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Ghostrider Austin Wells blocked all 17 of the Revelstoke Grizzlies’ shots on goal when the two teams battled it out at Fernie Memorial Arena on Friday, January 10. For the full story and more photos turn to page 19. Photo by S. Moulton

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By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

lkford’s deer cull has been suspended for one week after the contractor was caught trapping during daylight hours, in violation of permit specifications. The permit specifies trapping is to take place in pre-dawn hours. “We take permit violations very seriously,” said John Krebs, Regional Manager Recreational Fisheries and Wildlife Programs Kootenay Boundary Region of

Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. “We suspended the permit yesterday afternoon (January 7) for a period of one week over concerns with the timing of cull operations.” “The Conservation Officer Service will complete an investigation to gather information and determine if enforcement action is appropriate. We will review the suspension in one week to assess next steps.” The District reported that ten deer were harvested on January 6 and 7. All were mule deer in

apparently good condition. Two were males and the rest female, with an approximately 50/50 mix of adults and juveniles. The meat will be processed into ground meat and provided to local food banks. Some Elkford residents do not agree with the District's choice to execute a deer cull to lower the approximate 78-148 mule deer that are inhabiting the town limits. Environmental groups are also voicing their concerns. “The contract violator had killed 10 deer and should not be permitted to

continue to get permits. The permit should be revoked permanently!” stated Peter Hamilton, Lifeforce Foundation, founding director. B.C. Deer Protection Coalition are holding a spotlight on the Elkford deer cull, making statements that the cull contractor Carmen Purdy of CP Trapping was killing deer in daylight. However the District of Elkford feels “the urban deer harvest is proceeding well minus the unfortunate issue with the contractor trapping in the day light.”

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A lesson in backcountry basics By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

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ski town like Fernie has its share of people seeking untouched powder to ski, board or snowmobile fresh lines. Avalanche awareness can help enthusiasts mitigate risk to themselves and other parties sharing the backcountry. Eric Ridington has been an Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) ski guide for 12 years and is now living in Fernie. “This is one of those years that has persistent weak layers in the snow pack and a higher degree of caution is needed, particularly with less experienced mountain travellers. Choice of terrain is the most important consideration.” Consider the possibility that a small avalanche may step down to weak basal layers and produce a large destructive avalanche. “Often people are really lucky,” said Ridington. “They don't even realize how dangerous a situation they were in. Because nothing [bad] happened, they assume they made the right decision but they don't know that they came close to triggering an avalanche.” What about digging snow pits? Technically, they are known as a full snow profile or a test profile. “Test profiles are to track layers in the snow to see how reactive they are and how they change over time,” said Ridington. Not to make go-nogo decisions about a specific slope. Safe backcountry travel depends more on choosing safe terrain than looking at layers in the snow.” An example of the observation Ridington noted on January 10 in the Fish Bowl east of the Fernie Alpine Resort ski boundary was 255 centimetres of total snow, with 80 cm over the December facet crust surface hoar layer combo. There were easy to moderate sheers in the top 30 cm of recent storm snow.

Association of Canadian Mountain Guides ski guide Eric Ridington digs a test profile in the Fish Bowl in the Lizard Range. Photo by T. Hynd

There was a moderate sheer down 77 cm in the old snow where it interfaced with surface hoar. At present there was very little wind effect at the tree line and below the tree line. However, the alpine locations have experienced strong southwest winds and numerous size two natural avalanches were observed. “Stick to the ribs and ridges and areas with safe run outs; avoiding steep rolls and steep, large slopes,” said Ridington. This is an example of an observation an ACMG like Ridington can post on the Mountain Conditions Report which is accessible to the general public. ACMG also use the Informalex, which is information shared online with ACMG only. Then there is the Infoex, which is information shared between ski areas, heli skiing and cat skiing operations and highways avalanche control. When the Canadian Avalanche Centre issues their reports for the public, they are drawing from the MCR, Informalex,

Infoex, plus their own information gathering. “You could have good quality skiing, but in certain conditions you need to choose conservative terrain,” said Ridington. “This is a year to be aware of the persistent weak layers (PWL). The professional guiding industry has learned to deal with these kinds of PWL winters but the general public do not always adjust their decision making and choice of terrain use. It's early in the winter yet.” The Canadian Avalanche Centre send a consistent message for people to get avalanche training and have avalanche rescue gear before travelling in the backcountry, but still many backcountry travellers do not have both. “I highly recommend Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 and 2, and professional courses for those working in the industry. People travelling in the backcountry really should have the basic AST Level 1.” “People who go in the backcountry without avalanche rescue gear are ignorant to the

risks they are exposing themselves to,” said Ridington. The equipment is for rescue, not prevention. Safe backcountry travel requires the experience to identify and recognize safe terrain.

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Flu shots encouraged as H1N1 becomes a concern

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s the H1N1 flu virus continues to spread throughout B.C., health authorities are encouraging people to go out and get a flu shot. The virus initially began popping up in Alberta before the holiday season and has now become a reality in B.C. “The influenza A virus, H1N1, was circulating in early December in Alberta. We weren’t really seeing it here [in B.C. yet], but certainly since Christmas we’ve started to see more influenza here, a lot of people travel back and forth over the holidays,” explained Dr. Rob Parker, senior medical officer with Interior Health. “This season so far, across the Interior Health region, we’ve had 45 confirmed influenza cases. Of those 45, roughly a third of them are in the East and West Kootenays, a third roughly in the Okanagan, and then a third in the Kamloops Thompson Caribou region.” An Okanagan woman is the first confirmed B.C. death from H1N1 this flu season and Alberta health officials have reported five H1N1 related deaths in the province. “Everywhere in B.C. is getting infected by H1N1 and it’s on the rise, not only in the southern interior, but across B.C,” said Parker. “We are probably still a week or two away from the peak of influenza season so I expect we will see more and more people coming down with influenza.” Although Parker said the ideal time to get immunized

Fernie residents can visit the Health Unit at the Elk Valley Hospital to get a flu shot. Photo by N. Obre

is in the fall, it is not too late to take the precaution. Anyone considered to be ‘at risk’, such as seniors, pregnant women, young children, and people with chronic health conditions, can receive the flu shot for free. “Any adults, especially working adults in the 20 to 54 year-old age range, if they have one of the chronic health conditions that puts them at risk, I really encourage them to come in, because what we’re seeing in B.C. is that H1N1 affects working adults a lot,” commented Parker. “That’s probably the biggest age group affected, they don’t have as much immunity to this virus.” He went on to say, “I actually recommend it to all working age adults, even if they have to pay for it, because to me it’s just good, cheap health insurance. It’s like putting snow tires on your car in the winter. It really reduces your risk of coming down with influenza. Even if you get the flu shot and you come down with influenza, it’s a much milder disease than not having the shot.”

The flu shot is updated yearly to include the current viruses that are circulating. This year’s vaccine contains three different flu strains: A/ California/7/2009 (H1N1), A/ Victoria/361/2011 (H3N2), and B/Massachusetts/2/2012. Interior Health receives approximately 190,000 doses of the vaccine in the fall and roughly 95 per cent of that stock has already been given out. As it takes two weeks after receiving the shot to receive full immunity, Parker advises everyone who hasn’t already been immunized to do so as soon as possible. Anyone who falls into an at risk category can call their local health unit office to arrange an appointment. People not eligible for a free flu vaccine can purchase the shot through a medical clinic or pharmacy. The price varies, but usually falls into the range of $20 to $30. For more information on the flu vaccine and to find out if you are eligible to receive it for free, go to www.interiorhealth. ca.

Falkins joins Western Financial By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

estern Financial Group announced last week that it has taken over ownership of Falkins Insurance Group Limited, the largest general insurance brokerage in the Kootenays. All 11 Falkins branches, including the Fernie, Sparwood, and Elkford locations, will become a part of Western Financial. Falkins Insurance Group has been part of the Kootenays business community for 115 years. The brokerage first began selling insurance in the Gold Rush town of Fort Steele, British Columbia in 1897 and relocated to Cranbrook in the early 1900s. Falkikns sells personal, travel, auto, and commercial insurance, and operates its own claims service. Western Financial first entered into a partnership with Falkins by acquiring a 20 per cent ownership stake in May 2005. It increased its ownership to 40 per cent in August 2010 with the opportunity for full ownership by December 31, 2013. “We are thrilled to have finalized our ownership position and to officially welcome the Falkins team to the growing Western Financial Group of

companies,” said Jeff Burke, president and CEO of Western Financial Group. “This acquisition is a major milestone in Western’s history and allows us to increase our presence in British Columbia, offering more choice to our existing and potential customers.” Since first announcing the strategic partnership, Western has gradually increased its presence in the Kootenays by securing the naming rights for Western Financial Place, as well as serving as the title sponsor for the inaugural Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo in 2013. “The transition over to Western is an exciting opportunity for both our staff and customers,” commented Pete Stefano, senior vice president, corporate with Falkins. “Western’s large network provides our customers with more options and their commitment to their values of truthfulness, fairness, value, and loyalty has been a great marriage for Falkins. Through the acquisition, we’re now able to offer a wider selection of insurance products and banking services.” Although customers will see a transition in branding, all current Falkins employees will continue to serve their communities as part of Western.

