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April 09, 2015 edition of the The Free PressTRANSCRIPT
EVENTS
Fernie Alpine Resort’s Shredfest - Page 14
SPORTS
Jaffray local takes home gold - Page 19
BUSINESS
Fernie Childcare Society - Page 4
ARTS
Canadian photo mosaic - Page 17
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Explosion at Greenhills mine sends three to hospitalBy Sarah KucharskiFree Press Staff
On Sunday, April 5 an explo-sion at Greenhills mine near Elkford sent three people
to hospital with second- and third-degree burns.
The explosion occurred Sunday morning at approximately 11 a.m. with STARS being dispatched to the scene at 11:26 a.m.
According to David Haslam, Communications Coordinator with the Ministry of Energy and Mines, the explosion happened in the coal
drying operation of the mine.The employees were not believed
to be inside at the time, but were located outside of the room at the time of the blast, described by Haslam as a “flash fire.”
Spokesperson for B.C. Ambulance Libby Brown said the three injured, two men and one woman, were initially being treated for second- and third-degree burns.
One of the injured parties was sent to Fernie Hospital for treatment and discharged that day, while the other two patients were transferred to Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary.
Interior Health spokesperson Michaela Swan said that the two transferred to Foothills were in “serious but stable condition.”
Haslam said that Chief Inspector of Mines Al Hoffman is currently investigating the incident.
“We will provide more information as it becomes available.”
Teck stated that the flash fire did not majorly impact the mining operation.
The cause of the explosion is not yet known.
Sparwood Mayor Cal MacDougall said, “Teck has been handling
the situation very quickly and efficiently. As far as the cause is concerned, it is being investigated and we’re hoping to find the cause before too long.”
The Teck-owned mine is eight kilometres northeast of Elkford. A previous explosion at Greenhills in June 2010 resulted in four employees being treated for smoke inhalation. The source of the 2010 incident was a dryer exploding and causing extensive damage to the building, which resulted in the temporary closure of the operation.
Cousins Bianca Ramsay, 3, and Cash Anderson, 2, showed up at Fernie Alpine Resort for the Griz Kidz Easter Scavenger Hunt on Sunday, April 5. For more photos and the full story turn to page 13. Photo by S. Kucharski
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Skiing accident claims life of Edmonton father
By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff
Edmonton architect Tom Sutherland is being remembered after a skiing accident at Fernie
Alpine Resort on April 2 claimed his life.
Sutherland’s employer Dialog took to their website to announce his sudden passing.
“Tom was a confident leader, committed to improving the communities we live in … His passion
for the industry and the community he served will be dearly missed,” the statement read.
Sutherland was vacationing in Fernie with his family at the time of his accident. He passed away in a nearby hospital after being airlifted from the ski hill.
Sutherland leaves behind a wife and four daughters.
The B.C. Coroners Service could not provide comment or further details in time for press.
Line Creek fish deaths attributed to plant startup processBy Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff
A review has determined that the 74 fish found dead at Teck’s Line Creek Operations
last fall was the result of problems with the startup process of the water treat-ment facility of the plant.
The actual cause of death was nitrite poisoning as well as a low level of dissolved oxygen in the water. The operation’s treatment facility also discharged ammonia, hydrogen sulfide and carbohydrates into the water.
The West Line Creek Water Treatment Facility normally works to remove these components from the water, but it failed to do so on this occasion. The facility was installed at a $100 million price tag and was meant to reduce selenium levels in the water.
“We accept responsibility for this unfortunate occurrence and are now working to restart the facility and
implement measures to prevent a reoccurrence,” said Robin Sheremeta, Vice President of Coal Operations in a press release. “Teck is committed to learning from this incident and implementing the
measures necessary to maintain water quality and aquatic health in the Elk River watershed.”
Additional staffing and improved monitoring are among Teck’s commitments to preventing a reoccurrence.
The deceased aquatic life itself began turning up on October 16, 2014 with the death rate rising by the dozens until November 5. Following the incident, the treatment facility
was shut down to allow for Teck to decommission, restart and re-commission the operation.
Teck will begin the facility’s restart process in mid-2015 and it is expected to reach full operation levels in the fall.
“We accept responsibility for this unfortunate
occurrence and are now working to
restart the facility and implement
measures to prevent a reoccurance.”
Robin SheremetaVice President of Coal
Operations
Tom Sutherland lost his life in a skiing accident at Fernie Alpine Resort last week. Roth and Armberg photography
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Four arrested in Fernie drug bustBy Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff
Police seized various drugs from a 4th Avenue residence in Fernie, resulting in the arrests of four
individuals on Saturday, March 28. One ounce each of cocaine, PCP and
hash along with a pound each of magic mushrooms and marijuana were found in addition to ecstasy and over $8,000
cash.According to an April 1 press release
from the Elk Valley RCMP detachment there was also evidence of drug trafficking.
Two of the individuals arrested are facing charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act. The other two individuals are being
considered for charges related to possession of a controlled substance.
No names are being released at this time but the male and female perpetrators charged with trafficking were released and are schedule to make a court appearance at a later date.
The seizure was the result of a combined effort from Cranbrook/Kimberley Reduction Unit investigators
and the Elk Valley detachment, which obtained a search warrant for the premises.
“We are happy to work in conjunction with other units in the East Kootenays on cases such as this,” said Elk Valley RCMP Sgt. Will Thien. “Criminals do not respect boundaries so we take any opportunity we can to work with other units and assist in investigation.”
Cocaine, PCP and over $8,000 in cash found in 4th Avenue home
Two injured in Koocanusa ATV accidentsBy Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff
Two ATV users were injured in separate accidents on Saturday, April 4 at the
Lake Koocanusa mudbogs. A 19-year-old male from
Nelson was tended to by medical services when he lost control of his ATV. He attempted to jump off of the ATV and was ultimately crushed when it rolled on top of him.
“It was originally our belief he had sustained serious injuries but once police and ambulance arrived on scene, we found that he sustained no life-threatening injuries, just minor injuries to his head and chest,” said Cranbrook Staff Sgt. Dave Dubnyk.
Due to the roughness of the mudbog terrain near the first ATV accident, a helicopter had to be used to evacuate the patient at approximately 6:30 p.m. Cranbrook Search and Rescue (CBKSAR) assisted by blocking off traffic to the helicopter. The patient was taken to the East Kootenay Regional Hospital for treatment.
A second ATV user, a female in her mid to late 20’s was packed up in an ambulance after sustaining head and neck injuries when she went over her handlebars.
The female patient was transported by ambulance to hospital.
Director of the CBKSAR board and search manager Nick Bedwell said the people injured were not wearing helmets.
“It’s extremely important for people to wear helmets in situations like this. Both of those injured could have sustained more serious injuries and they are very lucky they escaped with the injuries that they did,” said Bedwell.
The annual mudbogs event held at Lake Koocanusa last weekend resulted in two ATV accidents. Photo taken by Summit CAD
Due to the rough terrain at the first ATV accident, Cranbrook Search and Rescue were forced to land a helicopter in order to evacuate the patient. Photo taken by Cranbrook Search and Rescue
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Canada Revenue Agency Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Is your income under $40,000 for families and $30,000 for individuals?
The CRA community volunteer income tax program can help you file your 2014 income tax
Bring your 2013 T-1 and 2014 information slips
Volunteers will be available duringMarch and April
Saturdays starting February 28th in the Library Board room (bottom floor) from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
ending on Saturday April 25The library is closed for Easter April 4
Seniors Drop-in Centre on Tuesdays starting on March 4 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ending on April 29
And on Wednesdays starting on March 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ending April 28
Any questions please call Terry at 250-423-4905 or Bill at 250-423-4758 (leave a message)
Community initiatives and affeCted areas Programs
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(south Country)
Elkford: April 20, 6:00 PM Council Chambers 816 michel road Proposals affecting: district of elkford
Sparwood: April 13, 7:00 PM Council Chambers 136 spruce avenue Proposals affecting: district of
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This one’s for the kidsFernie Childcare Society celebrates with Max Turyk grand opening
By Sarah KucharskiFree Press Staff
A cheery crowd of children, parents, volunteers and staff gathered at the Fernie Childcare Society’s (FCS)
new space at the Max Turyk Community Centre on March 31 to celebrate their move into the building.
“We’re really excited to be in Max Turyk,” said past FCS President Roberta McCafe. “It was the original location that we had planned for the society so it’s really exciting to be here.”
The FCS moved into the space on Monday, March 2.
“We wanted to make sure we were all moved in and settled and we also wanted
to plan our grand opening in conjunction with our Annual General Meeting so we could bring out families, c o m m u n i t y members and welcome new and old board members at the same time,” said McCafe.
P r o j e c t coordinator for the move and FCS treasurer Jikke Gyorki added, “The last month has been great and the staff really like it. It’s fresher
and brighter, and being associated with a facility with other children’s programs
like after-school programs is really great. It’s awesome to have all these caregivers in one facility. We can help each other out.”
G y o r k i addressed those gathered at Max Turyk, thanking
everyone for their contributions. “It was a huge and very passionate project
and we did it and we’re super happy and appreciative because there were a lot of people involved in making this happen,” said Gyorki. “The primary person that I’m happy to have here who was instrumental in making this happen was Craig MacKay from Graceland Builders. He contributed his time in helping stickhandle a lot of the contractors and was there with a jackhammer helping with some of the hard labour and we couldn’t have done it without him.”
The bulk of the funding for the move came from the Columbia Basin Trust, though Gyorki noted that while the funding was critical, so were in-kind donations as well as support from the City
of Fernie. Fernie Mayor Mary
Giuliano was on hand to assist with the ribbon cutting.
“I think it’s a wonderful move and it’s great to have this entire building be so child-oriented,” said Giuliano. “I congratulate [FCS] on everything they’ve accomplished. It’s a huge undertaking and the City of Fernie and council were behind them 100 per cent ... It’s a great day for Fernie, for parents and for childcare.”
FCS extended its hours of operation from 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The FCS looks after children from 10 months to three years of age in its Infant and Toddler program in addition to children aged 3-5.
“It was a huge and very passionate project and we did it and we’re super happy and
appreciative because there were a lot of people involved in making
this happen.”
