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Crews work to carefully move the five-ton magnet for the Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre’s new MRI machine. A portion of the wall in the room where the MRI is going had to be removed and a crane was used to lift the massive piece of equipment. Fort St. John is one of three hospitals receiving new MRIs, along with Terrace and Prince George. The MRI is expected to reduce wait times for local patients and allow them to have diagnostic testing done closer to home.

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A stunning display of the northern lights shimmer over the Margaret ‘Ma’ Murray Community School earlier this month.

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With the new school year just around the corner, School District 60 still has vacant teaching positions in several schools. This isn’t much of a surprise to SD60 Superintendent Dave Sloan, as the North Peace has often been a hard sell for many teachers. “We want the right type of people, we don’t want just anybody,” he said. There are 14 teacher and teaching assistant positions currently open

in SD 60, with four of those for Dr. Kearney Middle School and three at Prespatou Elementary Secondary School. “It’s always been challenging to find teachers for places like Prespatou,” said Sloan. “It’s a great school, but it’s an hour out of town. You have to have the right pioneering spirit.” A French Immersion teacher is sought for Ecole Central Elementary; a maternity leave position is open at CM Finch Elementary; a parttime primary teacher is

needed for Robert Ogilvie Elementary; North Peace Secondary needs a learning assistance teacher that can also take on math and science classes. Trying to entice teachers to the North Peace is an ongoing issue for the district. “Over the years we’ve developed strategies in recruiting around Northern Saskatchewan, and northern Ontario— places where winter doesn’t scare you,” said Sloan. See SCHOOL on A9

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The city of Fort St. John is working on regulations for adult entertainment venues within city limits. Back in the spring, council directed city staff to provide more information about changes to zoning bylaws regarding “adult entertainment,” which included a new definition of adult entertainment, clarification on the “grandfathering” of businesses in connection to liquor licenses, indentifying where those businesses should be located, and consultation with primary liquor license holders. Staff submitted a new definition of “adult entertainment,” which states “any exotic dancing, or sexually explicit performance, including but not limited to striptease performance.” Belly dancers are not considered adult entertainment under the definition. There are 19 licensed businesses in Fort St. John that have the potential for adult entertainment. The city reached out to all of them, four responded and met with staff. Overall, they felt the issue was important with mixed levels of concern about impact to participants, and that it was important for city to be fair and open-minded in its review. Staff listed four options for where adult entertainment venues could set up shop in the city, most being on the south side of the highway. Business owners raised concerns about safety and enforcement issues by having all adult venues in one area. A public hearing will take place on Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. at city hall in order to get input from residents on the issue.

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Kaiden Aligour, 9, got to sit in the Fort St. John Fire Department’s brand new fire truck and have his picutre taken with Mayor Lori Ackerman and Fire Chief Fred Burrows on Aug. 28. The new truck was parked at city hall for council and staff to get a good look at all the bells and whistles it’s sporting.

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JUDGE JEST: We begin news chewing in Hamilton, Ontario. A judge apologized for wearing one of Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” hats in court. He did it as a joke. Trump would be funny if he wasn’t dangerous. Listening to the crazy stuff Trump says, I’m surprised he doesn’t switch from a “Make America Great” hat to a tinfoil hat.

In Melbourne Australia, when you throw a boomerang, TWO boomerangs come back.

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I SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM: There was an item on CBC about scientists inventing a new type of ice cream that does not melt. Their next project: A Dairy Queen Dilly Bar with extra-strength, reinforced, maximized Dilly.

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ding reception made news headlines when a huge brawl broke out. Wedding guests TEEN TWITS: A study shows most teen- spilled onto the street punching each othJETSONS JEST: The Jetsons are returnPrevailing Prices agers do not follow the news closely and are er. The bride and groom were both arrested. ing to TV. The Jetson family owns a flying not well informed. This explains why there’s Pictures on the internet showed the bride car. That wouldn’t work for me. It takes 20 a bunch of teens out there today waiting for wearing her wedding dress and handcuffs. minutes for me to parallel park a regular Dawson Creek 99.9 the eclipse. At my wedding, there was also a big fight. car. I would need three or four hours to parIt started when my bride’s mother grabbed allel park a flying car. Fort St. John 110.9 SOLAR, SO LONG: Here in the North, the little plastic groom from the cake and last week’s solar eclipse was not a big deal. I bit off the head. (Just kidding. She snapped MOVIE MEMO: Peace Country movie hn, BC - 7 Dayborder Forecast102.9 - Environment Canada Alberta-B.C. noticed it turned kind of dark for a few mo- it off.) https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-78_metric_e.html theaters are showing Annabelle: Creation, ments, but that could have been a swarm a scary horror movie. I’m not a big fan of of our Peace Country mosquitoes. By the LAMBORGHINI LAFF: There’s a new scary movies. If I want to be horrified in a Fort Nelson 122.9 way: A solar eclipse is the perfect time to Lamborghini branded cell phone that movie theater I’ll look at the prices at the tell someone to stick it where the sun don’t sells for—are you ready for this?—$2,450. concession. Groundbirch Guys, the ladies are going to be sooooo 105.9 shine. impressed when you show off your LamLEO LAUGH: In an upcoming movie, LeASTEROID BLASTEROID: NASA anborghini phone—and then hop into your onardo DiCaprio will play the famous artist Home Chetwynd natural resources information forecasts  British Columbia Leonardo da Vinci. Gee, did they consider  Environment and110.9  Weather  Local nounceda Weather huge asteroid will pass close 1983 Chevette. to Earth on Sept. 1. If it strikes Earth it will any of the other fine actors out there named Tumbler Ridge 115.9 destroy civilization. But on the positive side, ROO REPORT: An Ontario company Leonardo? there are no dinosaurs for it to wipe out. plans to make kangaroo meat popular in Canada. Kangaroo meat is a good source of LOTTERY LAFF: Lottery prizes are bigger Prince George 104.9 DRAGON DETAILS: A scientist says in protein and it’s fat-free. Although, if you eat in the U.S. Last week, a woman won $758 Observed at: Fort St. John Airport 11:00 AM MST Tuesday 29 August 2017 Current Conditions the distant past, fire-breathing dragons too much kangaroo, you may experience a million on their Powerball. She appeared on on, BC - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canada https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-83_metric_e.html Hythe 103.9 may have existed. But cavemen had to get strong desire to carry your kids around inTV, and as she accepted the money she was Condition: Partly Cloudy Temperature: 18.1°C Wind: ESE 21 km/h a permit if they wanted to own one. So what side your pants. chewing gum. Classy. Now she’s rich, she Pressure: 101.9 kPa Visibility: 24 km happened to the dragons? Where didDew theypoint: 5.7°C can afford to hire someone to chew gum for Grande Prairie 94.4 Tendency: Humidity:MEANWHILE 44% go?Falling Maybe they were all killed in a stamDOWN UNDER: In a sur- her. pede of unicorns. vey: Melbourne, Australia, edged out VanCalgary 90.9 couver and was named the city with the best Bob Snyder can be reached at: BRIDE BRAWL: In Edmonton, a wed- quality of life in the world. How great is it? chewsthenews@fastmail.com Home  Environment and natural resources  Weather information  Weather  Local forecasts  British Columbia

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Seven-year-old Leighton and 10-year-old Leia Chipesia strapped on their ice skates and took part in the public skate at the Pomeroy Sport Centre on Aug. 23. Aleisha Hendry Photo

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Council gave its support to the Fort St. John Public Library and the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation in their quest for grant funding. The Northern Development Initiative Trust BC Hydro GO Fund provides funding to local groups as part of the Site C dam’s construction. The library has applied for $10,000 for its CLICK (Creating Literacy In Computer Knowledge) program, which provides education to vulnerable populations, seniors and others wanting to learn necessary computer skills. The hospital foundation has also applied for a $10,000 grant for the Governance Essentials Bootcamp for the Northeast. The event would be training for local non-profit groups on stronger governance for themselves that can attract more support for their organizations.

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The United Way of Northern BC is gearing up for its annual fire truck pull in Fort St. John, and volunteers and a little bit of muscle is needed to help pull it off. This year’s event takes place Sept. 16 at Centennial Park at 11 a.m., right after a pancake breakfast. A barbecue lunch will follow the event. The United Way is in search of three timers, two judges, an emcee, a runner, and volunteers to man the registration desk. “Thank you to everyone who has helped me in the past, it’s always fun working with great individuals in making the event such a success,” organizer Niki Hedges said. Team registration, meanwhile, remains open. Teams can consist of up to 10 people, and a minimum of $250 must be raised to take part. The fire truck pull has come from humble beginnings, raising just $8,000 in its first year in 2011. Last year, 15 businesses and community groups raised more than $33,000. Money raised goes towards a variety of community agencies in Fort St. John., supporting programs that help young children, people with disabilities, and seniors, among others. For more information, or to register, call Hedges at 250263-9266 ext. 1.

Campfire ban lifted in Peace Forest District Get those marshmallows and hot dogs ready, campers— the campfire ban has been lifted for the Peace Forest District. The Prince George Fire Centre says its campfire ban is lifted effective at noon today. Campfires will be allowed in the Prince George, Fort St. James, Mackenzie, Peace and Fort Nelson forest districts due to cooler temperatures and rainfall reducing the forest fire risk. Category 2 and 3 open fires are still banned, as is the use of sky lanterns, binary exploding targets, burning barrels and cages. The campfire ban is still in effect for the Vanderhoof Forest District. For more information, visit bcwildfire.ca

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Fort St. John Byelection Q&A: Becky Grimsrud Becky Grimsrud grew up in Prince George and has been calling Fort St. John home since 2006. A helicopter pilot by day, Grimsrud came to the city for the work and ended up staying for the people. This is her second time running for a city council seat. She helps with the Kin Club and has kept herself active in the local rec scene, from roller derby to hockey to skiing. The following has been edited for length and clarity. Read more about Grimsrud at alaskahighwaynews.ca. Alaska Highway News: The city has bought the Condill Hotel with plans to demolish it and later sell to a developer as part of its downtown revitalization plans. What are your thoughts on the purchase? Becky Grimsrud: That property could have gone many different ways. Depending on who bought it, it could wind up being very much a positive or negative for our community, because you never know who is going to have any kind of say in what happens with that property. The fact that the city bought it, I think as long as they’re able to carefully select what that area turns into, that could be a really prime downtown spot, something to bring people downtow to stay and shop and relax. AHN: The city is upgrading Centennial Park. What role does the park play in the city and how would you like to see it redeveloped? BG: I love a lot of the ideas, I wonder how much cost that’s going to transfer to each property owner. But I do love the idea of making that space

somewhere that people want to go to have a skating loop in the winter, have the enclosure for markets, the bandshell, the sledding hill. Having a lot of different things in one area where a family can go and one person can go sledding, you can go skating around and still watch their kids on the sledding hill, I think that’s a great time. AHN: The city is being pressured for a new dog park, but has run into opposition from residents when it comes to identifying a location. How should the city address this issue? BG: That’s a consultation issue more than anything. You’ve got all these different community groups that have different things that they want. In order to find out what’s going to work best for the dog owners who would use the park, find out what kind of space they want, but then, of course, there’s the issue of how much it’s going to cost. Are other groups going to be sacrificing their space for the dog owners, and can we make it work for the majority of the citizens in the city?

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Becky Grimsrud moved to Fort St. John for work in 2006 and says she ended up staying for the people.

AHN: The regional district has outsourced fire dispatching services, which has forced the city to explore keeping dispatch services locally. Should AHN: The city is working on AHN: Marijuana will be leg- the city keep those services a number of animal bylaws: alized federally next summer. local? they’ve allowed backyard bee- Should the city allow marijuana keeping, are considering back- to be grown and sold here? BG: Right off the bat, I’m yard chickens, and are looking glad at least those representatAHN: It’s a busy September at regulating cats. What are BG: Obviously, until it’s leg- ives from our city voted against for council: voting day on Sept. your thoughts on these alized, it’s a non-issue. You just outsourcing that to other com9, there’s a council meeting initiatives? can’t go against regulations and munities. I think if we can Sept. 11, followed by the Union allow people to start things up work to having everything in of BC Municipalities convenBG: I love the idea of new city when it’s not legal. Once it is Fort St. John, in terms of just tion at the end of the month. initiatives and being able to al- legalized, then whatever the the local knowledge—like, “oh, Which provincial ministries low certain things, as long as federal regulations are we can I’m across from this store and should the city be making a people are responsible. work within those to have a this is happening,” right away, top priority to meet? Do we have the resources responsible system in place someone with local knowledge to make sure these bylaws are where people are able to have will get the help on its way. BG: Resources are definitely followed and how do we go their businesses, and we’re also On the other hand, if it’s a big issue right now. There’s about that? Do we need to in- making sure we’re following really not working for one reasalways certain issues that come crease the bylaw enforcement federal regulations to the best on or another, we have to look up in terms of trying to meet department? of our ability in terms of mak- at other avenues. I do think it with anyone from the provinBut in terms of initiatives, ing sure minors aren’t getting a hurts our community to not cial government that we can try I love the forward thinking of hold of the product, and that it’s have those services within our get what we want for the city. council and just the ability to used responsibly. community. Healthcare, obviously there’s a lot of wait lists, there’s a lot of specialist wait times, and healthcare issues.

realize that there’s a lot more ideas out there that can be pushed forward in a safe and responsible manner.

Q&A: Lilia Hansen Most are familiar with Lilia Hansen as the executive chamber of the Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce, a title she’s held for the last three years. With a background in business and the provincial government, Hansen sees her run for city council as an extension of her job advocating for businesses in the city. The following has been edited for length and clarity. Read more about Hansen at alaskahighwaynews.ca. Alaska Highway News: The city has bought the Condill Hotel with plans to demolish it and later sell to a developer as part of its downtown revitalization plans. What are your thoughts on the purchase? Lilia Hansen: I believe it’s a positive move. I’m definitely in favour of their decision. I acknowledge it’s a historic building, which is really neat because I’ve grown up here in Fort St. John. At the same time though, I would like to see that area being used for a different purpose. AHN: The city is upgrading Centennial Park. What role does the park play in the city and how would you like to see it redeveloped? LH: Centennial Park is an amazing place to be. When we have Canada Day or we have movies in the park, it is actually a key part in a community. Nothing makes me feel more proud than being at an event and seeing how many in our community are actually down there and enjoying the resource. You have families, you’ve got couples, and they even got their pets with them. To me, that’s showing that our city is alive. Having events and the infrastructure in place at Centennial Park, you have a family looking to move to Fort St. John and they stop by, whether its the farmers market or another activity going on, they’re going to go, “You know what, this is a really nice community.” AHN: The city is being pressured for a new dog park, but has run into opposition from residents when it comes to identifying a location. How should the city address this issue? LH: Animals are a part of our famil-

ies. They add so much to our quality of life, and being able to go out and enjoy the outdoors, whether it’s summer or winter, and going with your pets is great. I think we need to do more on educating pet owners as to options on where to go. We’ve got lots of areas and walking trails, and it’s putting that information out. You have to have responsible animal ownership as well. Keeping their animals safe and others. Socializing animals is a great way to meet new people and connect. I’d definitely be in favour of having an area where most people can connect and let their dogs have that interaction. AHN: It’s a busy September for council: voting day on Sept. 9, there’s a council meeting Sept. 11, followed by the Union of BC Municipalities convention at the end of the month. Which provincial ministries should the city be making a top priority to meet? LH: We’re a resource-based community, so we need to focus on energy literacy big time. We have a lot of new ministers and we want to set them up for success. We want to explain to them why we feel LNG, for example, is a good thing. I’d also like to get in to speak with the minister responsible for Northern Health and talk to them about palliative care. We definitely do have a need in Fort St. John for more availability for our seniors. There is a lot of concern from the community, whether they’re parents, whether its themselves: where do you go? When you work all your life and you built this community, the last thing you want to be told is you have to be shipped off to another community because they don’t have a bed here for you. AHN: The city is working on a number of animal bylaws: they’ve allowed backyard beekeeping, are considering backyard chickens, and are looking at regulating cats. What are your thoughts on these initiatives? LH: The beekeeping idea, that is brilliant. I have a garden, and I definitely notice when I have honeybees pollinating my fruit trees. I do have concerns, and I think as citizens of the world this is

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Lilia Hansen advocates for businesses through her work at the chamber of commerce. She’s looking to extend that advocacy to citizens as a city councillor.

one step we can take to counter the decline of bees. I don’t know if having a chicken in my backyard would be ideal. But I think it’s something for the citizens of Fort St. John to decide on, because I think it’s a neat idea. Definitely keeping numbers under control is a good thing. Will that add more pressure on our bylaw enforcement? That’s something to consider for sure. As for licensing a cat, I think that’s just responsible pet ownership. AHN: Marijuana will be legalized federally next summer. Should the city allow marijuana to be grown and sold here? LH: I think it’s prudent not to jump the gun. I think the city was wise in waiting for the legislation. You have to know what you’re going to be allowed to do before you waste time planning for something that you might have to change after. Discussions are, I’m sure, underway at city hall planning in advance. AHN: The regional district has outsourced fire dispatching services, which has forced the city to explore keeping dispatch services locally. Should the city keep those services local?

