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• Deep Tissue• Rehabilitative• Remedial Exercise
• Detoxifying Essential Oil Massage
Julie GallantBC RMT RYT (200)
www.RealignMassage� erapy.com
250-946-8982
See what Julie can do for you!
Congratulations contenders!
We wish all the competitors
READY. SET. RIDEgood luck as they
embark upon the exciting adventure
of this year’s Fernie 3.
THE FREE PRESS Thursday, June 26, 2014 C5
Pull Out Section
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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2014 Canada Day Celebrations
Prentice Park
Tuesday, July 1st, 2014
Festivitiesstart at 12:00 pm
Stage Schedule
1:30pm Whispers on a Quest
2:00pm Hark Raving Sirens
2:55pm Liam Faucher
3:50pm Yay! Fal Sisters!
4:15pm Thar Be Dragons Duo
7:00pm Hark Raving Sirens
8:00pm Red Girl
9:00pm Indigo Joseph
10:00pm The Archers
11:00pm Fireworks
A warning to those crossing the tracksBy Katelyn DingmanFree Press Staff
In the past few weeks several Fernie locals have complained after being fined for crossing trails on
established paths in the area, according to a recent blog post.
But these trespassing fines are valid and not uncommon, Canadian Pacific (CP) Spokesperson Salem Woodrow said.
“CP experiences ongoing trespassing issues in the Fernie area, particularly the area near Ridgemont Drive,” she added. “Using the CP tracks as a shortcut is not only extremely dangerous, it is illegal.”
Salem noted that each year around this time CP Police are diligent in patrolling the Ridgemont area and educating people about railroad safety.
“In 2013, trespassing accounted for 57 total fatalities and serious injuries,” she said.
But despite proper signage, individuals are still crossing the tracks.
Fernie residents should be aware that trespassing is a federal offence under the Rail Safety Act and can result in a fine upwards of $500.
Individuals can also be fined under provincial legislation with fines ranging from $100 to $300, Woodrow said.
Warning signs are clearly displayed at the railway crossing near Ridgemont Drive. Photo by K. Dingman
Rafters race down the river
Adventurous rafters raced down the Elk River for the fifteenth annual Fernie Raft Race last Wednesday. For the full story and more photos turn to page 25. Photo by S. Cain
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Fernie Search and Rescue were called out last Monday to rescue a competitor in this
year's Tour Divide – a mountain bike race from Banff to New Mexico spanning over 2,700 miles.
One of the competitors, a 24-year-old man from Ohio, lost control on a bridge in the Wigwam area near the U.S. border due to faulty bike
equipment. He fell off the bridge and struck his head on a rock, smashing his bike helmet in the process. Two other competitors helped him out of the river and gave him some dry clothing. After being assured by the man that he would use his emergency SPOT device to call for help, the helping competitors continued on, stopping at Roosville to inform border guards of the incident.
RCMP called Fernie Search and Rescue (SAR) after being notified of the alert at the border and began searching for the man. After two hours searching by helicopter, SAR members returned to Fernie to refuel and ask local chiropractor Dr. Paul Attalla to join the search. A former Tour Divide competitor, Attalla was able to more effectively direct the search efforts.
The man was eventually located high on a pass above the U.S. border, pushing his bike in a rainstorm. He had suffered severe head trauma.
"We are very grateful to Paul Attalla who dropped everything at his clinic to come help an injured competitor,” said Simon Piney, field leader for the rescue. “Had we not found this man before nightfall, it may have ended very differently."
The man had been spotted earlier in the search, but failed to signal for assistance despite a low level hover by the helicopter to assess if he was in need of rescuing. After talking to the man, it came out that he had chosen not to use his SPOT locator or signal the helicopter for fear of the high cost of being rescued.
"This rescue would probably have taken no more than 20 minutes had the subject not had concerns about paying for his rescue,” commented Scott Robinson, SAR manager. “This reinforces the approach we have in B.C. of not making rescuees pay. It is unfortunate this young man had not taken steps to inform himself about the nature of wilderness rescue in B.C. before embarking on such a hazardous race."
SAR flew the man close to the U.S. border where he was escorted into the States by the RCMP.
Fernie SAR and local chiropractor assist with Tour Divide rescue
Mobile Medical Unit visits Elk Valley HospitalBy Nicole ObreFree Press Staff
B.C.'s Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) paid a visit to Fernie this
week. Parked outside the Elk Valley Hospital Monday and Tuesday, the hospital on wheels hosted outreach and education sessions with hospital staff, as well as an open house.
The MMU can be deployed anywhere in the province when disaster strikes or when additional capacity is needed to cope with emergencies or large scale public events. The 16 metre tractor-trailer expands to a 90 square-metre flexible facility with eight to 10 patient treatment bays and can also support planned hospital renovations and outreach clinics.
“We are equally shared by the five geographical health authorities of provincial health, so we travel all over the province. This is the thirtieth site we've been to since we started in 2011,” explained Jesse Veenstra, MMU manager of operations and planning.
Veenstra said the MMU typically spends a lot of time in smaller, rural communities.
“It's really nice to come to the smaller communities where they don't really get access to some of the educators and some of the equipment,” said Veenstra. “As well for the renovation type support it's great, because you usually only have a four or five bed emergency room, so you can really easily just move the entire department in here.”
She added, “And we love going to small communities; they're just fun and welcoming.”
On Monday, the MMU opened its doors to Elk Valley residents during an all day open house. Over both Monday and Tuesday training sessions were held for emergency and hospital staff, physicians, nurses, paramedics and firefighters. Teck Coal and Search and Rescue were also invited to take in education regarding mass casualty incidents and decontamination scenarios, as well as extreme weather training.
B.C.’s Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) was parked outside the Elk Valley Hospital Monday and Tuesday. Photos by N. Obre
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Have Your Say on Water QualityTeck is working with communities, First Nations and governments to create an Elk Valley Water Quality Plan that will maintain the health of the watershed and support continued, sustainable mining in the Elk Valley—and we want to hear from you.
An online public comment period on the development of the plan will take place from June 13 to July 4. This will be the final feedback period before the plan is submitted to the provincial government for approval on July 22.
To learn more and provide your input, please visit the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan website at www.teck.com/ElkValley
Sparwood Chamber celebrates improvements
By Nicole ObreFree Press Staff
Elected officials and community members were welcomed by Sparwood Chamber of Commerce staff to a reception last week celebrating the latest
changes and improvements to the Visitor Information Centre and surrounding area.
Titan Park showed off four new cement picnic tables and pads, as well as two new garbage bins. The additions totalled over $12,000 – with $9,125 of the funds coming
from the Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives Grant and the remainder from the Chamber. Thanks to a $1,000 grant from the Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives Grant and a $2,500 contribution from the Chamber, new carpet has been installed in the building's downstairs meeting room, along with upgrades to all the meeting rooms. The exterior of the building has also been brightened up with new flags, hanging baskets and flowers.
“I am hoping that all the improvements will showcase
our town to visitors as a great town to visit, live and do business,” commented Norma McDougall, manager of the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce. “The tables and new upgrades to meeting rooms will also benefit our members and residents; I see folks everyday enjoying lunch outside on the picnic tables.”
Following brief speeches from McDougall and Sparwood Mayor Lois Halko, there was a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Michel-Natal interpretive signs recently donated and installed by Teck at the site.
The Sparwood Chamber of Commerce celebrated new Michel Natal heritage signs donated by Teck, as well as several upgrades to the Visitor Information Centre and Titan Park last week. Photos by N. Obre
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Futures Society brings skatepark to SparwoodBy Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff
The Sparwood Futures Society is working closely with New Lines Skateparks Inc. to finalize plans to bring a new skate park to the community.
The new park will cater to all ages, including teens, the Future Society’s Lyndsay Gerscht said.
“People say there’s not much for teens to do and this will give them a creative outlet that is safe and modern,” she added.
But the modern park will still have Sparwood’s mining town legacy incorporated into
the designs.Gerscht said the park will include a snake run with an image of coal being dumped out
of a haul truck running through it.“We wanted to encompass everything that Sparwood is in the skateboard park.”“What’s going to make it unique is the fact that we’re trying new things from the
community that people wanted to see,” Gerscht noted.Events are planned to help raise funds for the project, which will cost an estimated
$400,000 to $600,000, Gerscht said.Gerscht said they hope the project will be completed within the next two years.
The Elk Valley community came together last weekend to raise awareness and share personal stories
about their battle with cancer.In this year’s Canadian Cancer Society’s
Relay for Life, 99 registered participants gathered in Sparwood to take part in the emotionally charged global fundraiser.
And the first step was to honour the survivors.
“They took the first lap and we cheered them on,” Coordinator Jennifer Smith said. “There are a lot of people out there that have been either on a cancer journey or have been touched by a cancer journey. These journeys can be very overpowering and getting that support really is important.”
A survivor’s tent was set up on the recreational centre field with fresh flowers, coffee, water and juice.
Smith said a lot of the survivors, who were dressed in yellow t-shirts, are currently going through treatment.
“It’s really important to provide them with a nice, comfortable, safe, shaded spot,” Smith added. “The relay is for them. They deserve a place of honour.”
The Elk Valley raised over $35,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society, with the Sparwood Walkstars bringing in over $3,000 alone.
Relay for Life participants gathered in groups of up to 15 participants, collecting a coloured bead after completing each 400 metre lap.
Sparwood local Wendy Arola walked the most laps, finishing 95 loops in total, Smith said.
During their down time, participants enjoyed live entertainment, a scavenger hunt and trivia.
But Smith said this event would not have been possible without the support of community organizations sponsoring the event.
The Free Press, The Drive, Overwaitea, Teck and several other local organizations supported the event.
And although the Relay for Life event had not been hosted in Sparwood for several years, Smith said because of this year’s success, Sparwood will be hosting the relay again next year.
“It was a really, really great positive response,” she said. “We had great support from the district of Sparwood.”
Sparwood hosted the Elk Valley Relay for Life over the weekend. Photos by K. Dingman
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District of Elkford816 Michel Road P.O. Box 340 Elkford, B.C. V0B 1H0P.250.865.4000 • F.250.865.4001 • [email protected] • www.elkford.ca
These meetings will be held in the Council Chambers at 816 Michel Road
and are open to the public.
• July 10 Urban Wildlife Committee @ 7 pm• July 14 Regular Council @ 6 pm• July 28 Regular Council @ 6 pm
Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings
Water Bylaw Education ProjectFor the duration of the summer, Elkford’s Water Smart Ambassador will be placing yellow fl ags on lawns where watering restrictions have not been followed. The fl ags are just a gentle reminder of Elkford’s water conservation policy. The District of Elkford 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.
2014 Property Tax Notices, Annual Utility Notices & Home
Owner Grant Applications.The District of Elkford 2014 Property Tax Notices and the 2014 Residential Utility Notices were mailed out on May 23, 2014. If you do not receive your notices, please contact the District Offi ce.To avoid the 10% penalty, all payments and eligible Home Owners Grants must be received before: July 2, 2014 at 4:30 pm.If your fi nancial institution makes your property tax payment and if you are eligible, you will still need to claim your annual Home Owner Grant and also pay your annual utilities notice (water, sewer, solid waste) before July 2, 2014. Unclaimed Home Owner Grants and unpaid utilities are also subject to the 10% penalty.The District Offi ce is open Monday to Friday,8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Closed for the statutory holiday Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
2014 WILDCAT DAYSJUNE 27th & 28th
A fun-fi lled weekendplanned for all ages!•11 am - 3 pm Face Painting - PT the Clown
•11 am - 3 pm The Bouncy Business - Infl atables•11:30 am - 1 pm FREE Family BBQ•12 pm Singing of O’Canada•12:15 pm Cake Cutting•1 pm - 3 pm Caricature Artist - Johnny Ogden•1 pm - 3 pm FREE Public Swim
Friday• Opening Ceremonies• Live Entertainment• Infl atables• Charity Poker Tournament• Fireworks Display
• Cotton Candy• Mine Tour• Live Entertainment• Monster Truck Rides
All District Offi ces Closed: July 1, 2014
By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff
Tembec is in the process of selling roughly 49,500 hectares of land within the Regional District of East Kootenay
to Jemi Fibre Corp. With the price set at $35 million, the transaction includes a seven-year earn-out provision pursuant, entitling Tembec to additional payments of at least $2.1 million.
The conditional sale is expected to close in two phases: the closing of the first phase in connection with the sale of roughly 17,700 hectares for $15 million is expected to occur this month and the closing of the second phase in connection with the sale of roughly 31,800 hectares for $20 million is expected to occur in September.
The closing of both phases is subject to Jemi Fibre acquiring adequate financing and other customary conditions.
The transaction is part of Tembec's B.C. Land Sale Initiative. The forest product manufacturer has set an objective of realizing up to $75 million in land sales by December 2014. As of April, they had realized $23.2 million. If the sale to Jemi Fibre goes through, total land sales will reach $60.3 million, including the $2.1 million of deferred payments. Tembec currently owns an additional 7,433 hectares of land in B.C. and is actively looking for potential buyers.
Until the sale is finalized, Jemi Fibre will not comment on the sale or what they plan to utilize the land for.
By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff
Sparwood seniors have a new amenity coming their way. The Sparwood
Old Age Pensioners Society (SOAPS) is installing an adult exercise park at the Lilac Terrace property, adjacent to the Seniors Drop-In Centre.
Working with the district of Sparwood's recreation department, SOAPS was successful in receiving a grant to purchase outdoor exercise equipment. The district has agreed to sublease them the
land in question. “I think it's a very good
place to put it because there's not many seniors that are at Lilac Terrace or are Old Age Pensioners that can walk down to the Leisure Centre,' commented Sparwood Councillor Margaret Mckie.
The land was previously leased to the Elk Valley Seniors Housing Society, who will continue to do the lawn maintenance on the site, but the district will take on the responsibility for the equipment and any related
liability. Sparwood council voted
unanimously at their June 16 meeting to move forward with a five-year sublease, with rent set at $15 for the time period.
