November 2024 Business News

Cherished Memories Funeral Services

Join Cherished Memories Funeral Services, the Elk Valley Hospital, and Elk Valley and Area Hospice for the 
first annual Candlelight Memorial Walk and Ceremony. This special evening is dedicated to honouring the memory of loved ones, celebrating their lives and the love we continue to hold for them.

Meet Thursday Nov 21 at 6pm in front of the Elk Valley Hospital. The candle lighting ceremony starts at 6:30pm at Cherished Memories. Participate in the walk, the ceremony, or both. Expect heartfelt words, a slideshow, and music honouring our community’s loved ones. To have a loved one’s name/picture mentioned, please email @email by Nov 18.

This supportive space welcomes anyone experiencing grief of any type, whether recent or from years past. They hope you are able to join for this meaningful evening of reflection and remembrance.

École Isabella Dicken Elementary School
1301 2nd Ave 250-423-4651

École Isabella Dicken Elementary School (ÉIDES) Parent’s Advisory Council (PAC) is very excited to be hosting the first annual Used Book Fair. 

The kids at ÉIDES have collected over 11 thousand used books and PAC will be selling them Thursday, November 14 from 3:05pm-8pm in the ÉIDES gym. There are thousands of great books in good used condition including picture books, young adult books, adult books, and so many more. Books will sell for $3 each with proceeds going toward PAC which supports many efforts to make ÉIDES a better place for students. 

Everyone is welcome and invited to buy some great used books. Any books that are left will be given away for free or by donation on Friday, Nov 15 from 3:05pm-5pm.  

Fernie Sports Co. 
ferniesportsco.com

This summer, July 5-7 the 2nd Annual Arthur Sombrowski Memorial Doubles Tournament took place, with 60 players enjoying competitive doubles tennis to remember and celebrate Arthur and raise awareness for BC organ and tissue donation. QR codes were available court side where people could sign up as a donor on the spot. The tournament also raised funds for equipment for Fernie Sports Co. as per Arthur’s wishes. 
 
With multiple categories, players as young as 8 and as wise as over 70 were able to compete. Organizers would like to thank the generous businesses who donated items for the silent auction, the Fernie Academy, and the volunteers, players and ball boys/girls. A special mention to Jocelyn Sombrowski, who was instrumental in the event’s success, as well co-host Just Rosie Bookkeeping. 

Next year, the tournament is moving to the first weekend after Canada Day and they hope to see you there!

Reel Canadian Film Festival
reelcanadianfilmfestival.com

Local filmmakers, this one’s for you! The Reel Canadian Film Society is seeking submissions for the Local Reels component of the Reel Canadian Film Festival (RCFF). 

Local Reels are short films (amateur or pro), under 10 minutes, showcasing your talent, skills, creativity and love of filmmaking to be shown on the big screen at the Vogue Theatre as part of the RCFF. If you are an up and coming filmmaker located in the Kootenays, they want to hear from you. If you are a friend or loved one of a local filmmaker, pass this on to them!

The 17th Annual RCFF takes place January 24-26, 2025. For more details visit reelcanadianfilmfestival.com. Check back soon for full details on purchasing passes and this year’s line up. To subscribe to their email list or for general enquiries, please contact @email.