the free press, january 09, 2014

BUSINESS

New furniture store for Fernie - 6

ELKFORD

Christmas Bird Count results - Page 15

SPORT

Ghostriders play twice - Page 19

FERNIE

Road conditions wreak havoc- Page 3

ARTS

Celebrating Canadian films - Page 17

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Thursday, January 9, 2014 S e r v i n g t h e S o u t h C o u n t r y , F e r n i e , S p a r w o o d , E l k f o r d s i n c e 1 8 9 8 FREE

Happy New Years, baby!

By Nicole ObreFree Press Staff

A Jaffray couple are delighted to welcome their newest family

member, and the first local baby of the new year, Isaac Robert Leuenberger. Born at 8:56 am on Sunday, January 5 in the Elk Valley Hospital, and weighing in at 8 pounds 9 ounces, Isaac is the second child and first son to parents Shelly and

Matt Leuenberger. “We're pretty thrilled that

we've got a boy to complete the family,” said Shelly. “We've got a boy and a girl now, both healthy and happy, so we're excited. We didn't know he was going to be a boy so that was a cool surprise. You forget what it's like, the whole newness of the baby.”

Shelly went into labour around 9 pm on Saturday

night and after calling the hospital they advised she stay home, get some sleep, and head to the hospital in the morning when things had progressed a little further. After leaving for Fernie the next morning at 7 am, baby Isaac arrived just a couple of hours later.

“He was very fast,” remarked Shelly.

With the operating room at the hospital in Fernie

closed just the day before and icy road conditions in play, Shelly and Matt were happy to be able to have a normal delivery close to home.

“It was nice that we were able to have him here [instead of Cranbrook],” said Shelly. “It's just such a nice atmosphere, smaller hospital, the nurses are all awesome. Doctor Forrest has been my doctor for over

15 years so it was nice to have her here as well.”

Shelly and Matt work as outfitters and have been living in Jaffray for the last nine years.

Isaac has already met his excited one and-a-half year old big sister Colby, and his mom and dad were getting ready to check him out of the hospital and head home to Jaffray on Monday afternoon.

Jaffray couple Shelly and Matt Leuenberger are all smiles with their newborn son, the first Elk Valley baby of the new year, Isaac Robert Leuenberger. Photo by N. Obre

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Backcountry skier injured in avalancheBy Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

Sparwood Search and Rescue (SAR) was activated at 3:30 pm

by the Elk Valley RCMP on Sunday, January 5 to rescue a backcountry skier who sustained minor injuries after being caught in an avalanche in the Corbin Road area approximately 25 km southeast of Sparwood.

“One skier of a party of five had been buried in the avalanche,” said Ed Ehrler, Sparwood SAR manager. “They quickly located the man and dug him out.” He was found alive but suffered a broken arm, bruises and was suffering from hypothermia.

They performed first aid and sent two skiers out for help.

After calling emergency services at the Coal Mountain Operations gatehouse, the skiers came across snowmobilers who were in the area. With their assistance they were able to bring the injured man out to a waiting ambulance while SAR was en route. B.C. Ambulance transported the Lethbridge man to the Elk Valley Hospital in

Fernie where he was treated for his injuries and expected to make a full recovery.

The group had been skiing in and out of the tree line. Avalanche risk was forecasted as considerable in the alpine and moderate in the tree line. All of the five Alberta residents had Avalanche Skills Training 1 (AST 1) or higher and were carrying avalanche beacons, probes and shovels.

Sparwood SAR would like to remind anyone who is travelling in the backcountry during the winter to have avalanche safety training, carry avalanche safety equipment and check the conditions at www.avalanche.ca before heading out. Check the Lizard Range for the Fernie area and South Rockies for Sparwood and Elkford area at http://www.avalanche.ca/cac/bulletins/latest/south-rockies.

More backcountry safety information can be found at www.adventuresmart.ca.

To learn more about Search and Rescue in B.C., you can visit the website for the British Columbia Search and Rescue Association at www.bcsara.com.

Thieves break into mail boxes

By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

The Elk Valley RCMP received several calls about mail boxes being broken into between West Fernie and Hosmer last week.

“The culprits were obviously mobile (driving),” said RCMP Sgt. Will Thien. “We have no suspect at this time but the investigation is ongoing.”

Thieves pried open mailboxes in at least three different super box locations.

The events were reported to the RCMP on

December 27 so the incidents could have happened over the holidays or leading up to it.

Mail theft is a federal offence and is not something the Elk Valley RCMP see very often. Mail thieves generally are looking for gift cards, cheques and cash that are commonly sent during the holiday season.

The RCMP are asking for the public's help. If anyone has any information, please contact them at 250-425-6233. Tips may be made anonymously.

Community mail boxes, also known as super mail boxes have replaced many post office boxes and home mail delivery by Canada Post. Canada Post files

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Road conditions cause community concernBy Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

Mainroad East Koootenay Contracting (MEKC) holds the contract to maintain

the highways and roads in the Elk Valley. Following rough road conditions in the area throughout the month of December, Elk Valley residents and visitors sent their complaints in the form of 26 letters presented to the City of Fernie during a regular council meeting in December 2013.

General Manager Jim Conley made a presentation before the Christmas holidays to the District of Sparwood and the City of Fernie outlining MEKC current staffing.

“If you know anyone who's looking for a full time job, please let me know,” said Jim Conley. “My staffing issues are not your problem, it's mine.”

One might say local governments did not agree as the District of Sparwood, City of Fernie and the Regional District of the East Kootenay have each written letters to the Ministry of Transportation requesting increased road and highway maintenance to be performed by MEKC.

“Elkford’s concerns were raised at the RDEK meeting and we supported the letter writing initiative,” said Elkford Mayor Dean McKerracher.

Mayor Mary Giuliano had received several complaints so she sent a letter to Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting on December 4 and copied Bill Bennett, MLA Kootenay East; Jack Bennetto, District Manager, Rocky Mountain District, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; and the Honourable Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure.

“The conditions of the highway concern me greatly and I do want to ensure somehow that real changes are made so that people can feel safer driving on them,” said Mayor Giuliano.

Then she reached out to Bennett. “Too many years Mainroad

has struggled to keep up with road maintenance,” said Bennett. “Having enough drivers and managers in place has been their reason for less than adequate road maintenance with a lot of turn over. It's clear to the Ministry the time has passed and their explanations are not good enough. If it means Mainroad has to pay more to compete with employers like the mines, then they'll have to. They have a contract to provide. I'm not interested in reasons anymore.”

Since the complaints were received, there have been reports that things are improving.

“I've heard it has improved from the mayor (of Fernie),” said Bennett. “I'm onside with the mayors wanting to have safe road conditions.”

“We need clear objectives for improved road conditions, maybe new technologies for treatment, brine, wetted salt technologies, and road temperature sensors,” said Giuliano.

“We do hear excuses and reactive post-accident response so we know there is a problem but performance measurement is subjective and not auditable by citizens, so personally I believe the problem will return if there are no real corrections to the service specifications.”

The Ministry of Transportation responded to local government concerns.

According to Rocky Mountain District Operations Manager Gord Chudleigh, “There was some challenging weather systems this fall, ie heavy snow fall at -0 then quick drop in temperatures that resulted in a prolonged compact situation. Although this condition was well managed, people felt that compact highways were a sign of poor maintenance.

“The Ministry has temporarily doubled up on the man power that monitors storm events and maintenance in the Elk Valley,” said Chudleigh. “As it has been in the past, area managers will be in the Elk Valley at 4 to 5 am to monitor maintenance and highway conditions during an event. They also monitor the cleanup process over the following days.”

“After the extreme weather at the beginning of December we listened to public concerns about highway conditions and responded accordingly,” said Jim Conley. “We’ve added additional drivers in both Fernie and Sparwood to supplement our regular scheduled crew during winter events and we’re also using social media to provide updates during winter events and get feedback from travellers in the Elk Valley. That feedback has been overwhelmingly positive so I believe the public appreciates the hard work our drivers are doing out there.

“Prior to the forecasted event on January 2, both our operations manager Geoff Gwynne and myself were in the valley to review strategies with our Elk Valley road manager and our yard supervisors. From what I’m seeing, our team is well prepared for this event and those in the months to come.”

Geoff Gwynne asked for the public to give the snow-plow drivers plenty of room and not to pass when they are plowing during a snow event.

“The first goal during a snow event is to clear a travel lane and spot sand on hills, corners and bridges. In winter conditions, we do try to avoid damaging vehicles. We turn down the sand when there is oncoming traffic but we still have to sand hills, corners and deck bridges.

“Salt only works when it’s minus six or warmer. After that, we stick to using sand. Once the snow stops falling, the clean up phase begins as we clear the shoulders and smaller roads.”

Check Drive B.C. http://www.drivebc.ca before travelling and give yourself extra time to reach your destination if the road conditions are poor. You can also visit the Elk Valley Road Report Facebook page where travelers can post road conditions.

A vehicle passing a snow plow on Friday, January 3 between Elko and Fernie during a high snowfall event. Photo by T. Hynd


The District of Sparwood is pleased to announce the

launch of its new brand and identity. “We’re now

ideally positioned to clearly and consistently share our

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

Sparwood’s Chief Administrative Officer.

Unlike many community brands, Sparwood’s brand has

not been developed primarily to increase tourism or

attract destination visitors. Rather, its brand development

is to strengthen its distinctive characteristics, demonstrate

a desire to continue to develop economic diversity, and

to continue to provide a solid foundation to increase

community spirit.

“We’re an incredible community,” says Melcer, “We’re

enviably situated in the Rocky Mountains, clean, safe,

prosperous, and have a solid community of people

who are happy to live here. We want to clearly tell that

story.” Sparwood’s new brand simply tells a historic and

contemporary story of a strong, authentic, hardworking

mountain community. The brand speaks in a fresh manner

to unpretentiousness; a proactive approach to developing

relationships; and pride in the industry, community

relationships and recreational opportunities afforded by

their location.

To develop their brand, the District of Sparwood worked

with community and regional branding specialists

Story & Co. Their process involved extensive community

consultation, research and strategy, and the results of the

branding project were predicated on feedback and insight

garnered directly from the community.

“The methods we used allowed us to gain valuable

information through direct consultation with community

members in both group and individual settings,” said

Melcer. “This allows our brand to resonate with our most

important audience first — our own community.”

The initial results of the branding exercise include a new

logo, new taglines, a community website, professional

images, posters, trade show materials, ads, and other

informational collateral, as well as recommendations on

how to implement the brand as the community moves

forward and begins to proactively share its story.

