class) at The Arts Station (July 3rd – Aug. 21st)• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open• 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk Chairlift in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st)• 11:00am to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 11:15am to 12:00pm- Toddlertime at the Fernie Library• 12:00pm- Fernie Rotary Meeting Park Place Lodge• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open• 1:00pm- Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 1:00pm to 3:00 pm – Summer Reading Club (ages 6-10 yrs) at the Fernie Library (July 9th – Aug. 30th)• 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Hot Dog Day (Public Swim) Elkford Aquatic Centre• 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• Mens’ Night at the Fernie Golf & Country Club• 5:00pm to 9:00pm – Summer Social & Fernie Mountain Market at Station Square (July 3rd-Aug. 28th)• 6:00pm – Trail Maintenance (Fernie Mountain Bike Club)• 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 7:00pm to 9:00pm- Sonrise Healing Rooms Open for Prayers 1361 Eighth Ave. Fernie• 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre• 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre
Thursday• Morning - Little Sprouts; Kids in the EcoGarden (July & Aug.)• 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th - Sept. 2nd)• 10:00am to 8:00pm- Sparwood Library Open• 10:30am to 11:15am- Gentle Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre• 10:30am to 7:00pm – Elk Chairlift in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st)• 11:00am to 6:00pm- Elkford
Library Open• 11:00am to 8:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 1:00pm to 3:00 pm – Summer Reading Club (ages 6-10 yrs) at the Fernie Library (July 9th – Aug. 30th)• 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Crooked Crayon (Public Swim) Elkford Aquatic Centre• 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 4:00pmto 5:15pm- Summer Reading Club (ages 11-13 yrs) at the Fernie Library (July 9th – Aug. 29th)• Night Bike Race Series at Fernie Alpine Resort (July 4th – Aug. 29th)• 6:00pm- Youth Archery, Fernie Elks Hall• 6:00pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre• 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre• 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre
Fridays• 8:30am to 9:30am – Gentle Fit Sparwood Leisure Centre• 8:45am to 9:30am – Aqua Blast Fernie Aquatic Centre• 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th - Sept. 2nd)• 9:00am to 11:00am- Adult Badminton Fernie Community Centre• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open• 10:30am to 11:15am- Gentle Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre• 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk Chairlift in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st)• 11:00am to 6:00pm Fernie Library Open to Public• 11:00am to 6:00pm- Elkford Library Open• 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime Fernie Library• 1:00pm to 3:00 pm – Summer Reading Club (ages 6-10 yrs) at the Fernie Library (July 9th – Aug. 30th)• 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Treat Day (Public Swim) Elkford Aquatic Centre• 1:00pm to 4:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 4:00pm to 5:30pm- Free Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 5:00pm to 9:00pm- Sparwood Farmer’s Market in the Chamber of Commerce Parking Lot (June 28th – Sept. 6th)• 6:00pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre• 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game
Arcade Vogue Theatre• 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre• 7:30pm- Jitney Darts Fernie Legion• 7:30pm – Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre
Saturdays• 9:00am to 12:30pm– Jaffray-Baynes Lake Farmer’s Market, Baynes Lake Community Centre (June 29th–Aug. 31st)• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open• 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk & Timber Chairlifts in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st)• Noon to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open• 12:00pm to 6:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th - Sept. 2nd)• 1:00pm to 5:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 2:00pm to 5:30pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 2:30pm to 4:30pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre• 3:00pm- Movie Matinee Vogue Theatre• 4:00pm to 6:00pm- Meat Draw & 50/50 Fernie Legion• 4:30pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre• 5:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre• 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre
Sundays• 10:00am to 2:00pm – Fernie Mountain Market in Rotary Park (July 7th – Sept. 1st)• 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk & Timber Chairlifts in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st)• 12:00pm to 2:00pm- Family Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 12:00pm to 6:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th - Sept. 2nd)• 1:00pm to 4:00pm – Downtown Social (July 7th – Aug. 25th)• 1:00pm to 5:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 1:00pm to 5:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Aquatic Centre• 2:00pm to 5:30pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 4:30pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre• 3:00pm- Movie Matinee Vogue Theatre• 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre
Around the Valley is a free listing to any local service.Please send an email to [email protected] or drop off a brief description of your event at The Free Press office.
JULY 13 Lost Boys Lungbuster
MTB Hill Climb at Fernie Alpine Resort
13-14 Fernie Golf & Country Club Championship
13-17 Fernie Bike Holiday #1, 9:30am-4pm, The Guide’s Hut
14-20 Fernie Writer’s Conference
15 Sparwood Council Meeting, 7:00pm
15-19 Aqua Adventure Camp at Fernie Aquatic Centre, 9am-4:30pm
15-19 Red Cross Swim Lessons at Fernie Aquatic Centre
18 Tony Servello Senior Open at the Fernie Golf & Country Club
18-20 Rum Runner Days in the Crowsnest Pass
19 CBC’s Children’s musician Will Stroet to perform at the Fernie Library, 10am
20 Wam Bam Dirt Jump Jam at the Dirt Jump Park
20-21 Kids’ Freeride Intermediate Camp at Fernie Alpine Resort
20-21 50 Reasons to Ride Your Bike, 9:30am-4pm, The Guide’s Hut
22 Elkford Council Meeting, 6pm
22 Fernie Council Meeting, 7pm
22-26 Aqua Adventure Camp at Fernie Aquatic Centre, 9am-4:30pm
22-26 Red Crowss Swim Lessons at Fernie Aquatic Centre
22-26 EcoGarden Kids Camp
23 Ladies Golf for the Cure at the Fernie Golf & Country Club
Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, gain valuable experience, have fun, and get involved in your community. The City of Fernie currently has a vacancy on the Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Committee for one member to serve a term of one year term as a representative of the community-at-large. All who are interested are encouraged to apply. Experience in the building industry and/or transportation sector is considered an asset.The Committee is responsible for reviewing the corporate and community reduction opportunities and strategies in the Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Plan (the Plan), making recommendations respecting:
• Implementation of corporate and community greenhouse gas emission reduction initiatives; and
• Developing methods to identify, measure and report on progress towards achievement of the goals articulated in the Plan.
How Can You Apply?1. Review the Terms of Reference on the City’s website at www.fernie.
ca to determine if this committee is the right fi t for you.2. Submit a letter of interest to addressed to the Director of Leisure
Services including:• General personal information (name, mailing and residential
address, telephone number) and any demographic information you are willing to provide.
• Qualifi cations and/or related experience.• A brief statement regarding what you feel you can contribute to
the committee.
Written submissions can be provided by any of the following methods: • IN PERSON: Drop off written submissions at the reception desk,
City Hall, 501-3rd Avenue; • BY FAX: to 250.423.3034; • BY MAIL: City of Fernie, Director of Leisure Services, PO Box
190, Fernie BC, V0B 1M0; or • BY EMAIL: email submission should be sent to [email protected]
The deadline to apply is 4:00PM on MONDAY, JULY 15, 2013. Thank you for your interest in serving the civic needs of your City.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITYGain Experience. Get Involved. Become a Volunteer!
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Fernie intends to provide assistance to the Fernie TransRockies Society under the terms of a partnering agreement for the provision of municipal services, being the hosting of the TransRockies Challenge 2013 and providing for payment by the City to the TransRockies Challenge Society the sum of $2,573.55 for services described in the agreement.
