http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/ Fernie Stanford Resort Hotel Blog Title Copyright (c) 2010 Fernie Stanford Resort Hotel Blog Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:47:43 GMT 5 <div> <meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type" /> <meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId" /> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Generator" /> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Originator" /> <link href="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\JACOBR~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List" /><o:smarttagtype name="State" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="place" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="City" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:SnapToGridInCell /> <w:WrapTextWithPunct /> <w:UseAsianBreakRules /> <w:DontGrowAutofit /> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id=ieooui></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style type="text/css"> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><img width="400" height="267" src="http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/controls/fckeditor/editor/filemanager/userfiles/fernie%20transrockies.bmp" alt="" /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">The 9^th TransRockies mountain bike race was a big success this year, and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Fernie</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">BC</st1:state></st1:place> is proud to have played a major role in it. Just ask the organisers</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">&ldquo;The TransRockies was a great success thanks to your support.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Retailers in the downtown reported their two busiest days of the year and the energy in town was amazing.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">The time trial held people in the downtown all day, the Kids Bike Rally was a success and the riders loved the trails. &nbsp;Stage 2 start saw the Studabaker lead the riders through the downtown on a beautiful sunny morning. &nbsp;Fernie was well represented with many placing near the top of their category.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0.5in 0.0001pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">The TransRockies owners have already committed to Fernie for the 10th anniversary year!&rdquo;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">The Stanford Fernie Resort would like to congratulate all the riders and volunteers for their hard work and dedication to making this event a success. Also a big thank you to everyone who came out and cheered at the Fernie stages, showcasing the passion this town has for the sport. We look forward to seeing everyone back again for next year, with what promises to be one heck of a 10^th anniversary race!</span></p> </div> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Fernie TransRockies Wrap Up 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type" /> <meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId" /> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Generator" /> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Originator" /> <link href="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\JACOBR~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List" /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:SnapToGridInCell /> <w:WrapTextWithPunct /> <w:UseAsianBreakRules /> <w:DontGrowAutofit /> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style type="text/css"> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">What?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">An action-packed weekend of mountain bike events and activities!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">Where?</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Events going on around Fernie.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">When?</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">August 21 @ 9:00am &ndash; August 22 @ 6:00 pm.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p><img width="266" height="400" src="http://www.mensjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/bike1.jpg" alt="" />&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">The third annual Full Throttle Mountain Bike Festival rolls into Fernie next weekend bringing with it a full slate of races, demonstrations, and free live music performances. Race highlights include the Super D Enduro race, the Dirt Crit race, Kids Crit race, and the Dual Slalom race, and there are great prizes available to be won. Events are open to any mountain biking enthusiast who wishes to participate (contact Guest Services at 250-423-4655). Throughout the weekend there will also be some impressive demonstrations of skill at the Bike Trials Demo, where athletes will show off their balance and agility over an obstacle course of epic proportions.</span></p> <span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">Even those who aren&rsquo;t mountain bike fans will find things to entertain themselves with, as both Saturday and Sunday night feature free live shows by the Surf Dragons and DJ Maccabi respectively. During the day, guests can take a scenic chairlift ride to the top of the mountain and enjoy the spectacular views from the Lost Boys Café, or enjoy the summer sunshine in the outdoor Kokanee beer garden.</span> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Full Throttle Mountain Bike Festival 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"> <meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"> <meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"> <meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"> <link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CJACOBR%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" /><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="Street"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="address"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="State"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="City"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:SnapToGridInCell /> <w:WrapTextWithPunct /> <w:UseAsianBreakRules /> <w:DontGrowAutofit /> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id=ieooui></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style type="text/css"> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">What?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">The kickoff to the 9^th annual TransRockies mountain bike race.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">Where?</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Events taking place around Fernie.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">When?</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Saturday, August 7^th &ndash; Monday, August 8^th.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p><img width="400" height="267" alt="" src="http://www.bikemagic.com/news/images/TransRockies08-7-02-hi.jpg" />&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">The world-famous TransRockies mountain bike race is going back to where it all started 9 years ago. Just like the original course, this year&rsquo;s race runs from Fernie to <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Canmore</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">Alberta</st1:state></st1:place> over a new and improved 400km course. To celebrate its 9^th straight year of involvement with the race, Fernie is pulling out all the stops for a memorable kick-off weekend. Everything gets started on Saturday with registration. The public can enjoy a historical bike show and beer garden on <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Victoria Avenue</st1:address></st1:street> in the afternoon, while some of Fernie&rsquo;s top restaurants will be hosting a dine-around event with meals specially prepared to fuel the riders.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Saturday kicks off the tour with a public breakfast at <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">CP Station Square</st1:address></st1:street> and the opening leg &ndash; a time trial that starts and finishes on <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Victoria Avenue</st1:address></st1:street>. <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">CP Station Square</st1:address></st1:street> continues to host a beverage and food garden during the day for the public to enjoy, while the popular Kids Bike Rally takes place. The day ends with a banquet and daily awards ceremony at the Fernie Community Centre. On Monday, Fernie bids farewell to the riders as Stage 2 begins on <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Victoria Avenue</st1:address></st1:street> and the competitors head off towards Canmore.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Whether you&rsquo;re a competitor or fan, the Fernie Stanford Resort would be happy to accommodate you during the Fernie portion of the TransRockies. We are pleased to be one of the official hotels of the race, offering great rates and luxuriously equipped rooms to make your stay as pleasant as possible.</span></p> <span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">For more information on the TransRockies race, <a href="http://www.transrockies.com/" target="_blank">check out their website</a>.</span></meta> </meta> </meta> </meta> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Blackstone Fernie TransRockies 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <img width="185" height="300" src="http://www.skifernie.com/summer/images/thingstodo/teamPic.jpg" alt="" /><br /> <meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type" /> <meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId" /> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Generator" /> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Originator" /> <link href="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\JACOBR~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List" /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:SnapToGridInCell /> <w:WrapTextWithPunct /> <w:UseAsianBreakRules /> <w:DontGrowAutofit /> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style type="text/css"> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">As of June 26, Summer has officially arrived at the Fernie Alpine Resort, and the Fernie Stanford Hotel couldn&rsquo;t be happier! The Fernie Alpine Resort&rsquo;s Summer activities will provide hours of entertainment for bikers, hikers, and anyone who just likes to get outdoors and celebrate the warm months ahead. Two things to keep an eye out for in the coming days are:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">Thursday Night Race Series &ndash; Starts July 8^th<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Fernie Alpine Resort is proud to host the Thursday Night Mountain Bike Race Series. Come out and enjoy an evening of fun, gravity-fed mountain biking, and great post-race refreshments and prizes at Kelsey&rsquo;s Restaurant! Only 5 bucks per race (includes post-race beverage at Kelsey&rsquo;s!). Register by 6:30 pm on race day.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">Lost Boys Lungbuster MTB Hill Climb &ndash; Saturday July 10^th<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">The ultimate challenge for hard core climbers! This gruelling race starts at the base area and climbs to the top of the Timber Express Chairlift &ndash; 2100 vertical feet! Race starts at 9:30 am sharp from the resort base area.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">There will be many more fun events all summer, so be sure to check out the <a href="http://www.skifernie.com/">Fernie Alpine Resort website</a>, or just check back with our blog for regular updates!</span></p> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Fernie Alpine Resort Summer Kickoff 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type" /> <meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId" /> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Generator" /> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Originator" /> <link href="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\JACOBR~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List" /><o:smarttagtype name="State" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="place" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:SnapToGridInCell /> <w:WrapTextWithPunct /> <w:UseAsianBreakRules /> <w:DontGrowAutofit /> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id=ieooui></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style type="text/css"> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">After a less-than-ideal Spring, Summer is finally setting in, and at the Fernie Stanford Resort we&rsquo;re excited to kick back with a beverage from one of our favourite breweries, the Fernie Brewing Company. Locals already know and love each of the five distinct varieties available on taps around BC and <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Alberta</st1:place></st1:state>, but until now </span><span lang="EN-CA">at the liquor store </span><span lang="EN-CA">you could only find The Rocky Mountain Genuine Lager, The Griz Pale Ale, and First Trax Brown Ale . Not any more, as the Fernie Brewing Company <span style="">&nbsp;</span>has just announced that its two newest products, the What the Huck - Huckleberry Wheat, and Ol&rsquo; Willy Wit &ndash; Belgian White Ale have hit the shelves along with the classic three in their striking new 650ml bottles throughout BC Liquor Stores and in <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Alberta</st1:place></st1:state>. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="">What the Huck - Huckleberry Wheat</span><span lang="EN-CA"> is prized for its sweetness &amp; deep colour, blending huckleberries with wheat to create a smooth &amp; creamy beer with a light touch of huckleberries.&nbsp; <span style="">Ol' Willy Wit</span><span style=""> <span style="">-</span> <span style="">Belgian White Ale</span></span> is brewed with wheat, a distinctive Belgian yeast, a touch of coriander and <st1:place w:st="on">Curacao</st1:place> orange peel, producing an unfiltered beer with a signature cloudy appearance and light and spicy citrus flavours.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span><span lang="EN-CA">There&rsquo;s nothing finer than enjoying a refreshing wheat beer on a sunny patio or deck, so whether you&rsquo;re relaxing in your backyard, slaking your thirst after a long day on the trails or just hitting the town, make sure to stop by your local liquor store or pub and try out the best that Fernie Brewing Company has to offer.</span></p> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Fernie Brewing Company New Bottles! 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type" /> <meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId" /> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Generator" /> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Originator" /> <link href="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\JACOBR~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List" /><o:smarttagtype name="State" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="City" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="place" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:SnapToGridInCell /> <w:WrapTextWithPunct /> <w:UseAsianBreakRules /> <w:DontGrowAutofit /> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id=ieooui></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style type="text/css"> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">What?</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Fernie Alpine Resort opens for the summer season!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">Where?</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Fernie Alpine Resort</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on"><span lang="EN-CA">Fernie</span></st1:city><span lang="EN-CA">, <st1:state w:st="on">BC</st1:state></span></st1:place></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">When?</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Saturday, June 26</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">9:00 am.<br /> <img width="300" height="244" src="http://www.skircr.com/matts-blog/image.axd?picture=FAR+mt+bike+re-size+2.JPG" alt="" /><br type="_moz" /> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span><span lang="EN-CA">Mountain bikers and fans of the outdoors alike have had June 26^th circled on their calendars for months now. The snow has melted, summer is here, and Fernie Alpine Resort is opening up for the warm season! For those of you who can&rsquo;t wait one more day to hit the trails, the resort opens bright and early at 9:00 am, and will be in service all summer with an amazing lift-accessed bike park as well as a variety of hiking and site-seeing from both the Timber Express &amp; Elk Quad Chair. Bike Camps for women and children from beginner to advanced levels will be available throughout the summer, along with Thursday night race series for the competitive types of all ages.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span><span lang="EN-CA">Non-Fernie residents wishing to hit the Fernie Alpine Resort trails this summer will find world-class accommodation at the Stanford Fernie Resort. We are located close to the Resort so you can spend your day hiking and riding, not traveling there and back. Check out our great rates and comfortable, luxurious rooms and start planning your trip today!