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Lilac Terrace begins fundraising By Jenna Jensen Contributor

ast Wednesday saw the beginning of the official fundraising efforts on behalf of Lilac Terrace, and the Sparwood Futures Society happily met their request. Bob Burritt, president of the Sparwood Futures Society, and Bill Moir, vice president of the Society, presented the Board of Lilac Terrace with a cheque for $20,000. "We are really pleased to be able to make this donation to Lilac Terrace," said Burritt. "The Sparwood Futures Society has been working with Lilac Terrace since day one and helped set up the current board. We know how much this expansion means to the community and are excited to be a part of helping."

In the coming months, Lilac Terrace will work hard at fundraising to meet their $400,000 goal. Deborah Friesen, Lilac Terrace administrator, welcomes all members of the public to come forward who may have fundraising ideas or would like to help. "Right now we are beginning to plan some fundraisers, and anyone who may have ideas is encouraged to come in and let us know about them," she said. "As mentioned we really want this project to be a community project, as it means so much to all the seniors and their families." Lilac Terrace will be keeping an up to date tally on their fundraising efforts on their Facebook page and currently sit at about $30,000.

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“Unfortunately the contractor did harvest in daylight contrary to the permit requirements,” said District CAO Curtis Helgesen. “Due to the extreme cold at the time, the deer were not moving at night and in the daytime they spent less time in the traps, it was felt this was more humane. “This was an incorrect decision based on the permit requirements, and the District is cooperating with the province as they investigate the issue.” Any animal cull is controversial as the District of Elkford is finding out.

“The community has mixed feelings,” said Helgesen, “but as before the harvest, the majority appears to be in support of the operation with phone calls and emails of support, while the minority is being more vocal on social media. “Unfortunately the facts are suffering due to the exaggeration of the issues by outside interests, but we are confident that most in Elkford support this operation as being what is best for the urban deer population in the long term.” The District of Elkford began culling mule deer under the licence issued by the B.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources and Operations. The

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Cold reception for highway maintenance By Sally MacDonald Black Press Staff

scalating complaints about highway c o n d i t i o n s throughout the East Kootenay, particularly in the Elk Valley, led to a lengthy discussion at the Friday, January 10 meeting of the Regional District of East Kootenay board of directors. The region experienced unusual weather conditions at the end of November and the beginning of December, when it snowed about 30 centimetres over 24 hours, followed by a quick drop in temperature to the minus 20s, where it stayed for several days. Local elected officials appealed to the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and its highway maintenance contractor Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting to explain why it hadn't done a better job of cleaning up after the weather event. On Friday, the Ministry and Mainroad presented to the board of directors about how they maintain roads during winter.

First, an Elk Valley resident spoke to the board about his concerns with the road conditions in early December. Chris Inglis is one of a group who started the Elk Valley Road Report Facebook page, which now has 1,600 members. "When the roads became really bad, people were voicing their opinions on Facebook," said Inglis. "Some of the driving was described as white knuckle, don't know if I'm going to get to work safe." Elk Valley municipalities held a public meeting with Mainroad in mid-December to air their concerns. "Since the December 16 meeting, there has been an absolute turnaround in all perspectives of how the winter road maintenance is being done," said Inglis. "In my personal opinion, before, the highway contractor was being reactive to snow events. I believe now they are being proactive. They are gearing up, they are getting ready for the snow events." The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI)

audits Mainroad's performance and is confident it met the government's specifications for snow removal in early December, MOTI district manager Jack Bennetto told the board Friday. "I would commit that they met the specifications. We have complained to them, however, and written them up for proactivity. I don't think they met the proactivity piece, and that's why they got caught not keeping up with those rapidly changing weather systems. Most of those were forecast and we need to get out with the right chemicals ahead of the system," said Bennetto. He explained that there is a high concentration solution that maintenance crews can apply to the road prior to a snow storm. "But you also have to get it off immediately as that temperature changes. And if you apply it at the wrong concentration and the wrong temperature, it makes the roads more slippery," said Bennetto. "It's rare that it snows that much and then turns to 30 below. We're not used

to that and neither are our drivers." Mainroad has 91 full-time maintenance positions over winter: 16 in Cranbrook; 10 each in Invermere, Fernie and Sparwood; nine in Yahk; and seven each in Kimberley and Jaffray. The province tells Mainroad which roads are highest priority, based on volume of traffic and type of traffic, such as school bus routes. On Class A roads — high volume routes and school bus routes — there should be no more than four centimetres of accumulated snow. "We do allow for more than that sometimes when it's snowing intensely. If it's snowing 10 centimetres an hour, we don't expect to have it cleared," said Bennetto. "Bare pavement is not a specification." Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano said she is concerned that once public complaints die down on highway conditions, maintenance will slip back to a lesser quality. "The highway maintenance has been a really hot issue in the last few weeks and you

Mainroad East Kootenay Contracting gave a presentation about winter road maintenance to the RDEK board of directors on Friday. Photo by T. Hynd

have had a lot of public feedback," said Giuliano. "Once this dies down and there is no longer the public outcry, what assurance can Mainroad give us that this level of service that we are experiencing now – and it is way higher and way better – will continue for the long term?" Mainroad general manager Jim Conley said that maintenance levels have not changed since the December weather event; rather, Mainroad's response to the public is what has improved.

He said the Road Report Facebook group has "increased bi-directional communication with the public." "It has provided us with another 1,600 sets of eyes. The level of communication between drivers is phenomenal and it's occurring far faster than any mechanism we historically have," said Conley. "Increased feedback from the public is a resource that I personally wish we had taken on years ago."

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The holidays are over, the kids are back in school, and it's officially that not-so-wonderful time of the year. Flu season is back, H1N1 has resurfaced, and public health officials are urging everyone to do the simple, obvious, and easy thing to do to prevent it; get a flu shot. The virus began spreading in Alberta in early December - a little close for comfort, considering our close proximity to the provincial border and the influx of Calgarians that visit the Elk Valley. 45 influenza cases have now been confirmed in the Interior Health region, with roughly a third of those in the East and West Kootenays. After an outbreak in the Lower Mainland, 40 people ended up in the hospital, half of them in intensive care. An Okanagan woman is the first confirmed B.C. death from H1N1 and Alberta health officials have reported five H1N1 related deaths in the province. It was just a few years back in 2009 when the World Health Organization declared H1N1 had reached pandemic levels and panic was widespread. However this outbreak is not cause for panic - yet - according to health officials. Provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall has stated that although influenza cases are increasing in the province and across the country, we are not experiencing a pandemic, simply a “bad” flu season. What we need to remember is that even in a “good” season, the flu kills approximately 2,000 people in Canada. For thousands of others, it can mean a week or more of dealing with fever, chills, muscle aches, and exhaustion. If you have already been vaccinated, good on you. This year's flu shot wards off three different strains, including the H1N1 virus. Even in the unlikely situation that you come down with the flu after getting immunized, you will experience a much milder illness. If you haven't been vaccinated, the good news is it's not too late. But vaccine supplies are starting to run low and it takes a full two weeks after receiving the shot to have full immunity. The sooner you can get it done, the better. The vaccine is free for those considered at risk and only costs about $20 to $30 for those that aren't. You can get it through your family doctor, a clinic, or your local health unit, and it is available for purchase at pharmacies (dependent on their supply). Of course if you're needle shy or having a hard time getting ahold of the vaccine there are other things you can do. Wash your hands on a regular basis and stay home if you are sick. But if it's at all an option, the most effective and easiest thing to do, is get the shot. You'll be doing yourself – and everyone else – a favour.

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In 2009 Stephen Harper appeared at a press conference at Tim Horton’s corporate office, extolling the virtuous Canadian values of hockey and doughnuts. Back then it seemed clear, Mr. Canada was endorsing the corporate coffee machine with his super-hero star powers. But why stoop to coffee salesman while still in office? In hindsight we see the reverse to be true. The coffee is actually advertising the Prime Minister. Millions of Canadians guzzling double doubles as they put Tim Bits hockey jerseys on their children in the wee hours of the morning. Harper simply hacking the political mind in a brilliant strategy: children = hockey = coffee = Harper. A vote for Harper is a vote for your children, and who wouldn’t do that? But is there a darker side to all this political chicanery? Wasn’t it Harper who radically expanded the Temporary Worker program in 2012? And doesn’t Tim Horton’s benefit from the ability to import workers to keep wages down? Should employers who aren’t interested in attracting domestic workers through fair wages be trusted with the keys to the immigration system? It’s no wonder we see allegations of abuse emerging around the country – the foxes are now in charge of guarding the hen house. Sure, perhaps no one dipped their fingers in the worker wallet without permission when nobody was looking – that’s theft. But what do you call leading vulnerable workers to believe they will be deported if they don’t give up wages and work for free? It must be a mutually beneficial gift! And anyways, aren’t we doing the Canadian economy a favour by stemming the tide of currency exportation via the Temporary Worker program? Bravo friends, we can justify anything! Meanwhile back at the hen house: consumer voters sneer at rising unemployment figures projected onto flat screen TV’s while waiting in line for another dose of aspartame laced java. Ideals replaced by products; products replaced by politicians; freedom and democracy replaced by indentured servitude and caffeine. With the bait and switch complete, welcome to the new consumer political world order. Alex Hanson Fernie, B.C.