“We’re not intent on strictly developing as a tourism

community,” says Melcer. “But we are intent on

demonstrating that we are proud of our community, that we

are open for business and that we are happy to share our

story and community with the rest of the world. We have

a story that deserves being told best and now we look

forward to telling it.”

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For more information on the District of Sparwood,

please contact:

Terry Melcer Chief Administrative Officer District of Sparwood

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

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

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

January 13, 2011

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Call for Columbia Basin Watershed Steering Committee membersSubmitted Columbia Basin Watershed Network

Are you a community champion inspired by water? Are you looking

to meet and collaborate with new people, learn more about water stewardship, and give back to communities of the Columbia Basin?

The Columbia Basin Watershed Network (CBWN) invites residents of the Columbia Basin to apply to be part of their volunteer steering committee. The CBWN works to support water stewardship groups by sharing knowledge, building skills, and facilitating community action in the Columbia Basin. It also promotes water literacy, effective communication, and networking amongst all sectors including communities, watershed groups, public agencies, First Nations, academic institutions, local governments, and industry.

“The current steering committee is made up of individuals who bring multiple perspectives, depth of knowledge and expertise, and a strong willingness to collaborate in meeting the Columbia Basin Watershed Network’s strategic framework and priorities,” said Katie Burles, network

coordinator. “Interested individuals need to have an invested interest in encouraging a water stewardship ethic in the Columbia Basin.”

Steering committee members must have a readiness to commit five to 10 hours per month to take an active volunteer role in CBWN related meetings, events, and other projects. For the 2014 to 2016 term we have instated an optional Steering

Committee Member Mentoring Program, which will prepare and support new members to engage productively early in their tenure.

Applications are due February 15. For more information on the application process and Steering Committee Terms of Reference, go to www.cbwn.ca or email [email protected].

CBWN members learning water quality monitoring techniques during a hands-on workshop. Submitted photo


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

•January 13 Regular Council @ 6 pm•January 20 Committee of the Whole @ 5:00 pm Community Conference Centre Room 1•January 20 Public Hearing @ 6:00 pm Community Conference Centre Room 1•January 27 Regular Council @ 6 pm

Upcoming Council and Committee Meetings Dog Licence

RenewalsThe 2014 Dog License Renewals will be sent out within the next few weeks. The fee is $25.00 or $11.00 for a spayed or neutered dog license. A late fee of $5.00 will be charged if the license is not purchased by the end of February 2014. If you are a new pet owner, you are required to purchase a licence for your dog. For the fi rst time registration please bring the certifi cate of spaying/neutering.

Business License Renewals

The 2014 Business Licence Renewals have been sent out. The Annual Business Licence fee is $100, but if payment is received by January 15th, 2014, the fee to renew the licence is reduced to $75. If you have a 2013 Business Licence and do not receive your 2014 renewal notice, please contact the District Offi ce at 250.865.4000.

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Public Skating 1:00 PM – 7:00 PMShinny 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

Winter in the Wild!February 14 & 15, 2014

It might be cold, it might be snowing but here in Elkford we know how to have a howling good time despite the weather. So put on your parka, grab your hat and mitts and join us for a fun-fi lled family weekend! Fireworks & activities for the entire family!

2014 Council Meeting Schedule

January 13 and January 27, 2014February 11 and February 24, 2014

March 10 and March 24, 2014April 14 and April 28, 2014May 12 and May 26, 2014June 9 and June 23, 2014July 14 and July 28, 2014

August 11 and August 25, 2014September 8 and September 22, 2014

October 14 and October 27, 2014November 10 and November 24, 2014December 8 and December 22, 2014

By Sara Moulton Free Press Staff

Fernie is renowned as a winter tourism hotspot, but as the demand for employment

and accommodation swells in an already crowded market, there are a number of issues that arise for the individuals who arrive to fill seasonal positions.

The combination of a thriving mining industry and year-round tourism keeps the demand for Elk Valley rental properties competitive, even during the shoulder seasons, and the arrival of winter creates additional pressure on the market. Similarly, while there are many seasonal positions offered in the

hospitality and tourism sector, the demand for employment is also high. Competition for supervisory or management roles can be immense, as well as for hospitality positions that attract high tips. While this reality may not be a surprise for many, it can lead to disappointment for those who are less prepared to accept a potentially lower-skilled position than they expected.

Official community plans from the City of Fernie and the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) highlight a housing problem in the Elk Valley and propose the development (or redevelopment) of properties to better cater for seasonal workers, as well as encouraging owners of vacation accommodation to consider offering these properties when not in use. Fernie Alpine Resort (FAR), a primary employer of seasonal workers, does not currently have employee accommodation facilities. The general manager of the resort, Andy Cohen, acknowledges the tight housing market, but believes the current supply is adequate to fulfill seasonal housing demand. The 2012 RDEK plan for FAR promotes the construction of on-site employee accommodation, but as it is not binding there is no obligation for such facilities to be provided. It

is stated in both RDEK and City of Fernie plans that no further major developments should be made at the resort until the issue of housing is addressed. Both the Fernie Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Fernie agree it can be difficult for some seasonal workers to find accommodation, but also stressed that no employer should bear the responsibility of correcting gaps in the private housing market.

While difficulties do exist, there are many places that individuals can turn to for help. The Raging Elk Hostel is a popular first stop for new seasonal workers and frequently houses medium-term guests who are searching for seasonal accommodation. Sadie Howse, who owns and operates the hostel with her husband Joe, is all too familiar with the annual rush each winter season. Her main advice for those moving to Fernie is to arrive early and be prepared.

“Even though the job fairs occur in October, many positions do not start until December,” explains Howse. “Seasonal workers should be financially prepared to cover their pre-season living expenses and be able to pay the expenses related to securing a room or house on the spot.”

Websites such as www.ourfernie.com and www.fernie.

com are great resources for finding information and have more local content than found on Kijiji or Craigslist. The classifieds section on OurFernie has advertisements for everything from jobs and accommodation to furniture and rideshares. Notice boards at Overwaitea and across from the post office are also popular places to advertise. While many jobseekers and house hunters use the internet as a primary source, The Free Press often features classified ads for opportunities that are not displayed elsewhere.

Landlords and prospective employers frequently have a large number of applicants, so be sure to present yourself in the best possible way. Persistence can be key but it’s also important to be polite. Seasonal workers should not be disheartened to find themselves in a job that is different to what they might normally do.

Many workers return to Fernie year after year for another winter season, and there are some who decide to stay for good. Preparation, an eye for opportunity and a great attitude are the best tools to ensure that working a winter season in Fernie is memorable for all the right reasons.

Seasonal workers face accomodation issues

The Raging Elk Hostel offers affordable short and medium-term accomodations for seasonal workers and out-of-towners. Photo by T. Hynd

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Yes 10% No 90%This week’s poll question: Do you have avalanche safety training and gear for travelling in the backcountry?

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Living in the Elk Valley, we are fortunate to have an abundance of powder and a vast amount of winter wilderness to explore. Both locals and out-of-towners happily take advantage of the backcountry we're lucky enough to call our backyard on a regular basis.

But with a number of incidents in the province over the month of December, including the death of two outdoor enthusiasts, the RCMP are asking skiers, snowboards, snowmobilers, and anyone else enjoying the remote outdoors to exercise caution. Just this past weekend, an Alberta man is lucky to be alive after having survived an avalanche southeast of Sparwood. With the most recent news hitting close to home, it seems like a fitting time to review the RCMP's recommendations.

Before heading out to the back country:

Check avalanche conditions in the area you plan on visiting. If there is a high risk go to another area that is a lower risk. Avalanches can occur quickly and can have devastating results so plan ahead and ride safely.

Always plan your route and be prepared.Bring along an avalanche beacon, probe,

shovel, warm clothing, survival kit, first aid kit, and basic tool kit.

Leave an itinerary with someone and don't travel alone.

Never rely on other snowmobilers to bail you out. Ride within your limits and ride with respect to the area you are riding in.

If you are visiting a managed ski resort area, do not ski out of bounds leaving groomed and managed trails. Signs are posted for your safety as the area is deemed unsafe due to unknown terrain.

Looking for more tips and advice? There will be a free two hour workshop hosted by a Canadian Avalanche Centre forecaster at the Fernie Golf and Country Club at 7 pm tonight. Stop by to learn about the nature of an avalanche and how to choose terrain. January 18 is Avalanche Awareness Days and avalanche professionals will be sharing their expertise on how to stay safe in the mountains. Check out the educational activities Fernie Alpine Resort has on offer that day. College of the Rockies regularly holds avalanche safety courses. Visit them online, www.cotr.bc.ca for upcoming dates.

If you are planning on heading outdoors, make sure that you have the gear, the training, and the area knowledge to safely enjoy the backcountry experience. Go out and have fun int the great outdoors, just make sure you come home safely to your family and friends!

Too late for Elkford deer

Although it may be too late for the Elkford deer, I have some concerns with council's decision to kill 30, without first knowing deer numbers. (78? 140?) As well, fewer than 20 per cent of Elkford's residents responded to the 2012 online deer survey, and only seven per cent of these selected capture and kill as an option. This is a very small number of people in a town of 3,000. But, as "public safety" is the motivating factor, any deer caught will be killed simply because it could be a problem in the future. And, if that doesn't sway people, mention ticks and disease. (The incidence of Lyme disease is less than one case/200,000 people annually in B.C.) For a town whose website states "Get intimate with nature" and "remains a place where nature prevails", this deer kill seems a contradiction.

The clover trap and bolt gun to kill is not "euthanasia", it is slaughter, and very stressful for a prey animal. Euthanasia means a "good death". Stating these deer will be harvested and the meat donated is just political spin to distract folks from the reality of the process.

Thank you for your attention,

Deb MuirheadFernie, B.C


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Letter regarding Wildsight's John Bergenske

Grizzly bear populations in the East Kootenay are not a threat to the people in the East Kootenay's, but poor management of bears is! Wildsight is claiming that hunting has nothing to do with the safety of the general public.

So where did we go wrong? The hunting of grizzly bears has been going on longer than our local newspaper has been printing papers. Up until the spring of 1981, grizzly bears could be hunted by purchasing an over the counter tag, which allowed you to hunt from April to June.

Then in 1982, grizzly bears went to a limited entry hunt system, which means that the hunting public has to apply for a limited amount of permits that are issued by the government. Once the bear is harvested, it then has to be reported to the government. Then in the mid 90's, the amount of permits were restricted even further, and the disaster begins!

The green movement including Wildsight and all the preservationist groups that they are linked too started to cry fowl, claiming that we are running out of bears, so we must stop the hunting.

