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Cemetery committee turmoil leaves unmarked burial grounds in limboBy Nicole ObreFree Press Staff

A full year after two commun-ity members brought for-ward their concerns about

additional burial grounds outside of St. Margaret’s Cemetery, the first meeting of the Fernie Cemetery Committee was held on Tuesday, January 21. What was intended to bring those concerned together with the City to work towards a solution and monument, ended in turmoil and confusion.

John Gawryluk and Corlyn

Haarstad have spent almost 15 years gathering data and records from the Fernie and District Historical Society, the City of Fernie, B.C. archives, newspaper articles, and obituary notices. They believe that inaccurate record keeping and the improper designation of cemetery boundaries has led to the misplacement and/or removal of 385 people that died and were buried in Fernie. The pair have also confirmed the existence of what they believe to be four additional burial areas outside of St. Margaret’s Cemetery and within City boundaries. This includes a

small chain link fenced cemetery at the Silver Ridge Estates.

They brought their findings to the City of Fernie in January 2013 to ask for help in working towards a solution. After months of waiting for a response, Fernie council decided in June 2013 to form a committee to deal with the issues.

The City began advertising for interested volunteers to sit on the Cemetery Committee, whose mandate was originally stated as being a group that would “assist in identifying a suitable location for the placement of a monument to

honour those individuals who have been laid to rest in unmarked graves and address the issues surrounding the potential burial grounds outside of St. Margaret’s Cemetery.”

Appointed to sit on the committee last August was Mayor Mary Giuliano and Councillor Joni Krats, two representatives from the Fernie Heritage Cemetery Restoration Society, a representative from the Fernie & District Historical Society,

and three representatives from the community, Gawryluk and Haarstad, as well as Dan Ste. Marie.

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However when the group finally met for their first meeting on January 21, 2014 the mandate read out to the committee members was that the committee would “advise council on a suitable location for the placement of a monument to honour those individuals who have been laid to rest in unmarked graves.”

The other issues originally brought forward by Gawryluk and Haarstad were left out, and Gawryluk made his frustrations very clear. Just a few minutes into the meeting, he walked out.

“As soon as we began the meeting and went over the mandate, Mr. Gawryluk decided that the mandate isn’t something he wanted, and isn’t what he expected from the committee,” explained Mayor Mary Giuliano.

When asked about the mandate, the discrepancy was apparent in Giuliano’s response, “It has not changed. When it was discussed at council, council determined that this was going to be the mandate. So when that [original] ad was run, council had not actually determined the mandate.”

She added, “This mandate that council placed was what [Gawryluk and Haarstad] required of us, and although they asked for other things, this is what council has decided we’re going to focus on at this time.”

Although a monument was part of what Gawryluk and Haarstad were asking for, it was just one item from a long list of recommendations. Their requests included: acquiring proper records and database of all internees, identifying the missing people that could be located in any of the five cemeteries within Fernie, identifying unmarked graves, developing a memorial park at Silver Ridge Estates to honour and respect people buried or removed from the location, and to designate the cemeteries located outside of St. Margaret’s as true Heritage/Pioneer Burial Sites.

While Gawryluk and Haarstad never expected everything they had asked for to come to fruition, they are disheartened the City isn’t willing to work with them in the capacity they had hoped.

“Right now I’m very, very disappointed with the outcome of that first meeting. We thought that this might actually start to work, that we could cooperate with the City to start making this move forward,” commented Haarstad. “The City is trying to put a band aid over an open wound, we’re trying to close it. We’re never going to accomplish everything, we completely understand that, but the inclination we have is far more complete than anything they have.

She went on to say, “I truly

don’t believe that we are ever going to find out each personal grave of each person, but we could find out a location at the very least. I have not worked for 15 years to have this thrown in the garbage, to have it shelved to collect dust for another hundred years.”

Gawryluk echoed Haarstad’s feelings. “From the very beginning we were anticipating working with the City, but since we started it’s always been delays and roadblocks,” he remarked. “I don’t know where else to go from here. I’m lost and I’m very angry because we’ve had no cooperation from council as far as I’m concerned.”

Gawryluk also stated that he and Harstaad were never looking for financial assistance from the City, only guidance and support.

“We have spent almost 15 years of research at our cost. We’re not looking to regain any of that, or planning on doing cemetery tours for profit, we’re not interested in that. Preservation is all we want,” said Gawryluk. “There is no money being made here, we’re doing it from the heart. We are passionate about this project and we’re trying to make right the wrongs that were done.

“Bottom line, the goal is to identify the spots, GPR (ground penetrating radar), register the land, and the monument would be the icing on the cake. That’s

always been our goal.”Although Giuliano regrets

that Gawryluk felt he had to leave the meeting, the City is prepared to move forward with the committee without him.

“The City will be advertising for another committee member so that we will have a full group of people again and we are going to work towards the mandate. We are hoping that Mr. Gawryluk will still want to have input, and if he does we will welcome his input,” said Giuliano. “This is something that we want to make happen. I want to emphasize that this was Mr. Gawryluk’s idea and the City is not trying to do something that was his idea outside of him. We are doing it because he brought it forward and it is a really good idea to honour and respect those

people.” Giuliano also reinforced that

the committee would be working towards the monument only, and that the other original concerns would not be addressed by the City at this time. Once the City has filled the open position on the Cemetery Committee they will be scheduling a second meeting.

On January 27 at a Committee of the Whole meeting in council chambers, Councillor Randal Macnair suggested that Council put aside funds from the budget to hire someone to do ground penetrating radar to finally determine how many graves are located at all of the sites. Council agreed to discuss it at an upcoming budget meeting.

Cemetery committee turmoil leaves unmarked burial grounds in limboContinued from page 1

The first meeting of the Cemetery Committee was intended to work towards a solution and monument for the 385 people misplaced and resting in unmarked graves in Fernie, but ended in turmoil and confusion. Photo from The Free Press files


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By Tamara HyndFree Press Staff

Elk Valley Community Directed Funds Committee (EVCDFC) consists of Mary Giuliano,

mayor of Fernie (Committee Chair), Lois Halko, mayor of Sparwood, Dean McKerracher, mayor of Elkford; Mike Sosnowski, director of RDEK Area A; John Baher, Micheal Hepher, Dan Savage and Troy Tobin are the four community representatives. From 2013 through 2015, CBT is granting $200,000 each year. Their role is to determine how the $600,000 will be spent over three years. So far $20,000 has been spent on consulting services rendered by Zumundo and there have been administration costs as well.

The goals and objectives of the Elk Valley Community Directed Funds are to: implement projects or activities that demonstrably work to achieve long-term goals for the Elk Valley, aligned with relevant Valley-wide plans, and implement projects that contribute to community benefits that align with CBT's mandate to "support efforts by the people of the Basin to create a legacy of social, economic and environmental well-being and to achieve greater self-sufficiency for present and future generations."

The development of the plan occurred between August 2013 and January 2014 resulting in the draft summary report that was compiled and presented to the EVCDFC by contractor Zumundo on Friday, Jan. 24. The public consultation collected 750 ideas from 282 participants with 15 themes and 49 main ideas.

The top 10 project ideas are: 1. Create a non-motorized valley

bottom trail connecting communities2. Create a multi-use back-country

trail connecting communities

3. Improve opportunities for childcare and early childhood learning options

4. Develop Elk Valley-wide teen and youth programs

5. Support development of an Elk Valley Arts Council

6. Host festivals, expos and events involving all three communities

7. Support for Elk Valley farming and food growing initiatives

8. Improve Elk River access and stewardship

9. Host Elk Valley Games and/or other large sporting events

10. Develop Elk Valley branding and economic development marketing strategy

As Zumundo presented the draft plan to EVCDFC, the debate began how to chose from the top ten. John Bayer suggested that they look at all the ten priorities the community brought up and see which project or program could fulfill a high number of community priorities identified rather than picking one project that could essentially push aside the other nine topics.

