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School District 60 received more than 70 public submissions about a name for Fort St. John’s new elementary school, and pioneer nurse Anne Young was top among the suggestions. The two-storey, $31.1-million school is under construction across from the hospital, and has been given the temporary name of Northeast Elementary. Trustees will choose a formal, permanent name as per district protocol, and public input is part of the process. The school’s proximity to the hospital meant a good chunk of suggestions from the public were of local doctors and nurses, Superintendent Dave Sloan said. “We’re right across the street from the hospital and birthing

centre. There’s a strong tie,” Sloan said. Anne (Roberts) Young was the first registered nurse stationed in the North Peace, arriving from England in 1930 to work at the Grandhaven Red Cross Outpost Hospital. She married farmer and postmaster Jim Young of Rose Prairie, and continued working as a nurse after her move to that community, often travelling by horseback and through severe weather to see patients. She delivered more than 300 babies during her 25year career in the region. That said, the school district received a wide gamut of name suggestions to consider, ranging from local individuals and families, to geographic locations, to cultural references, Sloan said. District staff are narrowing down the list, which will be presented to board trustees at

their January meeting. Individual name suggestions ranged from Sir Alexander Mackenzie, the first explorer to travel through the region, to Frank Beatton, the clerk for the Hudson’s Bay Company at Old Fort St. John. Ross H. MacLean, a businessman and founder of minor hockey in Fort St. John, was also suggested as a name, as was Dr. William Watt, recently retired after 41 years of service. Schooly McSchoolface was suggested several times. Geographical name suggestions included Beatton Heights, North Knoll, Fort St. John Heritage, Nature’s Horizon, Peace Foothills, and Northern Lights. Others suggested a range of Dane-Zaa phrases and words such as Dreamer and Beaver to recognize First Nations history in the region.

PRRD, province to meet on caribou Thursday matt preprost & AUSTIN COZICAR editor@ahnfsj.ca

The Peace River Regional District will host a provincial delegation a special meeting about caribou Thursday, January 17. Mark Zacharias, BC Deputy Minister of Environment, and Dave Nikolejsin, BC Deputy Minister of Energy, Mines & Petroleum Resources, will be in attendance and making a presentation to the board. Board chair Brad Sperling says it will be open to the public. “It’s an open meeting,”

says Sperling. “They actually offered to come up and present to us, because of what’s been going on over the caribou.” The meeting takes place at 10 a.m. in the regional district office boardroom in Dawson Creek. It comes after a planned meeting between governments and First Nations to discuss caribou recovery plans in Northeast B.C. was cancelled last week. The Resource Municipalities Coalition planned to host a roundtable discussion in Fort St. John on Jan. 11 to give the provincial officials and West

Moberly and Saulteau leaders a chance to speak about the plan and how to balance the need for caribou recovery with the region’s economy. “At this time, without a draft agreement in place, the federal government, provincial government prefer to not discuss this issue,” the Coalition said in a news release Tuesday, January 8. “The West Moberly and Saulteau First Nations are willing to have an open discussion with stakeholders as soon as all sides are willing.”

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Members of the Wet’suwet’en who are opposed to the $6.2-billion Coastal GasLink pipeline have every right to protest the project, Premier John Horgan says. But as far as his government is concerned, the elected band councils – including those in Wet’suwet’en territory – that signed benefits agreements had authority to sign those agreements and the project has met all conditions, including First Nations consent. “We recognize the rights of individuals to protest,” Horgan said at a Wednesday, January 9 press conference. “We recognize the rights of those across the country who wanted to voice their concerns about this project. However, it has been my view that LNG Canada has shown they understand the importance of consultation and meaningful reconciliation with First Nations, and that’s why they have signed agreements with every First Nation along the corridor.” Horgan addressed media after his minister of forests, Doug Donaldson, came under fire for what looked like support for hereditary chiefs who are opposed to the project, raising questions over whether the NDP government supports the elected or unelected leaders. Some hereditary chiefs participated in roadblocks that were broken up January 7, when RCMP enforced an injunction and arrested 14 protesters. Donaldson was pictured meeting with some of them prior to the RCMP taking action. The Liberals said Donaldson had not only met with them, but had offered support for the hereditary leaders, which was seen as taking sides against the elected Wet’suwet’en leaders who support the project. Horgan said Donaldson is the MLA for that region, and that it was therefore appropriate for him to meet with constituents “one last time” before the injunction was enforced. “I believe if you’re going to find a solution, you need to have a dialogue, and who better than the local MLA to be there before the RCMP enforce the order to hear one last time what the concerns were?” Horgan said. The protest camp is located in the Nechako Lakes riding, represented by BC Liberal MLA John Rustad. See PIPELINE on A10

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They danced, they rocked, and they rang in the new year all in the name of literacy. The Fort St. John Literacy Society says it raised an impressive $16,500 at its New Year’s Eve fundraising party at the Pomeroy Hotel. Funds will help expand and enhance free literacy programming the society offers in the community. ”This event was made possible because of sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who attended; all of which we are extremely thankful for,” said Jessica Kalman, executive director. “We are already planning and looking forward to next year’s event.”

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FLU FACT: Last week it was announced the flu bug is on the rise across the Peace Country. It’s not too late to get a flu shot, doctors say the vaccine is a good match for the strains of flu in circulation this year. There’s a new strain of flu known as Deja Flu. With Deja Flu, you get the feeling you’ve been this sick before.

MOVIE MEMO: The Motion Picture Academy has announced the Oscars show will be staged without a host. If they’re cutting out the host, why not cut out that pointless thing where phony actors suck up to each other with fake smiles and some of them get a cheesy little statue? If I was a presenter at the Oscars, I would pretend I had a problem opening the envelope and I would say, “The award for best envelope glue goes to...”

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by the year 2030. Last week, Nissan announced it has extended the range of its Leaf electric car by 40%. The Leaf makes a fake engine noise to increase pedestrian safety. In the future owners of electric cars will download different sounds. I want mine to sound like Porky Pig making engine noises.

MEDICAL MEMO: Meanwhile in London, British researchers say they may have found a cure for the common cold. This is a big deal over there. Every year, thousands of British people fracture their stiff upper lip while sneezing.

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Highlights from the city council meeting held Monday, Jan. 14, 2019: Illegal suite enforcement Council continues to target illegal secondary suites, approving bylaw contravention notices for six homes on 104A Avenue. The properties were built with illegal secondary suites, and have been the subject of complaints and failed inspection attempts over the years. The notices will be registered with land titles. “Where work is completed without the necessary permits and inspections, it cannot be guaranteed that the work conforms to the established standards” of the BC Building Code and municipal bylaws, the city notes in a report. The notices apply to 11103 104A Avenue; 11104 104A Avenue; 11106 104A Avenue; 11109 104A Avenue; 11111 104A Avenue; and 11113 104A Avenue. Council has previously approved bylaw contravention notices for 10917 and 10919 104A Avenue, and 11024 and 11026 104A Avenue. It’s also approved notices for 8804 and 8806 77 Street; 8220 and 8222 86 Avenue; 9113 and 9111 101 Avenue; and 10611 109A Street; 10612 109A Street; 10615 109A Street; 10703 109A Street; and 10708 109A Street.

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City councillors with Jessica Kalman of the Fort St. John Literacy Society. January 20 to 27, 2019, was proclaimed Family Literacy Week.

• Council gave first three readings to Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2432, 2019, which sets new fees for information requests from the fire department. The amendments propose a $150 fee for incident and investigation reports, and $200 for dispatch recording requests up to Nov. 23, 2017, before dispatch services were outsourced to Campbell River. The city has been providing incident reports free of charge, and projects a small surplus in revenue for the fire department from the requests. Proclamations

Other business Council gave approval to Glory Cannabis Company, which is seeking a retail licence from the province. The company’s application will now go back to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch for final checks and screenings before a retail licence is issued. Read more on A5. • Council directed staff to apply for grant funding for the festival plaza project from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The city earmarked its $1.4-million signing bonus from the Peace River Agreement to the project in 2016, but up to 73% of eligible project costs could be covered by the grant.

• Council directed staff to apply for grant funding for a backup power supply generator for the city’s high lift pump station from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. The project is estimated to cost $975,000. The city would be responsible for $97,500, or 10%, if the grant is approved. The city will fund its share of the project from its water reserves. • Council authorized Coun. Lilia Hansen to attend the TrueNorth Business Forum in Prince George on Jan. 22, 2019. The forum is being co-hosted by the Prince George and BC Chambers of Commerce, and will focus on economic development in Northern B.C. Council allocated $250 in

travel costs for the trip. • Fort St. John RCMP Cpl. Steven Francoeur introduced the Safe Place program to council. Nearly a dozen businesses in Fort St. John have come on board to provide safe spaces for the city’s LGBT community through the program. Read more about the program by clicking here. • Jay Morrison of NorthRiver Midstream updated council on Brookfield Infrastructure’s acquisition of Enbridge’s natural gas assets in the region, and plans to expand the Tupper West gas plant. To read more, go to A16. • Ross deBoer, the city’s director of recreation and leisure services, has resigned to take on the position of general

• January 20 to 27 was proclaimed Family Literacy Week. The Fort St. John Literacy Society says it will be partnering with local groups and organizations to expand the initiative from a single day to a week-long effort this year. “We’re hoping to start kiddos off early so they’re set up for a successful future,” said Jessica Kalman, executive director. In the 2012-13 school year, one-third of B.C.’s kindergarten students were vulnerable in either physical health, language and cognitive development, social competence, emotional maturity and communication, and general knowledge — key measures of childhood development.

Work to begin on Highway 29 realignment at Halfway River Work to realign four kilometres of Highway 29 at Halfway River will begin this month, BC Hydro says. The highway is being realigned in several sections over the next six years to make way for the Site C dam reservoir. Site preparation starting at Halfway River this month includes equipment setup, vegetation clearing, archaeological work, and burning, BC Hydro says. The work will be managed by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, and construction is expected to carry on through to 2022. The existing highway at Halfway River will be flooded, and the realignment will follow the reservoir shoreline and cross the Halfway River with a 1,042-metre long bridge, according to BC Hydro. In all, six sections and 30 kilometres of Highway 29 are being realigned due to the reservoir. Highway realignment at Cache Creek West near Bear Flat began last fall and will resume in the spring. Construction at Cache Creek East is planned for 2020.

Site preparation at Dry Creek is also scheduled to start this year, with construction planned to start in 2020. Site preparations at Farrell Creek and Lynx Creek are scheduled to start in 2020, with construction planned to start in 2021. Construction will usually occur seven days a week, between 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and drivers should expect delays. BC Hydro has provided the following details about the realignments: • Cache Creek/Bear Flat:

In this area, the existing highway will be flooded by the reservoir, requiring the highway and bridge across Cache Creek to be moved. This segment has been divided into two projects: Cache Creek West and Cache Creek East. In 2018, Cache Creek East was redesigned in consultation with Indigenous groups and local property owners to reduce effects on potential burial sites and First Nation-identified areas of cultural importance. This new realignment includes a 580-metre-long

bridge to cross Cache Creek. Since the new realignment differs from the realignment that was approved under the project’s Environmental Assessment Certificate, BC Hydro will be seeking an amendment to the certificate. • Halfway River: In this segment, the existing highway will be flooded, requiring it to be moved. The new realignment will follow the reservoir shoreline and cross over the Halfway River with a 1042metre bridge. Since the design of the bridge differs

from the design approved under the project’s Environmental Assessment Certificate, BC Hydro is seeking an amendment to the certificate. • Farrell Creek East: The existing highway is located within the preliminary stability and erosion impact lines for the Site C reservoir. BC Hydro will move this segment away from the top of the bank to an area that will not be impacted by the reservoir. • Farrell Creek: The Farrell Creek segment of the highway will be flooded by the reservoir. The new realignment for this segment includes a 170-metre bridge and a 170-metre causeway across Farrell Creek. • Dry Creek: The Dry Creek segment, which is also being moved due to flooding from the reservoir, will include installation of a large culvert. • Lynx Creek: The proposed design for the Lynx Creek crossing includes a large highway embankment fill, a 160-metre bridge, and a 280-metre causeway crossing Lynx Creek. The Lynx Creek realignment addresses flooding from the reservoir.

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Seniors housing focus groups Jan. 23 to 25 A trio of focus groups about seniors housing in Fort St. John kicks off on Jan. 23. Peace Holdings will host the three public sessions for those interested in their proposed seniors housing development in the city. “The community support to date has been tremendous and we’re encouraged at the dialogues started because of the attention this senior housing crisis has brought to the forefront,” says Ron Brar. The 20-acre master planned development is slated for

property adjacent to the hospital. It’s envisioned the development will include a range of housing, including semidetached bungalows, apartments and condominiums, independent and assisted living facilities, long-term care facilities, and palliative care. The public focus groups take place Jan. 23 and 24 from 6 to 9 p.m., and Jan. 25 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The sessions will take place at the seniors hall at 10908 100 Street. To register, visit Eventbrite. ca. Attendance is free.