</span></p> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Fernie Alpine Resort Opening Day 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type"> <meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId"> <meta content="Microsoft Word 10" name="Generator"> <meta content="Microsoft Word 10" name="Originator"> <link href="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\Owner\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List" /><o:smarttagtype name="stockticker" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:SnapToGridInCell /> <w:WrapTextWithPunct /> <w:UseAsianBreakRules /> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id=ieooui></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style type="text/css"> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} p.MsoBodyText, li.MsoBodyText, div.MsoBodyText {margin-top:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:11.0pt; margin-left:41.75pt; text-align:justify; mso-line-height-alt:9.0pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; letter-spacing:-.25pt;} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><img src="http://www.skircr.com/imagelibrary/2009/fernie/logo/FernieLogo.gif" alt="" /><br /> <br /> We have just received a thoughtful letter from Jeni Sugiyama, the Event Coordinator at the Fernie Alpine Resort thanking us for our continual support.<br /> <o:p></o:p>We would like to share with you some of what Jeni wrote:</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);">&nbsp;</span></o:p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">On behalf of Fernie Alpine Resort, I would like to thank you for your support this season being the accommodation partner for our Freeski Competitions and a prize sponsor for our Powder, Pedal, Paddle Relay.&nbsp; </span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p align="left" style="margin-left: 0in; text-align: left;" class="MsoBodyText"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The rooms you provided for our judges for the Freeski events is greatly appreciated!&nbsp; Not only did the judges love the accommodation they were put up in, but with the cost saving on accommodation we were able to focus on the event specifically, helping to enhance the competition for the participants.&nbsp; </span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p align="left" style="margin-left: 0in; text-align: left;" class="MsoBodyText"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">In addition, thank you very much for the prize donation of the Jacuzzi suite for our Powder, Pedal, Paddle (</span></span><st1:stockticker><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">PPP</span></span></st1:stockticker><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">) Relay. </span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p align="left" style="margin-left: 0in; text-align: left;" class="MsoBodyText"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 128);"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">It is only with the support of community businesses such as the Fernie Stanford Resort that we are able to put together such successful events each season. </span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The Fernie Stanford Resort takes pride in our community. We have undertaken numerous initiatives to support Fernie activities, events, and organizations. By contributing and showing our appreciation, we feel it is our way of helping to improve the experience for both of our citizens and tourists alike. <a href="../../../fernie-community">Click here</a> to view the many programs and companies we support within BC and beyond. If you are a Fernie community group, business, or event, and would like to work with us, please feel free to <a title="View Fernie Hotel Contacts and Location Map" href="../../../contact-fernie-stanford-resort">contact us</a>.<o:p></o:p></p> </meta> </meta> </meta> </meta> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Fernie Alpine Resort & Fernie Stanford Resort Partners 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b></span></span><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Fernival presented by VW</b></span></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b> &amp;&nbsp;BONUS WEEKEND!!</b></span></span></span><br /> <span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b> <br /> Saturday, April 17, 2010&nbsp;<br /> Sunday, April 18, 2010</b></span></span><b><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: small;">The 2nd Annual &quot;Fernival&quot; spring event at Fernie Alpine Resort featuring live</span></span><span style="font-size: 6.5pt; font-family: CenturyGothic;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: small;">music. This will be a celebration of snow and a tribute to a fantastic ski</span></span><span style="font-size: 6.5pt; font-family: CenturyGothic;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: small;">season. There will be live music Saturday afternoon from 2:00pm - 3:30pm</span></span><span style="font-size: 6.5pt; font-family: CenturyGothic;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: small;">courtesy of Calgary band Sweet Potato and the day finishes off with our</span></span><span style="font-size: 6.5pt; font-family: CenturyGothic;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: small;">headline act of the weekend, <b>Ashley MacIsaac and the Cape Breton</b></span></span><b><span style="font-size: 6.5pt; font-family: CenturyGothic,Bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Traditional Duo </b>playing from 4:00pm to 5:15pm!! The live music doesn't stop</span></span><span style="font-size: 6.5pt; font-family: CenturyGothic;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: small;">there, Sunday will feature live music from Fernie local sensation Shred Kelly!</span></span><span style="font-size: 6.5pt; font-family: CenturyGothic;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><span style="font-size: small;">So come out and rock out on our final weekend of the season.</span></span><span style="font-size: 6.5pt; font-family: CenturyGothic;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Fernival in Fernie BC 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type"> <meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId"> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Generator"> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Originator"> <link href="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\JACOBR~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List" /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:SnapToGridInCell /> <w:WrapTextWithPunct /> <w:UseAsianBreakRules /> <w:DontGrowAutofit /> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style type="text/css"> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} p {mso-margin-top-alt:auto; margin-right:0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">What?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">The Second Annual Fernie Film Festival celebrating the best in Canadian Film-making.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">Where?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">The Fernie Arts Station, The Vogue Theatre, and the Central Hotel</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">When?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">March 26-28</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><br /> Fernie&rsquo;s annual film festival is dedicated to showcasing the talent, skill and diversity that exists within the Canadian Film Industry. From artistic and dramatic short films and children&rsquo;s films to full length features, the festival will present an eclectic and compelling mix of Canadian productions over a packed weekend including individual screenings, packages and special events.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Tickets</span></strong> are available from The Arts Station and Carosella from March 1st.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">For more information please <a target="_blank" href="http://theartsstation.com/category/event/film/">visit the Arts Station website.</a></span></p> </meta> </meta> </meta> </meta> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Reel Canadian Film Festival in Fernie 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"> <meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"> <meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"> <meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"> <link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\JACOBR~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_filelist.xml" /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:SnapToGridInCell /> <w:WrapTextWithPunct /> <w:UseAsianBreakRules /> <w:DontGrowAutofit /> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style type="text/css"> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">What?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Fernie&rsquo;s annual winter festival featuring fun for the entire family</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">Where?</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Events all over town.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">When?</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">March 5-7, 2010<br /> <img height="300" width="400" alt="" src="http://www.nonstopski.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/mardi-gras-with-the-griz-small.jpg" /> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span><span lang="EN-CA">Fernie&rsquo;s Annual winter festival, Griz Days, is back! This action-packed weekend features great events for all ages and is always one of the highlights of winter in Fernie. Things kick off on Friday with the Griz Days Parade, which leads into a busy Saturday full of fun activities including the popular pancake breakfast, a street hockey tournament, and the legendary Extreme Griz Survivor winter skills challenge.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span><span lang="EN-CA">For visitors to the area, the Fernie Stanford Resort is the perfect accommodation. We&rsquo;ll get you right in the heart of the action at Fernie Alpine Resort, and are just minutes from all the venues. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span>For a complete schedule of events, you can visit the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.grizdays.com/">Griz Days website</a>.</p> </meta> </meta> </meta> </meta> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Fernie Griz Days 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type" /> <meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId" /> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Generator" /> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Originator" /> <link href="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\JACOBR~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List" /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:SnapToGridInCell /> <w:WrapTextWithPunct /> <w:UseAsianBreakRules /> <w:DontGrowAutofit /> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style type="text/css"> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">WeeFest<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">Friday, February 19 @ 7:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Music! Theatre! Poetry! WeeFest is a multi-genre, single night festival that showcases some of the best local talent in Fernie. The eclectic line-up features something fun for everybody. Known for its over-the-top, multimedia live performances, spacerock band Bubba Tres serves as the wacky host to an evening of theatre, musical acts, and poetry by local writer Keith Liggett.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Tickets $15 at:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Freshies; Carosella&rsquo;s, The Blue Toque &amp; The Arts Station.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">From the Figure to the Visage<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">Ongoing to February 22<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Local artist Liza Gareau-Tosh has spent the past six winters in Fernie and the past lifetime making art. Liza has a keen interest in people and a watchful eye for how people can be works of art. This is the essence of her show at the Arts Station. From the Figure to the Visage is a departure from her usual colourful abstracts that have been seen in Fernie over the years, as Liza returns to her roots as an artist with portraiture and sketching. Come find out why she got into art in the first place. The show combines portraiture, figure drawings, acrylic paintings, and lithographs.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">For more information on these and other great events going on during February at the Arts Station, please <a target="_blank" href="http://www.theartsstation.com/">visit their website</a>.</span></p> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Upcoming Events at the Fernie Arts Station 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type" /> <meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId" /> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Generator" /> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Originator" /> <link href="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\JACOBR~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List" /><o:smarttagtype name="Street" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="City" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="address" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="place" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:SnapToGridInCell /> <w:WrapTextWithPunct /> <w:UseAsianBreakRules /> <w:DontGrowAutofit /> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id=ieooui></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style type="text/css"> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">What?</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">The Olympic Torch passes through Fernie on its way to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">Where?</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">City Hall</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">When?</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">January 23, 2010</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">7:30 am onwards.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p><br /> <img height="259" width="400" src="http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Vancouver+2010+Torch+Relay+London+JxvU-GaY5lCl.jpg" alt="" /><br /> &nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">The Olympic Torch will be passing through Fernie as part of the cross-country torch relay this Saturday, January 23. Kick the celebration off by gathering at 7:30 before fireworks and the arrival of the torch at 8:00 am on the corner of <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">13^th&nbsp;St.</st1:address></st1:street> &amp; Highway #3. From here, the torch relay will proceed to the steps of City Hall. After a message from the mayor and speeches by Olympic athletes Emily Brydon and Scott Niedermayer the torch will set off for <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Cranbrook</st1:place></st1:city> while guests are invited to a Community Breakfast at the Senior&rsquo;s Drop-In Centre.</span></p> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Olympic Torch Relay 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span lang="EN-CA"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">Fernie Nature Tours &ndash; Winter 2010</font></span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">Fernie Nature Tours is offering a number of great outdoor snowshoe tours this winter. Head out for an hour or two, or spend the entire day in a winter wonderland, always with a trained and knowledgeable guide. See winter wildlife, spectacular old-growth forests, do some stargazing, or gorge on Canadiana. This quintessential winter activity makes a great family activity. Available packages include:</font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></o:p></span><span lang="EN-CA"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">- FAR Out History</font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><span lang="EN-CA">- </span><st1:place><st1:placename><span lang="EN-CA">Provinvial</span></st1:placename><span lang="EN-CA"> </span><st1:placetype><span lang="EN-CA">Park</span></st1:placetype></st1:place><span lang="EN-CA"> </span><st1:place><span lang="EN-CA">Paradise</span></st1:place></font></font></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><span lang="EN-CA">- </span><st1:place><st1:placetype><span lang="EN-CA">Island</span></st1:placetype><span lang="EN-CA"> </span><st1:placetype><span lang="EN-CA">Lake</span></st1:placetype></st1:place><span lang="EN-CA"> Old Growth Classic</span></font></font></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">- Stargazing Snowshoe Fondue</font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">- Snowshoeing Swiss Style</font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">- Being Canadian Eh!</font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">- Watchable Winter Wildlife</font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></o:p></span><span lang="EN-CA"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">*Ask about our Incentives and Group Rates.