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1935: The “Monopoly” board game goes on sale for the first time. 1952: Queen Elizabeth II succeeds King George VI to the British throne and proclaimed Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms including Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

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February is proclaimed CDC Month in Fort St. John in support of the Child Development Centre. The centre will be working with a variety of businesses and community partners this month in the lead up to the 46 th Annual CDC Talent Show on March 6. The centre is aiming to raise $100,000 to help with the continued costs of Project Build-A-Fort and to develop future initiatives. Pictured: Crystal Kalas and Tana Millner with Mayor Lori Ackerman and Couns. Gord Klassen, Trevor Bolin, Byron Stewart, and Tony Zabinsky.

JUDY KUCHARUK

t happens daily. Trucks, truck and trailers, holiday trailers, boats, snowmobiles and quads, heavy equipment — all gone in a matter of moments. Poof! Taken from parking lots, from in front of homes, from behind locked chain link fences – nothing seems to be safe any longer. Footage from doorbell cameras and security cameras is posted online and yet we still cannot identify the thief or thieves. RCMP on both sides of the border work overtime to try and apprehend the culprits, but in the meantime we can only watch and wait and hope that we have: padlocked enough, have enough security cameras, taken every precaution possible in order to avoid becoming a victim. “Yeah, they just cut the padlock,” or, “They avoided the security camera,” or, “They just cut the fence,” are typical comments that I have read on some of the theft-net pages created to quickly spread the word of thefts or attempted thefts of property. How do we channel our burgeoning fury and frustration strategically to less likely become a victim? There are the no-brainers of course: 1) Lock your vehicle, and 2) Do not leave valuables in your vehicle – valuables include things like keepsakes, urns full of Nana’s ashes (yes, I have read about ashes being stolen from vehicles), camera’s, laptops, PETS, etc., and small amounts of coin in your console. Basically, don’t leave anything in your vehicle unless you are prepared to lose it to a thief. Do cameras help? Probably, if it’s high enough definition. Older systems capture images reminiscent of an etch-a-sketch, but the newer ones have decent quality so that we at least can catch the thief waving as he or she drives off in your new pickup. Do you report suspicious activity? Do you keep an eye out for your neighbours property when they are out of town? Do they watch your property when you are out of town? What if you do everything right and you still lose your property to theft? Do you have the serial number recorded somewhere? Do you have a photo of the item? Do you know if it has any identifying features that make it unique? Yes, it has come to this – recording serial numbers of items like generators, engraving tools with initials, taking photos of all of our toys so that if they are found, that we might get them back. Lastly – do you have insurance for the item? At the end of the day, that might be the only thing that softens the blow. Judy Kucharuk is a community columnist living in Dawson Creek.

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or most of my life, I never gave much thought about healthcare services and how they were delivered, other than when I was mayor of Chetwynd, and Northern Health wished to convert Chetwynd’s hospital into a health clinic. That decision upset most of Chetwynd, and we fought back. We never did get all services back, but Chetwynd still has its hospital (open most days!). We did lose the fight against having patients pay more in travel costs as services were moved to Dawson Creek and Fort St John, based on the claim they were “cheaper” for Northern Health to deliver. Surprise, surprise, Northern Health does not factor in cost to patients when they look at efficient and effective delivery of services. At a personal level, I have spent much of my life as part of health and dental plans. When I needed a bit of work, I made an appointment, got what I needed fixed and then continued with life. I never had much need for medical services — being young and in good health helped. A couple of visits to fix hernias, a few stiches and antibiotics for infections, but mostly in and out without the need for any follow-ups. Dental care was a bit different as I grew up with “soft” water and no fluoride, so regular visits to the dentist for tooth overhauls have plagued me my entire life. The last few years have been different. As I now pass through the third quarter of my life and enter the fourth, medical needs have increased. The equation that age equals more doctor visits is now a reality. As I wrote last fall, prostate cancer surgery requires regular checkups and I have continual contact with the medical system and doctors, at least for the next few years. For the most part, our medical system has been good to me as once a person is within the system and part of a program, processes take over and things tend to fall into place.

EVAN SAUGSTAD Yes, we all complain about the shortage of doctors and other medical professionals here in the north, yet B.C. still has no plan to increase healthcare professionals in rural and remote places. But there are ways we can deliver better and more efficient healthcare despite staff shortages. We just need to think and act a bit differently. Post prostate surgery requires follow-up PSA tests every three months until the numbers stabilize and the doctors are comfortable with the results. Simple and easy process; doctor writes a prescription good for a year, I go to the lab to give blood samples, and they process and send the results back to my family doctor and surgeon. After that is were it gets complicated. Getting the results are difficult. The lab sends the results and then there’s no answer. I wait a month and for Christmas to pass, then go looking. The medical clinic has a policy not to give lab results over phone, so I go to reception and ask to see results. No can do, they say, only the doctor can give them out, and all the doctors are busy. OK, and when can I see my doctor? I got a new one as the previous doctor left at the end of December, and they’re not taking any new appointments to February. I’m told I can come back to the walk-in clinic and wait to see if anyone will see me. But, as we all know, only the first few people in line get to see a doctor, and the remainder are told to come back the next day to try again. On and on it goes. I head home, no results and a wee bit pissed. I phone my surgeon, talk to reception. No results over the phone either, and as the surgeon wants to talk to me, I make an appointment for mid-January. Now, for a bit of perspective. I get that doctors don’t want patients receiving and trying to