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High winds and heavy rains caused a landslide that choked the Silviculture Trail in Fish Creek Community Forest with mud and fallen trees in June 2016. More than a year later, the trail remains treacherous, with the damaged section closed.

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The city says it’s impossible to reclaim a section of trail in Fish Creek Community Forest washed out by a storm in 2016, but councillors will see a new five-year plan for improving the park later this year. The city has earmarked $750,000 for trail development in 2019, with Fish Creek taking the focus, according to city budget documents. An assessment of the forest was carried out in 2018 to study the condition and cost to reclaim the washed-out Silviculture Trail, and the potential for adding new trails to the rest of the existing five-kilometre network. “It’s virtually impossible to reclaim (the Silviculture Trail) with any assurance that we’d still be having it in usable

form in five to ten years time,” Hunter said,” City Manager Dianne Hunter told council on Monday. “So, the question is, if we can’t reclaim the slide area, can we expand the trail system along Fish Creek into less hazardous areas to get the same experience that we had before, but in areas that’s easier to maintain?” Hunter said. Heavy winds and rain closed Fish Creek in June 2016, and city crews had cleared and reopened the Anatomy and Multi-Purpose trails a short week later. The Silviculture Trail, however, saw heavy damage when a landslide sent a torrent of mud and fallen trees across a wide swath of its path. A sign at the trailhead behind Northern Lights College warns residents to use the trail at their

own risk, while one section of the trail is barricaded. City staff have developed a five-year plan with a number of options for council to consider. That report is due to council as early as February. There are around five kilometres of trails on the south side of Fish Creek, and the city has considered the potential of building a bridge over the creek and developing its north side. The city expanded its boundaries in 2016, which included bringing in more land on the eastern edge of Fish Creek that the city said could see an expansion of the trail system and greenway there. The city has set aside $750,000 in its 2019 capital budget for trail development, with the money expected to come from gas tax funding.

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A second private cannabis retailer has been given a chance to do business in Fort St. John. Fort St. John city council gave approval to Glory Cannabis Company on Monday. The company’s application will now go back to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch for final checks and screenings before a retail licence is issued. Glory Cannabis plans to open on 100 Street at the site of the former Mastaro Sushi and Wings and Things/Good Ole Dayz. Though the company meets the city’s zoning rules, the RCMP noted in its feedback to council that the store is still close to Ecole Central School, and across the street from a new daycare operating at the North Peace Cultural Centre. While the store is setback more than 200 metres away from the school, the RCMP suggested council give consideration to its location and the laws regarding youth and cannabis. It also suggested that barriers such as bollards be installed to prevent break-ins and vandalism. Council added no caveats in giving its approval to Glory Cannabis, though Coun. Gord Klassen expressed his concern about its proximity to the school and daycare, and how to address the RCMP’s suggestions. City Manager Dianne Hunter noted the city underwent extensive public consultations last summer before choosing to limit cannabis retailers to the downtown core and establishing 200-metre setbacks from schools. Daycares are businesses that can move from one location to another, she noted. The North Peace Cultural Centre launched its new day-

care in November to fill the gap left by Oscare Child Care Centre after it closed. Council has also ordered city staff to provide a progress report 18 months after cannabis legalization took effect in October, with input from the city’s development department, the RCMP, and the school district, among other agencies. Glory Cannabis 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. In December, council gave approval to HIVE Cannabis, which is seeking a licence to operate in the former home of the Northeast News on 100 Avenue, vacant since the newspaper closed in early 2016. A public comment period for Cannabis Corner closes Friday, January 18. That store is looking to open on 100 Street next to the office of MLA Dan Davies. The province is also looking to open its own BC Cannabis branded store in the city, but has not divulged any details.

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B.C. paying the price for kicking the caribou can down the road

f there’s one thing that is universal to governments, political parties who take power and the politicians who wield it, it’s the popular tactic of kicking the can. Kicking the can is taking an issue, not meaningfully addressing it, and then promptly punting it down the road for someone else to deal with in the future. Governments at all levels are truly masters at it. The problem with can-kicking is that the longer you delay meaningfully addressing an issue the larger the magnitude of impacts that can occur over time. In addition to more severe impacts, don’t think for a second that the cost of addressing an issue decreases the further the can is kicked down the road — it’s quite the opposite. If you want a recent example of a Peace Region issue that has been a decades-long can kick, look no further than the plight of the woodland caribou. Since the early 1990s, we’ve known caribou populations were declining in our region. In other areas of the province, you can go back even earlier to see the population trend was pointed downward. In 2002, the federal government enacted a piece of legislation called the Species at Risk Act (SARA). If you’re interested in wildlife or wildlife management this is an important piece of legislation you should understand, as it wields broad and far-reaching power under certain circumstances when it comes to species at

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risk. And the caribou in our region are certainly at risk. Hindsight is 20/20, of course, and funny enough, the BC Liberals came into power in 2001, one year before SARA was enacted, and were in power until 2017. With 16 years of pulling the management levers of our province, what have we accomplished in regard to caribou management? Plans, planning to plan, draft plans that plan to plan, and then, of course, the kicking of the caribou can — leaving us in the current state of conflict and uncertainty we are experiencing today. With no reasonable action occurring on the ground, what does an agency like Environment Canada — in charge of implementing SARA — do in a province such as ours? That’s simple. It’s called a protection order, and it’s a very powerful management mechanism. Powerful enough to shut down large tracts of areas in order to take the first steps in habitat protection, among other objectives. The province has had 16 years to prevent

such an action and what did it do instead? Kick the can. It’s going to be very interesting how Environment Canada deals with this issue being shackled by the Species at Risk Act. Our region is home to a variety of industries that impact the landscape and, of course, they are the source for jobs, economic activity, and the livelihoods of thousands. This is where the conflict begins. After kicking the caribou can for so long, we now have an issue front and centrr that requires action that may impact a large numbers industries, stakeholders, land users, and First Nations. The solution is always a balance and, in this case, I suspect the lack of action will result in everyone being negatively impacted. When issues are allowed to reach the boiling point like our caribou issue has reached today, everybody loses. And as meetings are postponed or cancelled, communications and clarity are virtually non-existent, leaving people to worry and wonder. I look ahead and I think about the next issue that has been kicked down the road that will cost us even more money and more resources, and leave an ever-growing number of people being impacted. The answer is simple and worrisome — it’s mental health. Jeff Richert lives in Taylor.

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oad reports are like criminal record checks – they’re only good for the moment they are checked. You might say that social media has improved the ability to check the highways for travel, but I disagree. Case in point was this past week when we had plans to travel to Edmonton for an appointment. Waking up on Sunday morning, we could see that it had rained throughout the night leaving everything coated with a thick sheet of ice. It was obvious the road would be a skating rink, therefore we decided to wait until the afternoon when things would be warming up and roads were sanded. I began checking the social media regarding Highway 43 to see what my fellow travelers were saying about the highway.

Judy Kucharuk First, I discovered that the road was closed for a multivehicle accident near Gundy, just past the Demmit scales on the Alberta side. This was unfortunate news, but we knew the highway would open eventually and kept checking social media for updates. This is where it gets tricky. Some of the reports were from hours earlier and there had been no update since that time. There is also no way to know if the social media update is being given by a confident driver with years of experience, or from a novice driver who is

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still learning how to conform to northern conditions. I began sifting through different reports of, “Don’t travel unless you have a death wish,” and others that said, “Roads are typical winter roads – just drive with caution.” There is also the language barrier when deciphering social media road reports. Some folks use new, fancy language and acronyms and others use an older, gentler vernacular: “The highway is fair to middling – drive with caution.” Our weather in Northern British Columbia is much like the attitude of a three-yearold toddler — it changes in a heartbeat. One moment a ray of sunshine and then next it is throwing everything at you from its arsenal: snow, rain, cold and wind. We determined that we would set out by 1:30 p.m.,

hoping the highway would be clearing and the roads would be improved. I fed road condition intel to friends I knew would be traveling at the same time. It was in real-time, versus the delay in a social media post, but even still there was no guarantee that by the time my friends reached the same point on their travels that the weather and the road conditions would have changed once more. We timed our departure perfectly. The highway had just opened up and traffic was flowing. The roads were wet, slushy, and definitely icy in the shady spots, but otherwise they were fair to middlin’ – we drove with caution. Judy Kucharuk is a lover of sarcasm, witty people and footnotes.

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Salmon flip flopping away in B.C.-Alaska dispute

December 7 Vancouver Sun headline read, “Alaska Native Tribe seek help from human rights commission over B.C. mines.” The story went on to describe how the Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission (SEITC) are appealing to the Washington D.C.-based Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, for help. In a nutshell, the SEITC claim B.C. mines are or will pollute rivers that flow from B.C. through the Alaska panhandle and into the Pacific Ocean, and that this pollution will threaten fish populations and their way of life. They ask for this Commission to visit the mines and confirm threats, hold hearings to investigate these claims, and prepare a report on Canada’s failure to implement adequate measures. For more information and background, one can read the December 10 Juneau Empire report that goes more in-depth, outlining the process and why they choose this route. Of interest in this report is the reference that the SEITC member “tribes” are entitled to be consulted by the Government of Canada and that this is required by U.S. law. I haven’t figured out how U.S. law can be applied in Canada, but given the chance, Pres Donald will likely be able to make it happen. Quoting the Juneau Empire,

Evan Saugstad “Failing to prevent pollution in Alaska watersheds could constitute a violation of indigenous people’s rights, the group alleges. The petition said the government of Canada did not consult with or seek the free, prior and informed consent of the SEITC tribal nations during the approval of the mines or permitting of the mines, as required by international law under the American Declaration of the Rights and Duties of Man.” “One of the main focuses of the petition is that Canada did not consult with the tribes or conduct any assessments of the mine’s impacts in the watersheds in Alaska, which they claim violates their human rights and breaks international law,” the Empire reported. These quotes are not what I wish to focus on, but I do need to put them into my context, and, with a bit of irony, muse why should we even consider them. Does President Donald or any of the others in the U.S. government really consult with Canada on their impacts to us? Aren’t they all about “America First” and the rest come later? And to Prime Minister

Justin, shouldn’t we be also be about “Canada First,” and just tell them to go fish? Hmm… just not for our salmon. What I do wish to focus on is the salmon. I grew up on the coast of B.C. fishing for and eating salmon, and like many of you, still make regular pilgrimages to our beautiful coast to fish. For those reasons, I have many friends who are either commercial or recreational salmon fishers, and I follow what’s happening to salmon and increasing concerns about dwindling stocks. Another quote from the Empire sums this up, to which I agree: “You could say it is the heartbeat of our culture. If the salmon heartbeat is gone, then ours will be gone, too.” I, along with B.C. First Nations and salmon fishers, could echo this same sentiment. To Prime Minister Justin and Premier John, we should respond to this complaint in two ways. First, tell them this is Canada First, and that we will look after our own country, follow our own laws, and manage our own resource to the benefit of Canadians — before we consider Americans. Second, to the SEITC and all of the other Alaskans who catch salmon, “Let more of our salmon swim past your nets and hooks and get back to our rivers so they can spawn.” Tell them if they do this that we can guarantee fish for their culture, in perpetuity.

This past September, the Pacific Salmon Commission, which is supposed to manage the salmon stocks, submitted their final report to both the Canadian and U.S. governments for a new 10year Pacific Salmon Treaty (the current one expired at year-end 2018). The treaty allocates salmon quotas to each jurisdiction. This, a complicated process, has struggled in the past on how to ensure each river along the entire Pacific Coast gets its share of returning salmon to spawn, so we do have salmon in perpetuity, for each individual river. In my opinion, and of many other B.C. fishers, they have been less than successful. We still do not have enough fish returning to our rivers to spawn. Many of us believe that the Alaskan fishers are taking too many fish while we end up blaming everything else, such as fish farms, our commercial, recreation, and aboriginal fisheries catch, pollution, and loss of habitat. Yes, these are all contributing factors, but the big one is that not enough fish get by southeast Alaska and back into Canadian waters so we can then manage them properly. Hopefully, this is about to change, and I think it will take a few hungry whales in the trans-boundary waters of Washington State and B.C. to accomplish this. Killer whales (or lack of ), like you and I, love eating chinook salmon.