LH: I wasn’t part of the decision making process at the regional district level, and until all the documents are disclosed as to why they came to that decision, I think the final decision rests with those that were there. I, of course, would like to keep as much local as possible. I want to see people have jobs here. Yes, it’s a little selfish, but I want to see my neighbours working. It also comes down to: what are the costs? If you can’t afford something, as much as you wanted to keep something locally, you have to be responsible because the city is spending taxpayers’ money. I guess once I’m able to see what are the pros and cons, make a decision from there. It’s not going to my decision, I’m going to be out talking to people.

FORT ST. JOHN BYELECTION The byelection takes place Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Pomeroy Sport Centre. Advance voting takes place Wednesday, Aug. 30, and Wednesday, Sept. 6, also at the Pomeroy Sport Centre. The city will be accepting mail ballot requests until Thursday, Sept. 7, at 4 p.m. Voters must be 18, a resident of B.C. for at least six months, and a resident of the city for at least 30 days prior to voting day.

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Edwina Nearhood began her real estate appraisal business 30 years ago, a job she says gives her insight of what’s driving the growth of the economy.

Q&A: Edwina Nearhood Most know Edwina Nearhood as a long-time local real estate appraiser, a job she says has given her a solid understanding of the drivers behind a successful community. Economically-minded, Nearhood recalls engaging with politics and writing her first letter to the editor in the late 1980s. This is her first run for city council, though she’s been involved with a number of non-profits, from local sports through her kids to the Patient Voices Network. The following has been edited for length and clarity. Read more about Nearhood at alaskahighwaynews.ca. Alaska Highway News: The city has bought the Condill Hotel with plans to demolish it and later sell to a developer as part of its downtown revitalization plans. What are your thoughts on the purchase? Edwina Nearhood: Number one, I think they learned from experience when the old Fort Hotel was on the corner and that was the private sector, and actually I think went back to the city in a tax sale. Maybe they’re just getting ahead of the game and controlling something before it really becomes a danger to the rest of the downtown. They have been doing a lot of homework on downtown revitalization, so I think that’s a key purchase. It allows them a little bit of control to work with developers to build something that’s right for the downtown. So a highest and best-use study of that could look at lots of different options. Some of them could be economically driven, and some of them could be socially driven. AHN: The city is upgrading Centennial Park. What role does the park play in the city and how would you like to see it redeveloped? EN: I haven’t researched the park’s redevelopment at this point. But I think it’s important as the heart of our city. The new spray park is coming in and that can be a really big drawing feature to the community. I think there’s a lot of activity and ability for the community in the summer time, but what about expanding that to winter so we can make the park winter-friendly and set up activities and ideas that can grow our winter exposure and make it more enjoyable. AHN: The city is being pressured for a new dog park, but has run into opposition from residents when it comes to identifying a location. How should the city address this issue? EN: I think we have over 600 licensed dog owners in town, and I’m one of them. I, personally, wouldn’t take my dog to a dog park, but in the community there is a need for it. It’s finding the right mix.

EN: Ministry of Health, dealing with the opioid crisis. I’m on a board right now that has a provincial seat at that table, and we lost a lot of people in the last year over the opioid crisis. That goes back to mental health. Start, not necessarily dealing with the opioid crisis, but go a step ahead of that and start looking at mental health issues. How do you improve mental health or access to mental health in small communities? We’ve got wait list for a year to see a psychologist. AHN: The city is working on a number of animal bylaws: they’ve allowed backyard beekeeping, are considering backyard chickens, and are looking at regulating cats. What are your thoughts on these initiatives? EN: I have friends in California that have beehives in their backyard. I think it’s fantastic. I have friends just out of town going to pick up their first batch of honey. Chicken coops, I think that helps with food sustainability. I don’t see anything wrong with that. I grew up on a farm so I like that. And the cat issue, that is fantastic. That’s one of my personal issues I’d like to bring up to bylaw: what are you guys doing with all the cats? We’ve recently had somebody move into our neighbourhood and there’s three stray cats running around all the time, trying to get in my house and making a mess in my yard. I think that’s totally fair. There should be some accountability. If I let my dog run around like some people let their cats run around, they wouldn’t be happy with me.

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AHN: Marijuana will be legalized federally next summer. Should the city allow marijuana to be grown and sold in here? EN: I’ve been wondering how much longer before we can keep it away. Go to Vancouver, I think they’re replacing every Starbucks on every corner right now (with pot shops). I think everybody has a right to choice from a business point of view. But personally, with family and friends that have a struggled with mental health and addictions issues, it’s a gateway to something bigger. So, if you’re going to do that, you better start pumping up the mental wellness right beside that, or yoga on every corner as well. I don’t necessarily want to get into the debate is pot good or not? In my family history, no. AHN: The regional district has outsourced fire dispatching services, which has forced the city to explore keeping dispatch services locally. Should the city keep those services local?

EN: I think it’s important to keep things local. When you get so far away AHN: It’s a busy September for from the centre of dispatch, they don’t council: voting day on Sept. 9, there’s have an understanding of the geoa council meeting Sept. 11, followed graphy that we’re faced with. What by the Union of BC Municipalities might look like two miles, but it might convention at the end of the month. take an hour to get there. So underWhich provincial ministries should standing the geography of the area is the city be making a top priority to important, and I think we’ve had a hismeet? tory of this not working in the past.

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government. from the humor substantially. What happened recently in Judge not... —Caroline Rosaline Beam, Charlottesville is extremely disRe: ‘A letter home from Fort St. via Facebook turbing, and people with loving John,’ Letters, Aug. 24 and peaceful minds should denounce these negative forces I like our airport, kind of Dear mother of Squamish in the strongest terms. Standing peaceful, cozy, with displays electrician: up to evil is a task of conscience of what we are proud of and When my children were cherish here in this region. I did and heart. young, I used to proudly hang —Ines Mancin, Fort St. John not find this article humorous, their writing on my fridge, so but after finishing reading it I I get it. You think your son has What kind of person throws thought to myself: “Wow, they talent. Why on earth would you must have everything just perkittens from speeding cars? share this condescending and fect in Squamish.” rude story with people in Fort —Lucia Schenk, via Facebook Re: ‘SPCA seeks help for injured St. John and think we would kitten,’ (Story on A10) find his arrogance the least bit My home town, next time I entertaining? The recent spate of incidam there I will go to the airport. He insulted everything in ents in which cruel people Great story. our airport and since that is —Donna Trafford, have thrown kittens out of cars the only part of our town that via Facebook should be a wake-up call to BC Hydro allows its out-ofshelters to never turn animals town workers to see, I can only away or erect impediments to Wonderful story of our little imagine what rude things he surrendering animals, such as airport. would write about the place we —Kimberly King, fees and waiting lists. call home. When shelters refuse to acvia Facebook I am at the airport probably cept cats, they give people no a couple of times a month and choice but to take matters into The age of being offended, have likely flown on the same their own hands. This sets cats calm down everyone!!! It’s just plane with your son as he swills a little well written rambling. up to be cruelly killed by their $7 Heineken (warm) and revels I thought it was an interesting owners or to be abandoned in the money that he is making. perspective, but I am not so and subsequently die from car That money is earned by partistrikes, diseases, infections, sensitive. cipating in the destruction of a —Kalen Gettler, via Facebook parasites, exposure, and attacks river that many people who live by predators and cruel people. here believe is one of the most STANDING UP TO EVIL —Teresa Chagrin, Animal beautiful places in the world. Care & Control Specialist, PETA I don’t insult Winnipeg or There are billions of people ON SITE C and the bcuc Squamish, having been to both. living on Earth; for every person on this planet to have the If your son is too good for our same thought processes, values Re: ‘A busy political summer worn pleather couches, stay in and beliefs is neither desirable turns to busy political fall,’ MLA Squamish, we don’t need you and, ultimately, impossible. Report Op-ed, Aug. 24 here. The people who work to make the airport as nice as can Every person has a unique Last week, North Peace be and clean those steamy floor background which influences their thought processes, values MLA Dan Davies singled out to ceiling windows don’t need these Two Old Guys regarding and beliefs. Given the globalto hear his drivel. a column we had written — Judy Fox-McGuire, isation of our world, it is now concerning a quote he had Fort St. John imperative that humanity’s strength be in how we work to- made. He referred to the BC Not sure why anyone would gether, not in how we bully and Utilities Commission by calling it a “fake” review. We took choose to print the “letter from subjugate each other. exception to his comment, home” from an employee at the In 2017, there are weapons Site C dam. There are already available in government arwrote about it, and were rather enough people upset about senals that are capable of mass surprised that almost half of his MLA Report was dedicated to this project and all the outside destruction so horrible, we workers without adding fuel to cannot even fathom the conseveral of the points we made sequences; given this, it is imfrom that earlier column. the fire. perative that the world engages Many of Mr. Davies’ If you wanted to create in discussion and co-operation concerns rest with the role of discussion you have certainly the BC Utilities Commission. managed to do that. How about to solve disagreements. Not having a firm stand As a result, we felt it necessary some respect and consideration to clarify the commission’s against ideologies of hate and for where you live and work. role with regards to the Site C — Donna Fox, division such as fascism, and Fort St. John neo-nazism, means simply that project and to the points he addressed. we agree with the hatred and The BCUC came into The ‘carving’ is bronze. It de- violence it breeds and infects existence under the former picts an outfitter’s pack string, our society with. These ideoSocial Credit government which is clearly evident by the logies of hate will only lead to and Premier Bill Bennett animals being carried by the acts of profound horror being in 1980. The purpose for horses. Not from Powell River, inflicted unto the people. Let the BCUC, was simple: to but created for (and property us recall what has been experof ) Olive Powell from Hudson’s ienced during the reign of the act as an independent, Nazi government in the 1930s and quasi-judicial agency Hope. I don’t usually bother to to protect consumers and comment, especially to nitpick, and 40s – this is an example of systematic abuse perpetrated ratepayers of the province but the overbearing condesfrom unreasonable energy rate cension in this article detracted by a democratically elected

increases and related energy costs. The sad irony is that our previous Liberal government chose to ignore and outlaw the BCUC from playing any role with regards to the Site C project in 2010. The Site C project has increased dramatically in cost from its initial $2- to 3-billion price tag back in 1982. By 2007, the new price was assessed at $6.6 billion, $7.9 billion in 2011, and $8.8 billion when it was approved for construction in 2014. The BCUC has always been concerned about the costs to the ratepayers and taxpayers. Yet, Mr. Davies is now referring to the BCUC as a form of “tokenism” and “not worth its weight in salt.” These are very odd statements to make when we clearly need some kind of financial reassurances about an $8.8 billion megaproject. —Rick Koechl and Mike Kroecher, Charlie Lake It is not a question of how many reviews are done of a project like Site C, an expensive destructive dam that the people of BC and in particular the Peace country would be paying for ‘for generation.’ It is a question of the integrity of the information that is presented as justification for the dam. Hydro has not proven the need for the project, Hydro has not proven that it is the best project that they could undertake, in fact Hydro’s own material shows that it isn’t. Hydro has not shown that the costs to ratepayers are in the best interests of the province, and Hydro has not shown in an independent and public review that the construction costs of the proposed dam are reasonable in the face of criticisms concerning stability issues and general construction practices. This is why the new government decided we need a hearing into these issues. If Mr. Davies believes that the province should be looking beyond a 25 year forecast he may be surprised to know that Hydro has not made a forecast in its history that looks seriously at anything beyond 20 years, and even those have been notoriously poor projections of demand. As an example, there have been no new dams built in BC since the early 80s, and yet at that time Hydro was predicting that we would all be freezing in the dark by the late 80s if they didn’t get Site C built immediately. —Randal Hadland, Cecil Lake

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Save some positive energy for our local farmers

s the end of summer draws near and those cool nights persist, I would like to remind everyone that this time last year marked the beginning of a very tough time for Peace Region farmers. Flashback to last October, a month that with a soggy and snowy start that resulted in the onset of an early winter that caught many people off guard. This wet start to winter was preceded by a wet end to August that did not help anyone who already had started to harvest their crops. The usually busy season of combining never came to be and resulted in a large number of crops left in the fields as they became increasingly inaccessible. One could argue that one of the most famous aspects of the place we call home is that sticky, heavy concrete-feeling substance we call mud. I the swear Peace Region mud is in a league of its own. With these conditions causing many crops to overwinter under the snow, the impacts of the weather last fall were evident in lower crop yields, lower quality and ultimately decreased revenues for far too many

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people and families. There is no question that 2016 was a tough year for many. Fast forward to 2017 and access to the fields this spring was difficult for many with the ground remaining saturated. The usual start to the season was delayed and the result was fields being seeded later than desired. The late start this year combined with the impacts felt from last season have created a difficult situation and It is vital we have a bounce back year. This is a make or break year for many of our local farmers and as we approach the harvest season I ask that you send some positive energy and direct it their way. Jeff Richert lives in Taylor and ran as an independent candidate in Peace River North in the 2017 B.C. election.

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atural gas is important to the Northeast’s economy and brings with it an ongoing need for good science to address social, cultural and environmental questions about the hydraulic fracturing techniques used. Everyone involved—from governments to energy companies to communities and First Nations leadership—has strived to better understand the potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing. Some of the concerns raised, such as the effects development on wildlife and the impact of increased access to the backcountry, are shared with other types of development. But issues relating to water, unintentional release of methane (fugitive emissions) and low-level seismic events (earthquakes) are more specific to hydraulic fracturing and natural gas development. These are likely to be brought into focus by the new provincial government’s commitment to a scientific review of hydraulic fracturing. Fortunately, much of the science needed to inform a review is already complete or in progress. Since the formation of our Oil and Gas Technical Advisory Committee in 2007, Geoscience BC has been working with a diverse set of experts to conduct research and publicly share the results so that all involved can make good decisions. We have been mapping groundwater in the Northeast using helicopters mounted with sensing equipment for some time, and this year have drilled wells to validate the findings. We hope the results will be used by First Nations and all levels of government in making decisions and for land-use planning. We have also conducted work to identify saline water sources deep underground which may be suitable for use in hydraulic fracturing and for disposal of waste water following hydraulic fracturing and well completion. Already this research has helped companies to reduce their reliance on surface water.