Dean McKerracher wants to make sure that which ever project is selected, it will be completed. McKerracher and Dan Savage both agreed that a feasibility study for a couple of the larger projects would be prudent. McKerracher also said that some of the top ten ideas are vague; he used “improve opportunities for childcare and early learning options” as an example. “What does that look like?” asked McKerracher. “That could be a variety of things.”

The selection must also follow the criteria established by the EVCDFC which includes that the project must not compete with local businesses.

The challenge for the committee of eight people is how can they know of all the resources that are available in the community that will give the support

and chance for the chosen project to be fulfilled. With that it was decided that Andrew McLeod, special initiatives coordinator, Regional District of East Kootenay would amend the draft plan to engage the public once again and the committee will continue to use Zumundo if further work is required.

“At the end of the meeting, the Committee passed a resolution that the draft Community Priorities Plan be amended to include a funding allocation strategy based on proponents’ submission of a project information letter for committee review,” said McLeod.

“The Committee discussed the preference to see project ideas that were consistent with the ten project priorities listed in the draft plan and that could be commenced and completed within the timeframe of the funding program. More details and more debate about how this process will be rolled out and discussed at the next Committee meeting.”

Jennifer Krotz, Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) community liaison was at Friday's meeting to answer questions regarding CBT's stance.

“I want to remind the committee that these funds can be used to help leverage other funds,” said Krotz. “The public consultation generates a broader perspective of a regional directive. This three year project is a pilot. Feedback of the process will go back to the CBT board.”

While the CBT board has not committed to anything more than three years (2013-15), the project could continue on past 2015 if the CBT board so chooses.

The next committee meeting will be on February 21, at 9:30 am at the Fernie City Hall and is open to the public. For a copy of the draft report, go to ftp://ftp.rdek.bc.ca/elkvalleycommdirectedfunds/evcdfagenda_dec13.pdf.

Elk Valley Community Directed Funds Committee consists of Mary Giuliano, mayor of Fernie (Committee Chair), Lois Halko, mayor of Sparwood, Dean McKerracher, mayor of Elkford; Mike Sosnowski, director of RDEK Area A; John Baher, Micheal Hepher, Dan Savage and Troy Tobin are the four community representatives. Photo by T. Hynd


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The Elk Valley Water Quality Plan Phase 1 Consultation Summary

report is complete after the first phase of public consultation. The report was prepared by Kirk & Co. Consulting and the Mustel Group Market Research for Teck.

The public consultation took place from October 28 to November 29, 2013 using a discussion guide and feedback form, online engagement, three small group meetings and three open houses which were attended by a total of 67 people, not 110 as previously stated by Chris Stannell from Teck in November 2013. Ninety-six online feedback forms were received plus one written submission.

On March 21, 2013 the toxicity levels of the Elk River made front page news across B.C. as the results of a report commissioned by the Glacier National Park in Montana, U.S. clearly linked the effects of open pit coal mining on the water quality in the Elk Valley including Fording River, Elk River, and Lake Koocanusa. The Hauer and Sexton Transboundary Flathead River: Water Quality and Aquatic Life Use Report published on March 4, 2013 at the University of Montana stated that waterways

in the Elk Basin below mine sites had elevated nitrate, sulfate and selenium concentrations levels.

In April 2013, the government of B.C. established a process which Teck was ordered to complete to create an Elk Valley Water Quality Plan (EVWQP) to address water quality concerns associated with mining activity in the Elk Valley watershed.

The feed back form asked the publics level of agreement for three topics: development of the EVWQP, water treatment and water quality management, and socio-economic impact analysis. Taking a step back, the feedback form in itself provided very basic information lacking actual details regarding the successes and failures of the mitigation measures Teck has listed for water treatment and water quality management. Even so, 67 per cent strongly agreed with the current and future water treatment and water quality measures taken by Teck while 22 per cent somewhat agreed and six per cent disagreed, with the remaining four per cent neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

The numbers were almost identical to whether respondents agreed with the scope of the socio-economic impact analysis as outlined by Teck, with 67 per cent strongly agreeing.

This public consultation and development phase of the Elk Valley Water Quality Plan is a small part of the Order Teck Coal Ltd. was issued by former B.C. Minister of Environment Terry Lake on April 15, 2013. Ministry of Environment (MOE) approved of the Terms of Reference on July 22. Teck was given 12 months to complete the plan, which directs them to include public input. Actual target levels for reduction and mitigation of various substances like selenium and nitrate are yet to be set.

A central process requirement in the Order is the establishment of a nine-member Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to

provide science-based technical advice to Teck (author of the Plan) and to the public during the development of the Plan. Information on the Technical Advisory Committee is available at http://elkvalleytac.com/about-2/.

The second consultation phase is anticipated to be in April 2014. Teck is anticipating that the third and final phase of public consultation will be in late May or June.

Kirk & Co. is a consulting company that works with internat ional ly–recognized polling firms to independently analyze and report on large volumes of public and stake

holder input. They facilitated the public consultation for B.C Ferries in 2012 which has led to B.C. Ferries announcements of remote route cuts and proposals to place slot machines on ferries servicing main traffic routes in the lower mainland.

The Mustel Group independently verified and analyzed the feedback forms received as part of the Elk Valley public consultation.

To read the Phase 1 consultation summary report, go to http://www.teckelkvalley.com, go to ‘Learn more’ and select ‘see all downloads’.

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6 THE FREE PRESS Thursday, January 30, 2014

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Editorialby Andrea Horton

POLL OF THE WEEKDo you think an off-leash dog park is a good addition to Fernie?

Yes 67% No 33%This week’s poll question: Do you think the city budget should finance ground penetrating radar

to determine unmarked burial sites?

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Education on wildlife

About five years ago I came and spoke to council concerning the deer in Elkford. I had obtained all of my information on the internet, some of which came from the Sierra Club of British Columbia who works with different levels of Government and First Nations to provide science based conservation viewpoints. Most of the information I presented council had not heard of, some of which was rather basic. When council asked me where I had obtained this info I told them where to find it and also suggested that for a small annual fee they could obtain some of which I had from the Sierra Club. I was immediately told that would not

happen. Council could have not only gathered scientific information concerning the deer but also why especially in the past few years we have an ever increasing population of elk, black and spirit bear, griz , wolf, cougar and yes we even had a mountain sheep cross our lawn.

We have wolves mating with domestic female dogs in heat. Last spring my son and I, for hours, protected a new born elk from a pack of coyotes. The mother gave birth to it right on the road at the top of the hill just down from the fire hall. We protected it until we were able to re-unite it with its mother. Elkford in the past and still is referred to as the Wilderness Capital of British Columbia which would also refer to a wildlife population.

The presence of a large wildlife population in Elkford is in part because of the way God created the mountain ranges and how man has built the roads which together have created a maze in which wildlife can enter but cannot find their way out of the valley coupled with the mining industry. If we take the route council has chosen, we would then have to begin killing all species of wildlife that enter our village property. Education is key to having man and wildlife co-exist.

Far too often I have seen and heard of people sicking their dogs after the deer. This not only is against the law but dangerous for the dog, deer, motorist and pedestrians if a dog should chase a deer in traffic or toward

a pedestrian. I have also observed parents tying their dogs to their childs’ stroller. If a deer has already had an encounter with a dog, it would only be natural for the deer to feel threatened. I am even more troubled that council placed in their village news letter they also considered hazing the deer with dogs even when they knew it was not legal. Again this would put people in danger with their dogs present if they encountered the deer in town or in the wild because of the hazing.

We must define what an attack actually is. Many people also believe the reason for the cougars in town are because of the deer. Regardless whether the deer were here or not the cougars would be here, the difference is the cougars are taking out the deer rather than your pet or small child. The deers’ role in the eco-system is vital. A few years ago council had suggested the

Conservation Officers go into our schools and tell our children it was okay to throw rocks, snowballs or shoot a loaded sling shot at a deer. First, no child should be taught how to abuse any animal by an educated adult, second this would also put the childs’ life in danger; third, a child not being a family member could go on private property shoot a loaded sling shot at a deer and blow out the windshield of a passing vehicle and a claim is made against my property insurance. I believe council later retracted this decision.

