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Financial assistance for flood damage

The only way to get to the Fernie Forge over the weekend was by boat. The Hosmer business was one of many properties affected by the one in a hundred year flood that began last Thursday. Photo by Sandra Barrett

By Tamara HyndFree Press Staff

The Province has approved the Regional District of East Kootenay’s (including all rural

areas and municipalities) applica-tion to Emergency Management BC (EMBC) for Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) for “Overland Flooding” in response to the flood-ing events over the past week.

This means full-time residents can fill out claim forms and submit them for a portion of the cleanup costs related to the flooding that are not covered by insurance.

The DFA program is provincial and is only available to full-time residents.

People who have experienced flooding should book a damage assessment as soon as the water has been receded for two days. To book

an assessment, contact the RDEK’s Building & Protective Services Department at 250-489-2791.

If water got into any electrical outlets, fixtures or appliances (such as hot water tanks), contact the BC Safety Authority or visit their website to get a list of certified contractors to do electrical inspec-tions. This is required before power can be turned back on in homes that had power disconnected, but is also recommended for anyone who experienced water in electrical out-lets/fixtures. There is a fee for this inspection.

If flooding compromised your septic field, you will need to have it inspected by a qualified sewage practitioner.

Once water has receded, you will need to disinfect your well. Take before and after photos to docu-

ment everything. Get a letter of claim denial from your insurance company.

Keep receipts for any and all clean-up costs related to the flood-ing and resulting damage/repairs.

It is important to note the dead-line date for EMBC to receive DFA application forms is September 22.

When filling out the forms, make sure you indicate a damage date between June 19 to 21 as this is the timeframe DFA has been approved for.

This is a Provincial assistance pro-gram, and will only cover a portion of costs for approved claims. If you have questions about the program, contact EMBC at 1-888-257-4777.

Part-time/seasonal property owners are not eligible for assist-ance through the Provincial Disaster Financial Assistance Program

(DFA). If flooding has damaged your property, a free clean up kit can be delivered to you by contacting the RDEK’s Building & Protective Services Department at 250-489-2791. These kits include very basic items to help get started with clean-ing up after a flood (such as Javex, a mop, gloves). If people want to hire a remediation company, the RDEK has a list of companies. This would be at your own cost.

If water levels got into any elec-trical outlets, fixtures or appliances (such as hot water tanks), contact the BC Safety Authority. They will provide a list of qualified contract-ors who can do an electrical inspec-tion. There is a fee for this inspec-tion so keep your receipts.

Contact your insurance company to determine whether your policy might provide any coverage.

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A celebration of beer

By Adam MacDonaldContributor

Beer lovers gathered together last Tuesday to enjoy food and drink, as

Jo Wiebe, author of ‘Craft Beer Revolution: The Insiders Guide to BC Breweries,’ signed books and spoke about his experien-ces with beer across the prov-ince.

The food, created using Fernie Brewing Company beer, was provided by various bars and pubs in Fernie, and guests were invited to sample Fernie Brewery’s selection of beer.

“Fernie pubs and restaurants definitely support the local brewery by selling a range of their products,” writes Wiebe, in his book.

“It started in the owner’s bar out on Dicken Road,” says Fernie Brewery office and mar-keting manager, Abi Moore, not-ing that this year marks Fernie Brewing Company’s 10th anni-versary. “We’ve come a long way since then.” Currently Fernie beer is sold across B.C. and Alberta, with some spe-cial orders being shipped to Saskatchewan. “They are well known across the province,”

says Wiebe, highlighting Fernie Brewery’s popularity on the coast, despite being the furthest east and most remote brewery in B.C. “It’s one of those rar-est of breweries that is actually busier in the winter than in the summer,” writes Wiebe. The company hopes to expand into the Toronto market, which is the largest purchaser of beer in Canada, and to continue expanding their summer selec-tion.

Those interested in reading Wiebe’s book can purchase it at Polar Peek Books on Second Avenue.

All photos by A. MacDonald

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The District of Sparwood is pleased to announce the

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

ideally positioned to clearly and consistently share our

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

Sparwood’s Chief Administrative Officer.

Unlike many community brands, Sparwood’s brand has

not been developed primarily to increase tourism or

attract destination visitors. Rather, its brand development

is to strengthen its distinctive characteristics, demonstrate

a desire to continue to develop economic diversity, and

to continue to provide a solid foundation to increase

community spirit.

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

enviably situated in the Rocky Mountains, clean, safe,

prosperous, and have a solid community of people

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

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

contemporary story of a strong, authentic, hardworking

mountain community. The brand speaks in a fresh manner

to unpretentiousness; a proactive approach to developing

relationships; and pride in the industry, community

relationships and recreational opportunities afforded by

their location.

To develop their brand, the District of Sparwood worked

with community and regional branding specialists

Story & Co. Their process involved extensive community

consultation, research and strategy, and the results of the

branding project were predicated on feedback and insight

garnered directly from the community.

“The methods we used allowed us to gain valuable

information through direct consultation with community

members in both group and individual settings,” said

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

important audience first — our own community.”

The initial results of the branding exercise include a new

logo, new taglines, a community website, professional

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

informational collateral, as well as recommendations on

how to implement the brand as the community moves

forward and begins to proactively share its story.

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

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

demonstrating that we are proud of our community, that we

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

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

a story that deserves being told best and now we look

forward to telling it.”

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For more information on the District of Sparwood,

please contact:

Terry Melcer Chief Administrative Officer District of Sparwood

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

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

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

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District of sparwooD Launches new BranDYours & Mine. together.

Sparwood Community & Facility Services367 Pine Avenue, Box 669, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0Phone: 250-425-0552 Fax: 250-425-0551 Email: recof� [email protected]

NOTICE OF FACILITY CLOSUREThe Sparwood Leisure Centre will be closed from June 17 - July 8, 2013. Closure is to replace and upgrade the heating and Hvac system. The of� ce will be open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm for program registration. During this closure the � tness centre will also be closed. All current monthly and yearly passes will be extended to cover the “shut down” period. Thank you for your patience while we upgrade our facility.

ADVENTURE CAMPS(For Children Born in 2001-2004)

Registration: $100 per WeekMonday - Wednesday, 2:15 - 4:30 pm, AND

Thursday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

WEEK #1 BATTERS UP July 2nd - July 4th, 2013(This Week is Tues - Thurs)A ball of fun! This week youth will play various ball games, learn the rules of baseball and top off this week by going to a Lethbridge Bulls Ball Game!

WEEK #2 SAND & SURF July 8th - July 11th, 2013 This week youth will make and paint their very own beach chairs and then use them at Surveyors at the end of the week.

WEEK #3 LASER QUEST July 15th - July 18th, 2013Youth will travel to Nanton to Red Surge Battle� elds for a exciting afternoon of laser tag.

WEEK #4 EXTREME EXPLORERS July 22nd - July 25th, 2013Youth will be able to enjoy the Fernie Alpine Resort Zipline and Aerial Playground. Note : This Week has a Height and Weight Restriction.

WEEK #5 WATER LOGGED July 29th - Aug 1st, 2013Youth will enjoy river rafting for the day with Mountain High River Adventures.

WEEK #6 OLD WEST Aug 6th - Aug 8th, 2013 (This week is Tues - Thurs)This week features a day trip with Bull River Horseback Adventures. A ride through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.

WEEK #7 ADVENTURE WIND UPAug 12th - Aug 15th, 2013This week we will have lots of windup activities including an overnight camp at Fairmont.

Summer Camp in Sparwood is Back!

Join us for “Up, Up, and Away”PRESCHOOL CAMPS, for Children born in 2009 – 2010 (must be 3 years of age): Monday - Friday, 9:30 -11:00 amDrop in Program MAXIMUM 24 ChildrenStories, Crafts, Games and More! A Fun and Safe Place For Preschoolers to ComeJUNIOR CAMPS, for Children born in 2005 – 2008:Monday - Thursday, 12:00 - 2:00 pm Drop In Program MAXIMUM 30 ChildrenWEEK #1 THINGS WITH WINGS July 2nd - July 4th, 2013 (This Week is Tues - Fri)Birds, Bats, and Flying Insects WEEK #2 PARDON ME, YOUR STANDING ON MY CAPEJuly 8th - July 12th, 2013Superheroes and superpowers, secret identities and secret lairs.WEEK #3 PREPARE FOR TAKEOFFFJuly 15th - July 19th, 2013Aircraft, airships, air sports and � ightWEEK #4 SEND ME A POSTCARDJuly 22nd - July 26th, 2013Journeys, quests and expeditions. WEEK #5 READING THE SKYJuly 29th - Aug 2nd, 2013Sky mythology, stargazing and weather.WEEK #6 WORLDS ABOVE AND BEYONDAug 6th - Aug 9th, 2013 (This week is Tues- Fri)Fantasy worlds and future worlds.WEEK #7 TO THE STARS Aug 12th - Aug 16th, 2013Astronomy, space exploration, and tales set in space.

Learning Tree PreschoolA place for children to learn through play. A drop-off program for preschoolers to develop their � ve selves: social, emotional, gross motor, � ne motor, and intellectual development.Registration Information:

If your child was born in:

Your child will be enrolled in

You can register your child on

2011 “First Time Away” Anytime after May 30th, 2013

2010 “Play and Learn” May 29th, 2013 - 9:30am

2009 (or earlier)

“Let’s Get Ready for School” May 30th, 3013 - 9:30am

Assistant Water Safety InstructorJuly 8 - 12, 2013The AWSI course is the national pre-requisite to the Water Safety Instructor course. AWSI prepares candidates by providing them with a foundation of instructional skills needed to teach Red Cross Swim Lessons. Pre-Requisites:15 years old by the last day of course. Able to perform Red Cross Swim Kids Level 10 strokes and skills.

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upgrade projectfernie substation

The Fernie Substation is reaching capacity and in order to meet future demand, an upgrade is needed.

BC Hydro would like to advise the public that options are currently being explored to upgrade the existing Fernie Substation, located on Railway Avenue. This important improvement project is necessary to meet current demand and future growth in Fernie. Upgrading the substation with new equipment will allow BC Hydro to continue to provide clean reliable power to Fernie business and residential customers now and in the future.

Opportunities to learn more about the project will be provided and advertised. It is anticipated that Project Information Meetings will be scheduled later this year and construction activity is expected to begin in early 2014, with project completion in fall 2015.

