The Free Press, April 18, 2013

WHAT CHOICE WILL WE MAKE?High Taxes or Low Taxes? * New Jobs or Lost Jobs? * A Strong Economy or the Worst Economy in Canada?

Access to Our Backcountry or More Road Closures & Parks? * A Strong Proven MLA or a Rookie MLA?

Our choice has consequences. To keep Kootenay East strong, our choice on May 14th is Bill BennettAUTHORIZED BY BILL BROCK, FINANCIAL AGENT FOR BILL BENNETT 250-426-3404

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Teck gets government go-ahead for expansionBy Nicole LiebermannFree Press Staff

Teck Resources Limited has received an Area Based Management

Plan Order from the B.C. Ministry of Environment, providing clarity around watershed protection and allowing the company to move forward with mining activities in the Elk Valley.

“This order we received from the B.C. government is a positive step towards really finalizing a regulatory basis to dealing with this issue,” said Marcia Smith, Senior Vice President, Sustainability and External Affairs. “We are very com-mitted to maintaining the health of the Elk River and this really provides us with

a path forward so we can finalize a water quality plan for the Elk Valley.”

The Order, issued under Section 89 of the Environmental Management Act, stipulates the development of an area-based management plan to address the impact of sel-enium and other substances released by mining activities

throughout the watershed. It will also look at associated economic and social costs and benefits, as well as con-centration targets and time-frames required to stabilize and reduce levels of these substances.

Development of the plan is expected to take up to 15 months and activities on Line Creek Phase II

and other Teck projects are expected to move forward as originally planned.

“We are expecting our permitting activities on Line Creek II will continue on the timelines they are on now and will continue as they are now, and the process the B.C. Government asked us to do yesterday will start now,” stated Smith.

Ski season ends with a splash

The Coca-Cola Slope Soaker wrapped up the ski season at Fernie Alpine Resort on Saturday. For the full story and more photos, turn to page 2. Photo by A. Treharne

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Slope Soaker ends Fernie ski season with a splashBy Angela TreharneFree Press Staff

Closing day at Fernie Alpine Resort was about as perfect as it could be, with 70 cm snow in the last two days, and blue sunny skies in the afternoon.

The Coca-Cola Slope Soaker entertained the crowds on Sunday afternoon, with brave con-testants attempting to skim an icy cold pond on their snowboard, skis or snow blades.

Shred Kelly then got the crowds moving in the plaza, as everyone celebrated the end of another great Fernie ski season.

All photos by A. Treharne

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Campaign office openingMeet Norma at the official opening of our campaign office, Saturday April 20, beginning at 7:00 p.m., 461-A 2nd Avenue, Fernie.

Authorized by Rezin Butalid, financial agent for Norma Blissett. 250-489-2785

Norma BlissettNDP CandidateKootenay East

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When the P.A.R.T.Y is over... By Angela Treharne Free Press Staff

Sparwood Secondary School students were faced with

the shocking reality of dangerous driving Wednesday morning last week, when they partici-pated in the P.A.R.T.Y program at the Elk Valley Hospital.

P.A.R.T.Y. stands for Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth and focuses on encour-aging teenagers to make good decisions to reduce their chances of getting seriously hurt.

The students learned about how firefighters deal with the scene of a crash, using a real car and dummy victims, then found out from staff at the hospital how they try to save the lives of those involved.

The program has made headlines for using ‘shock tactics’ to try to get through to teenagers.

Grade 10 students from Fernie, Sparwood, Elkford, and the South Country all took part this year.



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British Columbia Elections 2013

To paraphrase Adrian Dix - As your gov-ernment, the NDP

will offer stability and clarity. We will remove uncertainty. Uncertainty is what the Liberals have provided over the past

four years.The HST created eco-

nomic uncertainty from its inception in 2009 to its final demise in 2013. This regressive tax increased the cost of many goods and services, and inhib-ited local retail sales to the benefit of Alberta and Montana. Confusion about the switch back to the PST resulted in many consum-ers delaying purchases. The HST was tough on the food services industry. The Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association estimates that the tax cost BC restaurants $1.5 billion in lost sales. BC small busi-ness paid the price for the

Liberal HST.With an NDP govern-

ment there will be no change in the small busi-ness tax rate or the small business earnings thresh-old.

We need to increase the rate at which government permit applications are processed and modernize liquor policies.

Adrian Dix and the NDP are focused on mak-ing changes that will make life better for British Columbians. We will do this gradually and in con-sultation with stakehold-ers - one practical step at a time.

Small businesses employ over 1 mil-lion people, grow our

economy and help com-munities by paying muni-cipal taxes and donating to groups like United Way. Having worked in my par-

ent’s small business and operated my own busi-nesses, I know what it takes. Governments can either generate confidence or uncertainty.

High taxes discourage business from investing & creating new jobs. Today, our personal income taxes are Canada’s low-est & business taxes are 2nd lowest. We’ll keep it that way. Successful busi-nesses pay taxes and create jobs. NDP taxes were the highest in Canada & yet, they are promising to raise income taxes & bring back the unfair corporate cap-ital tax, which is a tax, not on income, but on what

a business owns. Credit Union members should be concerned.

We eliminated 40% of the regulations that we inherited from the last NDP government. We will continue with common sense regulations.

We’ll keep growing markets for business. Asian exports have grown 106%. We’ll also continue investing in skills training. We’ve already invested $35 million into the College of the Rockies and I’m work-ing on an expanded Elk Valley college campus to exploit all the job oppor-tunities in forest, tourism & mining businesses.

Bill Bennett - B.C. Liberal Candidate

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What will your government do to support and enhance services to small businesses in BC?

April 29 – May 3 2013

Free mine tours. Learn about the steelmaking coal industry in the Elk Valley.

April 29 - Greenhills OperationsApril 20 - Line Creek OperationsMay 1 - Coal Mountain OperationsMay 2 - Elkview OperationsMay 3 - Fording River Operations

Please reserve your seat no later than April 26 by calling 250-425-2423

Buses will leaveFernie Chamber of Commerce at 9:30 am Blairmore Mall in Crowsnest Pass at 9:30 am Sparwood Chamber of Commerce at 10:30 am Elkford Visitor Centre at 11 am (April 29 and May 3 only)

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Fernie teen collects her winning car

By Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

Sixteen-year-old Leah Teeple got more than just a cup of coffee when she stopped at Tim Hortons

in Fernie during her lunch break from school back in February. The grade 11 student rolled up the rim of her coffee cup to discover she had won a car.

Through Tim Hortons’ Rrroll Up the Rim to Win contest, Leah is now the

proud owner of a brand new Toyota Rav 4, valued at around $32,000. She was presented with her prize in front of her fellow students at Fernie Secondary School on Tuesday afternoon.

From left: Leah Teeple, Rrroll Up the Rim Winner, Sherry Teeple, Jeremy King, Tim Hortons Corporate, Kristine Hovind-Pelletier, Tim Hortons Fernie Owner, Patty Saluk, Tim Hortons Fernie Manager, Pierre Pelletier, Tim Hortons Fernie Owner, Aaron Nicholls, Toyota, and Dillon Basso, Toyota. Photo by N. Liebermann

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Steelworkers attack

I wonder who the United Steelworkers are trying to help with their ugly, personal attack on Bill Bennett in your newspaper. It certainly isn't coal mine workers. Over his time as our MLA, Bill has fought relentlessly for coal miners, their industry and their jobs, against an urban legislature and urban media that doesn't have a clue about the enormous benefits from the industry. When Bill was first elected, he hand wrapped 79 pieces of coal from Fording River in red and gave one to each MLA in the Legislature at Christmas to raise the profile of coal mining. Many MLAs didn't even know B.C. had a coal industry. He has spoken dozens of times in the legislature and through the media in support

of coal mining. Bill Bennett is also our best hope to avoid the complete shut-down of the industry by the environmental is ts , due to the very real selenium challenge. Selenium levels can be reduced by Teck Coal if government doesn't force the company out of business by demanding unrealistic actions. The NDP has proven they are no friend of mining. As a fourth generation Wilson working in the Elk Valley coal industry, I say to these union leaders - give your heads a shake. Instead of using your members' money to attack the most effective champion coal miners have ever had, you should make smarter use of your members' hard-earned money and donate to Bill Bennett's campaign.

George WilsonFernie

Political ads by United Steelworkers in local newspapers

I couldn’t help but notice recent attack ads by the United Steelworkers Union in local newspapers slagging Bill Bennett and the Christy Clark Government. It is ironic that a union so closely associated with the mining industry would even consider attacking the BC Liberals given their positive track record with relation to the mining industry, one of B.C.’s most important job and revenue generators.

As a geologist and business leader, I have been directly involved with mining and the mineral exploration industry in

British Columbia for over 25 years and can confirm that mining in BC under an NDP government has suffered in the past, and in all likelihood, would do so again. The NDP chased mining to South America the last time they were in government. B.C. lost 5,000 mining jobs and 36 per cent of the industry disappeared because of the mining-unfriendly policies of the NDP. A Fraser Institute survey released in 2001 (the year Bill Bennett and the BC Liberals were elected), revealed that BC under an NDP government rated last for “Government Policy Relating to Mining” in all 45 global jurisdictions surveyed, this despite being rated sixth in the world for “Overall Mineral Potential.” Today, after 12 years of positive policies,

mineral exploration spending hit $463 million, compared to just $29 million in 2001. New mines are now opening in B.C., creating high-paying jobs to support families.

At recent mining industry conferences I have attended, there is a palpable fear that the dark days of mining in B.C. could return should the NDP form a stronghold in government. I would suggest that all individuals, union or otherwise, who rely on mining and mineral exploration in B.C. keep this in mind as they head to the polls next month.

Tim J Termuende, P.Geo.Cranbrook

Trailer trash

A trailer has been parked in the bush just east of the Fording River on your way to the Fording mine. It showed up in the summer last year and has been there ever since. I am sick of people squatting like this. They come from other provinces or other parts of B.C. to work here. They make their money and go back to where they came from, not putting anything back into our town. I really don't think the city of Calgary or Vancouver would let me leave my camper set up downtown year round, draining my sewage into the parking lot. If the land is crown land then the RCMP are not doing their job. If Tembec is the owner then deal with them. This has to stop.

Mike MarchandElkford

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The District of Sparwood is pleased to announce the

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

ideally positioned to clearly and consistently share our

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

Sparwood’s Chief Administrative Officer.

Unlike many community brands, Sparwood’s brand has

not been developed primarily to increase tourism or

attract destination visitors. Rather, its brand development

is to strengthen its distinctive characteristics, demonstrate

a desire to continue to develop economic diversity, and

to continue to provide a solid foundation to increase

community spirit.

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

enviably situated in the Rocky Mountains, clean, safe,

prosperous, and have a solid community of people

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

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

contemporary story of a strong, authentic, hardworking

mountain community. The brand speaks in a fresh manner

to unpretentiousness; a proactive approach to developing

relationships; and pride in the industry, community

relationships and recreational opportunities afforded by

their location.

To develop their brand, the District of Sparwood worked

with community and regional branding specialists

Story & Co. Their process involved extensive community

consultation, research and strategy, and the results of the

branding project were predicated on feedback and insight

garnered directly from the community.

“The methods we used allowed us to gain valuable

information through direct consultation with community

members in both group and individual settings,” said

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

important audience first — our own community.”

The initial results of the branding exercise include a new

logo, new taglines, a community website, professional

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

informational collateral, as well as recommendations on

how to implement the brand as the community moves

forward and begins to proactively share its story.

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

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

demonstrating that we are proud of our community, that we

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

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

a story that deserves being told best and now we look

forward to telling it.”

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For more information on the District of Sparwood,

please contact:

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

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

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

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

Ball HockeyApril 8th - June 5th, 2013Mondays & Wednesdays Jr Ball Hockey (7 - 11 Years): 3:30 - 4:30 pmSr Ball Hockey (12 - 15 Years): 4:45 - 5:45 pmA safe supervised space for youth to play ball hockey. Nets and goalie equipment is available. Must have own helmet, stick and gloves.Registration: $32.00

Men's Ball Hockey April 8, 2013 - June 5, 2013, Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:00 - 9:00 pmThis will be a time for men � fteen and older to come out and participate in a fun game of scrimmage. Mandatory equipment is helmet and gloves. Face masks/shields are also recommended. Registration: $50.00

Ladies Ball Hockey April 9, 2013 - May 28, 2013 Tuesdays, 7:00 - 9:00 pm This will be a time for women � fteen and older to come out and participate in a fun game of scrimmage. Mandatory equipment is helmet and gloves. Face masks/shields are also recommended. Registration: $25.00

Summer Camp Leaders2 Full Time & 2 Part Time Positions

The District of Sparwood Community and Facility Services and Sparwood Public Library are currently looking for Summer Camp Leaders for our 2013 Summer Camp programs. Leaders will be responsible for the planning, organization and implementation of our summer camp programs. Candidates should be energetic, well organized, have outstanding leadership skills and enjoy working with kids of all ages. Camp leaders should have experience working with children, a valid � rst aid and a diverse

knowledge of games, crafts and sporting activities. Our leaders must be able to work independently and as a team. Current NLS and class 4 driver’s license are an asset. Candidates must be 17 years or older and be available from mid June until August 23, 2013. Interested individuals may submit a resume and covering letter in person or by mail to: Sparwood Community and Facility Services, Box 669, 367 Pine Avenue, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 Applications must be submitted no later than April 30th, 2013.

Red Cross CPR “C”/AEDApril 25th, 2013Tuesday: 4:00 - 9:00 pmCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) provides the skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and choking for adults, children, and babies. Includes training in the use of an automated external de� brillator (AED). This course offers training suitable for workplace or general interest.Registration: $50.00

Private Swim LessonsPrivate and semi-private swimming lessons are ideal for those families with busy schedules. If your child learns better one on one, wants to learn faster, needs to master a couple of skills to advance to the next swim level or likes the privacy of one to one lessons, then private or semi private lessons might be for you. Lessons will be arranged with participant and instructor.Cost: $22.50 per Half Hour Lesson or $99.00 for 5 Half Hour Lessons

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

Dance Recital: Ballet and JazzThursday, April 25, 2013Sparwood Curling Rink6:30 – 8:30 pmAdmission: By DonationCome out and celebrate BC Arts & Culture Week! Applaud the accomplishments of the children studying under the direction of Miss Kelly. Ballet and Jazz presentations will be featured for this Spring Recital which is only one of the activities being promoted by the Sparwood Arts Council. Also performing will be Guest Dancer, Raegan Etue.