This is why it is not only imperative our council is educated but also our citizens. Education is very important for the well being of our community and wildlife. I submit this to council and the people of Elkford without prejudice.

Barbara FranklinElkford, B.C.

Mainroads has been a hot topic of discussion over the past couple of months due to some treacherous highway conditions and their lack of manpower. Our mayor spearheaded a successful campaign to make Mainroads accountable for clearing the highways in a timely fashion and held them accountable when they didn’t. However, people are now looking out their own front doors and hold-ing the mayor and council accountable for the shabby conditions that we are experiencing on our own city streets.

Talk about not throwing stones when you live in glass houses! It has been left to Mother Nature and some unseasonal mild temper-atures for our city streets to thaw. You can’t even drive down some of the streets without your vehicle being swallowed up in large ruts due to the roads being left unplowed through-out the fluctuating temperatures.

It is the hot topic of conversation on Fernie’s new Facebook page ‘Fernie Rants & Raves’ created by long-time local Chris Inglis. The group currently has almost 1,000 members, each with their own concerns and questions regarding various issues in the area.

Just like with Mainroads, people want answers as to why our streets are not being cleared in a timely fashion, not to mention the sidewalks. There is nowhere to safely walk in town without the real risk of slipping on hard packed ice.

It comes to my ears that a gentleman fell on the sidewalk outside Trinity Lodge and broke his collarbone after the City was told about the unsavory conditions outside the senior’s home. It is unacceptable for the City to criti-cize the action being taken by Mainroads when incidents such as this are occurring within their own jurisdiction.

This is the Snow Valley; the City knows that every year we get snowstorms and rain followed by freezing temperatures. Why are they still not prepared and why are there no snowplows out on a weekend after a large snow event? Those of us that are property owners pay property taxes; why is this not adequate to cover sufficient and timely snow removal? How many more residents must be injured before proper action is taken?


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The coalmines start-ed up in 1897, the rail-way came thru in 1898 and my great great grandfather came to town in 1902, and he became a firefighter.In 1902 they saw the no. two shaft mine disaster that took the lives of 128 people and left nearly 100 fam-ilies destitute without a husband or father. The Old Town or Coal Creek had over 1000 residents merely nine kilometres up the val-ley. It wasn’t even until 1904 that the City of Fernie was incorpor-ated. My family and many others helped build this valley with their blood sweat and tears. They are the ones who witnessed the first Fernie fire in 1904 and they survived the second Fernie fire in 1908.

There were times when the town’s popu-lation surpassed what it was in more recent years. From 1914-1926 there was an intern-ment camp that impris-oned the Germans and Austrians. In 1916-1923 prohibition threw even more stor-ies and legends into Fernie, underground tunnels and all. Emilio Picariello was one of the most well known players in the prohibi-tion era. These people were our families and friends, they are the ones who endured the depression in the thir-ties and watched as the town shrunk and held on with all they had with subsidies as the

town sank to the low-est levels ever. These were the people that made Fernie what it is. Fast forward 108 years and my great great grandfather Pietro Naccarato had a great great great grandson born in the same town; now today 112 years later here we are.

Growing up here, we all talked about the graveyard under Ridgemont Elementary School. We grew up running around the old buildings up Coal Creek and the old brewery. The ski hill was small and the Griz was the reason for our snow.

In 1997 the ski hill sold and within years, hundreds of millions of dollars poured into this valley changing it forever. In a new direction, one where we got to share our amazing everyday life with the rest of the world. Movies were made, mansions were built and the rumors of the old graves and underground mines remained.

My father John Gawryluk has been working with an abso-lute passion for over 15 years with Corlyn Haarstad on the story behind the unmarked graves. They have put in thousands of hours and thousands of dol-lars cross referencing, digging thru files, back and forth to Victoria where archives are kept. They drank cof-fee and tea with the old original locals who were still alive and got first hand stories of the

early days. They have shelves full of books and stacks of maps and arial photos, old surveys, mine reports, real estate transactions, obituaries, newspaper articles, and pretty much everything you can think of. They can say now that yes there are at least 385 missing dead people that were buried somewhere in Fernie.

They have a good idea where and they have some names. They have been work-ing hard with the Council members, following the rules, going to meetings, and hoping that they could form some kind of committee, move forward with this and continue the 15 years of work, find the graves and ensure they are preserved and given the damn respect they deserve. Not just some rock in an unrelated area with no names or locations on it just a few short descriptions of how this council tried. All the while the actual unmarked graves lay in plain sight get-ting compost thrown on them, fence holes augured into them, foundations and sewer lines run across them.

We need to move for-ward on this. No one needs to take blame or get in trouble; develop-ment and economic growth does not need to stop or be hindered. No one deserves to have things taken away over this.

This all came about because of the wonder-ful history of Fernie; it is part of Fernie, another reason why it’s so cool.

Lets not just stand by and allow today’s council to throw a bow on rock and smile for a camera while they pretend they accom-plished something. Let’s move forward without the Council we voted for. Today’s council is only a snap-shot of the history of this town. Hopefully one day a new council, who loves this town and it’s history as much as I do, will see how this can be turned into a real opportun-ity. Hopefully one day a Council who will honor those who died before us while build-ing this great town we call home will be voted in and help us provide a proper grave site.

I will not rest until these people, unknown to me, get what they truly deserve.

My father in no way will profit from any of this; any comments to that effect are lies and untrue. He is doing this because he was born here in this town and grew up here just as I have.

I ask that anyone with as much passion and love for this com-munity as my family and friends please take the time to look into this; make it a conver-sation with the people around you. Discuss some creative and interesting ways we can incorporate this into the real life Fernie, and call my dad, ask him anything. Trust me, he would love to show you all the infor-mation he has.

Josh GawrylukPeace River, A.B.Born and raised in

Fernie, 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

Around the Valley is a free listing to any local service.Please send an email to [email protected] or drop off a brief description of your event at The Free Press office.

JANUARY 30 Gallery Opening –

Jeanne Parker, The Arts Station, 7pm

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

31 Fernie Ghostriders vs. Beaver Valley Nitehawks, Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm

FEBRUARY 3 “The Crash Reel”

Indie Film, Vogue Theatre, 7pm

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

4 Wilderness of Manitoba (modern folk band), The Arts Station, 8pm

7 Fernie Ghostriders vs. Spokane Braves, Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm

8 Helly Hansen Big Mountain Battle, Fernie Alpine Resort

8 Wapiti Family Fun Day, Wapiti Ski Hilll, 10am

8 Third Annual Winter Wheezer, Fernie Provincial Park, 10am

9 Fernie Ghostriders vs. Golden Rockets, Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm

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

14 2-for-1 Valentines Swim, Fernie Aquatic Centre, 5-8 pm

14-15 Winter in the Wild Festival, Elkford

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

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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 1M0Offi ce 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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CALL FOR PROJECT SUBMISSIONSColumbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs - 2014/2015The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is accepting project proposals for funding considerations for Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Program. Program funds are for meeting community/public needs rather than private needs and further, proposals must be submitted by a registered non-profi t organization. Project evaluation criteria and applications forms are available from:

• RDEK website at www.rdek.bc.ca;• City of Fernie website at www.fernie.ca or

Stop by their offi ces to pick up your copy. Deadline for project submissions is 4:30 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2014 (Late applications are not eligible.)For more information regarding the Community Initiatives & Affected Areas Program please contact: Shannon Moskal at 250 489-2791 or 1 888 478-7335 (toll free). Email: [email protected] Submit Proposals to:Regional District of East Kootenay19-24th Avenue SouthCranbrook, BC V1C 3H8Facsimile: 250 489-3498Email: [email protected] Attn: Shannon Moskal, Community Services Manager