If you have any questions, or would like more information about the Fernie Substation Upgrade Project, please contact Sue Foster, Program Manager at 604 699 9095 or Sally Masters, Community Relations 250 489 6841.

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Mayor’s update with Mary GiulianoBy Mary Giuliano Mayor of Fernie

Me e t i n g s , events and more meet-

ings seem to be the order of the day. The positive thing about meetings is that they result in practical deci-sions or so it seems

to some though not so much to others.

I will dive right in and comment on one decision that is a hot topic right now. You

guessed it, downtown patios. This has been in the works for several years, the policy final-ized last fall and sever-al businesses immedi-

ately applied. The com-plaints received have to do with lost parking spaces affecting indi-viduals with mobility problems as well as the fear that vehicles will run into the pat-ios. I do apologize to those with mobility problems, I under-stand that it is more than a matter of con-venience to park close to where you want to shop but allowing pat-ios is something that has been requested for numerous years. This initiative will be evaluated at the end of the season as to what worked and what didn’t. At the last council meeting I requested more space allocation downtown for those with mobil-ity issues. Also the City is looking to install angle parking on First Avenue to allow for increased parking. Another way to free up more spaces would be for employees of businesses on Second Avenue to park on Third or First Avenue instead of downtown. I believe the atmos-phere of people on the patios adds a tremen-dous liveliness to our downtown and once they have been decor-ated with greenery and flower baskets down-town will look pretty nice.

The City is forming a committee with the Cherished Memories group and other stake-holders to investigate a suitable location and monument for com-memorating citizens passed on with no known place of perma-nent rest.

Council has also agreed to work with members of the Fernie Snowmobile Association in their

quest to find a larger staging area for the ever-growing visitor traffic that contributes greatly to the economy of our town.

I attend many func-tions such as the grand opening of the Banner program at the Arts Station. Each year it seems artists that enter works outdo them-selves, the banners are very much appreciated by visitors and resi-dents alike and many inquiries are made by other communities as to how this program is carried out. Thank you to everyone that enters this competi-tion. The Summer and Wednesday socials will begin soon, last year they were very success-ful, thanks to the hard work of the Chamber of Commerce, busi-nesses and volun-teers that worked so diligently to make this happen. I had the opportunity to host the two French immersion classes from IDES at City Hall. I provided a tour and gave each one a city pin. The kids asked great ques-tions and it was a real pleasure to show them around the building and provide info on the politics of Fernie. I also attended Aladdin, the dance performance and was surprised at the expertise of the production, 406 chan-ges of gorgeous colours and fabrics making up spectacular costumes with most remark-able dancing. Principal Director Alana Rybar and her team are to be commended for the wonderful job they do achieving such superb results from their stu-dents that are most enjoyable to see.

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Hwy. 3 (250)423-3211Featuring Spicy Thai FoodProperty taxes for Elk Valley homeowners due next weekBy Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

It’s bad timing for those dealing with a flooded basement,

but property taxes across the province are due, including the Elk Valley and rural property owners in the RDEK.

The Fernie deadline is July 2 at 5 pm and Elkford taxes are due the same day at 4:30 pm.

The District of Sparwood deadline for property taxes and annual utilities is Thursday, July 4, 2013. Their office closes at 4 p.m. but there is a mailbox outside the front door where cheque payments will be received until midnight. Sparwood Director of Finance Barbara Nunes suggests that if you are a new resident or have recently changed your address you

should contact your local government to obtain a copy of your tax notice.

All municipal and rural taxes can be paid in person at your district or municipal office. Bring your tax notice and completed Home Owner’s Grant form.

There is a 10 per cent penalty after the deadline on unpaid amounts for tax and utility bills. Payments must be received in offices by the deadlines. Payment can be made in person by cash, cheque and interact payments. Credit cards are not accepted. Mailed payments and Homeowner Grant Applications must be received on or before July 2 to avoid the late penalty. The Homeowner’s Grant must be re-applied for every year.

Electronic payments can be made if you

are set-up for online banking through your financial institution.

Please note that postmarks will not be considered as date of payment for mailed remittances and electronic payments will be recorded as paid when they arrive in the city's bank account, not when they are transmitted by your financial institution.

You may also make payments through your mortgage. Your financial institution can pay your taxes on your behalf if you have made such an arrangement through your mortgage agreement.

The Provincial Surveyor of Taxes issues tax notices and collects payment for the rural areas. You can contact the Rural Property Tax branch at 250-387-0555 or [email protected] for more details.

The due date for rural property owners is also July 2 and homeowner grant applications need to be filled out if eligible. It can be filled out online, or brought in to a Service BC location (or mailed).

If you are a bona fide farmer in a rural area, you may apply for a penalty-free time extension for payment of your current year property taxes. The extension was developed to help farmers whose crops are not harvested and sold until fall.

First-time applicants must apply on or before the property tax due date. If your application is approved, your property tax due date will be extended to October 31. Please contact a Service BC Centre.

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It started with just a heavy rainfall warning for the Elk Valley.

Just an inconvenience really, it meant those who love to bike would have to stay off the trails, nobody could hang out their laundry, and plans to go camping for the weekend would have to be put on hold.

Rain is annoying, but harmless, right? Just put on a coat, and get on with it.

But nobody predicted just how much harm those couple of days of rain would do.

Once in a great long while, a major flood comes along.

It’s a reality of living in the Elk Valley, yet most of us tell ourselves it won’t happen.

Sure there’s a river running through the middle, but it’s usually a source of recreation, not destruction.

So when the level started to rise, and rise, everyone started to realize that this was one of those times when the whole community needs to be prepared, and be ready to help each other.

Elk Valley residents reacted in a way that we should all be proud of.

From sandbagging to helping a neighbour salvage their belongings, to co-operating with evacuation orders, to welcoming evacuees into private homes that are high and dry and out of danger's way, to staffing emergency shelters, to following orders by police and mayors to stay off the roads and away from the river, to the businesses that offered free lunches and cheap hotel rooms - every single person has helped.

Blue skies are ahead, but there is still work to do.

People have returned home to assess the damage to their homes and many are looking at costs of thousands of dollars.

Some have lost precious belongings that meant a lot to them.

That annoying rain that ruined your plans for the weekend may have passed but the effects will stay with us for a long time to come.

Support each other and show the same community spirit as during the floods, today and every day.

Criminal record checks

According to Catherine Lord's comments on CBC, the RCMP average about 3,500 criminal record checks (CRC) annually.How many or what percentage are for private income. i.e. say a teacher, nurse, doctor or businesses that feel this is required

versus those serving purely in a volunteer organization say coaching minor sports or volunteering at a care home?My point being there is a difference between needing a CRC to earn money for a living versus volunteering one's time for free.Is there not some way to differentiate between these? Of course there is.Should those who volunteer countless hours to assist others be saddled with a fee for donating their time? I think not.Surely the RCMP, along with our city reps, can find a way in differentiating between needed CRCs to earn money versus CRCs

to volunteer their time and work out budgets to work around this dilemma.I would be very interested in the percentage and each of your replies with constructive alternatives/options. It amounts to a

hidden tax.

Joe O'HearnVernon

Rate hikes unfair

I have written many times regarding the underhanded and dictatorial methods of Fortis and their obscene rate hikes, but we are supposed to be protected by our highly paid members of the British Columbia Public Utilities Commission, and in my humble opinion the BCPUC has failed miserably.

As private citizens we have no authority over Fortis and this is precisely why we have a public utilities commission in place, but instead of protecting the public they have played right into the hands of Fortis. They gave Fortis the mandate of finding a way of conserving electrical energy and this was like handing a child the keys to the candy store.

In the meantime they must also produce a way that would not only decrease usage but increase profit for the store. The solution was the two-block system that might decrease con-sumption for a few, but those that do not have the protection of having an alternative form of energy must compensate for

the loss to Fortis that Block One will generate. This is Block Two.

The theory behind all this might seem reasonable, but the end results are totally different. Everyone is confronted with an enormous rate hike, but it is somewhat hidden in the fancy footwork presented by Fortis to our highly educated but apparently ignorant members of the BCPUC that liked the theory but could not, or would not, see the ultimate misery that many would face.

All the diplomas in the world will not take the place of com-mon sense and decency, and unfortunately the members of the commission seem to be lacking in both categories. We need someone on the commission that understands the need of the common citizen and will protect all citizens, not just the few and the greedy corporations.

Donald E ThorsteinsonOliver

By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

Dawn Deydey, longtime Fernie resi-dent and founder of the innovative Community EcoGarden, has received

national recognition for her work engaging the community around food security and sustain-ability issues.

Deydey is the recipient of the Earth Day Canada 2013 Individual Hometown Heroes Award. The Hometown Heroes Award Program, established in 2004, recognizes and celebrates environmental leaders who foster meaningful, long-term com-munity awareness and action.

As part of the prize Dawn also received a $10,000 award which she is donating to the Wildsight Elk Valley branch.

“Dawn is extremely deserving of this award,” says Wildsight Executive Director John Bergenske. “She has worked tirelessly to make the Community EcoGarden the huge success that it is, and she is an inspiration to many.”

As coordinator of the EcoGarden, Deydey designed, implemented and managed the garden initiative in its first four years. The garden is now coordinated by a volunteer advisory committee, in which Dawn continues to play an integral role, and consists of 24 garden plots, greenhouse and demonstration gardens that are used by com-munity groups, schools and individuals.

“I am so grateful for the opportunity I have had to work with impassioned committed volunteers to help sustainability sprout in Fernie,” said Deydey. “Growing the EcoGarden over the last 10 years has resulted in more than dirt under my fingernails – it constantly fills me with inspira-tion.”

Deydey works with other volunteers to facili-tate a wide range of events and activities at the EcoGarden, including educational programming for students, an Apple Share program to improve the utilization of locally grown apples, seed swaps, hands-on workshops about growing and preserving fresh foods, interactive gardening experiences for families and children, a school salad bar program that feeds hundreds of stu-dents daily and promotes the consumption of locally grown food, and composting and vermi-composting workshops.

In addition to the EcoGarden, Deydey is involved with a variety of volunteer-based environmental community projects. She is the Community Program Coordinator for Wildsight Elk Valley Branch, and the co-founder and coordinator of the popular Earth Day: Trashy but Flashy Fashion Show, an annual event that inspires the community to fuse trash and fashion by creating costumes from trash and recycled

materials. Dawn is also the program coordinator for Beyond Recycling, a school-based environ-mental education program in schools throughout the East and West Kootenay.

