Fairy Creek Reservoir – Crown Land Tenure Application

City Council endorsed an application to the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands for Crown Land Tenure for the proposed NW water reservoir to be built near Fairy Creek north of the Alpine Trails Subdivision.

Emergency and Health Services Commission – Consent and Indemnity Agreement

City Council approved and authorized the execution of a Consent and Indemnity Agreement between the Emergency and Health Services Commission and City for the provision of emergency health services by City first responders at the request of the Commission.

The Agreement replaces previous agreements and provides a common platform for such agreements throughout the Province where this service is provided.

Provincial Funding Cuts to Arts and Culture

City Council adopted a resolution that requests the Provincial Government to re-institute all arts and cultural funding to 2008/09 levels, including that allocated through the BC Arts Council and Direct Access Gaming funds.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 36 (Fernie) Remembrance Day Activities

City Council approved a request from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 36 (Fernie) to hold a parade to the Cenotaph at the Courthouse on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 to mark Remembrance Day and pay tribute to Canadians that made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Council also authorized the annual Poppy Campaign, the flying of the official Poppy Flag at City Hall during Veteran’s Week and will lay a wreath in remembrance