A complete copy of the proposed partnering agreement can be viewed at the Offi ce of the Director of Corporate Administration Services at City Hall, 501 3rd Avenue, during regular business hours or online at www.fernie.ca.
For more information, please contact the Director of Corporate Administration Services at (250) 423-6817 or [email protected].
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE UNDER A PARTNERING AGREEMENT
For Council consideration on Monday, July 22, 2013 at 7:00pm
Pursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act R.S.B.C. 1996, c.323, notice is hereby given that Public Hearing will be held on Monday, July 22, 2013 at 7:00pm at Fernie City Hall, located at 501 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendment:Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No. 146, Bylaw No. 2214, 2013 proposes to change the zoning of Lot 2, Block 117, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 902 from R4 - Multiple Family Residential (High Density) to R1B - Single Detached Plus Residential. A copy of the proposed amendment bylaw and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm on July 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 22, 2013 at City Hall, 501–3rd Avenue Fernie, BC, or online at www.fernie.ca
Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No. 149, Bylaw No. 2217, 2013 proposes to change the zoning of Lot 3, Block 19, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734 from R1- Single Family Residential to R3 – Medium Density Residential. A copy of the proposed amendment bylaw and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm on July 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 22, 2013 at City Hall, 501–3rd Avenue Fernie, BC, or online at www.fernie.ca.
Anyone wishing to address these Amendment Bylaws will be afforded the opportunity at the public hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaws.
For more information on these applications, please contact the Planning Department at (250) 423-6817.If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submissions must be received NO LATER THAN 4:00PM, July 22, 2013, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. Written submissions can be provided by any of the following methods:
• IN PERSON: Drop off written submissions at the reception desk, City Hall 501–3rd Avenue;
• BY FAX: to (250) 423-3034;• BY MAIL: City of Fernie, Planning Department,
PO Box 190, Fernie BC V0B 1M0; or• BY EMAIL: E-mail submissions should be sent
to [email protected]. All submissions must include your name and street address. Submissions cannot be accepted after the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.This Notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act. Notice given by the Corporate Offi cer.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGMonday, July 22, 2013 at 7:00pm
These full day adventure & swim camps include a Red Cross Swim lesson, outdoor activities, crafts, games, and supervised pool play time.
9:00am to 4:30pmAges 7 - 12
$201.99 per week + GSTRegister now to book your week(s).
Aqua Adventure Camps
Session 3 - July 15th to July 19thSession 4 - July 22nd to July 26thSession 5 - Aug 5th to 9th (4 days)
Session 6 - Aug 12th to 16thSession 7 - Aug 19th to 23rdSession 8 - Aug 26th to 31st
Fernie Aquatic CentreSummer Swim Schedule
Public Swim TimesMonday through Friday
9:00 am to 8:00 pmSaturday & Sunday12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
* At least one lane of the main pool is available during Public Swim for laps. *
* During Public Swim times there may be shared use of the facilities due to organized instructional
Monday, July 15, 2013 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pmMonday, August 19, 2013 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm
Please note that the Regular Meeting of Council scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2013 and the Committee of the Whole Meetings scheduled for Monday, July 29, 2013 and Monday, August 26, 2013 have been cancelled.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, July 15, 2013 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: 563386 BC Ltd. (Rick Pater)
Property affected: A portion of Lot A DL 4589 KD Plan NEP89612. Locally known as Mountain View Mobile Home Park and as shown outlined in dashed line on the inset map.
In general terms, Bylaw 1126 cited as "Zoning Bylaw No. 264, 1981 Amendment Bylaw 1126, 2013” will rezone a portion of the property from R-MH (Modular Home Subdivision / Manufactured Home Subdivision) to R-MP (Mobile Home Park).
All persons who believe that their interest is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission on the matters contained within Bylaw 1126 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 July 15, 2013 in order to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. All submissions must include your name and street address and are considered public information, pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Following the close of the Public Hearing, no further submissions or comments from the public or interested persons can be accepted by members of Council.
The above Bylaw and related staff reports and background information may be inspected at the Municipal Offi ce, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, B.C., from June 21, 2013 – July 15, 2013 during regular offi ce hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday, with the exception of Canada Day, July 1, 2013.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Planning Department at 136 Spruce Avenue or (250) 425-6271.Dated Jun 18, 2013
Nelson WightManager of Planning
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
We proudly announce that
Terry Melcer, CAO
has been awarded the 2013 LGMA Professional Award for Leadership
in Local Government.
Congratulations on your achievement Terry!
Mayor and Council and Staff at the District of Sparwood.
LEADERSHIP 2013
From Left to Right; LGMA President, Albert de Feo, Terry Melcer, CAO, LGMA Executive Director, Nancy Taylor
THANK YOUOn behalf of the Canada Day Committee, we would like to thank all of you for attending the celebration and making it a huge success! We would also like to thank our sponsors:
Canadian Heritage Society, District of Sparwood, TECK, Sparwood ECD Committee, East Kootenay Community Credit Union, Poodle Perfection Spa and Groom, Sparwood Public Library, Cause Way Bay, Mountain Mechanical Services, The Lions Club, Sparwood Fire Department, Elk Valley Air Cadets, Overwaitea, Sparwood Coal Miner Days Committee and all of the Volunteers!
THE POOL IS SCHEDULED TO REPOPEN JULY 8, 2013. FOR POOL SCHEDULE AND SWIM LESSONS, PLEASE
SEE WEBSITE AT www.sparwood.ca
SUMMER CAMP IN SPARWOOD IS BACK!
ADVENTURE CAMPS
For children born 2001 – 2004 Registration: $100 per WeekMonday - Wednesday, 2:15 - 4:30 pm, AND Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
WEEK #3 LASER QUESTJuly 15 - July 18, 2013Youth will travel to Nanton to Red Surge Battlefi elds for an exciting afternoon of laser tag.
WEEK #4 EXTREME EXPLORERSJuly 22 - July 25, 2013Youth will be able to enjoy the Fernie Alpine Resort Zipline and Aerial Playground. Note : This Week has a Height and Weight Restriction.
WEEK #5 WATER LOGGEDJuly 29 - Aug 1, 2013Youth will enjoy river rafting for the day with Mountain High River Adventures.
JOIN US FOR “UP, UP, AND AWAY”
PRESCHOOL CAMPS:For Children born in 2009 - 2010 (must be at least 3 years of age)Monday - Friday 9:30 - 11:00 amDrop in Program MAXIMUM 24 ChildrenStories, Crafts, Games and More! A Fun and Safe Place for Preschoolers to Come
JUNIOR CAMPS:For Children born in 2005—2008Monday—Thursday 12:00 Noon—2:00 PMDrop In Program MAXIMUM 30 Children
WEEK#3 PREPARE FOR TAKEOFFFJuly 15 - July 19, 2013Aircraft, airships, air sports and fl ight.
The District of Sparwood is pleased to announce the
launch of its new brand and identity. “We’re now
ideally positioned to clearly and consistently share our
community’s story,” said Terry Melcer, The District of
Sparwood’s Chief Administrative Officer.
Unlike many community brands, Sparwood’s brand has
not been developed primarily to increase tourism or
attract destination visitors. Rather, its brand development
is to strengthen its distinctive characteristics, demonstrate
a desire to continue to develop economic diversity, and
to continue to provide a solid foundation to increase
community spirit.