FERNIE MEMORIAL ARENA - PUBLIC SKATING PROGRAMJanuary 6 – April 5, 2014Public SkatingTuesday/Thursday 10:30 - 11:15am (Free)Friday 7:00 - 8:15pmSaturday 2:00 - 3:45pm, 6:45 - 8:15pmSunday 2:15 - 4:00pmNo School FridaysYouth Shinny 10:45 - 11:45 am, Noon - 12:45pmAdult ShinnyMonday – Thursday 8:45 - 10:15amSkate & ShootWednesday 1:15 - 2:30pmNOTE: Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, 2014 Revised time for Skate and Shoot 11:00 – 11:45 am

Looking for something to do on NO SCHOOL FRIDAYS?Join us at the Fernie Aquatic Centre for a fun morning craft or an evening swim with Mr. Crocodile! Regular admission rates apply. Parent participation required for children ages 6 & under.9:30-10:00am Crafts (ages 4+)5:00-8:00pm Crocodile Swim (ages 6+)

Jan 31, Feb 7, May 9

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE FERNIE AQUATIC CENTRE

Valentine’s Day SwimBring your sweetheart, friend, or family down for a swim or nice relaxing soak in our hot tub.On Feb. 14th all day admission prices are buy one, get one free!The free admission applies to admissions of equal or lesser value.

PUBLIC HEARING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 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 Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 7:00pm at Fernie City Hall located at 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendment:Applicant: Parastone DevelopmentsLocation: Lot 1, District Lot 4589, Kootenay District, Plan NEP64864, Except Plans NEP65011, NEP66454 and EPP17633. Bylaw No. 2232, cited as Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No.156, 2013 proposes to change Zoning Bylaw No. 1750 by changing the designation of:

• A 0.10 ha portion and a 0.13 ha portion of Lot 1, District Lot 4589, Kootenay District, Plan NEP64864, Except Plans NEP65011, NEP66454 and EPP17633 from P2 – Parks and Open Space to R1B – Single Detached Plus Residential

A copy of the proposed amendment bylaw and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm on January 30 and 31, and February 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 11, 2014 at City Hall, 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC or online at www.fernie.ca.Anyone wishing to address the above Bylaw will be afforded the opportunity at the public hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaw. 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, February 11, 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 is published in accordance with Section with Section 892 of the Local Government Act. Notice given by the Corporate Offi cer.

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PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2014 AT 7:00PM

Pursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 323, notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 7:00pm at Fernie City Hall located at 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendment:

Applicant: Parastone Developments Location: Lot 1, District Lot 4589, Kootenay District, Plan NEP64864, Except Plans NEP65011, NEP66454 and EPP17633.

Bylaw No. 2232, cited as Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No.156, 2013 proposes to change Zoning Bylaw No. 1750 by changing the designation of:

• A 0.10 ha portion and a 0.13 ha portion of Lot 1, District Lot 4589, Kootenay District, Plan NEP64864, Except Plans NEP65011, NEP66454 and EPP17633 from P2 – Parks and Open Space to R1B – Single Detached Plus Residential

A copy of the proposed amendment bylaw and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal

business hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm on January 30 and 31, and February 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 11, 2014 at City Hall, 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC or online at www.fernie.ca.

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

City Hall 501-3rd Ave., Box 190 Fernie, BC V0B 1M0

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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, Febuary 3 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pmMonday, February 17 Regular Meeting at 7:00pmMonday, February 24 Committee of the Whole Meeting at 7:00 pm The 2014 Utility rates for single family dwellings and strata units are set out below. A

10% discount, is available for the whole amount, or any portion thereof, provided it is paid no later than January 31, 2014.

Single Family Residence 2014 Water/Sewer/Garbage $819.00 IF PAID BY JANUARY 31, 2014 $737.10 Save $81.90

Strata Unit 2014 Water/Sewer/Garbage $786.60 IF PAID BY JANUARY 31, 2014 $707.94 Save $78.66

Residences receiving Water and Garbage Services only 2014 Water/Garbage $554.40 IF PAID BY JANUARY 31, 2014 $498.96 Save $55.44

Residences receiving Garbage services only 2014 Garbage $352.20 IF PAID BY JANUARY 31, 2014 $316.98 Save $35.22

Discounts apply only if 2013 utilities have been paid in full, payment will be applied fi rst to any outstanding 2013 utilities transferred to tax accounts.

Discounts are available to all commercial accounts as well

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Friday, February 28, 2014 from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Seniors’ Drop-In Centre, 101 - 4th Ave.

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TEA & TAXES & TREATSIf you live in Sparwood, you are invited to a Public Budget

Consultation Meeting that will be held to discuss the District’s Financial Plan for the next five years.

Council invites and encourages the public to attend and provide feedback that will assist Council in setting priorities for our

community.

Refreshments provided by the famous Sparwood Old Age Pensioners Society kitchen crew.

Can’t make it? You will miss the yummy treats but you will be able to find the information displayed at Greenwood Mall, in the

Arena foyer, and on our website for the month of March.

PO Box 520 Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Fax: 250.425.7277 Email: [email protected] Phone: 250.425.6271

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY BY LEASE

In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, Council hereby gives notice of its intention to consider a resolution authorizing the disposition of improvements, being the multi-business signs within the District of Sparwood. A resolution authorizing the disposition will be considered at the February 17, 2014 Regular Meeting of Council.The District of Sparwood has negotiated new terms with the Sparwood and District Chamber of Commerce (the “Chamber”) for the multi-business signs within the community, which replaces a previous loan agreement. The new terms are such that the Chamber will pay to the District rent in the amount of $450.00 per month, and in addition, Goods and Services Tax (GST), or any similar or like tax. The term of the agreement will be for a fi ve (5) year period.A copy of the proposed Lease, previous Agreement, and related documentation may be inspected at the District of Sparwood Municipal Offi ce, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC during regular business hours of Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, excluding statutory holidays.Raeleen ManjakDirector of Corporate Services

Notice of Alternative Approval Process (AAP) Coal Discovery Trail

Recreational Land Use PermitsWHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 175 of the Community Charter, the Council of the District of Sparwood may enter into agreements longer than fi ve (5) years with elector consent.Notice is hereby given that the District of Sparwood intends to enter into ten (10) year Recreation Land Use Permit agreements with Tembec Forest Products Limited, The Nature Conservancy of Canada, Canfor, the British Columbia Hydro Authority and 6069786 Canada Inc.The agreements clarify the relationship and objectives between the District of Sparwood (Permittee) and the Permittor. The agreement is for a term of ten (10) years during which either party can terminate the agreement on one year's notice.Council will authorize entering into the agreements unless 10% (283) of the electors of the entire District of Sparwood sign elector response forms and submit them to the District by the deadlines of 4:00 pm MT on Monday, March 10, 2014. If 10% (283) electors sign and submit elector response forms by the deadline, Council may not proceed with the ten (10) year term unless the agreements receive assent of the electors in a voting proceeding.The District estimates that 283 is the total number of eligible electors who would need to submit signed elector response forms in order to prevent the District from entering into the agreements for the ten (10) year term.Elector responses must be in the form established by the District. These forms are available on the District website at www.sparwood.ca, at the District Offi ce (136 Spruce Avenue (PO Box 520) Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0, or by phoning (250) 425-6271 from Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 4:00 pm, excluding statutory holidays. The only persons entitled to sign the forms are electors of the District of Sparwood.For Further information on the proposed agreements, please contact:Duane LawrenceDirector of Community and Facility Services(250) [email protected]


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Trick or treat

Chocolate, cherry, peach, mint and vanilla. Treat or trick? Though they may sound like treats, these are flavours of tobacco we want to see removed from the shelves in 2014. In honor of Canada’s National Non-Smoking Week, it’s time we say goodbye to the brightly packaged, highly addictive, candy-coated carcinogens.