Bennett represents us

I am writing in response to the April 11 letter from JC Vallance, regarding Bill Bennett.

I hear over and over this argument that not using the BC Liberals’ name prominently on election ads somehow indicates that a Liberal MLA is not worthy of office. I fail to see how it is at all relevant.

As a parent of a youngster with PKU, I have been advocating to the government for better coverage of treatments since 2009. At the time, we lived in Burnaby and our NDP MLA wrote a letter to the Minister of Health on our behalf, but did nothing more.

Since moving to Sparwood, I have developed a vastly different relationship with my MLA. Mr. Bennett has met with me several times to hear my concerns, communicated with me by phone and email numerous times, voiced my concerns to Ministry of Health staff and was instrumental in getting me a meeting with Minister MacDiarmid. He has gone above and beyond my expectations and continues to fight for what my family needs. We still have work to do, but he has vowed to see it through to the end and I have no doubt that it will be easier to accomplish our goals with his assistance.

Mr. Bennett cares about the local community, understands how the Elk Valley relies on the mining community and works tirelessly on behalf of his constituents. We should vote for the individual who is going to represent us best and be most effective in advocating for our needs, and whether or not the BC Liberals are voted back in, I have no doubt that Mr. Bennett's experience will make him more influential in the next government than an inexperienced Ms. Blissett.

I'm not voting for the Liberals in the next election: I'm voting for Mr. Bennett because he cares about the area he lives in, and the people who live here, and he has far exceeded his 'obligation' in helping my family fight for what is right. I would vote for him whether he was a member of the Liberals, the Green Party or an Independent because he is a fantastic MLA.

Please, let's put party politics aside on May 14 and vote for the person who will represent us. And if you insist on voting for a party, don't forget how the NDP ran the B.C. economy into the ground last time they were in power, and how their leader Adrian Dix admitted to falsifying documents in an official RCMP investigation.

Nicole PalloneSparwood

Concerned about river

On April 7 we attended an information session about selenium hosted by the Elk River Alliance in response to a recently published University of Montana report on their find-ings of high levels of selenium in the Elk River.

Selenium is a naturally occur-ring mineral which in small doses is essential to human life but amounts over the safe limit can cause birth defects and mal-formations in aquatic life and wildlife as well as toxic effects in humans. Selenium is leached out of the waste rock piles left from the coal mining process.

There were many surprises for us at this meeting. First and foremost was the fact that the selenium levels have been

increasing at a rate of 13 per cent for 10 years and are at a safety tipping point. Teck Coal representatives attended the meeting to answer ques-tions but our own Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Health whom we would have expected to provide arms length information could not attend the meeting because they were on a restricted travel budget imposed by the Provincial Government. The profession-als in these departments must be extremely frustrated by our MP's loud endorsement of coal mining expansion despite the fact that fully effective safe-guards have not been put in place to protect our health and the viability of other industries in our community, namely fly fishing. It was pointed out that present remedial methods have

not been proven to be 100 per cent effective in reducing sel-enium to safe levels and other proposed methods are still experimental. Finally, not all drinking sources are being test-ed for selenium. For example, information obtained at the meeting suggests that Fernie Alpine Resort's drinking water, which comes to a large extent from a well adjacent to the Elk River, is not regularly tested for selenium as it is not a regulatory requirement. We were advised that the City of Fernie is testing for selenium levels before com-missioning their new wells.

We urge all citizens to inform themselves of this issue and become involved.

Jan and Helmut KronFernie

Windrow removal good choice for tax dollars

I read Coun. McKie's comments regarding windrow removal in Sparwood with interest. She stated that initiating a windrow removal program would increase taxes in Sparwood and that it isn't fair for people to pay for things they do not want. She also indicated that more public input is needed. I would like to remind Coun. McKie that such is the nature of taxation in a democracy. Our taxes invariably pay for things we don't necessarily agree with or want. The District of Sparwood spends large amounts of taxpayer dollars on many projects: rebranding, water meters, renovating the district office and installing fiber optics to name a few, and concerns about increasing taxes or public input were never raised. Is the threat of higher taxes raised only when council disagrees with the proposal?

The people asking for windrow removal want a service for the benefit of all residents, not just seniors and handicapped. If we follow the example of communities already offering this service to their residents, it appears it can be done efficiently, at a reasonable cost that will not necessitate a tax increase.

As far as public input is concerned, a form will be available in the Greenwood Mall on Thursday and Friday afternoons which residents may sign to indicate their support for the motion already passed at the April 2 council meeting.

Carol WalmsleySparwood


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Mondays• 6:30am to 1:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre• 7:00am to 10:00am- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 8:30am to 9:15am- Aquafi t Fernie Aquatic Centre• 8:30am to 9:30am- Gentle Fit Sparwood Leisure Centre• 8:45am to 10:15am- Shinny Hockey Fernie Memorial Arena• 9:00am to 10:30am- Indoor Walking Fernie Community Centre• 10am to 11:00 am- Aquafi t Sparwood Leisure Centre• 10:15am to 11:15am- Aquafi t Fernie Aquatic Centre• 12:00pm to 1:00PM- Skate & Shoot Sparwood Leisure Centre• 1:00pm- Dominoes Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 1:00pm to 3:00pm- Sonrise Healing Rooms Open for Prayers 1361 Eighth Ave. Fernie• 1:00pm to 3:00pm- Public Skating Elkford Arena• 3:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre• 6:00pm – Bridge Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 6:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre• 7:00pm- Mahjong Fernie Seniors Drop in Centre • 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

Tuesdays• 6:30am to 1:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre• 8:45am to 10:15am- Shinny Hockey Fernie Memorial Arena• 9:00am to 10:30am- Indoor Walking Fernie Community Centre• 9:30am to 10:15am- Aquafi t Elkford Pool• 10:00am to 12:00pm- Ladies Shinny Elkford Arena• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open to Public• 10:00am to 8:00pm- Sparwood Library Open to Public• 10:00am to 1:30pm- Crafts Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 10:30am to 11:15am- Public Skating Fernie Memorial Arena• 10:30am to 11:15am- Gentle Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre• 10:30am to 12:00pm- Toonie Swim Elkford Pool• 11:00am to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime Fernie Library• 12:00pm to 1:00pm- Skate & Shoot Sparwood Leisure Centre• 3:30pm to 4:45pm- After School Program for Kids at the Fernie Library• 3:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre• 5:00pm- Wing Night The Pub Park Place Lodge• 6:30pm- Ladies Archery, Fernie Elks

Hall• 6:30 pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 7:00pm to 8:00pm- Public Skating Sparwood Leisure Centre• 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre• 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre• 7:30pm – Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre

Wednesdays• 6:30am to 1:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre• 7:00am to 10:00am- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 8:30am to 9:15am- Aquafi t Fernie Aquatic Centre• 8:30am to 9:30am- Gentle Fit Sparwood Leisure Centre• 8:45am to 10:15am- Shinny Hockey Fernie Memorial Arena• 9:00am to 10:30am- Indoor Walking Fernie Community Centre• 10:00am to 11:00 am- Aquafi t Sparwood Leisure Centre• 10:00am to 12:00pm Public Skating Elkford Arena• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open to Public• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open to Public• 10:15am to 11:15am- Aquafi t Fernie Aquatic Centre• 10:30am to 12:00pm- Toonie Swim Elkford Pool• 11:00am to 6:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime Fernie Library• 12:00pm- Fernie Rotary Meeting Park Place Lodge• 12:00pm to 1:00pm- Skate & Shoot Sparwood Leisure Centre• 1:00pm- Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 1:15pm to 2:30pm- Skate & Shoot Fernie Memorial Arena• 3:30pm to 4:45pm- After School Program for Kids at the Fernie Library• 3:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre• 5:00pm to 6:00pm- Preschool Drop In Hockey, Sparwood Leisure Centre• 6:30pm to 8:00 pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 7:00pm to 9:00pm- Sonrise Healing Rooms Open for Prayers 1361 Eighth Ave. Fernie• 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre• 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

Thursdays• 6:30am to 1:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre• 8:45am to 10:15am- Shinny Hockey Memorial Arena• 9:00am to 10:30am- Indoor Walking Fernie Community Centre• 10:00am to 8:00pm- Sparwood Library Open to Public• 10:30am to 11:15am- Public Skating

Fernie Memorial Arena• 10:30am to 11:15am- Gentle Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre• 10:30am to 11:30 am – Sparwood Seniors Drop In Centre• 10:30am to 12:00pm- Toonie Swim Elkford Pool• 11:00am to 6:00pm- Elkford Library Open to Public• 11:00am to 8:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 12:00pm to 1:00pm- Skate & Shoot Sparwood Leisure Centre• 1:00pm to 3:00pm- Shinny Elkford Arena• 3:30pm to 4:45pm- After School Program for Kids at the Fernie Library• 3:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre• 5:00 pm- Baby Back Ribs Night Max Restaurant• 6:00pm- Youth Archery, Fernie Elks Hall• 6:00pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Pool• 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 7:00pm- Drop-In Curling Fernie Curling Club• 7:00pm to 8:00pm- Public Skating Sparwood Leisure Centre• 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre• 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre• 9:30pm-11:00pm- Adult Rec Hockey Sparwood Leisure Centre

Fridays• 6:30am to 1:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre• 7:00am to 10:00am- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 8:30am to 9:15 am- Aqua Blast Fernie Aquatic Centre• 8:30am to 9:30am- Gentle Fit Sparwood Leisure Centre• 8:45am to 9:30 am- Aquafi t Fernie Aquatic Centre• 9:00am to 11:00am- Adult Badminton Fernie Community Centre• 9:30am to 10:15am- Aquafi t Elkford Pool• 10:00am to 11:00am- Aquafi t Sparwood Leisure Centre• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open to Public• 10:15am to 11:15am- Aquafi t Fernie Aquatic Centre• 10:30am to 11:15am- Gentle Fit Fernie Aquatic Centre• 10:30am to 12:00pm- Toonie Swim Elkford Pool• 11:00am to 6:00pm- Elkford Library Open to Public• 11:00am to 6:00pm Fernie Library Open to Public• 11:15am to 12:00pm- Storytime Fernie Heritage Library• 12:00pm to 1:00pm- Skate & Shoot Sparwood Leisure Centre• 3:30pm to 4:45pm- After School Program for Kids at the Fernie Library• 3:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre

• 4:00pm to 5:30pm- Free Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 6:00pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Pool• 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 7:00pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre• 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre• 7:00pm to 8:15pm- Public Skating Fernie Memorial Arena• 7:30pm- Jitney Darts Fernie Legion• 7:30pm – Cribbage Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre• 8:00pm to 9:00pm- Teen/Adult Swim Elkford Pool

Saturdays• 10:00am to 5:00pm- Sparwood Library Open to Public• 12:00pm to 5:00pm- Elkford Library Open to Public• 1:00pm to 3:30pm- Public Skating Elkford Arena• 1:00pm to 5:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 2:00pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 2:00pm to 3:45pm- Public Skating Fernie Memorial Arena• 2:00pm to 5:30pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 2:30pm to 4:30pm- Public Swim Elkford Pool• 3:00pm- Movie Matinee Vogue Theatre• 4:00pm to 6:00pm- Meat Draw & 50/50 Fernie & Sparwood Legions• 4:30pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre• 5:00pm- Prime Rib Night Max Restaurant Park Place Lodge• 5:30pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Pool• 6:30pm to 9:00pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 6:45pm to 8:15pm- Public Skating Fernie Memorial Arena• 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

Sundays• 12:00pm to 2:00pm- Family Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 1:00pm to 3:30pm- Public Skating Elkford Arena• 1:00pm to 5:00pm- Fernie Library Open to Public• 1:00pm to 5:00pm- Public Swim Elkford Pool• 2:00pm to 4:30pm- Public Swim Sparwood Leisure Centre• 2:00pm to 8:00pm- Public Swim Fernie Aquatic Centre • 2:15pm to 4:00pm- Public Skating Fernie Memorial Arena• 4:30pm to 10:00pm- Video Game Arcade Vogue Theatre• 3:00pm- Movie Matinee Vogue Theatre• 3:00pm to 4:45pm- Public Skating Sparwood Leisure Centre• 7:00pm & 9:00pm- Movie Time Vogue Theatre

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

APRIL 18-20 Steel Magnolias at the

Fernie Arts Station 19 CBT deadline application

for Youth Community Service Awards

19 Income Tax Program, Fernie Library, 1-3:30pm

20 Income Tax Program, Fernie Library, 1-4pm

20 Fernie Youth Soccer Assoc. hosts Spring Dance, Community Centre

20 Sparwood Legion Classic Country Artists

22 Earth Day Celebrations & Fashion Show at the Fernie Community Centre, 7pm

22 Elkford Council Meeting, 6:00pm

22 CBT Proposals Affecting District of Sparwood, Council Chambers, 7pm

22 Fernie Council Meeting, 7:00pm

23 Ready, Set, Learn at Rocky Mountain Elem. School, 9:15-10:15 & 10:30-11:30am

23 CBT Proposals Affecting Electoral Area A (rural Elk Valley), Hosmer Com. Hall, 7pm

24 Elk Valley Early Learning Fair at F.J. Mitchell Elem. in Sparwood 9am-12pm

24 Ready, Set, Learn at F.J. Mitchell Elem. School, 9:15-10:15am

24 Income Tax Program, Fernie Seniors Drop In Centre, 11am-1pm

24 All Candidates Forum, Fernie Community Centre, 6:30-9pm

24 English as a Second Language (Free), IDES Library, 7:00pm-9:00pm

25 Dance Recital, Sparwood Curling Rink, 6:30-8:30pm

25 Banner Launch at the Fernie Arts Station, 7:00-9:00pm

25 Fernie Chamber AGM, Lizard Creek Lodge, 8:30-10:30 am

26 Income Tax Program, Fernie Library, 1-3:30pm

26 Shekinah House Banquet Fundraiser, Pentecostal Church, Fernie, 6:00pm

City CouncilMeeting Schedule

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

City of Fernie Contact Info:

City HallPh: 250-423-6817 Fx: 250-423-3034Email: [email protected]: www.fernie.ca501-3rd Avenue, Box 190Fernie, British Columbia V0B 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)Phone: 250-423-2254

For all Police, Ambulance orFire related emergencies:Call 911

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Pursuant to Sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act R.S.B.C. 1996, c.323, notice is hereby given that Public Hearing will be held on Monday, April 22, 2013 at 7:00pm at Fernie City Hall, located at 501 3rd Avenue, Fernie BC with respect to the following proposed bylaw amendment:Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No. 139, Bylaw No. 2202, 2013 proposes to change the zoning of Lot 6, Block 84, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734A from R1- Single Family Residential to R1B - Single Detached Plus Residential. This change would allow for the construction of a new detached garage with a second-storey secondary dwelling unit on the lot.A copy of the proposed amendment bylaw and other relevant documents may be viewed until Monday, April 22, 2013 at City Hall, 501–3rd Avenue Fernie, BC, during normal business hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm or online at www.fernie.ca.Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment Bylaw No. 143, Bylaw No. 2207, 2013 proposes to change the zoning of Lot 10, Block 93, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734A from R1- Single Family Residential to R1B - Single Detached Plus Residential. This change would allow for the construction of a new detached secondary dwelling unit on the lot.A copy of the proposed amendment bylaw and other relevant documents may be viewed until Monday, April 22, 2013 at City Hall, 501–3rd Avenue Fernie, BC, during normal business

hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm or online at www.fernie.ca.Anyone wishing to address these Amendment Bylaws will be afforded the opportunity at the public hearing to be heard in person, by a representative, or by written submission, on all matters contained in the proposed Bylaws. For more information on these applications, please contact the Planning Department at (250) 423-6817.If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written submissions must be received NO LATER THAN 5:00PM, APRIL 22, 2013, to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. Written submissions can be provided by any of the following methods: • IN PERSON: Drop off written

submissions at the reception desk, City Hall 501–3rd Avenue;

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

Department, PO Box 190, Fernie BC V0B 1M0; or

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

All submissions must include your name and street address. Submissions cannot be accepted after the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.This Notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act. Notice given by the Corporate Officer.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGMonday, April 22, 2013 at 7:00pm

CONSTRUCTION SITE CLEANUP

The City of Fernie wishes to remind owners and contractors working on construction sites that it is your responsibility to keep the streets at and near your work site free of dirt and debris. Per Building Bylaw #1946 an owner of property is responsible for the cost of repair or damage, including the placement of any material, on City property. Special attention should be given to mitigate dust and muddy conditions that could carry onto public streets and sidewalks. Measures such as laying down crushed gravel in low lying areas to prevent water collection where vehicles and equipment are working and regular street sweeping greatly reduce the amount of dust, dirt and debris on public roadways. You are reminded that street cleaning of roadways at your construction site is not an expense that will be borne by taxpayers of the community. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.Thank you.

NOTICE OF DISPOSITIONNotice of Disposition of Real Property Interests Being Disposed of by City of Fernie to Big Bang Bagels / Grass Roots Bistro.The City of Fernie hereby gives notice of its intention to dispose of its interests in land to Big Bang Bagels / Grass Roots Bistro by way of issuance of a Licence of Occupation to operate an outdoor patio on a portion of the municipal sidewalk/road adjacent to Big Bang Bagels/Grass Roots Bistro, located at 502 - 2nd Avenue (Lot 20, Block 13, District Lot 4588, Kootenay District, Plan 734), for a fee of $10.00 per square metre for a term of one year.

Fernie Aquatic CentreWe will not be able to accommodate public swimming on No School Fridays in April & May between the hours of 1pm to 3:30pm due to school lesson sets.Annual shutdown will take place from June 3rd to June 14th, 2013.

Summer Swim Lessons are starting to fill up, of you know the weeks you want your children to participate please phone to register to avoid disappointment.Boat course manuals are availab;e at the Aquatic Centre. Cost is $35.00 for the book and one exam, additional exams are $15.00.Remember to report any suspicious activity in our local parks to the RCMP.Missed the Annual Spring Registration Fair? Contact information for various clubs providing programs this spring and summer are available on our website at www.fernie.ca for your convenience.Are you planning an event in one of our many parks this summer? Do you need to book a baseball or soccer field for a team or a family reunion? Make sure you book ahead to avoid disappointment. Annex Park, James White Park and the Court House Grounds can be reserved for wedding ceremonies at a very minimal cost. Call 250-423-2245 for more information and availibility.

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

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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, April 29, 2013 Special Meeting of Council at 7:00 pmMonday, April 29, 2013 Committee of the Whole Meeting has been CANCELLEDMonday, May 6, 2013 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pmMonday, May 21, 2013 Regular Meeting at 7:00 pm

Applications being accepted for appointment to the OCP

Steering CommitteeWhat does your Sparwood look like in 2035? Would you like to work with others in your community to chart that course for that future? If so, now is your chance to share your opinions, your concerns, and your vision.The District of Sparwood is inviting interested members of the community to participate in the upcoming Offi cial Community Plan (OCP) review and update. Over the next several months, there will be many opportunities for engagement. However, this initial call for applications may be of particular interest to you. We are looking for a diverse group of representatives from Sparwood to sit on the OCP Steering Committee. Your role will be to work closely with District Staff, Council and our consultant through critical stages of the process in this important community initiative.Applications can be found online at www.sparwood.ca/forms, at the District Offi ce, 136 Spruce Avenue, and the Recreation Centre Offi ce.

Deadline for submissions: April 22nd, 2013If you are still interested in shaping the future of Sparwood, but are looking for other ways to contribute, please keep an eye on our website and other media for notice of those upcoming events. There will be opportunities to share your vision on topics such as:

• Transportation• Parks, Recreation, Open Space & Trails• Economic Development• Downtown Revitalization• Housing• Future Land Use• Growth Management

If you would like more information on how you can participate, or if you just have some questions, please contact:

Nelson Wight, Manager of Planning, District of SparwoodPO Box 520Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0Fax: (250) 425-7277Email: [email protected]

NOTICE OF REVITALIZATIONTAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the District of Sparwood proposes to include a Revitalization Tax Exemption Program pursuant to Section 226 of the Community Charter in Financial Plan (2013 – 2017) Bylaw 1125, 2013. This Bylaw is scheduled to be given three readings at the Special Meeting of Council on Monday, April 29, 2013 and adopted at the Regular Meeting of Council on Monday, May 6, 2013, both at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers.REVITALIZATION AREASAreas in close proximity to the Sparwood town centre zoned to permit hotel, motel, mixed use commercial/residential, and mall re-development in the District’s Zoning Bylaw No. 264, 1981 as amended from time to time are

designated pursuant to section 226 (2) of the Community Charter for the purpose of encouraging the revitalization of the District and in particular the development or major renovation of commercial hotel, motel, conference facilities, mixed use commercial/residential, and mall re-development.The proposed Bylaw is available for inspection at the District Offi ce at 136 Spruce Avenue, Sparwood, B.C. on regular business days between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm. Details are also available on the District website at: www.sparwood.ca.Barbara NunesDirector of FinanceDated this 12 day of April, 2013

Oh no! You missed the last Council Meeting!?!

Don’t worry! There are several ways to keep in the loop on what’s happening at the District of Sparwood!1. Meetings are broadcast on the local cable channel at 7:00 p.m. on the Wednesday

immediately following the meeting.2. Videos are uploaded and available for viewing on:

• The District of Sparwood website at www.sparwood.ca/councilmeetings• The Sparwood Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Sparwood.BC

Remember that the public are welcome at all Regular Council and Committee of the Whole meetings!Council meetings are scheduled for the fi rst and third Monday of every month and if the Monday is a statutory holiday the meeting is scheduled for the following Tuesday. The meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. at the District Offi ce, 136 Spruce Avenue .Committee of the Whole meetings are scheduled for the last Monday of every month and are held at 7:00 p.m. at the District Offi ce.

Become involved in your Community today!

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT

BALL HOCKEYApril 8 - June 5, 2013Mondays & WednesdaysJr Ball Hockey (7 - 11 Years): 3:30 - 4:30 pmSr Ball Hockey (12 - 15 Years): 4:45 - 5:45 pmA safe supervised space for youth to play ball hockey. Nets and goalie equipment is available. Must have own helmet, stick and gloves.Registration: $32.00

Red Cross CPR “C”/AEDApril 25, 2013 Tuesday: 4:00 - 9:00 pmCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) provides the skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies and chokingfor adults, children, and babies. Includes training in the use of an automated external defi brillator (AED). This course offers trainingsuitable for workplace or general interest.Registration: $50.00


Victoria is a long way from the East Kootenay, both in distance and in culture. Sometimes it seems that the things we value in rural BC aren’t priorities in the Lower Mainland.

That’s why we need an MLA who is strong, passionate and knows how to get things done.

Bill hikes, hunts, fishes, quads, snowmobiles, skis and golfs. Bill Bennett understands outdoor issues and shares our values here in the East Kootenay and he’s proven he’ll stand up for them.

That’s why his constituents have nick-named him “Kootenay Bill”

For a strong voice in Victoria, on May 14th GO WITH BIll.

He’s One of UsAuthorized by Bill Brock, Financial Agent for the Bill Bennett Campaign, 250-426-3404

Bill BennettOUR CHOICE

FOR THE EAST KOOTENAY

Elk Valley Minor Hockey AssociationAnnuAl GenerAl MeetinG

thursday, May 16, 2013 6:00 pmElkford Community Conference Centre

This meeting is open to the public so we encourage parents to attend.

Come out and see what our association is all about.

If you are interested in joining a dynamic team of Executives, we currently have some vacancies

and are seeking nominations for new volunteers.

Please submit resolutions to [email protected] at least

one week prior to the meeting.

Sparling East Medical Centre402 2nd Ave., Fernie, BC V0B 1M0

Dr. Michael Stuckey andDr. Deena Case

are accepting new patients

For an appointmentcall 250-423-4442

S H E K I N A H O U S ERecovery Home for Women

FUNDRAISERBANQUET

Friday, April 26 * 6:00 pmTrinity Pentecostal Tabernacle

1361 8th Avenue, Fernie

The Shekinah House is a residential recovery home for women with addiction and life controlling behaviours.

Call Linda at 250-423-6603 for tickets or if you wish to make a donation to the Silent Auction.

Shekina House

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Soles4Souls sock hop in JaffrayBy Jacqueline Blumhagen Contributor

The students of Jaffray School had a sock hop in order to help the Soles4Souls founda-

tion recently.They collected new and used

shoes to give relief to those who need shoes locally as well as victims of third world countries who need

shoes and suffer from parasites such as ‘jiggers.’ These parasites can be avoided by wearing proper foot-wear.

The admission proceeds will help with the cost of shipping the shoes to the Nelson branch of Soles4Souls. The students also participated in a shoe drive on April 10.

All photos by J. Blumhagen


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

Did You Know?5oz. (150ml) Glass of 12% Wine

1.5 oz. (50ml) 40% Alcohol 12 oz. (350ml) Can of 5% Beer

All have the same amount of alcohol and are considered to be one standard drink.

The rate at which alcohol is absorbed and eliminated from the body is affected by the following factors:

Body Size (Height)Gender (Male or Female)

Food IntakeAmount of Alcohol Consumed

FatigueEmotions

TIME is the only thing that will help to sober someone. Drinking water does help to re-hydrate the body, but minimizing consumption is the best way to drink safely. Give yourself a break between drinks to avoid intoxication. No alcohol is best when you need to be alert and/or or have a mental or physical illness where alcohol could interfere with your health and safety.

For more information visit www.silink.ca FERNIE Tuesday, April 30Fernie Heritage Library 7:00 pm492 - 3rd Avenue 250.423.4458

Public Welcome

Stefan Czernecki Rainbow Shoesshortlisted for the

Christie Harris Illustrated Children’

Evelyn Lau A Grain of Riceshortlisted for the Dorothy Livesay

Poetry Prize

The Elk Valley Mountaineers Snowmobile Club of Sparwood would like to thank all the businesses and volunteers who supported our annual Snowarama held on March 2nd.

Thank you!

A Fernie local’s unforgettable journey to MozambiqueBy Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

A Fernie local has produced a documentary

following his jour-ney to Mozambique to teach health and safety to coal miners. Seen through Steve Kallies’ eyes, The Price of Admission follows his unforgettable jour-ney into the world of union corruption, worker intimidation, and war zone level poverty.

A member of United Steelworkers Local 9346, Kallies spent 10 days in Mozambique in November as part of a workers exchange.

“I am the safety chair for our union, which

represents workers at Elkview, and of course I work at a mine and have an extensive background in mine rescue and firefight-ing,” explained Kallies. “So I was asked to go to give some entry level health and safety and emergency response training to workers that are going to be mining with the same sort of techniques and the same sort of coal that we are.”

When Kallies arrived in Mozambique, it was clear that his trip was not going to go accord-ing to plan. It appeared that the company Kallies was to work with had been bought off and corrupted. He was surprised to learn

that most of the work-ers he was meant to train were too afraid to attend.

“They told the work-ers that were suppos-ed to participate that if they were to attend they would not rec-ognize them as union people anymore and the mining companies would end up firing them for sort of being dissenters and trouble-makers,” Kallies remarked. “And this is only to teach them about the dangers of coal dust, things like that.”

He went on to say, “What we did get was a bunch of towns-people who had once been part of a bigger community.

“What happens is the mining companies take these commun-ities, because the coal is underneath them, move them to resettle-ments, and split them up so they’re hours and hours drives away from each other.”