“I'm excited to see this go through,” remarked Councillor Sharon Fraser.
If the adult exercise park proves to be worthwhile at the end of five years, council will consider a new sublease for the remaining 14 years of the current Lilac Terrace lease.
Tentative Tembec land sale
Exercise park for Sparwood Fernie School Aged Care receives award
By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff
Fernie School Aged Care is the recipient of this year's B.C. Ministry of Child and
Family Development Childcare Award of Excellence in Innovation. The facility, owned and run by Mandy Potter, is among 15 of 5,000 licensed childcare facilities
chosen for the award. The after school club runs at the
Max Turyk School every weekday from 3 to 6 p.m. There are 24 spaces available for kids in kindergarten through Grade Six during the school year. This summer, the program is running the Fernie Aged School Care summer camp for roughly 40 children from July 7 to August 27.
From left: Fernie School Aged Care manager Brittany Villemaire accepts the B.C. Ministry of Child and Family Development Childcare Award of Excellence in Innovation from Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett. Photo by N. Obre
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Living in the Elk Valley, we are fortunate to be surrounded by mountains and a vast amount of backcountry to explore. Both locals and out-of-towners happily take advantage of the wilderness we're lucky enough to call our backyard on a regular basis.
As we progress into the summer months, camping, boating and fishing trips become more and more enticing. People are lacing up their hiking boots, tuning up their mountain bikes, and loading their backpacks with granola bars, water and (hopefully) bear spray. But as you’re getting ready to head off into the great outdoors, you might be forgetting something.
During the winter, when the mountains are covered in snow, almost everyone realizes the precautions that must be taken. For some reason, once the snow disappears, so does the proper planning that should go into a visit to the backcountry. If you’re planning a trip this summer – even if it’s just for a day - be prepared and aware of the potential dangers.
It’s important to bring proper gear, equipment and clothing for all types of weather. Even though it’s summer, the mountains still cool down at night. Pack enough food and water for longer than you plan to be out – you never know what unexpected event might extend your trip. And most importantly, never travel alone, and always tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return.
There’s nothing worse than a concerned friend or family member calling the RCMP in a panic because they weren’t sure what day or time you planned to be home. At the same time, it’s just as bad when no one alerts Search and Rescue when you really need it because you didn’t tell anyone you were leaving town.
The recent rescue of a Tour Divide race member by Fernie Search and Rescue last week serves as a reminder of how important it is to recognize when to make the call. This race member, a U.S. citizen, was injured and too afraid to call for help because of the potential cost. What he didn’t realize is that Search and Rescue in B.C. is run by volunteers and that rescuees are never charged for their services. Don’t ever hesitate to call Search and Rescue for a family member, friend, or for yourself out of embarrassment or fear of receiving a bill. As illustrated by last week’s rescue, those hardworking men and women are happy to help, and a rescue can generally go much smoother and faster if the call is made sooner rather than later.
So go out and have fun in the great outdoors this summer, just make sure you come home safely!
Vaccination debate continues
Have you heard the claim that children’s vaccinations can cause autism? As a special educator for most of my 39-year career in education, I have been interested in such claims. I work with many professionals on school staffs and also families who have children on the autism spectrum.
Recently, I heard of a report about an Amish community of 30,000 people in southeastern Pennsylvania. Dan Olmsted, an investigative reporter wrote a series of articles between 2005 and 2007 claiming that there is no autism in this population because the Amish do not vaccinate their children. I was surprised and decided to determine the credibility of this claim being touted as support for the anti-vaccine campaign.
I started by checking the source of these claims. I found that, besides being a reporter, Dan Olmsted was also a former senior editor for United Press International (UPI), a news agency of the Unification Church company News World Communications. His columns on health and medicine appeared regularly in the Washington Times, also owned by the church, and were syndicated nationally from UPI's Washington D.C. bureau. He currently owns and edits the Age of Autism website, which he describes as the "Daily Web Newspaper of the Autism Epidemic". Possibly some bias here?
Next, I needed documentation that the Amish do not have any cases of autism in their population. Online, I found a Clinic for Special Children in Strasborg, Pennsylvania. This clinic serves the uninsured rural Amish and Mennonite communities of southeastern Pennsylvania.
Here is a link to their own page about disease and mutations: https://clinicforspecialchildren.org/services/.
This clinic lists autism as a condition they treat. Sadly, this rural Amish community experiences a high incidence of genetic disorders due to the centuries of intermarriage and limited gene pool. Thus, the Clinic for Special Children services many children with special needs, including autism.
As well, I looked for documentation of vaccination rates of Amish children. I found a 2011 study in the peer-reviewed journal Pediatrics. This journal article reported about a survey completed by Amish parents who state that they do immunize their children, but on a limited basis.
The doctors sent out 1,000 questionnaires to a random sampling of Amish parents in Holmes County, PA. They report that, “37 per cent of the parents responded. Among the 359 respondents, 68 per cent stated that all of their children had received at least one immunization, and 17 per cent reported that some of their children had received at least one immunization. Only 14 per cent of the parents reported that none of their children had received immunizations.”
To confirm this information, I contacted the Clinic for Special Children in Strasborg. The following statement is part of the email I received from the clinic on June 19: “The Clinic for Special Children highly recommends vaccination for all patients, and contrary to any other claims, we do see autism in the Plain communities.” We now know the Amish do vaccinate their children on a limited basis and they do have children on the autism spectrum.
Finally, I considered the question of a link between vaccination and autism. I found online a population study described in the New England Journal of Medicine. In 2002, five Danish doctors compared autism rates of over half a million children. 82 per cent of the children had been vaccinated with the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine and 18 per cent of the children were not vaccinated. They found, “There was no association between the age at the time of vaccination, the time since vaccination, or the date of vaccination and the development of autistic disorder.”
Most importantly, there are many of these studies published in scholarly journals, succinctly tabulated and described in the 2009 edition of the Oxford Journal at: http://cid.oxfordjournals.org/content/48/4/456.full.
As concerned parents, educators, and citizens, let’s do our homework; our children deserve accurate information.
Nadine SteeleFernie, B.C.
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THE FERNIE CURSE A LEGEND EXAMINEDA Fernie Museum Celebration
of the 50th anniversary of The Curse Raising Ceremony
Retirement PartyAnd
Gallery Exhibit Opening
Join us for an exploration of the Fernie Curse while we honour the work of
The Free Press Vault – JuneJune 2004 – 10 years ago
A legend came, saw and unveiled“The Shark has surfaced in the Elk Valley.
Golfing legend Greg Norman was in Fernie last Wednesday to unveil Blackstone, the golf course he is designing south of the city on the banks of Coal Creek.”
June 1989 – 25 years ago
A tearful farewell after 43 years“Sparwood Elementary School Principal
Frank Mitchell said a quiet thank you Saturday to some of the friends he has made over the 43 years spent as an educator in the Elk Valley. More than 300 turned out to wish Mitchell a happy retirement. Mitchell’s teaching career spanned an unusually long period. It began in 1946 when Mitchell began teaching in a one-room school house in Hosmer – he was 17 and straight out of normal school.”
June 1964 – 50 years ago
Fringe of tornado hits District“Although Fernie and district got off
lightly compared to other nearby regions, weekend storm and flood damage was severe. A tornado struck Blair area the same weekend.
B.C. Telephone Company unofficial damage estimates ran to thousands of dollars, concentrated mostly between Michel and Crow’s Nest and near Elko Highway 3 tunnel and just west of Fernie.
The CPR track was covered for a distance of 200 feet by a mudslide near Michel. No damage estimate was available.
Fernie public works crews are attempting to strengthen the Elk River dyke where it flooded into the old channel in the Annex, spent several hours at work and had a payloader sink above its axles in deep mud.”
June 1939 – 75 years ago
“A small debts court held in Hosmer the other evening looked like a swarm of bees around a sugar bowl. Every lawyer within motoring distance was on the job.”
“A member of the Alpine Club makes the timely suggestion that Island Lake be stocked with fish and a preserve put on the lake. A local enthusiast has offered to donate a couple of cans of sardines if some other philanthropist will furnish a tin of jam for the final ceremony.”
June 1914 – 100 years ago
220 Miners Killed In Explosion At Hillcrest
“News was received from Hillcrest about nine o’clock this morning that an explosion had taken place in the mines and that 200 men were entombed. A special train containing all the rescue outfit at Hosmer, Coal Creek and Fernie, together with a large force of men well drilled in the use of the rescue appliances, was hastily loaded.”
An open letter to West Fernie property owners:
Please consider these quotes:"Over the last number of years,
residents, the Fernie Health Unit and the city of Fernie have raised concerns related to public health, the environment and property safety. These concerns can be traced, in part, to the lack of community sanitary sewer and storm water systems and inadequacies of the existing water utility." - City of Fernie, 2014, Official Community Plan
"The only practical way to upgrade the servicing in this area would be to utilize servicing by the city of Fernie." and, "West Fernie falls into the category of an area which will eventually require the extension of publicly owned water and sewer services." - Elk Valley, 2014, Official Community Plan (Regional District of East Kootenay)
These quotes show clear cause for Wildsight to support the petition, as the first of our stated actions is, "We protect our ecological values, because these values ensure the long term viability of our communities."
The new, upgraded water system is to be installed across the entire present service area right away, with the attendant tax increase to all the owners if the petition fails.
No one is happy to sign on for additional housing costs; but if you do, what follows? The elephant in the room due to: many non compliant septic systems, too densely situated, on lots too small, in a flood plain and with poor storm drainage, etc. will be gone once and for all. The health concerns, real or perceived, vanish. Storm drainage will be better, especially for flood prone properties; better fire protection and better roads. The installation and disruption with that happens only once.
The region, city and province want the full project to go ahead. Interior
Health will not continue to overlook the current, inadequate, non-compliant state of private sewage treatment in West Fernie indefinitely, should the petition fail. At some point it will be mandated to come into compliance with the newer regulation for onsite sewage. (BC Reg.326/2004).
You are well advised to go to www.interiorhealth.ca and pull up "Onsite Sewage" and "Septic Systems". Many of you will find you cannot comply and, if you can, will not like the stringent and costly requirements to come into and stay in compliance.
Is the avoidance of this event not worth the very reasonable cost of becoming part of the proposed public system? Just maybe, that is why the RDEK, as quoted above, concluded that the only practical way to upgrade the servicing is to utilize servicing by the city of Fernie and that this meant the extension of publicly owned water and sewer services.
Mr. Sosnowsky has obtained every conceivable grant to minimize the costs to the owners. The additional costs will be phased in over five years, commencing in 2017 for those in the first phase, and later, as each is completed, for the later phases. The financial implications for the later phases will remain the same as for the first. They will not proceed without the same level of financing. The only uncertainty is the timing.
Wildsight must conclude that the realistic and best way to address the situation, for both the environment and the residents, is to support the petition. Putting this difficult and sensitive issue to rest now is the best course. Otherwise it will not disappear or remain in limbo. The cost now, if accepted voluntarily, will be much less than if forced upon you later.
Respectfully submitted.Elk Valley Branch, Wildsight
Clarification:
In the June 19 The Free Press article ‘Sparwoodians pop tags at Elk Valley Thrift Shop’ Katrin Taylor was referred to as the owner and operator and should have been referred to as the manager. Chris Chala was also referred to as an employee but should have been referred to as a volunteer.