We know youth are the biggest users of flavoured tobacco, but what may be surprising is that youth are also the biggest supporters of a provincial ban. Recent polling reveals 81 per cent of B.C. teens ages 15-18 agree the B.C. provincial government should adopt legislation to ban all tobacco products with fruit and candy flavours. An additional 74 per cent of B.C. adults (18+) also support a ban on flavoured products.

Flavoured tobacco products carry the same

health risks and are just as addictive as regular tobacco products, though their candy-like packaging suggests otherwise. What’s worse is that fruit, candy and m e n t h o l - f l a v o u r e d products reduce the harsh experience of cigarette smoke, making it easier for youth who are experimenting with smoking to become addicted to tobacco.

Tobacco-use claims the lives of more than 6,000 British Columbians each year and it’s completely preventable. It’s time for a change. Help stop smoking before it starts by asking your local MLA and B.C. Health Minister to take action and create a provincial ban of all flavours of tobacco products.

Randene Wejr, Regional Director, Canadian Cancer Society

Patti King, Team Leader, Health Promotion, Canadian Cancer Society

RCMP find drugs in Sparwood homeBy Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

The Elk Valley RCMP arrested a 34-year-old

female resident of Sparwood from the 7000 block of Elk Valley Road after finding drugs in her home.

As a result of their search with a search warrant the RCMP recovered cocaine, marijuana, a small amount of hashish and some cash on Sunday, January 26.

The Sparwood resident will likely be charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. The woman is known to police.

The Elk Valley RCMP arrested a Sparwood woman after they found cocaine and marijuana in her home on Elk Valley Road. Photo by T. Hynd

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LooksI can’t remember the last time a large SUV turned heads but this model had passersby, friends, and family all taking notice. Several neighbours commented on the stylish “racetrack” rear light bar that has migrated from the Dodge Dart and Charger sedans to this big SUV for 2014. Because of standard AWD and other packaging changes, the starting price is higher than direct competitors, the Ford Explorer or Nissan Pathfind-er. Both those vehicles have a base model that starts around $30,000, the Durango, in contrast, starts at $39,995 and tops out at $51,995. This Citadel model, with options, is over $60,000. The base model comes nicely equipped with 18-inch wheels, keyless entry and

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InsideUpdates to the interior for 2014 include a new steering wheel that con-trols two new screens on the dash. The first is the intuitive and very quick uConnect screen in the centre of the console. All Durango models, except this top Citadel, get a 5-inch unit; this trim gets the 8.3-inch version, which is too bad. The second screen is embedded in the instrument cluster and can be custom-ized. I tried my hand at this but never really mastered it. The biggest selling point for the Durango is the amount of space it offers over three rows for 6 or 7 passengers. My youngest son loved climbing into the third row and could actually stretch out. I even tried it out and can report that adults have plenty of room in any seat. The Citadel model came equipped with a stun-ning two-tone interior featuring black carpets and tan seats. This contrast won over my wife who wouldn’t have looked twice at a Durango but after the first week she admitted how much she enjoyed the experience. If you

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DriveThe big update for 2014 is the introduction of an 8-speed automatic trans-mission to help limit the amount of fuel this big rig uses. When matched to the base 290hp 3.6L V6 the official fuel rating is 12.4L/100km in the city and 8.3L on the highway. The optional 5.7L V8 with 360hp uses much more fuel and is rated at 15.6L/100km in the city and 9.1L on the

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last great private-eye shows, former big-screen star James Garner played slick Jim Rockford to perfection. And while Rockford almost never used a gun, he did use a gold Pontiac Firebird on a regular basis. Frequent continuity errors meant that Rockford could be seen driving several different years of mid-’70s Firebirds in one scene.2. “Green Acres”: One of the trio of CBS’s hit “rural shows,” along with “Petticoat Junction” and “The Beverly Hillbillies,” “Green Acres” was a Ford show, and the cars that received most of the screen time were a series of 1965-67 Lincoln Continental convertibles driven by

cranky Oliver Douglas (played by Eddie Albert). Oliver’s Continentals get our vote as the most stylish and elegant star cars on classic television.3. “Charlie’s Angels”: Every adolescent boy’s favorite show was also a Ford show for most of its run. Two of the Angels drove a Mustang II — Farrah Fawcett’s character, Jill, drove what passed for a Cobra in those days — and ironically, the brainy Angel, Sabrina, actually drove a Pinto.4. “The Beverly Hillbillies”: The Hillbillies was a comparatively rare Mopar show —The Chrysler Corporation supplied the vehicles. The snobby

Drysdales, a wealthy banking family, could usually be seen in a top-of-the-line Imperial, and Milburn Drysdale’s long-suffering assistant, Jane Hathaway, usually drove a Dodge Coronet or a Plymouth Fury convertible.5. “Bewitched”: For most of its run, “Bewitched” was proudly pro-Chevy, with tons of Camaros, Caprices and even Corvairs appearing over the show’s long run. But the guy with the wife who could twitch her nose and conjure up any car he wanted rarely had the coolest ride on the show. Nope, it was Darrin Stephens’ boss, Larry Tate, who often showed up in a new Corvette convertible.

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OWN THE SNOWJeep Grand Cherokee 2011 to 2013The redesigned 2011 Grand Cherokee was still unmistakably a Jeep, even though it came with an all-new chassis and body. It was offered with an impressively wide range of basic hardware choices that included three 4x4 systems, an optional Quadra-Lift air suspension system and two engines.The standard engine is a 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 and other than some early production line glitches, (see recalls) it’s a pretty reliable, fuel efficient modern unit. A big improvement on the previous 3.7 V6, the 3.6 V6 features 24-valves and variable valve timing and can produce 290 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. And fuel economy is rated at: 13.0/8.9 L/100 km (city/highway).That’s considerably better than the optional 5.7-litre V8 hemi engine, which is rated at 15.7 L/100 km in the city and 10.6 L/100 km on the highway. The pulling power (390 lb-ft

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The Laredo and Laredo X trim levels come with Quadra-Trac I, a full-time 4x4 system that distributes drive 48/52 front-to-rear, but no low-range is provided. Quadra-Trac II was optional on Laredo X and standard on Limited and Overland. This system is capable of sending 100 per cent of drive to either the front or rear axle and has a selectable low range, which is important for demanding off-road use.Then there’s Quadra-Drive II. This was optional on the Laredo X, Limited and Overland and adds an electronic limited-slip differential that can concentrate up to 100 per cent of drive to a single wheel. It also comes with Hill Descent Control and Hill Start Assist systems.The optional (Quadra Lift) air suspension can lower or raise (to a maximum of 27 cm) the ride height. It has a Park Mode that drops to its lowest (making it easier for passengers to get in or out) and an Aero Mode that automatically lowers the Grand Cherokee at highway speeds for improved aerodynamics and stability.In addition to being a more rigid platform, the new chassis gave Grand Cherokee a 13 cm longer wheelbase and a new independent rear suspension. High-speed handling and highway ride comfort, particularly for rear seat passengers, was noticeably improved.A new top-line SRT edition of Grand Cherokee, with a 6.4-litre V8 hemi engine, was added for the 2012 model year. A six-speed automatic transmission also replaced five-speed automatic with the 5.7-litre V8 and a U-connect hands-free phone feature became a standard on all versions. No significant changes were made for the 2013 model year and the big news for 2014 is the introduction of a diesel engine edition plus a new 8-speed automatic transmission.The iconic Jeep brand’s popular premium luxury utility vehicle, the Grand Cherokee has been around for more than twenty years. A generally good reliability record has helped make it a Consumer Reports “Recommended” buy and safety-wise it has been a top performer in both government and independent crash tests. If you enjoy the outdoors, you’ll love the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Price Check: 2011 - 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (January 2014)Year Edition Expect to Pay Today2011 Laredo $26,000 to $30,0002012 Laredo $29,000 to $34,0002013 Laredo $33,000 to $38,000 Prices vary depending on a used vehicle’s condition, mileage, usage and history. A complete mechanical check should always be performed by a reliable auto technician prior to purchase.