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interpret just any ol’ lab test result, but this is different. I’ve been doing PSAs for about five years, and fully understand what the numbers mean. I’ve had low numbers and I’ve had high numbers. I know the difference and know what they mean. I also fully understand that if there isn’t much change from the last result, then not much has changed. I suspect there are many similar circumstances for other patients. I don’t need a doctor to tell me there isn’t a change, and I don’t need to take time away from our overworked and very busy doctors, who should be spending time with other patients who desperately need their help. Why can’t I just get my results, and if the doctor or surgeon wish to follow up with me, they can, or I can make an appointment and go see them if I have questions or concerns? Under the current system, I don’t even know if the doctors got my results, and secondly, if they did, whether my results are good, bad, or indifferent. Waiting 40 days for a test result that I have done every 90 days is a waste of time and effort. And to further show how ridiculous this is, if I funded my own PSA, the test results would come directly back to me. This is where a business manager comes in. If the doctors stuck to doctoring and hired a manager to run the business, they could improve processes and realize efficiencies. They could develop processes to ensure privacy concerns are maintained, and have reception call and give results verbally or ask one to come and receive them personally. No need to involve doctors, unless necessary and required. Simply put, if the healthcare system quit wasting my time then I could stop wasting its time too. I just need to know my results so I can get on with my life and not put things on hold.

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Mistrial in fentanyl case Tom Summer tsummer@ahnfsj.ca Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Dana Andrew Nazarek has forced a mistrial on his latest round of drug trafficking charges after surprising the court and firing his defence lawyer Feb. 3. Nazarek told B.C. Supreme Court Justice Andrew P. Mayer that he had lost trust in his lawyer’s ability to follow instructions. Nazarek has pleaded not guilty to 16 counts of drug trafficking, illegal weapons possession, and possessing the proceeds of crime, stemming from a February 2018 police raid of his home. Jurors have spent the last two weeks listening to evidence from RCMP drug investigators and from Nazarek himself. The trial was scheduled to run another two weeks. Justice Mayer expressed his displeasure, telling Nazarek, “Just because a trial’s not going your way, doesn’t mean you have the right to redo it. Especially near the end of trial.” Nazarek was advised by local duty counsel that it would be unlikely for him to continue the trial without a lawyer, and Crown prosecutors had argued for an adjournment until new representation could be found. However, Nazarek’s former defence lawyer Marianna Jasper told the court that finding legal representation has been extremely difficult for Nazarek,

with very few lawyers willing to take his case. Justice Mayer said a mistrial was the best course of action in a small community such as Fort St. John, keeping the case free of jury discussion outside of court. A delay would have taken up to six weeks, he said. A date for a new trial will be scheduled later this month, and Nazarek remains in custody. Nazarek was arrested Feb. 24, 2018, after police raided his 87 Avenue and seized 800 fentanyl tablets, various amounts of cocaine, heroin, and meth, as well as $38,000 in cash and several loaded firearms. Investigators testified the seizure was indicative of a mid-level dealer, and that the home was a known stash house for the city’s drug trade. Last week, Nazarek testified that while he did possess smaller quantities of drugs for personal use, the drugs that were seized belonged to another resident who lived at the home. RCMP also seized three cellphones during the raid, and testified that text messages pulled from the phones showed Nazarek was exchanging and buying narcotics with various individuals. RCMP testified that Nazarek met with an unidentified individual only known as “Orange” in February 2018 to buy drugs in Dawson Creek. Officers raided his home days later. Nazarek has a history of trafficking fentanyl in Fort St. John. He was convicted and sentenced to 40 months in prison in 2018 after police raided his home and seized more than 2,000 fentanyl pills disguised as Oxycontin in December 2013.

Airport monitors coronavirus Matt Preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca Officials with the North Peace airport are monitoring the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, but say no new measures to screen passengers are currently planned. The World Health Organization has declared a global emergency over the epidemic, and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has ramped up efforts to screen for the virus amongst passengers arriving at Canada’s major airports, including Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal. “We continue to monitor the situation and would certainly cooperate with PHAC should additional measures be required, either at YXJ or elsewhere in our network of airports,” said a spokesperson with Vantage Airport Group, which operates the airport on behalf of the North Peace Airport Society. There are three confirmed cases of the virus in Canada — two in Ontario and one in British Columbia — and all are linked to recent travel in China. Air Canada has already suspended all direct flights to the country following the federal government’s advisory to avoid non-essential travel. To date, China has reported more than 7,800 cases including 170 deaths. Eighteen other countries have since reported cases, as scientists race to understand how exactly the virus is spreading and how severe it is. — with CP files

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Halfway River First Nation Chief Darlene Hunter and council with BC Conservation Officer Service officials and community members following a signing ceremony, Jan. 30, 2020.

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The BC Conservation Officer Service and Halfway River First Nation signed a historic partnership Jan. 30 to bring a dedicated conservation officer to the community. It’s the first position of its kind in the history of the Conservation Officer Service, the agency said. A signing ceremony took place today in Halfway River, 100 kilometres northwest of Fort St. John. “The partnership addresses concerns around the environment, wildlife and natural resource extraction by increasing the COS presence,” the Service said. The five-year position launches this spring, and is funded by Halfway River.