Mondays• 7:00 to 10:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 8:30 to 9:30am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool• 9:30 to noon – Parent Tot Fun Times at the Fernie Community Centre• 10:00 to 11:00am – AquaFit at the Sparwood Pool• 11:00 to noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool• 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 1:00pm – Dominoes at Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 3:30 to 5:30pm – Red Cross Swim Lessons at the Sparwood Pool• 4:00 to 5:30pm – Theatre Sports Workshop, 8-14 years, The Arts Station• 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 6:00 to 7:00pm – Power Step at the Sparwood Rec Centre• 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 7:00pm – Mahjong at Fernie Seniors Drop in Centre • 7:00 to 8:00pm – Pilates at the Sparwood Rec Centre• 7:00 to 8:00pm – Prenatal Yoga at the Sparwood Rec Centre• 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool
Tuesdays• 9:30 to 10:15am – Co-ed Aqua� t at the Elkford Pool• 9:30 to 11:00am – Preschool Swim Lessons at the Elkford Pool• 9:30 to 11:00am – Ladies Morning Wallyball at the Sparwood Rec Centre• 10:00 to 1:30pm - Crafts Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 10:00 to 5:00pm - Elkford Library Open• 10:00 to 8:00pm - Sparwood Library Open• 10:30 to noon - Toonie Swim at the Elkford Pool• 11:00 to noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool• 11:00 to 6:00pm - Fernie Library Open to Public• 11:15 to noon - Storytime at the Fernie Library for ages 3-5 years• 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 1:00 to 3:00pm – Computer Fun at the Sparwood Library• 1:00 to 3:00pm – Lanes and Leisure Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 3:30 to 5:00pm – Red Cross Life Saving Lessons at the Elkford Pool• 3:30 to 5:30pm – Red Cross Swim Lessons at the Sparwood Pool• 3:30 to 4:30pm – After School
Pottery I, ages 5-12, The Arts Station• 3:30 to 4:45pm – Lego Club, ages 6 – 10, Fernie Library• 3:45 to 4:45pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Pool• 5:00 to 6:00pm – Full Charge Workout at the Sparwood Rec Centre• 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 6:30 – Ladies Archery at the Fernie Elks Hall• 6:30 to 8:30pm – Opt Fernie Clinic at the Elk Valley Hospital• 7:00 to 8:00pm – Yoga at the Sparwood Rec Centre• 7:30pm – Crib/Whist at Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 8:00 to 9:00pm – AquaFit 14+ at the Sparwood Pool
Wednesdays• 7:00 to 10:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 8:30 to 9:30am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool• 9:30 to 11:00am – Preschool Swim Lessons at the Elkford Pool• 9:30 to 10:15am – Co-ed Aqua� t at the Elkford Pool• 10:00 to 11:00am – AquaFit at the Sparwood Pool• 10:00 to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open• 10:00 to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open• 10:30 to noon - Toonie Swim at the Elkford Pool• 11:00 to noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool• 11:00 to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 11:15 to noon - Toddlertime at the Fernie Library for ages 2 & under• 12:00pm - Fernie Rotary Meeting Park Place Lodge• 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 1:00pm - Cribbage at Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 3:30 to 5:00pm – Red Cross Life Saving Lessons at the Elkford Pool• 3:30 to 5:30pm – Red Cross Swim Lessons at the Sparwood Pool• 3:30 to 4:45pm – The Puzzlers, ages 9-12 at the Fernie Library • 3:45 to 4:45pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Pool• 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 7:00 to 9:00pm- Sonrise Healing Rooms Open for Prayers 1361 Eighth Ave. Fernie• 7:30pm- Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Christ Church Anglican, 591 4th Ave. Fernie
• 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool
Thursdays• 9:30 to 11:00am – Ladies Morning Wallyball at the Sparwood Rec Centre• 9:30 to 11:00am – Preschool Swim Lessons at the Elkford Pool• 9:30 to 11:30am - MOMs Group at the Fernie Library• 10:00 to 8:00pm- Sparwood Library Open• 10:30 to noon - Toonie Swim at the Elkford Pool• 11:00 to 6:00pm- Elkford Library Open• 11:00 to 8:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 11:00 to noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool• 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 1:00 to 3:00pm – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool• 3:30 to 5:00pm – Red Cross Life Saving Lessons at the Elkford Pool• 3:30 to 5:00pm – Green Thumbs Environmental Club at the Sparwood Library• 3:30 to 4:45pm – Living Books, ages 6-10, Fernie Library• 4:00 to 5:00pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Pool• 5:00 to 6:00pm – Full Charge Workout at the Sparwood Rec Centre• 6:00 – Youth Archery at the Fernie Elks Hall• 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool• 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 7:00 to 8:00pm – Yoga at the Sparwood Rec Centre
Fridays• 7:00 to 10:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 8:30 to 9:30am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool• 9:30 to 10:15am – Co-ed Aqua� t at the Elkford Pool• 9:30 to 11:00am – Preschool Swim Lessons at the Elkford Pool• 10:00 to 11:00am – Aqua Fit at the Sparwood Pool• 10:00 to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open• 10:30 to 12:00pm - Toonie Swim at the Elkford Pool• 11:00 to 6:00pm - Fernie Library Open to Public• 11:00 to 6:00pm- Elkford Library Open• 11:00 to noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool• 11:15 to noon - Storytime at the Fernie Library for ages 3-5 years• 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at
the Sparwood Pool• 1:15 to 3:15pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool• 3:30 to 5:00pm – Red Cross Life Saving Lessons at the Elkford Pool• 3:30 to 4:45pm – Pioneer Crafts at the Fernie Library, ages 7-10 (registration required)• 4:00 to 5:00pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Pool• 4:00 to 5:30pm – Free Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Pool• 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool• 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 7:00pm - Jitney Darts at the Fernie Legion – everyone is welcome• 7:30pm – Cribbage at the Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 8:00 to 9:00pm – Teen/Adult Swim at the Elkford Pool
Saturdays• 9:00 to 12:30pm - Jaffray – Baynes Lake Farmer’s Market (starting June 14th)• 10:00 to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open• 12:00 to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open• 1:00 to 2:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 1:00 to 5:00pm - Fernie Library Open to Public• 2:00 to 4:00pm – DnD for Teens at the Fernie Library• 2:00 to 5:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 2:30 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool• 4:00 to 6:00pm - Meat Draw at the Fernie Legion • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Pool• 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool• 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool
Sundays• 12:00 to 2:00pm – Family Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 1:00 to 2:30pm – ‘Game On!’ board games at the Fernie Library• 1:00 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool• 2:00 to 4:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 3:00 to 4:30pm – Game On! Board Games for all ages at the Fernie Library• 4:30 to 5:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool
• 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Pool• 5:30 to 6:30pm – Kayaking at the Sparwood Pool• 7:00 to 8:00pm – Pilates at the Sparwood Rec Centre• 7:30pm - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Christ Church Anglican, 591 4th Ave. Fernie
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General
$10.003D MOVIES
$2.00 Extra
Senior
$8.00Child (12-)
$6.50
Family
$29.00321 2nd Avenue in Historical Downtown Fernie 250-423-7111
Starting Friday, June 27 to Thursday, July 3
Senior Family
BOOK THE ARCADE FOR YOUR NEXT AFTERNOON OR EVENING PARTY!
Visit www.ferniemovies.com for more info.
Call 250-423-3132to book.
3:00 pm Matinees on Sat & Sun $6.50 2D and $8.50 3D per person
How To Train Your Dragon 2
Transformers Age of Extinction 3D
Rated: G 7:00 pm ONLY nightly
Edge of Tomorrow
Rated: PG 7:00 pm ONLY nightly
Rated: PG 9:00 pm ONLY
June 27,28,29,30 and July 1
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Around the Valley
UPCOMING EVENTS
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.
June26 Opening Reception,
Fernie Arts Station 7 pm
27-28 Wildcat Days in Elkford
28 11th Annual Fernie DiscGolf Lizard Range Tournament
28 Fernie Alpine Resort Summer Opening Day
28-29 Roll & Sole Fernie Trails Festival
28-30 Fernie 3: Mountain Bike Stage Race
30 Summer Pottery Camp: Secret Garden, Fernie Arts Station 9:30 am
Ju ly1 Fernie Canada Day
Celebration, Fernie Secondary School
1 Fernie Mountain Market, Prentice Park
1 Canada Day Celebration, Elkford Aquatic Centre 11-3 pm
5-6 Women’s Mountain Bike Camps, FAR (Beginner & Intermediate Riders)
6 Fernie Mountain Market Opening Day, Rotary Park 10-2 pm
City CouncilMeeting Schedule
Regular Council meetings are open to the public and held at City Hall at 7:00 p.m.
City of Fernie Contact Info:City HallPh: 250-423-6817 Fx: 250-423-3034Email: [email protected]: www.fernie.ca501-3rd Avenue, Box 190Fernie, British Columbia V0B 1M0Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.(Closed statutory holidays)After Hours Phone: 250-423-4226
Fernie Aquatic Centre250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250-423-4466
Fernie Memorial Arena991-6th Avenue (Highway 3)
For all Police, Ambulance orFire related emergencies:Call 911
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BRITISH COLUMBIACITY OF FERNIE
BRITISH COLUMBIACITY OF FERNIE
CONNECTION
In the spring time normal snowmelt conditions and rain often cause fluctuating Turbidity levels in our water. During these fluctuations the City of Fernie will issue public notices advising of the Water Quality Ratings. If you or your business would like to receive this notification via email or fax please contact City Hall at 250-423-6817 or email [email protected]. This Water Quality Rating appears on the homepage of the City of Fernie’s website www.fernie.ca and is advertised through local media during times of increased turbidity.
The Province’s turbidity index messaging tool is designed to notify water customers of current water quality and the relative risk of drinking the water. The index provides a Water Quality Rating as GOOD, FAIR or POOR and provides specific recommendations for each rating.
For daily ratings check the City’s homepage at www.fernie.ca
June 25, 2014Water Quality Rating: GOOD
www.fernie.ca or 250-423-6817
Interior Health and the City of Fernie remind customers of the provincial recommendation that newborns and people with weakened immune systems drink boiled water or a safe alternative at all times if served by an unfiltered surface water source.
turbidity index
Health risks increase as turbidity rises.
Stay Safe.
City of Fernie
GOOD POORFAIR
Summer HoursPlease make note of our summer hours effective:Wednesday, July 3, 2014 until and including Friday, August 29th, 2014
City Hall will be open from 8:00am - 4:00pmMonday through Friday (excluding statutory holidays)
Regular Scheduled hours for City Hall, 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday (excluding statutory holidays), will resume on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014.
Property Taxes are DueProperty taxes are payable by July 2, 2014, after which time a 10% penalty will be added to any unpaid current year taxes
• No exemption from taxation or penalty is conferred by reason of non-receipt of the Property Tax Notice. Cheques post dated to July 2, 2014 will be accepted at City Hall
• Post marks on mailed remittances will not be considered as date of payment. Please allow time for your payment to arrive at City Hall prior to the due date
• Receipt of electronic payments will be recorded at the date and time the funds arrive in the City’s bank account and not when the payment is transmitted by your financial institution.
• Regardless of the method of payment, eligible property owners must complete the Home Owner Grant application that is attached to the bottom of the Tax Notice and remit it to City Hall in order to claim the Grant.
• If you’ve misplaced the grant application that’s attached to the bottom of your tax notice, an online form is available at www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/documents_library/forms/0078FILL.pdf.
• Completed Home Owner Grant applications can be faxed to 250-423-3034 or scanned and emailed to [email protected].
Any questions don’t hesitate to contact us: Phone: (250) 423-6817 Fax: (250) 423-3034
Public Hearing on Monday, July 14, 2014 at 7:00 pmNotice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, July 14 2014 at 7:00PM in Council Chambers in Fernie, City Hall at 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendment:
Applicant: Larsen Whelan Enterprises Ltd. Location: 1071 – 2nd Avenue Legal Description: Parcel A (See XH1812), Block 32, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District Plan 734A
Bylaw No. 2244, cited as Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No.164, 2014 proposes to change the zoning:
From: R1 – Single Family ResidentialTo: 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 5:00pm on June 26, 27, 2014 and 8:00am – 4:00pm on July 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 14, 2014 at City Hall, 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC or online at www.fernie.ca.
Anyone wishing to address the above Bylaw will be afforded the opportunity at the Public Hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaws. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submissions must be received NO LATER THAN 4:00PM, Monday, July 14, 2014, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing.
Written submissions can be provided by any of the following methods:
BY EMAIL: [email protected] PERSON: City Hall 501 – 3rd AvenueBY FAX: (250) 423-3034BY MAIL: City of Fernie, Director of Corporate Administration Services, PO Box 190, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0
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. For more information, please contact the Director of Corporate Administration Services at 250 423.6817 or via email at [email protected].
This Notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act. Notice given by the Corporate Officer.
Invitation to CitizensThe City of Fernie invites residents who want to have a say and make a difference in our community to apply to serve as a member on the:
Beautification CommitteeOne member is needed to fill a vacancy on the Beautification Committee to research and make recommendations to Council for an overall vision for installation of seasonal lighting and displays, decorations, banners and plantings, and community aesthetics all to promote and instill pride for the community we live in. This is a volunteer position and members participate in an advisory capacity to City Council.
Design Review PanelThe City of Fernie currently has a vacancy on the Design Review Panel for one member to serve a one year term as a representative of the community-at-large. All who are interested are encouraged to apply. Experience in the building/architectural industry with knowledge of local history is considered an asset.
The Committee is responsible for reviewing development applications within the context of the Official Community Plan, Building Design Guidelines for all permit areas within the City.
If you have an eye for detail and construction your City needs you!
Both committee’s meet during regular business hours once each month. If you are interested email your application to [email protected] stating your availability and outlining your related experience.
Pool, Pajamas and Movie Night! Bring your child(ren) down to the Fernie Aquatic Centre for a night of swimming, pajamas, popcorn and a fun movie! Pick them up TIRED and ready for BED! Friday July 18 and Aug 15 from 5:30-8:30pm. Ages 7 and up welcome! Call 250.423.4466 to register.
Fireworks!! – Did you know…A permit must be obtained from the Fernie Fire Department to discharge fireworks within the City of Fernie Municipal Boundary.
City of Fernie Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2136 regulates the sale and use of Consumer Fireworks & Display Fireworks within the City of Fernie.
Failure to comply with the bylaw requirements will result in municipal ticketing.
For more information with bylaw requirements see our webpage at: www.fernie.ca or call 250 423-4226.
To obtain a permit, stop by the Fire Hall at 692-3rd Avenue.
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Monday, June 30 Committee of the Whole Meeting has been cancelled and a Special Meeting scheduled for 7:00 pmMonday, July 7 Regular Meeting HAS BEEN CANCELLEDMonday, July 21 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pmMonday, July 28 Committee of the Whole Meeting CANCELLED
Sprinkling RegulationsTo promote water conservation in Sparwood, the District has implemented sprinkling regulations that shall be in effect from June 1 through September 30 each year. Even numbered addresses are allowed to water on even calendar days and odd numbered addresses are allowed to water on odd calendar days.Exceptions to the water sprinkling restrictions include nurseries, golf courses, farms, turf and tree farms, municipal parks, playing fi elds, and other municipal properties.There will be special permission for those residents who have installed a new lawn (either seed or sod) for a period of 21 days after installation of the lawn.
Water Smart AmbassadorSparwood has once again hired a Water Smart Ambassador for the summer. Laura Morgan is happy to return, and will be available to conduct lawn and garden watering assessments for all residents, which will take approximately half an hour to complete. Laura can help with setting irrigation timers, and determining how long both manual and automatic sprinklers should be run to ensure a green lawn without overwatering. Call 250.910.0854 or email [email protected] to set up your appointment and receive your free hose timer and rain gauge today!