Jikke GyorkiFernie Childcare Society treasurer
Fernie Mayor Mary Giuiliano, Fernie Childcare Society treasurer Jikke Gyorki and Craig MacKay of Graceland Builders cut the ribbon at the new Fernie Childcare Society location at Max Turyk Community Center. Photo by S. Kucharski
The Fernie Alpine Resort Summit Fund supported the Fernie Childcare Society’s new daycare facility with a donation of $1,000. Christine Grimble (left) and Karen Pepper (center) from FAR celebrate with FCS treaasurer Jikke Gyorki. Submitted photo
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Upcoming Council andCommittee Meetings
These meetings will be held in the Council Chambers at816 Michel Road and are open to the public.
Open BurningA reminder from Elkford Fire Rescue that open burning requires a permit. We have had far less moisture this
winter than before so it will be dangerous to burn. Please check with us before any planned work this spring.
• April 13 Regular Council @ 6 pm
• April 27 Regular Council @ 6 pm
Bleeder ValvesPer the District of Elkford Bylaw No. 428, residents must turn off the bleeder valves in their residences by May 1, 2015. Please ensure that your valves are in working condition before you turn them off. For more information please
contact the Public Works Department at 250.865.4025.
Residential Spring Clean Up:April 28th - May 12th
Spruce up for spring! Use this opportunity to spring clean, tidy your homes and yards and dispose of unwanted materials. The District of Elkford is offering a pick-up service to help you
with your spring cleaning.
Want to take advantage of this service?
Registration is required before April 24th.
How to register: Call the District of Elkford Offi ce at 250.865.4000 or stop by in person at 816 Michel Road.Cost: $20.00 plus GST.Note: Seniors (65 years +) receive this service free of charge, but must still register.Limit: One pickup truck load per household.
Remember: All refuse must be out by 7:00 am on Tuesday, April 28th.
• Free tipping for Elkford residents at the RDEK Transfer Station from April 28th to May 12th during regular operating hours. This offer is not open to commercial entities.
• Regular Thursday waste collection schedule will continue.• For details on acceptable and unacceptable items, visit
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2015 Volunteer Appreciation Event
We Appreciate Elkford’s Volunteers!Traditionally, our Volunteer Appreciation Event has taken place in September. This year, we’ve decided to line it up with National Volunteer Week, which takes place April 12 - 18, 2015. The District of Elkford would like to say thank you to all of our local volunteers who have dedicated their valuable time and shared their knowledge within the community. Mayor, Council and staff would like to take this opportunity to show their appreciation by inviting all Elkford volunteers and their families to join us for a complimentary
barbeque and family entertainment.
Saturday, April 18th1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Elkford Community Conference Centre - 750 Fording Drive
Please RSVP by Saturday, April 11th by calling 250.865.4010 or by emailing [email protected].
We sincerely thank you for all your time and dedication as a volunteer and we look forward to seeing you at the
festivities. You are a gift to the community!
Parks and Trails Master PlanGet involved! Make your voice heard!
Attend our Open House:Tuesday, April 14th6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Elkford Community Conference CentreComplete the online survey at www.elkford.ca.
McDonald’s looks to extend evening hours
By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff
After receiving a request from the city, the Fernie McDonald’s franchise owner is con-sidering extending their summer hours.
Looking to provide further late night services, the fast food store owner has discussed extending their closure time from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. from May until the end of September.
“That’s the best case scenario. If it all comes together then hopefully we’ll be doing that,” owner Dave Kaiser said. “We can’t quite guarantee that yet but we’re working towards that goal.”
The idea came to light during a March council meeting when one of the councillors brought forward the idea after discussing it with his constituents.
Council is looking to extend the invitation to Tim Hortons, A&W and Dairy Queen.
As of now, McDonald’s has not made any concrete
decisions on whether or not they will be extending their hours of operation this summer, however, Kaiser said he believes that due to increased travel during the summer months, later hours would be cost efficient.
“During the summer months it usually picks up quite a bit because there’s people travelling down the road,” he said, adding, “during the winter season it’s pretty quiet after 10 p.m.”
By Katelyn Dingman Free Press Staff
The City of Fernie recently acquired $50,000 in funding for the West Fernie boundary extension from the Ministry of Community, Sport and
Cultural Development.According to Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano the funding
will assist the city with the planning and implementation of the West Fernie project.
“I think this is great. I think that it shows that the province understands the complexity of bringing in West Fernie. [They] wanted to make it as easy as possible for the City of Fernie so it will not incur costs for any of the residents already here,” she said. “We need to make sure that as much as we welcome West Fernie, it isn’t at the cost of our taxpayers here.”
The funding was provided through the Restructure Implementation Grant.
West Fernie project receives government grant
The Fernie McDonalds may be extending their summer hours. Photo by S. Kucharski
$50,0000 in funding will be used for West Fernie planning and implementation
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Where is the Captain of the Ship?
Mr. Harper, please check your map – I think we’re headed in the wrong direction!
In an article by Bruce Cheadle of The Canadian Press, it was noted that Canada was to have submitted its targets for reduc-tion of greenhouse gases by March 31, 2015. This date was a follow-up to agreements made in Copenhagen in 2009 and the Lima conference in December 2014. That submission has not been made.
Writing for Bloomberg Business, Josh Wingrove commented on Canada’s premiers nearing a deal with the federal government that would clear the path for pipeline projects in exchange for new environment-al commitments from the federal government that would include the reduction of greenhouse gases.
In January 2015, in the House of Commons, the government of Canada was asked if it would be ready to fulfill the terms to which it agreed to in Lima 2014. Again, that statement of intent was due March 31.
There is something terribly wrong with this picture. If the Government of Canada is working on the estab-lishment of pipelines which, in turn, help promote the expansion of oper-ations such as the Alberta oil sands which, in turn, contribute additional
CO2 in to the atmosphere – how can that scenario possibly lead to an economic future that includes lowering CO2 emis-sions?
This is not a case of either/or: environment or the economy; it is a case of needing leaders who will help us move toward a sustainable economy that does indeed require an environment in which to operate.
Our ‘ship of state’ is in serious need of a new captain and a crew who understand we are heading for the rocks – it’s time to change course now.
Ron RobinsonNelson, B.C.
This weekend marks the season closure of Fernie Alpine Resort. Despite the ski hill being subjected to unfavourable skiing and snowboarding conditions, this weekend’s closing celebration is sure to be a fun-filled event. Several events will be taking place at the resort, including the Raging Elk Powder, Pedal, Paddle Relay, Fernival and the Coca Cola Slope Soaker.
I moved to Fernie from Ontario last May and even though Fernie had little snow in comparison to their typical blanket of powder, I had one of the best skiing seasons I’ve ever had. Skiing powder was a brand new experience for me and it is one I wouldn’t trade for years of skiing in Ontario. Although there were very few powder days here in Fernie, the days when the Griz did deliver 20 cm or more of snow were spectacular. Skiing in snow that wasn’t man-made was a new experience for me and I often found myself having to stop half way down the hill to stretch my legs and catch my breath. After skiing here in Fernie, I know that what I was doing back in Ontario wasn’t true skiing. It can’t even compare. Even skiing in the rain had its perks, as you were often greeted by soft snow at the top of the hill when there was rain at the bottom of the hill.
On weekends when skiing wasn’t in the books, there was likely to be something going on at the ski hill anyways. From the Griz Days Dummy Downhill to Hot Dog Day, there always seemed to be something happening at the Resort.
I feel like a lot of locals take skiing in such a beautiful place for granted, following the 20 cm powder rule too closely and refusing to ski on days that are far from perfect. I, on the other hand, wouldn’t trade my skiing experience in Fernie for anything. For me every day of skiing was a treat as well as a challenge. Being greeted by picturesque views of the mountain was all I needed to keep me satisfied. I now understand why tourists travel far and wide to ski these mountains.
As the season comes to a close, I’m looking back on my skiing experience without dwelling on the unfavourable weather conditions. I’m looking back on my winter season and remembering it as a great experience, after all, many skiers and snowboarders don’t even get a chance to experience skiing in the Rocky Mountains.
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Letter to the editor regarding Bill C-51
Nothing shows a government more out of touch with reality than the federal Conservative’s hawkish approach to security. Despite what the headlines show, all major stats show a world more peaceful and safer than it has
been at any other time in history. Despite this, the govern-ment seems committed to sacrificing our collective human rights with Bill C-51, all in the name of security.
Every major Canadian legal association, every rights organization - including Amnesty International Canada - has condemned this legislation, as it risks making crim-inals out of those who oppose the agenda of one man – Stephen Harper.
It is rare that civilian rights are removed in one fell swoop; usually those in power gnaw away at them, mov-ing the bar further with each piece of legislation. As this government has long shown itself to be unaccountable to
a parliament that it frequently treats with contempt, we cannot trust our elected MPs to prevent Canada’s slide into the abyss of hysteria and human rights abuses.
This prime minister has been on record stating, “You won’t recognize Canada when I’m through with it.”
Those words chilled many when he spoke them in 2006, but who knew then that his vision of Canada was an auto-cratic police state?
Nathaniel PooleVictoria, B.C.
Letter to the editor regarding the Nova Scotia NDP
I emailed an article to John Horgan stating that the NDP provincial government in Nova Scotia was destined to lose the provincial election to the Nova Scotia Liberals. I also asked him why should B.C. voters vote NDP when Nova Scotia voters are going to put the NDP government into opposition status? NDP policy is that the NDP party is united both federally and provincially. There is only
one membership card for all NDP members because of this unification. The reply I got from Horgan stated, "JOE, I AM NOT YOUR MLA AND THE INFORMATION YOU ARE SENDING IS OF NO INTEREST TO ME. MAYBE YOU COULD FIND SOMEONE ELSE TO PLAY WITH."
A very immature reply. He reminds me of a high school student who does not get his own way.