“We’re an incredible community,” says Melcer, “We’re
enviably situated in the Rocky Mountains, clean, safe,
prosperous, and have a solid community of people
who are happy to live here. We want to clearly tell that
story.” Sparwood’s new brand simply tells a historic and
contemporary story of a strong, authentic, hardworking
mountain community. The brand speaks in a fresh manner
to unpretentiousness; a proactive approach to developing
relationships; and pride in the industry, community
relationships and recreational opportunities afforded by
their location.
To develop their brand, the District of Sparwood worked
with community and regional branding specialists
Story & Co. Their process involved extensive community
consultation, research and strategy, and the results of the
branding project were predicated on feedback and insight
garnered directly from the community.
“The methods we used allowed us to gain valuable
information through direct consultation with community
members in both group and individual settings,” said
Melcer. “This allows our brand to resonate with our most
important audience first — our own community.”
The initial results of the branding exercise include a new
logo, new taglines, a community website, professional
images, posters, trade show materials, ads, and other
informational collateral, as well as recommendations on
how to implement the brand as the community moves
forward and begins to proactively share its story.
“We’re not intent on strictly developing as a tourism
community,” says Melcer. “But we are intent on
demonstrating that we are proud of our community, that we
are open for business and that we are happy to share our
story and community with the rest of the world. We have
a story that deserves being told best and now we look
forward to telling it.”
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For more information on the District of Sparwood,
please contact:
Terry Melcer Chief Administrative Officer District of Sparwood
Box 520, 136 Spruce Avenue Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0
Phone: (250) 425-627 Direct Line: (250) 425-6810 Fax: (250) 425-7277
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Sparwood Community & Facility Services367 Pine Avenue, Box 669, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0Phone: 250-425-0552 Fax: 250-425-0551 Email: recof� [email protected]
ADVENTURE CAMPS(For Children Born in 2001-2004)
Registration: $100 per WeekMonday - Wednesday, 2:15 - 4:30 pm, AND
Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
WEEK #2 SAND & SURF July 8th - July 11th, 2013 This week youth will make and paint their very own beach chairs and then use them at Surveyors at the end of the week.
WEEK #3 LASER QUEST July 15th - July 18th, 2013Youth will travel to Nanton to Red Surge Battle� elds for a exciting afternoon of laser tag.
WEEK #4 EXTREME EXPLORERS July 22nd - July 25th, 2013Youth will be able to enjoy the Fernie Alpine Resort Zipline and Aerial Playground. Note : This Week has a Height and Weight Restriction.
WEEK #5 WATER LOGGED July 29th - Aug 1st, 2013Youth will enjoy river rafting for the day with Mountain High River Adventures.
WEEK #6 OLD WEST Aug 6th - Aug 8th, 2013 (This week is Tues - Thurs)This week features a day trip with Bull River Horseback Adventures. A ride through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.
WEEK #7 ADVENTURE WIND UPAug 12th - Aug 15th, 2013This week we will have lots of windup activities including an overnight camp at Fairmont.
Summer Camp in Sparwood is Back!
Join us for “Up, Up, and Away”PRESCHOOL CAMPS, for Children born in 2009 – 2010 (must be 3 years of age): Monday - Friday, 9:30 -11:00 amDrop in Program MAXIMUM 24 ChildrenStories, Crafts, Games and More! A Fun and Safe Place For Preschoolers to ComeJUNIOR CAMPS, for Children born in 2005 – 2008:Monday - Thursday, 12:00 - 2:00 pm Drop In Program MAXIMUM 30 ChildrenWEEK #2 PARDON ME, YOUR STANDING ON MY CAPEJuly 8th - July 12th, 2013Superheroes and superpowers, secret identities and secret lairs.WEEK #3 PREPARE FOR TAKEOFFFJuly 15th - July 19th, 2013Aircraft, airships, air sports and � ightWEEK #4 SEND ME A POSTCARDJuly 22nd - July 26th, 2013Journeys, quests and expeditions. WEEK #5 READING THE SKYJuly 29th - Aug 2nd, 2013Sky mythology, stargazing and weather.WEEK #6 WORLDS ABOVE AND BEYONDAug 6th - Aug 9th, 2013 (This week is Tues- Fri)Fantasy worlds and future worlds.WEEK #7 TO THE STARS Aug 12th - Aug 16th, 2013Astronomy, space exploration, and tales set in space.
Thank You!On behalf of the Canada Day Committee, we would like to thank all of you for attending the celebration and making it a huge success! We would also like to thank our sponsors:Canadian Heritage Society, District of Sparwood, TECK, Sparwood ECD Committee, East Kootenay Community Credit Union, Poodle Perfection Spa and Groom, Sparwood Public Library, Cause Way Bay, Mountain Mechanical Services, The Lions Club, Sparwood Fire Department, Elk Valley Air Cadets, Overwaitea, Sparwood Coal Miner Days Committee and all of the Volunteers!
POOL IS SCHEDULED TO REPOPEN JULY 8, 2013. FOR POOL SCHEDULE AND SWIM LESSONS.
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By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff
The City of Fernie presented Long Service Awards to their employees at the annual barbeque on Thursday
June 20.Dave Froese, Doug Mitchell and Kim
Sedrovic received their awards for 20 years of service. Sharon Switzer, Gino Guzzi,
Allison Uphill and Barb Carrick were congratulated for 15 years of service while Randi Goertzen and Garret Sowchuck were recognized for their service of 10 years.
A special presentation was made to retiring Director of Fire and Emergency Services Shawn Ivany.
Congratulations to all the people that received long service awards and very best of luck to Fire Chief Ivany in his retirement.
City employees receive long service awards
By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff
Currier Contracting Ltd. has been a w a r d e d
the contract for the construction of the Max Turyk soccer field for a price of $598, 869 net of all applicable taxes.
Cam Mertz, Director of Leisure Services stated in his report to City Council that “The contractor has substantial experience in grading and drainage on large earthwork projects through a number of past civil contracts (i.e. large parking lots). They have a good reputation with the City having provided services for past projects.”
Five proposals for this project were received. City administration and project consultants Durant Kreuk Ltd. evaluated all of the proposals. Currier
outscored the second highest bidder by more than 25 points.
Construction is expected to begin this week and will be completed by August 31, 2013.
Once the major earth work is complete, the installation of a drainage and irrigation system begins. The scientific design of the sand based 20,000 square foot field surface is designed for any type of sport configuration by eliminating the crown and making the surface flat. The in ground drainage system allows for the elimination of the crown. The next step is to hydro seed the field with a special seed blend.
“We’re not going to use sod as it’s soil based which effectively creates a
barrier for drainage,” said Mertz. “The sand allows the water to percolate. It’s very important that the community respect the field closure once it’s seeded in late August through to October. It will continue to establish its root growth, believe it or not, through the winter months. We have a very short window of opportunity for construction allowing the most amount of time for the seed to germinate and be established.
The soccer fields are expected to be ready May 1, 2014 for the beginning of next season.
The Max Turyk soccer fields are located on the south side of the Max Turyk Community Centre which was purchased by the City in 2010.
