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New Day in the Peace Ministries held an official ground breaking on its new facility site in Baldonnel on July 13. Formerly known as SCARS, the ministry is a faith-based non-profit society that helps people dealing with addictions and other destructive behaviour turn their lives around.

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Pictured: Martin Wuthrich, Cindy Wuthrich, building designer Gerhard Weideman,site foreman Dennie McKnight, New Day executive director Anita McKight, resident Jennifer Courtorielle, board member Jake Fehr, executive assistant Esther Haab, Chris Haab, board member Ibolya Agoston, volunteer cook Mabel Weideman, and board member Martin Weideman.

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Moon Dust, Push Ups, Pigeons, Apes, and Bulls SAINT STUFF: We begin news chewing at the Vatican in Rome. Last week, Pope Francis caused a quite stir when he announced a new route to sainthood. Here’s how it works: If you’re a mom: you cooked a nice dinner, your husband and kids texted on their phones all through the meal, and you didn’t complain—you’re a saint.

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GOVERNOR GAG: Next stop is Ottawa.

It was announced Canada’s new Governor General will be former astronaut Julie PayPREVAILING PRICES ette. She made two missions on the Space Shuttle, which makes her the ideal candidDawson Creek 103.9 ate for Governor General. Anyone who’s been in space should feel at home in OttFort St. John awa. Both places have no atmosphere. She 110.9 will also meet many people who are space cadets. Canada rt St. John, BC - border 7 Day Forecast - Environment Alberta-B.C.

DIET DETAILS: A Canadian study shows there’s a one word reason why weight loss diets often fail: that word is weekends.

People trying to lose weight do good during the week, but then they eat too much at the weekend. Not me. Last Saturday night, I even dabbed the grease off my pizza with a napkin.

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father is struck by lightning and does not survive, who pays for the wedding? The answer: The groom’s father. Unless he’s abducted by aliens.

Outdoor weddings are kind of risky. A buddy of mine was married outdoors and a pigeon pooped on his head. Every year on their wedding anniversary, for sentimental reasons, his wife makes him stand under a pigeon.

WEIGHT HATE: On TV last week, a weight loss expert said July is the No. 1 month for losing weight. My goal this July is to lose ten pounds. As of now, I have 14 pounds to go.

BULL BULLETIN: In Pamplona, Spain, the Running of the Bulls continued for a second week, with lunatics trying to avoid getting trampled and gored. They say it’s https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-78_metric_e.html 101.9 3-D LOL: Remember the movie Avatar? the most exciting thing that happens in DUST DETAILS: In New York, Sotheby’s There’s a sequel in the works. The studio Spain all year. It’s even more exciting than Fort Nelson Auction House will sell a small pile of announced the sequel will be filmed using that “rain falling mainly on the plain” thing.

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I have a mental image of the auctioneer To be totally honest, I thought by now Hol- week the Calgary Stampede kicked off, it’s sneezing—four million dollars of dust gets lywood would be releasing movies in 6-D. the world’s most exciting rodeo. During me Chetwynd Environment and natural Weather information  Weather Or Local forecasts  maybe 110.9 resources blown  around the room. even 7-D.  British Columbia Stampede Week, EVERYBODY in Calgary is a cowboy. If you see your dentist during PUSH UP PARTICULARS: A man set a APE JAPE: Peace Country movie theatStampede Week, he’ll lasso your tooth and Tumbler Ridge 115.9 world record with 2,682 push ups in one ers are showing War For the Planet of the yank it out. A TV news report said sales of hour at a fitness centre in Australia. Tech- Apes. I’m old enough to remember the western wear during Stampede Week were rt Nelson, - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canada https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-83_metric_e.html PrinceBC George 96.9 nically, because it was Australia, they were at:first of the Apes9:00 movie 1968.

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Putting on an air show is a massive undertaking, moreso than most people realize.

In Fort St. John, the woman behind the air show since the 1990s has been Darlene Hamre.