The new officer will be responsible for covering a wide area west of the Alaska Highway and east of the Rocky Mountains, which Halfway River has identified as its critical areas. The officer will focus on these areas and work with Halfway River to ensure public safety and enforcement, the Service said. “Like work being done across the province every day, the new Conservation Officer will respond to humanwildlife conflict reports, undertake proactive patrols, liaise with First Nation governments, RCMP and other law enforcement partners as needed, attend community events, school talks and more, all in consideration of traditional laws and customs.” A community celebration will be held to honour the introduction of the new officer.

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Tom Summer tsummer@ahnfsj.ca Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Less than 2% of Canadians are farming for a living, a dramatic drop over the last several generations, according to a group working to help young Canadians get into the business. Young Agrarians brought their findings on British Columbian farmers under the age of 35 to the Peace River Regional District on Jan. 23. “It’s getting harder and harder for new farmers to enter into farming,” said Jolene Swain, who works with Young Agrarians as a land matcher in central and northern B.C. Young Agrarians is a farmer-tofarmer resource network created in partnership with the province to help young farmers get a foothold in the agricultural industry. The percentage of Canadians who farm for a living has changed dramat-

ically, dropping from 31% in 1930 to only 1.57% today. Agricultural land is prohibitively expensive to purchase and maintain in Canada, which has led to the decline in farming as an occupation. To date, 50% of farmers under the age of 35 are renting land instead of owning it outright, and the Young Agrarians land matching program in B.C. hopes to support the next generation of farmers, Swain said. Its primary goal is to ensure that available lands remain in production. Since its creation, more than 55 new farm businesses have been created, 700 acres have been kept in production, and 5,500 acres have been made available for leasing. “There’s a population that’s not being supported,” said Swain, noting it can take up to five years to for new farms to see any financial returns. The group has held 25 land linking workshops to connect landholders with farmers, with a workshop planned in the Peace region in June.

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Friday, September 25, 2020

Friday, September 24, 2021

Friday, September 23, 2022

Thanksgiving Day

Monday, October 12, 2020

Monday, October 11, 2021

Monday, October 10, 2022

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Friday, October 22, 2021

Friday, October 21, 2022

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Thursday, November 11, 2021

Friday, November 11, 2022

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Early Dismissal Day

Thursday, November 26, 2020

Thursday, November 25, 2021

Thursday, November 24, 2022

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Friday, November 26, 2021

Friday, November 25, 2022

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

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Friday, January 28, 2022

Friday, January 27, 2023

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Monday, February 21, 2022

Monday, February 20, 2023

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Monday, February 28, 2022

Monday, February 27, 2023

Early Dismissal Day

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Early Dismissal Day

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Thursday, March 17, 2022

Thursday, March 16, 2023

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March 15 - March 26, 2021

March 21 - April 1, 2022

March 20 - March 31, 2023

Schools Reopen after Spring Vacation /District Closure Days

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Monday, April 3, 2023

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Friday, April 2, 2021

Friday, April 15, 2022

Friday, April 7, 2023

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Monday, April 18, 2022

Monday, April 10, 2023

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Friday, April 22, 2022

Friday, April 21, 2023

Non-Instructional Day (Pro-D Day)

Friday, May 7, 2021

Friday, May 6, 2022

Friday, May 5, 2023

Victoria Day

Monday, May 24, 2021

Monday, May 23, 2022

Monday, May 22, 2023

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Thursday, June 23, 2022

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Administrative Day Schools Close

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Friday, June 24, 2022

Friday, June 30, 2023

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Tax rates up by 1.25% Fort St. John tax rates are set to rise 1.25% this year to cover an operating budget deficit brought on in part by B.C.’s new employer health tax. The city will collect an extra $356,434 with the increase based on preliminary assessments, with the average homeowner paying $30.56 this year, and businesses $85.74. The employer health tax will cost the city $545,000 this year, far outstripping the $194,000 in savings from the cancellation of medical services premiums. City taxpayers are left to make up the $351,000 difference. Council made the decision Jan. 27, and said the increase

will also start to wean the city off its reliance on non-tax revenues, such as its regional fire service agreements, which expire within the next several years. Tax rates will be set later this spring. The last rate increase was in 2018; rates were decreased between 2014 to 2016, and were left unchanged in 2017 and 2019. Council rejected a proposed 2.11% tax hike in 2019 to make up a $601,000 shortfall, drawing instead on its tax stabilization reserve and investment income. The city had forecast a $214,000 deficit in this year’s $59.2-million operating budget, which is also paid for by grants, service and program fees, investments, and other government income. Though the city has seen some savings and is confident in its investment returns, the

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budget is still pinched by unionized wage increases, the need for more staff, and inflation. “While tax revenue has flat-lined over the past 4 years, expenses have increased by 3% per year,” David Joy, the city’s general manager of corporate services, wrote in a report to council. A public meeting on the budget will be held Feb. 10.

