Regular Meeting of Council Held at 7:00 Pm on July 10, 2017 Council Chambers at City Hall, 501-3Rd Avenue, Fernie, B.C

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF FERNIE Regular Meeting of Council held at 7:00 pm on July 10, 2017 Council Chambers at City Hall, 501-3rd Avenue, Fernie, B.C.

15 Minute Public Input Period

AGENDA

Page

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Agenda and Late Items (subject to section 17 (1))

2.1 Late Items to the July 10, 2017 Regular meeting of Council: Item 7.2 West Fernie Official Community Plan Update Committee - Terms of Reference Amendment; Item 10.1 Referral from Committee of the Whole meeting re Heritage Master Plan for Fernie; and Item 14.1 Report from Councillor Qualizza Bike to Work/School Week

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: THAT the Agenda be amended to include: • Item 7.2 West Fernie Official Community Plan Update Committee - Terms of Reference Amendment; • Item 10.1 Referral from Committee of the Whole meeting re Heritage Master Plan for Fernie; and • Item 14.1 Report from Councillor Qualizza Bike to Work/School Week

3. Adoption of Minutes

4. Business Arising from the Minutes

5. Public and other Hearings, and Consideration of Third Reading or Adoption of Bylaws and Issuance of Permits where applicable after each Hearing

6. Petitions and Delegation – Requests to address Council

7. Staff Reports

Page 1 of 82 City of Fernie Regular Meeting of Council of July 10, 2017 Agenda

5 - 11 7.1 Montane Developments Ltd. Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2231, 2014, Amendment No. 5 Bylaw No. 2297, 2016 & Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment No. 181 Bylaw No. 2298, 2016 Slalom Drive. Report by the Planner.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council, in order to receive written representations to address the early and ongoing consultation requirements of Section 475 of the Local Government Act, direct Staff to forward the application submitted by Montane Developments Ltd. to amend the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2231 and Zoning Bylaw No. 1750 pertaining to the subject portion of Lot A, District Lot 1, District Lot 4589, Kootenay District, Plan NEP64864, Except Plans NEP65011, NEP66454, EPP17633, EPP44732, EPP44190 and EPP62558 by mail to registered owners and by hand delivery to occupants within the area highlighted in cyan on the attached Early and Ongoing Consultation Map;

Consider whether any early and ongoing consultation is appropriate with the board of the Regional District of East Kootenay, the council of the District of Sparwood, the Ktunaxa Nation Council, the Ministry of Forests, Land & Natural Resource Operations and the Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure in accordance with 475(2)(b) of the Local Government Act; and

Direct Staff that early and ongoing consultation is not required for the board of Regional District of East Kootenay, the council of the District of Sparwood, the Ktunaxa Nation Council, the Ministry of Forests, Land & Natural Resource Operations and the Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure in regard to the application submitted by Montane Developments Ltd. to amend the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2231 and Zoning Bylaw No. 1750 pertaining to the subject portion of Lot A, District Lot 1, District Lot 4589, Kootenay District, Plan NEP64864, Except Plans NEP65011, NEP66454, EPP17633, EPP44732, EPP44190 and EPP62558. Bylaws 2297 and 2298 Consultation RFD Attachment 2 - Letter from Applicant Attachment 1 - Slalom Drive Early and Ongoing Map

7.2 West Fernie Official Community Plan Update Committee (Terms of Reference Amendment). Council request to amend Terms of Reference.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: THAT the Terms of Reference for the West Fernie Official Community Plan

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Upate Advisory Committee be amended to include: a. The Mayor b. One Council member c. One Alternate to act in the absence of either the Mayor or Council member d. Up to 7 members of the Fernie Community including residents of the Regional District of East Kootenay living in the area known as West Fernie

8. Unfinished Business

9. Correspondence

12 - 14 9.1 Public Petition 7th Street Re-design Project MacGregor 7th St Petition Email 7th St Petition Photograph

15 9.2 Eden MacGregor Letter re 7th Street Reconstruction. MacGregor Ltr re 7th St_Reconstruction

16 9.3 Canada 150 Gift - Aura of the City Canada 150 Gift for City - Sergiy Andriyenko

17 - 19 9.4 New Westminster UBCM 2017 Resolutions - Request for Support City of New Westminster Request

20 - 21 9.5 Resource Breakfast Series - UBCM Annual Resource Breakfast Series Invitation. Invitation - 4th Annual Resource Breakfast Series

10. Reports of Committees, Committee of the Whole and Commissions

22 - 40 10.1 Resolution referred to Council from Committee of the Whole Monday, July 10, 2017: THAT Committee refer the request for direction regarding participation in the development of a Heritage Master Plan for Fernie to the Regular meeting of Council July 10, 2017 (Carried).

Heritage Master Plan - Request for Direction Heritage Master Plan RFD - Attachment 1

11. Bylaws

12. New Business

13. Information Items

41 - 42 13.1 Campaign to Fight Human Trafficking.

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Human Trafficking

43 - 48 13.2 BC Fire Bulletins SE Fire Centre Bulletin Campfire Ban Fire Bulletin Update Arrow Lake Fire Bulletin

49 - 54 13.3 Southeast Fire Centre - Wildfire Newsletter Southeast Wildfire Newsletter June 21 2017

55 - 56 13.4 BC Hydro Community Grants BC Hydro Community Grants

57 - 58 13.5 Public Health Message - Brain Injury Prevention Brain Injury Prevention

59 - 61 13.6 Fortis BC UBCM Community Giving Campaign - Organization Nominations Fortis BC Community Nomination Nomination Form

62 - 63 13.7 SureWerx - Occupational Health and Safety - Firefighter Hazards OH&S Hazards

64 - 65 13.8 UBCM Community Excellence Awards UBCM Community Excellence Awards

66 - 71 13.9 Woodlot Association Newsletter July 2017 Woodlot Assoc Newsletter

14. Reports from Council

72 - 82 14.1 Councillor Qualizza - Report on Bike to Work/School Week

Bike to Work Report 2017

15. Resolution to Close Meeting to the Public

16. Adjourn

15 Minute Public Input Period

Page 4 of 82 REQUEST FOR DECISION (RFD)

Date: July 6, 2017 To: Her Worship Mayor Giuliano and Members of Council From: Derek Cimolini, Planner

Subject: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2231, 2014, Amendment No. 5, Bylaw No. 2297, 2016 Zoning Bylaw No. 1750, Amendment No. 181, Bylaw No. 2298, 2016 Montane Developments Ltd. Lot 1, District Lot 4589, Kootenay District, Plan NEP64864, Except Plans NEP65011, NEP66454, EPP17633, EPP44732, EPP44190 and EPP62558 East Side of Slalom Drive

RECOMMENDATION

That Council:

1. In order to receive written representations to address the early and ongoing consultation requirements of Section 475 of the Local Government Act, direct Staff to forward the application submitted by Montane Developments Ltd. to amend the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2231 and Zoning Bylaw No. 1750 pertaining to the subject portion of Lot A, District Lot 1, District Lot 4589, Kootenay District, Plan NEP64864, Except Plans NEP65011, NEP66454, EPP17633, EPP44732, EPP44190 and EPP62558 by mail to registered owners and by hand delivery to occupants within the area highlighted in cyan on the attached Early and Ongoing Consultation Map;

2. Consider whether any early and ongoing consultation is appropriate with the board of the Regional District of East Kootenay, the council of the District of Sparwood, the Ktunaxa Nation Council, the Ministry of Forests, Land & Natural Resource Operations and the Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure in accordance with 475(2)(b) of the Local Government Act; and

3. Direct Staff that early and ongoing consultation is not required for the board of Regional District of East Kootenay, the council of the District of Sparwood, the Ktunaxa Nation Council, the Ministry of Forests, Land & Natural Resource Operations and the Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure in regard to the application submitted by Montane Developments Ltd. to amend the Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2231 and Zoning

Reviewed by: Chief Administrative Officer Corporate Officer Director Financial & Other: Computer Services

7.1 Montane Developments Ltd. Official Community Plan Bylaw ... Page 5 of 82 Bylaw No. 1750 pertaining to the subject portion of Lot A, District Lot 1, District Lot 4589, Kootenay District, Plan NEP64864, Except Plans NEP65011, NEP66454, EPP17633, EPP44732, EPP44190 and EPP62558.

PURPOSE

The proposed bylaw amendment is to:

1. Amend Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2231 by re-designating a portion of Lot 1, District Lot 4589, Kootenay District, Plan NEP64864, Except Plans NEP65011, NEP66454, EPP17633, EPP44732, EPP44190 and EPP62558 from Natural Open Space to Neighbourhood Residential; and

2. Amend Zoning Bylaw No. 1750 by rezoning a portion of Lot 1, District Lot 4589, Kootenay District, Plan NEP64864, Except Plans NEP65011, NEP66454, EPP17633, EPP44732, EPP44190 and EPP62558 from P2 – Parks and Open Space to RMH – Manufactured Home Residential.

An estimation of the area to which these bylaws would apply is shown in attachment 1. In a letter to the City (Attachment 2) the applicant proposes to rezone and subdivide the subject property for the placement of manufactured homes that “will provide the opportunity for viable, affordable, infill housing in Fernie”.

BACKGROUND

The original application, received on May 13, 2016 was to amend the OCP and Zoning bylaws to allow for a development similar to the current proposal, which would include manufactured homes (RMH). However, the applicant later changed their application to amend the OCP and Zoning bylaws for a development that would include single-family dwelling units (R1B). On June 29, 2017, City Staff received a final application, changing the proposal back to the original OCP and Zoning amendments. As of July 6, 2017, City Staff has not received a complete application including the total area to be included in the proposed bylaw amendments. As such, approval of the application, and first and second reading of the Bylaws cannot occur until a complete application is received.

Prior to processing the subject application, the City Staff requested that a geotechnical report be carried out by the applicant. The City received a geotechnical report on May 27, 2017 from Groundtech Engineering Ltd. The contents and recommendations in this report, as well as previous geotechnical reports done in and around the subject area will be reviewed by City Staff and presented in future a staff report, concerning first and second reading of the subject bylaws.

INTERNAL CIRCULATION

This application, when complete, will be referred to all relevant City departments for comment prior to bringing the application to Council for consideration of first reading.

7.1 Montane Developments Ltd. Official Community Plan Bylaw ... Page 6 of 82 LEGAL/STATUTORY AUTHORITY

Any early and ongoing consultation by the City would be in compliance with Section 475 of the Local Government Act.

