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Hay when the Sun Shines - Posted to Locals Report by Admin
- The Summer of 08 might be legendary for the paddlers, bikers and fire fighters however it has been less than nerve-racking for those tasked with haying. Here are a few images of my neighbours haying:
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Regular Council Meeting - Posted to Council Connection by Admin
- 1) Development Variance Permits Approved
After fulfilling the mandatory notice requirements and providing an opportunity for input from the public, Council approved the issuance of Development Variance Permits (DVP) #188, #189, #190 and #193.
DVP #188 varies the minimum rear yard setback for a secondary detached dwelling unit including a detached garage only, along a portion of the west property line from 6.0 metres to 1.5 metres at 441 9th Avenue.
DVP #189 varies the minimum side yard setback along the west property line to facilitate the construction of a proposed attached carport on the east side of the single family dwelling at.. (Read More)
TransRockies VII less than a month away - Posted to TransRockies by Admin
- In legend, the seventh wave is believed to be the biggest in each set and, around the World, sailors fear it and surfers dream of riding it. For mountain bikers, this year’s seventh edition of the TransRockies which takes place in Canada’s majestic Rocky Mountains, will be the best ride yet. The route is longer and more challening than ever before while the food and racer support will set new standards for epic events.
Set to start on August 10th in Panorama Mountain Village, North America’s original epic bike race will have an international field of 500 riders from more than.. (Read More)
Fernie Books Exchange online catalog - Posted to The Fernie Book Exchange by Bookexchange
- The list of books on the shelves at Freshies and the Tea and Coffee House is now on Library Thing, an online book catalog. Click on the icon below to explore the Fernie Book Exchange titles. As always, the books are free, on a first come basis.
Viewing: The books are best viewed in "cover" mode by selecting the cover tab. When you click on a book cover and select the "amazon" menu item it will show you the listing for that book on Amazon.com, including the description and book reviews.
Sorting: The books can be sorted by selecting the.. (Read More)
Ghostriders Windup Banquet - Posted to Fernie Ghostriders by Ghostriders
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The Ghostriders held their annual windup banquet ending what turned out to be another successful year both on the ice and off it. The team got off to a rough start with out a coach in place until late August and no ice in Fernie until mid September but everyone persevered and by the end of the year Ghostrider Head Coach and General Manager Will Verner had his team in first place in the Murdoch East with the lowest goals against in the league. The Riders went on to fight it out it out with Kimberley, Beaver Valley and Kamloops.. (Read More)
“Happy Trails” Pot Luck Dinner - Posted to Fernie Nordic Society by Admin
- Members and friends of the Fernie Nordic Society are invited to attend a special “Happy Trails” Pot Luck Dinner on Friday March 14th @ 6:00pm at the Anglican Church in Fernie (561 4th Ave)
We will be gathering to share some stories of the 2007 ski season and to update you on the current and future events.
As some of you may already know, Doug Werme and Cheryl Stomps who have worked so diligently in getting our organization set up are moving away from Fernie this month. I would encourage you to attend this event and join us In wishing.. (Read More)
Become a professional writer.. - Posted to Fernie Writers Conference by Admin
- Master Classes in Writing
Look Who’s Instructing.
Angie Abdou (local author—Anything Girls Can Do and the Bone Cage), Keith Liggett (Director, Fernie Writers Conference) and Carolyn Nikodym (former Managing Editor of the Edmonton VueWeekly).
The Arts Station and the Fernie Writers Conference offer a three-month team taught writers workshop. Learn from the best – it doesn’t get much better.
Tuesday, January 8 to March 25
Weekly, 7-9pm. (12wks)
At the Arts Station, 601-1st.Ave. Fernie
The focus will be on developing and refining new work without genre bias—poetry, fiction, memoir, and non-fiction are all welcome.
Limited to 10. More information on the Fernie Writers Conference site at (Read More)
Fernie Mountain Film Festival - Posted to Fernie Mountain Film Festival by Bbell
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Presented by the MAST program at the College of the Rockies, Fernie Campus
The Fernie Mountain Film Festival is dedicated to filmmakers who spark awareness of mountain cultures, fragile environments, and the passion and perseverance of global explorers
Fernie Community Center 7pm
Feb 29, Mar 1, 2008
Beer and wine bar.
Children's Matinee 3-4:30 on Mar 1st.
Tickets $12 for one night $20 for two.
Available at:
College of the Rockies 342 3rd Ave 250-423-4691
Guides Hut 671 2nd Ave. 423-3650
A portion of proceeds to go to the Ghostrider Adventure Camp for Elk Valley Kids.
Official Festival Web Site - (Read More)
Fall. Hard Fall. - Posted to Off The Street by Keith
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In the last week, we passed through the last gentle days of Indian summer and entered the days of hard fall. The colors remain in the larches and some lowland cottonwoods and aspens, but up high the leaves have been stripped by rain, snow, winds, leaving grey sentinels bidding their time until spring.
Last week, a friend and I hiked a few hours up a close by valley. Stopping where the valley split, with mountains rising on three sides, the other dropping back steeply to the Elk, we sat on a rustic bench for a mountain picnic of whole wheat hard.. (Read More)