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Sparwood to host 2014 Relay for LifeBy Nicole ObreFree Press Staff

On Saturday, June 21, the Elk Valley Relay for Life will be returning to Sparwood. After being held

for many consecutive years in Fernie, the hosting duties for the 2014 fundraising event are being turned over to Sparwood.

“It's an Elk Valley relay and for whatever reason it got held up in Fernie for many years. I'm on a push to bring it back into rotation,” explained Jen Smith, co-chair of the Elk Valley Relay for Life. “I'd like to see it [in Sparwood] for two years, in Elkford for two years, and then back to Fernie for two years. I think it will be a way more effective event if the communities have time to embrace it and take it in, and then move it along to keep it fresh.”

Relay for Life is a non-competitive, 12-hour fundraising event that brings community members together to celebrate life and fight cancer. It is the Canadian Cancer Society's largest annual fundraising effort, with money raised going towards cancer research, advocating for public policies that reduce cancer risk, as well as information and support services for people living with cancer.

It has been roughly eight years since Sparwood hosted Relay for Life.

“Sparwood has been a great supporter of the Canadian Cancer Society with its Daffodil Campaign and in the past hosted Relay for Life many years ago,” said Smith. “After speaking with service groups and community groups, so far everyone has been very excited, and I've been getting lots of positive feedback.”

She went on to say, “This being the first year here I'm aiming for 12 teams at least. We made sure this year it's not on Coal Miner Days so it won't interfere. I'm hoping in the future to have Relay for Life become part of Coal Miner Days and participated in like the bed races and the parade.”

Held in Fernie last year, the 2013 Elk Valley Relay for Life raised about $60,000. There were 16 fundraising teams, six of which were from Sparwood or Elkford.

The event is largely volunteer driven and Smith is on the hunt for anyone able to help out leading up to and on the day of the event. For more information about Relay for Life visit www.relayforlife.ca.

Wheezing in a winter wonderland

Virginia Robinson is all smiles during the third annual Tears and Gears Winter Wheezer on Saturday. Robinson skied classic for team Boomerang Surprise while her teammate Deena Case ran the snow-shoe portion. For the full story, results, and more photos, turn to page 2. Photo by Raven Eye Photography

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By Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

It was a great day despite cold temperatures for the third annual Tears and Gears Winter Wheezer. Clear blue skies brought out

snowshoe and cross country ski enthusiasts to the new course at the Elk Valley Nordic centre and Mount Fernie Provincial Park on Saturday, February 8.

“The cold deterred a few I'm sure, but the new course was a great change, with lots of wheezin' on both the snowshoe and the ski,” said Abi Moore, Tears and Gears race organizer.

As a team or solo, adults completed the 8.25 km snowshoe run and seven km cross-country ski in both classic and skate categories.

Leslie Prentice and Kim Shopland won the Women's Team Skate and had the fastest overall time of 1:19:23.

Team Morgan, with Liam and Brendan Morgan, won the Men's Team Skate with a time of 1:26:23.

Maelle Weber and Talon Vale made up team Shrek and Donkey in the mixed age 13-14 years category finishing the five km snowshoe and 3.5 km Nordic ski course in 1:10:20.

“Lots of the usual locals kindly came back to show their support and dominate,” said Abi Moore. “A few newbies, which was great to see and a few people from out of town too, which was great they made the trip.”

For complete race results, go to www.fernietearsandgears.com.

Right: Liam Morgan ran the 8.25 km snowshoe leg of the duathalon on Team Morgan. Photo by Raven Eye Photography

Mike Bentley snowshoeing through the forest for the team Wheezer Geezers. Photo by Raven Eye Photography

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1. For your safety and ours - Tell us where you are. Find out where we are working. Follow our crew’s instructions.

Please sign in at the Dry Creek Gatehouse.

Use “Hellie” radio channel, frequency 166.470 (posted on the access road at Dry Creek).

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Loaf Bakery now open in Sparwood

Loaf Bakery Sparwood opened on Tuesday, February 11. From left: Ruth Jellicoe and Karrigan Folvik were on hand offering smiles, fresh baking, and espresso. Photo by N. Obre


There's no loafing around as the new bakery and cafe opened in Sparwood

this week. The Loaf Bakery has expanded

into Sparwood, catering to the early risers opening at 5:30 am.

“We're going back to what we first started with in Fernie, with a smaller bakery,” said owner Phil Gadd.

Baking will take place at its new location with the big green truck out front. Loaf's original espresso machine will be

bringing creamy espresso to the caffeine connoisseur’s delight and hot soups can help warm hungry bellies.

Bread and patisseries will be the main focus with breakfasts and lunch from the hot box consisting of sausage rolls, spinach pies and miners pies known as Cornish Pasties. Deeply rooted in British mining history, they were first created at the turn of the century by miner's wives. Wives made the half moon shaped pastry with a crust full of rich meat stew as a meal their husbands could eat working underground in all the

soot without having to wash their hands as they'd throw away the crust.

“We identified that Sparwood was missing a local bakery and coffee shop so we're trying to fill that gap,” said Gadd. “With the future business developments announced too, we thought it would be good.”

While the bakery will mostly be take-out, there will be limited bench seating with the original long table from Fernie. To start the bakery will be open six days a week, Tuesday through Sunday from 5:30 am to 3 pm.

Program supports students and small businesses By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

If you are a small business owner within the Columbia Basin, hiring a student to help out over the summer can be a finan-

cial benefit to both the student and yourself. Through the Columbia Basin Trust's Summer Works Program, small business owners are eligible to apply for a wage subsidy for any student employees hired for the summer season.

Fernie's Giv'er Shirtworks was just one of the businesses that took advantage of the program last year.

“The Summer Works Program gave my business an opportunity we wouldn’t have been able to take on otherwise,” said owner Erin Summers. “The program administrators are extremely helpful, which makes it simple for businesses to participate. I would recommend the program to any business owner looking to add value to their business. Libby was a great addition to our team.”

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in your work,” explained Vanderschuit. “I had the freedom to create, which is essential for me. I am very thankful for the experience."

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Application forms are available starting February 21 at cbt.org/summerworks. As the program is quite popular, businesses are asked to submit their applications as soon as possible.

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By Tamara HyndFree Press Staff

Fernie Fire Rescue (FFR) responded to a fire call at the Fernie Mobile Home

Park at 15C-60 Cokato Road shortly after 8 am on February 6. FFR contained the fire, keeping it from spreading to neighbouring structures and mobile homes in

-28 degree temperatures. No one was home at the time as the owner was at work. Flames were coming out of the windows when Fernie Fire Chief Ted Ruiter was first to arrive on scene.

“It looks like it was an accident,” said Ruiter. “We're still going to do a further investigation, but at this point the fire appears to have been caused by a space heater or

a ski boot dryer in the addition which was under construction. The fire was contained to an addition of the [mobile] unit, but the mobile home itself sustained considerable smoke and water damage. At this time a dollar loss is not available.”

One B.C. Ambulance with paramedics were present as firefighters used their rescue

breathing apparatus (self-contained breathing apparatus). Elk Valley RCMP was onsite as was BC Hydro in case the power needed to be turned off.

Rescue services noted there are often structure fires when there are very cold temperatures but they are usually related to improper cleaning or maintenance of chimneys.

The home owner had insurance. Jenn Asselin, Emergency Social

Services (ESS) Director for the RDEK Elk Valley and South Country, was available to provide immediate assistance. She offers basic living supplies like shelter and clothing when people in situations like these may be displaced.

Fernie Fire Rescue and Elk Valley RCMP were called to a mobile home fire at the Fernie Mobile Home Park on Cokato Road on the morning of February 6. Photos by T. Hynd

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Valentine’s Day.Few words in the English language inspire

such a myriad of emotions. The holiday that forces us all to think

about love manages to find some in a romantic mood, and others calling out for the commercialism to come to an end. It finds those in the throes of a new romance bursting with the chance to go over the top with sweet gestures, and those who may be hurt or bitter wishing the red hearts and cupids would just go away already.

So how did this controversial holiday come about in the first place?

Valentine's Day actually began as a religious holiday. It all goes back to Saint Valentinus. The original romantic was said to have been imprisoned by the Romans for performing weddings for soldiers who were not permitted to marry. One legend has it that shortly before Valentine was executed, he wrote the first “valentine” note himself, to the daughter of one of his jailers.

While all the flowers and love notes given out tomorrow may seem like recent commercialism, the practice of Valentine's Day romance and gifts has been around since the 15th century.

So on the eve of Valentine's Day, let's remember what this polarizing holiday is all about. Valentine wasn't honoured for promoting ooey gooey romance (not that there's anything wrong with that), but for standing up for true love. For fighting the power of the state when it denied soldiers of the right to marry.

Stand up for someone you care about by simply taking the time to tell them. Instead of feeling like you need to say 'I love you' with a giant teddy bear to a significant other, simply say 'thank you' with a home-baked gift to someone who deserves it.