Contractor chosen for Max Turyk Soccer field
Mayor Mary Guiliano congratulates Sharon Switzer. Submitted photo
Soccer field to receive an upgrade
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Fernie Ladies' Day Results
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July 2, 2013Event: Putt-Less (strokes to green)
Attendance Prizes:Park Place draw: Arlene ByeFG&CC Gift Certificate from the
Investor's Group: Donna MillerFernie Garden Centre Gift
Certificate: Kathy Pachara
0-23: Bridget Hemsted, Kay Chesley24-29: Chris Stockey30-35: Eileen Thrun36+: Marilyn Onofrychuk
Skins: Arlene Bye, Marilyn Onofrychuk, Alice Booth, Kathy Pachara and Ursula Schroeder
Honourable mention: Sue Boyd and
Ursula Schroeder both scored deuces on the course on Tuesday. There were over 23 ladies that made it out to enjoy a beautiful day on the Fernie Golf and County Club course.
A big, big thanks goes to all the staff and greens crew who have managed to get the course back into amazing play-ing condition after the flooding that took place.
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By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff
Fernie Alpine R e s o r t showed their
appreciation for our community last Sunday by offering single and full day lift tickets to Elk Valley residents from Fernie, Elko, Jaffray, Sparwood and Elkford.
The Timber Chair was popular with hikers enjoying a lift up to the tree line while mountain bikers filled the Elk chair.
“Community day is awesome,” said Fernie locals Jen Cyr and her friend Laura, “It’s so much fun. It’s the busiest day but it’s so much fun because it’s a social day. It gets people out. This is one of the days you get to ride with your friends who maybe ride twice a
summer.”“People get to
see how much fun it is and your riding progresses so much because you get in so much riding,”continued Cyr.
Community day got two thumbs up from other locals like Fraser Foulds.
“It’s amazing. Anything that gets people out enjoying a beautiful day, my eight and 11 year old niece and nephew don’t bike on the hill normally but they are today,” said Thomas Wilson.
Locals were also treated to free guided nature hikes by Nature Bob. Proceeds from the barbeque were donated to the Fernie Mountain Biking Club.
FAR Summer Community Appreciation Day brings locals out of the woodwork and up to the mountain
All photos by T. Hynd
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Made for Fernie, the second Sunday in the annual downtown Summer Socials series is set to take place on July 14th from 1-4 pm in beautiful downtown Fernie.
Visitors and locals alike can experience exhibits from local artisans- spinners, weavers, potters, photographers, and quilters. You can also expect sidewalk sales, children’s activities, food vendors, trunk treasures, and more!
Be sure to head down to check it out July 14th and every Sunday during the summer months of July and August.
Also don’t forget about the Wednesday Night Concerts and Market series also in downtown Fernie. Every Wednesday evening of July and August from 5-9 pm.
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The Wednesday Night Downtown Street Market and Concert Series is a great
place for live music, a cool drink, the Mountain Market and a great Fernie vibe. The series is a weekly community event taking place this
summer in Station Square next to the Arts Station from 5-9 pm. Peruse local vendors' offerings, enjoy a bite to eat and refreshments, or relax in the beverage gardens where Fernie Brewing Co. beer and BC wines are available, all while appreciat-ing live entertainment. It runs on Wednesday nights throughout July and August in downtown Fernie.
Wednesday Night Market and Concert Series begins
All photos by A. Horton
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Shoppers visited the Mountain Market last
Sunday to find farmer's just picked organic veg-gies and herbs; herbal-ist's handcrafted soaps; baker's tasty cupcakes, bagels and bread; savory cheeses; and local artists.
Fresh kale and rad-ishes from Eat, shoots and leaves were snapped up early. A Cranbrook vendor brought a handmade hot sauce made with the hottest pepper in the world. Veggie bur-gers were cooking on Grass Roots barbeque, while Zaltana’s Coffee was there to supply those looking for their morning caffeine fix.
The market takes place every Sunday in Rotary Park from 10 am - 2 pm until Sept 1st.
Rise and shine to get the goods at Mountain Market
All photos by T. Hynd
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By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff
Isabella Dicken Elementary School students received awards for their efforts before school finished for the summer. Many students
received awards for academic and citizenship excellence.
Kasha Bell, Thomas Teeple earned their Band Award. Kasha Bell and Liam MacLean were presented with the Female and Male Athlete awards. A Major Citizenship award was given to Tyler Dvorak and Ahlyn Saluk.
Kasha Bell and Neve Richards shared an Overall Achievement award. Richards also received a Literacy Award.
Isabella Dicken Elementary School awards
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Enthusiastic inspiration is how I describe author and adventurer Bruce Kirkby.
His second novel, ‘The Dolphin’s Tooth’ has been nominated for the One Book, One Kootenay award and that’s what brought him to the Fernie library last night.
Kirkby isn’t what most people would expect from a professional writer. He comes across more like a professional adventurer, mixed with surfer dude and vagabond. ‘The Dolphin’s Tooth’ was writ-ten seven years ago and “was killed by one scathing review years ago,” so Kirkby is surprised his book made the list, especially with newer worthy competition. “It seems to have an extended life as I still get these notes once a week or every month from University students, sometimes handwritten, how the book meant something to them scratched on a little piece of paper.”
The novel describes his inter-national and Canadian outdoor adventures with a new journey in every chapter. I read ‘The Dolphin’s Tooth’ when it was first published and his misadven-tures made me laugh. It’s the theme of each travel story, his love of wilderness and people and how he started with learning how to light his first camp stove to electrocuting himself accident-ly with a water heater on a bike trip in Pakistan; I got to witness a bumbler grow into a skilled outdoorsman.
Kirkby is not the kind of guy who goes on a trip or two then stretches everything out to make the material last. He packs every single bit of fun in even if there isn’t enough time for it all.
Early this spring Kirkby, his wife Christine and their two boys spent 10 days rafting the Green River.
Two weeks ago he paddle boarded across the Georgia Strait with friends Dave Quinn and Kalum Ko, even though Kirkby only started stand up paddle boarding this year.
“When my friends asked me to go, I felt the 100 km weeklong trip
on an inland lake I had planned one week earlier with another buddy, Duff Gibson, would pre-pare me for the crossing. We did it for a fundraiser for CPAWS and Mountain Equipment Coop as they raised awareness for their Big Wild Challenge Program. The southern gulf islands were also the first place I ever guided and it was a chance to give back to a conservation cause. There’s a National Park being set up there. Plus we thought it was going to be so darn much fun. I hadn’t been there for twenty years so it was a return of sorts for me.”
The Georgia Strait trip was 150 km which they could have done in four days but they gave them-selves an extra day for a weather window. They left from Spanish Banks in Vancouver and took five days to arrive at the Victoria Harbour. They spent half a day at Tsawassen waiting for the winds to drop.
“One of the main challenges was crossing the Strait of Georgia which at the narrowest point the currents are quite high and the winds tend to funnel. The cross-ing itself is only 22 km but still it’s a fairly big crossing. It’s a four hour commitment at least and it’s kind of rough through there with the wind and waves. It finally looked like the wind was dying down a little at the end of the day so we went for it. But we had to cross six major freighter lines, four ferry channels, and two ocean container channels so 12 km were congested with boats.”
Before the three left, people kept telling them that nobody would be able to see them and that they would get hit.
“You can buy these commercial radar reflectors but supposedly the most effective way, I read this study by the US Coast Guard, is by covering your hat in tinfoil. It works better than anything else. Because I was wearing this thing on my head, and had to paddle like heck for 12 km, man, my head was like a baked potato. I was so hot by the time I made it out of freighter land before I could take that hat off. We looked like fools but we survived,” said Kirkby.