When growing up prior to the 90's in the Kootenays, did you have to have your parents drive you to school for the fear of bears? Did you have to worry about going out into your backyard after dark for the fear of a bear? Did we need to pay people to warn you about bears, etc.!

The sadder part to the above is that the government has caved to the preservationists simply for a vote. Now we suffer the consequences to poor bear

management. Renowned bear biologist Bruce

Mclellan clearly states that a hunted population of bears is healthier than an un-hunted population. Most hunters select adult boars, and if you watch You-Tube you will see that adult boars kill cubs to have the sow come back into heat. It has been documented that hunting pursuing all game keeps bears non habituated.

Many hunters have bear encounters, but the bears don't always die. The hunter will shoot warning shots to scare the bear off, and in turn the bear gets the human scent as well as the fear that is generated with the sounds of the gun. Hence the next time the bear smells the scent, he\she departs for greener pastures.

On a side note, it is important that the general public understands that Wildsight is hypocritical.Their mandate is to stop bear hunting, period. Yet this past year they once again used a local guide outfitter cabin to execute their bio-blitz of the Flathead Valley. That same outfitter, just prior to their stay, legally harvested a large boar grizzly bear, for a paying client. Too many bears to stay in a tent I guess!

In the end common sense must prevail. The government needs to understand the difference between right and wrong. Organizations like Wildsight need to stop saving the world, and we the human race need to remember that hunting is a way of life, and is a sound management tool for keeping bear populations in check!

Kent PetovelloElko, BC.

Response to deer cull plans

I have been in this community for almost 10 years, so you can imagine how I felt seeing the article (in the January 2 Free Press) and Elkford's deer cull plans and I just want to say how sickened I am by this. For as long as I can remember, people for years have bragged about shooting deers with bb's, throwing rocks, screaming at them, allowing their big dogs to chase them off their properties, etc. The list goes on. On many occasions I have seen teenagers show hate and anger to them and then everyone wonders why they are so aggressive? This aggressive deer issue was

created by the humans and now they want to kill what they created and it's sad! You can not blame the deer, as they are trying to survive in a world full of hate and cruelty to animals. Sorry to hear about the death of a nine month old puppy but honestly this is the wilderness capital and you can not leave small animals unattended as they are prime suspect to all animals; it's the circle of life! Why should the deer be punished for the stupidity of humans? I was unaware of this council meeting on the 26th of November. If had been there, the right people would have heard my rant. I may be too late but I will try and say this is just wrong and cruel. People need to educate and teach

their children how to properly behave around wildlife! I know innocent people are paying for the stupidity of others by claiming aggressive deer but I have walked Elkford for almost 10 years as I don't drive and never once have I been attacked or had aggression displayed towards me. People don't like them in their yard leaving droppings and trying for trash cans but once again educate yourselves and children not to litter and such, creating "garbage" animals.

Sincerely a ticked off Elkfordian,

Natasha Antle Elkford, B.C.

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Mondays• 6:30am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 7:00 to 10:00am – Early Bird Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 8:30 to 9:15am – Active Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 8:30 to 9:30am – Gentle Fit at the Sparwood Pool• 8:45 to 10:15am – Adult Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 10:00 to 11:00am – Aqua Fit at the Sparwood Pool• 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot at the Sparwood Arena• 1:00pm – Dominoes at Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 1:00 to 3:00pm – Sonrise Healing Rooms Open for Prayers 1361 Eighth Ave. Fernie• 3:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 4:00 to 5:30pm – Theatre Sports Workshop, 8-14 years, The Arts Station• 6:00pm – Bridge at Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 7:00pm – Mahjong at Fernie Seniors Drop in Centre • 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool

Tuesdays• 6:30am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 8:45 to 10:15am – Adult Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 9:00 to 9:45am – Aqua Blast at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 9:30 to 10:15am – Co-ed Aquafi t at the Elkford Pool• 10:00 to 11:00am – Kindergym in the Holy Family Centre, Fernie• 10:00am to 1:30pm- Crafts Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open• 10:00am to 8:00pm- Sparwood Library Open• 10:30 to 11:15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 10:30 to 11:15am – Free Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 10:30am to 12:00pm - Toonie Swim at the Elkford Pool• 11:00am to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime at the Fernie Library for ages 3-5 years• 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot at the Sparwood Arena• Afternoon – Seniors Curling League Play, Fernie• 1:30 to 2:30pm – Parent & Tot Skating in the Sparwood Arena• 3:30 to 4:30pm – After School Pottery I, ages 5-12, The Arts Station

• 3:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 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 in the Sparwood Arena• 7:30pm – Cribbage at Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool

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

591 4th Ave. Fernie• 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool

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

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

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

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

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

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JANUARY 10 Fernie Ghostriders

vs. Revelstoke Grizzlies, Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm

11 Kinky Rail Jam, Fernie Alpine Resort

12 ‘Game On!’, Fernie Library, 1-2:30pm

14 Opt Fernie Clinic, Elk Valley Hospital, 6:30-8:30pm

16 “Run Stop Run” Jazz Band, The Arts Station, 8pm

17-19 6th Annual Reel Canadian Film Festival, Vogue Theatre

17 Pajama Party & Movie Night, Fernie Aquatic Centre, 6-8:30pm

17 Friends of Opera – Don Giovanni by Mozart, The Arts Station, 7pm

18 Avalanche Awareness Day, Fernie Alpine Resort



21 Art Film Screening, The Arts Station, 7pm

25 Kokanee Snow Dreams, Fernie Alpine Resort

25 Fernie Ghostriders vs. Columbia Valley Rockies, Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm



30 Gallery Opening – Jeanne Parker, The Arts Station, 7pm

30 Fernie Ghostriders vs. Creston Valley Thunder Cats, Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm

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City CouncilMeeting Schedule

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

City of Fernie Contact Info:City HallPh: 250-423-6817 Fx: 250-423-3034Email: [email protected]: www.fernie.ca501-3rd Avenue, Box 190Fernie, British Columbia V0B 1M0Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.(Closed statutory holidays)After Hours Phone: 250-423-4226Fernie Aquatic Centre250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250-423-4466Fernie Memorial Arena991-6th Avenue (Highway 3)

For all Police, Ambulance orFire related emergencies:Call 911

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGMonday, January 13, 2014 at 7:00pmPursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 323, notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 7:00pm at Fernie City Hall located at 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendments:

Applicant: Matrix Planning (O/B 0781609 BC Ltd.)Location: 95 Brickers Road

1. Bylaw No. 2228, cited as Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1923, Amendment Bylaw No. 27, 2013 proposes to change the Official Community Plan:

• Schedule “B” Future Land-Use map for a 0.891 hectare portion of Parcel 1 (Reference Plan 7224I) of District Lot 4136, Kootenay District, Except Parts included in plans 4328, 5716, 6601, 7200, 7617 and 13248 from Service Commercial to Natural Open Space; and

• Schedule “P” Multiple Family Development Permit Area map by designating a 16.206 hectare portion of Parcel 1 (Reference Plan 7224I) of District Lot 4136, Kootenay District, Except Parts included in Plans 4328, 5716, 6601, 7200, 7617 and 13248 to “Multiple Family Development Permit Area”.

2. Bylaw No. 2229, cited as Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No.154, 2013 proposes to change the zoning of Parcel1 (Reference Plan 7244I) of District Lot 4136, Kootenay District, Except Parts included in Plans 4328, 5716, 6601, 7200, 7617 and 13248 as follows:• a 12.493 ha portion from RR – Rural Residential to R1 – Single

Family Residential;• a 1.761 ha portion from RR – Rural Residential to R3 – Medium

Density Residential;• a 1.952 ha portion from RR – Rural Residential to R4 – Multiple

Family Residential (High Density); and

• a 0.891 ha portion from CS-1 Service Commercial to P2 – Parks and Open Space

A copy of the proposed amendment bylaws and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm on January 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 13, 2014 at City Hall, 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC or online at www.fernie.ca.

Anyone wishing to address the above Bylaws will be afforded the opportunity at the public hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaws.

For more information, please contact the Planning Department at 250.423.6817 or via email at [email protected].

If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submissions must be received NO LATER THAN 5:00pm, January 13, 2014, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. Written submissions can be provided by any of the following methods:

• IN PERSON: Drop off written submissions at the reception desk, City Hall 501 – 3rd Avenue;

• BY FAX: to (250) 423-3034;• BY MAIL: City of Fernie, Planning Department, PO Box 190, Fernie,

BC V0B 1M0; or• BY EMAIL: E-mail submissions should be sent to [email protected]

All submissions must include your name and street address. Submissions cannot be accepted after the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

This notice was given on December 23, 2013 in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A LIFEGUARD?Register for our upcoming Assistant Water Safety Instructor Course to learn about teaching swimming lessons!

January 11/12 and 18/19Requirements: Ages 15+, Level 10 or equivalentCost: $305 + GST (includes manual)Equivalent to 2 grade 10 high school credits!

250.423.4466 / 250 Pine Ave

SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL BYLAW NO. 1928The City of Fernie wishes everyone a great winter season. Please take a moment from all the fun and ensure you are complying with all snow and ice removal regulations for the safety and convenience of all Fernie residents and guests. A few notable regulations are as follows;

• No person shall direct, dump or allow snow to be placed so as to obstruct a traffic control device.

• No person shall direct, dump or allow snow to be placed within 30 feet of any corner or an intersection so as to obstruct the visibility of any driver of a vehicle approaching that intersection.

• No person shall plow, place or pile snow or ice onto any highway, footpath, sidewalk or boulevard and no person shall direct another person to plow, place or pile snow or ice onto highway, footpath, sidewalk or boulevard.

• Every owner of apartment premises and every owner or occupant of business premises shall clean any snow or ice from the sidewalks and footpaths adjacent to such premises before 9:00 a.m. each day (any snow or ice removed pursuant to this section may be placed at the curb line on the boulevard of the highway adjacent to the sidewalk or footpath).

• The City shall not plow lanes within the City except in the downtown Commercial Core, or where a lane provides a primary access to a commercial business in a C-1, CS-1, C-HWY or C-2 zone. Where access to off-street parking is provided by means of a lane, the owner of the property on which the off-street parking is located shall remove snow from the lane providing access to the off-street parking area by 11:00 A.M. each day.

• Snow plowed from access lanes or off-street parking areas shall be placed in a manner not in violation of subsections 3.1, 3.2 or 3.3 and, on written request to the City Engineer, may be removed and deposited at a location specified by the City Engineer.