Cannabis plan approved Fort St. John city council gave the green light Jan. 27 to plans for a new cannabis production facility. Council approved zoning amendments to allow the facility to operate in an industrial area on 90 Street, south of the Alaska Highway. Proponents Mike and

Tamara Shipton plan to build a small shop and apply for a micro-cultivation licence from Health Canada to grow up to 600 kilograms of cannabis per year. The city received no letters of opposition, and the four members of the public that attended a public hearing night did not speak. Council’s primary concern was odour control. The cannabis will be grown in air-tight shipping containers within the building, and each container will have its own self-contained HVAC unit with filtration systems to control odour, Mike Shipton said. During a visit to a similar facility in Calgary, there was no odour either outside or inside the building, he said. “Not until you opened one of the shipping containers could you smell any odour.”

The facility will be closed to the public, with the finished product shipped to other licensed producers or the BC Liquor Distribution Branch. Waste plant material will be shipped to facilities where the leftover hemp fibres can be used to make rope and other materials. The facility will create three full-time jobs, and will require a head of security to meet regulations. Building the facility can take between six months to a year, while licensing approval from Health Canada can take up to another year. There are currently 15 micro-cultivation licences so far approved in Canada, and the Shiptons say their proposal will help boost local development, generate new taxes, and encourage the shift to Canada’s legalized cannabis market.

Public Mee�ng - Monday, February 10, 2020 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers Proposed Road Closure Road Closure and Removal of Highway Dedica�on Bylaw No. 2510, 2020

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The por�on of road is being closed to allow the road allowance to be amalgamated with the City’s parent parcel to allow for the construc�on of the Fes�val Plaza. A public mee�ng is scheduled for Monday, February 10, 2020 in Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. to allow the public an opportunity to make presenta�ons to Council or to present wri�en submissions regarding the road closure.

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Updates from January 27, 2020 Council Mee�ngs PROCLAMATION The month of February 2020 was proclaimed as “CDC Month” in the City of Fort St. John. Throughout the month of February CDC plans to increase community awareness by hos�ng various events within the community leading up to the 46th Annual Talent show which will be held on March 6, 2020 at the North Peace Cultural Centre. For more informa�on please check out the CDC’s Facebook page. BLUEBERRY RIVER FIRST NATIONS LAND TRANSFERS UPDATE Representa�ves from the Ministry of Indigenous Rela�ons and Reconcilia�on provided an update on Blueberry River First Na�ons Treaty Land En�tlement (TLE) parcels and upcoming stakeholder engagements. Blueberry First Na�ons has selected five TLE parcels;Pink Mountain, Dancing Grounds, IR 205 which is adjacent to Blueberry River First Na�ons current Reserve, Red Creek parcel and Charlie Lake parcel. The Red Creek and Charlie Lake parcels are closest to Fort St. John and are most relevant for local stakeholder interests. Two open houses have been scheduled in March to receive feedback on the Red Creek and Charlie Lake parcels. OPERATING BUDGET 2020 - 2024 At the Commi�ee of the Whole mee�ng, Council received a presenta�on from staff on the dra� Opera�ng Budget for 2020 – 2024. The presenta�on allowed an opportunity to provide clarity and address ques�ons raised from the presenta�on received at the January 13, 2020 Commi�ee of the Whole mee�ng. A future outlook of poten�al tax increases, based on current assessment values, was presented. Council discussed the benefit of approving a small increase for 2020 to plan strategically for the future outlook. A significant increase of expenses is due to the newly implemented Employer Health Tax. The cost of the tax to the City is $351,000 above the cancelled MSP costs, this increase is equal to 1.25% of tax revenue. The presenta�on provided tax rate informa�on for 13 comparable communi�es, the proposed tax rate/revenue increases for these comparable communi�es in 2020 is an average of 4.25%, whereas Fort St. John is proposing a 0.75% - 1.75% increase. At the Regular Council mee�ng, Council passed a resolu�on to increase the tax rate by 1.25% to reflect the new employee health tax and to begin moving non-tax revenue from the opera�ng budget as per Council policy. A Public mee�ng is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on February 10, 2020 to provide an opportunity for public feedback on the dra� Capital and Opera�ng Budgets. LIGHT-UP CHANGES Staff made a presenta�on to Council outlining the new process to carry out light-up requests. Requests are made to the Recrea�on department from organiza�ons to raise awareness for a variety of causes. New lights installed at Centennial Park are programmable, and the majority of light-up requests will be displayed at the park with informa�on about the cause published on the City’s social media sites. Benefits of the new process include a reduc�on in costs, an ability to assist more groups and organiza�ons and streamlined internal coordina�on. FISH CREEK TRAIL DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT Council authorized the issuance of a development variance permit to vary sec�ons of the Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw for Fish Creek Trail. The variance allows the trail to be made narrower and with a granular fill to be�er suit the condi�ons and terrain of the trail loca�on. CANNABIS PRODUCTION FACILITY A Public Hearing was held to receive public input regarding Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2509, 2020. The applicant, Dark Tower Holdings Ltd., applied to rezone 8004 90 Street to allow a permi�ed use of ‘Cannabis Produc�on Facility’ on the property, the property is currently zoned M-1 – Light Industrial and is designated I – Industrial pursuant to the Official Community Plan. A presenta�on from the applicant outlining the process of obtaining a Micro-Cul�va�on License was received at the Public Hearing. Following the Public Hearing, Council adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2509, 2020. FESTIVAL PLAZA ROAD CLOSURE BYLAW Fes�val Plaza Road Closure Bylaw No. 2510, 2020 was introduced and read for the first three �mes by �tle only. As part of the City's re-development of Centennial Park, Council approved the construc�on of a Fes�val Plaza. As staff was coordina�ng the plan for this infrastructure it was revealed that a small sliver of road allowance is s�ll designated as road whereas its actual use is a driveway access and boulevard. A Public Mee�ng is scheduled for 6:00 pm on February 10, 2020 to allow the public to provide input on the bylaw. UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS A Commi�ee of the Whole Mee�ng is tenta�vely scheduled for Monday,February 10, 2020 at 2 p.m. The Regular Council Mee�ng will follow at 3:00 p.m. A Public Mee�ng for Fes�val Plaza Road Closure Bylaw No. 2510, 2020 will be held at 6:00 p.m. A Public Mee�ng for the Dra� Opera�ng and Capital Budgets will also be held at 6:00 p.m. All mee�ngs will be held in City Hall Council Chambers and the public is welcome to a�end.

