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Fred Jarvis, the former longtime mayor of the District of Taylor, has died. Jarvis died in his sleep of natural causes Sunday, Dec. 2. He was 74.

“Fred passed away in his sleep, leaving the community, family and friends shocked by his passing,” his brother-inlaw Bill Cassidy said.

“There are a lot of memories by individuals of what he has done and achieved.”

Jarvis is survived by his wife, Judy, and two daughters Anna and Beverley, and son David, along with several other siblings, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren.

A public funeral service will be held Saturday, Dec. 8, at 10 a.m. at the Taylor Community Hall. All are welcome, and a lunch will follow. Jarvis will be interred at the Taylor cemetery in a private ceremony.

Jarvis was mayor of Taylor, the small town of 1,500 people on a flat above the Peace River, for 28 years from 1986 to 2014.

Jarvis was born in Sidney, Manitoba, in 1944. In 1971, he moved to Taylor and never left. He spent time working at a now-closed mill, then working at his father-in-law’s farm.

But most people would come to know Jarvis from his political career. It started in 1979 at the suggestion of friend and former councillor Tony von Hollen when Jarvis was looking to get involved with the community.

He served two terms as councillor before he was elected mayor in 1986. His tenure brought major change to the town, which saw the building of the curling rink, arena, and Lone Wolf Golf Course. He saw the village obtain district status in 1989.

Jarvis promoted region-

al partnerships, and helped broker a deal with other Peace Region communities and the province to bring a share of oil and gas development revenues back to local governments in the region for investment.

Jarvis was always a championship contender at the annual World Invitational Gold Panning Championships at Peace Island Park, and he brought the Spirit of the Peace Powwow to the district, where it’s been celebrated now for more than a decade.

He was known to write North Peace Secondary students a personalized letter when they graduated.

Once asked why he served so long, Jarvis once quipped, “You’ll have to ask the people.”

“They give me the strength and the guidance to do it. The community is absolutely superb” Jarvis said when he announced his retirement in 2014.

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There was an estimated 4.5-magnitude earthquake just south of Fort St. John Thursday, Nov. 29 The earthquake happened around 6:25 p.m., with its estimated epicentre just 16 kilometres southwest of the city, according to Earthquakes Canada.

“It’s one of the stronger ones in quite some time.

We’ve seen larger, but it’s certainly right up there,” Cassidy said.

A 3.3-magnitude aftershock was recorded at 7:06 p.m., and a second aftershock near magnitude 4 was recorded at 7:15 p.m., located 26 kilometres southeast of Fort St. John.

Residents across Northeast B.C. report feeling loud, strong tremors that shook houses for several seconds in Fort St. John, Charlie Lake, Taylor, Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, and Hudson’s Hope, and rural communities in between.

Some have said they felt tremors as far away as Pouce Coupe and Baytree, Alberta.

Indeed, felt reports are coming in as far away as 100 kilometres from the city, Cassidy said.

There were no reports of damage.

On 105 Avenue in Fort St. John, Anne-Marie Freeman said the tremors shook the top floor of her condo building. “I thought the TV was going to fall over! Such a huge shake!” Freeman said.

Said Wendy Burkholder, “Out at the airport here, and I thought my walls were cracking.”

“Dawson felt it bad,” Samantha Zack said. “My work office white board came down even.”

Said Carol Alexander, “It shook hard and rumbled and rattled.”

BC Oil and Gas Commission officials said they are investigating the matter.

“Operations in the vicinity were immediately shut in as a precaution and a Commission investigation is being conducted,” the Commission said in a statement. “Mitigation strategies will be examined and put into place for any operations that are linked to the seismic events.”

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QUAKE SHAKE: A 4.5M earthquake centered near Fort St. John happened last Thursday. No reports of serious damage.

Many residents did not realize it was a quake. They thought it was just another example of our region getting the jitters.

Thank goodness the shaker happened in the evening when all the dentists offices were closed. Imagine being in the dental chair, midway through a highly delicate root canal, when the building starts shaking.

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ICE NOT NICE: Last week, the Peace Country experienced freezing rain, everything was super slippery. I remember icy winters when I was a kid. Mom always said, “Be careful on the ice. If you break your leg, don’t come running to me.”

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SUE! A lawyers group announced the most ridiculous lawsuit of 2018. A man sued McDonalds because he felt depressed after he ate a Happy Meal. In the #2 position: The man who sued Rice Krispies. Instead of “Snap! Crackle! Pop!”, he heard, “Slurp!

Clonk! Plonk!”

WEATHER WOES: A report says weather forecasters suffer stress and feelings of guilt when their forecasts turn out wrong. One TV weather guy was so depressed, he tried to drown himself by sticking his head in his rain gauge.

EMERGENCY! Coincidentally, the quake happened just one week after the Canadian B.C. Average 129.0 government tested its emergency alert system. A warning message was sent to cell across the nation. I didn’t get it.

ATM LOL: In Texas, a bank shut down an SOCCER STUFF: It was announced the Alberta Average 100.4 phones Maybe because my cell phone is too old. My ATM after it pushed out $100 bills instead World Cup of soccer may be held every two t St. John, BC - 7 Day Forecast - Environment phone is Canada so old, I receive text messages in of $20s. https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-78_metric_e.html This story reminds me of the time years instead of four. Soccer players like this Saskatchewan Avg. 105.0 Morse Code. I’m assuming the emergency a friend of mine joked his wife spends so idea. They have a repertoire of new and exalert was something along the lines: “This much money, the North Peace Credit Union citing injuries they want to fake.

Manitoba Average 102.8 is a test of the emergency alert system. in Fort St. John had to shut down an ATM Repeat, this is only a test. If this was a real after she wore it out.

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Jarvis leaves lasting legacy in Taylor and Northeast B.C. jarvis from a1

His sudden passing is a surprise to all in the community, Taylor Mayor Rob Fraser said.

“He was a great leader in our community and region.

I miss him already,” Fraser said. “He’s not just a colleague, he’s a family member to everybody.”

If you can name it, Jarvis had a hand in it, Fraser said.

“For more than 30 years he’s been guiding this community,” Fraser said. “There’s nothing that doesn’t have his fingerprints on it somewhere.”

In 2012, Jarvis was awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal for his work. The job wasn’t always easy, Jarvis said, but always a great educational experience.

“It’s made such a change in what my life has been because of it,” he said.

he was there for support, for everything that was happening.”

Building community

Pearls of wisdom Jarvis was a founding member of the Peace Crossing Historial Historical Society, and was an elder at the Peace Community Church.

Jarvis firmly believed in God, and leadership came to him naturally, Pastor Wally Pohlmann said.

“Scripture calls us to be ambassadors to mankind and calls us to care for the other person,” Pohlmann said.

“He did that in his relationships, in his marriage, in his church life, with anybody.

There was no inconsistency to what I saw with Fred.”

Jarvis may have left politics, but he was still active in the community, and talked often of his many projects, Fort St. John Mayor Lori Ackerman said.

“We’ve lost a good friend,” Ackerman said. “He was quite the character. He always thought of himself last, and always tried to bring people together.”

Jarvis was the “king of collaboration,” and thoughtful in his approach to all topics, especially when helping to settle regional differences, Ackerman said.

“He always tried to be inclusive and when he spoke, you listened,” Ackerman said.

“He always had a pearl of wisdom in his speeches.”

Mike Bernier, MLA for Peace River South, called Jarvis one of the most passionate, supportive people for the Peace Region.

“He was well known and respected across political spectrums for the great work he did for the people of Taylor and the Peace Region,” Bernier said.

Dan Davies, MLA for Peace River North, said one of his last memories of Jarvis was talking about the issues of day in his constituency office the

Fred Jarvis, reflecting on his life and work in Taylor as a councillor and mayor: “My life grew into something I would have never ever imagined when I first started,” he said when he announcing his retirement in 2014.

other week.

“I kept telling him we should do this on a regular basis,” Davies said.

“If you think about the experience Fred had with local government, he had just an amazing perspective on so

many things.

“It’s certainly a sad day in the Peace Region.”

Karen Goodings worked alongside Jarvis at the regional district level for her 30-year career representing Area B as electoral director. Jarvis was

kind, quiet, and thorough, she said.

“He was the kind of person who really took an interest in everything that was happening,” Goodings said.

“It wasn’t so much that he would take the lead;

Jarvis built the community one family at a time. Brent Taillefer says Jarvis is the reason he lives in Taylor.

“My favourite story of Fred is when I called him and said why should I move to Taylor, he said, ‘Come on down and I will tell you,’” Taillefer said.

“I met him at his office and he told me of the programs and facilities that Taylor had but most importantly that the people made the community and the people of Taylor were the best at making a community.

“He then rolled maps out in council chambers to show me properties that were for sale.”

Taillefer bought one of those properties in 2004.

Fourteen years later, he’s on his third term on council.

“He is the reason I live in Taylor and why I ran for council,” Taillefer said.

“He also was a great mentor and we spent many hours talking over a coffee and he showed me how I could make a difference in our community. He leaves a tremendous void in the lives of many and will be missed by all.”

From elected officials to district staff, those mourning Jarvis speak highly of him as a mentor.

Laura Prosko, former district community services director, said he was honoured to help organize his farewell tribute in December 2014 when he retired.

“He gave a life of service and dedication. His wisdom, kindness and guidance will be missed in our community and region,” Prosko said.

Davies, who was first elected as a city councillor in Fort St. John in 2005, said Jarvis helped guide him as a wideeyed new councillor through the annual convention of B.C. municipalities, where civic leaders set collective municipal lobbying priorities and meet with provincial ministers.

“He was one of the first people that came up to me and explained how things went down,” Davies said. “He just had to help people.”

Fraser said he was a single-issue candidate when he ran and was first elected as councillor in Taylor in the 1990s.

That quickly changed after he started working under Jarvis.

“I was that candidate no one wants to see on council,” Fraser said. “He guided me, mentored me, and showed me the true value of leadership.”

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Regional district ratchets up pressure on caribou recovery plan MATT PREPROST

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The provincial government has backed out of a meeting with the Peace River Regional District scheduled for this week to outline caribou recovery activities planned west of Chetwynd.

The regional district had scheduled a special board meeting Friday, December 7, in Dawson Creek so it could hear from a delegation of ministry of environment and climate change strategy officials.

However, the province wanted the meeting to be closed to the public, a demand that regional district directors refused.

Chair Brad Sperling said he was disappointed but not surprised by the province’s decision to back out.

“They’re not ready to make any statements in public in an open meeting,” Sperling said.

“That’s something we’ve been asking from day one, to do this openly and transparently. If they did this all from day one in public, I’m quite certain they’d have everyone’s co-operation.”

The regional district has been ratcheting up its pressure on the province to make public the details of two agreements it’s developing with Treaty 8 First Nations aimed at restoring southern mountain caribou populations in the region to sustainable levels.

The agreements could have major implications for local industry and the economy, tourism, and recreational backcountry access. But the regional district says it’s been shut out of the planning process, and only recently learned of the plans through industry and special interest groups.

Southern mountain caribou have been listed as a threatened wildlife species under the federal Species At Risk Act since 2003.

The central group of caribou includes a dozen herds stretching from Williston Lake to Jasper, Alberta. Two herds, including the Burnt Pine herd near Chetwynd and the Banff herd near Jasper, have already been extirpated.

According to recent counts, there’s an estimated 229 animals in five other herds in the Northeast B.C. region.

The population of the Quintette herd around Tumbler Ridge was last estimated at 74, while the South Narraway herd just south of Tumbler Ridge is

Quintette: 74 Kennedy Siding: 63 Klinse-za (Moberly/Scott): 66 Bearhole Redwillow: Unknown, very few (9 in 2017, 18 in 2016, and 49 in 2008) South Narraway: 26 Total: 229

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Southern mountain caribou mother and calf.

at 26.

The population of the Bearhole Redwillow herd in the Narraway region is unknown, dropping from 49 in 2008 to just 9 in 2017.

Agreements negotiated The province is developing a conservation agreement with the federal government under the Species At Risk Act, outlining the efforts at habitat restoration and maternity penning, and minimize land disturbances each will undertake over a five-year period.

It’s also negotiating a partnership agreement with the federal government and West Moberly and Saulteau First Nations, which will will contain conservation and recovery measures specific to the recovery of the central group of caribou.