LEGAL/STATUTORY PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 475 of the Local Government Act

Section 475 of the Local Government Act stipulates that when a local government proposes to amend an Official Community Plan (OCP) it must consider whether the opportunities for consultation with one or more of the persons should be early and ongoing. Consultation under Section 475 is in addition to the legislative requirement for a public hearing.

Section 475(2)(b) of the Local Government Act also specifically requires that the local government consider whether the board of the adjacent Regional District, the council of an adjacent municipality, First Nations, and agencies of the Federal or Provincial governments should be consulted.

All early and ongoing consultation under Section 475 of the Local Government Act would be in addition to the Public Hearing required under Section 477(3)(c) of the Local Government Act.

Section 476 of the Local Government Act

Section 476 of the Local Government Act requires that a local government when amending an Official Community Plan for an area that includes part of a school district must consult with the school board for that school district. School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay) and Conseil Scolaire Francophone de la Colombie-Britannique as well as the Fernie Academy will be forwarded a referral of Bylaw No. 2297 and for Bylaw No. 2298 should Council to give them first reading.

COMPLIANCE WITH CORPORATE STRATEGIES & POLICIES

The recommendation to receive written representations to address the early and ongoing consultation requirements of Section 475 of the Local Government Act is consistent with the City of Fernie Core Value outlined in the 2016 Annual Municipal Report to “actively involve and engage the whole community in a meaningful manner”.

FINANCIAL/BUDGETARY CONSIDERATIONS

There are no financial implications at this time beyond the cost of mailing letters. The financial implications of the proposed land use will be examined once the City receives the complete application.

PERSONNEL IMPLICATIONS

Bylaw amendments such as this form part of the regular work of the Planning Department and are generally complete with budgeted staff resources.

7.1 Montane Developments Ltd. Official Community Plan Bylaw ... Page 7 of 82 EXTERNAL AGENCY/PUBLIC COMMENTS

As noted above, external agency and public comments will be collected through the early and ongoing consultation and public hearing processes.

COMMUNICATION CONSIDERATIONS

As Council directs Staff, early and ongoing consultation will be undertaken. The applicant has also expressed interest in undergoing public engagement.

OPTIONS

1. Council could direct Staff to not conduct early and ongoing consultation with the property owners and residents identified in Attachment 1.

2. Council could direct Staff to include other properties within the area for early and ongoing consultation.

3. Council could direct Staff to proceed as recommended.

CONCLUSION

The City has yet to receive a complete application for these proposed amendments. Despite this, we believe there is sufficient information available to begin early consultation with the area surrounding the proposed change.

Respectfully submitted,

Derek Cimolini, Planner

Attachments: 1. Early and Ongoing Consultation Map 2. Letter from applicant describing proposed the proposed amendments.

7.1 Montane Developments Ltd. Official Community Plan Bylaw ... Page 8 of 82

25 June 2017

The City of Fernie 501 – 3rd Ave. Fernie BC V0B 1M0

Re: Montane Rezoning Application – Slalom Drive

Mr. Lennox,

The purpose of this letter is to provide further information to The City of Fernie, on the required OCP amendment and zoning rationale to progress our zoning application. Montane Development Ltd., one of the Parastone team of companies submitted a zoning application for a portion of a larger parcel on Slalom Drive in May 2016. Upon review, Administration requested a geotechnical report of the area to ensure that it was viable for development of residential. This report was provided in May 2017. Approval is sought to rezone 0.2586ha from P2 Parks and Open Spaces, to R-MH – Manufactured Home Residential (see attached plan).

The Official Community Plan (OCP) identifies this area in Schedule B of the Official Community Plan (OCP) as Natural Open Space adjacent to Neighbourhood Residential in the Neighbourhood Planning Area of Castle Mountain. This map in Schedule B would require amendment to identify the proposed area from Natural Open Space to Neighbourhood Residential.

The proposed site is adjacent to an existing manufactured home park on Slalom Drive. The parent parcel is 1.658 Ha, consisting of three unattached linear pieces on a slope that provides a passive recreational link from Castle Mountain Road to Whitetail Drive. This area is identified as Natural Open Space due to topography and assumed predominantly undevelopable. As demonstrated in the design and development of the Montane, trail connections play a key principle in creating community. The proposed rezoning will not impact this informal trail connection.

The proposed residential lots (.2586 ha) abut Slalom Drive and would fill a portion of the gap in existing residential along this road. The geotechnical report has confirmed that these proposed lots are in fact, developable, and once subdivided from the parent parcel, will provide the opportunity for viable, affordable, infill housing in Fernie.

Section 9 of the OCP identifies principles and policies for managing and regulating development in Fernie. In principle, the City promotes the efficient use of land and the

7.1 MontanePO Box Developments 1900 Fernie, Ltd. British Official Columbia Community V0B Plan 1M0 Bylaw PHONE ... 250-423-4136 FAX 250-423-7357 www.parastone.caPage 9 of 82 reduction of public servicing costs. Encouraging infill development will increase the affordable housing choice and support the principle of a compact neighbourhood. Policies such as 9-B.7.5 encourage(s) new residential development to locate primarily in existing serviced areas. Policy 9-B.7.4 supports residential development that is compatible in scale, character and mass with adjacent residential development. As these lots would provide similar residential to the existing, without impacting the intent of the Natural Open Space areas, the approval of this rezoning application would increase tax base, utilize existing infrastructure, and provide more affordable housing stock for the City of Fernie.

Parastone Development Ltd. is seeking approval of the rezoning application for 6 R-MH lots and an OCP amendment to Schedule B to identify this area as R-MH – Manufactured Home Residential.

We will be conducting public consultation with all affected neighbours in the community and would be pleased to discuss any comments and concerns with impacted stakeholders. Please contact me if you have any questions or require further information.

Sincerely,

Jacqueline Arling, RPP, MCIP Parastone Development Ltd. 403-667-9766

7.1 MontanePO Box Developments 1900 Fernie, Ltd. British Official Columbia Community V0B Plan 1M0 Bylaw PHONE ... 250-423-4136 FAX 250-423-7357 www.parastone.caPage 10 of 82 7.1 Montane Developments Ltd. Official Community Plan Bylaw ...

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Proposed Bylaw Amendments (Not to Scale) Page 11 of 82 Suzanne Garand

From: Norm McInnis Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2017 8:23 AM To: Jon MacGregor; Mary Giuliano; Ange Qualizza; Jon Levesque; Phil Iddon; Dan McSkimming; Joe Warshawsky; Dennis Schafer; Dave Cockwell Cc: Suzanne Garand Subject: RE: Petition to Stop the Current 7th Street Re-design. Attachments: IMG_7105.jpg; IMG_7102.jpg

Thank you Jon. I have forwarded your email to the City Corporate Officer for inclusion on the July 10th Council agenda.

Norm McInnis

From: Jon MacGregor [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: July 4, 2017 8:45 PM To: Norm McInnis ; Mary Giuliano ; Ange Qualizza ; Jon Levesque ; Phil Iddon ; Dan McSkimming ; Joe Warshawsky ; Dennis Schafer ; Dave Cockwell Cc: [email protected] Subject: Petition to Stop the Current 7th Street Re‐design.

To Dave Cockwell, Norm Mcinnis, Mayor Giuliano and Councillors of the City of Fernie,

The residents of 7th Street are overwhelmingly against the current redesign project of 7th street. Everyone that I have spoken to is unhappy with the new design and reduction of on‐street parking space. They are concerned that this will be a disaster during the winter, when parking is already a problem. The Fire Department uses this road as a primary route to the highway and your plan makes this road narrower. When people park on the street (which they likely still will), it will make this road impassable by 2 vehicles travelling in opposite directions.

With all due respect, the residents of Fernie have had enough of the City's urban design experiments. There doesn't seem to be any consistency with the streets that have been redesigned. Can I point out the disasters of 5th Ave north of 9th street (so narrow it's impassable by 2 vehicles in opposite directions with cars parked all over), and the neglected 9th Ave (planters on every corner are overgrown with weeds).

It is the opinion of the residents of 7th street that this project needs to be stopped.

Attached is a petition of residents who live on 7th Street and do not want this design to proceed. Please feel free contact any or all of the people listed on the petition to get their opinions.

Best Regards,

Jonathan MacGregor 250‐430‐2654 [email protected]

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Dear Mayor Giuliano and City of Fernie Councillors,

My name is Eden MacGregor and I am a resident of 7th street. I’m writing to you as I have some concerns over the 7th street reconstruction design.

Construction of 7th street is well-underway, and I understand I’m not going to have any impact at this late date in changing the course of the 7th street design. However, I feel I should speak up as to what my concerns are with the proposed design in case other roads will be slated for similar reconstruction in the near future.

The design and explanation I received in the mail-out suggested that on-street parking will only be allowed on the side of the street with gravel (north side of 7th street). I’m curious where the residents are supposed to park that have no off-street parking on the south side of 7th street? Right now there are 2 homes with no off-street parking (691 4th Ave and 601a 5th ave).

I feel if the City of Fernie wants to discourage on-street parking they need ensure that before houses are re-zoned as residential (691 4th ave - formerly The Women’s Resource Centre) there is off-street parking available*. As well, before lots can be split they need to enforce the stipulation that there are 2 off-street parking spots available.

If the City of Fernie hasn’t enforced these off-street parking rules, then I don’t believe they should be building streets that prohibit on-street parking.

Thank-you for your time. I wanted to make sure I spoke up before any other roads are slated for similar reconstruction. I’m sure the end-result will be beautiful, I just worry that this will create more parking havoc on the streets of Fernie!

Best Regards,

Eden MacGregor (

* I understand that the re-zoning of The Women’s Resource Centre to residential did have a stipulation for off-street parking. However, the parking they proposed is on the lawn between the house and the church and you’d have to navigate a telephone pole and a guy-wire to park there.

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Dear Mayor and Council,

I am writing to request your support for three resolutions submitted by New Westminster City Council to UBCM for consideration at the 2017 Convention, regarding 1) addressing homelessness, 2) restorative justice training, and 3) renovictions. The three resolutions follow below:

1) City of New Westminster resolution regarding addressing homelessness (adopted June 12, 2017)

Whereas the homeless population in Metro Vancouver increased by 29.8% between 2014 and 2017. '

Whereas thefederalHomelessness Partnering Strategy hasfocusedits resources on crisis response to the chronically and episodically homeless resulting in those at-risk ofhomelessness not being eligiblefor housing support and advocacy services.

