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Councillors in the Northern Rockies have voted to study whether to ban plastic shopping bags in the municipality. It’s an attempt to address ongoing concerns at the regional landfill and fall in line with communities around the world doing the same, Mayor Bill Streeper says. Plastic is one of the most dangerous things for the environment because it doesn’t disintegrate and can be a mess to clean up, he says. “When we go to our dump and you go to south of it, the

birds are poking holes in the bags and then they take the garbage out of it, and then the wind comes up and blows them all down into the bush and it’s terrible,” Streeper said. “Every time you turn on the TV you see piles of plastic somewhere, and I think it’s about time that politicians and citizens and everybody just steps back and says look, we got to start doing something about this stuff.” The municipality is only studying its options at this point, and a ban hasn’t been put

in place. Streeper hopes residents and businesses will voluntarily ditch the plastic bags and trade them in for eco-friendlier alternatives before a ban is fully considered. But, the municipality has control of what can and can’t be dumped in its landfill, he said. If approved, there would be a 90-day transition period, and Streeper said it could be in place by the end of the year. “It’s something that in my mind is very easy to cure,” Streeper said.

Solicitor General Mike Farnworth here this week Rural policing and legal cannabis will be on the agenda when Solicitor General Mike Farnworth visits Northeast B.C. this week. Farnworth met with local mayors and police officials in Fort St. John Monday and Fort Nelson on Tuesday. It’s Farnworth’s first visit to the region since the NDP formed government last summer, and Farnworth’s appointment to cabinet. It’s a chance to talk about public safety issues, and how the two municipalities are approaching cannabis legalization, and answer questions, Farnworth said. “It’s to get a sense, in terms of my portfolio, how things are

up in the Peace Country,” Farnworth said. “A lot of times there’s a lot of focus on the Lower Mainland, but this province is a lot more than the Lower Mainland. It’s important as minister that I’m able to get out and

talk directly with the mayors in their communities, and police in their communities, about issues they’re facing, challenges they’re facing, and ideas they may have to make improvements.” In Fort St. John, the RCMP detachment is looking for a new, permanent detachment commander, and the visit offers a chance to talk about recruitment, staffing levels, and other challenges, Farnworth said. “That’s certainly something I would most definitely be interested in and want to hear about,” he said. Farnworth said he doesn’t plan to make any public announcements during his visit.

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Slides, swings, a climbing wall, and a zipline track — equipment for a new playground at Tot Lot Park is in production, according to the City of Fort St. John. Councillors awarded a $199,632 contract to Suttle Recreation of Burnaby for the playground upgrades at their meeting on July 23. The playground, located at 9115 76 Street, is planned to open for play by the end of September.

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New faces at the helm of the United Way in Northeast B.C. The United Way of Northern B.C. has a new home in Fort St. John, and a pair of new faces to help the agency grow in Northeast B.C. Phallon Stoutenburg and Mahvish Parvez are the agency’s new campaign officers for the region, working out of The Current business hub on 100 Street. They take over from Niki Hedges, who moved on to the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation in June. But don’t expect any big changes — at least not yet. Both will hit the ground running to maintain the foundation and networks built by Hedges and grow that gradually. “The challenge right now is to re-establish ourselves,” said Stoutenburg. “From what a lot of people think of how the United Way gives money out, there’s a misinterpretation that not all the money raised here stays here. “The organization is changing and I think the key part for myself and Mhavish is to educate people on how the organization is changing, how we operate, where the money is going, and how we are benefiting the people in our community.” The United Way financially supports a number of programs, from early childhood development to seniors care to to brain injury rehabilitation. One in three residents

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use programs supported by the United Way. Stoutenburg joins the organization from the Women’s Resource Society, where she operated its poverty outreach store supported by the United Way. She jumped at the chance to join the United Way for a new career and community challenge. “I’m very happy to be still very actively working in our community and carrying on

what I’ve started,” she said. “I felt at the Women’s Resource Society that someone else should have the role that can take (the store) in a different direction.” Parvez moved to Fort St. John from Edmonton four years ago, and joins the organization with a background working for non-profits that helped immigrants find housing and employment, and integrate into Canada. She

recently finished her public policy studies. “I felt I made a connection with the work they were doing with my past experiences, what I’ve studied,” Parvez said. “I felt I could be a good contributor to what the organization is trying to achieve.” As a campaign officer, a big challenge and outcome to achieve will be to ensure the agency can withstand the

booms and bust of a resource community largely driven by the oil and gas industry, Parvez said. “It has its up and downs. The challenge for United Way is to keep that balance with the economy and how that grows and with the booms that happen, and keep sponsor and funder levels stable,” she said. “We’re giving it back to the community that needs it.” The agency’s annual golf tournament and fire truck pull will remain signature events . This year, the golf tournament was managed by the Lone Wolf Golf Course, which grew the returns for the United Way by some $20,000. Just moving office locations will save the agency $12,000 a year. Those small but big changes recognize the agency is growing, and knowing its expertise is in fundraising and building community capacity, said Lindsey Larsen, director of resource development. “It’s really important for us to make sure we are raising the funds in Fort St. John, so when we do have those bust cycles and we do have those critical issues happen where we do need to be supporting our food bank so much more than ever before, that we have that capacity to do so,” Larsen said. Learn more about the United Way in Northern B.C. by visiting its website at unitedwaynbc.ca.

A haze of smoke has hung over Northeast B.C. for the last week, and its source can be found scattered an ocean away. A smoky skies bulletin was issued for Northern B.C. last week, and attributed to drifting wildfire smoke from Eurasia. Air quality meteorologist Ralph Adams couldn’t pinpoint the exact source of the smoke, but said it was not coming from any local or regional fires. “One thing we can say is it’s coming from a long way away. It’s not coming from local fires,” Adams said. “It’s not because there’s fires somewhere in the Peace. It’s because there’s distant fires that the smoke is being carried.” Overseas media reports note record-breaking heatwaves across parts of Europe and Asia that have sickened hundreds, killed dozens, and sparked a rash of wildfires in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Russia, and some parts of the Arctic Circle. According to a report from the Guardian, dozens of wildfires were burning out of control last week in Eurasian countries including Sweden, Norway, Finland, Russia, as well as in some parts of the Arctic Circle. A report from News Corp Australia notes parts of Europe and Asia have been experiencing heatwaves that are the hottest on record, up to 41 C in some parts of Japan, where more than 40 people have died from the heat. Fires have also forced states of emergencies in parts of Greece as “gale-force winds” whipped up the flames near Athens, and have scorched thousands of acres of forest in the Baltic state of

Latvia. The drifting smoke isn’t uncommon, Ralph said. In 1998, a dust storm from the Gobi Desert made its away into B.C., and there have been cases where wildfire smoke from Southeast Asia has been carried overseas, he noted. “If you look at the patterns of how the air moves around the earth, when you have these enormous clusters of fires it’s not that hard to get smoke to move thousands of miles,” Ralph said. One way to tell if smoke is coming from a fire a long distance away is that the smoke is not as dense, and sits evenly in the sky without structure or ripples, Adams said. “When we get this broad haze, it means we’re often dealing with fires hundreds or thousands of kilometres away,” he said. The bulletin, which remained in effect at press time Tuesday, covers all parts of the region. Smoke conditions can vary widely hour to hour, and those with pre-existing health conditions, the elderly, infants, children, and sensitive individuals are noted to take precautions and to monitor for any symptoms of exposure. Residents are encouraged to stop or reduce their activity level if breathing becomes difficult, and to stay cool and drink plenty of fluids. Anyone experiencing difficulty breathing, chest pain or discomfort, or a severe cough, is urged to contact their doctor or emergency department. Anyone having a medical emergency should call 9-1-1.

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Fort St. John boy recognized by Kelowna police for safe cycling Kelowna’s City Park has proven to be a cool place to be at the right time for one Fort St. John youngster. Jonathan Toews, 10, was vacationing in the Orchard City with his parents and brother last month when he was spotted and pulled over by Kelowna RCMP’s bike patrol. “I didn’t really know what it was about,” said Toews, who was cycling along the beach with his dad on bikes that were borrowed from their hotel. “I thought they wanted to give us tickets, but they said they were going to reward us.” A sweet reward indeed — Toews cycled away with a coupon for a free slushie, all for wearing his helmet while biking.It’s part of a campaign by Kelowna Mounties and city bylaw officers to recognize youth caught follow-

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ing the rules of the road, from wearing their helmets to walking their bikes across the street at intersections. Along with the free treat coupons, officers there are issuing gift certificates for free helmets to riders who have damaged, outdated, or improperly fitted helmets. “Doing the right thing has its ‘tasty’ rewards,” Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey said in a news release. “It’s more than rewarding safe behaviour, it’s a fantastic opportunity for our men and women to have a positive interaction, which may have a life long impact, on the youth in our wonderful community.” Toews said his family makes an annual visit to Kelowna, and said he was excited to make the local Kelowna news for his smart safety sense.

Retired RCMP commander takes new post in Comox Valley Former Fort St. John RCMP boss Mike Kurvers has been pulled out of retirement to run the detachment in Comox Valley. Kurvers had retired from the force in June after a 28-year career and four years in charge of police in Fort St. John. In Comox Valley, Kurvers replaces Tim Walton as a quick and qualified hire, and avoids the department undertaking a search for a replacement that could take up to a year, the Comox Valley Record reports. “Being an inspector up in the Fort St. John area – a similar scenario in that they have the city of Fort St. John and they also have the village of Taylor, and

some outlying areas – he is aware of the different parts of that job in terms of … some rural, some urban, and the challenges dealing with (multiple landscapes),” Comox Mayor Paul Ives told the Record. Kurvers was the only candidate interviewed and will be relocating from Victoria to Comox Valley to fill the term, according to the Record. Kurvers is expected to start the job in August. Meanwhile, the Fort St. John RCMP detachment remains with a permanent replacement for Kurvers. Staff Sgt. Steve Perret and Sgt. Dave Tyreman have served as acting detachment commander.

RCMP hit the highways in support of Cops for Cancer Tour de North Two Fort St. John police officers will take to Northern B.C. highways in support of this year’s Cops For Cancer Tour de North. Cst. Rebecca Bojczuk and Cpl. Spencer Owen join the team of riders this year, and have a number of events planned in the coming weeks to meet their pre-ride fundraising goal in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. “Our community has such an incredible history of giving and supporting local causes,” said Sgt. Dave Tyreman in a news release. “Eighty per cent of our funds raised go to pediatric cancer research and 20 per cent to Camp Goodtimes.” On Aug. 3, the officers will hold a Fill The Boot drive at Safeway from 3

to 6 p.m. On Sept. 5, a Jail and Bail event will be held at Canadian Tire from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is where community members have a chance to nominate their friends, family, and co-workers to be “arrested” and brought to a mock trial where their bail will be set. They will then be imprisoned in a mock jail and given time to raise their bail. The 850-kilometre Tour de North from Prince George to Prince Rupert starts Sept. 14. So far, $72,100 of the event’s $300,000 goal has been raised. Tour de North Riders have cycled more than 530,000 kilometres over the last 16 years and raised more than $3.2 million.

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Park redesign has been pushed back to 2019. • Council awarded a $41,992 contract to Mazzei Electric of Nanaimo for ice surface lighting upgrades at the curling rink. The upgrades are expected to reduce the club’s utility expenses.

organizers are waiving the mayor’s $1,250 registration fee, and covering flights and hotel. • NorthEast BC Realty Ltd. will broker the sale of 9461 72 Street on behalf of the city. The 11-acre slice of surplus city land is sited off Elevator Road next to the rail yard, and proceeds from the sale will go into the city’s reserve for future park land purchases.

Contracts Illegal suites • Council deferred a decision to award a $705,947 contract to build an off leash dog park at Toboggan Hill to Knappett Industries of Fort St. John. Knappett was the lowest bidder for the work, but over the city’s $500,000 budget. Councillors want an itemized list of project costs in an effort to find savings, and a report on the city’s capital reserves before revisiting their decision. • Council awarded a $565,850 contract to build the first phase of a fire training grounds to S. Young Enterprises of Fort St. John. Construction involves mostly civil works, including parking lot construction, water mains and hydrant installations, fencing, and a storm pond, according to a staff report. The city has a $750,000 budget for the work. • Council awarded a $1,246,301 contract to Knappett Industries of Fort St. John to install deep utilities in the Tahltan Road service area. This is phase one of a two phased project to construct and pave Tahltan Road west of the Old Fort Road and 118th Street. It will accommodate development behind Rona on lands that were brought into city boundaries in 2014, including a new Canadian Tire. • The city has awarded a $111,335 contract to S. Young Enterprises of Fort St. John for a new entry monument on the south Alaska Highway. It would be the first of four entry monuments to be replaced as part of a larger signage plan for the city to update its entryway and tourist signs. • Council awarded a $199,632 contract to Suttle Recreation of Burnaby for playground upgrades at Tot Lot Park on 76 Street. Council in Junereallocated $100,000 from this year’s capital budget for a Kin Park redesign to buy and install the playground equipment instead. The Kin

Council approved bylaw contravention notices for 8804 and 8806 77 Street; 9113 and 9111 101 Avenue; and 11024 and 11026 104A Avenue. All six properties were built with illegal secondary suites, and have been the subject of complaints and failed inspection attempts over the years. The notices will be registered with land titles.