Remember that the love we celebrate on Valentine's Day doesn't have to always be romantic. It can also be a fun holiday for children to enjoy giving and receiving notes of affection from their classmates. For parents and children to exchange sweets and handmade cards. And for friends to remind each other how much they are valued.

Keep in mind the history of the holiday and I'm sure you can find a way to celebrate and honour St. Valentine without making yourself cringe.

And if all else fails, there is always chocolate and roses.

Response to Wilks

There is a remarkable irony about the heading for MP David Wilks' submitted article ('Support our veterans', The Free Press, Feb .6.)

The article itself is a remarkably unsubtle attempt to distract us from the antics of Veterans' Affairs Minister Julian Fantino, who, as well as lacking in empathy, respect and common courtesy for Canadians who have served in foreign wars, recently mounted a squalid smear campaign against both Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition in Ottawa and the Public Service Alliance of Canada because they had taken up

the cudgels on behalf of the veterans. A smear, it should be noted, repeated

by Mr. Wilks in his article. If what Mr. Wilks says is true,

why is it that only last month his government made it clear that they would attack the B.C. court ruling that the federal government's new system of compensating Canadian veterans violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms? And why is it that the veterans themselves are furious with Mr. Wilks' government over the issue of recompense for their sacrifice?

Mr. Wilks also makes mention that he once served in the RCMP and that his son is currently serving with the military.

It's uncertain what bearing his previous employment has on his government's current attitude to Canadian veterans.

However, it is to be sincerely hoped that his son will not be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice demanded of those young men and women who were put in harm's way by Stephen Harper in the futile occupation of Afghanistan, simply so that he could strut and swagger on the world stage as the author of a 'more robust ' foreign policy.

Support our veterans? Not your government, Mr. Wilks.

JC Vallance Fernie, B.C.

Concerned teacher

I am a teacher. I love my job. Even when my students interrupt and distract each other, making it hard to do my job, I still love it. That’s why I do it.

I think that my love of teaching music translates to a fun time for my students. If they can have fun while learning something, they probably will want to continue learning. The fun comes from two areas, I think. One, when they learn something new about music that allows them to succeed at a deeper level, they feel it. Two, playing or singing something together with a large group of people feels good.

Too often when I was in school, it didn’t feel good, so if I can give students a few moments of feeling good during their school day, it might help them learn the rest of their lessons

well too. These moments of fun learning happen more often when the students are able to concentrate well. If there are students in the class who are not able to work on their own and need help, I then have to leave my large group lesson and help the individual. This is really important because we don’t want to leave any students behind; we want everyone to have success.

I can do this for one or two students in a class at any given time. But some of my classes have four to six students who need individual attention to such an extent that they could take 90 per cent of my time while I ignore the rest of the class who will sit quietly and absorb the lesson without extra help. I needed extra help when I was in school, but I got it. I stayed at lunch and recess doing math while my teacher made sure I could do it. Our current classroom environment makes

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The B.C. government’s refusal to increase funding per student affects both students and teachers. It means that I can’t pay enough attention to each student in the class who needs it because I am not willing to choose one side or the other. What that means in practice is that in those classes with more than two or maybe three students that need more attention, I can’t give that extra attention. If I did, the rest of the class would suffer. It is a hard choice to make, and one that teachers wouldn’t have to make if the government would spend more money on education.

I make enough money. I am not starving, one day I will own a house and maybe even a quad. However, if I move to Alberta, I will pay less for housing and be paid $12,000 to $21,000 more per year to do a job that while not exactly the same, is almost the same. I think they teach a few more days per year than we do, and their union structure is different. That’s a big annual difference, and it’s not a far move, geographically speaking. I don’t work four and four, I don’t work nights, and I don’t think

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with a severe infection during the Christmas season, Dr. Clark advised us to take Vince home so that our family could spend Christmas together. During that time Dr. Clark came to our house every day to attend to Vince. What an example of true, professional service. I have also heard from an acquaintance, who spends a lot of time in Calgary, that she would drive back to Fernie to avail of the good, prompt, medical service we receive here.

Thanks again for your excellent service. It is one of the many things that make Fernie a great town in which to live.

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I should be paid the same that someone working a hard physical job should be paid. I do have a few degrees, and I think that’s worth something, but I recognize the value in enjoying my work. I do however think that those of us who are creating the future should be treated with respect and dignity, which probably means being paid somewhere in the neighborhood of what other teachers in Canada make.

I also think the government could stand to be a little more honest and respectful of things like laws and courts, but I guess you feel invincible when you are ‘in power’.

What surprises me the most is the way the government is fighting education so aggressively. Are they trying to hurt the future economic prospects of our province? Because it seems like a good way to do that. I hope that our MLA Bill Bennett and other MLAs will encourage Christy Clark and Peter Fassbender to move forward in a positive manner that will create a better situation for education.

One last point, when people say that we teachers are only fighting for our own interests, I wonder which part of the classroom has the line that separates my working conditions from the learning conditions of the students. It’s a hard line to find because it’s invisible. If my job is made a little easier to manage, my students learn better, because their learning is my job. There’s no separation.

David PasivirtaFernie, B.C.

A Valentine's Day bake saleBy Tamara HyndFree Press Staff

The after school club is baking up a storm for their

annual Valentine's bake sale this week. “It's quite cute; they spend the week baking and then set up a table in Max Turyk to sell them,” said Mandy Potter, owner of Fernie School Aged Care.

The children in the program have decided to donate all of the earnings to the charity Fernie Friends for Friends.

The bake sale is this Thursday and Friday (February 13 and 14) from 4 to 6 pm at the Max Turyk Community Centre. Last years Valentine’s bake sale with Mika and Riley. Submitted photo


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UPCOMING EVENTS

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

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

• 3:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 6:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 6:30 to 8:30pm – Opt Fernie Clinic at the Elk Valley Hospital• 7:00 pm – Mixed Darts at the Fernie Legion• 7:00 to 8:00pm – Public Skating in the Sparwood Arena• 7:30pm – Cribbage at Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool

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

Centre• 7:30 pm – Women’s Darts at the Fernie Legion• 7:30pm- Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Christ Church Anglican, 591 4th Ave. Fernie• 8:00 to 9:00pm – 14+ Swim at the Sparwood Pool

Thursdays• 6:30am to 1:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 8:45 to 10:15am – Adult Shinny at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 9:00 to 9:45am – Aqua Blast at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 9:30-11:30am - MOMs Group at the Fernie Library• 10:00am to 8:00pm- Sparwood Library Open• 10:30 to 11:15am – Gentle Fit at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 10:30 to 11:15am – Free Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 10:30am to 12:00pm - Toonie Swim at the Elkford Pool• 11:00am to 6:00pm- Elkford Library Open• 11:00am to 8:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot at the Sparwood Arena• 3:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 3:30 to 4:45pm – Living Books, ages 6-10, Fernie Library• 6:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool• 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 7:00pm – Drop-in Curling at the Fernie Curling Club • 7:00 to 8:00pm – Public Skating in the Sparwood Arena• 9:30 to 11:00pm – Adult Rec Hockey in the Sparwood Arena

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

at the Elkford Pool• 11:00am to 6:00pm Fernie Library Open to Public• 11:00am to 6:00pm- Elkford Library Open• 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime at the Fernie Library for ages 3-5 years• 12:00 to 1:00pm – Skate & Shoot at the Sparwood Arena• Afternoon – Seniors Curling League Play, Fernie• 1:15 to 3:15pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool• 3:30 to 4:45pm – Pioneer Crafts at the Fernie Library, ages 7-10 (registration required)• 3:30 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 4:00 to 5:30pm – Free Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 6:00 to 8:00pm – $3.00 Swim at the Elkford Pool• 6:30 to 9:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 7:00 to 8:15pm – Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 7:30pm- Men’s Darts at the Fernie Legion• 7:30pm – Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 8:00 to 9:00pm – Teen Swim (Grades 7-12) at the Elkford Pool

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

Sundays• 12:00 to 2:00pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool• 1:00 to 2:30pm – ‘Game On!’ board games at the Fernie Library• 1:00 to 5:00pm – Fernie Library Open to Public• 1:00 to 5:00pm – Public Swim at the Elkford Pool• 2:00 to 5:30pm – Public Swim at the Sparwood Pool

• 2:00 to 8:00pm – Public Swim at the Fernie Aquatic Centre• 2:15 to 4:00pm – Public Skating at the Fernie Memorial Arena• 3:00 to 4:30pm – Game On! Board Games for all ages at the Fernie Library• 3:00 to 4:45pm – Public Skating in the Sparwood Arena (most Sundays)• 7:30pm- Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Christ Church Anglican, 591 4th Ave. Fernie

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

FEBRUARY 13 Family Stories

Part #2, 6 :30-8pm, Fernie Library

13 Sparwood Arts, Culture & Heritage Grant Writing Workshop, Sparwood Chamber 1-3

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

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

14 Friends of Opera – The Bartered Bride by Smetana, The Arts Station, 7pm

14-15 Winter in the Wild Festival , Elkford

14-16 Sparwood Annual Valentine Curling Bonspiel

15 Sparwood Valentine Curling Dinner & Dance

15 Fernie Snow Mobile Association Snow Drags, Stanford Inn - Noon

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

City CouncilMeeting Schedule

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

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

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

Fernie Memorial Arena991-6th Avenue (Highway 3)

For all Police, Ambulance orFire related emergencies:Call 911

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Bring your sweetheart, friend, or family down for a swim or nice relaxing soak in

our hot tub.