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In addition, we have partnered with government agencies, academics and industry organizations to understand and reduce the risk of low-level earthquakes related to oil and gas activity. As a result, since 2012 an additional 11 stations have been added to the Canadian Seismographic Network, which now has 13 stations in place to monitor and further develop understanding of these events. Furthermore, an additional five station mobile seismograph network is being set up for specific areas of interest. This fall, we will bring cutting edge technology to the Northeast’s skies with a joint Geoscience BC-NASA pilot project to monitor greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas sites. Using drones and technology adapted from the NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover project, this has real potential to lower the cost of real-time emissions monitoring to improve environmental performance and the predictive greenhouse gas models used by both government and industry. Natural gas development puts food on tables for many families in the Northeast and brings important tax revenue. Solid, independent and accessible science to understand impacts on water, earthquakes and greenhouse gas emissions is vital to make decisions that protect the economy, the vibrant cultures and the unique environment of the Northeast. Carlos Salas is Vice President, Energy and Acting CEO of Geoscience BC, an independent, non-profit organization that generates earth science in collaboration with First Nations, local communities, governments, academia and the resource sector.

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FORT ST. JOHN BYELECTION

Fort St. John Byelection Q&A: Barry Wilkinson Barry Wilkinson spent the first 29 years of life in Victoria, and has been spending the last 21 years here in Fort St. John. He’s entering his 10th year of business as a driver-trainer through Safety First Professional Driver Training and has always taken an interest in politics. This is his first time running for city council, saying he wants to give back to the friendly and giving city he’s since called home. The following has been edited for length and clarity. Read more about Wilkinson at alaskahighwaynews.ca. Alaska Highway News: The city has bought the Condill Hotel with plans to demolish it and later sell to a developer as part of its downtown revitalization plans. What are your thoughts on the purchase? Barry Wilkinson: I honestly don’t think our city should be in the real estate business. The city owns a lot of vacant real estate already and, the places I’m talking about, I don’t believe have been purchased from the city, they’ve come through people not paying taxes. But none of those have been developed. I think that’s proof that there’s either no interest in it marketwise, which I find hard to believe, or something’s not working right with the city owning those properties. AHN: The city is upgrading Centennial Park. What role does the park play in the city and how would you like to see it redeveloped? BW: From what I’ve seen of the plans, I really like the fact the city is thinking parks and giving people more recreation and more parks to be proud of. I think Centennial Park is at its

limits. It’s a beautiful park, has some beautiful gardens down there, it’s got enough land to host the events we have. I don’t think the investment into that area is worth it. But, that being said, but I do think investment in another park somewhere else that we can make an even grander statement with is worth it. AHN: The city is being pressured for a new dog park, but has run into opposition from residents when it comes to identifying an location. How should the city address this issue? BW: We need it for sure. I think there’s enough calls from residents. Where that should be, and how much we invest in it, is another matter. Maybe some of our vacant land around here can be turned into one. Some of our existing parks may be worth it, maybe the creation of park in one of our new residential areas for that would be good because that’s probably where the dog owners are going to be.

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Barry Wilkinson in front of city hall, where he hopes to find himself in the city’s open council seat.

Suzuki Foundation and things like that, that are completing sidestepping the fact we as humans on this earth need energy. I’m a user of energy myself, I like the electricity that comes into my house. I’m in the trucking industry, it’s a vital part of our economy, and those things eat AHN: It’s a busy September up fuel. for council: voting day on Sept. I think right now we need to 9, there’s a council meeting find a balance between how Sept. 11, followed by the Union much energy we need, especially of BC Municipalities conven- for our future, and what that’s tion at the end of the month. going to do to our environment. Which provincial ministries should the city be making a top AHN: The city is working on priority to meet? a number of animal bylaws: BW: A balance between our they’ve allowed backyard beeenvironmental ministry and our keeping, are considering backresources. Those two are walking yard chickens, and are looking hand-in-hand. at regulating cats.What are your I’m a hunter, I’m a fisherman, thoughts on these initiatives? I love camping, I love the outBW: I’m 100 per cent for backdoors, and I do not want to see yard chickens. Growing up in the our environment at all changed. part of Victoria I was in, my next At the same time, we have a door neighbour had backyard lot of influence right now, the chickens and they didn’t impact

us one bit. Bees, my family actually used to be beekeepers. The cat issue is a hard one. I have three cats of my own. Although I would like to keep cats on a leash, I think it’s going to be impossible for most people to do and it’s also probably going to be impossible to enforce. I don’t want to see licensing go into place just because dogs have licences. There has to be a just reason for it, so if you can prove to me that licensing a cat is going to accomplish something, I’m for it, especially if it’s a reasonable price.

that’s sold. I can certainly find an even balance on that topic. I don’ think a pot shop should be within a certain radius of say an elementary school.

AHN: The regional district has outsourced fire dispatching services, which has forced the city to explore keeping dispatch services locally. Should the city keep those services local? BW: That’s definitely a tough question to answer. If you asked me this question 20 years, my direct answer would have been, “hell no, keep it here in Fort St. John.” But technology has adAHN: Marijuana will be leg- vanced to the point now where I alized federally next summer. think we can handle those issues Should the city allow marijuana from other places quite easily. to be grown and sold here? Obviously I wouldn’t want to see BW: 100 per cent yes. Wheth- it leave Canada or B.C. er you’re for or against the But I think where it is now, marijuana issue, it’s now going on the Island, I think it actually to be a federal law. can be accomplished reasonably Some cities are going to be well, and I really hope nothing concerned about how and where happens because of it.

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MRI Construction Making Headway! You may have noticed the construction happening at the Fort St. John Hospital lately? We are thrilled to announce that this is due to the MRI that will be arriving within the next month. Thanks to the 2016 & 2017 Bluey Day fundraising, the Foundation was able to pledge $150,000 towards the purchase of this wonderful piece of equipment for the Fort St. John Hospital. The Foundation was lucky to tour the work site and take in the amazing copper shielding that ensures the room is properly insulated. The MRI should be operational by Fall of 2017

Copper shielding for MRI room Board of Directors and Executive Director of the Foundation touring the work site

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Funding the Future of Our Hospital The second annual Firefly Glow Run will be taking place on Saturday September 30 at the Surerus Fields. This event sold out last year with 400 participants and is on track to do the same this year. All proceeds from the event will be directed to the Foundation’s Endowment Fund. This fund grows annually though the interest earned on initial contributions and is a sustainable way for the Foundation to ensure equipment needs at the Hospital will be met long into the future. Registration is just over half full, and can be done at www. fsjhospitalfoudation.ca. All participants are encouraged to dress in glowing attire, however glow sticks will be provided. Once again thank you to Telus for their Radiate Sponsorship which allows this event to take place. Medals will also be handed out to all that finish the run/walk thank you to Northern Metalic/AAA Safety and North Nig Contracting Ltd.

Jessica Kalman The Fort St. John Hospital Foundation would like to announce that Jessica Kalman has stepped away from her position of Chief Development Officer effective August 25th, and acknowledge the work Jessica has made to the organization. The Foundation would like to wish Jessica and her family well now and in to the future, and thank her for her dedication and exceptional contributions to the Foundation over the last 6-1/2 years. “I will always treasure my time at the Foundation, and am extremely grateful for the experiences I have been blessed with during my time here”

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Business

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Just three years after it was announced, B.C.’s new agriculture minister is considering rescinding regulatory changes to the Agricultural Land Commission. Saanich South MLA and Agriculture minister Lana Popham has previously said that Zone 2 opens farmland to other activity—including development—weakening the protection of ALR zoning. “We shouldn’t have broken it into two. One of the reasons, and this is one of my mandates, is to encourage young people to get into farming,” she told the Times Colonist, noting the cost of farmland goes up when it’s considered a viable host for other economic activities. The shape of the Agricultural Land Commission might also change under Popham’s leadership. Six regional review panels could become a single provincial one, reducing what Popham sees as potential for political interference. Rick Kantz, president of the BC Grain Producers, doesn’t like the idea of eliminating the regional panels. “That’s not a smart move,” he said. “Even when we had a single zone we had regional panels. We still definitely want regional panels.” There’s not enough time for one panel to visit every area of the province in a timely manner when issues arise, said Kantz. “Maybe we need more protection for farmers as well as farmlands.” The new regulations for those zones would allow aging farmers to stay on their land and earn extra income, ease construction permitting on ALR land, and put ALR decision-making in the hands

of locals. Paul Gevatkoff, member of the Citizens for Agricultural Land Reform committee, was not impressed by the minister’s comments. “She’s totally out of touch with what goes on up here and what our situation is,” he said. “I don’t think you can expect much from her until she gets a bit more informed.” The two zones aren’t the end all be all for the ALR—it definitely needs some tweaks, said Gevatkoff—but ag land in the northeast is far different than ag land in the Fraser Valley, and that needs to be acknowledged. “It definitely has at least recognized that there are differences up here,” he said. “I’d like to see more recognition on land use values. When you’re determining land use, we’ve got around three million hectares of agricultural land up here and maybe a little less than half is not utilized for agriculture. A lot of it isn’t suitable, it’s suitable for grazing land or hay production, but how much hay do you need and how much grazing land do you need?” Peace River North MLA Dan Davies said he was disappointed to hear that the zones may be merged back into one. “Our province is diverse in many ways, especially in respects to agriculture,” he said. “We need to continue to recognize and ensure that farmers and ranchers etc in the northern part of this great province have a say in how to best utilize the land.” Davies added that a cookie cutter approach to the ALR would not work, especially in the North Peace, as there are areas that can be farmed yearround, as well as those that are farmed for four months.

GET ‘EM WHILE THEY’RE FRESH Bess Legault, owner, operator and educator for Hip Peace Produce, shows off the veggies she has left after only a couple hours at the Fort St. John Farmer’s Market on Aug. 26. ALEISHA HENDRY PHOTO

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There are currently 400 teaching vacancies in B.C. for the upcoming school year. The hiring spree comes after a Supreme Court of Canada decision last fall, which requires districts throughout the province to hire an additional 3,000 teachers to fulfill class-size and composition requirements, according to Glen Hansman, president of the B.C. Teachers Federation. Sloan said SD 60 is getting about $600,000 for staffing based on the new language. “Now we’re competing with 59 other districts (for teachers),” he said. Trying to find certified

teachers on call is a constant struggle, which has lead to the district to allow non-certified teachers on call to fill in where they can. “The teacher on call list for certified teachers is next to non-existent because what we used to do was bring them in, try them out, they would find a fit in the school and apply for a job,” said Sloan. The next line is Letter of Permission positions, which Sloan said is for when the district absolutely cannot find a certified teacher for a position, they look for people with relevant university training, degrees or trades to take on a class. He said

the district has filled four positions in the district this way, including a carpenter teaching a class at NPSS. “We may end up having to go that route just to have people standing at the front of the classroom,” said Sloan. The Ministry of Education has acknowledged hiring difficulties, especially in rural and remote areas. The government says they are spending $2 million for a Rural and Remote Workforce Sustainability Fund, which includes incentives for teachers moving to rural areas. —with files from Prince George Citizen

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can provide capital funds for field improvements in lieu of user fees and charges. The league can commit up to $80,000 that would be disbursed through the 2018 season. The city would expense this credit over the next three years. City Manager Dianne Hunter wrote in her recommendation that “encouraging local groups to invest in public facilities results in a higher level of ownership as well as care of such facilities.” When the city moved to a user fee system, that commitment was lost.

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Prairie Rose was thrown from a vehicle and left for dead near a rural construction site. She suffered serious injuries and the North Peace SPCA is looking for donations to help with her care. ALEISHA HENDRY PHOTO

Sherry Normandeau, Lani Belcher, and Aundrea Frebye on On Our Way Home Animal Rescue were spreading the word out about the need for foster homes for the many kittens in their care during the rescue’s Kitten Adoption event at Pet Valu on Aug. 26.

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The North Peace SPCA wants tiny kitten Prairie Rose to bloom into a happy, healthy cat, but they need help to do so. The little black kitten was found at a rural construction site after being thrown from a vehicle and left for dead. “Rose suffered greatly after being thrown from the vehicle and is mending a broken pelvis, but she also suffered a prepubic tendon rupture that allowed her intestines to fall into her stomach cavity,” said Candace Buchamer, branch manager for the North Peace SPCA. A worker on the site heard

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Rose’s cries for help and brought her to the vet. The surgery and medical costs for her care are expected to exceed $2,000. Prairie Rose is just one of six kittens that have been thrown from vehicles and abandoned on rural roads in the area lately. “We just want to re-iterate that throwing any animal from a vehicle and leaving it to suffer, in pain, is never an acceptable solution to unwanted pets or litters,” said Buchamer. Those who want to make a donation towards Prairie Rose’s medical bills can do so in person at the North Peace SPCA branch, located at 9311 81 Avenue in Fort St. John, or online at spca. bc.ca/medicalemergency.

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court docket A summary of what went on in Peace Region courts for the week ending Aug. 25. Fort St John Law Courts • Michael James Pouce Coupe (born 1984) was ordered to provide a DNA sample, given 15-months’ jail time, handed a two-year probation order with a 10-year firearms ban, and assessed a $200 victim surcharge for one count of robbery. Pouce Coupe was also handed a three-year criminal driving ban, and assessed a $200 victim surcharge for one count of controlling a vehicle while impaired. • Ashley Andrew Roste (born 1990) was fined $3,000, handed a one-year probation order with a two-year criminal driving ban, and assessed a $900 victim surcharge for two counts of driving a vehicle with a blood-alcohol level over .08. • Quintin Wade Herzog (born 1973) was fined $2,500, handed a three-year criminal driving ban, and assessed a $750 victim surcharge for being in care or control of a vehicle/vessel with a blood-alcohol level over .08. • David James Cornell (born 1986) was assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of breaching probation. Cornell was assessed an additional $100 victim surcharge for one count of possession of stolen property under $5,000. • Andrew Gerald Blatz (born 1966) was handed a 12-month probation order with a 60-day conditional sentence, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of mischief.

• Gordon Kenneth Didzena (born 1990) was assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of breach of undertaking. • Jason Maxie McKeever (born 1979) was given seven days in jail and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of breaching probation.

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Fort Nelson Law Courts • Tyson Conan Pope (born 1981) was given 85 days in jail, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of assault. • Daryl James Vankoughnett (born 1990) was given 21 days in jail, ordered to pay $500 in restitution, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of breaking and entering while committing an indictable offence. • Marcus Alexander Brown (born 1995) was assessed a $100 victim surcharge for two counts of possession of stolen property. • Eugene Kenneth Tsakoza (born 1976) was assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of breach of undertaking. • Preston Allen Burke (born 1981) was assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of breach of undertaking. • John Patrick Dutcher (born 1964) was fined $500 and assessed a $75 victim surcharge for failing to comply with probation order conditions. Dawson Creek Law Courts • Erika Rae Howlett (born 1983) was fined $1,000, handed a one-year criminal driving ban, and assessed a $300 victim surcharge for one count of controlling a vehicle while impaired. — Tom Summer

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Fort St. John resident Emily Gallen stands next to a post she put up at Fish Creek Community Forest after someone stole her wallet and purse out of her van while she was on the trails. People are strongly encouraged to double check that the doors are locked on their vehicles while using the forest.

Man arrested, charged in Esso robbery Fort St. John RCMP have apprehended a man alleged to have robbed an Esso gas station last weekend. Police say the man walked into the Esso at 1103 Alaska Road South shortly

after midnight on Aug. 27, assaulting the cashier and stealing an undisclosed amount of cash. The cashier was not seriously injured. Jared Eugene Ryan is facing charges of robbery, theft of a

motor vehicle, and mischief under $5,000, according to court records. He made his first appearance in court Aug. 28 and remains in custody. He has not been found guilty of the charges.