The province says local governments and other stakeholders will be consulted before the agreements are finalized and signed. Areas to which the agreements will apply, and any restrictions on industry and recreation, are still being negotiated, it says.

“All of these caribou recovery efforts are opportunities where existing and new partnerships with industry and community stakeholders can contribute to successful caribou recovery,” a spokesperson for Environment and Climate Change Strategy said in a statement last week.

The agreements have been in development for more than a year, but the regional district only recently learned about them, according to board chair Brad Sperling. Local leaders

have been only getting “snippets of information,” he said, including that some 400,000 cubic metres of timber could be lost to local forestry companies, Sperling said. Such a move could have a devastating impact on the regional economy, particularly in Chetwynd where there are two mills, and see between 200 to 500 jobs lost, he said.

“That’s massive, that’s devastating to a community like Chetwynd,” Sperling said.

The regional district isn’t opposed to protecting caribou, but it has a role to play in those efforts and deserves a seat at the table in drafting the agreements, Sperling said.

“If this about caribou, we’re all into that. But where’s the science, why are they declining, what are we going to do to improve?

“We’re in a huge, huge country and area. If we do look at the science and the social and economic impacts, if we do have to move over a little bit to help these caribou, so be it. But have these talks and discussions open and honest.

That’s how you move forward and progress, and protect the caribou.”

Maternal penning has already shown success in helping one local caribou herd recover.

West Moberly and Saulteau have been running a project in the region for the Klinse-za (Moberly and Scott) herd, which used to be hundreds of animals strong but were at just 16 caribou in 2013. The herd is now at 66.

Officials with West Moberly

and Saulteau did not return requests for comment.

Concerned citizens Meanwhile, a group called Concerned Citizens for Caribou Recovery has taken to Facebook to raise awareness.

It’s also launched an online petition to pressure the province and Ottawa to halt their negotiations on the agreements until socioeconomic studies are completed and consultations with local government and businesses takes place.

“The way we’ve seen this, the government has not consulted with anybody,” said group representative Dane Smith. “Even our mayor, Dale Bumstead, says there is no seat at the table. If the provincial government won’t listen to our local politicians, perhaps 100,000 people of B.C. will be heard.”

An online petition has garnered 13,000 signatures, and the group has seen a similar response on Facebook.

Since the group has started, Smith says the response has been exhausting, in a positive way, with support stretching from Prince George and Mackenzie to Grande Prairie in Alberta.

“People are appalled this has happened. We haven’t seen a plan and this appears to be sliding in a backdoor without any consultation,” Smith said.

“We will not sit by. Our next steps are to spread the word about this, and what the provincial government appears to be doing.”

The group has met with the regional district, the Dawson Creek Chamber of Commerce,

and others to help underline what they are doing.

Pouce Coupe Mayor Lorraine Michetti said the answer was simple: “Bring the regional district to the table, industry, and municipalities.”

In a statement, Environment and Climate Change Canada said it’s committed to recovering Canada’s species at risk with conservation measures based on “sound science, partnerships, and recovery planning.”

“The Government is determined to put caribou on a path to recovery and comply with its obligations under the Species at Risk Act,” a spokesperson said. “The Government recognizes that meaningful change to support southern mountain caribou recovery requires changes to natural resource management practices across multiple sectors.

It also recognizes the potential socio-economic implications of such changes and the need to find solutions that maximize the potential for caribou recovery, minimize effects on communities and address the concerns of Indigenous peoples.”

The province wanted to meet with regional district this week about the agreements, but wanted the meeting held in camera and closed to the public as they involve government to government negotiations, Sperling said.

But Sperling wants the meeting open to the public, and is discussing the matter with his board colleagues.

“As local government, to ask us to go into a closed meeting and then come out closed lipped … people are going to look at us and say, ‘Geez, well, we can’t get an answer out of the province, now we’re not getting an answer out of you,’” he said.

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PUBLIC HEARING – DECEMBER 10, 2018 6:00 p.m. – City Hall Council Chambers Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2443, 2018

The subject land of the proposed bylaw is legally described as Lot B, Sec�on 1 and 12, Township 84, Range 19, W6M Peace River District Plan BCP40774 as shown highlighted on the map.

Referendum vote deadline here MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca

Voter turnout remains sluggish in Northeast B.C. as the final week of the province’s proportional representation referendum counts down.

As of Tuesday, Dec. 4, Elections BC had received and screened 8,660 of 25,398 ballots from Peace River North, and 5,543 of 17,531 ballots from Peace River South. Roughly one-third of the ballots for the region have been returned and screened so far.

Ballots are due by Dec. 7 at 4:30 p.m.

The latest numbers from Elections B.C. show that nearly 1.3 million ballots had been returned as of Monday morning. About 300,000 of them have yet to be received and screened by the agency.

Elections B.C. is encouraging voters to drop off their ballots in person rather than sending them through the mail. Locations in Northeast B.C. include: Dawson Creek: 1201 103rd Avenue Fort St. John: 10600 100th Street Fort Nelson: A7-5319 50th Ave South Chetwynd: 4744 52nd Street The ballot contains two questions: whether the first-past-the-post system should be kept or changed to a system of proportional representation.

The second question involves ranking three proportional systems, which are: — Mixed-member proportional,

which would result in 60 per cent of members of the legislature being elected by the most votes and 40 per cent by lists set by political parties.

— Dual-member proportional, which would involve large ridings represented by two politicians, including one with the most votes.

— Rural-urban proportional, which would be a blend of the MMP for rural ridings and the single transferable vote system for urban ridings, though voters have already rejected it in 2005 and 2009 referendums.

Proponents of proportional representation say it’s a fairer way of electing candidates because the percentage of votes would roughly equal the number of seats a party gets in the legislature.

Opponents say local representation would be reduced with parties having more control.

Premier John Horgan, whose New Democrats formed a minority government last year after reaching an agreement with the Green party, is campaigning in favour of proportional representation.

Green Leader Andrew Weaver, who also favours a change, said the firstpast-the-post model doesn’t allow parties to work together and make compromises.

The BC Liberal party is campaigning against proportional representation.

The proponent (Fort St. John Co-Opera�ve Associa�on) would like to construct a commercial development that includes a car wash, convenience store and gas sta�on offering propane sales on this lot. This lot is zoned C1 - Neighbourhood Commercial and a gas sta�on offering propane sales are not a permi�ed use in this zone.

The City’s Zoning Bylaw does not have a zoning designa�on that allows all four of these uses within one zone. Therefore, the proponent is applying to amend the C1 – Neighbourhood Commercial designa�on to a Comprehensive Development Zone (CD02) that will allow for a gas sta�on, propane sales, car wash and convenience store to be constructed on this lot.

Copies of the proposed bylaw and related documents may be inspected at City Hall – 10631 – 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from December 3 to 10, 2018.

At the hearing, the public will be allowed to make presenta�ons to Council or to present wri�en submissions respec�ng ma�ers contained in the proposed bylaw.

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Updates from November 26, 2018 Council Mee�ngs LONG SERVICE AWARD Council presented a Long Service Award to Keith Koebel, IT Systems Analyst, in recogni�on of his 10 years of service as an employee of the City of Fort St. John.

FORT ST. JOHN REVISED CEMETERY BYLAW At the Commi�ee of the Whole mee�ng, staff made a presenta�on to Council on a proposed cemetery bylaw and suggested revisions. The Cemetery Master Plan was completed in 2016 and made recommenda�ons including upda�ng the cemetery bylaw. At the Regular Council mee�ng, Council directed staff to consult with local funeral service providers regarding the proposed changes to the bylaw and for staff to provide a report to Council regarding the cost recovery compared to actual costs, the �meframe for annual increases, recovery based on community comparisons and the Cemetery Master Plan, and the percentage of cost recovery.

CITIZEN SATISFACTION SURVEY Staff presented op�ons for conduc�ng a Ci�zen Sa�sfac�on Survey to Council at the Commi�ee of the Whole mee�ng. Council directed staff to consult with the Fort St. John Community Development Ins�tute (CDI) regarding their interest in entering into a partnership to conduct a Ci�zen Sa�sfac�on Survey. Staff will be providing a report to Council regarding the feasibility of conduc�ng the survey using various public engagement tools such as those used for ‘Let’s Talk Site C’, the cannabis ques�onnaire, and the U17 Hockey Challenge.

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NORTH PEACE ARENA CONCESSION LEASE AGREEMENT Council authorized the City to enter into a three year lease agreement with Tasty Dog’s for the provision of concession services at the North Peace Arena, subject to the terms and condi�ons contained within the agreement.

TOURISM FORT ST. JOHN BOARD MEMBERSHIP Council approved the recommenda�on from Tourism Fort St. John to appoint a new board member, Hannah Smith to the Tourism Fort St. John Board. Ms. Smith brings experience in tourism and marke�ng to the Board that will assist in providing insights in order to effec�vely promote tourism in Fort St. John, as the City moves forward with the Tourism Master Plan in 2019.

RCMP CONTROLLED PROCESSING FACILITY TENDER AWARD Council awarded the tender for the RCMP Controlled Drug and Substance Act (CDSA) Processing Facility to the low bidder, S. Young Enterprises Ltd. from Fort St. John, for the tendered price of $87,760 plus applicable taxes. The project will provide upgrades to the exis�ng storage area used at the RCMP building by adding a large capacity ven�la�on system as well as a viewing area to ensure the safety of personnel working inside. The CDSA Processing Facility will provide a room where officers can safely pack, iden�fy, and weigh drug exhibits, as well as preven�ng contamina�on and exposure to staff in other parts of the building.

PROPOSED CO-OP GAS STATION DEVELOPMENT The proponent (Fort St. John Co-Opera�ve Associa�on) would like to construct a commercial development that includes a car wash, convenience store and gas sta�on offering propane sales on this lot. This lot is zoned C1 – Neighbourhood Commercial and a gas sta�on offering propane sales are not a permi�ed use in this zone. The City’s Zoning Bylaw does not have a zoning designa�on that allows all four of these uses within one zone. Therefore, the proponent is applying to amend to C1 – Neighbourhood Commercial designa�on to a Comprehensive Development Zone (CD02) that will allow for a gas sta�on, propane sales, car wash and convenience store to be constructed on this lot. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2443, 2018 – Proposed Co-Op Gas Sta�on Development, 100 Street & 114A Avenue was introduced and read for the first and second �me by �tle only at the November 13, 2018 Regular Council mee�ng.

A Public Hearing is scheduled for December 10, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers to allow the public an opportunity to provide input on the bylaw.

COME JOIN MLA DAN DAVIES AND HIS CONSTITUENCY STAFF FOR SOME WARM DRINKS, APPETIZERS AND CHRISTMAS CHEER!

DECEMBER 13, 2018 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

PEACE RIVER NORTH CONSTITUENCY OFFICE 10104 100ST • FORT ST JOHN, BC *please bring a non perishable food donation or an unwrapped toy for the local food bank!

UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS A Regular Council Mee�ng is scheduled for Monday December 10, at 3:00 p.m.

A Public Hearing for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2443, 2018 will be held at 6:00 p.m.

All mee�ngs will be held in City Hall Council Chambers and the public is welcome to a�end.

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It takes a herd to recover the caribou, not a select few

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on’t do as I do, just do as I say — where have I heard that before?

As a former resident of Chetwynd, and one who worked more than a decade in their local forest industry, I can’t help feeling a sense of foreboding as I follow the saga over caribou protection measures in the area just west of town.

The more I read, and the more I follow this story, the more the words “do as I say, not as I do” keep coming to mind.

Both the federal and provincial governments have been touting new rules and big changes in their respective environmental assessment (EA) processes.

Headlines read, more consultation, more local involvement, more listening, more information, more studies, more First Nations input. And on and on and on it goes.

Ok, Mr. Prime Minister and Mr. Premier, what about the reverse?

What happens when you two are looking to make changes that effect the environment and local economies? Do your new rules apply to what you do? Do you really want to understand what your decisions might mean locally?

Are local concerns and fears relevant, or is it only what you decide that matters? And when you roll out your new plan, are we all just supposed to fall in line and ensure it’s implemented?

Now, I do understand that you may be in the early stages of

Evan Saugstad MY VIEW

looking at what causes caribou population declines, what effects people and industries have on those, but this is were you should be engaging with not just First Nations, but local governments, effected industries, and other impacted stakeholders.