On Feb. 14th all day admission prices are buy one, get one free!

The free admission applies to admissions of equal or lesser value.

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, February 24, 2014 at 7:00pm at Fernie City Hall located at 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendment:

Applicant: Gabrielle Ann HoganLocation: Lot 2, Block 72, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734A (721-9th Avenue)

Bylaw No. 2240, cited as Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No.160, 2014 proposes to change Zoning Bylaw No. 1750 by changing the designation of:

• Lot 2, Block 72, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734A, from R1 – Single Family Residential to R1SL – Single Family Residential Small Lot.

A copy of the proposed amendment bylaw and other relevant documents may be viewed during normal business hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm on February 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 and 24, 2014 at City Hall, 501 – 3rd Avenue, Fernie, BC or online at www.fernie.ca.

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

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

If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submissions must be received NO LATER THAN 5:00pm, February 24, 2014, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. Written submissions can be provided by any of the following methods:

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

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

Fernie, BC V0B 1M0; or• BY EMAIL: E-mail submissions should be sent to cityhall@

fernie.ca

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

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

Valentine’s Day Swim

Red Cross Standard First Aid

February 17 - 26, 2014Monday & Wednesday,

5:00 to 9:00 pm$140.44 plus tax

Minimum Age: 13 years

This hands-on interactive first-aid and CPR training course includes adult, child,

infant, and two person CPR (Level C). Choking procedures and other first aid

skills will be covered.

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

BRITISH COLUMBIACITY OF FERNIE

BRITISH COLUMBIACITY OF FERNIE

CONNECTION

PUBLIC HEARING - Monday, February 24, 2014 at 7:00 pm

CALL FOR PROJECT SUBMISSIONS

Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs - 2014/2015

The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is accepting project proposals for funding considerations for Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Program.

Program funds are for meeting community/public needs rather than private needs and further, proposals must be submitted by a registered non-profit organization.

Project evaluation criteria and applications forms are available from:• RDEK website at www.rdek.

bc.ca;• City of Fernie website at

www.fernie.ca orGuidelines and application forms are available on the RDEK and City of Fernie Websites or stop by

their offices to pick up your copy.

Deadline for project submissions is 4:30 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2014(Late applications are not eligible.)

For more information regarding the Community Initiatives & Affected Areas Program please contact: Shannon Moskal at 250 489-2791 or 1 888 478-7335 (toll free).

Email: [email protected]

Submit Proposals to:Regional District of East Kootenay19-24th Avenue SouthCranbrook, BC V1C 3H8Facsimile: 250 489-3498Email: [email protected] Attn: Shannon Moskal, Community Services Manager

PUBLIC SKATING Jan 6 – April 5, 2014

Public SkatingTuesday/Thursday 10:30am to 11:15am (Free)Friday 7:00pm to 8:15pmSaturday 2:00pm to 3:45pm 6:45pm to 8:15pmSunday 2:15pm to 4:00pm

Youth ShinnyNo School Fridays 10:45 am – 11:45 am Noon to 12:45pm

Adult ShinnyMonday – Thursday 8:45am to 10:15am

Skate & ShootWednesday 1:15pm to 2:30pm

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The City is seeking to fill 3 positions within the Leisure Services Department: a certified Parks and Facility Operator; a casual part time position of Lifeguard/Instructor; and a casual Labourer. Please visit the City’s website for more information on these opportunities.



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, February 17 Regular Meeting at 7:00pmMonday, February 24 Committee of the Whole Meeting at 7:00 pmMonday, March 3 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pmMonday, March 17 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm

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

GET CONNECTED STAY INFORMED

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

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

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

community.

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

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

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

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

sparwood.caFeedback?

Notice of Alternative Approval Process (AAP) Coal Discovery Trail

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

Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs

Applications are now being accepted for the 2014/15 Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs. Application forms and proposal guidelines are available at the District of Sparwood Municipal Offi ce and on the RDEK website at www.rdek.bc.ca under CBT. The application deadline for project proposals is 4:30 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2014.

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESPARKS AND GREENBELT WORKERS

The District of Sparwood is looking for energetic and enthusiastic students who will be employed for the summer by the District of Sparwood to work as summer parks and greenbelt workers beginning May 5, 2014 to September 5, 2014. The rate of pay is in accordance with CUPE Local 2698 Collective Agreement.All applications including cover letter, resume, and proof of enrolment must be received by the District of Sparwood Municipal Offi ce on or before 4:00 pm Friday, March 28, 2014. The ‘hat’ draw will be conducted on Monday, March 31, 2014. All successful applicants will be contacted following the draw. Applicants should be aware that work performance with the District of Sparwood will be considered for future employment.Only students who have been enrolled on a full time basis in high school or a post secondary institution during the 2014 Winter/Spring term and are intending to return to school in the fall are eligible for these positions. Student application forms, including the proof of enrollment, are available at the Municipal Offi ce, 136 Spruce Avenue, the Sparwood Recreation Department, 367 Pine Avenue or on the District website at www.Sparwood.ca. Proof of enrollment form must be signed by the school Registrar’s Offi ce. Preference will be given to post secondary students.All successful applicants will be required to have a valid driver’s license with a Class 5 or a minimum of a Class 7N or Class 7L. Applicants’ address must be the same on their Drivers License as on their mailing address and permanent address in Sparwood.Any eligible applications received after the close date, will be automatically put on the bottom of this list as well as any who are unable to start employment on May 5, 2014.Questions can be directed to the Sparwood Municipal Offi ce at 250.425.6271 or be emailed to [email protected] .


District of Elkford816 Michel Road P.O. Box 340 Elkford, B.C. V0B 1H0P.250.865.4000 • F.250.865.4001 • [email protected] • www.elkford.ca

In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, Council hereby gives notice of its intention to dispose of the following land by sale, subject to an Option to Purchase agreement.

Land Held for ResalePrice Listing January 2014

Apartment Residential (Map 1)Alpine Way Lot 258, DL 3512, PL 14725 3.960 R-4 $209,000 $41,433 $250,433

Neighbourhood Commercial (Map 2)Balmer & Caribou Lot B, DL 3512, PL 14706 0.770 C-3 $85,000 $3,864 $88,864

Neighbourhood Commercial (Map 3)94 Deerborne Lot 9, DL 3512, PL 14726 0.739 C-3 $67,000 $3,708 $70,708

Service Commercial (Map 4)13 Bear Paw Lot C, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 0.229 C-2 $42,500 $1,896 $44,39617 Bear Paw Lot E, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 0.331 C-2 43,900 2,745 46,64519 Bear Paw Lot F, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 0.343 C-2 44,900 2,847 47,74721 Bear Paw Lot G, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 0.289 C-2 41,900 2,399 44,2992 Bear Paw Lot H, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 0.476 C-2 51,200 3,946 55,1466 Bear Paw Lot I, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 0.144 C-2 30,000 1,195 31,1958 Bear Paw Lot J, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 0.157 C-2 32,100 1,300 33,40010 Bear Paw Lot K, DL 8965, PL NEP91179 0.150 C-2 31,000 1,248 32,248

The sales are subject to conditions of a sales agreement and are generally as outlined below:

1. An offer must be for an amount not less than the Council approved List Price;2. An offer must include a 10% deposit;3. An offer must be submitted on the District of Elkford form;4. The contract of purchase and sale requires that the purchaser enter into an Option to Purchase agreement that will be registered at the Land Titles Offi ce. The Option to Purchase agreement must require that the purchaser complete a building on the Property for the use as authorized in the Zoning Bylaw, by December 31 in the year that is no more than three years after the acceptance of the offer. If a building is not completed as required the District will have the right to repurchase the property within ten years from the date of registration of the option at the Land Titles Offi ce.

* All sales subject to sales agreement including building requirement.

For more information, please contact:Curtis Helgesen, Chief Administrative Offi cerDistrict of Elkford 250.865.4000PO Box 340, 816 Michel Road [email protected] BC V0B 1H0 www.elkford.ca

Development Zones Apartment Residential R-4 Town Centre Commercial C-1 Service Commercial C-2 Neighbourhood Commercial C-3 Industrial I-1

Property Estimated Total to be Civic Address Legal Description Size Zone List Development paid to District (Acres) Price Cost Charges (excluding GST)

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

6:00 pm on Monday, February 17, 2014Council Chambers, 816 Michel Road

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

and the use of land within the District of Elkford pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act.