Man arrested for stealing city truck Fort St. John RCMP have arrested a man they say broke into a city-owned lot last weekend and stole a pickup truck.

It happened around 12:30 a.m. on Aug. 27, police say, when the man broke into a city yard at 9312 111 Street. The yard gates were damaged, and

a 2013 GMC Sierra was stolen. The man was arrested later in the day. A search of court records shows that charges have not yet been laid.

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FORT ST. JOHN BYELECTION

Byelection Q&A: Randy Vincent Born and raised in Fort St. John, Randy Vincent has steadily built himself a background in business throughout his 36 years. Before becoming an owner-operator of the Menchies Frozen Yogurt in Dawson Creek three years ago, Vincent managed a local Shell gas station in Fort St. John for eight years. He is one of seven candidates running for council Sept. 9, and says his interest in politics was sparked by the elections of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump. The following has been edited for length and clarity. Read more about Vincent at alaskahighwaynews.ca.

things like the ice sculptures. Maybe more of that kind of thing. I know the ice sculptures bring in people from Dawson Creek, Spirit River, Fort Nelson, and all those places. More things like that, that will actually bring in people.

Alaska Highway News: The city has bought the Condill Hotel with plans to demolish it and later sell to a developer as part of its downtown revitalization plans. What are your thoughts on the purchase? Randy Vincent: I think it’s a good thing. It’s a pretty old building. I honestly like the new look (of buildings)— out with the old, in with the new.

AHN: It’s a busy September for counmatt preprost Photo cil: voting day on Sept. 9, there’s a Randy Vincent makes the daily commute to Dawson Creek where he runs a Menchies franchise, and council meeting Sept. 11, followed by is hoping to fill the vacant city council in Fort St. John. the Union of BC Municipalities convention at the end of the month. Which thoughts on these initiatives? RV: If it becomes legal, federally, you provincial ministries should the city be RV: It all depends on how big of an is- really can’t deny that, if they want to making a top priority to meet? sue it is, if that’s what people want. If they open one (a store) up. Maybe not so RV: Education is an important one. want to have chickens in their backyard, many, one is probably enough. I think It’s the future of our kids, the younger I see no point. It’s their backyard. If you they should limit how many. generation. Health would be another want to have chickens, go for it. major one. And maybe transportation. (On cat licensing) I think so. Living AHN: The regional district has outhere, there’s always a cat wandering sourced fire dispatching services, which AHN: The city is working on a num- around. has forced the city to explore keeping ber of animal bylaws: they’ve allowed dispatch services locally. Should the backyard beekeeping, are considerAHN: Marijuana will be legalized fed- city keep those services local? ing backyard chickens, and are look- erally next summer. Should the city allow RV: I think so. I would keep it. We can’t ing at regulating cats. What are your marijuana to be grown and sold here? really be relying on others.

AHN: The city is upgrading Centennial Park. What role does the park play in the city and how would you like to see it redeveloped? RV: I think, honestly, they do a pretty good job. They have movies in the park,

AHN: The city is being pressured for a new dog park, but has run into opposition from residents when it comes to identifying an location. How should the city address this issue? RV: The best possible location. If you’re going to go walk your dog, it’s not going to be too far from home. Maybe not too close to residential to cause an issue, but somewhere in town.

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Northeast B.C. development remains strong despite axed LNG An ominous cloud has been cast over the multi-billion dollar LNG industry in Northeast B.C., but local residents say the resource horizon remains bright. After the August announcement that Malaysia-based Petronas would be pulling the plug on its $36 billion Pacific NorthWest LNG project, many residents echo the same sentiment: the project had been over-hyped and that, on the ground, things are busier than ever. “In the north, where the gas is being drilled and produced and primary processing is taking place, we are seeing an upsurge in activity related to pipeline expansion…there is a lot of work going on,” said Bob Fedderly, northeast businessman and owner of Fedderly Transportation Ltd. “A lot of people that are working in the industry hadn’t bet their last dollar on (the project) going ahead because it wasn’t a sure thing.” Petronas will continue to develop holdings in the Montney region and will work with B.C.’s new NDP government to continue to foster its natural gas assets in Northeast B.C. The company estimates its potential natural gas reserves nearing 52 trillion cubic feet. Real estate Mitch Collins, investment real estate realtor, admits that although the real estate market is slow in Fort St. John, it is product of a prevailing trend and should not be reflective on what is happening with the LNG industry. “From a sales standpoint, the market has been slow in Fort St. John for the last couple years,” said Collins. “Right now there are more listings on the market than we’ve historically ever had so we are pretty much at an all-time high for listings.” Collins is quick to point out that while sales remain low, activity in the area remains high. “The oil and gas market is having a lot of work happening with pipelines and drilling, gas plants are being built, there are some capital upgrades going on

between pulp mills just outside of Fort St. John.” Nevertheless, he said, the confusion brought about by industry trends and political volatility has inspired scepticism in the market. “From a sales side, people are opting to rent at the moment until some of the political uncertainty has dissipated. Nobody really expected an NDP-Green coalition to take power and now that it has, the threat of them shutting down Site C is weighing on everyone’s mind.” The Site C dam project is currently under review and has spurred criticism because of estimated project costs going far over budget. In Dawson Creek, the sentiments of high activity levels are the same. “Our community is very busy,” said Dale Bumstead, mayor of Dawson Creek. “There are lots of projects going on like infrastructure builds for processing plants and pipeline. There is a huge amount of construction feeding the natural gas (sector).” As for other projects in the area, Bumstead cites the Towerbirch Expansion Project as just one example of ongoing employment that exemplifies the continued interests of various big name players in the oil and gas industry. “[The pipeline] being built by TransCanada has an additional three processing plants that are under construction worth $2.5 billion dollars in capital infrastructure costs, they will be built and online early 2018.” Bumstead said that companies like Arc Resources Ltd., Tourmaline Oil Corp., Crew Energy Inc., and Encana Corp. have all ramped up production. ”I think what we need to start shifting toward is getting the gas out through Washington state and looking to that direction,” said Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River- Northern Rockies. The biggest issue in B.C., according to Zimmer, is a faltering reputation. “I think the biggest concern for me is that it is not setting a climate of confidence in B.C. for the resource developers, that’s what I am more concerned about,” said Zimmer.

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New minister tours Northern Lights College Part of summer blitz to public schools across B.C. B.C.’s new advanced education minister toured Northern Lights College earlier this month. Minister Melanie Mark visited campuses in both Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Aug. 16 as a part of a provincial trek to all 25 public postsecondary schools in B.C. “I’ve been the minister for just over month now and as I was going through the material of my new portfolio it was important that I get out to all of our colleges, institutes and universities,” Mark said. “It’s been a high impact tour that has really shaped my understanding of the innovative work happening throughout our province.” NLC President Bryn Kulmatycki and board chair John Kurjata hosted Mark’s visit. In Dawson Creek, Mark visited the college’s new skilled trades training centre, and met with aboriginal health science students as well as international students from India. Aboriginal co-ordinator Lorisha Desjarlais offered Mark a gift of sage to welcome her to Treaty 8. In Fort St. John, Mark met with campus administrator Kathy Handley and aboriginal education director David Christie. “The highlight for me has definitely been meeting with students,” Mark said. “What impressed me the most was the excitement that the students felt about the opportunities they had because of their education and training. It was inspiring to connect with the future change agents of our province.” “Students also told me about the challenges they are facing,” Mark added. “The common themes that I am hearing are around student debt, housing and mental health. “I am taking everything that students told me back to Victoria so that our government can make the best decisions moving forward to help students thrive and succeed.”

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Advanced Education Minister Melanie Mark (sixth from left) visited Northern Lights College for a tour and meet n’ greet Aug. 16.

Red Cross wants new blood in its volunteers Red Cross locations in the Peace are looking to make contact with new volunteers to replenish their base and help with short-term equipment loan programs in both Dawson Creek and Fort St. John. “We are a direct service to clients, usually by referral,” says coordinator with the Red Cross Sandra Sawtell. Both cities have direct clients services and in the offices in the DC hospital and the wellness centers in FSJ. The program helps mitigate usage and pressure coming with illness or injury, from helping seniors to

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Just because your children are teenagers, it doesn’t mean they no longer need help with their homework. On the contrary, as a parent, your role is to develop strategies that encourage your children and support them in taking charge of their schoolwork. Of course, this doesn’t mean you have to sit next to your teenagers while they do their assignments. However, you should always show interest in what they’re doing. Every day, take the time to ask them about the classes they went to and what they liked or disliked.

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Make sure your teenagers have a quiet, welllit study area, and help them organize their daily routine. Do they prefer to do their homework as soon as they get home from school? Do they need time to relax first?

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Head coach Chantelle Yates stands in the new home of the NPGA on Aug. 22. Construction will be completed and the club will move in on Sept. 2.

Gymnastics club moves this weekend DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

Thousands of summersaults and handstands later, the North Peace Gymnastics Association (NPGA) will finally have a new home. The association moves into its new building located at 95 Avenue and 100 Street on Sept. 2, and new classes begin Sept. 11. “We’re very, very excited to finally have a home to call our own,” head coach Chantelle Yates said. The new building is the old home of Maximum Fitness, but it will look very different upon completion. Countless

hours of construction and renovation have gone into the building to produce a beautiful new space for the club. The new building will really help the association going forward, as it gives members many more options that they have not had recently. “We can’t wait for the new season. Moving to a new location gives us nice high ceilings, and the ability to have our competitive athletes go back to their full training potential,” said Yates. A foam pit, trampolines, and uneven bars are just some of the new things the NPGA will be able to focus on with its new building.

Yates said the club is very grateful to the Stonebridge Hotel for serving as its temporary home for all this time. “It’s been fantastic at Stonebridge, but we have been limited with our programming,” she said. Registration for the fall season is going very well, as the NPGA is already at 85 per cent capacity. They have surpassed their fall programming from last year. Construction is coming down to the wire, but the building is set to be ready for the move in. The upstairs birthday party area and viewing space will still be a while, however.

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It doesn’t matter how many good players a team has if they don’t have a place to stay. With the 2017-18 NWJHL season just a month away, the Fort St. John Huskies are still short five bedrooms for billeting. The team lost one place that had five bedrooms, and that was a big hit. “There’s definitely people that will step up and take a billet,” said Jeremy Clothier, the Huskies’ general manager. The team is trying to find some new blood this year, as the same people year after year are the ones taking billets and the team would like to switch it up and give them a break. Bill Snow has been taking billets for 12 years, and continues to offer up his home year after year. “It’s a great experience. You get to know them quite a bit and it’s a great way to get involved,” Snow said. Snow, who has taken two players this year as billets, is also the Huskies’ vice president and equipment manager. He has kept in contact with lots of the players he has billeted over the years. It can be especially valuable for families with young kids, he said, as they bring that big brother factor and can skate with the players and improve

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their own games. As well, all the families that billet get Huskies season tickets. “It’s one of those things where people are hesitant about doing it, but, once they do, they really enjoy it,” Snow explained. He said that one of his billets from four years ago now lives in Fort St. John full time and is one of the team’s

21 year olds. “We’re getting guys like that now that relocated here and live full time. They enjoy it and it all starts with having that first place to billet.” The Huskies’ training camp goes Sept. 1 to 3. Their first games are two exhibition home games against the St. Paul Canadiens, a Junior B team from the North East Junior Hockey League.

ne sport that doesn’t seem to get a whole lot of attention, in Fort St. John or anywhere, is gymnastics. It’s a cool sport that everybody loves to watch during the summer Olympics, and go around talking about how good Simone Biles is. And sure, she was thrilling to watch—don’t act like you weren’t one of these people, like me. But the sport isn’t often able to sustain year-round coverage. But that’s about to change, especially in the North Peace. For two years, talk has been about the fire at the North Peace Gymnastics Association’s (NPGA) building, located by the North Peace Leisure Pool. Would they get a new building, and, if so, when and where? So much so that those involved with the NPGA are truly tired of talking about the old building and a new building. They spent the last two years nestled in the Stonebridge Hotel. But now, finally, they will have their own home. And it’s going to look awesome. I got a special sneak peak and can say it’s a huge upgrade, and can only imagine the talent that will flourish because of it. That’s pretty cool to me—I look forward to covering our budding gymnastics stars. Whether it be those sick routines on the bars, parallel or uneven, or the floor routines where they jump ridiculously high just by running, gymnastics are cool. Much like curling, it’s a sport that appears not cool on the surface, but is secretly awesome. I say that as someone that can, flat out, not do anything related to gymnastics. I can’t cartwheel— never could—and I can’t do a crab walk or whatever those things are called. Let’s not even mention the rings. How do those athletes hold themselves up like that for so long? I’d be remiss if I didn’t talk about rhythmic gymnastics in a gymnastics column. I’m still not sure where I stand on this offshoot of the sport, nor do I know how heavily the NPGA focuses on it. Honestly, it’s kind of ridiculous. But there I am, in front of the TV every time it comes on, stoked when they wave the flags and do those little leaps, and the stuff with the balls. Cool. A sport I know even less about than gymnastics is jet boat racing. But I will get the opportunity to learn more soon enough as I take in the 5th Annual Taylor Flat 200 Jet Boat Race. I don’t know what the 200 stands for, or why they are called jet boats, but I will be at Peace Island Park to watch them cruise either way Sept. 2 and 3. I’ll see you there, and at the gymnastics match, of course. Or is it game? Gymnastics presentation? Dillon Giancola covers Peace Region sports for the Alaska Highway News. Email him at sports@ahnfsj.ca

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Juniors impress at Lone Wolf club championship Dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

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From left to right: Glen Hunter, Dorothy Trask, Jarrett Lawson, L.J. Lawson, and Brad Supernault stand in front of their trophies earned at the 2017 Lone Wolf Club Championship tournament.

After all the birdies and pars have been made, with a couple of bogeys to boot, the club champion of Lone Wolf Golf Club was crowned. Brad Supernault won the men’s championship with rounds of 77 and 74, while L.J. Lawson took the ladie’s title with scores of 88 and 91. The tournament ran Aug. 26 and 27, with five flights in total. Glen Hunter won the senior men’s championship shooting 81 and 84, and Dorothy Trask shot 94 and 97 to win the senior ladie’s club championship. Jarrett Lawson, 10 years old, had rounds of 136 and 141 to win the junior championship, the first time they’ve had that category in a couple of years. “Our junior program is starting to turn out course-

ready juniors,” said Dave Callum, general manager of Lone Wolf. “Our Lone Wolf executive has really focused on junior development over the last eight years and it is exciting to see more and more juniors out playing.” The junior program is what really stood out to Callum, as many viewers followed the boys around the tournament and said it was a pleasure to watch them play. “I look forward to seeing these boys continue to develop their skills and imagine we’ll see more of them in competition as they mature as golfers.” Callum said the club championship is a great opportunity to not only crown champions, but to get all the members together for a fun weekend. Thirty-eight members came out in total, with net skins prizes being

awarded for the Saturday rounds and long drives and closest to the pin on Sunday. The net winners were Duane Anderson for the men and Deanne Lason for the ladies. Ric Larson was the senior mens net winner and Pam Hunter the senior ladies. Trip Turnbull was the junior net winner. According to Callum, the conditions were tough on the first day with some strong winds making the holes play long. On day two, the wind died down and competition heated up. With good weather expected in September, the club championship will not be the last event the course holds, as it was last year. The Battle of the Peace 2 will be held Sept. 2 to 3, and the men’s and ladie’s windup tournament goes Sept. 9. There is an x-country event on Sept. 30.