Both of your new EAs tout early engagement so we all can get a better understanding of not only what may be proposed, but what may be affected by your proposed project. Yes, I call this a project. If you close large areas to general public access and return them to natural conditions, along with that comes the need to “unbuild” infrastructure and that should be subject to a full EA. To you, it may seem that protecting a small part of BC (420,000 hectares out of a total B.C. land base of 94.4735 million hectares) is insignificant, and doesn’t meet the threshold of “significant,” but locally, it is.

And, if I read the local media stories as correct, is this just the start?

Do you do the same for the other caribou herds in Northeast B.C.? Does another 400,000 hectares get added for the each of the other herds?

I, like most people, do not want to see our caribou herds go extinct, but we, as the people of Northeast B.C., and those most affected by any decisions you make in setting aside huge areas of land as off-limits, are concerned — and, quite frankly, scared as to what it may mean to hundreds, if not thousands, of livelihoods.

You have stated you are currently negotiating some types of agreements with local First Nations, but this is not just a First Nations issue.

The caribou do not belong to the signatories of Treaty 8. They belong to all of us, and, in that, all of us need to have a say.

Yes, First Nations do have constitutionally protected rights the rest of us do not have, but they are not the only ones who should be at the table to decide on what measures will be taken and what a “protection” plan will look like.

The “final” plan should be one that we all can participate in creating, and when that is completed, is measured against the constitutionally protected rights of First Nations, not the other way around.

Or is there a more sinister plan at play?

Are there some backroom dealings to protect more lands from public access and industrial development as trade-offs for impacts that Site C and other industries are creating?

Is there a plan to trade more land rights in exchange for dropping Site C court

challenges?

I sure hope not, as that is blatantly unfair to all of us, and not just non First Nations peoples.

Now, as a simple start, why don’t you state what you intend to accomplish?

Put some goals out to us public: how many caribou do you wish to see be reestablished? How long should this take and what do you want deemed as essential caribou habitat? Once that’s accomplished, then move to measures required to achieve those goals, and what the effects and impacts to local people and their jobs will be.

Not all will agree with what you propose and wish to accomplish, but that is the Canadian process: Consult, engage, create, modify, consult and engage again.

That is what you want the rest of us to do, so, in my simple mind and flat earth view, try leading by example and show us how your new EA processes are supposed to work. Don’t make some secret backroom deal with a few people, and, by the way, have the potential to create severe divisions within our communities, then wheel your plan out as a take-it-or-leaveit because that is what those who were allowed to participate agreed to.

It isn’t right, and it isn’t fair.

Evan Saugstad lives in Fort St. John.

The real heroes of Christmas don’t wear a red suit

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magine it’s Christmas morning and everyone is sitting in the living room unwrapping presents. Your daughter picks up a present marked, “To Elizabeth, Love Dad xoxo,” and she exclaims, “Daddy!

What beautiful gift wrapping!” and you deflate a bit inside because it was you, the mom, who wrapped the present.

Elizabeth continues to unwrap the gift to unveil a lovely jacket, one that she has been wanting for a long time. “Daddy! How did you know? I LOVE it so much!” And she rushes over to embrace her father.

At first, your husband reacts awkwardly, because a) he didn’t wrap it, and b) he didn’t buy it, and c) he had no clue that he bought it. After a momentary lapse of confusion he realizes you have been his Secret Santa and have, once again, made him look like a hero at Christmas.

The falsehood continues to perpetuate and by the time breakfast rolls around your hubby has convinced himself that he had braved the mall on Christmas Eve and

Judy Kucharuk THE DESK OF THE GREEN-EYED GIRL

purchased the jacket! He regales the tale like a fish story about how he “found the last one on the hangar,” and had, “overheard his daughter mentioning the jacket and had set out on a quest to find it for her.”

We may think that believing in a fat man who dresses in a red suit and flies across country in a sled pulled by reindeer is the biggest sham at Christmas; but I would argue that by far the biggest sham is the number of women who purchase gifts on behalf of men.

My point was validated recently by a story told on CBC’s Sunday Edition titled, “Men who give gifts – and the women who buy gifts men give.” The women on the program spoke about how frustrated they

have become as a willing participants in this cover-up.

Now I do not want to generalize because, of course, there are many men out there who do all of their own shopping for gifts. But I would say that those men are few and far between.

This gift-giving conspiracy is one of the many reasons why women are exhausted during the holiday season! Not only are they expected to create a beautiful Christmas atmosphere through decorating the tree and the home, but they also spend endless hours shopping for everyone! The cherry on the top is the Red Bull-fueled evening wrapping all the gifts before hitting the kitchen table to write the annual Christmas letter.

Exactly how much leaning in are women expected to do before they snap like an overbaked sugar cookie!

Judy Kucharuk is a lover of sarcasm, witty people and footnotes. Follow her @ judylaine

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Last chance to have your say on electoral reform

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his is it: Peace River North’s final push to get your ballots in. Due to the recent rotating strikes by Canada Post workers, Elections BC has extended the deadline to mail in your referendum ballot to December 7. The original deadline was November 30, but keep in mind that your ballot has to be in the hands of Elections BC by 4:30pm on December 7.

You can drop off your ballot directly at any Service BC Centre by the new deadline. If you have requested a ballot from Elections BC but have not received it, go to Service BC and have them print you a new one! You have until December 7.

Overall the participation in the referendum has been rather disappointing.

As of December 4, 40% of eligible voters have submitted a ballot and only 33% have been officially processed. In our region, Peace River North returns are slightly less than the provincial average at 34%, with Peace River South at 31%.

If public polls are to be believed, the public is evenly split on keeping our current voting system or adopting some form of proportional representation.

It also appears to be split along generational lines too, with those older than 55 being more likely to keep our current system as opposed to those 18 to 34 who

overwhelmingly want change.

Either way, we are facing a situation in which only a third of eligible voters will decide the outcome. This means as few as 15 or 16 per cent of British Columbians could determine the way we elect a government in our province for generations.

If you still haven’t voted, I encourage everyone to send in their ballot regardless of which system you support. This is your opportunity to vote in one of the most important matters to BC voters in decades and it is important we have a good showing!

else makes their night. True, this activity and its polluting fallouts are deeply disturbing to sincere outdoor-minded people, including myself and my family. But, we must question: is this radical decision to block access to the lake justified by the parks branch in Victoria?

Disturbingly, Mr. Brad Sperling from the regional district gave them his support. But worse yet, the decisions were made without any public consultation.

Over the last few years, I have found these burning sites at various locations on the lake. Last year, several at a big rock face, far away from the Mile 54 boat launch. At what point these people enter the lake is anyone’s guess — it could very well be from the main boat launch at Charlie Lake. The same applies for burning sites close to the Mile 54 launch. We just don’t know. But what I do know is this: 99% of honest, outdoor-minded people are getting punished now because of a handful of law breakers. It’s time to find ways to deal with this situation in a legal manner.

In my opinion, this sad situation was completely mishandled due

to Mr. Sperling’s negative input in regards to the burning. It gave the parks branch a welcome reason to install the gates at Mile 54. We can still go for walks, ice fishing, or crosscountry skiing, but we must now park on a snow-covered Charlie Lake Crescent roadside. I can certainly see safety concerns getting in and out of vehicles as it can be a busy road.

A safe parking lot is there, but is blocked off. How insane is that?

It’s nothing new. These people down in the big city don’t give a damn about us in the north. Some of them have a hard time pinpointing where Fort St. John even is, despite the fact the riches of this part of the province provide a huge economic benefit for all British Columbians.

But when it comes to repair a lousy boat launch, for example, we don’t count. Make it easy: Block everything off and the problems are solved.

And then we have a regional representative for Charlie Lake who misrepresents us, at least in this case. By the way, Mr. Sperling’s job is up for grabs. Maybe it’s time to step aside, Mr. Sperling.

—Axel Zarbock, Charlie Lake

Dan Davies is MLA for Peace River North.

Letters MILE 54 BOAT LAUNCH CLOSURE NEEDED PUBLIC CONSULTATION As I have lived on Charlie Lake Crescent since 1982, I have used the Mile 54 boat launch, along with so many other recreationally-minded people from near and far, during the summer and especially in the winter for various outdoor activities. Two parking lots, a boat launch, an upper trail: just perfect, what more can anyone ask for?

To my surprise, I found two gates blocking access to the parking lots and boat launch. Now, we actually have three gates (one more on the upper parking lot) and two massive concrete barriers at the boat launch.

As the boat launch is in bad shape, and certainly causes damage to boat trailers, it is very well jusitified to close it during boating season. But this certainly does not apply when the lake is frozen.

So, what’s the reasoning for this mess? According to an article in the Alaska Highway News (‘No repairs planned for Mile 54 boat launch’), it’s all about frozen lake partiers, who believe it’s OK to have fun by burning skids, couches, chairs, and whatever

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four more reasons not to drink and drive Personal stories from RCMP officers

Impaired driving is the number one criminal cause of death in Canada. RCMP officers are often the first on the scene at motor vehicle crashes and see how tragic the decision to drink and driving really is. They also see the hurt families experience when they’ve learned that a loved one has died.

RCMP officers from Atlantic Canada recall the crashes that have had an impact on them and also on the people and communities involved. These stories are personal accounts of what happened.

The memories of these fatal crashes stay with the police officers, it’s the reality of what happens when a person drinks and drives.

Driving drunk is a choice. These officers hope that by sharing their stories a life or lives can be saved.

Cst. Vanessa DeMerchant - New Brunswick I was just weeks away from marking my fourth anniversary as a member of the RCMP. I’d already gained experience in many areas but little did I know what I would experience one late October night. I was posted in a remote area where the communities are close knit because they are far apart. It was near one of these communities where I would get dispatched to my first impaired driving crash; a crash where someone would lose their life.

It was 1 a.m. and I was told by our dispatch that a single vehicle had struck a rock face along the edge of the highway and there was one person trapped in the vehicle. What I saw when I arrived at the scene was much different. The car was on fire and it looked like someone was still in the back of the vehicle. Unfortunately, there was nothing I could do. The fire was hot and the car was fully engulfed in flames. I quickly searched around but could not find the driver or anyone else who may have been in the vehicle.

A crowd started to gather as people from the nearby community, where the young victim lived, started arriving at the crash scene to see what happened. After the crowd had left, a man arrived at the scene and he was totally distraught. There are things I will never forget from that night; it seems as if all of my senses had been affected. I can still feel the heat from the fire, the smell as everything was burning, but what will stay with me for the rest of my life is the scream the man let out when he got to the crash. This father had just lost his daughter.

The investigation was taken over by an RCMP collision reconstructionist as they are involved in looking into collisions resulting in serious injury or death. I would later learn that alcohol was a contributing factor to this fatal crash and that two other people were in the vehicle but survived.

The motor vehicle fatality statistics increased that day with another person losing their life as the result of impaired driving. What the statistics don’t reveal is how families, communities and first responders are affected. The statistics didn’t reflect the heartache and anguish shared by the families and communities connected to this crash. This one I will carry for the rest of my life because I knew the young woman who died that night. Our paths had crossed many times at community events where she was helping her community by giving back. I saw she had a bright future; a future that her community will never be able to see or experience.

Sgt. André Pepin - New Brunswick

Cst. Douglas Baker - Prince Edward Island

As a qualified breathalyzer technician for 23 years, I have had many encounters with individuals who were impaired. It’s common to hear them tell me, “I’ve only had a couple of drinks officer,” as I prepare to take a breath sample in order to determine their level of impairment. The breath test often indicated they should not have been driving; that they should have made a better choice or someone they knew didn’t stop them from getting behind the wheel.

I’ll never forget the night that I wished I had heard those words from one young man. It would have meant I stopped him from driving and that he was no longer behind the wheel of his car. Why? Because I ended up meeting him by way of a 9-1-1 call. I was dispatched to a single vehicle crash on a rural two lane secondary road. It was a warm summer’s night and the road conditions were dry. The call came in the middle of the night; he was probably the only car on the road. This man, in his 20s, was driving home from his birthday party. He lost control of his car, it went off the road and it crashed into a culvert and died.