Kallies created a new training program that revolved around what he calls “grassroots labour movement 101.”

He said, “What I did was show them a little bit of what we fought for in the last hundred years as far as standards go. Trying to bridge that gap of, if you don’t even know what to ask for, if you don’t even know the hazards that exist, how do you say that this is how it’s done in the rest of the world, maybe we should do it the same way?”

Kallies believes the lessons he ended up teaching were import-ant reminders of why unions are so import-ant.

“What we’ve been finding is that a lot of people in first world nations have this notion now that unions have run their course. We’ve got all these things like edu-cation, the weekend, eight hour shifts, and all the safety rules that didn’t exist 100 years ago do now, so unions just don’t need to be there anymore,” he said.

While Kallies had always intended on documenting his trip, The Price of Admission became the vehicle for

a much bigger message than he had planned. “We wanted to show that we exist so we can help other places raise their levels up. What we didn’t realize, is that there’s going to be a big shift in world markets on the coal front in particular.”

“It’s very hyper-sensitive and very rel-evant to the Elk Valley in particular because they’re going to be mining the same coal

that we produce here, selling to the same cus-tomers, on the same market. What I think has been overlooked is that they are going to be able to produce a heck of a lot more coal than we can, for a frac-tion of the cost.

“If you look at just simple economics, when you can pro-duce something in more quantity at a far lesser cost, the price for everything drops.

There’s that, in this Valley, to be particu-larly alarmed about.”

Kallies is now work-ing on setting up a showing of the docu-mentary in Fernie, in the hopes of increasing awareness in the Elk Valley.

The Price of Admission can be viewed online at h t t p : / / y o u t u b e /NxOLKeGeXAo.

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Fernie athletes show off track skills in the statesBy Angela TreharneFree Press Staff

Fernie Secondary School ath-letes attended a track meet in Eureka, Montana on April 6,

and did a great job representing the Elk Valley.

Notable performances included Emily Scheller, who came first in the triple jump, long jump and 100 metres, and second in the 4 x 100 metre relay, Kim Huisman, who came first in the 200 metres, second in the 100 metres, third in the long jump and second in the 4 x 100 metres relay, Jayde Borgen, who came third in the 200 metres, Emily Dykhuizen, who came third in the 400 metres, Matt McArthur, who came first in the 400 metres and 800 metres, Nate Luznar-Purdy, who came third in the 800 metres and second in the 1,600 metres, and Pierce Dushenko, who came third in the 400 metres. Emily Dykhuizen - third in the 400 metres. Photo by Arlene Dykhuizen

Soccer season kicks offBy Susan RohnPresident Fernie Youth Soccer Association

The 2013 soccer season is nearly upon us! Over 400 soccer players from four to 18 have signed up and the Fernie Youth Soccer

Association is busy organizing teams, schedules and equipment to make it all happen once again. However, there are a number of new features that are sure to improve skills and enjoyment for play-ers and volunteers alike.

To start with, a development soccer coach has been hired for the entire season from the team that puts on the very popular summer camps. The Challenger hire is meant to be a “coach for the coaches” to help our volunteers be even more effect-ive and enjoy their experience even more. There are also a number of coaching clinics available that parent-coaches can take part in before the season starts: they are listed on the new FYSA website.

The Challenger Coach is also available for extra skills clinics for the players. Sessions for skills such as goalkeeping, shooting and defending will be

done throughout the season. With higher quality coaching and extra sessions there is sure to be some big strides in player ability in Fernie. This will look good on the new fields being built this summer.

On top of that, the City of Fernie begins the redevelopment of the Max Turyk field in June 2013 so they can be ready to play on for the 2014 season. One field will be transformed to 16,000m2 of flex-ible playing area that can sport a variety of soccer field layouts. With irrigation and a sand-and-tile subsurface drainage system, the fields will be more durable in our extreme weather climate.

Before all that kicks off, we have the first annual Soccer Dance on April 20 at the Community Centre. It’s a wonderful chance for all the people who participate in the beautiful game in Fernie to get together before the season and celebrate spring. There will be a DJ, live band, food and refresh-ments and more. To purchase tickets call Teresa at 250-423-3577.

For more information on all this and more, check out www.fernie.com/youthsoccer.

Fighters pack a punch in Revelstoke boxing eventBy Angela TreharneFree Press Staff

Two fighters from Fernie Old School Boxing headed to Revelstoke on

April 6 to fight in a World Boxing Council (WBC) sanc-tioned event.

Christopher Fedorwick (12) and Rick Miller (26) repre-sented Fernie in their first ever fights.

Fedorwick got the night started, in an exhibition bout with three time Canadian bronze medal winner, Angelo AJ LeRose from Revelstoke.

“Chris handled his first ever boxing match in a calm like fashion and represented Fernie

well in front of 400 people,” said Mike Johnson, president of Fernie Old School Boxing.

In the Welterweight Division (150 lb.), Miller won a bronze medal, barely losing to his opponent Tom Bennett from Port Kells Boxing in Surrey, on points, in the night’s ninth event.

His coach Garth Rizzuto, who was officiating the night’s matches, said he moved very well and learned a lot in his first ever fight.

Fernie’s next contest will be in Kamloops in June, then Fernie will host the first ever WCB western open champion-ship in the fall.

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FAR’s Powder, By Angela TreharneFree Press Staff

The PPP at Fernie Alpine Resort ended up being a P short this year.

Due to 35 cm snow falling Friday night, organizers decided to cancel the ‘pedal’ part of the annual Powder, Pedal, Paddle Relay for safe-ty reasons due to slushy roads and poor visibility.

Instead the team bikers ran from the ski finish to the slush pit area at the bottom of the Timber chair, where their bib number was radioed to the

paddle start, for their respective paddler to start. For the soloists, they received a split time when they finished their ski, and then the group of soloists were shuttled to their boats and started together at a specified time.

There were also other changes to the ski route due to closures. Skiers started on the Kodiak run and headed down the Cedar trail instead of start-ing up in Cedar bowl.

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Shred Kelly finished off Fernival Sunday at Fernie Alpine Resort.The resort saw 70 cm in two days, and ended the season on a high

note with Chilliwack playing in the plaza Saturday, then Shred Kelly Sunday.


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Guests at Fernie Alpine Resort were treated to a rocking end of sea-son party last weekend.

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The annual Jump Rope for Heart rais-es money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, as well as teaching kids the importance of physical activity, healthy eating and giving to others.


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Think Tank Cinema is back at The Arts Station this Tuesday and proud to

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asks the question, “How could the crisis we are facing become a love story?”

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Occupy Love will play at 7 p.m. at The Arts Station on Tuesday. Entrance is by donation.

A diamond in the roughBy Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

Come out to the Sparwood Legion on Saturday, May 4 and experience Joey

Purpura and his stunning Neil Diamond tribute show.

Celebrate the power, energy, and emotion of Diamond’s music with Cracklin’ Rosie, Sweet Caroline, I’m a Believer, and many more of the singer’s classics.

Joey Purpura has lived and breathed Neil Diamond since 2004, travelling across the country and parts of the Caribbean with his tribute show, Diamond in the Rough.

"I've always been able to do voices, as long as I could remem-ber," said Purpura. "When I found out I could do a pretty good Neil Diamond, my friends encouraged me to go on stage."

The singer wasn't on Purpura's radar growing up and so he really started from the ground up. In 2002, the Toronto-based impersonator began research-ing the singer's life, studying his every move, song, and the stories behind the music.

"I wanted to research his life because I not only sing his songs, I tell a story and highlight his life just to make it more interesting," Purpura commented.

Not only does Purpura master the nuances of Diamond’s vocal tones and phrasing, but his occa-sional anecdotes describing the background behind Neil’s com-positions add to the impact of

the performance, and his show impresses even the most devoted Neil Diamond fans.

See the magic for yourself when Purpura brings Diamond in the Rough: The Neil Diamond Tribute Show to the Sparwood Legion. Tickets can be purchased at the door or ahead of time by calling the Legion at 250-425-0081.

We’re giving away two tickets to the Elk Valley’s biggest Neil Diamond fan!

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1. Neil Diamond is from the New York City area. Which bor-ough did he grow up in?

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2. Elvis Presley incorporated a live version of which of these Neil Diamond songs into his Las Vegas show?

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3. Which song describes an imaginary childhood friend?

a. Hey Louis b. Shiloc. Mr. Bojanglesd. Juliette

Fernie’s Steel MagnoliasBy Nicole Liebermann Free Press Staff

Six local Fernie women will take the stage at The Arts Station tonight to

prove they are as delicate as flowers, but as tough as nails in their performance of Steel Magnolias.

The story revolves around a group of southern women in northwest Louisiana. The action centres on Truvy's beauty parlour and the women who gather there. Beginning on the morning of Shelby's wed-ding, Steel Magnolias covers the events over the next three years, the ups and downs of life, and the bonds of friendship that see us through it all.

Built on the strength of community, Director Denise Baughan chose to produce Steel Magnolias for the themes that she feels tie into Fernie’s history and past.

“Whenever I’m looking for a play to direct here it’s a matter of finding something that I feel connects with the community,” explained Baughan. “The spe-cial thing about this play in particular is that it’s all about friendship and how we deal with hard times and having kind of a light heart about it.”

She went on to say, “Since moving to Fernie, the biggest thing that I have observed about this community is the strength of people bonding together to help each other through things.

Also, I think Fernie has a good sense of humour about it. We’re not afraid to make fun of our quirks and to really celebrate them, and that’s what made this play stand out.”

It’s been a busy past few weeks of rehearsals for the cast and crew, but Baughan said it has been a worthwhile experi-ence.

“I’m fortunate that I found six really talented and dedi-cated women that were will-ing to not only act, but when I needed help finding costumes they pulled stuff out of their tickle trunks and helped give feedback in regards to colour and that sort of thing,” she

remarked. “I can truly say that it’s been an actual ensemble creation, as opposed to me dic-tating what they do, it’s been really nice.”

Come on out to see The Arts Station theatre as you have never seen it before, complete-ly transformed into a 1980’s beauty parlour, for a Fernie take on a classic comedy-drama.

The curtain will rise at 7 p.m. on April 18, 19, and 20. Tickets are available at the door and online at www.steelmagnolias-fernie.eventbrite.com.

Tickets: Arts Station Members $12, Non Members $15, Youth $10.

Six local Fernie women will perform Steel Magnolias at The Arts Station April 18, 19, and 20. Photo by N. Liebermann


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Elkford’s one and only dentist, Alastair Nicoll, has a new role – the

Vice-President of the Canadian Dental Association. Following a year as Vice-President, Nicoll will become President-Elect in 2014, and President in 2015.

“The Canadian Dental Association is the voice of den-tists in Canada. As President, I chair the board of directors and become a public face for Canadian dentists,” explained Nicoll. “We do a number of things to try and better oral health for Canadians, to look after the interests of dentists throughout the country, and to try and make knowledge more available.”

Originally from the UK, Nicoll moved to Elkford with his wife in 1989 and became the owner of the Elkford Dental Centre shortly after. Although he now lives in Fernie and com-mutes daily to his office, Nicoll still enjoys working in the small community of Elkford.

“One of the great things is just knowing the people that we’re

serving very well, that makes the practice much more enjoy-able,” remarked Nicoll. “As a rural practitioner, you have to deal with most of your patients’ needs as they come in the door.

“While we can access spe-cialty services in Calgary or Lethbridge, or we might send people to Kelowna, the vast majority of people would prefer not to travel if we can manage to deal with their problems our-selves. So that really broadens the practising style, we have to meet the needs of everybody.”

It was working in a rural area that prompted Nicoll to become the Kootenay representative on the board of the B.C. Dental Association a few years ago.

“If you’re a sole practitioner in a small place, it’s very easy to have a sense of isolation, you don’t really interact with your colleagues very much,” Nicoll said. “So I felt a need to connect with others, and I also wanted to ensure the needs of rural practitioners were being met by the dental associations.”

Nicoll spent six years with the B.C. Dental Association, becom-ing President in 2008. He went

on to stand for election as a board member for the Canadian Dental Association, leading him to his current position as Vice-President.

“What it’s done for me per-sonally, is it’s given me a great deal of contacts and lots of friends, right across the coun-try,” commented Nicoll. “I know many dentists in various positions, university academ-ics, specialists, and so on, and many fine dentists that I’ve had a lot of contact with, and it’s actually a lot of fun.”

Nicoll will now be repre-senting the needs of Canadian dentists on national and inter-national issues.

He shared, “It’s going to make it very busy for the next few years. I’m going to be struggling to meet the needs of people in Elkford and I will likely have to get some help there.”

Nicoll made sure to add that he doesn’t plan on giving up his practice. “I love the area, I can-not imagine living anywhere else. I’m delighted to be here and I’m not going anywhere.” Longtime Elkford dentist Alastair Nicoll has been named the Vice-

President of the Canadian Dental Association. Photo by N. Liebermann

Environmental group Wildsight is pleased to see a direct response from the B.C. Government to what they believe are toxic levels of selenium in the Elk River.

“This is a first step toward a solution,” said John Bergenske, Executive Director. “Wildsight looks forward to working with Teck, the Ktunaxa, communities, and government ministries toward a long term solution. British Columbians cannot be satisfied until toxicity is reduced and enforce-able standards are in place that assure a healthy river system. We are not there yet. The Ministry of Environment order outlines the beginning of a process.”

He added, “Wildsight’s goal remains a balance between extraction of this world class metallur-gical coal resource and maintaining the globally significant wildlife, including fish and aquatic species, of Canada’s southern Rocky Mountains.”

The Order establishes a long-term selenium concentration target for Lake Koocanusa, which

Teck expects can be achieved using water treat-ment technologies they have outlined in their Valley-Wide Selenium Management Action Plan.

“We have developed a plan and it does have a number of measures in it. We have been moving forward with some of those activities already, water diversion has been put in place at two of our sites,” explained Smith. “The Line Creek treatment facility is under construction. We expect construction will be complete by January 2014, and the plant is expected to be in full operation by June 2014.”