NOTICE OF PROPOSED DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY BY SUBLEASE
Take Notice, that Council of the District of Sparwood will be considering a resolution to authorize the disposition of a portion of the property known as Lilac Terrace, legally described as Lot A, DL 4589 Kootenay District, Plan NEP65387 with a civic address of 102 – 2nd Avenue, by way of a sublease, to the District of Sparwood. The intent is to use the area adjacent to the Seniors Drop-In Centre to install outdoor adult exercise equipment.The term commences July 1, 2014 to and including June 30, 2019, with a rental payment for the entire period of $15.00, plus GST or HST.A copy of the Lease and related documentation may be inspected at the District of Sparwood Municipal Offi ce, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC during regular business hours of Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, excluding statutory holidays.Barbara NunesDirector of Finance
Invitation to TenderSparwood Arena
Compressor ReplacementIndividual consultants, businesses or companies are invited to submit detailed TENDERS by which the goals, objectives and other requirements of this request may be best met.TENDERS will be received in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the name and address of the TENDERER, the name of the Project: “Invitation of TENDER: Sparwood Arena Complex Compressor Replacement” and be addressed to Duane Lawrence, Director of Community & Facility Services, no later than 2:00 pm (MST), Thursday July 3, 2014 (the “Closing Deadline”), at the following address District of Sparwood – Leisure Centre 367 Pine Ave. Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0The work generally comprises of the removal and replacement of one Mycom N8A compressor and oil separator in the arena refrigeration plant room. Copies of the Invitation for TENDER can be obtained from the District of Sparwood Leisure Centre at 367 Pine Avenue, Sparwood, BC, online at www.sparwood.ca or on BC Bid (www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca) on or after June 12, 2014.
Mosquito Control ProgramTo report instances of nuisance mosquitoes, get more information about the program or about mosquitoes in general, please contact the District of Sparwood at [email protected] or 250.425.6271. Or fi ll out our online form at www.sparwood.ca/mosquito.Please include your name, instance location, and contact information when reporting instances of nuisance mosquitoes.The District of Sparwood has overseen the control of mosquitoes for many years. Businesses and recreational activities can suffer when the numbers of aggressive, daytime biting mosquitoes (known as ‘nuisance’ mosquitoes) rise to intolerable levels. The goal of the Nuisance Mosquito Control Program has been to reduce their numbers to tolerable levels using integrated pest management measures.Culex Environmental Ltd. is currently contracted to carry out the Nuisance Mosquito Program. Culex specializes in using environmentally sensitive approaches to mosquito management.
TAX DEADLINE REMINDERReminder that the deadline for paying your 2014 property taxes without penalty is Friday, July 4, 2014.If you live in your home as your principal residence, but cannot pay your tax bill, you should still come in and claim your Homeowners Grant. Penalty applies to all taxes, including the grant portion outstanding after the due date of July 4.You are now able to pay your taxes on-line or by telephone banking. Home Owner Grant applications must still be mailed or dropped off at the offi ce. If you are out of town and believe that there is not enough time to send your cheque by mail, please contact the Collector before the due date to make alternate arrangements to ensure your payment is received on time. Couriers are not always the best option for timely delivery, but if you must use one, consider postdating your cheque and sending it early before the due date. The District Offi ce must receive the funds by the due date, post-marks are not considered.
GARBAGE PICKUP SCHEDULEThere will be NO GARBAGE PICKUP ON Canada Day Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Garbage that is normally picked up on the Tuesday will be picked up on Monday, June 30, 2014
Canada Day CelebrationsSparwood Recreation Centre
Tuesday, July 1, 2014, 10:00 am – 2:00 p.m.Obstacle Course Bounce HousesMiniature Golf Sketch ArtistFace Painting
Craft TablesBalloon Animals Laser Tagand much much more!
Come celebrate with us! Canada Day cupcakes at 1:00 p.m.
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There were seven ladies that managed to bear out the cool, wet weather to join us for a great round on the course and we hope everyone had fun. Thank you to Ray and the grounds crew for all their continued hard work on the course. The greens are filling in nicely after the maintenance punching on June 10. With some more warm weather we expect the course conditions to continue to improve every day. As always, a special thanks goes out to the Ladies' Day sponsors, including Fernie Chiropractic, Freshies,
Investia, Overwaitea, Park Place and The Tipple for their continued support of Tuesday Ladies' Golf.
Remember, you do not need to play in one of the organized tee times to play in the event or be eligible for the attendance draws. All you need to do is have a Tuesday tee time, sign in and pay for the event in the pro-shop and complete your scoring in the binder located in the ladies' locker room. Event winners are determined from the binder details after 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday nights or when the pro-shop closes (whichever is earlier).
There will not be any Ladies' Day events held July 1, but the course and the Clubhouse Restaurant will be open to meet all your Canada Day needs.
There is an organized tee time for 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 8 though there will not be any organized event as July 8 also sees us hosting our mid-season special. With a Bedrock/Flintstones theme and
ribs planned for dinner it should be a great night, maybe even a "yaba-daba-doo time". Please stop by the Proshop or give them a call at 250-423-7773 to register or for more details. Payment is due at time of registration. Please arrive at 5:30 to sign-in for the 6 p.m. shotgun. The special will be a two-person best low net team event so sign up with a partner or we'll find you one. Come on out, have some fun and meet some new and wonderful ladies.
Also, save the dates on your calendar for Golf Fore the Cure July 22 and the Fernie Ladies' Open Tournament August 19. Note that there were no Sunday Ladies' Golf results this month as due to scheduling there was only one player registered to play (Thanks Aysha). Our next Sunday Ladies' Golf is set to go July 27 at 2:30 p.m. You must be registered in the Proshop by Friday, July 25 to play. Let's get out and play some golf!
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East Kootenay Addiction Services Society has sponsored this column. The intent of this column is to provide information and to encourage healthy choices. Free, confidential services are available to anyone dealing with their own or someone else’s substance addiction or misuse. For more information contact 250-423-4423, 1-800-644-6144 or visit www.ekass.com
Summer is a good time to kick back, relax and have fun. If alcohol is part of your summer plans keep a few important points in mind. These points can also be used year round to avoid potentially harmful situations.KNOW YOUR LIMIT – monitor your drinking. Spacing drinks, by keeping at least an hour between standard drinks (341ml of 5% beer/142ml of 12% wine/43ml of 40%). Adult women are recommended to limit intake to 3 standard drinks, while adult males are recommended to limit intake to 4 standard drinks in one day. If you are driving, or operating any machinery, not drinking is always safest.AVOID MIXING – Mixing drugs and alcohol can have devastating consequences. Illegal drugs are not monitored; therefore it is difficult to know what you are ingesting. Consult your physician when considering mixing prescription medication and over the counter medication with alcohol. Often medication and alcohol do not mix. KEEP AN EYE ON EACH OTHER – remember safety in numbers. Do not allow your friends to go with people you do not know or trust. Ensure at least one person in the group is sober to drive home.BE PREPARED –carry a cell phone and let people know where you are. Extra clothes, food and water are always a good idea.
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African Children's Choir to perform in ElkfordBy Nicole Obre Free Press Staff
The Friday night festivities of Wildcat Days will feature a new event and
a rare treat – a performance by the African Children's Choir. Made up of 80 children from Uganda between the ages of nine and 11, the choir is currently touring North America and will be bringing their one of a kind show to Elkford.
The choir is a non-profit and humanitarian relief program and is run through Music for Life (MFL), an organization working in seven African countries: Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. With a strong focus on education, MFL works to create new leadership for tomorrow's Africa with several different relief and
development programs. Donations raised through performances by the African Children's Choir go towards education, care and relief and development programs.
Nate Longstaff, a chaperone with the choir, said the group generally performs at schools, churches and community centres in towns both big and small.
“We do a variety of sizes of towns because it is not just about the fundraising, it's about blessing communities,” he explained. “The hope that these children bring is immense to a community and it is wonderful for small communities to be able to be experiencing the culture, the enthusiasm and the beauty of these children.”
He went on to say, “During the performance, the children will say what they want to be
when they grow up, and they each want to be high profile positions like doctors, lawyers, politicians. When you think about where they're coming from – many of them are orphans, many of them come from the lowest of the low - and yet they have this tremendous hope; it is inspiring.”
Each performance features a mix of traditional and gospel songs, dances and drums, as well as testimonies from choir alumni.
“People that turn up to concerts are so moved, they just don't go home the same person,” remarked Longstaff. “Their perspective on life is changed and that alone is something worth investigating.”
Don't miss the African Children's Choir when they hit the Wildcat Days stage at 6 p.m. this Friday night. The Afican Children’s Choir will be performing Friday night in Elkford.
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Fernie Library hosts appreciation dinnerBy Mary Giuliano Mayor of Fernie
The annual Fernie Heritage Library volunteer appreciation dinner was held on Monday, June 2 in the
Fireside room of the Park Place Lodge. Board chair Camilla Merritt started the
evening by expressing a warm welcome to everyone. She is concluding eight years on the board but will continue to be involved in different ways.
Merritt moved to Fernie with her family 11 years ago and not knowing anyone, went into the library where she was immediately welcomed by staff members.
She realized quickly that this library was an access point for the community.
Merritt thanked the board members, volunteers and staff - especially Library Director Emma Dressler who has shown exemplary commitment to the library and is someone who continuously strives for excellence in providing service to patrons.
Emma thanked everyone and then called each volunteer by name, providing information on what each one contributes to the library.
The following volunteers help with shelving books, keeping 80 print magazines in order, sorting out computer problems and organizing special events:
Lynda Bird, Mary Elson, Ben Gilmet, Annette Harrison, Lorrie Kremer, Kevin McIsaac, Randal Macnair, Mary Martin, John Merritt, Cindy Pace, Micheline Picard, Meg Prentice, Stephanie Saumur, Terry Tombasso, Ingrid Weisenback and Betty Johnson.
Library Trustees are Camilla Merritt, Angie Abdou, Anna Piney, Sylvia Ayers, Todd Fyfe, Adam Macdonald, Charlotte Ezaki, Mark Lento and Stephen Gort.
The city representative is Councillor Joe Warshawsky, and the staff includes Marilyn Razzo, Heather Gordon, Tina Hayes, Jeanette Sedgwick, Sindella Sugden, Mary Gronellweg, Anie Hepher
and Jayden Lloyd.As Mayor, I congratulated volunteers,
board members and staff for another successful year at the library.
On behalf of the city of Fernie council and staff, thanks go to Director Dressler and her staff, Chair Merritt and board members - and especially, all the volunteers.
The library wouldn’t be the warm inviting space it is if it weren’t for the individuals who spend the time to make it so.
As Emma said, the library is a “welcoming place for discovery, inspiration and recreation.”
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Dress up in your best kitten attire and head down to the Royal Hotel this Saturday night to support a group of local volunteers who are helping to control feral cats in the Elk Valley.Door proceeds will go to the Spay and Neuter Incentive Program (SNiP), where feral cats are captured and � xed before being released or re-homed in the community. The number of kittens that just one unspayed female produces in a lifetime can range into the hundreds, causing homeless numbers to escalate very quickly. With the help of participating veterinarians, SNiP offers subsidized or free services to help � x both feral and domestic animals. The bar will open at 8 pm on June 28 and will feature music by Laughin’ Louie and Your Friend. Volunteers from the Fernie Pets Society will be there with adoption forms and more information on their services, plus the Royal will have drink specials all night. Meow!
It’s no secret that the Free Press loves their furry friends – we have no fewer than 10 dogs between our seven employees! As the valley bursts into outdoor activities for the summer, here’s some helpful tips for all fellow pet enthusiasts out there.A tired dog is a happy dog, so get Fido moving and enjoy the summer weather! There’s no shortage of places to explore, whether hiking the trails or swimming in a creek. The Fernie Pets Society has been working on creating a new off-leash dog park (see www.ferniepets.org to see how you can help), but remember to respect City-designated on-leash areas and always clean up after your pet wherever you are.A big no-no is running your dog alongside your motor vehicle! Unfortunately we see this too often and it is one of the easiest ways to end up with an injured dog or worse. If you’re having trouble � nding the time or energy to give your dog the exercise it needs, a service like Happy Hounds (www.happyhounds.ca) can help. Having fresh water available at all times is critical in the warmer months, so consider taking a an extra bottle with you on your walks with your best friend. Never leave your dog in your car on a warm day – tragedy can strike in just minutes.Finally, be sure to have a tag that properly identi� es your pet. City licences and rabies tags are not helpful outside of business hours, so invest a few dollars to get a tag with your dog’s name and owners contact information. Happy trails!
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Question of the WeekBob McHugh in his review of the Lincoln MKC reveals there is a new technology called “park out assist” which gets your vehicle out of the tight parking sport that the “park assist” shoehorned you into! Is this kind of technology in danger of diminishing a driver’s control skills?
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Lincoln luxury at a non-premium priceSanta Barbara, Calif. - The MKC is the first (luxury) compact utility vehicle from Lin-coln and, while related, it’s very different from the Ford Escape. Development of both vehicles started with Ford’s global “C” platform, but other than its base 2.0 litre turbo-engine, the MKC has little else in common with its Ford counterpart. All-wheel-drive is standard (in Canada) on all three editions of the MKC and a start price just under $40,000 is also inviting compared to other luxury CUVs such as the Acura RDX ($41,390) and BMW X3 ($42,800). (A top-line Ford Escape, by the way, is listed at $35,699). The MKC is the second of four all-new product launches intended to redefine Lincoln. The first being the Lincoln MKZ last year, an all-new MKX is expected next year and a, so-far unnamed, full-sized sedan will follow. The new Lincoln styling theme includes smooth clean lines a slick shape (described as “graceful ath-leticism”) and up front, there’s a contemporary take on the traditional Lincoln split-wing grille.Another eye-catching feature of the MKC is around back, a huge wraparound lift gate includes full-width LED rear lighting assemblies. This unique one-piece hydro-formed steel door opens like a clamshell and allows complete access to the cargo area. An optional hands-free feature also allows it to open with a kick-ing motion below the rear bumper. The MKC also has a roomy feel to its interior, particu-larly for front seat occupants. A dash that slants away, towards the windshield, adds to its airy ambiance. It’s also a much quieter cabin than its stable mate, with numerous built-in sound deadening features that in-clude a noise control system that eliminates unwanted sound waves and enhances others. Available inside accent trims include brushed alumi-num or open-pore Zebrano and Santos Rosewood that
can be matched with standard, made in Scotland, Bridge of Weir “Deepsoft” leather upholstery. The premium car ex-perience actually starts as you approach the MKC with an accent welcoming lighting feature that’s automatically ac-tivated (by the key fob) when an owner is within 2.4 metres (8-ft). Our 320-kilometre-plus route took us away from the coast along the scenic Jacento Reyes Byway. This lightly trav-elled twisty two-lane road gets narrow in sections. It also presented some spectacular vistas along the way and some intimidating cliff faces and rock formations.I was impressed with the MKC’s predict-able handling characteristics through the twisty sections. It was stable, very forgiving at higher speeds and generally more agile than expected for a utility
vehicle - especially after I finally figured out how to set-up the driving modes, called Lincoln Drive Control. The normal, comfort and sport settings for the sus-pension and steering are preset (via vehicle settings on the instrument panel and customizable to a limited extent) by a driver to function with “D” and “S” transmission selections. It’s a different and somewhat complex way of providing this feature. Push-button transmission selection is another feature that I wouldn’t get excited about. I get the space-sav-ing functionality and the historic connection to Lin-coln, but still prefer a shift lever. Manual operation of the transmission’s six speeds can be done via paddle shifters on the steering wheel. The shifts, however, could be crisper and the system tends to be very pro-tective of the engine (over-revving) on downshifts. Only MKC vehicles with the new 2.3-litre twin-scroll turbo engine were available to drive at this U.S. event, which would price tag them close to $50,000 in Can-ada. An impressively smooth and quiet performer (in this application) this engine can produce 285-horse-
power compared to the base 2.0-litre’s 240-horsepow-er, which is the top engine in an Escape. As you might expect, the 2.0L engine gets better fuel economy, but the difference is minimal and both can run on regular grade fuel. All the latest driver-assist technologies are avail-able with MKC including, adaptive cruise control, a collision warning system, blind-sport alert, cross-traffic alert and park assist, with a unique new wrinkle... park-out assist. This added feature can now auton-omously steer that MKC out of that tight parallel parking spot into which it put the MKC! Lincoln may be a little late in joining the booming compact luxury utility club, but the MKC is certainly an impressively well put-together new member and it’s priced to sell.