I wish I knew what he was thinking and why he wanted to drive. I hope he wasn’t thinking “I’ve only had a couple of drinks.” This individual lived at home with his parents; it was my job to give them the bad news. I’ll never forget the look on the mother’s face or when she asked “What happened?” as we stood at the front door of their home. As a mom, she knew something was wrong. She knew he was out celebrating his birthday and when she woke up that morning he wasn’t home. Instead, I arrived at the door.

It’s never easy and there’s no right or wrong way to deliver news to tell something that their son has died. I just wish people would make better choices and choose not get behind the wheel of a car after drinking because I can tell you that after 26 years in policing, telling someone they’ve lost a loved one never gets easier..

Cpl. Janet Leblanc - Nova Scotia I was working in Lunenburg County when the RCMP received a call that a parked ambulance had been struck by a vehicle.

While EHS staff tended to a patient inside a local residence, a neighbour of the patient ended up driving into the ambulance.

While the scenario with the ambulance was unfolding, the RCMP were also called to a single-vehicle motor vehicle crash involving a lone male driver. Unfortunately, the occupant of the vehicle did not survive and he was pronounced deceased at the scene.

While it is not unusual for the RCMP to receive multiple calls at the same time, I will never forget the unfortunate and sad interconnectedness of these two cases.

Through the course of our investigation regarding the driver who struck the parked ambulance, it was discovered that he was impaired at the time of the collision. This man also stated that he had been drinking all evening with a friend at a local establishment.

In a sad twist of fate, our investigation revealed that the man who died in the crash was actually the friend and drinking partner of the man who struck the parked ambulance. When I had to tell the man that his friend had died, he almost fell to the floor in grief.

At the end of the day, two friends went drinking at a bar and then decided to drive while impaired. Both males drove off separately, and both were in collisions within minutes of each other. One lived and one did not.

I will always remember the pain on this man’s face when I had to tell him about his friend, and I would love to know if this tragic event has prevented him from drinking and driving again. Because if this sad event couldn’t stop someone from drinking and driving, what could?

Cpl. Janet LeBlanc has been a member of the RCMP for 18 years, and has carried out police work in three different Nova Scotia districts since 1997.

It was a regular start to a weekend summer shift, no different than any other. Performing traffic stops in the early evening hours and enjoying the sunshine, not knowing the horrific ending the shift would have.

I performed a traffic stop on a vehicle with a male driver, female passenger and another young male in the back seat. After checking all of the vehicle papers, ensuring no one was drinking and all were buckled up, I was happy to send them on their way as they told me they were headed to a party.

As I sat in my car waiting for them to depart, the young female passenger got out of the car and cheerfully skipped back to my vehicle and, through my passenger window said, “Could you give us a boost, the car is dead?” Without hesitation I pulled around, boosted their car and sent them on their way.

At about 2:30 a.m., I was on my way to drop off an auxiliary member who had joined me for the shift. We laughed and joked as we drove along, as we usually did. Little did we know the night was about to get gruesome.

As we made our way down the unlit rural road, I observed a car sitting at an intersection about to merge onto the road. As we approached, the car didn’t move so I became suspicious and slowed down. As I got closer, I could see a lone female standing on the road. She looked in shock. Her first words... “There’s a dead body.”

I got out of my vehicle to see a mangled wreck of a car down in a deep ditch. There was a body of a young girl lying on an embankment....obviously dead. The driver of the vehicle had made it out of the wreck and went to the only nearby house, that of the witness I had met on the road.

It was the same vehicle I had pulled over earlier.

The driver of the vehicle swore it was only him and his girlfriend in the vehicle...over and over...despite my knowing another male was with them earlier. A search of the immediate area turned up nothing.

Not until daybreak did we find the body of the other male, some 100 yards from the scene. He had been catapulted from the wreck like a marble in a slingshot.

Two young adults were dead. As it turns out, the driver was later found to be intoxicated and high and had passed out behind the wheel. The one good decision he made was to put on his seatbelt which saved his life.

In the morning we went to deliver the terrible news to the families.

I spoke with the brother of the deceased female and the mother of the deceased male; they all lived in the same house. They had traveled to the province to work for the summer before returning home. They were completely devastated. It was an unimaginable image.

Two lives were lost that night, many changed forever, mine included. The images of that innocent 20 year-old woman skipping back to my car and wondering what had happened in between – and if there was anything different I could have done haunt me to this very day. http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/ts-sr/stories-recits-eng.htm

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Petronas plans gradual ramp up, electrification in Northeast B.C. matt preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca

Petronas Canada plans to electrify its operations in Northeast B.C. as it reaccelerates its drilling program and brings spending to $1 billion a year by 2022.

The company, formerly Progress Energy, has been in a holding pattern since 2016 after spending three years appraising what proved to be more than 200 trillion cubic feet of natural gas reserves in its North Montney holdings, and prompted it to re-evaluate its liquefied natural gas project planned for Prince Rupert.

Though it cancelled Pacific NorthWest LNG, the company has spent the last two years retooling its strategy to develop its massive reserves for the long-term, executives told a Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce audience Tuesday night.

“We also looked at what other people were doing across the industry and in the United States as well, and we want to thank you for your patience during this time. We know it’s never easy when a company starts to stop spending money,” said Nicole Deyell, vice-president of development.

The company had spent $5 billion proving wells in the Montney between 2013 and 2016, and was the most active driller in B.C., accounting for roughly one-third of all wells.

It recently brought in a rig and resumed drilling in October.

The company plans to build slowly from there in 2019, with two rigs to drill 30 wells

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Nicole Deyell, vice-president of development and unconventional centre of excellence for Petronas Canada, speaks in Fort St. John, Nov. 27, 2018.

and boosting spending to just under $500 million. By 2022, it plans to have up to six rigs in the region drilling up to 80 wells, with spending reaching $1 billion.

“You’re not going to see the same level of activity we had in 2013 to 2015,” Deyell said.

“We’re building a very measured program that we’re going to build up in stages. So what you’ll see from us is slow, steady increase in activity as we drill wells and put them into production.”

Around 63 trillion cubic feet of Petronas’ reserves are recoverable with today’s technology,

Deyell said. Of that, 7 tcf will be sent west to the LNG Canada project in Kitimat, in which Petronas bought a 25% share in May. The company has also committed 700 million cubic feet per day east through the North Montney Mainline, currently under construction, and is building two gas plants in the region to support that, Deyell said. The company continues to look for new markets, but will not be reviving Pacific NorthWest LNG. Petronas has recently committed to the federal government to lead the development

of an electrification plan in Northeast B.C., Deyell said.

The company will be working with all levels of government, First Nations, and the public in the new year on that plan, she said.

“We believe this could be approximately 250,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per year that’s reduced,” Deyell said.

Petronas Canada President and CEO Mark Fitzgerald was scheduled to speak at the event in Fort St. John, but couldn’t make it due to the weather.

As Petronas rolls out its strategy over the next three years, the company is looking

at its community and workplace culture, said Liz Hannah, vice-president of external affairs and communications.

“We’re very focused on making sure it’s not just what we do, but it’s also how we do it.

We are very focused on making sure that we are going to be the kind of neighbour that you want in your backyard for a very long time to come,” Hannah said.

“What we are committed to doing is making sure that we build on the relationships we already have here, that we grow those and we earn your trust.”

The company couldn’t put an estimate on how much it planned to spend on community sponsorships and investments, but the board will meet in February on that matter.

The company wants to be held accountable for its performance and practices so it can be a trusted employer and community partner in the region, Hannah said.

“We can’t talk about doing anything else if we cannot perform with excellence,” Hannah said.

“If we say we’re going to do something, we need to own that. We have very focused execution. If we do something wrong, we want you to tell us. If you feel that we’ve done something right, if you feel that we should be doing something better, please let us know. We want to make sure we are earning that trust, and we want to make sure that our success is shared success.”

Northwoods demo planned matt preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca

The Northwoods Inn in Fort St. John has been sold.

Haab Homes led a group of local investors who bought the hotel and property in a courtordered sale on Nov. 26, said Mike Buburuz of Century 21, who represented the buyers.

Terms of the sale and purchase price weren’t disclosed.

The deal is tentatively set to close on Dec. 11.

Haab Homes plans to demolish the building in the new year before putting the 4.5-acre property back up for sale and redevelopment, Buburuz said.

The land may be sold whole, or be subdivided into individual lots, depending on market interest, Buburuz said.

Haab Homes has recently built the new Century 21 offices on 100 Avenue, and was lead contractor on the Olio’s Pizzeria renovation. The company hopes to see similiar redevelopment on the Northwoods property, Buburuz said.

“They’re looking forward to hopefully doing the same thing and putting something nice there, and continuing their efforts,” Buburuz said.

The hotel will be closed by the end of the year, and Cheers Pub has announced it will close Dec. 22. Pub officials weren’t immediately available for comment Monday morning.

Demolition is slated for mid-January.

The Northwoods, built in the late 1970s, was listed for sale at $2.6 million.

Cannabis retailers at three matt preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca

Another cannabis retailer is looking to enter the market in Fort St. John.

Glory Cannabis Company is looking to open on 100 Street at the site of the former Mastaro Sushi, and Wings and Things and Good Ole Dayz. The city has issued public notice seeking comment from nearby residents and businesses until Friday, January 4.

The company has already soft launched online and on social media, and bills itself as a family-owned and operated retailer based in Fort St. John.

The company is led by city residents Sheldon James and David Tran.

James is originally from Toronto and is completing his Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from Thompson Rivers University. He’s been steadily growing a career in the cannabis industry, first as a cultivation and propagation technician at Mettrum Labs, which was later

bought and merged with Canopy Growth Corporation.

Tran has a background in marketing and real estate development, with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management from the Asia Pacific International University and a business management diploma from Northern Lights College.

“We’re looking to make a big stand here in Fort St. John,” James said Monday.

Glory Cannabis Company is the third retailer to enter the local market since cannabis was legalized in Canada on Oct. 17.

HIVE Cannabis is looking to set up in the former office of the Northeast News, vacant since it closed in 2016. Meanwhile, the B.C. government has plans for a BC Cannabis store downtown.

A report on HIVE Cannabis is slated for the Dec. 10 council meeting. The city did not receive any public feedback from a recent review, officials say.

The province’s application will only go through an internal review process by the city.

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Pembina Pipeline Corporation staff with Jessica Kalman, executive director of the Fort St. John Literacy Society.

Pembina gives $22,000 boost to literacy programs The Fort St. John Literacy Society is celebrating a $22,000 donation from Pembina Pipeline Corporation to support local literacy programming for children and adults.

“We are very grateful for the recent donation from Pembina as it has allowed us to expand our programs and offer more literacy services to the community,” says Jessica Kalman, executive director for the Literacy Society, said in a news

release.

A leading transportation and midstream company, Pembina is a strong community supporter. Its community investment program focuses on initiatives that improve access to education, protect or preserve the environment, promote safety, create community space and encourage recreations and a healthy lifestyle.

Community investment is a part of the culture at Pembina,

said Jeffrey Spenst, supervisor of Pembina’s Fort St. John office.

“As an employee, and as a member of the local community, it feels good knowing that Pembina’s commitment to community runs deep,” Spenst said.

“Education is a major focus of our CI program, so supporting the Fort St. John Literacy Society is a great fit because literacy skills are essential and foundational.”

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The North Peace Savings and Credit Union plans to close its branch in Taylor by May 31, 2019.

The credit union has been operating a small branch at the district’s municipal office complex, but gave notice last month that it will be consolidating its operations to Fort St. John starting in the new year.

Chief Executive Officer Mitchel Chilcott said the decision to consolidate was made because of decreasing volumes, low member traffic, and an increase in costs.

“With Taylor’s close proximity to Fort St. John and NPSCU’s digital banking offerings, we trust that NPSCU will continue to meet both the simple and complex banking needs of your community,” Chilcott wrote to the district in a Nov. 21 letter.

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“NPSCU continues to be committed to supporting local events and initiatives within the district.”

A part-time staffer who lives in Taylor is expected to be absorbed into the Fort St. John operation, and some local members have called to express their concerns about the closure, council said.

This is not the first time the credit union has left the community only to end up coming back, Taylor Mayor Rob Fraser noted at council’s Dec. 3 meeting.

“It’s unfortunate, but it is a business decision by them,” Mayor Rob Fraser said.

The district needs more space for its operations, Fraser said.

“Whether somebody else wants the space and wants to lease it from us, I’m sure our staff will look at it,” he said.