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Economy buoyed by Site C and LNG, but challenges persist in other sectors Matt Preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca Significant energy investments in the Site C dam and LNG Canada projects are continuing to drive development across northern B.C., but the region remains challenged by a “deepening decline” in forestry and an uncertain outlook for agriculture, says a new economic report released today. The Northern Development Initiative Trust released its third annual State of the North report on Jan. 30 offering a snapshot on the health of the agriculture, forestry, energy, and tourism industries, as well as northern B.C.’s four development regions. “This year’s report really sheds light on what we’ve been hearing anecdotally for years – that the rural economy is transitioning to a new mode of operation, albeit at a slower pace than Canada’s major urban centres,” CEO Joel McKay said in a news release. “For us, it highlights the continued need to support our natural resource sectors wherever possible, invest in diversification and knowledge-based job opportunities and support our communities to ensure they’re attractive, vibrant places well-positioned for long-term sustainability.” The short-term outlook for northern B.C. is “mixed at best,” the organization

said, with the mining, oil and gas, and tourism sectors all on the rise. However, agriculture futures remain unknown due to trade concerns and weather. And forestry is expected to continue to decline. The $40-billion LNG Canada project alone is expected to account for about 0.7% of B.C.’s GDP growth this year. Roughly 1,000 workers are on site in Kitimat setting the stage for main construction, while the first sectons of pipe for the $6.6-billion Coastal GasLink pipeline are expected to be put in the ground this summer. At Site C, crews are working to complete the tunnels necessary to divert the Peace River outside Fort St. John, which will allow crews to begin building the kilometre long earthfill dam this fall. The north is expected to see an uptick in new business formations and housing starts, “signalling that major projects, primarily led by the oil and gas sector, are driving development in key parts of Northern B.C.,” NDIT said. Looking ahead to 2040, the north will see shifting demographics and slower population growth compared with the rest of B.C., NDIT said, while the Lower Mainland will continue to see outsize growth. The unemployment rate in northern B.C. is “relatively low” at 5.8% overall, but still 1.1% higher than the provincial average, it said.

Cybersecurity plan boosted Community Informa�on Sessions for Automated Meter Reading Project Paciﬁc Northern Gas (N.E) Ltd. is planning to upgrade our natural gas meters to enable Automated Meter Reading (AMR) in our northeastern BC service areas. AMR is a one-way communica�ons system in which exis�ng meters are equipped with a module that transmits meter data upon request from a reader. Meter readings can be collected from moving vehicles, minimizing the need for personnel to access customer property. This upgrade will enable us to: • Improve the eﬃciency of meter reading and gas billing • Improve safety for employees • Prevent reading and recording errors • Increase the quality of customer service by elimina�ng es�mated billing This enhancement to the meter reading process applies to residen�al and commercial customers in the Peace Region, which includes the communi�es of Fort St John, Dawson Creek, and Tumbler Ridge. This upgrade is an�cipated to commence in mid-2020, subject to approval from our regulator, the Bri�sh Columbia U�li�es Commission. We are holding Community Informa�on Sessions to provide further details on the project and to answer any ques�ons. Please join us and share your feedback at one of the three sessions listed below:

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Tom Summer tsummer@ahnfsj.ca Local Journalism Initiative Hudson’s Hope plans to beef up its $2-million cybersecurity insurance plan. The addition of new virtual protections was prompted by the Jan. 10 ransomware attack on the City of Dawson Creek, CAO Chris Cvik said. Hackers use ransomware attacks to steal or block access to computer data in an effort to extort money from its victims, be they government, business, or private citizens. The district’s current coverage does not include major expenses such as ransom demands, notification expenses to affected parties, system and equipment damage, forensic expenses, and additional fines or penalties, Cvik said. A stand-alone policy was suggested by Municipal Insurance Association of British Columbia to cover the major expenses, Cvik said. The district hopes to have something in place this month.