The water diversion and treatment facility are part of an overall water management plan that Teck has committed to spending up to $600 mil-lion on over the next five years.

Teck will continue to work with the commun-ities of the Elk Valley, First Nations, and other stakeholders to finalize the area-based plan to achieve the shared goal of protecting the water-shed and economic health of the region.

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JESSIE MARIA GIRASEK(1921-2013):

Jessie Girasek (nee: Kozak) passed away peacefully on April 3, 2013 at the age of 91 years. A woman of faith, she attended church regularly until her health prevented her from doing so. She taught catechism, was a Eucharistic minister, loved her bible study classes, attended retreats on occasion and for a time was a member of the C.W.L. She also volunteered at the Women’s Resource Centre. Her first priority was always her family, but she also worked outside the home. Her first job in Calgary was at a flour factory, and after she married Steve, they moved numerous times because of his jobs in the mining industry. After they settled in the Crowsnest Pass in the forties, Jessie worked waitressing at the Turtle Mountain Motel complex and later as a housekeeper and cook for the Rectory. She had many talents and hobbies. Aside from being a wonderful cook and baker, she also loved growing fruits, vegetables and flowers. She crocheted, embroidered and knit, and made many keepsake doilies, tablecloths and even a couple of bedspreads for her daughters. She especially loved reading and music and received many compliments during her life regarding her “light as a feather” dancing ability. She also enjoyed travel of all sorts. Her trips ranged from day trips out of town and camping holidays, to a couple of trips to Hawaii and one to Czechoslovakia. Jessie had strength of character seldom seen these days. Her faith supported her successful fight against cancer, as well as the death of her husband and grandsons. Her optimism, courage, strength, gentleness, compassion and generosity touched many lives and will always be an inspiration to others. Although soft-spoken, she was feisty and spoke her mind when necessary. It would surprise some people that she was as strong-willed as she was. She was beautiful not only in body but also in spirit, and she demonstrated her Christian values and ethics throughout her life. She is survived by her daughters Margaret (David) Sykes and Susan Wright; granddaughter Kellie (Stu); great granddaughter Tristyne all of Sparwood, B.C.; and her son Ron Frulling and his large family She was predeceased by her father, Kaisan Kozak; her mother, Annie Kozak (nee: Jasinska); her granddaughter, Maria in 1960; beloved husband, Steve in 1983; grandson, Tyler in 1984; grandson, Michael in 1998,; son-in-law, Tom Wright in 1999; brother, Nick in 2007; and sister, Molly in 2009. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, April 12, 2013 at 11:00am at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Fr. Ben Marino as Celebrant.Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca. Donations in memory of the late Jessie Girasek may be made to the Crowsnest Pass Health Foundation “Long Term Care”, Bag 1, Blairmore, AB T0K 0E0.Fantin’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements. (403) 562-8555.

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Eugene Robert (Rob) Durham (83)Passed away peacefully in the Elk Valley Hospital

on April 11th, 2013Rob was born in Raymond, AB October 25, 1929 to Robert and Jean Durham. Rob has resided in the South Country area since 1937. He was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces (PPCLI) and served in the Korean War from 1951-53. Rob married his sweetheart and true love Dorothy Hogan in September 1967.He spent a lifetime ranching, farming and logging. Rob was known for his generosity, kindness and hard work. His pas-sion for ranching was shown in the care he gave to each and every animal, his range patrols and sleepless nights during calving season.Rob was active in many community groups;• An honorary Life Member of Waldo Stockbreeders• Charter Member of Sand Creek Lions Club• Avid curler and Ice-Maker at Galloway Curling Club for

several years• Member of Korean Veterans Association• Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #24Rob is survived by his loving wife Dorothy, son Bill (Michelle), and daughter Lillian (Tim Horne), grandchil-dren Devon, Charlie, Sydney & Rachel, great-grandson Keedyn, his brother Jim, sister Norma (Ferguson), sister Marion (Paskuski), and brother-in law Andy McDonald. He also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews and their families.Robert is predeceased by his parents (Robert & Jean Durham) & his sister Isabel (McDonald).

A celebration of life was held at the Jaffray Hall on April 15th at 1p.m.

A special thank you to Dr. Shane Soetaert, the nurses & staff of the Elk Valley Hospital. Also thank you to neighbors, friends and family that have been by our side. Thank you for all your phone calls and kind words. Thank you to Pastor Jack Lindquist, Sand Creek Lady Lions & Cherished Memories Funeral Services. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Jaffray Community Club.

Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com

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BOSSIO:Norma “Doreen” Broster was born to parents Florence and Philip on March 11, 1933 in Fernie, BC. One of thirteen children, she grew up with a sense of family, a great sense of humor and a tell it like it is attitude.She met the love of her life, Willie Bossio and was married on June 5, 1954. Together they raised two daughters in Fernie and in 1979 her heart was broken when Willie was suddenly taken from her and her daughters. With her head held high, she struggled to raise her girls and passed on her morals, values and loving ways to them. She was an accomplished seamstress making countless articles of clothing for many, including the dress that Jody wore proudly to graduation. Doreen also loved a “dirty” joke and when her memory started to fade the stack of jokes written on scraps of paper, tucked away in her purse did not. She was always ready to share these jokes at the drop of a hat.Doreen will be dearly missed by daughters Carol Bossio and Jody (Willi) Lutzke, grandchildren; Mike (Hana), Jennifer (Dan), Sydni and Kurtis, as well as great grandchildren Amanda, Jacob and River. Siblings left to mourn her passing are; her brothers Arnold, Lloyd, Roy, Norm, and George, and her sisters; Marg, Inez and Chubby.Doreen was predeceased by her parents Florence and Philip Broster, sisters; Audrey, Catherine, Dot and May, her husband Willie and a grandson, Joseph. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at Cherished Memories “Serenity” Chapel. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.cherishedmemoriesfs.com. Arrangements entrusted to Cherished Memories Funeral Services Ltd.

It is with great sadness weannounce the passing of

Deborah Anne Grantof Sparwood

Debbie was born October 30, 1958 in Dawson Creek and passed away April 7, 2013 in Ottawa. She is survived by son Dwayne Durie, her loving mother Annette Loucks and by brothers; Robert Durie, Ken (Bethany) Durie, Mike (Daw-na) Durie, Buck Hobbs, sister Kirstine Renz, stepbrothers; Ken Loucks Jr., Pete (Brenda) Peters, stepsister Lori Harder, many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. There will be no funeral. In lieu of fl owers, a donation to the Epilepsy Foun-dation would be appreciated. A tea in memory of Debbie will be held at a later date.

PETTOELLO, Margaret Ann

Margaret was welcomed home by our Lord on March 28th, surrounded by her children and her husband of 65 years. Marge was born in Natal, BC on July 23, 1922 to John and Mary Oley. Growing up, Marge played the saxophone and loved sports of any kind. In high school she was one of the best basketball players in all of Canada. She graduated from Normal School in Victoria and returned to Natal to teach high school. She married Mario Pettoello on July 18th, 1948. They had their fi rst four children in Canada, and then followed her mother and sister to Spokane, Washington, where her last two children were born. She eventually re-turned to teaching at St. Thomas More Catholic School and she taught there for 20 years. Aside from teaching she also enjoyed gardening, knitting, baking, and crafts of any kind. Our mother’s great-est joy was being surrounded by her family. She will be deeply missed and remem-bered for her love of life, con-tagious smile, and abiding faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Mary Chala, brother George Oley, and is survived by her sister Terry Rypien. She also leaves behind her loving hus-band Mario, her six children, eight grandchildren, fi ve great grandchildren, and one great, great grandchild. A joyous celebration of Marge’s life, a memorial Mass, was held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church on Saturday, April 6th.

ObituariesRemembering Someone Special...Our Loving Son,

Brother & UncleJohn Henry Hutchinson

May 18, 1971 - Apr. 21, 2012

Time slips by and life goes on. But from our hearts you’re never gone. We think about you always, we talk about you too. We have so many memo-ries but we wish we could have you. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same. But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again. Always in our thoughts and prayers. You are remem-bered with love and will never be forgotten. Love and miss you everyday...Mom, Dad, sis-ter Barbra (Vern), nephews Ayden and Calyn

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Pietro AielloMay 13, 1919 - April 13, 2008

andGiuseppina Aiello

Feb. 22, 1925 - May 15, 1974

Ever remembered with love by Mary & Nick, Rose & Larry, Joe & Lynn, Rita & Mike & Francesca.

You are always in our thoughts...

In Loving Memory ofJohn H. Hutchinson

May 18, 1971 - April 21, 2012

“Because someone we love is in heaven, there is a little bit of heaven in our home”.

Remembering you comes easily, for you are always on our minds. So many loving memories you left us with, to warm our hearts and fi nd com-fort in. As we struggled with questioning why, on our dark-est days, you were there shin-ing like the sun and in the dark of night when sleep failed, you were our comforting one. Through the pain you took our hands, and guided us with your love. You showed us that you were still there, just in a different light. There were mo-ments you blessed us with your presence, oh so strong, it was as if you were never, ever gone. And in our hearts this will always be true, you will never be forgotten, but always the best part of each one of us, in hope that through us, your memory continues to live on. For you have showed us through your passing, that death is not about dying, it is about how you live your life. Those who you reach out to and how you touch their lives as we continue down the road of life. May we never disap-point you, but may we make you proud for we know that you continue to see all, and hear all. You are always close by, to be our loving guide and just a note for you, and you alone, every sleepless night, every tear that we have shed, you my dear, were worth them all.

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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.

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PUZZLE NO. 394

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 394 HOW TO PLAY:

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

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

PUZZLE NO. 396




PUZZLE NO. 395




PUZZLE NO. 397

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO.397 HOW TO PLAY:



PUZZLE NO. 541

ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 541

Copyright © 2011 by Penny Press

ACROSS1. Enter the

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

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

memory of

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

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

formerly69. Role model71. Fight72. Neither rhyme

____ reason75. Breed of cattle77. Terrible

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

enthusiast, e.g.90. Wicked

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

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

10. Standards11. Kind12. Trigonometric

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

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

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

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

more, as a TVprogram

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

PUZZLE NO. 542



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

48. Dizziness50. Mexican food

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

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

cryptogram82. Go up83. Dinghy support84. Muss

85. Farr’s feature86. Lease87. Attack

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

respect

28. “____ of theSpider Woman”

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

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

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

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

offering

PUZZLE NO. 543



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

Sulawesi14. Budget item17. Playwright’s

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

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

Hal ____47. Etching fluid48. Contributor51. Wed in secret

53. Attention54. Enclosure

for swine55. ____ the line

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

PUZZLE NO.544



ACROSS1. “Home Again”

requirement,shortly

5. Hollow grass9. Like some

winter roads12. Physique, for

short15. Grandmother16. Toward shelter,

nautically17. That girl18. Previously, in

verse19. Sacred picture20. Bore21. “____ North

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

32. ____ out(dwindle)

34. Chance ____lifetime

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

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

Leave”(Lange film)

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

64. Angle65. Write

comments on68. Battery type70. Immediately,

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

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

DOWN1. Edit a reel2. South American

rodent

3. Organiccompound

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

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

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

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

the Watchtower”

ACROSS1. Gentle as a ____5. Uncertainty10. Submarine

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

vehicle22. Domestic24. FBI agent26. “____ Old

Black Magic”27. Electrically

charged atom28. Breakfast dish30. Extinct bird32. Possessive

pronoun35. Long for36. Top39. Compel

41. Newspapersection

43. Make angry45. Passing grades46. In a foreign

country49. Hard drinker50. Wigwam’s

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

and cones59. Work group63. Lethargy65. Bloodhound’s

enticer66. “Berlin Express”

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

thoroughfare76. Woolly mother

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

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

fluid96. Card

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

group6. Solemn notice7. Function8. Barrel plug

PUZZLE NO. 661 ACROSS1. List ofcandidates6. Mast support10. Patton’s branch14. Facing16. Net fabric17. Routine18. African river19. Corpulent20. Glance at21. “Little ____Blue . . .”22. Done24. Be evasive26. Vast plain28. Close by32. Write with akeyboard35. Harness piece36. Love affair38. Accumulate agreat amount40. “People” person42. Forsaken43. Military unit45. Crystal-linedrock47. Take to the altar48. Clog creator51. Existed

54. Kind of drum55. Descend, ina way60. Indian nanny62. Bar bottle65. Apartmentagreement66. Inheritor68. Shackle70. At another place71. Talent72. Expensiveappetizer74. St. Petersburgpenny78. Young voter79. Dip suddenlyinto water82. Diminishedquantity85. Live87. Movies89. Bounded section90. Red, white, orblue91. Bring to light92. Gizzard93. Tie94. Lyric verseDOWN1. Ticket receipt

2. Timber wolf3. Not present4. Sunbather’s goal5. Rye fungus6. Poorboy7. Appealed8. Likewise9. Clarinet need10. Munitions depot11. Fabled bird12. Subway org.13. Japanese money15. Scuba ____16. Lethargic23. Dueling device25. Group of whales26. Peasant27. Puzzling29. Adequate, to abard30. Estate measure31. Shred32. Yet, briefly33. “I Got ____Babe”34. Bit of butter36. Chess castle37. Court shout39. Phonographrecord41. Boston ____

Party44. The things there46. Of a time49. Before50. Personality51. Stride52. Prayer ending53. Legend56. Cohort57. Ralph, to Norton58. Tee preceder59. Ship side61. Cutting tool63. Moon feature64. Lifted with effort

67. Initial victory?69. Female relative73. Doddering75. Compress76. Dark, to Donne77. Metric measure79. Art ____80. Inside81. Cracker spread82. Varnishingredient83. Be wrong84. Coral, e.g.86. Spot88. Bite

Copyright © 2013 by The Free Press

ANSWER/LAST WEEK - PUZZLE NO. 660

ACROSS1.Crowsound4.Rotarydisk7.Disapproving

sound11.Covenant15.Yourandmy16.Belessthan

truthful17.Elaboratesolo18.FarEastnanny19.Summerdrink20.Everybody21.Unyielding22.Theatricalpart23.Coward25.Vittles27.Beltfastener29.Carryalong30.Animationframe31.Diner32.Itcomesafterpi34.Entreelist37.Butterine

