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Seven decades of fall fair and agricultural traditions will be celebrated in the North Peace this weekend. The North Peace Fall Fair is celebrating its 70th anniversary Aug. 18 to 20, with another weekend of horse shows, tractor pulls, log sawing, spike driving, dancing, camping, and more. “I just love seeing the kids, and the older people, it’s just matt preprost Photo like it was 50 years ago, the vis- Gerry Giesbrecht lends a helping hand at a recent fall fair working bee. itng, and sharing, and promoting agriculture,” said organizer fore shuttering during the war 33 acres added in 1981. The fair remains there today Lorna Penner, who was a casu- years. In 1947, the North Peace Fall and draws up to 6,000 visitors al visitor with her family before becoming involved 12 years Fair Association was formed, every year. Annual campers rotating fairs between North alone have grown from a couple ago. The first agricultural fair in Pine, Pineview, Montney, and dozen in numbers to 250, Penthe North Peace took place Rose Prairie. In 1954, Albert ner said. “Our community is so supin 1929, where Robert Ogilvie and Sophie Germaine leased school is today. In 1931, the 10 acres to the group to use in portive and behind everything North Pine Farmers Institute North Pine, before the land was with the fair,” Penner said. Agricultural Fair started be- bought outright in 1978, with See FAIR on A3

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The Condill’s date with demolition remains a question mark over the historic hotel, but long-time customers and residents joke they’re willing to jump on the wrecking ball to save their old, favourite haunt. All joking aside, news of the hotel’s sale to the city of Fort St. John and its pending demolition has folks raising a glass to its memory. “I hate it,” said Marlene Munch during a recent lunch hour. “This is my home. It’s

my office.” The sale of the building will be complete in September. Around 10 long-term residents will have to move out, and current owner Elaine Budnick says it will take about a month to clean up before handing over the keys to the city. The city, which bought the hotel for $867,000, plans to demolish it and sell the vacant lot in the future to a developer as part of its downtown revitalization plan. Still, the purchase has renewed discussion over the city’s role in identifying heritage buildings and ensuring their protection and

preservation. Con Hergot and Joe Dill built the hotel in 1942 as a place for American soldiers to stay during the construction of the Alaska Highway. However, the city says the building is at the end of its life cycle. “It’s been here for so many years,” said Sharon Belcourt, another Condill regular. “I understand the city’s position. The cost would be quite a bit, but it’s worth restoring.” “I can’t see anything else standing here besides the Dill,” Belcourt added. See CONDILL on A15

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The District of Taylor has reached a one-year deal with the North Peace Primary Care Clinic that will continue operations at the municipality’s medical clinic. The district announced the deal Tuesday afternoon, which will see the NPPCC send doctors to work in Taylor four days a week starting in September. The district will provide the facilities, support staffing, and operational needs for the clinic. Details of the detail will be announced at a public meeting in council chambers on Aug. 21. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. “Our council heard loud and clear from residents of Taylor and the region that medical services are a priority,” Mayor Rob Fraser said in a statement. The district has committed roughly $141,000 since March to keep the clinic open after Vancouver-based telemedicine company Livecare announced it would end its operations at the district-owned clinic—a decision that has left 2,100 patients in limbo and potentially without a doctor. The company had helped helped reopen the Taylor Medical Clinic amid a doctor shortage in June 2014, providing medical services through a hybrid model of telemedicine as well as face-to-face visits by a visiting doctor. However, the clinic posted an estimated $136,908 loss in 2016, despite the district injecting roughly $125,000 into its operations. Livecare said it could no longer afford to keep the clinic open unless a new funding model for telemedicine services was offered by the province or health authority. The district brought in $49,650 in MSP and non-MSP revenue between April and June. The North Peace Primary Care Clinic is the former “unattached patient” clinic established by Northern Heath in summer 2014. It is now privately operated.

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indeed a site to see BC Hydro has opened a public viewpoint overlooking the Site C construction site on the Peace River. The viewpoint, off the 269 Road south of the Alaska Highway, features a number of interpretative signs about the Peace River’s exploration history, the Fort St. John Beaver Band (now Doig River First Nation), and hydroelectric development of the river.

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Sharks, Alligators, Chickens, Dogs, Toads, Aardvarks SMELL SCARE: We begin our weekly news chewing with an interesting prediction. A scientist says evolution will eventually cause humans to lose their sense of smell. Wow, think of the money you’ll save by not buying deodorant!

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Onlookers can view the project’s work camp and construction activity on the south bank of the river. BC Hydro says two telescopes to view work will be installed in fall 2017.

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SHARK SNARK: A rare group of great white sharks was seen off the coast of Nova Scotia. On CBC, an expert said if you’re attacked by a shark you should poke your finger in its eye. But what if the shark has that sticky, icky yellow stuff in the corner of its eye? You think I’m going to put my finger near that? No way!

land, they had the annual World Chicken Racing Championships. How do they make the chickens run fast? The starter pistol was fired by a guy dressed like Colonel Sanders.

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texting. For crying out loud, video gaming is not an athletic activity. They should at least consider things that involve some physical movement. How about Olympic Yo-Yo? Olympic Rubik’s cube?

SOCCER SILLY: A UK soccer team fired all of its cheerleaders. The manager said they were distracting the players. I guess when a good-looking girl is prancing around in a skimpy costume, it’s hard for a professional soccer player to concentrate on doing that thing where he throws himself on the ground and fakes being injured.

STRESS STUFF: In the U.S., something TOILET TIME: A government official in very stupid is happening at the University India made news headlines. He told men of Georgia. A professor will let students pick if they don’t have money to install toilets in their own grades to reduce stress. Imagine their homes they should sell their wives. Gee, https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-78_metric_e.html those students at the supermarket checkout. that makes sense to me. And without a wife When the clerk won’t let them pick “$2” as in the house, the guy can leave the toilet seat the price for a cart full of groceries, they will up. 125.9 say, “But I feel stressed!” DOG DETAIL: Online retailer Amazon is EXTINCTION DISTINCTION: An expert Groundbirch TOAD TALE: In Whistler, it’s time once says aardvarks could be headed for extinc102.9 now offering audio books—for dogs. Great idea! Now I won’t have to read books to my again for the annual migration of the tiny tion. It’s all part of Mother Nature’s plan to me Chetwynd Environment and natural resources information Weather forecasts British  Weather  the  Local  to dog. I get tired of having to explain long toads. A road is closed allowColumbia thousands eliminate every species with a weird spelling. 110.9 words. of toads to cross. At peak times, 1,800 toads And why is the word “aardvark” spelled with hop across. Here’s a question: What’s the dif- two “a”s? Answer: Because THREE “a”s Tumbler Ridge 115.9 SNIFF THIS: Speaking of dogs, according ference between a toad and a frog? Answer: would be ridiculous. to a newspaper report, the Canadian military A toad will not turn into a prince if it’s kissed rt Nelson, BC - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canada of bomb sniffing dogs. They by a princess. https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-83_metric_e.html CLOONEY PHOOEY: Our last news chew Prince George 106.9 has a shortage Observed at: Fort St. John Airport 11:00 AM MST Tuesday 15 August 2017 Current Conditions tried using bomb sniffing cats. But when cats this week is a study that was released by a find a bomb they keep quiet about it. Cats ALLIGATOR ACTION: In Hamilton, worldwide group of plastic surgeons. They Hythe Condition: Mainly Temperature: 14.5°C Wind: SW 18 km/h 103.9 don’t care ifSunny we’re blown to smithereens. Ontario, a live five-foot alligator was capsay George Clooney has the most handsome Pressure: 101.1 kPa Dew point: Visibility: 81 km face in the world. OK, maybe he does. But tured7.8°C in a resident’s backyard. At last report, OLYMPIC PICK: There’s a report the Humidity: In- nobody knew where the alligator came from. what good has it done him? Grande Prairie 94.4 Tendency: Rising 64% ternational Olympic Committee is looking Somebody check: Is there a handbag or lugfor new and they may pick video gam-  gage factory in Hamilton? me Calgary Environment and natural sports Weather information  Weather Local forecasts  British Columbia 99.1 resources ing. I predict it’s just a matter of time until Bob Snyder can be reached at: somebody wins an Olympic gold medal for CHICKEN CHUCKLE: Last week in Engchewsthenews@fastmail.com

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New to the fair this year will be a sheep-to-shawl demonstration, where visitors can watch the North Peace Spinners and Weavers Guild in action all weekend long. They can also can check out the “magic” of an indigo vat, used to dye fibres as part of the process. “We’ll have the live sheep all the way through to the finished shawl,” said Kathy Boyd. “We’ll card it, pick it, spin it, and weave it.” The guild is celebrating 40 years this year, and Boyd hopes the demonstration will help draw in crowds to the fair and learn more about the guild. This year’s fair will also recognize a pioneer of the year, and hand out a lifetime achievement award. The fair will also feature a talent competition, livestock shows including sheep, goats, light horses, cattle, and more. Local grain and forage crops, fruits and veggies, baking, and flowers and foliage will once again be judged. As always, volunteers of all ages and skills are needed to pull the event off every year and keep it going. Volunteer Roger Flint says he lived in the area for 40 years before he took in his first fall fair. A fan of fine, old machinery, Flint came out to the fair some 12 years ago to take in the tractor pull. The deal was sealed, and he’s been lending his electrical skills and help ever since, though he jokes that he never seems to get everything done that he wants to. “Once I saw the tractor pull, I was hooked,” he said. Recruitment and building the next generation of volunteers to see the fair to its 100th year is the organization’s biggest challenge, Penner said. It takes dozens of volunteers to run the event when it kicks off, and more to keep up with the maintenance of the fair grounds in the off season. “No matter what, if someone gives five minutes or 500 minutes, or 500 hours, they all make it happen,” Penner said. For a complete listing of events, visit northpeacefallfair. com.