2. Adding Single Family Dwellings as a Principle Use in the Two-Unit Residential Zone R-2.

3. Adding Schedule ‘B’ (zoning map) and rezoning District Lot 5099, 350 Elk Valley Highway North, the Municipal Campground, from Agriculture Zone A-1 to Campground Institutional Zone P-2.

4. Prohibiting Medical Marihuana Production Facilities as a Use in all zones.Location:Municipal Wide (entire Bylaw), District Lot 5099, 350 Elk Valley Highway North (Municipal Campground).Owner:District of Elkford.Applicant:District of Elkford.

The proposed bylaw may be inspected between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from February 3, 2014 to February 17, 2014 at the District of Elkford Offi ce, 816 Michel Road, Elkford, BC and on the District’s website at www.elkford.ca.If unable to attend the Public Hearing, persons may submit written comments no later than 4:30 pm, February 17, 2014 to:

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

Elkford, BC V0B [email protected]

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

Please note that no further information or submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.Curtis Helgesen, Chief Administrative Offi cer ~ February 3, 2014

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

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

6:00 pm on Monday, February 17, 2014 Council Chambers, 816 Michel Road

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

the District of Elkford pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act. 2. Adding Single Family Dwellings as a Principle Use in the Two-Unit Residential Zone R-2. 3. Adding Schedule ‘B’ (zoning map) and rezoning District Lot 5099, 350 Elk Valley Highway North, the Municipal

Campground, from Agriculture Zone A-1 to Campground Institutional Zone P-2. 4. Prohibiting Medical Marihuana Production Facilities as a Use in all zones. Location: Municipal Wide (entire Bylaw), District Lot 5099, 350 Elk Valley Highway North (Municipal Campground). Owner: District of Elkford. Applicant: District of Elkford.

Proposed rezoning of Municipal Campground

The proposed bylaw may be inspected between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from February 3, 2014 to February 17, 2014 at the District of Elkford Office, 816 Michel Road, Elkford, BC and on the District’s website at www.elkford.ca. If unable to attend the Public Hearing, persons may submit written comments no later than 4:30 pm, February 17, 2014 to:

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

Elkford, BC V0B 1H0 [email protected]

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

Municipal Campground

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

We’re on the prowl for adventurous spirits:

Program/Marketing Coordinator(Permanent - Full Time Position)

For more information:www.elkford.ca

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

•February 17 Special Council @ 6 pm•February 17 Public Hearing @ 6 pm•February 24 Regular Council @ 6 pm•March 10 Regular Council @ 6 pm

Upcoming Council andCommittee Meetings

Beware...Snow Pile DangerPlease do not allow children to play in snow berms or snow piles. The snow blower/plow operator cannot see tunnels carved in the snow. Children playing in the snow are at risk of being injured during snow removal operations, or in the collapse of snow piles. Ensure your children play safe.

It might be cold, it might be snowingbut here in Elkford we know how

to have a howling good timedespite the weather.

So put on your parka, grab your hatand mitts and join us for afun-fi lled family weekend!

Fireworks and Activities forthe entire Family!

Winter in the Wild!February 14 & 15, 2014


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&Arts EntertainmentOne man blues act makes a stop in Fernie

By Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

Australian blues musician Ash Grunwald is bringing his one man

show to The Royal. Travelling Australia and the world for the last 12 years, Tuesday night is Fernie's chance to experience his unique mix of blues, electronica, and hip hop.

While Grunwald is looking forward to sharing some songs off his most recent album, Gargantua, he'll be playing a wide mix of music spanning a few different genres.

“I'll be playing some of the

songs from [my latest] album. I also have five studio albums so I have a lot of original material, and a lot of old blues songs that I've rejigged, and I'm working on some new things as well.”

He went on to explain, “The last couple of years I've been a little more regimented, just got through the songs, played a single from one album to the next, but this tour is going to be a little different.

“What I'm really loving about this tour is getting back to a more organic show, melding all the songs together a bit, and making it more of a journey.”

Grunwald has just finished

wrapping up a set of shows in his native Australia and is happy to be spending the next few months in Canada.

“The last five years I've tried to get over every year to try to build something and get into some of those really cool Canadian festivals,” he said. “I feel like there's a common understanding between Australians and Canadians. I get along really well with Canadian people and it just feels really natural and a little bit like a second home.”

Don't miss your chance to catch Ash Grunwald live at The Royal, Tuesday night, 9 pm.


The Arts Station has announced its next great public art project. Out of

the Box: A Dumpster Art Project will see six to 12 commercial trash bins transformed into artworks by regional artists.

The Arts Station is calling for entries for this inaugural art project. “Out of the Box is intended as a way for our regional art community to bring beauty and creativity to a seemingly mundane item like a trash dumpster,” said Courtney Baker, The Arts Station administrator.

Out of the Box is a public art initiative by the City of Fernie and in collaboration with Southeast

Disposal. Project facilitation is provided by a volunteer subgroup of the Beautification Committee. The artists will be selected from a call to entry with a deadline of Friday, March 14, 3 pm.

The actual painting is to take place on July 6 and a cash prize of $500 for People’s Choice has been donated by The Fernie and District Arts Council.

Artists of all ages and who work in all mediums are encouraged to enter this exciting new public art initiative.

Applications will be available online at theartsstation.com, or in person at The Arts Station, City Hall and The Royal Hotel.

For more info, please call 250-423-48442 or email [email protected].

Australian blues artist Ash Grunwald will play The Royal on Tuesday, February 18 at 9 pm. Submitted photo

Out of the Box

Fernie dumpsters will become a four sided canvas for creative artists. Submitted photos


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Fernie Friends of Opera is proud to present a light night of opera with The Bartered Bride on Friday.

Also known as The Sold Fiancee, the comic opera is considered to have made a huge contribution towards the development of Czech music. Composed by Bedrich Smetana to a libretto by Karel Sabina, it was originally performed in 1866 as a two act format with spoken dialogue. Set in a county village and revolving around realistic characters, The Bartered Bride tells the story of how true love always prevails. Although the opera was not initially received with praise, after revisions and turning it into a three act story, a final version premiered in 1870. The new and

improved Bartered Bride gained popularity quickly and eventually became a worldwide success.

Even though love wins in the end, it takes three acts of scheming and drama to get there. Marenka is in love with Jenik, but her parents are insisting she marry someone she has never met. With the help of marriage-broker Kecal, Marenka's parents introduce her to Vasek, a perfect groom and the son of a wealthy landowner. Upon meeting Vasek, Marenka pretends to be someone else in the hopes that Vasek will not want to marry her. After much confusion and negotiations, as well as a song or two, Vasek agrees not to marry Marenka, leaving her free to be with her true love Jenik.

Enjoy a night at the opera with The Bartered Bride on Friday, 7 pm, at The Arts Station. Admission is by donation.

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Brody in the running for a JunoBy Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

Dean Brody's most recent album Crop Circles and Tractor Beams is up for

a Juno Award. In the running for the top Country Album of the Year, this is the former Jaffray resident's third Juno nomination.

Released in November of 2013, Crop Circles debuted at number one on the iTunes Canada Country Album chart and third on the Canadian Country Album chart. The album includes Brody's current single Crop Circles, as well as the gold-selling number one track Bounty, featuring Lindi Ortega.

The local country star has been named the Most Played Canadian Artist at Country Radio and has earned himself seven Canadian Country Music Awards. He also recently became the first male Canadian artist with two number one songs at Country Radio with his 2012 song Canadian Girls and Bounty.

Brody is currently touring Canada with his Crop Circles

and Tractor Beams arena tour. He will be making a stop close to home at Cranbrook's Western

Financial Place on Tuesday, February 15.

Former Jaffray resident and country start Dean Brody has been nominated for a Juno Award for the top Country Album of the Year. Submitted photo


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Fernie Aquatic Centre's free swim for B.C. Family Day made a big splash. The pool was full of families and friends taking part in the free fun and games from 1 to 3 pm. If you missed out, there is still a chance for you to take advantage of the Valentine's 2-for-1, all

day on February 14, with two for the price of one admission. For the pool schedule, go to www.fernie.ca or call the pool at (250) 423-4466.

There was a ton of fun at the Fernie Aquatic Centre with a free swim on February 10. Photos by T. Hynd


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Helly Hansen’s Big Mountain Battle made a triumphant return to Fernie Alpine Resort on Saturday. The event saw

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Each team of two had three hours to explore the ski hill and make it to each checkpoint with the help of a course map. The top three teams to make it to all the checkpoints with the best times all received awards. The lucky first prize team walked away with $2,000 worth of Helly Hansen swag.