BYLAWS ARE THE LAW

For any information regarding City of Fernie Bylaw’s please feel free to contact Bylaw Services at City Hall, 501-3rd Ave 250

423.6817 or our website at www.fernie.ca

WINTER PARKING IN EFFECT NOVEMBER 1 TO APRIL 15TH Do you know the parking schedule for your area?Alternate Parking Schedule:NO PARKING permitted on the South or East Side of the Roadways: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and SundayNO PARKING permitted on the North or West Side of the Roadways: Tuesday, Thursday and SaturdaysResidents living in Ridgemont area and 15th St (Hospital Road) please pay attention to posted signage.

EnforcementWinter parking regulations will be enforced. Any vehicle parked contrary to posted signage, or the regulation, is subject to towing, vehicle impoundment and fees. It is your responsibility to ensure that doesn’t happen to you!Visit the city’s website at www.fernie.ca for a copy of the parking map or stop by City Hall Mon – Fri between the hours of 8:00AM – 5:00PM

Curbside Residential Recycling is collected every second Friday. Please visit the website for Collection Area Maps and further information on recycling in the Elk Valley at www.fernie.ca on the Residents/City Services/Garbage Recycling Collection page.

RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE RECYCLING COLLECTION SCHEDULE 2014

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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, January 20 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pmMonday, January 27 Committee of the Whole Meeting at 7:00 pmMonday, Febuary 3 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pmMonday, Febuary 17 Regular Meeting at 7:00pm

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Since 2011 the District has operated the Toilet Replacement Rebate Program in which we will give you up to $100 back when you install an eligible toilet as a replacement for your old 13L per fl ush (or greater) model.The program will be ending on December 31, 2013 but residents and commercial businesses have until January 15, 2014 to submit a form for a toilet purchased in 2013.What to do?

1. Purchase and install any brand new CSA-approved, 6L or dual fl ush toilet;2. IMPORTANT: Take your old toilet to the Sparwood Transfer Station;3. Obtain a Signature from an Attendant at the Sparwood Transfer Station confi rming that you

have dropped off a 13L (or greater) toilet for recycling; and4. Bring Signed Application and Original Receipts to the Main Offi ce, or the Engineering

Department by January 15, 2014.Questions?Please contact the Engineering Department at 250.425.6271 for additional information.

Toilet Replacement Rebate Program Ending Soon

ADULT LESSONSMondays, 8:00 - 9:00 pmJanuary 13 - February 3, 2014$31.00Each participant will get to choose what they would like to learn. The idea is for each participant to tell us what they want to learn and within each class they will be given the individual instruction needed to learn that skill or stroke. All skills and strokes can be modifi ed to suit the individual’s needs. So don't be afraid to let the instructor know what you are looking for!

AFTER SCHOOL SWIM CLUBMondays & or Wednesdays4:00 - 5:00 pmJanuary 13 - March 12, 2014$50.00 or ALP + $10.00 registrationThis is an opportunity for young swimmers aged 8-16 to enjoy the sport of competitive swimming. Based on ability and age groups swimmers will be given the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the four competitive strokes.Must be able to swim 1 length (20m) of the pool.

BRONZE MEDALLIONTuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:30 pmJanuary 14 - February 13, 2014$170.00$32.00 Canadian Lifesaving Manual$35.00 Pocket MaskRescuers learn self-rescue techniques, defense and release methods, and tows and carries in preparation for challenging rescues involving conscious and unconscious victims of various types, including spinal injuries and circulatory emergencies.Prerequisites: 13 years old by last day of course or Bronze Star (does not need to be current)

GYMNASTICSKindergarten to Grade 2Thursdays, 3:45 - 4:30 pmJanuary 16 - March 13, 2014$80.00Fun and interactive gymnastics for boys and girls Kindergarten to Grade 2.Preschool GymnasticsThursdays, 4:30 - 5:00 pmJanuary 16 - March 13, 2014$60.00First time gymnastics for preschoolers without their parents.

BABYSITTER TRAININGMondays & Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 pmJanuary 20 - February 5, 2014$50.00This Red Cross certifi ed program covers child care, safety, behavior, healthcare and emergency procedures. Registration includes The Red Cross Babysitter Child Care manual. Those successfully completing the course will receive a Red Cross Certifi cate.

HOME ALONE SAFETY FOR KIDSTuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:30 pmJanuary 21 - February 6, 2014 ORMondays & Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5:30 pmFebruary 24 - March 12, 2014$50.00A comprehensive safety program that prepares children to stay home alone The program covers: “Are you ready to be home alone?”,“Arriving home safely”, “staying home alone safely”, and “basic fi rst aid” Registration includes manual and wallet card.

BELAY COURSETuesday, 6:00 - 8:00 pmJanuary 28, 2014$25.00This course will instruct adults and teens 14 and older how to belay and climb properly. Participants will learn about climbingequipment, terminology, and safety communication.

January 13th – February 12th 2014Mondays & Wednesdays - ½ Hour - $34 (9 Lesson Set)


3:30 – 4:00 pm Level 1, Level 2, Level 34:00 - 4:30 pm Salamander4:30 – 5:00 pm Crocodile, Whale5:00 - 5:30 pm Sea Otter, Aquatots

January 13th – March 12th, 2014Mondays & or Wednesdays 1 Hour

Registration fee: $10 and Program fee: $50 or Active Living Pass


4:00 – 5:00 pm After School Swim ClubJanuary 14th - February 13th, 2014

Tuesdays & Thursdays - ½ Hour - $38 (10 Lesson Set)

11:00 - 11:30 am Salamander

11:30 – 12:00 Noon Sea Otter

3:30 – 4:00 pm Level 6, Level 7

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2014 Toyota Highlander: Prettier in form and functionCARMEL, CA: The Toyota Highlander is a perfect ex-ample of the trend towards crossovers away from traditional SUVs. Before its 2001 introduc-tion, the Toyota SUV of choice was the 4Runner, built off a pickup truck plat-form, providing ruggedness and versatility. Crossovers now accomplish the same versatility in terms of seating, cargo and all wheel drive capability but do so with a better on-road drive, thanks to a car-based platform. The first Highlander was rather small, about the same size as a compact crossover today.In 2008, its size was adjusted to make room for a standard third row of seats. Now the Highlander has grown again and is packed with more standard equipment and features.

Looks Toyota has always been a logical purchase, based on reliability and durability but now its designs too are capturing buyers with a visual, desirable esthetic. The 2014 edition is 7.5cm longer (mostly in the rear seat and cargo area), 1.5cm wider and 3cm lower. The stance is wide and lower, making more of a visual impact. Combine this with a large grille borrowed from the Tundra pickup truck and the Highlander has a very rugged, yet polished, look that

makes it more North American looking.I believe that this is the best-looking Highlander to date and import buy-ers will take note and a few domestic intenders should too.

Inside The dash is much improved with more soft-touch materi-als and a large 6.1-inch screen in the centre of the dash on the base LE or an 8.0-inch screen on

all other models, makes operation easy. One problem is the angle of the screen is hard to see if there is any sunshine, the glare a bit more than I had anticipat-ed. Back up camera is standard.Below the screen and heat controls is a tray-like shelf that runs from the middle to the passenger side of the dash. This is a clever space to place your smartphone but also enable it to be plugged in. The cup holder is large and the centre armrest has a massive storage area in-side; this is thanks to the removal of the stowaway seat that used to hide under the centre armrest. Now in the second row of seats there are three permanent seats or two captain’s chairs in the top Limited model. The previous hideaway idea was simple but not so comfortable. The biggest change takes place in the third row of seats, where three people can sit rather than just two. In addition,

there is 100L of cargo space behind the third row of seats offering much better functionality. It has all the interior amenities that one expects in a modern three-row crossover, even a system that allows the driver’s voice to be amplified through the stereo for easier conversations with passengers in the very back, but there seems to be a lack of sophistication compared to its competition.

Drive The previous Highlander was available with a 4-cylinder engine and front wheel drive (FWD). It’s with a standard 3.5L V6 with 270hp, matched to a 6-speed automatic transmission, also with FWD. The starting price stays at $31,680; factoring in the backup camera there is good value here. When it arrives later this month, the base LE with all wheel drive (AWD) starts at $34,180. I think most people will opt for the LE with convenience package that includes 8-way power driver’s seat, heated front seats, three-zone climate control, satellite radio and leather steering wheel to name a few. This brings the price up to $34,480 for the FWD and $36,980 for the AWD. On the road, the AWD system sends power to just the front wheels as often as possible with only 10 per cent of the torque shifting when cornering. The system has the ability to shift or lock up to 50 per cent of the power for better traction but limiting it to times

when it is truly needed helps improve fuel economy. The other part of the fuel economy story is the all-new 6-speed automatic. The official fuel rating for the most popular AWD model is 11.5L/100km in the city and 8.2L on the highway, which is almost a full litre improvement in combined highway/city economy over the 2013 model. The rear suspension has been modified for a slightly more dynamic drive and improved ride. The steering is rather light and vague but the buyers of this type of product will appreciate the ease of use.

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Before looking ahead with hope for a promising new year, indulge me while I check my rearview mirror.My review of 2013 might offer you some thoughts to ponder for your 2014. I tried to count how many cars I tested last year. I tried. However, I could only come up with an approx-imate figure. And it comes in at around 102. That’s a lot of vehicles. And it doesn’t even include motorcycles, ATVs, ROVs and anything else that you could consider some sort or transportation or recreational vehicle.So, within that lot, you have to either be pretty good or pretty bad to stand out.Though, there were a few surprises along the way that made the list.Here are the cars that stuck with me and still leave me wanting more (or less.)Making the top of my list as the most memorable car that I drove is not what you’d expect. It’s the 2013 Nissan NV200 Cargo Van. – Say what? Without taking up too much space, I fell in love with its utility, its practicality and its ability to be a workhorse, even though it only has 131 horsepower. In the city, it fit in under-

ground parking lots and surprisingly had pep.Visibility is non-existent out the rear and there was no vanity mirror, but it was just an ad-mirable vehicle to drive. And it even fits a motorcycle inside. I’m not a small business owner who could fully make use of its adaptability, but I made Costco runs, helped a friend move and transported audio equipment for a band with which I occasionally sing. I just love it.The 2014 Ford Fiesta ST makes the list because, in all the years that I’ve been testing vehicles, I have never been as tempted to impulse buy a car. For under $25K you get a fire-cracker of a car, a manual transmission, 197 horsepower and an amazing chassis setup. For an everyday driver and a car you could put on the track, it’s just stellar. The smile on your face when driving is included in the price tag.