As for the immediate future, Kirkby will be rafting on the Alsek River in the Yukon with Robert Kennedy Jr. before he travels to Haida Gwaii for a totem rais-ing. He’ll likely bring his paddle board to explore Gwaii Haanas.
Later this summer Kirkby and his family, including his 74 year old mother are travelling across northern Saskatchewan starting at the headwaters of the Churchill River.
“My kids don’t know any-thing different. They’re used to it. Yes, my kids prefer hotels but it’s good for them to be outside. Last night my five year old son Bodhi said he liked camping. By the time he was 16 months old, Bodhi had spent four months in a tent, a quarter of his life. I didn’t think he’d ever beat that ratio again in his life unless he became a street person. People think you
need to bring all these plastic toys because they have them at home so you bring a couple but all they end up playing with is sticks, caterpillars and frogs anyways .”
“Bodhi thrives on routine and there’s something extraordin-arily routine about expedition trips. We get up early, we eat, we pack up, we leave, we snack, we paddle, and we lunch. That has quite a calming influence on him because life at home is perhaps more hectic and less routine. This trip will be challenging with all the portaging with a two and 74 year old. But the water will be warm on the Canadian Shield. I haven’t been on any part of the Churchill yet.”
“I kind of worked backwards with this writing journey. I start-ed with novels, went to maga-zines and then newspapers. I wrote an article for the Globe and
Mail every week for 100 weeks. After awhile I was wondering what am I going to write about this week. That was a vacuum of experience. But I feel like books endure. It’s like I’m starting to go back to the beginning.”
“I tend to be greedy about my trips. I say yes to everything. My family and I are going to Ladahk or Bhutan next year to live in a village and teach English or something because I can’t navi-gate all this business. We just need to chill out. I look at my full white board at home and say why did I said yes to going on this rafting trip with Robert Kennedy Jr. in a couple weeks when I should stay home and cut the lawn for gosh sakes. But it’s because I think I might get a good story out of it. It’s like a buf-fet. I’m bloated but I can’t stop eating even though I’m full.”
Adventure author Bruce Kirkby speaks at Fernie Library
Adventures abound for Kirkby and his family last spring during a 10 day trip down the Green River. Bruce Kirkby photo
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Racquets were raised and ready as 17
children played in the Rookies Tennis Tournament (RTT)
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The Rogers Rookie Tour offers non-elim-ination events for nov-
ice boys and girls ages U8-U16 years. Three age groups, under eights, 10's and 12's participated in the RTT on Friday, July 5.
“Tennis in Fernie is just starting to boom. Kids here are
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Racquet ready at Rookies Tennis Tournament
The Fernie Golf & Country Club held our first summer junior camp last week. Pictured are the five and and six year olds, they were an all star group! Submitted photo
SCOTT Thursday Race Series Results
between entry-level tennis and the prov-incial competitive junior circuit. Players were ensured multiple matches and received a player package, which included a Rookie Tour shirt. Participation also provided a com-plimentary one-year membership with Tennis BC.
“It is the highlight of my coaching career to watch the kids I teach enjoy tennis, show great sportsman-ship and improve so quickly,” said Willis. “We have more than doubled the junior membership since Fernie Tennis Coaching was established over three years ago. Our growing club has earned enough income to provide the kids with junior nights.”
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Kids had a blast at the Rookies Tennis Tournament last weekend. Photo by T. Hynd
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The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Hedy Seaborn to amend the Baynes Lake Official Community Plan and the South Country Zoning and Floodplain Management Bylaw. If approved, the amendments will amend the designations of the subject property to accommodate a two lot subdivision. The property is located on Sharpe Road in Baynes Lake as shown on the attached map.
Bylaw No. 2480 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Baynes Lake Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2319, 2011 – Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2013 (Sharpe Road / Seaborn)” will amend the designation of Lot A, District Lot 132, Kootenay District, Plan 13924 from RR, Rural Resource to SH, Small Holdings.
Bylaw No. 2481 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – South Country Zoning and Floodplain Management Bylaw No. 2320, 2011 – Amendment Bylaw No. 4, 2013 (Sharpe Road / Seaborn) will amend the designation of Lot A, District Lot 132, Kootenay District, Plan 13924 from RR-60, Rural Resource Zone to RS-4, Residential (Acreage) Zone.
A public hearing will be held at: Baynes Lake Community Hall 468 Jaffray-Baynes Lake Road Baynes Lake, BC Tuesday, July 23, 2012 at 4:00 pm
The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area A and Electoral Area B.
If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing:• inspect the Bylaw and supporting information
at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays;
• mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or
• present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.
SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING.
All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Tracy Van de Wiel, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0306, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email [email protected].
BYLAW 2480 & 2481Bylaw Amendments - Baynes Lake
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Board of Directors is considering an application by Heinz and Jeanne Kraps to amend the Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw. If approved, the amendment will change the designation of part of the property to accommodate a subdivision to create a new residential lot. The subject property is located on Stephenson Road in Hosmer and is shown on the attached map.
Bylaw No. 2477 cited as “Regional District of East Kootenay – Elk Valley Zoning Bylaw No. 829, 1990 – Amendment Bylaw No. 66, 2013 (Stephenson Road / Kraps)” will amend the zoning designation of part of the subject property from RR-8, Rural Residential (Country) Zone to RR-2, Rural Residential (Small Holding) Zone.
A public hearing will be held at: Hosmer Community Hall Front Street & 6th Avenue, Hosmer, BC Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 7:00 pm
The Board has delegated the holding of this hearing to the Directors for Electoral Area A, the City of Fernie and the District of Sparwood.
If you believe that your interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw, you may prior to the hearing:• inspect the Bylaw and supporting
information at the RDEK office in Cranbrook from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays;
• mail, fax or email written submissions to the addresses/numbers shown below; or
• present written and/or verbal submissions at the hearing.
SUBMISSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC HEARING.
All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
This notice is not an interpretation of the Bylaw. For more information, contact Tracy Van de Wiel, Planning Technician, at 250-489-0306, toll free at 1-888-478-7335, or email [email protected].
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Bear CornerBear sightings this week
By Kathy MurrayWildSafeBC Community Coordinator
Bear activity on recrea-tional trails
Two hikers were attacked by a grizzly bear on the upper east alpine area on Mount Proctor on July 3 Both men suffered non-life threatening injuries. Black bear reported on the traverse on the way to S-Bomb trail on Mt Fernie. No other wildlife sightings reported, however, we live in bear country. Be prepared and expect to encounter bears and other wildlife anytime.
BEAR SAFETY TIPS: The safest bear encounter is
one prevented. When hiking or biking, travel in groups of two or more and keep talking (talk out loud to yourself if you are on your own). Bears recognize the human voice and will avoid you in most instances. Be alert, carry bear spray and know how to use it. It is available at most sport shops. If you encounter a bear, do not yell, scream, or run
as this may trigger an attack. If the bear sees you, speak in a low voice to let the bear know that you are a human and back away slowly.
Mountain bikers, your speed and quietness put you at greater risk for sudden encounters. Slow down and make noise when approaching blind corners and shrub areas where the line of sight is poor.