</font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></o:p></span><span lang="EN-CA"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">For more information on the individual packages please see <a target="_blank" href="http://www.digitalhospitality.com/images/Nature_Tours_2010.pdf">our flyer</a>. For any additional questions, or to book your tour, please </font><a target="_blank" href="http://www.fernienature.com/"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">visit our website</font></a><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">, </font><a href="mailto:fernienature@shaw.ca"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">send us an email</font></a><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">, or call us at (250) 423-4306<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Fernie Nature Tours Winter 2010 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type" /> <meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document" /> <meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11" /> <meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11" /> <link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\JACOBR~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_filelist.xml" /><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:SnapToGridInCell /> <w:WrapTextWithPunct /> <w:UseAsianBreakRules /> <w:DontGrowAutofit /> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--></span></span><style type="text/css"></style><span style="font-size: small"><style type="text/css"></style></span><span style="font-size: medium"><style type="text/css"></style></span><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial"><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--></span></span> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial"><span lang="EN-CA">The Fernie Stanford Resort is pleased to offer you a number of great perks for your stay with us this holiday season:</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial"><span lang="EN-CA">-In the evenings, our activity room will be featuring a great selection of family-friendly classic holiday movies to get you in the holiday spirit.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Arial"><span lang="EN-CA">-Our famous hot buffet breakfast is on daily from 7:00-10:00 a.m. featuring a great selection of your favourite breakfast items prepared by our skilled in-house chefs.</span></span></span></p> <span style="font-size: small"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial"><span lang="EN-CA">-Our Christmas Day Buffet Dinner is a wonderful way to get your family together for a delicious traditional Christmas dinner without worrying about all the cooking and clean-up. Dinner will be served from 5:00-10:00 p.m. See the blog post below for more information.<br /> <br /> -What better way to send out the old year than with a sumptuous East Indian Buffet? Our East Indian trained Chefs are delighted to put on this annual favourite for you on New Year's Eve from 5:00-10:00 p.m. For more information please call us at (25)-423-5000 or email us at info@ferniestanfordresort.com.<br /> </span></span></p> </span><br /> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Fernie Holiday Events 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type" /> <meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId" /> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Generator" /> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Originator" /> <link href="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\JACOBR~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List" /><o:smarttagtype name="country-region" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="City" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="PlaceType" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="PlaceName" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="place" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:SnapToGridInCell /> <w:WrapTextWithPunct /> <w:UseAsianBreakRules /> <w:DontGrowAutofit /> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id=ieooui></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style type="text/css"> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">Gifts in the Gallery &ndash; On Fire 101<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Runs until December 24</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Christmas is a great time to give the figt of art. This season, Station has some incredible gift opportunities for you. Giving art makes a very personalized present and brings beauty home to enjoy for years to come. On Fire 101 is an exciting art form over 16 local artists&hellip;all priced under $101!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">Solstice Celebration &ndash; Celebrate the light!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Monday, December 21^st, 7:00-8:00 p.m.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Bring a poem or &lsquo;winter tale&rsquo; to share. 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It will be followed by a party &amp; include music, dancing, a pot luck, and cash bar at 8:00 p.m. - $10 donation appreciated.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:city w:st="on"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">Cairo</span></b></st1:city><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA"> Time (<st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Canada</st1:place></st1:country-region>) &ndash; Indie Films Fernie<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Monday, January 4, 2010, 7:00 p.m.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">The Vogue Theatre</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Winner of the Best Canadian Feature at the Toronto International Film Festival, Cairo Time is also a love letter to the beauty and change of this ancient city.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Get your Winter 2010 Indie Film Tickets now!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Great stocking stuffers!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on"><span lang="EN-CA">FDAC</span></st1:placename><span lang="EN-CA"> <st1:placename w:st="on">Members</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Pass</st1:placetype></span></st1:place><span lang="EN-CA"> get 4 films - $28 ($7 a show)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Season&rsquo;s Pass get 4 films - $30 ($8 a show)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Members at the door: Youth - $8, Adults $9</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Regular at the door: Youth - $9, Adults $10</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">For more information contact The Fernie Arts Station<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <b style=""><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">(250) 423-4842 or email: admin@theartsstation.com</span></b> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/At The Arts Station 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type" /> <meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId" /> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Generator" /> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Originator" /> <link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\JACOBR~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_filelist.xml" /><o:smarttagtype name="PlaceType" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="PlaceName" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="place" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:SnapToGridInCell /> <w:WrapTextWithPunct /> <w:UseAsianBreakRules /> <w:DontGrowAutofit /> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id=ieooui></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style type="text/css"> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --></style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA">Sat. Dec. 19<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Cowboy <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Camp</st1:placetype> <st1:placename w:st="on">Sleigh</st1:placename></st1:place> Ride</span></p> <p style="text-indent: 0.5in" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">7-8 p.m. $20 + GST per person</span><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA">Wed. Dec. 23<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Santa Visits Fernie Alpine Resort!</span></p> <p style="text-indent: 0.5in" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">10 a.m.-12 p.m. &ndash; Ski with Santa on the lower mountain.</span></p> <p style="text-indent: 0.5in" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">12 p.m.-2 p.m. &ndash; Photos with Santa @ base area &ndash; FREE!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Crafty Kids</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>6 p.m.-8 p.m. Fun arts &amp; crafts for kids &ndash; FREE!</span><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA">Thurs. Dec. 24<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Santa Visits Fernie Alpine Resort!</span></p> <p style="text-indent: 0.5in" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">10 a.m.-12 p.m. &ndash; Ski with Santa on the lower mountain.</span></p> <p style="text-indent: 0.5in" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">12 p.m.-2 p.m. &ndash; Photos with Santa @ base area &ndash; FREE!</span><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA">Fri. Dec. 25<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Merry Christmas!</span><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA">Sat. Dec. 26<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Guided Geocaching</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>1:30 p.m-3:30 p.m. &ndash; High tech treasure hunt!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Night Skiing &ndash; Mighty Moose</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>5 p.m.-8:30 p.m &ndash; Lift ticket required.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Movie Mania</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>6 p.m.-8 p.m. &ndash; Family movie night - FREE!</span><b><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA">Sun. Dec. 27<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Guided Geocaching</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>1:30 p.m-3:30 p.m. &ndash; High tech treasure hunt!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Night Skiing &ndash; Mighty Moose</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>5 p.m.-8:30 p.m &ndash; Lift ticket required</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Games Night</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>6 p.m.-8 p.m. &ndash; Fun games for all ages! &ndash; FREE</span><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA">Mon. Dec. 28<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Winter Survival Skills</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>4 p.m.-6 p.m. &ndash; FREE!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Night Skiing &ndash; Mighty Mouse</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>8 p.m.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Games Night</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>6 p.m.-8 p.m. &ndash; FREE!</span><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA">Tues. Dec. 29<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Winter Survival Skills</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>4 p.m.-6 p.m. &ndash; FREE!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Night Skiing &ndash; Mighty Mouse</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>8 p.m.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Games Night</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>6 p.m.-8 p.m. &ndash; FREE!</span><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA">Wed. Dec. 30<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Guided Geocaching</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>1:30 p.m-3:30 p.m. &ndash; High tech treasure hunt!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Night Skiing &ndash; Mighty Moose</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>5 p.m.-8:30 p.m &ndash; Lift ticket required</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Crafty Kids</span></p> <p style="margin-left: 0.5in" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">6 p.m.-8 p.m. &ndash; Special activity tonight is <b>Gingerbread Houses!</b> &ndash; FREE! &ndash; Limited space, book your spot now!</span><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA">Thurs. Dec. 31<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Live Music with The Todd Sellecks @ The Griz Bar</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>3 p.m.-6 p.m.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Night Skiing &ndash; Mighty Moose</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>5 p.m.-8:30 p.m &ndash; Lift ticket required</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Family Fun New Year&rsquo;s Eve</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>6 p.m.-9 p.m. &ndash; FREE!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">New Year&rsquo;s Eve Griz Bar Party</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Tickets $35 + GST</span><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA">Fri. Jan. 1<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Happy New Year!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Night Skiing &ndash; Mighty Moose</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>5 p.m.-8:30 p.m &ndash; Lift ticket required</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Kid&rsquo;s Activity Night</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>6 p.m.-8 p.m. &ndash; FREE!</span><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA">Sat. Jan. 2<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Guided Geocaching</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>1:30 p.m-3:30 p.m. &ndash; High tech treasure hunt!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Night Skiing &ndash; Mighty Moose</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>5 p.m.-8:30 p.m &ndash; Lift ticket required</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Movie Mania</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>6 p.m.-8 p.m. &ndash; Family movie night - FREE!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Cowboy <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Camp</st1:placetype> <st1:placename w:st="on">Sleigh</st1:placename></st1:place> Ride</span></p> <p style="text-indent: 0.5in" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">7-8 p.m. $20 + GST per person</span><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA">Sun. Jan. 3<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Guided Geocaching</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>1:30 p.m-3:30 p.m. &ndash; High tech treasure hunt!</span><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><br /> *Enjoy live music every Saturday &amp; Sunday at the Griz Bar!*</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">For more information or to register for an activity, please contact Guest Services:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Phone: (250) 423-4655</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Email: <a href="mailto:guestservices@skifernie.com">guestservices@skifernie.com</a></span></p> <span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: 12pt" lang="EN-CA">Website: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.skifernie.com">www.skifernie.com</a></span>&nbsp; http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Holiday Activities at the Fernie Alpine Resort 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type" /> <meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId" /> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Generator" /> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Originator" /> <link href="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\JACOBR~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List" /><o:smarttagtype name="State" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="City" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="place" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="Street" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="address" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:SnapToGridInCell /> <w:WrapTextWithPunct /> <w:UseAsianBreakRules /> <w:DontGrowAutofit /> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id=ieooui></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style type="text/css"> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">What?</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Our annual Fernie Christmas dinner celebration.</span><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p><br /> </o:p></span><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">Where?</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">The Stanford Resort Fernie Hotel</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><span lang="EN-CA">100 Riverside Way</span></st1:address></st1:street></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on"><span lang="EN-CA">Fernie</span></st1:city><span lang="EN-CA">, <st1:state w:st="on">BC</st1:state></span></st1:place></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">When?</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">December 25^th, 5:00 p.m.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p> <img height="367" width="400" src="http://vanelsas.