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LNG facility approved in Fort Nelson Plans for a new natural gas liquefaction facility in Fort Nelson have been approved by the BC Oil and Gas Commission. GasNorth Energy said Tuesday that it has received Commission approval to build the facility, located across from the Fort Nelson gas plant. The company says it will use locally produced natural gas to supply existing and emerging markets in the Yukon and Northwest Territories. “This is a very positive economic opportunity for the Fort Nelson First Nation and the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality,” said GasNorth President Bob Fedderly. “This will help position Fort Nelson as an energy supplier to the North, making use of local resources to create local jobs.” Construction on the estimated $50-million development is expected to start this spring. Up to 50 jobs would be created during construction, and around half a dozen

when the facility is operational. The facility will have an initial capacity of 50,000 gallons per day, and is designed to expand as the market develops, the company said. Fort Nelson has drawn interest for years as a potential LNG hub to supply natural gas to off-grid communities and mining operations in the North that are powered by diesel fuel. GasNorth said it is working with its partners on equipment procurement and site development. First shipments could happen in early 2021. The Fort Nelson First Nation is an equity partner in the project. “The Fort Nelson First Nation looks forward to being part of a project that creates local employment, training opportunities, and offers an economical clean energy solution to northern communities while making use of resources captured from their traditional territory,” said Chief Sharleen Gale. “This project is in line with our values and vision toward a positive path to economic prosperity.”

Geothermal rights granted Matt Preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca The Fort Nelson First Nation has secured rights to explore and assess the geothermal potential of the old Clarke Lake gas field. The permit grants Deh Tai GP Inc., a development company of the First Nation, geothermal resource rights to 25 parcels of land covering 6,800 hectares, the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources said Tuesday. That will allow the company to apply to the Oil and Commission for well authorizations to conduct exploratory drilling. “With the Clark Lake Geothermal Project, Fort Nelson First Nation is proudly demonstrating Indigenous leadership that will help pave the way for Western Canada’s transition toward a cleaner and more energy secure future,” Chief Sharleen Gale said.

Electricity in Fort Nelson is mostly gas-generated, or imported from Alberta, and the Clarke Lake field has been previously identified as a potential site for a geothermal power plant. Last August, the Fort Nelson First Nation received $1 million from Natural Resources Canada to assess its potential. That was followed up by a report by Geoscience BC that assessed a potential 15 MW geothermal project at two potential sites in the field. The field is 14 kilometres southeast of Fort Nelson, and has had more than 100 natural gas wells drilled into it. That provides valuable data about conditions below the surface, Geoscience BC reported. The report also identifies future opportunities that a geothermal plant could help to facilitate, including greenhouses that use heat from the plant and the potential to attract cryptocurrency mining operations.

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Professional skateboarder Joe Buffalo completes a tough 5-0 grind at the Pomeroy Sport Centre on January 30, 2020, while Bert Bowes students look on. Buffalo was in town with Nations, a group encouraging Indigenous students to appreciate their culture through skateboarding.

Dillon Giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca When the first of four groups of Bert Bowes students arrived at the Pomeroy Sport Centre on Jan. 31 for their two-hour session with the skateboard group Nations, they were a shy, hesitant group of kids unsure of what they had signed up for. By the time it was over, there wasn’t a single kid to be found without a smile and who hadn’t gained an appreciation for skateboarding and an understanding of the value of culture and resiliency. “We didn’t know what to expect, the kids weren’t talking much and said they weren’t even going to skateboard,” said Kristen Tetreault, an Indigenous youth care worker at Bert Bowes. “To see how engaged and happy they were by the end was unreal, and I’m so proud of them. We are always looking for positive mentors to come speak to our youth, and it was an amazing experience.” The primary goal of Nations was to share with the students the importance of being proud of their Indigenous heritage and culture, as well as what skateboarding can teach them about being resilient in the face of adversity. “I was expecting a lot of talking, but we got to skateboard lots and really get to know the skateboarders and it was awesome,” said student Sierra Bigcharles. “The message they

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Rose Archie, left, helps Bert Bowes student Sierra Bigcharles finally land a trick that the two had been working on together at the Pomeroy Sport Centre on January 30, 2020.

shared really hits my heart. I’m very proud to be Indigenous and it helped to be encouraged today.” The majority of the students in each of the four sessions were new

to skateboarding. Each got one-onone time with a member of Nations, and were encouraged and cheered on the same, regardless if they were able to stay on their board going up

and down a ramp, or if they landed a kickflip. After 90 minutes of fun, Nations leader Rose Archie gathered everyone around to share and talk about past experiences as a group. The students were no less engaged with this part of the day. “We really wanted to share how important it was to be proud of our culture, and pay attention to one another,” said Archie. “All of us got where we were and overcame tough obstacles through skateboarding, and each of them can do the same no matter what they choose to do.” By the end of the session, Nations member Joe Buffalo said the kids were better than he was when he first started skateboarding 35 years ago. Buffalo, a residential school survivor, originally turned to hockey as a means to escape the reality he lived in, but it was skateboarding that he fell in love with and taught him to be proud of who he was. Cole Andrews, who worked with School District 60 to bring Nations to Fort St. John, said he hopes this is just the first step of a larger program connecting Indigenous kids with skateboarding, and to have the Pomeroy Sport Centre used regularly in that capacity. He and others continue to work on project to build skate parks in First Nations communities throughout the region.