40.Refuge42.Munchies44.Awaythewind

blows46.Shadyporch48.Polynesian

image49.Grand____

(bridgeterm)50.Achieve51.GreekE53.Crechefigures54.Censor55.Doubtful56.Policeman58.Vroom59.Consume61.Judge’sdemand62.Gather64.Dueler’stool65.Ship’srecord66.Carnivalfeature68.Certainlodge

member70.Fidgety

74.Sheep’scoat77.Sloshthrough

surf79.Breatheloudly80.Oxidize81.ClubforTrevino83.____media85.Grizzly’slair86.Irishriver87.Hide-and-____88.Bobbletheball89.Comeand____

it!90.Enlarges91.Engage,asgears92.Oahunecklace93.Letterfrom

Athens

DOWN1.Glide2.Pertainingto

sound3.Takebyforce4.Loam

5.Hurt6.Ruckus7.Knifehandle8.Eyepart9.Salutationword10.Braziliandance11.Package12.Frenzied13.Contact14.Quakerword24.Butlerormaid26.Donations28.Sci-fitransports30.Blame31.____clock33.Eggproducer35.Qualify36.Brad38.Intertwine39.Wilddonkey40.Windowtopper41.Reach43.Jethro’srelatives

45.Kuwaitileader46.Shiftcourse47.Highestpoint49.Jot52.Minestrone,e.g.57.Companionofto59.Heroictale60.Fodder63.Sharpcrests67.BeliefinGod69.Flat71.Duck72.Hail73.Busybody74.Costingnothing75.Sneak76.Anglo-Saxon

peon77.Difficulties78.Egyptiansymbol79.Indiangarb82.Femaleruff84.Badtemper

ACROSS1.Modest4.Promenade8.“____Magic

Moment”(Drifterssong)

12.Onstagegear15.Tail-lesssimian16.Lost17.Charter18.Hairgoo19.Podcontent20.Thin21.Doortoore22.Pindarproduct23.Boo-boolist25.Verify27.Riverinlet28.SouthAfrican

monetaryunit29.Snack31.Precise33.Inventedstory35.Symbol39.Certainmolding

41.Just43.Priest’sgarment46.Redolence47.Madagascar

mammal48.Marshbird50.Possessive

pronoun51.Proposal54.Foamydrink56.MissPiggyis

one57.Militarystation59.Plentiful61.Ofaregion63.Sawbones64.Remove

weaponsfrom66.Techie67.Rush69.Auricular71.Confuse74.Monasticofficial76.Pyramid,for

some

80.Buildingannex81.Richpastry85.Unprincipled87.Falsify88.Middleoftheday89.Humpback’skin91.Breakthe____92.Summerdrink93.Flit94.Stiff95.Expressionsof

doubt96.Besides97.Toward

protection98.Exaggeration99.Landportion

DOWN1.Prank2.Gluck’sforte3.Desire4.Uprightpole5.Tilted6.Mauimemento7.Tibetanclerics

8.“____DarnCat!”9.Coverup10.Pupil’ssite11.Loungesofa12.Greek

marketplace13.First-aidprovider14.Kiltfold24.MadisonAvenue

employees26.“____Goes

AnotherLoveSong”

30.Unitofresistance

32.Dec.2534.Sasquatch’skin36.Duespayer37.Raremooncolor38.Stringed

instrument39.Groupofeight40.Painter’splaster42.Pass,ashours44.Notawinner45.Roomy46.Broorsis

49.Cobbler’stool52.Seniors,to

juniors53.Giveforth55.Hinduqueen58.Mimic60.Kauaiporch62.Right-handpage65.Rowdycrowd68.Program70.Tempestina

____71.Fasten,asarope72.Omitin

pronunciation73.Armada75.Soupliquid77.Baywindow78.Aggressively

manly79.Madeholy82.“____Miner’s

Daughter”83.Folktales84.Pokerstarter86.Chessterm90.Beam

ACROSS1.Hide5.Distinctivetime8.Scarf12.Towelmarking15.Greenfruit16.Palindromic

parent17.Laborerofyore18.Halfapair19.Enlarges20.Dogma21.Lion'scave22.Cinnabar,e.g.23.Roomy24.Tribalhead26.Camerastand28.Behindaship30.Dentalwork31.Engrave

chemically33.Gunanengine34.Groupoffive36.Plants

37.Breakfastjuice39.No-noatbridge41.Laughingcritter42.Prevalent46.Timeperiod47.Moreover49.Dry50.Fishingpole51.Beginner53.Agitated55.Knight'stunic58.Withoutadoubt60.Dapper61.Anger63.Coffeevessel66.Cardabovea

deuce67.Crone68.Biscuit70.Roughlytextured72.Fightingfish73.Prong77.Holdtitleto78.Crechefigures

80.Roofer'scaulkingmaterial

81.JumpforKwan82.VCRbutton83.Enthusiastic84.Athensvowel85.Overcome

difficulties86.Priorto,

poetically87.Mauigoose88."BigTop"

safeguard89.Beinformed

about

DOWN1.Swerve2.Polynesian

image3.Due4.Smartaleck5.Proclamation6.Baconmeasure

7.Idolize8.____-control9.BotanistGray10.Badmood11.Foodfish12.Ballyhoo13.Intrusion14.Run-down25.Diplomatic

representative27.Entomb29.Rugchoice31.Lament32.Copierfluid34.Glasssection35.Legislate36.Campusgp.38.Relaxation40.Chopinwork41.Gardeningaid43.Testy

44.Catch____winks45.Oceanmotion48.Earnest52.Tankship54.Drawout56.Naysayer57.Withoutasaddle59.DanRather,e.g.61.Bathing

alternative62.Swagger64.Putrid65.Writedown67.Gohome69.Goldmeasure71.Chaletpart72.Wait74.Nerve-cellpart75.Defaultresult76.Bungled79.Mostofamartini

PUZZLENO.658

ANSWERTOPUZZLENO.658

PUZZLENO.659

Copyright©2013,PennyPress


PUZZLENO.660



ACROSS1.Listof

candidates6.Mastsupport10.Patton’sbranch14.Facing16.Netfabric17.Routine18.Africanriver19.Corpulent20.Glanceat21.“Little____

Blue...”22.Done24.Beevasive26.Vastplain28.Closeby32.Writewitha

keyboard35.Harnesspiece36.Loveaffair38.Accumulatea

greatamount40.“People”person

42.Forsaken43.Militaryunit45.Crystal-lined

rock47.Taketothealtar48.Clogcreator51.Existed54.Kindofdrum55.Descend,in

away60.Indiannanny62.Barbottle65.Apartment

agreement66.Inheritor68.Shackle70.Atanotherplace71.Talent72.Expensive

appetizer74.St.Petersburg

penny78.Youngvoter79.Dipsuddenly

intowater82.Diminished

quantity85.Live87.Movies89.Boundedsection90.Red,white,or

blue91.Bringtolight92.Gizzard93.Tie94.Lyricverse

DOWN1.Ticketreceipt2.Timberwolf3.Notpresent4.Sunbather’sgoal5.Ryefungus6.Poorboy7.Appealed8.Likewise9.Clarinetneed10.Munitionsdepot

11.Fabledbird12.Subwayorg.13.Japanesemoney15.Scuba____16.Lethargic23.Duelingdevice25.Groupofwhales26.Peasant27.Puzzling29.Adequate,toa

bard30.Estatemeasure31.Shred32.Yet,briefly33.“IGot____

Babe”34.Bitofbutter36.Chesscastle37.Courtshout39.Phonograph

record41.Boston____

Party44.Thethingsthere46.Ofatime49.Before

50.Personality51.Stride52.Prayerending53.Legend56.Cohort57.Ralph,toNorton58.Teepreceder59.Shipside61.Cuttingtool63.Moonfeature64.Liftedwitheffort67.Initialvictory?69.Femalerelative73.Doddering75.Compress76.Dark,toDonne77.Metricmeasure79.Art____80.Inside81.Crackerspread82.Varnish

ingredient83.Bewrong84.Coral,e.g.86.Spot88.Bite

PUZZLENO.661




CROSSWORDPUZZLEANSWERSUSEAMERICANSPELLING




ACROSS1. Crow sound4. Rotary disk7. Disapproving

sound11. Covenant15. Your and my16. Be less than

truthful17. Elaborate solo18. Far East nanny19. Summer drink20. Everybody21. Unyielding22. Theatrical part23. Coward25. Vittles27. Belt fastener29. Carry along30. Animation frame31. Diner32. It comes after pi34. Entree list37. Butterine

40. Refuge42. Munchies44. A way the wind

blows46. Shady porch48. Polynesian

image49. Grand ____

(bridge term)50. Achieve51. Greek E53. Creche figures54. Censor55. Doubtful56. Policeman58. Vroom59. Consume61. Judge’s demand62. Gather64. Dueler’s tool65. Ship’s record66. Carnival feature68. Certain lodge

member70. Fidgety

74. Sheep’s coat77. Slosh through

surf79. Breathe loudly80. Oxidize81. Club for Trevino83. ____ media85. Grizzly’s lair86. Irish river87. Hide-and-____88. Bobble the ball89. Come and ____

it!90. Enlarges91. Engage, as gears92. Oahu necklace93. Letter from

Athens

DOWN1. Glide2. Pertaining to

sound3. Take by force4. Loam

5. Hurt6. Ruckus7. Knife handle8. Eye part9. Salutation word10. Brazilian dance11. Package12. Frenzied13. Contact14. Quaker word24. Butler or maid26. Donations28. Sci-fi transports30. Blame31. ____ clock33. Egg producer35. Qualify36. Brad38. Intertwine39. Wild donkey40. Window topper41. Reach43. Jethro’s relatives

45. Kuwaiti leader46. Shift course47. Highest point49. Jot52. Minestrone, e.g.57. Companion of to59. Heroic tale60. Fodder63. Sharp crests67. Belief in God69. Flat71. Duck72. Hail73. Busybody74. Costing nothing75. Sneak76. Anglo-Saxon

peon77. Difficulties78. Egyptian symbol79. Indian garb82. Female ruff84. Bad temper

ACROSS1. Modest4. Promenade8. “____ Magic

Moment”(Drifters song)

12. Onstage gear15. Tail-less simian16. Lost17. Charter18. Hair goo19. Pod content20. Thin21. Door to ore22. Pindar product23. Boo-boo list25. Verify27. River inlet28. South African

monetary unit29. Snack31. Precise33. Invented story35. Symbol39. Certain molding

41. Just43. Priest’s garment46. Redolence47. Madagascar

mammal48. Marsh bird50. Possessive

pronoun51. Proposal54. Foamy drink56. Miss Piggy is

one57. Military station59. Plentiful61. Of a region63. Sawbones64. Remove

weapons from66. Techie67. Rush69. Auricular71. Confuse74. Monastic official76. Pyramid, for

some

80. Building annex81. Rich pastry85. Unprincipled87. Falsify88. Middle of the day89. Humpback’s kin91. Break the ____92. Summer drink93. Flit94. Stiff95. Expressions of

doubt96. Besides97. Toward

protection98. Exaggeration99. Land portion

DOWN1. Prank2. Gluck’s forte3. Desire4. Upright pole5. Tilted6. Maui memento7. Tibetan clerics

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PUZZLE NO. 658


PUZZLE NO. 659

Copyright © 2013, Penny Press


PUZZLE NO. 660



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ingredient83. Be wrong84. Coral, e.g.86. Spot88. Bite

PUZZLE NO. 661




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Skating Club attend last competition of seasonBy Angela TreharneFree Press Staff

Fernie Skating Club skaters took part in their last

competition of the season, April 5 to 7 at the Chinook Open in Lethbridge.

Back Row: Samantha Bleich, Marisa Hogg, Mekaela Kallies, Sonia Mende, Hunter Bezak, Dryden Gris, Georgia Fear, Ashlynn Saluk, Jodi Thompson.

Front Row: Abby Anne Hughes, Sydney Polacik, Ava Hozjan, Lilah Fear, Paige Polacik, Layne Corrigan and Fynley Kuijt.

Missing: Leah Teeple, Christy Hawley, Sasha Fear, Mira MacNair and Alex Stephenson.

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TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act the Council of the District of Elkford will hold a Public Hearing to hear representations of persons who deem their interest affected by the amendments to the proposed District of Elkford Zoning Bylaw No. 737, 2013 at:

6:00 pm on Monday, April 22, 2013, Council Chambers, 816 Michel Road.Intent of Bylaw:To regulate 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.Intent of Bylaw Amendment:To rezone portions of the Balmer Crescent area from Comprehensive Development Residential Zone R-5 to Single-Unit Residential Zone R-1 and Two-Unit Residential Zone R-2 as per the attached map.Background:In the spring of 2011, the District commenced the review of a number of development bylaws with the intent of fully updating these bylaws to conform to the District’s new Offi cial Community Plan that was adopted in May of 2010. The proposed Zoning Bylaw received multiple reviews from Elkford Council, the Bylaw Review Working Group, and Council’s Citizens’ Advisory Committee. In addition, an Open House was held, where staff was available to answer any questions from the public. The Zoning Bylaw received its fi rst two readings at the January 28, 2013 Regular Council meeting. The District held a Public Hearing on March 4, 2013 to hear representations of

persons who deemed their interest affected by the Bylaw. One written submission was received, that requested the re-zoning of portions of the Balmer Crescent area to accommodate the existing use and to prevent the existence of the Rooming Houses in the established residential area. The amended bylaw will be submitted for the third reading and adoption in May 2013.Location:Municipal Wide (entire Bylaw), Balmer Crescent (re-zoning amendment).Owner:District of Elkford, various owners in the Balmer Crescent area.Applicant:District of ElkfordThe proposed bylaw may be inspected between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays,

from April 2, 2013 to April 22, 2013 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, April 22, 2013 to

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

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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 HelgesenChief Administrative Offi cer

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Many people believe “everyday is Earth Day”. We agree, but also think it’s important to dedicate a day to do something out of the ordinary to

celebrate our environment. We wouldn’t be here without it.