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‘‘Lincoln may be a little late in joining the booming compact luxury utility club, but the MKC is certainly an impressively well put-together new member and it’s priced to sell.’’Bob McHugh
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Eye-catching steel at collector car nirvanaYou didn’t need a bidder’s paddle to enjoy the excitement of the second annual Vancouver Collector Car Show & Auction.More than 650 collector and classic autos descended upon the PNE Fairgrounds this past weekend and another 150 went on the block, many surpassing their reserve bid limits. Speed TV’s Steve Magnante was on hand to move the auction along but the cars were the true stars.Yours truly focussed on the beauties that were for sale, as many of the gems displayed by the car clubs represented at the show will undoubtedly show up in Driveway over the summer season of show and shines.Here are 10 that caught my eye – a photo gallery of the cars mentioned but not published here, can be viewed online at drivewaycanada.ca1955 Chevrolet 2-door Post Sedan: For those who like to make a visual a well as audible impression. No chance of cruising quietly around the neighborhood in this loudly painted Chev with the big block 468 CID V8 – 650
hp engine, which is now capable of pushing out 720 horses and a promised 825 at the next tuneup.1952 Nash: I’ve always liked the funky look of these cars. They are positively odd but I love’em. There was another example featuring a matching tow trailer. 1956 Desoto Fireflite Hemi: This Desoto is still powered by its original 330 CID Hemi V8! – A marque long gone from production but vividly remembered in the minds of collectors.1928 Ford Modified roadster: Handsome beast. This 1928 Model A Roadster Custom features a 302 engine from a 1978 Lincoln and its mated to 1978 C4 auto transmission. 1932 Ford Roadster: Likewise the looks of this Ford Roadster, which has a 350 Chevy Ramjet engine and auto tranny. Built from ground up with brand new parts by Kaotic Customs in Langley.1967 Austin Healey 3000 Mk 3:The last year of production for the Austin-Healey 3000, a very popular British sports car built from 1959. A good friend of mine
owns a number of Healeys in various states of (dis)repair and one or two roadworthy examples. Keep hoping he’ll gift me one that’s closer to restoration.1934 Chrysler Airflow: It’s a piece of art. Check out the unusual grille. It has less than 53,000 miles on the clock and was discovered in a North West garage back in the 1980s.1940 Ford Custom Pickup: Not my cup of tea but I may be in the minority judging by the swarming behaviour of the crowd this weekend.1957 Pontiac Convertible: Really don’t like the coral colour but love everything else about it.It’s a 1957 Star Chief Convertible with a continental kit. 2002 BMW M3: It’s a musicmobile judging by the amazing sound system. But it’s no slouch on the non-musical performance front. It has a 3.2L turbo - 525 HP engine.To view all the cars offered and what they sold for at the auction, please visit vancouvercollectorcars.com
‘‘ A good friend of mine owns a number of Healeys in various states of (dis)repair and one or two roadworthy examples. Keep hoping he’ll gift me one that’s closer to restoration.’’Keith Morgan
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Fernie Nordic SocietyNOTICE OF
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING& MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION BBQ
Sunday, July 20, 2014Aquatic Centre Field5:00-8:00 pm
Bring your family and a side/salad or
dessert to share. We will be supplying the bbq and � xings!
Kids can enjoy roller skiing and the bike skills park. Please RSVP to [email protected].
Fernie Raft RacersCongratulations to all the rafters who braved the cold weather to
race down the Elk River in this
year’s Fernie Raft Race!
To sponsor Athlete of the Weekcontact Sara Moulton [email protected]
Free Press
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Another win for the Avalanche City Roller GirlsBy Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff
The Avalanche City Roller Girls (ACRG) brought their a-game to the rink last Saturday, defeating Calgary’s Thrashing’ Lassies with a 247 to 61 point win.
The ACRG started off the game strong, scoring 12 points within the first few minutes.
The game, held in the Sparwood arena, coincided with the Elk Valley’s annual Canadian Cancer Society’s (CCS) Relay for Life.
In support of the annual event, partial proceeds from the game were donated to the CCS.
“We just wanted to give something back to the community,” Jess de Groot with the ACRG said.
The girls wore yellow t-shirts to show their support.The next game takes place on Saturday, July 5 at the Fernie Memorial
Arena. The ACRG will be competing against the Chinook City Roller Derby’s Kill Jills.
The Avalanche City Roller Girls took down the Calgary T r a s h i n g ’ Lassies at the S p a r w o o d Arena Saturday night. Photo by K. Dingman
Fernie Youth Soccer wrap up season with jamboreeSubmitted
Fernie Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) had their Soccer Jamboree on
Saturday, June 21. The young athletes played soccer matches, had an opportunity to try a timed soccer obstacle course, learned the speed of their soccer kick with the RCMP radar gun and competed in juggling competitions. It was a great success with lots of smiles from the youth.
Community programming like this is not possible without all the volunteers that make our organization run. I would like to thank our coaches, division coordinators, equipment manager, concession volunteers, referee-in-chief, obstacle course volunteers, board members, managers, parents and players for making this year successful. Even though our referees are paid, we could not run our league without them and need to recruit and train more.
For next year, we also need to recruit and train more coaches.
We were short on coaches this year and encourage parents to become involved with our organization when their kids are young and grow with us. Community members who love soccer can also make great coaches.
This summer kids can continue to play soccer at the SoccerQuest summer camps in Fernie, July 14 to 18 and August 18 to 22. Register your child online at www.soccerquest.ca or call 250-352-GOAL.
In the fall, the Whitecap's professional soccer club will be running a 10-week soccer skills program in Fernie. More information on this program will be posted on the Whitecap's website at www.whitecapsfc.com and the Fernie Youth Soccer website at www.fernie.com/youthsoccer in the next month.
FYSA encourages any interested parents or community members to come out and help with our club. The board will continue to have meetings year round. Contact Susan Rohn at [email protected] to get involved.
Fernie Youth Soccer held their end of the year Soccer Jamboree on Saturday. Photo by Jamie Hide Photography
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Congratulations Grace Brulotte
who Graduated grade 12 from
Heritage Christian Online School.
Grace and her family wish to express heartfelt thanks to:
Caitlyn Barrett, Grace's fantastic teacher for the last 2 years and Steve Bastian her
Education Director at HCOS.You've achieved so much in your 18 years!
We are all so proud of you!
To the following businesses and individuals who made it possible for our grade 6 students to attend their camp at Blue Lake
THANK YOU
Also thanks to all the parents that
took time out to join the kids at the camps.
Without help from all the above groups our grade 6 students would not have made it to camp this year.
Teck Coal Ltd Western Financial Group (formerly Falkins Insurance)Leyden Bus Lines Majic Purdy Law Corporation (Glen Purdy)BP Industrial ServicesSpecial thanks to Amber Smith who donated her time to drive for all three round trips for Sparwood, Elkford and Fernie.Jodeane Williams, Shirley Dennuse and John VanBeers
Elkford Grade 6
Fernie Grade 6
Sparwood Grade 6
withMLABill Bennett
1. This proposed pipeline would transport heavy Canadian oil from Alberta & Saskatchewan to Kitimat for shipment to Asia. Currently Canada is limited to US market with resulting low price and limited market. Opportunity for all Canadians to benefit but risk must be reasonable.
2. BC has imposed 5 conditions on our support, including best environmental processes on land and at sea, environmental certificate, engagement with and benefits to First Nations and benefits to all people of BC from taking environmental risk.
3. BC is committed to working with all levels of government, FN¹s & proponent to ensure 5 conditions are met. National Energy Board approval has over 200 conditions which must also be met by Enbridge.
Bill Bennett MLA, Kootenay Eastwww.billbennettmla.bc.ca
ABOUT NORTHERN GATEWAY PIPELINE…
Bikers gear up for the Roll and Sole Trail FestBy Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff
The Fernie Trails Alliance (FTA) is encouraging locals to get out and enjoy their beautiful trails at the Roll and Sole
Trail Fest this coming weekend.The festivities take place on Saturday and
Sunday and include guided mountain bike tours, a trails bike demonstration, a hikers obstacle
course and a skid mark contest.Money raised during the weekend will go
toward the FTA. But FTA president Terry Nelson said raising funds is not their main goal.
“It’s more just intended to create interest in the Fernie Trails Alliance and have some fun,” he said.
The Trails Alliance is also looking to generate revenue for Fernie’s tourism industry by occupying hotel rooms.
And the activities cater to all age groups, Nelson said.
“It’s totally inclusive. The mountain biking and trails community in Fernie starts from kids that are four-years-old right up to 95-years-old.”
Local businesses including Vitality, Gear Hub, Giv’Er Shirt Works, Big Bang Bagels and Loaf are sponsoring the Roll and Sole festival.
And unlike the majority of events, where businesses simply donate prizes, the stores will be sending over 40 volunteers to host the different activities.
“We wanted to have the opportunity for the businesses to come out and participate in the event,” Nelson said. “It brings the whole business community together.”
Participants can register for the event on the Fernie Trails Alliance website at www.fernietrailsalliance.com. A registration tent will also be set up Station Square on Friday night from 6 to 8 p.m.
“It’s totally inclusive. The mountain biking and trails community in Fernie starts from kids that are
four-years-old right up to 95-years-old.”
Terry NelsonFermie Trails Alliance President
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Kids are creative. T h e y
know how to think outside the box. To express themselves in unique, original
ways that, as adults, we tend to repress. Most of the time it’s really cool to sit back
and watch. Who says they have to paint the sky blue? Who says they have to walk on the designated trail? If you give them a bit of room, it’s interesting to see what they can come up with.
I’ve been embracing this whimsical ‘let’s just see what they decide to do’ attitude with my kids lately, and feeling pretty good about it. Until it blew up like a giant, fluorescent, lace-y ball, right in my face. Yes. My girls have decided to declare their fashion independence. It. Is. Atrocious.
These mornings, when I hear their little feet padding down the stairs, I freeze in anticipation. Who is about to appear around the corner? It could be anyone from Boy George to Princess Jasmine to literally anything in between. A monkey mask with board shorts, suspenders and fairy wings. A gown formal enough to visit Buckingham Palace adorned with a rainbow circus tutu and an eye patch from the pirate costume. A sweater knitted by Great Grandma that was worn home from the hospital with a denim mini-skirt and rubber boots.
Help! I tried getting rid of any obscure hand-me-
downs or ill-fitting clothing we had. I tried hiding the tickle trunk in the back of the closet. Somehow, they still manage to create masterpieces.
I attempted to set a soft rule about keeping ‘unique’ outfits for playtime. But the sadness in their eyes as they peel the layers of clashing colours from their tiny bodies is heart wrenching. There is one thing that remains constant, no matter what tornado of creativity comes around the corner. It’s the look of intense pride worn on their face. I can even see it shining through the eyeholes of the dragon mask. “How do I look Mommy? Don’t I look beautiful? I picked this out myself!”
I realize that the proper thing to do in this situation is probably to keep up the whimsy. To praise their desire for self-expression, congratulate them on achieving their goal of unsurpassed uniqueness, and move on with my day. As long as they are temperature appropriate, generally covered and their vision is, for the majority of the time, unobstructed, who am I to judge?
But I can’t help it. Me in my boring old Normcore outfit.
So I will try to find a happy medium. Maybe just one layer of crazy per day. And you know what? I could probably use a layer of crazy on the outside too, to match the one I’m usually sporting on the inside. If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.
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Fernie to attempt Guinness Record for longest yoga chainSubmitted
Fernie is fast becoming known as the little town that could. Last year, crazy as it sounds, Fernie almost succeeded in
nabbing the Guinness World Record for the longest ever yoga chain, set in 2012 in India, with 696 participants. Organizers of this year's free Yoga and Wellness Festival, July 12 and 13, invite you to join them in making a second attempt to secure an entry in the Guinness Book of Records.
The yoga chain poses have been selected to suit beginners, and a video demonstrating them can be viewed at feelgoodfernie.com. The leader of the chain starts the first pose, and in domino effect, everyone follows. Once everyone is in the first pose, the leader begins the second pose, followed by everyone else, until finally the fourth pose is completed. Anyone who attended last year will agree that although the record wasn't quite achieved, the enormous success of the event was clear with the hundreds of people laying down in sivasana on Second Avenue – that itself making history!