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Eric Louie signs with University of Lethbridge Dillon Giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca Eric Louie, a constant on the podium and in the record books for the Inconnu Swim Club the last three years, will make the jump to the university level, signing an agreement to swim for the University of Lethbridge this fall. Louie, a remarkably consistent and hardworking swimmer, is a longtime Inconnu member. He is the oldest of four brothers in the club, who could definitely follow in his footsteps in the coming years. “(Louie) is a good swimmer and very talented, always working hard at practice and willing to focus on technique and refine his strokes,” said Inconnu coach Curtis Robinson. Louie downplayed his accomplishments and work ethic when asked about moving on to university. “It’s always been a goal of mine to take swimming to the next level, and university was the most obvious path to do so. I’m fortunate to have enough

good performances in my high school years to get noticed by some universities,” said Louie. It’s that modesty and focused attitude that really stands out to Inconnu coach Norah Vogan, who coached Louie in the 2018-19 season. “(Louie) has such a positive attitude, no matter how he does at an event — even if he’s disappointed with the result — he’ll find something positive to take away and is always concerned with how he can improve,” Vogan said. Louie excels in the short swims like the 50m and 100m, and his best strokes are the breast and butterfly. One of the reasons swimming at Lethbridge was so appealing is he’ll be able to focus on his strengths, instead of filling in a hole on the team. “Some of the bigger schools I visited are concerned with winning the points total at meets,” said Louie. “Lethbridge is a smaller school and team, so they’re more interested in you succeeding individually in your best events.”

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Meeting after weigh-in, everyone was really happy to get out of the cold!

Melissa Dick We had our club Christmas party at the beginning of January. We went skating and played some games. We handed out some presents, drank hot chocolate and all had a great time!

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1985: Joanne Artnell won gold overall in gymnastics at the Northern B.C. Winter Games in Kitimat. Shawna Sehn and Krishna Wellard medaled as well.

friday: fort St. John Men’S and WoMen’S BonSpiel friday: KingS at huSKieS, 8 p.M., north peace arena Saturday: navigatorS at huSKieS, 3:30 p.M., north peace arena

lators and target practice with toy guns indoors — for more than 100 kids. A Very Busy February

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Avery Thompson (7) and mom Krista stare down a target during a shooting game at the North Peace Rod and Gun Club’s Kid’s Open House on February 1, 2020.

Yes, if you’re a San Francisco 49ers fan, you left the game sad and probably infuriated, but you can’t say it wasn’t a good game. It was everything we needed to start February — a positive outlook to get through a busy month and the rest of winter. Will I miss football next Sunday? Maybe, but I’ll probably convince myself that I should watch the opening week of the XFL, and I’m already looking forward to the 2020 NASCAR season.

More so, it left me satisfied with the NFL season that was, and excited about what’s to come, with Mahomes an amazing talent and needed new face to replace old man Tom Brady. Kid’s Open House Locally, there is lots to be excited about as well. For those families who attended the North Peace Rod and Gun Club’s Kid’s Open House on Saturday, January 25, it was a celebration of the

outdoors and great weather, and a sign of the fun times that lay ahead. Last year’s open house was held on a freezing, windy day, and as a result was sparsely attended. This year’s event was completely overwhelming in the best way possible. I don’t know how the organizers didn’t run out of food, nor how they found that many activities regarding hunting and shooting — whether it was trap shooting outdoors to simu-

Next weekend provides parents with a bit of a lull before facing a ton of activities and opportunities for kids the rest of the month. The 2020 High On Ice Festival will take centre stage February 14 to 16 (please let it be warm out), and whether it’s taking your kid to slide down the always fun ice slides at Centennial Park or to try out dodgeball or sledge hockey, there’s no greater time to get out of the house and into your snow pants for some winter excitement. Next up is the longawaited 2020 B.C. Winter Games, February 20 to 23. While only a select group of local kids and parents will be competing and volunteering, it really feels like the games will be a community celebration. The 15 sports on the program will have something for everyone, while the opening ceremonies at the North Peace Arena on January 20 promise to highlight some exciting local talent. If I’ve succeeded in making you as happy and excited about the month to come as I am, remember, we have Patrick Mahomes — and in an indirect way, Tom Brady — to thank.

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Bonavista Energy Corp is renewing their current Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) under Bri�sh Columbia’s Integrated Pest Management Act and associated regula�ons. Under these regula�ons this plan is required to be revised every ﬁve years. The purpose of this revision is to ensure safe and eﬀec�ve vegeta�on and invasive weed control by u�lizing the most current integrated pest management techniques along Bonavista Energy pipeline right-of-ways, facili�es and related infrastructure. This IPMP will cover various ac�vi�es within the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality and Peace River Regional District and associated communi�es such as Fort St John, Dawson Creek, Taylor, Buick and other small communi�es in those two regions. Under this newly developed integrated pest management plan,the following selec�ve methods are proposed and may be used alone or in combina�on, depending on par�cular local circumstances: •

Integrated vegeta�on control measures that include mechanical, manual, cultural, preven�on, biological and herbicide. • Trade names of herbicides that may be included as part of this integrated pest management plan:Startup, Sightline, Clearview, Milestone, Navius VM, Escort, Tordon 22K, Tordon 101, Garlon XRT, Overdrive, Telar, 2,4-D amine, MCPA, Truvist, Esplanade SC, Transline, Lontrel 360. • Ac�ve ingredients in these products are: Aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl,MCPA, Picloram, 2,4-D, Chlorsulfuron, Triclopyr, Aminocyclopyrachlor, Indaziflam, Clopyralid, Glyphosate. The proposed effec�ve date for this Bonavista Energy Corp IPMP is May 15, 2020 to May 14, 2025. Diagrams, maps and the document are available at request or may be viewed by contac�ng the appropriate office or contact person below: • Bonavista Energy Corp. 1500, 525-8th Ave SW. Calgary, AB T2P 1G1or phone Colin Hennel 403-213-4300

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Borderline Culture Series presents: Blue Moon Marquee Friday February 14, 2020 at the Demmitt Community Centre (1/2 Mile South of Hwy 43 on RR 132). Doors open at 7:00 pm (AB time) Music begins at 8:00pm. Tickets Advance: $27. Door $30. For tickets and information call 780356-2904 or go to www.borderlineculture.com Get ready for some swinging Gypsy Blues. Dress in your finest vintage or formal attire or whatever your mood!