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Be part of the buzz at the opening reception for Jeanne Parker's exhibit

From the Hive to the Canvas at the Arts Station this evening.

Parker is a lifelong resident of beautiful Fernie who has always enjoyed working with her hands and being artistic. Many people will have seen her previous works at The Arts Co-op, in group shows at The Arts Station, as the featured artist in The Fernie Fix, or have seen her painting live on 2nd ave. during the Summer Socials.

From the Hive to the Canvas, is her first solo show and showcases her most recent works in encaustic, a medium she has been working with for over six years. Encaustic is an ancient Greek art in which heated beeswax, pigment, and resin are used to create images.

Dating back to the eighth century B.C., Greek and Romans used beeswax to cure the hulls of their ships and then began to decorate with it. “Encaustic means, "to burn" as each layer is fused together with a blow torch or heat gun to

the preceding layer,” explained Parker. “Beeswax is melted at a temperature of about 180 degrees and mixed with damar resin, which is a crystal sap, then pigment is added for colour. This can be powdered pigment, oil paint or oil sticks.”

“It is kept on a hotplate and is painted while hot, this makes it a challenge for the artist, as it cools while it is being applied. It is painted on a ridged, absorbent surface; wooden substrate is preferred as canvas is too flexible.”

There are many ways in which to do encaustic; Parker likes to mold and manipulate the wax. “You can add anything to it, and make collage type art, it will go as far as your imagination will take you.”

Encaustics like any fine art should not be placed in direct sunlight. It should also not be put over a heat source (fireplace).

Her interest in the medium began after taking a basic introduction to encaustic workshop, followed by another in Calgary, and then another in Whitefish and the rest is history. Parker sets a great example about how rewarding it can

be to try something new; she never knew when she took that first introduction course that it would begin a lifelong love affair with encaustics.

Parker works with the wax while it is warm and paints layers of melted beeswax onto her canvas to create beautiful texture and feeling in her work. Her works have such depth that it looks like the flowers are coming out of the canvas to greet the viewer.

Her paintings in this exhibition are a collection of her most recent works and share the common theme of nature, something that is very important to Jeanne. Viewers can expect to see beautiful and tactile works depicting trees, flowers, and natural imagery from Fernie.

Please join Jeanne Parker for light refreshments and a first look at these beautiful works of art at her opening reception on Thursday, January 30 at 7 pm. The exhibit will continue until Feb. 28.

For more information about this event please contact The Arts Station at 250-423-4842 or [email protected].

From the hive to the canvas

Evangeline’s Garden is a commissioned piece by Jeanne Parker. 12 in x 24 in. Parker creates her art using heated beeswax, pigment, and resin. Parker’s solo exhibit From the Hive to the Canvas opens this evening (Jan. 30). Submitted photo

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For the past decade, Elk Valley artists have added their own flair to the city’s

streets offering works of art for the banners that line Highway 3 and downtown. Now, in its elev-enth year, we are calling out to the amazing artists to which the Elk Valley is home to one more time to contribute to the annual Banner Project.

In total, the Banner Project Committee is looking for 36 works of art to showcase on the 2014 City of Fernie Banners and, just as last year, lamp posts along Victoria Avenue will don the various works of art which will reflect our diverse artistic community. All selected art will be showcased on high-quality outdoor banners and will continue to bring interest to our streets while giving profile to the great artistic talent we have in our communities.

We are thrilled to again highlight various artistic mediums from artists of all ages! What are the adjudicators looking for?

“Bold colours, striking imagery that stands out from a distance, variation in themes and artistic disciplines,” says Project Coordinator, Donna Miller and “it has to be eye-catching to the street-level observer”.

What kind of mediums will be accepted?

Submissions of paintings, quilts, stained glass, sculpture, pottery and photography are welcome. Artists are asked to submit up to two images maximum and the work must be submitted as a jpeg file on a compact disc.

Also, please consider carefully the dimensions of the photographed works as the artwork will need to be cropped

to a one wide by two high ratio. Images that do not fit this ratio may have to be adjusted. Please supply a 70 word bio/description, including your name, as a file on the CD.

If an artist needs assistance with creating the digital photograph of their work, they can contact Courtney Baker with The Arts Station at 423-4842 or Donna Miller, Project Coordinator at [email protected] and they can put you in touch with a local photographer who is available to help.

Submissions deadline is no later than 3 pm on Monday, February 17, 2014. Please drop off a jpeg file and bio/description on CD, with your name written on the disc to the Arts Station before the deadline. Sorry, but absolutely no submissions after this date will be accepted. Further submission information and guidelines are available on The Arts Station website at www.theartsstation.com under “Get Involved”.

The City of Fernie and District Arts Council provides services to help this project but it is the sponsorship of the individual banners that make it sustainable. Each banner is available for sponsorship at the cost of $100. The banners are hung along Victoria Ave and 4th St. for one year, and then re-located to the highway. After two years on display the sponsor will receive the banner. If you are keen to become a sponsor of one of the banners, they will be presented at The Banner Project Launch being hosted at the Arts Station. This much anticipated annual event is scheduled to be held on Thursday, April 17, 2013 at 7 pm. Stay tuned for more details on the launch!

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This year's Winter Wheezer snowshoe and cross-country

race has a new course look. On Saturday, February 8, racers can look forward to utilizing the new Elk Valley Nordic Centre trails and subsequently a new snowshoe course. The ski is seven km (two loops of the new trails) and the snowshoe is 8.25 km - longer but not as gruesome climbing as in the past said race organizer Abi Moore. Skiers can choose skate or classic.

“We feel this route change will drastically improve the conditions for the skiers, with (snow depending) pre-race grooming and track set for classic racers. And the

snowshoe is a great route, twisting through the trees, with great views and a great home stretch and no road!”

Moore also pointed out that the route is flagged and has been run a fair bit so is in good shape for training.

It's a popular event with Fernie locals, with a handful of Calgary and Kimberley racers last year, who Moore believes are returning for 2014. Last year's race saw 40 entrants and Moore is expecting the same this year.

“There are a fair few soloists, but mainly teams of all ages and abilities. Very fun, family and friendly focused - but with the Fernie hard cores in there too,” said Moore.

Kid's get to race again this year after last year's successful introduction of

a course for children. “We have a ski option for 10 to 12-year-olds and then a duathlon option (shortened route) for 13 to 14 and 15 to 16-year-olds. [We’re] hoping that the Nordic Society kids get involved as it always is great to see them battling it out against mom and dad!”

Awards are done straight after and there will be a post race fire with smokies, marshmallows and coffee at the base area.

Don’t miss this great value race for a fun family day out with great prizes thanks to the support of town businesses.

Registration is open at www.zone4.ca. Find more information at www.fernietearsandgears.com.

Get ready for the Winter Wheezer

The Winter Wheezer has a new course thanks to the new Elk Valley Nordic Trails.

A snowshoeing athlete tagging off to his cross country skiing teammate at the 2013 Winter Wheezer. All photos submitted by Abi Moore


Fernie's Jamie Rizzuto is presently in second place overall in the Snowboard

Mens Category of the Swatch Free Ride World Tour (SFRWT), after events in Courmayer and Chamonix, France. Elite skiers and snowboarders are launching themselves down big mountain terrain, with high consequences and great reward.

The next event competition is in Fieberbrunn Kitzbüheler Alpen, Austria on February 1.

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The Fernie Secondary School Senior Girls and Senior Boys Volleyball teams would like to thank the following businesses for their generous support in helping them reach the provincials in Duncan, B.C.

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Ghostriders clinch playoffsBy Sara Moulton Free Press Staff

An exciting night at the Fernie M e m o r i a l

Arena left the Fernie Ghostriders with a 6-3 win and a string of suspensions last Saturday, January 25.