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Bylaws • Council adopted Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2419, 2018, which allows for recreational cannabis retail stores to set up business in the downtown core. • Council gave first three readings to Building Amendment Bylaw 2431, 2018. Various amendments clarify definitions, when development permits are required, and damage deposit securities when building next to municipal property. • Council gave first three readings to Property Standards Bylaw 2434, 2018. The bylaw amalgamates the city’s unsightly premises and nuisance bylaws, sets out fines, and defines rights of entry for bylaw officers, who investigate between 100 to 125 unsightly premise complaints a year. • Council gave first three readings to Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw 2429, 2018, which outlines designated enforcement officers for various bylaws and associated fine schedules. It replaces and updates an original bylaw dating back to 1998. • Council gave first three readings to OCP Amendment Bylaw 2435, 2018, and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2436, 2018, to allow for the building of a new RCMP detachment at 10715 100 Street. The amendments are needed to consolidate the land with the adjacent lot where the current detachment stands, and allow for its overall institutional use. The land is currently designated high-density residential in the city’s official community plan, and zoned for a mix of multi-family residential and commercial use. A public hearing is scheduled for Aug. 13 in council chambers at 6 p.m.

First Nations flag Council approved adding $4,800 to city hall’s building budget in 2019 to buy and install a new flag pole to fly a First Nations flag. The cost of a 25-foot pole is pegged at $2,500, while the cost to install is $2,300. There are currently four flag poles on city hall grounds, one each for the flags of the city, province, and Canada, and one for special events. The city will move forward with discussions with area First Nations, which will decide on the flag or flags to be flown. Other business • Council will write a letter of support to the North Peace Cultural Centre for a $170,000 BC Gaming grant for new seats, carpets, and drapes in the theatre. Council also approved adding $170,000 to the 2019 capital budget, if the grant is approved, to fund half of the upgrades. • Council approved Mayor Lori Ackerman to attend the International Pipeline Conference in Calgary, Sept. 24 to 28. Thirteen-hundred delegates from 44 countries are expected at the conference to discuss the latest research in the pipeline industry. The $400 cost of two days of per diems is being expensed to the council travel budget. Conference

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ou’ve got to hand it to John Horgan. One year into his term as B.C. premier and he and his New Democrats have completed, or are on their way to completing some 80 of 122 election promises. This, according to the CBC’s Justin McElroy, who has dutifully compiled and put together an interactive tracker on the news agency’s website. It’s certainly an impressive count, a distinction that no doubt leaves many a politician across Canada green with envy — or red, depending on how they view the balance sheet. Over the last year, the NDP has capped tuition fees, increased arts funding, funded more court sheriffs and conservation officers, banned corporate and union political donations, rolled out a school playground fund, sent the Site C dam for review, banned grizzly hunting, launched a review of hydraulic fracturing practices, created a mental health and addictions ministry, increased disability and income assistance rates, made major changes to provincial car insurance rules. At the same time, they’ve backtracked on $10/day day-

care, failed to secure a hydro rate freeze, have yet to improve medical travel allowances for rural residents, or implement renter’s rebates, and can’t give ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft a clear road to operate in B.C. It’s been a busy year of policy making and travelling for government. Still, one year later and Premier Horgan’s absence from Northeast B.C. remains palpable, and frustratingly so. That’s not to say the premier hasn’t been close — indeed, he’s visited Prince George half a dozen times for various government announcements, local government meetings, and convention keynotes. Invitations from our political leaders have been extended, but they’ve yet to be obliged. Some cabinet ministers have been marshalled to our outpost here and there, most of them under the radar and generally without notice to local media. It’s rather unfortunate — I believe the premier would enjoy the five-hour drive from Prince George through the Pine Pass and into the Peace the next time he makes his way halfway north. He could stop in at Azouzetta Lake and share a silent moment

with its mountain views, and meet the entrepreneurs who have reinvested in and reopened the campground and lodge. He could stop at Bijoux Falls for a selfie. Heck, he could even drop in on the West Pine Quarry to see where so much rock is coming from to build the Site C dam. But, we’re not likely to see Premier Horgan anytime soon — he’s off on his summer break now, and an email to his staff last week inquiring whether he’ll visit Northeast B.C. before the fall session has gone unanswered. I’ve noted the premier’s absence to a number of folks here, across the political spectrum. They aren’t surprised because they say Horgan has nothing to gain here. It’s not NDP territory, never has been, never will be. That’s folly. There are NDP supporters here, and there are British Columbians here, period, who are owed a visit, and hopefully soon, all things economically considered. If the premier expects a frosty reception, his continuation of Site C and support for LNG should warm up those fears. It’s also folly because it makes one realize just how entrenched

the party system has become in our governance. Red vs. Blue vs. Orange vs. Green. Us vs. Them vs. They vs. Others. Why wouldn’t and shouldn’t a New Democrat venture into the rolling hills of Liberal country? It’s not like Peace Country gumption and pragmatism is some sort of airborne contagion (it’s in Peace River waters anyway, they say). Premier Horgan will cross off another election promise this fall: an electoral reform referendum. It’s a shame that as we speed toward a decision to keep firstpast-the-post or move to some form of proportional representation, it seems increasingly likely we won’t see the premier — the man, the myth, the legend, in person — on top of the fact we won’t be given a choice to abolish the party system altogether, or be given a direct vote for premier. But those are musings for another day. Either way, I imagine if and when Premier Horgan finds himself here, he’ll have a strong handshake. Matt Preprost is managing editor of the Alaska Highway News. Email him at editor@ahnfsj.ca.

When you’re desperate for cash, let nature take its course

s I mixed up the batter for a birthday cake this past weekend, I thought: I should make this a money cake! Of course, the fun police took over and reminded me the proverbial “we” (society) no longer does something as dangerous as wrapping money up in wax paper and placing it in a cake because someone might swallow said money wrapped in wax paper and then they might die, and then the party would definitely end in a lawsuit. Do you remember getting a money cake for your birthday? My grandmother would tuck $2 or $3 worth of quarters into the angel food cake layers and it was like winning the lottery when you found one. No one ever swallowed a quarter accidentally because what good is a quarter in your tummy? Duh! We would carefully pick apart the cake on our plate until we were satisfied that no quarters remained and then we would tuck into finishing the cake. I speak from experience. I did swallow a quarter once. It wasn’t one that was from a birthday cake; it was one that was given to me after I helped wash my uncle’s car. In hindsight was he cheap or was I gullible?

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Anyway, I was lying in bed playing with this stupid quarter and, of course, I put the filthy thing in my mouth. Ugh! I was probably six, so didn’t know any better. I was rolling the quarter around in my mouth when it happened — I swallowed it! My mind went in every direction: Was I going to die? Was I going to get into trouble? Would they take pity on me and give me another quarter? Would they trust me with another quarter? After my six-year-old brain processed all of the pros and cons of reporting the incident to my aunt and uncle, I decided it would be best to tell them the sad story. Incidentally, we were staying in a trailer opposite Rotary Lake right in Dawson Creek at the time. Off to the hospital we went where the doctor assured us, with a conspiratorial

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look, that the quarter would come out eventually, and that I should watch for it. I was completely grossed out and I desperately tried to convince my uncle to simply give me another quarter. Couldn’t we just both agree that the original quarter was gone forever? Nope! It was lesson-teaching time and I wasn’t going to receive a replacement quarter. If I really wanted my quarter back, I could wait patiently for nature to take its course. We were at a stalemate: I was never going to sift through my body waste for a stupid quarter and he was never going to give me another one. It sucked to be me at that point. That’s all I remember about the tragedy of the quarter. The rest of my stay must have been uneventful. Which brings me back to this weekend where I desperately wanted to turn my 30-year-old son’s birthday cake into a money cake. Cooler heads prevailed. Judy Kucharuk is a lover of sarcasm, witty people and footnotes. Follow her @judylaine

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Housing perceptions versus reality

he Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) recently released a report that left me scratching my head when it comes to politics and the housing market in the Lower Mainland, Vancouver specifically. Having been the focus of national and international attention for over a decade, the stratospheric residential and commercial real estate price increases have created a series of unintended consequences that policy makers will struggle to address. Owning real estate has become a national pastime in our country and what was once simply a necessity turned into an obsession. The story of Vancouver’s housing market is nothing new and has garnered international attention on countless occasions. The stratospheric rise in housing prices as an example has been blamed on a number of factors but one in particular is very surprising. In Examining Escalating House Prices in Large Canadian Metropolitan Centres, the CMHC conducted a market survey that yielded some very interesting results on the subject of foreign buyers that should raise some eyebrows.

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The survey results for Vancouver residents described 68% of respondents believing foreign buyers are having “a lot of influence” on their housing market and its associated prices. This is in stark contrast to Statistics Canada data that found only 4.8% of Vancouver properties were foreign-owned. In short, foreign buyers account for very little but the perception is exactly the opposite. How could there be such a gap between people’s perception and reality when it comes to real estate activity in Vancouver? The real drivers of the market have been Canadians, addicted to cheap money in the form of low interest rate debt and the belief that interest rates would never go up. Tack on the all too common FOMO (fear of missing out) in an over-hyped market, Ma and Pa helping out with a down payment, and the popular use of a HELOC (home equity line of

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credit) and you have a well greased machine pushing prices up and up. What is concerning with the release of this new information is how does our government introduce policy to help alleviate affordability concerns and supply issues in a place like Vancouver when the same government placated voters’ perceptions, which were wrong, and introduced a foreign buyers tax that really only is applicable to 5% of the transactions? This is not an example of informed decision making, its quite the opposite really. This is a symptom of a larger problem in our political system. If you need a reason why we have issues balancing budgets and maintaining our quality of life as a society, you can add this example to the list. How many other government decisions have been made based purely on perception or ideology instead of facts? I asked this question to an acquaintance of mine and his answer was blunt: “all of them.” I hope he’s wrong but some days it feels like that is a tough answer to argue.

Evan Saugstad’s column voices some common misconceptions about solar energy that I will take this opportunity to correct. In his column, Saugstad criticizes the Hudson’s Hope community solar project as uneconomical and unnecessary. “Does it make sense fiscally?” he asks. Yes it does. Solar power, thanks to unprecedented reductions in cost coupled with improvements in efficiency and reliability, now makes economic sense at any level: home, small business, large business, or municipal. Which is why, contrary to Mr. Saugstad’s belief, there is a rush to go solar all over the world at each of these levels of use. For a home that uses quite a bit of Step 2 power (as do most modern homes), you begin to make a 4 to 5 percent return on your investment as soon your solar array begins making electricity. This return on investment comes in the form of electrical bills you don’t pay. That’s considered a good return on investment, and that’s at today’s electrical rates. The return will increase over time in direct proportion to the inevitable increases in regular electrical rates for power supplied by BC Hydro. Plus, you retain the asset of the solar equipment, which adds to the value of your home or business. When you move to very large solar power systems, as Hudson’s Hope has done economies of scale kick in and the cost per installed watt drops, increasing that return on investment. The fact is, it makes fiscal sense for Hudson’s Hope to go solar even if it hadn’t been paid for by a federal grant. “It’s still much cheaper,” says Saugstad, “to buy electricity from BC Hydro than generate it oneself; electricity that’s arguably just as green and clean as what comes from these panels.” Well, as outlined above, it most certainly is not cheaper to buy grid electricity, and in BC that will only get worse. BC Hydro is spending $2 billion a year over the next ten years just to bring BC’s antique grid up to modern standards. Add in the cost of Site C and you can expect that your hydro bills will continue to steadily increase into the future, just as it has in the past. Meanwhile, those with solar power on their roofs will continue to enjoy low cost electricity, because their self-generated power will be immune to price hikes.

Jeff Richert lives in Taylor.