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Peace Country pride and building sustainable communities were just some of the takeaways for new Energy Minister Michelle Mungall following her visit to the region last week. Mungall had two jammed back-to-back days Aug. 11 and 12, meeting with local officials and First Nations, touring oil and gas sites, and taking in the Dawson Creek Stampede. The trip began with a meeting with Mayors Lori Ackerman and Rob Fraser, who emphasized the importance of prioritizing local economies when attracting investors to the province, Mungall said. “So it’s no surprise given one of our four conditions for the natural gas industry, for the LNG industry specifically, is that local communities are getting the benefits, and that British Columbians are getting a fair rate of return for their resources,” Mungall said. Mungall also met with Oil and Gas Commission officials, and took in tours of Encana and ARC Resources work sites both on the ground and from the air. The sense of pride shared by workers is what struck home the most, she said. “Workers would start off with, ‘I’ve grown up here my whole life,’ though there’s plenty of workers who haven’t as well,” Mungall said. “This industry is employing people from all over Western Canada, but the people who came from the community were so proud they would tell me their life story.” In terms of industry, Mungall was impressed by the use of recycled water in hydraulic fracturing operations. “The actual fracking is being done so far below from where we pull our own potable water from, it was very interesting to see,” she said. “I had read about that, but it was interesting to see it up close, what’s going on.” Still, a scientific review of the practice remains an NDP commitment and will take place, she said. See MINISTER on A10

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The Charlie Lake Conservation Society says it’s continuing to sample and test the waters as part of its ongoing research following a blue-green algae warning issued for the lake last week. Northern Health warned of a suspected bloom in the area Aug. 8, reminding residents and lake users that the algae, known as cyanobacteria, can cause a range of illnesses from diarrhea and stomach cramps to eye and skin irritation. No cases have been reported so far. “We don’t necessarily get informed of whether people get ill. There’s no specific surveillance program around this,” said Dr. Raina Fumerton, a medical health officer for Northern Health. “I’m not aware of any this year, but that doesn’t mean there hasn’t been any.” While the neurotoxins and hepatoxins created by blue-green algae attack the nervous and respiratory systems, as well as the liver, it would take ingestion of large quantities to cause severe damage. Boiling is ineffective against the heat resistant toxins. “You can’t necessarily see the toxins after it blooms, they remain in the water for weeks, or sometimes longer,” Fumerton said. While Charlie Lake is an obvious case, all lakes in B.C. are at risk for cyanobacteria, Fumerton said. Charlie lake is classified as eu-

trophic—rich in nutrients that support dense plant life, including algae, which choke out oxygen levels in the water. Bruce Kosugi of the Charlie Lake Conversation Society noted the appearance of blooms are part of a natural cycle for healthy eutrophic bodies of water. “We did some testing about 10 years ago in conjunction with the Ministry of Environment and the BC Lakes Stewardship Society,” Kosugi said. “The results from the testing was that the water quality was good.” The conservation society continues its efforts to monitor the lake. Kosugi expects to see more results in another year, as the society is currently in the second year of a three-year sampling program. “We’re measuring things like chlorophyll content, which is related to the algae, nutrients, oxygen, temperature, etc.,” he said. Despite his deep interest in the lake, Kosugi has yet to see anyone fall ill from it, humans or animals. “I’ve lived on the lake for over 15 years now, I haven’t heard of people getting sick,” he said. “I’ve heard people getting rashes, I’m not sure if that’s related to swimmer’s itch or the algae itself.” In 2014, blue-green algae was suspected to have caused the deaths of 44 cows on a small farm near Takysie Lake, south of Burns Lake, Fumerton noted.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Site C Inquiry Initiated The BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) has initiated an inquiry into BC Hydro’s Site C project, as directed by the Provincial Government in Order-in-Council (OIC) 244 on August 2, 2017. The full scope of the inquiry is set out in the government’s terms of reference for the OIC, which is available online: http://www.bcuc.com/Sitecinquiry.html. The inquiry will be handled in two phases. In the first phase, the BCUC will gather information and produce a preliminary report. Those parties who would like to submit data and analysis to be considered for inclusion in the preliminary report are invited to submit that by no later than August 30, 2017. Data and analysis submitted during this first phase must be within the scope of the OIC. Opportunity for public comment on the preliminary report will be provided during the second phase of the review. Process details for the second phase will be provided once established.

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Site C review is needed, not fake and not kidding

eace River North MLA Dan Davies believes the new NDP government is wasting money on a “fake” BC Utilities Commission review of the Site C dam. A “fake” review of Site C? Really? It sounds like familiar rhetoric from south of the border, so perhaps it’s time for some additional fact checking. We would question the multiple reviews Mr. Davies refers to in an Aug. 3 Alaska Highway News article when the only one that should have happened, a BC Utilities Commission review, was outlawed by the former Liberal government. There were two previous rejections of Site C by the BCUC and BC Hydro in the past. Perhaps Mr. Davies might explain to his constituents how and why the Site C project has moved from $6.8 billion to $8.8 billion in five short years, when BC Hydro has publicly stated time and again that unexpected cost increases, unpredicted circumstances, adverse weather, inflation, etc. had all been factored into their budget? Furthermore, BC Hydro claimed to have established a number of “contingency funds” to guarantee a stable budget. How many more Site C budget increases can we realistically expect by 2024, the date the dam is expected to become operational? Here’s what the federal-provincial review panel under Dr. Harry Swain had to say in its most recent final report regarding Site C back in May 2014: “The Panel cannot conclude on the likely accuracy of Project costs and estimates because it does not have the information, time or resources.” Here is the actual panel recommendation, referring to Site C costs: “If it is decided that the Project should proceed, a first step should

Rick Koechl Mike Kroecher TWO OLD GUYS WITH ISSUES

be the referral of Project costs and hence unit energy cost and revenue requirements to the BC Utilities Commission for detailed examination.” Was this a “fake” recommendation as well? We understand Mr. Davies is a big supporter of the Site C project. But, the capital costs alone ($8.8 billion and counting) may well bankrupt BC Hydro. Then there are the continued electricity rate increases, which are now certain to continue for decades to come. Can we afford this? A legitimate BC Utilities Commission review is indeed required, not fake and not kidding. The BCUC was always designed to be a second sober examination for a project of this magnitude. It’s time to give the BCUC an opportunity to re-examine all the numbers. The former Liberal government shut down the Burrard Thermal natural gas plant in Port Coquitlam about one year ago. It used natural gas, something that Mr. Davies and these old guys should be advocating. It produced 800 megawatts of demand electrical power, (almost as much as a Site C), which could have continued to serve the people of this province effectively. It was one of the cleanest, cheapest methods for producing electricity. Consider what the review panel had to say about using natural gas instead of building Site C, back in 2014. This comes from page

306 of its report: “Burning a small fraction of that methane (natural gas) for power in BC would have several advantages. Capacity could be added relatively quickly … with a lower overall contribution to the global greenhouse gas burden than if LNG were exported.” That’s right; Swain and his panel saw that our own natural gas has a much smaller environmental footprint than exporting it. But here was the clincher: “The LNG developers have been promised a free hand (by the former government) to burn their gas here for their own purposes, but BC Hydro has been denied the same privilege.” Strange, isn’t it, that our gas could have been a real consideration, but the panel was not allowed to pursue gas or any other viable energy options by decree from the former Liberal government in lieu of Site C ? Mr. Davies says he lives seven kilometres from Site C and that he has worked on the site. Still, does this give him the appropriate qualifications to make a judgment call to claim that a BCUC review is not needed or that it would be “fake”? Incidentally, about a year ago, one of these old guys wrote every member of the BC Liberal party a letter outlining why we could use our natural gas as a viable option for producing clean and cheap electricity here in B.C. without the need for a Site C mega project. They did not receive one response back. The silence speaks volumes. Mike Kroecher is a long time retired resident of the Peace, expressing his deep roots in the land through his art. Rick Koechl is a recently retired teacher of the Peace with an enthusiasm for politics and energy.

Sharing the science behind fish and wildlife conservation

f you only read a few words, read these: we have grants available to fund fish and wildlife projects in the Williston and Dinosaur Reservoir watersheds, and the window for applications is now cranked wide open. The “we” is the Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP), and I am the new manager for the Peace Region. First, the basics about the FWCP. In the Peace Region, we’re a partnership between BC Hydro, the province of B.C., First Nations and public stakeholders. Our mission is to conserve and enhance fish and wildlife impacted by the construction of the existing W.A.C. Bennett and Peace Canyon dams and associated Williston and Dinosaur reservoirs. We are funded by BC Hydro, which is required to compensate for the construction-related impacts to fish and wildlife. Our local Board, made up of the four partners mentioned above, identifies priorities related to fish and wildlife, and decides how our annual budget of about $1.5

million is spent. First Nations and public stakeholders play a critical role with the FWCP in the Peace Region. Unique among the FWCP regions, we also have a dedicated First Nations Working Group that is an advisory group to the Board along with the Fish and Wildlife Technical Committees. The types of projects we are currently funding are as varied as our landscape. On the wildlife side, some include identifying bat hibernacula before Whitenose Syndrome arrives; enhancing fisher habitat; using maternity pens to increase caribou calf survival; supporting the Mugaha Marsh Bird Banding Station; and investigating limiting factors for moose populations. For fish, some of the projects we are funding include monitoring movement and distribution of Lake Trout and Bull Trout in Williston Reservoir; investigating nutrient impacts from Kokanee in the Williston Reservoir; and identifying high priority information gaps and monitoring

needs related to Arctic Grayling. We take every effort to ensure that the projects we fund are technically sound, and have solid science behind them. In the columns ahead, I look forward to sharing some of that science— some of it very cool indeed—and information about the species we are supporting in the region. Before I do that, a few words about me. I moved to this beautiful corner of the province a decade ago from Ottawa. I’m a professional biologist, a mother of a two-yearold son, a novice bird watcher, and have enjoyed the opportunity of working with First Nations, industry and government on a variety of sustainability and stewardship projects in my past. Being part of the FWCP exposes me to so many meaningful and exciting fish and wildlife projects. I feel I am supporting a unique partnership that brings together diverse perspectives to achieve a common goal of conserving and enhancing fish and wildlife in the region. My days are constantly

changing depending on the time of year. I took on the position last November, but I expect that in the weeks ahead I will be busy reaching out to potential grant applicants to ensure we have some quality applications come through the door. And to get back to the words at the start—yes, we are inviting groups, government agencies, First Nations, businesses or individuals to apply for a grant. You must first submit an online Notice of Intent by Sept. 8. It’s easy—we just need a simple description of your project idea and where it would take place. This helps inform First Nations about your proposed project and may lead to opportunities for First Nations involvement. I will be back with more on the projects we fund and the species we support. Chelsea Coady is the Peace Region manager for the Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program. Her column will appear bimonthly in the Alaska Highway News. Have a question? Email her at chelsea. coady@bchydro.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2017 A7

Local News

City managers top annual sunshine lists

‘They say that it was so hot in the city today...’