Deydey served on the Environment Sector Advisory Committee for the Columbia Basin Trust for seven years, and is a Director and a founding member of Advocates for Local Living, a group of volunteers that manages several action-oriented sustainability initiatives.


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The Board of the Elkford Chamber of Commerce would sincerely like to thank Dave Hamilton for his contribution, suggestions and direction while he was on the Board and also his involvement on the Elk Valley Economic Development committee. His guidance and knowledge were very much appreciated.

Thank you!

PART-TIME

EducationalAssistant

To work with grade 8 and grade 12 homeschool girl and boy in the Creston and Cranbrook areas. Some Bible knowledge and a pastoral letter of reference required.

Phone 1.250.352.0526 or email [email protected]

EcoGarden founder wins national award

Dawn Deydey is the winner of the Earth Day Canada 2013 Inidividual Hometown Heroes Award. Submitted photo

Wildcat Days Silent AuctionJune 29, 2013, 9am – 4pm

Elkford Recreation Centre, Curling Rink

Wildcat Days Craft & Trade FairJune 29, 2013, 9am – 5pm Elkford

Recreation Centre, Curling Rink

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Senior

$8.00Child (12-)

$6.50

Family

$29.00

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Friday, June 28 to Tuesday July 2

Rated: PG 7:00 & 9:00 pm

The Internship

Rated: PG 7:00 & 9:00 pm

World War Z

Senior Family

BOOK THE ARCADE FOR YOUR NEXT AFTERNOON OR EVENING PARTY!

Visit www.ferniemovies.com for more info.

Call 250-423-3132to book.

Rated: G 7:00 & 9:00 pm

Despicable Me 2

Friday, June 28 to Thursday July 4 Wednesday, July 3

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Around the ValleyUPCOMING EVENTSMondays

• 8:45am to 9:15am – Active Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre• 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th - Sept. 2nd)• 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk Chairlift in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st)• 1:00pm- Dominoes Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 1:00pm to 3:00pm- Sonrise Healing Rooms Open for Prayers 1361 Eighth Ave. Fernie• 6:00pm – Bridge Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre• 7:00pm- Mahjong Fernie Seniors Drop in Centre • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

Tuesdays• 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th - Sept. 2nd)• 10:00am to 1:30pm- Crafts Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 10:30am to 11:15am- Gentle Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre• 10:30am to 4:30pm - Elk Chairlift in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st)• 11:00am to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime Fernie Library• 1:00pm to 3:00 pm – Summer Reading Club at the Fernie Library (July 2nd – Aug. 30th)• 3:30pm to 4:45pm- After School Program for Kids at the Fernie Library (not in July & Aug.)• Ladies’ Night at the Fernie Golf & Country Club• 6:30pm- Ladies Archery, Fernie Elks Hall• 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre• 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre• 7:30pm – Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre

Wednesdays• 8:45am to 9:15am – Active Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre• 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th - Sept. 2nd)• 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk Chairlift in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st)

• 11:00am to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 11:15am to 12:00pm- Toddlertime at the Fernie Library• 12:00pm- Fernie Rotary Meeting Park Place Lodge• 1:00pm- Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 1:00pm to 3:00 pm – Summer Reading Club at the Fernie Library (July 2nd – Aug. 30th)• 3:30pm to 4:45pm- After School Program for Kids at the Fernie Library (not in July & Aug.)• Mens’ Night at the Fernie Golf & Country Club• 5:00pm to 9:00pm – Summer Social & Fernie Mountain Market at Station Square (July 3rd-Aug. 28th)• 6:00pm – Trail Maintenance (Fernie Mountain Bike Club)• 7:00pm to 9:00pm- Sonrise Healing Rooms Open for Prayers 1361 Eighth Ave. Fernie• 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre• 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

Thursdays• Morning - Little Sprouts; Kids in the EcoGarden (July & Aug.)• 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th - Sept. 2nd)• 10:30am to 11:15am- Gentle Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre• 10:30am to 7:00pm – Elk Chairlift in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st)• 11:00am to 8:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 1:00pm to 3:00 pm – Summer Reading Club at the Fernie Library (July 2nd – Aug. 30th)• 3:30pm to 4:45pm- After School Program for Kids at the Fernie Library (not in July & Aug.)• Night Bike Race Series at Fernie Alpine Resort (July 4th – Aug. 29th)• 6:00pm- Youth Archery, Fernie Elks Hall• 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre• 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

Fridays• 8:45am to 9:15am – Active Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre• 9:00am to 8:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th - Sept. 2nd)• 9:00am to 11:00am- Adult Badminton Fernie Community

Centre• 10:30am to 11:15am- Gentle Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre• 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk Chairlift in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st)• 11:00am to 6:00pm Fernie Library Open to Public• 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime Fernie Library• 1:00pm to 3:00 pm – Summer Reading Club at the Fernie Library (July 2nd – Aug. 30th)• 3:30pm to 4:45pm- After School Program for Kids at the Fernie Library (not in July & Aug.)• 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre• 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre• 7:30pm- Jitney Darts Fernie Legion• 7:30pm – Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre

Saturdays• 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk & Timber Chairlifts in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st)• 12:00pm to 6:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th - Sept. 2nd)• 1:00pm to 5:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 3:00pm- Movie Matinee Vogue Theatre• 4:00pm to 6:00pm- Meat Draw & 50/50 Fernie Legion• 4:30pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre• 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

Sundays• 10:00am to 2:00pm – Fernie Mountain Market in Rotary Park (July 7th – Sept. 1st)• 10:30am to 4:30pm – Elk & Timber Chairlifts in operation at Fernie Alpine Resort (June 29th-Sept. 1st)• 12:00pm to 6:00pm - Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre (June 15th - Sept. 2nd)• 1:00pm to 4:00pm – Downtown Social (July 7th – Aug. 25th)• 1:00pm to 5:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 4:30pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre• 3:00pm- Movie Matinee Vogue Theatre• 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

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

JUNE 17-July 8 Sparwood Leisure Centre closed for upgrading 27 Gallery Opening Reception for the Visual Arts Guild at The

Arts Station, 7-9pm 28 Elkford Secondary School Grad, School Gymnasium,

Commencements 11:00am 28 Fernie Secondary School Grad, Memorial Arena, 2pm

Commencements, 7pm Prom, 11pm Grand March 28–29 Elkford Wildcat Days 29 Jaffray-Baynes Lake Farmer’s Market, Baynes Lake

Community Centre, 9am-12:30pm 29 Wildcat Days Silent Auction, Elkford Curling Rink, 9am-4pm 29 Wildcat Days Craft & Trade Fair, Elkford Curling Rink, 9am-

5pm 29 Fernie Alpine Resort Opening Day for Summer Operations

(includes chairlift operations) 29–30 Kids’ Freeride Beginner Camp at Fernie Alpine Resort 29–30 Kids’ Bike Camp, 9:30am-4pm, The Guide’s Hut 29–30 Fernie Ultra Trail Run, Mountain Bike Relay hosted by Fernie

Trails Alliance

JULY 01 Canada Day Celebrations at the Elkford Aquatic Centre, 11am-

3pm 01 Canada Day Celebrations at the Sparwood Recreation Centre,

noon-4pm 01 Canada Day Celebrations at Prentice Park in Fernie, noon-

dusk 02 Summer Reading Club at the Fernie Library starts, Tuesday-

Firday, 1-3pm 02-05 Aqua Adventure Camp at Fernie Aquatic Centre, 9am-4:30pm 02-05 Red Cross Swim Lessons at Fernie Aquatic Centre 03 Ladies Open at the Sparwood Golf Course 03 Operation Art (drop in class) at The Arts Station, 9:30-11:30am 03 Summer Social & Fernie Mountain Market begins at Station

Square 5-9pm every Wednesday 04 Bike Race Series at Fernie Alpine Resort begins every

Thursday night 04 July 4th Golf & Celebrations at Indian Springs, Eureka, 1pm-

dusk 06 Jaffray-Baynes Lake Farmer’s Market, Baynes Lake

Community Centre, 9am-12:30pm 06 Avalance City Roller Girls vs. Mountain Town Maulers in the

Fernie Memorial Arena 06-07 Mens Open at the Sparwood Golf Course 06-07 Women’s Beginner/Intermediate Bike Camp at Fernie Alpine

Resort 06-07 Mudd, Sweat & Tears Bike Race at Fernie Alpine Resort 07 Fernie Mountain Market begins in Rotary Park, 10am-2pm,

every Sunday 07 Summer Downtown Social Kickoff, Fernie, 1-4pm 08 Elkford Council Meeting, 6pm 08 Fernie Council Meeting, 7pm 08 Elk Valley Hospital Foundation AGM, EV Hospital

Boardroom, 7:00pm 13 Jaffray-Baynes Lake Farmer’s Market, Baynes Lake

Community Centre, 9am-12:30pm 13-14 Fernie Golf & Country Club Championship 13-14 Western Canadian Roller Derby Championships in the Fernie

Memorial Arena 15 Sparwood Council Meeting, 7:00pm

City CouncilMeeting Schedule

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

City of Fernie Contact Info:

City HallPh: 250-423-6817 Fx: 250-423-3034Email: [email protected]: www.fernie.ca501-3rd Avenue, Box 190Fernie, British Columbia V0B 1M0Of� ce Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.(Closed statutory holidays)After Hours Phone: 250-423-4226

Fernie Aquatic Centre250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250-423-4466

Fernie Memorial Arena991-6th Avenue (Highway 3)Phone: 250-423-2254

For all Police, Ambulance orFire related emergencies:Call 911

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Summer Hours for Fernie City Hall

Effective: Wednesday, July 3 until, and including, Friday, August 30, 2013City Hall will be open from8:00am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday(excluding statutory holidays)Regular Scheduled hours for City Hall of8:00am - 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday(excluding statutory holidays)Will resume on Tuesday, September 3, 2013Jim Hendricks, Chief Administrative Offi cer

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGMonday, July 8, 2013 at 7:00 pm

Pursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act R.S.B.C. 1996, c.323, notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Monday, July 8, 2013 at 7:00 pm at Fernie City Hall, located at 501 3rd Avenue, Fernie, B.C. with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendment:

Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No. 149, Bylaw No. 2217, 2013 proposes to change the zoning of Lot 3, Block 19, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734 from R1 - Single Family Residential to R3 - Medium Density Residential.