Thrilling finish to Links club championship Dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

A nine-stroke lead was barely enough to stay on top of the leaderboard this year at the 2017 Fort St. John Links Club Championship. The two championship flights almost had two comebacks from more than nine strokes down to win. The tournament was held Aug. 26 and 27 with 37 people participating. Jeremy Clothier won the men’s championship flight, winning for his sixth time, and defeating two-time defending

champion Terry Duffy. Clothier had a 10-stroke lead going into day two, but had a rough go and Duffy played extremely well to tie it up going into the last hole. Clothier made a five-foot putt to win on 18. “It was amazing, all the flights came right down to the wire and it was very exciting,” said pro shop manager Jeff Holland. It was a similar tale in the women’s championship flight as Valerie Unruh erased a nine-shot deficit from day one to come back and win the flight by a couple strokes,

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shooting an 87. The winners of the other flights were Josh Krueger in the first flight, Tracy Travis in the second, and Chris Jorven winning the third flight. Art Lang rounded it out by winning the fourth flight, while Yvonne Stewart won the ladie’s first flight. There was no junior flight this year as most of them were at hockey tryouts. Fort St. John Links’ season is winding down with the Die Hard’s and Tombstone tournaments still to come, as well as the commercial league wrap-up on Sept. 10.

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Jeff Holland, left, presents Jeremy Clothier with the club championship trophy at the Fort St. John Links golf course on Aug. 27. It’s Clothier’s sixth time winning the event.

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FedEx Cup Playoffs: Dell Technologies Championship The Dell Technologies Championship began in 2003 and is held at the Tournament Players Club of Boston in Norton, Massachusetts. Defending: Rory McIlroy Unlike most tournaments, this Winning Score: 15-under par tournament is intended to end on a Winning Share: $1,530,000 Monday due to its scheduling near Labor Day. Adam Scott won the first event in 2003, taking home the title with a four-stroke victory over Rocco Mediate. The tournament is the second tournament of the FedEx Cup Playoffs leading up to the Tour Championship. Only the top 100 players in the FedEx Cup points rankings are qualified to compete this week. TPC Boston Norton, Mass. 7,216 yards, Par 71

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Last Week: Dustin Johnson won the Northern Trust

Dustin Johnson defeated Tournament Results Jordan Spieth in a playoff 1. Dustin Johnson Score: -13 *won in playoff to win the Northern Trust in Earnings: $1,575,000 Old Westbury, New York on 2. Jordan Spieth Sunday. Johnson sank a three-foot Score: -13 birdie putt at the first extra hole to Earnings: $945,000 edge out Spieth after a compelling Player Score Earnings -9 $507,500 head-to-head final-round duel T-3. Jhonattan Vegas T-3. Jon Rahm -9 $507,500 between the two Americans at the Glen Oaks Club. “I feel the game’s finally back in form like it was leading into the Masters,“ Johnson said. ”I’m swinging everything really well, got a lot of control over the golf ball and I’m feeling really good.”

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Billy Payne is retiring as chairman of Augusta National and the Masters, ending 11 years of substantial change that included the club having its first female members and playing a leading role in growing the game around the world. Payne, who did not take up golf until his adult years, was invited to join Augusta National in 1997. He became Golf Trivia media chairman of the Masters three years Who was the first chairman of Augusta later, and he was Hootie Johnson’s choice National? to succeed him as chairman in 2006. Payne will be succeeded by Fred Ridley, a a) Bobby Jones c) Clifford Roberts former U.S. Amateur champion and USGA b) Alister MacKenzie d) William Lane Answer: c) Clifford Roberts was the chairman of president who is chairman of the Masters competition committee. Augusta National from 1931 to 1976.

Lessons from the Golf Pro The golf cart is one of the great innovations on the home course for the amateur golfer, but it can get us into a world of trouble at times. The biggest error comes when we park our cart, walk to the ball out in the fairway and then realize that we brought the wrong club. More times than not, in a rush, we just decide to go ahead and swing with the club that was brought and a poor shot is the usual result. The resolution to this quandary is quite simple. On the ride to your shot, think about the club selection that you are probably going to need. Consider all factors including yardage, wind direction and any elevation changes involved. Then, the most important aspect is to carry multiple clubs from the cart to your ball. While this will cause a bit more strenuous exercise, getting the right club is what needs to be done.

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Turned Professional: 2007 World Ranking: 1st FedEx Cup Ranking: 1st PGA Tour Wins: 16

FedEx Cup Standings Through Aug. 27, 2017

1) Dustin Johnson 4,466 pts. / 8 top tens

2) Jordan Spieth 3,871 pts. / 9 top tens

3) Justin Thomas 3,044 pts. / 10 top tens

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

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Volleyball camp cranks up the intensity Dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

Volleyball camp is more intense than one would imagine, with stern but solid coaching, complex drills, and interesting set plays. The Northern B.C. Volleyball Club (NBCVC) held their annual volleyball camp last week, Aug. 20 to 23. Back at the helm was excellent and experienced coach Jeff Ross, who led a similar camp in Fort St. John in March. Ross is currently the head coach of the Douglas College Royals women’s team. He was also recently the head coach of Team B.C.’s 10U women’s team at the 2017 North American Indigenous Games in Toronto, and head coach for the 16U women’s Thunder volleyball program in Vancouver.

His coaching experience goes back even further, as does his playing career. He played with the Thunderbirds for three years before coaching, and is all about giving back to the community and being passionate for the sport of volleyball. “Things have been going really well, the girls have been learning lots and taking what they’ve learned and applying that to their skills,” said Ross. Ross said the girls he is coaching at the camps have improved a lot since March, even though they’re going to naturally progress as they get older anyway. “Skill wise, I’ve seen a lot of good things since March that they’re applying here.” The camp is going over everything

from pass to attack, blocking, defensive positioning and rotations. It is very detailed and the players work hard, as there were two practices a day for each of the two age groups. When asked about the state of volleyball in Fort St. John and the talent that exists, Ross pointed to the girl’s devotion to volleyball and the programs up here. “The athletes seem really committed and want to get really better, and that’s important, especially in a small community you want to get a good group of athletes together.” Ross had a really great time and enjoyed working with the different athletes. The NBCVC’s club season begins in January.

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Lexus Brown-John serves during a scrimmage at the NBCVC volleyball camp on Aug. 23 at NPSS.

Hedges captains Canada in Colombia Dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

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Bo Hedges is the co-captain of Canada’s young team that competed at the America’s Cup qualifier in Columbia this week.

Wheelchair Basketball Canada announced its rosters for the 2017 men’s and women’s National Wheelchair Basketball Teams, and once again there was a North Peace presence. Bo Hedges was a part of the men’s team and one of the co-captains. “Being co-captain of this young group that is full of so much potential is exciting,” said Hedges. “Every year that I am able to compete

at this level is an amazing experience.” The team competed at the Americas Cup qualifier Aug. 23 to 30, in Cali, Colombia. If they finish in the top four, they would advance to the world championships in Hamburg, Germany, in 2008. They beat host country Colombia in the quarter finals by a score of 80-53 and will advance to worlds. At the time this went to print, Canada had won all their games in the tournament. The team retains six players that have played

for Team Canada before, including Hedges, cocaptain David Eng and Patrick Andreson. There are four rookies on the team as some players retired after the Rio summer games. “Competing here at the America’s Cup qualifier is a great challenge for our team,” Hedges said. Their goal was to win the quarter-final match, and following that, earning a medal would be extremely valuable for the growth and learning of the team, Hedges said.

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

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Location: Darlington, S.C. Date: Sept. 3rd, 6:00 p.m. TV: NBCSN Last Year’s Pole: Kevin Harvick Last Year’s Winner: Martin Truex Jr.

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Points: 951 Wins: 4 Top 5: 10 Top 10: 16

2) Kyle Busch

Points: 850 Wins: 2 Top 5: 9 Top 10: 14

3) Kyle Larson

Points: 845 Wins: 3 Top 5: 10 Top 10: 14

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

4) Kevin Harvick

5) Denny Hamlin

Points: 753 Wins: 1 Top 5: 9 Top 10: 13

6) Brad Keselowski

Points: 728 Wins: 2 Top 5: 11 Top 10: 14

Harold Brasington knew what he was doing in 1949 when he started pushing dirt around an old peanut field. With every lap those graders and bulldozers completed, the Darlington Raceway came to life. The Darlington Raceway is a unique, somewhat egg-shaped oval with the nickname of “Too Tough To Tame.” Today, the track’s specifications remain true to Mr. Brasington’s vision, with the exception of a few minor adjustments. Current points leader, Martin Truex Jr., won last year’s race.

7) Chase Elliott

Points: 711 Wins: 0 Top 5: 6 Top 10: 13

8) Matt Kenseth

Racing News

In less than six months, Alex Bowman will take the reins of the No. 88 Chevrolet currently driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr. Earnhardt Jr. plans to retire from full-time Cup racing after this season. “I’m definitely ready to go,” Bowman said on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. The opportunity for Bowman to showcase his talent didn’t occur until he filled in for the ailing Earnhardt Jr., last year. In 10 starts, the Tucson native scored his first-career Cup pole and three top-10 finishes.

Points: 703 Wins: 0 Top 5: 7 Top 10: 11

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9) Jamie McMurray

Points: 700 Wins: 0 Top 5: 2 Top 10: 12

What rookie finished 3rd in the Cup Series points standings in 2006?

10) Clint Bowyer

a) Martin Truex Jr. b) Clint Bowyer

Points: 642 Wins: 0 Top 5: 5 Top 10: 10

c) Reed Sorenson d) Denny Hamlin

Answer : d) Denny Hamlin

Shape: Oval Distance: 1.366 miles Banking / Turns: 25 / 23 degrees

Points: 824 Wins: 1 Top 5: 8 Top 10: 15

Points 838 731 710 634 633 562 557 485 470 465

Last Weekend’s Xfinity Race: Jeremy Clements won the Johnsonville 180 Jeremy Clements won his first NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Sunday at Road America. Clements battled Matt Tifft down the stretch at Road America before pulling away to the finish line after the two leaders spun out near the end of the second-to-last lap. With the victory Clements becomes the fifth first timer in the past six races at the track. “I’m extremely pleased right now, and it feels like a dream,” said Clements, who started 24th in the 40-car field. Clements, who co-owns Clements Racing out of Spartanburg, South Carolina, with his father Tony Clements, was running in a Chevrolet that was built in 2008.

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Tournament of Hope raises more than $20,000 Dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

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Bat Attitude shortstop Paul Kairys gets set to fire the ball to first base during the Allen LaFleur Tournament of Hope on Aug. 20.

The 11th annual Allen LaFleur Tournament of Hope should see the organizing group finally exceed its goal of raising $20,000. At the time this went to print, the exact total wasn’t known but it’s believed the goal was met due to an increased amount of donations this year. The all night red eye tournament took place Aug. 18 to 20 at the Taylor ball diamonds, to the joy of 39 teams worth of players. Taking home the grand prize were the Racksmackers, finishing first in the A division. In the B division, Summer Swingers took top spot, while One Hit Wonders finished atop the C division. Rounding out the standings were 2 Balls and a Glove In First in the D, while Young Guns won the E division. Winning the toilet bowl and coming in 39th place were the Mustangs. “It was really good, we had a lot of people come down and help us volunteer which was really awesome, and everybody had a good time as far as I know,” said Velma Alexander, one of the organizers. The money this year will go to Judy Greyeyes and Eric Tobler. Greyeyes has been diagnosed with metastatic stage 4 lung cancer that has spread to her breast

and lymph nodes, and she also has Type 1 diabetes, addison’s disease, and glaucoma. The tournament was created in 2006, and is in honour of Allen LaFleur, who passed away due to cancer in 2009. It’s a neat coincidence that Greyeyes’ late husband Clifford played on Allen’s first slow pitch team in the 1980s. Tobler has faced an ongoing battle since a baseball hit his leg last year, including several surgeries. There has been no concrete diagnosis, but he spent much time in hospitals throughout B.C. this year, but is at home now. Although he doesn’t have cancer, the organizers still wanted to help him out. A lot of money was raised this year from concession sakes. The tip jar received way more money than usual, and more money would have been raised through selling burgers if it wasn’t for the concession running out of propane. “We now know that the propane tank runs 46 hours straight,” Alexander joked. There were a few injuries suffered during the tournament, according to Alexander, but nothing crucial. One player broke his arm during his first game, but was back enjoying the festivities three hours later. There would have been 40 teams to match the amount of last year’s, but one team backed out a week before.

Fifth annual Jet boat races sure to thrill at Taylor Dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

The sight of a jet boat cruising down the river at speeds upwards of 220 km/hr is not a common one, but it sure is thrilling. And that sight is set to become familiar in the North Peace once again as the 5th Annual Taylor Flats 200 Jet Boat Races return to Taylor and Peace Island Park from Sept. 1 to 3. For three days, the Peace River will be filled with 30 jet boat drivers defying danger and crashes to try to improve their place in the standings. The

Canadian Boating Federation sanctions the event. Race organizer and participant Trapper Wolsey is really looking forward to the weekend, and thinks turnout will be high to watch the races.

“It seems every year there’s more and more people down there watching and getting involved, and wanting to get involved.” There are four riders from Fort St. John, including Wolsey

and former world champion Gord Humphries. One driver is from Prince George and the rest will come from Alberta. The festivities begin Friday night with testing, pre-runs, and the show and shine where all the boats will be cleaned up for fans to see from 5 to 9 p.m. at Peace Island Park. The races begin Saturday morning at 9 a.m. with treks under the Taylor Bridge. They resume at 2 p.m. with the five-lap circuit race. The schedule repeats on Sept. 3. Although the driver numbers has remained steady around 30 in the five years of the

Taylor race, Wolsey has seen an increase in the local support. “More involvement from the community, and Taylor, has come through. They’ve seen what it brings, and we’ve been getting more help from them and other people involved and that’s a really good thing.” As for his actual chances at the race itself, Wolsey is hoping for good things. “We’re sitting in third place on the season, and if all goes well we should be able to hold a second or third place, but you never know what can happen.”

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“The main character is the town of Fort St. John and the changes (it) goes through in 1942..” — Michael Armstrong, B6

How to make cyanotypes

Aleisha Hendry Photos

Judy Templeton and her granddaughter, 13-year-old Faith Angus, made cyanotypes together for the Artist In Residence program at Peace Gallery North. Cyanotypes are a photographic printing process that produces a cyan blue print. Step 1 (above): Take the specially coated paper and make a design with leaves, petals, flowers, grass or other semi-opaque items.

Step 2: Cover the paper with glass and put it under the light box for five minutes. This will activate the emulsion on the paper.

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Step 4: Marvel at the amazing cyanotype you just created!

Museum’s photo exhibit recounts gruelling job to build highway Aleisha Hendry ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

When the Alaska Highway was being built, the U.S. Military sent an official photographer to document the progress. That photographer was Rudy Schubert, and folks can see just how the highway came together with an exhibition of his photos at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum. Schubert not only took pictures of the American soldiers working on the highway, but also the people living in the local communities. This gives a rich view of what life was like for the folks in the area back then. This Voices of the Alaska Highway exhibit is on at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum until Nov. 30. For more information, call 250-787-1030.

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The Voices of the Alaska Highway exhibit featuring the photos of Rudy Schubert is on now at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum.