Instead of just closing more waters to fishers, why don’t we begin the novel idea (and one fishers have proposed for years) to build more hatcheries to raise more salmon to release into the wild so all of us have more to eat? All governments could contribute and make us all happy. And, for the record, Alaska does currently contribute money to help build and operate some of B.C.’s fish hatcheries in return for access to part of those catches. And just think, if those southern killer whales are all fat, happy, and raising more babies, maybe Vancouver and Burnaby will stop fretting about tankers and pipelines and get on with life eating more fish. PS — I do agree with Alaska and Premier Horgan that we need to find a resolution to the acid rock drainage from the Tulsequah Chief Mine into the Taku River and clean it up, or, at least, neutralize the effects. This comes from one who has been there and fished that great river. Out on the coast, their world may not be flat like ours, but we still could use some simple solutions that keep our salmon flip, flopping away.

Evan Saugstad lives in Fort St. John.

Old Hope Road residents left wanting

ld Hope Road will soon be used for BC Hydro’s industrial purposes. The lower eastern valley will need to be “cleaned” out of all its trees and scrub in the next few years, in preparation for the future Site C reservoir. The residents of the Old Hope Road received an informal BC Hydro pamphlet over a month ago telling the hundreds of residents along the route that they will be affected and inundated by a variety of restrictions, significant traffic increases, and additional industrial noise. The hauling may well go on for a number of years to come. The residents of the road were not given any opportunity for input on the route chosen by BC Hydro. Residents were simply told, not in person, but by a silly and useless pamphlet disrespectfully dropped on the doorstep by a Hydro representative. Due to the fact that the residents of the Old Hope Road had absolutely no input into the decisions rendered by BC Hydro makes this process even more suspect. This isn’t the first time that the residents have had to deal with an industry invasion. For the past 30 or more years, natural gas extraction in and around the Old Hope Road has been a major concern. As recently as four years ago, a derelict and suspended gas well had major problems. The well casing was breached and deadly H2S gas at 30,000 parts per million was released to atmosphere in the immediate area, in close proximity to several homes and residences. On a positive note, no deaths or injuries happened. There have been other accidents and emergencies along the way, due to drilling and related activities. Due to the fact that a number of the residents saw the potential for a serious problem, negotiations were set up between the affected residents, the energy companies involved, and the BC Oil and Gas Commission. This proved to be an amicable approach given that the companies were willing to accommodate a variety of issues raised by the residents through public or private meetings. Some of the guidelines established through collaboration with the various energy companies and their contractors included: • A speed limit established for company/contractor vehicles of 40 km/h. No exceptions. • Avoiding the use of engine breaks • A designated schedule for operating vehicles on the road (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) • An Emergency Response Plan was

given and explained to each and every resident along the affected area. Credit should be given to those private oil and gas companies for willingness to discuss key issues with residents of affected areas and follow through with appropriate solutions. At the moment, BC Hydro has not given any advance notice regarding the above points because they refuse to hold a public meeting regarding concerns. There are many additional questions that BC Hydro has not begun to address with the residents. Here are several other examples that need attention: • Who will be in charge of road maintainance once the heavy traffic begins? At present, the road is in poor condition. Who will be called upon when the roads falls apart? • Hydro mentioned “check points” along the route. Where will these be located? • Hydro stated that part of the road will be radio controlled. How will this affect residents that do not have twoway radios? In their brief pamphlet, BCH stated that there will be “single lane traffic.” Again, the question is: Where will these lanes occur? If single lanes are required, why has BC Hydro not indicated what these delays look like for residents? Residents have jobs to go to, appointments and lives to lead. There are numerous safety issues that were not dealt with above. Clearly, none of these questions can be addressed if BC Hydro refuses to hold a public meeting. BC Hydro is a Crown corporation, whose shareholders are the people of British Columbia. That would include the residents of the Old Hope Road. Given that BC Hydro’s approach indicates they simply answer to a higher power (BC Hydro CEO Chris O’Riley) should give cause for concern to all taxpayers of this province. It is time to ask the NDP government this question: How is it that a Crown corporation such as BCHydro can escape scrutiny that the oil and gas industry must comply by? Is now the time to privatize BC Hydro in order to make them more accountable to the people of British Columbia? Mike Kroecher is a long retired resident of the Peace, expressing his deep roots in the land through his art. Rick Koechl is a recently retired teacher of the Peace with an enthusiasm for politics and energy.

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The Fort St. John & District Chamber of Commerce has hired Cheryl Montgomery as its new executive director, and elected Christopher Flury as its new president. Montgomery comes to the job just a short hop over the B.C.-Alberta border from Grande Prairie, where she’s built a strong resume in marketing and communications, as well as the public sector. She fills the shoes of Lilia Hansen, who retired at the end of 2018 to focus on her family and city council duties. “I relocated for what I see as a great new opportunity with a lot of potential, for myself and the community,” Montgomery said. Montgomery, a self-proclaimed Grande Prairie lifer, owned an advertising and design agency for nine years, working on regional projects and business branding and marketing campaigns for businesses both small and large. Montgomery sold her company in 2009 to work for the City of Grande Prairie on its Eastlink Centre project, where she was the marketing and events manager, leading communications, engagement, fund development, sponsorship, and tenant procurement for the facility. Montgomery left the city in 2015 to return to the private sector, continuing to work in marketing and communications for a firm providing services to companies in both Alberta and B.C. She began her master’s degree in progressional communication at Royal Roads University in Victoria in 2018, a move she says ultimately brought her to Fort St. John. Advocacy is one of the great components of good communication, Montgomery said. “I see great opportunity to utilize some of my newly acquired MA education and previous employment skills to work directly with the community and the Chamber of Commerce to build membership value, and advocate on behalf of our members and community,” Montgomery said. Montgomery is also a 20-year Chamber of Commerce of Commerce veteran from Grande Prairie, and an 18-year Rotarian. She started her new post last

Wednesday, and has been familiarizing herself with the foundations of the Chamber’s policies and membership. With Montgomery comes a revamped Chamber board with a new executive led by president Christopher Flury. The executive is rounded out by Justin Mackinnon as treasurer, Julie Ziebart as first vice president, and Chuck Fowler as second vice-president. Nelson Stowe is past president. Flury said Montgomery’s background makes her a good addition to the Chamber. “We have fantastic events, we have fantastic networking, but we don’t beat our own chest for our successes, and I believe Cheryl will help us get down that path and make us a more visible Chamber in the area,” Flury said. Over the next year, the Chamber plans to bring its advocacy efforts to the forefront of its work, and hopes to grow its membership, currently around 400, by 10%, Flury said. It also hopes to see a 95% member retention rate. “We took a couple years off from our advocacy efforts, and focused on our networking and getting people stronger here,” Flury said. Levelling the playing field with Alberta when it comes to taxes will be a key issue brought off the back burner when it comes to the Chamber’s advocacy efforts. “It’s big in the area, especially with the downturn, all the companies flocking from Alberta have come to Fort St. John. You see a lot more Alberta licence plates than you used to,” Flury said. “That being said, if they’re doing it right, it just makes our businesses compete a little more. We’ll look at levelling the playing field again and make sure that’s still a focus.” The Chamber plans to poll its members throughout the year on a range of issues to help inform its advocacy work, from taxes to infrastructure, and how to continuing adding value to the Chamber membership. “We think the Chamber is sitting in a good position and we’ve brought in a fantastic ED to help us reach those (goals),” Flury said. The next luncheon is scheduled for January 22 at the Pomeroy Hotel. An economic forum with TC Energy, formerly TransCanada, is scheduled for January 30.

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Cheryl Montgomery (left) and Christopher Flury take the helm at the Fort St. John & District Chamber of Commerce. Montgomery is the Chamber’s new executive director, and Flury is the board’s new president.

Dam workforce dropped to 3,463 in November

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For a second day, opponents of allowing the Coastal GasLink pipeline to pass through Wet’suwet’en territory held a protest on the steps of the courthouse in Prince George.

The arrest last week of those manning blockades against the Coastal GasLink pipeline project has created plenty of uproar but amid the controversy, there are some finer points worth keeping in mind as people wade their way through the debate. Here are three of them: 1. As it stands, it’s a temporary injunction

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CGL went to B.C. Supreme Court in mid-December seeking a permanent injunction against the blockaders’ action. But when the defendants argued they have not been given enough time to mount a fair defence, Justice Marguerite Church decided in favour of a temporary injunction. It is in place until the end of May and will give CGL time to carry out preconstruction work while also giving the blockaders time to work up legal arguments against allowing the project to continue. CGL doesn’t plan on being back in the area until June 2021 giving plenty of time to take the matter back to the court. If, in the end, CGL gets its injunction, it will have the authority — as enforced by the RCMP — to continue working on the project without interference. If the defendants win, CGL counsel Kevin O’Callaghan told the court the project is dead. 2. The National Energy Board could force a review Contrary to popular belief, the project has gone through a province-only

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environmental assessment review, the reasoning being that the pipeline is entirely within B.C. borders. But is it? At the request of B.C. resident Mike Sawyer, the NEB is now considering whether the project falls within its jurisdiction. Sawyer argues that CGL, meant to transport natural gas from the B.C. Peace to the LNG Canada liquified natural gas project proposed for Kitimat, would actually be linked into the Nova Gas Transmission Ltd. system that crosses the Alberta-B.C. and therefore must be regulated by the federal government. Both CGL and NGT are owned by parent company TC Energy, formerly TransCanada Corp. The NEB has begun a process for taking in submissions on the matter that is to end in March. Depending on the NEB’s decision, the project could become subject to another full-fledged review 3. Unist’ot’en can still maintain a camp The clan’s camp is actually located about a kilometre away from the Morice River bridge where a gate and checkpoint has been put in place. CGL has said it only wants the ability to use the bridge to reach the area beyond. During submissions to the court, O’Callaghan said the project consists of eight sections and most difficult part of the route is at the border of the two westernmost as it passes through the Coast mountains. He also maintained that the only way to reach that particular spot is via the Morice FSR. — with files from The Canadian Press

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The Wet’suwet’en First Nation are one of the 20 First Nations that signed benefits agreements in support of the Coastal GasLink project, which is part of the $40-billion LNG Canada project. But questions have been raised over who properly represents the Wet’suwet’en – elected band councils, or hereditary chiefs. A number of Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs are opposed to the project, and have taken part in blockades aimed at stopping Coastal GasLink workers from accessing public roads and bridges. Stewart Phillip, grand chief of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, has said the elected band councils of the Wet’suwet’en do not have authority over lands outside reserve lands, and that the hereditary chiefs are therefore the rightful representatives. “Indian band councils have power, authority, and jurisdiction over the reserve land base,” Phillip said. “We also know that the Tsilhqot’in case, that went to the Supreme Court of Canada, said very clearly that our aboriginal title and rights interests are territorial-wide in nature.” Robin Junger, an aboriginal and environmental law expert with McMillan LLP, said that either elected or hereditary leaders can represent their people in rights and title issues. It all depends on who the First Nation members themselves grant authority to represent them. “If the First Nation itself has decided that it wants the band to represent it in relation to rights and title issues, then other parties will accept the band as doing so, but the First Nation will have to give it that authority,” he said. Horgan conceded that the question of who can represent First Nations is complicated. “The challenge for governments, federal and provincial, is determining how we bring together the historic band council model with – as I understand it – the emerging hereditary model that is very much manifesting itself in Wet’suwet’en territory,” he said, adding “every circumstance is different.” In the Coastal GasLink-Wet’suwet’en case, the Horgan government appears to accept that the elected councils that signed benefit agreements had the proper authority to do so. “In this case, a natural gas pipeline that has support of 20 of the 20 nations – bands – along the corridor, and impact

benefit agreements are in place that include hereditary support,” Horgan said. “All nations from wellhead to waterline had signed impact benefit agreements. We believe that LNG Canada has met the obligations that we asked them to achieve.” Premier calls for balanced media coverage of pipeline protests The arrest of 14 people at the blockade became a flashpoint that sparked protest across Canada on Tuesday. Protesters delayed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s speech in Ottawa, stopped traffic in Vancouver and Victoria, and about 60 people attended the rally in support of the Wet’suwet’en outside the headquarters of TransCanada Corp. in downtown Calgary. They were greeted by about the same number of pipeline supporters who were encouraged to come out by Canada Action, a Calgary-based lobby group. Chants of “Build that Pipe” drowned out the blockade supporters initially but the anti-pipeline group found its voice and were soon matching the volume with their own chant of “Consent. Sovereignty!” There were no physical confrontations but angry words and hand gestures flew back and forth as at least a dozen Calgary police officers used their bodies and bicycles to separate the groups. At his press conference Wednesday, Horgan noted many of the rallies across the country were not “uniformly focused” on Wet’suwet’en territory, and called for balance in media’s coverage of the protests. “There are no orcas, for example, on Wet’suwet’en territory, there were those that were highlighting that. There were those talking about diluted bitumen, there were those talking about eradicating capitalism. There was a whole bunch of discontent on display for Canadians to see yesterday, and I absolutely respect that,” Horgan said. “But, when it comes to this project, in the north particularly, there are nations that are wildly enthusiastic about the prospects that this opens up for their future. “That needs to be balanced in the coverage of the protests from yesterday,” Horgan said. — with files from Alaska Highway News, the Canadian Press