Hamre has been involved in the Fort St. John Air Show in some capacity since 1992, when the show was brought to Fort St. John to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Alaska Highway. She stepped up as a volunteer that first year.

In 1994, she took on a hospitality role for the show.

Then, in 1997, when the Snowbirds stopped in the

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Darlene Hamre has been involved with the Fort St. John Air Show for the last 25 years. The 2017 show will be her last as she’s set to retire.

area to refuel, she got talking to these aviation folks and decided that Fort St. John needed to have another air show. “I went to the mayor, who was Steve Thorlakson at the

time, and said, bold as brass, ‘I’m going to put on an air show for 1999,’� she said.

Hamre has been doing it ever since.

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The NDP was handed the keys to the government for the first time in 16 years on Tuesday afternoon.

Peace River North MLA Dan Davies is ready for this next phase of the B.C. government. “This is the next hand that’s been dealt and we’ll play through it,� he said ahead of the official swearing-in ceremony. “We’ve handed this new government a strong set of books, a strong economy, the province is running on all cylinders right now. “Our job now as an opposition government is to ensure that we’re holding them to account and we’re protecting the interest of all British Columbians.�

Davies has a few priorities as an opposition MLA, including getting the Taylor Bridge up to par. “It’s absolutely long overdue, so we’re already working with the local ministry of transportation, gathering the data on it, so we’re going to be fighting that one.�

Healthcare is another big issue for Davies, as many constituents brought it up with him during the campaign. “We’re going to be working with the new minister there on how we can deliver heath care better in the north,� he said.

While it’s unlikely he’ll be named to the shadow cabinet as a first-time MLA, Davies has a few portfolios he’d like to address, including energy, health, economic development, and transportation.

On Tuesday, Horgan announced his cabinet, which includes David Eby (VancouverPoint Grey) as Attorney General, Lana Popham (Saanich South) as Minister of Agriculture, Rob Fleming (Victoria-Swan Lake) as Minister of Education, Michelle Mungall (Nelson-Creston) as Minister of Energy, Mines & Petroleum Resources, George Heyman (Vancouver-Fairview) as Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, and Doug Donaldson (Stikine) as Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development.

North Peace firefighters help wildfire efforts MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca

Firefighters from Fort St. John, Taylor, and Charlie Lake have been sent to the front lines of the provincial wildfire fight.

Crews were deployed July 14 to Williams Lake, where flames from the White Lake wildfire threaten the city and has forced an evacuation order to the city of 11,000.

The City of Fort St. John is sending a crew of five firefighters along with a fire engine and pick -up truck. Four city staff were also sent to Prince George last week to help out the city’s emergency social services centre.

“Our family and friends are being impacted by the fires around their communities, so we’ve stepped up to help where we can,� Mayor Lori Ackerman said in a statement.

The District of Taylor has sent a fire engine with a crew of four, including its deputy fire chief and volunteer firefighters, one of them from Charlie Lake.

Fire Chief Ed Albury said the crew will work with firefighters from Fort St. John and Ontario to prep homes and properties with sprinklers for fire protection, and deliver water to where it’s needed. “I’m extremely proud of our crew for stepping up and want-

ing to go out there,� Albury said. “I’m proud of every responder out there in this time of need.�

Peace River Regional District directors last week voted to send a brush truck and side-by-side to assist with wildfire efforts if needed, however, some volunteers who are ready to be deployed remain frustrated.

The decision came after district officials originally offered to send manpower but not equipment if called upon for help.

Right now, a crew of five Charlie Lake volunteer firefighters are “ready to deploy immediately,� a list that’s likely to grow, according to a source with knowledge of the situ-

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SUNDAY, JULY 30TH STARTING AT 1PM at the North Peace Fall Fairgrounds!

There will be a lunch and presentation it’s free and open to the public!