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District of Elkford’s community update on urban deer harvest Submitted District of Elkford

he District of Elkford would like to provide an update to the community on the deer harvest being conducted under the permit that was issued by the province. The permit authorizes the District to harvest up to 50 deer. The harvest commenced on January 6 and was temporarily suspended on January 7 by the province. Unfortunately the contractor violated a condition of the permit by harvesting deer on January 6 prior to darkness. An investigation by the District and the province immediately commenced and the matter has been addressed. In 2010, after an increase in the number of complaints

regarding the deer in our community, council directed that a survey be conducted to sense the pulse of the community on this urban deer issue. 433 Elkford residents responded and one of the directions was to establish a committee of citizens to examine the urban deer issue (73 per cent supported this). The results of the survey also indicated that the community wished to see a reduction in the urban deer population – 70 per cent wanted a moderate decrease of reducing the herd by 30 per cent to 40 per cent. A Citizen Committee was established in 2011 and held numerous public meetings, researched and investigated the issue, conducted deer population counts, and eventually made recommendations to

council. One of the recommendations was to apply to the province for a permit to harvest (cull) urban deer, and another recommendation was to establish an Urban Wildlife Management Advisory Committee. Council endorsed both of these recommendations. The province, based on the research conducted by this committee and District staff, issued the District a permit to harvest deer and to process the meat for donation to local food banks. While other options were explored, such as hazing with dogs, this is currently not a legal method in the province of B.C. The District understands and realizes that any community that proceeds in this manner will fall under public scrutiny, and unfortunately incorrect

information has been published as fact. The District would like to thank those that have contacted us directly and done their research and due diligence to collaborate their understanding of the urban deer issue and the harvest. The District would like to clarify one item that has become sensationalized in regards to a child witnessing a deer being killed. This incident was formally brought forward to the District as a record of concern, and after investigation, it was clear that the child only witnessed the contractor transferring a deer into their vehicle. At this time, mayor and council would like to thank everyone that has been and has recently become involved, and for those that have contacted us

from abroad, we invite you to visit our town to fully understand what it means to be wild at heart.

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Mondays

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 Aquafit 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 Aquafit 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 Aquafit 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

UPCOMING EVENTS JANUARY 16

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Saturdays

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

Sundays

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

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“Run Stop Run” Jazz Band, The Arts Station, 8pm 6th Annual Reel Canadian Film Festival, Vogue Theatre Pajama Party & Movie Night, Fernie Aquatic Centre, 6-8:30pm Friends of Opera – Don Giovanni by Mozart, The Arts Station, 7pm Avalanche Awareness Day, Fernie Alpine Resort ‘Game On!’, Fernie Library, 1-2:30pm Opt Fernie Clinic, Elk Valley Hospital, 6:30-8:30pm Art Film Screening, The Arts Station, 7pm Kokanee Snow Dreams, Fernie Alpine Resort Fernie Ghostriders vs. Columbia Valley Rockies, Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm ‘Game On!’, Fernie Library, 1-2:30pm Opt Fernie Clinic, Elk Valley Hospital, 6:30-8:30pm Gallery Opening – Jeanne Parker, The Arts Station, 7pm Fernie Ghostriders vs. Creston Valley Thunder Cats, Fernie Memorial Arena, 7:30pm

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CITY OF FERNIE BRITISH COLUMBIA

City of Fernie CONNECTION | Community Information and Opportunities | www.fernie.ca

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WINTER PARKING IN EFFECT NOVEMBER 1 TO APRIL 15TH

WINTER SAFETY TIP FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN

City Council Meeting Schedule 4 11 18 25

Do you know the parking schedule for your area? Alternate Parking Schedule: NO PARKING permitted on the South or East Side of the Roadways: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday NO PARKING permitted on the North or West Side of the Roadways: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays

Just a reminder to parents and caregivers to advise your kids to stay off the snow banks piled up along the side of the roads or anywhere a snowplow is likely to operate. While they look tempting to play on, snow banks at the side of the road are not safe places to play, children are in danger of getting hit.

Residents living in Ridgemont area and 15th St (Hospital Road) please pay attention to posted signage.

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

Snow-plow drivers can’t always see around the huge piles and kids can dart out unexpectedly before these snowplow drivers have a chance to see them.

Enforcement Winter parking regulations will be enforced. Any vehicle parked contrary to posted signage, or the regulation, is subject to towing, vehicle impoundment and fees.

City of Fernie Contact Info: City Hall

Build your forts and tunnels well onto your property. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

It is your responsibility to ensure that doesn’t happen to you!

Have fun and play safe!

Ph: 250-423-6817 Fx: 250-423-3034 Email: cityhall@fernie.ca Website: www.fernie.ca 501-3rd Avenue, Box 190 Fernie, British Columbia V0B 1M0 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Closed statutory holidays) After Hours Phone: 250-423-4226

Fernie Aquatic Centre

250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250-423-4466

Fernie Memorial Arena 991-6th Avenue (Highway 3)

For all Police, Ambulance or Fire related emergencies: Call 911

NOISE BYLAW

Residents are reminded that there is a City bylaw in place that is designed to afford all residents quiet enjoyment of their own property, while being considerate of others in the neighbourhood. “Noise is interpreted as any unreasonable disturbance not normally expected at any given time of the day or night.” A common complaint fielded by the City Bylaw Enforcement department is barking or howling dogs left unattended in yards all day with the owners often away at work or off skiing. Under Bylaw No. 1995 it is unlawful for the owner of a dog to permit the dog to be a public nuisance by: permitting the sound made by a dog barking, howling or creating any kind of sound continually or sporadically or erratically for any period of time in excess of fifteen minutes, which disturbs the quiet, peace, rest enjoyment, comfort or convenience of individuals or the public. In the case of noisy parties, concerned residents should contact the RCMP detachment, as parties tend to occur after hours. We simply ask that you consider your neighbours by keeping the noise to a suitable level at the acceptable times. Be considerate!

Visit the city’s website at www.fernie.ca for a copy of the parking map or stop by City Hall Mon – Fri between the hours of 8:00AM – 5:00PM

DIAPERFIT IS BACK!!

FITNESS CLASSES

Check out one of our new Registered fitness classes at Fernie Aquatic Centre 250 Pine Avenue / 250-423-4466 www.ferne.ca Tues/Thurs 6:30 - 7:30pm

Looking for a fun workout to do with your baby? Check out our new DiaperFit program! This 30 minute fitness class is a great way to start your Friday morning.

A unique mix of cardio, strength, and water fitness exercises.

Join us for a registered class on Friday from 9:30 to 10:00am.

AquaBlast

Toddlers must be able to hold themselves upright, recommended for ages 4 months and up!

Power Circuit

Tues/Thurs 9:00 - 9:45pm A fun and intense water based fitness class. No swimming experience is required!

250 Pine Avenue 250-423-4466

2014 FERNIE DOG LICENCE TAG ARE AVAILABLE NOW.

To ensure a safe and speedy arrival home in the event your dog sneaks out, stop by City Hall and purchase your tag: • $15 for a nuetered or spayed dog • $35 for unuetered or unspayed dog For those who are unaware dogs must be on a leash at all times within City limits with exception to off - leash areas located in Annex Park and near Aquatic Centre and all dogs residing in Fernie shall have a dog licence tag. We also ask that you please clean up after your dogs in ALL parks, trails, City streets and sidewalks. VIOLATORS WILL BE TICKETED AS PER Consolidated Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw Bylaw No. 2041 Thank you to all dog owners who continually comply! For any information regarding City of Fernie Bylaw’s please feel free to contact Bylaw Services 250 423-6817 or visit our website at www.fernie.ca

RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE RECYCLING COLLECTION SCHEDULE 2014 AREA 1 Annex; Maintown; Alpine Trails AREA 2 West Fernie; Mountview; Castle Mtn; Ridgemont

Dec 2013

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

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d is tr i c t o f spa rwo o d Box 520, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Phone: 250.425.6271 | Fax: 250.425.7277 Email: sparwood@sparwood.ca

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Upcoming Meetings of Council Monday, January 20 Monday, January 27 Monday, Febuary 3 Monday, Febuary 17

(in Council Chambers)

Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Committee of the Whole Meeting at 7:00 pm Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm Regular Meeting at 7:00pm

Time to renew or purchase a new dog licence The District of Sparwood Animal Control Bylaw requires every dog to have a current year licence by January 15. A neutered or spayed dog tag, with vet certiﬁcate, is $10.00 or $30.00 for an unaltered dog. Why licensing your dog should be your number one priority:

1. If your dog gets lost, even in a neighbouring community, a licence is the fastest way to reunite you with your dog. Even if your dog is microchipped, a licence tag is immediately visible and doesn’t require a scanning device. Dogs are often returned by contacting the dog’s owner at their address on ﬁle with the District. 2. Your dog’s licence shows that you are a responsible dog owner. When you walk your dog people will notice the licence on your dog’s collar and know that you really care about your dog’s welfare.