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COURT DOCKET A summary of sentences and fines handed out in Northeast B.C. courts for the week ending Jan. 11, 2019. Fort St. John Law Courts • Sylvester Herbie Apsassin (born 1992) was fined $1,000 and handed a one-year driving ban for driving with a suspended licence. • Randy William Yahey (born 1989) was fined $500, given a seven-day probation order, and handed a one-year driving ban for driving with a suspen-

ded licence. Dawson Creek Law Courts • Joseph William Wason (born 1990) was handed an 18-month criminal driving ban for operating a motor vehicle while disqualified. Wason was fined $750 and handed another 18-month driving ban for driving with a suspended licence. • Landon Kole Weiss (born 1985) was fined $500 for failing to stop for a peace officer. • Jason Dupuis (born 1971) was fined $400 and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for breach of undertaking. — Tom Summer

Hudson’s Hope police report Hudson’s Hope RCMP responded to approximately 40 calls for service over the last four weeks. During the month of November, the Hudson’s Hope RCMP responded to 7 motor vehicle collisions and conducted two check stops in an effort to combat impaired driving. The Hudson`s Hope RCMP reminds drivers to be prepared for winter driving conditions. Please drive appropriately for the conditions. Remember to clear the snow from all windows as well as the roof of your vehicle. Equip your vehicle with safety and emergency gear that may be needed. On November 20, 2018, Hudson’s Hope RCMP were advised of a theft of a yellow generator with wheels, taken from an area in Farrell Creek. Anyone with information regarding the theft is asked to contact local police or Crime Stoppers. On December 9, 2018, Hudson’s Hope RCMP conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle that had failed to stop for a stop sign and spun its rear wheels as it drove off. The driver was found to be operating a motor vehicle without a valid licence and was issued violation tickets for not having a driver’s licence and for failing to produce insurance. The vehicle was impounded for 7 days as the driver was a vehicle impound candidate. The driver was also issued

an unlicensed driver prohibition. On December 15, 2018, Hudson’s Hope RCMP and local Fire and Rescue, responded to a single vehicle in the ditch on Canyon Drive. No occupants were inside the vehicle. The owner called police a short time later and reported the vehicle stolen. The driver was interviewed and warned about making a false statement to police as it was suspected that the driver was not being truthful. The driver then confessed that the truck was not stolen as initially reported. Speed and road conditions were a factor in the collision and no injuries were sustained. The Hudson’s Hope RCMP were pleased to be involved with several local community events over the last few weeks including the Christmas Parade, the School Pancake Breakfast, the Science Fair, the Craft Fair, and local Christmas dinners. Anyone with information regarding current or past investigations can contact the Hudson’s Hope RCMP directly at 250-783-5241, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477. Visit http://crimestoppersnebc.ca/ for advice on submitting tips online and to browse the area’s “most wanted” page.

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Looking further to the MVA for definition of “highway” includes: (a) every highway within the meaning of the Transportation Act, (b) every road, street, lane or right of way designed or intended for or used by the general public for the passage of vehicles, and (c) every private place or passageway to which the public, for the purpose of the parking or servicing of vehicles, has access or is invited, but does not include an industrial road. Even a drive thru line is considered a highway or road on which a MVA violation ticket can be issued. Canadians say the #1 biggest threat to their personal safety on the road is texting while driving (CAA 2016). 27% of fatal crashes in BC were due to distraction. Police across Canada say that distracted driving has caused more collisions than impaired drivers (ICBC 2016). The results are significant costs to society, such as: tragic loss of life, serious injuries, health expenses, property damage and higher insurance rates. Here are some tips to help you not use your electronic device while driving. • Don’t use your cell phone while driving unless you are using Bluetooth or other similar devices, • If you are expecting a call, give your cell phone to a passenger before you start to drive so they can answer it, • Pull over and park, turning off your vehicle if you must to use take a call or send a text, • If it is an emotional or complex conversation, pull over and park; even with Bluetooth. Let 2019 be the year you protect yourself and other motorists by saying no to your phone. Set a great example for your children and especially your teen drivers. — Cst. Chad Neustaeter, Fort St. John RCMP

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The Coalition was formed in 2014 to represent the interests of local governments in resource development issues. Its membership today includes Fort St. John, Taylor, Tumbler Ridge, and Mackenzie, along with a handful of local chambers of commerce. Local politicians have been ratcheting up pressure on the province to publicize details of two agreements being developed with West Moberly and Saulteau to restore caribou populations in the region. They say the work is being done without appropriate consultation, and have asked the process be stopped until studies are done on the socio-economic impacts caribou recovery will have on industry, tourism, and backcountry access. The Coalition had hoped to give recommendations on how to navigate the public consultation process with local government and stakeholder groups at the Jan. 11 meeting. “The Resource Municipalities Coalition is working to develop private members bills that focuses on process with respect to future dialogue concerning issues that impact our region and continuing to work with government, First Nations and industries to promote the interests of our communities,” the Coalition said. In December, the provincial government backed out of a meeting with the Peace River Regional District after directors refused to receive a presentation in meeting closed to the public. Dan Rose, electoral director for the rural areas around Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge most impacted by the caribou

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recovery efforts, was also set to meet with the federal government about the plans in a separate meeting in Vancouver. However, the federal government cancelled at the last minute at the request of the province. The province gave a public presentation about caribou recovery planning to the regional district in October, and has invited directors to a number of conference calls and workshops on the matter over the last year. Southern mountain caribou have been listed as a threatened wildlife species under the federal Species At Risk Act since 2003. 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 South Peace region. The federal government has declared there to be an imminent threat to their recovery, putting pressure on the province to take action. Saulteau First Nation has called widespread rumours of mass closures to industry and the backcountry to be untrue. “The steps that the federal and provincial governments are thinking of taking are not going to cause mills to shut down,” Saulteau chief and council wrote in a Dec. 11 letter. “Powder King is not getting shut down. There will not be a ban on river boating. They are not going to restrict recreational access to the bush. There may be some motor vehicle closures in some high alpine areas, but only when and where those activities pose a real threat to endangered caribou herds.”

“And there will still be mining, and forestry, and gas and pipelines, and other industries. We are part of the economy in the Peace too, and we don’t want to see economic development stop either,” the letter reads. The province is developing a conservation agreement with the federal government under the Species At Risk Act, outlining the efforts at habitat restoration each government will undertake over a five-year period. It’s also negotiating a partnership agreement with the federal government and with Saulteau and West Moberly, which will will contain specific conservation and recovery measures. 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. Still, the possibilty of any closures has the local forestry industry worried. There are reportedly five zones Saulteau and West Moberly have proposed be established in the region, ranging from absolute protection and no industrial and recreational activities, to a modified harvest encompassing 440,000 hectares. That could be accomplished through a mix of provincial land use orders and the establishment of an Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area. That could lead to annual allowable cut reductions of up to 300,000 cubic metres, according to a Nov. 26 briefing note prepared by Louisiana Pacific, Conifex, West Fraser, and Canfor. However, the companies say their review suggests AAC cuts could be twice that amount. The two First Nations want land use activities in the modified harvest areas to follow consensus-based decision making between the governments and First Nations, the briefing note reads. The briefing note suggests both federal and provincial cabinets are poised to sign the agreements in 2019. The companies say they were promised a hard copy of the proposed agreements in October, but never received them. The agreements are expected to serve as a template for recovering other southern mountain and northern caribou herds in the region.

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Rotary Mega Lottery raises $234,000, draws for lucky winners matt preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca

The Rotary Club of Fort St. John held the draw for its annual Mega Lottery on Saturday. Kim Aurala of Fort St John was the grand prize winner of $25,000. Brad Nilson of Baldonnel won $22,160 in the 50/50 draw. This year’s draw raised $234,000 in support of two dozen local community groups across the region. The draw saw $189,700 raised through ticket sales, and $44,320 raised through 50/50 sales. All told, $72,000 was awarded today to 14 people who bought tickets to the draw. The prize money is being spread around to winners as far away as Spirit River, Prince George, and Moberly Lake. Winners: 1. Kim Aurala - $25,000 2. Marie Alderson - $10,000 3. Arnold Martens - $5,000 4. Evelyn Laing - $1,000 5. Lloyd Guner - $1,000 6. Karen Schwab - $1,000 7. Samantha Warren - $1,000 8. Gary Jewell - $1,000 9. Helen Konashuk - $1,000 10. Neil Nelson $1,000 11. Craig Lalonde - $1,000 12. Doc Peck - $1,000 13. Sharon Lewis - $1,000

Florin Rugina and Ricky Kok also won $5,000 each in early bird draws held in October and December. Clubs that benefit from this year’s lottery include: • BC High School Rodeo Association • North Peace Gymnastics Association • Rotary Club of Fort St. John • Taylor Minor Hockey • FSJ Dance Society • FSJ Soccer Club • Elks Speedskating • Irish Dance • Northern Dance • Abbeyfield House • Fort St. John Library • Rotary Club •Rotary Interact • Royal Canadian Army Cadets, • Stage North • Energetic Edge Cheer Association • Peace Passage Skating Club • Dawson Creek Rotary • DC 5-Pin Association • Bear Mountain Nordic Ski Club • Mile Zero Figure Skating Club • Dawson Creek Ski & Rec • Dawson Creek Hospital Foundation

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Property sales in Fort Nelson were up by more than half in 2018, but average home prices plummeted by nearly one-third, according to the latest statistics. According to the BC Northern Real Estate Board, there were 80 sales in Fort Nelson last year, up from 53 in 2017. Total sales were worth $8.5 million for the year, up nearly one million from $7.6 million

in 2017. Of the 30 single-family homes sold, the average selling price was just $116,000, down 27% from $159,917 in 2017. Half of the single-family homes sold for less than $83,000, according to the board. Seven homes on acreages and one townhouse also sold in 2018. At the end of 2018, there were 102 properties listed through MLS in the Fort Nelson area, down from the 137 properties at the end of 2017, according to the real estate board.

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Real estate sales continued to climb in Fort St. John in 2018, but home prices continued to tumble, according to year-end numbers from the BC Northern Real Estate Board. According to the board, 524 properties changed hands in Fort St. John in 2018, up 15% from 455 sold in 2017. Total sales for the year were valued at $203.9 million, up from $174.2 million the year prior. “Market conditions in BC Northern tightened and may move from a balanced market to a seller’s market over time,” board president Court Smith said in a news release. “The Northern markets have not seen the same overall negative effects of the mortgage stress test as seen in

the lower mainland; although, some individual buyers have been forced out of the market by the stress test which has made it difficult for them to buy.” Of the 290 single-family homes sold in Fort St. John, the average selling price was $366,129, though half sold for less than $347,500, the board noted. Another 23 parcels of vacant land were sold in the city, along with 37 half-duplexes, 55 homes on acreages, and 55 manufactured homes. At the end of 2018, there were 544 properties listed through MLS in the Fort St. John area, down from the 662 properties at the end of 2017, according to the real estate board. Real estate sales in the city rose more than 14% in 2017. That year, the city saw 218 single-family homes sell for

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Student volunteerism “There are many different gifts, but it is always the same Spirit; there are many different ways of serving, but it is always the same Lord” (1 Cor 12:4-7)

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HOROSCOPE ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) You have lots of energy now because your ruler, fiery Mars, is in your sign for the rest of the month! This makes you bright-eyed and bushy-tailed! TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20) You are quite proactive about financial matters today. If you want to buy something, you will. If you want to act on a moneymaking idea, you will. GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) Today the Moon is in your sign, which makes you more emotional and energetic than usual. It also makes you a bit luckier than all the other signs! Yahoo!!

For Thursday January 17 2019 LIBRA (SEPT. 23 TO OCT. 22) Travel plans look so appealing! Today you want some adventure and a chance to do something different and stimulating! Travel, if possible, or be a tourist in your own town.

LEO (JULY 23 TO AUG. 22) A discussion with a female friend or acquaintance will be lively and interesting today! You might even get into a competition, especially if it involves a group. VIRGO (AUG. 23 TO SEPT. 22) People are talking about you today because they notice you. Meanwhile, you’re in a playful, prankish mood! Do you care that others are talking about you? Not really.

Editor’s Note: Annie Lane is off this week. The following column was originally published in October 2016.

Dear Annie: I want people to know that depression can happen to someone even if her life appears wonderful. I know from experience. A few years ago, I had just married a wonderful man and moved to a beautiful home in a fun new city. I had SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 TO DEC. 21) been looking forward to these Because the Moon is opposite changes for months. However, your sign today, you will have to go once we moved, I found myself more than halfway when dealing deeply sad and irritable. with others. Hey, this is no biggie.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23 TO NOV. 21) This is an excellent day to discuss inheritances and shared property issues, because you will defend your own best interests very well. Let’s face it — that’s half the battle.