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If you have any special stories or memorable photos of Dr. Wood that you’d like us to share at this event, please bring them in to the clinic or email us at info@npvc.ca!

Military convoy rolling into town Friday ALEISHA HENDRY ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

The Western Command Military Convoy is heading to the Peace Region this week.

A group of retired military vehicles will be making their way north from Vancouver with stops in Northeast B.C., the Yukon and Alaska.

“We originally had 10 or 12 vehicles,” said convoy

coordinator John Hawthorne, but a few of the members had to drop out.

“The brave and hardy will continue on.”

Due to the wildfire situation in the Cariboo, the convoy had to reroute through Alberta, which means it will have to bypass a few of the communities they had planned to stop at.

“We originally planned to go up Highway 97, but that whole plan went kablooey,” said Hawthorne. “But once we get to Dawson Creek, we’ll be back on the route.”

By the time it reaches Fort St. John, there will be eight vehicles in the convoy.

The Western Command Military Convoy Historical Society has been around since the 1980s and does convoys like this one few years. This particular convoy is about raising public awareness and remembrance for our veterans, as well as commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Alaska Highway.

Most of the convoy is made up of post-war vehicles, but Hawthorne said the oldest vehicle is a 1940s Chevrolet staff car from World War II. Anyone with a love of history is encouraged to come out to the Fort St. John North Peace Museum on July 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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The Species At Risk tour will hit the Hudson’s Hope Farmer’s Market on July 25, and several spots in Fort St. John, including the North Peace Museum on Aug. 16, the Peace River Lookout on Aug. 18, and the Farmer’s Market on Aug. 19.

For a full list of locations and times, visit http://royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/ visit/exhibitions/species-risk

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The Northern Development Initiative Trust has a community halls and recreation facilities funding program for $30,000 for improvements to a number of the city’s buildings. A stipulation of the grant is that council passes a resolution in support.

The city will be applying for grants to cover costs for Matthews Park washrooms; Skate Park washrooms; North Peace Arena bleacher heaters, de-hi unit replacement, and board and glass replacement; Kids Arena Fieldhouse HVAC upgrades; North Peace Cultural Centre HVAC upgrades; and Fort St. John Curling Club roof replacement and compressorcondensor replacement.

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The PRRD sent a letter to the City of Fort St. John asking for support in applying for a Northern Health Active Communities grant for $30,000.

That money will be used to hire a firm to do a study on the options, feasibility, cost, and public interest in such a project. Council voted in favour to support the regional district in the endeavour last week.

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The district approved a budget of $25,500 to cover the clinic’s operations and salaries for the month, buying officials more time to seal a deal with a group of doctors interested in operating the clinic.

There’s no signed agreement, but “we’ve made an offer,” Mayor Rob Fraser said.

“The main doctor was on holidays, he was out of the community so he couldn’t respond to our advances, and so that puts them too late to really take over in August.”

The decision allows for patients to continue receiving telehealth care through the clinic. However, Dr. Pam Kryskow won’t be providing onsite coverage for the month, and the district is working to bring another doctor to the clinic.

The district has so far committed $141,000 to keep the clinic open after Livecare announced it would end its operations at the districtowned clinic at the end of March—a decision that has left 2,100 patients in limbo and potentially without a doctor.

Memorial horse show granted The City of Fort St. John has awarded a discretionary grant to the North Peace Light Horse Association.

The group applied for the grant, requesting $3,000, for the second annual Stacy MichalskiOllengerger Memorial Horse Show in September.

The group applied for the same grant last year and was awarded $1,000. This year, council voted to give the group the full $3,000 requested.

The NPLHA promotes skills in horsemanship and advances riding skills. They host trail rides, gymkhanas, horse shows and other equestrian activities.

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Views On The News WE NEED TO WORK WITH NDP GOV’T Re: ‘NDP not for me,’ Letters, June 28 It is my opinion the article stating “The NDP is not for me” has wore out its time.

