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07.30.10
Feature Artist - Nic Genovese

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Media Arts has been a passion of mine ever since I can remember. I guess you could say it all started with taking pictures of my friends riding their bikes on the many biking trails in and around Fernie.

07.30.10
10 Things You Need to Know About Vitamin D

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Vitamin D is a vitamin that has been getting a lot of press over the past year, particularly since some research was published supporting its ability to prevent H1N1. It is an important vitamin to know about, as we live in a northern latitude without much sunlight in the winter and in a culture that has been trained to either avoid the sun completely or to religiously use sunblock.

07.30.10
Community Events - On Your Bike

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Photo by Kirsty Morris, FAR

I can count on one hand the number of people I know in Fernie who don’t mountain bike to some degree. I do have a bike though, and I am happy to say that events in August cater to absolutely every kind of biker regardless of age, style, ability or experience - even me!

07.30.10
Funking Up Fernie

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It’s safe to say that all bands want an appreciative audience. Depending on the mood that they are delivering, they are looking for anything from polite applause in between songs to hoots and hollers throughout the show.

07.30.10
Getting the Ball Out of the Sand Trap by Kylan Borton, CPGA Professional FGCC

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It’s important that you always accelerate through the shot. It will take a bit of power to get the club to go under the ball and through the sand. Slowing down the club face through impact is a sure way of NOT getting the ball out of the sand.

07.30.10
The Remark - August

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Just isn't summer until you eat a mini donut! Maxin' and Relaxin' at Nakusp Music Fest, July 18.

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Community Fixin
07.27.10
Me and My Element

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Lately it's been just me and my Element on the trails... my Rocky Mountain Element that is.

06.28.10
At Long Last Summer

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Summer is in full force in Fernie, and with the new Fernie Mountain Bike Guide coming this...

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Blog and Dog

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05.20.10
It's all just one big flip-flop

Even crammed yourself into a minivan with you parents and tried to have a good time? I have.

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04.29.10
The first time I realize I sound like my Mother...

Ever wondered why you say the things you do? And why you can't stop saying them even when people don't understand you? Well if you want my opinion, blame your Mother.

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Events

Saturday, July 31, 2010
Porky Blue Ride N' Roast

You've heard of Fernie's newest ride but haven't tried it yet. Maybe the distance has deterred you, more probably the "getting there" factor. Not to worry, the Fernie Trails and Ski Touring Association is hosting an event to showcase this awesome trail to all. For just $20 you get a shuttle, ride, BBQ and beer! Shuttles leave from the Fernie Hotel at 10am sharp to Coal Creek Summit, followed by 25km of singletrack back to Fernie. The pig roast and beer garden follows at the Fernie Hotel. Visit www.fernietrails.com to register.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Ladies Golf for the Cure @ Fernie Golf & Country Club

Get a team together and and compete in a fun tournament to raise funds and awareness for cancer. Visit www.golffernie.com or call 250-423-7773.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Backyard Barnyard Biketour @ The College of the Rockies

Backyard Barnyard Biketour @ The College of the Rockies, 7pm. Join the Fernie EcoGarden for this bicycle tour to visit Fernie backyard farmers raising hens, bees and more. Afterwards, they’re gathering to discuss urban livestock opportunities with an entertaining video. Visit www.ecogarden.ca or call 250-423-3482.

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