Meeting residents new and old on summer coffee tour

Bob Zimmer MP REPORT

s your Member of Parliament, I always enjoy the opportunity to hear your thoughts and concerns. Last year, I started what my staff and I call the “Meet Your MP For Coffee” tour. It’s a chance for me to meet with residents in a more informal setting, sample coffee from all around the region, and support some of our local businesses. Because it was such a success last year, I’ve decided to do it all over again this summer. Already I’ve had coffee stops in Fort Nelson, Valemount, and McBride. It’s been awesome to see some people that I haven’t seen in a while, as well as meet some of our newest residents. One of the highlights for me so far has been meeting Isam Sharkiye, his wife Marwa, and their three kids in Fort Nelson. They are a Syrian refugee family sponsored by members of the Fort Nelson community and Isam is an amazing copper artist who has starting selling his artwork in the region. I was honoured to be able to accept one of his original pieces of a maple leaf on behalf of the Government of Canada. I also always enjoy attending the Valemount Community BBQ and this year was no different. It is a great event where I’m able to catch up with many residents. Another highlight was having the honour of meeting Retired U.S. Marine Corps Major John Miles in McBride who has moved to the village in his retirement. I’m looking forward to more opportunities like these throughout the summer. One of my duties as your federal representative is to hear your opinions on federal issues and be your voice in the House of Commons. That is why I am holding these events. It’s an opportunity for me to find out more about what is important to you, your family, and our communities, so that I can continue to advocate on your behalf in our nation’s capital. Here’s the schedule for the rest of my summer coffee tour: On August 7, I’ll be in Tumbler Ridge at the Tumbler Ridge Community Centre from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. On August 15, I’ll be in Fort St. John at the Canadian Grind from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and then in Taylor at the Lone Wolf Golf Club from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. And, on September 4, I’ll be in Chetwynd at the Crazy Beanz Bistro in the Chetwynd Public Library from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and in Hudson’s Hope at the Sportman’s Inn from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. So, if you’re going to be in the area and want to have a chat, please come on out and say hello. I hope to see you there!

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Bob Zimmer with Isam Sharkiye, his wife Marwa, and their three kids at the Meet Your MP For Coffee event in Fort Nelson.

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Hudson’s Hope moves to prohibit cannabis sales tom summer Alaska Highway News

The District of Hudson’s Hope is moving to implement new zoning rules to prohibit the sale and distribution of cannabis ahead of full federal legalization this fall. Councillors gave first two readings to bylaw amendments that prohibit cannabis-related businesses at their July 23 meeting. With the exception of Crown business, any private store would be required to apply for a zoning bylaw amendment. It’s part of a wait and see approach, says CAO Chris Cvik.

“Most municipalities are doing a blanket prohibition and then dealing with it on a case by case basis, or waiting to see what their neighbours are doing,” said Cvik said. “It’s going to be a learning process for everyone.” Mayor Gwen Johansson says a discussion about private stores hasn’t happened yet. A public hearing is tentatively scheduled for Aug. 6. “We’re in this first stage – it depends partly on whether any applications come forward,” Johansson said. Local governments have control over whether private cannabis stores can set up shop and where through zoning rules. Fort St. John councillors passed new zoning rules this week to let cannabis stores do business in the city’s downtown. When it comes to government-run stores through the BC Liquor Distribution Branch,

the Crown agency isn’t bound by a local government’s zoning regulations, however, it does need local government support to open a store in any municipality. Despite the exception, Cvik says the provincial agency is open to hearing the wishes of council. “Even Crown is looking to municipalities. If there’s not interest, they will take that under heavy advisement in terms of their decisions,” Cvik said. The BC Liquor Distribution Branch announced in April it would be expanding into retail cannabis sales, acting as the wholesale supplier for the province and opening up a chain of BC Cannabis branded stores. The first government-run retail store will be in Kamloops. Recreational cannabis will be legalized across Canada on Oct. 17.

Hudson’s Hope FD adds first responder service tom summer Alaska Highway News

The District of Hudson’s Hope has expanded the capabilities of its fire department. As of June 23, firefighters are now able to respond to emergency calls in conjunction with BC Ambulance, providing another layer of pre-hospital care to the municipality. “We have a first responder program whereby a team of nine qualified responders can provide care until the ambulance gets there – that’s pretty important,” said Mayor Gwen Johansson. While Shock Trauma Air Res-

cue Service (STARS) is still slated to expand into B.C., Johansson says difficulties in negotiating their auto-launch program has caused a delay. The program would have seen STARS launch from Grande Prairie, with a 40-minute flight time. Regardless, Robert Norton, director of protective services, hopes the responder service will positively impact patient outcomes in the community. “We feel very fortunate that we have the ability to provide this service and believe that it will be of great benefit to our residents,” Norton said. Responders are required to complete nearly 40 hours of training, passing both written and practical exams through the BC Emergency Medical Assistant Licensing Branch. Fire department responders are under the direction of BC Ambulance staff on scene and aren’t equipped to transport patients.

DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Pest Management Plan Reference Number: CN-18/23-BCE Applicant: Contact:

Canadian National Railway Company (“CN”) Luanne Patterson, Senior System Manager - Environmental Assessment Thornton Yard, 11717 138th Street, Surrey, BC V3R 6T5 Phone: 1-833-582-3608; Email: contact@cn.ca

Notice is given that a draft Pest Management Plan has been prepared by CN to control vegetation within certain property owned or operated by CN within the province of British Columbia as identified more fully below, on all track ballasts, rights-of-way, station grounds, rail yards, bridges, road and pedestrian crossings, and around shops, buildings and communications and signals infrastructure using the principles of integrated pest management. The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the Pest Management Plan applies. The pest management activities are to be carried out within CN’s subdivisions of Ashcroft, Clearwater, Okanagan, Lumby, Rawlison, Squamish, New Westminster, Brownsville, Lillooet, Yale Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, Fraser, Mackenzie, Prince George, Stuart, Takla, Tumbler, Albreda, Robson and Tete Jaune. The section of CN’s network covered by this Pest Management Plan is shown on the following map:

The pesticides and application methods proposed for use under this plan includes: Truvist or Navius containing aminocyclopyrachlor, Milestone or Clearview containing aminopyralid, Timber Fume containing chloropicrin, Truvist or Telar containing chlorsulfuron, Banvel or Overdrive containing dicamba, Overdrive containing diflufenzopyr, Karmex or Diurex containing Diuron, Torpedo containing flumioxazin, OcTTain containing fluroxypyr, RoundUp, RoundUp WeatherMax, RT540, VP480 or VisionMax containing glyphosate, Arsenal containing imazapyr, Esplanade containing indaziflam, Escort, Navius or Clearview containing metsulfuron-methyl, Tordon 22k or Aspect containing picloram, Torpedo containing pyroxasulfone, Detail containing saflufenacil, Garlon containing triclopyr, 2,4-D Amine 600, Aspect or OcTTain containing 2,4-D to be applied using ground-based methods and may include backpack, wick/wipe on applicator, power hose and nozzle, shrouded boom sprayer and radiarc sprayer. Other methods that may be undertaken at any time are mechanical or manual and include hand removal or cutting, weed trimming, mowing, brush cutters and chain saws. The proposed duration of the Pest Management Plan is from September 2018 and five (5) years hence, until 2023. An electronic copy of the draft Pest Management Plan with maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined at the following address: www.cn.ca/vegetationbc. A hard copy of the draft Pest Management Plan may be requested by contacting the individual listed above. A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the Pest Management Plan, may send copies of the information to CN at the address above within 30 days of the publication of this notice. August 2nd, 2018.

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Scheck looks to nurture youth, teachers at helm of Ma Murray

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Updates from July 23, 2018 Council Mee�ngs CANNABIS ZONING A Public Hearing was held for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2419, 2018. The intent of the bylaw is to allow the use ‘Cannabis Retail’ only in the C-2 (Downtown Core Commercial) zone, with a 100m setback from a park and a 200m setback from a school. Clariﬁca�on was provided that the buﬀer applies to proper�es which are en�rely within the setback. Following the Public Hearing, the bylaw was read for the third �me and adopted by �tle only. Op�ons for the process and fees of acquiring a cannabis retail business license is expected to be included in a report presented at a Regular Council mee�ng in September.

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When Kathy Scheck began her career as school principal, a colleague gave her a piece of invaluable advice: never forget your roots as an educator. Sixteen years later, the message has stuck with her. “That was the best advice anyone could have given me,” says Scheck, who has the distinction of being the first principal of the new Margaret ‘Ma’ Murray Community School in Fort St. John. “In my role, I often think from the perspective of a parent. I ask myself what a parent might need from me in terms of information. I think from the perspective of my teachers and consider what more I can do for them to better facilitate their organization, and better equip them with resources.” Scheck is, by all accounts, homegrown, with a long history of teaching and running schools in the North Peace. Scheck was born in Revelstoke and came to Fort St. John when she was two. She attended Immaculata Catholic School, Bert Bowes, and then North Peace Secondary School before completing undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in education. Scheck taught for 17 years before becoming vice principal at Robert Ogilvie, where she remained for three years. She then served as principal at Baldonnel Elementary for six years before returning to Robert Ogilvie as principal, and had been there for seven years prior to being named principal at Ma Murray. “The families, kids and staff of Robert Ogilvie were my extended family for many years,” says Scheck. “They’re an amazing group of people — a real community. I didn’t say goodbye to anyone but said, ‘See you soon!’ as it would have been too difficult to say good bye. I so appreciate their support over the years and count so many of them as friends.” In September, 340 students, more than 20 teachers and 14 EAs will bring Ma Murray to life. It will be home to a large contingent of English language learners and indigenous students. Ma Murray is a spectacular facility. The city and BC Hydro both partnered with School District to finance the school’s state-of-the-art gym and fund daycare facilities. The school has designated space for collaborative instruction to cater to the different learning levels and styles of its student populace. The furniture in the school is moveable and adjustable to accommodate the instructional needs of active millennials. There is rooftop space for a greenhouse and dreams for a Ma Murray community garden in the not-too-distant future.

TOBOGGAN HILL PARK OFF-LEASH DOG PARK A decision for the tender award for the Toboggan Hill Park Off-Leash Dog Park was tabled. Tender amounts received were higher than budgeted. Council directed staff to provide the scope of work for the dog park with associated costs and a list of the City’s capital reserve accounts that itemize future projects’ funding alloca�ons and remaining balances. SECONDARY SUITE ENFORCEMENT OF SIX FILES Council authorized staff to file a Bylaw Contraven�on No�ce on six property �tles that have illegal suites. The following addresses were iden�fied in the report: 8804 - 77 St., 8806 – 77 St., 9113 – 101 Ave., 9111 – 101 Ave., 11024 – 104A Ave., 11026 – 104A Ave. UNITED WAY ANNUAL FIRE TRUCK PULL Use of Fort St. John Fire Department equipment and duty crew for the event was authorized by Council. The United Way Annual Fire Truck Pull is scheduled for September 15th, 2018 in the Pomeroy Sports Centre Parking lot. TENDER AWARDS

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Scheck plans to welcome the school’s students and their families with a schoolyard barbecue. A grand opening ceremony with the Minister of Education is also planned for late September. Scheck will be supported by Vice Principal Hunter Mackay. Matthew McColm is one teacher following Scheck to Ma Murray because she’s supportive as an administrator. “She’s collaborative. She offers gentle direction. She has nurtured my practice in the years that I have worked with her,” McColm said. Scheck prides herself on knowing each student by name, and her feet remain firmly planted in the classroom. She knows every aspect of the new provincial curriculum so she’s better able to provide her teachers with exemplary resources. Scheck knows that Robert Ogilvie remains strong under robust leadership. Carleen Andrews has been appointed principal, and Melissa DeGroot vice principal. “I will probably drop by many times over the remainder of my career to garden secretly, pull a few weeds and munch on the raspberries,” Scheck said.

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Council awarded the tender for Phase 1 of the Fire Training Grounds Civil Works to the lowest bidder, S. Young Enterprises Ltd., from Fort St John, BC for the tendered price of $565,859. This project includes construc�on of an asphalt parking lot with access, watermain and hydrants, reinforced concrete pad, chainlink fencing, as well as a storm pond.

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The tender for Tahltan Road Local Area Service Project Contract 1 Deep U�li�es was awarded to the low bidder, Knappe� Industries (2006) Ltd. from Fort St. John, for the unit rates in their tender submission dated July 12, 2018 totaling $1,246,301.70.

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Council awarded the tender for Tot Lot Park Playground Upgrades to the lowest bidder, Shu�le Recrea�on from Burnaby, for a tendered price of $199,632.16.

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No�ce of Award of Broker Services for 9461 72 Street to Ron Rodgers of NorthEast BC Realty Ltd. was received.

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The tender award for the Curling Club Ice Surface Ligh�ng Upgrade was awarded to the lowest bidder, Mazzei Electric LTD., from Nanaimo, BC for the tendered price of $41,992.00 plus GST.

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No�ce of award was received for the Fort St. John Entry Monument Tender, it was awarded to S. Young Enterprises Ltd., at a cost of $111,335.00 plus applicable taxes.