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Roguish luxury at an economy priceMont Tremblant, Quebec – The 2014 Nissan Rogue is the newest entry to the fastest growing segment in Ca-nadian auto market – the compact SUV. The sales leaders are the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Toyota RV4 and many, many others. There is no mistaking why these products have become so popular. They offer room for a family of four, with a high seating position that drivers and passengers like, plus plenty of room for cargo and a price that’s not too outlandish. The fact that these station wagon-re-placements have become so popular is also the dramatic improvement in fuel economy these companies have been able to achieve. No longer does a family have to give up huge dollars on fuel to drive a small SUV. And what makes this new Nissan Rogue so interesting is the level of refinement and capability for up to seven passengers over three rows of seats.To test this new entry, Nissan held its launch event in and around Mont Tremblant, Que., getting a real taste of sub-zero, winter, Canadian driving.

Looks Last year, Nissan intro-duced the bigger mid-sized Pathfinder SUV and this smaller Rogue shares many styling cues from its bigger brother. This, in my opinion, is a good idea. It has a sense of purpose, sophis-tication and commonality that helps define Nissan’s brand. Nissan wants to portray “everyday premium” with this new Rogue, including such nice touches as LED daytime running lights, wheel arch extensions, integrated mirror turn

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Adventures in leaving Detroit and trusting your GPSThe digital road sign above warned: “Changing Roads Ahead. Do not rely solely on GPS.” I felt like it was speaking directly to me as I had suffered anxiety ever since Driveway editor Keith Morgan climbed into the Jeep Cherokee and we left downtown Detroit, heading north to Toronto.North, ahem, yes. The tunnel to Canada was a stone’s throw away from our launch point. I was thinking it would route me the same way I got down to Motown, via Windsor and through the tunnel.Why the GPS didn’t? – I’m not sure. Clearly it knew something we didn’t.Needless to say, the mechanical woman’s voice echoing through the premium speakers certainly did give us a scenic tour of the area. And by scenic I mean, she guided us through some rather dodgy areas, characterized by poorly maintained roads, broken down buildings and dejected looking people.After the excitement of the 2014 North American International Auto Show, I was looking forward to the

‘‘After the excitement of the 2014 North American International Auto Show, I was looking forward to the long and painfully boring drive back . . . my wish was not yet coming true.’’Alexandra Straub

long and painfully boring drive back. (That’s before Keith hitched a ride, honest.) My wish was not yet coming true. Finally, we were on some sort of highway. But no signs to a border popped up for miles and miles. We even pulled over a couple of times in the all-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee Limited to check our smartphones to see if we were heading in the right direction.We were, but I guess I was just looking for a sign. A sign that said “Canada” on it.But no, we got this instead: “State Prison Nearby. Do NOT Pick Up Hitchhikers.”Gulp.Keith and I looked over at each other and laughed nervously.Oh gosh, what have we gotten ourselves into? – Regardless, we were in it together so it was bound to be eventful.I forgot to mention, my fuel was getting low, too, and I had a flight to catch out of Pearson. No need to panic, I think. When you’re in these kinds of situations, you say things that you normally wouldn’t say. “I will be so happy when we are back in Ontario,” is a phrase not often uttered by a B.C. resident. But it fell from my lips.Desperate times call for desperate measures, right?The one thing that remained steadfast and calm throughout the craziness was the Jeep Cherokee.The leather-trimmed seats were plush and comfortable to sit in for hours on end.When I started veering off the straight and narrow – aka out of my lane – the lane departure warning would gently lead me back into place.And since it was frigid outside – Ontario and Michigan in January is anything but tropical – features like a remote starter, heated seats, a heated steering wheel and dual climate zone controls keep occupants toasty warm.Not to mention there was a generous amount of power being delivered from its 3.2L, Pentastar V6 engine, which is rated at 271 horsepower and 239 lb-ft of torque. It’s then linked to a 9-speed automatic transmission.And with 4x4 capabilities, I was ready to brave the winter conditions, on bare roads or not.Luckily, it was a beautiful day, with few clouds in the sky and clear roads. Things were looking good.Then it happened. A sign. A sign to Canada nonetheless. Looks like we’d been routed through Sarnia. I was doing a little happy dance on the inside. Did I doubt the GPS’s ability to lead? I sure did. Then again, it’s not out of my character to question authority. As we handed the CBSA our passports, all I could think about was finding a fuel station before we got stranded.And yes, I was very happy to be in Ontario. But I’d be happier when I knew I was on a plane to Vancouver. Yet, I was thoroughly enjoying my time in the Cherokee, quirky styling and anxiety aside. It had an ability to somewhat calm my woes due to its temperate nature. The quiet cabin allowed for wonderful conversations, whether it was with myself, with the GPS or with Keith.In addition, I managed to learn a lot from road signs. I will not wholeheartedly rely on the GPS and will not pick up hitchhikers in Michigan. www.jeep.ca

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There have been very few times that I have gone four wheeling and not run into a situation where a winch is required.A winch can be an important tool in safely plucking a vehicle from an impossible situation, or righting a truck after a rollover. It can also be used to clear properties of logs or rocks. If you travel the back-roads of British Columbia, you should never be without a winch.There are a few things to know before you operate your winch for the first time. What appears to be a simple operation can quickly turn dangerous if basic safe winching practices are not used. Most are equipped with a varying length of wire rope and the length of the rope is determined by the winch’s load capacity. The wire rope should be inspected regularly to ensure that it has not become crushed, pinched, frayed, or kinked at any point. Should the rope be damaged, it should be replaced before use to avoid

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Proposed changes for first respondersBy Tamara HyndFree Press Staff

Fernie Council is taking the B.C. Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) up on

their offer for a briefing session on proposed changes for first responders in the Resource Allocation Plan (RAP). Although the RAP ambulance response changes have already been implemented, the first responder changes have not. The BCEHS is asking local governments for their input before implementing the first responder changes as requested by many municipal fire departments.

Under the Emergency Services Act, the board of BCEHS is responsible for governing all emergency services provided in B.C., including those provided by B.C. Ambulance Service, first responder agencies, B.C. Patient Transfer Network and Trauma Services B.C.

“We take our responsibility to patients and taxpayers seriously,” wrote Wynne Powell, board chair in a letter to Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano dated January 3, 2014. “We are committed to ensuring patient needs come first and using all resources as effectively and efficiently as possible.”

“We certainly don't want to do anything to reduce service,” said

Giuliano. Fire Chief Ted Ruiter was

present at the January 27 Council meeting. “The question is what level of service do we want to provide here in Fernie in regards to ambulance and our first response service that we give on behalf of Fernie Fire Rescue,” said Ruiter. “They are trying to eliminate the type of calls we go to and in my opinion, I think we really need to take a look at that because ambulance service in Fernie is stretched to say the least. I suggest we take a look at some of the things they are wanting to do and give it some serious thought.”

“At the Union of B.C. Municipalities (conference) there was a lot of discussion around B.C. ambulance service, especially in rural areas,” said Councillor Phil Iddon. “Some people did get up and make some rather serious accusations as to staffing levels, the availability of service, delays and times.

“I think every community has different challenges when it comes to ambulance because of geographics, roads and proximity of other services, so perhaps it would warrant getting feedback on how the changes are in their mind. This is all about not duplicating services because they are all stretching their budgets

to the nth degree. Some of it's fix wing ambulatory which is very expensive. I think a lot of it is budget driven from the B.C.

government service side and they are trying to be held as the good guys in some cases with this so we should get feedback on what

is particular to our area and how this will effect that.”

Fernie Fire Rescue responding to a structural fire on February 6. Photo by T. Hynd

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The other night I joined a group of 16 women for a dinner

adventure. We skied in, ate our weight in cheese and other food that we covered in cheese, and then skied out. It was fantastic. The food was pretty great too.

The part that I loved the most was that everyone there was either a friend or a familiar face. As I chatted with different people through-out the night, I realized the web of connections was amazing. It went something like this. “Oh, you’re Emma’s brother’s wife who knits those cool scarves for the craft show!” Or… “wait, did you say you’re Cedar’s mom? I teach her yoga at her school on Tuesdays, I love Cedar!” And on, and on.

It seems like everyone’s connected in some way…one degree, maybe two. As you place people, you realize there aren’t a lot of stran-gers in a small town. More like connections you haven’t put faces to yet. It’s really cool.

I grew up in a small town. When I turned sixteen, I would have caught a ride on a sanitation truck to get out of there. ‘Cool’ was not the word I would have used to describe it. It drove me crazy! Ironically, for exactly the same reasons I love it now. My parents knew every misguided step I took, and I heard about it. “Mrs. Meyer saw you at the mall after school holding hands with Ian Smith! That guy is a criminal Shelby!” Or… “I heard you rounded the corner on Victoria pretty quickly this afternoon. Slow down young lady!” Eyes everywhere. I craved anonymity.

