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01.30.10
Matty Westcott and Joel Whalen are Extra.Ordinary.

In the 2008-2009 winter Matty and I came together to work on a film project, which we aptly entitled Extra.Ordinary. With an incredible drive and passion for film we spent every moment we could shooting with riders and compiling as much footage as we could throughout the season. The riders were almost entirely Kootenay locals. The Koots has such an untapped talent pool. Being so far from any major ski or snowboard scene out there, people just shred here because they can and it’s amazing to see.

01.30.10
5 Must Have Supplements For Every Sports Enthusiast

Whether you’re a high performance athlete like Emily Brydon and her fellow athletes competing in the Olympics this month, or someone that simply enjoys being active, there are a variety of supplements that can help to maximize performance while minimizing the risk and repercussions associated with injury. None of these supplements will substitute for clean water, good sleep, a well-balanced diet and stretching before and after a workout, but they can give your training and performance a boost.

01.30.10
Fernie at the Olympics

With the 2010 Winter Olympics about to start in Vancouver Fernie will be temporarily losing some of its residents as they head to the coast to become a part of history.

Catching the limelight will be our very own Olympian – Emily Brydon – going for gold in the women’s Super Combined, Downhill and Super-G. Joining Emily behind the scenes will be a host of Fernie residents, all Olympians in their own field of work, having been hand picked from thousands of applicants or invited to work for their professional expertise.

01.30.10
Laura Nelson and the Fernie Museum

While many know Laura Nelson as the face behind Polar Peek Books (which she recently sold), as a talented local artist, and/or as a born and raised Fernie girl (previously Laura Kennedy), many are not aware of her recent success as the President of the Fernie & District Historical Society.

01.30.10
Questions and Wishes for Emily!

Students, classes and the skiers of the Fernie Alpine Ski Team send Emily their best wishes! They submitted questions, which Emily took the time to answer while racing on the World Cup Circuit prior to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

01.30.10
The Remark Valentine's Special

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I’m the portrait of a 21st century spinster. As Valentines Day looms I always find myself over a stereotypical martini sitting back and contemplating the current state of our small town dating scene and it’s always ugly, confusing and hilarious at times. Yet I always seem to find a glimmer of hope with every sip I take.

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02.05.10
Out When it Counts

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Recently Advocates for Local Living in Fernie posted the following quote on their Facebook page:

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world...indeed it’s the only thing that ever has."
Margaret Mead

I'll never doubt again. Fernie rocks.
01.26.10
Fernie Energy

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Saturday began bright and early with the ringing of church bells, a wake up call to the residents of Fernie - the Torch was on its way. We fought the comforts of sleep to see the Olympic Torch, which many hadn't seen since 1988 or were about to see for the first time. Coffee in hand and wearing bright red Olympic mittens, we set off in the darkness to catch the parade, not quite sure what festivities were in store.
01.16.10
Resolution - Stop Making Assumptions! (Assume: Making an $%# out of U and ME!)

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January is typically assumed as being a slower month in Fernie, a little breather after the hustle and bustle of the holidays. But after this week I will no longer believe this to be true...and I will no longer make assumptions.

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