BYLAWS •

Oﬃcial Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2435, 2018 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2436, 2018 were introduced and read for the ﬁrst and second �mes by �tle only. The intent of the bylaws is to provide consistency with the current and proposed zoning as well as facilitate a consolida�on with the adjacent RCMP lot and ul�mately the development of a new RCMP detachment. A Public Hearing is scheduled for Monday August 13, 2018 in City Hall Council Chambers to allow the public and opportunity to provide input on the bylaw.

UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS A Commi�ee of the Whole mee�ng is tenta�vely scheduled for Monday August 13, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. The Regular Council mee�ng will follow at 3:00 p.m. A Public Hearing for Oﬃcial Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2435, 2018, and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2436, 2018 will be held at 6:00 p.m. All mee�ngs will be held in City Hall Council Chambers and the public is welcome to a�end.

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Administration appointments North Peace Secondary: Christine Taylor has been appointed vice principal. C.M Finch Elementary: Palma Vasarhelyi has been appointed vice principal. School District and other appointments: Sean Thomas and Laurie Petrucci have been appointed District Vice Principals of Innovation and Technology. Thomas will be assigned to the Key Learning Centre, and Petrucci will be assigned to Technology Services. Joy Cochrane has been named co-ordinator the Alaska Highway Consortium on Teacher Education for 2018-19.

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Gas development in B.C.’s North Montney restricted A moratorium of sorts on natural gas activities in the North Montney formation north of Fort St. John has sent a shiver through the oil and gas industry in Calgary. But at least one industry association executive says that the measures – though sure to drive up costs for companies operating in the area and make some areas off limits – are necessary to ensure the construction of the $1.4 billion North Montney Mainline gas pipeline project. The B.C. government, through the BC Oil and Gas Commission, last week posted an industry bulletin that declares areas of the North Montney either out of bounds for oil and gas activities altogether or otherwise restricted. The restrictions are part of an agreement signed between the Blueberry River First Nation and provincial ministries of Forests and Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. “There are critical areas where new surface disturbance will not be permitted or will be restricted and other areas where development activities will be managed,” the bulletin states. The agreement describes

the varying levels of restrictions in three areas. Activities related to the North Montney Mainline would be allowed. The project is being built by Nova Gas Transmission Ltd., a subsidiary of TransCanada Corp. It was originally proposed for the now-cancelled Pacific NorthWest LNG project but might now supply at least some of the gas for the $40 billion LNG Canada project. The Blueberry River First Nation has a major treaty infringement claim against the B.C. government and is a signatory to Treaty 8, which guarantees in perpetuity the rights of signatories to carry out their traditional livelihoods in the area covered by the treaty, including hunting, trapping and fishing. In the treaty infringement claim, filed in 2015, the Blueberry River First Nation says decades of forestry, mining and oil and gas drilling and pipeline construction have severely curtailed those rights. Dan Allan, president of the Canadian Society for Unconventional Resources, said the new measures have some companies in Calgary worried. “Will it cost the industry more? Yes, it will. But I don’t

think it’s prohibitive, in my opinion. But I know the numbers are being run by a lot of organizations right now, and trying to get a better feel for exactly what that may mean.” He added that the measures may be a necessary concession to allow the North Montney Mainline project to proceed. The North Montney Mainline, needed to bring gas from the region into the North American pipeline system, gets special consideration to proceed under the new measures. “This is something that needs to be done,” Allan said. “It is, though, going to be requiring you to restrict your areas of operations to very site-specific parts of this land. Nothing is completely off limits, but if you’re going to do something in certain areas, you have to make sure you rectify other areas to have a zero effect. “Talking to some companies, they are concerned, but they also recognize that this is likely the way we have to manage traditional lands from First Nations, especially in areas that could have very robust development.” — Business in Vancouver

’m sure everyone has driven down a street that’s so congested with traffic that only one way traffic is permissible. When looking deeper into the problem it is quickly evident that unintended density issues with limited off-street parking caused by illegal secondary suites are the culprit. Suites in duplex units are not permitted. One parking space must be provided for the tenants. The following is information obtained from the City of Fort St. John website. A legal suite in Fort St. John must meet the following criteria: • The suite is located in a single detached dwelling or within an accessory building on the same parcel as a single detached dwelling that is appropriately zoned (suites are not legal in duplexes). • There is only one suite on the property and there are no boarders or a bed and breakfast being operated. • The maximum floor area of the suite must not exceed the lesser of 90sq m (approx. 30 feet by 30 feet), or 40% of the gross floor area of the principle building. • The suite meets BC Building Code requirements for secondary suites. • The owner of the suite holds a valid business license issued by the City. • One parking space is provided on the parcel for the tenant(s). • The owner of the property occupies the residence. What makes your existing secondary suite illegal? An illegal suite may have any one of the following: • The home owner does not have a valid business licence. • The suite does not con-

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form to BC Building Code or city size limits. • There is more than one suite on the property or there are boarders in the home with the suite. • There is no off-street parking provided for the tenant(s). • The suite is located in a duplex. • The owner does not live in the residence. Secondary suites can cause on-street parking issues. This can make the streets difficult to pass for emergency vehicles and garbage collection. Traffic congestion is unsafe for pedestrians. If you’re purchasing a residential property developed with a secondary suite be sure to confirm that it meets all requirements. When completing appraisals for mortgage financing on properties with illegal secondary suites, the appraiser is instructed to not consider the suite in the appraisal. There is a liability associated with the suites in the form of fines enforceable by the city by-law officer. Plan ahead, plan well, and protect your investment. Make sure you understand the requirements for secondary suites. Edwina Nearhood is a lifelong resident of Fort St. John, with 30 years experience in the appraisal industry.

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COURT DOCKET A summary of sentences and fines handed out in Peace Region courts for the week ending July 27, 2018. Fort St. John Law Courts • Kendal Ward Mackenzie (born 1988) was sentenced to sentenced to 120 days in jail for breaking and entering

with the intent to commit an offence. Mackenzie was sentenced to 60 days in jail for possession of stolen property over $5,000. Mackenzie was sentenced to another 60 days in jail and handed a one-year criminal driving ban for dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. Mackenzie was sentenced to seven days in jail, given 18 months of probation, ordered to provide a DNA sample, and handed a mandatory lifetime firearms ban

for robbery. • Nathan Mark Dejonghe (born 1987) was sentenced to 15 days in jail and handed a one-year driving ban for driving with a suspended licence. Dejonghe was sentenced 15 days in jail and given a second one-year driving ban for driving against a court order. • Gene Evan Marsh (born 1986) was handed 24 months of probation with a suspended sentence and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for commit-

ting an indecent act in a public place. • Christopher David Boswell (born 1985) was fined $500 and assessed a $150 victim surcharge for theft $5,000 or under. • Joyce Lorraine Gill (born 1961) was fined $1,000 and handed a one-year criminal driving ban for failing or refusing to provide a sample.

• Marcus Justin Starkes Howell (born 1995) was fined $500, handed a one-year driving ban, and assessed a $75 victim surcharge for driving with a suspended licence. • Rachel Ann Pope (born 1978) was fined $500, handed three months of probation, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for driving without reasonable consideration.

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Resource Municipalities Coalition gets a rebrand, new member and leader

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

FOR PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW AT THE DISTRICT OF HUDSON’S HOPE COUNCIL CHAMBERS

Located at 9904 Dudley Drive, at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, August 13th, 2018 to allow the public to make verbal or written representation to Council with respect to Council’s intention to adopt a Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 898, 2018. Proposed Bylaw No. 898, 2018 is amending District of Hudson’s Hope Zoning Bylaw No. 823, 2013 to change the following: a) Schedule “A”, Section 3, the definition of ‘Parking Space’ is hereby amended to read: Parking Space means an off-street space of the size and dimensions to park one vehicle in conformance with the Bylaw exclusive of aisles, ramps or obstructions.

b) Section 4.6.6 is replaced with: Landscaping Plans and Procedures a) Applications for Building Permits to construct or alter the siting, size or dimension of a building or structure in the R1 zone, R2 Zone, C-zones and M-zones will be accompanied by a detailed landscape plan for the site, boulevard and/or roof if applicable. b) The developer and/or property owner must provide security in the form of an irrevocable standby letter of credit or cash in the amount of $500 on issuance of the Building Permit. The security or cash will be used to ensure that the landscaping will be completed within twelve (12) months of the date of issuance of the Occupancy Permit. If the landscaping is not completed within twelve (12) months, the District may draw upon the security and/or utilize the security to complete the required landscaping according to the approved landscape plan. c) All required landscaping and fencing must be maintained in good condition; and fencing must be maintained in a uniform, intact, and upright condition with no gaps caused due to deterioration or disrepair. In the event of failure to comply, the District may enter upon the site and maintain the landscaping at the expense of the property owner, the cost of which will be added to the owner’s current year’s taxes. c) Low Density Residential (Atkinson) is amended to read “R1b Zone: Low Density Residential (Lucas)”

The former Northeast BC Resource Municipalities Coalition has gone through a rebrand and hired a new executive director to manage its operations. The coalition is now known as simply the Resource Municipalities Coalition, and welcomes the District of Mackenzie into its membership, it was announced Friday. Meanwhile, Mike Whalley is the coalition’s new executive director, and comes as former director of the North Peace airport with 10 years in aviation management. “The conversations we have had with colleagues across BC and Canada reflected our need to expand the conversation with other resource municipalities; so rebranding, bringing Mr. Whalley on the team, and welcoming the District of Mackenzie to the Coalition is clearly the right move in our efforts to ensure that

resource municipalities, businesses and rural communities are involved and engaged in resource development decisions that impact them directly or indirectly,” Mayor Lori Ackerman said in a news release. The coalition formed in September 2014 with all municipalities in Northeast B.C. on board, except for Hudson’s Hope, to represent the interests of local governments in resource development issues. Today, its municipal membership includes Fort St. John, Taylor, Tumbler Ridge, and now Mackenzie. The coalition includes a number of business groups, including Chambers of Commerce in Fort St. John, Tumbler Ridge, and Chetwyd, and has lobbied the province to enforce tax and labour laws on out-of-province contractors, and has drafted a number of economic reports and position

papers on resource development in the region. “Being a part of the Resource Municipalities Coalition gives smaller communities like Mackenzie a far greater voice when trying to resolve issues of concerns,” Mackenzie Mayor Pat Crook said. Whalley said an invitation has been extended to the Mackenzie Chamber to join. “The rebranding expands the conversation to municipalities beyond the borders of Northeast BC,” Whalley said. “We’re excited to have Mackenzie as a member of the Coalition as they are a natural fit to the Coalition, we’re excited to have Mayor Crook and his team working with us.” The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association and the Northern BC Trucker’s Association are also members.

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d) R1b Zone: Low Density Residential Zone Specific Regulation is amended by adding: 11. Exterior cladding

Acceptable materials include stained wood, acrylic stucco, metal siding (except aluminium), cementitious wood fibre siding, fibreglass, factory finished composite wood siding, brick, stone and concrete block. Vinyl, aluminium, or roofing material is prohibited.

The above synopsis is not intended to be, nor should it be interpreted as the full text and content of the proposed Bylaw No. 898, 2018. 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 2, 2018 through Monday, August 13, 2018, excepting statutory holidays and weekends, 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. NOTICE is also given that the Council will not accept any written or verbal presentations subsequent to the close of the Public Hearing.

CEDA continues to execute on its strategy to expand into the Montney play, opening a new shop and office in Fort St. John. The new 10,000 square foot shop at at 9811 78 Street houses a fleet of pressure and water trucks, tankers, hot oilers, steamers, hydro vacuum and combination

vacuum units used to deliver industrial cleaning services. Steven Cooper is the newly appointed operations manager to oversee the shop. In the last nine months the Calgary-based company has acquired two oilfield service companies located in nearby Dawson Creek, B.C.: Joe Loomis Trucking and

Breakthrough Oilfield Services. “Now with the addition of the Fort St. John office, we are well positioned to meet the increasing demand for our services,” said Joe Loomis, who is now CEDA’s vice-president of operations for the B.C. Region, in a statement.