Maybe Horgan should have taken the article seriously. The Nova Scotia NDP government had 31 seats at the time of the election call and after the election, they were voted into third party status with only seven seats. The Nova
Scotia Conservative party took over the opposition status. The former NDP premier even lost his seat. I conclude that Horgan only took the job of NDP leader in B.C. for the extra funds on his paycheque, and knowing the fact that he will never sit on the government side of the legis-lature. As an MLA, his basic salary was $101,869. He now receives an extra $50,929.50 for being leader of the NDP.
Joe SawchukDuncan, B.C.
Letter to the editor regarding Stephen Harper’s view on the niqab
The niqab/citizenship issue has taken a back seat to Mr. Harper's remarkable lack of judgment in leading Canada into the ISIS quagmire, and more recently, to the Mike Duffy trial. Neither of these, however, should distract us from our prime minister's infamous Victoriaville, Quebec speech. In it he employed the most dishonourable political manoeuvre of an increasingly dishonourable political career.
He stated that the wearing of the Muslim niqab at a citizenship ceremony was “offensive” - even though the practice was not considered “offensive” until Jason Kenney introduced the anti-niqab ruling as recently as 2011.
The argument has swung back and forth since then. Liberal leader Justin Trudeau went over the edge by comparing Harper's comment to MacKenzie King's government refusing sanctuary to Jews desperately fleeing Hitler's Germany. Less extreme and closer to the truth, NDP leader Thomas Mulcair accused Harper of “fostering intolerance.”
Racism, religious bigotry, anti-Semitism and political persecution are not unheard of in Canada.
Until Harper's speech, however, they had become muted, understated and considered less acceptable in Canada than in many other multi-ethnic, multi-racial societies.
What Harper did was pick at the scab and allow the underlying suppuration of racism and religious intolerance to leak out and stain Canada's social fabric, using his exalted position to make it acceptable for others to do likewise.
Fortunately, a Globe and Mail editorial at the time expressed very succinctly the view of those opposing Harper on this issue.
The editorial stated, “Freedom of religion and conscience are at the very core of our Charter of Rights and Freedoms because they are at the core of what it means to be Canadian.”
It is shameful that a Canadian prime minister should stoop so low as to encourage the most destructive of political instincts, thus betraying the tolerance and acceptance which have been built into the foundations of Canadian society, and reinforced over the years by immigrants, regardless of condition, colour or creed.
JC VallanceFernie, B.C.
How was your Easter?
Did you spend it with friends and family? Was it a non-event, given that you do not observe Christian holidays; sim-ply a long weekend to catch up on rest or errands?
Chances are, you did not go hungry. That’s not the case for over two billion people around the world. We have an urgent need to fight extreme poverty and if you think you are power-less to help the situation, think again. Since 1990, the number
of people living in extreme poverty has been cut in half, thanks to some amazing grass roots organizations. This month is Live Below the Line month. Why not visit the website and see what thousands of people in Canada, New Zealand, Australia, the U.K., U.S. and Colombia are doing to help raise funds and awareness? You might be pleasantly surprised to find that you can ‘easily’ be part of the solution.
Connie LebeauVictoria, B.C.
Correction: The final Indie Film Fernie Trick Or Treaty? will be screening on Monday, April 13 at 7 p.m. at the Vogue Theatre, not Monday, April 6 as originally stated in the April 2 Free Press article.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Mondays• 6:30 to 8:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 7:00am to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre Open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 7:00am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 8:00 to 9:30am – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool• 8:30 to 9:15am – Active Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 8:45 to 10:15am – Adult Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 9:30 to 10:30am –Aquafi t at the Sparwood Pool• 10:30 to noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool• 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot Hockey 18+ at the Sparwood Arena• 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 3:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 3:45 to 5:00pm – Public Skating at the Sparwood Arena• 4:00 to 6:00pm – Water Slide open at Fernie Aquatic Centre• 4:00 to 5:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 7:30 to 9:00 pm – Women’s Night at Old School Boxing• 8:00 to 9:00pm – Aquafi t at the Sparwood Pool
Tuesdays• 7:00am to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre Open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 7:00am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 8:45 to 10:15am – Adult Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 9:30 to 10:15am – Aquafi t at the Elkford Aquatic Centre• 10:30 to 11:15am – Free Admission Public Skate at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 10:30 to noon – Toonie Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre• 10:30 to 11:15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 11:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot Hockey 18+ at the Sparwood Arena• 1:00 to 2:30pm – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool• 1:30 to 2:30pm – Parent and Tot Skating at the Sparwood Arena• 1:30 to 2:30pm – Water Walking at the Sparwood Pool • 3:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 3:45 to 4:45 pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Aquatic Centre• 4:00 to 6:00pm – Water Slide
Open at the Fernie Aquatic 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 to 8:30pm – Opt Fernie Clinic at the Elk Valley Hospital• 7:00 to 8:00pm – Public Skating at the Sparwood Arena• 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool
Wednesdays• 6:30 to 8:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 7:00am to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre Open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 7:00 to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 8:00 to 9:30am – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool• 8:30 to 9:15am – Active Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 8:45 to 10:15am – Adult Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 9:30 to 10:30am –Aquafi t at the Sparwood Pool• 9:30 to 10:15am – Aquafi t at the Elkford Aquatic Centre• 10:30 to noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool• 10:30 to noon – Toonie Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre• 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot Hockey 18+ at the Sparwood Arena• 12:00pm - Fernie Rotary Meeting Park Place Lodge• 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot Hockey 18+ at the Sparwood Arena• 1:15 to 2:30pm – Skate & Shoot at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 3:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 3:45 to 5:00pm – Public Skating at the Sparwood Arena• 3:45 to 5:00pm – After School Rec Hockey at the Sparwood Arena• 3:45 to 4:45 pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Aquatic Centre• 4:00 to 6:00pm – Water Slide open at Fernie Aquatic Centre• 4:00 to 5:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 7:30 – Ladies Darts at the Fernie Legion (new members welcome)• 8:00 to 9:00pm –14+ Aquafi t at the Sparwood Pool
Thursdays• 7:00am to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre Open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 7:00am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 8:45 to 10:15am – Adult Shinny at
the Fernie Memorial Arena• 10:30 to 11:15am – Free Admission Public Skate at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 10:30 to noon – Toonie Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre• 10:30 to 11:15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 11:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot Hockey 18+ at the Sparwood Arena• 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot Hockey 18+ at the Sparwood Arena• 1:00 to 2:30pm – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool• 3:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 3:45 to 4:45 pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Aquatic Centre• 4:00 to 6:00pm – Water Slide open at Fernie Aquatic Centre• 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre• 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre• 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 7:00pm – Darts at the Sparwood Legion• 7:00 to 8:00pm – Public Skating at the Sparwood Arena• 7:30 to 9:00pm – Women & Men’s Night at Old School Boxing• 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 9:30 to 10:30pm – Adult Rec Hockey 19+ at the Sparwood Arena
Fridays• 6:30 to 8:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 7:00am to 8:00pm – Fitness Centre Open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 7:00am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 8:00 to 9:30am – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool• 8:30 to 9:15am – Active Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 9:30 to 10:30am –Aquafi t at the Sparwood Pool• 9:30 to 10:15am – Aquafi t at the Elkford Aquatic Centre• 10:30 to noon – Lanes and Leisure at the Sparwood Pool• 10:30 to noon – Toonie Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre• 10:45 to 11:45am – Youth Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena (No School Fridays)• 10:30 to 11:15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot Hockey 18+ at the Sparwood Arena• 12:00 to 12:45pm – Public Skate at the Fernie Memorial Arena (No
School Fridays)• 12:00 to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot Hockey 18+ at the Sparwood Arena• 3:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 3:45 to 4:45 pm – Swim Club at the Elkford Aquatic Centre• 4:00 to 5:30pm - Free Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 4:00 to 6:00pm – Water Slide open at Fernie Aquatic Centre• 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre• 5:30 to 6:30pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 5:30 to 6:30pm – Public Skate/Rec Hockey at the Sparwood Arena• 6:00 to 8:00pm - $3.00 Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre• 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 7:00pm to 8:15pm – Public Skate at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 7:00pm – Jam Night every 2nd Friday at the Sparwood Legion• 7:00pm - Jitney Darts at the Fernie Legion – everyone is welcome• 8:00 to 9:00pm – 13+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 8:00 to 9:00pm – Teen/Adult Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre
Saturdays• Noon to 6:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• Noon to 6:00pm – Fitness Centre Open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 1:00 to 2:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 1:00 to 5:00pm – Water Slide open at Fernie Aquatic Centre• 2:00 to 3:00pm – Family Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 2:00 to 3:45pm – Public Skate at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 3:00 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 2:30 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre • 4:00 to 6:00pm - Meat Draw at the Fernie & Sparwood Legion • 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood & Elkford Pool• 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood & Elkford Pool • 6:30 to 8:00pm – Women & Men’s Night at Old School Boxing• 6:45 to 8:15pm – Public Skate at the Fernie Memorial Arena
Sundays• Noon to 1:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool• Noon to 6:00pm – Fitness Centre Open at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• Noon to 6:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 1:00 to 2:00pm – Family Swim at
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Apri l11 Fernival at Fernie Alpine
Resort11 Powder, Pedal, Paddle
Relay Race at Fernie Alpine Resort
11 Get Your Craft On at The Arts Station (ages 12-16) 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
12 Book Reading The Little Washer of Sorrows – Katherine Fawcett at Fernie Library 2:00 pm
12 Slope Soaker and Closing Day at Fernie Alpine Resort
12 Pancake Breakfast at Elko Hall 9:00 to 11:00 am - $7 per person/kids under 10 - $3
13 West My Friend at The Arts Station 8:00 pm
16 Volunteer Appreciation, Rocky Mountain Village – noon RSVP by Apr 9 to Shelley 250-423-4214
16 Annual Banner Project Launch at The Arts Station 7:00 pm
16 Deadline for Sign up for Fernie Legion Ladies Auxiliary Turkey Dinner
18 Garage & Bake Sale at Holy Family Parish 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
18 Turkey Dinner, Fernie Legion 6:00 pm (sign up by April 12)
22 Guy Davis at The Arts Station 8:00 pm
25-26 Intro to Watercolour Painting at The Arts Station 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
the Sparwood Pool• 1:00 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre• 1:00 to 5:00pm – Water Slide open at Fernie Aquatic Centre• 2:00 to 4:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 2:15 to 4:00pm – Public Skate at the Fernie Memorial Arena • 3:00 to 4:45pm – Public Skating at the Sparwood Arena• 4:00 to 5:00pm – Lane Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 5:00 to 6:00pm – Lane Swim at the Elkford Aquatic Centre• 7:30pm - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Christ Church Anglican, 591 4th Ave. Fernie
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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 1M0
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 am-5 pm(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
Street Sweeping The City of Fernie Public Works crews have begun the Annual Street Sweeping program. We start downtown and residential areas are done in rotation each year. Please help out by parking your vehicle off the street!