Whereas municipalities have experienced significant funding cuts to housing outreach, referraland advocacy services, and inadequate senior government funding to address addictions and mental illness are significantly impacting the sheltered and unsheltered homelesspopulation.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:

THAT the Union ofBC Municipalities urge the Provincial Government to work collaboratively with the Federal Government to place equal emphasis.on homelessness prevention and crisis response, to increase funding for housing outreach, referraland advocacy services, and to provide additional funding to address addictions and mental health.

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Dear Mayor Giuliano,

Re: 4“‘Annual Resource BreaktastSeries September 26 to 28, 2017 — Vancouver, BC

On behalf of the BC Resource Sector, it is my sincere pleasure to offer two of your elected representatives complimentarytickets to the 4“‘Annual Resource BreakfastSeries. The event will be hosted September 26 - 28, 2017, in Vancouver, BC during the annual Union of BC Municipalities’ (UBCM) convention. The breakfasts take place from 7:00 am to 8:30 am and feature three key sectors includingmining, energy, and forestry, in a friendly, relaxed and casual atmosphere. These breakfast events provide an excellent opportunity to network and receive brief updates on the resource sector’s role in our provincial economy. It is also a fantastic chance to meet representatives from the resource sector and the generous sponsors.

The Resource BreakfastSeries has become a must-attend event with sellout crowds each day. We encourage you to reserve your complimentaryticket early, as we sell out every year. This year, we are restructuring the program to make it even more informative, engaging and bene?cial. We are committed to developing the event and want to keep it fresh and interesting. Therefore, we are introducing a new panel format which will include inviting the respective Minister, a resource sector business leader, and a local Mayor to engage in a constructive dialogue about the future of BC’s resource sector. This diverse panel structure will ensure we share a variety of perspectives. As was the case last year, there will be broad representation fromMayors, Councillors,MLAs, resourcesectorsand associationsponsors from across the province. These breakfasts present an excellent opportunity to meet, network, and learn first- hand the latest news about BC’s important resource sector.

Event Details: Dates: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 - Mining Sector Breakfast Wednesday, September 27, 2017 - Energy Sector Breakfast Thursday, September 28, 2017 - Forest Sector Breakfast Time: 7:00 am-8:30 am Invited Guests: MLAs, Mayors, Councillors, Association & Resource Sector Leaders Style: Plated breakfast

Location: Terminal City Club — 837 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC Cost: No charge, hosted breakfast Attire: Business casual

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9.5 Resource Breakfast Series - UBCM Annual Resource Breakfa... Page 21 of 82 COUNCIL DIRECTION REQUEST (CDR) Committee of the Whole

Date: July 11, 2017 To: Her Worship Mayor Giuliano and Members of Council From: Patrick Sorfleet, Manager of Planning Subject: Participation in the development of a Heritage Master Plan for Fernie

DIRECTION/INFORMATION REQUESTED

Administration seeks direction from Council as to whether the City, Council, and City Committee members should participate in the community led Heritage Master Plan Committee and to what degree staff resources should be allocated to the project.

PURPOSE & SUMMARY

Heritage Fernie is looking to partner with the City to create a Heritage Master Plan and develop terms of reference for a permanent Heritage Commission that would be operated by the City. The first step in the process proposed by the Heritage Fernie is to form a committee which will “lead, guide, and oversee the creation of a Heritage Master Plan for the community and ensure a balance of professional, municipal, and community input and advice in the development of the plan”. This committee will be run by community members with participation from the City. It is anticipated that the development of the Heritage Master Plan will be funded through a grant program that is expected to be announced in the fall.

Administration believes that the City should be involved in the community led development of a Heritage Master Plan. We do have some concerns regarding the staff and financial resources required to bring this project to fruition and to maintain it once complete. Despite these concerns, Administration believes that if there is sufficient desire in the community to undertake this project that the City should participate as a member as we own and operate heritage buildings and areas (eg: Cemetery) and would become responsible for ongoing management of the program.

If grant funding does not become available, the expectation is that this project will not move forward in 2017.

BACKGROUND

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Chief Administrative Officer Corp. Admin Services Director Financial & Other: Computer Services

10.1 Resolution referred to Council from Committee of the Wh... Page 22 of 82

Earlier this year, the Fernie Museum worked with Heritage BC and held a workshop to determine what heritage values our community has. Community members, Council members and Administration participated in the workshop. This workshop resulted in the generation of the Heritage Values Report (Attachment 1). This work has identified a desire to develop a Heritage Master Plan and terms of reference for a permanent Heritage Commission to be operated by the City. Heritage Fernie wants to undertake this work in partnership with the City of Fernie. This project is consistent with policies 1-B.2 and 1-B.3 of the Official Community Plan (OCP):

1-B.2 Work with the Fernie and District Historical Society and the BC Heritage Conservation Branch to develop a single heritage inventory and rating system to support informed decision making on the redevelopment, protection and restoration of heritage buildings in the community.

1-B.3 Work with the Fernie and District Historical Society to develop a joint committee to evaluate development applications for heritage buildings and sites of significance.

It is expected that the development of the Heritage Master Plan work will be undertaken by a consultant who would be managed by the committee and that the project would be funded through grant(s).

Initially this was proposed by Heritage Fernie to be a City project with a select Committee appointed by Council. As an unplanned and unbudgeted project in an already busy year, the City does not have the capacity to lead this project. Further, this project is not identified in the implementation section of the OCP nor is it identified in the 2014-2018 Corporate Strategic Plan and is therefore not a priority. A project of this magnitude, were it a priority, would typically form part of the budget discussion for 2018. Administration has had a discussion with Ron Ulrich, Director of the Fernie Museum and one of the champions of this project, regarding our capacity and it was decided that the more effective approach was for the creation of a community led project and committee with participation from the City. This approach would allow the project to proceed in 2017-18.

The tempo of this project is driven both by interest in the community and by the possibility of grant funding that is anticipated in the fall of 2017. The preemptive creation of this committee may improve our community’s ability to bid for the grant funding expected this fall.

DISCUSSION

The proposed work and development of a register is identified in the OCP. While a valuable project, it does not form part of the 2017 workplan and limited City resources are available to undertake it. Heritage Fernie is looking to lead the project in partnership with the City and is asking for some staff, Council, and committee member participation.

Administration believes that the City should be a participant in the creation of the plan particularly as we own heritage buildings and spaces and because and one of the outcomes of the project is have the City create and operate a permanent Heritage Commission.

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Undertaking this project will take staff resources mainly from the Planning and Leisure Services departments. Undertaking this project will have implications on our current projects the degree to which our other projects are impacted will depend on the level of involvement and support required for the project. Essentially, the more community led the project is and the more work community members undertake, the more likely it is that the project can be completed in a timely manner and the smaller the impact will be on our current 2017-18 projects.

If this project ends up requiring substantial staff resources from the City then either we will not be able to deliver on this project or other projects will need to be bumped or cancelled.

CONCLUSION

The development of a Heritage Master Plan is a worthy project that is identified, albeit with different titles, in our OCP. Administration believes the City should be involved in this project but that the timing of it does not fit with our current workload or with the priorities set in the OCP and Corporate Strategic Plan. The proposed community led approach with participation of the City will hopefully allow the project to proceed in a timely manner without interfering overly with the current 2017 workload.

The proposed community led partnership approach is a model that we believe has merit and that may be applicable to other projects as well. Irrespective of the Heritage Master Plan, the experience and learning opportunity presented by this approach will be educational and potentially applicable to future projects.

Respectfully submitted,

Patrick Sorfleet, Manager of Planning

Attachments: 1) City of Fernie Heritage Values Report

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City of Fernie Heritage Values Report May 2017 Heritage Values Workshop City of Fernie

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Table of Contents Introduction ...... 2 Values Based Heritage Management and Conservation ...... 2 Thematic Framework ...... 3 Workshop Format ...... 3 Fernie’s Heritage Values ...... 4 General Observations from Participant Responses ...... 4 Thematic Stations and Participant Responses...... 4 Peopling the Land ...... 5 Developing Economies...... 6 Governance and Institutional Life ...... 7 Building Social and Community Life ...... 8 Expressing Intellectual and Cultural Life...... 9 Map ...... 10 Timeline ...... 13 Identified Historic Places ...... 15 Conclusion ...... 15 Next Steps ...... 15 About Heritage BC ...... 15

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Introduction On April 19th, 2017 Heritage BC, Heritage Fernie and the City of Fernie facilitated a Heritage Values workshop for Fernie and the surrounding area. This workshop brought together members of the community and gathered information from them on the evolution of the community to what it is today. This information forms the backbone of the articulation of the current heritage values of Fernie and area, which were used to generate this report and will be used going forward in the creation of a Steering Committee and eventually a Heritage Commission and Heritage Conservation Plan.

Participants were asked to share their thoughts on what makes Fernie and the surrounding area unique. They were asked to identify heritage values – the significant phases, eras, themes, people and events of Fernie’s history and developments that matter to them and which they feel are significant to its heritage. In turn, participants were asked to identify places that embody those values. These places could include neighbourhoods, parks, landscapes, views, trails, roads, streets, buildings, and structures, to name a few. By understanding which places matter to the people of Fernie, and why, decisions can be made on how to best conserve these important places and ensure that heritage values endure as community development occurs.

Values Based Heritage Management and Conservation Best practice for heritage conservation planning in British Columbia follows a values-based approach to the stewardship and management of historic places. This approach allows the community to clearly articulate why historic places matter, and ensures confidence that identified heritage values remain for present and future generations. Historic places are no longer recognized, protected, and conserved based on just their architectural superiority or historical associations. Instead, a values-based approach considers all aspects of a community’s development and evolution over time. It allows, in theory, conservation of historic places to be an activity that is relevant to all members of a community, rather than an activity only understood by heritage “experts”. Understanding what a community values in terms of its heritage allows for a stronger justification for ensuring that historic places remain as a community develops and changes over time.

Heritage values are defined as the historic, aesthetic, spiritual, social, cultural, and scientific significance or importance of a place for past, present, or future generations. When beginning a values-based management system, it is best to have an understanding of the heritage values of the community as a whole before trying to understand the significance of individual places. The heritage values context study develops this big-picture understanding of why citizens care about the character and identity of the community, and how that has been shaped over time.

Heritage conservation planning is a land-use decision-making process that takes into consideration the embodiment of values in its historic places. It integrates the conservation of historic places and community development, so that the two are seen as one activity, rather than processes that occur on opposite ends of a spectrum. Context planning is designed to honour how a community evolved over time, and how the major events and eras of history have shaped what the community is today. By undertaking a heritage values context study, the community recognizes that the significant elements of its past (as seen in its historic places) need not be sacrificed in order for development and change to continue.