“Otherwise, I’m sure we’ll absorb it back into the building.”

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Materials for the core of the dam will be sourced from BC Hydro’s industrial lands on 85 Avenue. Sand and gravel being used in the filter/drains and shell will be sourced from areas in the vicinity of the dam site. Riprap will be obtained from West Pine Quarry.

Peace River Hydro Partners is carrying out the dam’s construction under a $1.8-billion civil works contract.

The Peace River is scheduled to be diverted starting in 2020 for construction of the earthfill dam to begin in the riverbed.

Site C’s first turbine and generator are scheduled to be online in 2024, while the project is scheduled to be completed in 2025.

There were more than 3,700 workers on Site C in September, the latest available labour data for the project. Those totals have come down by about 300 in recent months due to seasonal layoffs, mainly in concrete work that can only be carried in a five to six-month window before cold temperatures set in.

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The earthfill dam at Site C is starting to take shape on the Peace River.

Construction on the dam began on the north bank of the Peace River in October, ahead of its scheduled start in 2019, and is expected to carry on through to 2023.

BC Hydro tweeted a photo of what it called a “first look” at the dam on Nov. 26, which will stand 60 metres high, and stretch for a kilometre across the river.

The dam will be nearly half a kilometre at its base, and is being built with a core of impervious material made up of clay and silt called till, officials say.

“The outer shell will be comprised of sands and gravels and the top portion of the dam upstream will be protected from wave erosion with riprap,” project spokesman Dave Conway said. The dam will also include two filter/drain layers made up of processed sand and gravel, he said.

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“This is not 100 per cent proof ... but we are continuing to work with the BC Oil and Gas Commission to get more detailed operation data.”

The tremors were felt at the Site C dam. Several work areas were shut down, including diversion and drainage tunnelling operations, which are ongoing 24-7. A search of the construction site was carried and there was no damage to structures or equipment. No employees were injured.

The ministry of transportation said there was no movement on the Old Fort landslide.

Upstream of the Site C dam, are the WAC Bennett and Peace Canyon dams.

Plant operators said there was nothing of note related to the earthquake at their operations.

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Honn Kao, a research scientist with the Geological Survey of Canada, said the probability is “very high” that the tremors were caused by fracking, which involves injecting high-pressure liquid into the ground to extract oil and gas.

He said the survey established seismic stations in the region in 2013 and the stations automatically detected the quakes Thursday evening. It contacted the oil and gas commission, which investigated to see if there is a specific fracking operation nearby, he said.

“Our colleagues at the BC Oil and Gas Commission immediately realized that there was an active hydraulic fracturing operation in the vicinity of the epicentre,” he said.

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Proposed Exemption

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Gary Powell Memorial Hall & Rodeo Grounds

Land & Improvements

10

The Guelly Pavilion

Land & Improvements

10

Hudson’s Hope Museum

Land & Improvements

10

Ruxton property

Land

10

Hudson’s Hope Bible Fellowship Baptist Church

Land & Improvements

10

St. Peter’s Church and parish hall

Land & Improvements

10

Hudson’s Hope Health Centre

Land

10

Bullhead Mountain Curling Club

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10

Hudson’s Hope Community Hall

Improvements

10

Hudson’s Hope Rod & Gun Club

Land & Improvements

10

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Land & Improvements

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2020

2021

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$1,343.74

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$1,338.88

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One of the twin atrium windows in the dining area opens onto an elevated, easily screenable deck.

Entering, you step into a skylit gallery foyer. Doors along the right open into the owners' suite, a coat closet, and a small, conveniently located bathroom. Direct access to a deep two-car garage with a utility sink is on the left, near where the foyer feeds into the great room. Flames in the fireplace there can also be enjoyed from the kitchen,

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A deep storage closet nestles under the stairway, right next to the den and a generously sized utility room with cabinets and a folding counter. The den can double as a guest room or be outfitted as a home office or fourth bedroom.

Its rectangular window bay could hold a cozy window seat.

His-and-hers closets and vanities flank the skylit passageway through the owners' suite's private bathroom. The toilet and a roomy walk-in shower hide behind a pocket door at the rear.

Two more bedrooms and a bathroom are upstairs in the Riverton. While both bedrooms are about the same size, the rear room is brighter and feels more spacious, due to its twin skylights and vaulted ceiling.

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hen my mom’s brother called from Scotland with the news that their father had died, my mother made high pitched wailing sounds and rolled on the living-room floor clutching the phone to her breast.

“Oh no, no,” she wailed. “No!” I stood watching, not knowing how I might comfort her.

My mother decided not to go home for her father’s funeral. Rather, we would go home to Scotland as a family at Christmas to fill a void for my grandmother.

My mother’s youngest sister took me Christmas shopping in Glasgow. I bought my dad a watch for five pounds and we bought black crepe paper and canned snow to make a crèche at my gran’s. When I went to place the infant Jesus in the manger, my auntie told me that I had to wait until after midnight on Christmas Eve. “Can I place Him then?” I asked, certain that honour would be bestowed upon the eldest or the youngest rather than the middle sister.

“Aye, you can dae it, hen,” she told me. To make sure it would be me, I pocketed baby Jesus and didn’t let Him out of my sight.

We gathered for sing-songs at the homes of various family members. My sisters and I received simple presents from some of our relatives. We walked as a family to St. Stephen’s Church for Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, and returned to my gran’s to the sound of pealing bells, the clock having struck one. I took baby Jesus from my pocket and placed Him in the manger as soon as I burst through the front door.

On Christmas Day, we snapped open Christmas crackers to find colourful tissue-paper hats, which we wore at dinner, as knells of laughter competed with my grandmother’s weeping.

“Ma mon, ma mon, ma poor deid mon,” she cried.

My mom, embarrassed at her mother’s show of emotion, told her to be quiet. “Och, mother,” she said.

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he was alive. When she wailed for ‘her poor deid mon,’ I didn’t understand. I thought they hated each other.

New Year’s Eve was my dad’s birthday. With my sisters and cousins, I helped my gran make my dad a Hogmanay plum pudding with money baked into it. We wore paper hats that night too and at the bells, the children went outside to bang pot lids together and yell, ‘Happy New Year!’

My father flew home before we did. The night he was to depart, I was asleep with cousins in my gran’s back bedroom as the adults had a farewell party for my dad in the front room.

Hearing a commotion, I crept out of bed and saw my dad’s face through the frosted pane of the front door. He went to say cheerio to the Gannon family up the road and, jealous, my gran locked him out. My auntie tried to pry the long, iron door key from my gran who held it behind her broad back.

I screamed at my gran to let my dad in and seeing me there, she quickly handed my auntie the key. When the door was unlocked, my father rushed towards me and swept me into his arms to soothe me, returning me to my bed. I begged him to take me home to Canada with him, but he left without me.

That Christmas I was surrounded by kin, no matter how poorly behaved at times, and I had my father’s love. The holiday wasn’t lonely for ten-year-old me. It was my best Christmas ever.

The Peace is a place of many peoples and faiths. In this space, readers are invited to share their own reflections of faith in the Peace. If you have a story of faith you’d like to share, email angelamarygriffin@gmail.com.

October 27, 1933 – November 18, 2018 Born October 27, 1933, in the community of Rio Grande, Alberta, to Roland and Ida Letendre. He was one of 11 siblings.

Passed away November 18, 2018 in Calgary, Alberta.

We knew him as father, grandfather, great-grandfather, husband, brother, cowboy, volunteer and friend. Clarence was special to all who knew him in some way. He was a hard worker who inspired those around him to do their best. We are blessed to have known him and we are going to miss him very much.

When he was young, he took a job to help support his family during difficult financial times. Then he met and married the love of his life, Emma (Amy) Knott on October 22, 1956, and they had 9 children, one of which only lived a few days. He moved to Fort. St. John, B.C., in the early 1960s and that’s where he raised his family. Clarence ended up working in the oilfield to support his family. He worked his entire career in the oil patch until he retired.

Clarence was a natural athlete and he loved watching and participating in rodeos. His joy was team roping and he ended up winning many ‘trophies’ whether it was cash prizes, belt buckles or saddles, and he was tickled pink when he won something. He loved the cowboy way and he was always ready to lend a hand to whomever needed one. Clarence was very proud of his children and he enjoyed being a part of all their accomplishments and of telling people about them. He loved country music and dancing, and he and mom swung around the dance floor whenever they could. He loved a good joke, hunting, eating Amy’s home-made bread and bannock, watching his ‘Jays’, and having coffee with his friends.

Clarence was predeceased in death by his loving wife, Amy, and by most of his siblings.

Clarence leaves behind his children: Karen, Donna, Roland, Cindy, Kathleen, Patricia, Clarence and Darcy along with numerous grand-children, great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews.

He lived his life living the life he enjoyed, with many good friends, rodeos and music.

Though sadly he is gone we want to say, “Dad, you can finally take your boots off, put your feet up and rest.” Your journey here on earth is done.

Funeral services were held on November 29, 2018 at 2:30 pm at the Catholic Church. in Fort. St. John.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the North Peace Light Horse Association, FSJ. Phone number: 250-787-7153; 6929 Equestrian Rd, Fort. St. John, BC, V1J-0B4.

FORT ST. JOHN & DISTRICT CHURCH DIRECTORY ANGLICAN CHURCH of CANADA NoRTH PEACE PARISH Please join us at our temporary location at the Peace Lutheran Church @ 1:30pm 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. farai Mutamiri ********** Church of the Good Shepherd Taylor, BC - Sundays 10:00 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 250-787-0089 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 ********** BAPTIST CHARLIE LAkE CoMMUNITY CHURCH 12731 244 B Road, Charlie Lake (1st left turn off the Alaska Hwy. past the Charlie Lake Store) 250-785-1723 office@charlielakechurch.com www.charlielakechurch.com Lead Pastor: Joshua Goetz Associate Pastor: Jared Braun Sunday Worship: 10:40 AM Sunday School during the service nursery-grade 6 ********** CATHoLIC RoMAN CATHoLIC CHURCH (Resurrection Church) Pastor: Rev. Louis Kwena Phone 250-785-3413 www.fsjresurrectionchurch.com 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 6 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 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 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: 9:00am & 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 The Plaza 8111 100th Ave fort St. John, BC Elder: Desmond Jones Phone: 250-785-8289 www.trinitycovenant.ca 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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ARTS & CULTURE

‘IT’S VERY GREEK’

MATT PREPROST PHOTOS

It’s Hell Week for North Peace Secondary’s musical theatre group, where students may not see sleep or sunlight until Saturday as they ramp up rehearsals for their upcoming production of Mamma Mia! Show opens for a two week run starting Friday, Dec. 7 at the cultural centre. It’s music to our ears! Top: Katea Nelson (as Tanya) rehearses a song and scene. Middle: Rylan Nichols (as Sam Carmichael) and Elysia Cruz (as Donna Sheridan) exchange words. Bottom: Whitney Troyer (as Sophie Sheridan) is swarmed by a crowd. Read more about the production at alaskahighwaynews.ca

Imagine your family is anywhere in the world!

Pick a spot on the map and learn about that country together online.

How do you learn as a family?

Tell us: #FamilyLiteracyDay

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Find more ways to learn at play as a family at www.FamilyLiteracyDay.ca

HOROSCOPE ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) What further education or training will improve your job or your career? What travel can enrich your life? These are New Moon questions today.

TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20) Today’s New Moon is the perfect day to think about how to reduce your debt. You also can focus on how to handle shared property.

This is important to you.

GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) Today the only New Moon all year

that is opposite your sign is taking place. How can you improve your closest relationships?

CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) Today’s New Moon is the best day

of the year to think about how to improve your health and also how to improve your job. What are your ideas?

LEO (JULY 23 TO AUG. 22) It’s important to balance work and play. This is why we need vacations. Are you happy with the balance of work and play in your life?

VIRGO (AUG. 23 TO SEPT. 22) This New Moon is the time to make resolutions about how to improve your home and improve your relationships with family members. Think about this.

For Thursday December 6 2018 LIBRA (SEPT. 23 TO OCT. 22) What kind of communicator are you? Do you listen, or are you waiting for your turn to speak? The New Moon today is the perfect day to think about this.