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What’s with all the algae in Charlie Lake, anyway? Another Peace Region summer is blooming into August, and with it comes everybody’s most hated blooms in Charlie Lake: algae. Called Chuck’s Swamp by locals, Charlie Lake is a hot topic of conversation for residents, boaters, fishers, even regular old dog walkers. Ask anybody who lives near or visits the lake and they’ll have something to say about all the algae. Late July and early August is primetime for an awful scum of the stuff to coat the surface, turquoise slicks known as blue-green algae that can irritate the skin, upset stomachs, and do serious damage to nervous and respiratory systems in both people and their pets. So what’s all the algae about, anyway? Here’s what you need to know. Charlie Lake is productive Charlie Lake is 15 kilometres long, but not very deep — about seven metres, on average. This lets sunlight dive to the very bottom of the lake in most spots. Roughly 70 per cent of the lake’s water volume is in what’s called the “photic zone,” keeping plant life soaked in sunlight and supercharging photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy and thus fuelling growth. “The bottom line is Charlie Lake is very productive,” says Nick Baccante with the Charlie Lake Conservation Society, which gave a public presentation about the lake in June. It’s important to note the aquatic plants in Charlie Lake are native, not invasive, Baccante says. The society has confirmed this through routine aquatic surveys, and the plants have been there for hundreds of years. The same with the algae. It’s nothing new. “These are plants that have always been there and are part of the natural ecosystem,” Baccante says. As productive as the lake is, it’s also pretty stagnant. It takes about six years for the lake to fully flush out through Fish Creek, which eventually drains into the Beatton River. While the lake has been a water source for the City of Fort St. John in the past, it’s also been a dump site for sewage and wastewater, and soaks up nutrient loads of phosphates and nitrates from upstream farm and industrial operations, and from lawn fertilizers from homes around the lake. All those nutrients sit in the lake for a long time, feeding the plants that thrive on it. Algae is good Algae are very simple plants that grow in or near water, and don’t have ordinary leaves or roots. They are incredibly important to the environment,

going out and canoeing.” Anyone who has come in contact with water where blue-green algae blooms are present should rinse and clean themselves as soon as possible. Anyone with symptoms, including headaches, nausea, sore throat, skin rashes or ulcers, should see their doctor. What can be done control nutrient overload?

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A blue-green algae bloom begins developing in Charlie Lake, July 2018.

and most of it is good and necessary. In Charlie Lake, big fish eat smaller fish, which eat zooplankton, which in turn eat algae. “Algae is part of the food chain and we need them,” says Bruce Kosugi, also with the conservation society. “If people are saying they want to get rid of all the algae in Charlie Lake, you would have a dead lake.” Different types of algae bloom at different times of the year and different times of the lake’s natural life cycle. Even in winter, there’s algae — not a lot, but it’s there, underneath the ice. When the ice goes off the lake in spring, there’s a bloom — these are diatoms, a type of algae that give the lake a tealike colour. These also bloom in the fall. In late spring, early summer, green algae — true algae — starts to bloom, and presents as grass-like clippings on the water’s surface that give the lake a green tinge. As summer goes on, these collect and clump together, Kosugi says, but it doesn’t generally draw complaints. Blue-green blues Blue-green algae isn’t really even algae. It’s real name is cyanobacteria, and it’s exactly that — bacteria. Cyanobacteria lives in the water and are photosynthetic, and are important to plant life overall. The University of California Museum of Paleotology calls cyanbacteria the “architects of earth’s atmosphere” — and the oldest known fossil at some 3.5 billion years old. Cyanobacteria are single celled, grow together in colonies and are usually green, and are fed in part by the excess phosphate and nitrogen nutrients being dumped in the lake. When the bacteria turns the infamous paint-like turquoise colour, it means the bacteria cells are breaking down and dying — sucking up oxygen as they rot, releasing pigment and, in some cases, pumping toxins into the environment, Kosugi says.

“Where we have problems with blue-green algae is not so much when its green and vibrant, but when it starts dying and stagnates, and produces the bad smelling, turquoise colour patches on the lake,” he says. That’s when Northern Health and the Ministry of Environment typically gets complaints and issues public health advisories. But that’s changing. “A few years ago, it caused a lot of alarm,” Kosugi says of the health advisories. “People really avoided the lake because they were paranoid they were going to get sick.” What are public health authorities doing? Not all blue-green algae blooms produce toxins, but when they do they can cause a range of illnesses from diarrhea and stomach cramps to eye and skin irritation. Other symptoms include headaches, nausea, sore throat, skin rashes or ulcers. Blooms can also produce neurotoxins and hepatoxins that attack the nervous and respiratory systems, as well as the liver. The ministry and health au-

thority are no longer releasing public health advisories, replacing them instead with general bulletins advising lake users that blue-green algae blooms may be present in Northern B.C. lakes, how to identify them, and how to protect themselves. “It’s not really feasible for NH to monitor the many recreational water bodies in the North; we know that algae blooms have and do occur in the region,” says Northern Health spokeswoman Eryn Collins. “But given their nature, they can shift and move with weather and wind; the level of toxins can change from day to day. Testing isn’t always a reliable guide to exposure. We rely on the public to inform us of when blooms happen… and when they’re present, it’s safest to assume that blooms contain toxins and to take precautions.” Take precaution, but don’t avoid Charlie Lake entirely, Kosugi says. “I’ve been on lake since 2001 and I haven’t had any problems with the algae,” he says. “When you do have those scums, I wouldn’t go wading, but it hasn’t stopped me from

As good as nutrients can be, too much for the lake can be a bad thing too. The conservation society has been actively encouraging lakeshore residents to reduce the amount of manmade nutrients being churned out into the water by cutting back fertilizer use and reducing runoff. Perhaps most importantly, keeping natural vegetation along the shoreline is key. These riparian zones play a critical role in buffering and filtering out excess nutrients and other compounds from reaching the water. Destroying them is bad and impacts the overall health of the lake. Get involved The Charlie Lake Conservation Society holds regular events to raise public awareness about lake issues, and increase public involvement in conservation activities. On July 28 and 29, it held a workshop with the BC Lake Stewardship Society to provide a hands-on field training in plant sampling, identification, and surveying, and have a discussion about lake management. Whether you live at the lake, or live in town nearby, remember, you have a stake in its future. The conservation society conducts ongoing research about the lake, and even takes part in an ongoing bat conservation project. Learn more about getting involved by emailing the society at clcs.bc.info@gmail. com.

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hen the formal expression of their faith often does not appeal to youth, I urge them never to let anything stand between themselves and God. As they become men and women, they must decide to adopt their faith in a unique and personal way or to discard it. When times are dark and they feel abandoned by humanity, they will grow to realize that their faith alone will sustain them and they will come to see that in fact, they are never alone. Christ walks with them and He carries them when they fall. My childhood was likely typical of many Catholic families in that we never missed Sunday Mass. Even when we traveled in the summer, the first order of business was to find the nearest Catholic Church and discover Mass times for Sunday. It irritated me beyond words. As a teen, I tried to dodge Mass, but I was rarely if ever successful. Throughout my teenage rebellion, I maintained an abiding love for St. Peter’s Cathedral in London, Ontario, where I grew up. In the tranquility of St. Peter’s, I chatted with God telling Him my worries and asking Him to help me make it through another day. Even when traveling to the University of Western Ontario years later, I’d transfer in front of St. Peter’s and I’d seek refuge inside the basilica while waiting for my bus connection to campus. Our grade 10 religion teacher told our class that God called to him late one night while he studied at Indiana’s Notre Dame University. Some in the class mocked him, but I’ve never forgotten his story. Since then I have experienced my own calling out by God. Had my teacher not had the courage to share his personal encounter with God, I may not have given my own meeting with God the credence it deserves. Over the years, as a Catholic educator, I bore witness to my own

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miracles before my students. I believed that one day they too would remember, and it would allow them to recognize God more fully when He advanced in their hearts and lives. Even though I tried so hard to avoid Mass when I was young, it has become very important to me now. When I moved home to London in 1995, I returned to St. Peter’s and began to attend daily Mass, taking refuge in the warmth of the basilica again and praying for a successful homecoming. My parents placed me in God’s care on the morning of my baptism in Scotland’s St. Stephen’s Church on St. Valentine’s Day 1965, when I was precisely two weeks old. Faith is the greatest gift my parents have given me. It has proven to be a life force that anchors me. My feet have rested firmly on that rock that is Christ and I have survived because of Him and my Blessed Mother. I have learned that one cannot insist that another come to a sense of faith or celebration of that faith. One cannot give faith to another. God alone stirs men’s hearts. We can share our faith stories with the young, and then have hope and trust that those seeds of faith once planted, will blossom in the beautiful hearts of God’s children, our children, in God’s good time. But be assured that if you lay a strong foundation when they are young, children will rest in Christ as adults of true faith in the future. The Peace is a place of many peoples and faiths. In this space, readers are invited to share their own reflections of faith in the Peace. If you have a story of faith you’d like to share, email angelamarygriffin@gmail.com.

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HOROSCOPE ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) Today the Moon still is in your sign, which makes you more emotional. However, the good news is that it increases your good luck just a little bit. (Maybe a little bit is all it takes.) TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20) Keep your ears open, because you will learn a secret today. Or perhaps you might learn something that is not intended for you to know. Be discreet. Be respectful. GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) Today you might have a heated discussion with a female friend. It might be about changing goals or direction, especially within a group. Be patient with others. CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) Be patient when talking to parents and bosses today. Resist the urge to make a sharp retort. Don’t burn your bridges. Avoid public arguments. LEO (JULY 23 TO AUG. 22) Today the Moon is in your fellow fire sign, Aries. This is supportive for you. Grab any opportunity to travel or explore further education and training. VIRGO (AUG. 23 TO SEPT. 22) Tie up loose details regarding red-tape issues like insurance, debt, taxes and shared property. You also might have to deal with inheritances. Fortunately, you have an eye for detail.

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LIBRA (SEPT. 23 TO OCT. 22) Because the Moon is opposite your sign today, friendships and partnerships will be more important to you. You might be more inclined to take things personally, because you care.

Boyfriend Pays Attention to Other Woman

Dear Annie: I’m an attractive, well-educated, mature woman. A year ago, an old boyfriend contacted me. We rekindled our romance SCORPIO (OCT. 23 TO NOV. 21) and have a long-distance What can you do to improve relationship. We have spent your health? For that matter, several weeks together on what can you do to improve your three different vacations. job and how you do your job? He insisted that I visit him. Think about this today. He bought me a plane ticket and made reservations for SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 TO DEC. 21) me to spend six weeks at This is a creative, playful day for his home. One of his female you! Enjoy romantic adventures, “friends” called several times sports events and fun activities a day, constantly interruptwith children. ing our intimacy. He called her affectionate names and CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 TO JAN. 19) took the calls privately. She A family discussion, probably insisted on being included with a female family member, will be important today. It might in all of our plans, controlling and domineering our focus on money or possessions. Clear up any misunderstandings. time together and insisting on driving us to bars and (The sooner, the better.) restaurants. He ignored my objections to this constant AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 TO FEB. 18) Your discussions with others are inclusion. important today, which is why When she drove us to one you want to discuss real issues bar, she announced, “If anyand real-life matters. You don’t one gets mad tonight, you’re want to waste time talking about walking home.” Obviously, the weather. she had hopes of upsetting me. While we were at the bar, PISCES (FEB. 19 TO MARCH 20) my boyfriend totally ignored Money issues are on your mind me. He turned his back to today. Don’t worry if you feel possessive about something that me and sat knee-to-knee with this woman. They held you own and don’t want to lend hands and lovingly gazed it. It happens. into each other’s eyes, cooing affectionately about what

Even though he insisted that I visit him, bought my plane ticket and says he loves me, he obviously couldn’t Annie care less about my feelings. I Lane was 2,000 miles from home, in a huge, unfamiliar city, DEAR ANNIE they had “been through to- with no one to call and nogether.” I sat there, humiliat- where to go. Please tell me ed and hurting, saying noth- what I should have done in that situation. -- Totally Dising, trying to ignore them. respected The next day, I told him Dear Totally Disrespecthow disrespected and ed: You should have gotten hurt this made me feel. He on an earlier flight home and brushed it off and offered mailed this cad an invoice no apology to me. I told him for the re-booking fee. Really, that I did not want to see this “cad” doesn’t even begin to woman anymore; however, cover it. He fl ew you across she invited herself to breakthe country to visit him -fast with us and showed up only so you’d have a frontat his door, and we had to ride with her again. (When row seat for his dalliances I objected, he told me that if with another woman. Somewe ever broke up, it would be thing is definitely up bemy fault because I can’t get tween them. And they both along with his friends. Also, seem to relish the drama, when I asked him whether he almost as if it’s some kind and this woman have sex, he of sick game to them. You defended her and didn’t an- deserve to be with someone swer my question). At break- who treats you with respect. fast, again they sat there There are plenty of fish in the ignoring me and staring lov- sea. Toss this eel back, and ingly at each other, and he cast your line anew. said to her, “It’s been a long time since you’ve been in Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com. To find out my hot tub.” I sat there like a more about Annie Lane and read features fool, helplessly fighting back by other Creators Syndicate columnists the tears, trying to maintain and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. a shred of dignity. COPYRIGHT 2017 CREATORS.COM

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SITE c construction

A look at Site C construction from May to July 2018.

