Thursday, May 08, 2008

FERNIE ALPINE RESORT COMMUNITY SUMMIT FUND ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR LOCAL PROJECTS

Calgary, AB – May 8, 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.

About Fernie Alpine Resort Fernie Alpine Resort is one of the Top 5 Ski Resorts in North America, and is home to over 29 feet of legendary powder each winter, the “Griz” and more. Fernie Alpine Resort www.skifernie.com is part of the Resorts of the Canadian Rockies Inc. (RCR) family. RCR is the largest private ski resort owner/operator in North America, owning six ski resorts across Canada, including Lake Louise Mountain Resort and Nakiska in Alberta; and Fernie Alpine Resort and Kimberley Alpine Resort in British Columbia. RCR also owns and manages a number of hotels, backcountry lodges and golf courses, including Trickle Creek in Kimberley, and Wintergreen Golf and Country Club in Bragg Creek. RCR aims to provide each and every guest The Ultimate Experience.