A copy of the proposed amendment bylaw and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on June 25, 26, 27 and 28, 2013 and during normal business hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on July 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8, 2013 at City Hall, 501-3rd Avenue, Fernie, B.C. or online at www.fernie.ca.

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

For more information on this applications, please contact the Planning Department at (250) 423-6817.

If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submissions must be received NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM, July 8, 2013, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. Written submissions can be provided by any of the following methods:

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

• BY FAX: to (250) 423-3034;

• BY MAIL: City of Fernie, Planning Department, PO Box 190, Fernie, B.C. V0B 1M0 or

• BY EMAIL: E-mail submissions should be sent to [email protected].

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

This notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act. Notice given by the Corporate Offi cer.

Public notice is hereby given that Council for the City of Fernie is gathering the views of residents that may be affected by the application for a permanent change to the Liquor Primary Licence of the Royal Comete Hotel & Bar to add a new outdoor patio. Council will consider written submissions with respect to the change at the regular meeting to be held on Monday, July 8, 2013 at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers, in City Hall, 501-3rd Avenue, Fernie BC.

Applicant: Owner/Operator of the Royal Comete Hotel & Bar

Location: 501 1st Avenue

Purpose: The applicant has applied to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB) for a permanent change to their existing Liquor Primary Licence. The application, if approved, will allow liquor service to a new outdoor patio with a maximum occupant load of 15 under the amended Licence. As part of the application process for a change to a Liquor Primary Licence the local government must gather the views of residents that may be affected by the proposed change.

Persons who feel they may be affected by the Royal Comete Hotel & Bar’s application to change their Liquor Primary Licence to add an outdoor patio are invited to submit written comments to Michelle Martineau, Director of Corporate Administration

Services no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2013. The submissions will be taken into consideration by City of Fernie Council when formulating a resolution regarding the application that will be provided to the LCLB.

Written submissions can be provided by any of the following methods:

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

• BY FAX: to (250) 423-3034;• BY MAIL: City of Fernie, Director of

Corporate Administration Services, PO Box 190, Fernie BC V0B 1M0; or

• BY EMAIL: E-mail submissions should be sent to [email protected]

The deadline for written submissions is 5:00PM on MONDAY, JULY 8, 2013.

All submissions must include your name and street address. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

For more information, please contact the Director of Corporate Administration Services at (250) 423-6817.

Notice given by the Corporate Offi cer June 25, 2013.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT CHANGE TO LIQUOR LICENCE (LIQUOR

PRIMARY) FOR A NEW OUTDOOR PATIOFor Council consideration on Monday, July 8, 2013 at 7:00pm

LET’S TALK TRASHNotice to Residents

The City is requesting that residents use secure waste containers when leaving their household garbage out for pickup on collection days rather than plastic garbage bags. Garbage placed on the street in bags are not tear resistant and break open when crows, dogs and other small animals get into them leaving an unsightly mess and an unwanted attraction to larger animals like bears. A simple, cost effective solution is to use waste containers. If animals do get into your trash resident’s are reminded that it is your responsiblity to clean up as quickly as possible. Trash is to be kept secure and never placed on the street before the morning of collection day. This will help to keep our neighborhoods safe and welcoming and make collection as effi cient as possible!

Aqua Adventure CampsThese full day adventure & swim camps include a Red Cross Swim lesson, outdoor activities, crafts, games, and supervised pool play time.

9:00am to 4:30pmAges 7 - 12

$201.99 per week + GSTRegister now to book your week(s).

Session 1 - July 2nd to 6th (4 days)Session 2 - July 8th to July 12thSession 3 - July 15th to July 19thSession 4 - July 22nd to July 26th

Thank you!Council and Staff would like to convey our thanks and appreciation for the wonderful response from everyone during our recent fl ooding. The community really came together, your offers of assistance and hands on support went a long way to keeping our community safe.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone!



district of sparwood

Box 520, 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Phone: 250.425.6271 | Fax: 250.425.7277 Email: [email protected]

www.sparwood.ca

Upcoming Meetings of Council(in Council Chambers)

Monday, July 15, 2013 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pmMonday, August 19, 2013 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm

Please note that the Regular Meetings of Council scheduled for Tuesday, July 2, 2013 and Tuesday, August 6, 2013 and the Committee of the Whole Meetings scheduled for Monday, July 29, 2013 and Monday, August 26, 2013 have been cancelled.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LIAISON – PART TIME

Situated in the south east corner of BC, Sparwood is a family-friendly Rocky Mountain community nestled in the heart of BC's Elk Valley. Approximately 4,000 residents call Sparwood home. As a result of a robust mining industry (Teck Coal), Sparwood is experiencing growth pressures in residential, commercial and industrial sectors.

Applications are currently being received from energetic, entrepreneurial, professional leaders for an 18 month temporary (minimum of 24 hours per week) contract position, of Business Development Liaison. Re-porting to the Chief Administrative Offi cer, the Business Development Liaison is responsible for facilitating and promoting economic development in Sparwood.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to act strategically, in a political and community service environ-ment.

Key responsibilities:• Facilitate, through consultants, the development of a community economic development strategy;• conduct a comprehensive business inventory survey;• establish goals and targets for business development;• assists with the implementation of strategies that support and encourage the expansion and diversifi ca-

tion of the existing business sector in support of continued industrial and retail growth;• prepares quarterly reports for Council on activities and initiatives;• identifi es and researches grant opportunities and prepares applications;• provide input on budget preparation;• assist in the development of strategic partnerships and liaise with representatives of business, industry

and government organizations;• work with the business community and Planning and Administration staff in the implementation of a

tax revitalization program for the downtown core;• respond to inquiries and provide information about the community and assist prospective investors in

making informed decisions;• primary contact for the Invest Kootenay initiative;

Qualifi cations:Demonstrated leadership and negotiation skills;Exceptional oral and written communication, presentation, interpersonal and customer management skills;Superior organizational planning and time management skills;

This is an unbenefi ted, contract position for an 18 month period, with a salary range, based on a 3 day work week between $30.00 and $40.00 per hour, depending upon experience. Please submit your resume and a cover letter in confi dence by 4:00 p.m. MDT July 5, 2013.

Terry Melcer, Chief Administrative Offi cerDistrict of SparwoodBox 520 136 Spruce AvenueSparwood, BC V0B 2G0Tel: 250.425.6810 email: [email protected] www.sparwood.ca

Thanks to all who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

NOTICE OF DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY BY WAY OF

LEASE AGREEMENTCURLING RINK, ADJOINING CONCOURSE, AND LOUNGE

In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, Council hereby gives notice that at the Regular Meeting on July 15, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Council will consider a resolution to authorize the disposition of a portion of the Henry Volkman Memorial Leisure Centre known as the “Curling Rink, Curling concourse, and Curling Lounge” located at 367 Pine Avenue to the Sparwood Curling Club, by way of a Lease Agreement.

The Lease Agreement is for a period of fi ve (5) years, commencing on October 1, 2013, to and including March 15, 2018 between the months of October and March each year, at the total rent during the term of $53,188.15 plus GST.

A copy of the Lease Agreement and related documentation may be inspected at the District of Sparwood Of-fi ce at 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 during regular business hours of Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. excluding Statutory Holidays.

Duane LawrenceDirector of Community and Facility Services

Canada Day Celebrations

Sparwood Recreation Centre - ArenaMonday, July 1, 2013, Noon – 4:00 p.m.

Come celebrate with us! Canada Day cake cutting at 3:00 p.m.

Musicians Bounce HousesMiniature Golf Sketch ArtistFace Painting

Craft TablesBalloon Animals Laser Tagand much much more!

GARBAGE PICKUP SCHEDULE

There will be NO GARBAGE PICKUP ON

Canada Day Monday, July 1, 2013

Garbage that is normally picked up on the Monday will be picked up on

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Thank YouThe Sparwood Fire Department would like to thank the following businesses & individuals for their generous donations towards the “Fire in the Sky” show during Coal Miner Days.

Alpine Lumber & Building Supplies • Barrie MacKay Contracting Ltd • Bob Mitchell Excavating • Cause-way Bay Hotel • Cook’s Electric • District of Sparwood • Dynamic Industries Ltd • East Kootenay Com-munity Credit Union • Elk Valley Environmental Services • Fab-Rite Services Ltd • Falkins Insurance Group • Formula Contractors • Knights of Columbus • Mountain Mechanical Services • Natal Pharmacy • Barbara Nunes • Prestige Cleaners ’72 • Rayco Steel • Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #81 • Sparwood Dental Clinic • Sparwood Futures Society • Sparwood Lions Club • Teck Coal • Terry’s Janitorial Services • TL Wood Transport Ltd

Drip... Drip... Drip...A leaky or broken sprinkler head in your irrigation system can cause large amounts of water loss, and affect the total effi ciency of your irrigation system.

Are you noticing new brown spots in your lawn, while everything else is green and lush? Instead of just in-creasing the run time, call your Water Smart Ambassador! Laura can visually inspect your irrigation system, help program your timer, and come up with a watering schedule for each month in the summer!

By calling for your FREE lawn and water assessment, you will receive a 30 minute lawn and garden audit, as well as a FREE rain sensor or hose timer. Our Water Smart Ambassador will answer any questions you may have about water conservation in the home as well. Call Laura at 250-910-0854 today to book.

The District of Sparwood requires a part time Building Offi cial, under contract. Sealed Proposals, plainly marked on the envelope “Building Offi cial – Request for Proposals” will be received by the Manager of Planning of the District of Sparwood, at 136 Spruce Avenue, Box 520, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0, until 3:00 p.m. on July 5, 2013, at which time they will be opened in public in the Board Room of the District Offi ce.

The proposal must be for a minimum term of 2 years and may be for a term of up to 5 years.

Competencies:

Minimum Level 1 Certifi cate issued by BOABCPrevious experience in building inspectionValid Class 5 Drivers’ Licence

Detailed instructions to Proponents are included in the RFP Package, which may be obtained from the District at the above address or on our website at www.sparwood.ca

The District will apply and weight its proposal evaluation criteria in accordance with its perception of the interests of the District and the public at large. No proponent shall have any claim for any compensation of any kind, whatsoever, as a result of participating in this Request for Proposals.