Like or not, the NDP will be the next government. If our area expects to get positive response from the next government then it is about time we attempt to identify issues and concerns that this area is prepared to work with them on.

Several issues that, in my opinion, need to be dealt with and that are outstanding from the last government are: 1. Funding of an improved rural road network. This past winter and spring along with the continued industrial traffic on our roads have deteriorated dramatically. This requires new funding to bring our road network up to a similar standard as elsewhere in the province.

2. The North Peace requires a palliative care unit and hospice for those of the public that require this service. In the past, there were two palliative care rooms in the care home but these were needed for seniors so we have again reverted to the hospital. In addition, further care home space is required to reduce the number of beds currently occupied by persons waiting for a space. This current issue of more space for seniors reduces the availability of rooms for the public requiring a bed in the hospital.

This has even extended the wait for surgical patients as there have been no beds.

There are a number of groups in the North Peace that have been lobbying for these services and the new government’s assistance with funding these projects is required.

3. Bring back the government agents’ office to what it once was and not a “waiting room and lineup for service required by the public.” We have great people working there but the format needs to return to one that allows better access in a timely manner.

This is a short list of what needs to be addressed by the new government. The North Peace needs to work with the new government to be able to attain and resolve issues in this area.

—James Little, Fort St. John KHADR PAYOUT OFFENDS Regarding the totally ridiculous $10.5-million payout to Omar Khadr. Does this not relay a message to other Canadians that killing an American soldier can be quite lucrative?

I bet the Russians like Trudeau’s approach.

Funny that they didn’t kick in a couple of millions themselves.

Why don’t all military personnel who were prisoners of war get the same payout?

Trudeau himself said all Canadians get treated equally. Apparently, some of us are more equal than others.

I am 70 years old, fifth generation Canadian. I spent over 50 years in mining and resource extraction. I finally get my pension

plus a significant raise of $5.33 per month.

Pathetic to say the least.

—Vic Gouldie, Hudson’s Hope TRUDEAU’S CANADA DAY FLUB Re: ‘Some of us forget where we put the chicken, others Alberta,’ July 13 I think the whole day was a stressor. Yes, it was Canada day, a holiday, for everyone except the Prime Minister, who had to be out smiling, fending off idiots who wanted to corner him and tell him how they think he’s an idiot based on their perceptions. Poor guy probably wished he could be sitting in his back yard having a beer and listening to his kids having fun. So he forgot one province, he corrected it and apologized, get over it, stop calling names and showing the world the idiot that lives inside you.

—Eva Beaton, via Facebook BUTT OUT, PREVENT A WILDFIRE Re: ‘All open fires banned in Northeast B.C.,’ July 13 Also a reminder to smokers to hang on to your butts! Firstly, because it’s a fire hazard at this time of year. Secondly, because it’s nasty and kids and wildlife shouldn’t have to deal with them. Don’t be lazy, find a garbage can. Nobody is responsible for disposing of them properly but you.

—Sarah Altena Hunter, via Facebook

The NDP-Greens and B.C.’s Politics of Fear

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hile knocking on doors and talking about the approaching Orange Crush as an NDP foot soldier in the last two B.C. elections, the words of former U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1930s played in my head.

Roosevelt’s roars of “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself”—a phenomenal risk society sociologists warn about are doing more than frazzling nerves, they are having a stranglehold on our imaginations. Take people’s fears that the oil and gas industry will be driven into oblivion by an NDP-Green government. Genuine preoccupations, both real and perceived, deserve to be addressed. Embellishment abound in claims that the NDP government bankrupted the province in the 1990s and that the Liberals are the best custodians of the economy.

According to prominent B.C. economists, including Jock Finlayson at the BC Business Council, these were, at best, attempts to make political arguments.