Mayor Mary Giuliano was very happy to be involved and looks forward to
helping again this year. "I believe last year's event was very
successful and was enjoyed by everyone that attended, those in the yoga line and those watching,” she said “It's a great event that brings lots of visitors to our town. I want to congratulate and thank all of the organizers for putting this event on again this year."
Feel Good Fernie is unique, working from a grass roots base and offered through the generosity of volunteers coming together in true karmic style to put on such an amazing event.
Its founding principles are community, environmental awareness and advocating Fernie as a wellness destination.
From 9 a.m. Saturday morning until 4 p.m. on Sunday, downtown Fernie will be buzzing with activity. Kid's activities will free up parents to browse around the mindful market or participate in classes or workshops.
Stage musicians entertaining throughout the weekend will host a major yoga party. On Sunday, classes and workshops continue and Resorts of the Canadian Rockies will host a special event at the ski hill, including a chair lift ride up to Lost Boys Cafe, a walking yoga class and lunch.
To view the schedule, find out about the prize draw goodies, or to sign up online please, visit www.feelgoodfernie.com.
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Sparwood, BC
Thank YouEvent Organizers/Sponsors/Donors
Est. 1898
PlatinumApex Power & AutomationBC HydroCAT Rental StoreColumbia Basin TrustDistrict of SparwoodEast Kootenay Community Credit UnionElk Valley Thrift ShopFree PressGRDiIsoscelesJoy GlobalKalTireNewaltaPort Metro VancouverRegional District of East KootenaySparwood Chamber of CommerceTeck CoalTommy RothelTronovusWestern Financial Group
Manitoulin TransportMcDonaldsMountain Mechanical Royal Canadian LegionSMS Equipment
BronzeCalaway ParkDr Ray ChowK & K ForwardingIUOE Local 115Resorts of the Canadian RockiesRoyal Tyrell MuseumSchickendanzSparCom
Special Mention:ArrowanaEast Kootenay SecurityElk Valley RCMPElkford Wildcat BrawlersFernie ChryslerFernie Flash Women’s Soccer ClubFernie FordFernie Ghostriders HockeyFernie Home HardwareGear HubJim Pattison Co.Lilac TerraceLuke Chapman – TeckMDGNAPA Auto PartsPepsiSherri TaylorSparwood ECD CommitteeSparwood EssoSparwood Library
Sparwood Recreation DeptSue HanlonWomen in Mining (WIM)
Organizers Alex MillarAllan BarrassAndrea HortonCoal Miners DinerColten KunstDawn WeatherbeeDerek CimoliniDixie McClincheyGene VonMattHolly PeeblesJames WoodallJim JonesJohn RandallJustine BowenKnights of ColumbusLeigh StickneyLions Club of SparwoodLyndsay GerschtMarcia JohnsonRenee MacCormackRoyal Bank of CanadaSarina BarinShelley LynchShona WilliamsSparwood Fire DeptSparwood FuturesSparwood Mixed Slow Pitch LeagueSparwood Search & RescueTammy OgdenTracey Brook-Baker
We would like to thank the local businesses for all of their continued support and the many volunteers that gave their time to help make the 2014 Coal Miner Days events such a huge success! Every year there is thousands of dollars raised to help support local organizations, this year is no exception. Monies raised will go to support Lilac Terrace, a new Sparwood Skate Park, Muscular Dystrophy, Diabetes, Raise a Child Up, Sparwood ECD Committee for a new toddler park, the Sparwood Food Bank, Search and Rescue etc. We hope this year’s Coal Miner Days was an experience people won’t forget and will have them wanting to come back for more next year!
Pin Winner Cami Reghenas Pin # 0443
Elkwinkle Winners 0-4 years - Carmella Pallone5-6 Years – Winston Miriar 7+ Years – Steven MacCormack
Cutest Grandparent Winner 1st – Carol Letasy 2nd - Robin Endicott 3rd – Ruth Sanders Lilac Terrace raised $2,357 to put towards a new bed with this fundraiser alone.
5km & 8km Sparwood Classic Winners 5km Men's First Place: Gage Paskiewich5km Women's First Place: Trisha Reimer8km Men's First Place: Evan Markowiak-McDonell 8km Women's First Place: Carol Ann Johnson
Coal Miners Car ShowFor Cars1st Nick Presta2nd Jim Larsen3rd Damen BarnettFor Bikes1st Duane Smith2nd Bonnie Hansen3rd Rob Christensen
Peoples choice for Car showJim Larsen
Rugby Elk Valley Bulls
Parade WinnersBest Antique Car - Sparwood Fire truck Best Bike - Ryan LeechBest Musical Entry - Cranbrook Bugle Band Best Business - EKCCUChild and Youth Entry - Lacrosse Best Animal - Esso Judges Pick - Hot Gossip Cutest Entry - Seniors on the bikes
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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
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Racing down the riverBy Shelby Cain Contributor
The fifteenth annual Fernie Raft Race was held Wednesday, June 18. I went to witness it.
As I rounded the corner to the Coal Creek boat launch, the rain pelting my truck and the muddy river raging before me, I didn’t expect to see many people crazy enough to actually go rafting. Boy, was I wrong. Turns out Fernie has lots of people who were ready to get crazy. Or, more accurately, ready to have a lot of fun.
Sixteen teams with over 100 paddlers stood before me, dressed in everything from giant bird heads to formal wear. The mood was electric. Blair Craig of Canyon Raft Company, one of the many hard working organizers of the event, got the participants loaded onto buses for a trip above the North Fernie Bridge, where the race begins. I followed behind and stood on the soggy riverbank with other curious observers, waiting for the action to start. A giant tree floated by. We waited. At last, distant yelling could be heard over the roar of the river. They were coming.
The chocolate brown horizon was broken up with 16 blasts of colour, their arms moving like hummingbird wings. As they passed under the bridge, the audience on the banks erupted in cheers. The boats were a blur, and then they were gone.
I sprinted for my truck and made it to the West Fernie Bridge just in time to catch the winners, Defending Champions, cross the aqua finish line. It was awesome.
The purpose of the race has always been to raise money for the Fernie River Society and its initiatives. For the last three years, proceeds have gone specifically to fund the Fernie Whitewater
Park, an idea decades old which will become a reality in the near future. The park will allow people from Fernie and all over the world to surf and kayak on unique features just steps from town.
Dan Savage, one of the dedicated members of the group working to bring the park to Fernie, said, "The whitewater park is in the permitting phase and we are aiming to be shovel ready in 2015.” Yet another draw to bring outdoor enthusiasts to our amazing town.
After the last of the boats passed under the bridge I went down to the boat launch and watched everyone make their way to the after-party. A few were cold. I saw a pretty soggy clown. But I didn’t see one face without a giant smile on it.
The results:First place - Henry's Defending Champions,Best dressed - Three BeaversRoyal sportsman - Neons You Want To Be On
Three Beavers took the award for Best Dressed at the Fernie Raft Race. Photo by S. Cain
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TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
691 4th Avenue, Fernie
Sunday Worship...1:30 pm
Pastor Fraser Coltmancell 250-417-5016
Pastor David Mortoncell 250-417-5017 or 1-866-426-7564
Masses: Tues. & Wed. 9:00 am Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00 amConfessions: Before 5:00 pm Mass on
Saturday or by appointment
Father Bart Van Roijen
ELK VALLEY
CHURCH SERVICES
CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN 591 4th Avenue, Fernie
250-423-6517
Sunday Service 8:30 am BCP
Sunday Service & School 9:30 am BAS
Wednesday Service 10:00 am
The Rev Trevor Freeman, Parish Priest
Christ Church Anglican Fernie
741 2nd Ave., Fernie
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Only the BestA heart of gold stopped beating,
two shining eyes at rest, God broke our hearts to prove,
He only takes the best. God knows you had to leave us,
but you did not go alone, for part of us went with you, the day He took you home. To some you are forgotten,
to others just part of the past, but to us who loved and lost you,
the memory will always last.
Ezekiel “Zeke” Hawk Fantuz January 21, 1993 to June 24, 2013.
In our hearts and on our minds always, Love Mom, Shaun and Anders
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Faye Joan Tench on April 9th, 2014, and of
Gordon Gregory Tench on May 18th, 2014. A memorial service will be held in Rossland, at the
Miner’s Hall on Sunday, June 29th at 3:30pm.
Please contact Mike Tench at (250) 362-6900 or at [email protected] if attending.
One year ago on June 24, 2013
Ezekiel Hawk Fantuz disappeared from our lives as we knew it.
ZEKE, we miss you for your sense of family, your love of the outdoors and its creatures, your hugs and your antics. Life will never be the same for us as we try to create a new normal. Loving you and missing you every minute of every hour of every day....
Dad David, Uncle Brian, Auntie Christine, Grandpa Walter & Grandma Joanna
Remembering ZEKE....
In MemoriamLillian May Dyck
June 30, 1912 – June 30, 2012It has been two years since your passing but we still reminisce about our time spent with you, especially during family gatherings. You enjoyed having family around; it kept you young at heart.We know you are happy and in a better place, which helps make our moving forward a little easier.Thank you mother for your love and kindness. You are still dearly loved and missed by your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Notice of AGM for the
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6-8pm in the Elk Valley Hospital Board Room
All interested members of the Foundation and public are invited to attend.
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WE HAVE LOTS OF ROUTES AVAILABLEin Fernie, Sparwood and Elkford
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TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)You are, typically, a person who requires stability. If you’re in the middle of moving, � nd some reassurance by asking your loved one for some affection.
GEMINI (May 21 - June 21)People under this sign are great com-municators, and thus you spare no effort in expressing disagreement. You won’t hesitate to let the whole world know about any sort of injustice.
CANCER (June 22 - July 22)A precarious � nancial situation leads to some anxiety. If you look at things from a more dispassionate perspective, you will see that this is only a temporary situation.
LEO (July 23 - August 22)You’re excited about some new challenges. You accomplish a brilliant exploit at work or at home, and it leads you further on the path of success.
VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)You may witness a situation that leaves you feeling puzzled. Perhaps someone tells you a secret that you don’t feel comfortable keeping for one reason or another.
LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)Don’t overdo it with coffee this week, even if you feel overwhelmed by stress. Some situations slip out of your control, requiring you to step back.
SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)You take on new responsibilities at work that are going to be very pro� table for you. The adjustment won’t be easy, but your perseve rance will allow you to reach your goals.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)People under this sign crave ad venture and travel. You wish to re connect with your true nature and take steps to live a unique experience.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)Perhaps it’s time to get some professional guidance if you can’t over come certain emotions. Any sort of change can only be bene� cial for you.
AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)The foundations of your relationship are shaken. You are a person who is always making compromises, and now your partner must do the same.
PISCES (February 19 - March 20)Remember that physical health is connected to mental health. If you have a chronic health problem, look for the causes in your emotions and in your past.
HOW TO PLAY :Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, andevery 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9only once.
Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. Youalready have a few numbers to get you started.Remember: You must not repeat the numbers1 through 9 in the same line, column, or 3x3 box.
ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 451
PUZZLE NO. 451
HOW TO PLAY :Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, andevery 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9only once.
Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. Youalready have a few numbers to get you started.Remember: You must not repeat the numbers1 through 9 in the same line, column, or 3x3 box.
ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 452
PUZZLE NO. 452
HOW TO PLAY :Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, andevery 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9only once.
Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. Youalready have a few numbers to get you started.Remember: You must not repeat the numbers1 through 9 in the same line, column, or 3x3 box.
ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 453
PUZZLE NO. 453
HOW TO PLAY :Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, andevery 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9only once.
Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. Youalready have a few numbers to get you started.Remember: You must not repeat the numbers1 through 9 in the same line, column, or 3x3 box.
ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 454
PUZZLE NO. 454
Asnwers:
58. Anxious59. Otherwise
DOWN1. Oh, woe!2. Criticize3. Scratch4. Sahara, e.g.5. Lox bread6. Wood cutter7. Fringe8. Road curve9. Wearing boots10. Human paw11. Stares17. Having foot digits19. Work history22. Soar23. Omelet maker24. Autographed25. Teed off
26. Frozen27. Decade count29. Lamb’s mother30. Get ____ of31. Farm pen34. Mama’s boy37. Munitions39. Fit for food41. Teeny’s partner42. Shoo!43. Loony44. Hooked on46. Small duck47. Boat paddles48. Impolite50. Less than two51. “The ____
Squad”52. Coffee cup
ANSWER/LAST WEEK - PUZZLE NO. 714
Every time you face the ball, in a practice session or a game situation, you should work with very precise markers. You
will develop an appropriate routine for your style. Developing a routine requires that you pay attention and adjust your position for every shot. Once your routine is well-established, you only need to focus, because you will always be in the correct position.Unfortunately, many golfers hold the grip in the palm of their hands like a hammer. Instead, try holding it with your fingers. At the beginning, it will feel uncomfortable because it is unfamiliar. Of the three types of grips, one is as good as the other. Get curious and try them all. The right choice is a compromise between ease and result. The grip
should suit the size of your hands and the length of your fingers. Holding your club incorrectly will affect the position of your club in some way.Before you even initiate a swing, this simple correction will reduce the risk of multiplying your mistakes. The two knuckles (index and major) on the top hand are an easy marker to check: the knuckles on the left hand for a right-handed golfer, for example.For a good stance, try these three important markers:• Align your feet, hips, and shoulders parallel
to your target.• Position your ball near the middle for short
irons, slightly toward the front foot for mid and long irons, and at the heel for the woods.
(The front foot is closest to the target).• Place your ball proportionately to the length of your club. Place the tip of the grip so it reaches about midthigh. The longer the stem, the further you stand from the ball.A good golfer is a player who often replicates the same swing. Pay attention to your markers.
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Schedule of Events:
10:00 18 Hole Golf 2 Person Scramble ($45/person $25 members)
4:00 Gates Open for Concert & Fireworks Food and Beer Gardens Open (no outside coolers)
5:00 Family Games Michelle And Sean Tribble Perform
6:30 Smart Alex Performs
7:15 Famous Hypnotist Terrance B. Performs
8:45 Smart Alex Performs
10:30 National Anthem and Fireworks
Bring the Whole Family!Fun, Laughter, Music,
Games, and More!