Aleisha Hendry ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

The City of Fort St. John recorded a $36.2 million surplus in 2016. According to financial statements for last year, the city brought in $91.2 million in revenues and posted $55 million in expenses. The city says revenues were up $3.6 million from 2015 due to developer contributions, gains from the disposal of assets and interest earned from investments. Meanwhile, expenses were down by $2.6 million due to lower expenditures for leisure and culture, protective services and utility services, the city says. Most of the general surplus, $29.6 million, is earmarked for capital spending. The city also recorded a $9.2 million water fund surplus and a $5.2 million sewer fund surplus. Meanwhile, firefighters, city administrators, and department directors pulled in the biggest paycheques from the city in 2016, with the highest earner being City Manager Dianne Hunter at $229,940. According to the city’s statement of financial information, seven of the 10 highest paid civil servants were members of the Fort St. John Fire Department. The annual statement of financial information lists all city employees earning over $75,000. At the City of Fort St. John, 82 employees made that list for a total of $9.6 million in salaries. Overall, the city spent $18 million on staff salaries, including those who made less than $75,000. Mayor and council recently voted to increase their annual remuneration, which will take effect in November.

Fort St. John was neck and neck with a mercury record of 29.2 C set in 1990 on Aug. 10, which had folks lined up for chilled treats of all sorts. Here, Mathew Harriot serves up a pair of Blizzards as part of Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day. The restaurant made 2,214 Blizzards and raised $15,888.21 to support the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. As for that temperature record, Environment Canada days shows the 1990 high of 29.2 C still stands. matt preprost Photo

• Dianne Hunter, City Manager: $229,940 • Ryan Tancock, Firefighter: $193,685.46 • Daniel Simpson, Firefighter: $189,410.84 • Victor Shopland, Director of Integrated Services: $1776,031.69 • Brent Morgan, Firefighter: $167,393.74 • Daniel Golob, Firefighter: $163,622.43 • Jasen Donszelmann, Firefighter: $162,134.79 • Matthew Troiano, Firefighter: $156,044.39 • Wallace Ferris, General Manager of Community Services: $153,461.99 • Craig Faulkner, Firefighter: $149,321.03

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“The question is: why is Petrowest unable to meet its financial obligations to the consortium?” - David Austin, Clark Wilson LLP

Petrowest placed into receivership, faces Site C termination matt preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca

Financial troubles are mounting for Petrowest Corporation, one of three main contractors involved in the building of the $8.8-billion Site C dam. The company was expected to be placed in receivership Tuesday and has received a letter of termination from Peace River Hydro Partners (PRHP)— the international consortium tasked with the $1.75-billion main civil works construction of the dam, including 32 million cubic metres of excavation and the building of a 60-metre high, kilometre-long earth-fill dam. The company says its lenders are seeking immediate repayment of all owed debts on its credit facilities, and that its board of directors have agreed to resign when a receiver is appointed. The company’s lenders filed an application to put the company into receivership in Alberta court. Ernst & Young was to be appointed receiver to manage the day-to-day affairs

of the company. Company shares could be halted from trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange—listed at nine cents Tuesday—the company added. The company did not identify how much is owed to lenders in its announcement, and company officials have not returned calls for comment. Hydro Partners owed $12.5 million Meanwhile, Petrowest received a notice of termination from the Peace River Hydro Partners agreement on Aug. 11. Acciona Infrastructure Canada Inc. alleges Petrowest failed to pay its proportionate share of the working capital contributions to PRHP. Those funds cover the costs of the PRHP project’s day-to-day operations on its Site C-related work. The PRHP partnership is made up of Petrowest, ACCIONA and Samsung C&T Canada Ltd., of which Petrowest holds a 25 per cent stake. ACCIONA alleges Petrowest defaulted on its contributions

to PRHP’s working capital fund when Petrowest failed to pay its proportional share of the working capital contributions, valued at $15 million. Petrowest says it has contributed $2.5 million of working capital and was in discussions with PRHP about the remaining balance of $12.5 million. David Austin, associate counsel at Clark Wilson LLP, said it’s too early to tell what kind of impact the termination notice will have on the overall Site C project going forward. “The question is: why is Petrowest unable to meet its financial obligations to the consortium? $12.5 million on a $1.7 billion contract is not a lot of money,” Austin said. “Is it indicative of a larger problem with this contract, or a disagreement amongst consortium members?” Petrowest says it is evaluating the basis for the alleged events of insolvency and default, and will soon be providing a response to ACCIONA. Officials with Acciona and PRHP confirmed the letter of termination sent to Petrowest, but declined further comment.

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“We do not expect this development to impact employment on the project,” PRHP spokeswoman Amber Harding said in an email statement. “However, as with any construction project, the number of workers will vary from monthto-month based on the scope of work being performed.” Company was confident in debt restructure Petrowest was formed in 2006 in an amalgamation of nine companies in Northeast B.C. and northern Alberta. In March 2016, Petrowest officials told Alaska Highway News it was confident in being able to restructure its debt with lenders. The company was working to restructure debt accrued in the 12 months leading up to the award of the Site C contract, the largest in the company’s history. Officials with Petrowest, which also builds oil and gas well pads and access roads, said at the time that it expected to see its share of revenues from oilpatch construction shrink from 35 to 15 per cent in 2016.

Petrowest Chief Financial Officer Lloyd Wiggins said Site C would put the company on a “transformational growth trajectory entering 2016.” Petrowest also held a $7.3-million subcontract to prepare land for the Site C work camp. Still, the company has announced several waiver extensions by creditors this year. When announcing its 2016 financial results in March, the company said it was negotiating with two lenders for credit facilities that would fund and retire existing bank loans and provide additional working capital, along with the sale of non-core assets. The company had been renting 60 pieces of equipment to Peace River Hydro Partners for dam related construction work. When the main civil works contract was announced in November 2015, then premier Christy Clark touted Petrowest’s connection to Fort St. John, where CEO Rick Quigley lives. Quigley was replaced as CEO in May of this year. —with files from Business in Vancouver

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Commercial, multifamily builds focus of city construction MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca

The city of Fort St. John has seen just $25 million in construction so far in 2017, a 51 per cent drop over values seen at the same time in 2016. The city is seeing steady year-over-year permit numbers and new homes being built, however, this year’s construction season is suffering from a drop in the institutional construction it saw last year. According to July’s building

report, the city issued 64 permits in the first seven months of the year, for a total construction value of $24.7 million. That’s down from the same time last year, when the city had issued 75 permits with a construction value of $50.9 million. New housing permits in the city have declined slightly, 26 to 17 year-over-year, with a focus on multifamily construction. The city has issued six multifamily permits for 35 new dwellings this year, up from three permits for seven

dwellings in 2016. The new units have a value of $10.6 million, up from $2.5 million last year. Nine single-family home permits worth $5.5 million have been issued. By June 2015, the city had issued permits for 12 new homes, with a construction value of $5.8 million. The city has issued just two duplex permits for four new dwellings this year, down from 10 permits for 20 dwellings in 2016. The new duplexes have a construction value of $1.5 million, down

from $8.9 million last year. No mobile home permits have been issued. When it comes to commercial builds, the city has issued 20 permits for a value of $4.5 million, compared to 28 permits worth $10.3 million in 2016. The city has issued one institutional permit worth $800,000 this year for renovations at the hospital. Institutional construction was at $22.6 million this time last year after work on the new Ma Murray Community School began.

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While her visit coincided with an announcement that the province will seek legal status in challenges against the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, Mungall stressed the difference between that project and the natural gas infrastructure currently being built or proposed for the northeast. “One is for the Alberta tar sands, one is for B.C. One is about bitumen, one is about a completely different product, that’s a really important thing to remember,” she said. “For the condensates, for the liquids, one of the challenges we have in B.C. is getting those products to market. Right now, our market endpoint is going to be shifting in the next few years from the U.S. and the rest of Canada to Asian markets. So those are one of the challenges we need to start thinking about today, so we are planning for that market shift to come in five to 10 years.” Mayor Lori Ackerman shared with her fellow councillors on Monday that her discussions with Mungall were productive and centred on the importance of building

social infrastructure through local hiring and business opportunities when it comes to industry development. “We talked about how we understand energy is not just a commodity, it’s a responsibility,” Ackerman said. Mungall said she also met with Blueberry River Chief Marvin Yahey, and West Moberly Chief Roland Willson. She also had a roundtable discussion with elected officials from Dawson Creek. Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge, and Pouce Coupe. Though she was in the area, Mungall did not take in a tour of the Site C construction zone. Mungall said she has no plans to tour the site before the BC Utilities Commission completes its review of the $8.8-billion project by November. “I’m very cognisant that review needs to be independent,” she said. She deferred comment on news of the financial difficulties facing Petrowest, a 25 per cent stakeholder in the Peace River Hydro Partners consortium, which has been tasked with building the dam.

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court docket A summary of what went on in North Peace courts for the week ending Aug. 11. There were no cases up for sentencing in Fort Nelson or Hudson’s Hope.

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Fort St John Law Courts • Brice Cedric Parsey (born 1974) was handed nine months probation with a suspended sentence, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of assault. • Joseph Serge Paquette (born 1985) was handed a 12-month probation order with a suspended sentence, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of assault. Paquette was handed the same for a count of mischief. • Brett Devon Wieler (born 1992) was handed a six-month probation order with a conditional discharge, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of breach of recognizance. — Tom Summer

Police seek teen who assaulted man with pop can Fort St. John RCMP are looking for a teen they say threw a soda can at a man in Wal-Mart a week ago. The incident happened Aug. 7 around 8:30 p.m., Cst. Nancy Saggar says, when the young boy approached a man waiting in line at a till and threw the soda can at the man’s face. “The attack is believed to be random and unprovoked, and resulted in minor cuts to the victim’s head,” Saggar says. The boy is described at Caucasian, between the ages of 12 and 16, around 5’2” tall, and was wearing a white shirt and black pants. Anyone with information is asked to call the detachment at 250-787-8100 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Gas, tools stolen from Taylor yard More than 600 litres and $2,000 worth of tools were stolen from the District of Taylor last month, police say. The district-owned yard at 10007 100 Street in Taylor was broken into during the night of July 25, police say. There are no suspects.

