Life and Times Series of Fernie BC Residents (www.ourfernie.ca)
THE FERNIE HERITAGE CEMETERY RESTORATION SOCIETY (www.fernieheritagecemetry.com)
PRESENTATION OF THE LIFE AND TIMES OF FERNIE 1890 - 1950
as part of THE NEW HORIZONS FOR SENIORS GRANT GOVERNMENT OF CANADA 2019
Videos Below
Fernie Heritage Cemetery Restoration Society presents FHCRSvideo20Jan2020 - Life and times history and culture of the Elk Valley - Fernie BC Canada.
This video has captured both the historical and present culture of Fernie and the Elk Valley. Pictures and interviews depict the rich heritage. Many of the buildings show layers of what was original in the early 1900s and what has been overlaid during the decades. Many of the descendants from the original families still enjoy telling stories and sharing experiences of their family history.
The Fernie Heritage Cemetery Restoration Society is grateful for the funding provided by the New Horizons for Seniors Grant, Government of Canada, 2019.
The Society thanks all of the participants who shared their time and stories in writing or in filming.The Society recognizes the people who gathered the materials, interviewing, and making the video as follows:
Barbara McFarlin-Kosiec, writer
Mary Giuliano, interviewer and narrator
Patrick Burke, video and computer technician
Season 1 E1 History and culture of the Elk Valley ... Life and Times Fernie BC
Video link: https://youtu.be/_7oyAlWnP3k
Season 1 E2 McLennan, Malcolm, Marjorie with Mary Giuliano 2019 ... Life and Times Fernie BC
2019 December 29th Mary Giuliano interview McLennan, Malcolm, Marjorie long time residents of Fernie, BC and daughter Kim (McLennan) Rabbins.The McLennans' have a long family history in Fernie that stretches back to the pioneer days.
Video link: https://youtu.be/OBUeCoi7Do0
Season 1 E3 Alex Gredzuk with Mary Giuliano 2019 ... Life and Times Fernie BC
Alex Gredzuk is long time resident of Fernie BC interviewed by Mary Giuliano 2019 November 18th. Alex will tell you what it was like to work underground at coal creek
Video link: https://youtu.be/bAKiDVuF_vg
Season 1 E4 Shirly Ashmore with Mary Giuliano 2019 ... Life and Times Fernie BC
Shirly Ashmore is long time resident of Fernie BC interviewed by Mary Giuliano 2019 December 6th. Shirley was born in Fernie and was a nurse that worked many years in Fernie's hospitals.
Video link:https://youtu.be/6KWFQy2hhqA
Season 1 E5 George Wilson with Mary Giuliano 2019 ... Life and Times Fernie BC George Wilson is a long time resident of Fernie interviewed by Mary Giuliano December 3rd 2019
George's Great Great Grandfather WR Wilson was President of the Crowsnest Coal Co. in 1899
Video link: https://youtu.be/Jem5ghCA1kg
Season 1 E6 Mary Menduk with Mary Giuliano 2019 ... Life and Times Fernie BC Mary Menduk is long time resident of Fernie BC interviewed by Mary Giuliano 2019 December 5th. The Mary's talk about the swimming holes in Fernie in the 1940's and much of Fernie's history from that time period.
Video link: https://youtu.be/4QZSZgO1YO0
Season 1 E7 Mario Rocca with Mary Giuliano 2019 ... Life and Times Fernie BC Mario Rocca is long time resident of Fernie BC interviewed by Mary Giuliano 2019 December 2nd. Mario's & his family immigrated from Italy in the early 50's. Now, there no other place he would like to be.
Video link: https://youtu.be/lD8JNTEAhzs
Season 1 E8 Joe Warchawsky with Mary Giuliano 2019 ... Life and Times Fernie BC Joe Warchawsky is long time resident of Fernie BC interviewed by Mary Giuliano 2019 November 29th. Joe was born in Fernie and will tell us how the Annex was in Fernie before it joined Fernie.
Video link: https://youtu.be/C4H0pw8f6ug
Season 1 E9 Mike Low with Mary Giuliano 2019 ... Life and Times Fernie BC Mike Low is a new resident of Fernie BC interviewed by Mary Giuliano December 17th 2019
Mike first came to Fernie in 1982 and eventually retired to Fernie and volunteers for many of Fernie's non profit societies.
Video link: https://youtu.be/lEqYhO6vUPE
Season 1 E10 Willard Ripley with Mary Giuliano 2019 ... Life and Times Fernie BC Willard Ripley is long time resident of Fernie BC interviewed by Mary Giuliano November 29th 2019. Willard came to Fernie fell in love and never left.
Video link: https://youtu.be/O2tpQFPVrjY
Season 1 E11 Dan McSkimming with Mary Giuliano 2019 ... Life and Times Fernie BC Dan McSkimming is long time resident of Fernie BC interviewed by Mary Giuliano 2019 November 29th. Dan talks about the early days of the Fernie Ski hill and making a life in Fernie.