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Values are identified by a broad group of community members, historic places that represent those values are identified, and then land-use decision-making and conservation activities for those places can occur.

Thematic Framework By understanding the qualities of life, events, people, and periods of development, growth, and change that make Fernie what it is today, decision makers can have a better understanding of what the community values and why those places should be conserved. Developing a contextual understanding of the community comprises more than simply identifying historic places. First, a thematic framework must be identified in order to create a basis of understanding of the significant aspects of the community’s history that the community values.

A thematic framework is a way to organize or define history to identify and place sites, persons and events in context. The thematic framework which guided the Heritage Values Workshop format for Fernie was developed from the Parks Canada model which was first established in 1981. The Parks Canada process identifies five key areas of relevance into which all places of historic significance can be categorized. These five themes are:

▪ Peopling the Land ▪ Developing Economies ▪ Governance and Institutional Life ▪ Building Social and Community Life ▪ Expressing Intellectual and Cultural Life

Workshop Format The Heritage Values Workshop featured a timeline of the major events in the history of the Fernie and five thematic stations. Participants were invited to visit the timeline first, and then they were free to visit the five thematic stations in any order. These themes were tailored to fit the unique qualities of the community. The most effective values-based responses consider how each theme is relevant to all people, places, and times in Fernie’s evolution. For example, Fernie’s ski hill(s) are a key part of not only the community’s economy, but also social and cultural life in Fernie. Therefore, skiing and the related industry are part of the subthemes for the “Developing Economies” and “Building Social and Community Life” themes.

Each of the five thematic stations featured a brief description of the theme accompanied by historic pictures of Fernie. Participants were invited to think about the themes as they related to the development of Fernie and encouraged to record their responses to the questions listed at each thematic station on the paper provided. Responses could relate to events, persons, places, eras, memories or other considerations that participants felt are meaningful aspects of community heritage.

There was also a map station which encouraged participants to note places that represented or were tied to the themes and values discussed at the other stations.

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Fernie’s Heritage Values General Observations from Participant Responses In the discussion portion of the workshop, a few common themes emerged from the participants’ comments and questions. One of these themes was the need for consultation and inclusion. Participants recognized that the articulation of heritage values would have to occur in diverse forums, including such key community organizations as the women’s pioneer society, the hockey community, seniors’ organizations and groups for children and families, as well as property owners. This step was recognized as being vital to maintaining momentum for and sparking interest in Fernie’s heritage and conservation. It was also raised that expanded community involvement would lead to increased connections, relationships and capacity, which is in turn key for heritage awareness and conservation to happen community wide.

Another theme that emerged from the discussion centred on the need to broaden the scope of what is considered to be heritage in Fernie. Traditionally, the focus of heritage efforts and recognition had been downtown Fernie. It was put forward that this needs to be expanded to include not only other parts of Fernie proper but also transportation routes, businesses and natural resources around the legal borders of Fernie that have played a key part in Fernie’s evolution. Thematic Stations and Participant Responses The five thematic stations from the Heritage Values Workshop are explained below, along with the responses gathered at the Workshop, and the Timeline and Map. Each section on a thematic station includes a word cloud generated from participant responses, and a list and interpretation of those responses. None of the responses have been fact checked or verified, and may contain errors.

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Peopling the Land

“Ghostrider and its legend” “Chinese Settlement-staying after railway built” “Ktunaxa- Travel Patterns, Annual Migrations” “Old Town, Italian Influence in Fernie” “Original Mining Settlements” “Cultural ‘Vernacular’ Renovations to homes i.e. Italianizing miner’s homes” “Grid Settlement of Historic City, Culd-de-Bulbs in 70s, Ridgemont Airport” “Post-War Settlement” “Part of Coal Lands and Towns to Crowsnest Pass” “Historical Graves” “Heiko Socher and his endeavours-ski hill, 901 Fernie, castle on 1st, trails” “Evidence of Land Use Patterns” “1904 City Incorporated-transfer of land to city” “Chinese Laundries on 3rd and 2nd Avenues” “Blending of Cultures and Marriage Integration” “Red Light District on 3rd Avenue” “French Influence in Fernie, # of Francophones” “Internment Camps in 1915-…Ukrainians?” “Peoples from Russian Countries, Ukraine, Poland, Hungary” “Amenity Migrants, Lifestyle Migrants” “1980s Splitting of Major Farm in Cokato Area” “Miner Cottages” “Tourism Pioneers- Ski Hill Developers, Australian ‘Lifters’” “Going to School with the Graivelle's” “Boundary Expansion Chronology…”

This theme examines marks left by all peoples who have contributed to the evolution and shaping of Fernie as a community. Participants were asked to specifically examine the subthemes of migration and immigration, settlement, and the relationship between people and the environment. Many highlighted the pattern of settlement and how this shaped Fernie, particularly in regards to how this has shaped the environment and the mark made by certain cultural groups within the community.

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Developing Economies

“Tourism Development” “Heiko” “Agriculture? Old Barn on Coal Creek” “Forestry” “Downward Turn in Coal Industry in the 80s” “Many Fernie People Work DT Mine in Sparwood Helps Fernie Economy” “More Bars in One Town” “Central, Kings, Northern, Royal, Fernie Legion, King Edward, Waldorf, Motor Inn” “Fernie Brewery” “Fernie Brewery” “Hotels that Burned Down” “McDougall Mill on Golf Course Watercourses are Old Log Tail Races of McDougall Creek” “Education, School District, like many small and medium sized communities the school district is the largest employer…” “Flyfishing” “Sawmills” “Bootlegging History” “Coal Mining” “Government Offices i.e Customs, Unemployment, Highways” “Hospital” “Brewery” “Southeastern BC and Alberta Tourism Association” “West Fernie Mill” “Trail Networks: Hiking, Biking, Skiing” “Adapting to the invasion of Albertans” “Developing Summer Sports”

The ‘Developing Economies’ theme asked participants to consider how the people of Fernie have sustained themselves in the past and how the economy that has resulted continues to evolve in the present and make its mark on the remnants of the past. This was represented in the responses, which highlighted both the predominance of the mines, sawmills and brewery in the past through the present, but also the growth of tourism, and how these economies have been tied to the natural environment.

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Governance and Institutional Life

“Original City Hall Building” “Court House” “Masonic Hall Condo Transition” “Tom Uphill MLA” “1999 Opening of Fernie Heritage Library” “WWI 54 Battalion Based in Fernie” “Community Rallying to Move Library” “Mine Workers… Workers Unions” “District Ledger Union Newspaper” “Miners Hall/Union” “City Hall/ Mine Office” “Crowsnest Pass Coal and Electrical Building” “BC Provincial Police” “Internment Camp” “City Hall/ Police Station”

Participants considered how politics, government and the various institutions associated with these have shaped Fernie and its relationship to the broader world when responding to this theme. The importance of unions and workers to the institutions of the city was highlighted a number of times, and the buildings associated with these groups, alongside the buildings of governance and security, were identified as being of importance within this theme.

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Building Social and Community Life

“Ski Hill(s)” “FAR and its Predecessor” “Grandfather Bartender in Club in Coal Creek 1920s-30s” “Catholic Women's League” “3300 Club, Men's Clubs, Elks etc” “Schools, Fraternal Organizations, Churches” “Men's Residence” “Catholic School Rectory” “The Arts Station FDAC” “Fernie Trails Alliance Advocates and Maintains the Community Trail Network, Providing Healthy Recreational Opportunities, for Enhancement Tourism, Culture” “Heiko's Trail on Mt Fernie” “Library” “Benevolent Societies (Ethnic…)” “Temperance Movement” “Ladies Church Groups” “Ethnic Societies (Ukrainian, Polish, Italian)” “Fernie Rotary” “College of the Rockies MAST Program”

This theme focuses on the variety of social organizations and related constructs that Fernie residents have formed over the years to enrich community life and assist those in need. Participants identified numerous fraternal and benevolent organizations and social clubs, some associated with specific subsets of the community including churches and cultural groups, which have been integral in the shaping of community life.

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Expressing Intellectual and Cultural Life

“Sports, Fernie Memorial Arena built in 1950s” “New Arena built in 1959 many Sports Teams i.e. Hockey, Soccer, Baseball” “901 Fernie/ Old Fernie Secondary School” “Outdoor Pool” “Opening of Ski Hill” “Vogue Theatre- Operas and Plays, Union used it as a hall” “3 iconic, beautiful Churches: Catholic, Anglican, United” “Pool Outside at Rotary Park” “Catholic Church- built by volunteer labour and donations” “on site of Seniors Centre… town Orchestra played” “Tunnels Connecting Downtown Buildings” “North end grounds where there was a huge Stand, south end Bleachers around perimeter of soccer” “old Outdoor Pool at Rotary Park” “Amos Trites Building and Leroux Mansion” “Library since 1899” “’68 Olympic Bid” “Griz Days, Friendship Days, Festival of Light” “Cemetery” “Power/Influence of Churches in the community” “Passenger Trains” “Park used by everybody” “The Arts Station: pottery guild, visual arts guild, spinners and weavers guild, quilting guild, drawing guild”

For this theme, participants were asked to consider Fernie’s cultural and intellectual wealth and the ways these have been expressed or participated in in the past. A number of responses identified the centrality of Rotary Park, and especially the outdoor swimming pool, as a key part of Fernie’s community life. Athletic activities as a whole, and the infrastructure associated with these pursuits, predominated the responses. That being said, the artistic and architectural wealth of Fernie, from the theatre to the churches to the craft guilds, were also clearly identified as important by participants.

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Map Along with responding to the five themes, workshop participants were asked to write and draw on a provided map of Fernie, pictured below, using the key pictured immediately below. Many of these notations show places and landmarks that are no longer there or which have ceased to be used in the same way. Examples include bridges, the old highway and the airport. Some also highlight present day community landmarks such as the CBC tower or the rail lines. The locations of events or personal memories were identified by participants as well.

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Timeline As a part of the workshop, participants were asked to look at a timeline of Fernie’s history and development before moving to the thematic stations and the map. Two participants felt moved to add comments to the timeline, pictured below. These highlight the values Fernie’s residents attach to past events that have a personal connection for them, be that through relationships, environment or associations.