When I finally moved to a city, I couldn’t get over the fact that none of my actions would be reported back to my parents. I responded accordingly. Yikes. Now that I am a parent, I love the fact that people know me, know my family. If you drop a mitt in the parking lot, chances are very high that someone will see it, know it’s yours, and you’ll get a text from that person saying where to reclaim it. If your kid falls off their bike when you’re not around, someone they know will come to their aid. If you want to buy something, sell something, host an event or catch a ride to one, people will find out, and respond. (With or without Facebook…I know this because I’m not a member, or ‘on’ or however you Facebookers say it). And when my girls are teenagers and holding hands with someone who may or may not turn out to be a criminal, I’ll find out about it. (For the record, that guy is serving 12 years).

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Spartans vs. Falcons

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The Fernie Senior boys basketball team recently played a home and home

against Sparwood, with both teams earning a win on their home court.

On January 28, the Spartans took it to the Falcons with a score of 81-76. Daniel Burgess led the Falcons with 34 points and 13 rebounds. Fernie hosted Sparwood on February 4 and returned the favour with a final score of 51-42. Cole Goodman

played his best game of the season on both ends of the floor, finishing with eight points, four steals, three rebounds and two assists.

Fernie is looking forward to hosting their annual tournament February 14 to 15 at Fernie Secondary. This year's tournament will feature eight teams from all over the Kootenays. Games start at 12:15 pm on Friday with local rivals Fernie versus Sparwood in the opening matchup. Admission is free and all are welcome!

The Fernie Seniors boys basketball took on the Sparwood Spartans January 28 and February 4. Submitted photo

Standingsas of February 12, 2014

DIVISION: Kootenay Conference: Eddie MountainTeam GP W L T OTL PtsCreston Valley Thunder Cats 48 35 11 1 1 72Kimberley Dynamiters 50 27 21 2 0 56Fernie Ghostriders 49 23 20 0 6 52Golden Rockets 49 15 30 1 3 34Columbia Valley Rockies 49 12 27 3 7 34

DIVISION: Kootenay Conference: Neil MurdochTeam GP W L T OTL PtsNelson Leafs 49 35 9 1 4 75Beaver Valley Nitehawks 48 35 10 1 2 73Castlegar Rebels 49 21 23 2 3 47Spokane Braves 50 21 25 0 4 47Grand Forks Border Bruins 46 16 26 2 2 36

DIVISION: Okanagan/Shuswap Conference: Doug Birks Team GP W L T OTL PtsKamloops Storm 47 38 8 0 1 77100 Mile House Wranglers 49 23 20 0 6 52Chase Heat 48 24 22 0 2 50Sicamous Eagles 48 21 24 0 3 45Revelstoke Grizzlies 48 8 36 0 4 20

DIVISION: Okanagan/Shuswap Conference: OkanaganTeam GP W L T OTL PtsKelowna Chiefs 48 31 14 0 3 65Summerland Steam 47 28 15 1 3 60Osoyoos Coyotes 48 26 21 0 1 53North Okanagan Knights 47 22 23 0 2 46Princeton Posse 47 14 27 0 6 34

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Elk Valley athletes head to Winter GamesBy Nicole ObreFree Press Staff

The B.C. Winter Games are fast approaching and a number of Elk Valley athletes are getting ready

to compete. Happening from February 20 to 23, this year's games will take place in Mission, B.C.

The B.C. Winter and Summer Games are the province's biennial celebration of sport and community. Since the first games in 1978, 38 communities have hosted the competition, over 350,000 athletes and volunteers have been involved, and thousands more have come out to watch as spectators and

supporters. The Winter and Summer Games

unite B.C.'s emerging high performance athletes, trained coaches, and certified officials for four days. They can serve as a stepping stone towards higher level sport competitions, as well as a valuable learning and developmental experience for young athletes.

Representing the communities of the Elk Valley this year in a variety of different sports are:

Anna Kotlai - Figure skating – Fernie Emma Nieuwesteeg - Figure skating

– Fernie

Curtis Eldridge – Judo – Fernie Ben Gilmet – Judo - FernieKara Goodman – Judo – Fernie Megan Koevoet – Judo – Fernie Anna Koevoet – Judo – Fernie Daniel McRae – Judo – Fernie Anthony Milligan – Judo – Fernie Liam Teetzel – Judo – Fernie Noah Teetzel – Judo – Fernie Alisha Temple – Judo – Fernie

Kelli Klein – Hockey (female) - Elkford

Pamm Ciupa – Skiing (freestyle) - ElkoAspyn Ciupa – Skiing (freestyle) - ElkoLevi Wright – Skiing (freestyle) - Elko

One win, two losses for Ghostriders home weekend By Sara MoultonFree Press Staff

The Ghostriders’ second consecutive three-game weekend resulted in a win and two losses at the Fernie Memorial Arena from February 7 to 9.

The Riders battled the Spokane Braves on Friday, Feb. 7 for the first time at home this season. Matt MacDonald (assisted by Aaron Neufeld and Joel Burgess) opened the scoring with a goal for Fernie in the second period, but the Braves came back to score three unanswered goals in the third for a 3-1 win.

The following night, division-leaders Creston Valley Thunder Cats showed their strength as they shut out the Riders in a 6-0 showdown. The guests were slapped with a variety of penalties between their goals, including two minutes when Ethan Rusnack rushed Ghostrider goaltender Phoenix Logan-Hill, but the Cats still managed to prevent the Riders from scoring from their 29 shots on goal.

Despite the disappointment of the previous two nights, the Riders returned on Sunday, Feb. 9 to defeat the Golden Rockets in an exciting 4-2 game. The spotlight was on the Riders’ defencemen as JJ Beitel and Anthony Gilbert delivered three goals between them for the home side, while the ever-reliable Burgess contributed one more with only minutes left in the game.

The Ghostriders’ final home game of the regular season will be on Sunday, Feb. 16 against Kimberley at the Fernie Memorial Arena. Come down and support your team as they take on their main rivals ahead of the playoffs!

Cole Weber and Phoenix Logan-Hill take on Creston’s Carson Cartwright on Saturday, February 8Photo by S. Moulton


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Skaters own the podium

By Lisa Skubovius Contributor

Taking a cue from Canada’s O l y m p i a n s ,

Fernie Skating Club members owned the podium at two competitions over the past few weeks, bringing home 18 medals.

The hardware collection began at the West Kootenay

I n v i t a t i o n a l competition in Rossland in mid-January, with Hunter Bezak, Ava Hozjan, and Gabrielle Runzer earning gold medals in the Senior Bronze, Pre-Juvenile, and Gold Ladies events respectively.

Runzer also captured a silver in the Gold Elements event, and Emma Morgan collected a bronze in

Pre-Juvenile Ladies, while Star 2 skaters Olivia Sombrowski and Emmerson Zimmerman earned gold and merit assessments in their event.

Two weeks later at the Kootenay Regional Championships in Fruitvale, the Fernie Skating Club sent 16 representatives and came home with 13 medals. This haul

included seven gold medals: Runzer in Novice Ladies, Anna Koltai in Pre-Novice Ladies, Emma Nieuwesteeg in Juvenile Ladies, Hozjan in Pre-Juvenile Ladies, Bezak in Senior Bronze Ladies, Alexandra Stephenson in the Bronze Interpretive event, and Shayla Lipkewich and Brady Whitson in the Gold Pairs Interpretive.

Whitson and Lipkewich also won podium spots in the Gold Ladies Freeskate event, with silver and bronze medals respectively. Stephenson also captured an additional medal, silver, in Junior Silver Ladies, with club-mate Kaitlyn Poirier collecting the bronze prize in the same event.

Rounding out the Fernie medal count, Morgan earned a silver in Pre-Juvenile Ladies, and Rylee Whitson skated to third place in the Bronze Interpretive event. Sonia Mende was just short of the podium, skating to fourth place in the Star 5 event.

In addition to these successes, Bezak and Runzer earned honours for outstanding artistic skating in their freeskate events, bestowed on them by the competitions’ judges. Bezak was awarded the Junior Artistic Skater plaque and Runzer the Senior Artistic Skater plaque.

In non-medalling events, Fernie skaters Sombrowski, Ashlynn Saluk, Jenna Dies, and Lela Krotz received two silvers, a bronze and merit assessments respectively.

Top row, from left to right: Gabrielle Runzer, Emma Morgan, Emma Nieuwesteeg, Brady Whitson. Front row, from left to right: Hunter Bezak, Rylee Whitson, Ava Hozjan, and Sonia Mende. Photo by L. Skubovius

A wild weekend


It was a busy weekend for the Elk Valley Wild as they hosted the Pee Wee Black and Gold Tournament. It was a wild weekend of hockey, with the young athletes hitting the ice hard on Friday,

Saturday, and Sunday. The Elk Valley Wild Black and Gold teams came together to welcome eight teams from as far away as LaCombe and Irvine, Alberta.