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2017 BY-ELECTION GENERAL VOTING

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2017 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 AM AND 8:00 PM Pomeroy Sports Centre 9324 – 96 Street, Fort St. John, BC ADVANCE VOTING Wednesday, August 30, 2017 - and – Wednesday, September 6, 2017 Between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm Pomeroy Sports Centre 9324 – 96 Street, Fort St. John, BC

ANY QUALIFIED ELECTOR MAY VOTE AT AN ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITY

SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES

A special voting opportunity will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at the following locations at the times indicated: • Peace Villa Care Centre, 8407 – 112 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (noon) • Abbeyfield House, 8112 – 96 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC from 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm • Peace Lutheran Apartments, 9812 – 108 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm • Heritage Manor, 9819 – 107 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm A special voting opportunity will be available to qualified electors who are patients or staff of the Fort St. John Hospital, 8407 – 112 Avenue from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturday, September 9, 2017

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A young baby has died in a house following a house fire in Hudson’s Hope Aug. 9. RCMP were called to the home on Lahagarte Road at 2:54 p.m. to discover the home had collapsed from the flames as people tried to contain the fire and prevent its spread to a nearby forest. A two-and-a-half-month old baby girl who was rescued from the home died, police say. The baby’s father was flown by STARS ambulance to receive treatment for severe burns to his upper body and face. Their names were not released. The investigation into the fire continues. The cause is not considered to be suspicious, police say. A relative of the family has set up an online fundraising campaign through GoFundMe. com to support the family. As of Aug. 15, $10,720 of the campaign’s $80,000 goal had been raised. “They will be going through expenses for the funeral and also starting life off from new. This is every parent’s worst nightmare. Lets help!” Alexandra Akulenko wrote.

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Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners. MAIL BALLOT VOTING Qualified electors may vote by mail if they: • have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity, OR • expect to be absent from the City of Fort St. John on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities

REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE: The City will be accepting mail ballot requests up to 4:00 pm on Thursday, September 7, 2017. The following information must be submitted to City Hall: (1) (2) (3) (4)

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Full name, Residential address, Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident property electors), Method of delivery of your mail ballot package: (a) pick up at City Hall’s oﬃce, OR (b) regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address, OR (c) regular letter mail through Canada Post to an alternate address that you provide when requesting the ballot package, If you are a non-resident property owner please indicate this information as part of your request. A non-resident property owner application will be included in the package.

This information can be submitted by: mail (10631 – 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC, V1J 3Z5), telephone (250-787-8150), fax (250-787-8181) or email (jprestley@fortstjohn.ca or lhowes@fortstjohn.ca) to receive a mail ballot. The City will send out mail ballot packages commencing on or about August 24, 2017. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Oﬃcer no later than 8:00 pm on Saturday, September 9, 2017.

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Steve Kennedy serenaded shoppers at the farmers market in Fort St. John on Aug. 12. The market is looking to host live local music every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Ha Hea Enterprises Inc, dba Redwood Esso 10216-100St, Box 30, Taylor, BC V0C 2K0 Job Title: Convenience Store/Gas Station Clerk N0C 6421 (3 positions Available) Duties: Assisting customers. Conducting sales by cash register (cash, debit, credit transactions). Monitoring inventory levels. Assist in display of merchandise. Stocking and maintaining product shelves. Requirements: Prior retail experience is an asset. Secondary School or equivalent. Salary & Benefits: $12.50/hour, Subsidizing housing, 10 days paid holidays. Permanent-Full-time position (40 hours per week) Location of work: Redwood Esso Station at 10216-100St, Taylor BC How to Apply: By Fax: 250-789-3195 By Email: redwoodesso@hotmail.com Peace River Ranch near FSJ requires 3 ranch hands for summer & fall work. Equip experience & or class 1 or 3 an asset. Accomodations for single worker provided. Please contact either ranch manager Greg Hanson 1-604-613-0585 or Chad Hanson 1-403-634-9425 PEEJAY CONTRACTING looking to hire: Class 1 drivers, Heavy equipment operators. Please email your resume to alexanderc37@hotmail.com

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We are sad to announce the passing of Jack Surinak on August 12, 2017. He was a beloved husband, dad, poppa, great poppa and friend to many. Jack was born April 25 1945, he was 72 years old. He is survived by his wife Margaret of 49 years. Daughter Stacey Derouin ( Rob), sons Lee (Janelle) and Chris ( Sarah), granddaughter Lauren and great granddaughter Skylar Jack worked hard in the oilfield industry as a welder and as a small business owner of Steel Toes. His favourite spots included any ski hill, the gun range, in a boat, in a coffee shop, or passing on his expertise to a kid or beginner. We would like to thank the home care community nurses for making it possible for Jack to be surrounded by Marg and the kids comfortably in his own home as he passed. Jack always said “ In the end all you have is family “ and once again, he was right. Please join us for an informal gathering at the Pomeroy Conference room at 2 pm Friday August 18th. Condolences may be forwarded through www.hamresfuneral.com

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FOR PROPOSED OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW 888, 2017 AND FOR PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW 889, 2017 AT THE DISTRICT OF HUDSON’S HOPE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Located at 9904 Dudley Drive, at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, August 28th, 2017 to allow the public to make verbal or written representation to Council with respect to Council’s intention to adopt an Amending Official Community Plan and Zoning Amendment. Proposed Bylaw No. 888, 2017 is amending Official Community Plan Bylaw 822 to note the land use change from “Light Industrial” to “General Residential” for the area of the District of Hudson’s Hope described below. Proposed Bylaw No. 889, 2017 is amending Zoning Bylaw 823 to change the zoning designation from “M1 Light Industrial” to “R2 Multi-Unit Residential” for the area of the District of Hudson’s Hope described below. Parcel A(R33952) of Block 7, Section 19, Township 81, Range 25 West of the 6th Meridian Peace River District Plan 1679 Except Plans H733, 27536, and PGP 36042. Once adopted, it will amend the current Official Community Plan, Bylaw No. 822, 2013 and Zoning Bylaw No. 823, 2013. The above synopsis is not intended to be, nor should it be interpreted as the full text and content of the proposed Bylaw No. 888, 2017 or Bylaw No. 889, 2017. A copy of the proposed bylaws and relevant background documents may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday, August 17, 2017 through Monday, August 28, 2017, excepting statutory holidays at the municipal office of the District of Hudson’s Hope located at 9904 Dudley Drive, Hudson’s Hope, BC. All persons who believe that their property interests are affected by this proposed Bylaw may: • deliver or fax written briefs to the District of Hudson’s Hope prior to the Hearing; or • present verbal or written briefs at the Hearing.

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NOTICE OF INTENT RE: LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING ACT LIQUOR PRIMARY LICENCE APPLICATION BEARD’S BREWING COMPANY LTD., applicant, has applied for a liquor primary licence for 10408 Alaska Road to operate a lounge area.

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The proposed application seats 50 patrons in the main bar/lounge area with the hours of operations as follows: Sunday to Thursday from 11 am to 11 pm, Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 12 am (midnight). Residents and owners of businesses located within a 0.8 kilometre (1/2 mile) radius of the facility may comment on this proposal by writing to: City of Fort St. John 10631 – 100 Street Fort St. John, BC V1J 3Z5 Attention: • OR •

Janet Prestley, Director of Legislative and Administrative Services (jprestley@fortstjohn.ca) Laura Howes, Deputy City Clerk (lhowes@fortstjohn.ca)

To ensure the consideration of your views, your letter must be received on or before Friday August 22, 2017. Your name(s) and residential/ business address must be included. Please note that your comments may be made available to the applicant or Government Oﬃcials where disclosure is necessary to administer the license change process.

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LEASE OF LAND

REPORTER/ PHOTOGRAPHER

The concession will be leased for the following amounts that include utilities and applicable taxes:

The Dawson Creek Mirror is looking for a Full-time reporter / photographer. for the most current, up to date local news!

The Mirror is appealing to prospective journalists who are hard workers, writers, and excited at the prospect of producing both research-based features and day-to-day coverage with a direct focus on Dawson Creek and the South Peace region of Northeast B.C. Candidates should have at least two years of journalism experience, and be eager to experiment with existing forms of community news gathering through the written word, social media, photography, video, and other mediums. Beginning immediately, the reporter will work with a paper that reflects both their skills and areas of interest to report, and write stories under the guidance of the managing editor. Some stories will be assigned while successful candidates will be free to create their own leads and beats. The goal is to stretch the candidate’s journalism with the guidance of an office that has earned more than 25 BCYCNA, AWNA, MCNA, and CCNA awards. Proficient use of a camera, reliable vehicle, and valid driver’s licence are a must. Candidates must be willing to relocate and live in Dawson Creek. No phone calls please - only shortlisted applicants will be contacted Position closes aug. 31, 2017.

$33.00 per day plus applicable taxes which includes utilities (the “Rent”) for daily operating when there is limited ice programming in the facility for the months of April, May, June, July, August and September commencing October 1, 2017

$815.00, plus applicable taxes which includes utilities (the “Rent”) on the ﬁrst day of the following months: October, November, December, January, February and March commencing October 1, 2017

$980.00 plus applicable taxes which includes utilities (the “Rent”) on the ﬁrst day of the following months: October, November, December, January, February and March commencing October 1, 2018

This lease is for a ﬁve year term. Inquiries regarding this lease of land may be directed to Janet Prestley, Director of Legislative and Administrative Services at (250) 787-8153 by August 25, 2017.

Please email a cover letter and writing samples to:

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In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the City of Fort St. John intends to lease concession space to Patch Java on land legally described as Parcel 1, Plan BCP29880, Section 33, Township 83, Range 18, W6M Peace River District with the civic address of 9805 – 96 Avenue (North Peace Arena).

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Slender wooden columns support the porch gables, while decorative supports and handsome beams underscore their peaks. Shake-textured siding ﬁlls the apexes of the larger gables that back up the porches, echoing their upward-thrusting lines.

One long hallway runs straight through the home, front to back. Its ﬁrst section is an inner entry. Double doors on the left open into what could be a den, home ofﬁce, guest room, or youname-it. An arched opening marks the juncture to the next section of hallway. The gallery wall here is ideal for displaying art or family photos. Arched openings on the right lead into the owners' suite and another bedroom. The opening on the left takes you to yet another bedroom, along with the main bathroom.

All three bedrooms boast roomy walkin closets.

Family and friends will enjoy spending time together in the combination kitchen and great room that ﬁlls the rear. Windows take up most of the back wall, so this space is naturally bright.

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Kitchen

The kitchen spans one side wall and wraps around to ﬁll half of the rear. Standing at the Evelyn's kitchen sink, you have a clear view of the backyard, as well as the entire great room. There's plenty of room here for a large table, handy for homework as well as meals.