Corporation of the City of Fernie 2015 – 2019Financial PlanThe budget deliberation process is the mechanism for determining the revenue requirements and resource allocations that ultimately inform the decision on municipal tax rates. The City produces a balanced budget, meaning that its appropriated expenditures do not exceed the amount of resources it estimates will be available for that year. Preparation of the City’s 2015 – 2019 Financial Plan commenced in 2014 and has involved a series of public meetings. To conclude the budget process Council will consider adoption of the 2015 – 2019 Financial Plan Bylaw on May 11, 2015.
For those members of the public who have not participated in the budget process to date, Council invites your input into the proposed 2015 - 2019 Financial Plan at the Special Meeting to be held in Council Chambers at City Hall 501-3rd Avenue at 7:00 pm on Monday, April 20, 2015.
Information on the proposed 2015 – 2019 Financial Plan is available on the City of Fernie’s website (www.fernie.ca) and at City Hall.
Jim Hendricks, Chief Administrative Officer
Leisure Services HappeningsFernie Aquatic Centre
Spring Swim Lessons are open for registration. Please visit website www.fernie.ca or call the Aquatic Centre for time and date for your child’s level.
Movie Night: “Hotel for Dogs” April 17th at 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Join us for fun pool time then into pajamas for a movie and popcorn. Cost: $14.67 + GST
Gymnastic Saturdays
Registration is open for the following programs run every Saturday April 11 to June 6 (excluding May 16)
• 10:00 am – 10:45 am – Ages 2-3 Parented
• 10:45 am – 11:30 am – Ages 2-3 Parented
• 11:30 am – 12:15 pm – Ages 4-5• 12:30 pm – 1:15 pm – Ages 4-5• 1:15 pm –2:00 pm – Ages 6-8
Cost is only $81.98 + GST. Call the Aquatic Centre for more information on programs and camps or to register at 250.423.4466 ext “0” or visit the Leisure Services page on our website.
Fernie Memorial Arena
The Fernie Memorial Arena Regular Season has ended as of Thursday, April 2nd, 2015. The ice will be in until April 18th and private booking inquiries can be made by calling 250.423.2245.
Parks & Sport Fields
At the beginning of May our staff initiate playground checks, open public washrooms and other service amenities. They commence spring cleanups in and around public facilities and repair damage inflicted by the winter season. Sportfields and green spaces begin to be maintained regularly and trails are resurfaced.
In times of early Spring conditions our Department is faced with many challenges as the community is desirous to get out and enjoy the weather and our various community facilities. The Leisure Services Department is asking for the public’s patience as we initiate the summer operations and respect the operational capacity of our Department to fully open our Parks, Trails, Sportfields and Playgrounds. We want you to have a safe and enjoyable summer in our public spaces. Please avoid accessing public spaces until they are completely dried out, especially the Sportfields and the Dirt Jump Park. Please call our Department to report any damage or concerns immediately at 250.423.2245.
Summer Facility Rentals
Weddings and Family Reunions to be held in City of Fernie’s public areas require a booking through the Leisure Services Department. If you are planning an event please call 250.423.2245 to reserve the space.
Public Hearing on Monday, April 13, 2015City of Fernie Official Community Plan AmendmentNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, April 13, 2015 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers at Fernie City Hall, located at 501-3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC for the purpose of hearing representations concerning:
Applicant: City of FernieLocation: City WideBylaw Number: Bylaw No. 2273, Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2231, Amendment Bylaw No. 2, 2015
Purpose of Bylaw: In general terms, the purpose of the Bylaw is to amend Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2231 Watercourse Protection Development Permit Area and Hazard Lands Development Permit Area within the boundaries of the Corporation of the City of Fernie (the “City”) as follows:
OCP Section Proposed Amendment
9-C.1 Watercourse Protection Development Permit Area, Policies 9-C.1.4
• Delete policy statement 9-C.1.4 and replace it with a new policy statement 9-C.1.4
9-C.2 Hazard Lands Development Permit Area, paragraph 3 “Justification”
• Delete and replace text in paragraph 3 titled “Justification” with new text.
9-C.2 Hazard Lands Development Permit Area
Policy Statements:
Steep Slopes 9-C.2.1 to 9-C.2.7• Delete and replace policy statement 9-C.2.1 with new
policy statement 9-C.2.1• Add new policy statement 9-C.2.2 and renumber existing
policy statements 9-C.2.2 to 9-C.2.7 as 9-C.2.3 to 9-C.2.8
• Add new policy statements 9-C.2.9 through 9-C.2.18
Avalanche Areas 9-C.2.8 to 9-C.2.9• Renumber existing policy statements 9-C.2.8 and
9-C.2.9 to 9-C.2.19 and 9-C.2.20.
Floodplain 9-C.2.10 to 9-C.2.13• Renumber existing policy statements 9-C.2.10 to
9-C.2.13 as 9-C.2.21 through to 9-C.2.24.
Schedules Delete Schedule J, Steep Slopes and replace it with a new Schedule J, Steep Slopes.
AT THE HEARING the public will be allowed to make representations to Council or present written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed Bylaw and will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard.
Copies of Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2231, proposed bylaw amendments and related documents may be viewed on the City’s website www.fernie.ca or at City Hall on regular business days (Monday to Friday) excluding Statutory Holidays between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM between April 1, 2015 and April 13, 2015.
Written submissions will be accepted up to 5:00 pm on Monday, April 13, 2015 to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. Written submissions can be provided by any of the following methods:
Any submissions received after 5:00 pm, Monday, April 13, 2015 will not be accepted. No representation will be received by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. All submissions must include your name and street address. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information please contact the Planning Department at 250.423.6817 or via email at [email protected].
This Notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act.
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Box 520, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Phone: 250.425.6271 | Fax: 250.425.7277 Email: [email protected]
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Upcoming Meetings of Council(in Council Chambers)
Monday, April 20 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pmMonday, April 27 Committee of the Whole Meeting at 1:00 pm NOTE TIME CHANGEMonday, May 4 Regular Meeting at 1:00 pm
Notice of Public HearingNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, April 20, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC, to hear representations concerning Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw 1165, 2015.Applicant: District of SparwoodProperty affected: All properties within the boundaries of the District of SparwoodThe Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw 1165, 2015 will replace the current Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw 869, 2002. The new Offi cial Community Plan is a statement of objectives and policies to guide decisions on planning and land use management, within the District, respecting the purposes of local government.AT THE HEARING the public will be allowed to make representations to Council or present written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed Bylaw and will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard.AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT a copy of the aforementioned “Offi cial Community Plan Bylaw 1165, 2015” and related documents which have been or will be considered by Council may be inspected at the Municipal Offi ce, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, B.C., from Wednesday, April 1, 2015 – Monday, April 20, 2015 during regular offi ce hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday.Written submissions may be sent to the District of Sparwood, Box 520, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 and will be accepted up to 4:00PM on Monday, April 20, 2015 to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. Electronic submissions by email should be sent to [email protected]. Please note that due to potential email issues, all submissions sent by email should be confi rmed by phone at the number listed below.All submissions must include your name and street address and are considered public information, pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the Planning Department at 136 Spruce Avenue or (250) 425-6271.NO WRITTEN OR ORAL REPRESENTATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BY MEMBERS OF COUNCIL, AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING.This notice has been published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act.
Notice given by the Corporate Offi cer on Thursday, March 26, 2015.Michelle MartineauDirector of Corporate Services / Corporate Offi cer
Gardening in SparwoodYou are warmly invited to an evening, to explore gardening in our area.
Wednesday April 15th7:00 – 9:00 pm
The Council ChambersAt the District Of Sparwood Offi ce
• History of gardening in Sparwood• Speakers from local community gardens• Learning and sharing about gardening
• Gleaning opportunities
Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) Public Input Meeting
Community Initiatives and Affected Areas ProgramsMonday, April 13, 2015 at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pmSparwood Council Chambers – 136 Spruce AvenueThis meeting will deal with proposals affecting the District of Sparwood.Come out and learn more about the projects applying for funding through the CBT Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs, which are administered by the Regional District of East Kootenay.
Seeking Expressions of InterestThe District of Sparwood seeks expressions of interest for the purchase of the property located at 156 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, now advertised for sale without the previous conditions requiring inclusion of a restaurant.The building is owned by the Municipality and was most recently used as the District’s Engineering offi ce. It is singlestory construction totaling approximately 2,966 sq ft including a garage, parking spaces, wheelchair access and is currently zoned institutional. As a condition of the sales agreement, the District will undertake a rezoning to C-1 Commercial if required. The building is post and glulam beam construction, offering the most fl exibility for redevelopment. Additional documentation is available upon request and site tours will be welcomed.The location of this building in close proximity to the Centennial Square business area and Highway 3 make it a prime candidate for a restaurant operation, or combination of restaurant and offi ce space or other uses permitted within the C-1 zone.Proposals may incorporate a mixed use development;• Proposals must include consideration of required car parking options;• Proposals may include suggestions for incorporation of District own lands in the vicinity, for landscaping, amenity space and parking;• All proposals are subject to the successful rezoning of the property.Proposals will be reviewed on their individual merit with consideration given to submissions incorporating creativity, consideration of the local operating environment, forecasted number of employees neighbourhood impacts, as well as a robust business plan and the timing for development.Council of the District of Sparwood reserves the right to give consideration to the proposal that they deem, in their sole discretion, to be in the best interests of the District. The highest, nor any offer may be accepted.The asking price for the property is $340,000. Proposals will be accepted until 4:00 pm June 24, 2015.For further information please contact:Jude SmithBusiness Development [email protected]: 250.910.0167 offi ce:250.425.5091
Notice of Intention to Provide Assistance
Notice is hereby given that Council at their Regular Meeting on April 20, 2015 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC will consider a motion to provide assistance to the Elk Valley Seniors Housing Society, by way of a grant in the amount of $37,000.00 per year, for fi ve years.These funds are being provided for the repayment of a construction loan granted by the District of Sparwood to Elk Valley Seniors Housing Society, who operate Lilac Terrace, for the expansion which is currently underway.For additional information, please contact the undersigned.Barbara NunesDirector of [email protected] Line: 250 425-6811
Sparwood Business Retention and Expansion Survey Open House
Sparwood Senior’s Centre 1-3pm, Wednesday 29th AprilThe results are in from the Sparwood Business Retention and Expansion Survey.Come along to look over the fi ndings from the survey and discuss results with District staff.Conducted with support from the Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute, the Sparwood Business Retention and Expansion Survey is a community driven effort undertaken by the District of Sparwood focused on identifying the needs of our existing businesses.