Inquiries regarding this posting shall be directed to:

NELSON WIGHTManager of Planning District of SparwoodDirect Line: (250) [email protected]

Request for ProposalsProposal for: Building Of� cial

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Audrey Payne Audrey Payne got a hole in

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Fernie Secondary holds grade seven track meetBy Tamara HyndFree Press Staff

Participation and the spirit of sport were the name of the game as 60 grade seven ath-letes from across the region competed in a

track meet hosted by Fernie Secondary School. The heavy rains did not dampen the young ath-letes’ energy on Monday.

Paul Chow, Fernie Secondary track coach, organized the track meet for grade seven stu-dents specifically as they are excluded from regular high school track meets. BC schools track meets are organized for grade eight to 12 yet high

schools now include grade sevens. As many as 30 volunteers helped time multiple

events. Chow’s main goal this year was to sim-ply get the track meet going. Chow commented, “The kids were absolutely fantastic and full of enthusiasm. Some kids were here from schools that weren’t even supposed to be in school, yet they showed up to participate. I didn’t hear one complaint about the rain.”

There was lots of laughter at the final event of the mixed relay event. With a mixture of athletes, coaches and volunteers making up seven mixed relay teams, they managed to race together on a six-lane track.

Elk Valley and South Country grade seven students competed at a track meet on Monday. All photos by T. Hynd

Tee off for tots

The Elkford Early Childhood Development Committee held their third annual Tee Off For Tots Charity Golf Tournament on June 1 at Mountain Meadows Golf Course. Nineteen teams from all over the Elk Valley took part, raising money for Elkford’s kids programs and events for 0 to six-year-olds. Submitted photo


BEARSPAW CONTRACTING “COMMUNITY FIRST” SOCIETY

1st Annual Charity Golf TournamentCommunity First

Bene� ting the Construction of a Medical Evacuation Helipad in Elkford, BCBene� ting the Construction of a Medical Evacuation Helipad in Elkford, BC

~18 Holes of Golf ~Golf

with Celebrities ~Win

Cash ~Hole in One

~Weekend Getaways

~Sports Memorabilia

& so much more!~

Schedule of Events� ursday July 25, 2013 @ Elkford Community Conference Centre5:00 to 6:30pm Registration, Celebrity Meet & Greet, Wine & Cheese for Corporate Sponsors & Silent Auction Begins6:30pm Doors Open to General Public: $30 or 2 for $50.00 (Come meet all the celebrities)7:00 to 8:30pm Live Entertainment by Beverly Mahood, Kenny Munshaw and Dallas Smith & Live Auction9:00pm Silent Auction Closed for the Evening

Friday July 26, 2013 @ Mountain Meadows Golf Club6:30 to 7:30am Continental Breakfast Available8:15am Golfers to Assigned Hole8:30am Shotgun Start4:30pm Cash Bar Opens @ Elkford Community Conference Centre5:30pm Dinner, Awards, Ra� e, Silent Auction9:30pm Silent Auction Closed

Please join us in making this dream come true for the community of Elkford.Registration forms are available at the Bearspaw Contracting Inc. o� ce, online at www.bearspawcontracting.com,

by emailing [email protected] or by calling 250-865-2327.

Est. 1898

Sponsors to date:

Pla t i n um

Go l d Oceanside Developments

Si l v e r

B r o n z e

Chauncey Ridge Food Mart Ltd.

Honou r a b l e Men t i o n

Teri Cleverly

Bryan Trottier ~ 4 time Stanley cup winner NYI, 2 time Stanley Cup Pittsburgh Penguins

Marty McSorely ~ 2 Time Stanley Cup Champion, Edmonton Oilers

Rob Brown ~ Pittsburgh PenguinsDallas Smith ~ Canadian rock and country singer

Beverley Mahood ~ Country music singer and songwriter & co-host of CMT

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Fernie athletes make tracks in Langley

By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

Five athletes from Fernie Secondary School attended the BC High School Track

and Field championships held in Langley, BC on May 31 and June 1.

Over 110 schools from across BC were at the championships with over 600 competitors.

Emily Scheller achieved the best

result with an 18th place out of 33 runners in the 3000 m run with a personal best time of 11:10.93. The other four athletes managed per-sonal bests at the competition with Jessica Smith running a PB in the 100 m, Lindsay Weech in the 3000 m, Nate Luznar-Purday with a PB in both the 1500 m and javelin and Connor Saunders in the discus.

For photos visit www.thefree-press.ca

Jessica Smith and other students from Fernie Secondary School attended the BC High School Track and Field championships in Langley, BC May 31 and June 1. Photo by Paul Chow

There will be entertainment for all ages at Sparwood’s

2013 Canada Day event. The event is planned to be

held on Monday, July 1st from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. and is full of many unique and exciting activities. “We are so excited for this celebration and have

many special booths planned to keep everyone busy and having fun,” says Jenna Jensen, 2013 Canada Day Committee Chair. “There will

be everything people are normally used to

seeing, such as face painting, b a l l o o n animals, the Lions Club BBQ, Bouncy Castles, Mini

Golf and more, but we also have some new booths this year as well. Our Caramel Apple Booth is sure to satisfy a sweet tooth as kids get the oppor tuni t y to create their very own custom candy apple as well

as a community banner we are hoping to create with painting from everyone who participates,” says Jensen. For those that are looking to challenge their skills of estimation, also new this year will be a guessing booth with great prizes to be won, and many, many more activities to enjoy. If you would like to just sit, relax and enjoy the BBQ you will be sure to enjoy live music from our two very talented youth artists, Maria Landa and Tyrone Glover. The community of Sparwood is welcomed and encouraged to come on down to the arena to celebrate Canada and enjoy some good old fashioned summer fun.

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Schedule of Events12 p.m.

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Laser Tag,Face Painting,

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Wacky Hair,Fire Trucks,Storytime,

Train Rides,Balloon Animals,

Cool Crafts,Community Banner,

Bubbles,Candy Apple Booth,

Obstacle Course,Guessing Booth,Caricature Artist,Lions Club BBQ,

Wind Tunnel,Hammer Game,

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Maria Landa takes the Stage

2p.m. - 3p.m.Trapdoor Illusion takes the Stage

3 p.m. Canada Day Cupcakes & O’Canada

3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Maria Landa takes the Stage

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Bear CornerWildlife sightings this week

By Kathy MurrayWildSafeBC Community Coordinator

Fernie• B e a r s

reported on Colclough Street in West Fernie and on Parkland Terrace,

Aspen Crescent and Alpine

Trail.• A

cougar has been seen s e v e r a l times on the power

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junction.• A cougar

was seen by a trail runner in Ridgemont by the water res-ervoir at the top of cemetery bypass trail on Monday.

South Country

• A grizzly bear was seen by the bridge at the Kookanusa Marina.

Bears reported caus-ing property dam-age on Tie lake road and a bear accessed a chicken coop in Jaffray and killed 24 chickens.

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reported on Aspen Drive.

Elkford• A grizzly

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2013 ELKFORD WILDCAT DAYS

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Elkford Wildcat Days is an exciting annual festival celebrating the pioneer spirit in our community. The two day event is an opportunity for the entire community to showcase why Elkford is ‘Wild at Heart’; offering fun and entertainment to residents and visitors alike.

The event kicks off on Friday with an outdoor concert featuring The Lacks from California. Families will enjoy outdoor games and activities, followed by an indoor family movie and we’ll end the evening with a bang.

Fuel up for Saturday’s events at the Pancake Breakfast and then find the perfect viewing spot for the Wildcat Days Parade. Adults and children alike will find lots to do. Check out the petting zoo, bumper balls, scavenger hunt, laser tag, magicians, clowns, children’s train, build a friend, craft and trade fair, volleyball tournament, food vendors, and entertainment.

Wildcat Days is a weekend that emphasizes the true community spirit of Elkford and I would like to personally thank all of the volunteers and organizations who dedicate their time and energy to make this annual event such a huge success!

On behalf of the District of Elkford Council and Staff, I would like to encourage everyone to come celebrate Wildcat Days with us!

Mayor Dean McKerracher

2013 Wildcat Dats Schedule of Events

Friday, June 28

Event: Time:

Inflatables 4:00-8:00 pm

Devonian Concession 4:00-10:45 pm

Scavenger Hunt 4:30-6:00 pm

Family Games 5:00-6:00 pm

Opening Ceremonies 6:00 pm start

The Lacks 6:15-7:15 pm

2013 Grad Grand March 7:00-8:00 pm

Family Movie- Wreck It Ralph 8:00-10:00 pm

Fireworks Dusk

Saturday, June 29

Pancake Breakfast 8:00-11:00 am

Grass Smash Volleyball Tournament 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Food Vendors ALL DAY

Craft & Trade Fair 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Silent Auction 9:00 am - 4:00 pmDevonian Concession 10:30 am - 6:00 pm

Parade 11:00 am start

Inflatables 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tatter’s Airbrush Tattoos 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

DJ Jeff 12:00-5:00 pm

Build a Friend 12:00 pm start

PT the Clown 12:00-5:00 pm

Fresh Waters Fisheries Society of BC - Kootenay Trout Hatchery 12:00-5:00 pm

Cotton Candy 12:00-4:00 pm

Geochaching Challange 12:00-5:00 pm

Laser Tag 12:00-4:00 pm

Bumper Balls 12:30-3:30 pm

Bird House Painting 1:00-4:00 pmCU Train Rides 1:00-4:00 pm

Teck Mine Tour 1:00 pm departure

Chris Lovely- Master Magician 2:00-2:45 pm

Andi’s Petting Zoo 1:00-5:00 pm

Canada Day - July 1, 2013

PT the Clown Face Painting 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Bouncy House 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Free Family Barbeque 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Cake Cutting 12:15 begins

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Sparwood Farmer’s Market opens this FridayBy Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

Sparwood Farmer’s Market is kicking off its first mar-ket this Friday with a spe-

cial event including live music by Common Soul and live radio coverage by The Drive FM. The market will be in the Chamber of Commerce parking lot every Friday until September 6.

Market organizer Amy Cardozo explained, “There will be food vendors - perfect since it starts right at dinnertime so come hun-gry.”

The process to starting up the market has been a long one for Cardozo. In spite of hitting sev-eral roadblocks, Cardozo refused to give up on her vision. In July 2012, while trying to find mar-kets to attend with her business, Crumbs Cakery Elk Valley, the idea to start a market in Sparwood was born.