FORT ST. JOHN

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Monday Night at the Movies Brooklyn Feb 1 With the Fort St. John Film Society Aurora Cinema

Ballet Kelowna’s Boundless Feb 19 NPCC 7:30pm

Night at the in Movies “Celebrating 50 Years of the Arts inMonday Fort St. John 2017”

1-4 pm Art Exhibit “Dinner Talk” Feb 12- Mar 1 With artistsFM Mary Parslow, Alan White, Sept 9 Moose Community Block Party Karen Heathman, Peace Gallery North NPCC Downtown Fort St. John Fred Penner in Concert Feb 13 NPCC 3:30pm Sept 12 Beginning of Fall Art Classes for Adults with Peace Gallery North at NPCC Koba’s Great Big Show Live Feb 14 1PM Sept 16 EncausticNPCC Painting Workshop with Irene Gut at Peace Gallery North 250-787-0993 Monday Night at the Movies Sleeping Giant Feb 15 Sept 16 Peace Liard Regional Arts Council Meeting With the Fort St. John Film Society Aurora Cinema In Tumbler Ridge 9:30-3pm George Sept 16Canyon WorkshopCountry Crock Pot Music Dyeing Feb 15, 16 Lido Theatre 8pm with the Spinners and Weavers at the Artspost

James White Feb 29 Sept 20 With Annualthe General Meeting Fort St. John Film Society Aurora Community Arts Council of Cinema FSJ Artspost 7pm

Sept 22 Book Launch Peace Peace Gallery North AGM Dinner of at North Historical with Author Ronnie Roberts Feb 24 Society Senior Citizens Hall Tickets at 250-787-0430 Sept 30 Annual Art Auction With Peace Art Gallery Society at Pomeroy Hotel AGM of PLRAC Feb 20 With Arts Council in Sept 29 the – OctPeace 7 TheLiard AlcanRegional Craze of ‘42 Dawson Creek Live theatre with Stage North and NPCC at NPCC 7:30 show Fort St. John Arts Council Meeting Feb 17 Artspost 10320 94Exhibit Avenue Until NovAt30the Alaska Highway Photo noon By the lateNew RudyComers SchubertWelcome at the FSJ12 Museum Tickets on Choice Sale NowJuried for Artist’s Exhibition Jan 8 - 30 RON With JAMESthe Touring Show NOV 21 Federation of Canadian Artists At the North Peace Cultural Centre npcc.bc.ca at Dawson Creek Art Gallery Creek

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ART in HOMEMADE BAKING

The creation of homemade cooking seems to be a dying Art in the fast pace of our daily lives. With the plentiful, ready-made meals available in the grocery stores and little time to prepare supper, packaged products have replaced ingredients from scratch, and the microwave has replaced the oven. On the top of the most endangered list is homemade pies. Nothing brings back nostalgic memories, real or perceived, than the mention of homemade apple pie fresh from the oven. We associate the smell of baking pie with a warm kitchen, cozy home environment and the promise of good things to come. Members of the Fort St. John Historical Society have managed to preserve the Art of pie baking. It is a tradition that Historical Society members donate pies for the Canada Day Pie Sale at the Museum. Year after year, hundreds of people stand in line for up to 20-30 minutes to buy a piece of delicious homemade pie with ice cream. More than 700 people polished off about 120 pies this year at Canada Day and still a few missed out when the pies plates emptied an hour earlier than expected. Following through with the Art of pie baking, the Fort St. John Arts Council has offered The

Best Pies in the World at the North Pine Fall Fair in August as a friendly competition to the Historical Society. Over the years, they have not been able to top the Historical Society in number of pies or in variety of pies. The members of the Historical Society remain the champions, though the attendees of the Fall Fair devour an average of 80 pies during the weekend. Most of the generous pie makers in the community are over 50 years old. This does not bode well for the longevity of the homemade pie. Along with introducing young people to the forgotten skills of the early homesteaders with lessons like quilting and spinning and weaving, instruction in baking pies from scratch should be part of the required curriculum of The Pioneer Way of Life. In 2017, the Fort St. John Community Arts Council celebrates 50 years of Arts, Culture and Heritage development. Each month, historic milestones in the arts will be featured in this newspaper column. Comments and additional material are welcome. Sue Popesku spopesku@shaw.ca R0011369236

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Director Michael Armstrong and playwright Deb Butler are pleased to bring The Alcan Craze of ‘42 to the North Peace Cultural Centre Stage at the end of September.

Fort St. John the star of Alcan Craze Aleisha Hendry ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

When Deb Butler decided to write a play about the building of the Alaska Highway, she didn’t realize how much time and research it would take. Butler wrote The Alcan Craze of ’42 back in the early 90s after interviewing Duncan Beatton for the Western Producer. “After I listened to him, I sat in my car and thought ‘this is way too good to just be an article,’” she said. “I decided I was going to write a play.” The show was the first play performed on the stage of the newly opened North Peace Cultural Centre in 1992. It was a humourous look at the lives of the people that had to contend with the military swooping in to build a road connecting them to Alaska. As part of the 75th anniversary of the Alaska Highway celebrations, Butler

has reworked the play with the help of professional actor and director, Michael Armstrong, and it’s slated to hit the cultural centre stage once again next month. Armstrong was asked by producer Sue Popesku to direct the show, and jumped at the chance. “I really like the Peace,” he said. “I’ve been up here a number of times, I really like the people in Fort St. John—it just seemed like a really fun thing to do.” The fact that the play is a historical comedy revue really drew Armstrong in. “I have a keen interest in B.C. history, my minor as an undergraduate was in history and most of my own writing is historical in nature, so for me it’s the opportunity to work on something like this and bring it to life,” he said. The bulk of the show takes place in the Hudson’s Bay trading post at old Fort

St. John, which Armstrong describes as a meeting place for the locals. “It’s a gathering place for people,” he said. “They come in, get their coffee and hang about.” Reworking the show meant doing more “showing than telling”—people that were only talked about in the original show are now characters on stage. Some of the characters are based on real people, while others were made up specifically for the show. Anyone with an interest in local history will enjoy this play, said Armstrong. “The main character is the town of Fort St. John, and the changes, the stresses the town goes through in 1942, and the changes that it undergoes during the nine months it took to build the Alaska Highway.” The Alcan Craze of ’42 opens Sept. 29 at the North Peace Cultural Centre.

Art Auction 34 coming in Sept. The Peace Arts Gallery Society is preparing for one of its main fundrasing events of the year. The 34th annual Art Auction takes place Sept. 30 at the Pomeroy Hotel. The auction is to raise fund for kids art programs and student bursaries. For those wanting a sneak peek at what items will be up for bid, Peace Gallery North

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Shopping smart at the farmers market

irst and foremost, talk to farmers and food producers, they are a wealth of knowledge about local food. Their understanding of the chemical, biological, and physical environment around us is key to their financial success. Learn from them. Knowing more about the nutrition and nature of your community will help you save money and develop rules two and three. Always try to buy more for less to help local farmers avoid transportation costs and loses. Farmers’ markets thrive on the lack of transportation needed to sell from their local farms. Interest in bartering is based on businesses who have not already added the cost of transport to their prices. Someone who is actually selling local, and knows all too well the transportation costs and losses involved, will want to swing a deal for larger volume. This will help you see who is selling local and who is transporting their product long distances. Always be prepared to buy seasonally available ingredients. Local farmers’ markets organize on the economy of peek seasonal and nutritional bounty. Selling while nutrition and flavour quality is high is best for producer and consumer. It also cuts on marketing costs as many people already buy on this seasonal gardening schedule for religious and calendar holidays. Buying the most perishable yet quality local produce at its peek season motivates spending and bartering. The producer can sell out and limit transport costs. The consumer can gain opportunity cost on the seasons best produce. If you get confused refer back to rule one.

Judah Koile FROM THE FARM TO THE TABLE

1 onion 1 cup cooked rice 1 head garlic 500ml plain yogurt Salt and pepper to taste Handful of fresh herbs 2 tbs honey 10 potatoes 20ml olive oil A mix of seasonal veggies of your choice

SEASONAL ECONOMY FARMERS MARKET MEAL LOCAL BISON CABBAGE ROLLS AND POTATOES WITH BLACK PEPPER GARLIC AND HERB YOGURT

Buy a small amount of the cheapest veggies, at the end of their season: garlic, corn, onions, broccoli, or chard. Cut them into very small dice, sauté in a pan until soft and set aside. Also, buy some ground bison, cabbage, tomatoes, garlic and onions. Sauté your bison meat in olive oil until it becomes brown, not grey. Add your cooked vegetables and a cup of precooked rice. Cool the mixture and set aside. Cut potatoes into large cubes and season with olive oil salt and pepper. Roast in the oven at 350 F until golden brown. Mix your yogurt with fine ground black pepper, freshly minced parsley, basil, a dash of salt, a tablespoon of honey, and one bulb of fresh minced garlic. Mix, cover and set aside in the fridge. Cut your head of cabbage in two and separate the leafs. Blanch them in hot water until soft and remove to cool. Wrap ground bison, rice, and veggies with your cabbage leaves. Line your rolls in a baking pan, cover in crushed tomatoes and cheese, and bake in the oven until the cheese is brown and the cabbage leaves are fully cooked and soft. Arrange cabbage rolls and potatoes on a plate and serve with a side of seasoned yogurt. A great meal to share with your potluck crew.

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

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Ruffling Some Feathers Dear Annie: I was at my brother’s home for my sisterin-law’s birthday a few weeks ago. My sister-in-law, “Jess,” had a stroke some years ago and can only say a few singlesyllable words at a time. She has an 18-year-old bird that she loves and takes care of. My nephew’s fiance, “Becky,” and her daughter, “Emily,” came over during the party, and Emily started to tease the bird. Jess looked at me and said, “Cover bird.” I went over and very politely put the cover on the birdcage and said, “I think it’s time for the bird to go to sleep. When there are a lot of people in the house, the bird gets stressed out. The cover helps him calm down.” Everything was fine for about 10 minutes. But then Emily went over, flipped part of the cover off the cage and started to tease the bird again. Becky was sitting right there and did not say a word to her daughter. I looked on silently because I felt it was not my place to say anything, and Emily sat down after a few minutes anyway. But then she went over to the cage a third time. She began teasing the bird. At this point, my brother politely told Emily to stop because she was upsetting the bird, and she

Annie Lane DEAR ANNIE

did. At that point, Becky got upset. She told my brother, “She’s only playing with the bird.” She and Emily left the birthday party early because of this. My brother and I would like you opinion on whether or not it was inappropriate for him to tell Emily to stop. -- Birdyguard Dear Birdy-guard: Of course it was appropriate of your brother to speak up. If that ruffled Becky’s feathers, she should have stepped in before he had to. The next time you’re all together, set some ground rules right from the start, and make them clear to Emily, Becky and your nephew: no ifs, ands or squawks about it. Dear Annie: I couldn’t agree more with your reply to “Wondering Why at the Y,” who complained about the odor of his fitness classmate. But this isn’t just a problem at the gym. In today’s offices, people are often crammed into small areas to save money. If one inconsiderate man or woman

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Community

“The breathtaking beauty of the Peace never failed to make me feel as though somehow I’d come home to myself in these strange surroundings.” - Angela Griffin

100 Women look to raise $10K for one lucky, local charity ALEISHA HENDRY ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

If 100 women get together and donate $100 each, one lucky local charity can land themselves $10,000. Such is the idea behind 100 Women Who Care Fort St. John, a group recently started by women dedicated to helping their community. “It’s pretty widespread,” said committee member Karin Carlson. “There’s lots of chapters in British Columbia, and I just thought it was time we started something like that in Fort St. John.” The 100 Who Care Alliance has 490 chapters across the world, and isn’t limited to gender. It can be 100 Men, 100 Kids, or 100 People, said Carlson. The idea is that a chapter will host two events per year where participants can hear presentations from nominated charities and vote for the one they feel is most deserving. At the end of the event, one

charity walks out with at least $10,000. The Fort St. John chapter is hosting its first-ever event on Sept. 26 at the Lido Theatre. And just because the name says 100 women, it doesn’t mean there can’t be more. The three charities up for the donation in September are New Day in the Peace Ministries, North Peace Ride for the Disabled, and The Fort St John Women’s Resource Society’s Healing Space program. People will be able to nominate local charities for the next event in the spring. The group has two rules for eligible charities. One, they need to be serving the community of Fort St. John and providing services here, and two, they are able to issue a charitable receipt. The 100 Women Who Care event takes place Sept. 26 at the Lido Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with presentations from the groups at 7 p.m. For more information, visit 100wwcfsj on Facebook.

Finding home in the Peace

hen I drove across Canada to Fort St. John for a teaching position in 2012, the place was an anomaly to me. On CBC Radio, a man in an unhurried voice said he was trying to be a Good Samaritan when he climbed out of his truck on the Halfway Bridge near Fort St. John to help a beaver he’d hit. This was only the second time that I’d heard of Fort St. John; the first time was when I accepted the teaching position here. Day three of driving and I was only in Ontario’s neighbouring province. As late afternoon blushed pink in a Manitoba sky, I turned a weary eye upwards to see a formation of clouds the length and breadth of the sky in the shape of Christ on His cross. I didn’t have to search the clouds for this distinctive image, nor did I mistake it for anything but what it was. Christ remained before me, leading me west, until night descended upon the prairie. When I went to the Fort St. John courthouse to get my British Columbia driver’s licence, a cowboy asked me if he could pay his hydro bill inside. I said I didn’t know. Inside, he asked me again. “You asked me that already. I don’t know,” I said. “I knew I asked you, but then I forgot,” he said, and we laughed. At the counter, I was told I was as yet unable to get my BC driver’s license. “I moved from a different province not a different country,” I lamented to the teller. The cowboy heard me and laughed. Everything in Fort St. John ran at the pace of three turtles stuck together. There were daily challenges in securing the required government and professional licences. The Peace also had record amounts of snow between October and December 2012, breaking a 55-year record. Heavy snow caused the power to go out regularly in the Charlie Lake cottage I’d rented. It was like camping or England, except in England one didn’t have cougars as neighbours. While walking my dog,

Angela Griffin PEACE REFLECTIONS

a man asked if I’d seen the Charlie Lake cougar. “It’s eatin’ dogs,” he said. “There’s moose up here too. Seen them?” I shook my head. “If youse do get attacked, just feed it the dog,” he spat in the snow next to his boots. “It’ll eat the dog’s stomach, give you time to get clear.” “I could never feed my dog to a wild animal,” I told him. “I’ll run.” “Oh, girl, you can’t outrun no cat!” he laughed, shaking his head in amusement. Despite daily challenges, night always fell softly upon the Peace. In early November, I stood outside waiting patiently for my small dog to sniff every inch of the ground before performing her nightly duties. The stars shone brightly against a night sky that offered no competing light apart from a sliver of moon peeking through milky wisps of cloud that resembled God’s outstretched hand. A rustle of leaves in the distance drew my eyes from the skyline to the hillcrest before me, and that’s when I saw them. Standing regally atop the silver poplar-lined hill behind my cottage was a mother moose with two offspring. Mother remained motionless, eyeing me, as her calves grazed on the paltry grasses, shyly poking through the late-autumn snow. In many ways, I felt like Alice-downthe-rabbit-hole in this strange land of cowboys and oilrigs, but the breathtaking beauty of the Peace never failed to make me feel as though somehow I’d come home to myself in these strange surroundings. The Peace is a place of many peoples and many 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, please send it to: angelamarygriffin@gmail.com.

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The 100 Women Who Care Fort St. John steering committee are Karen Mason-Bennett, Annette Lang, Cindy Mohr, Callie Pimm, Tara Waddy, and Karin Carlson (not pictured).