PC Roots Group Meeting: 4th Sunday/month - Meetings start at 1:30pm in the Roots Building at NAR Park. Getting started on family tree research, need Help? Come learn & share experiences with other amateur genealogists. New members welcome. For more info call: Lynn- 250-7824058. Neil- 250-7827651. Website http://peacecountryroots.ca

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PC Roots Group Building Open: Every Saturday SeptJune 10:00am12:00pm to members wanting to use the genealogy library. A member will be available by appointment to anyone requiring help on how to get started on your family history. Everyone is welcome. We are located in the small building in NAR Park. For appointment call: Lynn- 250782-4058. Neil- 250782-7651. Website http://peacecountryroots.ca

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE Application for a(n) Permit Amendment Under The Provisions of the Environmental Management Act We, Saguaro Resources Ltd. (440, 222 3rd Ave., Calgary, AB, T2P OB4, Attention: Mr. Cody Smith) intend to submit this amendment application to the Director to amend Permit PA-108466, issued Sept 2, 2016 and last amend June 6, 2019 which authorizes the discharge of air emissions from b-24-H/94-G-8 Laprise Creek Gas Plant. The land upon which the facility is situated and the discharge will occur is b-24-H/94-G-8 (57.353576 N-122.049518W) located approximately 200 km northwest of Fort St. John, British Columbia, within the Peace River Regional District. The amendment requests that the continuous average daily emissions rates conditions be changed from: 3.68 g/s NOx, 10.9 g/s CO, 2.39 g/s VOC, 0.0013 g/s SOx, and 0.0726 g/s TP to the following: 3.99 g/s NOx, 14.1 g/s CO, 3.34 g/s VOC, 0.0013 g/s SOx and 0.0729 g/s TP. The amendment requests that the maximum rate of air emissions discharged from the facility be changed from: 37.82 g/s NOx, 166.2 g/s CO, 72.5 g/s VOC, 557.3 g/s SOX, and 60.17 g/s TP to the following: 38.13 g/s NOx, 169.4 g/s CO, 73.45 g/s VOC, 557.3 g/s SOX and 60.17 g/s TP. Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed amendment and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant, with a copy to the Director of the Environmental Stewardship Branch, Oil and Gas Commission at Bag 2, Fort St. John, B.C., V1J 2BO. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record. ____________________ (Signature)

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ZWICK’S PLUMBING & HEATING 2007 LTD OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Zwick’s Plumbing & Heating (2007) Ltd., currently requires an Administrative Assistant. This is a part−time/job share position to start. Duties will include complete accounting and bookkeeping cycle, Work Safe BC reporting, GST/PST filing, Technical Safety BC filing. Customer service and the ability to multitask is required. Competitive wage and benefit/investment package offered. Sent resume to : zwicksph@gmail.com or drop off resume at 1720−102 Avenue. zwicksph@gmail.com

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Quote of the week Mark Twain said, “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” This saying appears at the beginning of a book called Bolder: Making the Most of Our Longer Lives by Carl Honore. When I read the review of this book in the retired teachers magazine, I requested it for a belated Christmas present from my daughter Joyce. I am looking forward to reading it. Bridge Club The Seniors Bridge Club was started in 1943. As well as enjoying a great game of bridge, these ladies served lunch to their husbands and charged them 25 cents. Right from the beginning, there have been eight players and a spare. The charter members were Barbara Ambrose, Vera Bowes, Della Cuthill, Ella Roache, Betty Herron, Agnes Pomeroy, Frances Sandy, Annie Dones, and Jessie Maclean. This was then donated to the Red Cross. After the war, the ladies donated money for scholarships and other worthy causes. One of our players has belonged to the club since 1979. We meet every Thursday afternoon, and welcome new players. Travels Clara Corley was up from Salmon Arm visiting her son, grandchildren and great grandchildren in January. Clara was a long-time member of the Senior Citizens Association. Although she hadn’t played floor curling for a while, she got back on track quickly. Passings This past fall, two principals who served at North Peace Senior Secondary passed away: Rob Clayton and Jim Norris. We also lost Marlene Scriver before Christmas. She had worked at Baldonnel School when our daughters attended there. Barry Sones who taught agriculture when he first came north passed away at the end of December. Barry did not leave the Peace area but settled in Cecil Lake with his wife Barbara and son. Each of these educators made a contribution to children in the North Peace. Our condolences to all of the families. Did you know? There is a seniors’ advocate in British Columbia. Isobel Mackenzie talks to the government to keep them in touch with seniors problems. Their website has information on health care, housing, income supports, personal supports, and transportation. I looked under “health care” and under frequently asked questions saw an entry: “How do I replace a lost CareCard?” Sounds like a practical website. — Ruby McBeth

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