After some research, Cardozo created a logo, set-up an email account and a Facebook page to gauge public and vendor interest. Within two weeks 50 vendors had contacted her and the public was very excited. This gave Cardozo

the steam to forge ahead as she planned the "Sparwood Mini Market" as a test. On September 6, the Mini Market was held and it was a huge success. Eighteen vendors attended selling food products, baked goods, photog-raphy, artisan crafts; the public turnout was fantastic.

A Board of Directors was formed in order to establish a "Not-for-Profit Society". The Sparwood Farmer's Market Society Board of Directors are Amy Cardozo, Raegan Etue, Tracy Kaisner, Jennifer Forsyth and Jennifer Gardiner. Cardozo

commented, “These ladies have been amazing to work with. They have all been working really hard at helping pull all the final details together; I cannot thank them enough.”

Cardozo added, “Many vend-ors have already signed up for the entire season so please think twice before leaving town to shop. As important as it is to have vendors, it's even more important to have members of the commun-ity coming out to the markets to help support the local vendors in their small business ventures. Supporting these small vendors

opens opportunity for permanent businesses to be welcomed to our community, which in turn will enhance and strengthen our local economy and community well being within Sparwood.”

The Sparwood Farmer's Markets will be held on Friday evenings from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce parking lot from June 28 to September 6. New vendors, musicians and vol-unteers are welcome. For more information, please contact Amy Cardozo at 250-910-0770 or email [email protected].

Love Bus makes a stop at InfiniteaBy Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

Okotoks musician Emily Rowed will be parking her colourfully painted

bus outside Infinitea T- Bar & Boutique on Fifth Street in down-town Fernie in an effort to bring music to places and people it hasn’t reached before.

The 24-year-old singer song-writer has a style spanning jazz, blues and folk with just a touch of rock ‘n roll and her debut album Love on the Line was released in August 2012. She has played to large audiences at the East Coast Music Festival and the Market Collective in Calgary but is now choosing to bring her unique story telling style to new audiences and Fernie is on her list on June 27.

Throughout her three-province journey, dubbed the ‘Love Bus Tour’, as well as playing at small intimate venues she will be play-ing free shows at hospices and care centres in an effort to spread a little love. “Music is what I have to offer, but I think everyone has their own thing,” she says. “I’m hoping people are touched or inspired.” She is inviting audience members to sign or write positive messages on the tour bus and hopes to make a music video documenting her time on the road.

Make your way to Infinitea T-Bar & Boutique on Thursday June 27 at 8 p.m. to see Emily per-form. All ages are welcome and there is no cover. This show marks the first of the Summer series of shows at Infinitea. Emily Rowed will play Infinitea T-Bar and Boutique tonight. Submitted photo


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Huckleberry Mines Ltd., an 17,000 TPD open pit copper/molybdenum mine located 121 kilometers south of Houston in west central British Columbia, commenced operation in September 1997; a recent expansion has extended the mine life to 2021. We are currently recruiting for the following position:

Assay Lab ManagerHuckleberry Mines is seeking an Assay Lab Manager. Reporting to the Mill Manager, this position is responsible for supervising our Assay Technical team consisting of 3 assayers, 2 sample buckers and 1 summer student. This team is responsible for the preparation and analysis of high and low grade copper and molybdenum samples from the mill and pit using an atomic absorption spectrophotometer and Leco analyzer. The Assay Lab also analyses samples using the modi ed obek method of acid base accounting (ABA’s) in order to determine the acidic potential of certain samples. The Assay Lab Manager’s duties include: upervision of laboratory analysis and testing of

various samples. • Planning, directing and managing the work group on a daily and weekly basis. • nsuring the safe and ef cient operation of the lab resources and making recommendations for improvements to upper management to optimize processes. • Team member hiring, scheduling, performance management and coaching. • hort and long term budgeting, forecasting and procurement of critical and consumable materials and equipment. • Project coordination between Mine Operations, Mill Operations, Geology and Environmental departments. • Weekly, monthly and quarterly report writing and analyses. • Maintaining the daily QA/QC program for the assay lab with monthly reporting. • Maintain the assay database computer program. • Work schedule is Monday to Thursday (4 x 3).The successful candidate will have 5-10 years of assaying experience in a base metal production laboratory, a Bachelor of cience in Chemistry or training in a related discipline, experience in managerial or supervisory roles, strong analytical and problem solving skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills are a must. A B.C. Assayer’s Certi cate and experience operating and maintaining an AA spectrophotometer would be an asset.Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston and mithers by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Houston and mithers are located in the scenic Bulkley Valley on TransCanada Highway 16, an excellent area to raise a family and has exceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.caHuckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of bene ts including medical, life, disability income and RR P savings plan.We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Quali ed applicants can submit their resumes in con dence to:

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In MemoriamIn Loving Memory of

Charity AbrahamsenA dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother who passed away June 28, 1997

So many things have happened Mom, since you were called away. So many things to share with you if you were here today. Mom, if we could have just one last wish a wish that would come true, we would wish with all our hearts for yesterday and you. For those of you who have a Mom, please cherish her with care, for you never know the heart-ache until she’s no longer there.Loved and missed; Robert & Elsa, Arthur & Jackie, Kevin & Stella and great grandchildren Jessica, Jared, Austin & Tess Hutchinson

Cards of ThanksWe would like to thank our three children Rhonda, Allan and Jody for putting together our amazing 50th Anniversary Party and to all our friends and family who were able to cele-brate this special day with us.Fred & Bernice

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We would like to thank the kitchen staff and housekeep-ing, for all their special touches. The nurses, for all their care and concern, during Harold’s stay at the Elk Valley Hospital. A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU to Dr. Gadsden for her years of kindness, support and medical care. Also, thank you to our families and friends for their cards, fl owers, food, donations and support.Loreli and family.

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Huckleberry Mines Ltd., an 17,000 TPD open pit copper/molybdenum mine located 121 kilometers south of Houston in west central British Columbia, commenced operation in September 1997; a recent expansion has extended the mine life to 2021. We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

Mine SupervisorHuckleberry Mines is seeking a Mine Supervisor. Reporting to the Mine General Foreman, this position is responsible for the direction supervision of an operation team to meet daily production targets and accomplish assigned tasks in a safe and ef cient manner. This position currently works a 4 x 4 schedule (4 days in, 4 days out) but an application is being made to change to a x rotation. The Mine Supervisor’s duties include• Safely manage the daily operations of a pit operating crew. • Ensure employee compliance to safety work procedures and company policies and procedures. • Conduct daily tool box meetings and monthly safety meetings. • n coordination with the Mine Trainer and Mine General Foremen, the development and training of operators to meet current and future job requirements. • Timely completion and submission of paperwork. • Display a high level of professional and lead crew by example.Applicants require a current B.C. Shiftboss Certi cate with a current rst aid ticket and a minimum of ve years experience as a Mine Supervisor. A B.C. Mine Rescue ticket and Surface Blasting ticket would be considered an asset. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills as direction must be clearing understood by team members. This position also requires excellent time management and organizational skills, competent computer skills and familiarization with Microsoft Word and Excel.Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston and Smithers by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Houston and Smithers are located in the scenic Bulkley Valley on TransCanada Highway 16, an excellent area to raise a family and has exceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.caHuckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of bene ts including medical, life, disability income and RRSP savings plan.We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Quali ed candidates may submit their resumes in con dence to:

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Real Estate

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ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 403 HOW TO PLAY:

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

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

PUZZLE NO. 405




PUZZLE NO. 404




PUZZLE NO. 406

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO.406 HOW TO PLAY:



PUZZLE NO. 541

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 541

Copyright © 2011 by Penny Press

ACROSS1. Enter the

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

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

memory of

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

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

formerly69. Role model71. Fight72. Neither rhyme

____ reason75. Breed of cattle77. Terrible

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

enthusiast, e.g.90. Wicked

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

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

10. Standards11. Kind12. Trigonometric

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

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

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

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

more, as a TVprogram

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

PUZZLE NO. 542



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

48. Dizziness50. Mexican food

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

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

cryptogram82. Go up83. Dinghy support84. Muss

85. Farr’s feature86. Lease87. Attack

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

respect

28. “____ of theSpider Woman”

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

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

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

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

offering

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

Sulawesi14. Budget item17. Playwright’s

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

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

Hal ____47. Etching fluid48. Contributor51. Wed in secret

53. Attention54. Enclosure

for swine55. ____ the line

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

PUZZLE NO.544



ACROSS1. “Home Again”

requirement,shortly

5. Hollow grass9. Like some

winter roads12. Physique, for

short15. Grandmother16. Toward shelter,

nautically17. That girl18. Previously, in

verse19. Sacred picture20. Bore21. “____ North

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

32. ____ out(dwindle)

34. Chance ____lifetime

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

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

Leave”(Lange film)

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

64. Angle65. Write

comments on68. Battery type70. Immediately,

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

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

DOWN1. Edit a reel2. South American

rodent

3. Organiccompound

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

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

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

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

the Watchtower”

ACROSS1. Gentle as a ____5. Uncertainty10. Submarine

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

vehicle22. Domestic24. FBI agent26. “____ Old

Black Magic”27. Electrically

charged atom28. Breakfast dish30. Extinct bird32. Possessive

pronoun35. Long for36. Top39. Compel

41. Newspapersection

43. Make angry45. Passing grades46. In a foreign

country49. Hard drinker50. Wigwam’s

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

and cones59. Work group63. Lethargy65. Bloodhound’s

enticer66. “Berlin Express”

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

thoroughfare76. Woolly mother

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

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

fluid96. Card

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

group6. Solemn notice7. Function8. Barrel plug

PUZZLE NO. 667 ACROSS1. Trade5. Jazz type8. Tack on11. Buckeye State12. Vote type13. Terror15. “____ Expo-sure”17. Adept18. Pert19. Dashed21. Olympian’s goal24. Insect’s feeler28. Journal33. Combat of honor34. Name36. Explorer Marco ____37. Faculty39. Tidiest

41. Fall bloomer43. Make amends47. Like a tree-trunk growth52. Kind of code53. A seasoning56. Mardi ____57. Caviar58. Ladd or Arkin59. Heavens60. Yank61. Plenty