FORT ST. JOHN & DISTRICT CHURCH DIRECTORY ANGLICAN CHURCH of CANADA NoRTH PEACE PARISH Please join us at our temporary location at the Good Shepherd Anglican Church Taylor for July & August. Services @ 9:30am Ph: 250-785-6471 “All are Invited and Welcome Here” - (Luke 14:23) SERVICES St. Martin’s, fort St. John, BC Sundays 1:30 p.m. Rev. Enid Pow ********** Church of the Good Shepherd Taylor, BC - Sundays 9:30 a.m. ********** St. Matthias, Cecil Lake, BC 3rd Sun. of the Month 3:00 p.m. Holy Communion BAHA’I fAITH BAHA’I fAITH National Baha’i Information 1-800-433-3284 Regular Firesides Mondays @ 8:00 p.m. Deepenings continued Wednesdays at 250-7870089 Next Feast Info. 250-787-0089 ********** BAPTIST CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 9607-107th Ave., fSJ Ph. (Office) 250-785-4307 Pastor: Michael Hayes Associate Pastor: Doug Janzen SUNDAY WoRSHIP SERVICE 10:30AM ********** CATHoLIC RoMAN CATHoLIC CHURCH (Resurrection Church) Pastor: Rev. Vener Sabacan Phone 250-785-3413 www.fsjcatholic.ca MASSES: Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday - 10:00 a.m. oNLY OFFICE HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. BAPTISM: Contact the Pastor 3 months before baptism. MARRIAGES: Contact the Pastor 3 months before the wedding. ********** ALLIANCE CHURCH 9804-99 Ave., fort St. John, BC V1J 3T8 Ph: 250-785-4644 fax: 250-785-8932 e-mail: office@fsjalliance.ca www.fsjalliance.ca SUNDAY WoRSHIP SERVICE: 9:15am & 11:00am KIDVILLE: for ages 2yrs.-Gr.6 @ 9:15am **********

CoMMUNITY CHURCH CHARLIE LAKE CoMMUNITY CHURCH Associate Pastor: Jared Braun 250-785-1723 fax: 250-785-4136 clcc@pris.ca SUNDAY SCHooL: 9:30am SUNDAY WoRSHIP: 10:40am 1st left turn off Alaska Highway past the Charlie Lake Store. ********** PEACE CoMMUNITY CHURCH 10556-100th Street, Taylor, BC Pastor: Wally Pohlmann Phone: 250-789-3045 HoURS: 9:00am-Noon Monday-Wednesday & friday Email: office@taylorchurch.ca Website: www.taylorchurch.ca SUNDAY ADULT CLASS - 9:30am SUNDAY WoRSHIP SERVICE - 10:30am ********** EVANGELICAL foRT ST. JoHN EVANGELICAL MISSIoN 8220-89th Avenue, fSJ Pastor: Andy Wiebe Sunday School September-June begins at 9:30am Sunday mornings. Worship Service - 10:45am Phone: 250-787-2550 ******* INTERDENoMINATIoNAL UPPER PINE GoSPEL CHAPEL Church Phone: 250-827-3833 Email: upgc@pris.ca Board Chairman: Andy Burkholder 250-827-3811 Box 66, Rose Prairie, BC ********** LUTHERAN PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 9812-108th Avenue, fort St. John, BC V1J 2R3 Office Phone: 250-785-2718 Pastor: Rev. Kebede Dibaba Regular Worship Schedule: 9:00am Youth, Adult Bible Study 10:00am Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School ********** PEACE RIVER MUSLIM ASSoCIATIoN Information: 250-787-1264 Jumm’a (Friday) Prayer @ 1:00pm 203-10903-100th Street, fort St. John, BC email: tahermorsi@shaw.ca ********** MENNoNITE NoRTH PEACE MENNoNITE BRETHREN CHURCH North Peace Mennonite Brethren Church 10816 106 St. fort St. John, BC V1J 5V2 250-785-3869

Lead Pastor: Andrew Eby Associate Pastor of Youth & Young Adults: Don Banman SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES: 9:15am & 11:00am ********** MENNoNITE MoNTNEY MENNoNITE CHURCH SUNDAY MoRNING: Sunday School & Worship: 9:30am SUNDAY EVENING: 2nd & 4th Sundays: 7:00pm Everyone Welcome! Pastor Warren Martin Phone: (250) 827-3231 ********** NoNDENoMINATIoNAL CHRISTIAN LIfE CENTRE “Associated with “Fellowship of Christian Assemblies” “King Jesus is Lord Over the Peace” 8923-112th Avenue, fort St. John, BC V1J 6G2 website: www.christianlifefsj.ca Ph: 250-785-4040 fax: 250-785-4021 Pastor Steve Oboh Principal of Christian Life School: Garry Jones Everyone Welcome Sunday Morning Worship Service: 10:00am Nursery available and Sunday School is held during the sermon for ages 3-12 years. Christian Life Centre is “Home of Christian Life School” ********** foRT ST. JoHN NATIVE BIBLE fELLoWSHIP Sunday Worship: 11:00am Wed., Night Bible Study: 7:30pm Pastor John A Giesbrecht 250-785-0127 ********** GIDEoNS INTERNATIoNAL Fort St. John Camp Ray Hein 250-827-3636 John Giesbrecht 250-785-0127 ********** NoRTHERN LIGHTS CHURCH INTERNATIoNAL (Rose Prairie, BC Sunday Service: Pre-Service Prayer: 10:30am Worship Service: 11:00am Everyone Welcome ********** THE SHELTER CHURCH “...the Lord will be a shelter for His people” Joel 3:6 9808-98A Ave. fort St. John, BC 250-785-3888 SUNDAY SERVICE: 10am Pastor: Oral Benterud 250-785-9151 ********** PENTECoSTAL THE PENTECoSTALS of foRT ST. JoHN Phone: 250-787-9888 Pastor: Jason McLaughlin Sunday 10am Service, Sunday School Youth Sunday 11am Worship Service Tuesday 7pm Prayer

Wednesday 7pm Bibile Study Friday 7pm Youth ********** PENTECoSTAL ASSEMBLIES of CANADA EVANGEL CHAPEL 10040-100 St., fort St. John Phone: 250-785-3386 Fax: 250-785-8345 Lead Pastor: Tony Warriner Sunday Services: 9:30am, 11:00am www.evangelfsj.com ********** The Journey 10011-100 St., fort St. John Phone: 250-785-6254 Pastor: Larry Lorentz Services: Sundays: 10:30am Tuesdays: 7:00pm ********** PRESBYTERIAN fort St. John Presbyterian Church 9907-98th St., fort St. John, BC Phone: 250-785-2482 fax: 250-785-2482 12:30 p.m. - Pie and Coffee 1:00 p.m. - Worship Service Everyone is invited to participate ********** REfoRMED TRINITY CoVENANT CHURCH Sunday Service: 10:00am Meets at the North Peace Cultural Center fort St. John, BC Elder: Mike Donovan Phone: 250-787-7702 matthew@trinitycovenant.ca Affiliated with C.R.E.C. ********** THE SALVATIoN ARMY THE SALVATIoN ARMY Sunday Worship Service: 10:30am 10116-100th Ave., fort St. John, BC Come Worship With Us. For information; Phone 250-785-0506 or food Bank 250-785-0500 ********** SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 9008-100th Avenue, fort St. John, BC Phone: 250-785-8632 Pastor: Cavin Chwyl Phone: 250-719-7949 Saturday Service: 9:30am ********** UNITED CHURCH of CANADA ST. LUKE’S UNITED 9907-98 St., fort St. John, BC Office: 250-785-2919 Rev. Rick Marsh Email: stlukeuc@telus.net Sunday Worship Service @ 10:00am All are Welcome! The United Church of Canada is a Union of Congregationalist, Methodist & Presbyterian Churches in Canada formed in 1925.

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Renewable energy is a great job creator. In the US, this year for the first time, more people held jobs in clean energy than in conventional energy, and Canada is quickly catching up. In Hudson’s Hope, local people are designing and installing the largest municipal solar power system in the province. Here, crews are installing the arena solar array. don pettit Photo

Hudson’s Hope goes solar—big time

he District of Hudson’s Hope will soon host the largest municipal solar power system in British Columbia, saving millions of dollars on district electrical bills. Large solar arrays are being added to the roofs of five district buildings including their arena, curling rink, district shop, tourist information centre and district office. As well, a ground-mounted solar power system will be installed at their newly upgraded sewage treatment facility. At up to 132 kilowatts each, these are some of the largest solar arrays anywhere in the province. All told, some 500 kW of grid-tied solar are being installed, with completion expected by the end of the year. For comparison, the average home solar array is 5 to 10 kW in size. “We are proud to be a leader in electricity self-generation, and appreciate the BC Hydro net-metering initiative that helps us achieve it,” say Gwen Johansson, Mayor of the District of Hudson’s Hope. “This is part of our on-going economic

development plan that will reduce our operating costs over the long term and provide opportunities for local residents in the rapidly expanding solar industry.”

Don Pettit WATT’S HAPPENING

GRID-TIE solar energy. All the solar power systems are “grid-tied” through BC Hydro’s net metering program, meaning the solar electricity they generate powers the building first, then feeds excess power into grid. This works particularly well in the north, where we often produce much more power than we can use during the long days of our sunny summers, which gives us a big credit to use up during the short days of winter. “We anticipate reduction in the district electricity costs to be in the neighborhood of $70,000 per year. Over 30 years, that amounts to savings of $3 million,” explains district CAO Tom Matus. Over all, these facilities will reduce their electrical bills by about 70%, with the Bullhead Curling Rink and new District Shop powered 100 percent by

LOCAL PEOPLE Your very own local Peace Energy Renewable Energy Cooperative (PEC) in a joint venture with Moch Electric Ltd., was chosen to design and install the solar arrays. PEC worked with the district to acquire a $1.35 million grant from the Strategic Priorities Fund/Federal Gas Tax Fund through the Union of BC Municipalities. PEC then provided the initial system designs, and eventually won the provincewide competitive bid to supply and install the solar arrays. “We were proud to assist the district in acquiring this large grant for their project,” explains PEC President Steve Rison, “and a grant is ideal, of course. But the fact is, solar has now come so far down in

price that investing taxpayers’ money into solar for the purpose of reducing the cost of powering public facilities makes sound economic sense for any municipality.” The rapid switch to solar around the world is not being driven by concern for the environment, but by economics, says Rison. “The cost of electricity from the grid is only going one-way, up. Once you have your solar power, your cost for electricity is stable over the very long term, thanks to the low cost of operating and maintaining solar.” The solar modules being installed use high quality polycrystalline technology. They come with a 10-year materials and workmanship warranty, and a 25-year energy production warranty. With no moving parts and nothing to wear out, solar modules of this type run with little or no maintenance for at least 30 years, probably much longer. These state-of-the-art solar arrays also come with remote web-based monitoring, which means the output of each

solar panel and array can be seen and tracked from any computer. This will allow the district and PEC to monitor how much power is being produced, how much money is being saved, and to quickly pinpoint any problems should they arise. LOCAL BENEFITS With solar power systems like these spreading rapidly across western Canada and around the world, local hiring and training were priorities for the District of Hudson’s Hope. Six district high school students have been hired for the installation crews, and district personnel will be trained to monitor and maintain the solar power systems over the long term. Congratulations to the District of Hudson’s Hope for providing common-sense energy leadership, proving that we can have a cleaner environment, local jobs and abundant energy too. Well done. Don Pettit can be reached at dpettit@pris.ca

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Our 1.2 million-member organization started with the vision of one man—Paul P. Harris. The Chicago attorney formed one of the world’s first service organizations, the Rotary Club of Chicago, on 23 February 1905 as a place where professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships. Rotary’s name came from the group’s early practice of rotating meetings among the offices of each member. Rotarians have not only been present for major events in history—we’ve been a part of them. From the beginning, three key traits have remained strong throughout Rotary: We’re truly international. Only 16 years after being founded, Rotary had clubs on six continents. Today we’re working together from around the globe both digitally and in-person to solve some of our world’s most challenging problems. We persevere in tough times. During WWII, Rotary clubs in Germany, Austria, Italy, Spain, and Japan were forced to disband. Despite the risks, many continued to meet informally and following the war’s end, Rotary members joined together to rebuild their clubs and their countries. Our commitment to service is ongoing. We began our fight against polio in 1979 with a project to immunize 6 million children in the Philippines. By 2012, only three countries remain polio-endemic—down from 125 in 1988.

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If it’s not on social media, did it even happen?

ey Family and Friends, just wanted to pop in and say that I am enjoying a social media free summer and loving every minute of it!” #blessed #gratitude #familyisimportant I have seen many of these status updates lately, which begs the question, “If you are spending the summer free from the grips of social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat), but you don’t check in regularly to tell people why you are not there, did it really happen?” We live in a world where we have a deep compulsion to share every little event in our lives. Hey, I am guilty of this too! I document everything on social media to the point which it could be called into court as an accurate reflection of how I spent my day. I can imagine my lawyer defending me in court by showing my social media timeline and announcing

Judy Kucharuk the desk of the green-eyed girl

with a flourish, “At the time of the murder, Judy was at Menchies eating frozen yogurt topped with (he squints to see the picture clearly), topped with small bites of brownie and a few raspberries!” Then she would show the photo and that I checked into Menchies at the same time as the purported murder took place. Facebook check in doesn’t lie, I would be acquitted of all charges. In a recent column, I mentioned that my son got married in Ucluelet. Since returning home I have been asked repeatedly, “Where are the pictures of the wedding? We haven’t seen anything on Facebook.” Folks are disappointed that we haven’t shared many of the photos. The fact is I can’t share anything because

I didn’t take any pictures of the wedding. I sat there, sans phone, and enjoyed the ceremony. I didn’t take any pictures until the reception and even then, the only photos are of the first dance. It was lovely. Could you imagine if I had been tweeting or uploading photos during the ceremony instead of enjoying this beautiful day? Of course, the next day I was back to updating Facebook with the minutia of each moment. I feel pretty great that I can say (without lying), “I didn’t get any pictures of the wedding – we are going to have to wait to see the professional photo’s”. Sorry, #notsorry Judy Kucharuk is a lover of sarcasm, witty people and footnotes. You can read her book “Naked Tuesday” or catch her on CBC Radio Daybreak North where she shares her “Peace of Mind”. Follow her on twitter @judylaine

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Paul Hadland Hill

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We are sad to announce the passing of Paul Hadland Hill on August 7, 2017 at the age of 93. He was born on January 12, 1924 in Edmonton, Alberta. Paul is survived by his beloved wife Verna of 70 years, sons Gordon (Colleen), Brian (Lori), Lance (Rhonda), many grandchildren and great grandchildren and extended family. He was predeceased by his parents, John and Eva Hill, brother Don, sister Joan Robertson, son Ross and granddaughter Danielle. The Hill family moved to Taylor in 1933 and Paul started farming at the tender age of 14. In 1953, Paul completed a general welding course offered by the Chicago Vocational Training Corporation in Edmonton. This training combined with carpentry, mechanical and all-round handyman skills and a can-do attitude served him and the family well over the years as they combined efforts to build a very successful farming operation. As a young man Paul was an avid hockey player and although late to the game, beginning in his sixties, Paul enjoyed curling, experiencing success at the Master’s level. Paul was also a keen fan of old-time music and loved to attend jamborees and dances with Verna. Paul received an Award of Merit in August 2012 for 52 years of service as a climate weather observer in support of the Volunteer Climate Network of Environment Canada. A service was held to celebrate Paul’s life at the Peace Community Church on August 15th, followed by interment at the Taylor Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation. Muscular Dystrophy Canada or the charity of choice in Paul’s memory. The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the home care community nurses, the Fort St. John Hospital and staff, the Peace Community Church, all who contributed to the service and luncheon and those who offered condolences. Condolences may be forwarded through www.hamresfuneral.com

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EZELYK, Lily Feb 17, 1932 − Aug 22, 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lily Elizabeth Ezelyk on August 22, 2017 in Kelowna, BC. She was predeceased by her husband Louis, sons Ron and Stanley, and daughter−in−law Linda Ezelyk. She will be dearly missed by her son Rod Ezelyk (Jane) of Kelowna, BC, daughter Beverley (Daryl) Wark of West Kelowna, BC, son Randy (Marion) Ezelyk of Whitecourt, AB, daughter−in−law Dianna Ezelyk of Prince George, BC, 9 grandchildren and 14 great−grandchildren.