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/turkey-dinner.jpg" alt="" /><br /> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">The Stanford Resort Fernie Hotel would like to welcome you and your family to our annual traditional Christmas dinner. Leave all the fuss and preparation of a roast turkey dinner to our talented chefs while you sit back and relax in the warmth of our resort, sharing Christmas Day with the ones you love.</span><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Dinner will be served on December 25^th starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Fernie Stanford Resort. Be sure to bring your appetite, as our delicious traditional roast turkey dinner includes all the fixings, just like your grandmother used to make. Everyone is welcome so please bring the whole family and join us for this memorable celebration.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">$19.95 for adults and $9.95 for children 12 and under. Reservations should be made as soon as possible, and can be made by calling 250-423-5000, or <a href="mailto:info@ferniestanfordresort.com">via email</a>.</span></p> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Stanford Resort Fernie Christmas Dinner 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">What?</span></b> <meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type"> <meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId"> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Generator"> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Originator"> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Great events going on throughout December at The Arts Station to celebrate the holiday season.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">Where?</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">The Arts Station</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><span lang="EN-CA">601 1^st Avenue</span></st1:address></st1:street></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on"><span lang="EN-CA">Fernie</span></st1:city><span lang="EN-CA">, <st1:state w:st="on">BC</st1:state></span></st1:place></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">When?</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">December, 2009</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p><br /> <img src="http://oldstersview.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/christmas-tree-main_full.jpg" alt="" /><br /> &nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">Christmas at the Arts Station<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Thursday December 10 at 7:30pm</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Celebrate the Christmas season this year with the Station Players&rsquo; production of &ldquo;The Star Tree&rdquo; by Giselle Cole. This year&rsquo;s 1 hour performance includes the Station Strings &amp; Christmas carolling with an opportunity for the audience to join in at the end of the performance.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Salvation Army Food Bank.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Tickets at the door - $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for children under 12.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Doors open at 7:15</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">Charlie Brown&rsquo;s Christmas Pageant<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Friday December 18^th</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Shows at 5:00pm and 6:30pm.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Help Charlie Brown find the True Meaning of the Season. Join him and his gang on their adventures as they get ready for Christmas. For parents and children over the age of 4.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Presented by Freckles Children&rsquo;s Theatre.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Tickets: $4.00, available at Carosella, Feshies, and the Arts Station.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;">For more information on these events, and to see what else is going on all this month at the Arts Station, <a target="_blank" href="theartsstation.com">visit their website</a>.</span>&nbsp;</meta> </meta> </meta> </meta> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Christmas At the Arts Station 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type" /> <meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId" /> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Generator" /> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Originator" /> <link href="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\JACOBR~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List" /><o:smarttagtype name="State" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="place" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:SnapToGridInCell /> <w:WrapTextWithPunct /> <w:UseAsianBreakRules /> <w:DontGrowAutofit /> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id=ieooui></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style type="text/css"> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">What?</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Fernie Alpine Resort&rsquo;s early opening to the ski season.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">Where?</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Fernie Alpine Resort</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">When?</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">November 28^th and 29th</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p><br /> <img height="267" width="400" src="http://www.escapadelaurentide.com/downhill_ski.jpg" alt="" /><br /> &nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Due to the intensity of the snow fall in recent weeks and the magical powers of the legendary <a target="_blank" href="http://www.skifernie.com/news-and-info/the-griz-legend.aspx">Griz</a>, snow conditions at the Fernie Alpine Resort are better than expected, leading to the earliest resort opening in <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">British Columbia</st1:place></st1:state>&rsquo;s Kootenay Region, and one of the earliest openings in Fernie Alpine Resort History!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">To celebrate the start of everyone&rsquo;s favourite time of year, the Fernie Alpine Resort is having a preview weekend. Come out and test the hill, and be among the first skiers or snowboarders to carve fresh powder this year.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">The Fernie Mountain Resort wants to be your ski destination hotel, so check out all the great <a target="_blank" href="../../../packages.htm">ski and stay packages</a> we have available. Don&rsquo;t miss out on this exciting start to the season, and book your room today!</span></p> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Fernie Alpine Resort Preview Weekend 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type" /> <meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId" /> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Generator" /> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Originator" /> <link href="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\JACOBR~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List" /><o:smarttagtype name="place" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="City" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="State" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:SnapToGridInCell /> <w:WrapTextWithPunct /> <w:UseAsianBreakRules /> <w:DontGrowAutofit /> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id=ieooui></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style type="text/css"> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">What?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Canadian folk-rock group Tanglewood&rsquo;s Fernie tour date.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">Where?</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">The Arts Station</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on"><span lang="EN-CA">Fernie</span></st1:city><span lang="EN-CA">, <st1:state w:st="on">BC</st1:state></span></st1:place></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">When?</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">November 22, 2009</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">8:00 pm.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p><br /> <img height="260" width="400" src="http://www.birdsedgevillagefestival.org/festpix%2009/Tanglefoot08.jpg" alt="" /><br /> &nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Tanglefoot has been described as &ldquo;Stan Rogers meets Van Halen,&rdquo; but truth be told, this unique Canadian folk-rock group defies description and must be heard to be understood. Having been part of the Canadian folk scene for 25 years, Tanglefoot has forged a reputation for exquisite vocal polish, and relentless energy. The five current band members combine their considerable individual musical talents to create melodies and harmonies that are both Canadian and universal.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Having produced 6 studio albums, a live CD and DVD, performed at the Vimy Memorial dedication in France, and had one of their albums carried into space by Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, Tanglefoot is now embarking on their Farewell Tour, and will be performing one of their final shows ever in Fernie. Don&rsquo;t miss the chance to see these Canadian legends in the flesh for what promises to be a remarkable evening.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Tickets:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Members &ndash; Adults: $20; Youth (Under 18): $12</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Non-members &ndash; Adults: $25; Youth: $18</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">For more information <a target="_blank" href="http://theartsstation.com/">visit the Arts Station website</a> or <a href="mailto:info@theartsstation.com">send them an email</a>.</span></p> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Tanglefoot Farewell Performance 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type" /> <meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId" /> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Generator" /> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Originator" /> <link href="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\JACOBR~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List" /><o:smarttagtype name="PlaceType" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="PlaceName" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="Street" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="country-region" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="address" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="place" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="City" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="State" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:SnapToGridInCell /> <w:WrapTextWithPunct /> <w:UseAsianBreakRules /> <w:DontGrowAutofit /> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id=ieooui></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style type="text/css"> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">What?</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">A great evening of classical music with one of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Canada</st1:place></st1:country-region>&rsquo;s best string quartets.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">Where?</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">The Arts Station</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><span lang="EN-CA">601 1^st Avenue</span></st1:address></st1:street></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on"><span lang="EN-CA">Fernie</span></st1:city><span lang="EN-CA">, <st1:state w:st="on">BC</st1:state></span></st1:place></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">When?</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Saturday, November 7</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">8:00 pm</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;<br /> <img height="400" width="252" src="http://theartsstation.com/wp-content/lilly.jpg" alt="" /><br type="_moz" /> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Comprised of four vibrant and vital young women, the Lily String Quartet is a dynamic chamber quartet ensemble and a force to behold. Recognized by audiences and critics alike, they are the up and coming ensemble of the 21^st Century. Drawn together from such schools of excellence as McGill, <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Calgary</st1:place></st1:city>&rsquo;s Royal Conservatory, the Quebec Conservatoire, and U of T, the Lilly Quartet is dedicated to excellence. They have performed around the country, as well as attending two prestigious summer seminars: the Julliard String Quartet Seminar in <st1:state w:st="on">New York</st1:state>, and the St. Lawrence String Quartet Seminar at <st1:placename w:st="on">Stanford</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype> in <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">California</st1:place></st1:state>.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">The Fernie Stanford Resort is the host hotel for this and all other events at the Arts Station. Whether you&rsquo;re a Fernie resident or in town for a visit, don&rsquo;t miss what is sure to be a memorable evening of excellent music.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Members: $15 Adults, $12 Youth (under 18)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Non-members: $18 Adults, $15 Youth</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">For more information, <a target="_blank" href="http://theartsstation.com/2009/09/16/lily-string-quartet/">visit the event website</a>.</span></p> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Lily String Quartet 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <meta content="text/html; charset=utf-8" http-equiv="Content-Type"> <meta content="Word.Document" name="ProgId"> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Generator"> <meta content="Microsoft Word 11" name="Originator"> <link href="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\JACOBR~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List" /><o:smarttagtype name="City" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype name="place" namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:PunctuationKerning /> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas /> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables /> <w:SnapToGridInCell /> <w:WrapTextWithPunct /> <w:UseAsianBreakRules /> <w:DontGrowAutofit /> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id=ieooui></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style type="text/css"> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;} a:link, span.MsoHyperlink {color:blue; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed {color:purple; text-decoration:underline; text-underline:single;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">What?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Ski and Snowboard sale followed by the 60^th annual documentary by legendary ski and snowboard filmmaker <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Warren</st1:place></st1:city> Miller&rsquo;s.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">Where?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Fernie Community Centre</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">When?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Saturday, November 14 @ 7:00pm</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p><br /> <img height="280" width="400" src="http://cache.boston.com/resize/bonzai-fba/Globe_Photo/2007/11/05/1194314351_8083/529w.jpg" alt="" /><br /> &nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">The Fernie Alpine Ski Team is proud to present their 24^th annual ski and snowboard sale at the Fernie Community Centre. Get geared up before the season opens, and then come out in the evening for a screening of Warren Miller&rsquo;s Dynasty.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Filmmaker Warren Miller has become a legend in the ski and snowboard community with his stunning documentaries that showcase some of the world&rsquo;s best skiers and boarders on some of the planet&rsquo;s most spectacular slopes. For his 60^th anniversary Warren Miller brings us Dynasty, a celebration of the past, present, and future of winter sport. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span lang="EN-CA">Tickets: </span></b><span lang="EN-CA">$2, or $5 for a family.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">For more information on the event call Tom at (250) 423-0457, or <a href="mailto:cspsfernie@shaw.ca">email the CSPS</a>.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">For more information about Dynasty visit <a href="http://www.skitheworld.com/" target="_blank">www.skitheworld.com</a></span></p> </meta> </meta> </meta> </meta> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Ski Swap & Warren Miller’s Dynasty 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">What?<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">Fernie Ghost Riders Junior Hockey Team</font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">Where?<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">Fernie Memorial Arena</font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-CA"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">When?