*** REMINDER ***

ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS OCTOBER 1 – MARCH 31 District of Sparwood “Sparwood Trafﬁc, Parking and Highways Regulation Bylaw No. 472, 1987, Amendment Bylaw 1106, 2012” prohibits on-street parking from six o’clock a.m. to four o’clock p.m. October 1 to March 31 inclusive. Residents should note that: • Parking on the street during snow plowing, snow removal, snow hauling, or sanding operations is prohibited; • It is an offence to push, place or throw or allow to be pushed, placed or thrown any snow or ice upon a highway or lane; • That no advance warning is required under the bylaw and the Motor Vehicle Act and offending vehicles will be towed. Please make appropriate arrangements for parking your vehicles.

Business Licences

3. Licensing lets others know that your dog is not a stray. Often found dogs are kept by the people who ﬁnd them, who assume an unlicensed dog is a stray.

4. It’s the law! Failure to licence your dog by January 15 may result in tickets and impound fees.

For more information, or to renew or purchase a dog licence please contact the District Ofﬁce at 250.425.6271 or at 136 Spruce Avenue.

NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT BC Assessment has mailed out your 2014 Notice of Assessment. If you do not receive your Notice of Assessment by January 20, 2014 you should contact BC Assessment to determine if there is an issue with your mailing address.

The BC Assessment Branch for the East Kootenay is in Cranbrook and can be reached toll free at 1-800-556-9229 or directly at 1-250-426-8901. BC Assessment can also be emailed at: eastkootenay@bcassessment.ca. Additional information can be obtained on their website at: http://www. bcassessment.ca. The District of Sparwood staff are also available to help locate your Notice of Assessment or assist with a change of address.

PAY YOUR UTILITIES EARLY AND SAVE!

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 IF PAID BY JANUARY 31, 2014 Strata Unit 2014 Water/Sewer/Garbage IF PAID BY JANUARY 31, 2014

$819.00 $737.10

Save $81.90

$786.60 $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

All people carrying on business within the municipality require a business licence. This includes all home occupations, catalogue sales, commercial, and out of town businesses. This is a reminder to all local business owners that your 2014 Business Licences are now due. If you have not purchased your current licence please come into our ofﬁce and bring your account up to date. New businesses can apply in person at 136 Spruce Avenue or on-line at www.Sparwood.ca under application forms.

2014 SWIM LESSON SCHEDULE WINTER SET #1 January 13th – February 12th 2014 Mondays & Wednesdays - ½ Hour - $34 (9 Lesson Set) No Class Monday February 10th

3:30 – 4:00 pm 4:00 - 4:30 pm 4:30 – 5:00 pm 5:00 - 5:30 pm

Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 Salamander Crocodile, Whale Sea Otter, Aquatots January 13th – March 12th, 2014 Mondays & or Wednesdays 1 Hour Registration fee: $10 and Program fee: $50 or Active Living Pass No Class Monday February 10th

4:00 – 5:00 pm

After School Swim Club January 14th - February 13th, 2014 Tuesdays & Thursdays - ½ Hour - $38 (10 Lesson Set)

11:00 - 11:30 am

Salamander

11:30 – 12:00 Noon

Sea Otter

3:30 – 4:00 pm

Level 6, Level 7

4:00 - 4:30 pm

Level 4, Level 5

4:30 – 5:00 pm

Sunﬁsh January 14th – February 13th, 2014 Tuesdays & Thursdays - 2 Hours - $170 $32 Manual & $35 Pocket Mask

Save $35.22

Discounts apply only if 2013 utilities have been paid in full, payment will be applied ﬁrst to any outstanding 2013 utilities transferred to tax accounts. Discounts are available to all commercial accounts as well

3:30 - 5:30 pm

Bronze Medallion

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (250) 425-0552 www.sparwood.ca/recreation

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Welcome to the driver’s seat

This hi new Q50 llooks k great, has a wonderful interior, power to spare and solid handling dynamics. Zack Spencer

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2014 Infiniti Q50 challenges the old order Infiniti has had a bit of an identity crisis over the past year with a wholesale change in the way it names its products. Gone is the JX crossover, it’s called the QX60 now and the G 37 sedan has been replaced with the Q50 sedan. Q signifies for cars and QX for crossovers or SUVs. The outgoing G37 was already a very worthy on-road performer but a bit too simplistic in the inside. Now, Infiniti has taken things up a notch with the Q50, adding a dynamic look, sumptuous interior and class leading technology. Looks It could be argued that the current BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class are a bit conservative, while this Q50 and the major competitor, Lexus IS, are much edgier. This is especially true with the front grille. The rest of the Q50 is nicely sculpted, with flowing lines and an almost elegant rear end. Sold as a base model, sport trim, all wheel drive (AWD), premium, and even a hybrid, there is a broad market for this sedan. Starting at $37,500 and ramping up to the AWD sport model at $49,950, there is a substantial discount with the Q50 when you compare it to a similarly equipped BMW. The base model comes with 17-inch wheels but most of the higher trim levels are equipped with 19-inch wheels. The car seen here is the AWD premium model starting at $43,400. Inside The Q50 centre console is very attractive with two screens placed for radio functions and the second for the

navigation ($1,400 option) opt for the AWD model, and backup camera. The which is a good choice way the lower screen is due to the higher level incorporated is first rate; of interior amenities. it looks like a high quality In addition, the Q50 is iPad that sits flush with the first car to have a the dash, while the higher steer-by-wire system screen is recessed for easier that is customizable and use in bright light. this system is optional Direct Adaptive The only problem with on the AWD models and Steering has its this system is the time it standard on the sport takes to boot-up when critics but for me, the versions of the Q50. you start the car over 30 Direct Adaptive Steering Q50 feels like it is seconds to access the radio has its critics but for an extension of the and other features. Most me, the Q50 feels like driver. people will buy the sport it is an extension of the model ($47,495) or the driver, moving through Zack Spencer premium trim ($43,400) to corners with ease and get heated leather seats, comfort with just the Bose stereo, backup camera with slightest movement of the steering around view cameras, and power tilt wheel. Handling is enhanced thanks to and telescopic steering to name a few a stiffer chassis and the rear suspenadditional features. The base model is sion has been adjusted. a price leader but expect to buy the The downside to equipping the Q50 premium model or above to get the with a V6 is the amount of fuel it car well equipped. In comparison, the burns in comparison to the turbo $53,800, 300hp BMW 335iS AWD is 4-cylinder offerings from the German much more expensive than many of the competition. Rated at 11.1L/100km in top Q50 trim levels. the city and 7.3L on the highway for the AWD equipped model. There is a Drive hybrid version available that drops the The latest trend is to include a turboconsumption down to 7.0L/100km in charged 4-cylinder engine as the base the city and 5.0L on the highway but power plant in most German compact it is a premium offering with a starting luxury sedans. This Q50 is bucking the price of $47,000. trend and sticking with the 3.7L V6

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they had in the previous G37 with a powerful and smooth 328hp. The transmission is a 7-speed automatic that puts the power to either the rear wheels, or all wheels, depending on the trim selected. Most Canadians will

Verdict The benchmark in the premium compact sedan market has been the BMW 3 Series but the gap is narrowing. This new Q50 looks great, has a wonderful interior, power to spare and solid

handling dynamics. On price, the BMW 328i AWD is the closest and starts at $46,200 but is equipped with a 241hp 4-cylinder. The direct competitor on power is the much more expensive 335is AWD. The Lexus IS350 AWD is another premium offering from Japan, and it starts at a very competitive $44,000. As much as the Japanese automakers like to challenge the German makers, they really end up competing with each other. Yes, this is a worthy car but the one thing you cannot factor into the buying decision is the badge appeal that storied brands like Mercedes, BMW and Audi provide.

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What is your favourite brand of car and what model specifically do you like? Please explain why you have made that decision.