Though I am not an economist, but rather a scientifically-trained mind, positive economic performance is not a prerogative of any provincial government, but dependent on world commodity prices (falling/rising world oil

prices), Bank of Canada policies on interest rates, the strength or weakness of the Canadian dollar, and the economic health of many of our U.S. and Asian trading partners. Blaming or crediting a government is not a very scientific analysis. As a matter of fact, it could be considered disingenuous, as positive economic or fiscal outcomes depend on global market conditions.

A democratic government should be working to deliver what its people want. This incoming coalition is committed to restoring hope and optimism in a change for the better; a change that would involve all British Columbians, ensuring the continued success of the province and providing more opportunities for everyone. Fear is not a new emotion. It has been employed through history in our feelings for crime, disease, globalization, immigration, war, and many more. Sadly, some who have been in the corridors of power want to continue the effrontery to rule by employing this basic fact of mankind.

Although this article is not a Machiavellian political treatise, events around the world have demonstrated that fear and love cannot exist together. It seems safer to be feared than loved.

However, this incoming government encourages fellow British Columbians to choose love over fear, promising not to employ fearful manipulations as the bedrock of its policies.

Contrary to the ongoing assumptions in the oil and gas industry, the NDP-Greens’ energy and climate policies are not germanely anti-fossil fuels.

The prediction of the demise of oil and gas have been predicted many years ago, as illustrated

by Jevons’ UK energy concerns of the 19th century, yet its resilience can be seen when oil prices bounce back. However, just as the shale technology revolutionized the oil and gas industry, other advances will opaque a future oil and gas comeback. In the long run, new technological advancement in electricity generation, storage, and smart demand side technologies, together with growing popularity of electric cars and the shift towards digitalization, is bringing the economic dominance of the oil and gas industry to a gradual close.

The NDP-Green facilitation of decarbonization, as envisioned in the Paris climate deal, will afford a competitive advantage over a more climatically expensive fossil fuels. This government will juxtapose for a greener and

more prosperous B.C. future rather than usher in a job-killing dystopia. Genuine and very promising investment in education and a green economy will place B.C. on a competitive path with other jurisdictions. When oil and gas jobs disappear, renewable jobs will take their place.

Even big energy companies such as Exxon-Mobil, are investing heavily in renewables. Globally, more workers were employed in renewable energy than oil and gas, according to a 2016 report by the International Renewable Energy Agency. Although many people in Canada are still focused on pipeline and a nostalgic rebound of the slumping oil price, more than eight million jobs were added by renewables while oil and gas lost hundreds of thousands of jobs.

With promising job numbers and investment dollars going to the renewable sector, progressive governments the world over are jockeying for a major role in this future economy that is knocking on our door. Andrew Weaver is not an Angakkuq or a shaman, he just wishes to position us to take advantage of the future.

Donald Fajemisin lives in Fort St. John and is a member of the Peace River North NDP.

THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2017 A7

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during the meeting.

The meeting package included yields for a number of crops at the BCGPA research farms in the North and South Peace.

There were four regional trials for oats; four separate trials for each type of pea, yellow and green, as well as trials for spring wheat and winter wheat.

Triactor oats had the highest yield at the North Peace farm, while AAC Carver yellow field peas and CDC Greenwater green field peas had the highest pea yield. For winter wheat, the Accipiter variety had the highest yield at the North Peace farm.

In 2016, the weather station at the North Peace Research farm recorded 378ml of precipitation between May 1 and Sept. 30, which was 98ml above average.

The South Peace farm saw 423ml, which was 112ml above average.

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Pest control, crop insurance and yields were on the agenda at the B.C. Grain Producers Association’s recent annual general meeting.

A wet start to the spring threatened to put a damper on the growing season, but things have started looking up, at least in some areas.

“I know the spring was especially challenging for everyone, and we’ve all been playing catch up ever since,” said Malcolm Odermatt, a director from the North Peace.

“But the good thing is a lot of our crops are playing catch up too, and, at this point, some of them are looking pretty good.”

When it was May 25 and growers still couldn’t get out in their fields, they were wondering what this year was going to look like, Ordematt said.