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Hot Doggers celebrate into the nightBy Sarah KucharskiFree Press Staff
The annual Hot Dog Day spring tradition kicked
off at the Fernie Alpine Resort last week with hundreds of skiers and boarders heading to the mountain decked out in their best ’80s gear.
Attendees dressed in fluorescent jumpsuits, goggles and toques crowded the dance floor at the Rusty Edge last Wednesday evening. In addition to DJ beats, a dance-off was held with prizes such as skis and snowboards being handed out to the night’s best dancers.
A Hot Dog Fashion Auction was also held for Hot Doggers to bid on retro costume items to wear that day.
A total of $4,900 was raised from this year’s event and it will be split between the Emily Brydon Youth Foundation and Wildsight.
Hot Doggers danced the night away in their retro ’80s gear during the annual Hot Dog Day celebration. Photos by S. Kucharski
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Do you know someone who is having a birthday this coming week?
Let us know who it is, and we will share it in next week’s edition!
April 6 (Belated)John Pallone
April 13Emily Scheller
Famous Birthdays this weekApril 9
Hugh Hefner - 88April 10
Steven Seagal - 62April 11
DJ Fresh - 37April 12
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Charitable coupon book open for businessBy Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff
Local businesses are invited to be a part of a charitable coupon book with proceeds going towards
Fernie Friends for Friends.Organizer of the book and Bridge
Bistro co-owner Lillis Perreault hopes to include at least 30 Fernie businesses that want to offer their services at a discount.
“I thought it would be a great idea to get the community and local business owners involved to help out with a great
charity and pull us through during slower months of b u s i n e s s , ” said Perreault.
T e n businesses so far have been c o n f i r m e d for the book, which will offer coupons that are applicable for the months of
April and May. P e r r e a u l t
hopes to start selling the book on April 17 for $5 each, half of which will go to Friends for Friends.
“I think that any little bit helps and whatever we can do as a community to
come together I think is great,” said Perreault.
The book will be available for purchase at the Bridge Bistro and the Fernie Chamber of Commerce. Other businesses can also sell the books at their stores.
The deadline to apply for a spot in the book is Friday, April 10. For further details and qualifications for discount offers contact Perreault at 250-423-9040. Logos and discount offers can be sent to [email protected]
“I thought it would be a great idea to get the community and local
business owners involved to help out with a great charity and pull us through during slower months
of business.”
Lillis PerreaultCoupon book organizer
Griz Kidz on the hunt for chocolate
By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staf
The Fernie Alpine Resort was crawling with Griz Kidz searching for the elusive Easter bunny on Sunday morning.
The free scavenger hunt invited kids 12 and under to follow clues around the resort in order to track down the bunny and their chocolate rewards.
Following the hunt, kids were invited to partake in Easter-themed arts and crafts.
Photographed on the left are children rifling through a basket of Easter treats. Photographed on the right is Esme Runka, 4, led by her dad Joel on the Griz Kidz Easter Scavenger Hunt.
Photos by S. Kucharski
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Winter Shredfest a blast without bikesBy Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff
The Winter Bicicle Shredfest at Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR) had a jam-packed schedule despite not moving forward with the fat bike race.
The Shredfest portion of the evening on Saturday, April 4 continued with a Kokanee Peak Brew Launch Party, where Kokanee Glacier Girls were on site handing out Peak Brew goods. Later on, AC/DC tribute band BC/DC took to the stage to entertain attendees all night with a sold out show.
“While it was too bad we couldn't have the bike event this year, we still had an amazing day,” said FAR events coordinator Jeni Pearson.
Three lucky Shredfest attendees also won snowboards, which were painted on site by a graffiti artist.
The event also served as a fundraiser for the Fernie Mountain Bike Club.
Attendees rocked out to The Runs (left) and BC/DC at Fernie Alpine Resort’s Winter Bicicle Shredfest. Photos by V. Mo
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peppering me with questions.’ “Is the Easter Bunny just a man dressed in a costume? How does he get into our house? What if he steals something? Is the Easter Bunny a stranger? Does he have magic dust? Do the Easter Bunny, God and Santa all work together? What about the Valentine’s lady?” And on. And on. After 45 minutes of this, which included constant warnings from me that the big bunny may not come if they didn’t stop with the questions, I almost gave in. I had the truth on the tip of my tongue, ready to fly. I’ve written about this before. The absurdity of spinning these magical holiday tales for our trusting, naïve children to digest whole-heartedly, only to be wildly disappointed down the line. It’s fun to believe. I know. I get it. But I caught myself in the moment of trying to explain how a man-sized rabbit could sneak into our house undetected, with the giant eyes of my girls soaking in every absurdity I could conjure up, and I felt like a lunatic. It defies every golden rule I’ve tried to instill over the last few years. So I looked up where this whole bunny thing came from in the first place. Its origins reach back to the 1600s in Germany, where it began as an Easter hare bringing coloured eggs to only the good children, similar to Christmas. Somewhere along the line we dropped the whole naughty vs. nice list for Easter. I say we bring it back. If we’re going to all this trouble, the least we should get is a few weeks of, “If you don’t smarten up the Easter Bunny will put you on the naughty list and you’ll get dried up bunny poop in your basket this year!” Maybe we could get some kind of ‘Rodent on the shelf’ thing going, where the bunny’s main helper will show up every day, observe the kids behaviour, then return every night to the warren and report to the big guy. Rabbit in the rafters. Mouse on the molding. I’m just spitballing here, but you get the point. The Australians have such a rocky relationship with rabbits, on account of them overtaking their country and decimating their crops and all, that in some areas they’ve ditched the bunny all together. They’ve adopted the Easter bilby, an endangered marsupial that does resemble a rabbit around the ears. I like it. Let’s think outside the box a little. Twenty minutes after my final threat to cancel Easter, Four called me into her room one more time. “Mommy, I’m overthinking it.” Ditto kid.
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Creating a glass landscape of Fernie
By Sarah KucharskiFree Press Staff
The most recent Arts Station exhibit is opening up viewer’s eyes to the colours and sights of Fernie through stained glass.
Artist Bev Delyea impulsively dove into the art of stained glass mosaic 12 years ago and has since been improving her craft through online mosaic communities.
Unlike their stained window counterparts that benefit from the illumination of backlighting, the unique collection — titled “Valley Visions” — offers opaque and vibrantly coloured landscapes and impressionist works of nature through Delyea’s perspective.
An immediate draw was an intricate mosaic of the commanding gaze of a grizzly bear that Delyea has attributed as a favourite of hers.
Based off a painting her husband had originally done, it is difficult to tear away from not only the myriad of glass that comprised the engrossing gaze of the grizzly but also the non-threatening depiction of the animal itself.
Each mosaic is presented with small descriptions from the artist, detailing the story behind each piece.
Inspired by the nature of Fernie and the way she sees it, other stunning works include a glorious bloodshot sunset hanging on the Arts Station’s mantle and a mosaic of poppies hung in the corner.
Referencing the piece, Delyea noted that unlike a painter, who can create their own colours through mixing various shades, her works are infinitely more difficult to create, as she has to wait for the perfect shades of glass to begin her pieces.
“Valley Visions” by Bev Delyea will be on display at the Arts Station until Monday, April 27.
Artist Bev Delyea’s Valley Visions exhibit collection is currently on display at The Arts Station. Photo by S. Kucharski
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Award winning film comes to FernieSubmitted
AWAKE: The Life of Yogananda is the biography about the Hindu Swami who brought yoga and meditation
to the west in the 1920s. He authored the spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi. By personalizing his own quest for enlighten-ment and sharing his struggles along the path, Yogananda made ancient teachings accessible to a modern audience.
This award winning documentary was filmed over three years with the participation of 30 countries. It examines the world of yoga, both modern and ancient, from the east and west and explores why millions today have turned their
attention inward bucking the temptations of the material world in pursuit of self-realization. In his life, thousands flocked to his lectures and visited his Los Angeles-based ashram on Mount Washington. President Calvin Coolidge even invited him to the White House.
Yogananda’s influence is very much alive more than 60 years after his death. That legacy includes a number of devotees interviewed during the movie, from Deepak Chopra to Russell Simmons, a Jesuit priest and a couple of scientists. There’s archival footage of George Harrison proclaiming the brilliance of Yogananda’s book and a clip of Salesforce.com chief executive Marc Benioff talking about how attendees
at Steve Jobs’ memorial service received a copy of that spiritual memoir. As a Harvard-based professor of medicine and physics explains, Yogananda’s “writings are very appealing to a scientific appetite.” The swami described the phenomenon of neuroplasticity decades before scientists were studying it.
Using a seamless mix of recreations and fascinating true footage, this very even-tempered documentary takes its audience all the way through a saint's life — from his first sensations in the womb to that moment in 1952 when, having recited a poem to a large crowd at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, he exited his body just like that. In between those events he
changed the western world.AWAKE is ultimately the story of
humanity itself: the universal struggle of all beings to free themselves from suffering and to seek lasting happiness.
The New York Times calls his biography “compelling,” and the Village Voice refers to it as “engrossing.”