Great Room 31' x 14'8"

Garage 24'6" x 23'

The gas ﬁreplace across the room creates a warm, comforting focal point, particularly appreciated on drab days and long, dark nights. Convenient built-in shelves that ﬁll one wall can be used for books or art display.

Evelyn

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Living Area 1802 sq.ft. Garage 593 sq.ft. Dimensions 59' x 68' 1000 SERIES www.AssociatedDesigns.com

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Bedroom 12'4" x 11'8"

Den 12'4" x 12'

Gallery

The Evelyn's simply charming porches, almost identical in style, are gracefully inviting access points in both the front and the back.

Entry

Owners’ Suite 12'4" x 13'8"

Vaulted Porch

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$309,900

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Modern, roomy and close to schools is what you will enjoy here! Nice layout with corner lot access means easy to park and storage space is readily accessible. Full ensuite and walk in closet here, 2 more bedrooms and you can get started in home ownership or make this a low maintenance home base to work from.

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Lots to offer, and higher-end quality here! 5 bedroom home in Finch looks great from the street and even better inside!

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Gorgeous 1-acre just outside city limits, with 1500+ sq ft brick home and attached garage! Inside there is a woodburning fireplace with built-in charcoal grill. Outside there is a dream shop (28x32), paved parking and pickup-box height storage building, too!

So clean! Rare to see one in this kind of condition! Finished up and down, huge RV parking area and a cul-de-sac lot that begs for kids and pets for summertime fun. Well-thought-out ﬂoor plan for families plus entertaining, and a garage that ﬁts a good-sized truck...this is a house to see today!!

3 bed duplex with mud room entrance! Fenced yard, alley parking added for extra storage space too! Appliances included and furniture negotiable.

Westridge home with all the comforts and an amazing back yard too! Excellent room sizes are just the beginning here with great room styling and hot tub in a gazebo to quell those tough days. Excellent rec room area is big enough for a games room and a TV space too! Mater suite is spacious and a concrete driveway with RV parking! Too much to list, come and see for yourself!

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Clean & tidy! Large lot with good access for future garage and parking! Close to amenities, this property has good zoning and a great layout for a rental suite or just enjoy all the space!

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While many municipalities across Canada have implemented heritage bylaws, none exist on the books in Fort St. John. However, the city has recognized the opportunity for heritage designation and preservation in its official community plan that is currently under revision, Mayor Lori Ackerman said. “Some of the opportunities might be to identify partnerships with some of the organizations around, identify some sites and consider the development of a heritage site designation,” she said. However, those designations can be “very restrictive,” Ackerman noted. “We want to make sure we’re not slapping a heritage designation on a building that can’t sustain itself. We walk a tightrope on that one.” While the OCP revisions have yet to be formally adopted by council and won’t be implemented in time to save the Condill from the wrecking ball,

Ackerman acknowledged the role the hotel has played in the social life of the community. “We certainly recognize the value this facility has had over the many decades,” she said. “The building is no longer viable, and that, I think, is in part the reason why the city got the price that it did. So when you look at that, how can we honour the heritage of the building and the community in general? That’s something that will be decided moving forward.” For her part, Elaine Budnick denounces the “eyesore” mentality some residents have of the hotel. She and her late husband, Leo, donated thousands of dollars each year to “every corner” of the city, Budnick noted, whether it was the Child Development Centre or the hospital foundation. “It’s a good, good building,” Budnick said. “It’s going to be sorely missed when it’s gone.”

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Warning: Peace River water flow changes We want to remind users of the Peace River that water releases from the W.A.C. Bennett and Peace Canyon dams can change suddenly and without warning. Water is released either by normal turbine discharge, or less often, from the spillway. River levels will also rise and fall rapidly with changing dam discharges. Please follow all warning signs, which are posted for your safety. The zone between W.A.C. Bennett dam to 100 metres south of Gething Creek on Dinosaur Reservoir, and the zone between Peace Canyon dam and the Peace River Bridge are extremely dangerous, due to their proximity to the dams. The public is prohibited from entering these zones. For more information, please visit bchydro.com/sitesafety.

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ThankYou! The Rotary Clubs of Dawson Creek want to thank everyone for a fantastic parade once again this year. See you all next August!

Tate Creek Community Centre Referendum Community Meeting — August 21, 2017 7:00 pm | Tomslake Community Cultural Association

Advanced Voting —August 30 & September 6, 2017 8:00 am–8:00 pm | Dawson Creek Oﬃce

General Voting — September 9, 2017 8:00 am–8:00 pm | Dawson Creek Oﬃce & the Tomslake CCA Hall

Thank you for making this year’s Parade a huge success! We hope you all enjoyed it. Special recognition goes to all our volunteers, participants, as well as the Dawson Creek Chamber of Commerce for handling the registration for us once again, Dean Good and crew for breakfast, and the Dawson Co-Op for the use of the parking lot.

Rotary

Club of Dawson Creek

Meets Tuesdays, NOON At The GEORGE DAWSON INN

Rotary

Club of Dawson Creek Sunrise

Meets Fridays, 7:00 a.m. At The DC CURLING RINK

For more information:

Peace River Regional District Oﬃce: 250-784-3200 Fax: 250-784-3201 Toll Free: 1-800-670-7773 Email: prrd.dc.@prrd.bc.ca

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Stephen Culling of Fort St. John leaps onto a steer during Dawson Creek Stampede action on Aug. 11 at the Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede. For more on Culling, see B3. Results on B4.

Cyclists take to the hills, raise $15K for diabetes DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

The mission is to turn Type 1 into Type None. That’s the phrase commonly heard from Dan Webster, organizer of the Tour of the Peace, the bike tour held to raise money for Type 1 Diabetes research. The second annual tour went on Aug. 12, with 16 riders taking to the highways to cycle 150 kilometres from Taylor to Hudson’s Hope. The ride ended at Dinosaur Lake Provincial Park with a barbecue, and riders were joined by a large group of volunteers and supporters. Cyclists pedalled for 150 kilometres in honour of Canada’s 150th, up slightly from last year’s inaugural tour of 144 km. “We’re not gaining in numbers, but we’re gaining in support,” Webster said, before the crew embarked on the ride. Sixteen riders is similar to last year’s event, but overall sponsorship and

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The riders get ready to depart from Peace Island Park the morning of Aug.12 on a hot, smoky day.

awareness is up. Around $15,000 was raised as of Aug. 14, short of Webster’s $25,000 goal. There were returning riders, as well as new ones. Many riders and volunteers hailed from the Blizzard Bike Club, of which Webster is a member, as well as the Elks Speed Skating Club and Fort St. John Minor Hockey. Of the 16 riders, nine were teenagers, and local MP Bob Zimmer made the ride

as well. The donations go to JDRF, formerly known as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. “It’s a great cause,” said Robert Sapp, who rode for his second year. “I rode last year and it’s fun, and a really challenging route.” Also taking part for his second year was Sam Webster, Dan’s son and the initial reason for the tour, after he was diagnosed with

Type 1 Diabetes in 2015. “Sam had to test his blood sugar, watch his carb count and administer insulin during the ride,” said Webster. The ride took eight hours overall, with three pit stops. “We’ll enjoy the gentle hills,” Webster joked before the ride. Webster is still accepting donations to meet his goal. To learn more, email him at dwebster@eco-web.ca.

Elks camp kicks off busy 2017-18 season for skaters DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

The Fort St. John Elks Speed Skating Club is throwing its hat in the mix when it comes to the plethora of camps taking place this summer. The eighth annual ice camp runs Aug. 21 to 25 at the Pomeroy Sport Centre. Arno Hoogveld, from the Calgary Olympic Oval, will be working with the skaters.

He is a top-level coach who works at the top level of the sport. The camp is filling up fast, with 60 skaters registering so far, according to Wim Kok, club vice president. There will be daily dry land sessions, ice sessions and clinics to improve skating skills. The camp kicks off a busy 2017-18 season for the club. There will be more speed skating camps for

more experienced skaters throughout the fall. The club is also hosting some high-quality events, including the 2018 B.C. Long Track Championships in January and the Canadian Junior Championships and Canada Cup #3 in February. The Elks are a club that offers many advantages. Fort St. John is one of only two indoor ovals in Canada, and they offer a seasonal skate rental program to

make an often expensive sport affordable. “Fort St. John is very lucky to have an oval, and you get to skate from late August to late March,” said Kok. Kok pointed out that the sport is well suited for family participation. There are fun races and games for younger skaters, and conditioning, technical and competition drills for the experienced skaters.

odeo. It’s almost as if I haven’t talked about it before. But, of course, I have. Whether it’s been covering events, profiling athletes like Jake Watson and Fallyn Mills, or previewing upcoming rodeos, the Peace has given me plenty of cowboy exposure for one summer. But, I’m happy to tell you (or sorry to, depending on the state of your rodeo fandom) that I’m going to talk more rodeo! That’s because this past weekend was none other than the Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede. I came, I saw, I conquered. And I wrote. I loved every minute of it, because who doesn’t love rodeos and carnivals, festival food and chuckwagons, big crowds and fireworks, all combined into one? I forgot to mention parades. I always like a good parade, especially when they’re throwing candy. Not that I like candy, I’m a chocolate-only guy, but something about running between slow moving cars and chasing pieces of food that have hit the ground is right up my alley. I like rodeos because I like people dressing in ways that I would never be dressed, especially when people wear those weird thick shoelace things around their neck with cool metal endings, like an eagle or a cowboy boot. And those shirts. I’m all good with plaid, but not the weird flower shirts that only cowboys can wear, or the really bland vertical shades of grey striped shirts. But it’s awesome that people are willing to dress like that for the cause of something greater than themselves. That’s what I’m all about—total devotion to something you love. But what I love most is the food and the atmosphere, and the smiles and the chatter. I’m going on almost nonsensically, but I just really enjoy it. And how about you? Do you enjoy the adults in the bright T-shirts who hand you balls after you pay too much money so you can throw the balls at things for stuffed animals? Stuffed animals that you would only ever want at fairs? Of course you do! And do you love waiting in long lines to get to go on swings that are 30 feet high, as though you love swings so much you would go on them all the time? Nobody goes on regular swings anymore once they’re in their 20s, and why would you? But the huge swings are awesome. You’re so high up, it’s really neat. I love all these things and more. Do you? Dillon Giancola covers Peace Region sports for the Alaska Highway News. Email him at sports@ahnfsj.ca

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Demo stokes skateboard scene

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Skateboarding is alive and well in the north. That was Brad King’s takeaway last weekend during a CBA Skateboards team demo at the Rotary Skate Park in Fort St. John. The state of skateboarding is a struggle, admits King, whose team toured communities in the Peace to help inject life in the sport. “It’s changed a lot over the last few years, there’s lots of scooters and stuff like that, that’s just the way it is and that’s what makes these trips worthwhile,” said King, who brought his team to town from Prince George on Aug. 12. “Just trying to keep skateboarding alive and keep kids stoked on skateboarding the same as we were when we were growing up. There’s still lots of kids out shredding so its good to see.” More than 50 people showed up to watch the demo, applauding and cheering with each awesome trick

landed over the big staircase set at the park. Cole Andrews, owner of the newly opened Victory Skateboards, set up the demo, while the CBA team decided to also made stops in Mackenzie, Chetwynd and Dawson Creek along the way. They will be releasing a video of footage shot during the demo and the tour. The CBA team hails from Prince George and consists of 12 skaters, including Fort St. John’s Sean Nelligan. “We decided to link up with Cole and have an event to get everyone in the community out, and keep skateboarding alive in the north,” King said. The team didn’t do full demos at every park they visited, but they skated and handed out stickers to those in attendance. Decks and shirts were also given out as prizes. “Touching base with some of these smaller communities in the north is important to us. Just making connections, it’s just fun times,” said King.