The least bang for your buck, that I tested, comes with the 2013 BMW 320i xDrive. At $46,500, that’s pretty steep for a car that doesn’t even have a backup camera or streaming Bluetooth audio. Not to mention, it comes with a humble 181 horsepower engine. That said, it’s a BMW, therefore has some nice touches to it. Put it in Sport mode, tinker with the throttle and you’ll instantly become a happier person. And for everyday driving, I really had no complaints.My favourite convertible of the year goes to the Bentley Continental GT Speed drop top. It’s not hard to see why. Yes, I could have opted for the Porsche Boxster S (it came so close and is hundreds of thousands of dollars cheaper,) but I hand the title to the Brits be-cause I love the craftsmanship. After all, that’s what luxury is all about. Getting inside and feeling like you’re in your living room, albeit a posh and exquisitely detailed living room. And one that has 616 horsepower and all-wheel drive. Sign me up.It’s always a fabulous time when I can be behind the wheel of a racecar. I had two opportu-nities. The first came when I participated in the Bridgestone Racing Academy at the Driver Development Track at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. Two days behind the wheel of a Van Diemen Formula car was heaven. And I learned a thing or two about car control (www.race2000.com) Then, I drove a track ready vehicle that was super fast and zero emissions. Nissan’s world renowned LEAF was available for laps at the manufacturer’s international event called Nissan 360. But this one was a little more special. It was the LEAF NISMO RC (RC stands for race car) and had been on tracks around the world. It was lightening fast and of course, a very memorable experience.And while I loved most of all the cars I drove in 2013, adding the 2014 VW Touareg TDI to the family was certainly a highlight of my year.

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A deep night, bright lights, and great riding!By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

Skiers, boarders, and tobogganers brightened up a chilly night on Fernie Alpine Resort’s Mighty Moose last weekend.

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Bird watchers recorded 27 species of birds during Elkford's first official

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“We had 18 participants, mostly feeder-watchers,” said Ulrike Sliworky, bird count organizer. “Thanks to all participants, 27 species of birds were seen with the Evening Grosbeak numbers being very high; 86 birds were found.”

A potluck was held at the end of the day with a participation prize.

The Elkford bird count results will be added to the 114th National Audubon

Society Christmas Bird Count. Christmas bird counts are conducted over one day between December 14 to January 5, encompassing an established 24 kilometre wide diameter circle, and is organized by a count compiler. Beginner bird watchers join groups with at least one experienced birdwatcher. The data collected by Christmas Bird Count participants over the years provide a wealth of information to researchers interested in the long-term study of early winter bird populations across North America.

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Urban style settles down in Fernie

By Sara Moulton Free Press Staff

Urban Settler is bringing unique furnishings to Fernie, specializing in reclaimed materials and

sustainably harvested Canadian wood products.

A grand opening on December 29 showcased the new store and featured plenty of hor d’oeuvres from other local businesses such as Le Grande Fromage and Yamagoya. Live music added to the

atmosphere as over 250 guests attended the event.

Paul Areoite began the brand in Vancouver in 1998 and has been living in Fernie for over six years. The local showroom had been in planning for some time and, with the help of Christa Moffat, the new store provides the opportunity for

clients in south-eastern B.C. and Alberta to view the merchandise in person. In addition to the extensive range of furniture on display, Urban Settler also offers a variety of soft furnishings and accessories to suit all tastes.

“It’s all specialty furniture… we’re design oriented and on top of trends, while still staying as local as possible,” says Areoite. “We’re focused on having everything that someone needs if they’re updating their condo or house.”

He explained how the use of reclaimed

and local materials allows the boutique products to be offered at prices to suit all budgets.

“[Buying and producing locally] puts a better priced product on your floor… a lot of people don’t realize how much of the cost of an item goes towards shipping,”

said Areoite.Urban Settler specializes in high-quality

custom products that can be arranged for production through their Fernie showroom at 561 Highway 3. The can also be contacted through www.urbansettler.com or (250) 423-0820.

The Free Press and CBAL come together for literacyBy Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

The Free Press and the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) want

to know how you and your family read, write, and learn together.

"January 27 is Family Literacy

Day and The Free Press is delighted to be partnering with CBAL for a writing contest,” said Andrea Horton, publisher of The Free Press. "I encourage children from kindergarten to grade seven to send us a story about how you and your family learn together."

The Family Literacy Day

Writing Contest encourages families to find different ways to grow and learn together. This includes everything from reading books, doing puzzles, making up rhymes, singing songs, baking, as well as writing stories and letters.

There are three different contest categories to include students

from kindergarten all the way up to grade seven. Children in kindergarten and grade one can colour a picture of their family learning and give it a label or caption. Children in grades two to four can write a story about their family and how they learn together. Children in grades five

to seven can write a story about a favourite family trip or vacation and what they learned from it.

Entries can be submitted by email to [email protected] or [email protected], or in person at The Free Press office. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, January 15.

Guests arrive at Urban Settler’s grand opening on December 29. Photos by S. Moulton

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Film Fest celebrates Canadian film-making

By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

The Reel Canadian Film Festival (RCFF) is back for another year. Celebrating

its sixth anniversary, the celebration of the Canadian film-making industry kicks off with an opening gala on Friday, January 17, a closing reception on January 19, and a jam-packed schedule in between.

Five stunning Canadian films will be on display, as well as

National Film Board shorts to entertain a younger crowd. The popular film shorts screening 'Focus On' city for 2014 is the Kootenays.

The Reel Canadian Film Festival is an off-shoot of The Arts Station’s Indie Films Fernie series. Inspired by the popularity of the series, a dedicated group of volunteers embarked upon creating a festival that would have a more specific focus, while celebrating the dedication, skill, talent, and diversity within the

Canadian film industry. Normally held in March, the

RCFF Steering Committee made the decision to move the festival up to a weekend earlier in the winter this time around.

“We think this will have lots of benefits for both attendees and sponsors as it is during the coldest, darkest period of the year, so a great time to go watch films for both locals and visitors,” explained Keya White, Steering Committee member. “It is also the peak of film season

when people are thinking about the Oscars, Golden Globes, and Canadian Screen Awards, etc.”

Opening night will feature Eyes in the Forest, a short film by experimental filmmaker Miriam Needoba, who hails from Nelson, B.C. The movie gives a rare glimpse into B.C.'s remote Selkirk Mountains, seen through the eyes of wildlife photographer Jim Lawrence. Combining the startling imagery of Lawrence's still photography with Needoba's sublime cinematography, Eyes

in the Forest is both a study of landscape and wildlife, as well as a conversation between two artists and their art forms. Needoba and Lawrence will both be in attendance at the opening gala.

Festival passes and opening night tickets are now available at The Arts Station and online at www.theartsstation.eventbrite.com. For a complete schedule and more information visit www.reelfilmfest.ca.

The Reel Canadian Film Fest will take place at Fernie’s Vogue Theatre January 17 to 19. Submitted photo

Water colours delight

Pamm Ciupa led a private watercolours painting art class on Dec. 28 for a family who had given the class as a gift to visiting parents. Ciupa offers art classes through the College of the Rockies and instructs the classes at The Fernie Arts Station. To sign up for the intermediate class in the spring, visit COTR website http://www.cotr.bc.ca. Photo by T. Hynd


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The Fernie Arts Co-op has found homes for 30 mini paintings all created by local artists. As part of their annual mini painting giveaway, the pieces were displayed for the month of December. All purchases in December were entered to win an original piece of art that ranged from paint-

ings and handmade soap to paintings on rock canvas. Winners came from Fernie, Nova Scotia and Alberta.

“The annual mini painting giveaway is one of the ways that the Fernie Arts Co-op likes to give back to its customers,” said artist Keya White, “to thank them for their support of the local arts community

over the years.”It is the Co-op's eleventh anniversary on Monday, January 13. “It has come a long way in the past decade,” said White, “with many new

artists joining us and having moved from two previous locations into our current one in the historic Minifie building.”

For the latest information on events and promotions on the Arts Co-op, be sure to like their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ferni-eartscoop.

Judges finalized in writing competitionBy Christine Nichol Kootenay Literary Competition

The holidays are over, and many are probably ready to seek refuge from the season.

Or, the gathering of family and friends could be the refuge that some have waited for all year long. Writers in the Kootenays (both adult and youth) can enter their reflections on 'refuge' in the Kootenay Literary Competition (KLC) until January 17. Substantial cash prizes and publication will be awarded to the winners at the KLC gala on March 14. Full competition details are available on the website (www.kootenaylitcomp.com).

The competition judges have been finalized and they represent a strong range of experience in creative writing and publishing in the Kootenays. In the adult category, judge Susan Andrews Grace is the author of five books of poetry, a visual artist, and creative writing instructor. Sioux Browning is a

poet, screenwriter, and professor in UBC’s online Masters program in creative writing. Tara Cunningham is the senior editor at Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine and a freelance editor.

In the youth competition, judge Cyndi Sand-Eveland is an author of juvenile fiction who has has received many nominations and awards for her most recent works. Bill Metcalfe is a freelance writer who is published regularly in B.C. media, plus he is a freelance broadcaster for CBC radio. Together, the judges represent a range of how writing touches our everyday lives, and some of the ways in which skillful writing helps us to understand the world more deeply. Each will offer that range of experience in reading the submissions to the competition and in feedback to the winners.

Questions about the competition can be emailed through the website, www.kootenaylitcomp.com, or directed to Morty Mint at 250-352-7844.

Fun with FeltingBy Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

The College of the Rockies is hosting a fun class for parents/guardians to come along and enjoy the process of wet felting with their little one. Everyone is sure to love the feel of the fluffy wool

and soapy water, plus the process of turning it into a bowl, puppet, or picture.

Taking place Tuesday, January 14 from 10 to 11 am, the cost per couple is $15. No experience is necessary and all ages are welcome.

“ G r i n d i n g lights” by Holly Kimola was won by a very happy c u s t o m e r w h o p u r c h a s e d a birthday gift for a friend whose birthday falls on the winter s o l s t i c e . K i m o l a refurbishes grinders into working light fixtures.

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Josh TevesJosh Teves was a standout player for the Ghostriders this weekend as they took

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Riders overtime curse strikes againBy Sara MoultonFree Press Staff

A double header at home left the Fernie Ghostriders with one win and one loss last weekend as

they hosted rivals from near and far.The Riders’ 4-2 victory against the

100 Mile House Wranglers on Friday, January 3 saw them briefly reach second place in the Eddie Mountain division standings, chasing after leaders Creston as the playoffs approach. Kale Johnston, Aaron Neufeld, Ben Primeau and Matt MacDonald scored goals for the home team, while Ghostriders goalkeeper Phoenix Logan-Hill held back the Wranglers from 36 of 38 shots on goal.