The biography will be playing at the Arts Station on Saturday, April 11 at 7 p.m. and tickets are $10. They can be purchased online at www.eventbright.ca or at the door.
Funds raised will be donated to Fernie & District Arts Council for their Public Art Project.
Yogananda biography explores yoga and meditation in 30 countries
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Making artful connections
By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff
Inside Out Fernie Wellness was host to a double billing of artists on Saturday, April 4 who sought to make a connection with
their viewers. Striking portraits of
multicoloured bears by Kari Lehr and intriguing landscapes in smoky chalk by Aileen Shipley were hung throughout the space.
Both artists took inspiration from trees and nature, as many local artists do.
In the case of Lehr, her almost human portraits of bears seem to capture her audience.
“People really respond to them, mostly to the colour and how it’s unexpected. But I think people also talk about the bears’ eyes and how they draw them in,” explained Lehr.
In addition to her bear series, Lehr said she also likes
to explore the theme of human and nature connections.
“One of the first motifs I incorporated into my work was trees. I fell in love with the idea of aspen after reading about how their root systems can extend for miles. And I loved that idea as a metaphor for our connection to each other,” she said.
Other themes Lehr explores with her work include womanhood, which is exemplified on a female bust covered with delicate flowers.
The exhibit is Lehr’s second exhibit in Fernie, having previously displayed her work at The Arts Station alongside another artist.
“It’s really exciting to have my work on display and it’s really fulfilling to hear stories from people who connect with my art on a personal level. It means so much to be able to connect and communicate with people in that
way,” said Lehr. It was also the first showing in in
Fernie for Shipley, having come to her chalk drawings through a frustration
with other mediums. “I’ve been playing
with art for 20 years and I’ve always wanted to express myself in that way but always been impatient with the process as I felt frustrated by the medium,” said Shipley who had tried her hand with acrylics and oil before finding chalk.
Six months ago after settling in Fernie,
Shipley picked up a piece of chalk and created her first tree on a large piece of board she had set up in her kitchen.
“When I stepped back from it I loved
it. It’s the first thing I’ve ever really created and felt that with,” said Shipley. “And with that came new inspiration to investigate further the limits of chalk and what I could create with it.”
Shipley said that the moveable way she can transform chalk and its impermanent nature speaks to her own personality and need for constant change.
“The way that chalk moves allows me to easily change it. I can create something and stand back and see how I can alter it for it to make more sense to me compositionally. When drawing trees I have this freedom to go back and erase a branch or two or five if I want. I love change and I think that nature definitely suits my personality,” she said.
The rest of her works, titled “Beyond the Walls” features imaginative landscapes that Shipley allows to form organically on the page.
“It’s about looking past our preconceived ideas of how things should look, behave and interact and letting go and seeing what shows up,” she said.
Lehr and Shipley’s work will be on display, with some pieces for sale, at Fernie Wellness until Saturday, May 30.
Fernie faces captured in national mosaic
By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff
A van bearing the faces of hundreds of Canadians came through Fernie on Monday, March 30.
The driver was Red Deer-born photographer Tim Van Horn who has crossed the country six times over the last seven years to photograph 54,000 Canadian faces for a national mosaic project.
The project itself is titled the Canadian Mosaic Project and it is a tribute to Canada turning 150-years-old on July 1, 2017.
“On October 1, 2008 I left my home in Red Deer, Alberta and I decided I was going to meet 54,000 people from all over and make this Canadian flag mosaic,” said Van Horn. “The reason why I decided on 54,000 is because that counts for 0.150 per cent of the current Canadian population.”
Van Horn has already taken photos of 40,000 people of all ethnicities, ages, genders and occupations. He is currently on his final 16-month trek across the country to obtain the remaining 14,000.
While in Fernie, Van Horn said that he captured a dozen faces to add to the mosaic. He said that his experiences with meeting people in approximately 950 towns and cities across Canada have been mostly positive.
“Eighty-five per cent of the time people are saying ‘yes’ to their picture getting taken,” said Van Horn. “It’s this wild rush because people are trusting this total stranger with their photograph and I feel a sense of duty to do good with their image. It’s not about money or ego. It’s about bringing the country together and putting a face to who we are and what our collective humanity and cultural identity looks like.”
Van Horn has described the six-year road trip as a karma-fuelled journey that often relies on the kindness of strangers who lent their faces to the project along with providing donations to keep him on the road.
“There have been so many times where I’ve been stranded on the side of the road or a stranger has given me $20 for gas in order to make it to the next town,” said Van Horn. “That’s the beauty with a project like this. It’s meant to inspire people to believe in themselves and their neighbourhoods and communities. It’s this beautiful visual that has all this life to it — an actual tapestry of Canadians.”
Upon its completion, Van Horn intends to make one last tour across the country and drop by the towns he once visited to show off the finished project.
“Over the years I’ve visited a lot of towns twice and sometimes I end up meeting the same person I met two years ago, which is crazy,” said Van Horn. “But that’s the beauty of this trip. Each day is like a brand new set of characters to stand before and find the story within that. As a photographer, this is a dream come true and it’s taken me my whole life to do this.”
For more information on the Canadian Mosaic Project visit www.canadianmosaic.ca.
Photographer Tim Van Horn has driven across Canada six times to photograph 54,000 individuals for the Canadian Mosaic Project. Photo by S. Kucharski
Artist Kari Lehr stands with one of her striking portraits. Lehr said that she likes to apply an unorthodox array of colours and human-like expressions to her bear portraits. Photo by S. Kucharski
After becoming frustrated with other art mediums, Fernie painter Aileen Shipley began using chalk. Her works are on display at Fernie Wellness until May 30. Photo by S. Kucharski
“It’s really exciting to have my work on display and it’s really
fulfilling to hear stories from people who
connect with my art on a personal level.”
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2. Government is providing $100,000 to the Canadian Passive House institute (CanPHI) West to train up to 200 qualified professionals so that construction and design professionals can build the most energy efficient buildings possible.
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It isn’t a surprise that artist Laura Nelson’s latest exhibit at the Fernie Museum is entirely dedicated to the place she grew up.
Titled “From the Ground Up: A tribute to the landscape we live in” you can see the admiration Nelson has for the area conceptualized in her paintings.
It’s noted in the careful consideration of light that plays amongst the silhouettes of a forest. It’s captured in the fading light of a dying sunset falling behind a mountain. It’s even painted in the almost feminine way the leaves on trees flow like skirts around their trunks.
“I’m very inspired by where I live. I have deep roots here and ‘From the Ground Up’ is how I experience the place, how I see things and the interconnectedness of all the living things here,” said Nelson. “I owe so much to the landscape that has shaped me, sustained me, challenged me and gifted me with much adventure.”
Most of Nelson’s works are acrylics and make
use of layering to create texture and three-dimensional imagery. The majority of the pieces are beautiful landscapes that capture Fernie’s scenery, such as the Three Sisters range.
“There’s a sense of building and sculpting with my brush, working colour and value to create the
illusion of three dimensions on the flat surface of the canvas,” said Nelson.
The titular painting “From The Ground Up” features this kind of technique. The piece also exemplifies the energy and interconnectedness of nature that is present throughout the exhibit.
The opening reception on Saturday, April 4 was busy with the upstairs gallery of the museum packed with observers.
“One of the lovely things when we exhibit local artists is that we get this kind of response,” said museum curator Ron Ulrich. “There are so many people who
look forward to seeing the works of local artists like Laura so it’s really great to have her work here and to have so many people support her.”
This exhibit marks Nelson’s fourth exhibit on display in Fernie, and it will be available for viewing at the Fernie Museum until May 16.
“I’m very inspired by where I live. I have
deep roots here and ‘From the Group Up’ is how I experience
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of all the living things here.”
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Homegrown artists’ work displayed at museum
Pictured above is artist Laura Nelson standing in front of one of the pieces in her exhibit “From the Ground Up.” Pictured below is one of Nelson’s mountain landscape paintings. Photos by S. Kucharski
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By Sarah Kucharski Free Press Staff
Jaffray snowboarder Katie Anderson took home two gold medals at the Sport Chek Speed Nation Snowboard Cross Nationals
competition hosted at Big White Ski Resort near Kelowna on April 3 and 4.
The 19-year-old athlete finished on top of the podium beating out Rosina Mancari of the United States and fellow British Columbian Meryeta Odine of Prince George in the senior competition.
It was a close race for Anderson, and it resulted in a photo finish to determine the results.
“It was pretty nerve-wracking waiting all day up until the awards ceremony to find out if I had won but I was pretty sure I had done it,” said Anderson. “I was in second for pretty much the whole race but I had just pulled ahead at the finish line.”
Her double first place finish at the junior and senior levels of the competition continues Anderson’s string of wins over the last few months ending her season on a high note after beginning it with a concussion.
“It was pretty difficult battling through a
concussion I got while competing on the NorAm circuit this past January,” said Anderson. “But I pulled through and after a few weeks I was back to competing.”
Anderson added, “It feels really great to finish out my season with these wins. I’m really happy with the results and winning every heat I competed in.”
In addition to it being her last competition of the season, it was also Anderson’s final junior competition. The boarder described leaving the junior level behind as “bittersweet” though the prospect of moving up into higher levels of competition excites her.
Just a few weeks prior to her competition at Big White, Anderson took home a bronze medal in the Junior World Championships in China. Last week she also celebrated a victory in Austria at the International Junior Race.
Her World Cup debut in Spain has left little room to doubt that she is a rider to watch for in the future, placing 18th in the international competition.
Anderson’s presence on a global scale grows stronger with each competition, having delivered a strong season on the NorAm Circuit, finishing out with top-10 results in her five races and scooping up a silver medal as well.
Anderson has expressed how fortunate she has been to be able to travel the world in order to compete in a sport that she loves and said she is thankful to the community that has supported her.
“The Emily Brydon Youth Foundation has been really great over the last few years by
helping me out with registration fees so I’m really grateful to them,” said Anderson.
Anderson will spend her off-season training in Whistler to prepare her for the World Circuit when competition kicks back in again.