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Week of rain closes Site C viewpoint for drainage repairs

North bank excavation and shotcrete placement, looking downstream.

Heavy rains in Fort St. John over the last week have closed the Site C viewpoint for at least two weeks for a number of repairs. Project officials say the viewpoint is closed for repairs to drains and ditches around the viewpoint. “After the last rain event, there was some pooling of water … and one of the ditches clogged up,” Site C spokesman Dave Conway said. There was also some “minor erosion” at the end of the viewpoint, where BC Hydro has installed a pair of viewfinders for the public. The city and surrounding area has seen roughly 60 millimetres of rain over the last week, according to Environment Canada data. The viewpoint is closed for the work as well as public safety around active equipment, Conway said. The viewpoint is planned to reopen once the repairs are complete, Conway said. Meanwhile, those looking to get a look at Site C construction can do so via the Peace River, which remains open to boaters of all kinds through the dam’s construction zone.

BC Hydro grants $70,000 to Peace Region non-profits

North bank shotcrete placement.

Concrete installation for the south bank tailrace wall.

BC Hydro has granted $70,000 to seven non-profits in the Peace Region as part of its latest round of Site C related community funding. BC Hydro has awarded: • $10,000 to the Northern Environmental Action Team for for its NOURISH program, a community canning program that provides food to local food banks; • $10,000 to the Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society for community outreach programs; • $10,000 to the North Peace Cultural Society for its Let’s Art! Program; • $10,000 to the Fort St. John Association for Community Living, to assist with the purchase of a wheelchair accessible van; • $10,000 to the Hudson’s Hope Public Library Association for child and youth library programs; • $10,000 to the Chetwynd Public Library Association for its Library on Location – Good Food and Community Program; • $10,000 to the North Peace Seniors Mouth-Eye-Foot Care Foundation, to help seniors obtain access to dental, visual and foot care services. This is the sixth round of grants BC Hydro has issued through its Generating Opportunities fund, which sets aside $100,000 per year for eight years for non-profit agencies in communities impacted by Site C. BC Hydro says it has granted $266,645 to 29 projects since the fund was started in September 2016.

Left: Excavation for the south bank spillway buttress. Right: Roller compacted concrete and shotcrete application for the spillway buttress on the south bank.

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Timothy Goertzen lets an arrow fly during the New Totem Archery Club’s Safari Shoot on July 28. Goertzen finished second in the peewee division with 997 points. Go to B3 for more pictures and results.

Minor hockey players to play in European tour DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

Five local youth traveled to Europe this week to embark on a 14–day hockey tour, culminating in the Czech Hockey Challenge Cup in Prague. Landen Taylor, Mell Makadahay, Kyler Davis, Brodie Gibb, and Riley Giesbrecht will represent the North Peace at the tournament. Taylor, Makadahay, and Davis are from Doig River First Nation and will play on the Canada Bears peewee team. They will be joined by Gibb, from Fort St. John. The team will play games in Italy, Slovenia, Austria, and Slovakia before making their way to the Czech Republic. “I’m pretty excited. This is a really big opportunity and I’ve never been to Europe before,” Makadahay said before the tournament. Makadahay said the team is coming together real well despite the players not really knowing each other and only

having a couple of practices before the tour. She said she’s excited to see some really old buildings, but that language barriers may be a challenge. Giesbrecht, nine, is from Cecil Lake and will play on the Canada Cowboys atom team, made up of 14 kids from Western Canada. Giesbrecht was recognized as an All-Star Second Line player at the Top Guns AAA Hockey Tournament in April, 2018, and won gold with the NEBC Chill team.

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Riley Giesbrecht, left, will play for the Canada Cowboys, while Mell Makadahay, above, will play for the Canada Bears.

Mark Skage to host TV show teaching kids how to hunt DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

Mark Skage, an avid hunter, said his whole world changed the day he first took his son Mica hunting at the age of three. “Seeing his love of the outdoors, and seeing the different aspects of it through his eyes, it was incredible. I couldn’t look at things the same way anymore, and it became very important to share my knowledge of hunting with others like him,” said Skage. That desire is what berthed Skage’s idea for a TV show. Skage, a Fort Nelson resident who has been working in Fort St. John as an electrician, has recently signed a contract with Wild TV to host and create the show Start Em’ Young. The show will follow Skage and his friends hunting in and around the Peace Region with their kids and other hunters eager to learn, with

Skage sharing valuable information to the hunters and viewers throughout the show. It’s a part of the Canada Hunts West series of shows, developed by producer Jeff Coyle, to highlight various geographical regions in Canada, and the people who hunt there and the game available to be hunted. “We’ll do our best to teach them valuable lessons and make sure they’re good stewards of the environment and taking care of themselves. We want to make sure the future of hunting is looked after,” Skage said. Skage said the show will begin shooting in the fall, with episodes airing in 2019. Wild TV is a Canadian network based out of Edmonton, available on all local cable providers. SUPPLIED PHOTO Skage said Mica, now six, loves to hunt more than ever Mark Skage and his son Mica during one of their hunting trips. Skage and is always down to go said watching Mica experience hunting at a young age was the inspiration for his new TV show, Start Em’ Young. on a trip with his dad.

t’s so close I can taste it. Football is back. I’m talking about the NFL, of course, because the CFL is already mid-season, but I’m excited about football of all kinds. July is usually a slog, as sports fans only have baseball to carry them through. If your team is bad, like the Toronto Blue Jays are this year, it’s even tougher to make it until September. Sometimes, you just want to go home from work and flip on a game, but it’s hard to do that when nothing’s on. This year, July has been a bit more bearable thanks to the World Cup and the NBA dominating headlines. But that’s in the past, because it’s August now and that means we can start the countdown to Sept. 6, when the Philadelphia Eagles host the Atlanta Falcons to start the NFL regular season. The Hall of Fame game is Aug. 2 this year between the Chicago Bears and the Baltimore Ravens. It’s the one day a year where NFL fans everywhere text each other to make sure they’re watching the game, only to be reminded that it’s preseason and pre-season NFL games are painful. This annual disappointment serves to kickstart our football senses. It makes us want real football even more; we read every bit of news we can about all 32 training camps; we buy all the fantasy football magazines and make our own lists. I’m already stressing out because I don’t think I’ll get the running back I want with the fifth pick in the draft, and my fantasy draft isn’t until Aug. 25. I’m even more excited for football this year than normal for three reasons. The first is that the Los Angeles Rams should be a Super Bowl contender. I’ve waited 17 years for this, and now it’s finally here. I know I’m not going to be able to handle the ups and downs of the coming season, but for now I can dream big. Second, is that all the rookie quarterback battles should make for interesting theatre. Will Josh Rosen beat out Sam Bradford in Arizona? Will Lamar Jackson show that Joe Flacco is no longer elite? And will Baker Mayfield take the Cleveland Browns to the promised land? By promised land, I mean taking last year’s team which finished 0-16 to a 6-10 record. Like I said, I’m dreaming big. But the main reason I’m so excited is that I’m not sure how much longer I’ll get to enjoy football to this extent. The NBA is starting to dominate the headlines, fans and media members alike are beginning to think the NFL is a joke, or at least run very poorly, and there’s the question of concussions — how will the game evolve as the powers that be make it safer, and how will I feel watching it if the safety doesn’t improve? I don’t like to think about these questions, but I have no choice. Still, football is here for now, the Rams are going to win the Super Bowl, and the Seattle Seahawks definitely aren’t. That’s good enough for me. Is it September yet? Dillon Giancola covers Peace Region sports for the Alaska Highway News. Email him at sports@ahnfsj.ca.

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The Peace Region’s top high school rodeo athletes will have a new opportunity this year when deciding where to continue their rodeo career. The Northern Lights College is developing an Athletics and Recreation Department for the 2018-19 school year with the help of Engage Sport North, and the college is kicking that program off with a college rodeo team. Starting this September, students who join the team will begin training with fulltime staff at facilities in Fort St. John, Chetwynd, and Dawson Creek, and will compete in the Canadian Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (CIRA) circuit. The NLC team is the first CIRA team in B.C., and will travel to the 31 circuit stops, most of which take place in Alberta. “There’s a huge interest in the community for athletes to be able

to stay close to home and keep their rodeo roots in their home town,” said Mandi Graham, executive director for Engage Sport North. Graham said students who wish to pursue rodeo at the post-secondary level would previously need either a scholarship to go to school in the States, or need to go to Olds College or Lakeland College in Vermillion and join their CIRA teams. “We’re dedicated to advancing college-level sports in the North. The development of a CIRA rodeo team is an important part of this,” says Todd Bondaroff, Associate Vice President of Student Services and Community Relations at Northern Lights College. Students looking for more information or who wish to join the team can contact Graham at 250-981-4978 or mgraham@ engagesportnorth.com.

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Brooke Swaffield during the girls cutting event at the Canadian High School Rodeo Finals in Merritt, B.C., July 27 to 29. Swaffield is the girls cutting champion, splitting the title with Quincy Squair.

The BCHSRA North Region is home to five Canadian High School Rodeo champions after the completion of the Canadian High School Rodeo Finals in Merritt on July 29. Fallyn Mills, B.C.’s all around cowgirl, is now the Canadian High School Rodeo all around cowgirl after winning the most combined points in her seven events. Mills was third in girls cutting and team roping, and finished in the top 10 in reined cow horse, goat tying and breakaway roping. She was also reserve

champion in pole bending. Brooke Swaffield tied Quincy Squair with 200 points to win the girls cutting event. Ben Jackson is the tie down roping champion, with Derek Hadland coming in second. Denton Spiers followed up his strong showing at the National High School Rodeo Finals in Rock Spring, Wyoming with a championship-winning ride in bull riding in Merritt. Jesse Jones is the North Region’s lone Canadian Junior champ, after he won the saddle bronc event.

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The University of Victoria Vikes held their annual soccer camp in Fort St. John, July 23 to 27, with 56 kids participating. The Fort St. John camp is a favourite for the Vikes coaches and players because of the kid’s interest in learning soccer and the talent they posess.

PRO RACING THIS WEEK Racing News, Stats & Trivia Kyle Busch Born: May 2, 1985 Crew Chief: Adam Stevens Car: Toyota

Year 2018 2017

Wins 6 5

Top 10s 17 22

Avg. Finish 7.4 11.5

This Week’s Cup Series Race: Cup Series Race at the Glen Race Details

Race Preview

Location: Watkins Glen, N.Y. Date: Sunday, Aug. 5, 2:30 p.m. Last Year’s Pole: Kyle Busch - 126.925 mph Last Year’s Winner: Martin Truex Jr.

Watkins Glen International

Shape: Road Course Distance: 2.45 miles Banking: None

Watkins Glen International is a 2.45 mile road course located near Watkins Glen, New York, at the south end of Seneca Lake. The circuit is known as the Mecca of North American road racing and is a very popular venue among fans and drivers. Initially, public roads in the village were used for the race course. In 1956 a permanent circuit for the race was built. With its rise from ragged infancy in 1948 to its position as America’s premier racing facility, the Glen continues to be an astounding success story. Current points leader and last week’s winner, Kyle Busch, finished 7th in last year’s race.

2018 Standings Cup Series Top Ten Drivers 1) Kyle Busch 2) Kevin Harvick 3) Martin Truex, Jr. 4) Joey Logano 5) Clint Bowyer 6) Kurt Busch 7) Brad Keselowski 8) Kyle Larson 9) Denny Hamlin 10) Ryan Blaney

Points 891 843 762 690 677 677 644 626 618 612

Xfinity Series Top Ten Top 10s 17 17 14 15 10 12 11 11 11 10

Drivers 1) Christopher Bell 2) Elliott Sadler 3) Cole Custer 4) Daniel Hemric 5) Justin Allgaier 6) Brandon Jones 7) Tyler Reddick 8) Ryan Truex 9) Matt Tifft 10) Austin Cindric

Points 702 686 684 679 650 579 568 532 504 484

Top 10s 12 16 15 13 14 8 11 8 8 6

Bubba Wallace returning to the #43 next season Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) has picked up the option to extend Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr. as the driver of the No. 43 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in a multi-year agreement. The confirmation was made today by NASCAR Hall of Famer and team co-owner, “The King” Richard Petty at the Pocono Raceway. Wallace, 24, is currently in his first full season in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and is contending for the Sunoco Rookie of The Year award. Wallace Jr. burst onto the Cup scene during this year’s Daytona 500, finishing second and making national headlines. He later scored a Top-10 finish at Texas Motor Speedway and then raced the iconic No. 43 to the front at Bristol Motor Speedway. NASCAR working on 2019 rules package A new car package resembling the configuration from the All-Star Race could be put in play at a number of tracks next season. RacinBoys.com obtained a copy of a NASCAR document featuring the “Proposed 2019 Event Implementations” at 14 races on next year’s schedule. The proposals were kicked around during a July 11 meeting with the NASCAR Rules Committee. Scott Miller, NASCAR’s Senior Vice President of Competition confirmed the possibility of changes on Monday’s Morning Drive on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Racing Trivia In the last 10 races at Watkins Glen, which driver has the most top 5 finishes? a) Kurt Busch b) Martin Truex Jr.

c) Brad Keselowski d) Kyle Busch

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Kyle Busch out-raced and outlasted the field to win the Gander Outdoors 400 at Pocono Raceway on Sunday. Busch quickly took a commanding lead on the final restart and wasn’t challenged at the front over the closing miles. Following him at the finish were Daniel Suarez, Alex Bowman, Kevin Harvick and Erik Jones. “Just trying to be patient trying to get to the pit stops,” Busch said after winning. “My guys were awesome on pit road. They helped us out. They picked us up some spots there too, so all of it was truly a team effort.”