“My Big Nono (Great Grandfather) was in Fernie when the fire spread. He swam and forged up the Elk River back up to Michel-Natal. He survived the incident but others he was with didn’t. No doubt, the smoke and heat stressed his lungs and knocked years off his life”

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“Cokato Dairy and Stock farmsupplied milk to Fernie Dairy for many years”

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Conclusion The City of Fernie enjoys a diverse, rich heritage that extends well beyond the traditionally valued buildings of the downtown. Workshop participants clearly felt that their community had numerous historic resources that contributed to the evolution of Fernie and the surrounding area in concrete yet diverse ways. They identified a wide range of places and values, from the trail system to the brewery to the ski hill to the outdoor pool, that represent the heritage of Fernie and its people, past and present.

Next Steps 1. Use the City of Fernie Heritage Values Report to create a Heritage Conservation Plan and a Heritage Register. 2. Designate a Steering Committee to oversee the RFP process and to lay the groundwork for the creation of a Heritage Commission. 3. Bring this document and others that have been/will be produced to other stakeholders identified by workshop participants and ask for input. These include, but are not limited to: women’s organizations, sports associations, seniors’ organizations, children’s and families’ groups, and property owners. 4. Conduct a heritage survey of the City of Fernie and the surrounding area, keeping the feedback from the workshop and community engagement in mind, particularly in regards to expanding the scope of heritage work beyond the downtown.

About Heritage BC Heritage BC is a member based, not for profit charitable organization supporting heritage conservation in British Columbia through advocacy, education and funding.

Heritage BC is passionate about building links between heritage conservation and tourism, economic and environmental sustainability, and community pride.

Heritage BC offers several workshops, webinars, and other heritage education and training opportunities for communities and organizations, to educate and enhance the capacity for heritage conservation in British Columbia.

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2 13.1 Campaign to Fight Human Trafficking. Page 42 of 82 INFORMATION BULLETIN For Immediate Release Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource 2017FLNR0144-001282 Operations July 7, 2017 BC Wildfire Service

Campfires to be banned within the Southeast Fire Centre

CASTLEGAR ʹEffective at noon Pacific time on Friday, July 7, 2017, campfires will be prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.

This campfire ban will remain in place until the public is otherwise notified.

The Southeast Fire Centre is currently experiencing dry conditions and fire danger ratings are generally ͞high͟or ͞extreme͟throughout the region. With forest fuels drying out and lightning storms in the weather forecast, it is crucial to decrease the risk of human-caused wildfires so firefighters can concentrate on naturally occurring wildfires in the region.

Prohibitions on larger Category 2 and Category 3 open fires are already in effect throughout the Southeast Fire Centre.

To learn about the differences between campfires, Category 2 open fires and Category 3 open fires, visit: www.gov.bc.ca/wildfirebans or review the open fire regulations poster at: www.gov.bc.ca/openfireregs

Specifically, prohibited activities once the campfire ban takes effect will include:

campfires, as defined in the Wildfire Regulation: www.gov.bc.ca/wildfirelegislation the burning of waste or other materials stubble or grass fires of any size over any area the use of fireworks, sky lanterns, tiki torches, chimineas, burning barrels or burning cages of any size or description the use of binary exploding targets (e.g. for target practice) the use of air curtain burners (forced air burning systems)

The Southeast Fire Centre covers the area extending from the U.S. border in the south to Mica Dam in the north and from the Okanagan Highlands and Monashee Mountains in the west to the B.C.-Alberta border in the east. It includes the Selkirk Natural Resource District and the Rocky Mountain Natural Resource District.

A map of the affected areas is available online at: http://ow.ly/lGdb30drACI

These prohibitions do not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes, or to a portable campfire apparatus with a CSA or ULC rating that uses briquettes, liquid or gaseous fuel ʹso long as the height of the flame is less than 15 centimetres. The use of a campfire apparatus that does not meet these specifications is prohibited.

13.2 BC Fire Bulletins Page 43 of 82 These prohibitions cover all BC Parks, Crown lands and private lands, but do not apply within the boundaries of a local government that has forest fire prevention bylaws and is serviced by a fire department. Always check with local authorities to see if any other burning restrictions are in place before lighting any fire.

Anyone found in contravention of an open burning prohibition may be issued a ticket for $1,150, required to pay an administrative penalty of $10,000 or, if convicted in court, fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs.

To report a wildfire or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone.

For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, visit: http://www.bcwildfire.ca

You can also follow the latest wildfire news on:

Twitter at: http://twitter.com/BCGovFireInfo Facebook at: http://facebook.com/BCForestFireInfo

Contacts: Karlie Shaughnessy Carlee Kachman Fire Information Officer Fire Information Officer BC Wildfire Service BC Wildfire Service Southeast Fire Centre Southeast Fire Centre 250 365-4014 250 365-4056

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13.2 BC Fire Bulletins Page 44 of 82 INFORMATION BULLETIN For Immediate Release Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource 2017FLNR0130-001262 Operations June 27, 2017 BC Wildfire Service

Lightning sparks numerous wildfires in southeast British Columbia

CASTLEGAR ʹBC Wildfire Service personnel are currently responding to numerous lightning- caused fires throughout the Arrow Fire Zone and the Kootenay Lake Fire Zone. None of these fires is currently threatening any structures or communities.

Three separate lightning fires started on June 26 in the Arrow Fire Zone and each of them covers less than one hectare. BC Wildfire Service personnel are at the site of a fire burning about 12 kilometres southwest of Nakusp, near Saddle Bay. Another fire is about seven kilometres northeast of Nakusp near Mount Jordan, and fire suppression efforts there are being supported by a helicopter. The third fire is about three kilometres northeast of New Denver, and BC Wildfire Service personnel there are being supported by an air tanker. Five BC Wildfire Service personnel are currently heading to a wildfire near Blueberry Creek, about seven kilometres southwest of Castlegar. The fire was estimated to cover less than one hectare as of the afternoon of June 27. Three separate lightning fires started June 26 in the Kootenay Lake Fire Zone, and each of them covers less than one hectare. One is near Trout Lake, another is about four kilometres northwest of Queens Bay and the third is about two kilometres northwest of Blake. Each fire has BC Wildfire Service personnel on site and the fire northwest of Blake also has a helicopter working on it. A 30-hectare wildfire was discovered near Bull River (about 24 kilometres northwest of Fernie) on June 25. Twenty BC Wildfire Service personnel are currently working on this fire with the aid of three pieces of heavy equipment. As of the afternoon of June 27, this fire was ͞being held͕͟which means that significant fire suppression has occurred and the fire is not likely to spread further under current conditions. There were no lightning strikes in the area when this fire started and the cause is currently under investigation.

The BC Wildfire Service is reminding the public that unattended or abandoned campfires can easily start a fire. This type of human-caused wildfire is completely preventable and diverts crucial resources away from naturally occurring wildfires.

From April 1 to June 27, 2017, the Southeast Fire Centre has responded to 26 wildfires that have burned 39 hectares. Thirteen of these fires were caused by lightning, while the remaining 26 were human-caused. Last year on this day, a total of 37 fires had burned 312 hectares.

The fire danger rating in most of the Southeast Fire Centre is currently ͞moderate͟or ͞high͕͟ with some areas of ͞extreme͟fire danger in the Cranbrook Fire Zone.

The Southeast Fire Centre extends from the U.S. border in the south to the Mica Dam in the

13.2 BC Fire Bulletins Page 45 of 82 north and from the Okanagan Highlands and Monashee Mountains in the west to the B.C.- Alberta border in the east. The Southeast Fire Centre includes the Selkirk Natural Resource District and the Rocky Mountain Natural Resource District.

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, call *5555 on a cellphone or 1 800 663-5555 toll-free. For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, visit: www.bcwildfire.ca

You can also follow the latest wildfire news:

on Twitter: http://twitter.com/BCGovFireInfo on Facebook: http://facebook.com/BCForestFireInfo

Connect with the Province of B.C. at: www.gov.bc.ca/connect

13.2 BC Fire Bulletins Page 46 of 82 INFORMATION BULLETIN For Immediate Release Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource 2017FLNR0133-001268 Operations June 28, 2017 BC Wildfire Service

Crews still fighting lightning fires in Arrow Fire Zone

CASTLEGAR ʹBC Wildfire Service personnel have been responding to lightning-caused fires throughout the Arrow Fire Zone.

Although some fires are highly visible from surrounding communities, none of these fires is immediately threatening communities or structures.

Due to the locations of these fires, members of the public may see smoke and notice increased air operations by the BC Wildfire Service as it deals with these incidents.

The fire northeast of New Denver on Mount Carpenter experienced minimal growth overnight and covers about 1.5 hectares as of this afternoon. Thirteen BC Wildfire Service personnel are working on the south flank of the fire, while two helicopters are working on the east flank. The fire near Woden Creek, about 12 kilometres southeast of Burton, covers about 28 hectares as of this afternoon. Currently, 25 BC Wildfire Service personnel are working to contain this fire with the help of a helicopter. The fire northeast of Nakusp on Mount Jordan covers about 1.5 hectares as of this afternoon. Ten BC Wildfire Service personnel and one helicopter are working to extinguish hot spots. The fire on Saddle Mountain (about 12 kilometres southwest of Nakusp) covers about 0.1 hectares as of this afternoon and this fire is being held. Two Initial Attack Crews are on site and continuing with fire suppression activities.

The BC Wildfire Service reminds the public that unattended or abandoned campfires can easily start a wildfire. This type of human-caused wildfire is completely preventable and diverts crucial resources away from naturally occurring wildfires.

From April 1 to June 28, 2017, the Southeast Fire Centre has responded to 34 wildfires that have burned 73 hectares. Twenty of these fires were caused by lightning, while the remaining 14 were caused by people. Last year on this day, a total of 38 fires had burned 312 hectares.

The fire danger rating in most of the Southeast Fire Centre is currently ͞moderate͟or ͞high͕͟ with some areas of ͞extreme͟fire danger in the Arrow Fire Zone and Cranbrook Fire Zone.

The Southeast Fire Centre extends from the U.S. border in the south to the Mica Dam in the north and from the Okanagan Highlands and Monashee Mountains in the west to the B.C.- Alberta border in the east. The Southeast Fire Centre includes the Selkirk Natural Resource District and the Rocky Mountain Natural Resource District.

13.2 BC Fire Bulletins Page 47 of 82 To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, call *5555 on a cellphone or 1 800 663-5555 toll-free.

