City CouncilMeeting Schedule

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

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City of Fernie Contact Info:City HallPh: 250.423.6817 Fx: 250.423.3034Email: cityhall@fernie.caWebsite: www.fernie.ca501-3rd Avenue, Box 190Fernie, British Columbia V0B 1M0Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 am-5 pm(Closed statutory holidays)After Hours Phone: 250.423.4226

Fernie Aquatic Centre250 Pine Avenue Phone: 250.423.4466

Fernie Memorial Arena1092 Highway 3

For all Police, Ambulance or Fire related emergencies: Call 911

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

BRITISH COLUMBIACITY OF FERNIE

BRITISH COLUMBIACITY OF FERNIE

CONNECTION

NO PARKING permitted on the

South or East Side of the Roadways

NO PARKING permitted on the North

or West Side of the Roadways

Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays

For more information on the winter parking and snow removal regulations please visit Bylaws on the City’s website or contact Bylaw Services at 250.423.2244 or bylaw@fernie.ca.

Winter Parking andSnow RemovalWinter parking regulations are now in effect. We would like to remind residents to be aware of snow removal equipment working on City streets. Our crews make every effort to make streets safe and passable throughout the winter and need your cooperation. Please slow down when travelling near snow removal equipment and always observe traffic control personnel.

The following alternate parking schedule will be enforced through to April 15, 2016 and vehicles are subject to towing:

CBT Community Initiatives and Affected Areas ProgramsThe Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs – the Trust’s oldest programs – support projects identified as priorities within individual communities. The Regional District of East Kootenay delivers these programs in the East Kootenay region on behalf of the Trust.

The Community Initiatives Program funds projects that are identified as priorities within the communities and rural areas of the Regional District of East Kootenay.

The Application Process

Applications are accepted once per year from January to mid-February. For 2016, the application period is January 11 – February 15 at 9:00 am. During this period, the application form is available on the RDEK website at www.rdek.bc.ca. To have an application form mailed to you or for more information, please contact:

Tina HlushakDeputy Corporate Officer, RDEKPhone: 250-489-2791 or 1-888-478-7335 (toll-free)Email: thlushak@rdek.bc.ca

For information on other programs offered by the Columbia Basin Trust, please contact the Columbia Basin Trust at 1-800-505-8998 or visit their website at: http://www.cbt.org

Enforcement of Dog Licencing, Regulating and Impounding Bylaw No. 1995Dog owners are advised that as a result of public complaints, effective immediately the City of Fernie intends to increase enforcement of Dog Licencing, Regulating and Impounding Bylaw No. 1995 regulations regarding “Section 13. Control of Dogs” and dog at large violations. Bylaw Enforcement will immediately issue Violation Tickets to persons in contravention of Bylaw No. 1995 which requires that dogs be under control and on leash at all times when on the street, lane, highway, boulevard, park or other public place within the municipal boundary unless visiting one of the two designated Off-Leash Dog Parks located at the north end of Annex Park and south of the Fernie Aquatic Centre. Note that dogs are not allowed at all in Rotary Park, Ridgemont Park, or on school grounds.

The current fine for violation of Dog Licencing, Regulating and Impounding Bylaw No. 1995 is $50.00 up to a maximum of $1,000 for each offence. To report a possible violation or find out more about your responsibilities, please contact Bylaw Services at 250.423.6817 or bylaw@fernie.ca. Residents can report a problem online at www.fernie.ca under “I Want To> Report a Problem or Request Service”.

Leisure Services HappeningsExternal Posting – Leisure Services DepartmentRegular Part-time Lifeguard – Instructor I

LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTOR I (Regular Part-time, Un-benefited, No Guaranteed Hours)

The Fernie Leisure Services Department is now accepting applications for the un-benefited position of Regular Part-time Instructor I with no guaranteed hours.Candidate must have the following current awards:NLS Award, Red Cross Standard First Aid (or equivalent); CPR ‘C’;Red Cross Water Safety InstructorAdditional aquatic orientated qualifications will be considered an asset to this position (Lifesaving Instructor, and Coaching Certification). Must be 17 years of age or older at time of hire.

