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FriendshipsAt regional levels of play, teammates developed lasting friendships through their many shared experiences. Traveling overnight to soccer games in Calgary or hockey games in Great Falls and Spokane, though often tiresome, enabled players to get to know each other more closely. They were also united in their commitment to play, even though it involved much time away from home. Following home games, teammates frequently unwound at the Fernie Hotel. On occasion, they even joined opposing teams in celebration. While they competed aggressively, they always wished the other team well when they lost. With this attitude, many Fernie players also developed lasting friendships with their opponents.
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Since it's formation in 1897 as a collection of roughshod log structures built to support the coal mines, Fernie has attracted a great diversity of people and cultures. From the beginning one unifying theme runs through our history - a participation in and a love of sports. It is hoped that through these images and the collective memories of the people who lived through them this has been demonstrated. |
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