Back at the Fernie Memorial Arena the following night, the Riders met the Kimberley Dynamiters for their final

match at home between the two teams this season. Over 700 fans turned out to watch a surprisingly low-energy game between the two teams, who are well known throughout the league for their fierce rivalry. The Dynamiters’ Bryce Perpelitz answered the Riders’ two goals by Joel Burgess and Matt MacDonald to send the game into overtime for the seventh time this season. Eric Buckley finally scored the decider for the Dynamiters in the second round of overtime for a 3-2 win for the visitors.

MacDonald’s two goals for the weekend were his first for the Riders since arriving in Fernie from Revelstoke in mid-December. The 19 year-old forward scored nine goals for the Grizzlies earlier in the season, but has been settling in to his new team and was pleased to finally add to Fernie’s

score board.“I knew a couple of people

who’ve played here and the team has been great so far,” said MacDonald after Friday’s game. “It felt good [to get a goal]… it’s been a while!”

Another standout player for the weekend was Josh Teves, who has been a consistently strong performer for the Riders. In his first junior hockey season, Teves has already scored eight goals while remaining an effective defenceman.

“I’ve been pretty happy with my play so far… I’ve noticed this year that the speed is a bit different; I’m playing with older guys and they really get the game,” said Teves. “It helps that they’ve played longer and are a bit more mature.”

With only seven weeks left in the regular season, supporters can expect to see much more of these two players as they strive for top place before the playoffs.

The Ghostriders next home game will be against the Revelstoke Grizzlies on Friday, January 10 at 7:30 pm.

Aaron Neufeld and Anthony Gilbert chase the puck. Photo by S. Moulton

Matt MacDonald scores his first goal for the Fernie Ghostriders. Photo by S. Moulton

Standingsas of January 8, 2014

DIVISION: Kootenay Conference: Eddie MountainTeam GP W L T OTL PtsCreston Valley Thunder Cats 34 24 10 0 0 48Kimberley Dynamiters 39 21 17 1 0 43Fernie Ghostriders 36 17 13 0 6 40Columbia Valley Rockies 39 11 21 3 4 29Golden Rockies 37 9 24 1 3 22

DIVISION: Kootenay Conference: Neil MurdochTeam GP W L T OTL PtsNelson Leafs 38 28 6 1 3 60Beaver Valley Nitehawks 37 28 6 1 2 59Castlegar Rebels 38 17 16 2 3 39Spokane Braves 37 13 21 0 3 29Grand Forks Border Bruins 34 12 18 2 2 28

DIVISION: Okanagan/Shuswap Conference: Doug Birks Team GP W L T OTL PtsKamloops Storm 36 29 6 0 1 59Chase Heat 37 18 17 0 2 38100 Mile House Wranglers 38 17 17 0 4 38Sicamous Eagles 35 15 18 0 2 32Revelstoke Grizzlies 35 7 25 0 3 17

DIVISION: Okanagan/Shuswap Conference: OkanaganTeam GP W L T OTL PtsKelowna Chiefs 36 23 10 0 3 49Osoyoos Coyotes 37 22 14 0 1 45Summerland Steam 37 20 13 1 3 44North Okanagan Knights 35 16 18 0 1 33Princeton Posse 35 12 20 0 3 27


The snow is here! And with

its wonderful arrival comes skiing, snow-men, hot-choc-olate, and sick kids. There is

blatant irony in the fact that cold and flu season corresponds perfectly with ski season.

As a parent of young kids, it seems like someone always has something. Most of the time it’s manageable. But once in a while you get the double, or triple, whammy. All men down.

This perfect storm occurred at my house last week. Since Three started pre-school this year she’s been test-driving every illness she can possibly get her tongue on. Three is in a tongue phase. Definition - her tongue spends a significantly higher amount of time outside of her mouth than in it. For some strange reason, she feels the need to lick anything in a five-foot radius of her face. My friend’s daughter is going through the same phase. This led to my friend walking into the change room at the swimming pool to find her child on all fours drinking from a puddle on the floor. Seriously.

When you combine an epic tongue phase with the Petri dish that is a gathering of 17 three-year-olds, you’re bound to pick up a few things. So last week the stars aligned and I had both girls home with a pretty intense cold. Everything stops. No laundry. No cleaning. No showers. You go back and forth trying to keep both kids happy and relatively comfortable. It’s a juggling act of fluids, snacks, tissues, movies, and medication. The mathematical equations involved in the stag-gering of Tylenol and Advil warrants a PHD in chemistry. Three gets 5ml of Advil every six hours based on her 32 pound body mass, and 6ml of Tylenol if the Advil gives out after four hours, but only every four hours to a maximum of four times daily. Minus the spit-out factor, multiply by HOLY CRAP! I write it all down in a grid. It looks like I’m trying to split the atom. So I fall into bed at 3 am for twenty minutes of sleep after changing Four’s sheets for the second time that night and explaining to a weepy Three that no, her nose isn’t “bwoken”, it’s just stuffed up.

And then it hits. The triple whammy. My husband rolls over and says the four worst possible words you can hear at this dreadful moment. “I don’t feel good.” I reply how any loving, caring wife would who’s been looking after two sick kids for three days.

“Are you kidding me? Do you think I feel awesome at the moment? Don’t you dare get sick, buddy. If you do, you’re on your own!” Oops. Sorry honey.

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District of Elkford816 Michel Road P.O. Box 340 Elkford, B.C. V0B 1H0

P. 250.865.4000 * F. 250-865.4001 * www.elkford.ca

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGDistrict of Elkford Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 751, 2014

TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act the Council of the District of Elkford will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of persons who deem their interest affected by the proposed District of Elkford Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 751, 2014 at:

6:00 pm on Monday, January 20, 2014Elkford Community Conference Centre, Meeting Room 1, 750 Fording Drive

Intent of Bylaw Amendment No. 751, 2014:To amend District of Elkford Zoning Bylaw No. 737, 2013 including: 1. Adding Schedule ‘A’ (text) that regulates the location and use of buildings and structures and the use of land within the District of Elkford

pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act.2. Adding Single Family Dwellings as a Principle Use in the Two-Unit Residential Zone R-2.3. Adding Schedule ‘B’ (zoning map) and rezoning District Lot 5099, 350 Elk Valley Highway North, the Municipal Campground, from Agriculture

Zone A-1 to Campground Institutional Zone P-2.4. Regulating Medical Marihuana Production Facilities and adding them as a Principle Use in the Industrial Zone I-1.Location:Municipal Wide (entire Bylaw), District Lot 5099, 350 Elk Valley Highway North (Municipal Campground).Owner:District of Elkford.Applicant:District of Elkford.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING District of Elkford Zoning Bylaw Amendment No. 751, 2014

TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act the Council of the District of Elkford will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of persons who deem their interest affected by the proposed District of Elkford Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 751, 2014 at:

6:00 pm on Monday, January 20, 2014 Elkford Community Conference Centre, Meeting Room 1, 750 Fording Drive

Intent of Bylaw Amendment No. 751, 2014:To amend District of Elkford Zoning Bylaw No. 737, 2013 including: 1. Adding Schedule ‘A’ (text) that regulates the location and use of buildings and structures and the use of land within

the District of Elkford pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act. 2. Adding Single Family Dwellings as a Principle Use in the Two-Unit Residential Zone R-2.3. Adding Schedule ‘B’ (zoning map) and rezoning District Lot 5099, 350 Elk Valley Highway North, the Municipal

Campground, from Agriculture Zone A-1 to Campground Institutional Zone P-2.4. Regulating Medical Marihuana Production Facilities and adding them as a Principle Use in the Industrial Zone I-1.

Location: Municipal Wide (entire Bylaw), District Lot 5099, 350 Elk Valley Highway North (Municipal Campground).

Owner: District of Elkford.

Applicant: District of Elkford.

Proposed rezoning of Municipal Campground

The proposed bylaw may be inspected between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from January 6, 2014 to January 20, 2014 at the District of Elkford Office, 816 Michel Road, Elkford, BC and on the District’s website at www.elkford.ca.

If unable to attend the Public Hearing, persons may submit written comments no later than 4:30 pm, January 20, 2014 to:

District of Elkford P.O. Box 340, 816 Michel Road

Elkford, BC V0B 1H0 [email protected]

All persons must include their name and civic address in the submission. All submissions will form part of the record of the Public Hearing.

Please note that no further information or submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

Curtis Helgesen, Chief Administrative Officer January 3, 2014

Municipal Campground

The proposed bylaw may be inspected between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from January 6, 2014 to January 20, 2014 at the District of Elkford Office, 816 Michel Road, Elkford, BC and on the District’s website at www.elkford.ca.If unable to attend the Public Hearing, persons may submit written comments no later than 4:30 pm, January 20, 2014 to:

District of ElkfordP.O. Box 340, 816 Michel Road

Elkford, BC V0B [email protected]

All persons must include their name and civic address in the submission. All submissions will form part of the record of the Public Hearing.Please note that no further information or submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.Curtis Helgesen Chief Administrative OfficerJanuary 3, 2014

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have a chance to win a cool $1,000 for completing an online survey that will help local businesses better understand customers in their community.

Black Press has partnered with respected research company Pulse Research to bring the Pulse of East Kootenay survey

to readers, which looks at the shopping plans and priorities of our readers and their media reading habits.

Reader answers will help gauge the current consumer climate to help local businesses craft new ways to serve their clients and customers.

Responses will be kept completely confidential; reader contact information will only be gathered in order to enter the name into a prize draw for one of five $1,000 cash prizes to be given

away across the Kootenays.Readers who submit the survey

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The online survey will take about 35 to 40 minutes, erasing the need for readers to spend long periods of time on the phone answering questions.

“We are very excited to be a part of this service to the business community,” says Black Press group publisher Chuck Bennett. “We are pleased to be able to offer

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The Pulse Research survey has already been successful for businesses. In fact, one client took the results of the research to the bank and was able to secure a loan to expand their business, on the strength of the research.

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It’s a girl!Announcing the birth of

Sterling Raeon December 20, 2013

7 lbs 2 oz.

The baby shower will take place January 12,

at 1:00 pm at the Jaffray Community Hall.

Everyone is welcome.

To proud parentsMathew Haarstad

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Fernie’s bird census successfully completed

By Kevin Knight Bird Count Organizer

This year’s Fernie C h r i s t m a s Bird Count on

December 14 brought a record number of keen birders with 26 participants from Fernie, Elkford, Cranbrook and the Crowsnest Pass. For once we were spoilt with able bodies for the task at hand!