Returning from a 7-4 loss on the night before in Creston, the Riders were hungry for a win and eager to perform in front of their ever-enthusiastic home crowd. The game began with a $2,800 cheque presentation to Shelley Moulton from Fernie Friends for Friends, which was raised through the auctioning of specially made jerseys in October for breast cancer awareness. The pre-novice ‘Timbits’ players then joined their idols in lining up for the national anthem before the beginning of the main event.

The home team didn’t disappoint their fans, with Spencer Bender (assisted by Aidan Geiger and newcomer Brett Perrine) scoring the first goal less than two minutes into the game. Kale Johnston (assisted by Cole Weber) soon followed suit before the Rockies finally managed to score one of their own before the end of the first period.

After a mini-game by the Timbits during

the first intermission, the Riders and Rockies returned to the ice with renewed vigour and determination. Matt MacDonald (assisted by Johnston and another newcomer JJ Beitel) put the puck in the net early in the second before Joel Burgess scored back-to-back goals (assisted by Geiger, Beitel, Perrine and Jon Thompson) between a series of penalties for both sides. The Rockies also scored two more goals during the period as the atmosphere intensified throughout the arena.

By the third period, the tension of the second period had bubbled over with fights breaking out between the two teams. Players were

slapped with game misconducts and suspensions as the officials attempted to control the escalating situation. Ghostrider captain Ben Primeau (assisted by MacDonald) breezed through the commotion to score one last goal in the final seconds of the game.

The win cements the Riders place in the playoffs and highlights the strength of the team despite their recent

battles with injuries and illness. The promising addition of Beitel and Perrine will be sure to assist the team in preparing for a strong campaign in the upcoming months.

Come and support the Riders as they play back-to-back games against Creston and Beaver Valley on Thursday, Jan. 30 and Friday, Jan. 31 at the Fernie Memorial Arena. The puck drops at 7:30 pm on both nights.

Standingsas of January 29, 2014

DIVISION: Kootenay Conference: Eddie MountainTeam GP W L T OTL PtsCreston Valley Thunder Cats 42 32 10 0 0 64Fernie Ghostriders 43 21 16 0 6 48Kimberley Dynamiters 45 23 21 1 0 47Columbia Valley Rockies 45 11 25 3 6 31Golden Rockies 44 13 27 1 3 30

DIVISION: Kootenay Conference: Neil MurdochTeam GP W L T OTL PtsBeaver Valley Nitehawks 44 33 8 1 2 69Nelson Leafs 44 32 8 1 3 68Castlegar Rebels 44 18 21 2 3 41Spokane Braves 45 18 23 0 4 40Grand Forks Border Bruins 41 15 22 2 2 34

DIVISION: Okanagan/Shuswap Conference: Doug Birks Team GP W L T OTL PtsKamloops Storm 43 35 7 0 1 71100 Mile House Wranglers 44 21 18 0 5 47Chase Heat 43 20 21 0 2 42Sicamous Eagles 42 18 22 0 2 38Revelstoke Grizzlies 43 8 31 0 4 20

DIVISION: Okanagan/Shuswap Conference: OkanaganTeam GP W L T OTL PtsKelowna Chiefs 43 27 13 0 3 57Summerland Steam 43 25 14 1 3 54Osoyoos Coyotes 43 23 19 0 1 47North Okanagan Knights 43 21 21 0 1 43Princeton Posse 42 13 24 0 5 31

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“It’s totally modern yet cap-tivatingly anachronistic at the same time” – Time Out

Chicago In its four year existence,

Toronto-based the Wilderness of Manitoba has released three albums, two EPs and toured the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Canada and the US. On Thursday, February 4, they will be performing at The Arts Station in Fernie.

One critic described them as blending the sounds of “indie champions like the Civil Wars and Band of Horses with the early 70’s magic of Neil Young’s Harvest era”. The highlights range from their UK live debut at the End of the Road Festival where they received a stand-ing ovation to playing the Philadelphia Folk Festival and meeting Levon Helm to per-forming the WOMAD festival in the UK with artists like Robert Plant. This year, they were nominated for two Canadian Folk Music Awards; one for the Pushing the Boundaries Award

and one for Vocal Group of the Year.

The Wilderness of Manitoba is one of those bands that is constantly evolving. As it starts a new chapter in its creative life, vocalist/multi-instru-mentalist Will Whitwham explains, “Every band is a col-lective whose body of work is defined by those involved at certain points in time. I’ve often written songs intended for specific people and their strengths.” With vocalist/vio-linist Amanda Balsys and bass-ist Wes McClintock now fully integrated into the Toronto-based band, there is more of an emphasis on Whitwham and Balsys’ duo lead vocals and the more dynamic rhythm sec-tion. Balsys also brings another songwriting voice and a wide range of influences. Drummer Sean Lancaric says, “This band always has and always will rely on inspiration to produce any-thing. New voices start new conversations.”

The Wilderness of Manitoba neither live in wilderness nor Manitoba, actually having a

home base in Toronto. That being said, their name suits them perfectly. The five per-son band released their debut album When You Left the Fire in 2010, and impressed audi-ences with a distinct sound that warmed hearts and ears. Their rich harmonies carried their autumnal folk melodies from one song to the other with an effortlessness that eases through like a sip of tea on a colourful fall afternoon. With their most recent album, Island of Echoes, they created a unique sound that makes audiences want to get off their chairs and dance, so put your dancing shoes on and join them as they visit Fernie for the first time!

Tickets are available at The Arts Station, Freshies and Carosella, and online www.wil-dernessofmanitoba.eventbrite.com. Members: $15/adults $10/youth Regular $20/adults $12/youth (under 18). For more information about The Arts Station events, go to www.theartsstation.com.

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Rapid treatment with an AED can be lifesaving. For every one minute delay in defibrillation, the survival rate of a cardiac arrest victim decreases by seven to 10 per cent. In fact, performing CPR and using an AED before emergency medical services arrive can increase the chances of survival up to 75 per cent.

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require minimal training. Each unit comes with instructions, and can automatically check the person's heart rhythm and determine whether an electric shock is needed to try to restore a normal rhythm. The device will then give the user voice prompts to let them know if and when a shock should be sent to the heart. If a shockable rhythm is not detected, no shock can be given and the user will be instructed to perform CPR until emergency medical services arrive.

At Teck, safety is a core value, and we believe strongly in safe, healthy communities. That’s why Teck has provided AED units and cabinets in public areas throughout the Elk Valley, at the locations listed below. Andy Vanderplas, owner of ASA Contracting in Hillcrest Alberta, generously donated time and materials for their installations.

Familiarizing yourself with the following AED locations could save a life.

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·Elkford Community Conference Centre – 750 Fording Drive

·Elkford Recreation Centre – 816 Michel Road

·Elkford Aquatic Centre – 816 Michel Road

·Rocky Mountain Elementary School – 2500B Balmer Drive

·Elkford Secondary School – 2500 Balmer Drive

·Elkford Golf Course - Highway 43

·Elkford Wapiti Ski Hill - 1000 Natal Road

Sparwood:·Sparwood Leisure Centre -

367 Pine Avenue·Frank J Mitchell Elementary

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·Sparwood Secondary School – 101 Pine Spur

·Lilac Terrace - 102 2nd Avenue

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Pine Avenue·Isabella Dicken Elementary

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Do you know where the nearest AED is located?