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The Fort St. John Mixed Slow Pitch League has come to a close after another fantastic season of ball. In all, 50 teams played this year, officially ending the season with a yearend tournament Aug. 11 to 13 at the Surerus ball diamonds, and a banquet Saturday night at the Pomeroy Hotel. There were four league winners: Pitches and Throws won first place in the Monday/Wednesday Rec League, while Good Little Swingers took home the title for Tuesday/Thursday Rec. In the competitive categories, Farm Team finished first in the Monday/ Wednesday league, while the Warriors took top spot in Tuesday/Thursday. Both the year-end tournament and the banquet were well attended, with beer gardens during the day, and a dance, supper, and prizes given out during the night. “The response has been great, lots of people came out to the banquet so

we’re happy with that,” said Dustin Saul, member of the league executive committee. The weather was fantastic all weekend, and 30 teams participated in the tournament, according to Saul. In the year-end tourney, the Warriors won the A division, Brass Apple Bombers won the B division, Fraction won C, and Epscan won the D division. The league will return next summer, with an exciting new tournament in the works. Saul said a Slo-Pitch National (SPN) tournament will be held July long-weekend in Fort St. John, with teams from all over B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and the territories will and are welcome to register and compete with local teams. “You can get a berth into provincials or nationals, so it’s a pretty exciting event because it’s one of the first tournaments like that in Fort St. John,” Saul said. The executive committee is working with SPN B.C. to get the tournament up off the ground.

PRO GOLF WEEKLY UPDATE Golf News, Tips, Trivia & Stats

This Week: The Wyndham Championship

The Wyndham Championship has been a part of the PGA Tour since 1938. From 1961 to 1976, it was played at Sedgefield Country Club. Defending: Si Woo Kim Then from 1977 to 2007, Forest Oaks Winning Score: 21-under par Country Club hosted the event. The Winning Share: $1,080,000 tournament returned to Sedgefield Country Club five years ago. For the first three decades of this event, Sam Snead dominated the field. He won a record eight times in a 28year span and still holds the record for the most victories in this event. Last year, Si Woo Kim claimed his first PGA Tour victory in record fashion, parlaying a second-round 60 into a five-shot romp. Sedgefield Country Club Greensboro, N.C. 7,130 yards, Par 70

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Last Week: Justin Thomas won the PGA Championship

Justin Thomas stormed to Tournament Results a two-stroke victory at the 1. Justin Thomas Score: -8 PGA Championship on Earnings: $1,890,000 Sunday. Thomas was one T-2. Francesco Molinari Score: -6 of five players tied for the lead early Earnings: $784,000 on the back nine, before he broke T-2. Patrick Reed Score: -6 clear with an unlikely 40-foot chipEarnings: $784,000 in birdie at the par-three 13th. He T-2. Louis Oosthuizen celebrated wildly, pumping his fists, Score: -6 Earnings: $784,000 perhaps sensing it was a pivotal moment. “That chip-in on 13 was probably the most berserk I’ve ever been on the golf course,” he said.

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Golf Trivia Which golfer is leading the PGA Tour in driving distance this season? a) Brooks Koepka b) Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy warned he could be out for the rest of the season after posting his best score of the week at the PGA Championship, a 68, to finish nine shy of winner Justin Thomas at 1-over par. McIlroy complained of pain in his neck and shoulder related to the rib injury that has beset his year. He will take this week off and then decide what he will do when the FedEx Cup playoffs begin in two weeks. “I feel like I’m capable and playing well enough to give myself a chance in it,” he said. “At the same time, April is a long way away. That’s the next big thing on my radar.” McIlroy was 319 alluding to the Masters, which he needs to complete the career Grand Slam.

c) Dustin Johnson d) Bubba Watson

Answer: b) Rory McIlroy is averaging over yards in driving distance this season.

Lessons from the Golf Pro A fairway wood shot is one of the most difficult to master because we really are not faced with this situation that often. When we do have the opportunity to take a hack, getting the ball up in the air is the key objective. The main problem we have is that we assume that the shot should be performed the same way as when we use a driver off the tee. Unfortuntately, this is not the case and disaster can result. A couple of easy tips could make your fairway wood shot work a lot better. First, move the ball back farther in your stance than when you tee off. You want to make contact with the ball exactly at the bottom of your arc, so move the ball back slightly. The other main feature is to keep the clubhead low and long through the hitting area. This allows you to drive the ball forward properly and a good shot can result.

Player Profile

Justin Thomas

Turned Professional: 2013 World Ranking: 6th FedEx Cup Ranking: 2nd PGA Tour Wins: 5

FedEx Cup Standings Through Aug. 13, 2017

1) Hideki Matsuyama 2,869 pts. / 7 top tens

2) Justin Thomas 2,689 pts. / 9 top tens

3) Jordan Spieth 2,671 pts. / 8 top tens

4) Dustin Johnson 2,466 pts. / 7 top tens

5) Rickie Fowler 1,832 pts. / 9 top tens

FedEx Cup Standings continued... Player Points 6) Jon Rahm 1,754 7) Brooks Koepka 1,736 8) Daniel Berger 1,623 9) Kevin Kisner 1,600 10) Brian Harman 1,557

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Huskies set for training camp

Culling looks ahead after DC rodeo finish

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The Fort St. John Huskies are looking ahead to the upcoming hockey season. The Huskies’ training camp runs Sept. 1 to 3, and the team is itching to get going. “We’re looking to fill some spots still as we are hosting provincials this year. It’s a big year,” said General Manager Jeremy Clothier, predicting there will be 35 to 40 players attending camp. The team hosts the 2018 Junior B Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships in April. Two teams from the NWJHL will be participating, including the Huskies, and six more from all over Alberta will join in as well. Clothier sees the tournament as a good recruiting tool, being able to guarantee someone a spot at provincials. As for the season itself, Clothier feels good about the team’s chances. The coaching staff will be returning, but Clothier is hard at work trying to sign some new players. “We have 14 returning players from last year, right there it’s off to a good start when you don’t have to retrain people in the systems,” he said. The Huskies begin their season with a game against the Vipers in Sexsmith on Sept. 30. Their first home game is Oct. 6 against the returning Beaverlodge Blades.

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It wasn’t the homecoming Stephen Culling was hoping for, but he enjoyed it nonetheless. The Fort St. John steer wrestler returned home for the Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede Aug. 11, finishing his run in just over four seconds, but finishing outside the top 10. Culling tied for fifth in 2016. “I love coming here, this is as close as I get to a hometown rodeo,” he said. “I knew that I didn’t have a really good steer this year, he’s ran a lot. That steer, he’s good on the ground but he just runs too much. I got a good start but just ran him too far down the pen.” Culling won two rodeos in April— the Camrose Spring Rodeo and the Broncs and Honky Tonks Spring Rodeo in Medicine Hat—and admits to a slow start to the season. He currently sits in 31st spot in Steer Wrestling in the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association Pro Tour. “It’s been a little slow in the spring but I’m catching up now and still have a good chance to make the finals,” he said. “I need a good couple weeks here coming up, a win will be good.” Instead of competing in the United States as he normally would this point of year, Culling will instead travel to Jasper, Cranbrook, and Pincher Creek. “I feel good about Jasper,” Culling said. “The horses are working great and I feel really great. We’ll just run some good cattle and keep winning.”

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No one was hurt after Jim Bailey’s car crashed after a wheelie gone wrong at the Northern Lights Speedway Aug. 6, severing the track’s electrical wires and ending the races.

Girls volleyball camp takes kids to school It’s time to practice your serve, perfect your spike, and yell ‘Ace!’ at the top of your lungs. The Northern BC Volleyball Club is putting on the Back to School Girl’s Volleyball Camp next week from Aug. 20 to 23 at the NPSS gym. The camp is open to both club and school players, and is for two different age groups. The 13U and 14U age groups will be put together, and are for Grades 7 and 8. Times vary each day, starting at Noon to 2 and 5 to 7 p.m. on

Sunday, 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. on Monday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday and 9 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday. The 15U and 17U categories will also be grouped together, and are for kids in Grade 9 to 12. The times for that camp is 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9p.m. on Sunday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday and ends with an 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. slot and a 4 to 6 p.m. time on Wednesday. Jeff Ross, head coach

of the Douglas College Royals Women’s Volleyball Program will be the lead coach at the camp. Ross won the 2017 PacWest Women’s Coach of the Year award in just his first season with the Royals. He also coached the 19U Women’s Team B.C. at the 2017 North American Indigenous Games. He tries to give back to the community and instill that spirit in his players, and holds a strong passion for the sport. To register, go to www. nbcvc.com.