I remember when our wedding pictures came in the mail from our photographer. I felt as CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 TO JAN. 19) if I were looking at a stranger Do something so you feel you are when I saw myself. The happy better organized. Tidy the back seat of your car. Reorganize messy bride in the photos seemed a areas. (You’ll feel so much better.) million miles away. I wondered what was wrong with me. How could I have been so happy just AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 TO FEB. 18) a few weeks before? I was abThis is a great date day. It’s also a solutely positive that I would wonderful day to schmooze with never smile again the way I others or enjoy sports events and artistic performances. It’s also a smiled in those photos. On top fun day for activities with kids. of that, I felt so embarrassed and ashamed to be so unhappy. After all, a large group of my PISCES (FEB. 19 TO MARCH 20) friends and family just celebratA conversation with a female family member will be lively today! ed with us, brought gifts and wished us well. It might deal with money or a discussion about possessions. Whatever the case, you won’t back down.

PEACE REFLECTIONS

spark reflection about human dignity and the common good. Catholic institutions may support student volunteer programs in the hope that personal contact with the poor will help produce more compassionate involved citizens. It is the deepest hope of Catholic ministers, parents and educators that such personal involvements will lead to a serious examination of the factors that lead to unemployment, poverty and family distress so that these issues may be confronted, understood and eradicated collaboratively. Volunteerism is an important aspect of Catholic social teaching. Volunteerism benefits the volunteer as much as it benefits the individual whom the volunteer works to assist. Political movements can run out of steam when they meet with hard economic realities and entrenched political power; however, student volunteer work and political engagement leads to teachable moments that encourage important reflection on the causes of injury to people or the environment, injustice, and human suffering. If volunteerism can lead to awareness and debate, this can cast an important light upon human rights and the common good. Volunteerism takes the discussion to the next level because it leads youth to participate in important social justice issues. This, in turn, leads to the building of a better world for future generations with an evolved collective social conscience. The Peace is a place of many peoples and many faiths. In this space, readers are invited to share their own reflections of faith in the Peace. If you have a story of faith you’d like to share, please send it to: angelamarygriffin@gmail.com.

When Depression Strikes

Just smile and be nice. CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) Whatever you do, working behind the scenes or working alone today will be productive. In fact, whatever you do will likely impress bosses and VIPs!

aith and good works go together. Community involvement allows students, too often insulated from reality, to come face-toface with the real world and all its problems. Volunteer service can also lead students to co-operative education opportunities, or help students make streamlined career choices. On the Wheel of Catholic Social Justice, there are seven principles that serve as the foundation of the church’s social teaching. They are: Human Dignity; Respect for Life; Family and Community Participation; Rights and Duties; the Common Good; Option for the Poor; Work and Workers; Solidarity; and Stewardship. Adopting these principles can motivate Catholics to make correct choices, and ultimately lead us to be principled people in the area of Catholic social justice. Catholic youth understand that they have tremendous obligations to the world. According to the Papal Encyclical Volunteer Work, this current generation of graduates is more likely than its predecessors to be lifetime volunteers. This generation does not look to outside public agencies to remedy social ills. They are disillusioned in the political process and feel compelled to collaborate to find solutions rather than wait on faceless organizations to solve global crises. A growing number of students from Christian institutions are spending their vacations volunteering in areas of the world in crisis. Many university and college campus volunteer groups are student run and funded by student fees. Their members participate in a great variety of social services from tutoring disadvantaged children to assisting in shelters for abused women. Catholic social teaching encourages volunteer activities to expose Catholic youth to all types of people and social issues that can

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I forced myself to join a social group in my new city and saw my primary care physician

ing at http://www.HelpYourselfHelpOthers.org.

Annie Lane DEAR ANNIE

for a referral to a mental health professional. She diagnosed me with depression and explained that a major life change can sometimes contribute to depression, even if that life change is something great. I got treatment and have felt much better. I want other people to know that they don’t have to suffer with depression. There is help available. -- Chris in Massachusetts Dear Chris: Thanks so much for coming forward and reminding all of us that depression is common and treatable. Today, Oct. 6, is National Depression Screening Day. About 10 percent of Americans suffer from depression each year. Symptoms to look out for include feelings of hopelessness and pessimism, decreased energy, insomnia or oversleeping, and significant changes in weight. If you feel you or a loved one may be depressed, see a licensed therapist. Anyone can take a free and anonymous depression screen-

Dear Annie: In response to “Sick and Tired,” the gentleman who is 5 feet tall and having a tough time: My husband and his brother were both short. The difference in the two was that my husband carried himself tall while his brother used his height to gain pity. My husband not only handled everyday life well but also stood up for those who could not stand up for themselves. Once, when a gang of teens surrounded a man in a wheelchair, terrorizing him, my husband, who was using a cane at the time to get around, waded into the fray, giving the man a chance to get into a nearby store. The store manager, a woman, came out to help, while all the “tall” men hid like children in safety. It is not your height that makes you tall. It’s how you feel about yourself. -- Proud of My Husband Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com. To find out more about Annie Lane and read features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2017 CREATORS.COM

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Pending regulatory approval, NorthRiver Midstream plans to start construction on the Tupper West gas plant expansion in early 2019, and have it ready for service by fall 2020. “We’re looking to expand the existing Tupper West processing plant to the immediate south of the existing footprint,” says Jay Morrison, external affairs for Northriver Midstream. “We’re looking to expand it by almost double in size.” Morrison describes the project as a three part process — three applications to the Oil and Gas Commission. The other two parts are a new booster compressor station located about 25 kilometres north of the Tupper West site, and an electrical transmission line that will power the facility. The expansion of the processing plant and the booster compressor station have been applied for, while as of December 5, the electrical transmission line has not. The Tupper West gas plant, 22 km southwest of Dawson Creek, became

part of Brookfield Infrastructure’s portfolio, as part of its $4.31-billion acquisition of Enbridge’s Western Canadian natural gas gathering and processing business announced in July last year, which Brookfield named NorthRiver Midstream. Tupper West was built in 2011, and acquired by Enbridge in 2016. The assets include 19 provincially and federally regulated natural gas processing plants and 3,550 km of natural gas gathering pipelines in British Columbia and Alberta. NorthRiver currently owns and operates the provincially regulated assets — about $2.5 billion of the $4.31 billion, and includes Tupper West — while the acquisition of federally regulated assets are expected to close in mid-2019. “It’s really business as usual,” says Morrison. “With all of the assets coming over, the large majority of the employees operating those assets are coming over, too. “We have different colours and a different name, but day to day there’s not going to be a whole lot of difference.”

Free digital marketing sessions for small biz on January 24 Social media? Check. Website design? You got it. Need the 411 on SEO and SEM because you don’t know what these acronyms mean? This may be a session for you. Alaska Highway News and the Dawson Creek Mirror present Get More Done on Thursday, January 24, a how-to for small businesses to leap forward with their digital marketing. The two-hour sessions at the Lido Theatre are free, and there are three scheduled for convenience. Sessions start at 9:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. The sessions will be hosted by Daniel La Porta, vice-president of Glacier Media Digital, and David

Gordon-Smith, director of training and digital development. La Porta is an accomplished, experienced marketing leader with a proven track record of building successful over-target operations. His specialties include SMB’s, start-ups, SEO/SEM, programmatic, web, print advertising, process-training, change management, and team building. Gordon-Smith is currently Glacier Media’s longest-serving digital employee since June of 2012. He has been a corporate trainer, website project manager, and SEO manager. The sessions take place January 24 at the Lido Theatre and are free to attend.

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sore throat, extreme tiredness, and coughing. Influenza can affect high-risk groups, such as in people aged 65 and up, more seriously. Flu shots are available at the local health unit, local pharmacies, and through your doctor. A list of clinics in the region can be found by clicking here. For the wellbeing of yourself and others, the health authority is reminding residents to practice proper coughing and sneezing etiquette, to wash your hands frequently and to stay home if you’re sick. If you have questions about your illness, contact your family physician, HealthLink B.C. at 8-1-1, or visit healthlinkbc.ca.

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The opening of the Big Bam Ski Hill on Jan. 12 after being closed for three seasons was far from perfect, yet it was nothing short of a success. With warm weather, lots of snow, and the bare minimum of workers needed to operate the hill (five executive committee members plus three volunteers), everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves — and for some, enjoying Big Bam for the very first time. “The hill is beautiful. This is my son Tristan’s first time to Big Bam. I’ve really missed it, but this is where I learned how to snowboard and hopefully it’s where my kids learn to snowboard,” said Ryan Currie. The executive, which has worked hard to get the hill up and running, was thrilled with the response. “We’re getting really positive comments. Everyone is thrilled that we’re open and that they can come here and bring their families,” said Tawnia Salsbury, secretary of the Big Bam Ski Club. Of course, any big undertaking brings with it some challenges. Leading up to the weekend, the club worked on the tow-line, making sure it was good to go. It was running Saturday morning, but by the time people started showing up, there was an error message and the lift was out of order. Nevertheless, the club improvised, and brought groups of patient riders up the hill on the snow cat. The battle is just beginning, however. “We can still use more volunteers. If people can commit one day a month, or even just come out on a Saturday and ask what they can do, we’ll put them to work,” Salsbury said.

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Tristan Currie rides Big Bam for the first time on Jan. 12.

Volunteers get free skiing for themselves and their family, although a lift package at the hill is already as affordable as it gets. “It doesn’t cost much at all, and it’s so close by that you can come out for just three hours, support the local community, and still be home in time to make dinner,” said snowboarder Tim Schlosser, who also enjoyed Big Bam for the first time on Saturday. Ultimately, Salsbury said getting the hill open was important for the community. “It’s a way for everyone to come together and for families to get outside. It’s great to see that people are running into old friends, and we needed to start getting the community support back, so we were opening this weekend one way or another regardless of the setbacks,” said Salsbury. The hill will be open this weekend, Jan 19 and 20, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Matthew Lynn and his son Nicholas enjoy their time on the slopes at Big Bam on Jan. 12.

Middleton on the verge of achieving historic first DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

For someone that has won all he can at the junior level in curling, you’d be forgiven if you thought winning the B.C. and Canadian junior curling championships didn’t mean that much to Sterling Middleton and Team Tardi. But you’d be wrong. By winning his fourth straight B.C. title, and third as a fulltime team member, Middleton and skip Tyler Tardi are in position to achieve their season goal next week, and do what nobody else has done in the process. The Canadian Junior

Curling Championships begin in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, on Jan 19, and Middleton and Tardi, along with the Nova Scotia girls team, will have a chance to win their third Canadian title, something that has never been done. “This is the Brier for the junior ranks, and to be the first to win it for the third year in a row, would be a really big deal. Curling is what defines me and what I do, and to see all the hard work pay off feels great at the end of the day,” said Middleton. This year’s Canadian tournament is made even more special by the fact that the team’s two new

members, Matthew Hall and Alex Horvath, have never won the Canadian juniors before and are in their last year of eligibility as a junior. “We built the team and designed our season specifically to win the Canadian juniors and we now have the opportunity to do that,” Middleton said. But win or lose, Team Tardi won’t be finished following the end of the tournament on Jan. 27. Just two days later, on Jan. 29, the B.C. Men’s Curling Championship begins in Quesnel. Team Tardi has qualified, and will be competing in the event for the second time, hoping to win and earn a spot in the 2019 Tim Hortons Brier.