Husband Has a Night In With Someone Else

Dear Annie: I was recently out of town for a long weekend with some girlfriends. When I returned home, I opened the refrigerator and commented SCORPIO (OCT. 23 TO NOV. 21) to my husband of 30 years that Are you happy with how you based on the leftovers, he must handle your money and take care have prepared a nice meal for of your possessions? The New himself. He responded that he Moon today is the time to make had invited my best friend, who resolutions about these things. is single, over to have dinner and watch a football game. He SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 TO DEC. 21) had not mentioned this to me Today the only New Moon all year during our text correspondence in your sign is taking place. Take a over the weekend. They are realistic look in the mirror to see also good friends. I would not how you can improve the image have minded if they had gone you create on your world. to a public place for a meal or a game, but I feel that the intiCAPRICORN (DEC. 22 TO JAN. 19) macy of their having dinner in Today, because of the New Moon, our home was inappropriate. it’s appropriate to think of spiritual My husband said it did not ocmatters and what your values are. cur to him that anything was What we believe in the inside is wrong with what he did. I know how we act on the outside. nothing intimate happened between them. My girlfriend and AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 TO FEB. 18) I have been best friends for 25 Friendships are important to you. years. Am I being too sensitive?

What can you do to improve your -- Surprised friendships? If you want to have more friends, be friendly!

PISCES (FEB. 19 TO MARCH 20) This is the only New Moon all year that forces you to think about your relationship to authority figures — parents, bosses and the police.

How do you respond to authority?

With respect?

Dear Surprised: Yes, you probably are being a little too sensitive about where your husband and best friend had dinner. But if your wish is that he have dinner at a restaurant and not your house, you should tell him. You were unable to tell him because the real issue is that you were gone for a girls week-

be sensitive to their financial situation and take the pressure off them. -- Gloria P.

Annie Lane DEAR ANNIE

end and only communicated with your husband via text.

Marriage is about intimacy and communication. Had you or he picked up the phone, you probably would have been more reassured to hear his voice, and he most likely would have mentioned to you that your friend was coming over to the house.

At that point, you could have said you really would prefer that they go to a restaurant. Relationships are all about verbal communication, and we invite trouble when we expect our partners to be mind readers.

Dear Annie: I am interpreting the situation described by “Steamed in Connecticut” differently than you did. I am thinking that the former coworker really wanted to have “Steamed in Connecticut” and her husband as guests at his son’s wedding. I think the former co-worker and his wife were being very considerate by uninviting them. They knew that “Steamed in Connecticut’s” husband was not working, and they most likely were trying to

Dear Gloria: That’s a brighter take on their behavior, and I appreciate your looking for the good. Maybe they really were just trying to be considerate.

Even so, rescinding a wedding invitation after the fact is poor form and liable to hurt feelings.

I wouldn’t recommend it.

Dear Annie: I’m replying to “Sleepless in SoCal,” whose new apartment has lots of noise. I wear earplugs to sleep because my spouse snores. I don’t miss my alarm. It could be that my body sort of knows when to wake up, but I can still hear the alarm with my earplugs in, and I wear the ones with the highest noise reduction rating. Perhaps “Sleepless in SoCal” could try earplugs on a weekend, set the alarm as usual and see what happens. She might be surprised. -- Monica Dear Monica: Wearing earplugs on the weekend to test whether she can still hear her alarm is a great idea. Thanks for the tip.

Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com. To find out more about Annie Lane and read features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

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Police search for owners of found money bounty matt preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca

Another day, another lost and found bounty of cash in Fort St. John.

Fort St. John RCMP say a Good Samaritan dropped by the detachment on November 7 after finding a large amount of Canadian cash on the ground near Totem Mall.

Anyone who believes the money belongs to them is asked to call police at 250787-8100, quoting file number 2018-11362.

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Fort St. John Law Courts • Joseph Philias Brousseau (born 1967) was fined $1,500, handed a six-month driving ban, and assessed a $225 victim surcharge for driving with a suspended licence.

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nominations and amount, and what the money may have been found in, police say.

If the cash remains unclaimed, it will be returned to the finder on February 7, 2019.

Earlier this month, the police said they were looking for the owners of a large amount of money that was found near the Butcher Block on June 14.

As of last word, that money was still unclaimed, and will be returned to the finder on Dec. 21 if it remains unclaimed.

Found property is subject to a 90-day holding period before being returned to the finder.

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Wickstrand received the same sentence for a charge of fleeing from a peace officer.

• Jason Wayne Redhead (born 1978) was sentenced to 25 days in jail and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for theft $5,000 or under. Redhead was sentenced to an additional 10 days in jail and assessed $200 in victim surcharges for a separate charge of theft $5,000 or under and breach of an undertaking.

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Fivestar Boxing Academy taking six fighters to provincials to knock out the competition

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The Fivestar Boxing Academy team, made up of Andrea Wall, Brayden Sims, Nick Young, Lincoln Pomeroy, Justin Donally, Leo Sullivan, Nick Dragojevich, and Arlan Zarate, are ready to step in the ring at provincials. Missing from the picture is Landon Beasley.

DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

After months of sparring, throwing jabs, and slipping punches, the Fivestar Boxing Academy is back in Abbotsford this week for the 2019 Boxing B.C. Provincial Championships Dec. 7 and 8. The team, led by coaches Justin Donally and Leo Sullivan, is taking six boxers, the most that have represented the North Peace in a provincial competition.

Brayden Sims, Nick Young and Lincoln Pomeroy are at the championships for the second straight year, and all three are hoping to make the provincial team and fight at nationals as they did last year. Sims and Pomeroy are defending provincial gold medalists. Going to provicials for the first time are Andrea Wall, Arlan Zarate, and Landon Beasley.

“I feel really good about this group, we’re very tight knit. This year, we have everyone from junior boxers to youth and seniors going, and I can’t wait to see how

they do,” said Donally.

Donally hopes four of the six earn a spot on the team at nationals, and that Fivestar Boxing Academy can get back in the gold medal discussion.

Perhaps no fighter on the team is more ready for the challenge than Brayden Sims.

The defending provincial champion is in his last year as a youth, and has a lot of experience fighting this level of competition.

While he struggled, he did fight at nationals last year, and has already been named as a member of Team B.C. for the Canada Winter Games.

“I’m pretty confident in my abilities going into provincials. I have more experience and am more prepared than last year, and my mental game has improved,” Sims said.

Donally is just as confident as Sims.

“This is a big sport for (Sims). It’s his last year as a youth fighter, and he could technically lose his spot at Canada Winter Games if he doesn’t place high enough,

but I’m not concerned at all,” said Donally.

Pomeroy made nationals last year as a walk over, as there was nobody his age and size at provincials. This year, he’s hoping to get back to nationals, where he wants to win a gold medal by winning his way through.

“There are kids he’ll be able to fight this year, just have to see if it’s at heavyweight or super heavyweight. (Pomeroy) is fighting the best he’s ever fought. He’s calm, confident, using his angles, and it’s pretty boxing,” said Donally.

Young, the most experienced boxer out of the six, is approaching provincials a little differently this year. A national silver medalist at the youth level, Young is now fighting at the elite (adult) level, and his 69 kg weight class is the toughest in the country, with the second-and thirdranked fighters fighting out of B.C. “I’m going to give it all I have, and hope I can make a run. But if not, my feelings

won’t be hurt,” Young said.

Young has a busy year ahead of him in both MMA and kickboxing, and will be fighting in 2019 regardless of the sport.

The other three fighters will be attending provincials for the first time. Zarate is an up-and-comer that could surprise some people in Abbotsford. Wall and Beasley will be fighting for novice titles, as they haven’t had enough fights yet. In fact, Wall has yet to fight an official match.

“They’re really looking forward to it and I’m excited to get them some experience. (Wall) works hard and I’m confident she’ll get in there and do some good things,” Donally said.

Provincials bring out the best fighters in the province, and it’s no easy walk in the park for any of them. But Donally trusts his team, and knows what his boxers can do.

“The North is coming,” he said.

Crokicurl coming to Fort St. John when weather permits DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

Residents who were looking forward to trying out crokicurl this winter can rest assured — the City of Fort St. John will still install a crokicurl rink. The problem so far, and reason it hasn’t been built yet, has been the warm weather and rain the city has seen recently.

The city’s grounds crew had their eyes set on installing the rink this week, with colder weather

forecasted, but as of Dec. 4, no progress had been made.

“As soon as they’re able, the grounds crew will be out in full force flooding the rink,” said Robin Langille, director of facilities and grounds.

This is also the plan for the Matthews Park Skating Ribbon and the Kin Park Outdoor Rink by Bert Ambrose Elementary. In fact, flooding on both ice surfaces has already started, since more ice is needed for skating compared to a

crokicurl rink, Langille said.

The crokicurl rink will be placed on the old gymnastics building lot between the North Peace Arena and North Peace Leisure Pool.

The rocks will be stored in a locked outdoor cage or shack close by, with details to come on what times the rocks will be available to the public.

Crokicurl is a mix between curling and crokinole, where contestants will take turns sliding mini curling rocks along the ice, between

wooden poles or pegs. The person who throws their rock closest to the centre gets the most points. It caught on in towns all across Canada last winter, and Langille thinks it will be just as popular here in Fort St. John.

“I’m really excited to get it going and see how the city embraces it. There’s lots of potential for what we could do with it,” said Langille.

Langille suggested a crokicurl bonspiel or contest of some kind as possible activities down the road.

ast week, The Canadian Press reported that BC Hockey and Hockey Canada were considering making changes to the traditional age group names, which include Midget, Bantam, and Atom.

Initially, I assumed it was because the term midget wasn’t an appropriate one to use anymore, so it should no longer be used to classify hockey teams.

However, it’s also because the current classification system used in hockey has always been confusing and this would be a good time to switch to age-based system like the one used in soccer.

I know the first thing many people who read this will do is roll their eyes, as those that I’ve already talked to have.

But here’s the thing — it makes a lot of sense.

In the discussion regarding the changing of professional sports names such as Redskins and Eskimos, at least the argument can be made that those names are tied in some way to the monetary value of the team. Right or wrong, the name and logos are what fans identify with as much as anything else. There’s also the nostalgia factor, and it’s on all the merchandise and memorabilia.

In the case of calling a team of 15 to 17-year-olds a midget hockey team, that isn’t the case. No revenue is derived from this, there’s no nostalgia of being called a midget, and it doesn’t make sense.

Seriously, you know how long it took me to figure out if 15-year-olds were bantams or midgets? A long time, and truthfully, I’m still not really sure.

I’ll admit, calling teams U15 can be a bit confusing too. Does that mean the kids are all under the age of 15, or 15 and under? But at least it’s an acceptable term and not offensive in any way.

There’s also the case that they could have chosen better words in the first place. If BC Hockey does indeed switch to a different system, but doesn’t go with actual ages in the names, what words could be used? I haven’t figured out why kids are called atoms because I spent most of my life thinking the term was “Adams”. I personally think Rangers would be a sweet term, and that the minor baseball classification of Mosquito, while not knowing what it means, sounds pretty cool too.

I have heard many people say that they’ve never even thought of the terms that way, but I have. I feel weird every time I go to write about a group of 16-year-old hockey players, and I think it will be changed eventually. There doesn’t seem to be a lot of outrage either way, which is why this seems inevitable.

There’s no doubt the world is changing rapidly, and the trend of being politically correct is a force to be reckoned with, right or wrong. Nobody’s ever accused me of being a member of the P.C. Police, that’s for sure, but sometimes, these things don’t need to be so difficult. Every once and a while, we can say, “OK, that makes sense, let’s change the team names.”

We can even compromise. Let’s do a word and an age. Seriously, the Fort St. John U18 Laser Flyers. Who says no?

Dillon Giancola covers Peace Region sports for the Alaska Highway News.

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Huskies player of the week Aiden Tegart Position: Forward Hometown: Fort St. John Height: 6’2 Weight: 216 lbs 2018 stats: 12GP, 1G, 3A, 4P, 55PIM Age and year with Huskies: 19, third year with Huskies Favourite NHL team: Anaheim Ducks Favourite NHL player and why: “Ryan Getzlaf, because he’s an all-around beauty and a big guy who uses his body.”

On being versatile and playing different positions?: “I like to help the team any way I can, and showing them I can play both positions (forward, defence) and do anything to help the team win.”

On wearing the C for two games: “It was a good experience, and I was pretty honoured to have it for a couple games. Hopefully our real captain is back soon as he’s a big piece, but I was honoured for the opportunity.”