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It is essential to have a consistent stance…
Learning how to play golf is child’s play-when you’re young, that is. That’s because
kids only care about hitting the ball; they don’t care about their style or get all caught up in silly details. Kids don’t obsess over the precision of their strokes or the perfection of their swings. They just simply hit the ball, walk towards it and hit it again and again until they get it in the hole.
Kids can start playing golf even as early as two years of age. Regardless of how old they are, however, it’s essential that it remains a game. If kids lose sight of this, they will most likely abandon the sport. But if they have the right attitude, golf can be a great activity for kids, since they are naturally agile and flexible. Kids are also used to observing and imitating others, so picking up new things such as swinging a club will come easily to them.
Children who are starting off should focus on learning a basic stance without worrying over achieving the “perfect” stance. That should gradually evolve and improve as they
become stronger players. Over time, kids should also start mastering the
more technical aspects of the game. It goes without saying that it’s important for kids to practice in order to improve, but it is even more important for them to have fun. One way of doing this is by setting personal goals or by having contests with other kids their age.
Children have t r e m e n d o u s imagination and creativity, so don’t be afraid to let them experiment on the course. Let them try using various clubs in a sand trap or attempt hitting a ball around a tree if they want. These are great ways of discovering new tricks. Some will work and some won’t, but they will help kids better understand the game, and develop a passion for the sport.
Golfing is so much easier when
you’re young
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BEARSPAW CONTRACTING “COMMUNITY FIRST” SOCIETY
2nd Annual Charity Golf TournamentCommunity First
July 24th & 25th, 2014Mountain Meadows Golf Club
Highway 43, Elkford, BCCome out July 24th for a night
of entertainment, auctions and meeting the celebrities.
Live Auction Items:• 2 tickets to any Montreal Canadiens game escorted by Gilbert Dionne to the Canadiens Alumni Suite (Air fare not included)
• 3 people to join Marty McSorley in LA for a day of golf, followed by dinner and a Kings game, followed by a 70' yacht ride and tour of the bay. ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY
• 4 tickets to a Seattle Mariners Game behind Home plate. ALSO, a private JET ride from Vancouver to Seattle, picked up in a limo and escorted to and from the airport to the game.
More to Come!
Corporate meet and greet is from 5 - 6:30 pm
(also includes wine pairing with Celebrity Chef Michael Lyons) provided by Urban Entertainment group
July 25th Golf begins at 9amDinner supplied by the
Keg Steakhouse and Grill. Dinner is $20.00 per person
if not playing in the golf tourney.
Entertainment by the dueling pianos Vegas style.
Celebrities scheduled to perform:Aaron Pritchet
Canadian Country Music Artist
Jason Blaine Canadian Country Music Artist
Jason Greely Canadian Country Music Artist
Dave Semenko Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup winner
Gilbert Dionne Montreal Canadiens ‘93 cup winner
Jason ZubackWorld record holder for the longest golf drive
Tickets for � ursday night's event are $20.00 and are available for sale
at the following locations:Elkford:Chauncey Ridge Food Mart #1-2200 Balmer Drive250-865-2118Bearspaw Contracting #2-2200 Balmer Drive250-865-2327
Sparwood: Tronovus: Industrial Sector along the highwayRemedy Rx: Sparwood MallFernie: Fernie Hotel: 691 1st Ave 250-423-6444� e Tipple Liquor Store: 792 2nd Ave,250-423-3012
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10:30 to 12:30 - Fernie Bike Guides - Guided Mtn. Bike Rides. Meet at Station
Square Registration Tent
10:30 to 12:30 - Fernie Trails Alliance - Guided Hikes. Get onboard bus at 2nd
Avenue for Castle Mountain Hike, or Coal Creek Heritage Trail Hike
Ongoing throughout the day - Gear Hub - Bike Maintenance Clinics.
Sign in at Registration Tent
Ongoing throughout the day - Trials Bike demonstration. Downtown
12:30 to 1:30 – El Guapo - Lunch Social. At Station Square
1:30 to 2:30 – The Loaf - Slow Riser Bike Race Challenge. Last one to finish without
touching the ground
1:30 to 2:30 - Fernie Trails Alliance - Kids Scavenger Hunt. Aquatic Centre Bike Skills Course
2:30 to 3:30 - Straightline - Downtown Drag Race. Pull a log with your bike, two persons elimination challenge
2:30 to 4:30 - Vitality - H.A.S.H. Trail Run. Harriers exciting, intentional confusion, fun trail run
4:30 to 5:30 - Ski/Bike Base - Trashed Bike Criterion. Mass start, around a city block. Individual classes for “Fat Tire”,
Single Speed, Geared and Kids only: Mini Bike, Striders and Scooters
4:30 - Downhill Mountain Bike Race at Fernie Alpine Resort. Be There or Be Square!
5:30 until late - Beer Gardens, BBQ, and Live Music at Fernie Hotel (1st Avenue)
June 29th
9:30 to 12:30 - Sacred Rides - Guided Mtn. Bike Rides. Meet at Station Square (2nd Avenue - 6th Street)
9:30 to 12:30 - Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Club - Guided Hikes. Mt. Fernie Hike, or Coal Creek Heritage Trail Hike
Ongoing throughout the day - Gear Hub - Bike Maintenance Clinics. Sign in at Registration Tent
12:30 to 1:00 - Giv’ Er - Wheelie Contest. Longest distance with obstacles
1:00 to 1:30 - Royal LePage East Kootenay Realty - Skid Mark Contest. Longest, best style, nicest impression
12:30 to 1:30 - Yama2Go - Lunch Social. At Station Square
1:30 to 2:30 - Big Bang Bagels - Hikers Obstacle Course. Stepping Stones, Tent Set Up, Fire Start and Water Boil,
Bear Call Contest, Log Toss, Puddle Jump
2:30 to 3:30 - Gear Hub - Bicycle Bunny Hop Inverted Limbo Contest
3:30 to 4:30 - Loaf - Slow Riser Bike Race Challenge. Last one to finish without touching the ground
4:30 to 5:30 - Fernie Nordic Society - Roller Skiing Race Circuit
4:30 to 5:30 - Avalanche City Roller Girls - Quad Skate Race
5:30 to 6:00 - The Guides Hut - Grand Finale Bike Toss. Longest throw distance
wins. Different size bikes for different age/ gender categories
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2014 Canada Day CelebrationsPrentice ParkTuesday, July 1st, 2014Festivitiesstart at 12:00 pm
Stage Schedule1:30pm Whispers on a Quest
2:00pm Hark Raving Sirens
2:55pm Liam Faucher
3:50pm Yay! Fal Sisters!
4:15pm Thar Be Dragons Duo
7:00pm Hark Raving Sirens
8:00pm Red Girl
9:00pm Indigo Joseph
10:00pm The Archers
11:00pm Fireworks
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Mayor and Council extend a warm welcome to all area residents and visitors and invite everyone to come and celebrate
Canada Day at Prentice Park.We live in the greatest country of the world;
we Canadians enjoy freedom and quality of life unsurpassed elsewhere, so let’s acknowledge this special day by celebrating together.Festivities begin at noon with the singing of
Oh Canada, followed by cake cutting by Council members.Included in the day will be the Mountain Market, a rugby
exhibition, kids bike and pet parade, kids tent sponsored by the Fernie Chamber of Commerce, a refreshment garden, food concessions and day long entertainment including clowns and music.
The City of Fernie is a proud supporter of this event celebrating the 147th birthday of our country.
Special thanks to the businesses, organizations and individuals that provide time and talent to support this annual community event.
We want to extend appreciation to the individuals that contribute to Canada Day and all supporters of this civic event that, although driven by the City, is successful only because of the many who participate by organizing, and delivering.
On behalf of Council and staff please come, enjoy the day and show your pride in being Canadian.
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•O’Canada•Pet & Bike Parade•Bike Races Sponsored by Gear Hub•Cake to Celebrate•Rugby Exhibition•Bouncy Houses•Treasure Hunt Sponsored by Eco-Garden•Kids Craft Tent Sponsored by Fernie Chamber•Entertainment - All Day Long•Mountain Market•Food Concessions•Fireworks at Dusk
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Canada Surfs Sale
Huge discounts on Wake Surfers,
Stand Up Paddle Boards and Long Boards
Happy Canada Day FernieDowntown Fernie
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Canada Rocks
Red Girl
Redgirl is a light shade of bluegrass with some visible folk roots showing.Fronted by the clear and fearless vocals of Anie Hepher: Redgirl’s music is
built around her pure and unfettered voice, clawhammer banjo, guitar and occasionally, a sassy ukulele.
Michael Hepher (married to the girl) on lead guitar, mandolin and backing vocals, brings a balance in harmony, humour and musical creativity to the songs and stories of the band.
Bringing it all home with wholesome and steady bass lines is Steve Jones on his “new” 1953 Kay upright bass.
Thar Be Dragons Duo
Thar Be Dragons is a musical project started by Hartt Goldman in Toronto and moved to the mountains of Fernie in 2012. Within weeks of arriving in Fernie, Hartt
encountered Zac Barrett playing fiddle to a pack of “Happy Hounds” out on the trails. The two have been jamming most Wednesdays ever since (at the Royal Jam night run by Zac) and they continue to play various venues in the Elk Valley as a band or duo. Zac’s amazing musical instincts on multiple instruments are a compelling complement for Hartt’s original compositions. The duo play genres ranging from the rock originals off Thar Be Dragons 2012 album “Got a Light?” to newer roots songs written here in the Elk Valley.
With non-stop entertainment on the stage all day, the music never stops at the
Canada Day celebrations. This year, three amazing and very different bands will keep the crowds grooving to tunes and tapping their feet.
MUSIC IN THE PARK
Indigo Joseph
Indigo Joseph is a multi-lingual four-piece band, based out of Regina, SK. Formed in the spring of 2010, their unique blend of indie/dance/rock and do-it-yourself attitude
garnered them spots at the 2011 Regina Folk Festival, Bengough Gateway Festival, an opening slot for the Library Voices' "Summer of Lust" EP release. They have released two self-financed EP's, (Indigo Joseph, 2011), (Lilith, 2012) and are currently tracking their debut LP entitled "Collage".
In 2013 they were privileged to showcase at several national caliber industry events such as CMW, JUNOFest, and NXNE. In their hometown, they won 104.9 the Wolf 's "Queen City Rocks" battle of the bands. The prize, including a two thousand dollar bursary and airplay on the Wolf, prompted the band to go back to the studio to record their song "Others". The new single debuted in full rotation on 104.9 the Wolf beginning August 1st, 2013. In fall 2013, "Others" was named CBC Music's "Indie Song of the Summer" out of over 150 different tracks from across the nation. Others hit #1 on the CBC R3-30 chart and stayed in the top 10 for 8 consecutive weeks.
Following up the success of their single Others, Indigo has begun the process of creating their first full-length album, entitled Collage. The new record will explore themes such as conflict and resolution in art (and life). It will be available digitally, as well as on CD and 180g Vinyl (September 1st, 2014)."
Indigo Joseph is from Regina and their website is: http://www.indigojoseph.com
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READY. SET. RIDEgood luck as they embark upon the exciting adventure of this year’s Fernie 3.
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Good Luck to all the Fernie 3 Contestants.
RIDE SAFE AND HAVE FUN!
On behalf of Fernie City
Council I want to extend a warm welcome to all of the competitors of the new Fernie 3 bike race, celebrating the best of Fernie.This new race celebrates all that is Fernie, from the organizers and racers to the precisely chosen
routes that will be enjoyed during three fabulous days of mountain biking on the best trails in Western Canada.Stage routes will provide new and veteran riders the ultimate mountain experience on this classic single track trails race.Make sure to grab one of those spectacular race jerseys created in conjunction with local artist Morgan Dunnet. You don’t want to miss the new “Roll and Sole” festival hosted by the Fernie Trails Alliance. Many Thanks and congratulations to the Fernie TransRockies Society for this amazing new race that is sure to become a much anticipated annual event. Again, welcome to Fernie and enjoy your time here with all that Fernie has to offer.