“The last time we played in that tournament, in 2017, we were leaving for the world juniors two days after the B.C. event ended and were not as focused as we could have been,” said Middleton. Middleton knows playing for two straight weeks against the top curlers in Canada won’t be hard, but he and the team are prepared and ready for the challenge. “The biggest thing is making sure we’re on top of our schooling, knowing what classes we’re going to miss and so on. Otherwise, playing that much in a short period of time will only make us better as we go on,” he said.

o matter the organization or business, opening and operating for the first time in more than three years is a big deal. No group understands that more than the Big Bam Ski Club. Not that things have been super rosy this year — bad weather, a late opening, and broken-down lifts have made opening a difficult task — but the club’s executive committee was determined to open this season, and set the table for improvements to come. The thought of not doing something for three years is pretty extreme. It sucks to not see your best friends or family for three years. I haven’t played tennis in three years, and trust me, that’s been way too long, to the point that I doubt I could qualify for the ATP tour this year. What a difference three years makes. Unfortunately, I don’t think I’ve been skiing in over three years either, but just that thought alone is enough to guarantee that I’ll be out at the slopes this winter before it’s all said and done. When I went to the hill on Saturday, Jan. 12, the first thing I noticed was that the lift wasn’t working — there was a small electrical issue that has since been fixed — but there were still a lot of people there, and nobody was angry or complaining. Instead, everyone was happy, eagerly waiting for the snow cat to come back down and bring a new group up to the top. I couldn’t believe it. They wait four years to have a ski hill be close by, and they were showing signs of patience? What is this madness? If I had to wait three years to go to an NFL game or see a favourite band, and then had to deal with an obstacle, I wouldn’t be smiling. I’ll write about my lack of patience as a human being another time, but the fact that these people were just happy to be there and to have the opportunity to ski down the local hill was really eye-opening. It seems as if Big Bam opening combines the best aspects of sport and community into one. The ability to ride fast down a hill, with your best friends, and have it be less than 15 minutes away is a big deal and not one that anyone here takes for granted. The work that the volunteers at Big Bam and all sports organizations do in the Peace Region is likewise a big deal, and absolutely essential. It would be the same way if it was any other group in town. You take away my ability to show how bad I am at softball on a weekly basis, and you better believe I’ll be there to play in four years time with a smile on my face and not a complaint to be had until at least the fourth week back. Of course, it’s too bad it took this long in the first place, but that doesn’t really matter right now. The past can’t be changed, but the future can be written, and the Big Bam executive and volunteers are determined to turn the hill into a successful and exciting place to be each winter for years to come. Dillon Giancola covers Peace Region sports for the Alaska Highway News.

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Huskies suffer letdown, look ahead to Vipers

Huskies player of the week

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Brady Marzocco Position: Forward Hometown: Armstrong Height: 5’10 Weight: 175 lbs 2018 stats: 12GP, 8G, 8A, 16P Age and year with Huskies: 19, first year with Huskies. (fourth year junior) On joining the Huskies: “I had played two years with North Okanagan and one with the Chase Heat, before being asked to join the team this season and I’m glad I did.” On living in Fort St. John: “I’ve never been up here before. It’s cold, but also a lot of fun.” On the Huskies chances of winning a championship: “I’m excited and motivated, and believe we can do it. It’s one of the reasons I came up here. I want to win the whole thing and help the team out.”

Losing two consecutive games at home to teams beneath them in the standings isn’t how the Fort St. John Huskies pictured last weekend unfolding. However, that’s exactly what happened as the team lost 7-5 to the County of Grande Prairie Kings on Jan. 11, and 6-2 to the North Peace Navigators on Jan. 12. Meanwhile, the Dawson Creek Junior Canucks won both their games last weekend, catapulting them three points ahead of Fort St. John for first place. “We just had bad bounces and defensive breakdowns. Nothing went our way, but we have to put the losses behind us and keep getting better,” said forward Brady Marzocco. The losses, while disappointing, are a healthy reminder of the competitive balance of the NWJHL and how important it is to take every team seriously. The Huskies will need to remember that as they head into their fourth

straight home game this weekend against the Sexsmith Vipers on Jan. 18. The Vipers are in last place, and the Huskies beat them soundly on Jan. 5 by a score of 6-2, but Sexsmith has been impressive in two close games since. “Sexsmith comes out hard, plays hard, and makes us earn everything we get,” said assistant coach Gary Alexander. One area the Huskies need to improve on greatly is special teams. They allowed six powerplay goals last weekend, including four by the Kings, and scored just twice with the man advantage on 15 tries. SPCA fundraiser The Huskies raised $716 for the Fort St. John SPCA on Jan. 12, their third special event game of the season. The next special event for the team is a pancake breakfast and skate with the players, part of Hockey Day in Canada on Feb. 9. The event will take place on the second floor of the Pomeroy Sport Centre.

Favourite NHL team and player: Montreal Canadiens and Ryan Reaves.

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Jared Winkel (17) scores at the 12-minute mark of the period to keep the Huskies within three of the North Peace Navigators on Jan. 12, 2019. Unfortunately, that’s as close as the Huskies would get as they lost 6-2.

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Phil Mickelson and defending champion Jon Rahm headline the first stop on the U.S. mainland in 2019 at the Desert Classic The Desert Classic, founded as the Palm Springs Golf Classic in 1960, evolved from the Thunderbird Invitational that was held in Palm Springs from 1954 to 1959. The biggest draw is the celebrity pro-am competition which has attracted some of the era’s most famous celebrities. Mickelson, who also serves as a Classic ambassador, seeks a third crown for his portfolio to go with wins in 2002 and 2004. Justin Rose tees it up on U.S. soil for the first time since he took home the FedEx Cup trophy at East Lake.

PGA Tour cancels Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry-hosted PGA Tour event The PGA Tour has abandoned plans to hold a new, Stephen Curry-hosted event at Lake Merced Golf Club in Daly City in September. Tour officials had anticipated announcing the new tournament in the next two weeks. Negotiations with potential title sponsor Workday, the finance and human resources software company in Pleasanton, unexpectedly broke off. Tour officials didn’t have time to find another title sponsor, especially given the course changes Lake Merced would need to make in eight months. “We are still committed to bringing an event to San Francisco,” Curry said. “It just won’t be this year.” Title sponsorship of a PGA Tour event is a significant investment, the purse for the new event was expected to fall between $6 million and $8 million. Title sponsors are typically required to annually put up nearly twice the purse, to also cover other tournament costs.

Matt Kuchar overcame three early bogeys that cost him the lead with flawless golf and two key birdies on the back nine. He closed with a 4-under 66 and won the Sony Open in Hawaii for his second PGA Tour title this season. Kuchar became the first multiple winner this season, having ended a drought of more than four years when he captured the Mayakoba Classic in Mexico in November. It was only the second time in his career Kuchar has won twice in the same season.

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Course Stats Yards: 7,113 Par: 72 18-hole record: 59 Tournament record: 260 Defending champion: Jon Rahm

“When it’s breezy swing easy.” How many golfers have heard this old TV Coverage saying when it’s windy outside? Let’s Day Time Network get into just a little bit more detail Thursday 3:00pm-7:00pm GOLF about this. What will swinging easy Friday 3:00pm-7:00pm GOLF do for you when the wind is up? For Saturday 3:00pm-7:00pm GOLF Sunday 3:00pm-7:00pm GOLF one thing, it increases the chances of solid contact creating a more penetrating ball flight. For another thing, it compresses the ball less Pro Golf Trivia causing it to spin less, which also creates a more penetrating ball flight. Notice the theme. What is Matt Kuchar’s best finish in a A solidly struck ball with a more penetrating major tournament? trajectory is less affected by the wind. Swinging harder when the wind is blowing is a powerful a) 1st c) 5th instinct to overcome. But if you can discipline b) 2nd d) 10th yourself to use more club and swing easier it Answer: b) Matt Kuchar finished 2nd in the 2017 will have a wonderful effect on your ability to control the ball in the wind. Open Championship.

Last Week in Pro Golf Matt Kuchar won the Sony Open

Tournament Results Player Score Earnings 1. Matt Kuchar -22 $1,152,000 2. Andrew Putnam -18 $691,200

Through Jan 13, 2019

1) Xander Schauffele 1,094 pts. / 2 top tens

2) Matt Kuchar 1,050 pts. / 2 top tens

3) Marc Leishman 794 pts. / 3 top tens

FedEx Cup Standings continued... Player Points 4) Gary Woodland 773 5) Charles Howell III 736 6) Bryson DeChambeau 660 7) Kevin Tway 641 8) Brooks Koepka 593 9) Cameron Champ 592 10) Andrew Putnam 516

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NPSS senior girls win Pow Wow basketball tournament NPSS Grizzlies basketball teams were back in action this weekend after a well deserved break over the holidays. The Senior teams were in Grande Prairie for the Pow Wow tournament hosted by GP Comp., and the Junior teams were in Fort Nelson for an exhibition tournament. The senior girls started off strong with a 55-20 win over LaCrete JV on Friday night. On Saturday, they had a tight 55-51 win over Glenmary, which put them in the finals against PWA. The girls stepped up big offensively and defensively during the championship game and battled to a 53-37 win. Team captain Alexis Ziebart was chosen as the tournament MVP, while Maria Giesbrecht was selected

as a tournament All-Star. The senior boys started with an 81-56 win over High Level on Friday night. On Saturday, they lost 92-82 to host team GP Comp, which put them against PWA to play for 3rd. With a competitive mindset, and lead by clutch performances from Liam Peterson, Mason Miranda and Michael McDermott, the boys took the win 84-77 to finish the weekend in 3rd place. Michael McDermott was named a tournament All-Star. The junior girls went undefeated in their first tournament of the season, with wins over Fort Nelson Senior Huskies and Chetwynd. The tournament provided a great opportunity for the team to put what

they’ve been working on in practice into action. The girls were lead by strong offensive performances from Bella Ziebart and Mykenzie Beech, while Jenna “Muscles” Miranda lead the team on defensive boards. The girls play at home this weekend in the Bert Bowes New Years Classic, with their first game at 4:30 p.m. on Friday at Bowes. Lastly, the junior boys went undefeated in Fort Nelson against Fort Nelson Senior Huskies and their Alumni team. The Grizzlies had a slow start in their first game until Colton Dyck got the things turned around before the end of the first half with some big threes to take a narrow lead at the half, and would go on to win

by 20 points. In the second game, the Grizzlies were in tough against a skilled alumni team. Giving up a considerable amount of size in the post against a more mature team, forwards Ethan Middleton and Parker Nielson battled all night long to grab rebounds and make shots difficult. Ultimately, adjustments from assistant coach Gabe Gonzales and timely buckets from Triston Stockall helped the Grizzlies come away with a one point win. Up Next: The senior teams have this weekend off, while the junior girls play at home and the junior boys head to Prince George. — Samantha Stackhouse

Athletes of the week

Gryphon “Fish” Talbot (junior basketball)

Jenna “Muscles” Miranda (junior basketball)

Fish put up some big points when the team needed it the most. Leading by example, he was the driving force behind the offence all weekend. Congrats Fish!

Muscles’ unrelenting positive attitude, competitive mindset and defensive boards anchored the team throughout all four games of the tournament. Congrats Muscles!

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The NPSS Grizzlies senior girls won the GP Comp Pow Wow tournament last weekend, going undefeated.

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J.D. Gibbs, co-founder of Joe Gibbs Racing, dies at 49 J.D. Gibbs, son of Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Joe Gibbs and a co-founder of Joe Gibbs Racing with his father, died Friday after a four-year battle with a degenerative neurological disease. He was 49. “Joe Gibbs Racing appreciates everyone’s respect for the privacy of the Gibbs family during this difficult time,” the team said in a statement. J.D. Gibbs was president of JGR from 1997 to 2015. JGR won four NASCAR Cup titles under his leadership with Bobby Labonte in 2000, Tony Stewart in 2002 and 2005 and Kyle Busch in 2015. In May 2015, the team announced J.D. Gibbs had begun treatment for symptoms impacting areas of brain function, including speech and processing issues. The team said doctors determined that the cause was “head injuries likely suffered earlier in life,” but they did not determine one specific injury.

January 16, 1949 - Marshall Teague won the opening race of the NASCAR season by driving his 1939 Ford to the win in the Nascar modified division race. Only 38 of the 75 cars that started the event finish the race. Teague competed in 23 NASCAR Grand National races from 1949 to 1952, winning seven of them.

Racing Trivia Who is the oldest driver to win the Daytona 500? a) Dale Earnhardt b) Richard Petty

c) Bobby Allison d) Darrell Waltrip

Answer : c) Bobby Allison won the 1988 Daytona 500 at the age of 50.

Racing History

Bobby Allison Born: Dec. 3, 1937 Cup wins: 84 Cup top-tens: 446 Cup championships: 1 During the course of his career, Bobby Allison accumulated 84 victories, making him fourth all-time, tied with Darrell Waltrip, including three victories at the Daytona 500 in 1978, 1982 and 1988. In 1972 he was voted national Driver of the Year for winning ten races and taking 11 poles (including a record 5 straight) and again in 1983 when he claimed his only championship. On June 19, 1988, Allison was almost killed, suffering massive head injuries in a crash at Pocono Raceway which forced his retirement from driving in NASCAR. In 1992, his younger son, Clifford Allison, died in a practice crash for the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Michigan International Speedway. Allison was elected to the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1993. Bobby Allison was a car owner for numerous drivers from 1990 to 1996, most notably Mike Alexander, Hut Stricklin, Jimmy Spencer, and Derrike Cope.