Jaffray snowboarder finishes on top
Katie Anderson, a snowboarder from Jaffray, won two gold medals during the Sport Chek Speed Nation Snowboard Cross Nationals competition held earlier this month. Photo by J. Hall
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TURCASSO:It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maria Turcasso on Thursday, April 1, 2015 at the age of 87, surrounded by family.Maria was born in San Giovanni in Fiore in Calabria, Italy on December 12, 1927 to Salvatore and Vittoria Oliverio. On New Year’s Day in 1947, she married her beloved husband, Mario Tucasso. After their third child, work brought Mario first, in 1953, and then the rest of their family, in 1956 to Fernie, B.C. In Fernie, they had two more children and created a wonderful life together before she lost her husband to cancer in 1971. Maria spent much of her life raising her children, but she enjoyed her time working at the Tom Uphill home cooking for its residents. She truly loved to cook for people, making all of her Italian recipes from scratch. Her cooking made her famous amongst all of her family and their friends. She also was a seasoned traveler, visiting her family in Italy several times, including most recently in 2012, as well as family in Argentina, Ontario, and California. More than anything, though, Maria loved her family. Near and far, she loved everyone the same and she was never more lit up than when she was surrounded by the family that she created. Maria is predeceased by her husband, Mario, her parents Salvatore and Vittoria, her brothers Giuseppe, Francesco, Antonio, and Giovanni, her sisters Barbara and Lucia, and her nephew, Antonio Oliverio. She is survived by her children, Giovanni Turcasso (Maija), Caterina Harbinson (Fred), Vittoria Westover (Bill), Pina Lind (Brian), and Rosanna Turcasso. She will also be greatly missed by her grandchildren Fred, David, and Robert Harbinson, Taina, Krista and Paula Turcasso, Lindsey and Jeff Westover, and Vicky and J.D. Lind, as well as their spouses, her precious five (and a half) great-grandchildren, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews around the world. The family would like to thank the staff at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital, particularly in the palliative care unit. They also extend gratitude to those who have supported them in this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Maria’s name to the Elk Valley Hospital Foundation. Memories & condolences shared at www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.
BLUMERS, EDWIN FREDERICK:Edwin passed away on March 25, 2015 at the age of 73 at St. Michael’s Palliative Care Center in Lethbridge, AB after a long and valiant battle with cancer. Edwin was predeceased by his loving wife Maureen (nee Hoffman) and his parents August and Mildred Blumers. Edwin is lovingly remembered by his three daughters, Diane and Howard Uphill (Olds, AB); Katherin and Darryl Reid (Drumheller, AB); and Kerri and Les Desserre (Coalhurst, AB); six grandchildren; Stephanie (Richard) Saunders; Mandy (Adam) Winter; Arthur Harrison; Krystyne (Mike) Sobiecki; Wyatt and Rowan Desserre and three great grandchildren; Emily Harrison, Tyson Winter, and Aurora Sobiecki. Ed is also remembered by his close friend Elaine May. Ed will be greatly missed by his sisters and brothers; Elizabeth (Leander) Hebig; Elsie (Pius) Houk; Marcella Frank; Geraldine Johnson; Doreen Blumers; Conrad Blumers; Allan Blumers; and Arthur (Goldie) Blumers. Ed is also survived by many cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and friends. Ed was born Nov. 8, 1941 at St. Gregor, Sk. He enjoyed his career in construction at the Gardner Dam and worked there until its completion and as a crane operator in Saskatoon for Sterling Crane. After a brief move to Trail, B.C. the family moved to Fernie, B.C. where Ed worked as an Industrial First Aid Attendant and crane operator for Kaiser Resources in Sparwood. He later moved to Lethbridge and completed his career as a crane operator working for GetKate Construction. Ed will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He never tired of sharing stories of pride in his family. Ed was known for his kind and generous heart and was always ready and willing to lend a helping hand (or a tool!) to anyone in need. He could often be found working in his lovely and bountiful garden, always sharing that bounty with others. His glowing smile and heart-felt bear hugs will be missed by all who knew him. Thank you to the staff at Chinook Regional Hospital and St. Michael’s Palliative Care, family and friends for your loving support and care. Memorial donations may be made to St. Michael’s Health Centre, Palliative Care 1400 9th Ave. South Lethbridge or to the Canadian Cancer Society.Memories & condolences shared at www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.
TEMPLIN:It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Valentine Templin of Sparwood, B.C. John was born on February 14, 1924 in Tereszewo, Poland. He attended school for grades 1-8 along with his 9 siblings. John was 16 when he was taken to Germany during WW2. After his escape, he joined the Polish army to take military ski training in the northern Italian area of Cortina. He then fought with the British allies in Monte Cassino, Italy. When he was stationed there, he met a beautiful younger Italian girl named Antonietta Petrollini. After a brief, whirlwind romance, John came to Canada to start his life and wait for Antonietta’s arrival. John had various jobs on farms in Alberta before he settled in Michel, B.C. in 1948 with a job in the underground mines. In 1954 Antonietta arrived and they were married. In 1961 John was involved in an underground mine accident and was badly injured. With great courage and determination he was back to work in no time. The family lived in Michel until they had to move to Sparwood in 1970. During his life in Sparwood, John was both an avid hunter and fisherman. He retired in 1989. He loved to take care of his garden and could often be seen riding his bicycle around town. John was a longstanding member of The Knights of Columbus, Fraternal Order of Eagles and the B.C. Wildlife Federation. He is survived by: his loving wife Antonietta, sons Ken (Laura), Paul (Susan), Peter (Marjorie) and Johnny; grandchildren Anna, Joel, Corey, Maxine, Patrick, Veronica and Vincent; great grandchildren Kashton Garrow and Aidan Templin. Also by two siblings, sister Wladyslawa Ansel and brother Edmund (Sophia) Templin, both of Poland. John was predeceased by his parents Jan (Rozalia), siblings Bruno, Kasmir, Joseph, Lucy, Kasia, Ela and Klara. Prayer service was held on Wednesday April 1st and funeral service on Thursday April 2nd at St. Michael’s Parish in Sparwood, BC. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in John’s name to the Lilac Terrace Building Fund, PO Box 1587, Sparwood, B.C. V0B 2G0. Memories & condolences shared at www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.
PARÉ:It is with tremendous heartache that we announce the death of Denise Michelle Paré who died at her home in Medicine Hat, AB on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the age of 39 years following a lengthy illness.Denise will be dearly missed by her children: Caila Ross, Drayton Paré, and Justyn Lohnes; granddaughter Brooklynn Ross; her parents Janice and Leroy Heighes, sisters Carol Matthew (Billy Robideau) and Leesa Bisson, and her step brother Keegan, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her grandmother Helen Matthews and cousins Brenda and Marcel Dubois.Denise was raised and educated in Elkford. Following her high school graduation she attended the Medicine Hat College, Cypress College, and the Mount Royal University. She will be forever loved, her memory a precious gift to those she leaves behind.The family wishes to thank Carole and Del Paré, Rae Matsen, Carol Paré, Rob and Heather, Carol Robinson, and Kolita for their love and support.Memories & condolences shared at www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.
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(formerly Fernie Baptist Church)
1622 10th Avenue, Fernie250-423-4112
www.mountainsidechurch.ca
Sunday Services 10:00 am in Fernie
4:00 pm Sparwood Campus gatheringContact Pastor Shawn Barden
SPARWOOD CHRISTIAN CENTRE
436 Pine AvenueSparwood BC V0B 2G0
250-425-7787Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC)
Services: Sunday 10:00 amWednesday Bible Study: 6:47 pm
Everyone Welcome
Pastor: Rev. R.G. (Ross) Powell
KNOX UNITED CHURCH201 2nd Avenue, Fernie
Sunday Service 10:00 amUCW Women’s Group 1st Tues each month
7:00 pm
Clergy: Jane Clarke D.L.M.250-423-6010
www.elkvalleyunited.com
YOU’RE WELCOME AT KNOX
HOLY FAMILY PARISHCatholic Church
521 4th Avenue, FernieParish Office 250-423-6127
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 Marcel Cote
ELK VALLEY
CHURCH SERVICES
WELCOMES YOUSunday Meeting
Morning Services 11:00 am
Corps Officers:Majors James & Gwen Hagglund
Fernie Office 250-423-4661 Fx 250-423-4668
ST. MICHAEL’S PARISHCentennial Square, Sparwood
YOU ARE INVITED!Mass Times:
Saturdays: St. Michael’s ~ 7:00 pmSundays: St. Michael’s ~ 11:00 am
St. Bernard’s Mission, Elkford ~ 4:00 pmThursdays: St. Michael’s ~ 6:30 pmFridays: Lilac Terrrace ~ 11:00 am
Confessions:Following each mass, or by appointment.
Pastor: Father Marcel Cote250-425-6444
741B 2nd Ave., Fernie
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SNOW VALLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
1361 8th Avenue, FernieEVERYONE WELCOME
Monday Mens Fellowship...7 pmSunday Worship & Children’s
Ministry...10:30 amFriday Youth Group...7 pm
Friday Morning Prayer Group...10 am
Office 250-423-4114
1 & 2 Bedroom UnitsFurnished & Unfurnished
For more information call250-423-1358
Apartments for Rent
1422 & 1462 – 6th Avenue, FernieLocated behind the Best Western
From $695 per month
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Real Estate
Acreage
Rare opportunity to purchase private 150 acres
5 minutes from Cranbrook BC.
Borders crown land on 3 sides.
Mixture of timber and fi elds. Not in the ALR zoned RR60.
Serious inquiries only, $675,000.
250-489-9234
Apt/Condo for Rent1 bed, 1 bath apartment in Sparwood. $700. per month including utilities. Call Erin at 250-425-7711 or Rick at 250-
425-5432
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Scenic Downtown Elkford
Spacious NEW apartments
1 Bdrm - $775 (& up)-month
2 & 3 Bdrm- $850 (& up)- month
Includes heat, lights, & hot water
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SPARWOOD, B.C.
GOLDEN OAK
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Hot Water Included
Walking Distance to Mall
250-865-2722
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Sparwood, B.C.