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Safety Tip: When extreme winter road conditions hit, it’s a good idea to think about whether you even need to get behind the wheel. If you have the option, consider public transit or carpool with some who has a vehicle prepared for the conditions. Also consider leaving for work just a little later to allow crews to clear the roads.

Find more online at The Lowdown Power: 3.7L V6 with 328hp Fill-up: 11.1L/7.3L/100km (city/highway) Sticker price: $37,500-$47,950 zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

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Five fun coupes for singles So, you’re not married. That’s okay! You don’t have kids? No worries. You pretty much have the pick of the litter when it comes to buying a car. Why? Because you don’t necessarily have specific requirements that need to be met when selecting a vehicle. Meaning, you don’t need to consider having a large enough backseat to fit car seats, unless you want a big back seat for other reasons. Many singles I Like, you have a dog that weighs as much as an adult. Or you don’t need four doors because you’re pretty much the know decide to get only one going to be inside the cabin at any given time. something a little Unless your profession requires you to haul around less “practical” in equipment or gear, you don’t have to buy a crossover, the grand scheme of minivan, sedan or SUV if you don’t want to. That said, many singles I know decide to get something a things. little less “practical” in the grand scheme of things. Less Alexandra Straub practicality is usually spelled with five letters: coupe. So, to those individuals who are the alpha of their oneperson wolf pack, here are a few coupes under $30K to consider.

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Honda Accord Coupe: Base MSRP $26,400 I’m starting off with the Accord because it’s a cool car. The current generation has so much going for it and definitely has developed more personality in the redesign. You have the option of two engines: a more economical 2.4L 4-cylinder or a more powerful 3.5L V6. Either way, you can get them equipped with a 6-speed manual or a CVT transmission. Only the EX-L Navi trim with the V6 has the option of a 6-speed automatic transmission. No matter how you slice it, you’re getting a great car. Better yet, it has a decent cargo capacity of 379L so you could easily dump your hockey gear inside. The interior is spacious and comfortable, and heck, it looks good. MINI Coupe/Roadster: Base MSRP $25,950/$28,900 With room for two, even the base model of MINI Coupe or Roadster is a hoot. Specs-wise, it has the least impressive engine of the lot (only putting out 121 horsepower,) but that can be overlooked because of via driving dynamics. It has one of the best manual gearboxes for a car of its size and has an abundance of pep. They’re not cheap, though. So it has that working against it in some regards. And you could argue that a Mazda MX-5 is a better value (you won’t be wrong) but it’s still loads of fun. Dodge Challenger: Base MSRP $26,995 If you’re driving a Dodge Challenger, you’re getting noticed. You don’t even need to have the grunt and roar of the SRT’s 6.4L V8 HEMI to turn heads. Inside and out, this twodoor has style and power. The base SXT trim comes equipped with a 3.6L V6 and 305 horsepower. Kia Forte Koup: Base MSRP $20,550 For just over $20K, the Kia Forte Koup is a solid value. And it’s not a bad looking car either. Inside, the interior is well finished and isn’t cheap. Furthermore, you have many great standard amenities that come with the base model like 16-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, heated front seats, remote keyless entry, air conditioning and more. VW GTI: Base MSRP $29,375 The 3-door VW GTI is one of my favourite cars. The front-wheel, German engineered bundle of excitement has poise and pizzazz, along with a fabulous interior and a tried and tested engine. What’s great about the GTI is that it works for all ages. You could be 16 and driving it, or 60, and you’d still look good. You wouldn’t look out of place and people would give you nods of approval. Granted, the current generation is on its way out and the seventh generation (2014 model year) is coming soon. So if you want a killer deal on a 2013, now’s about as good of a time as any.

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The Fernie Academy tapes two teachers By India Stewart Grade 9, The Fernie Academy

n Friday December 6, The Fernie Academy (TFA) took part in a unique fundraising activity for the Shelterbox Program, an organization dedicated to respond to disasters by delivering boxes of necessary aid to families worldwide. The recent typhoon disaster in the Philippines left millions of homes devastated, and so schools across the Elk Valley were included in helping raise donations required to purchase enough shelter boxes. As motivation, Canadian Tire donated one foot of tape for every dollar raised by each school. On the Friday after the donations were submitted, The Fernie Academy used eight rolls of duct tape to stick two of their teachers to the wall of the school’s multipurpose room. Teck generously matched the amount of money raised by TFA, as did the federal government. In the end, The Fernie Academy raised just over $3,000 in total. All these funds proceeded to aiding the Philippines, by purchasing shelter boxes.

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Along these lines By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

long These Lines glass art exhibit, by Elkford artist Katherine Russell, is showing at The Arts Station gallery in Fernie until January 28. There are a mixture of wall panels, platters, bowls and sculptures on display, which are also available for purchase.

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Arts Station offers school tour program A night at

The Arts Station is making contemporary art accessible and fun for all ages with their new school tour program. Submitted photo Submitted The Arts Station

elcome to the first exciting year of school tour programs at The Arts Station! The Art Station school tour

programs combine educational exhibition tours and hands-on art activities for students of the Elk Valley. Students will explore the exhibition as they learn about contemporary artists and the artists’ processes. Art activities provide a fun, creative

extension to the students’ learning experiences, while developing specific artistic skills. Tours are guaranteed to stimulate dialogue, facilitate questions, and complement the fine arts curriculum, as well as encourage the exploration of art.

Thanks to our wonderful sponsors including the Columbia Basin Trust, the City of Fernie, The Arts Station, and TD Bank, we are able to offer each class (grade K to 7) in the Elk Valley one free tour. Students will spend time looking at art in The Arts Station gallery, have a tour of the building, and then go upstairs to our newly renovated studio where they will complete a hands on art project. Projects include mixed-media button making, painting, drawing, pottery, and more! Projects are designed to complement the exhibition, but if the teacher has a preference we are happy to accommodate when we can. Tours are led by experienced docent and Arts Station employee Jennifer Woods. She is passionate about exposing young people to art, gallery settings, and making art fun and accessible for all ages! If you are a teacher in the Elk Valley and wish to book a free tour for your class, please don’t hesitate to contact Jennifer Woods at 250-423-4842 or email at assistant@theartsstation. com. For more information please visit www.theartsstation. com and click on Educational Programs.

the opera By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

ome out for a night of romance, seduction, and second chances! Fernie Friends of Opera are screening Mozart's dramafilled Don Giovanni at The Arts Station tomorrow night. The story revolves around the infamous womanizer, Don Giovanni, as he makes one conquest after another, leaving a trail of broken hearts, jealousies, and hatred behind him. Things take a turn for the worse when he kills Donna Anna's father, Commendatore, who was trying to protect his daughter from Giovanni's seductive ways. Later, the father reappears as a ghost, offering Giovanni one last chance to repent for his many indiscretions. Refusing to change his ways, the antihero is sucked into hell by evil spirits. It's a tale filled with comedy and magnificent music! Enjoy a night at the opera with Don Giovanni Friday, 7 pm, at The Arts Station. Admission is by donation.

Contemporary jazz group runs through Fernie By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

he latest project from Juno nominated trombonist William Carn is making a stop in Fernie. Run Stop Run will be showing off their modern jazz music at The Arts Station tonight. Run Stop Run's contemporary sound is reflected in their debut recording, produced by influential saxophonist and composer David Binney. The lush and warm recording, released on Binney's self-owned Mythology Records label,

combines infectious grooves with lyrical melodies. The group is a true collective in every sense of the word and brings together four of Canada's top jazz artists. The quartet performs their own unique brand of eclectic, original, and modern jazz music that creates a variety of textures, allowing the ensemble to stand alone in its sounds. William Carn has become one of Canada's leading jazz trombonists and composers. When he's not playing with Run Stop Run, he is the leader of his own group,

the William Carn Quintet, and has recorded and performed with the likes of Rob McConnell, Carla Bley, Maria Schneider, Steve Swallow, Randy Brecker, and Kenny Wheeler. Guitarist Don Scott has earned himself much praise both as a player and composer. He has shared the stage with such jazz luminaries as Dave Douglas, Chris Potter, and David Binney. Most recently, Don celebrated the release of his own quartet's first recording. Jon Maharaj must be one of Toronto's busiest bassists. Among his many credits he

has worked with Christian Scott, Reg Schwager, Don Thompson, Mike Murley, and Dionne Taylor. Jon is currently completing his first recording as leader with his trio. Last, but certainly not least, Dan Ardelli has become one of Toronto's most sought after drummers. A member of the award-winning David Virelles Quintet and the Nancy Walker Trio, Dan has recorded with many great artists, including Jane Bunnet and Mark Turner. Catch the quartet in action when they take the stage at The Arts Station

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Training opportunity for women in mining Submitted College of the Rockies

three week training program is being offered by the College of the Rockies Fernie campus in partnership with Teck. The goal of the program is to introduce women to the types of careers available within the surface coal mining industry. The training program is being

offered to women across the Elk Valley, Crowsnest Pass, and Cranbrook. The program includes: fundamentals and procedures in surface mining, computer skills, Occupational First Aid Level 1, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), health, safety, and reclamation code for mines, fall protection, haul truck simulator, and a mine tour and ride-along with veteran operators. The program

also includes soft skills training in: workplace communication, personality dimensions, conflict resolution, goal setting, time management and team building. Work/life balance workshops and resume writing are also offered. Upon completion of the course, participants will gain skills to improve their employability within the industry. The is the first time a course of this nature

has been offered through the College of the Rockies. The haul truck training in this course is a reduced version (one week) of what is available in the full Haul Truck Operator program (four weeks). The goal is to have sufficient interest so the program can be completed by March 31, 2014. Dependant on interest, the program could be offered a second time in 2014. The College of the Rockies

is extremely excited about this great opportunity and would like to urge as many women in the Elk Valley and surrounding area to enroll in the program. The benefits would be far reaching. Cost of the course is $995. For information on potential funding options and/or to register, please contact the Fernie campus at 250-423-4691, or the Program Coordinator, Valerie LuznarPurdy at 250-423-3827.