W EEKLY P RO R ACING U PDATE Racing News, Stats & Trivia

2017 Standings Cup Series Top Ten Points 1) Martin Truex Jr.

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Location: Bristol, Tenn. Date: Aug. 19th, 7:30 p.m. TV: NBCSN Last Year’s Pole: Carl Edwards - 131.407 mph Last Year’s Winner: Kevin Harvick

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Points: 933 Wins: 4 Top 5: 10 Top 10: 16

2) Kyle Larson

Points: 804 Wins: 3 Top 5: 10 Top 10: 13

3) Kyle Busch

Points: 797 Wins: 1 Top 5: 8 Top 10: 13

Xfinity Series Top Ten Points R0021159210 Driver 1) Elliott Sadler 2) William Byron 3) Justin Allgaier 4) Brennan Poole 5) Daniel Hemric 6) Cole Custer 7) Matt Tifft 8) Ryan Reed 9) Dakoda Armstrong 10) Blake Koch

4) Kevin Harvick

5) Brad Keselowski

Points: 720 Wins: 2 Top 5: 11 Top 10: 14

6) Denny Hamlin In the fall of 1969, Bristol Motor Speedway was reshaped and re-measured. The turns were banked at 36 degrees and it became a 0.533-mile oval, or the “World’s Fastest Half Mile”. Improvements continued, bringing its current seating capacity to 160,000. The concrete racing surface is 40 feet wide with straightaways 650 feet long. “Racin’ the way it ought’a be” is the slogan that this raceway uses because it is the shortest track with the highest banking which makes for exciting racing. In a series of national polls, Bristol’s August night race ranked ahead of the Daytona 500 and Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis as the overwhelming fan favorite.

Points: 710 Wins: 1 Top 5: 8 Top 10: 12

7) Chase Elliott

Points: 685 Wins: 0 Top 5: 6 Top 10: 13

Racing News

A new era in Chevrolet motorsports begins with the introduction of the Camaro ZL1 as the new race car for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. The Camaro ZL1 will make its competition debut next February during Daytona Speedweeks, which kicks off the 2018 NASCAR season. It will join the Camaro SS, which has been Chevrolet’s entry in the Xfinity Series since 2013.

8) Jamie McMurray

Points: 675 Wins: 0 Top 5: 2 Top 10: 12

9) Matt Kenseth

Points: 654 Wins: 0 Top 5: 6 Top 10: 10

10) Clint Bowyer

Points: 623 Wins: 0 Top 5: 5 Top 10: 10

Racing Trivia Which driver won four consecutive races at Michigan International Speedway? a) Dale Earnhardt b) Darrell Waltrip

c) Bill Elliott d) Jeff Gordon

Answer : c) Bill Elliott won four straight at Michigan International Speedway in 1985-86.

Shape: Oval Distance: 0.533 miles Turns / Straights: 36º / 16º

Points: 787 Wins: 1 Top 5: 8 Top 10: 14

Points 763 692 621 581 567 505 494 457 431 431

Last Weekend’s Race: Kyle Larson won the Pure Michigan 400 Kyle Larson rumbled to his third victory of the season in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday, making a bold move in an overtime restart. It was his third straight Michigan International Speedway win. Larson led only the last two laps of the 202-lap event in the Chip Ganassi Racing No. 42 Chevrolet, diving past Martin Truex Jr., who was near the front of the pack on the final green-flag stint. His third win on the 2-mile track was the fourth of his career in NASCAR’s top division. After the race Larson said, “This win feels amazing to steal one in a way and in my other three wins I felt like we had the first or second best car, but today at times I didn’t think we were a top-10 car. But to get the win that way is awesome.”

Kyle Larson Born: July 31, 1992 Crew Chief: Chad Johnston Car: Chevrolet

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Stock cars wind down season Taylor Speedway ended its season in style over the August long weekend with the three-day IMCA Special. The main class, the IMCAs, were thrilling races with different contenders each time and lots of cars crashing out of the races. Johnny Beaumont won the first two races but ended the weekend with a third place finish. Darren Morin was in the mix all weekend long with a second and third place finish, and it was Dennis Wurst with the

surprise win on Aug. 7 after not finishing in the top four the first two days. Tyson LeClerc won the junior mini sprints all three days, while Kieran Pickering had two seconds and a third. Eddie Scarfo was first in the senior mini sprints with two wins and a second place finish. Cody Willis was second. Dakota Krahn won all three races of the mini juniors, while Clint Mason won all three of the mini adults.

Flyers to host preseason series

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Dennis Wurst (#71) prepares to pass John Stokes (#3) during the modified race at Taylor Speedway on Aug. 7. The race was part of the IMCA Special.

The Fort St. John Senior Flyers will host the Kelowna Sparta in a two game exhibition series on Oct. 21 and 22. The Sparta are the 2017 B.C. Hockey Coy Cup silver medallists. The team says the series will provide a great kickoff for the 2017-18 season. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. on the 21, and at 12:30 p.m. on the 22nd.

SCOREBOARD 2017 DAWSON CREEK EXHIBITON AND STAMPEDE RODEO RESULTS Bareback Riding 1st – Richmond Champion 87.5 2nd –Caleb Bennett 86.5 3rd – Bobby Peters 85.5 4th - Trenton Montero 85 5th - Tie - JR Vezain Jake Vold 84.5 Steer Wrestling 1st – Tie - Baillie Milan Brendan Laye 3.5 seconds 3rd – Curtis Cassidy 3.7 4th – Tie - Derek Frank Dustin Walker 3.8

Saddle bronc riding 1st – Sam Kelts 86 2nd – Layton Green 84.5 3rd – Justin Berg 84 4th - Lane Cust 79 5th - Lane Watt 78.5 Team Roping 1st – Tie - Steele Depaoli/Chase Simpson Justin McCarroll/Brett McCarroll, 5.3 secondst 3rd – Trey Gallais/Kasper Roy, 5.7, 4th – Brett Buss/Ty Flewelling, 6.0 5th - Cole Davison/Cory Kidd, 6.3 Tie Down Roping 1st - Dean Edge, 9.1 seconds 2nd - Wyatt Branden, 9.5 3rd - Keely Bonnett, 9.6 4th - Kyle Lucas, 9.8 5th - Riley Warren, 10.1

Barrel Racing 1st - Lynette Brodaway, 17.449 seconds 2nd - Cranna Roberts, 17.555 3rd - Cathy Grant, 17.661 4th - Taylor Manning, 17.783 5th - Kendra Edey 17.793 Bull Riding 1st – Zane Lambert, 90 2nd – Bryce West, 87.5 3rd – Garrett Green, 86.5 4th - Tie Jared Parsonage Cody Floyd, 86 Novice Bareback Riding 1st –Connor Hamilton, 70.5 2nd – Colton Ouellette, 69 Novice Saddle Bronc Riding 1st – Hayden Cole, 76.5 2nd –Kole Ashbacher, 74

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Learning about the road we travel

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Dori Braun performs her track, Alaska Highway, during an artist showcase at the North Peace Cultural Centre in July.

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Growing up at Mile Zero of the Alaska Highway, Dori Braun didn’t get into songwriting until her 30s, but once she did, she was hooked. The former B.C. Peace resident landed the opening track on the Alaska Highway Songs: Road Songs for the 75th Anniversary of the Alaska Highway, and, like many, followed a long and winding road to get there. “I was mostly playing other people’s music, cover tunes and things like that and it was a big leap for me to write,” she said. Braun grew up in Dawson Creek, and went up and down the highway between there and Fort Nelson many times. But it wasn’t until she sat down to write her song, Alaska Highway, with her daughter, Samantha Scott, that she really learned about the road. “It happens a lot when you live somewhere,” she said. “You’re not a tourist, you’re not paying attention, all those Americans come up and take the highway because it

connects to them. But because we live there, you sort of take things for granted.” Braun and Scott wrote the song over the course of a weekend in Prince George, focused on nailing down the melody and the lyrics they were determined to get right. Her song tells the story of the soldiers that were sent to build the highway. They worked together, froze together, and eventually completed the road together. “It’s influenced so many parts of everybody’s life I couldn’t just let it pass and not write a song about it,” she said. “I write songs about things that matter to me and the Alaska Highway is such a lifeline for so many people.” Now living in Beaverlodge, she takes a more laid back stance on songwriting, but in her earlier writing days she took workshops to hone her skills, including a workshop with Chilliwack lead singer Bill Henderson. “It just inspired me so much to carry on,” she said. “There’s such a process, and it’s not just poetry set to music, which

is what a lot of people think. She described reading The Craft of Songwriting and not being able to write anything for six months because she couldn’t silence the inner critic in her mind. “Now I just write how I feel and I don’t stress about all the shoulds and woulds and coulds,” she said. “I could be a more crafted songwriter, but that’s not what it’s about for me—it’s about expressing, it’s a therapy.” Braun was one of the cofounders of the Peace Region Songwriters Association and while she’s not involved anymore, the group is still going strong 20 years later. “I’ve seen lots of musicians come through there and long term friendship and relationships through that as well,” she said. Alaska Highway Songs: Road Songs for the 75th Anniversary of the Alaska Highway is currently available at local museums, art shops, and cafes in Fort St. John and Fort Nelson.

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drag show a riot

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The Crazy Bitches delivered a night of musical tributes and roaring laughter for audiences at the Lido on Aug. 11. The troupe of female impersonators are on their first-ever trip outside of Puerto Vallarta, where they have been performing two nights a week for the last four years. “Ten shows in 15 days has been a challenge, but every one has been a sell out. Every venue the group performed at on the tour, including The Lido, has asked to have the show back for two nights,” said Merv Buchanan of Calgary-based Trend Entertainment, which helped bring the show to Canada. “As a result, I will be organizing a month-long tour from mid-July to mid-August next year.”

Actors wanted for bloody good time Nineteeth Century Parisian horror is getting the 21st Century treatment by a pair of Peace Region writers—and actors are needed to help bring it to the stage. Writers and producers Matt Preprost and Rob Brown are once again teaming up to bring local audiences an unforgettably haunting and horrific Halloween experience, set to hit local stages this October. Titled LUNATIC, this exciting game show will allow audiences to literally choose their own horror and watch it unfold on stage. The show will be built and staged similarly to the infamous Grand Guignol Theatre that began Paris in 1897, which cemented itself in gore lore with its naturalistic horror shows about zombies, insane asylums, psycho babysitters, and vengeful lovers. “This certainly is another unprecedented production we’re bringing to the stage,” says Preprost, editor of the Alaska Highway News. HOROSCOPE ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) This week is an excellent time to entertain at home. It’s also a good time to explore real estate opportunities or ways to enhance the appearance of your home. TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20) For the next week, you have the ability to make money from your communications. Whether you write or speak, your words will bring you wealth in different ways. GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) Continue to look for ways to boost your income during the next week, because you can do this. It could be in a minor way — or major! CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) Fair Venus is in your sign for the next week, making you charming and diplomatic with everyone. This also is an excellent time to buy wardrobe goodies, because you like what you see in the mirror. LEO (JULY 23 TO AUG. 22) Try to get physical exercise at this time, because you have lots of energy building up within you. If your energy has no place to go, it can make you impatient and irritable. Not good. VIRGO (AUG. 23 TO SEPT. 22) A friend is supportive toward you now, which is a good thing because someone else might not have your best interests at heart. Be grateful for support wherever you find it.