“We’re still wondering; it all depends on the fall,” he said.

BCGPA General Manager Sharla Pearce gave the financial report, noting that investment ag funding had dropped—from $246,690 in 2016 to $2,859 in 2017—due to funding being cut off for variety trials research.

While Western Grains Research stepped up with more funding in the interim, the BCGPA will be looking into more funding to continue with the research come the fall, she said.

Members also saw a presentation from Dwayne Peters and Joe Renooy from MNP on the value of Agristability combined with crop insurance for when the growing season goes wrong.

Several test plots and rows are being monitored, and flea beetles are the pests of the season so far, according to other presentations

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LOCAL NEWS Charlie Lake department to assist, not both, if requested, Cvik said. Both are fulltime positions, while volunteer firefighters would be responsible for deciding whether they want to help.

The district’s protective services manager, Deborah Jones-Middleton, left July 11 for Kamloops to assist Emergency Management BC in co-ordinating its response efforts. Jones-Middleton is expected to help EMBC in Kamloops for 10 days, Cvik said, but that could change

if the wildfire situation in the northeast changes. The fire danger here is currently listed as low, according to the BC Wildfire Service.

There are more than 150 wildfires burning across the province, forcing an estimated 48,000 people from their homes. There are nearly 30,000 personnel active across the province in responding to and fighting the fires. The province has spent more than $98 million fighting wildfires since April 1.

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The firefighters are ready to go regardless of whether equipment goes with them. But “that won’t be called upon as they need a crew with tools and a truck,” the source said.

“Our one or two engines and crews will make a small difference. Couple that with other agencies doing the same thing and we are now making a huge impact.”

Brad Sperling, regional district board chair, said the district has yet to be called to send equipment.

“I wanted to put up something that was possible and that was the one thing we did agree would be able to go,” he said of the decision to make a brush truck and side-by-side available.

“Like everyone we’re praying for the

best down there,” he added. “Until the province asks us, we just sit tight.”

Last week, PRRD Chief Administrative Officer Chris Cvik said he had initially agreed to send manpower but not equipment to keep it ready to mobilize in the region, if needed. The equipment would come from the Charlie Lake Fire Department, which manages six apparatus and two command trucks.

“It is about keeping that equipment in the area, in particular, the Charlie Lake area,” Cvik said, noting the department provides fire protection beyond Charlie Lake, namely the Canfor mill in Fort St. John.

The regional district would allow either the fire chief or deputy fire chief of the

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Updates from July 10, 2017 Council Meetings CITY OF FORT ST. JOHN GATEWAY WELCOME SIGNAGE

Council authorized staff to proceed with Phase 1 of the Tourism Focused Urban Sign Strategy in 2013 that identified the need to update existing signs and install new signs throughout the City. In 2017, Council allocated $100,000.00 for signage and will include four new gateway signs: north and south on the Alaska Highway, the north entrance on 100th Street and the south end of 100th Avenue (Airport). An annual capital program budget for enhancing and installing new tourism signage will be presented to Council each budget year for consideration.

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The Peace River Regional District is applying for a Northern Health Active Communities Grant for funding that will assist in a trail project proposed between Fort St. John and Charlie Lake and asked for the City’s partnership. Council confirmed the City’s partnership in the project that includes providing a letter of support that will be included with the application as well as providing staff time to post advertisements promoting the project on the City’s Facebook and website pages.

SPORT CELEBRATION WALL STANDING COMMITTEE

The Sport Celebration Wall has been a focal point in the lobby of the Pomeroy Sport Centre since 2013, displaying museum quality static and interactive displays that celebrate community, sports and achievements. The original intent was to update the static displays every six months, although staff realized that the cost and expertise to complete the changes semi-annually could not be achieved or sustained. Since 2013, the collection of stories and information to update the interactive display has not been actively sought but been collected in a more passive manner. As a result, Council approved the establishment of a Celebration Wall Standing Committee that can actively solicit the sporting community for stories and artifacts that can be included on the wall.