The results of the bird census are as follows:

Mallard: 144Northern Pintail: 2Bufflehead: 1Barrow's Goldeneye: 6Common Goldeneye:

135Common Merganser:

7Bald Eagle: 3Sharp-shinned Hawk:

1Wilson's Snipe: 1Rock Pigeon: 3Northern Flicker: 16Downy Woodpecker:

6Hairy Woodpecker: 1Pileated Woodpecker:

2Blue Jay: 7Steller's Jay: 6Gray Jay: 2Black-billed Magpie:

29American Crow: 17Common Raven: 64B l a c k - c a p p e d

Chickadee: 191Mountain Chickadee:

17Boreal Chickadee: 1R e d - b r e a s t e d

Nuthatch: 11W h i t e - b r e a s t e d

Nuthatch: 1G o l d e n - c r o w n e d

Kinglet: 9American Dipper: 13Northern Shrike: 3Bohemian Waxwing:

133Song Sparrow: 2Dark-eyed Junco: 14House Finch: 5Cassin's Finch: 3House Sparrow: 24

European Starling: 15Total Number

Species: 35Total Birds Counted:

895

Birds seen during Count Week:

Rough-legged HawkCopper’s HawkPine GrosbeakBrown CreeperBelted KingfisherAmerican RobinMerlin

Area observations throughout the fall noted an absence of some species or low numbers in general. The day itself was warm but grey and threatened either snow or rain. Thankfully, it held off until we were done.

The lack of ‘winter finches’ was particularly noticeable such as the ever chattering Pine Siskin, and the colourful flocks of Pine Grosbeaks that can grace Fernie in the fall and through the winter. Not to worry as these birds are irruptive based

on the availability of the continental cone crop and other factors we don’t yet fully understand.

The count also had to deal with the fact that the Elk River had frozen over in the week previous due to a deep cold snap. This drove many riparian species out of the region while concentrating the remaining in the sparse, residual open water. It may seem amusing or horrific to some, but the bulk of the local waterfowl take refuge in our bubbling sewage lagoons located south of the city.

The results were much as expected being down in species and certainly in numbers from last year. Some teams ended up with mere handfuls of individuals for hours of observation. The sudden cold snap seemingly forced the late appearances of the Bufflehead, Northern Pintail and the lone Wilson’s Snipe as they sought sanctuary

here in the Elk Valley. Of note was the dearth of Bohemian Waxwings since they were quite numerous in November. It was evident they had quickly depleted the rowan berries and other small fruit so by the time of the count most of the waxwings had clearly moved on to distant food sources.

Count week (species noted but not tallied) thankfully revealed some seven species that had stubbornly hid from our teams.

Despite the lack of birds we can take comfort in the knowledge that the census discovered what it was suppose to, with the information added to the growing body of continental and global data used to help plot avian fluctuations and trends. Overall this year’s Fernie Christmas Bird Count was a success with everybody having a good outing. Well done, all!

Pine Siskins on nyger seed feeder.Interesting fact: Periodically, Pine Siskins make erratic migrations called ‘irruptions’ into eastern and southern and North America. Data suggests this may not be haphazard with some flocks moving north-south and others west-east. Photo by Kevin Knight

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The Upper Columbia Co-op Council (UCCC) is teaming up with the Basin Business Advisors’ Program

this winter to spread the word about why the co-op businesses model is known as the Swiss Army Knife of local economies.

The UCCC will host a number of Co-ops 101 luncheons throughout the East Kootenay in January, to explore how co-ops can ignite business ideas for entrepreneurs, artists and artisans, retiring business owners, graduating students, health care professionals, farmers, consultants, car users, childcare workers and others. For participants in Golden and

Invermere who attended last February’s Co-ops 101 sessions, the UCCC will facilitate conversations on specific co-op projects.

Community leaders and those already involved in the co-op/credit union sector are invited to find out more about the benefits and mechanics of co-operation.

Participants in the Co-ops 101 sessions will build an understanding of the basic structure, principles and values of co-operative enterprises, while learning about examples of thriving co-ops in a variety of sectors across the province-- from the large scale international operations of Best Western Hotels, to Shift, the four-member bicycle delivery worker co-op in Vancouver.

Co-op businesses creatively generate employment while enhancing economic and community development in the area. Co-op enterprises thrive in times of economic and social challenges, bridge the gap between business and people, and enable individuals to do together what they could never do alone. Their adaptability to virtually any business sector has earned them the “Swiss Army Knife” comparison, and the engaged network of co-ops and credit unions in Southeastern B.C. provides a built-in support system for co-op entrepreneurs.

Want to learn more? The UCCC will be in Kimberley, Fernie, Invermere and Golden during the third week of January:

Kimberley - Tuesday, January 21, 11 AM- 2 PM, The Green Door

Fernie - Wednesday, January 22, 11 AM- 2 PM, Park Place Lodge

Invermere – Thursday, January 23, 11 AM-2 PM, College of the Rockies

Golden – Friday, January 24, 11 AM-2 PM, The Island Restaurant

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Family Literacy Day Writing Contest

Family literacy is all the ways families seek learning together, it is all the ways that families learn and grow. This includes reading books, doing puzzles, singing songs, making up rhymes, baking and writing stories and letters.

January 27th is Family Literacy Day. The Free Press and Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy want to hear about how you and your family learn together.

Contest categories:Grades 5-7: Write a story about your favorite family trip or vacation. Tell us what you did and what you and your family learned. (150-250 words)Grades 2-4: Write a story about your family and how you learn together. Who is involved? What kinds of things do you do? What do you learn? Why do you like it? (100-200 words)Kindergarten and grade 1: Colour a picture of your family learning together and label it.

The winner in each category will receive a prize as well as their writing/drawing published in The Free Press!

Entries are due January 15, 2014.Mail to:Meghan MortonCommunity Literacy Coordinator44 Mt. WashburnFernie, BCV0B 1M3or Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Did You Know?I Think My Child is on Drugs

Many young people experiment with some sort of drug however most do not become dependent and in fact the majority of youths cope very well without drugs. Illegal drugs tend to receive the most publicity however alcohol is much more likely to be the first drug youths try. These could be signs that your child is involved with drugs, but remember that adolescence is also naturally a time for great change.

• Your child becomes more secretive or less helpful at home.• Your child shows a sudden change in behaviour, appearance or a change

in attitude. • School grades drop or money goes missing. • Your child has a new group of friends or doesn’t bring friends home

anymore. Guilt fear and anger are natural reactions when you suspect your child is on drugs. Stay calm and approach drug use the same way you would approach any other issue. Listening to your child is important. Are you paying attention to what they are saying?How serious is it? Find out what you are dealing with, the type of drug and frequency of use. If your child denies it, leave the discussion to another time and show you have confidence in your child. Improving self-esteem can often help open doors of communication. Keep in mind our actions can send mixed messages too with regards to our own alcohol, tobacco or medication use. Consider the fact that we are role models and it can be beneficial to practice what we preach!

East Kootenay Addiction Services Society has sponsored this column. The intent of this column is to provide information and to encourage healthy choices. Free, confidential services are available to anyone dealing with their own or someone else’s substance addiction or misuse. For more information contact 250-423-4423, 1-800-644-6144 or visit www.ekass.com

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1 – 3 pmAnglican Church Hall 591 4th Avenue

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Canadian Avalanche Centre hosts Backcountry Avalanche WorkshopBy Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

Looking for a pre-season tune-up to refresh your avalanche skills or learn new ones? On Thursday, January 9 there will be a

free two hour evening presentation delivered by a Canadian Avalanche Centre forecaster on avalanche awareness, which is open to any backcountry recreationist.

The workshop will discuss the good and bad of Smartphones, choosing terrain and avalanche character. Interactive sessions will teach the nuances of choosing terrain. Understanding the nature of avalanche character can keep you shredding and help you stay out of trouble. They will also review the latest trends in gear and rescue.

This free workshop is on January 9 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the clubhouse of the Fernie Golf and Country Club on Fairway Drive.

For more information, got to http://fernie.com/events/cac-backcountry-avalanche-workshop/#sthash.FgDrgO1K.dpuf. Backcountry travel requires avalanche safety training. Photo by T. Hynd

Reading into your futureJanuary is family literacy monthBy Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

The Fernie Heritage Library has a full sched-ule of events leading up to Family Literacy Day which is celebrated nationally and

internationally on January 27. Story Feast will be on Tuesday, January 28.

The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy gen-erally helps fund this. In Elkford CBAL will be doing a reading web and contest. Check back for further details as they are available.

The Fernie Heritage Library is celebrating Family Literacy month throughout January:

Afterschool Programs from 3:30-4:45 pmTuesday (6-10 years) - Building Stories:

Complete the story with LegoWednesday (6-10 years) - Story Games: Puppets

and theaterThursdays (8-12 years) - Creative Stories:

Songwriting and mural paintingFriday (6-10 years) - Listening Stories: Local

legends and talesStory Time: Tuesday/Fridays 11:15 am for ages

3-5 yearsToddler Time: Wednesdays 11:15 am for ages 2

and underThursday Evening Series 6:30-8:00 pm - Every

Thursday evening in January, an interesting workshop including Family Stories, A Young Writer's Workshop, Gadgets and Communication and more.

Saturdays: 2:00-4:00 pm DnD for ages 12 plusSundays: 3:00 - 4:30 pm GAME ON! Board

games for all agesAll month-they are creating the Book of Stories:

Find out how you can contribute a page!Story Feast-January 28A celebration of the story: readings, stories,

plays and activities for all!

Taking time every day to read or learn as a family is crucial to a child’s development. Even just 15 minutes a day can improve a child’s lit-eracy skills dramatically.