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Making changes a physical and mental challenge

hen a person is embarking on change, the first couple weeks are exciting and fun. But as time goes on, the novelty can start to wear off as the physical and mental challenges start to pile up. Change involves much more work and personal development than we may expect, and we usually realize this soon after we embark on the process of changing. In light of this, you may find it beneficial to understand just how much change affects you and how you approach your decisions. I know firsthand that change is uncomfortable and intimidating for everyone. It can stop even the most motivated person in their tracks if they aren’t adequately prepared for it. Making a lifestyle change is not something we should expect to jump right into. To invoke change in our lives requires taking small, important,

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steps and building mental toughness. Why do we need mental toughness, you may ask? Change is emotional, yes, but it is much more than that. It is a mental exercise. We are fighting against mental blocks that have shaped how we react to stress and pleasure. How we view ourselves, our actions, and our future are wrapped up in these mental blocks. So, to confront them head on is stare ourselves in the eyes

and determine what will move us forward and if it is stronger than what is holding us back. This is the reason why some people cannot sustain change: They aren’t prepared to dig deep and confront the thoughts and attitudes that are holding them back from change. To dig deeper into why this is challenging for us, we need to assess our current mindset. We can do this by asking ourselves questions such as: How do I really feel about change? Am I ready to make a change? How attached am I to my current lifestyle habits? Do I worry about the opinions of those around me? Reflect on what your lifestyle is like currently, what skills you have, and what your next steps towards change could be. This is not an overnight process and if we don’t take the time to assess our life and mental blocks

we will end up overwhelmed, stressed, and without a plan to move forward and overcome. At the end of the day, we all have a decision to make about what is more challenging for us at this point in time. Think about your own situation — is it more frustrating to keep doing what you’ve always done, or is it harder to make the necessary changes to live the life you want? If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the process of changing, don’t give up on your goals. Instead, evaluate where you are at mentally, and build the mental toughness needed by confronting your mental blocks, or by having a coach guide you through them. Caitlyn Harbottle is a Peace Region nutrition coach.

Fort St. John Curling standings: week eight Here are your standings from the Fort St. John Curling Club leagues after the first half of the season. Larry London and Paul Wuthrich are tied for the lead in the seniors league, while Jodi Busche remains undefeated play in the ladies league. Mixed A Division Brian Kelly 1-0 April Podulsky 1-0 Jeff Holland 1-0 Bob Cooper 1-0 Edward Schmidt 0-1 7C Contracting 0-1 Ace Instruments 0-1 David Kellestine 0-1 dillon giancola photo

MaDonna Robertson, Ray Clark, Bruce Craig, Connie Richter, and Kelly Vig show off their special brooms used for stick curling during a social night at the Fort St. John Curling Club on Jan. 11, 2019. The curlers are some of the 10 club members who have switched to stick curling. The variation of the sport makes it possible for people with knee and hip problems, who can’t crouch down in the hack, to throw a rock standing up while losing none of the regular curling experience.

B Division Ace Instruments 1-0 Bruce Farquhar 1-0 Dean Larson 0-1 Northern Rockies 0-1

Mens A Division FSJ Links 1-0 Embleton Const. 0-0-1 Shawn Ward 0-0-1 Sunrise Rotary 0-1

Dave Kellestine 2-4-1 Alice Lock 2-1 Stella Hamilton 2-1 Coleen Zieger 2-6-1 Leonard Hamilton 2-2 Madonna Robertson 2-3 Ed Sariba 2-3 Carol Rhyason 2-4 Linda Kelly 1-1-2 Gerald Able 1-2-1 Tim Maloney 1-0 Paula Maloney 1-1 Harry Danshin 1-4 Glen Aahlus 0-0-1

B Division Lido Theatre 1-0 Northern Metallic 1-0 Glen Merwin 1-0 Compass Comp. 1-0 Challenger Insp. 1-0 Seniors Larry London 7-1 Paul Wuthrich 7-1 Leo Felix 6-1-1 Ray Clark 6-1 Larry Solodan 5-3 Donna Solodan 4-2-2 Shirley Kinnis 4-2-2 Swede Taylor 4-2 Connie Richter 3-2-2 Faye 3-2 John Mast 2-2-2 Elmer Westergaard 2-1-1 Roy Chisolm 2-3-1 Julie Taylor 2-4-1

Ladies Jodi Busche 8-0 Deanne Busche 7-0 Cheryl Batten 6-2 Cina Wales-Green 5-2 Kristin Bayet 4-3 Teagan Topal 4-2 Pam Murray 3-4-1 Tara Forest 2-3-1 Donna Greenway 2-4 Jaime Hotte 2-4 Paula Moloney 1-4 Tennille Penner 0-7-1 Rebecca Friesen 0-6

Beatton Community 4-H Club Report Club Report: by Harlan Giesbrecht Well, I thought my previous article in November would be my last one – it turns out I was asked to do one more, as the new club reporter would either be just elected and possibly not ready to write an article yet, or not yet elected, depending on how our first meeting of the year goes on January 9th, 2019. We are already looking forward towards February, when our club will do Club Communications. This means each Junior and Senior will either do an educational display, a speak and show, a demonstration, or a speech. An educational display is the only communication option that has no speaking required. The member prepares a board on a topic of their choosing, and displays it for the judges and audience. It is supposed to be informative, but simple, getting the message across to the reader in only 1-3 minutes. Members who are nervous about public speaking like this option, but there is a badge that is earned for each type of communications, so it is good to at least try the others out. A speak and show is done by one member. It is a little bit like show and tell. Juniors have to speak about a topic and usual visuals, for 5-10 minutes. Senior members must talk for 10-20 minutes! This is before the question and answer period. If you talk for too long, or not long enough, you are docked some points.

A demonstration is just like a speak and show, except two members must work and present together. If one member is a senior and one is a junior, it is considered a senior demonstration. Both junior and senior demonstrations should be 8-10 minutes long, or points can be lost. Visual displays of what you are talking about are important. A speech is done by one member, without any visual aids. Basically, you just talk! For juniors, you must talk for 3-5 minutes. Seniors must talk for 5-7 minutes – and they have to do an impromptu speech! This means after their practiced speech, they are given a surprise topic, and one minute to think about it. Then, they have to present a 1-2 minute speech about that topic! Lots of kids get nervous about communications, but it is a good life skill. It is really good to try not to be nervous so you can do your best – it is all over pretty quickly, just remember that! After club communications, the first and second place winners will go on to District Communications. After that, those winners will go on to Regionals, and those winners go on to Provincials! We did some riding over the Christmas break, on warm days and when there wasn’t too much ice. I am looking forward to the 2019 4-H year. This should be my final article, unless something comes up again. I wish you all the best in 2019!

“My name is Harlan Giesbrecht, and my horse is Coco Kilo Bar – or Coke for short! Coke really likes to go fast and so do I. Coke is the perfect horse for me!

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Fort Bowling Lanes league standings: week 14 Here are your week 14 rankings for the Mixed No Cap and Wednesday Morning Coffee bowling leagues. Blue Balls got the surprise win for the week in the Wednesday night league, moving up to sixth place overall. In the Coffee League, Ball Busters had another off week, finishing fourth, as Shady Ladies, who won, sit just five points back for top spot.

10. Big Chucksees - 60 / 7 11. Comic Reliefs - 59 / 3 12. Here 4 The Beer - 38 / 5

3. Elvis Calahasen - 206

High Series 1. The Fantastics - 3,921 High Single 1. The Fantastics - 1,524

Overall points / week 14 points 1. Ball Busters - 61 / 3 2. Shady Ladies - 56 / 6 3. Fab Five - 52 / 2 4. Pin Poppers - 49 / 4 5. Five Alive - 42 / 5

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Ladies Single Flat - Marlene Bigcharles - 340 Ladies Series Flat - Marlene Bigcharles - 746

Overall points / week 14 points 1. The Fantastics - 122 / 10 2. Got Balls - 106 / 8 3. Good Time Girlsl- 92 / 2 4. Freeze Frame - 91 / 4 5. Trouble - 83 / 1 6. Blue Balls - 74 / 12 7. Rusty Gates - 72 / 6 8. Forever Friends - 70.50 / 9 9. Bowl Movements - 68.50 / 1

Individiual Leaders Mens Single Flat - Nigel Arnault - 355 Mens Series Flat - Kevin Alexander - 821

High Averages Ladies 1. Marlene Bigcharles - 219 2. Brianna Warnock - 201 3. Nicole F. - 190 Mens 1. Kevin Alexander - 237 2. Percy Arnault - 220

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High Series Shady Ladies - 3,358 High Single Ball Busters - 1,230 Ladies Series Jeannette Ward - 636 Ladies Single Maria Baxter - 283 Ladies High Average 1. Joanne McGinnis - 176 2. Cindy Dettling - 172 3. Jeannette Ward - 167 League play goes each Wednesday night, 7 to 9 p.m.

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Both the NPSS junior (above) and senior (below) basketball teams had great starts to the new year last weekend. The juniors went undefeated in Fort Nelson, while the seniors won bronze in Grande Prairie.

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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN PMP file reference # 2019/2024-3 Applicant: Husky Energy Inc. is developing an Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) under British Columbia’s Integrated Pest Management Act and associated regulation. Contact: Andy Taylor, 707-8th Ave. SW. Calgary, AB T2P 3G7 phone 403-298-7429. Alternate: Darcy Blocka, 2542 PG Pulpmill Rd. PO Box 1390, Prince George, BC V2L 4V4 phone 250-960-2503 Notice is given that a draft Integrated Pest Management Plan is being prepared by the applicant to manage vegetation on crown and private land using the principles of integrated pest management. The purpose of the IPMP is to ensure safe and effective vegetation and invasive weed control by utilizing integrated pest management techniques on facilities, production and well sites, right-of-way and other leased or managed lands. The use of herbicides is intended within the area to which the pest management plan applies. Other non-herbicide methods may include mowing, mechanical cutting, manual methods or hand pulling. The herbicides and application methods proposed for use under this plan include: Herbicide Trade Name VP 480 / Vantage XRT Arsenal Tordon 22K or Aspect 2,4-D Amine 600/700 Truvist Navius VM Lontrel 360 Clearview Milestone Esplanade SC

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Family and friends are saddened to advise the passing of Peter Vandergugten on Jan 7, 2019 at the age of 82. Peter had previously battled and defeated cancer 3 times mostly because of his strong will. This time he was called home to a happy hunting ground where the sun always shines and there is no pain. In over 3 decades in Fort St. John, Peter followed the camper’s oath to “leave it better than you found it”. He served as President of the Chamber of Commerce and Library Board, and won 7 consecutive terms (19 years) as City Councillor. One of his proudest accomplishments was leading the City to win the National Communities in Bloom championship. “A better and better looking community will stabilize our economy and attract more long term residents and businesses.” Peter was right! No service by request. Survivors include wife Yvonne, son David and his family, and many extended family and friends. In memoriam donations to the charity of your choice.

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Our beloved Father and Grandfather passed away peacefully on December 23, 2018 at the age of 87. Dave was born in Saskatchewan to Hannah Blau and Hugh Levis. Dave’s family moved to Victoria BC when Dave was three years old. He was the youngest of five children. In his early 20’s, he moved from Victoria to the Lower Mainland to pursue a career in banking. He worked his way up from bank teller at the Bank of Montreal to branch manager. In 1958 Dave married Joan Gillanders and they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this summer. Although he enjoyed banking, he decided to follow his siblings to University and he graduated in 1959 with a Law degree from UBC. After practicing law for a few years in the Lower Mainland, Dave and Joan decided to embark on an adventure and moved to the northern community of Fort St. John to build a law practice and raise their family. In 1971 Dave was appointed a Provincial Court Judge in Dawson Creek and was an eminently respected Judge in the North for 30 years. Dave loved to drive and he appreciated the beautiful northern scenery and wildlife while driving to remote northeastern communities to hold Court. After retirement from the Bench, Dave’s love for the law had him return to work as a lawyer with the firm Earmme & Associates in Ft. St. John. In 2009, Dave retired and he and Joan continued to reside in Dawson Creek until 2016, when they moved to Kamloops to be closer to family. Dave will be best remembered for his integrity, positivity, calm demeanour and caring nature. He was the ultimate gentleman. Dave modeled daily the values of respect for others, honesty, fairness, generosity, tolerance and the importance of a strong work ethic and sense of humour. Dave always seized the opportunity to laugh with his family and friends. Dave was a loving and proud Father and Grandfather, who could be relied on to provide support, words of encouragement and thoughtful advice. Dave is survived by his wife, Joan; sister Bernice McAllister; daughters Charlene, Jacqui Harper (Gordon), and Patti McKay (Donald); son Bob (Karen); and six grandchildren David, Matthew, Katie, Connor, Allie and Natalie. Our heartfelt thanks to the Doctors, Nurses and other healthcare professionals who provided care to Dave. Thank you to Chartwell Ridgepointe Retirement residence and We Care Home Health staff. Dave’s last days were spent at Marjorie Snowden Hospice House in Kamloops, where he received exceptional care. We will be forever grateful. Thank you to Dr. Smillie for her kindness, support and care of Dave.