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Joel Bourgeois had a blast collecting food from the community and loading up the bus on Dec. 2.

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The Fort St. John Huskies, with the help of community supporters and volunteers, were back on the streets Sunday, Dec. 2, going door to door to collect food for the Huskies Fill the Bus food drive.

The event, now in its 21st year, brought in even more food than last year, as the Salvation Army is expecting to fill up 150 hampers compared to the 136 a season ago.

“This food drive is great because it gets our community talking to each other about the important issue of food

security. These players are going door to door talking about the food bank and the need. What better way to get a lot of people having the same conversation on the same day,” said Cameron Eggie, executive director of The Salvation Army in Fort St. John.

The food drive had 60 volunteers and minor hockey players help out, in addition to the Huskies players and executive.

“I think we’ll have more food than last year. It’s for a good cause and it’s nice to be able to help out the community — the people are pretty thankful and they like to see us come around each year,”

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said Huskies player Aiden Tegart, who participated in his third Fill the Bus. Helping to make this year’s food drive such a success were the Burgher family — Paul, Mollie and Teri — who donated two truckloads of food, the students at Alwin Holland Elementary School, and a large cash donation by corporate sponsors.

“As usual, the community was extremely generous in their donations to the Salvation Army food bank,” said Fill The Bus organizer Allen Karasiuk.

Eggie, who came to Fort St. John just prior to the 2017 Fill the Bus, said he was surprised and impressed that the

Huskies have been doing this event for more than 20 years.

“Us here at the food bank have really come to rely on this wonderful donation at such an important part of the year,” Eggie said.

On the ice, the Huskies are coming off a 4-2 win over the Fairview Flyers, and have a busy three-game week ahead of them. The team is in Sexsmith to take on the Vipers this Wednesday, before playing the first-place Dawson Creek Junior Canucks, who are five points ahead of the Huskies, in a home and home series, starting Saturday, Dec. 8 in Fort St. John.

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

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Last Week in Pro Golf

Greg Norman hosts the team competition event at the QBE Shootout The QBE Shootout is a team format that pairs PGA Tour players in a tournament started and still hosted by the legendary Greg Norman. The event takes place at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida. The Shootout is a 3-day, 54-hole stroke play event in which teams of two compete. The first round, on Friday, uses the scramble rule; round two, Saturday, utilizes the modified alternate shot rule; and the final round, on Sunday, uses the better ball rule. Last year, Steve Stricker and Sean O’Hair shot a 64 in the final round, good enough for a two-shot win.

Tiger Woods reflects on George H.W. Bush: ‘His name is synonymous with golf’ Tiger Woods fondly spoke to the times he spent with George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st president of the United States who died Friday. He was 94. Bush was a World War II veteran, an ambassador to China, the CIA director, a Vice President and President – and a golf nut who loved the game and played as much as he could. “He was fantastic to be around. He was just one of the smartest people I’ve ever been around, and so down to earth,” said Woods. Bush embraced the game and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2011 through the Lifetime Achievement category. He also received the Bob Jones Award in 2014, the highest honor given by the U.S. Golf Association. Many of the players wrote 41 onto their golf caps for Saturday’s round to pay tribute to Bush.

Jon Rahm won the Hero World Challenge

Jon Rahm closed with a 7-under 65 for a fourshot victory in the Hero World Challenge on Sunday. Starting the final round in a threeway tie with Tony Finau and Henrik Stenson, Rahm took the lead when Finau made bogey on the par-3 eighth hole, and the 24-year-old Spaniard never trailed the rest of the day at Albany Golf Club. Rahm ends his year with three victories, just like in 2017, his first full year as a pro. Finau, meanwhile, cracked the top 10 for the first time in his career at No. 9.

Lessons from the Golf Pro

FedEx Cup Standings

Course Stats Yards: 7,288 Par: 72 Defending champion: O’Hair / Stricker

One of the most embarrassing things the amateur golfer does is to mis-hit a TV Coverage bunker shot and watch it not get over Day Time Network the lip and roll back into the bunker.

Friday 1:30pm-4:30pm GOLF Most of the time, our mindset is to Saturday 1:30pm-4:30pm GOLF just get up to the ball and hack away Sunday 1pm-2pm GOLF Sunday 2pm-4pm NBC quickly to get out of the bunker once and for all.

However, did you know that you can use a rake to smooth the bunker out before you take that Pro Golf Trivia second bunker shot? Rule 13-4 in the Rules of Golf speaks on the matter and states that How many tournaments did Greg as long as you do not improve your lie, raking Norman win on the PGA Tour? the bunker is acceptable. Now, let’s say the ball rolled right back into the general vicinity of a) 10 c) 20 where your first shot was hit from. In this case, b) 15 d) 25 you can not rake the sand because the lie would Answer: c) Greg Norman won 20 tournaments on be improved or you would be assisted in making the PGA Tour. your next stroke.

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Tournament Results Player Score Earnings 1. Jon Rahm -20 $1,000,000 2. Tony Finau -16 $400,000 3. Justin Rose -15 $250,000

Through Dec. 1, 2018

1) Charles Howell III 597 pts. / 2 top tens

2) Xander Schauffele 594 pts. / 1 top tens

3) Kevin Tway 574 pts. / 1 top tens

FedEx Cup Standings continued...

Player Points 4) Brooks Koepka 556 5) Marc Leishman 545 6) Cameron Champ 521 7) Matt Kuchar 505 8) Bryson DeChambeau 500 9) Gary Woodland 471 10) Patrick Cantlay 430

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NPSS girls volleyball return from provincials, basketball starts up The senior girls volleyball teaml was down in Penticton last week competing at the B.C. Provincial Championships.

They opened the tournament on Thursday with pool play against Belmont and Burnaby North. The girls competed well, but were unable to take a set. Pool play continued on Friday with games against Riverside and Mission, and gave Riverside, who finished second in the pool, a tough game, losing 2624, 25-16. Finishing fifth in their pool,

the girls finished the tournament with games against Claremont, Seaquam, and Penticton. It was a great week of volleyball and some of the toughest competition that most girls will face.

Daelyn Jeffers and Jessie Copes gave noteable performances. Shout out to Grade 12 players Daelyn Jeffers, Jessie Copes, Claire Turner, Katie Rutherford and Morgan Wiebe. We are proud to have you as a part of the Grizzlies family!

The senior basketball teams were in

Dawson Creek over the weekend for their first tournament of the season. The boys gave a great effort, including a 128-13 in their first game. However, they came up short of a comeback against PGSS in the finals, losing by six after being down 14 in the third quarter. Adam Nelson and Liam Peterson had big performances in the final game.

The girls demonstrated a very strong team performance on both the offensive and defensive side of the game,

averaging 81 points and 30.5 steals per game in the first two games. They came up short in the championship game, but scored 45 points and had 14 steals.

Up Next: Sr Basketball teams are off to Grande Prairie this weekend, and Jr Boys Basketball has their first tournament of the season at Kelly Road in Prince George.

— Samantha Stackhouse

Athletes of the week

Adam Nelson (basketball)

Celine Quigley (basketball)

Adam anchored the defence for the senior boys in their close final loss to PGSS, racking up 6 blocks. His passion for his teammates was contagious over the weekend, and could be heard in all three games encouraging others and spurring them on, as well as the girls squads when they were playing.

Celine led the team in scoring, averaging 21 points per game, and led steals for the team with an average of 8 per game. Her passion for the game of basketball is tremendous not only during games but during practices as well. If you are looking for intensity in an athlete - she is it.

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The NPSS senior girls volleyball team had a great trip together both on and off the court at provincials in Penticton last week.

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This Week’s Racing News

Chase Elliott upholds family legacy with Most Popular Driver award Chase Elliott has followed in his father’s footsteps as he won the voting for the 2018 NASCAR Cup Series Most Popular Driver award. Dale Earnhardt Jr. had won the award for 15 consecutive years through his retirement following the 2017 season. His 15 overall Most Popular Driver awards is one short of the record of 16 earned by Elliott’s father, Bill. Chase Elliott won three races in 2018 and finished sixth in the standings. Earnhardt presented the award to Elliott on Thursday night. “It’s so cool that it stayed between Elliott and Earnhardt for so long. I am glad though that you quit a year before you broke dad’s record,” Elliott said when standing on stage with Earnhardt.

“That’s pretty cool. So I’m pretty happy about that.”

Racing History

What was Alan Kulwicki’s best finish in the Daytona 500? a) 1st b) 4th

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Answer : b) Alan Kulwicki’s best finish at the Daytona 500 was 4th in the 1992 event.

December 14, 1954 - Alan Kulwicki was born on this date in Greenfield, Wis. Nicknamed “Special K” and the “Polish Prince”, Kulwicki was an American NASCAR Cup Series driver. Despite starting with meager equipment and finances, he earned the 1986 NASCAR Rookie of the Year award over drivers racing for well-funded teams.

He won the Cup Series Championship in 1992.

Racing Trivia

Lee Petty Born: March 14, 1914 Cup wins: 54 Cup top-tens: 332 Cup championships: 3 Lee Petty was one of the pioneers of NASCAR, and one of its first superstars. Petty was thirtyfive years old before he started racing. His NASCAR career began at NASCAR’s first race at the three-quarter mile long dirt track, Charlotte Speedway. He finished in the Top 5 in season points for NASCAR’s first eleven seasons and won the NASCAR Championship on three occasions. In the first race at Daytona International Speedway, Petty battled with Johnny Beauchamp during the final laps of the race. Petty, Beauchamp, and Joe Weatherly drove side by side by side across the finish line at the final lap for a photo finish. It took NASCAR founder Bill France, Sr. three days to decide the winner. In the end, with the help of the national newsreel, Petty was officially declared the winner. Lee is the father of Richard Petty, who would become NASCAR’s all-time race winner.

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Keeping your routines regular and healthy during the holidays

T

he season of family gatherings and office parties are upon us.

This can create extra stress and anxiety in anyone trying to maintain a regular routine, but it especially affects those who are diligently trying to maintain a healthy routine. This is the time of year where most people are looking to indulge before the new year begins.

Meals consisting of rich foods accompanied by alcohol are readily available and there’s nothing wrong with enjoying these foods. But if you’re committed to limiting your consumption of them, it can be difficult to attend these events, not just because of the food being served but because you will likely be confronted about your new healthy habits.

We’re all raised with certain eating habits and when we change these it can be a source of conflict between us

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and those who care about us. Realize that this change in your dietary habits is uncomfortable and difficult not only for you, but also for those around you. Family and friends may not understand what you’re doing and why, and because they care they will more than likely bring up this change in your lifestyle. Well-meaning comments and awkward questions can lead to unwanted tension and make it harder to stay committed to healthy habits.

How can you handle this delicate situation?

The only way to constructively deal

with this situation is to get ahead of it and confront it. Confrontation is commonly avoided because it has a negative connotation. Don’t look at this situation as a negative and embrace the opportunity in front of you. This is a chance to explain to your family why you desire to change your habits and how doing so is helping you become a strong, healthy individual. After all, you cannot be there for your family and friends if you haven’t taken proper care of yourself. It’s important to let them know that this change you are pursuing can only have a positive effect on your relationship. Understand this may not be the only conversation you have with those close to you about your dietary habits. Change takes a while to set in for everyone, so be patient with those who may ask you more questions.

Now, to discuss something that may have you more unsettled than a

crucial conversation with your loved ones. How do you handle the food that will be served at the parties you attend? Although the answer may not seem simple, it is. If you want to eat the food being served, by all means do so.

There’s nothing wrong with indulging every so often and one meal and a couple drinks will not undo all the hard work you are putting in to reach your goals. If you want to cut down on the food you consume at the parties you attend, eat meals beforehand, stay hydrated, and pay attention to portion sizes.

The truth is, when you attend gatherings with a balanced attitude you can focus more on the important things, like spending time with family and friends and making memories.

Caitlyn Harbottle is a Peace Region nutrition coach.

Inconnu wins 11 aggregate awards at Sadownik Memorial Dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

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Inconnu swimmers get ready for the 800m freestyle race at the Sadownik Memorial Swim Meet on Nov. 30.

The Inconnu Swim Club hosted more than 100 swimmers from Chetwynd, Peace River, and Grande Prairie last weekend for the first-ever Sadownik Memorial Swim Meet. It was a very busy three days of swimming that saw Inconnu swimmers win 11 aggregate awards.