DOWN1. Beau and Jeff, to Lloyd2. Halt, to a horse3. Ventilates4. Kettles5. Quick fare-well6. Above, in

poems7. Rare Chi-nese animal8. Remotely9. Unpaid bill10. Author Carn-egie14. Fire-engine color16. Psalm20. Matterhorn, e.g.22. Final part23. Intimidate24. Classifieds25. Pecan or cashew26. Hot or iced beverage27. Sprite29. Inclined30. “The Raven” author31. Certain railways

32. Decay35. Honey maker38. De Niro/Snipes flick, with “The”40. Upper limbs42. Beginning43. Cloth scrap44. Makes a boo-boo

45. Highest point46. Simple48. Whitish gem49. Farm build-ing50. Scram!51. Desires54. Baseball’s Gehrig55. Knee’s site

Copyright © 2013 by The Free Press

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W E E K E N D WEATHER

Elk Valley

updated:Wed., June 269:00 MST, Sparwood

FRIDAYJune 28

Variable Cloudiness

High Temp. 24°CLow Temp. 9°CWind SW 5 km/hP.O.P. 20%24-hr Rain - Hours of sunshine 9

SATURDAYJune 29

SUNDAYJune 30

Sunny

High Temp. 27°CLow Temp. 10°CWind SW 5 km/hP.O.P. 10%24-hr Rain - Hours of sunshine 16

Sunny

High Temp. 27°CLow Temp. 11°CWind W 5 km/hP.O.P. 10%24-hr Rain - Hours of sunshine 16

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First Place

By Angela Treharne

Free Press Staff

The Free Press is one

of the oldest business

in Fernie. Almost as

soon as people were settling

in the area and starting to

build the town, they want-

ed a community newspaper

to spread the local news,

events and everything else

that was happening, and so,

out of a tent, The Free Press

was born.In August 1898 Mr. G.G

Henderson arrived in Fernie.

Although the town didn’t

look like much back then,

Mr. Henderson had a hunch

that it was going to grow

into something amazing,

so he and his brother Mr.

R.L. Henderson bought a lot

with the intention of starting

a newspaper business. The

Free Press is still in the same

lot, on Second Avenue.

He then went east to

buy the plant and stock

necessary to build a first

class newspaper and job

printing office, returning

late in November of the

same year.The railway was then in

operation but no station

or freight shed had been

built. When all the materials

and equipment he had

ordered finally arrived, it

was thrown out of the train

and dumped into two feet

of snow.The first home of The Free

Press was in a 12 foot x

12 foot rough board shack,

in the rear of the present

office. It was in this shack

that all the equipment was

unpacked, the cases were

laid and the first type set for

The Free Press.It was also home to the

editor and his family for

quite a few weeks, in the

dead of winter, as hotel

accommodation was hard

to come by in the early days

of Fernie.

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

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Notice of Disposition of District Property (Land Exchange)

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Notice of Disposition of District Property (Land Exchange)

Pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the District of Elkford intends to dispose of an interest in the District property known as Closed Road, outlined in bold and shown as “Walkway” on the attached Road Closure Plan EPP20602, and of Lot 17, District Lot 12378, Kootenay District Plan 14097, marked as “Lot 17” on the attached Road Closure Plan EFF20602, to Fording Coal Limited (Inc. No. 58817A). In exchange for Closed Road and Lot 17, Fording Coal Limited intends to transfer Lot 8 District Lot 12378 Kootenay District Plan 14097 to the District of Elkford. The parties agree that the Closed Road has a market value of $3,000, Lot 17 has a market value of $10,300; and Lot 8 has a market value of $18,300. The District of Elkford Council will consider approving the Land Exchange at the Regular Meeting of July 8, 2013.

C. Helgesen Chief Administrative Officer June 19, 2013

There are one million acres of lawn across

the country. Many homeowners aspire to having a lush, green lawn as the showcase of their properties. The front lawn can make a statement and indicate to passersby the property owners' personalities and design preferences.

Lawn care takes some dedication and hard work, but there are certain ways to cut down on the amount of effort required to

maintain a landscape. By employing a few different shortcuts, you can have a healthy, lush lawn without spending all of your free time cutting the grass or pruning the trees.

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* Plant a urine-resistant grass. Having a dog and maintaining a lush lawn has always been a particular conundrum for homeowners. Dog urine is high in nitrogen. While nitrogen, when applied in the correct ratio, can be a lawn-growth stimulant, in the large concentration that occurs in pet urine, it causes the grass to dry up and burn, resulting in bare spots. Replanting with urine-resistant grasses can help cut down on the level of damage to the lawn from your own pet or pets that happen to make potty stops on your property. The

grasses most resistant to urine tend to be perennial ryegrasses and fescues.

* Wake up and water. Watering in the early mornings saves time and energy in the long run by fostering a tougher, more drought-resistant lawn. If you water early in the day, less water will be lost to evaporation. Limit watering to a few times per week, and less if you have had adequate rain. Avoid watering at night, which can expose the lawn to bacteria and attract insects.

* Mow when the

lawn is dry. It’s not adviseable to mow the lawn when it is wet. Slippery conditions can not only make it more dangerous to push a mower, but also slow down the time it can take to tackle the chore. The mower blades can become clogged and coated with wet grass clippings, necessitating stopping and starting the task. Another thing to consider is lawn diseases spread more readily through wet clippings. Stick to mowing when the lawn is completely dry.

* Let clippings fly.

Mulching mowers, or those that just distribute clippings on the lawn as you go, can be healthier for the grass. They will serve as fertilizer and redistribute nutrients to the lawn as they breakdown into the soil. According to “The Organic Lawn Care Manual,” leaving clippings on the lawn will fulfill about 25 percent of fertilizer requirements. Plus, you save time bagging up clippings.

* Mow less often. Raise the mower’s blade so that the grass is longer in between

cuttings. The taller grass will shade the soil and block weeds from germinating. It also helps improve soil’s moisture retention.

* Don’t cut corners. Adjusting a landscape design to have arches and curves can reduce the time it takes to mow and edge a property. Hard corners in a landscape will require more time to keep straight and pristine.

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Sparwood celebrates golf family dayBy Angela TreharneFree Press Staff

Once again Sparwood Golf Club Family Day 2013 was a great success, with fam-ilies coming out from Calgary, Medicine

Hat, Lethbridge, Fernie and Sparwood. The sun was shining on everyone golfing, mini

golfing or on the driving range.Golf pro and GM Rod Uhll was on hand to

give pointers and advice to all that came out for the day. The families all had a great time on the nine-hole mini golf course, and a few golfers even scored a hole in one. All families enjoyed lunch at The Green Tee restaurant, included with their fees. Sparwood Golf Club celebrated their 2013 Family Day recently. Submitted photos

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CANADA DAYfrom council and staff of the

City of Fernie

CanadaDay

CelebrationsPrentice ParkMonday, July 1st, 2013Festivitiesstart at 12:00 pm

Leisure Services

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Stage Schedule12:00 pm Singing of O’Canada12:10 pm Kick Off Bike & Pet Parade12:30 pm Cake & Refreshments12:45 pm Mat Duffus1:45 pm Hark Raving Sirens2:30 pm Flash Jackson3:30 pm PT the Clown’s Magic Show4:15 pm Komodo Wagon7:00 pm Mat Duffus8:00 pm Red Girl9:00 pm 60 Hertz11:00 pm Fireworks

huge storewide saleHappy Canada Day from Geof and the staff at Boardstiff ~542 2nd Ave. Downtown Fernie

C2 THE FREE PRESS June 27, 2013

LocallyOwned & Operated

I want to extend a warm welcome to all residents and visitors and invite everyone to come and celebrate Canada Day at Prentice Park.

This is an important day to recognize as we live in the best country in the world.

As part of a family that arrived to Fernie in 1952 I hold a special place in my heart for this country that welcomed immigrants from all over the world.

Canadians enjoy freedoms and a quality of life unsurpassed elsewhere, so let’s gather to celebrate these

privileges.Festivities begin at noon with children’s activities that include a petting zoo.For adults there is a refreshment garden, a mountain market, food concessions

and musical entertainment ending with spectacular fireworks at dusk. As in the past, this year’s sponsorship from businesses, organizations and

individuals provide time and talent to support this annual community event.The City of Fernie is a proud supporter of this event that celebrates the

146th birthday of our country.On behalf of Council and Staff please come, enjoy the day and show your

pride in being Canadian.We would like to extend thanks to all of the supporters of this civic event

that although driven by the City is successful only because of the many who participate. Special thanks to the organizing committee and all who participate.

Happy Canada Day Mary Giuliano, MayorPhoto from The Free Press photo files

New to Canada Day, the Fernie Elks Lodge #81 challenges the Service

Clubs and Community Minded Groups of Fernie to a Cardboard Boat Race. The first team to paddle across Maiden Lake in a cardboard boat, switch paddlers (relay) and back to the beach wins. Boats must be non-waxed cardboard, duct-tape and paint and cannot exceed 50% of their surface area by duct-tape. Any size and single or couple paddlers are allowed. Boat inspection will take place at 10:30 on Canada Day at Maiden Lake Beach. Entry fee is $200 per team and all money goes to a local charity or community group of winner's choice.

Rise to the challenge and contact Fred Gietz at (250) 423-3230/[email protected] to submit your entry.

Cardboard Boat Race

Welcome to Canada Day 2013

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With non-stop entertainment on the stage all day, the music never stops at the

Canada Day celebrations. This year, three amazing and very different bands will keep the crowds grooving to tunes and tapping their feet.

Komodo Wagon

Komodo Wagon is a living, breathing, sweating beast of a band!They’re not metal, but the metalheads might like it. It’s not punk, but the kids might

dig it. They’re not hardcore because they’re not rich kids. They’re not glam because nobody can top Ziggy, and they’re not grunge because most of those guys are dead. Call them what you will, Komodo Wagon aren't genre snobs, just one heck of a rock band.

The band was started by Canadian vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Troy Perlic during his 12 year tenure in Europe recording and touring. Komodo Wagon has been recently reincarnated with Troy’s relocation to his native Vancouver. An all-Canadian line-up has been assembled, including the swaggering Ryan Borodey on lead guitar and a seasoned rhythm section made up of Marq DeSouza on drums and Shane Love on bass.

Forget the trends, just come out and rock to Komodo Wagon.

60 Hertz

The original music of 60 Hertz flows easily from country and bluesy ballads to flat out rock 'n roll with an honest, simple, and personal touch.