Sparwood launches Business Retention and Expansion project By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

ood news is on the way for Sparwood businesses. The District of Sparwood, in partnership with the Sparwood Chamber of Commerce and the B.C. Ministry of Jobs, Tourism, and Skills, is planning to implement a Business Retention and Expansion project (BRE) to stimulate economic development and growth. “Helping our existing businesses is the primary objective of the project. Other communities have had very good results with BRE projects,” commented Lois Halko, mayor of Sparwood. “Before considering this project we talked to community leaders in several other Columbia Basin and Boundary communities that have used this approach to business retention and expansion. The results have been valuable in helping to set strategic goals

and objectives.” and referral system, data analysis, and Before Sparwood can begin helping the report writing support. community's existing businesses it will “The RDI's mandate is to support identify needs, concerns, and growth informed decision making through opportunities. Through the BRE project, the provision of timely and relevant trained researchers will be visiting information and applied research,” said Dr. local businesses to Terri MacDonald, gather information. “Helping our existing businesses RDI regional The local leaders innovation chair is the primary objective of the running the program in rural economic project. Other communities will then work to development. have had very good results address the issues “With the with BRE projects.” and opportunities v a l u a b l e once they have been information Lois Halko identified. collected through Mayor of Sparwood Selkirk College's community Columbia Basin driven BRE Rural Development projects in Institute (RDI) is supporting communities hand, decision makers and economic in BRE implementation through the development practitioners in the region provision of training for BRE researchers, will be well positioned to provide targeted implementation support material, access support to our local businesses and to take to an online regional data management collective action to improve the overall

business climate in our region.” Sparwood's local BRE Lead Jude Smith explained, “A key aspect of this project is confidentiality. We do not publish information on individual businesses. The project is very careful about this confidentiality issue.” The information gathered from the visits will be compiled and analyzed by the RDI. The local BRE lead and steering committee will then review the key findings and recommendations and move forward with a plan for follow up action. “One of the reasons for the popularity of the BRE project is that it not only supports long range planning for the community, but also yields some short range tangible results,” said Smith. Local business will be receiving letters explaining the project in the beginning of January. Individual interviews will be arranged shortly after. The BRE project will take roughly eight months to complete.

RDEK Elk Valley Official Community Plan Visioning Workshop You are invited to attend a visioning workshop as part of the Elk Valley planning process. Participants at this workshop will help identify a vision for future development in the Elk Valley. During this session, residents will discuss objectives and policies that may be included in the Official Community Plan. All interested parties are invited to attend the visioning workshop:

call for project proposals Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs The Regional District of East Kootenay is accepting project proposals for funding consideration from Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs for the areas of: City of Cranbrook City of Fernie City of Kimberley Village of Canal Flats Village of Radium Hot Springs

District of Sparwood District of Elkford District of Invermere Electoral Area A Electoral Area B

Electoral Area C Electoral Area E Electoral Area F Electoral Area G

Application guidelines and forms are available at: • RDEK offices in Cranbrook and Invermere • RDEK website at www.rdek.bc.ca • CBT website at www.cbt.org For information about preparing your project proposal or to have an application form forwarded to you, please call Nikki Bradshaw or Shannon Moskal at 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335 (toll-free). Deadline for project proposals is 4:30 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2014. Late applications are not eligible for consideration. Administered and managed by the Regional District of East Kootenay.

Tuesday, January 21st, 2014 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Fernie Family Centre 521 - 4th Avenue, Fernie BC - and Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Senior’s Drop In Centre 101 – 4th Avenue, Sparwood BC The meeting will be held on two separate dates (January 21st and January 22nd) in two separate locations (Fernie and Sparwood) to accommodate residents throughout the plan area. The same information will be presented at both meetings so participants only need to attend one of the two meetings. For further information, please contact Matt Gunn, Planner, at 250.489.6903 or toll free at 1.888.478.7335 or mgunn@rdek.bc.ca.

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Ghostriders send Grizzlies into hibernation strength of the Riders became increasingly apparent. In the third period, Revelstoke thug he Fernie Ghostriders tamed the Riley Creighton resorted to trying to downtrodden and undisciplined injure the Ghostriders’ goalie Austin Revelstoke Grizzlies in a 7-0 shutout Wells, earning himself 10 minutes worth on Friday, January 10. of penalties and three game misconducts Difficulties both on and off the ice in in the process. Teves was sent off for Revelstoke this season have resulted in defending his teammate, but the spirit of only seven wins out of 37 games for the the Ghostriders appeared to only increase Grizzlies, leaving Fernie the clear favourite after the incident. A final onslaught saw ahead of last Friday’s game. Former three more goals in quick succession from Grizzlies player Matt MacDonald opened Burgess, Aidan Geiger and Aaron Neufeld the scoring with a great goal for the home while the Grizzlies could only accumulate team in the first period, paving the way for more game misconducts. Revelstoke’s a barrage by the Riders. antics reached a ridiculous low when Joel Burgess shot the puck into the Jeremy McGregor displayed the legacy of net halfway through the second period, the team’s chaotic leadership by abusing followed soon afterwards by two in a row one of the officials. With a near empty by crowd favourite Josh Teves. As the bench and little sign of any actual effort, Grizzlies’ dirty play earned penalties and the final score of 7-0 was an embarrassing sacrificed players to misconduct calls, the defeat for the visitors in their first of two games against Fernie this season. The reaction of the Ghostriders’ coaches after the game was less focused on their own resounding victory than the bewildering behaviour of the Grizzlies. With as of January 15, 2014 the Riders scheduled to play the DIVISION: Kootenay Conference: Eddie Mountain Grizzlies in Revelstoke on Friday, Team GP W L T OTL Pts January 17, head coach Dale Hladun Creston Valley Thunder Cats 37 27 10 0 0 54 was concerned about the prospect of Kimberley Dynamiters 42 22 19 1 0 45 more deliberate attempts to injure Fernie Ghostriders 38 18 14 0 6 42 his players by a team that has no Columbia Valley Rockies 42 11 23 3 5 30 hope of reaching the playoffs. Golden Rockies 39 11 24 1 3 26 “I was glad to get the points but DIVISION: Kootenay Conference: Neil Murdoch was more worried about our health,” Sara Moulton Free Press Staff

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Young Riders fan Jetson cheers after Aidan Geiger’s goal.

said Hladun. “[Revelstoke] doesn’t care anymore… I fear for our players in their next game.” Watching from the sidelines while recovering from an injury, defenceman Cole Weber agreed with the views of his coaches. “It makes me mad… it was dirty play, but you can’t really worry about a team like that. We only have to see them one more time and then we can forget about them.”

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Here’s hoping for a safe and successful outcome during the Rider’s road trip on the weekend of January 17 to 19. The team will travel to Revelstoke, 100 Mile House and Kamloops over three consecutive days and will then play another road game in Creston before returning to the Fernie Memorial Arena the following weekend. Don’t miss the next home game against the Columbia Valley Rockies on Saturday, January 25 at 7:30 pm.