“Our first annual Sadownik Memorial Invitational was a success. We had an incredible swim meet,” said Inconnu Head Coach Norah Vogan.

Julian Kemp was first in the boys 11 and 12 group, while Owen Lang was first in the boys 13 and 14 group.

Here are all the Inconnu aggregate winners:

Boys 8 and under David Brand, 3rd Boys 9 and 10 Evan Nurse, 2nd, Simon Louie, 3rd Girls 9 and 10 Madden Mize, 2nd Girls 11 and 12 Frankie Woods, 2nd Boys 11 and 12 Julian Kemp, 1st Boys 13 and 14 - Owen Lang, 1st, Cameron Louie, 2nd Boys 15 and over Eric Louie, 2nd, Cole Crook, 3rd Girls 15 and over - Alexandria Hedges, 2nd, Jayden Forster, 3rd

Green Valley 4-H Report Katelynn Bueckert Green Valley 4H Hi there again Katelynn Bueckert From the Green Valley 4-H Club.

Well our new year has started can’t believe it’s here already.

Our club has some new members and some old ones that are coming back it’s going to be an interesting year. We have two new projects in our club Dog and poultry and we also have two new leaders in training Becky Morton and Cindy Bueckert.

The members have picked their projects and their animals now it’s time to get started. Can’t wait to see everyone, we have had our beef Weigh-in day love to see all the new animals. It was a nice day and there was a little snow on the ground. Makes

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What a great colour of a steer he belongs to Brooklyn Giesbrecht.

it a lot easier to stand outside so we can weigh, measure and vaccinate and also give them a dewormer to all the animals. Our next meeting is in Jan. 2019 at the Morton’s home so you will have to wait until next time to see what I write about.

Thanks to the North Peace Vet Clinic for donating the vaccines and dewormer.

Thanks for reading my article can’t wait for next month and thanks to our page sponsor.

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Fort Bowling Lanes league standings: week 9 Here are your week nine rankings for the Mixed No Cap and Wednesday Morning Coffee bowling leagues.

Got Balls has pulled away in second place in the No Cap league, while The Fantastics maintain the lead.

Mixed No Tap Overall points / week nine points 1. The Fantastics - 86 / 12 2. Got Balls - 71 / 9 3. Freeze Frame - 69 / 7 4. Good Time Girls - 66 / 3 5. Trouble - 63 / 11 6. Rusty Gates - 50 / 6 7. Forever Friends - 41.50 / 2 8. Bowl Movements - 40.50 / 8 9. Blue Balls - 38 / 5 10. Comic Reliefs - 37 / 4 11. Big Chucksies - 36 / 10 12. Here 4 The Beer - 26 / 1

High Series 1. The Fantastics - 3,921 High Single 1. The Fantastics - 1,524 Individiual Leaders Mens Single Flat - Nigel Arnault - 355 Mens Series Flat - Kevin Alexander - 821 Ladies Single Flat - Marlene Bigcharles - 335 Ladies Series Flat - Marlene Bigcharles - 745 High Averages Ladies 1. Marlene Bigcharles - 220 2. Brianna Warnock - 200 3. Nicole F. - 196 Mens 1. Kevin Alexander - 241 2. Percy Arnault - 219 3. Elvis Calahasen - 208

Coffee League Overall points / week nine points 1. Ball Busters - 44 / 4 2. Shady Ladies - 38 / 6 3. Fab Five - 37 / 5 4. Pin Poppers - 31 / 2 5. Five Alive - 30 / 3 High Series Ball Busters - 3,324 High Single Ball Busters - 1,230 Ladies Series Jeannette Ward - 636 Ladies Single Maria Baxter - 283 Ladies High Average 1. Joanne McGinnis - 172 2. Cindy Dettling - 171 3. Jeannette Ward - 170 League play goes each Wednesday night, 7 to 9 p.m.

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Dawson Creek Seniors Hall Activities 1011 McKellar Ave. Floor curling, carpet bowling, pool, line dancing, bridge, crib, darts, bingo, Wellness Exercise, craft classes.

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PC Roots Group Meeting: 4th Sunday/month - from Sept-June 1:30pm in the Archives Room at The Calvin Kruk Center. Getting started on family tree research, need Help?

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No�ce of Public Hearing Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2341, 2018

Wonowon

When:

Wednesday December 12, 2018 at 7:00pm

Where: Wonowon Elementary School Gymnasium 19211 Petrocan Subdivision, Wonowon BC

Block A & Block B, District Lot 2135, Peace River District

The Peace River Regional District is hos�ng a mee�ng to discuss a proposed zoning amendment.

Proposal: To amend the zoning of the subject proper�es under PRRD Zoning Bylaw No. 1000, 1996 from R-2 (Residen�al 2 Zone) to I-1 (Light Industrial Zone) in order to construct a shop and operate a trucking business from the site.

For More Informa�on: Contact: Development Services Tel: 250-784-3200 Toll Free: 1-800-670-7773 Email: prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca

This no�ce is in general form only. Relevant background documents may be inspected from Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, between the hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm at the PRRD Dawson Creek office (1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC) or 8:30am – Noon and 1:00pm – 4:30pm at the PRRD Fort St. John office (9505-100th Street, Fort St. John, BC). Wri�en comments or concerns accepted.

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Radiothon raises record $94K The 15th Annual Light a Moose Radiothon took place on Nov. 28 to 30 in the parking lot of Murray GM Fort St. John. This amazing community heard the FSJ Hospital Foundation’s message on 101.1 Moose FM and drove through fog on slippery roads, padded through an icy parking lot, and some of our youngest community members even emptied their piggy banks.

The 2018 goal was to raise $63,000 to purchase a Portable Ultrasound Machine with F.A.S.T. Technology to better guide the management of patients in the Emergency Department and help reduce patient wait-times.

Pembina Pipeline Corporation made a commitment to match every dollar raised (up to a total of $25,000). Individuals and local companies donated $25,000 by the end of day two and Light a Moose received the maximum corporate match

from Pembina Pipeline Corp. in the early morning of day three; bringing the total to $50,000.

Murray GM donated $20 for every oil change purchased on location at Light a Moose and raised $1,720. The final total raised was $94,331.50, vastly exceeding the initial goal by more $30,000. Not only did the community raise enough money for the Emergency Department’s Portable Ultrasound Machine with F.A.S.T. technology, the Hospital Foundation has the opportunity to look at purchasing other needed technologies for the community. Executive Director of the FSJ Hospital Foundation, Niki Hedges, would like thank all the individuals, local businesses and local corporations that helped raise this amazing sum; as well as the Moose FM Crew for their hard work and dedication.

— Fort St. John Hospital Foundation

The veterinary client-patient relationship and you PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

No�ce of Intent to Consider TEMPORARY USE PERMIT No. 16-224

When:

Gundy Creek / Wonowon Area

Where:

Proposal: To con�nue to operate a work camp to accommodate up to 500 people on a 10.7 ha (26.6 acre) por�on of the subject property. The work camp includes a fuel card lock facility.

Friday December 14, 2018 10:00 am Peace River Regional District Head Office, Boardroom

NE ¼ of District Lot 41, Peace River

1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC

For More Informa�on: Contact: Development Services Tel: 250-784-3200 Toll Free: 1-800-670-7773 Email: prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca

This no�ce is in general form only. Relevant background documents may be inspected from Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, between the hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm at the PRRD Dawson Creek office (1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC) or 8:30am – Noon and 1:00pm – 4:30pm at the PRRD Fort St. John office (9505-100th Street, Fort St. John, BC). Wri�en comments or concerns accepted.

Shawn Dahlen, Ac�ng Chief Administra�ve Officer

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ecember 1, 2018 marks the date that new antimicrobial legislation takes effect in Canada. This has been on the horizon for some time and is part of the effort to maintain medically important drugs to battle infections that are increasingly resistant to therapy. One of the foundations of modern medicine has been the treatment of infections, which has greatly improved the outcomes for many previously fatal conditions.

The common antibiotics used in veterinary medicine have now moved to the prescription drug category. Veterinarians are responsible for these animal prescriptions and this places some responsibilities on prescribing doctors.

Veterinarians need to have records of these prescriptions that can be followed through by third party audit.

Part of prescribing for animals is the establishment and maintenance of a valid Veterinary-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR). What does this mean?

This describes the veterinarian’s knowledge of the medical needs of their patient animals.

It includes the conditions of the animal’s care, nutrition and disease as well as the owner’s ability to effectively treat the animal when the prescription is sent home. This implies that the veterinarian has sufficient knowledge about the home or farm where their patient lives.

If you think about giving medicine to animals, one can imagine many places where this relationship can fall apart.

Just sending home treatment for a condition is not really enough to satisfy the VCPR. Also each veterinarian must make a decision for each individual case. This situation will be even more complicated if more than one veterinary practice works with the animal owners. It is a challenge to be up to speed if you have not been involved with recent

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events at the farm.

Your veterinarian will need to get some background information about your livestock operation so they can make decisions about treatment needed for sick or injured animals. The best is always a physical exam of the animal in need. This can be done one at a time at the clinic, or a visit to the farm may be appropriate to see how the situation is on the ground. The veterinarian needs some intimate knowledge about what they are providing treatment for. Sometimes your veterinarian can provide treatment based on their past knowledge about your farm, but at other times it requires a look at the situation to figure out what is appropriate.

This relationship with your veterinarian is part of good antibiotic stewardship. A VCPR should be dynamic and needs to be maintained, as with any relationship. We are all part of providing care to animals and it is in the best interest of the animal patient, the animal caregiver and the animal doctor to all know each other well.

In light of this, we are encouraging all livestock owners to get to know their veterinarian. Help them understand your operation from top to bottom, including the unique circumstances about your farm or ranch. Stop by and talk to your veterinarian. Help the veterinarian gather the information they need to help you. The veterinary clinic is here to help you care for your animals. We need enough knowledge about the situation and the owner of the animal to be able to get you a prescription when you need one.

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No�ce of Intent to Consider TEMPORARY USE PERMIT No. 18-096

When:

Friday December 14, 2018 10:00 am

Where:

Pink Mountain

District Lot 1371 PRD Excluding Plan 28971 Proposal: To re-establish a card lock fuel facility to service the work camp on the same property

Peace River Regional District Head Office, Boardroom 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC

For More Informa�on: Contact: Development Services Tel: 250-784-3200 Toll Free: 1-800-670-7773 Email: prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca

This no�ce is in general form only. Relevant background documents may be inspected from Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, between the hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm at the PRRD Dawson Creek office (1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC) or 8:30am – Noon and 1:00pm – 4:30pm at the PRRD Fort St. John office (9505-100th Street, Fort St. John, BC). Wri�en comments or concerns accepted.

Shawn Dahlen, Ac�ng Chief Administra�ve Officer

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PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

Notice of Intent to Consider ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2335

When:

Friday December 14, 2018 10:00 am

Where:

Peace River Regional District Head Office, Boardroom

Wonowon

BK A EXC FIRSTLY PT SUBDIVIDED BY PL BCP18711 SECONDLY PT SUBDIVIDED BY PL BCP30199, DL 964, Peace River Proposal: To amend the zoning from I-1 (Light Industrial Zone) to P (Public Use Zone) for a 2.05 ha (5.07 acre) portion of the subject property. The applicant intends to subdivide the 2.05 ha portion in the future to bring the existing church and hall located on the parcel into compliance.

1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC

For More Information: Contact: Development Services Tel: 250-784-3200 Toll Free: 1-800-670-7773 Email: prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca

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This notice is in general form only. Relevant background documents may be inspected from Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, between the hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm at the PRRD Dawson Creek office (1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC) or 8:30am – Noon and 1:00pm – 4:30pm at the PRRD Fort St. John office (9505-100th Street, Fort St. John, BC). Written comments or concerns accepted.

Shawn Dahlen, Acting Chief Administrative Officer

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Hundreds of North Peace residents lined the streets in Fort St. John on Saturday, Dec. 1, clutching cups of hot chocolate and having their phones at the ready to capture the 2018 Santa Claus Parade. Prizes for top floats went to the Cavalry Baptist Church (1), the FSJ Figure Skating Club (2), and the Child Development Centre (3). Photos by Ade Brussow