<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">25 home games this season. <b><a target="_blank" href="http://www.fernieghostriders.com/schedule.html"><font color="#800080">See the schedule</font></a></b> for dates.</font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;<br /> <img alt="" width="400" height="339" src="http://ekradio.cintek.com/pictures/ghost.gif" /><br /> </font></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">Whether you live in Fernie or are just in town for a visit, treat yourself to a great night out with the Ghost Riders, Fernie&rsquo;s Junior hockey team. The Canadian Junior hockey program is the best in the world, producing five consecutive World Junior Championship gold medals, so while the ticket prices might not be big-league, you know the on-ice action will be!</font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;</font></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">For more information on the team, ticket prices, or to see what nights the Ghost Riders are playing, please </font><a target="_blank" href="http://www.fernieghostriders.com/"><font color="#800080" size="3" face="Times New Roman">visit the team&rsquo;s website</font></a><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">.<br /> <br /> </font></span></p> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Fernie Ghost Riders 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <p class="MsoNormal"><b>What?<br /> </b>Fernie&rsquo;s annual celebration of local chefs, musicians, and performers.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>Where?<o:p></o:p></b><br /> <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">CP Station Square</st1:address></st1:street>, next to the Arts Station, at the intersection of <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">1st Ave</st1:address></st1:street> and <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">7th St</st1:address></st1:street>.<br /> <br /> <b>When?<o:p></o:p></b><br /> Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>&nbsp;<img alt="" src="http://img.timeinc.net/recipes/i/recipes/ck/06/08/grilled-steak-ck-1215910-l.jpg" /></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Make sure to drop by the annual Taste of Fernie celebration this Friday and Saturday! Friday night features a mouthwatering BBQ challenge, with some of Fernie&rsquo;s best professional and amateur grillers squaring off for steak supremacy. The Fernie Brewing <st1:place w:st="on">Co.</st1:place> along with the Fernie Wine Club and the Fernie Scotch Tasters will all be on hand with free tasting sessions as well.<br /> <br /> The main event happens on Saturday afternoon, with some of the best <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Fernie</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">BC</st1:state></st1:place>, restaurants serving up their chef&rsquo;s creations. Adding to the festival atmosphere, local musicians will be showcasing fantastic Fernie music. Headliner <a target="_blank" href="http://www.barneybentall.ca/">Bernie Bentall</a> will be performing songs off his new CD!<br /> <br /> Cost:<br /> BBQ Challenge - $40<br /> Saturday - $5 (Free for anyone under 12 or over 60)<br /> <br /> For more information <a target="_blank" href="http://www.tasteoffernie.ca/index.html">visit the website</a>, <a href="mailto:info@tasteoffernie.ca">email the festival</a>, or call Oz at the Arts Station, 250-423-4842.</p> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Taste of Fernie Food Festival 2009 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="color: #800000"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style=""><font size="3">What?</font></span></b></span></span></span><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-family: Arial"><font size="3"><o:p></o:p></font></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="color: #800000"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Ninth Western Regional</span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><font size="3"><o:p></o:p></font></span><span style="font-size: small"><span style="color: #800000"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"> <span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Surface and Underground</span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><font size="3"><o:p></o:p></font></span><span style="font-size: small"><span style="color: #800000"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"> <span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Mine Rescue Competition</span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><font size="3"><o:p></o:p></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-family: Arial"><o:p><span style="font-size: small"><span style="color: #800000"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman">&nbsp;</span></span></span></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="color: #800000"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style=""><font size="3">Where? </font></span></b></span></span></span><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-family: Arial"><font size="3"><o:p></o:p></font></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><st1:place><st1:placename></st1:placename></st1:place></span><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><st1:place><st1:placename></st1:placename></st1:place><st1:place><st1:placename></st1:placename></st1:place></span></span><span style=""><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><st1:place><st1:placename></st1:placename></st1:place></span></span><span style="font-size: small"><span style=""><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><st1:place><st1:placename><span style="color: #800000"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Max</span></span></st1:placename></st1:place></span></span></span><st1:place><st1:placename></st1:placename><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"> </span></span></span></st1:place><st1:place><st1:placename></st1:placename></st1:place><span style="font-size: small"><st1:place><span style="color: #800000"><st1:placename><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Turyk</span></span></st1:placename><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"> </span></span></span></st1:place></span><span style="color: #800000"><st1:place><st1:placetype><span style="font-size: small"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">School</span></span></span></st1:placetype></st1:place><st1:place><st1:placetype></st1:placetype></st1:place></span> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-family: Arial"><o:p><span style="font-size: small"><span style="color: #800000"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman">&nbsp;</span></span></span></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="color: #800000"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style=""><font size="3">When? </font></span></b></span></span></span><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-family: Arial"><font size="3"><o:p></o:p></font></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="color: #800000"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><font size="3">Sept 11^th &amp; 12^th, 2009</font></span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><font size="3"><o:p></o:p></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><b><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; font-family: Arial"><o:p><font size="3">&nbsp;</font></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><span lang="EN-CA">Join the City of </span><st1:city><st1:place><span lang="EN-CA">Fernie</span></st1:place></st1:city><span lang="EN-CA">, BC while they host the 2009 Ninth Western Regional Mine Rescue Competition at </span><st1:place><st1:placename><span lang="EN-CA">Max</span></st1:placename><span lang="EN-CA"> </span><st1:placename><span lang="EN-CA">Turyk</span></st1:placename><span lang="EN-CA"> </span><st1:placetype><span lang="EN-CA">School</span></st1:placetype></st1:place><span lang="EN-CA">. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase the </span><st1:place><span lang="EN-CA">Elk River</span></st1:place><span lang="EN-CA"> and promote awareness and safety in the mining industry.<o:p></o:p></span></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">&nbsp;</font></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><span lang="EN-CA">The annual event brings over 600 people to Fernie with 18 teams from </span><st1:place><span lang="EN-CA">North America</span></st1:place><span lang="EN-CA"> participating in the Underground and Surface Competitions. The contests are a great way to showcase and celebrate the hard work and dedication of all those involved in mine rescue and emergency response. </span></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">&nbsp;</font></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span lang="EN-CA"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">For more information, please contact:</font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span lang="EN-CA"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Cindy at (250) 423-2233, </font><a href="mailto:cindy.corrigan@fernie.ca"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">cindy.corrigan@fernie.ca</font></a><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span lang="EN-CA"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Or Sue Lipkewich at (250) 423-4823, </font><a href="mailto:volley11@telus.net"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">volley11@telus.net</font></a><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="font-size: small"><span style="color: #800000"></span></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none">&nbsp;</p> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Fernie's Ninth Western Regional Surface & Underground Mine Rescue Competition! 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Start packing for the 4^th annual <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Full Throttle Mountain Bike Festival </b>at Fernie Alpine Resort. Scheduled to take place <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Saturday August 22^nd and Sunday August 23^rd</b>, it is expected to be one of the best weekends of the summer!</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">&nbsp;</font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">The Festival attracts competitors and spectators from various regions who join in celebration of &lsquo;everything mountain bike&rsquo;. From elite competitors to recreational riders, there is always something for everyone.<br /> <br /> </font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><img alt="" src="http://www.skircr.com/matts-blog/image.axd?picture=FAR+mt+bike+re-size+2.JPG" /><br /> <br /> </font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Events include highly skilled competitions such as the &lsquo;Super D Downhill&rsquo; to more leisurely contests including the &lsquo;Summer Adventure Photo Contest&rsquo;.</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">&nbsp;</font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">There will also be free skills instruction sessions, fun bike contests and free live music both days!</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">&nbsp;</font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">This is one Fernie weekend not to miss &ndash; book your room today at the Stanford Fernie Resort.</font></p> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Fernie Mountain Bike Festival 2009 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: xx-small">&nbsp; <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="color: #800000"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Dates</b>: </span></span><span style="font-size: x-small"><font size="3"><st1:date month="9" day="19" year="2009"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="color: #800000">September 19 &ndash; 26, 2009</span></span></st1:date></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="color: blue"><o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-size: xx-small"><span style="color: blue"><o:p><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="color: #800000">&nbsp;</span></span></o:p></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="color: blue"><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style="color: blue"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="color: #800000">Book your hotel rooms early for this year&rsquo;s National Fly Fishing Championships in </span></span><font size="3"><st1:place><st1:city></st1:city><span style="font-size: x-small"><st1:city><span style="color: #800000">Fernie</span></st1:city><span style="color: #800000">, </span></span><st1:state></st1:state></st1:place><span style="font-size: xx-small"><st1:place><st1:state></st1:state></st1:place></span><span style="font-size: x-small"><st1:place><st1:state><span style="color: #800000">BC</span></st1:state></st1:place><span style="color: #800000">. The Championship will be organized by Fly Fishing Canada which is a not-for-profit organization that promotes issues concerning fly fishing and conservation.<br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: x-small">The Fernie National Fly Fishing Championship will involve five competitions held over a period of three days, on two rivers that possess healthy populations of Cutthroat and Bull trout as well as Rocky Mountain Whitefish. An additional lake venue with Cutthroat, Rainbow and Brook trout will also be a part of the competition. All events are &lsquo;catch and release&rsquo;. Come out and experience National fly anglers at their best!</span></span></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="color: black"><font size="3"><img alt="" src="http://www.flywatertravel.com/photos/trip_summary/big/7555d4872b7adbed406f44752de8f65b.jpg" /></font></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="color: black"><o:p><font size="3">&nbsp;</font></o:p></span></span><span style="color: black"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="color: #800000"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Registration:</b> The cost of registration for both individuals and teams is $300 per person. You can register using the online form on </span></span><font size="3"><span style="color: black"><span style="color: #800000"><span style="font-size: x-small"><a href="http://www.flyfishingcanada.net/"><span style="font-size: x-small">Fly Fishing Canada&rsquo;s website</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="color: #800000"><span>. Volunteers are needed for this exciting event. Click</span></span></span><span style="color: #800000"><span style="font-size: x-small"><a href="http://www.flyfishingcanada.net/index.php?p=catalog&amp;parent=1&amp;pg=1"><span style="font-size: x-small"> here</span></a></span><span style="font-size: x-small"><span> to register.</span></span></span></span></font></p> </span></span> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/2009 National Fly Fishing Championships & Conservation Symposium 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Exciting news: We have just received the preliminary schedule for the 2009 National Fly Fishing Championship to be held in Fernie!!</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">&nbsp;</font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">The Event will take place from <st1:date month="9" day="21" year="2009">September 21^st &ndash; 26^th, 2009</st1:date>. We welcome spectators, volunteers and participants to </font><a target="_blank" href="http://www.flyfishingcanada.net/index.php?p=news&amp;page_id=7th%20NFFC&amp;ptype=news"><font face="Times New Roman" color="#800080" size="3">register today</font></a><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> and book their stay at the Stanford Resort.</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">&nbsp;</font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">A&nbsp;sneak peek&nbsp;at the Event:</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><br /> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">Monday, Sept 21^st &amp; Tuesday Sept 22^nd:<o:p></o:p></font></font></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">Practice Days for all competitors.<o:p></o:p></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">&nbsp;</font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Wednesday, Sept 23:</b><br /> Team strategy meetings, fly tying and general preparation for competitors,&nbsp; organizers and volunteers. At <st1:time hour="17" minute="0">5pm</st1:time> there will be a &lsquo;meet &amp; greet' BBQ for competitors and volunteers as well as the opening ceremonies</font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">&nbsp;</font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Sept 24, 25 and 26^th:</b><br /> Competition days &ndash; come check out all the excitement!<o:p></o:p></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">&nbsp;</font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">There will be a closing banquet, FFC auction and award ceremonies in the evening of the 26^th.</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">&nbsp;</font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">We look forward to seeing you at the 7^th annual Fly Fishing Championship &amp; Conservation Symposium this year in Fernie!