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Acquired Brain Injury Support Group: ABI Support group meets every 2nd & 4th Thursday of month at 6:00pm at the Northern Brain Injury Association office: #11-1405 102 Ave Dawson Creek. Please call 250-719-4673 for more information. http://nbia.ca/

PC Roots Group Building Open: Every Saturday Sept-June 10:00am-12:00pm to members wanting to use the genealogy library. A member will be available by appointment to anyone requiring help on how to get started on your family history. Everyone is welcome. We are located in the small building in NAR Park. For appointment call: Lynn- 250-7824058. Neil- 250-7827651. Website http://peacecountryroots.ca

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Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Clean Harbors Lodging Services LP. of Acheson, AB, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development (MFLNRORD), Northeast Region, for an Industrial General tenure situated on Provincial Crown land located at Bullmoose Creek. The Lands File for this application is 8014728. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Joyce Veller, Authorization Officer, Northeast Region, MFLNRORD, at 100-10003-110th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 6M7, (250) 787-3438. Comments will be received by MFLNRORD up to February 10, 2019. MFLNRORD may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at https://comment.nrs.gov.bc.ca/applications

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The Applicant, Aaron Lepine, Darwin Lepine and Lori Bahm, have applied to the Liquor and Cannabis Regula�on Branch for a Non-Medical Cannabis Retail Store licence. The establishment, under the name of Cannabis Corner, is proposed to be located at Unit 2 – 10108 – 100 Street in Fort St. John. The proposed loca�on is in the allowable area of the City’s C-2 (Downtown Core Commercial) zone for a cannabis retail store. Proposed hours of opera�on are from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm, seven days per week.

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for more information and a map of the application area or send comments directly to: AuthorizingAgency.FortStJohn@gov.bc.ca A Government decision for this application is expected on or after February 10, 2019.

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Residents and owners of businesses located within a 0.8 kilometre (1/2 mile) radius of the proposed establishment may comment on this proposal by wri�ng to: City of Fort St. John A�en�on: Laura Howes, Deputy City Clerk 10631 – 100 Street Fort St. John, BC V1J 3Z5 Email: lhowes@fortstjohn.ca PETITIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. To ensure the considera�on of your views, your le�er must be received on or before Friday, January 18, 2019. Your name(s) and residen�al/business address must be included. Please note that your comments may be made available to the applicant or Government Oﬃcials where disclosure is necessary to administer the licence applica�on process.

Coming EvEnts Dawson Creek Seniors Hall Activities 1011 McKellar Ave. Floor curling, carpet bowling, pool, line dancing, bridge, crib, darts, bingo, Wellness Exercise, craft classes. Schedules are available at the hall. Come and see our hall and try out our activities. Mile “O” Quilter’s Guild meets every Tuesday & Thursday in Dawson Creek at KPAC in Studio #10 at 7pm South Peace Historical Society Meetings Third Wednesday of the month. In Dawson Creek at the Calvin Kruk Centre Archives Room at 2 pm. SUNDAYS: FAMILY TREE HELP - Peace Country Roots Group Meeting - Fourth Sunday of each Month at the CALVIN KRUK CENTRE in Dawson Creek 1:30pm Thursday at 9:30 amNew Beginnings Baptist Church in DC, 10221-18th St.-TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Phone: Gail at 250-782-7208 for more info.

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General employment A bookkeeper urgently needed at L & R Courier Services-Permanent, Full Time with flexible working hoursweekends occasionally. L & R Courier Services Fort St John, BC, Canada. Job responsibility include: Keeps records of financial transactions for establishment using computerized Accounting systems, Post journal entries and reconcile accounts, Complete records to or through trial balance, Reconcile and balance accounts, Maintain general ledgers and prepare financial statements, Calculate tax, prepare payroll cheque and submit the tax returns, Prepare a list of account receivable, follow up collection etc, Look after payment of business bills, records etc, Generate accounting/financial analytical reports as per the requirements, Compute, type and mail monthly statements to clients and/or customers, Prepare withholding, social security and other tax reports, Calculate employee wages from plants records or time cards and prepare cheque for payment of wages. Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in related field is needed. Education: Completion of secondary education is required. Selected candidates should have excellent communication and oral skills. $24.00 per hour. Interested candidates may submit their resume at Ircourierservicesjobs@gmail.com

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Theodore Pickell of Box 6706 Fort St John, BC V1J 4L2 intends on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described as, THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 SECTION 9 TOWNSHIP 84 RANGE 19 WEST OF 6TH MERIDIAN PEACE RIVER DISTRICT EXCEPT: FIRSTLY; PART HIGHWAY STATUTORY RIGHT OF WAY PLAN A938 SECONDLY; PART SUBDIVIDED BY PLAN 11356 THIRDLY; PART DEDICATED ROAD ON PLAN BCP36176. The land located north and south of the Alaska Highway, west of the 271 Road, Charlie Lake, B.C. Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to, 1981 Alaska Avenue, Box 180, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4H8 by February 1st, 2019. NOTE: • This notice and the application are posted on the subject property. • Please be advised that all correspondence received by the local government and/ or the ALC forms part of the public record, and is disclosed to all parties, including the applicant.

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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN A Pest Management Plan (PMP), unique identifier CFP_FN_2019_2024, has been proposed by Canadian Forest Products Ltd., Fort Nelson Division. The office is located at 9312 259 Road, RR#1 Site 13 Comp 2, Fort St John, British Columbia, V1J 4M6. Telephone number: (250) 787-3641, Fax number (250) 787-3622, email Matthew. Donovan@canfor.com. Copies of the proposed PMP and maps may be examined at the above noted locations in Fort St John or by appointment with Matthew Donovan. This proposed PMP covers Canfor’s managed obligations within the Fort Nelson Timber Supply Area. The herbicides listed below are proposed for use within the context of this PMP for vegetation control. Application methods will include aerial and ground based. Herbicide Trade Name

Active Ingredient

Vision, Vision Max Vantage Forestry, Weed-Master

Application

Pesticide Control Products Act #

Usage

Aerial

Ground

Glyphosate

common

yes

19899, 27736, 26884, 29009

Release, Garlon RTU, TeraGro, Garlon XRT

Triclopyr

common

yes

22093, 29334, 33049, 28945

Katana

Flazasulfuron

new

yes

33129

Milestone

Aminopyralid

common

yes

28517

Clearview, Sightline A

Aminopyralid and Metsulfuron-methyl

common

yes

29752, 30409

Lontrel XC

Clopyralid

common

yes

32795

This proposed PMP shall be in force for a five year period (2019-2024) from the date that the Pesticide Use Notice has been confirmed by the BC Ministry of Environment (MOE). A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the Pest Management Plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the addresses above within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

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PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

No�ce of Public Hearing

DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN PMP file reference # 500-444-19/24

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2110, 2014

When:

Applicant: Crew Energy Inc. is developing an Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) under British Columbia’s Integrated Pest Management Act and associated regulation.

Tuesday, January 29, 2019 7:00 pm

Contact: Roxann Rosenkranz, Crew Energy Inc. 8043-100 Ave. Fort St John, BC V1J 1W2 250-785-9953 th

Where:

Notice is given that a draft Integrated Pest Management Plan has been prepared by the applicant to manage vegetation on Crown and private land using the principles of integrated pest management. The purpose of the IPMP is to ensure safe and effective vegetation and invasive weed control by utilizing integrated pest management techniques on facilities, production and well sites, right-of-way and Crew Energy’s leased lands.

Charlie Lake Community Hall 12717 Charlie Lake Hall Road, Charlie Lake BC

The use of herbicides is intended within the area to which the pest management plan applies. Other non-herbicide methods may include mowing, mechanical cutting, manual methods or hand pulling. The herbicides and application methods proposed for use under this plan include: Herbicide Trade Name

Active Ingredient

Application Methods

Vantage / Startup

Glyphosate

Ground - ATV, Backpack, Boom

Garlon XRT

Triclopyr

Ground - ATV, Backpack, Boom

Tordon 22K

Picloram

Ground - ATV, Backpack, Boom

2,4-D Amine 600/700

2, 4-D

Ground - ATV, Backpack, Boom

Truvist

Aminocyclopyrachlor / Chlorsulfuron

Ground - ATV, Backpack, Boom

Navius VM

Aminocyclopyrachlor / Metsulfuron methyl

Ground - ATV, Backpack, Boom

MCPA 600

MCPA

Ground - ATV, Backpack, Boom

Clearview

Metsulfuron methyl / Aminopyralid

Ground - ATV, Backpack, Boom

Lontrel 360

Clopyralid

Ground - ATV, Backpack, Boom

Esplanade SC

Indaziflam

Ground - ATV, Backpack, Boom

Lot 1, Sec�on 17, Township 84, Range 19 W6M, Peace River District PL 22972

The Peace River Regional District is hos�ng a mee�ng to discuss a proposed zoning amendment. Proposal: To rezone the property from R-4 (Residen�al 4 Zone) to C-2 (General Commercial Zone). The applicant intends to subdivide the property into three lots.

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

This plan covers activities within the following Regional Districts: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality and Peace River. Some facilities may be located in proximity to communities such as Fort St. John, Fort Nelson, Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, Hudson Hope and Taylor, as well as other local small communities in this region.

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, Chief Administra�ve Officer

The proposed duration of this IPMP is from May 15th, 2019 to May 14th, 2024.

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A draft IPMP, diagrams or map(s) are available and may be reviewed by contacting the person listed above. A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of this PMP may send copies of the information to the applicant at the address above within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

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Rylan Davis receives award in honour of Humboldt Broncos crash victim marty hastings Kamloops This Week

There were about 5,000 people itching to hop over the glass and give Rylan Davis a hug at Sandman Centre on Saturday. Kamloops Blazers’ public-address announcer Bill O’Donovan provided Coles Notes on loud speakers during a pre-game ceremony: Davis’ father died in December of 2017 and the 13-yearold North East Trackers’ defenceman has earned a Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament award, introduced this year in honour of Adam Herold, who died in the Humboldt Broncos’ tragic bus accident. Recipients are deemed to have displayed great courage and perseverance. Herold, then of the Balgonie, Sask., Prairie Storm, was the tournament’s top defenceman and a first-team all-star in 2016. Davis fought back tears, as did many who were watching, and stood strong at centre ice while listening to a rousing ovation before he accepted the plaque. “It was really overwhelming,” Rylan told KTW over the phone from the family home in Fort St. John, with mom by his side offering support. “I didn’t really know what to do. You’re just sort of standing out there.” tricia mercuri photo Sid Davis died of a heart attack in his Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament chairman Jan Antons shakes hands with Rylan Davis before handing him the Adam Herold sleep. He was 46. Award at Sandman Centre. The award recognizes a KIBIHT player who shows courage and perseverance. On the left is Mike Dumelie, who coached “He’s just not there to push me Herold when he played for Balgonie. Herold was killed last year in the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus crash. anymore,” Rylan said. “Even though I’m not very skilled, he would always make me try hard and do was quick to reach out because Sid was “It didn’t seem right that he was gone. “He was a very dedicated coach, knew my best with what I have.” family. I was in disbelief.” all of the players he ever coached by Sid was Jennifer’s husband and dad to He was a well-known minor hockey Rylan misses his dad’s pre-game pep name and knew a little thing about all of Rylan, 18-year-old Brayden — captain bench boss and an assistant coach talks. them.” of the junior B Kamloops Storm — and for Rylan’s peewee team, the Ross H. “He’d usually tell me to play big, play Jennifer was aiming to head home to 16-year-old Kelsey. MacLean Flyers, at the time of his death. strong and work my hardest,” Rylan Fort St. John before the Blazers’ game “The world keeps turning, I guess,” “He had a hand in every part of the said. “Usually, if I’m in the dressing on Saturday night, but altered plans Jennifer said. “We just keep going with community of hockey up there,” said room before the game, I start thinking when told her son might be accepting it. Brayden, noting many of his leadership about him and what he tells me. an award. “Once we got over the initial shock, qualities come from his father. “He was super funny and always tried The mettle Rylan showed galvanized we just kept putting one foot in front of “He was very loud and joyful. You making everyone laugh. He was a very an arena and would have made Sid the other. always knew he was in the room.” big influence.” gleam. “All the kids returned to hockey That vibrant voice was a constant in Kelsey, a Fort St. John Flyers’ “I was pretty proud of how strong he within a month. I think that helped Rylan’s life. defenceman, shared a few thoughts via was out there,” Jennifer said. “I felt the out big time. Everybody in our hockey “It’s been really tough on my little text message. same way he did. community reached out and helped out brother,” Brayden said. “I think about him all the time,” she “He [Sid] was a really big presence in tremendously. We still lean on them for “My dad has been my brother’s coach said. “He was funny, he was smart, he our lives and then he was gone. We’ve support.” for, I’d say, as long as he’s been playing really loved coaching and he was good done our best to try and keep going on.” The Fort St. John hockey community rep hockey. at his job.

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.