Archive for May, 2008

Skiing Magazine Needs Your Input

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

Skiing Magazine needs your input for the Skiing Resort Ratings Survey 2007/08. Fernie has had excellent ratings in past years.

They want to know who has the best terrain, snow, nightlife and vibe. Just take a few minutes to tell them what you think, and you’ll be entered in a drawing to win a pair of skis with a Limited Edition Skiing Magazine Top Sheet.

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FAR Summit Fund Announces Winners

Friday, May 9th, 2008

The Fernie Alpine Resort Community Summit Fund is pleased to announce that another five projects will be supported through cash donations from the Fund.

Since its inception in the spring of 2007, close to $24,000 in cash has been contributed to local Fernie community projects through the Fund, with another $17,000 in cash committed to longer term projects. To date, 24 projects have received cash grants.

The Fernie Alpine Resort Community Summit Fund is a $150,000, 5-year initiative that aims to enhance the community of Fernie by supporting sustainable local projects.

The most recent Community Summit Fund recipients include:
· The Elk Valley PARTY Program – Family Fun Carnival Night
· Fernie Community Media Society – Our View with Mary Giuliano
· Elk Valley Society for Community Living – Summer Programming
· Fernie Mountain Biking Club – Bike Park and Spring Biking Blitz

All local organizations and charities are eligible for the program. Grant applications are typically reviewed by the Community Summit Fund committee every three months. To be eligible, a written application must be presented, outlining the following: the background / history of the beneficiary organization; a description of the Project receiving the grant; and date / timeline of the project in question. Applications are available for download at www.skifernie.com/summitfund.

Jennifer Heil inducted into Alberta Sports Hall of Fame

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

The Canadian Freestyle Ski Association and the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame & Museum are excited to announce that Jennifer Heil will be inducted into the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame.

The Induction Banquet will take place in Red Deer, Alberta on May 30 at the Capri Hotel. The Induction Banquet and ceremony are open to the public, everyone’s welcome. Tickets are $85.00 per person and can be purchased by phone at 403-341-8614 or on the website: www.albertasportshalloffame.com