</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">&nbsp;</font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><a href="http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/fernie-fly-fishing.htm"><font face="Times New Roman" color="#800080" size="3">Click here</font></a><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> to see a great video of Fernie Fly Fishing</font></p> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/7th Annual FFC National Fly Fishing Championship & Conservation Symposium 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">Check out the latest </span></span><span style="font-size: x-small"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/packages.htm"><span style="font-family: Verdana">River Rafting Packages</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana"> at the Stanford Resort!</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">&nbsp;</span></span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">We are proud to announce that Mountain High River Rafting is now based out of the Fernie Stanford Resort and we are offering great vacation packages for you this summer. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">&nbsp;</span></span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">White Water Rafting</b> &ndash; White water rafting in Fernie is a truly unforgettable experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Take your friends, family or join up with people you do not know and see how much fun you can have bonding as a team splashing through the whitewater rapids.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">&nbsp;</span></span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Scenic Family Floats &ndash; </b>Perfect for even the little ones, our scenic floats allow you to sit back and relax.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Your guide will take you on a gentle ride along the </span></span><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><st1:place><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">Elk River</span></span></st1:place><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana"> where you will be able to see the magnificent beauty of the </span></span><st1:place><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">Rocky Mountains</span></span></st1:place></font><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">. </span></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">&nbsp;</span></span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Inflatable Kayaking </b>&ndash; If you are seeking a thrilling adventure and want to get really wet, sign up for our inflatable kayaking! The inflatable kayaks &ldquo;duckies&rdquo; that we use are quick and maneuverable which allow a unique way to paddle your own way down the river. Our experienced guides will lead your group, and will give you tips for safe whitewater kayaking. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">&nbsp;</span></span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">And, don&rsquo;t forget, after you return from your journey along the river, come back to the Fernie Resort and grab a bite in our restaurant, relax in our hot tubs, or get a well deserved massage in our onsite spa. </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">&nbsp;</span></span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">Save on river rafting in </span></span><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><st1:place><st1:city><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">Fernie</span></span></st1:city><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">, </span></span><st1:state><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">BC</span></span></st1:state></st1:place></font><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">. Book your vacation package today!</span></span></p> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Fernie RIver Rafting at its Best! 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA">Book your rooms today for the last scheduled hockey tournaments!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>The Fernie arena is staying open until the end of April.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>There are still a few more tournaments to come this month and the Stanford Resort has all the amenities you need while in Fernie for your sporting event.</span></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/contact.htm"><font color="#800080">Call us</font></a></span></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><span style="font-family: Verdana"> or </span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.sterlingvalleysystems.com/aspnet/public/universal_search.aspx?features=&amp;salesid=513726&amp;"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><font color="#800080">reserve online</font></span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana"> today.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Hot Rates on Ice Hockey at Fernie Stanford Resort 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">Join us for the always exciting annual Powder Pedal &amp; Paddle Relay Race in </span></span><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><st1:place><st1:city></st1:city><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small"><st1:city><span style="font-size: x-small">Fernie</span></st1:city></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small"><st1:city></st1:city></span><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small"><st1:city></st1:city></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">, </span></span><st1:state></st1:state></st1:place></font><span style="font-size: x-small"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><st1:place><st1:state></st1:state></st1:place></font><span style="font-family: Verdana"><font size="3"><st1:place><st1:state><span style="font-size: x-small">BC</span></st1:state></st1:place></font></span><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">.<br /> <br /> This year, the event is taking place on Saturday April 11th.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">&nbsp;</span></span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">Teams of 1-5 people ski, bike, paddle &amp; run in a relay race followed by a delicious dinner and after party in the evening.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">&nbsp;</span></span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">The PPP is always a popular event within the Fernie community. Last year there were 64 teams with 205 competitors in total! We expect an even greater turnout this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">&nbsp;</span></span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">Join in the fun &ndash; </span></span><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.skifernie.com/things-to-do/events/events.aspx"><font color="#800080">register today</font></a></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana"> to be a competitor or come and cheer on the talent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>The Stanford Fernie Resort will also be giving away a prize of a 2 night stay in one of our Jacuzzi Suites.</span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">&nbsp;</span></span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">The perfect season closer &ndash; an event for all ages and levels of fitness in </span></span><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><st1:place><st1:city></st1:city><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small"><st1:city><span style="font-size: x-small">Fernie</span></st1:city></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small"><st1:city></st1:city></span><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small"><st1:city></st1:city></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">, </span></span><st1:state></st1:state></st1:place><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small"><st1:place><st1:state><span style="font-size: x-small">BC</span></st1:state></st1:place></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small"><st1:place><st1:state></st1:state></st1:place></span><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small"><st1:place><st1:state></st1:state></st1:place><span style="font-size: x-small">.</span></span></span><o:p></o:p></font></font></p> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Powder Pedal & Paddle Relay Race 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA">The sun is bright and there is&nbsp;blue sky for miles today in </span></span></span><st1:place><st1:city></st1:city><span style="font-size: x-small"><st1:city><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA">Fernie</span></span></st1:city><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"> </span></span></span><st1:state></st1:state></st1:place><span style="font-size: x-small"><st1:place><st1:state><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA">BC</span></span></st1:state></st1:place><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA">. Everyone&nbsp;here appears to be outdoors experiencing this gorgeous spring weather.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>With the mild temperatures over the past few days, the ice on the </span></span></span><st1:place></st1:place><span style="font-size: x-small"><st1:place><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA">Elk River</span></span></st1:place><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"> has opened up to reveal the fast flowing fresh water. </span></span></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><o:p><span style="font-size: x-small">&nbsp;</span></o:p></span></span></p> <span style="font-size: smaller"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA">As I sit in the relaxed atmosphere of the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/amenities.htm">Stanford Fernie Resort restaurant,</a> I glance out the windows and notice 3 fishermen standing on the banks of the <span style="font-size: x-small"><st1:place><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA">Elk River</span></span></st1:place><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"> enjoying an early season fishing fiesta. I watch them, excited to see their reactions, and for the past 10 minutes they have landed almost 40 fighting hungry fish! Talk about a great start to the Fernie Fishing season - I can&rsquo;t wait until it&rsquo;s in full swing (which reminds me that golf season is here too!).</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;</span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA">At the same time, the bank of the river is lined with skiers returning from this perfect spring ski day. Together, we share this moment as we watch the seasons blend together right before our eyes &ndash; what a beautiful sight.</span></span></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></p> </span> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Fernie Fishing in Ski Season??…Wow! 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">The snow is still falling in Fernie &ndash; perfect time for a day on the mountain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>We&rsquo;ve had 28cm in the last 48hrs! With all the fresh powder and a great predicted forecast for March Break, you will want to stay the whole week!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Check out our </span></span><span style="font-size: x-small"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/packages.htm"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><font color="#800080">Ski &amp; Stay packages</font></span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana"> - one including a spa visit for a lower leg massage &ndash; as we know you&rsquo;ll be sore! March break couldn&rsquo;t be any better at Fernie Stanford Resort! Dave reports brilliant ski conditions &ndash; so go out and enjoy the powder &amp; epic skiing!</span></span></p> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Fernie March Break Ski Perfection 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">The Stanford Fernie Hotel continually receives positive feedback from our guests on </span></span><span style="font-size: x-small"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g182167-d611043-Reviews-Fernie_Stanford_Resort-Fernie_British_Columbia.html"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><font color="#800080">Tripadvisor</font></span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana"> as well as via email. We are proud of our Resort and consider guest satisfaction as our number one priority. We appreciate all the comments and invite our guests to let us know their experience at our Fernie Hotel and if there is anything we can do to improve our services.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">&nbsp;</span></span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">This past week we received the following email from a guest:</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">&nbsp;</span></span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">Many thanks for all of your help during our stay.&nbsp; The Fernie Stanford staff really made our holiday special and we look forward to coming back next winter.&nbsp; We'll definitely contact you again&nbsp;when we know what we are doing.</font></font></span></span></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">Kindest regards to you all.</font></font></span></span></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style=""><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><font size="3">Graham &amp; Pat&nbsp; </font></span></span></span></span><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">&nbsp;</span></span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">Thanks again to all of our guests for the continued suggestions and comments. </span></span></p> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Stanford Fernie Hotel Guest Feedback 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">If you aren&rsquo;t in Fernie yet, start driving now! This morning&rsquo;s snow report is fantastic news!! Fernie&rsquo;s upper mountain has received over 18cm of fresh powder in the last 24 hrs! With a nice thick base &amp; 64 runs groomed overnight (110 total!) we are in for an epic weekend of skiing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>The temperatures in Fernie are comfortable and the weather should be good for Griz Days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Join us this weekend to ski and ride the best mountain on Earth (or at least we think so!).</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">&nbsp;</font></o:p></p> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/It’s going to be a great Griz Days Weekend 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">Fernie&rsquo;s Griz Days are back and all of Fernie is pumped for the 32^nd annual winter festival. For those arriving from out of town, this year will kick off on Friday March 6^th at </span></span><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><st1:time hour="18" minute="30"></st1:time></font><span style="font-family: Verdana"><font size="3"><st1:time hour="18" minute="30"><span style="font-size: x-small">6:30pm</span></st1:time></font></span><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span> with the highly anticipated Griz Days Parade - so arrive early to catch the excitement. The entire weekend will be filled with numerous events including a craft fair, family carnival, pig roast, pool party and the always entertaining Extreme Griz Days Competitions. </span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">&nbsp;</span></span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Make sure you don&rsquo;t miss out on the snowmobile races on Saturday March 7^th starting at </b></span></span><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><st1:time hour="12" minute="0"></st1:time><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small"><st1:time hour="12" minute="0"><span style="font-size: x-small"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">12 noon</b></span></st1:time></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">. The Griz Days &lsquo;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/blogimages/Fernie_Snow_Drags.pdf">Snow Drags</a>&rsquo; will be taking place right behind the Fernie Stanford Resort. If staying at the hotel you will easily be a part of all the action. Click <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/blogimages/Fernie_Snow_Drags.pdf">here</a> for more details.</b></span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p></o:p></b></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <span style="font-size: x-small"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> </span><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><br /> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">The weekend will finish off on Sunday, March 8^th with the hilarious &ldquo;Dummy Downhill&rdquo; where imaginative &lsquo;dummies&rsquo; on skis and snowboards are launched off a jump at Fernie Alpine Resort. Check out the complete </span></span><span style="font-size: x-small"><a href="http://www.grizdays.com/schedule2009.htm"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><font color="#800080">Griz Days Schedule</font></span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana">.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">&nbsp;</span></span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">Join us in the celebration of Fernie&rsquo;s connection to winter and honouring our <a href="http://www.skifernie.com/news-and-info/the-griz-legend.aspx"><font color="#800080">local Fernie legend</font></a>. <a href="http://www.sterlingvalleysystems.com/aspnet/public/universal_search.aspx?features=&amp;salesid=513726&amp;startposition=1&amp;"><font color="#800080">Book your Griz Days weekend getaway</font></a> today at the Stanford Fernie Resort.