For more information on bear safety view the movie Staying Safe in Bear Country available at the Fernie Library and the Fernie Info Centre on Highway 3 and visit http://www.wildsafebc.com
Bears entering homes in residential areas:
A cinnamon colored bear has been reported going onto the deck while a group was having dinner and entering homes on Timberline Crescent and Highline Drive at Fernie Alpine Resort. Bears also reported at Mt Fernie Provincial Park Campsite pushing through a screen door and entering a camper. Bears have been seen
behind Smittys restaurant and in West Fernie.
A reminder to all residents, visitors and campers to keep all garbage indoors, clean bbq’s, keep pet food indoors, secure all other attractants and keep doors and windows shut and locked.
For current information on local bear activity and preventing human/wildlife conflict:
View our provincial mapping system (www.wildsafebc.com/warp) that provides an overview of local wildlife sightings and human/wildlife conflicts throughout the province
Like us on Facebook. “By ‘liking’ us, you’ll automatically get any updates I post about current conflicts or items of interest in the community. As well, if you’d like to share your views on human-wildlife conflict in our area, this’ll be a great place to do that very thing. To find us just log-in to your Facebook page and search for WildSafeBC Elk Valley.
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ZUFFA:On the afternoon of Wednesday, July 3, 2013, Richard Thomas Zuffa left his earthly home following a brief battle with cancer. Richard was born in Fernie on October 21, 1948 to parents Louis and Jane Zuffa.Richard is survived by his best friend and loving caretaker, Hugh Tennant, loyal companions Maggie May & Chibby Roo and his loving friend Russ Waswick. He is also survived by his siblings: Les (Elena), George (Lois), Marlene (Steve), Andrew (Debbie), Russell (Rose), Gail (Dennis), Diane, and Brian (Raylene) as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother William “Billy” Zuffa, his mother Jane and his father Louis.“Richie” or “Sam”, as he was known, had an amazing love for animals. He enjoyed his job at Fernie Ready Mix and in his leisure loved to spend time camping and fishing, sharing great times with his closest friends. Richard will be sadly missed by those who loved him.A Memorial Service was held at Cherished Memories “Serenity Chapel” on Thursday, July 11th with Major James Haggland of the Salvation Army officiating. In honor of Richard’s love of animals, donations may be made to the Cranbrook S.P.C.A. Messages of condolence may be made at www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.
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HUDOCK:Michael Joseph Hudock of Nelson passed away July 2, 2013 at the age of 73 years.A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 12, 2013 at 10:00am from St. Saviours Pro-Cathedral Anglican Church, 723 Ward Street, Nelson, BC. Cremation has taken place.As an expression of sympathy family and friends may make donations to St. Saviours Pro-Cathedral Church or to a charity of choice. On-line condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfs.caFuneral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Service Ltd.
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If you have an interest in the community, good writing skills, your own camera and the ability to work to strict deadlines, please email an example of your writing and photography to:
Angela TreharneEditorThe Free Press342 2nd AvenueBox 2350Fernie, BC V0B 1M0
10’ cu ft upright freezer $259, black leather love seat $279, 3 seat Simmons maroon sofa $299, Futon metal black $189, large rocker $149, night stands $29-$49, TV stand oak overlay $75, portable Maytag dishwasher $249, full size western saddle & blanket $289, small desk $79, Roper auto washer $249, automatic dryers $99-$199, Danby spin washer (newer) $269, Danby apartment auto washer $325, large oak china cabinet $469, 3 filing cabinets $39-$79, ESKA 3hp outboard motor $249, 12 volt electric outboard motor 32 lbs $149, 3 very nice antique dressers $395-$995, good selection Gibson acoustic guitars, collectors; SJ Gibson, J-50 Gibson, MK-35 Gibson, J-40 Gibson, Martin 000XL, 08Martin. 18-20 cu ft fridges $249-$449, 2 black fridge & stove sets $595 ea, 6 drawer pink dresser $69, 6 drawer dresser $125, 5 drawer hi boy $125, 6 drawer pine hi boy $149, double box spring & mattress $125, 8 drawer pine dresser & mirror $249, 2 stainless fridges $349, good selection of musical instruments & accessories, jewelry, games, DVDs, CDs, turntables, knives, antiques, 1999 GMC Sierra crew cab 218,000 km excellent shape $4900, tuned Sherlock Manning piano & bench $525, various power tools – come in and have a look, Simmons plush top queen box spring & mattress $299, 2 single mattresses $75 ea.
The Lemare Group is accept-ing resumes for the following positions:• Certifi ed Hand Fallers• Offi ce Highway Logging Truck Drivers• Log Loader Operator• Grapple Yarder Operators• Boom Boat Operator• Chasers• Hooktenders• 2nd Loaders-Buckermen• Heavy Duty MechanicsFulltime camp with union rates/benefi ts. Please send re-sumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to: offi [email protected].
EmploymentEmployment
Help WantedHIRING LOCAL DRIVERS to transport railway crews.
Vehicle & training is provided. Class 4 driver’s license is
required, assistance will be provided for those who require
Fax: (403)504-8664NOW hiring full/part time Housekeeping staff. Please send resume to [email protected], or Fax 250-427-7959
Employment
Help WantedMAINTENANCE/LOADER OPERA-TOR NEEDED This is a fulltime, permanent position starting immedi-ately at our plant in Princeton, BC. Minimum of 10 years maintenance experience required on a variety of production and mobile equipment. Experience in a post mill, or small to medium size sawmill preferred. Must be able to handle a variety of tasks, work well with minimum su-pervision and be part of the team. Please submit resumes by fax 250-295-7912 or email [email protected]
POWELL RIVER Community Services Association is seek-ing an experienced Poverty Law Advocate. For more infor-mation, please e-mail Julie Chambers, Executive Director. [email protected]
Help Wanted
Employment
Help WantedSUTCO Contracting Ltd. has openings in our Chip Division. If you have 2 years experi-ence, clean abstract and look-ing for a long term career op-portunity, we encourage your application. Pension Plan, Ex-tended Benefi ts, Late Model Equipment, Satellite Dispatch and E-logs bring a stable work environment for the Profes-sional Driver. www.sutco.ca fax 250-357-2009 Enquiries: 250-357-2612 Ext: 230
Income OpportunityNOW HIRING! Earn extra cash, simple work. P/T-F/T. Can be done from home. Ac-ceptance guaranteed, no ex-perience required, all wel-come! www.BCJobLinks.com
Work Wanted
Call sales at250-423-9211 *Plus $399 doc + taxes
STK# UT0546
DLR 30507
2004 DODGE RAM 1500 QUADCAB 4X4
5.7L Hemi
WOW, only $9,747*WAS $14,995*
Services
Financial ServicesGET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420.
www.pioneerwest.comIF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.
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Legal ServicesCRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certifi -cation, adoption property ren-tal opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
Help Wanted
Services
Cleaning Services
Call sales at250-423-9211 *Plus $399 doc + taxes
STK# UT0586
DLR 30507
2010 FORD F150 SUPERCREW LARIAT 4X4
MINT!!NOW! $33,333*
ContractorsCustom blueprints.Visit: wwldesigns.ca We will not be undersold!
Floor Refi nishing/Installations
Call sales at250-423-9211 *Plus $399 doc + taxes
STK# UT0553
DLR 30507
2006 FORD F150 LARIAT SUPERCREW 4X4
NOW! $15,977*WAS $17,747*
Home ImprovementsCONSTRUCTION SERVICES, renovations, fi nished basements, bathrooms, drywall, framing, hard-wood fl ooring, tile. No job too big or too small. 30 years experience. Will Travel to Elk Valley. (250)421-8021
Feed & HayGOOD horse hay. Mayook area. $4.00/bale- you pick up. $5.00/bale those in shed. First come fi rst serve. Approximate-ly 500 bales. Call if interested 250-417-9696.