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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. 694 ACROSS1. The thing there5. Ref’s cousin8. Includes12. Coupe, e.g.13. Baltic or North14. Tack15. Sand bar16. Football intermission18. Shoe fillers20. Ruled21. Emerge24. Quick25. Odd26. VI27. Provoke30. Jars31. Alcoholic liquor32. Ornery

33. Picasso’s specialty34. Male person35. Savor36. Tow38. Sofa39. Fish41. Wound remainder42. Vegas wheel44. Had an obligation48. Otherwise49. Overcame50. PBS science show51. Eager52. Elect53. Look to be

DOWN1. Roofing goo2. Color tone

3. Dined4. Chewy candies5. Wedding member6. Steak, e.g.7. Companion8. Nonsupport-ers9. Most exqui-site10. Thin coin11. Arctic trans-port17. Linen source19. Corn portion21. Greenish blue22. Feline sound23. Luxury suite24. Five-spot26. Moral wrong

28. Judge29. Lower joint31. “My ____ Sal”32. Married women34. Stubborn sort35. English drink37. Woody or

Tim38. Perfume39. “Star ____”40. Film part41. Call it quits43. 1 + 145. Distress46. Night before Christmas47. Water bar-rier

Copyright © 2014 by The Free Press

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W E E K E N D WEATHER

Elk Valley

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FRIDAYJanuary 31

VariableCloudiness

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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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this means activities. Hockey, skiing, swimming, dance, gymnastics, hockey. I know I put hockey twice, but due to the sheer effort it takes to have your kids in hockey, I thought it deserved a double shout-out.

Deciding which, if any, activities to have your kids in can be very challenging. I have to say that on the activity scale, we rate on the low-end. I’m one of those people that finds out someone’s kid is in something, feels guilty that my kids are being deprived, and attempts a last minute sign-up.

I think I’m this way for a few reasons. I

have been over-scheduled, and witnessed the parents of over-scheduled kids. When I was a kid, my brothers and I were busy. They were both in hockey, and I did all the girl stuff. Figure skating, gymnastics, school sports. Back then there were no girls in hockey. My parents are thanking their lucky stars, two hockey players was more than enough.

But I clearly remember coming home from early morning figure skating, which I absolutely hated, and thinking that taking my skates out of the bag and drying the blades off might actually kill me. I couldn’t do it. I may have laid on the floor and had a complete melt down. My hopes of ever doing a triple sow-cow were dashed, and my parents cut the activities back to include a bit more hanging-out time.

As a parent, I have several friends that are at the other end of the activity scale. The sky-high end. They spend a good part of the evening and every weekend running

people to the rink, the hill, the studio, etc. They are consumed by the schedule. Their kids need personal secretaries to keep the activities, uniforms, gear-drying and snacks in order.

Depending on your kid, some not only need to be kept busy, but actually thrive on it. Some don’t. Only you, as their parent, can figure it out.

I signed my girls up for dance this year. Yes, I heard about it through my friend because her kid was in it and signed mine up the day it started. Guilt. But they love it. I wedged them in Tu-tu’s and sent them in, then walked around downtown, hoping someone would ask where my kids were, and I could say, in dance class. Yes.

They came out rosy cheeked and bouncing off the walls, Three shaking her chubby little bum to show me her new moves. Priceless. So good luck with your activities, and I guess the bottom line is, make sure everyone’s having fun. Including you.

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Submitted by College of the Rockies

Students looking to attend, or who are currently

attending, College of the Rockies can now apply for over $150,000 in scholarships, bursaries, and awards.

For those students currently attending the college, the deadline to apply online for awards is February 28. Awards amounts range from $250 to $2,000. Scholarships and bursaries are available for students in a variety of program areas, including Aboriginal students, academic excellence, and for those who demonstrate economic need. Specific eligibility requirements for each award are available on the College’s Financial Aid website.

College of the Rockies Financial Assistance and Awards Advisor Lois Murray said, “We have simplified the application process for scholarships and bursaries, making it

even easier for our students to access these financial awards. I strongly encourage all students to take the time to fill out an application before the deadline.”

Students looking to attend the college in September have until March 31 to apply for a variety of entrance awards. With awards values ranging from $500 to two-year full tuition scholarships valued at approximately $7,000, this is an excellent opportunity for new college students to get assistance with the cost of their post-secondary education.

“Over $50,000 in entrance awards are available to applicants entering full-time programs at the college,” said Murray. “Some awards are granted based on scholastic achievement while others are based on a demonstrated financial need. Anyone who is looking to attend the college this fall should definitely

be applying for an entrance award.”

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Scholarship time at College of the Rockies

Financial Assistance and Awards Advisor, Lois Murray, looks to give away thousands of dollars in scholarships and awards to College of the Rockies students. Photo submitted by College of the Rockies

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With years of fundraising efforts, and a generous donation from Teck,

the Frank J Mitchell Elementary School Parents Advisory Council (PAC) has finally been able to see their hard work come to fruition. The PAC has been working tirelessly over the past couple of years to raise money to meet their target of outfitting each classroom in the school with a Smartboard. A Smartboard, which is an interactive whiteboard has seen to be a wonderful and positive addition to assist teachers with educating students as well as helping students learn.

In late 2013, after fundraising over $8600 during the past few years, and still having a potential year or two of fundraising ahead, the PAC posed a request to Teck, to see if they would contribute to the project. During the December School Assembly, to the excitement

and joy of the entire school, Tammy Ogden the Community Liaison for Teck presented the PAC with an $8650.00 cheque, to match PAC's fundraising efforts, and ensure that all children, in all classrooms will have access to this invaluable piece of technology.

"With each Smartboard costing an approximate $1500, and 15 classrooms, this goal has definitely taken some time to reach,” said Jenna Jensen, FJM PAC co-chair.

“We are all so very grateful to Teck for their help with this. It really means so much to us to be able to now see every classroom have access to a Smartboard. It has taken quite awhile for this project to be complete, and we are looking forward to now being able to focus our efforts on other things that the school and students need or want.”

All Smartboards are expected to be ordered and installed in the remaining classrooms by early spring.

Helping students learn with Smartboards

These students in Mrs. Endicott/Mrs. Purdy’s class are pictured in front of a Smartboard already purchased by the PAC. Photo submitted by FJM PAC


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Celebrating the best of Canadian

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Mow & SnowPark Place LodgeOdyssey Clothing

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Dennis DjonlichDebra Brygadyr-Cook

Sadie BroughtonScott Prentice

Miranda CorriganMike TomneyDylan Siggers

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CarosellaEssential Yoga

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LoafThe Blue Toque Diner

The Free PressThe Fernie FixTourism FerniePhotoscapes.ca

Alberta Media Arts AllianceCalgaryUndergroundFilm.org

Miriam NeedobaJim Lawrence

Ryan RadchenkoPhotographer:Olivier Gosselin

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...and you, our audience, for coming out!your Reel Film Festival Committee


If cabin fever is setting in and you're starting to feel like you want

to cause a racquet, the badminton club plays twice a week at the Fernie Community Centre.

The badminton club has been running for thirty years. It originally began as a women’s badminton club. “But once more women started joining the workforce, we invited men to join as we had a smaller membership,” said long time member Pat Moore.

“We make up groups of four (to play doubles),” said Chris Stockey, badminton club organizer. “We mix it up so everyone gets to know other people and there really is a mix of all levels. It is a very friendly group and we're always happy to have more people show up.”

You do not need to bring a partner as most folks come on their own. Wednesday evenings usually have 12 or more show up. Friday mornings are a bit quieter with around eight people.

Wednesday evenings

are busier with a diverse crowd including younger folks as many are working and cannot make it to the Friday morning drop-in.

There is a small drop in fee of $5.00 or a seasonal fee. Birds are provided and there are six racquets people can borrow if they don't have their own.

Stuckey recommends people bring a water bottle for hydration and a pair of clean-soled court-type shoes.

“We try to discourage people from wearing shoes on the court that they have walked around outside in as dust and dirt can be slippery and dangerous when you are running to make a shot.”

If people don't have separate indoor runners, they will need to really clean off the bottoms of their shoes before playing.

Badminton drop-in is Wednesday evenings 7-9 pm and Friday mornings 9-11 am at the Fernie Community Centre.

For more information please contact Chris Stockey at [email protected].

Winter birds and all that racquet

(Left to right) Pat Moore, Chris Stockey, John McAulay, Albert Hauk take a break from Friday morning badminton. All photos by T. Hynd

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