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NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE TRUST GRANT APPLICATIONS

The City will be submitting grants to NDIT’s Community Halls and Recreation Facilities Funding Programs for the following capital projects: • Matthews Park washrooms • Skate Park washrooms • North Peace Arena bleacher heaters • North Peace Arena De-Hi unit replacement • Kids Arena Fieldhouse HVAC upgrades • North Peace Cultural Centre/Art Gallery HVAC upgrades • Curling Club roof replacement • Curling Club compressor-condenser replacement • North Peace Arena board and glass replacement.

TENDER AWARDS

• The tender to replace the #6 well screen was awarded to Canadian Quality Control Inc. from Prince George, BC for a total tendered amount of $71,575.96.

• The tender to replace the Curling Club’s compressor-condenser was awarded to Fraser Valley Refrigeration from Aldergrove, BC who was the lowest bidder meeting minimum specifications at a cost of $129,760.00 plus applicable taxes.

• The tender to construct the West Bypass Trail was awarded to Interoute Construction Ltd. from Fort St. John, BC who was the lowest bidder meeting minimum specifications at a total tendered price of $465,767.93 including applicable taxes.

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Council adopted the Parkland Disposal and Establishment of Parkland Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 2383, 2017. This allows staff to proceed with an application to rezone the parcel to industrial, obtain an appraisal and to subsequently sell the parcel with the revenue being placed in a reserve account to purchase future parkland.

• Council adopted Disposal or Re-use of Computers and Peripheral Equipment Policy No. 133/17 that provides staff with guidelines for disposing or re-using computers and other equipment owned by the City. It also allows old or surplus computer equipment to be sold or disposed of in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.

UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS

A Committee of the Whole meeting is tentatively scheduled for Monday July 24, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.

The Regular Council meeting will follow at 3:00 p.m.

The meetings will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers and the public is welcome to attend.

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Interested in running for Council in the upcoming local government by-election and want to find out what is involved? What the time commitment is?

What a Council member’s role is? This session may be for you!

Hitchhikers showcase our home and native land

“Candidate 101” Information Workshop Thursday, July 20, 2017 7:00 p.m.

City Hall Council Chambers This informative meeting will provide an overview of Council’s role and responsibilities including what type of time commitments may be expected, what remuneration and benefits are paid plus much more.

Check out how you could play a critical part in building Fort St. John’s future! Attendees will be given an opportunity to ask staff questions and review the candidate binder.

The nomination period starts at 9:00 a.m. on July 25, 2017 and closes at 4:00 p.m. on August 4, 2017.

Please call Janet Prestley, Chief Election Officer, Laura Howes, Deputy Chief Election Officer or Shirley Collington, Presiding Election Official at (250) 787-8150 to obtain additional information regarding the byelection.

www.fortstjohn.ca

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Ori Nevares and Philippe Roberge snap a selfie during their stop in Dawson Creek on July 13. The duo is hitchhiking across Canada this summer, all on a budget of $150.

ALEISHA HENDRY ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

Ori Nevares and Philippe Roberge passed through the Peace Region last week as they began their journey across Canada—by hitchhiking.

The University of BC

students are making the journey in honour of Canada’s 150th celebrations, and are walking from Whitehorse to St. John’s on a budget of $150.

The duo started their adventure July 11 with a ride from Whitehorse to Watson Lake, and caught another

ride from Watson Lake to Dawson Creek on July 13.

They will continue getting rides and hope to make it to Newfoundland sometime in August.

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PEACE REGION

COURT DOCKET A summary of what went on in Peace Region courts for the week ending July 14. There were no cases up for sentencing in Fort Nelson or Hudson’s Hope.