The two Elk Valley Wild teams are made up of children from Fernie, Sparwood, Elkford, and Jaffray.

The Elk Valley Wild Gold team faced off against the Irvine Bulldogs at the Sparwood Arena on Saturday afternoon. Photo by N. Obre

Gold Silver Bronze Total4 3 2 9

Freestyle Skiing 3 2 1 6Figure Skating 0 1 0 1Snowboarding 0 0 1 1Short Track 1 0 0 1

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The World Karate and Kickboxing Union hosted the third annual continuous kickboxing, light contact competition on February 8. Kyle Hoover (10) wins a match between fellow Five Elements Martial Arts teammate Ethan Witmer (12). Photo by A. Horton

Tanner Jackson (13) performs a network of forms that are judged by three judges. They judge on memory base, technique and confidence of the individual. Photo by A. Horton

Calling all local farmers!Submitted

The fourth edition of the East Kootenay Local Food Guide will be produced this spring. The

guide aims to be a complete list of local food producers from Creston to Golden to Fernie, making it easier for people to locate and enjoy a wider variety of food produced locally.

As a non-profit initiative, there is no cost to food producers for inclusion in the guide. Updated and new information is welcomed until February 20. While connecting more people to local food, the guide helps increase the viability of producing local food and in the long term hopes to encourage more producers to start up. The only rule for being included is a direct connection to the food you are producing, including farms, ranches, and value added food products such as preserves or bread products.

There has been an inspiring increase in locally produced food in recent years, evident in the need for an update to the guide, along with increased interest by the public to support local food. If

you are or know of a producer who is new or wasn’t included in the original guide, this is a good opportunity for advertising your operation at no cost.

The District of Invermere is sponsoring this project as part of their Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP), called Imagine Invermere 2030, (II 2030). The Imagine Invermere 2030 Implementation Team selected an update to the East Kootenay Food Guide as one of their community sustainability initiatives for 2014. More information about the II 2030 Sustainability Plan, and how you can get involved, can be found at http://imagineinvermere.ca/.

The Cranbrook Food Action Committee, Creston Valley Food Action Coalition, Groundswell Network, and Slow Food Columbia Valley have collaborated on this joint venture since its inception. The area covered by the guide is expanding this year north to Golden, with thanks to the work of the MLA office of Norm MacDonald.

If you haven’t seen the East Kootenay Local Food Guide before, the last edition of the guide can be found digitally at cranbrookfoodaction.com, under the

‘local food guide’ link. Watch for the new edition in paper form at farmer’s markets and within your community this spring and summer 2014!

If you are a producer interested in being listed in the guide, please contact Shannon before February 20 at 250-427-7981 or [email protected].

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Fernie has launched on-demand webcasts of City Council meetings and public hearings. This new service is available through

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“I am pleased to introduce webcasting,” said Mayor Mary Giuliano. “This initiative will help to ensure that our decision making process remains open, informed and understood.” The new webcasting service complements Mayor and Council’s goal of building a more accessible, transparent, and accountable local government. Last year, Fernie redeveloped its website and launched its Twitter site.

“Citizens will be able to access meeting videos at their convenience, along with the supporting materials such as staff reports and

meeting agendas,” said Jim Hendricks, Chief Administrative Officer. “Successful communities foster engaged citizens.”

The City has contracted with Granicus, an award-winning cloud applications provider for government transparency, efficiency and citizen participation. Its solutions are designed specifically to help public agencies establish meaningful connections with their community online, over social networks, and mobile devices while reducing operational costs.

Video streaming coverage will commence at 7 pm Monday, February 11 with the City of Fernie regular Council meeting. To view this meeting and a list of archived meetings, please visit www.fernie.ca and click on ‘City Hall’ and ‘Meetings & Minutes’. Regular Council meetings will be broadcast on Shaw TV Channel 10 at 3:30 pm on Tuesdays and 11 am on Thursdays.

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Kitchen doors are openingBy Tamara Hynd Free Press Staff

In the last episode, Danielle Cardozo was one of the top 14 home cook chefs who

were grouped into two teams and then tasked with cooking lunch for the hockey players of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Cooking for the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre was one of the most exciting meals Cardozo has ever cooked.

“MasterChef Canada really put together a great challenge,” said Cardozo. “I was honoured to cook for hockey greats such as Wendel Clark and Darryl Sittler and I am not going to complain that the handsome Colton Orr liked my halibut!”

Tensions ran high as the cooks dealt with team dynamics that cropped up under the pressure.

“I did not want to be on Dale's team. He's a dramatic individual. He's not exactly a team player, and that is not who you want as a captain!

“I was picked last. In this case it's not about when you are picked, it's about the team you end up on and I was very happy to be on Pino's team! I knew we'd all work well together, and that Pino would put trust in us to execute a dish. It also made it clear to me that they underestimate my abilities. In this competition, it's okay to be underestimated to stay off your competitor’s radar.

“Pino gave me complete autonomy over the halibut and I couldn't be happier. (Judge/chef) Claudio Aprile asked me if I was worried about

overcrowding the fish. It was definitely a concern, as I had to cook fifty fillets. Four trays and two convection oven slots isn't exactly ideal conditions. However, if you've cooked halibut as much as I have, you know how to compensate with time and temperature. I was poaching the halibut in a homemade lemonade oil, so uneven cooking due to crowding wasn't a great concern. As well, poaching it allows you a little forgiveness if there's any wait time between oven and serving.

“Overall, our whole team was extremely happy about how we cooked. Our team worked like a well oiled machine. That was the first time anyone on our team had cooked in a professional kitchen; it was a whole new world.”

Cardozo's team won the challenge by popular vote by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

“It's really nice to have a team challenge win under our belt. Though I am not letting it make me comfortable. I was not envious of those who had to make the stuffed ravioli. It's not an easy dish by any means. It took me a long time to get ravioli down, so I was extremely impressed by what the other cooks produced.

“This experience so far has been amazing. It has brought so much more to my life. It opened up my passion for cooking more than I ever knew existed. I always thought that MasterChef Canada was the ultimate goal for a home cook. It's still surreal that I am a part of this amazing experience.

I'm starting to realize that MasterChef Canada has a real impact on its viewers, and it has opened up a number of doors for me.”

Cardozo will be teaming up with Cranbrook's Genex Marketing to start a project together; more details will be announced in the coming weeks.

Cardozo is also thrilled to be teaming up with Executive Chef Dave Bohati, of Market Restaurant in Calgary whose restaurant was just voted number one Best New Restaurant by CBC food critic John Gilchrist. They met at his restaurant a couple months ago and have been in touch ever since.

“We will be collaborating on a multiple course dinner at Market on March 23. I will spend a couple days at his restaurant learning how to prepare for and execute a multiple course dinner. Dave is a part of an initiative called The Syndicate. It's a group of extremely talented chefs across Canada who have dedicated themselves to mentoring young chefs. I have been blessed to have him to turn to for culinary advise. I am honoured that he'd invite me into his kitchen.”

As opportunity knocks for Cardozo, the MasterChef Canada competition intensity is rising as each of the remaining 13 home cooks are determined to win the first MasterChef Canada title and $100,000.

Cardozo grew up in the Elk Valley and currently lives in Cranbrook, B.C.

Riders are making friends

The Fernie Ghostriders give Shelley Moulton from Fernie Friends for Friends a cheque for $2,600 on Saturday, January 25. The money was raised by auctioning specially-made pink jerseys in October 2013 for breast cancer awareness. Photo by S. Moulton


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DAYMAN:Mary Jean Dayman passed away peacefully at Rocky Mountain Village on February 7, 2014 at the age of 85 years.Jean was born in Fernie on March 23, 1928. She loved Fernie so much she spent the rest of her life here.She was the second child born to George and Ethel Quail. She had an older brother Doug and younger sisters Pat, Sheila and Brenda. Growing up in the heart of the depression she gained values of caring and giving in her community that remained with her for the rest of her life.Her youth was spent with family and friends in Fernie during the winter and much of the summer at her grandparents’ cottage on Rosen Lake. As a teen she spent a vacation on Vancouver Island with her aunt and uncle.Following her graduation in 1946 from the Fernie Secondary School, she began working for BC Telephone Company. It was during this time that she met her husband Aubrey Dayman, who she married in 1950. She left her employment shortly after to start a family. Jean and Aubrey built a house on Pellett Avenue, now known as 3rd Avenue where they raised their three daughters. In 1959 they purchased property on Tie Lake where they built a cabin. Most of the summer was spent at the cabin with a week or two each year spent in Nelson where Aubrey’s family was from.Jean was an excellent seamstress. For many years she would design and sew her own Halloween costumes and daughter’s dresses. They were definitely something to be proud of.In the 1960s she volunteered at the Public Health Clinic for a few years and spent a lot of her free time in the winter curling. She and Aubrey collected many trophies over the years at various bonspiels in the East Kootenays.When the Art Station was under construction she spent many hours there painting walls. She was very proud of her contribution to such a wonderful heritage building.She was predeceased by her husband Aubrey and is survived by her daughters Wendy Schwab (Gerry), Pam Korum (Laurie) and Susan Glover (Paul), four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Doug Quial (Wilda) and Sheila Buchanan (Jack).The family would like to express their gratitude for the kindness and care from all the staff at Rocky Mountan Village and to Dr. McBeath who was always there when they needed him.At Jean’s request, cremation will take place and there will be no service. Condolences received at www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com.Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