In Fernie, we do Earth Day a little different than the rest. We aim to inspire the community to look at trash and fashion differently by hosting the Trashy but Flashy Fashion Show. The fashion show fuses trash and fashion on the runway along with lights, camera and DJ to create an unforgettable event. This is the seventh year of this event and the artwork that is entered in the fashion show continues to inspire us each year!

This year Isabella Dicken Elementary School and Fernie Secondary School students will be highlighting some of their environmental projects. Keep your eyes open for the FSS What’s Bugging You in Water? Invertebrates and the IDES Trash2Treasure projects.

Earth Day is also a great opportunity to connect with plants. The Community EcoGarden is hosting its second Seed Swap of the year. This is your chance to access locally grown seeds. Bring your locally grown seeds to swap or cash to buy. Be sure to check out the Native Plants table at the Earth Day celebrations as well. Come explore the food, fibre and medicine that are in our backyard.

Think Tank Cinema is going to be hosting Occupy Love on April 25th. This amazing film by BC acclaimed director Velcrow

Ripper follows a journey deep inside the revolution of the heart that is erupting around the planet, as

he asks the question, “How could the crisis we are facing become a love story?” Occupy

Love is a moving, transformative, heartfelt film, featuring Ripper’s signature stunning visuals and rich soundscapes. A powerful cinematic experience that will leave audiences inspired.

Earth Day is coordinated by the Wildsight Elk Valley branch with

financial support from Teck and the The Free Press. We hope that you

will do something out of the ordinary to celebrate the environment this Earth Day,

and that we will see you enjoying the Earth Day celebrations on April 22nd at the Fernie

Community Center. To learn more about all these exciting Earth Day events, please visit

www.earthdayfernie.ca.

Happy Earth Day!

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Welcome to Earth Day 2013!any people believe “everyday is Earth Day”. We agree, but also think it’s important to dedicate a day to do something out of the ordinary to

celebrate our environment. We wouldn’t be here

In Fernie, we do Earth Day a little different than the rest. We aim to inspire the community to look at trash and fashion differently by hosting the Trashy but Flashy Fashion Show. The fashion show fuses trash and fashion on the runway along with lights, camera and DJ to create an unforgettable event. This is the seventh year of this event and the artwork that is entered in the fashion show continues to

This year Isabella Dicken Elementary School and Fernie Secondary School students will be highlighting some of their environmental projects. Keep your eyes open for the FSS What’s Bugging You in Water? Invertebrates and the

Think Tank Cinema is going to be hosting Occupy Love on April 25th. This amazing film by BC acclaimed director Velcrow

Ripper follows a journey deep inside the revolution of the heart that is erupting around the planet, as

he asks the question, “How could the crisis we are facing become a love story?” Occupy

Love is a moving, transformative, heartfelt film, featuring Ripper’s signature stunning visuals and rich soundscapes. stunning visuals and rich soundscapes. A powerful cinematic experience that A powerful cinematic experience that will leave audiences inspired.will leave audiences inspired.

Wildsight Elk Valley branch with financial support from Teck and the

The Free Press. We hope that you will do something out of the ordinary to

celebrate the environment this Earth Day, celebrate the environment this Earth Day, celebrate the environment this Earth Day, and that we will see you enjoying the Earth and that we will see you enjoying the Earth and that we will see you enjoying the Earth

Day celebrations on April 22nd at the Fernie Day celebrations on April 22nd at the Fernie Day celebrations on April 22nd at the Fernie Day celebrations on April 22nd at the Fernie Community Center. To learn more about all these Community Center. To learn more about all these Community Center. To learn more about all these Community Center. To learn more about all these

exciting Earth Day events, please visit exciting Earth Day events, please visit exciting Earth Day events, please visit exciting Earth Day events, please visit www.earthdayfernie.ca. www.earthdayfernie.ca. www.earthdayfernie.ca. www.earthdayfernie.ca.

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Trashy but Flashy Fashion Show

Fusing trash and fashion on the runway, the Trashy but Flashy Fashion Show is the hit of the Earth Day festivities each year. Join us for the 7th annual fashion show! Watch amazing artwork walk the runway, and be inspired by participants who demonstrate amazing creativity while re-using their waste. A panel of judges look for elements of recycled materials used, unique use of materials, creativity and craftsmanship. This free, family-friendly fashion show starts at 7pm on Monday, April 22nd.

What’s Bugging You in Water?

Building on their excitement for water bugs, Grade 8 students from Fernie Secondary School participating in the CBT Know Your Watershed program designed a student action project to increase knowledge in class about these cool critters. Local experts presented how these bugs are used as water quality indicators. Elk River Alliance shared their data collected on benthics in Lizard Creek. Stop by the student display of colourful models and posters of benthic orders. Students will tell you what ‘bugs in water’ say about our water quality. Monday, April 22nd, 6:30-9pm at the Fernie Community Center.

Trash2Treasure

Isabella Dicken Elementary has taken the Trash2Treasure challenge - come see the results. Students from Mrs. Neufeld’s grade 6 class will be displaying their Trash2Treasure projects that were created as part of their participation in the Beyond Recycling program. Students have taken what would normally have been waste and turned it into something useful. Come be inspired. Monday, April 22nd, 6:30-9pm at the Fernie Community Center.

Native Plants

Come learn and play a fun matching game to test your knowledge about local plants, both edible and medicinal. Really, our food, fibre and medicine are literally in our backyard! Monday, April 22nd, 6:30-9pm at the Fernie Community Center.

Seed Swap

Need seeds? Come swap seeds with the Community EcoGarden. Gardeners who have seeds which they have collected are encouraged to bring any they can share. Don’t have seeds to swap? No problem, you can donate to the EcoGarden in exchange for seeds as well. Anyone who wants to grow locally grown seeds can come to select seeds that have been

donated by other gardeners. We ask that seeds brought are cleaned and labeled with variety and type. For example, if they are beans - bush or pole, green or yellow, for use fresh or dried, etc.. Monday, April 22nd, 6:30-9pm at the Fernie Community Center.

I Love My River video story booth

Peek into our video story booth and record what you love about the Elk River. Share your thoughts and memories about your adventures and activities that connect you to the river that refreshes, unites, and excites people in the Elk Valley. The best stories will be featured on the “I Love My River” Elk River Alliance website connecting people to the Elk River keeping it drinkable, fishable and swimmable for future generations.

Think Tank Cinema - Occupy Love

Join acclaimed director Velcrow Ripper (Scared Sacred, Fierce Light) on a journey deep inside the revolution of the heart that is erupting around the planet, as he asks the question, “How could the crisis we are facing become a love story?” Occupy Love explores the growing realization that the dominant system of power is failing to provide us with health, happiness or meaning. Think Tank Cinema screens thought provoking movies and documentaries covering current social and environmental issues. Healthy beverages as well as organic popcorn are available. Occupy Love screens Wednesday, April 24th 7pm at the Arts Station

Freecycle

Reduce the amount of garbage ending up in the landfill by starting to freecycle. Freecycle is a great way to not only get rid of your underused and unwanted items, but to find some great treasures of your own. With our new transfer station we can now FREECYCLE year round! Drop off your items at the City of Fernie Transfer Station Freecycle shed anytime it is open! OurFernie.com also has Freecycle listings online as part of their classified ad listings - check it out.

EcoKids

Earth Day children’s programming all week at the Fernie Heritage Library. All programs are drop in and free of charge. Join us! 3-5 years old - Tuesday & Friday 11:15 am to Noon; Ages 2 & under - Wednesday 11:15 am to Noon; 6-9 years old - Tuesday & Wednesday 3:30 pm to 4:45; 10-12 years old - Thursday & Friday 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm.

It’s In Your Hands

For more information, contact the RDEK at 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335

April 22, 2013 is Earth Day

Earth Week is a great time to think about what each of us can do to make a positive difference. Reducing, reusing and recycling really add up. This year, they have two Earth Day challenges: Act for the Planet (for schools and students) and Act for the Planet: 30 day Challenge (for everyone).

The 2013 Earth Day challenges offer: • Step-by-step guides that kids, teachers/group leaders

can use• Tips and activities for individuals, groups and

businesses to work together to keep commitments• Chances to win great prizes and rewards.

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Earth Day Fun TriviaEarth Day was first celebrated in:

A) 1960B) 1965

C) 1970D) 1975

Which household appliance uses the most energy?A) RefrigeratorB) Toaster

C) DishwasherD) Washing machine

Recycling 1,000 kg of aluminum saves enough energy to heat a/an ____________ for 10 years.A) Typical homeB) Elementary school

C) Corner storeD) Restaurant

What household appliance uses the second most amount of energy (the first is therefrigerator)?

A) Hair dryerB) Clothes Dryer

C) MicrowaveD) Computer

The average Canadian home is illuminated by ___ light bulbs:A) 31B) 41

C) 51D) 61

The average Canadian uses 36,000 L of water each year for:A) ShowersB) Dish Washing

C) LaundryD) Toilet Flushing

Composting can reduce your household waste by:A) 10%B) 25%

C) 50%D) 75%

Answers: C; A – Refrigerators use about 11% of a household’s total energy consumption; A - Recycling 1,000 kg of aluminum saves the equivalent of 10,000 L of gasoline; B; B; D - the average toilet uses about 19 litres per flush; C.

Both your alkaline and rechargeable batteries are recyclable.

From AAA to odd size batteries (like the ones in your portable phone), batteries can be recycled in many communities around the region.

The drop off locations for old batteries and cellphones in the Elk Valley include:

City of FernieFernie Aquatic Centre

Unused and expired medicines can be returned to pharmacies participating in the Medications Return Program.

What’s accepted:All prescription drugsNon-prescription medicationHerbal productsVitamin and mineral supplementsThroat lozenges

What’s NOT accepted:Cosmetics, skin care productsDisinfectants/cleanersContact lens solutionsSunscreen/suntan lotionMouthwashes and toothpastes

Proper disposal of medicines is important. Check dates on medications today - and call your local pharmacy to see if they are participating in the Return Program.

For more information visit www.medicationsreturn.ca. Paper, cardboard, tin

cans, grocery bags and

plastics #1-#6 go in the

yellow bins in the RDEK

and the City of Fernie’s

blue bag program.

Glass goes in the yellow bins marked “Glass Only”.

The only glass that is accepted for recycling is food-grade glass, which is anything that holds your food or beverages. This includes:

• jam jars• salsa jars

• olive oil jars• beverage bottles

Dishes, picture frames, trinkets, ceramics, light bulbs, window glass, etc. should NEVER go in the glass recycling bin. They contaminate the load and could cause the entire bin to be landfilled.

In the Elk Valley, the glass recycling bins are located at the Elkford Transfer Station, Elkford Camp Road, Sparwood Heights, next to Sparwood Esso, Sparwood Transfer Station, Silver Fox Pub, Fernie Transfer Station and Fernie Bottle Depot.

The electronics recycling depot for the Elk Valley is:Fernie Bottle Depot1291 Ridgemont Avenue, FerniePhone: 250-423-2009

They accept a wide range of electronics, including:• Televisions• Computers & peripherals

(keyboard, mouse)• Monitors• Fax machines• DVD/VHS players• Scanners• Stereos, MP3 players & docking stations

• Speakers• Earphones• Microphones• Telephones• Discman, walkman• Radios• Cable, satellite and PVR boxes• Vehicle audio and video systems

This year the program also expanded to include over 120 new items, such as:

• Blenders• Microwaves• Food Processors and mixers• Bread makers• Coffee grinders• Clocks and timers• Bathroom scales

• Ironing Boards and Irons• Portable fans• Portable heaters• Automatic toothbrushes• Electric razors

Recycling Your Old Electronics

You can use ANY yellow bin in the East Kootenay. Here are some quick tips to remember when recycling in the Elk Valley:

• All plastics MUST be clean and have a number between 1 and 6. That number must be in the triangular recycling symbol. If there is no number, it should go in the garbage if it can’t be reused.

• All plastic grocery/shopping bags can be recycled -- even if they don’t have a number on them. This is the only item that can be recycled if it doesn’t have a number. All other plastics must be numbered

• Styrofoam CANNOT be recycled -- even if it is marked with a number 6.• Tin cans should be well rinsed with labels removed, if possible.• Cardboard should be flattened to save bin space.• All paper products can go in the yellow bins (and Fernie’s blue bag program) -- including

hard and soft cover books. Foil covered or waxy papers (like milk cartons or foil greeting cards) cannot be recycled. Milk cartons can be taken to the Fernie Bottle Depot for recycling.

Recycling 101 - The Basics

In BC, over

50,000 kg of

unused or expired

medicines are

collected each year

Batteries IncludedMedications Return

LightRecycle is the new BC fluorescent light recycling program. Each recycling location will accept your burnt out compact fluorescent and tube fluorescent light bulbs, free of charge.

The recycling program is for residentially generated lights only. The commercial and industrial recycling program is expected to begin later in 2012.

There are currently two LightRecycle Depots in the East Kootenay:Fernie Home Building Centre300 Manitou Road

Cranbrook Home Hardware1901 McPhee Road

Incandescent lights cannot be recycled at this time. For more information, visit www.productcare.org

Fluorescent Lights Can Be Recycled

What You Need to Know About GlassLearn More About Earth Day


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Sharing Seeds: our contribution to biodiversity and food securityBy Mary Cosman

On a chilly Earth Day in 2006, the Fernie Community

EcoGarden held its first Seedy Saturday in the gazebo at Rotary Park. Since then, EcoGarden members have presented seed sharing events every year, as do many gardening communities across Canada.

Besides offer ing opportunities for gardeners to meet and to share seeds and gardening tips, these initiatives support deeply vital issues of preserving genetic diversity and the security of our human food supply.

It is estimated that farmers produced about 80,000 species of plants before the advent of industrialized agriculture; now they rely on about 150.