For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, visit: www.bcwildfire.ca

You can also follow the latest wildfire news:

on Twitter: http://twitter.com/BCGovFireInfo on Facebook: http://facebook.com/BCForestFireInfo

Connect with the Province of B.C. at: www.gov.bc.ca/connect

13.2 BC Fire Bulletins Page 48 of 82 2017.06. 21 Southeast Fire Centre BC Wildfire Service crews assist with flood relief

The 2017 wildfire season is off to a slow start so far in the Southeast Fire Centre, with very few fires currently burning in our area. Although our crews are not fighting many fires right now, they are definitely keeping busy in other ways.

Throughout the spring, many people in the Southeast Fire Centre have been affected by floods. Some communities were prepared to deal with flooding but were spared, while others experienced the destructive force of the rising waters first- BC Wildfire Service crews assist with flood control hand. measures in Penticton

BC Wildfire Service personnel have been helping Emergency In the Penticton and Osoyoos areas, BC Management BC in its flood relief efforts in several commu- Wildfire Service staff were welcomed by nities in the Southeast Fire Centre and also coming to the aid local residents as they filled, moved and of our neighbours in the Kamloops Fire Centre. placed countless sandbags to help save homes and infrastructure there. BC Wildfire Service staff have filled thousands of sandbags this spring and placed them in and around Grand Forks, Our crews have made great efforts to as- Greenwood and Westbridge in the Boundary Fire Zone. sist Emergency Management BC in all of These three locations were impacted the most by rising wa- these communities. The BC Wildfire Ser- ter levels in this region. Our firefighting crews also helped vice continues to support Emergency protect the communities of Fernie, Rock Creek, Beaverdell Management BC staff to help keep British and Balfour — to name just a few. Columbians and their communities safe.

Cranbrook Fire Zone crews fill sandbags

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Temperature Relative Humidity

These maps are current for June 21, 2017. For the most recent weather maps, please see http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/fire-danger/fire-weather 13.3 SoutheastThese Fire maps Centre are - Wildfire for informational Newsletter purposes only and should not be used to make operational decisions.Page 50 of 82 P A G E 3

Category 3 fires prohibited

Since June 15, 2017, Category 3 open fires have been prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Southeast Fire Centre's jurisdiction to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. Centre Statistics This prohibition will remain in place until the public is otherwise notified.

Totals since April 1, 2017:

Fires to date: 16

Hectares burned: 8

Human-caused fires: 11

Lightning-caused fires: 5

2016 at this time:

Fires to date: 37

Hectares burned: 312

Human-caused fires: 27 Specifically, prohibited activities include:

Lightning-caused fires: 8 * the burning of any material (piled or un-piled) larger than two metres high or three metres wide

2015 at this time: * stubble or grass fires over an area larger than 2,000 square metres

Fires to date: 60 * the burning of more than two piles of any size

Hectares burned: 58 This prohibition does not apply to: campfires that are smaller than a half-metre wide by a half-metre wide; cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes; or open fires Human-caused fires: 39 that are two metres by three metres or smaller. A poster explaining the different categories of open burning is available online at: http://ow.ly/znny309kJv5 Lightning-caused fires: 17 Please ensure that any allowable fire (a Category 2 fire or campfire) is not lit or kept burning during windy conditions and that sufficient tools, water and people are on hand to contain the fire. Make sure that the fire is fully extinguished and the ashes are cold to the touch before leaving the area for any length of time.

This prohibition covers all BC Parks, Crown lands and private lands, but does not apply within the boundaries of a local government that has forest fire prevention bylaws in place and is serviced by a fire department. Please check with local government authorities to see if any other burning restrictions or bylaws are in effect.

The Southeast Fire Centre covers the area extending from the U.S. border in the south to the Mica Dam in the north and from the Okanagan Highlands and Monashee Moun- tains in the west to the B.C.-Alberta border in the east. It includes the Selkirk Natural Resource District and the Rocky Mountain Natural Resource District. 13.3 Southeast Fire Centre - Wildfire Newsletter Page 51 of 82 P A G E 4 A look at the three different categories of open fires

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New wildfire terms being used this season

Incident Response Types and Stages of Control terminology is used within the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) to help manage wildfires and to discuss and report on incidents in a way that’s consistent with other firefighting jurisdictions throughout Canada. Starting in the 2017 fire season, the BCWS made adjustments to the terms it was using to describe Response Types and Stages of Control. These changes aligned the BCWS’s use of terminology with that of the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC) and reflect the direction that firefighting agencies are taking throughout the country. The changes to how we classify and describe our wildfire incidents don’t affect our operations, just how we define our Response Types and Stages of Control. By aligning with CIFFC and national standards, we will improve communications across provincial and international boundaries and assist fire management operations. Table 1 below shows the Response Types that the BCWS is now using. “Modified Response” is a term that we used in the 2016 fire season, but “Full Response” and “Monitored” are new to the BC Wildfire Service. Table 1: Fire Response types 2017 Fire season Definition of new response type onwards The wildfire requires immediate initial attack and/or sustained suppression Full Response action until the fire is declared “out”. The wildfire is managed using a combination of suppression techniques (including direct and indirect attacks) and monitoring to steer, contain or oth- Modified Response erwise manage fire activity within a pre-determined perimeter to minimize costs and/or damage and to maximize benefits from the fire. The wildfire is observed and assessed to determine the appropriate response option to minimize social disruption and/or significant impacts on values and Monitored resources, while achieving beneficial ecological, economic or resource management objectives.

Photo by C. Mitchell

You can find the venting index online at

http://www.bcairquality.ca/readings/ventilation-index.html

13.3 Southeast Fire Centre - Wildfire Newsletter Page 53 of 82 P A G E 6

New wildfire terms being used this season continued

Table 2 shows the Stages of Control that the BCWS will be referencing starting in the 2017 fire season, as well as descriptions of terms used during the 2016 season. Please note that the terms “Mop-up” and “Patrol” will no longer be used, since they are phases of Initial Attacks and Expanded Attacks that help transition a wildfire from “Out of Control” to “Under Control”.

Table 2: Fire Stages of Control 2017 fire season onwards Definition of new Stage of Control 2016 season Describes a wildfire that is not responding (or only In 2016, the term responding on a limited basis) to suppression action, “Initial Attack” and Out of Control such that the perimeter spread is not being con- “Expanded Attack” tained. were used to describe this situation. Indicates that sufficient suppression action has been In 2016, the term taken (with the resources currently committed to the “Expanded Attack” Being Held fire) that the fire is not likely to spread beyond ex- and “Mop up” were isting or predetermined boundaries under the prevail- used to describe this ing and forecasted conditions. situation. The fire has received sufficient suppression action to In 2016, the term ensure no further spread of the fire. “100% contained” Under Control and “Mop up” were used to describe this situation. Out The fire has been extinguished. “Out”

CONTACT INFORMATION

13.3 Southeast Fire CentreWant - Wildfire more Newsletter information? Visit our website at www.bcwildfire.ca Page 54 of 82 Suzanne Garand

From: Mary Giuliano Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2017 11:45 AM To: Suzanne Garand Subject: FW: BC Hydro community grants in 2017

Information item for next agenda, thank you From: MacDonald, Sally [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 12:49 PM To: Sparwood Mayor ; Chris Prosser ; Clara Reinhardt ; Curtis Helgesen ; David Kim ; Dawn Attorp ([email protected]) ; Dean McKerracher ; Don McCormick ; Gerry Taft ; Heather Smith ; Kelly Thorsteinson ; Lee Pratt ; Mark Read ; Mary Giuliano ; Norm McInnis ; Rob Gay ; Scott Sommerville ; Shawn Tomlin ; Stan Doehle ; Sue Mortimer ; Suzanne Garand ; Sylvie Hoobanoff ; Terry Melcer ; Ute Juras ; Wayne Stetski ‐ MP, Kootenay‐Columbia ([email protected]) ; Wendy Booth ; Gerry Wilkie ; Jane Walter ; Mike Sosnowski ; Ron Toyota ([email protected]) ; Lou Varela ([email protected]) ; Ron Oszust ; Jon Wilsgard Cc: Tammen, Diane Subject: BC Hydro community grants in 2017

Hi everyone,

We’re pleased to share with you the list of East Kootenay non‐profits that will receive grants this year through BC Hydro’s community giving program. We have now notified all applicants and issued payment to each organization.

In total, we are providing $38,000 to East Kootenay organizations for projects, programs and events throughout the region. Please see the complete list below.

Next year, we will accept applications for the program from February 1 to March 31, 2018. More information is available at www.bchydro.com/grants, or please pass along my contact information to those who may be interested.

 Blue Lake Forest Education Society (now Columbia Outdoor School) $10,000  Mainstreams Environmental Society $10,000  Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network $5,000  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cranbrook $3,000  District of Invermere – Community‐Shared Solar Project $2,000  East Kootenay Regional Science Fair $2,000  Wildsight Elk Valley – Fernie Fall Fair $2,000  Creston Valley Blossom Festival $1,000  Sam Steele Days $1,000  Steamboat Mountain Music Festival $1,000

1 13.4 BC Hydro Community Grants Page 55 of 82  Wildhorse Cycling Club – Cranbrook Community Forest trail building project ‐ $1,000

Regards, ______

Sally MacDonald | Community Relations, East Kootenay

BC Hydro 629 Industrial Road 2 Cranbrook, BC V1C 4C9

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From: CPAB_BC_Communications_CB Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2017 11:52 AM Subject: Public Health Agency of Canada - National Injury Prevention Day - Agence de la santé publique du Canada - Journée nationale de prévention des blessures

Top 5 Sports and Recreational Activities Responsible for Concussion and Other Brain Injury Related Hospital Visits

This tool shows the most common sports and recreational activities related to concussions and other brain injuries among Canadian children and youth, 5-19 years old (2012-2014).

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Palmarès des cinq principales activités sportives et récréatives responsables des commotions cérébrales et d’autres traumatismes crâniens chez les enfants et les jeunes canadiens entraînant des consultations en salle d’urgence

1 13.5 Public Health Message - Brain Injury Prevention Page 57 of 82

Cet outil décrit les activités sportives et récréatives les plus fréquemment associées aux commotions cérébrales et autres traumatismes crâniens chez les enfants et les jeunes canadiens, âgés de 5 à 19 ans (2012-2014). ______

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2 13.5 Public Health Message - Brain Injury Prevention Page 58 of 82 Suzanne Garand

From: Mary Giuliano Sent: Monday, June 26, 2017 2:14 PM To: Suzanne Garand; Norm McInnis; Ange Qualizza; Dennis Schafer; [email protected]; Jon Levesque; Dan McSkimming; Phil Iddon Subject: FW: UBCM Community Giving Campaign Attachments: Community Investment.pdf

For the next agenda, is there any ideas on this request as there isn’t much time allotted to nominate anyone in the community. thank you Mary

From: Weston, Blair [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, June 26, 2017 12:50 PM To: Weston, Blair Subject: UBCM Community Giving Campaign

Good morning everyone 

FortisBC is excited to once again launch our Community Giving Campaign for 2017 where you, or a representative from your community, are invited to nominate a local non‐profit charity or organization for the chance to receive $15,000.00 in community giving funding! Click on the link above to check out past year’s recipients and learn more about the program.