Passtrak attends the Dino Classic Ritch Braun Passtrak

our Passtrak athletes attended the Dino Classic indoor track meet at the University of Calgary on Saturday January 4 where they competed in a total of 11 events. Mosese Ratudradra had three races in the 11-year-old boys age group. He finished fifth in the 150 metres in 31.73 seconds and fourth in both the 60 metres and 600 metres with times of 11.79

Emma Nieuwesteeg Emma Nieuwesteeg passed both the Gold Freeskate and Gold Dance tests with the Skate Canada testing system. She was also recently selected for the Skate Canada BC-Yukon Prospect team.

seconds and 2:55.40 respectively. Tim Jorgensen ran the same three distances but in the 12-year-old boys group. He placed tenth in the 60 metres in 9.69 seconds, ninth in the 150 metres in 24.26 seconds and eighth in the 600 metres in 2:21.12. Alice Murray competed in the sprints only in the 12-year-old girls division. She finished sixth in the 150 metres with a 24.98 second clocking. Her time of 9.76 seconds in the 60 metres crushed her previous best time by over 6/10’s

of a second and earned her a third place ribbon. Alisi Ratudradra represented Passtrak in three of the 15-year-old girls races. She placed fourth in the 60 metres in 8.65 seconds then moved up one spot to third in the 60 metre hurdles in 10.82 seconds. Her third event was the 600 metres where she ran away from her competitors in 1:46.74 for first place and a lifetime best performance. That time also broke a 12 year old Passtrak club record by eight seconds.

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Skaters capture gold Fernie Falcons hit the court By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

e r n i e Secondary S c h o o l ' s own senior girls basketball team played strong at this year's 2014 Falcons Griz Classic. After losing 48-37 to the David Thompson Lakers Friday night, the girls rallied back to win twice on Saturday. The Falcons took down the Crowsnest Consolidated Pandas, 67-22, followed by the Selkirk Storm, 69-54.

Fernie Secondary School’s senior girls basketball team played in the 2014 Falcons Griz Classic tournament over the weekend. Photo by K. Haarstad

Fernie skaters glide to highest test levels. From left to right: Abby-Anne Hughes, Kaitlyn Poirier, and Emma Nieuwesteeg. Photo by zl. Skubovius By Lisa Skubovius Contributor

hree Fernie Skating Club athletes have struck gold by completing the highest levels in the Skate Canada testing system. Emma Nieuwesteeg passed both the Gold Freeskate and Gold Dance tests, while Kaitlyn Poirier completed the Gold Dance test, and Abby-Anne Hughes completed the Gold Skills test. These achievements are the pinnacle of many years of training and testing within the Skate Canada system, which requires athletes to complete a progressive series of tests that are assessed by trained evaluators. Nieuwesteeg was also recently selected for the Skate Canada BC-Yukon Prospect team. “It’s a chance for Skate Canada to monitor upcoming competitive figure skaters and help them

achieve their goals,” the 12-yearold explained. “For example, I’m expected to go to skating camps like the ones in Whistler and Kelowna, and also go to a competition in Burnaby.” This upcoming weekend she and several other Elk Valley figure skaters are headed to Rossland for the West Kootenay Invitational competition. As well, many more skaters are preparing for the Kootenay Regional Championships at the end of this month to be held in Fruitvale. Over the same weekend, Skate Revolution, a synchronized skating team from Elkford, will be competing at the Mountain Region Synchronized Skating Championships in Lethbridge. This competition will bring together teams from Alberta, B.C., Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, and the Yukon.

The Falcons took on the Selkirk Storm Saturday afternoon.

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Fernie Timbits go skating with Santa By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

he Fernie Minor Hockey Timbits hit the ice with a very special guest over the holidays, Santa Clause! The athletes in training had a blast skating around with the jolly red guy on December 20. Some of the older brothers of the Timbits played referee, even sending quite a few parents to the penalty box. The Fernie Timbits practice on Wednesdays and Fridays and they're always on the lookout for new teammates. Kids aged four to six are welcome to come and try out hockey for the new year.

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There is no way to target specific deer. f Most conflicts reported involve Mule deer because they may be more active during daylight. White-tailed deer are more likely to be active at night. The clover traps are baited and set to trigger during the night.

f Killing fawns, yearlings and bucks will not normally affect the reproductive potential of the deer herd within a community. (Harris, MoFLNRO, Penticton, 2012) Whatever deer enters the clover trap is killed regardless of sex or age. f There is no way to know that a deer suspected of aggression has been eliminated from the community. It may be the less habituated deer who have not had conflict with humans.

Culling causes Compensatory Rebound Effect. f As long as there is an abundant food source and deer feel comfortable in a location, the culled deer population will be replaced through other deer moving in and a birthing boom. Thus leading to a perpetual killing cycle costing tax payers tens of thousands of dollars without effectively reducing human/deer conflict.

Public safety - the very thing the municipalities say they are trying to address - is not improved.

DISTRICT OF ELKFORD SPINS FACTS IN MEDIA The District calls the deer cull a “harvest.”

It’s not a harvest, it’s a cull. The permit issued by the Ministry is a Permit to Cull. Using the word “harvest” is misleading the public in an attempt to soften the brutal reality of what is taking place.

The District refers to the deer as being euthanized.

The District describes the violation of the cull permit as “an unfortunate issue with the contractor trapping in the day light” and “that the decision was made because of the extreme cold and the deer were not moving at night.”

The deer are not “euthanized.” They are destroyed. Euthanize is a transitive verb of “euthanasia” which is defined as “the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy” (Merriam-Webster Dictionary).

“It seems clear from these comments that both the District, the permit holder and CP Trapping, the permit implementer knew that they were violating the permit and they were doing so because they thought they would have trouble catching the deer.”

Destroyed is defined as “to cause (something) to end or no longer exist : to cause the destruction of (something) : to damage (something) so badly that it cannot be repaired : to kill (an animal) especially because it is sick, injured, or dangerous : to defeat (someone or something) easily or completely” (Merriam-Webster Dictionary).

“When I found out that the traps were set in daylight hours I phoned the District, the COs and I tried to phone the RCMP. I talked directly to District staff to notify them that they were violating the permit but as I understand from the story in the Townsman, the cull continued the next day as well. So even after being notified of the violation, the District continued to trap and kill deer.” ~ Devin Kazakoff, spokesperson fro the BCDPS.

By using the word “euthanize” to describe the destruction of wildlife is to mislead the public to believe that these animals are sedated and given a peaceful death as they would see in a veterinary office with thier sick or elderly family pet.

Please don’t let the District’s media spin confuse you. Facts are facts. They are inhumanelty culling deer and they knowingly violated their permit to do so.

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Tips for the East Kootenay outdoor enthusiasts By Trish Burley Conservation Officer

ection 35 (2) of the Wildlife Act of British Columbia states that if a person hunts wildlife and kills wildlife, they must make every reasonable effort to retrieve the wildlife and include it in their bag limit and remove the edible portions of the carcass of game to the person’s normal dwelling place, or to a meat cutter or cold storage plant.

What this means for hunters is they must make all reasonable attempts to retrieve wildlife once it is killed. In addition to any parts required for compulsory inspection, the hunter must remove the edible portions of the wildlife killed. For big game - excluding grizzly bear, cougar, wolf, lynx, bobcat and wolverine - edible portions means those from the four quarters and loins. For game birds this means edible

portions of both breasts of the bird. These are the minimum amounts of meat that must be removed from the animals involved. The Conservation Officer Service wishes to remind the public that if they witness or become aware of an environmental or fish and wildlife related infraction, to please report it by calling 1-877-952-7277 (RAPP). Callers may remain anonymous if they wish and may be eligible for a reward.

By Trish Burley Conservation Officer

ften open seasons for hunting will be for a class of big game animal based on an antler size restriction, such as a six point elk season for example. This means that the season is open in a given area for antlered elk having six or more “points” on one antler. Unfortunately people often get confused as to exactly

what a “point” is. A point or tine is defined in the Wildlife Act as a branch of an antler that is longer than it is wide and is at least 2.5 cm in length. For the purpose of determining the length of a tine it shall be measured from the center of its base to its tip end and the base of the tine shall be measured along the nearest edge of the part of the antler known as the main beam.

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TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act the Council of the District of Elkford will District of Elkford Zoning Bylaw No.affected 751, 2014 hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of persons who Amendment deem their interest by the proposed District of Elkford Zoning Amendment No.892 751, at: Government Act the Council of the District of Elkford will hold a Public Hearing TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section Bylaw 890 and of2014 the Local

to hear representations of persons who deem their interest affected by theJanuary proposed District 6:00 pm on Monday, 20, 2014 of Elkford Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 751, 2014 at: Elkford Community Conference Centre, Meeting Room 1, 750 Fording Drive 6:00 pm on Monday, January 20, 2014 Intent of Bylaw Amendment No. 751, 2014: Elkford Community Conference Centre, Meeting Room 1, 750 Fording Drive To amend District of Elkford Zoning Bylaw No. 737, 2013 including: Intent of Bylaw Amendment No. 751, 2014: 1. Adding Schedule ‘A’ (text) that regulates the location and use of buildings and structures and the use of land within To amend District ofDistrict ElkfordofZoning No.to737, including: the ElkfordBylaw pursuant the 2013 provisions of the Local Government Act. 1. Adding Schedule ‘A’Single (text) Family that regulates theaslocation andUse useinofthe buildings and structures andR-2. the use of land within the District of Elkford 2. Adding Dwellings a Principle Two-Unit Residential Zone pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act. 3. Adding Schedule ‘B’ (zoning map) and rezoning District Lot 5099, 350 Elk Valley Highway North, the Municipal 2. Adding Single Family Dwellings as a Principle Use in the Two-Unit Residential Zone R-2. Campground, from Agriculture Zone A-1 to Campground Institutional Zone P-2. 3. Adding Schedule ‘B’ (zoning map) and rezoning District Lot 5099, 350 Elk Valley Highway North, the Municipal Campground, from Agriculture 4. Regulating Medical Marihuana Production Facilities and adding them as a Principle Use in the Industrial Zone I-1. Zone A-1 to Campground Institutional Zone P-2. 4. Regulating Medical Marihuana Production Facilities and adding them as a Principle Use in the Industrial Zone I-1. Location: Location: Municipal Wide (entire Bylaw), District Lot 5099, 350 Elk Valley Highway North (Municipal Campground). Municipal Wide (entire Bylaw), District Lot 5099, 350 Elk Valley Highway North (Municipal Campground). Owner: Owner: District of Elkford. District of Elkford. Applicant: Applicant: District of Elkford. District of Elkford.