Detailed applications are to be submitted to the undersigned no later than 4pm local time, Monday, February 29th, 2016. For more information please visit Job Opportunities on the City website.

“LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTOR I”(Regular Part-time Unbenefited No Guaranteed Hours)Lloyd Smith/Director of Leisure ServicesCity of FernieP.O. Box 190, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0email : lloyd.smith@fernie.ca(250) 430-1766

Winter 2016 Swim Schedule (January 3 – March 12, 2016)

PLEASE NOTE: No lane swim available due to organized instructional programing Monday to Thursday (until March 11, 2016) from 4:30pm to 6pm.

Public SwimMonday to Friday – 7:00am -1:00pm and 3:00pm – 8:00pmSaturday and Sunday – 12:00pm- 6:00pm

Water SlideMonday to Friday – 4:00pm – 6:00pm Saturday and Sunday – 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Aqua FitActive Fit Mon/Wed/Fri – 8:30am – 9:15am Gentle Fit Tues/Thurs/Fri - 10:30am – 11:15am

Crocodile Swim1st and 3rd Saturday each month 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Become a Lifeguard!This winter Fernie Aquatic Centre will be running a series of courses to become a lifeguard.Starting with Standard First Aid these courses will provide you with the skills set to obtain a job in many different pool settings. Call now to register for your spot!Bronze Cross $189.86 (inc. tax)February 16th - 25th 2016 T/Th 4:00-9:00 pmNational Lifeguard Course $424.49 (incl. tax)March 1st -12th 2016 T/Th 4:00-9:00 pm; Sat/Sun 10:00-6:00 pmSwim LessonsRegistration for Winter/Spring Swim Lessons from January to May 2016 is open.

For more information all Aquatic Programs including Lifeguard Training courses and Private Aquatic bookings available please call the Fernie

Aquatic Centre at 250.423.4466.

Fernie Memorial Arena

Winter Public Programs(January 3rd to March 13th, 2016)

Adult ShinnyMonday – Thursday 8:45am – 10:15amPublic SkatingTuesday & Thursday 10:30am – 11:15am Free AdmissionParent & TotWednesday 10:30am – 11:15am Free Admission Skate & ShootWednesday 11:45 am – 1:00pmNo School Fridays Youth Shinny 10:45am – 11:45amNo School FridaysPublic Skating Noon – 12:45pmPublic Skating Friday 7:00pm – 8:15pm, Saturday 2:00pm – 3:45pm & 6:45pm – 8:15pmSunday 2:15pm – 4:00pm

Please note Public Skating is not scheduled during Fernie Ghostrider home games and other scheduled events. The next Ghostrider Home Games are Feb. 12, 14, Tournaments on Feb. 13, and the Fernie Skating Club Ice Carnival Feb. 19, 20, 2016.

Your Responsibility in Removing Snow & Ice from City Sidewalks Many of our residents rely on walking as their primary way to get around Fernie, and without a wide, clear path through snow and ice, it is especially difficult for people with disabilities, seniors, and children to walk safely. According to the City’s Snow & Ice Removal Bylaw No. 1928, business property owners, apartment/condominium complex owners or your managing occupants are responsible for keeping sidewalks free of snow and ice, and for the removal of any overhanging ice, icicles or snow which may fall and cause personal injury or property damage. Please note you are required to clean any snow or ice from the sidewalks and footpaths adjacent to your premises before 9:00 am each day.For more information on these regulations please visit the City’s website at www.fernie.ca or contact Bylaw Services at 250.423.2244 or bylaw@fernie.ca.

Request for Tenders2016 Roads Capital Works ProgramThe City of Fernie is accepting tenders for the 2016 Roads Capital Works Program. Contract documents are available through BC Bid, City of Fernie website <Bid Opportunities> or at ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd., 542B Second Avenue, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0.Sealed tenders clearly marked “The Corporation of the City of Fernie – 2016 Roads Capital Works Program will be received at the City Hall, 501 – 3rd Avenue, PO Box 190, Fernie, BC V0B 1M0, before 2:00:00 P.M. local time on Friday February 19, 2016, Attention Dave Cockwell, A.Sc.T., Director of Operational Services.