The application form can be found online but I have also attached it for your convenience. Applications need to be submitted before July 14th, 2017 and recipients will be announced at the UBCM Convention in Vancouver in September.

If you have any questions or if I can be of further assistance, please don’t hesitate to give me a call. Good luck!

Blair Weston FortisBC 250.231.0176

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1 13.6 Fortis BC UBCM Community Giving Campaign - Organization... Page 59 of 82 Community Giving 2017 application

Customer contact information Please provide details about your organization and its main focus in this section. Please only provide information that pertains to your organization and not the project that requires funding. Full legal name of the organization Date of application (Yr/Mth/Day)

What is the main focus of your organization?

Are you a registered charity? If yes, please identify your registration numbers. Is your organization funded by the United Way? Yes No Yes No What communities is your organization active in?

Is there a FortisBC employee involved in this project or your organization? If yes, then state the employee name. Yes No Organization contact information Primary contact person Title

Phone Fax Email

Street address Town/city Province Postal code

Organization’s website

Request information What kind of request are you making? (check one) Cash (charitable financial contribution) In-kind (specific product you believe the company can provide) Identify the dollar amount of the cash contribution or description of the in-kind items you are requesting. If your request includes a range of dollar donation or sponsorship levels, provide a recommendation of an appropriate sponsorship level.

How will this item of financial assistance be used?

What is the total projected budget and how much have you raised to date?

Which communities does your initiative have the most impact in?

3134b13.6 17/04Fortis BC UBCM Community Giving Campaign - Organization... Page 60 of 82 What other sponsors have you confirmed/approached? What value have they committed to (in-kind or cash)?

Request details What is the name of the project?

Please describe your project. Your proposal, current situation and the need that exists; what does your organization plan to do and why? How will your project benefit the community?

Does this request involve an event or multiple events? Identify the dates.

How are you promoting this project/initiative?

How will FortisBC’s involvement be recognized?

Terms and conditions 1. Community Giving 2017 applications must be received by noon 6. Awarded funding must be used solely by the applicant for the (12pm) on July 14, 2017. project described in the application by August 15, 2018. FortisBC 2. FortisBC, in its sole discretion, will determine recipients of Community reserves the right to withdraw funding or demand repayment of Giving 2017 funding and the amount of funding, in each instance not funding in the event these conditions are not met. to exceed $15,000. 7. The funding recipient will comply with all applicable laws with 3. FortisBC may promote Community Giving and its grant of funding to respect to the project. the recipient through whatever means FortisBC deems appropriate. 8. By accepting the funding, the successful applicant acknowledges FortisBC may request the funding recipient to take part in media and agrees that FortisBC is not liable for any claims or loss incurred activities, such as photo opportunities, media calls or approvals for by the recipient or any third party in respect of the project and the quotes for media materials, which the recipient must not unreasonably recipient shall indemnify and hold harmless, FortisBC, its officers, withhold or delay. directors and employees from and against all claims which it or any 4. The funding recipient will seek FortisBC’s approval, not to be of them may incur as a result of the project or the receipt of funding, unreasonably withheld or delayed, prior to using the FortisBC name, except to the extent caused by the gross negligence or willful logo or marks. misconduct of FortisBC, its officers, employees or agents. 5. If at any time, the funding recipient is not able to carry out the project, 9. These terms and conditions may be amended or withdrawn at any time, in the sole discretion of FortisBC. or the project cannot be completed in manner described in the application, the recipient must immediately advise FortisBC and FortisBC reserves the right to withdraw funding or demand repayment of funding. Please email: By regular mail to: [email protected] FortisBC Community Giving External Relations 100 – 1975 Springfield Road Kelowna, BC, V1Y 7V7 3134b13.6 17/04Fortis BC UBCM Community Giving Campaign - Organization... Page 61 of 82 fernie city hall

From: SureWerx Sent: Monday, June 19, 2017 5:26 PM To: fernie city hall Subject: Occupational Health & Safety Hazards | Firefighters

English French

Firefighters are essential to our public safety. Every day, firefighters encounter life- threatening risks from rescuing people from burning cars and buildings, to containing wildfires during the hotter, dryer months.

The rigors of the job place great demands to firefighters' physical and mental wellbeing in addition to continued exposure to harmful occupational hazards including:

 Accident Hazards - Inhalation of super heated air, fall risks, injuries from explosions  Physical Hazards - Flashovers, or injuries, burns, exposure to loud noises  Chemical Hazards - Exposure to large quantities of carbon monoxide, prolonged inhalation of chemical vapours which has shown to significantly increase the risk of cancer  Biological Hazards - Exposure to communicable diseases, rescue work in the event of a dirty bomb  Ergonomic Hazards - Overexertion of muscles from heavy equipment such as thick coats, gas masks and oxygen tanks

1 13.7 SureWerx - Occupational Health and Safety - Firefighter... Page 62 of 82  Psychosocial Hazards - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and depression

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This year, we're thrilled to not only celebrate our brand anniversaries (Pioneer's 130th, JETEquipment and Tool's 60th), but also Canada's 150th birthday. Follow us on our Facebook and Instagram pages to learn more about how you can join in on the Canada 150 #SkilledCanadians festivities.

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From: UBCM Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2017 1:37 PM To: fernie city hall Subject: UBCM Community Excellence Awards

Apply for a UBCM Community Excellence Award ~ deadline extended to June 30th

Dear UBCM Member,

As local government staff and officials, we know that you are working hard to improve the lives of British Columbians across the province. Now is your opportunity to get recognition for your team's achievements!

What are the Community Excellence Awards?

The Community Excellence Awards program recognizes outstanding work by local governments in our province. If you represent a local government, and are proud of your community's achievements, you can apply to win a Community Excellence Award in one of the following categories:

 Best Practices, Excellence in Action  Best Practices, Excellence in Financial Stewardship - NEW  Best Practices, Organizational Development & Improvements  Best Practices, Community Connections  Leadership & Innovation, Green Initiatives  Leadership & Innovation, Agriculture  Partnerships

Previous Community Excellence Award winners can be viewed on the UBCM Excellence Awards Library page.

Why Participate?

Your success will be shared! Winning communities are recognized throughout the conference - at the Annual Banquet reception, in the UBCM Compass and Daily News. A news release is sent out to the media; and, every community that applies for an award will be invited to an exclusive breakfast reception and awards ceremony on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the Fairmont Waterfront.

How can I apply?

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To learn more and submit your application for a Community Excellence Award, please visit our website. The application deadline for the program is Friday, June 30, 2017.

Looking forward to learning about your achievements!

Sincerely,

Danyta Welch Policy and Programs Officer UBCM

UBCM Office - Suite 60- 10551 Shellbridge Way, Richmond, BC V6X 2W9 phone: 604.270.8226 website: www.ubcm.ca

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From: Federation of British Columbia Woodlot Associations Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2017 11:00 AM To: fernie city hall Subject: Woodlot Communicator - Woodlot Licences Asset to Selkirk College

The "Woodlot Communicator" features stories about BC's forests, View this email in your browser namely woodlot licences and the people who manage them. 'Woodlots' practise small scale forestry and most often encompass PDF version

forests that are in close proximity to communities.

Woodlot Licences Asset to Selkirk College Instructor

By SARA GRADY

1 13.9 Woodlot Association Newsletter July 2017 Page 66 of 82

Selkirk College Forestry Technology students with Stu Deverney, Instructor and Tucker heading out to do field work.

Woodlot licensees across the province are an important piece of the natural resources puzzle. They’re tasked with managing BC’s smallest Crown forest tenure managed for timber, along with other forest values - the woodlot licence - on behalf of the public, balancing social, environmental and economic imperatives.

This “social licence”, the inherent understanding that comes with the privilege of managing Crown forests, means the public’s rights and interests must always be considered; for example, access to the land or the forestry practices utilized.

Woodlotter Stu Deverney, RPF, exemplifies this mandate, and takes it a step farther.

A lifetime forestry professional, Stu's career path was interrupted twice: first in the 70s during a reorganization of the BC Forest Service, where he had served as an Assistant Ranger but lost his seniority while on leave attaining his Bachelor of Science in Forestry, and again in the 80s during one of the many softwood lumber disputes. Many mills were modernizing. His employer simply closed up shop.

2 13.9 Woodlot Association Newsletter July 2017 Page 67 of 82 His small hometown of Castlegar didn't have Selkirk College's many other opportunities for someone with Stu's Woodlot Licence background, given the economic pressures. So he applied for a job in the equipment room at Selkirk College. His interviewer, knowing Stu's credentials, instantly veered him in the direction of teaching. Stu recalls John Adams insisting "we can teach you

how to teach," He understood that the wealth of President, Angus Graeme Stu's knowledge would be a huge benefit to the

Natural Resources program. After a one-week Selkirk College acquired crash course, Stu was thrust into a classroom for WL 400 in 1986, the first his one-hour lecture. And so began his successful college in the province to teaching career. do so. The College’s

Forestry Technology One of his greatest assets was access to working Program uses WL 400 as forests: Woodlot Licence (WL) #400 (held by Selkirk a demonstration forest to College) and WL #403, which Stu manages in illustrate to students a partnership with Greg and Bob Sahlstrom. The variety of stand Sahlstrom family were homesteaders who arrived in treatments, silvicultural Castlegar in the 1920s and carved out part of their systems and harvesting livelihoods on what was then Farm Woodlot License methods. #23.

Under the auspices of the Forestry Technology Program students are taken onto the woodlots for hands-on lab experiences. They undertake silviculture surveys, measuring regeneration delay and free growing status. They assess risks to forest health, including fungi such as Armillaria and pests like the Douglas-fir and Mountain Pine Beetle. Students have the opportunity to tour salvage logging operations within the frame of climate change, and also study the technical classification of riparian zones, learning how to identify the various kinds of streams on the woodlot.