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Proposed rezoning of Municipal Campground proposed may between be inspected between the hours of 4:30 8:00 pm, am Monday and 4:30through pm, Monday Friday, excluding The proposedThe bylaw may bebylaw inspected the hours of 8:00 am and Friday,through excluding holidays, from January 6, holidays, fromatJanuary 6, 2014 to January 20,816 2014 at theRoad, DistrictElkford, of Elkford Road, Elkford, BC and on 2014 to January 20, 2014 the District of Elkford Office, Michel BC Office, and on816 the Michel District’s website at www.elkford.ca. the District’s website at www.elkford.ca. If unable to attend the Public Hearing, persons may submit written comments no later than 4:30 pm, January 20, 2014 to: If unable to attend the Public Hearing, persons mayDistrict submit of written comments no later than 4:30 pm, January 20, 2014 to: Elkford P.O. Box 340, 816 Michel Road District Elkford Elkford, BCof V0B 1H0 P.O. Box 340, 816 Michel Road info@elkford.ca Elkford, BC V0B 1H0 All persons must include their name and civic address in the submission. All submissions will form part of the record of the Public Hearing. info@elkford.ca Please note that no further information or submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. All persons must include their name and civic address in the submission. All submissions will form part of the record of Curtis Helgesen the Public Hearing. Chief Administrative Officer January 3, 2014 Please note that no further information or submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public

Basically, it is a two part test to determine if a point or tine is legal. It shall be at least 2.5 cm in length, measured from the center of its base. As well, its length must be longer than its widest part. The Conservation Officer Service wishes to remind the public

that if they witness or become aware of an environmental or Fish and Wildlife related infraction, to please report it by calling 1-877-952-7277 (RAPP). Callers may remain anonymous if they wish and they may be eligible for a reward.

s parents there are a few phrases that, when spoken by our children Shelby Cain with a certain level of panic, can make our blood run cold. I don’t feel very good! There’s Lego in my nose! What little sister? Or the always troublesome, I have to pee! And I’m not talking about a casual statement, like the pee may come in the next minute. I mean the five-alarm shriek that gets louder and higher pitched as it builds momentum. That pee is coming. You’ve got five seconds, tops. My friends were privy to one of these shrieks recently that set in motion a string of events all parents out there will appreciate. Let me set the scene for you. They were away for the holidays, staying with family about 40 minutes drive from some cross-country ski trails. After several days of constant driving, visiting, packing, unpacking, and moving around five sets of ski equipment with gear, it was time to go skiing. The youngest son, five years-old, decides no, he’s staying put. Some major negotiations ensued, and finally he agreed to come, as long as he had sole possession of the i-pad. The other two were irate, but too bad. They were on the move. 35 minutes into the drive, Youngest had become so engrossed in destroying planet Earth with those horrible pigs that somehow he missed his bladder slowly filling to the point that, like an over-inflated balloon, it was gonna blow. The cry of terror came from the back of the van –“I have to pee!” Dad knew from the desperate intensity that the odds of making it were low. “Hang on son! Don’t you quit on me!” He hit the brakes and skidded to the side of the road just as he heard the dreaded “Oh no!” Too late. Mom turned in her seat, “Stop! Try to stop!” “I can’t.” Relief flooded through Youngest, and his pants, snow pants, carseat, and the car itself. It was a big one. Dad stepped outside for some fresh air, and to curse profusely, before getting back in. These were veteran parents. They had come too far to turn back now. They were going skiing, come Hell or huge pee. They stripped Youngest down, emptied the puddles from the ski boots, put the snow pants on the van heater, covered their noses and drove to the parking lot. When they got there they assessed the situation on a needto-use basis. The only salvageable items were the wet ski boots and snow pants. Everything else was completely saturated and would turn Youngest into a human pee-sickle after 10 minutes. Mom went without a coat. Youngest went commando, but they went skiing, dammit.

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A day out at the races

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By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

eady, set, go! Teams f r o m Fernie, Kimberley, Red Mountain, W h i t e w a t e r, Windermere, and the Yukon were ready to hit the slopes at Fernie Alpine Resort over the weekend. The Fernie Alpine Ski Team (FAST) held a Teck Zone Race on January 9, 10, and 11. Heading down Emilyâ€™s Run was the largest number of competitors at a FAST race ever! 130 kids between the ages of 10 and 18 competed in the slalom and giant slalom races. The three day event saw amazing results despite the challenging w e a t h e r conditions. The competitors enjoyed a fun banquet Saturday evening to finish off the weekend, where awards were presented by Nic Milligan of Fernie Alpine Ski Team hosted a Zone Race this weekend. Teck.

valanche City Roller Girls would like to thank the community of Fernie for their generous support of our Christmas fundraiser held on December 7th, 2013. A BIG thank you to The Northern Bar & Stage, GearHub Sports, Happy Cow Ice Cream & Desserts, Arrowana GC, Evolution Health & Fitness, Thunder Meadow Massage Therapy, Yamagoya, The Blue Touque, Freyja Lifestyle Fashion, Boardstiff, Ghostrider Trading, IGS, Subway, Carosella, Odessey, Freshies, Mirror Images, Mow and Snow, Canadian Tire, Cottonwood Tree, Hempire, Elaine's Massage, Cincott The Organic Market, Fernie Alpine Resort, Edge of the World, Ski Base, Rocky Mountain Optometry, Straight Line, Guides Hut, Giv'er Shirts, Best Western Suites, The Cattle Company, Mugshots, Spa 901, Fernie Wilderness Adventures Cat Skiing, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and Elevation. The show would not have been possible with out the amazing performers who volunteered to make it a night to remember. Â A huge thank you to; Murrae Vine, Â Mackenzie Savill, Â Dani Haworth, Â Claudia Laflamme, Â Alycia Jayliene, Â Dawn Betts, Â Effy Stoneâ€™s Daughter, Olivier Gosselin, Â Jenn Johnson, Â John Parson, Â Sean Tursus, Â Court Jacobs, Â Malcolm Graham and Liam Monahan.

Thank you to everyone involved in supporting the evening, it was a huge success. Details for the 2014 Roller Derby season in are soon to be released. Stay tuned. Sponsored by Est. 1898

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Avalanche Awareness Days By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

For more information and the full schedule of events, visit www.skifernie.com.

o prevent accidents and help people make good decisions in avalanche terrain, the Canadian Avalanche Centre (CAC) and avalanche professionals in over 30 Canadian communities share their expertise to help people keep safe in the mountains during Avalanche Awareness Days. Presented by Canadian Pacific Railway, this yearâ€™s event takes place on Saturday, January 18. Here in the Elk Valley, Fernie Alpine Resort will be hosting a full day of interactive and

educational activities.

From 10 am to 2 pm in the base area (beside

the Deer Chair) a variety of educational and fun

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Santa stops by Rocky Mountain Village THE FREE PRESS Thursday, January 16, 2014

By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

ith a little help from Santa, the residents of Rocky Mountain Village had a very Merry Christmas. Through donations from Teck Coal and Elk Valley residents, gifts were purchased for each and every resident of Rocky Mountain Village over the holiday season. On December 23, Santa Clause himself stopped by the home to deliver the gifts in person and spread a little holiday cheer. “So much time and effort is spent on making sure children have a nice Christmas and receive a gift, that we seem to forget

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the seniors in our homes,” commented Alice Booth, volunteer. “That is one of the reasons that I do this.” The gift program initially depended solely on individuals to purchase gifts to be wrapped and given out, but for the last two years Teck has generously donated enough funds to cover a gift for each resident. “It has made it so much easier for us. We can now get a list of what each person either wants or needs, and purchase something that is very beneficial to them,” said Booth. “We have been fortunate enough to have some change left, which has then been used to purchase toiletries for those who are in need of them.”

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