Mary Giuliano, Mayor of Fernie
START/FINISH
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Cornerstone Lodge
Griz Inn
Fernie Slopeside Inn
Fernie 3Stages 1, 2 & 3 June 28, 29 & 30, 2014
Registration at the
Stage 1 Start and FinishStage 2 Start and Finish
Stage 3 Start and Finish
Park Place Lodge
Raging Elk
June 27, 3 pm to 9 pmJune 28, Park Place Lodge 7 am to 8 amOverview 9:30 am to 12 pm
Welcome toFernie 3
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Start line: Fernie HotelFacing easterly, 6th Street to 2nd Ave to 13th Street to Railway Ave,Stumpy double track to 13th Ave to Sidewinder,Sidewinder to R-Trail to Kids Stu� to Splitting Bears,Ridgemont Road to What’s Up Doc,What’s Up Doc to Scary Trail to Coal Creek Road,Coal Creek Road to Montane Community Barn,Climb Up-Rooted to Roots to Hyper Extension to Castle Rocks,Descend Southern Comfort to Cokato Road,Cokato Road to Pine Avenue.Finish line: Fernie Hotel
Stage 1: Saturday June 28thDistance: 25.1km Verticial: 1050m
The Ultimate all-mountain singletrack classic!Friday June 27 – Set Up3pm to 9pm ���������������� Registration at the Park Place Lodge1pm to 8pm ���������������� Set up Fernie Hotel
Saturday June 28 – Day 17:00am to 8:15am ������ Registration at Park Place Lodge8:45am ������������������������ Rider check in9:00am ������������������������ Start at Fernie Hotel10:30am to 4:30pm ���� Fernie Roll and Sole Trails Fest11am to 2pm �������������� Finish at Fernie Hotel12pm to 2pm �������������� Face paining at Fernie Hotel
with Rachael Buttersworth12pm to 10pm ������������ Awards, food, beverage and beer tent
at Fernie Hotel and Pub 3pm to 3:15pm ���������� U16,U13 kid’s race start at Fernie Hotel4pm to 5pm ���������������� U16,U3 race finish at Fernie Hotel5pm ����������������������������� One day and kids’ awards6pm to 7pm ���������������� Live music at Fernie Hotel with Michael Power 7:30pm to 9:30pm ����� Live music at Fernie Hotel with Hark, Raving, Sirens
Sunday June 29 – Day 28:45am ������������������������ Rider check in9:00am ������������������������ Start at Fernie Hotel9:30am to 12pm ��������� 8th Annual Kids Bike Rally10:30am to 4:30pm ���� Fernie Roll and Sole Trails Fest11am to 2pm �������������� Finish at Fernie Hotel12pm – 6pm ���������������� Food, beverage and beer tent
at Fernie Hotel and Pub
Monday June 30 – Day 38:45am ������������������������ Rider check in9:00am ����������������������� Start at Fernie Alpine Resort10:30am to 2pm ��������� Finish at Fernie Alpine Resort12pm to 3pm �������������� Festivities at FAR plaza5pm to 9pm ���������������� Awards Banquet at Corner Pocket,
Fernie Alpine Resort
When 150 riders roll up to the start line for the Fernie 3 they will be facing the beginning of a fun mountain bike ride which includes the best singletrack in the Canadian Rockies. At the same time 100 kids’ aged 3 – 9 will be facing a fun and educational bike rally around Fernie’s downtown.This mini-rally has been a great success in past years and will again add to the festivities surrounding mountain biking. The event is FREE and is limited to the first 100 kids to register. Registration is at Straightline Bikes in Downtown Fernie.Start times are every half hour beginning at 10:00am and ending at 11:30am. The rally route takes about one hour and kids’ must be accompanied by a parent.Event Overview:Event Date: Sunday, June 29, 2014Event Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pmEvent Location: Downtown FernieEvent Participants: Children ages 3-9 and their parentsRegistration: Straightline BikesRally Route:Start #1– Straightline – equipment check and fun accessoriesCheckpoint #2 – Fernie Library – Bike decorationCheckpoint #3 – Fire Station – Bike safety informationFinish #4 – CP Station Square – Crafts, face painting, a bouncy tent and PT the clown.
8th Annual Kids’ Bike Rally
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Start line: Fernie HotelFacing westerly, 1st Ave to 4th Street to Pine Ave. to Coal Creek Road to Montane Community Barn, Double track to Roots to HyperVent to Roots Hyper Extension to River Road to Ridgemont Road,Queen V to Eco-Terrorist to Ridgemont Road to Eric’s Trail to Kid’s Stu� Connector to Ridgemont Road,Dead Fall to R Trail to Kush to Kushier to Kushiest to Ridgemont Road to Coal Discovery Trail,Stumpy trail, to 4th Street, to 1st Ave �nishFinish line: Fernie Hotel
Stage 2: Sunday June 29thDistance: 34.1km Verticial: 1525m
Stage 3: Monday June 30thDistance: 34.4km Verticial: 1494m
Start line: Fernie Alpine Resort PlazaCedar Road to View Trail to Verboten to Gorby to Lizard Lake Trail, cross Lizard Creek to Rail Trail to Cedar Valley Road,Hot Tub Chute Road to Lazy Lizard to Project 9 Road to Lower Project 9 to Lazy Lizard to Cedar Valley Road,Park Connector Trail to Park Nature Trail to Stove Trail to Dem Bones to Fernie Mountain Park to Sherwoody to Stumpy,Happy Gilmar to Old Goat to Gorby to Gorby Bowl to Boom Trail to Bens Big Rig to Deer Trail to Bin Logdin to RumplestumpskinFinish line: Fernie Alpine Resort Plaza
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Whispers on a Quest
What do you get when you put a joy-activist opera singer, a firefighting rhythm guru goat herder, a poetic toe-tapping Kiwi and a boxing guitar junky cowboy
together and then add reggae loving Yogi to finish off the mix?...Shh listen carefully... you’ve got yourself the band 'Whisperers On A Quest'.
The band member’s unique mix of backgrounds and skills as well as its grounding influence in World Music delivers an eclectic music scape that makes your want to shake your groove thing while simultaneously breathing in the harmonies. This group aims to explore the outcomes of music fusion as they journey through the possibilities of their diverse musical talents. Come join them on this Quest!!!
The Archers
The Archers, who were awarded Victoria’s Times Colonist Music Award - “Act to Watch for 2013” and Monday Magazine’s Favourite “Emerging Artist/ Band Award”
in April 2013, were also nominated for a “Young Performer of the Year Award” by the 2012 Canadian Folk Music Awards, crowned Youthink’s “BC's Best Teen Band” in April 2011 and won Victoria’s “Garage Band Live” in May 2011.
The Archers unique Folk/Rock sound is created by their ability to be multi-talented musicians, songwriters and performers. Sharing the roles of lead vocals, guitar, piano, bass, drums, mandolin, banjo and multiple other percussion instruments, the band from Victoria, B.C. create an impressive and versatile sound full of compelling harmonies and fantastic energy.
In April 2013 they recorded their debut full length album at Monarch Studio with Tom Dobrzanski (Said The Whale, We Are The City) and had it mastered at SAE with Roger Seibel (Broken Social Scene, Death Cab for Cutie, Bon Iver,Tegan and Sara). (release date tbd) Prior to that in August 2011 the band produced their EP, "Much More Than Merry Men", where it was added into rotation on CBC Radio3, CBC Radio 1 nationally, The Zone 91.3FM and college stations. They were also Victoria’s Zone 91.3FM’s Band of the Month in June 2012.
The Archers have performed at numerous events, including NXNE, Mission Folk Music Festival, Rifflandia Festival, VicFest, BC Day, Canada Day Main Stage, the CBC Toque Sessions, Fringe Festival, Folk West, Kulth Festival, and TedX Youth Conference and opened for Hey Ocean, Wake Owl, the Belle Game, Delhi 2 Dublin, We Are The City, Jon and Roy (Vancouver CD release with Ryan Guldemond), Steven Page, The Odds, Grand Analog, Rococode and Kim Churchill. Touring extensively over the last two years they’ve put over 35,000 km on their van.
“The Archers, or if Mumford and Sons had sons: With influences drawn from the softer side of the rock spectrum, The Archers merry brand of music brings together warm harmonies, direct lyrics and pointed guitars. If the groups' aim with "The Sun Will Rise" was to create winning whimsical folk-pop, then The Archers have hit their target.” - Steve Venegas CBC Radio 3 - Jun 11, 2012
"There’s a certain balance that can be hard to achieve; that perfect blend between musical integrity and catchy hooks, lyrics that are both wise and relatable, and accessible melodies without sacrificing instrumental depth. Victoria locals, The Archers, made reaching that balance seem nearly effortless with their debut EP, Much More Than Merry Men." - Youthink Magazine - Kirsty Chan
Archers are from Victoria B.C. and their website is - http://www.thearchersband.com
Hark Raving Sirens
Bringing ukelele, guitar and the most impressive instrument of them all, three amazing voices working as one, these ladies have really created something special.
From interesting country ditties to twisted pop covers they have a sound that will have you toe tapping and singing along in no time
Yay! Fal Sisters
Yay!Fal Sisters! The name itself just makes you want to smile. These two colourful Kootenay ladies thrive on costumes and creativity. Their performances are
a visual parade as they celebrate music and artistry in their own unique way. With Fernie's Tickle Trunk being their supportive sponsor, the thought on everyone’s minds as they enter is “oh what will these ladies be wearing...”
The two ladies behind this sisterhood show are Sonia Roy and Kylie Rogers Walker who have been performing together in the Elk Valley for over six years. You can also see them as part of 'Whisperers On a Quest' playing at 1:30 pm on Main Stage.
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CANADA DAY CELEBRATION
July 1st11 am to 3 pm
Elkford Aquatic Centre
11:00-3:00 pm PT the Clown Face Painting11:00-3:00 pm The Bouncy Business 11:30-1:00 pm Free Family Barbeque 12:00 pm O`Canada Singing 12:15 pm Cake Cutting 1:00-3:00 pm Caricature Artist - Johnny Ogden 1:00-3:00 pm Free Public Swim
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For the second year in a row Canada Day
celebrations will include the Fernie Elks Lodge #81 challenging all other area Service Clubs and community minded groups of Fernie to a Cardboard Boat Race. The first team to paddle across Maiden Lake in a cardboard boat, switch paddlers (relay) and back to the beach wins. Boats must be non-waxed cardboard, duct-tape and paint and cannot exceed 50% of their surface area by duct-tape. Single or couple paddlers are allowed and the boat can be any size. Boat inspection at 10:30 am at Maiden Lake Beach. Event to start at exactly 11:00 am (rain or shine). All proceeds go to a local charity or community group of the winner's choice.
Canada Day Children’s Craft Tent
Fernie’s celebration of Canada Day is a great event for people of all ages. Coming together to celebrate our vast and beautiful nation brings to the surface a sense of wonder and patriotism that can be forgotten throughout the year. Introducing the
children of our community to the holiday and the celebrations is a wonderful way to spend the day together as a family in a fun, social setting.
The Children’s Craft Tent is always a hit during the Canada Day celebrations, offering kids a chance to create take-home crafts commemorating their Canada Day. This year the Fernie Chamber of Commerce will be offering kids the opportunity to create three different crafts in the Children’s Craft Tent: hand-print Canadian flags, Canada Day sun-catchers, and Canada Day fireworks.
The Children’s Craft Tent will be set up from 1:00 to 4:00
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Cardboard Boat Race
p.m. in Prentice Park. Be sure to come check us out for some great family fun on July 1st!
A history of Canada Day
in FernieOn June 20, 1868, a
proclamation signed by the Governor General, Lord
Monck, called upon all Her Majesty's loving subjects throughout Canada to join in the celebration of the anniversary of the formation of the union of the British North America provinces in a federation under the name of Canada on July 1. The July 1 holiday was established by statute in 1879, under its original name, Dominion Day. In 1982 the celebration was renamed Canada Day.
In the early years of the last century in Fernie, Dominion Day celebrations revolved around sporting events such as baseball, football (soccer), and different kinds of footraces.
The 1903 festivities included a fat men’s race (200lbs and over), as well as a blindfold wheelbarrow race. First prize for the fat men’s race was 100 cigars and second place won a $2 bottle of perfume. Another popular event was catching a greased pig, with the lucky winner taking home the pig. Loggers’ sports such as log rolling were also held at the mills around Fernie. Different competitions were held over the years, including a first aid competition held on the grounds of what is now City Hall in 1915, and a Dominion Day Queen Competition in 1923. Parades were often a main feature of the day’s celebrations.
In 1927, the beginning of July 1 as we know it today, Fernie and the rest of Canada celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of Confederation. A national committee was established, which made suggestions as to how local communities could mark the occasion. In Ottawa, the laying of the cornerstone by the Governor General of the Confederation Building and the inauguration of the Carillon in the Peace Tower were the highlights. In addition, Canada's telegraph and telephone companies, plus the 23 radio stations, forged a nation-wide link to broadcast speeches, songs, poems, and the peals of the carillon bells live from Ottawa. Fernie marked the occasion with a parade.
Picnics were also a big part of the local celebrations. In Coal Creek, the Miners Picnic was
held every July 1. The children would watch excitedly at their mothers prepared, cooked, and packed food for the event. The train would take families to the picnic site. The day was all about friendly competition, food, and ice cream. At the end of the day the children were rounded up and loaded on to the train where seats were found and all were glad to be on their way home, treasuring fond memories and sharing them for days to come.
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Beer GardensThe Fernie curling club’s season is from the middle of October to the middle
of April. the club’s demographics have changed dramatically over the last few years, our open membership now consists from ages 25 – 65 plus with a strong
Senior’s membership that continues to grow every year.Hosting events such as the beer garden on Canada Day is very important to the Curling
Club because it keeps us in the public eye and any profit we make goes straight back into the club for crucial updating on the club house and buying new equipment for maintaining our ice, which has improved tremendously over the last couple of years.
Over the next five years, our focus is to continue to grow our membership, to start up a youth membership and to get back into Bon Spiels, both hosting them and attending them at other clubs. Our goal is to keep curling alive and an integral part of our community!
Find it, name it at the EcoGarden
On Canada Day, the Community EcoGarden will host a unique treasure hunt for kids. Because we have a “no picking” policy at the garden, this hunt will involve taking a very close look at all the natural things at the garden and
writing down – or drawing – what is found.Armed with a sharp pencil and sharp eyes you, the hunter, will work from a list of things
to find, like “something soft” and “something round.” What is it? If you don’t know its name, just describe it in a few words, or draw a picture of it!
This fun activity can be enjoyed by little ones with a parent or older sister or brother to help read and write; older kids can do the hunt alone or with a friend. Hunters can enter their completed forms in a draw for a small prize, held at the end of the day.
Everyone is welcome to drop by during the afternoon to see what’s growing, find out about the EcoGarden from a member-gardener, or simply to relax in the shade of our magnificent cottonwood trees.
Photos courtesy of the Fernie Museum
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Mo u n t a i n Market will kick off their
season at the CANADA DAY Festivities on Tuesday, July 1 from 12-5 pm in Prentice Park. It’s the first market of 2014, and it’s usually one of our biggest! Come and join us for the fun!
Any vendors interested in participating in this event must pre-register so that we can reserve you a space. To learn more and reserve a spot contact us at www.mountainmarket.ca or call (250)423-6674
Mountain Market will resume in Rotary Park starting Sunday July 6th, 2014 from 10 -2 pm. The market will run weekly until September long weekend. We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Mountain Market
Call to book ice time at the Fernie Memorial Arena 250-423-2245
Happy Canada Day
City Hall 501-3rd Avenue, Fernie250.423.6817www.fernie.ca
