Reply To: wise people of fernie , please help answer my questions

[gavitron]

I don’t want to be held accountable, so here are my answers, in the form of opinion only:

1 – Depends on how much stuff you need to get here. If its just you and a bit of luggage, try bribing someone like me. Otherwise the greyhound bus (pricey) or shuttles (I hear are pricey). Hitchiking is always the most affordable.
2 – BC Hydro basically runs the power show around here. They are affordable.
3 – Teresan Gas, also runs the show and are the safest option.
4 – Most things are regulated in BC. Although insurance rates may very slightly, you won’t notice big differences. I’d say just pay for exactly what you want.
5 – Minimum wage is $8/hr, although most bussinesses are currently paying more do to labour shortages. If you’re just looking for work to get you by, I’d suggest the service industry, people tend to be quite generous with tipping while on vacation.
6 – Tipping is expected in the dining industry. 10% is reasonable. Other people accepting tips would be cab drivers and housekeeping staff. Coffee shops have kind of an informal tipping thing goin on.
7 – In a perfect world, we drive on the right hand side of the road. Here in Fernie, during the winter, we drive wherever we can to get where we are going
8 – Shaw (cable) and Telus (phone) provide good internet service. But to be honest, I can’t even think of anyone else that offers it ?