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born April 5, 1948 in Fort St. John, BC passed away peacefully on August 23, 2017 in Fort St. John, BC at the age of 69. A celebration of life will be held on Friday September 1 from 1pm – 4pm at the Fort St. John Royal Canadian Legion. Condolences may be forwarded through www.hamresfuneral.com 48344

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General employment Ha Hea Enterprises Inc, dba Redwood Esso 10216-100St, Box 30, Taylor, BC V0C 2K0 Job Title: Convenience Store/Gas Station Clerk N0C 6421 (3 positions Available) Duties: Assisting customers. Conducting sales by cash register (cash, debit, credit transactions). Monitoring inventory levels. Assist in display of merchandise. Stocking and maintaining product shelves. Requirements: Prior retail experience is an asset. Secondary School or equivalent. Salary & Benefits: $12.50/hour, Subsidizing housing, 10 days paid holidays. Permanent-Full-time position (40 hours per week) Location of work: Redwood Esso Station at 10216-100St, Taylor BC How to Apply: By Fax: 250-789-3195 By Email: redwoodesso@hotmail.com

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If you are interested in providing the City of Fort St. John with these services please forward the required documentation to operations@fortstjohn.ca or phone 250-787-8173. • The City agrees to pay the Contractor for Tractors and Trailers provided in accordance with the hourly rates published in the most current edition of the 2017 - 2018 BC Blue Book Equipment Rental Guide (all found) plus a 10% premium. This rate is all inclusive (e.g. fringe beneﬁts, overhead, proﬁt, wear items, mobilization, fuel and operator costs).

Total Oilﬁeld Rentals LP is engaged in the rental and transporta�on of drilling and produc�on equipment in oil and gas areas in Alberta, Bri�sh Columbia, Saskatchewan, North Dakota, and Wyoming. Our mission is to exceed customer expecta�ons by supplying superior rental equipment, transporta�on services and product support through our network of 26 branch oﬃces.

• Contractors must have valid Worksafe BC coverage. • Contractors must maintain all certification while working for the City of Fort St. John. • Contractors will be contacted on an as needed or required basis. All reasonable efforts will be made to give sufficient notice for availability; however, short notice will be considered the norm.

We are currently invi�ng applica�ons for the posi�on of BRANCH MANAGER for our FORT ST JOHN oﬃce. Posi�on Overview:

• Contractors will be required to attend a City of Fort St. John Contractor Orientation Meeting prior to commencing work, and as required.

The Branch Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direc�on to a mul�-faceted team with the focus of ensuring branch opera�ons are carried out in a safe, responsible, and cost eﬀec�ve manner. The Branch Manager must be comfortable ac�vely engaging in day-to-day branch ac�vi�es as well as being the key representa�ve of the company in the area to both exis�ng and poten�al customers. This posi�on is an excellent opportunity for a mo�vated and experienced manager looking for a long-term, career opportunity.

• This is not a contract and there is no guarantee of minimum hours per call or frequency of haul offs. Required Documentation: • Copy(s) of Certificate(s) of Insurance for each vehicle considered. • Automotive Liability Insurance up to $3,000,000. • Unit number, capacity, and vehicle type. • Current Letter of Account in good standing from Worksafe BC. • City of Fort St. John current business license. Contractors without the proper documentation may not be eligible for winter snow haul off operations. Contact: For more information or to submit documentation contact Public Works at 250-787-8173.

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• Comprehensive General Bodily Injury Insurance up to $5,000,000. Qualiﬁca�ons: • • • • • •

5+ years of management experience in drilling, comple�ons and general oilﬁeld hauling with responsibility for both personnel and opera�ons. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong customer rela�onships through consistently providing a high quality customer service and brand visibility. Available to provide support to employees and opera�ons both a�er hours and on weekends. Class 5 drivers’ license required (Class 1 preferred) Clean drivers’ abstract Ability to pass pre-employment as well as ongoing drug and alcohol tests.

Total Oilfield offers employees a compe��ve compensa�on package including an excellent company matched RRSP/Stock plan, bonus program, and group medical/dental/vision benefits. Please apply with resume and driver’s abstract to Dwayne Stone at dstone@totaloilfield.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest in this posi�on however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Total Oilfield Rentals is an equal opportunity employer. 44624

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Classifieds General employment Lodge Motor Inn requires front desk staff and housekeepers. For details call 250-7824837 Northwinds Lodge requires live-in manager. For details call 250782-9181 Peace River Ranch near FSJ requires 3 ranch hands for summer & fall work. Equip experience & or class 1 or 3 an asset. Accomodations for single worker provided. Please contact either ranch manager Greg Hanson 1-604-613-0585 or Chad Hanson 1-403-634-9425

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Conuma Coal Resources is currently seeking a Procurement Manager. Conuma Coal Resources Conuma Coal Resources is currently seeking an Administrative Clerk. The selected was founded to be a positive contributor, inﬂuence and supporter to our community. We are committed candidate will be a self-starter with a strong work ethic and comfortable with public to earning security for all of our partners. And to unify resources and people in building a ﬁrst-class speaking. organization with a character of true integrity. In using our endowed gifts, we aim to be a blessing.

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Job Summary: The Procurement Manager provides procurement experience related to the acquisition ofQualifications: goods, materials and services. This includes assessing needs, creating detailed specifications, using a variety of competitive bidding methods and negotiating single source contracts. The position interprets•andEducation Required: Applied Business Technology or equivalent analyses confidential competitive bidding information based on specific evaluation criteria and •makes award recommendations. Accurate and strong data entry, clerical and filing skills

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The Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program is a partnership between BC Hydro, the Province of B.C., Fisheries & Oceans Canada, First Nations and Public Stakeholders to conserve and enhance ﬁsh and wildlife impacted by existing BC Hydro dams.

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Technical & Skills • Competencies Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confidence, a clear speaking • • • • • •

Proficientvoice in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer and Power Point Proficient in Microsoft Visio and Project is an asset • Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook and Excel Able to create and explain flow charts • Experience in Maintenance would be an asset Basic understanding of Competitive Bidding Laws of Canada and Contract Law Excellent negotiating skills and project experience Location: Ability to work independently in a fast pace environment

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Certiﬁed Professional Purchaser (CPP) designation or working towards 3+ years of experience in a similar role Mining experience is preferred

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Business OppOrtunities Convenience Store Opportunity - Moberly Lake, BC. Please contact Michael Butte at mbutte@gasplusinc.com

Business services Arctic Duct Cleaning, Furnace & duct cleaning, Chimney sweep. 250-787-7217 (FSJ) Arctic Duct Cleaning, Furnace & Duct Cleaning, Chimney Sweep. 250-787-7217 (FSJ)

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Annual Vegetation Management Program CN and other federally regulated railway companies are required to clear their rights-of-way from any vegetation that may pose a safety hazard. For example, Part II of the Rules Respecting Track Safety adopted by Transport Canada provide that “Vegetation on railway property which is on or immediately adjacent to roadbed must be controlled.” Vegetation on railway right-of-way, if left uncontrolled, can contribute to trackside fires and impair proper inspection of track infrastructure. As such, for safe railway operations, the annual vegetation control program will be carried out on CN rail lines in the Province of British Columbia. This program is necessary in order to eliminate brush, weeds and other undesirable vegetation, which constitute a hazard to the public and to CN employees and will be performed in conformity with current federal regulations, including Transport Canada’s Rules Respecting Track Safety. Wilderness Environmental Services (telephone 1-705-575-4805) will be applying herbicides on and around the railway tracks (mainly the graveled area (the ballast)). All applications will be done by certified applicators. All product requirements for setbacks in the vicinity of dwellings, aquatic environments and municipal water supplies will be met. This program will take place from August 25th to September 15th. 2017 and will include the following cities: Terrace, Vancouver, Kamloops, Lillooet, Prince Rupert, Prince George, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Fort Nelson, Tete Jeune, and MacKenzie. For more information, you may contact Luther Heimbaugh 1-705-575-4805.

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Full-time Exempt Position

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has an immediate opportunity for a full-time Executive Assistant working from our Dawson Creek office. Reporting to the Corporate Officer, this exempt position provides executive assistance to the Regional District Board of Directors, CAO and senior staff. Duties of the position include: preparing confidential correspondence and documents; maintaining human resources files and employee service award program; coordinating travel arrangements; preparing agendas and transcribing minutes; making meeting arrangements; composing correspondence; carrying out special projects and research, and providing back up reception coverage when required. As a preferred candidate, you will have excellent organizational skills; a personable attitude and professional work style; and the proven ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information and documents. You have the ability to take precise minutes using some form of speed writing or laptop, have strong written and verbal communication skills and are proficient in MS Office Suite. A minimum of five years’ office experience at an executive secretary level in a local government or similar setting, is preferred. Situated in northeastern BC, the PRRD covers an area of about 12 million hectares, includes seven municipalities and four electoral areas and represents a population of just over 60,000. We are renowned for our friendly people, spectacular outdoor recreation and bustling northern economy. This is a full-time exempt position with a competitive salary and benefit package commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience. A detailed job description and full list of qualifications is available at www.prrd.bc.ca. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume, cover letter and at least three references “in confidence” to:

Peace River Regional District Attention: Ronda Wilkins, Executive Assistant Email: hrprrd@prrd.bc.ca PO Box 810, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4H8 Telephone: (250) 784-3207 Confidential Fax: (250) 784-3220 Closing date for this opportunity is 4:30 pm local time, Wednesday, September 5, 2017 We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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

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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NORTHWEST TERRITORIESNOTICE TO: Tyler Scott Hawick TAKE NOTICE; that an action has been commenced against you by Notice of Motion, Affidavit of Default, Affidavit of Value, CCT and GR/W Search , in Action No. S.C. 2016 000 204, in this Court by CIBC Mortgages Inc. in which the Plaintiff’s claim for foreclosure of its Mortgage, secured by the lands, legally described as: LOT 2010, PLAN 1520 NORMAN WELLS and Municipally described as 3 Birch Crescent, Norman Wells, Northwest Territories X0E 0V0 A copy of which will be mailed to you upon request directed to the solicitor for the Plaintiff at the following address: Hendrix Law #500, 707 - 7th Ave SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 3H6 Telephone 1-855-580-9400 or Fax 1-403-266-2447 or Email: dhendrix@hendrixlaw.ca AND IT HAS BEEN ORDERED that a court date has been set on September 22, 2017 at 10:00 a.m at the following address: Clerk of the Supreme Court of Northwest Territories 4903 - 49 Street Yellowknife, NT X1A 3T5 Phone: (867) 920-8760 / toll free: 866-822-5864 Fax: (867) 873- 0291 The Plaintiff may proceed according to the practice of the Court to take the next step in the within proceedings, and you will not thereafter be entitled to further notice thereof, and the relief sought by the plaintiff may be given in your absence. Dated at the City of Calgary, in the province of Alberta this 22 Day of August, 2017 Hendrix Law #500, 707 - 7th Ave SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 3H6

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Tenancy Abandonment Notice of Personal items. Tenant: Kerry Nelson 250-219-4611. Rental Property Location: #13490 257Rd Land Description: SE 1/4 Sec 27 TP84 Rg 18. Landlord: Con Isenbecker Box 6502 FSJ V1J 4H9 250-787-2910. This is a posted, 30 Day Abandment Notice of Kerry Nelson’s personal property at the above address of rental location. Items include; personnel belongings, tools, misc items. Any person having claim can contact the above landlord. Property will be depose 30 day from now Sep 3/2017.

Huntington Place Housing Co-op 8303-92Ave. Affordable, alternative approach to home ownership. Purchase shares to become member-owner of complex. Townhouse units 2 or 3 bed, 1 bath full bsmt, deck, fenced yard. Housing charges 2 bed $1014, 3 bed $1103. New member orientation 1st Wed each month. Phone 250-785-7557

ProPerty For Sale 146 Acre Wooded parcel on pavement 25 minutes from Dawson Creek. 250-782-4157

BIRCHVIEW MANOR Clean, quiet, newly renovated 1 bedroom suites. Move-in Special: 1st month 1/2 price. Adults only. Senior Discount. On bus route. 250-843-7337 or 250-784-5817

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Primary Purpose The Payroll Administrator is responsible for the preparation and processing of biweekly payroll for over 300 employees; review and ensure accuracy of approved timesheets; track and deduct all garnishments and other special payroll deductions.

In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the City of Fort St. John intends to lease 192 sq. feet to North Peace Minor Ball on land legally described as REM Lot 2, Plan 11695 Section 31, Township 83, Range 18, W6M with the civic address of 11707 – 96 Street (Kin Park) for the construction of a storage building. The concession will be leased for the following amounts that include utilities and applicable taxes: This lease is for a ﬁve year term and in accordance with Civic Facilities Rental/Lease Council Policy No. 113/16’s market rate of $3.75 per square foot - $720.00 plus GST will be charged annually for this space. In recognition of the Tenant’s capital contribution of $11,900.00 towards the construction of a storage building on this site, it will be mutually agreed that the Tenant has prepaid $11,900.00 towards the lease. The balance remaining from this prepaid amount will either be carried forward in a future lease agreement or reimbursed to the Tenant if the lease is terminated or is not renewed. Inquiries regarding this lease of land may be directed to Janet Prestley, Director of Legislative and Administrative Services at (250) 787-8153 by September 1, 2017.

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Ensure all data files are complete for transmission to ADP. Investigate and resolve payroll issues with management at various operating locations. Create and/or run reports from payroll or time and attendance system. Ensure the timely processing of journal entries into the accounting system. Prepare reconciliations for payroll accounts. Prepare and submit payroll deductions and remittances on a timely basis and ensure records are up to date. Prepare T4’s, ROE’s, and various payroll reports as requested. Coordinate employee benefits and administration as necessary. Perform other duties as assigned.

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Technical Skills and relevant experience • • • • • • • • • • • •

Successful completion of Canadian Payroll Association certification preferred. Minimum 2 years’ experience. Supervisory experience an asset. Experience with ADP and time and attendance systems Experience with hourly and salaried payroll. Accounting knowledge sufficient to perform journal entries and payroll account reconciliations. Ability to exercise tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information. Strong computer skills particularly in the use of MS Office. Detail oriented and ability to work to tight timelines. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with employees at various levels of the organization. Knowledgeable of federal and provincial Payroll laws and the Employment Standards Act. ALEISHA HENDRY PHOTO

Please send resumes to: careers@conumacoal.com Not all applicants will be contacted.

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north country music jamboree

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Jack Hilton (right) and JJ Jim Johnson play a tune for the crowds at the North Country Music Jamboree in Buick Creek Aug. 26. The event returned to Fibich Farm for the fifth year for three days of entertainment.

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Carlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dance Band kicked off a half-hour set over the noon hour.

Henry Froese of Prespatou and Peter Loewen of Altona man the grill, cooking up fresh burgers and hot dogs for hungry crowds.

The Fibich Farm is home to a four-and-a-half hole golf course and driving range. Play the British-style course four times, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got yourself a full round of golf. A must visit for local golfers.

Left: Madi Cornet-Cooper makes her jamboree debut. Right: Kevin Busche plays a tune.

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