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Stu Deverney, Retired Selkirk College Instructor

Former summer student and now an Instructor in the department, Carol Andrews, marvels at Stu's knowledge of WL #403: ask him to find a Schedule 4 Creek for the students to experience, he can lead them straight to it. She also says his students learn much more from him than just forestry.

While retired from Selkirk College, Stu remains busy with the management of WL #403 and continues to host labs on his woodlot. He considers it part of his social responsibility - a way to contribute to the community. Sharing his knowledge and passion are a great asset to future generations of forest professionals and BC's forests.

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6 13.9 Woodlot Association Newsletter July 2017 Page 71 of 82 Ange Qualizza July 8, 2017

Bike To Work/ School Week

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Bike To Work/ School Week Year One Goal

On year one, my goal was to introduce Bike to Work/ Bike to School Week to Fernie in a true fashion of the celebratory nature of what the event inspires.

My strategy was to invite businesses and organizations to participate without being heavy handed and asking directly for sponsorship, but inviting people to sponsor if they were willing.

The City of Fernie paid for eighty print posters, and I hand delivered them to most businesses and many classrooms in our community. As the pre- promotion material was being distributed I was launching our Face Book promotions simultaneously. Before Bike to Work/ Bike to School Week even started I had several businesses donating some prize packages.

The grant I received was invaluable to year one of this event, I was able to use the funds to incentivize not only participants for good behaviour, but also to incentivize businesses to donate funds as well. Without these funds, the event would absolutely not have had the same level of enthusiasm or magic.

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For year one I was trying to use my budget to reach as many people as I possibly could to ensure that next year the event catches even more enthusiasm!

Working with a local wood craftsmen I designed twenty Bike to Work Week medallions so I could award them to various Bike to Work/ School Week Ambassadors. Our Ambassadors for year one include; school teachers, business owners, sponsors, enthusiastic children and anyone who went above and beyond to participate in the week by encouraging others. The Ambassador program was a huge hit particularly with the teachers.

My pre- event promotion of the event was successful because during the actual week I was able to co- participate in several bike themed events in Bike to Work Week/ Bike to School Week. I presented to several classrooms in our community, participated in a Bike Rodeo at école Sophie- Morigeau, assisted in the planning and participated in the Bike with the Librarian Event, and attended a Tourism Fernie event where our business community all biked to the ‘Pub for a Pint’.

I largely used the budget to support a basic amount of prizes in our local business community, and both the City of Fernie contributed to prizes as did our business community. Throughout the week I distributed; 20 Ambassador medallions, 100 small Happy Cow Ice Cream Cone gift certificates, 15 x 5$ Bridge Bistro gift certificates, 10 x 5$ Freshies gift certificates, 10 x 5$ Mug Shot gift certificates, 5 City of Fernie T-shirts, 30 City of Fernie Family Pool Passes, 3 tank tops from Essential Yoga, a tank top from Soar Cycle,

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and -the grande prize - a month membership to Soar Cycle.

I picked businesses, teams and classrooms that signed up and then randomly selected prize winners each day all week long. To inspire the kids, as they were biking to school I randomly handed out ice cream cone gift certiﬁcates! The small prizes were very popular, and many people said they loved seeing me walk into their business as they knew someone was going to win a prize.

Bike to Work / Bike to School Testimonials

I will admit I didn't think it was possible to get MORE people in Fernie on their bikes! Wow was I ever wrong! This initiative really blew my mind. So many members of our community were involved, from the very young to the very old. People were calling out to each other on the street and encouraging (heckling) each other to get on their bikes everywhere I went. My [A Letter from the Mayor of Fernie:] personal favourites were the small kids riding to school with their costumes and decorated bikes. That really made my day when I saw them.

If I would change anything about the event it would be to make it longer! We can’t wait for next July 5, 2017 year, I'm even buying a new bike… though this year has inspired me to ride everywhere I can in the future so next year will be purely for the fun and camaraderie. Re: Bike to Work/ Bike to School

Dear Sir or madam;

This initiative is one that has served to bring our community together in a variety of ways.

Councillor Qualizza gathered participation from people of all ages and walks of life who enthusiastically became involved in the physical participation of the sport by biking to work and to school for a period of time and beyond.

It was wonderful to see families biking together, employees and children biking to work and to schools.

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Prizes were distributed to encourage everyone to continue with the initiative of moving the body not only for the physical beneﬁt of each individual but for the environment as a whole.

This is an initiative that serves to bring people together for a common goal and is one worth continuing for the many positive beneﬁts that are experienced by everyone.

Yours truly, Mary Giuliano , Mayor - City of Fernie

250 423 2233 [email protected]

[Testimonials Continued]

“As a physiotherapist, I spend many of my working hours with clients talking about how to ﬁt movement into their lives. What often keeps an individual moving is a sense of connectedness, perhaps to nature and/or a community of other movers. Bike to Work Week fulﬁlls all of these: combining the necessity of transportation with movement, doing so outdoors on a bike, and as part of a community-wide event. It was an easy decision to participate and put my pedals where my mouth is, encouraging not only my clients to participate, but other health care professionals as well.”

-Heather Kerr, Ahead of the Curve Owner/ Operator

“I will admit I didn’t think it was possible to get MORE people in Fernie on their bikes! Wow was I ever wrong! This initiative really blew my mind. So many members of our community were involved, from the very young to the very old. People were calling out to each other on the street

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and encouraging (heckling) each other to get on their bikes everywhere I went. My personal favourite were the small kids riding to school with their costumes and decorated bikes. That really made my day when I saw them. If I would change anything about this event, I would make it longer! We can’t wait for next year, I’m even buying a new bike… though this year has inspired me everywhere I can in the future, so next year will be purely for fun and camaraderie.”

-Aysha Haines, Team ‘Spin Doctors’

“The Bike to work BC -Fernie has been a wonderful initiative for our community. Fernie is well known for its avid recreational and competitive biking community, but less credit has been given to the unassuming town folk that ride their bikes almost exclusively for their daily commute. The Ride to Work BC week in Fernie shone a little light on how very doable and fun it is to chose your bike as a practical way to get around. The week was full of fun pop up events such as "Ride to the Pub", "Ride with Librarians" and the school children competing against one another in friendly bike gangs from various parts of town. As a daily biker and a community Librarian, I love this event for its ability to connect the bankers, retailers, small business people, athletes, children, parents, seniors and tourists in a simple gesture that everyone understands: daily transport. Everyone is on equal footing when they hop on their two wheels, feel the wind in their hair and can wave to their neighbour on their way to work. In a time when speed and complexity abounds, this week brings back simplicity and community spirit. Big thanks to the City of Fernie and Ange

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Qualizza for taking this event on with relish and zest. Looking forward to next year!”

-Anie Hepher Fernie Heritage Library,Community Programmer

“As an outdoor enthusiast and advocate for active living, I love to ﬁnd ways to bring this into my classroom. This year, my grade 4/5 classroom in Fernie, BC participated in Bike to School week. Our class had a huge sign-up rate and lots of eager participants who rode rain or shine! Out of 29 students, 22 rode their bikes to school for this event! I loved that this event not only encourage students to get outside and get moving, but also created a link to the curriculum by looking at how our actions can affect the environment. They loved tracking the kilometres and seeing what a difference we could make! We sure hope to see this every year and we will certainly be signing up for it again, hopefully with even more participants! Thank you to everyone who helped organize and make this event a success.”

-Stephanie Nault, Grade 4/5 Teacher, Ecole Isabella Elementary School

"I was very excited to see a formal Bike to work/school event organized in Fernie! I immediately wanted to get my son and his friends involved to bike as a gaggle of 6 year olds. Our ﬁrst day was me and 3 grade one's, day 2 was 3 adults and 5 kids, and the rest of the week, all kids stayed on board to bike. We picked different routes on various days, and the kids got to decide which way they liked most - obviously they chose biking along the river, which made it an adventurous way to get to school. I heard from my son's teacher that those days biking in to school

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the kids were noticeably more enthusiastic and engaged in activities. It seems like starting the day with that burst of exercise really got everyone started on the right foot. I know it was true for me, too!”

-another fun anecdote: "the Monday after bike to work week, the doorbell rang at 8am - well before we usually leave for school. It was my son's friend who lives down the road. He had his helmet on, bike in hand and said, "i just didn't want to miss you in case you were biking to school today, too!" We weren't going to bike that day, actually, but my son and I quickly rallied and all took off together."

-Jen Gebreldinger, Organizer of Team ‘Airport Crew’

“I had never biked to work. In fact, until a week before the BTW event I didn’t even own a bicycle. When Ange invited me to participate on the City of Fernie BTW team I knew that this was a terriﬁc opportunity to get involved and get back on a bike. I signed up, sourced a cute second- hand townie, and rode my bike to work all week. And to my surprise I loved it! Next thing I know I’m riding my bike to get groceries and to meet friends for dinner, I’m yard-sale-ing on my bike and going for leisurely rides along the river. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed biking.

Ange Qualizza did an excellent job of getting the community involved and keeping participants engaged and excited. I believe the BTW initiative is an excellent way to promote the many beneﬁts of biking and I’m grateful that the event was brought to Fernie.”

-Sara Stewart, Team City of Fernie

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“The Bike to Work event in Fernie last month is a great example of a project that works. The Fernie Heritage Library was excited to join as both a participant and a supporter.

Library staff entered a team and committed to riding to woks during the period. The library publicized our involvement via social media and the print press. We also offered special bike-themed programming in May, and created special displays both promoting biking in the community and the Bike to Work/School initiative

Working with the community coordinator Ange Qualizza, we expanded the Ride with Librarians to make it a community event. Over 50 people joined us on our ride and the subsequent potluck. The support and promotion provided by Ange added greatly to the success of our programs and events.

The Library looks forward to participating again next year.”

-Emma Dressler, Library Director, Fernie Heritage Library

Sponsorship

This event saw great enthusiasm and commitment on year one and could not have been possible without the following sponsors.

City of Fernie, Bike To Work Society, Bike to Work BC, ICBC, The Province of British Columbia, Tourism Fernie, The Park Place Pub, The Fernie Heritage Library, Soar Cycle, Essential Yoga, The Bridge Bistro, Gear Hub, and all of our team AND classroom leaders!

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Promotional Material

Promotional material included City of Fernie social media FaceBook updates, City of Fernie print ads in the Fernie Free Press, the newly created Bike to Work/ Bike to School week Face Book page and of course, eighty print posters hand delivered to businesses

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and classrooms.

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