“The Grand Guignol was known for its subversive take on terror and brutality, and with the concept we have in mind for LUNATIC, we’re looking forward to building upon that legacy.” Preprost and Brown last collaborated on February’s blockbuster dinner theatre COLOSSEUM, which opened to rave reviews and sold out two of its three showings. Brown, editor of the Dawson Creek Mirror, looks forward to a fresh writing challenge. “When audiences are done and digesting the show, they won’t know whether to hurl or ask for more. We’re hoping for both,” Brown says. More details on show dates and times will soon be announced. Preprost and Brown are currently looking for actors up for a bloody good time, and to contribute their ideas to the show. In Fort St. John and the North Peace, email Preprost at editor@ahnfsj.ca to get involved. For Thursday August 17, 2017

LIBRA (SEPT. 23 TO OCT. 22) Romance with a boss or someone in a position of authority might begin for some of you. Meanwhile, you are likely to be in competition with someone else, especially in a group. SCORPIO (OCT. 23 TO NOV. 21) Travel opportunities continue to be wonderful for the next week. Likewise, this same celestial influence will attract romance with someone “different.” SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 TO DEC. 21) Do whatever you can to travel, because you are keen to broaden your horizons now. Fortunately, someone may give you the funding or money to do this! Yay you! CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 TO JAN. 19) Although disputes about shared property and inheritances are in the picture, your relationships with partners and close friends are excellent. You win some; you lose some. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 TO FEB. 18) Be patient with partners and close friends now, even though they are annoying. Fortunately, co-workers are supportive and helpful. In fact, you might develop a work-related romance. PISCES (FEB. 19 TO MARCH 20) This week you are ready to party, but you will work hard simply because the opportunities are there. You won’t have to be a superhero to do this!

Sad About Growing Older Dear Annie: I’m 81 years old. Of all the issues I read about regarding seniors, no one seems to acknowledge this one, and I just know I am not alone in this: the grief of trying to come to grips with the fact that I am old. First let me say that I live with my husband of 60 years; I have friends and a good church community; I exercise five times a week; and I have fulfilling hobbies. But what do I do with the frustration I feel that we can no longer stand or walk the long distances for all the entertainment and activities we used to enjoy? What do I do with the memories that should bring me happiness but instead make me sad that they are no longer? How do I deal with seeing how traditions that my parents, grandparents and I have tried to keep going seem lost on the new generations? What do I do with seeing families having fun together while no one ever thinks to invite us older people along? What do I do with the cards and photos I send and calls I make that are never acknowledged? What do I do with the guilt I feel for being angry with my precious husband when I want to do something but we just sit home and dissolve into meaningless TV because he can’t physically do it anymore? What do I do when I can’t see

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or hear things and have to fake it? Bottom line: How do I make myself accept the fact that I am old? -- Louise A. Dear Louise: Let your children or other younger family members know that you’re struggling and what you need from them -- support, acknowledgment, more quality time together or anything else. Commiserate with friends your own age about your frustrations. Just being around people who “get it” can be incredibly healing. It is futile to try to stop yourself from feeling sad about old memories. It is sad. It is hard. Accept these feelings, and if they are too deep and hurtful, processing them with a therapist would be helpful. Dear Annie: This is a response to “Obsessed and Tired,” the young teen who is obsessed with internet stars.

She mentioned that she believes her internet obsessions are based on her lack of friends, but when I was a teen who was obsessed with anime, I used that interest to make friends. I went to conventions, joined clubs and went to events -- all places where I could meet people who liked and enjoyed the same things as I did -- and I met (and still meet) lots of new friends while enjoying the things I like. Luckily for “Obsessed,” this is an age in which the seemingly “nerdy” groups of young people are becoming more social and outgoing and have more to access and share. So I would suggest to her that she research and look into various events, conventions or even fan group meetups (usually made through Facebook groups) to branch out her social network and make new friends while fully enjoying the things she likes. -- A Fellow Nerd Dear Fellow Nerd: I love this idea. I’ve passed your message along to “Obsessed and Tired.” Thank you for writing. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com. To find out more about Annie Lane and read features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2017 CREATORS.COM

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Morels the crown of party food

Exemption Request for the Progress Energy Lily Dam and Progress Energy Town Dam

Invitation to Comment Progress Energy Canada Ltd. is requesting to exempt two existing water management projects (dams) that divert fresh water into ponds/storage reservoirs to be used in drilling and natural gas hydraulic fracturing operations from the requirement to obtain an environmental assessment certificate under the Environmental Assessment Act. Progress Energy Lily Dam: Progress Energy Lily Dam is located in the Peace River Regional District approximately 180 km north of Fort St. John by way of the Alaska Highway (BC-97). Progress Energy Lily Dam consists of: a fresh water storage facility; a water pipeline connecting the storage facility to other storage facilities; and a water-truck loading area and access road.

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Progress Energy Town Dam: Progress Energy Town Dam is located in the Peace River Regional District approximately 118 km north of Fort St. John by way of the Alaska Highway (BC-97). Progress Energy Town Dam consists of: a fresh water storage facility; a water pipeline connecting the storage facility to other storage facilities; and a water-truck loading area and access road.

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Both projects are reviewable under British Columbia’s Reviewable Project Regulations, although they may be exempted from the requirement for an environmental assessment certificate. The exemptions could be granted if the Executive Director of the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) determines that the projects would not have significant adverse environmental, economic, social, heritage or health effects, taking into account practical means of preventing or reducing to an acceptable level any potential adverse effects. The Executive Director may attach conditions to the exemption order, issued under section 10(1)(b) of the Environmental Assessment Act.

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The EAO invites comments from the public on the Exemption Requests for both projects. The 28 day comment period will begin on August 24, 2017 and end on September 21, 2017.

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The intent of the public comment period is to identify any potential adverse effects – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – that might result from the projects. If potential adverse effects are identified, then the intent of the public comment period is also to identify the practical means of preventing or reducing those potential adverse effects to an acceptable level.

FROM THE FARM TO THE TABLE

Farmers’ markets are ablaze with celebration and fresh spring foods. Recently in Fort St. John, there was a parade to start and great sales on honey, baked goods, hot foods, and spring garden greens. The crown of summer party foods were the morel mushrooms from Bill, our local wild mushroom guy. His morels smelled of ash and smoke, especially in a green peppercorn scotch sauce, or a tomato and rosemary morel hashbrown skillet the next morning. Morels are good in every dish you would regularly add mushrooms. Cook them into party favourites like steaks with red wine sauce. Jar them in olive oil then add them to pizza, burgers, an omelette, or into an alfredo. Morels bring a tasty smoke show to your summer party. Morels reproduce best after the devastation of a forest fire. They flourish in the ashes that become their perfect incubator. Morels usually live underground as a microfibre root system. We see them when they bloom into collections of fungal fruiting bodies.

EAO accepts public comments in the following ways:  By Online Form at: http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca/pcp/index.html  By Mail: Teresa Morris Project Assessment Manager Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V1  By Fax: Fax: 250-387-2208 An electronic copy of the Exemption Requests and information regarding the review process are available at www.eao.gov.bc.ca. Copies of the Exemption Requests are also available for viewing at this location: Fort St. John Public Library 10015 100 Ave Fort St. John, BC

NOTE: All submissions received by EAO during the comment period in relation to the Exemption Requests are considered public and will be posted to EAO website.

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CREAMY MOREL, BEER AND ONION SAUCE ON ROAST BEEF R0011452396

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the City of Fort St. John that an election by voting is necessary to elect one Councillor for the remainder of the term which commences September 22, 2017 and terminates October 2018 and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

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Usual Names

NEARHOOD VINCENT GRIMSRUD DETTLING HANSEN FLURY WILKINSON

Edwina Randy Becky Cindy Lilia Christopher Barry

Residential Address or Jurisdiction Fort St. John, BC Fort St. John, BC Fort St. John, BC Fort St. John, BC Fort St. John, BC Fort St. John, BC Fort St. John, BC

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING

Saturday, September 9, 2017 Between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm Pomeroy Sports Centre 9324 – 96 Street, Fort St. John, BC

ADVANCE VOTING Wednesday, August 30, 2017 - and – Wednesday, September 6, 2017 Between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm Pomeroy Sports Centre 9324 – 96 Street, Fort St. John, BC

ELECTOR REGISTRATION There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day (September 9, 2017) • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the voting day (March 7, 2017) • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the City of Fort St. John for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day (August 9, 2017), and • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law. Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING Qualiﬁed electors may vote by mail if they: • have a physical disability, illness or injury that aﬀects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity, OR • expect to be absent from the City of Fort St. John on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities

ANY QUALIFIED ELECTOR MAY VOTE AT AN ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITY

SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES A special voting opportunity will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at the following locations at the times indicated: • Peace Villa Care Centre, 8407 – 112 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (noon) • Abbeyfield House, 8112 – 96 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC from 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm • Peace Lutheran Apartments, 9812 – 108 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm • Heritage Manor, 9819 – 107 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm A special voting opportunity will be available to qualified electors who are patients or staff of the Fort St. John Hospital, 8407 – 112 Avenue from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturday, September 9, 2017

Morels need to be handled with care as they carry mildly poisonous toxins on their surface when fresh. This poison is easily neutralized by cooking at boiling temperature and has been a celebratory food hundreds of generations. Slice them in half and blanch them in hot boiling water for 5 to 10 minutes depending on how large they are. When blanched, they become meaty yet soft like seafood. Add this and cook a second time in any dish needing mushrooms, smoke and a party. Sear a large roast of beef on all sides in a large skillet on high heat. Turn down the heat to low and cook butter leeks and shallots until they are soft and translucent. Add your morels and cook for 5 minutes then add the 2 cans of your favourite beer to the roast. Place in oven at 330 F until the roast is cooked. Remove roast to rest and add your cream and butter, and let thicken and finish with the morels for 10 minutes. Finish with fresh herbs. Slice your roast and place sauce in a gravy boat for serving. Use on roast or on streaks as a mushroom gravy for any celebration.

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1 roast of beef 2 beers 500g morels 3 shallots 3 leeks tops cut and thin sliced 1 full head of garlic 1lb butter 1/2L 38% cream Fresh green peppercorns

Judah Koile is a Fort St. John chef and co-owns The BEAM with his wife, Jiwon.

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