James Neve is the lyricist, guitarist and lead vocalist, Dave Birch the energetic bass player and backup vocalist, Rob Young the master of moods and effects created by his sterling guitar work and background vocals, and lastly, Marty Musser creates the hammock with his solid drumming style and background vocals.

Their tight weave of vocals and instrumental lines are evidence of influences ranging from the Beatles and the Band to Television and Little Feat. The four musical comrades have been playing together for quite some time, yet they continue to sparkle and shine.

Mat Duffus

He's billed as an acoustic pop singer and family entertainer, and his slogan is music fun for everyone. Mat’s

performances are well known to children because he has a knack for keeping their attention. ADHD doesn't exist when the singer, guitarist, and harmonicist is performing, because he'll keep you and the kids hopping.

Mat likes to get everyone involved in his shows, so don't be surprised if you find yourself volunteering to play a kazoo, sing your heart out, or play an instrument, because he loves getting members of the audience right up on stage with him.

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CANADA DAY CELEBRATION

July 1st11 am to 3 pm

Elkford Aquatic Centre

11:00-3:00 pm PT the Clown Face Painting11:00-3:00 pm Bouncer11:00-3:00 pm Caricature Artist11:30-1:00 pm Free Family BBQ12:15 pm Cake Cutting1:00-3:00 pm Free Public Swim

Including youth in the excitement of celebrating, honoring and taking pride in our heritage is important. Although our little ones may not

yet be able to appreciate the strength of Canada’s presence on the international stage, they certainly know that where we live is a special and one of a kind place!

This year the summer students of the Chamber of Commerce are happy to offer a few different craft options which reflect unique aspects of our country through which children of various ages can express their Canadian pride. Hand print Canadian flags are simple and a great way to preserve memories of the first few Canada Day celebrations shared with your children. Paper plate animal faces - such as those of the moose, bears and beavers with which we share our valley - might intrigue the imaginations of our young wildlife enthusiasts. Or, try your hand at folding and stacking paper cubes into the form of an inukshuk - the ageless Canadian symbol of friendship and teamwork.

The Art Station will be helping the kids with a button making project along with two talented face painters that will light up cheeks of all the children.

Hope to see you there!

KIDS CRAFT FAIR TENT1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

In 2013, 4-H is celebrating a milestone event from coast-to-coast with local, provincial and national events. In Fernie,

4-H will be holding a petting zoo during the Canada Day festivities, giving kids the chance to have up close encounters with different animals.On Canada Day from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. kids can come along and pet pot bellied pigs,

alpacas, goats, baby ducks, bunnies, kittens, chickens, chicks and a pony.4-H is one of Canada’s longest-running youth organizations for young people between the ages of 8 and 21, and is celebrating 100 years.Locally, 4-H is hugely popular, with 63 members of the Cranbrook and District 4-H and 14 leaders in the two clubs, Wasa and South Country.

Petting zoo to celebrate100 years of 4-H fun

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O’CanadaPet & Bike ParadeBike Races sponsored by Gear HubCake to CelebrateBouncy HousesPetting Zoo sponsored by 4HPT the Clown

Kids Craft Tent sponsored by Fernie ChamberTreasure Hunt sponsored by Eco-gardenGhostrider’s Dunk TankEntertainment - All Day LongMountain MarketFood ConcessionsFireworks at Dusk

Prentice Parkbeside Elk Valley HospitalNoon to 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm to Dusk

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DUNK A RIDER THIS CANADA DAY

Test out your throwing skills at the dunk tank this Canada Day. The booth is an annual tradition that gives anyone with a good arm the chance to dunk a Ghostrider.

Happening all day at the Prentice Park celebrations, kids and adults will line up to see if they can send one of their favourite hockey players for a swim. The event will happen rain or shine, but cross your fingers for warm weather so you won’t feel too guilty when you hit the target. The proceeds are always donated to a good cause, so join in the fun and see if your fastball, curveball, or even an underhanded toss is enough to dunk a Rider.

Don’t forget to come stroll through gardens at the Community EcoGarden to complete your Canada Day celebration at Prentice Park this year.

Join in on the EcoGarden’s fifth annual Scavenger Hunt. This fun activity is for all ages, but preschoolers will need the help of a parent or older sibling. Stop by the EcoGarden information table inside the big garden gate any time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on

Canada Day. Pick up a scavenger hunt list and a pencil, then start your search! Discovery is the goal as you search for your natural treasure, and record what you found on your page. Completed scavenger hunt entries will be collected and entered in a prize draw at the end of the afternoon.

This year the EcoGarden celebrates its 10th anniversary of gardening in Fernie. Come by and learn more about all the amazing programs offered. Come learn about: our Little Sprouts and EcoKids Camp programs, how to Adopt a Garden, rent the Apple Press and more.

Everyone is welcome to visit the EcoGarden to participate, or to simply wander amongst the beds. Member gardeners will be on hand for tours through the garden and to answer questions. For more information visit www.ecogarden.ca or phone 250-423-3482.

The Fernie Mountain Market is once again kicking off the farmers market season on Canada Day in Prentice Park. This is always one of the big markets of the year as vendors from across Western Canada bring an incredible diversity of handmade and homemade goods to Fernie market stalls.

The market will run from 1 to 5 pm on Canada Day, with the regular Market season continuing Sundays10 am-2 pm in Rotary Park throughout July and August.

The Wednesday Summer Social Concert and Market series also runs throughout July and August downtown from 5-9 pm with live entertainment, refreshment gardens and street games starting at 6 pm.

To learn more about other special events like BibBity BobBity Boo - Fernie’s Childrens Festival, visit www.mountainmarket.ca.

Hunt for treasure at the EcoGarden

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The Fernie Heritage Cemetery Restoration Society is carrying out a longstanding tradition and participating in the Canada Day celebrations. The City of Fernie is running the Canada Day refreshment gardens with the

help of the Society, as well as Finning Tractor and the Elks Club. For the first time in many years, past society president Len Kosiec won’t be

there to man the refreshment gardens. Len, who was a well-known and recognizable Fernie community member, passed

away in December. He happily spent every Canada Day working the gardens on behalf

of the Society. His many years of work, long hours, and devotion to restoring

St. Margaret’s will be remembered as drinks are poured this Canada Day.

“Len looked forward to organizing and managing the refreshment garden for the Canada Day event every year,”

commented his wife Barbara Kosiec. “First, he liked Canada Day.

For him, it was an opportunity to be proud and patriotic. Second, as I am an American, he prided himself in telling me stories about Canada - the history and struggles that Canadians had in making the country. He instilled in me both appreciation and enthusiasm for the day.”

She added, “Of course, a big part of the day was the hotdogs and fireworks, which we both enjoyed with gusto.” With Len’s help, the Fernie

Heritage Cemetery Restoration Society successfully met many of the goals they set out to clean, repair,

and continue research on the old section of St. Margaret’s.“He loved having the opportunity to raise funds for a cause that he felt deeply

about, one of which could honour the early settlers here and could help preserve their contributions,” said Barbara. “To Len, Canada Day was both remembering those who came before him as well as having fun for the day.”

Throughout the rest of 2013 and carrying into 2014, the Society plans to continue their work gathering data, locating, and recognizing the many internees found in the cemetery.

Stop into the refreshment gardens while you’re celebrating this Canada Day and make sure to have a cold one in memory of Len.


REFRESHMENT GARDENS CONTINUE IN MEMORY OF

LEN KOSIEC

On June 20, 1868, a proclamation signed by the Governor General, Lord Monck, called upon all Her

Majesty's loving subjects throughout Canada to join in the celebration of the anniversary of the formation of the union of the British North America provinces in a federation under the name of Canada on July 1. The July 1 holiday was established by statute in 1879, under its original name, Dominion Day. In 1982 the celebration was renamed Canada Day.

In the early years of the last century in

Fernie, Dominion Day celebrations revolved around sporting events such as baseball, football (soccer), and different kinds of footraces.

The 1903 festivities included a fat men’s race (200lbs and over), as well as a blindfold wheelbarrow race. First prize for the fat men’s race was 100 cigars and second place won a $2 bottle of perfume. Another popular event was catching a greased pig, with the lucky winner taking home the pig. Loggers’ sports such as log rolling were also held at the mills around Fernie. Different competitions were

A history of Canada Day in Fernie

Photos courtesy of the Fernie Museum

Don’t forget to bring kids, bikes and pets to this year’s Canada Day celebrations.

The bike and pet parade, sponsored by Gearhub, is one of the most fun, and definitely cutest, parts of the day’s celebrations.

Dress up your kids and your pets in red and white and pedal and walk around the track to kick off the Canada day celebrations. Then join in for fun and prizes with bike races for kids of all ages and abilities.

held over the years, including a first aid competition held on the grounds of what is now City Hall in 1915, and a Dominion Day Queen Competition in 1923. Parades were often a main feature of the day’s celebrations.

In 1927, the beginning of July 1 as we know it today, Fernie and the rest of Canada celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of Confederation. A national committee was established, which made suggestions as to how local communities could mark the occasion. In Ottawa, the laying of the cornerstone by the Governor General of the Confederation Building and the inauguration of the Carillon in the Peace Tower were the highlights. In addition, Canada's telegraph and telephone companies, plus the 23 radio stations, forged a nation-wide link to

broadcast speeches, songs, poems, and the peals of the carillon bells live from Ottawa. Fernie marked the occasion with a parade.

Picnics were also a big part of the local celebrations. In Coal Creek, the Miners Picnic was held every July 1. The children would watch excitedly at their mothers prepared, cooked, and packed food for the event. The train would take families to the picnic site, usually located where the golf course is now, or out towards Morrissey. The day was all about friendly competition, food, and ice cream. At the end of the day the children were rounded up and loaded on to the train where seats were found and all were glad to be on their way home, treasuring fond memories and sharing them for days to come.

BIKE AND PET PARADE


Sunday Downtown Socials2nd Avenue 1pm - 4pm

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Special EventsSidewalk Shopping

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Sunday July 7th, 1pm - 4pm

Kick-o� Sunday Social Event

Sunday July 14th,1pm - 4pm

Made for Fernie

Sunday July 21st, 1pm - 4pm

Sunday Social Event

Sunday July 28th, 1pm - 4pm

TRS Kids Bike Rally & Scavenger Hunt

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