Video link: https://youtu.be/tcf4uDlZmJY
Season 1 E12 Andy Cohen with Mary Giuliano 2019 ... Life and Times Fernie BC Andy Cohen is a new resident of Fernie BC interviewed by Mary Giuliano December 18th 2019
Andy Cohen is the general manager of Fernie Alpine Resort and provides a unique perspective into the Fernie Ski hill since Heiko.
Video link: https://youtu.be/dFlmnV0rU6w
Season 1 E13 Patricia Moore with Mary Giuliano 2019 ... Life and Times Fernie BC Patricia Moore is long time resident of Fernie BC interviewed by Mary Giuliano 2019 December 12th. Pat is a nurse and talks about working at the previous hospital in Fernie.
Video link: https://youtu.be/-y6i1ZNJie4
Season 1 E14 Dave & Dot Gildea with Mary Giuliano 2019 ... Life and Times Fernie BC Dave & Dot Gildea are long time residents of Fernie BC interviewed by Mary Giuliano 2019 November 21st. Dave and Dot talk about how Fernie is not easy street but with the help of a good samaritan everything will turn out OK.
Video link: https://youtu.be/nOj_-_fUGCs
Season 1 E15 Mary Marasco with Mary Giuliano 2019 ... Life and Times Fernie BC Mary Marasco is a long time resident of Fernie BC interviewed by Mary Giuliano 2019 December 9th. The Mary's step back in time and talk about the old party line telephone system in Fernie.
Video link: https://youtu.be/wW2dglLbmWc
Season 1 E16 Mike Delich with Mary Giuliano 2019 ... Life and Times Fernie BC Mike Delich is a long time resident of Fernie BC interviewed by Mary Giuliano 2019 December 5th. Some of Mike's interview will talk about the early days of the Fernie Ski hill and Heiko Socher.
Video link: https://youtu.be/LLghdECHF_8
Season 1 E17 Dale Nicholson with Mary Giuliano 2019 ... Life and Times Fernie BC Dale Nicholson is a long time resident of Fernie BC interviewed by Mary Giuliano 2019 December 6th.
Dale is the owner of the family business Jay's Jewelers that moved to Fernie the 1960's. Dale is celebrating 50 years in business in Fernie.
Video link: https://youtu.be/roUlE_UoX0E
Season 1 E18 Don Barnett with Mary Giuliano 2019 ... Life and Times Fernie BC Don Barnet originally hosted (Elk Valley Conversations) in around 2002 and lived in Fernie for many years interviewed by Mary Giuliano 2019 December 5th. Don & Millie came to Fernie as it was a town with a story. Don now lives in Cranbrook but visits his daughter in Fernie regularly.
Video link: https://youtu.be/5oj_KZYk2Rg
Season 1 E19 Santa aka (Len Vaness) with Mary Giuliano 2019 ... Life and Times Fernie BC Santa aka (Len Vaness)is a long time resident of the Elk Valley (Hosmer) BC interviewed by Mary Giuliano 2019 December 13th.
Video link: https://youtu.be/P2ioZXHT6Ow
Season 1 E19 Santa aka (Len Vaness) with Mary Giuliano 2019 ... Life and Times Fernie BC Santa aka (Len Vaness)is a long time resident of the Elk Valley (Hosmer) BC interviewed by Mary Giuliano 2019 December 13th.
Video link: https://youtu.be/nhWbqmoBjFQ
Season 1 E20 Patrick Burke with Mary Giuliano 2019 ... Life and Times Fernie BC Patrick and Jo Anne Burke are long time residents of Fernie BC interviewed by Mary Giuliano 2019 December 27th. Patrick came to Fernie in 1988 working for Westar Mining as a Engineering Systems Analyst. They purchased the Old Nurses Residence in 1991 and opened a B&B in 1992. Westar Mining went bankrupt in 1991 and Patrick opened Canscan Imaging in 1993 after a short time in Vancouver.
They decided to make Fernie their home rather than move back to a big City. Patrick and Jo Anne have been involved in starting many popular non profit societies like the Fernie Arts Coop, Fernie Nordic Society and The Fernie Heritage Cemetery Restoration Society.
Patrick served a term on council from 2006 to 2009. Patrick and Jo Anne have no regrets making Fernie their home of over 30 years.
Video link: https://youtu.be/AUikhtR6ue4
Season 1 E21 Mary Giuliano's perspective on Fernie 2019 ... Life and Times Fernie BC Mary Giuliano (our past Mayor and Councilor) is a long time resident of Fernie BC. Mary is our interviewer and narator for many of THE LIFE AND TIMES OF FERNIE 1890 - 1950.
Mary arrived in Fernie in May of 1953 and has lived here ever since, by choice, because she loves the Elk Valley and everything it stands for. Good water, clean air, amazing mountains, wonderful vegetation
and a great quality of life. “On a clear sunny day, Fernie is as close as one can get to being in heaven”, says Mary.
Video link: https://youtu.be/hn7vp723uP0