HAY FOR SALE small square
$160/ton250-428-4316
Pet Services
Call sales at250-423-9211 *Plus $399 doc + taxes
STK# UT0593
DLR 30507
2011 FORD ESCAPE 4DRLIMITED 4WD
NOW! $25,977*
Misc. for Sale
Merchandise for Sale
Bartering
Call sales at250-423-9211 *Plus $399 doc + taxes
STK# UT0556
DLR 30507
2009 F150 FX4 SUPERCREW 4X4
NOW! $23,674*WAS $25,347*
Food Products
BUTCHER SHOPBC INSPECTED
GRADED AA OR BETTERLOCALLY GROWNNATURAL BEEF
Hormone FreeGrass Fed/Grain Finished$100 Packages Available
Sat. July 13th9am-4pm Rain or shine!No early birds please.
Heavy Duty Machinery
A-STEEL SHIPPING DRYSTORAGE CONTAINERS
Used 20’40’45’53 in stock.SPECIAL
44’ x 40’ Container Shopw/steel trusses $13,800!
Sets up in one day!40’ Containers under $2500!
Call Toll Free AlsoJD 544 & 644 wheel loaders
JD 892D LC ExcavatorPh. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB
www.rtccontainer.com
Misc. for SaleAT LAST! An iron fi lter that works. IronEater! Fully patent-ed Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manga-nese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions;www.bigirondrilling.comPhone 1-800-BIG-IRON.Dining table with 6 padded chairs $250, coffee table & 2 end tables (glass top) $75, Blue/grey swivel chair $50 and solid wood chair with padded seat $100. Prices negotiable. Call 250-423-6021.FRIG - 20 cu.ft., Frigidaire byElectrolux, top mount 10 yrs. old, $100. TIRES - 2 Good-year M+S, 500kms only, 225/40ZR18, $100/pair. Call 250-423-2031.HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/news-paper?RESTLESS LEG Syndromeand leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.
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1 & 2 Bedroom UnitsFurnished & Unfurnished
For more information call250-423-1358
Apartments for Rent
1422 & 1462 – 6th Avenue, FernieLocated behind the Best Western
From $695 per month
GUARANTEED APPROVALS
Bankruptcy No credit Divorce No problem
www.cbt.or Join us:
viaSport BC and Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) are seeking a qualified consultant/organization to support the development and implementation of a stakeholder engagement process and the development of a sport and physical activity strategy for the Columbia Basin. Visit www.cbt.org/opportunities for more info.
Request for ProposalsColumbia Basin Sport and Physical Activity Stakeholder Engagement and Strategy
Tom Uphill Manor1301 4th Ave.Fernie B.C
Available
Quality-Affordable and Accessible Housing
Active Living for Independant Seniors and People with Disabilities.
Meal Service
To Book a tour or for more information call
Julie Langille250-278-3347
Legal
Legal Notices
Call sales at250-423-9211 *Plus $399 doc + taxes
STK# UT0567
DLR 30507
2012 ESCAPE 4DR LIMITED 4WD
Lo km s. lly Loaded. MINT
NOW! $31,747*WAS $33,878*
Merchandise for Sale
Misc. for SaleKILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy a Harris Bed Bug Kit, Complete Room Treatment Solution. Odorless, Non-Stain-ing. Available onlinehomedepot.com (NOT IN STORES).
STEEL BUILDING - DIY sum-mer sale! Bonus days extra 5% off. 20x22 $3,998. 25x24 $4,620. 30x34 $6,656. 32x42 $8,488. 40x54 $13,385. one end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422.www.pioneersteel.ca
STEEL BUILDINGS, metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
Water
Call sales at250-423-9211 *Plus $399 doc + taxes
STK# UC0188
DLR 30507
2012 FORD FUSION SEGreat fuel milage
NOW! $15,997*WAS $19,747*
Real Estate
Business for Sale
Call sales at250-423-9211 *Plus $399 doc + taxes
STK# UT0580
DLR 30507
2012 FORD EDGE SPORT AWD
Lo km s
NOW! $26,747*WAS $29,982*
Commercial/Industrial Property
GRAVEL PIT / Acreage For Sale in Crawford Bay, BC on Kootenay Lake East Shore. 16 acre licensed gravel pit for sale, with or without equip-ment (request equipment price). Also have approval for 3 lot subdivision. Older double wide mobile on property. Bordered on two sides by crown land. Abundant wildlife. $249,000 Call Chris @ 250-825-4701 or [email protected]; [email protected]
Farms
Call sales at250-423-9211 *Plus $399 doc + taxes
STK# UT0577
DLR 30507
2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT V6 4WD
NOW! $18,448*
For Sale By Owner
FERNIE - 1969 3 bdrm mobile home for sale FMHP. Newly renovated bathroom. Open kitchen/dining room. Large family room. 10x8 mud room. Includes fridge, stove, microwave, washer & dryer. Phone 250-423-3340.
Includes: covered parking, sauna, heat, lights & hot water
1-250-865-7676
Sparwood, B.C.
PINEWAY COURT
Apartment Units
1 Bdrm:$775 (& up)-month
2 Bdrm:$850 (& up)-month
250-425-9912
FURNISHED & UNFUR-NISHED rentals available im-mediately in Sparwood or Elk-ford. Contact Tammie Davy at 250-425-2968 or Lindsay at 250-425-1180. On-line appli-cation available at:elkvalleylistings.ca.
Quattrin Manor, FERNIE, 2 bdrm apartments available July 1st. No pets, no smoking.Call 250-423-4245.
Rentals
Apt/Condo for RentSPARWOOD - 2 bdrm condo in Carbonado, 2 bdrm condo in Ponderosa. $850/month. Large 2 bdrm apartment uptown, includes 2 appliances. $900/month. New 2 bdrm, 2 bath condos, includes 6 appliances. $1150-$1225/mo. Call Randi 250-425-7711 or Rick 250-425-5432.
SPARWOOD, B.C.Pine Crest ApartmentsUnder New Management
Two bdrm condo Sparwood HeightsPonderosa Manor. Furnished. Call 250-423-1687.
VICTORIA CONDO FOR SALE
Bright 3rd fl oor 1 bedroom 1.5 bath adult complex along the Gorge waterway. Unit offers patio with water view,in-suite laundry,fi replace,updated paint & new fl ooring,Tennis court, indoor pool,hot tub,sauna and well kept grounds. Low strata fee and city bus out front to UVIC, Camosum or down town. Excellent rental invest-ment or live in. Great value at $204,900. call 250-615-7225 or 250-886-8397 for pictures and more info.
Modular HomesLooking for quiet, responsible renters for our newly renovat-ed 2-bdrm mobile home, locat-ed 5 min from Fernie, has a 12x16 storage shed, $950/mth, n/p, n/s, 2 referenc-es required. (250)426-6007.
Mobile homes for rent in SparwoodF, S, W & Dryer, 2 to 3 BR. 250-425-4424 , 250-425-4646
SPARWOOD - 2 or 3 bdrm mobiles $650-$750/month includes pad rent. Call Randi 250-425-7711 or Rick 250-425-5432.