Since the beginning of the 20th century, about 75% of the genetic diversity of agricultural crops has been lost worldwide.

This has resulted from a number of factors but, over the last two decades, there is one which may pose the greatest threat to our food supply. Large, multinational companies have been pursuing policies of buying out small seed companies in order to market their own hybrid and patented seeds. For us, this means that both home gardeners and farmers are increasingly forced to buy new seed each year from these corporate sources.

Companies like Monsanto are also at the forefront of developing genetically modified crops and

establishing in the marketplace seeds which, when grown out, do not produce viable seed. The results of these policies are indeed a frightening threat to world food supply.

Moreover, by becoming dependent on these companies for seed, our gardeners and farmers are at risk of losing the knowledge of traditional seed saving and plant propagation.

Seeds of Diversity Canada (www.seeds.ca ) is an organization comprised of ordinary gardeners who grow and offer seeds of their favorite food plants to other members. Started in 1988 with 140 seed varieties, their seed directory has grown to include 3,400 varieties in 2013. They run the Canadian Seed Library seed bank and several research programs in

addition to promotion of small seed companies which offer h e i r l o o m varieties.

With seed swaps and seed-saving instruction, the Fernie Community EcoGarden (www.ecogarden.ca ) provides support to gardeners who want to contribute to local, sustainable food production with varieties that have adapted to our climate. At its events, locally grown seeds are shared and gardeners are encouraged to produce and share seeds. The resulting benefits are enormous to our community.

Diversity is important. It makes living things adaptable. It allows wild and domesticated species to withstand threats like diseases, climate changes, pests, and other unpredictable conditions. With enough variation in a group, there will always be some individuals that are naturally suited to survive and can thrive under any changing situation. Diversity in plants also gives us a “treasure chest” of options for raising the healthiest and most productive crops. No matter what changes happen in our food system, we will always be able to adapt if we have enough genetic diversity.

The climate is changing. New patterns of pests and plant diseases are constantly emerging. Pollution, acid rain, and ozone depletion are having measurable effects on plant growth. These and other factors are making it difficult for Canadian gardeners and farmers to grow the plants they depended on a decade ago.

Of 7,098 apple varieties documented as having been in use between 1804 and 1904, about 86% have been lost. Similarly, 95% of the cabbage, 91% of the field corn, 94% of the pea, and 81% of the tomato varieties apparently no longer exist.

By Dee Hatina

The inception of the garden started back in May 2010 when

two local families both suffered the loss of their child at birth. The impact of their losses, only six days apart, deeply affected many in the Fernie community. It was thought that a public place would be welcome in our community where those who have suffered a similar loss (including that of a young child) could honour their little 'angel'. Also, family and friends, who struggle to find a way to support grieving parents , would have the opportunity to show their respect, mourn, and reflect on the loss of a little 'angel'.

Dee Hatina and Helen McAllister have spent the last three years planning, researching, designing, and

fundraising for the garden. Fundraising has included sales of hand- crafted baby booties, a community garage sale, an online auction and cash donations by individuals and businesses. The overall community response has been astounding.

The design of the Angel Garden is close to being finalized: imagine a large arbour structure surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens filled with perennial plants, comfortable benches to sit on in a peaceful setting to honour, mourn, love, and reflect on the loss of a loved infant or child. Ornamental rocks will be replaced by a perennial plant and a miniature metal angel in the garden area when a lost ‘angel’ is honoured. An angel sculpture will be featured in the centre of the arbor.

All aspects of the garden design will prioritize sustainability and minimal maintenance.

The local business community will benefit from this project as all aspects of construction, building supplies, art work, plants and garden supplies will be sourced locally wherever possible. The organization of this project is entirely voluntary and there have been and will continue to be many in-kind donations

Special thanks to the Fernie Community EcoGarden located in Prentice Park who have offered up space for the Angel Garden site.

Please visit www.ecogarden.ca if you wish to make a cash donation or contribute in some way to this amazing cause.

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By Ryland Nelson

Help discover the hidden treasures in

your community and start Freecycling! It's another way to RETHINK GARBAGE and protect our most precious treasure - our environment. What a great way to clear out outgrown and underused household items - things that might be exactly what others are looking for. The aim of this event is to reduce the amount of garbage ending up in the landfill by diverting unwanted items to be re-used! Reusing and recycling household items instead of discarding them reduces pressure on our municipal facilities, and is a great way to not only get rid of your underused

items, but to find some great treasures of your own!

With our new transfer station we can now FREECYCLE year round! Drop off your items at the City of Fernie Transfer Station Freecycle shed anytime it is open! OurFernie.com also has Freecycle listings online as part of their classified ad listings - check it out.

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Join acclaimed director Velcrow Ripper (Scared Sacred, Fierce Light) on a journey deep inside

the revolution of the heart that is erupting around the planet, as he asks the question, “How could the crisis we are facing become a love story?”

Occupy Love explores the growing realization that the dominant system of power is failing to provide us with health, happiness or meaning. The old paradigm that concentrates wealth, founded on the greed of the few, is causing economic and ecological collapse. The resulting crisis has become the catalyst for a profound awakening: millions of people are deciding that enough is enough – the time has come to create a new world, a world that works for all life.

The film connects the dots in this era of rapidly evolving social change, featuring captivating insider scenes from the Egyptian Revolution, the Indignado uprising in Spain, Occupy Wall Street in New York, Indigenous activists at the Alberta Tar Sands, the climate justice movement, and beyond. Woven throughout

the action oriented backbone of the film is a deep exploration of public love, and compelling stories of an emerging new paradigm. It features some of the world’s key visionaries on alternative systems of economics, sustainability, and empathy, including Naomi Klein, Bill McKibben, Jeremy Rifkin, bell hooks and Charles Eisenstein.

Occupy Love is a moving, transformative, heartfelt film, featuring Ripper’s signature stunning visuals and rich soundscapes.

A powerful cinematic experience that will leave audiences inspired.

Think Tank Cinema screens thought provoking movies and documentaries covering current social and environmental issues. Healthy beverages as well as organic popcorn are available. This is the 5th season of this by donation film series. Occupy Love is the last film of the Think Tank of the 2012/13 season, and screens on April 24th 7pm Arts Station. Visit www.allfernie.ca for more information.

By Dawn Deydey

In kindergarten we all learn that it's nice to share. The

EcoGarden is helping continue this essential lesson that we learned so long ago with their Garden Share and Apple Share programs.

"Due to rising food costs and the many benefits of eating locally grown foods, more people in our community are looking to grow their own food." said Dawn Deydey, Community EcoGarden Advisory Committee member. "Yard sharing lays the groundwork for local food systems and increases our individual and community food security. It's not only fun, it's a step for a more secure future."

Two online resources exist on the EcoGarden website, www.ecogarden.ca that can provide solutions for community residents with either too many apples or gardens space that is not being tended to.

GardenShare can benefit both gardeners and those with space to share. Many older gardeners just can't handle the large gardens of their past. Some people travel so much throughout the summer and just can't manage a garden on their own. The GardenShare site helps make it possible to continue gardening by facilitating connections in our community between those that want gardens, and those that need help. In

exchange for sharing some of your yard or garden space, you get the help you need. The GardenShare website allows people to post their unused garden space, so hopeful gardeners looking for space can find it. It also has a section that explains how to make garden sharing go smoothly for those involved.

AppleShare helps connect those with apple trees with too many apples to manage and those that are looking for apples. Got Apples? Want Apples? This is THE place to be to make the connections to Fernie's fruit trees. The Community EcoGarden and Bear Aware are working together to ensure Fernie's fruit trees will feed people... Not bears! AppleShare has a list of locations where people can access unwanted apples from Fernie and area homes. You can also book the Apple Capture press and grinder on the EcoGarden website if you would like to juice your apples.

By LeeAnne Walker

Go down to the Elk River and turn over a stone. Look at the small wiggly critters stuck to the bottom. They are hard to see and well

camouflaged.“Look at those scratchers”, replied a Grade 8 boy from

the Fernie Secondary School participating in the CBT Know Your Watershed field trip to Lizard Creek during the fall 2012. A local expression “scratchers” are macro invertebrates, or bottom living, spineless creatures. Most of them are insects at immature stages.

Students found mostly mayfly, stonefly and caddisfly larvae, all pollution intolerant species. “Doing the stream survey was the students’ favorite part of the program”, said Mike Tomney, Grade 8 teacher. “Building on this interest students are participating in a student action project called What’s Bugging You in Water?”

“Students will learn in-depth knowledge in class about these cool critters, hear from local experts who use these bugs for water quality indicators, analyze Elk River Alliance data collected on these critters in Lizard Creek, as well as create poster boards and magnified models of benthic orders,” says Lee-Anne Walker, CBT Know Your Watershed educator, who is facilitating the student action project in Fernie. “Students will present colourful models and posters to the community at the Earth Day event on April 22. Grade 8’s will share what ‘bugs’ tell us about water quality”.

1. How many percent of the world’s water is suitable for human use as potable water? A. 25% B. 2.5% C 0.02%2. Which human activities need the most water? A. Personal hygiene (washing, showering, etc.) B. Cooking C. Irrigation (watering the land)3. Imagine your tap is leaking drop after drop. How much water is lost from this leaking tap per day? A. About 100 liters of water B. About a glass of water C. About the same as a toilet flushing4. What product takes the most water to produce? A. A litre of beer B. A kilo of wool C. A kilo of paper5. How many litres of water are necessary to grow one kilogram of chicken? A. 3.5 litres B. 3500 litres C. 70,000 litres6. How many litres of water are needed to grow one kilogram of rice and one kilogram of beef? A. 1 kg rice: 19 litres | 1 kg beef: 100 litres B. 1 kg rice: 190 litres | 1 kg beef: 1,000 litres C. 1 kg rice: 1900 litres | 1 kg beef: 100,000 litres7. Water contracts (gets smaller) when it freezes. True or False?8. Bottled water is healthier for you than water coming from the tap. True or False?9. How much of your body is made up from water? A. 30% B. 50% C 75%10. How long could you live without water? A. About 3 weeks B. About 7 days C. About 3 days11. A million years ago, Earth had: A. More water than there is now B. Less water than there is now. C. The same amount of water there is now12. One half of the world's fresh water lies within the borders of one nation. That country is: A. The United States B. Canada C. Russia

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1. C 0.02% If all the water on Earth was represented in a litre of water, that amount is represented by one single drop!2. C. Irrigation (watering the land) 70% of all water is used for irrigation!3. A. About 100 liters of water4. C. A kilo of paper. 1 litre of beer requires 25 litres of water. 1 kg of wool takes 150 litres. 1 kg of paper demands 300 litres.5. B. 3500 litres Most of this water is used to grow the chickens feed!6. C. 1900 litres | 1 kg beef: 100,000 litres7. False Actually, water expands (gets less dense) when it freezes, which is unusual for liquids. Think of ice -- it is one of the few items that floats as a solid. If it didn't, then lakes would freeze from the bottom up.8. False 1/3 of all bottled water is contaminated with bacteria or other yucky stuff like chemicals that can make you sick. Our tap-water is actually cleaner!9. C 75%10. C. About 3 days11. C. The same amount of water there is now12. B. Canada No need for water gloating though! 60% of Canada’s water flows north while 85% of Canadians live in the south.

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Garden Share. Apple Share

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By Megan Lohmann

It’s a tough thing to quantify – what is my carbon

footprint? What is a greenhouse gas (GHG) and why should I reduce it? Between GHG emissions, saving energy and climate change, it is often hard to connect the dots, and to understand how one person’s actions can have a positive impact.

There are a few facts to consider. For one, the future will be different from the past. We know that because in the distant past, we were kilometers under ice. In the more recent past, visible changes such as glacier cover are visible and measurable. At the headwaters of the Elk River, glaciers shrank by 8% between 1985 and 2000. And over that same time period, the reduction in glacier cover for the Canadian portion of the Columbia Basin was over 16%.

Based on data from the early 1900’s, climatic trends in the Elk Valley indicate changes in snowpack, particularly in lower elevations, due to shifts in the timing and type of precipitation. Opportunities and challenges can result from shifts in local climate; a longer growing season could be beneficial for local food production, but a drier, hotter summer may pose challenges with water availability, for example. Communities must begin to understand trends and projections in order to best positioned to adapt to a changing climate.

Of course there are many factors at play when we talk about climate change: volcanic activity, ocean currents and other natural events contribute to the global climate. Greenhouse gas emissions, the largest of which are carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide

and methane, are the emissions that are created through human activity, essentially whenever fossil fuels are burned or waste decomposes. In order for life on earth to exist, our atmosphere must function as a ‘greenhouse’, with a concentration of gases trapping heat in order

to sustain life. Human activity has intensified the greenhouse effect, accelerating warming at a rate that is resulting in change in landscapes, communities and important processes, such as the hydrological cycle.

Generally, people are aware of actions that reduce their impact –

driving less, improving the efficiency of homes and other buildings, reducing energy use and living as ‘locally’ as possible. But how do these actions measure up? Do they actually matter?

The fact is that they do. In BC, we are lucky to have predominately hydro-powered electricity.

There is a small component of imported coal-fired electricity, but by being more energy efficient and conserving electricity, we can ensure that the amount of higher-carbon electricity is kept to a

minimum. Driving less or choosing a smaller, more efficient vehicle saves you money, improves local air quality, and where active transportation is chosen as an alternative, can lead to a healthier lifestyle.

Perhaps most significantly of all, taking positive actions in your own life, whether small

or large, sets an example for your neighbours, friends and the broader community. Local climatic changes will occur to some degree – the more we can do to create a resilient community, the better off we will be in the future. Whether the actions you take are motived by health, environment or financial savings, there is more benefit in doing something than nothing. For this year’s Earth Day theme, It’s in Your Own Two Hands, we challenge you to make a small change every week. Maybe you watch your waste, bike or walk for 1 trip a week, or install a programmable thermostat. It really does just take your own two hands – you may find that smaller energy bills, a more active community and thriving local businesses are not a bad result for a few small actions!

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