PINEWAY COURT
Apartment Units
1 Bdrm plus den $775 (& up) month
2 Bdrm plus den $850 (& up) month
250-425-9912
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Live in scenic &
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ALDERWOOD PLACE
Comfortable apartment units
1 Bdrm - $775 (& up)-month2 & 3 Bdrm - $850 (& up)-month
Includes: covered parking, sauna, heat, lights & hot water
1-250-865-76762 Bed, 1 Bath condo for rent in Sparwood Heights. $900 per month, utilities not included. Call Erin at 250-425-7711 or
Rick at 250-425-54322 bedroom, 1 bath fully
furnished condo for rent in Sparwood Heights. Just bring
your clothes. $1150. per month
Call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin At 250-425-7711
CONDO FOR RENT Mountain Air Chalets -
SparwoodClean & bright 1 bedroom fully
furnished condo for rent available April 1. A nice quiet
building perfect for a shift worker or early riser.
$725/month includes hydro and heat - monthly lease.Non smoking and no pets.
Call 250-423-0264 for more info.
Sparwood 1 bdrm condo, @ Mtn. Air Chalets - furn or not inc util, w/deck, no pets,$200. off fi rst and last months rent,
$750 + DD Call 403-616-6467 or 403-474-3926.
Rentals
Apt/Condo for RentFERNIE Silver Rock Studio Condo Avail April 1st. Fully Furnished, king bed, 50” smart TV, WIFI, fully equipped kitch-en, pantry, storage, BBQ, fi re-place, AC, exercise room, pool, hot tub, seam room, parking. Rent $900/month. 403-826-0496
For Rent: 2 Condos turned into one very large, clean 2 bedroom, 2 bath fully fur-nished condo for rent in Spar-wood Heights. This unit has everything you need including Jacuzzi tub, dishes, bedding. Just bring your clothes.. $1200 per month.
Call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin at 250-425-7711
New condos in Sparwood Heights 2 bed/2 bath units are $1250. per month. 2 bed/1 bath units $1200 per month. These units are in a new com-plex. New stainless steel appli-ances, granite counters, in suite washer/dryer. Building comes with an elevator and on site storage unit. No smoking or pets allowed. References required. (Utilities not includ-ed) Call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin at 250-425-7711
Sparwood Heights - Fully upgraded - Must see!
Large 1 bdrm furnished con-do. Carbonado Court, Main
fl oor, paved parking with plug ins, heat, water, laundry
& hydro. Non smoking. $800/month plus DD. Call 250-425-5071.
Duplex / 4 Plex1228 Pinyon - Very large 3 level 1/2 duplex located in Sparwood Heights. 3 bed-
room, 2 bath with fenced back yard, close to park and just steps away from the school bus stop. $1100 per month,
utilities not included. Contact Erin at
[email protected] or 250-425-7711 or 250-425-5432
Apt/Condo for Rent
Rentals
Duplex / 4 Plex1234 Pinyon Sparwood Heights - large clean 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, 1/2 duplex with fenced yard and large deck. Park nearby, and bus stop across the street. $1100. per month utilities not included. Call Erin at 250-425-7711 or Rick at 250-425-5432
Modular Homes14’ wide Mobile Home for Rent
3 bedrooms, all appliancesCall Joe at 250-425-5387
Sparwood - Several Mobile Homes for rent $600 - $1000
per month. Utilities not included.
Please contact [email protected] or call 250-425-7711 for more
information.
Homes for Rent
Furnished and Unfur-nished Properties for rentin Sparwood and ElkfordContact Tammie Davy with Custom Real Estate and Property Management at 250-425-2968 or log on to www.elkvalleylistings.ca for
more information.
Sparwood 2 houses for rent3 bedroom with full basement
$850 p/m plus utilities. Available April. 1
Call Erin @ 250-425-7711 or Rick @ 250-425-5432
SPARWOOD, 2-storey, 3-bdrm townhouse for rent w/full basement, close to school & rec centre. (250)[email protected]
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SELF STORAGE: Personal & commercial. Call
Finnigan’s Storage. 250-423-3308 or 250-423-1236
Townhouses27 Juniper - 3 bedroom town-house with fenced backyard. Close to Rec Centre, park and schools. $850. per month plus utilities. Call Rick at 250-425-5432 or Erin at 250-425-7711 [email protected]
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YOUR HOROSCOPEfor the week of
April 12 to 18, 2015
YOUR HOROSCOPE
ARIES (March 21 - April 19)You’re inspired to produce a great masterpiece or perform an act of ge nerosity towards a loved one when you get home.
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)You’re surrounded by people. You may feel quite a bit of pressure at work. You could do with a busy social life to escape your routine for a while.
GEMINI (May 21 - June 21)You may have the insight you’ve been waiting for to embark on the perfect career path. A training course will help you achieve your goals.
CANCER (June 22 - July 22)Your dreams are the inspiration for some great ideas for next summer’s vacation. It’s important to start planning early for such an adventure.
LEO (July 23 - August 22)You’re rather sensitive and need some rest in order not to take things too personally. It would also be sen sible to think about taking a vacation to recuperate.
VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)It’s always easier to negotiate when you’re not emotionally in vol ved. You tend to agree with everyone, but you dig your heels in with your children.
LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)Your workplace is in an uproar and you take advantage of this. Trust your instincts and you can make a place for yourself among the great people of this world.
SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)You’re warmly applauded after ac complishing a feat that seemed fairly commonplace to you. It’s so mething quite courageous, even if it was only taking the time to listen to a person in distress.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)You make time to take more care of your family or your home. In ad dition, you may start a small home-based family business.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)With summer coming up, you’re getting excited about the various getaways you’re planning. You feel much more curious than usual and feel as though you need to know about everything.
AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)Curious by nature, you take the initiative to get involved in some new experiences. There’s a job opening in a line of work that you’ve wanted for a long time now.
PISCES (February 19 - March 20)You can’t stay still for a moment, at least psychologically. You could commit to a spiritual movement that brings you many answers.
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HOW TO PLAY :Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.
Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column, or 3x3 box.
PUZZLE NO. 492
Answers:
ACROSS1. Old hat6. Tailor’s concern9. Ram’s counterpart12. Pound fraction13. Chop14. Comrade15. Saloon seat16. Final letter17. Tick off18. Wanderer19. Desert plant21. Contented sounds23. Fountain drink26. That girl29. Group of whales30. Car31. Transparent panel33. Start a new paragraph34. Intentional fire35. Tropical constrictor36. Have in sight37. Prepared a golf ball38. Small drum40. Lodges42. Foot component46. Mass48. Expel49. Island greeting50. Hooter51. Length of life
PUZZLE NO. 756CROSSWORDS
BRAIN GAMES 52. Plastic ingredient53. Small bill54. ____ your request55. Tendency
DOWN1. Luxurious2. Vehicle3. Highbrow4. Ice-cream portion5. Long fish6. Peril7. Managers, for short8. Convene9. Occurrences10. Trojan ____11. BPOE member19. Brag
20. Spent22. “____ the Roof”24. Hamlet, e.g.25. Poker payment26. Slap27. Charter28. Musical group30. Difficulty32. Flightless bird33. Electrified atoms35. Braver38. Hosiery color39. Edmonton player41. Pitfall43. Sniffer44. Jaw part45. Farm worker46. Thick stuff47. ____ up (confess)49. Museum pieces
ANSWER/LAST WEEK - PUZZLE NO. 755
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All payments at 4.99% interest $0 down calculated on all payments. Example NC0181 total interest paid for 84 months would be $4,165.54. Total payments would be $26,280.80. $499 documentation fees calculated on all payments.
2014 FORD FOCUS / STK NC0180
2015 FORD ESCAPE SE / STK NT1459
2015 FORD FUSION TITANIUM / STK NC0187
2014 FORD F150 SUPERCREW XL XTR
/ STK NT1413
2014 FORD F150 SUPERCREW LARIAT
/ STK NT1448
2015 FORD F150 SUPERCREW LARIAT
/ STK NT1468
2015 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY CREW
CAB DIESEL / STK NT1444
2010 FORD FUSION AWD / STK UC0241
2011 FORD ESCAPE / STK UT0695
2012 GMC SIERRA / STK UT0694
2011 GMC TERRAIN AWD / STK LT0010
2011 FORD F150 SUPERCREW XLT 4X4
/ STK LT0001
2012 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT / STK LT0008
MSRP $23,364 SALE $21,449 OR $191 BW 84 MONTHS
MSRP $32,849 SALE $31,465 OR $235 BW 84 MONTHS
MSRP $40,669
SALE $38,499 OR
$274 BW 84 MONTHS
MSRP $47,864 SALE $34,878
OR $259 BW 84 MONTHS
MSRP $59,849 SALE $43,649
OR $324 BW 84 MONTHS
MSRP $65,439 SALE $54,899
OR $407 BW 84 MONTHS
MSRP $64,589 SALE $50,690
OR $352 BW 84 MONTHS
REDUCED $13,995 OR $143 BW 60 MONTHS
$18,995 OR $149 BW 72 MONTHS
$19,995 OR $156 BW 72 MONTHS
$23,475 OR $205 BW 72 MONTHS
$26,499 OR $226 BW 72 MONTHS
REDUCED $30,778 OR $261 BW 72 MONTHS
2015 FORD ESCAPE SE / STK NT1459
MSRP $32,849
SUPERCREW XL XTR / STK NT1413 / STK NT1448 CAB DIESEL
/ STK NT1444
REDUCED $13,995 $18,995 $19,995
$23,475
SUPERCREW XLT 4X4 / STK LT0001 / STK LT0008
LEATHER HEATED
SEATS
SUPERCREW LARIAT / STK NT1468
/ STK NC0180
MSRP $23,364 SALE $21,449 OR
TITANIUM / STK NC0187
MSRP $40,669
2012 CHEV SILVERADO 1500 LTZ
CREW CAB 4X4 / STK UT0689
$32,995 OR $259 BW 72 MONTHS
/ STK UT0689
2003 OLDS ALERO / STK UC0244
$4,995
SUMMER AND
WINTER TIRES
2015 FORD FIESTA / STK NC0181
MSRP $20,489
SALE $19,189 OR
$132 BW 84 MONTHS
/ STK NC0181
MSRP $20,489