The Fernie Heritage Library is celebrating Family Literacy Month all January long. Photo by T. Hynd


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RIFFEL:1934 – 2013With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Esther Madelaine Patricia Riffel (nee Hanson), at Pleasant Valley Manor, on December 28, 2013 at the age of 79 years. Esther will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children: Kirkland (Barb) Cockerill of Armstrong, Faith (Charlie) McGowan of Port Stanley, ON, Jewel Bryant of Armstrong and Crystal (Mark) Loewen of Sylvan Lake, AB and seven grandchildren: Jamie, Melissa, Jason, Sterling, Keelaina, Alieda and Tristan. She is also survived by her sisters Rosella Nofield of Langley, BC and Norma (Ken) Buchy of Virden, MB and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother Norman Hanson.Esther was born on May 18, 1934 in Bield, MB and was raised in Roblin, MB, where she married and had 3 children, Kirkland, Faith and Jewel Cockerill. After graduating from a secretarial program in Dauphin, MB the family moved to Atikokan, ON, where she worked as a secretary, executive secretary and office manager for several businesses. Esther remarried while in Atikokan and gave birth to her fourth child, Crystal Riffel. The family relocated to Fernie, BC where Esther was always involved in community organizations. Esther served on the boards of the Red Cross Society, Elk Valley United Way, Fernie Handicapped Society, Hospice Society, Snow Valley Wranglers Association, City of Fernie Planning Commission and the Recreation Commission. She was instrumental in the development of and fundraising for the Fernie Community Center and the Palliative Care suite at the Fernie Hospital. Esther began her working career in Fernie as a secretary for the Recreation Department prior to being offered a teaching position as the Office Administration instructor at the East Kootenay Community College. Esther remained in this position until her retirement to Armstrong, BC. She frequently gave of her time and talents to others in her church, family and community; writing news releases, family historical accounts, making meals and caring for others in numerous ways.Esther was secure in the knowledge that she would enter into the presence of the Lord Jesus upon her death because she had accepted the Lord as her Saviour. We look forward to the day that we will be reunited with her in the Kingdom of God.A celebration of Esther’s life was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Alternatives Chapel (2980 Smith Drive, Armstrong), with Pastor Ray Bale and Pastor Greg Schmidt officiating. Friends wishing to do so may make donations in Esther’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Society (300-828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E2 ) or the charity of your choice. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.MyAlternatives.ca

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Christ Church Anglican Fernie

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With great appreciation we would like to thank the following for their contribution to a beautiful service Father Bart Van Roijen for his message and unconditional support, the choir for their inspirational hymns and Noah Wesche for playing the pipes. Thank you to the CWL ladies for the wonderful lunch. John and Lynda Gawryluk of Cherished Memories Funeral Home for your help and professional services. Thank you Dr. Michal for taking such great care of Bob over the years and especially the last few months and also the staff at Lilac Terrace for all their loving care and attention.We would like to extend a sincere thank you to all who sent lovely cards of sympathy, online condolences, phone calls and donations of money to Lilac Terrace Building Fund, food and flowers. Your support has really helped us get through this difficult time.Molly Doratty and families.

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‘ELLY’Was born on August 1, 1947 in Trail and passed away peacefully on December 2, 2013 at Columbia View Lodge.

Elly is survived by her children, Kendall Pols (Jeff) and Logan Laybourne (Carmell) as well as her grandchildren Sequoia, Madison, Zophia, Hendrix, Emerson and River.

A Celebration of her life will take place on Friday, January 10th 2014 from 1:00pm at Garage Restaurant; 1890 Columbia Avenue, Rossland.

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

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

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PUZZLE NO. 541

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 541

Copyright © 2011 by Penny Press

ACROSS1. Enter the

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

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

memory of

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

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

formerly69. Role model71. Fight72. Neither rhyme

____ reason75. Breed of cattle77. Terrible

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

enthusiast, e.g.90. Wicked

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

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

10. Standards11. Kind12. Trigonometric

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

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

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

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

more, as a TVprogram

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

PUZZLE NO. 542



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

48. Dizziness50. Mexican food

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

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

cryptogram82. Go up83. Dinghy support84. Muss

85. Farr’s feature86. Lease87. Attack

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

respect

28. “____ of theSpider Woman”

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

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

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

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

offering

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9. Shiver10. Scatter seed11. Egg-shaped12. Final drink13. Wild ox of

Sulawesi14. Budget item17. Playwright’s

offering23. Black bird25. Glacial snow29. Slow, in music30. Kiddie pie

ingredient31. Miner’s rock33. Ambush, e.g.34. Grave35. Dove’s noise37. Time period38. Each40. Prevent legally42. Cedar, e.g.44. Film producer

Hal ____47. Etching fluid48. Contributor51. Wed in secret

53. Attention54. Enclosure

for swine55. ____ the line

(conform)56. Decoration58. Moreover60. Telephone part61. Sin62. Crooked64. Cleave69. Group of rooms70. Lodger72. MGM’s mascot75. Brink77. Take by force78. Popcorn topper79. Potpourri81. Choir member82. “Backdraft” event83. Malicious look84. Drought-ridden85. Platter87. Male cat89. Relative

PUZZLE NO.544



ACROSS1. “Home Again”

requirement,shortly

5. Hollow grass9. Like some

winter roads12. Physique, for

short15. Grandmother16. Toward shelter,

nautically17. That girl18. Previously, in

verse19. Sacred picture20. Bore21. “____ North

Frederick”22. Personal quirk23. Knight25. Small landmass27. Greek porch28. Run-down30. Chaney portrayal

32. ____ out(dwindle)

34. Chance ____lifetime

36. Weight allowance37. Tossed dish38. Belch39. Pro40. Black cuckoo41. Market43. ____ Years’ War47. Convene48. Pulpit50. Have an ____

to grind51. Kingly rod54. Better56. “____ Don’t

Leave”(Lange film)

57. Irritate58. Dishevel59. Abrasive material61. Anglo-Saxon peon63. British brew

64. Angle65. Write

comments on68. Battery type70. Immediately,

on “ER”71. Dream73. Timidity77. Attack command78. Droop79. Relieve81. Eye test82. Biblical vessel83. Stringed

instrument84. Astringent85. Area86. Sure!87. Each88. Reason89. One-pot meal

DOWN1. Edit a reel2. South American

rodent

3. Organiccompound

4. Card game5. Small sword6. Antelope7. Electric fish8. Pastrami seller9. Yucca fiber10. Hurrah11. Yearning12. Gambler13. Baltimore ____

(bird)14. Kind of coffee24. “Mr. ____ Goes

to Town”26. Substitute27. Turf29. Not mine31. Kind of collar32. Terror33. Type size35. Worrisome37. Fresh talk38. Uncouth person39. Show anger42. Travel43. Attila’s soldiers

44. Japanese noodles45. Put forth46. Declare untrue49. Stood up52. Grape type53. Waste allowance55. Pass along58. Ms. West et al.60. Insanity61. Whole62. Light bites64. Diagram65. Ore analysis66. Attentive67. Striped animal69. Offspring72. Mound74. Withdraw75. Fill up76. Diving duck78. Dine80. “____ Along

the Watchtower”

ACROSS1. Gentle as a ____5. Uncertainty10. Submarine

finder15. Wing-shaped16. Ridiculous18. Sheeplike19. Short-billed rail20. Frankfurter21. Four-wheeled

vehicle22. Domestic24. FBI agent26. “____ Old

Black Magic”27. Electrically

charged atom28. Breakfast dish30. Extinct bird32. Possessive

pronoun35. Long for36. Top39. Compel

41. Newspapersection

43. Make angry45. Passing grades46. In a foreign

country49. Hard drinker50. Wigwam’s

relative52. Hot chocolate54. “Cheers” seat57. Site for rods

and cones59. Work group63. Lethargy65. Bloodhound’s

enticer66. “Berlin Express”

mister67. Appetite68. Basil sauce71. Electric unit73. Yell74. Main

thoroughfare76. Woolly mother

78. Indefinite number80. Merrill or Meyer82. Bouquet seller86. Warn88. Certain film90. “____ in My

Heart”91. Jargon92. Total93. Antitoxins94. Indian pole95. Photocopier’s

fluid96. Card

DOWN1. Scottish maiden2. African lily plant3. Matrimony4. Hurrah5. Tony’s singing

group6. Solemn notice7. Function8. Barrel plug

PUZZLE NO. 691 ACROSS1. Circle parts5. Combat8. Tale12. Leg append-age13. Have being14. Former spouses15. Sensitive, as to pollen17. Slippery creatures18. Team race19. “____ Lang Syne”21. Last word in prayer23. Brought up27. Swiss moun-tain29. Piglet’s mother31. Aggravate32. Expense

34. Gun, as an engine36. Sprinkle37. Removers of weeds39. Muscle twitch41. Tricky42. Make be-loved44. Model T, e.g.46. Small dis-pute48. Worktable51. College gp.54. Youngster56. Banister57. Gobbled58. Winter crys-tals59. Gawk at60. Simple dwelling61. Easter edibles

DOWN1. Not nearby2. Actor’s desire3. Caved in4. Hot water vapor5. Wiggle6. Opera show-stopper7. Repeat8. More dilapi-dated9. Logger’s tool10. Harden11. Pack animal16. Deli loaves20. Lick up22. Neither here ____ there24. Salt or pep-per25. Vile26. Refuse

27. Pain28. Crazy as a ____30. Soaked33. Sawhorse35. Passing through38. Plant juice40. Sugar square43. Prince of

India45. Anxious47. Ballet skirt49. Plug50. Chops51. To’s com-panion52. Cloth shred53. Be under the weather55. Dog’s doc

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W E E K E N D WEATHER

Elk Valley

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High Temp. 4°CLow Temp. -3°CP.O.P. 90%24-hr Snow ~5 cmWind SW 10 km/hHours of sunshine 1

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First Place

By Angela Treharne

Free Press Staff

The Free Press is one

of the oldest business

in Fernie. Almost as

soon as people were settling

in the area and starting to

build the town, they want-

ed a community newspaper

to spread the local news,

events and everything else

that was happening, and so,

out of a tent, The Free Press

was born.In August 1898 Mr. G.G

Henderson arrived in Fernie.

Although the town didn’t

look like much back then,

Mr. Henderson had a hunch

that it was going to grow

into something amazing,

so he and his brother Mr.

R.L. Henderson bought a lot

with the intention of starting

a newspaper business. The

Free Press is still in the same

lot, on Second Avenue.

He then went east to

buy the plant and stock

necessary to build a first

class newspaper and job

printing office, returning

late in November of the

same year.The railway was then in

operation but no station

or freight shed had been

built. When all the materials

and equipment he had

ordered finally arrived, it

was thrown out of the train

and dumped into two feet

of snow.The first home of The Free

Press was in a 12 foot x

12 foot rough board shack,

in the rear of the present

office. It was in this shack

that all the equipment was

unpacked, the cases were

laid and the first type set for

The Free Press.It was also home to the

editor and his family for

quite a few weeks, in the

dead of winter, as hotel

accommodation was hard

to come by in the early days

of Fernie.

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

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Drawing up a budget is great, but you have to be able to stick to it.

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1. Set an objective. You’re more likely to stick to your budget if you have a precise project in mind. If you want to put some money aside to buy a house, put a picture of your dream home on the fridge or use it as a screen saver. Do the same thing for any project close to your heart.

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