<font face="Times New Roman"><o:p></o:p></font></p> </span></span></span> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Fernie Griz Days 2009 – Celebration of Snow 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">For all you powder hounds, Ferine is your place! If you&rsquo;re looking for the perfect powder stash, Fernie Alpine Resort has just had another fresh dumping of snow in the last 24 hours &ndash; an epic day will be had by all! What a great week it has been for skiers and riders &ndash; almost 50cm in the last 7days! </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p></o:p></p> <span style="font-size: x-small"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><span style="font-family: Verdana">&nbsp;</span></o:p></p> <span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">If you are looking for the ultimate skiing experience, this is the time to do it. Bring the whole family, a friend or meet people while you&rsquo;re here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Before we know it, spring will come so don&rsquo;t miss out on the fresh powder and perfect conditions in </span></span></span><st1:place><st1:city></st1:city><span style="font-size: x-small"><st1:city><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">Fernie</span></span></st1:city><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">, </span></span></span><st1:state></st1:state></st1:place><span style="font-size: x-small"><st1:place><st1:state><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">BC</span></span></st1:state></st1:place><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">.&nbsp;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/contact.htm"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><font color="#800080">Contact the Fernie Stanford Resort today</font></span></a></span><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"> &ndash; 3^rd night is on us Sunday through Thursdays. </span></span></span> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Fernie’s Powder Perfection 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small">Stay &amp; Ski at the Fernie Stanford Resort!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Join us </span></span></strong><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><st1:date year="2009" day="18" month="2"></st1:date><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small"><st1:date year="2009" day="18" month="2"><strong>Wednesday, February 18, 2009</strong></st1:date></span></span><strong><span style="font-size: x-small"><st1:date year="2009" day="18" month="2"></st1:date></span></strong><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: xx-small"><st1:date year="2009" day="18" month="2"></st1:date></span></span><strong><span style="font-size: x-small"><st1:date year="2009" day="18" month="2"></st1:date></span></strong><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: xx-small"><st1:date year="2009" day="18" month="2"></st1:date></span></span><strong><span style="font-size: x-small"><st1:date year="2009" day="18" month="2"></st1:date></span></strong><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: xx-small"><st1:date year="2009" day="18" month="2"></st1:date></span></span><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span> - </span></span></span></strong><st1:date year="2009" day="22" month="2"></st1:date><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small"><st1:date year="2009" day="22" month="2"><strong>Sunday, February 22, 2009</strong></st1:date></span></span><strong><span style="font-size: x-small"><st1:date year="2009" day="22" month="2"></st1:date></span></strong><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: xx-small"><st1:date year="2009" day="22" month="2"></st1:date></span></span><strong><span style="font-size: x-small"><st1:date year="2009" day="22" month="2"></st1:date></span></strong><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: xx-small"><st1:date year="2009" day="22" month="2"></st1:date></span></span><strong><span style="font-size: x-small"><st1:date year="2009" day="22" month="2"></st1:date></span></strong><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: xx-small"><st1:date year="2009" day="22" month="2"></st1:date></span><strong><span style="font-size: x-small"><span> for the 6^th annual Smith Optics Freeski Competition.</span></span></strong><span style="font-size: x-small"><span> <span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA">It is one of biggest Fernie events of the season (second only to the Powder, Pedal, Paddle Relay).&nbsp; Athletes come from all over for the chance to compete in our legendary powder and challenging terrain. </span>It will definitely be an amazing time if it&rsquo;s anything like last year where we had 70<span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA"> competitors participate!<br /> <br /> </span></span></span></span></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span><span lang="EN-CA" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-CA">Each day will be filled with excitement as skiers try to earn the top spot:<br /> <br /> </span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small">Wednesday &ndash; Registration</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small">Thursday &ndash; Qualifying Round</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small">Friday &ndash; Semi-Final Round</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small">Saturday &ndash; Final Round, Awards and Party!!</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small">&nbsp;</span></span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small">Please check out Fernie Alpine Resort's </span></span><span style="font-size: xx-small"><font color="#800080"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.skifernie.com/things-to-do/events/events.aspx"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small">Events Page</span></span></a></font></span><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small">&nbsp;for more information on the Smith Optics Freeski Competition.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small">&nbsp;</span></span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small">Registration is now open! To register for this highly anticipated Fernie event visit: </span></span><span style="font-size: xx-small"><a href="https://secure.skircr.com/event_registration/registration.aspx"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small">https://secure.skircr.com/event_registration/registration.aspx</span></span></a></span><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><br /> The Stanford Fernie Resort is excited to be the lodging partner for this year&rsquo;s Freeski Competition! Reservations are filling up quickly so call the Stanford Resort today at 1.877.423.5600 or</span>&nbsp;<font color="#800080"><a href="http://www.sterlingvalleysystems.com/aspnet/public/universal_search.aspx?features=&amp;salesid=513726&amp;startposition=1"><span style="font-size: x-small">book your Stanford Fernie&nbsp;hotel room online here</span></a></font>&nbsp;<span><span style="font-size: x-small">for great deals from only $90/night!!</span></span></p> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Stanford Resort - Official Lodging partner for Fernie Freeski! 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">The Stanford Fernie Resort is continually chosen by you as the favourite place to stay in Fernie, BC! TripAdvisor ranks the Stanford Resort as the </span></span><span style="font-size: x-small"><a title="Best Hotel in Fernie BC, The Stanford Resort" target="_blank" href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g182167-d611043-Reviews-Stanford_Inn-Fernie_British_Columbia.html"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><font color="#800080">#1 Hotel in Fernie</font></span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana"> out of the 21 hotels in town!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Some comments on tripadvisor.com from past guests include: &ldquo;Great customer service&rdquo;, &ldquo;Best home away from home&rdquo;, and &ldquo;Best hotel experience ever!&rdquo;. With such great rates, perfect location, friendly service, multitude of room choices, and delicious food, you will definitely feel welcome and comfortable during your entire stay. Come experience Fernie, BC the easy way &ndash; Sleep Stanford&hellip;we look forward to seeing you soon! </span></span></p> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Fernie's Favourite Family Resort 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small">Snow, snow and more snow! Another ski season in Fernie, BC is off to an incredible start!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>We have had fresh snow everyday, and 2009 brought with it a whopping 30cm on Jan 1^st!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>We are now first in total snowfall for all of the Canadian Rockies Ski Resorts. How can anyone possibly resist these perfect conditions?</span><font size="3"><o:p></o:p></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small">&nbsp;</span><font size="3"><o:p></o:p></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small">The Fernie Stanford Resort is bustling as winter enthusiasts are traveling from all over to experience the unforgettable thrill of Fernie skiing. We thank all those guests who gathered for our Christmas and New Year&rsquo;s celebrations. A fantastic time was had by all, and we look forward to many more great memories in 2009! </span><font size="3"><o:p></o:p></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small">&nbsp;</span><font size="3"><o:p></o:p></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small">If you are from Alberta, the perfect winter getaway is only a 3 hr drive. Coming to Fernie is a great way to feel like you are on vacation without having to travel too far&hellip;.not to mention the weather for skiing in Fernie is a lot more tolerable!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>For the best ski deals join us at the Stanford - Fernie&rsquo;s premier family ski resort.</span><font size="3"><o:p></o:p></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small">&nbsp;</span><font size="3"><o:p></o:p></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span><a title="Stanford Fernie Resort Hotel Reservations" href="http://www.sterlingvalleysystems.com/aspnet/public/universal_search.aspx?features=&amp;salesid=513726&amp;startposition=1"><span style="font-size: x-small"><font color="#800080">Book your Fernie ski vacation</font></span></a></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small"> today and enjoy powder perfection and unmatched service at the Stanford Fernie Resort Hotel. We also have exciting </span><span style="font-size: x-small"><a title="Stanford Fernie Resort Packages" href="http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/packages.htm"><font color="#800080">Fernie ski packages</font></a><span style=""> and a few last minute rooms available. Please call 1-877-423-5600.</span></span><span><font size="3"><o:p></o:p></font></span></p> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Bring It On! 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">I would like to send a heart felt thank you from our family to the staff at the Fernie Stanford Resort.&nbsp; </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><br /> Last week we were headed on a family vacation to BC from Calgary and had a planned to stay at our favourite resort, &quot;The Stanford&quot;.&nbsp; We like the location, atmosphere, and our young boys particularly love the waterslide! We woke up on the Sunday morning to head out of town bright and early to discover our truck would not start.&nbsp; We were not able to get the truck fixed until the next day and would have to stay another day.&nbsp; The staff very graciously assisted us with rebooking the room, and helping us order food, etc at no additional charge.&nbsp; We were very surprised and grateful of this unexpected support and would really like to express our gratitude for the Stanford's outstanding customer service. <br /> <br /> A big &quot;Thank You&quot; to all at the Stanford, we will definitely be back!&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><br /> The Klotz family</span></span><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><o:p></o:p></font></font></p> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Thank you Stanford Fernie Resort! 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="color: #800000"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">As the snowflakes fall and enthusiastic skiers gather from across the country, the Stanford Resort welcomes another exciting ski season in Fernie, BC!</span></span></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="color: #800000"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">&nbsp;</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><o:p></o:p></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="color: #800000"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">What a wonderful evening! On Thurs Dec 4^th, the Fernie Stanford Resort hosted our annual Ski Season Kick-Off Party in our new restaurant - the <span style="color: #800000"><b><a href="http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/amenities.htm">Mountain Tandoor</a></b></span>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>With every seat in the house taken, the restaurant was bustling with our friends from the local Fernie business and hospitality communities. Guests enjoyed </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">authentic East Indian cuisine including tandoor chicken, lamb curry, butter chicken and fresh naan bread.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>All those in attendance also celebrated with our wide selection of wines, Christmas spirits and traditional desserts.</span></span></span></span><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="color: #800000"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">&nbsp;</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><o:p></o:p></font></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="color: #800000"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">The Stanford Resort Fernie Hotel sends many thanks to everyone including the tour operators, accommodators, real estate agents, Tourism Fernie members and our friends from the Fernie Brewing Company who all helped make this year&rsquo;s event another huge success!</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="color: #800000"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">&nbsp;</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="color: #800000"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">We look forward to seeing all of you out on the slopes and inside the Mountain Tandoor restaurant for delicious après ski meals.</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="color: #800000"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">&nbsp;</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="color: #800000"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">PS: The official opening of the Fernie Ski Resort is December 13^th (conditions permitting).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Book your </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana"><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/packages.htm"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="color: #800080">Stanford Fernie Resort Ski Package</span></span></a></span></strong><span style="font-size: x-small"><strong><span style="color: windowtext; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt">&nbsp;</span></strong><span style="color: windowtext; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><span style="color: #800000">today!</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: windowtext; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Stanford Fernie Ski Season Launch Party! 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <span style="font-size: x-small"><span><span><span style="font-family: Arial"><span style="color: #800000"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="color: #800000"><span><span style="font-family: Verdana">We invite you to join us this holiday season for a delicious full course traditional Christmas dinner at the Stanford Resort Fernie Hotel. This year, why fuss and cook at home? Let us do all the work while you sit back and relax in the warmth of our resort sharing Christmas Day with the ones you love.<br /> <br /> </span></span></span></span></p> <p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; line-height: 14.4pt; text-align: center; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto">&nbsp;<img alt="" src="http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/blogimages/candykanes.jpg" /></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; line-height: 14.4pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="color: #800000"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana">Dinner will be served on December 25th starting at </span></span></span><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Times New Roman"><st1:time minute="0" hour="17"></st1:time><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span><st1:time minute="0" hour="17"><span style="color: #800000"><span style="font-size: x-small">5:00pm</span></span></st1:time></span></span><span style="color: #800000"><span style="font-size: x-small"><span style="font-family: Verdana"><span> at the Fernie Stanford Resort. Our Christmas feast will include roast turkey with all the fixings - just like your grandmother used to make. Everyone is welcome so please bring the whole family and join us for this memorable celebration.