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Last Week in Pro Golf

Fifty of the top 50 players in the world competing at the Bridgestone Invitational The Bridgestone Invitational is part of the World Golf Championships set that became a fixture on the PGA Tour in 1999. This is the last year the tournament will be played at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio before moving to TPC Southwind in Memphis, Tenn. in 2019. Tiger Woods has eight wins at Firestone Country Club. Last year, Hideki Matsuyama (pictured below) captured his second WGC title of the season in dominant fashion, tying the Firestone course record with a 61 in cruising to a five-stroke victory.

Fun-loving golfer Bruce Lietzke dies at 67 Bruce Lietzke, the fun-loving, fade-hitting PGA Tour winner whose practice regime spawned an often-told spoiled banana story, died Saturday of brain cancer. He was 67. “Our PGA Tour family lost a treasured member with the death of Bruce Lietzke,” PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said in a statement. The 13-time PGA Tour winner had little time or desire to tinker with a trusted swing that didn’t need tinkering, as the banana story hilariously illustrates. It started at the final event in 1984 when Lietzke told caddie Al Hansen that he wouldn’t touch his clubs again until the 1985 opener. The unbelieving Hansen put a banana in Lietzke’s golf bag as a test, only to discover the rotten fruit still there in January. Lietzke played in the United States’ 1981 Ryder Cup victory in England, and finished second to John Daly in the 1991 PGA Championship.

Dustin Johnson won the Canadian Open

Dustin Johnson won the 19th PGA Tour event of his career and his third of the season after outlasting Whee Kim and Byeong Hun An on Sunday at the RBC Canadian Open. He retained the spot on top of the FedExCup standings with the victory and topped Tiger Woods’ record of 18 wins in the last decade. “Obviously I’m doing something very well,” he said. “To even be mentioned in the same sentence as Tiger means a lot.”

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The putting game is such a fickle part of the process that we can easily ruin it if we do not keep a consistent setup. One of the big problems the amateur golfer faces during a putt is to make sure that your wrists do not move during the putting stroke. More times than not, the wrists are moving during a putting stroke and since we are so used to it, there is no way to identify this as a recurring problem. The key to making sure that your wrists do not move during the putting stroke is to focus on keeping the end of the putter pointed at the center of your body. If the end of the putter does not stay centered, this shows you that your wrists have been moved during the putting process. By keeping the wrists still, the shoulders and back move the putter head and your hands can stay passive to make a good stroke.

Through July 29, 2018

Course Stats Yards: 7,400 Par: 70 Course record: 259 Tournament record: 61 Defending champion: Hideki Matsuyama

TV Coverage Day Time Thursday 1:30pm-6:30pm Friday 1:30pm-6:30pm Saturday 12pm-1:45pm Saturday 2pm-6pm Sunday 12pm-1:45pm Sunday 2pm-6pm

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Pro Golf Trivia Which golfer has shot the most rounds under par this season? a) Kevin Streelman c) Brandon Harkins b) Beau Hossler d) Chesson Hadley Answer: a) Kevin Streelman

Tournament Results Player Score Earnings 1. Dustin Johnson -23 $1,116,000 T2. Whee Kim -20 $545,600 T2. Byeong Hun An -20 $545,600

1) Dustin Johnson 2,513 pts. / 9 top tens

2) Justin Thomas 1,986 pts. / 6 top tens

3) Justin Rose 1,946 pts. / 8 top tens

FedEx Cup Standings continued... Player Points 4) Bubba Watson 1,854 5) Jason Day 1,654 6) Bryson DeChambeau 1,585 7) Francesco Molinari 1,569 8) Patrick Reed 1,521 9) Phil Mickelson 1,507 10) Tony Finau 1,425

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Third annual Norman Yahey Memorial Rodeo sees biggest attendance yet

Bo Hedges named to Canada’s World Wheelchair Basketball roster

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Bo Hedges will play for his country once again at the 2018 IWBF World Championships in Hamburg, Germany, August 16 to 26.

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Canada’s World Wheelchair Basketball Championship team will feature a familiar face on its roster, Wonowon’s Bo Hedges. Hedges, a current co-captain of Team Captain, was named to the roster on July 31. He first began playing for Canada in 1997. dillon giancola photo

Jaden Metecheah took home the buckle and cheque for winning the junior steer riding competition at the Norman Yahey Memorial Rodeo on July 29.

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Blueberry River First Nation held the Third Annual Norman Yahey Memorial Rodeo July 28 and 29, and showed off the strengths of the community in the process. Merli Deguzman, Blueberry’s Director of Operations, said this rodeo saw the highest attendance yet of the three, and she received lots of feedback on how well the rodeo was run from people who hadn’t been to Blueberry River before. The high attendance was due partly to the beautiful weather all weekend long. “Saturday was sweltering hot, and we

even ran out of water there was so many people, but we made another water run and were prepared on Sunday,” Deguzman said. The rodeo is dedicated to the late Blueberry River First Nations Chief Norman Yahey, who helped build the band office during his long tenure with the community. “We at Blueberry really appreciate what he’s done here and are happy to honour him in this way,” said Deguzman. The results of the rodeo, including the winners, were not available as of press time. Please visit alaskahighwaynews.ca for the full list of results.

“Hedges brings a tireless work ethic and strong leadership to the court. This Paralympic gold medalist strives for excellence on and off the court and works to mentor younger athletes as a member of the Team BC Royals of the CWBL league,” read a statement by B.C. Wheelchair Basketball. The 2018 IWBF World Championships take place in Hamburg, Germany, August 16 to 26.

Fort St. John Rodeo results Although two of the three days of the Fort St. John Rodeo featured heavy rain, that didn’t stop the cowboyws and cowgirls from competing and putting on a show at the event, July 20 to 22. Kerri Mikkelsen was the top prize money winner, taking home $1,118.94 for winning the barrel racing event. Below are the top three competitors in each event with the amount of prize money won. Results Barrel Racing 1. Kerri Mikkelsen - 18.682 - $1,118.94 2. Caitlin Olson - 18.711 - $887.43 3. Casidy Corr - 18.919 - $617.34 Junior Barrel Racing 1. Reese Rivet - 18.764 - $303.21 2. Marika Van Tunen - 18.914 - $231.87 3. Mollie English - 10.018 - $160.52 Peewee Barrel Racing 1. Macey Freemantle - 19.6 - $126.85 2. Kaitlyn Lulua - 21.128 - $97.01 3. Cali Schippman - 23.525 - $67.16 Team Roping 1. Logan Wharry and Mike Beers - 5.1 - $1,004.64 2. Cody Brett and Riley Olin - 6.9 - $795.34

3. Troy Gerard and Rod Spiers - 7.2 - $669.76 Bareback 1. Keifer Larson - 73 - $572.39 2. Christoph Muigg - 67 - $437.71 Saddlebronc 1. Chance Bolin - 70 - $770.59 Tie Down Roping 1. Ben Jackson - 11.2 - $788.97 2. Steve Lloyd - 12 - $603.33 3. Cody Brett - 13.4 - $417.69 Steer Wrestling 1. Dann Corr - 4 - $637.36 2. Cody Brett - 5.8 - $487.40 3. Clayton Moore - 18 - $337.43 Breakaway Roping 1. Barb Beers - 3 - $765.31 2. Chyann Corr - 3.5 - $606.97 3. Carson Weaver - 4.6 - $422.24 Junior Steer Riding 1. Landen Horsley - 72 - $222.77 2. Kale Mikkelsen - 69 - $170.35 3. Issac Janzen - 66 - $117.94 Junior Breakaway Roping 1. Ryan Collett - 4.4 - $290.84 2. Carson Weaver - 4.6 - $222.40 3. Kale Mikkelsen - 6.4 - $153.97

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Rayna King won the peewee barrel racing event on the second day of the Norman Yahey Memorial Rodeo in Blueberry River on July 29.

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Alex Hartman blasts a shot out of the sand during the Fort St. John Sr. Flyers’ year-end awards event at Fort St. John Links Golf Course.

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Above: Steven Fast accepts the award for most gentlemanly player from Flyers President Paul van Nostrand. Below: Flyers General Manger Lee Hartman hands Lien Miller-Jeannotte the trophy for Flyers Rookie of the Year

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Owen Lang receives leadership bursary at B.C. Summer Games Dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

Owen Lang was one of 16 athletes at the 2018 B.C. Summer Games in Cowichan last weekend to receive the Coast Capital Savings Leadership Bursary. The bursay was awarded to applicants who met academic and leadership standards, and will be used to go towards both academic and sporting expenses in the next school year. “I’m really proud that I was chosen, and it

feels pretty good,” Lang said. Owen Lang was one of 16 athletes at the 2018 B.C. Summer Games in Cowichan last weekend to receive the Coast Capital Savings Leadership Bursary. The bursay was awarded to applicants who met academic and leadership standards, and will be used to go towards both academic and sporting expenses in the next school year. “It was a very good year and I want to keep improving going forward,” said Lang.

Disc golf course temporarily moved to Kin Park due to course maintenance The Toboggan Hill Disc Golf Course is closed for up to a month, as the City of Fort St. John does course maintenance. The course closed on July 21, and is expected to be closed for at least a month. In the meantime, the city and the FSJ Disc Sports Club have opened a temporary course at Kin Park, which is now open for use. It’s a 12hole course, although there won’t be baskets

on holes three and four save for league nights on Wednesdays. Both the club and the city ask that players respect other users of the park, such as those using the playgrounds, ball diamonds or tennis courts. A layout of the Kin Park course can be found on the City of Fort St. John Recreation Facebook page.

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Above: Mackenzie Parker draws her bow during the Safari Shoot at the New Totem Archery Club on July 28. Below: A soccer scrimmage heats up at the University of Victoria Vikes Soccer Camp at the Dr. Kearney soccer fields on July 13.

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Bennett, Gordon I. August 18, 1933 − July 18, 2018 It is with sadness that the family of Gordon Irvine Bennett announce he passed away July 18, 2018. Born Aug 18, 1933 in Fort St John Hospital on the 8th anniversary of his parents Elmer and Frances Bennett, pioneers in the farming community of Sunrise−Two Rivers.

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Gordon is predeceased by his parents, siblings Herb and Irene, his wife of 50 years Marlene and his son Dennis. He is survived by daughters Penny (Don) Wallace, Debbie Schmaltz (Dave Adrian), his son Darcy (Connie), 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and Lynne Gonvick his companion and caregiver of the last years.

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A Celebration of Life for Gordon will be held on Saturday, September 1st at 1pm at the Fort St. John Royal Canadian Legion. Donations in memory of Gordon may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion − Branch 102 Poppy Fund or the Fort St John Firefighters Charitable Society.

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JEAN SCHOENENBERGER NOV 26, 1924 - OCT 13, 2017 Mom, Jean Schoenenberger passed away peacefully October 13, 2017, supported by her family while in the care of the heritage Seniors Care Home in Chilliwack. B.C. She was predeceased by her husband, George Schoenenberger in 1993, her son Douglas as well as her younger sister Mary. She is survived by beloved sons Donald and Robert of Chilliwack and Wayne (Terri) of Kelowna and, grandchildren, Trevor (Lauralee), great-grandson Wyatt of Fort St. John and Trina (Mike), and great granddaughters, Luella and Franklyn of Kelowna. She also leaves to mourn her brother, Walter (Marlis) Paszkowski and his family of Sexsmith, Alberta. Mom was born Tajkury, Poland and migrated to Canada with her family in 1930. They homesteaded in Sexsmith, Alberta where she completed her schooling met and married George Schoenenberger. Mom and dad eventually made Fort St. John their home opening a record and electrical store, known by those that are still with us as George’s Electric. Mom not only managed a family of four boys but the store as well. In the late 1970s they sold the store moving to Claremont which enabled her to garden which she truly loved. Mom continued working but now she worked for the post office in Fort St. John. Upon retirement, Jean and her husband, George moved to Chilliwack. Having more time, she was now able to enjoy her other favorite past time, her crafts. She loved paper-toll and crocheting winning numerous 1st place awards for Afghans. She had always had a dream of becoming a teacher so she volunteered at the local elementary school in Chilliwack, helping children in the reading program. She had a keen interest in sports and politics but her happiest times were with her family and especially her great-grandchildren. A celebration of Jean’s life will be held on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 1:00 PM in the Catholic church of the Resurrection in Fort St. John, B C., social to follow in church hall.