Motels,Hotels
Call sales at250-423-9211 *Plus $399 doc + taxes
STK# UT0543
DLR 30507
2011 FORD EDGE SE FWDLo km s. Great rice!!
NOW! $19,747*WAS $20,711*
Storage
SELF STORAGE: Personal & commercial. Call Finni-gan’s Storage. 250-423-3308 or 250-423-4207.
STORAGE PLUS: Bays heat-ed or cold & service bays with air, minor repairs. 250-423-7492.
Townhouses
Call sales at250-423-9211 *Plus $399 doc + taxes
STK# UT0582
DLR 30507
2008 FORD SUPERCREW XLT 4X4
NOW! $19,947*
SPARWOOD, 2-storey, 3-bdrm townhouse for rent w/full basement, close to school & rec centre. (250)425-4448
Transportation
Aircraft
Call sales at250-423-9211 *Plus $399 doc + taxes
STK# UT0555
DLR 30507
2013 FORD FLEX SEL AWDFully Loaded
NOW! $29,977*WAS $33,487*
Auto Financing
DreamTeam Auto Financing“0” Down, Bankruptcy OK -
Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals1-800-961-7022
www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557
Apt/Condo for Rent
Transportation
Cars - Sports & Imports
2000 TOYOTA Corolla, 4 cyl pwr windows, cruise, A/C, exc cond, new brakes, $3600. Call 250-423-4021 for test drive.
Wrecker/Used Parts
Call sales at250-423-9211 *Plus $399 doc + taxes
STK# UC0194
DLR 30507
2012 FORD FOCUS SELo km s. arra ty!!
BLOWOUT! $13,848*WAS $15,758*
Boat Charters
Call sales at250-423-9211 *Plus $399 doc + taxes
STK# UT0587
DLR 30507
2009 FORD F150 REG CAB LONGBOX
Lo km s
NOW! $21,747*
Apt/Condo for Rent
Transportation
Boats
World’s Finest FISHING BOATS
Weldcraft, Hewescraft,Lund, Godfrey Pontoons
Mark’s Marine, Hayden, ID1-888-821-2200
www.marksmarineinc.com
Legal Notices
Auto Financing Auto Financing
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Area Golf TournamentsSummer 2013
Fernie GolF & Country ClubJuly 13th & 14th Fernie G&CC Club Championship
July 18th Tony Servello Senior Open
July 23rd Ladies Golf For The Cure
July 26th Couples Alternate Shot #2
Aug 10th He/She Tournament
Aug 20th Fernie Ladies Amateur Open
Sept 21st Emily Brydon Foundation Event
Sept 17th Ladies Closing
oct 6th Men’s Closing
oct 13th “Ironman Open”
oct 14th Turkey Scramble
SpArwood GolF ClubSept 14th Tombstone
A training plan is built on your strengths and your weaknesses. Therefore…
• Perform the right stretching exercises before a practice session.
• Swing the club a few times without hitting balls (to get some balance to the feel of the club).
• Hit the first balls with the short irons, then the mid and long irons, and finish with the woods (always start with whatever is easiest to get a rhythm).
• Take 2-3 minute breaks if you are not hitting well (loosen your muscles, relax, and refocus when you resume).
• Work on an easy target, improving your precision with
each shot.• Repeat the same movement
by hitting at least 15 to 20 balls with the same club; after reaching a good success rate, choose a new target.
• You can alternate clubs once you are satisfied with your shots.
• Maintain a constant but not too rapid flow between each ball. ‘Speed hitters’ should place their basket a few feet away in order to slow down their rhythm (pace).
• Release your grip between each shot, your hands will relax and reduce the risk of fatigue and tension in your fingers and forearms.
• Adopt a positioning routine for each swing, in a practice session or a game situation.
• Choose where you practice. Retreat to a quiet area if you are working on a technique that requires more concentration. On the other hand, if you are trying to master a movement that you already know, choose a platform located among others because, as you know, a real game is not played in total silence.
• It is actually on the practice range that you must think, reflect, observe, and determine the technique or techniques that need improvement.
• The more consistent the training, the more automatic the adjustments.
Only repetitive practice will get you to that level of comfort
An effective way to practice…
201 Fairway Drive, Fernie - 250-423-7773
Ranked #2 Public Golf Facility in British ColumbiaRanked #2 Public Golf Facility in British Columbia
201 Fairway Drive, Fernie - 250-423-7773
Adult/Junior tournament July 28
Ranked #2 Public Golf Facility in British ColumbiaRanked #2 Public Golf Facility in British Columbia
Local Rates Mon-Tues
$40/18 Holes $24/9 Holes
Next Junior Camp Starts July 23rd. Call to register!
This week in the Pro Shop: Buy 1 piece of Puma Clothing and receive 50% off the second item!
The driving range is where b e g i n n e r s
learn the game, where average players perfect their strokes and where professionals correct their weaknesses. It is also where golfers should spend more time.
Hitting balls is certainly less enjoyable than a round of golf on your favourite course in the company of friends. However, those baskets of practice balls are sure to be beneficial when playing your next round of golf.
At the beginning of the season, be sure to practice first with your short irons. Choose a target and try and hit some balls within a radius of
ten or twenty yards. Do the same exercise with your other irons. Also
plan a few sessions with your woods. Because a driving range is wide and obstacle free, players do not have to worry about hitting their balls into the lake to the right, into the woods to the left or the sand trap in front of them. It is important, therefore, to decide on a target. Players should also take the time to relax and to concentrate on each stroke. Hitting a basket of balls is not a race against time!
Good results on the driving range do not
necessarily mean that you’ll knock off ten strokes from your score card during your next round of golf. If your practice session helped to improve just one aspect of your game, it’s very positive.
Good golfers will tell you that you can never spend too much time on a driving range. It’s not surprising, therefore, that professionals return there time and again, even after playing five strokes under par.
All goes well... on the driving range
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BEARSPAW CONTRACTING “COMMUNITY FIRST” SOCIETY
1st Annual Charity Golf TournamentCommunity First
Bene� ting the Construction of a Medical Evacuation Helipad in Elkford, BCBene� ting the Construction of a Medical Evacuation Helipad in Elkford, BC
~18 Holes of Golf ~Golf
with Celebrities ~Win
Cash ~Hole in One
~Weekend Getaways
~Sports Memorabilia
& so much more!~
Schedule of Events� ursday July 25, 2013 @ Elkford Community Conference Centre5:00 to 6:30pm Registration, Celebrity Meet & Greet, Wine & Cheese for Corporate Sponsors & Silent Auction Begins6:30pm Doors Open to General Public: $30 or 2 for $50.00 (Come meet all the celebrities)7:00 to 8:30pm Live Entertainment by Beverly Mahood, Kenny Munshaw and Dallas Smith & Live Auction9:00pm Silent Auction Closed for the Evening
Friday July 26, 2013 @ Mountain Meadows Golf Club6:30 to 7:30am Continental Breakfast Available8:15am Golfers to Assigned Hole8:30am Shotgun Start4:30pm Cash Bar Opens @ Elkford Community Conference Centre5:30pm Dinner, Awards, Ra� e, Silent Auction9:30pm Silent Auction Closed
Please join us in making this dream come true for the community of Elkford.Registration forms are available at the Bearspaw Contracting Inc. o� ce, online at www.bearspawcontracting.com,