</span></span></span></span><o:p></o:p></font></font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><span style="color: #800000"><span style="font-family: Verdana">&nbsp;</span></span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="color: #800000"><span style="font-family: Verdana">$19.95 for adults and $9.95 for children 12 and under.</span></span><font size="3"><font color="#000000"><font face="Times New Roman"><o:p></o:p></font></font></font></p> </span></span></span></span></span> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Stanford Fernie Resort Christmas Dinner Celebration 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Enter now for your chance to win the exciting Family Winter Kick-Off Package at Canada Olympic Park. The grand prize is worth over $5,000 and includes a luxury one-week stay at the Fernie Stanford Resort Hotel &ndash; Your premier family ski resort!<br /> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><img alt="" src="http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/blogimages/contest.jpg" /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Contest runs from <b>November 10^th to November 30^th</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="1" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-indent: 0cm; mso-list: none; tab-stops: -72.0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; layout-grid-mode: both; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="1" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-indent: 0cm; mso-list: none; tab-stops: -72.0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; layout-grid-mode: both; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA">The</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana"> <b><span lang="EN-US">Grand Prize Winner</span></b><span lang="EN-US"> will receive:<o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm" type="square"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">A 2008/2009 family season pass to Canada Olympic Park <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Private family ski/snowboard lessons <o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">$500 gift certificate to Slopestyle retail store<o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">$3,000 in gift certificates to be put towards equipment for their family at Ski Cellar</span><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Luxury ski getaway to Fernie including:</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p></o:p></span> <ul style="margin-top: 0cm" type="circle"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l3 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">1 week stay at the <a title="Stanford Resort Fernie Hotel" href="http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/"><font color="#800080">Fernie Stanford Resort</font></a></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l3 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Family 4-day ski pass</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"> to Fernie Alpine Resort</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l3 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">1-day guided snowmobile tour</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l3 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Couples spa package</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l3 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Family pizza party</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l3 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Family movie night with snacks</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l3 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Complimentary breakfast</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p></o:p></span></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l3 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">Complimentary rental vehicle</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"> inclusive of taxes and insurance</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial"><o:p></o:p></span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">There are 3 ways YOU can WIN:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">1. Calgary Sun<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Locate the unique contest keyword located on the Canada Olympic Park page of: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.coda.ca"><font color="#800080">http://www.coda.ca/</font> </a>and enter the keyword on the Calgary Sun contest page at: <a title="The Calgary Sun" target="_blank" href="http://www.calgarysun.com/">http://www.calgarysun.com/</a><b>. <o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: left" align="left"><font face="Verdana" size="2">Each week a lucky winner will receive two hill tickets for the Canadian Olympic Park plus a $25.00 gift certificate to the Slopestyle retail store located at COP. Each weekly winner will be entered to win the grand prize. </font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">2. Country 105.1</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Listen to Country 105.1 for your cue to call in to win. Or, enter to win online at: <a title="Country 105 Radio" target="_blank" href="http://www.country105.com/">http://www.country105.com/</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Two winners will be selected through call-in to win opportunities and one via online entries. The three qualifiers will each receive a $25.00 gift certificate to the Slopestyle retail store located at COP, two hill tickets for the Canadian Olympic Park, and be entered to win the grand prize. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">3. Slopestyle at COP</span></b><u><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Complete a ballot form located at Slopestyle at Canada Olympic Park. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Each week a lucky winner will receive two hill tickets for the Canadian Olympic Park and a $25.00 gift certificate to the Slopestyle retail shop located at COP. All three qualifiers will be entered to win the grand prize. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; text-indent: 36pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Week 1 Deadline to Enter<span style="mso-tab-count: 1">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>November 16^th<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; text-indent: 36pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Week 2 Deadline to Enter<span style="mso-tab-count: 1">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>November 23^rd<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; text-indent: 36pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Week 3 Deadline to Enter<span style="mso-tab-count: 1">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>November 30^th<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><b><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-indent: 36pt"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;</span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp;</span>** You may enter one time per day**</span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">The grand prize draw will be held no later than Tuesday, December 2^nd, 2008. The Grand Prize Winner will be selected from the 9 qualifiers selected. Entrants must be 18 yrs or older and residents of Alberta.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText2" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font face="Verdana" size="2">So make sure you read the Calgary Sun, listen to Country 105.1, and shop at Slopestyle for your chance to win that perfect family getaway to Fernie, BC and the Fernie Stanford Resort.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>You definitely wouldn&rsquo;t have to worry about Christmas shopping! </font></p> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Fernie Stanford Resort Winter Contest 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: center"><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana">&nbsp;</span></b><img alt="New Year's Fireworks" src="http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/images/fireworks.jpg" /><br /> &nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="font-size: small"><font face="Verdana">Celebrate New Year's Eve&nbsp;at the Fernie Stanford Resort<br /> </font></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt">&nbsp;</p> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Verdana"><span style="font-size: smaller"><span style="font-family: Verdana"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: left"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana">This holiday season, bring your whole family and ring in 2009 at Fernie's top ranked Family Hotel in the Rockies!<span>&nbsp; </span>The Stanford Resort is hosting a family fun <a title="Fernie New Years Party" href="http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/new_year_eve.htm"><font color="#800080">Fernie New Year&rsquo;s Eve Celebration</font></a> - perfect for even the little ones!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana">After an exhilarating day on the Fernie Alpine Resort ski slopes, relax and join us at our New Year&rsquo;s in the Rockies Event for dinner, games, movies and much more!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana">If you like authentic East Indian food you won&rsquo;t want to miss our delicious buffet dinner at the <font color="#800080"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/amenities.htm">Mountain Tandoor</a></font>.<span>&nbsp; </span>We will be offering a selection of traditional dishes such as butter chicken and vegetable korma along with fresh hot naan bread for the whole family to enjoy.<span>&nbsp; </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana">We will also be hosting a Family Fun Pizza Party Buffet in our Garden Restaurant.<span>&nbsp; </span>There will be loads of fresh pizza, chicken fingers, fries, and not to mention the assortment of delectable desserts! The Buffet Dinners at the Stanford Resort Fernie Hotel will be served between 5:00pm and 10:00pm on Dec 31st.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana">Besides the great food, there will be Christmas movies on our large flat screen TV, as well as ping pong and fooz ball for everyone to play. </span><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana">Don&rsquo;t forget to also gather around our outdoor fire-pit to roast marshmallows against one of the Canadian Rockies most impressive backdrops!</span><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana">And, for the parents - since we know you all deserve a toast of your own - the bar will be open to ring in the New Year.<span>&nbsp; </span>There are no reservations required for this exciting <span style="color: blue"><a href="http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/new_year_eve.htm"><font color="#800080">family New Year&rsquo;s Party</font></a></span> at the Stanford Fernie Resort - just bring your camera to capture all the action!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana">We don&rsquo;t even need to ask if there&rsquo;s a better place to spend New Year&rsquo;s Eve than in Fernie, BC! For your holidays, why not escape to the mountains and experience the thrill of <a title="Fernie World Class Skiing" href="http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/fernie.htm#Awards%20&amp;%20Accolades">world class skiing</a> during the day and then spend the most memorable night of the year with the ones you love at the Stanford Resort Fernie Hotel.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><o:p></o:p></span></p> </span></span></span> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/New Year’s in The Rockies at Fernie Stanford Resort 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><font face="Verdana">The Rocky Mountain town of Fernie BC has always been famous for its impressive skiing (and we&rsquo;d also like to think the great accommodations at the Stanford Resort!). Now, thanks to the Fernie Brewing Company, the town is also famous for its great tasting beer! At this year&rsquo;s 6th Annual Canadian Brewing Competition in Toronto ON, the local brewing company won 2 medals. This was the company&rsquo;s first year entering the competition and the only brewery in BC outside of the Lower Mainland to win a medal. <o:p></o:p></font></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><font face="Verdana">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></font></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><font face="Verdana">The Annual Canadian Brewing Competition is considered the premiere contest for rating the quality of the Country&rsquo;s beer. It is a blind tasting with 14 Certified Beer Judges who critique beer in over 20 categories. They judge the appearance, flavour, mouth-feel, aroma and overall impression when deciding on the best Canadian beer. <o:p></o:p></font></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><font face="Verdana">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></font></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><font face="Verdana">With 239 individual beers and 50 breweries entered in the competition, the independent Canadian owned Fernie Brewing Company sure made their mark!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>Their <i>Rocky Mountain Genuine Lager</i> was awarded Silver in the European Style Lager category and their <i>First Trax Brown Ale</i> won a Bronze metal in the Brown Ale category. <o:p></o:p></font></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><font face="Verdana">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></font></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><font face="Verdana">This growing Fernie brewery prides itself on the pure quality of their beer. They create small batches of ales and lagers using only all natural ingredients with no preservatives. The result is refreshing and distinctive beers full of flavour and aroma.<o:p></o:p></font></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><font face="Verdana">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></font></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><font face="Verdana">If you would like to judge for yourself, visit Grizzly&rsquo;s Den at the Stanford Fernie Resort to experience the unforgettable taste of this acclaimed brew. Relax with some friends in the Grizzly&rsquo;s Den where you can enjoy the award winning Fernie Brewing Company flavours on tap. <o:p></o:p></font></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><font face="Verdana">&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></font></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="font-size: 9pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><font face="Verdana">For more information, visit </font><a target="_blank" href="http://www.ferniebrewing.com/"><font face="Verdana">www.ferniebrewing.com</font></a><font face="Verdana"> - or come in and dine at the </font><a target="_blank" href="http://ferniestanfordresort.com/amenities.htm"><font face="Verdana" color="#800080">Stanford Fernie Resort Grizzly&rsquo;s Den Restaurant</font></a><font face="Verdana">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span><o:p></o:p></font></span></p> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Great Things Brewing at the Stanford Fernie Resort 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM In recent weeks Fernie has seen a dusting of new snow along many of the mountain tops. Both locals and visitors alike get that tinge of excitement in anticipation of the coming winter season. The almanac predicts yet another stellar snowfall. The Fernie Alpine Resort is scheduled to open in early December. It's time to hit the ski swaps and shows, going home afterwards to dream about that 29 feet of pure powder that Fernie is famous for. <br /> <br /> Rumours abound about more upgrades to the Fernie resort in the coming years.&nbsp; It just keeps getting better. http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Looking Ahead to Ski Season 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <span id="ctl00_cphContent_GvPost_ctl02_lblmessage"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt; color: #7f0000; font-family: Verdana; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial">It has been another awesome fly fishing season this summer in Fernie. Home Waters Guided Tours has once again set up basecamp at the Fernie Stanford Resort. Fishermen from around the world have enjoyed one of the best seasons ever, with bookings still heavy in September. There are still last minute opportunities.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA"> </span></span> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Fly fishing in Fernie, British Columbia 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM <p align="justify"><font face="Verdana" color="#7f0000" size="2">The luxurious Stanford Fernie Resort, located in town of Fernie BC, would be honoured to host your next exclusive getaway. Our Fernie riverside lodge is nestled between the mountains and boasts unparalleled views in every direction.<br /> <br /> </font></p> http://www.ferniestanfordresort.com/08/23/2010/Welcome...... 9/8/2010 9:47:43 PM