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During his kids early years you could always find Gordon at the hockey rink or baseball diamonds. After his career with the Fire department, he was an active member and director of the local legion and could always be seen organizing the local poppy drive.

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Growing up on the farm he married Marlene (Leahy) on Dec 16, 1955. Together they raised 4 children while Gordon worked in various Oil, Concrete, Brake and Trailer businesses landing a final career with the Fire & Ambulance services in Fort St John where he worked until the end of his active career as the Deputy Fire Chief.

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The purpose of the proposed Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to manage vegetation, including noxious weeds and invasive plants on all land owned leased, and/or controlled by TAQA North Ltd. (hereafter TAQA) for oil and gas production, transmission, distribution and storage within the plan area, including oil and gas wells and associated production facilities, access roads), pipelines and processing plants. These sites are located in proximity to the communities of Fort Nelson, Dawson Creek and Fort St. John. All sites are within the geographic boundaries of the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality and Peace River Regional District. Using the principles of integrated vegetation management (IPM), the pest management methods proposed for use may include seeding, re-vegetation, hand-pulling/cutting, mowing, string trimmers, deep ripping, caping, brushing (selective slashing), biological control agents, and the use of pesticides. The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the PMP applies. The common name and some example(s) of trade names of the pesticides proposed for use under this plan include: aminopyralid (Milestone, Restore), clopyralid (Transline), dicamba (Dyvel, Killex, Banvel, Vanquish), glyphosate (Roundup, Roundup Weathermax, Vantage, Vantage Plus, Credit, Touchdown), metsulfuron methyl (Escort, Ally), 2.4-D (2,4-D Amine 500, 2,4-D Amine 600). Application methods include: cut surface, basal bark, injection and foliar. The proposed duration of the PMP is from March 1, 2013 to March 1, 2018. A draft copy of the proposed PMP may be examined in detail at: 1. TAQA North Ltd., 2100, 308 - 4th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 0H7, 2. Synergy Aspen Environmental 9904 - 106th Street, Fort St. John, BC V1J 1V8, 3. TAQA North Ltd., 525, 9909 - 102nd Street, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2V4, or 4. Request a electronic copy by sending an email to: Wes.Bell@taqa.ca “A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the address above within 30 days of the publication of this notice”. 53963

Coming EvEnts CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT-Sunday August 12, 2018 1:00 pm Sharp- Senior Citizens Hall, 1101 McKellar Ave. Dawson Creek BC. Admission: $5.00 per Person. LUNCH PROVIDED Come and Join the Fun and Prizes. Everyone Welcome. For more Info Call: Lillian: 250-782-4057 . Mary: 250-782-6628 Dawson Creek Seniors Hall Activities 1011 McKellar Ave. Floor curling, carpet bowling, pool, line dancing, bridge, crib, darts, bingo, Wellness Exercise, craft classes. Schedules are available at the hall. Come and see our hall and try out our activities. SUNDAYS: FAMILY TREE HELP - Peace Country Roots Group Meeting - Fourth Sunday of each Month at the CALVIN KRUK CENTRE in Dawson Creek 1:30pm

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May 28, 1964 – July 24, 2017 If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I would walk right up to Heaven and bring you back again. No farewell words were spoken, No time to say “Goodbye”. You were gone before I knew it, and only God knows why. My heart still aches with sadness, and secret tears still flow. What it meant to love you, no one can ever know. But now I know you want me to mourn for you no more; to remember all the happy times life still has in store. Since you’ll never be forgotten, I pledge to you today, A hollowed place within my heart is where you’ll always stay. Loved and sadly missed by your Mother

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May 28, 1964 – July 24, 2017 How constantly we think of you, With hearts and eyes that fill, The love in life we had for you, In death grows stronger still. Let the winds of love blow softly and whisper for you to hear, We love and miss you dearly, As it dawns a full year. We miss you so much!

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Ferguson, Wes C. August 26, 1948 − July 22, 2018 It is with sad hearts that we share the news that our dear brother passed away suddenly in Chilliwack, BC, at the age of 69. Wes was born in Berwyn, Alberta to Thelma & Arnold Ferguson (both now deceased). Most of his childhood was spent on a farm near Bonanza, Alberta, and in or near Dawson Creek, BC. At a young age Wes had his own farm near Bonanza, but his sense of adventure led him on to other challenges, from Alaska to Australia. Wes met his wife, Betty Schilds, in Dawson Creek, eventually moving to Merritt in 1985. He spent a couple of recent years in Vancouver then moved Chilliwack. He will be missed by his five siblings, Lynn, Lyle, Lee, Marlene & Keith, their spouses, Aunt Norma, many cousins, nieces, nephews, and numerous friends. Wes always had a laugh or a witty joke, the knack to fix anything mechanical, operate heavy construction equipment, work long and hard, dance, tell stories, laugh lots, cry often, and was generous and kind to all. He dearly loved his family, his buddies, the Peace River area, old country songs and his pickup truck. A celebration of life will be held August 22, 2018, 2:00 p.m., Fountain of Life Church, 51461 Yale Road, Rosedale, BC.

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WILSON, Robin "Bird" May 13, 1951 − July 19, 2018 It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness, we announce the passing of our beautiful Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend, Robin (Bird) Wilson. Robin passed away peacefully at home on Thursday July 19th, 2018 at the age of 67. Robin was predeceased by her loving husband Allen Wilson, her parents Audrey and Donald Jacobus, her in−laws Dorne and Eileen Wilson, her brother Corey Jacobus, brother in− laws Gary Wilson and Jim Salter, and Nephews Rory Salter and Trent Johner. She is survived by: her three sisters Cheryl Oulette, Candice (Joe) Klitch, Donna Cooper and (Maral Lowe); her two sons − her beloved "Boys" − Jerry (Tessa) Wilson and Jamie (Gillian) Wilson; her four grandchildren Morgan, Trinity, Lucas, and Kiira Wilson; and her three grand fur babies Smokes, Copper, and Neo. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Robin to the Hospice Society Prince George, or the Prince George SPCA at 4011 Lansdowne Rd or P.O.Box 2388 Prince George B.C V2L 2S6 also you can donate at The Salvation Army in Prince George at 777 Ospika BLVD South Prince George, BC or 3500 18 Ave. Prince George, BC ask for Lisa.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW AT THE DISTRICT OF HUDSON’S HOPE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Located at 9904 Dudley Drive, at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, August 13th, 2018 to allow the public to make verbal or written representation to Council with respect to Council’s intention to adopt a Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 899, 2018. Proposed Bylaw No. 899, 2018 is amending District of Hudson’s Hope Zoning Bylaw No. 823, 2013 to change the following: a) Schedule “A”, Section 3, the definition of ‘Cannabis Related Business’ is hereby included: CANNABIS RELATED BUSINESS means the use of land, buildings, or structures for the sale, storage, or other provision, of dried cannabis, cannabis oils, cannabis seeds, and cannabis edibles, including cannabis related accessories such as pipes, bongs, vaporizers, and other such similar accessories. b) Schedule “A”, Section 4.0 is amended by adding Section 4.17 “Prohibited Uses”: Prohibited Uses 1) Any use not expressly permitted in this bylaw is prohibited in every zone and where a particular use is expressly permitted in one zone, such use is prohibited in every zone where it is not expressly permitted; 2) The following uses are prohibited in every zone: (i) Cannabis-Related Business. The above synopsis is not intended to be, nor should it be interpreted as the full text and content of the proposed Bylaw No. 899, 2018. 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 2, 2018 through Monday, August 13, 2018, excepting statutory holidays and weekends, 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. NOTICE is also given that the Council will not accept any written or verbal presentations subsequent to the close of the Public Hearing.

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Emil Carlberg at the Arizone state line in 2013 during a bike trip across the United States.

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Did You Know? The Rotary Clubs of Dawson Creek are the hosts of the Annual Fall Fair Parade held Friday morning during the DC Exhibition.

any of my friends from Sweden have asked why I cycled through the United States instead of drive it by car. Well, the answer is easy: if I drove, I’d have never seen the real America or met real American people – both uber Democrats and Republicans. And I’d have also ended up gaining 10 kilos instead of losing it from the all pedalling. And maybe I’d have never figured out who I’m really am. And who is that? A guy from Sweden’s peaceful west coast, with a huge, adventurous spirit that he must release from time to time — whether it’s on a bike from New York to Los Angeles, hiking off-road across New Zealand, surviving on a deserted island in the Caribbean, or trying not to freeze to death at an abandoned isle outside Sweden/Norway in the middle of winter. I love to try new ways of travelling, and quickly get bored if I’ve done the same thing twice in a row. That’s why I also lived with a tribe of Maasai people in Africa and climbed up to Mount Everest. And that’s also what brought me here to the amazing community of Fort St. John, to see something new and try a

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visit with Ted in the museum gift shop to learn more about this book and the publishing process.

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Staff and volunteers have responded to 69 research requests so far this year. Our two summer students are about 75% through photographing the textiles housed in our collections storage area, a project that will be completed this summer. They’re also hard at work entering hundreds of photos into our database – a project we should finish up next summer.

Thanks to all those who provided feedback towards our third three-year strategic plan (2019-2021). We had 89 responses, which will help inform our goals in regards to education, exhibits, collections management, events, and more.

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• All entries will begin assembling on 103rd Ave, coming in on Highway 49 (Rolla Rd) at 8:00 a.m. with parade commencing at 10:00 a.m. sharp. • Judging of pre-registered entries and ribbon distribution will take place at 9:15 a.m. prior to the parade beginning. If you are not in line at 9:00 am – you will not be judged • Entrants who have not registered with the Chamber of Commerce will not be judged! • Entries must be able to keep up with the flow of the parade or they will be excused.

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• Undecorated vehicles (except those in the Vintage Category) need not register. • Entrants understand that photos will be taken of the parade and may be used in future publications and promotional materials. • NOTE: Candy throwing is NOT permitted from floats for safety reasons, but can be handed our using walkers beside your float. • Parade ends at The Kin and the Memorial Arena Parking Lot. • We will need to know if you will have sound/music on the float.

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different way of traveling – at the same time writing my book. Many things here reminds me of my bike trip across the U.S. One night, after eight hours on the bike through Arizona’s magnificent red and brown desert landscapes, I woke up and found myself face to face with a rattlesnake. I didn’t realize then how close I was to get serious injury – or death – that night, and luckily the snake slithered away. I’ve heard the same thing can happen while camping here, or on the hiking trails outside town, but with bears instead of snakes. I don’t know which of those two animals would be worse, but I’m guessing the bears. Big time. But otherwise, the bike trip through America was pretty safe. And the people I met there were incredible friendly, as are the people I’ve met here in B.C. In many good ways it feels like being back on the roads in Pennsylvania, Missouri or Texas, again enjoying the nature and friendly people around me – except that my bike is back home in Sweden this time.

• Unchagah Book Discussion Tuesday, August 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Museum Gift Shop Meet Ted Stott, descendent of Henry Stott, who helped publish Henry’s journals from his trip to the Upper Peace River in 1928. Unchagah: Life by the Upper Peace River before the Dams, 1928-1932 charts the journey of Henry and Tom Stott by boat and foot through the Peace River country. Come and

• Cemetery Tour Friday, August 24 at 7 p.m. at the Fort St. John Cemetery Did you know that the Fort St. John Cemetery is home to an American Civil War Veteran, FSJ’s first Muslim Store Keeper, a Hudson’s Bay Company clerk, and a member of the Order of Canada? Hear all sorts of interesting stories about Fort St. John’s past and how our main cemetery came to take the layout it has today. Learn about cemetery mysteries such as the groundskeeper who ran away with the cemetery map!

Interactive Activities We’re continuously adding more interactive activities here at the museum. We’ve now made a proper reading area by our Alaska Highway News display where visitors can sit and read the first edition of the newspaper. We’re also working on an interactive sorting activity for our new schoolhouse signs. Heather Sjoblom is manager and curator of the Fort St. John North Peace Museum. For more upcoming events, visit alaskahighwaynews.ca