PINOTTI:NOVEMBER 19, 1940 – FEBRUARY 8, 2014(Mary) Pauline Pinotti, affectionately known by many as “Granny,” peacefully passed away at the Elk Valley Hospital in Fernie on Saturday, February 8th, at 3:05 pm. She was surrounded by her husband Richard, her daughter Theresa, and her son Colin. She unfortunately lost her battle with pancreatic cancer after a brave fight and overcoming pneumonia and sepsis.Pauline is survived by her husband Richard, her daughter Theresa (Jim) Browning, her son Colin (Niccole) Pinotti and their daughters, Alexandra and Makenzie. She is also survived by her sister Georgette (Cam) MacDonald and a multitude of nieces and nephews, from near and far.Pauline was predeceased by her parents, Art and Louise Dufresne, her sister Jeannette Fontaine, her brother Rolland Dufresne and her sister Fern Helland.Granny greatly loved her granddaughters and doing crafts with them and having “sleepovers.” She also enjoyed cooking and was known for her caramel popcorn (aka: Granny’s Crack), her nuts and bolts and caramel apples at Halloween. She loved going fishing with her Yorkshire terrier Nikki and her father in law, Louis Pinotti, with whom she also went picking wild mushrooms. Pauline liked going picking huckleberries with her brother in law, Carl Helland, and made the most amazing jam and pies. She worked at the Fording River Operations for twenty years before retiring and was known for being an exceptional worker. She was a prolific poet and had many of her poems published. Pauline loved going to the casino, especially with her sister Fern. She was also known for liking to drive fast and was very thrilled with “the rocket,” her new Dodge Dart.She loved her husband and family very much and will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Pauline.No flowers by request, but in lieu of donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Elk Valley Hospice (250-423-4453 or elkvalley @elkvalley.org)The Memorial Service will be held at the Elkford Community Conference Center on Saturday, February 15th at 10:30 a.m. with Father Bart van Roijen officiating.Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

In Loving Memory ofOur Sister, Aunt and MotherShonna Louise McKerracher

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436 Pine AvenueSparwood BC V0B 2G0

250-425-7787Affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC)

Services: Sunday 10:30 amWednesday Bible Study: 6:47 pm

Everyone Welcome

Pastor: Rev. R.G. (Ross) Powell

KNOX UNITED CHURCH201 2nd Avenue, Fernie

Sunday Service 10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am

Nursery AvailableUCW Women’s Group 1st Tues each month

7:00 pmClergy: Jane Clarke D.L.M.

250-423-6010www.elkvalleyunited.com

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HOLY FAMILY PARISHCatholic Church

521 4th Avenue, FernieParish Office 250-423-6127

Masses: Tues. & Wed. 9:00 am Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 9:00 amConfessions: Before 5:00 pm Mass on

Saturday or by appointment

Father Bart Van Roijen

ELK VALLEY

CHURCH SERVICES

CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN 591 4th Avenue, Fernie

250-423-6517

Sunday Service 8:30 am BCP

Sunday Service & School 9:30 am BAS

Wednesday Service 10:00 am

The Rev Trevor Freeman, Parish Priest

Christ Church Anglican Fernie

741 2nd Ave., Fernie

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

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

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PUZZLE NO. 541

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 541

Copyright © 2011 by Penny Press

ACROSS1. Enter the

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

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

memory of

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

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

formerly69. Role model71. Fight72. Neither rhyme

____ reason75. Breed of cattle77. Terrible

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

enthusiast, e.g.90. Wicked

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

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

10. Standards11. Kind12. Trigonometric

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

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

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

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

more, as a TVprogram

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

PUZZLE NO. 542



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

48. Dizziness50. Mexican food

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

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

cryptogram82. Go up83. Dinghy support84. Muss

85. Farr’s feature86. Lease87. Attack

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

respect

28. “____ of theSpider Woman”

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

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

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

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

offering

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

Sulawesi14. Budget item17. Playwright’s

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

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

Hal ____47. Etching fluid48. Contributor51. Wed in secret

53. Attention54. Enclosure

for swine55. ____ the line

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

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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. 696 ACROSS1. Venomous snake4. Low female voice8. Hit hard12. Prompt13. Crazy bird14. Tex-Mex fare15. Wood-eating insects17. Belongs to us18. Cereal grain19. Pine fruit20. Route taken23. ____ the lily24. Chain unit25. Mob scene27. Superman’s logo30. Ancient31. Nutty

32. Converse, slangily33. Colorize34. Clasped35. 18-wheeler36. Bread and whiskey38. Unmarried woman40. Escorted42. Slip up43. Woeful sigh44. Pungent, edible roots49. Oxen team50. Notable times51. European peak52. Visualizes53. Strike out54. Cloud’s locale

DOWN1. Play unit2. “Curly ____”3. Part of rpm4. Assumed name5. State-spon-sored drawings6. Foot digit7. Switch posi-tions8. Counter seat9. Cleaned10. Land mea-sure11. Peat ____16. TV alien19. Venice, e.g.20. Lump of dirt21. Greasy22. Attempt23. Top prize: 2 wds.

26. ____ at ease28. Identical29. Revolve31. Cast off35. Knights’ titles37. Affirmatives39. Come up40. Year por-tions

41. Burn reliever44. Scarlet45. “Car 54, Where ____ You?”46. ____-been47. Antlered animal48. Eavesdrop

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W E E K E N D WEATHER

Elk Valley

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High Temp. -0°CLow Temp. -5°CP.O.P. 20%24-hr Snow 1-3 cmWind SW 10 km/hHours of sunshine 4

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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.

The Free Press Turns 115 Years Old

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A day of family fun at Wapiti Ski HillBy Nicole Obre Free Press Staff

Fernie Alpine Resort isn’t the only ski hill to boast epic powder in the Elk Valley. Elkford’s Wapiti Ski Hill showed the community what they’ve been missing at their second annual Family Fun Day over

the weekend.Perfectly timed to take place during B.C. Family Day Weekend, skiers

and boarders of all ages came out on Saturday for a jam-packed day of activities. The festivities offered something for everyone, including powder 8’s, slalom and downhill races, balloon stomp, and a snow snake search for the younger kids.

Elkford’s Wapiti Ski Hill hosted their second annual Family Fun Day on Saturday. All photos by N. Obre


Parade registration is under way. This years theme is The Legend of the Griz, Wild & Spirited Mountain Culture, your

parade entry should be designed with that in mind.

GRIZ DAYS 2014is coming up!!

February 28, March 1 & 2

All groups/organizations/businesses participating in the parade must forward an application to the Griz Days Committee no later than February 27th, 2014.Parade entrants must be lined up by 6:00 p.m. to be eligible for judging.Participants must line up behind the 901Fernie on 3rd Ave and 10th StreetParade starts at 6:30 p.m. sharp.

SAFETY STANDARDS: 1. Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. 2. Parade coordinator reserves the right to reject any impaired individuals. 3. For safety reasons, absolutely no candy or other objects to be thrown from any moving vehicle. The

only candy or promotional items that may be handed out, must be done so person-to-person by a walking participant along the parade route.

4. The use of fi re, gas or propane devices is not permitted. 5. All parade vehicle drivers must have a valid driver’s license. 6. It is the responsibility of the fl oat sponsor to provide adequate safety measures to secure the

individuals riding on their fl oat. 7. Adults must supervise children on parade fl oats. 8. Participants must not get on or off moving fl oats or vehicles. 9. Vehicles must not stop in the middle of the parade route, or in any way hinder the forward procession

of the parade. 10. Participants are responsible for the observation of safety standards.

VIOLATIONS OF ANY OF THE ABOVE GUIDELINES WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE REMOVAL FROM THE PARADE.

Griz Days Parade Registration 2014

Organization/Business: ______________________________________________ (please print)

Contact Name: _____________________________________________________

Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________

Phone: __________________________________

Thank you for participating in this year’s Griz Days Parade, March 1, 2014.There is no entry fee to participate in the parade. All parade participants must register.

Please return the registration form to the Fernie Chamber of Commerce.

1st place prize - $3002nd place prize - $1503rd place prize - $50

Est. 1898

Business best fl oat prizes 1st place half page ad

2nd place quarter page ad3rd place 8th page ad

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