Fort St John Law Courts • Skylar Sydney Dusseault (born 1991) was fined $750, given 14 days in jail, handed a two-year driving ban, and assessed a $225 victim surcharge for one count of driving with a suspended licence. Dusseault was given an additional 120 days in jail, handed a two-year probation order, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of possession of stolen property under $5,000. Dusseault also re-

ceived 43 days in jail, and was assessed a $200 victim surcharge for one count of trafficking in stolen property. Dusseault was given a further 63 days in jail, a second two-year probation order, handed a five-year firearms ban, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of occupying a vehicle knowing that a firearm was present.

• Jonathan Rejean Martineau (born 1982) was given seven days in jail, handed a one-year probation order, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of theft $5,000 or under.

• Fabian Argenal Lopez (born 1989) was fined $500, given eight days in jail, handed a three-year driving ban, and assessed a $75 victim surcharge for four counts of driving with a suspended licence.

— Tom Summer

Condill hotel robbed, woman wanted Police are searching for a woman who allegedly stole money from the Condill Hotel June 26 and was caught on camera. More than $1,500 in cash was stolen. Anyone with any information is asked to call the local detachment or Crime Stoppers. Suspect at right.

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of Charlie Lake, will be held on

Saturday, July 22 at 2:00pm

from the Charlie Lake Community Hall. Expressions of sympathy for Albert can be made to the Fort St John Hospital Foundation or the BC Cancer Society.

The position is 35hours/week.

If so desired condolences may be forwarded through www.hamresfuneral.com

The position will remain open until filled.

Send resume and cover letter to: Carl Waddington , Chair of Literacy Society cwaddington@fsjliteracy.ca

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Albert Hockney

The Fort St. John Literacy Society us a non-profit, charitable organization providing a variety of community literacy programs for individuals and groups who are seeking to upgrade their skills. The Executive Director is responsible for researching developing, managing and evaluating programs; pursuing new and existing funding opportunities; developing budgets; recruiting, supervising and scheduling staff, maintaining statistical information and producing reports; networking and developing partnerships with local community groups and other literacy organizations; promoting Literacy Society programs; managing day-to-day business of the society.

The successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of project management and critical path development; local/provincial/federal and corporate grants; community development; staff development; fundraising; an ability to develop and work within budgets; an understanding of community literacy issues especially those confronting low literacy and ESL adults and families.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as strong computer skills are required.

Qualifications: university degree or diploma in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience, minimum 5 years administrative experience.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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Celebration of life for the late

Executive Director

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Book Your Ad Now!

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES OBITUARIES

COMING EVENTS

COMING EVENTS

SUNDAYS: FAMILY TREE HELP - Peace Country Roots Group Meeting - Fourth Sunday of each Month at the CALVIN KRUK CENTRE in Dawson Creek 1:30pm

WEDNESDAYS: COMPUTER INFORMATION -Seniors Computer Club - Dawson CO-OP Bistro 1:15pm 250-782-4668 for more information

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Memorial Services for the late

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Saturday July 22 at 2:00pm

from Evangel Chapel. If so desired expressions of sympathy can be made Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton. Condolences may be forwarded through www.hamresfuneral.com OBITUARIES

Carolynn Theoret 250-262-0078 Baby

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John P Cochet

January 18 1926 ~ July 08 2017

CALFRAC WELL SERVICES We Are Hiring!

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Father/ Grandfather John Cochet on July 8 2017 in Fort St John B.C. John was 91 years old and passed away peacefully with his family at his side.

Private family service to be held at a later date.

Calfrac has built a world-class pressure pumping services company with locations worldwide. We are currently hiring experienced field personnel who share our core values of ethics, energy and entrepreneurialism at our Medicine Hat, Red Deer and Grande Prairie, Alberta locations!

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

Why Calfrac?

• Schedule – Flexible working schedules including 15 days on and 6 days off local field schedule or 22 days on and 13 days off rotational field schedule • Pay – Fully guaranteed base compensation and industry leading field job revenue bonus program for Fracturing and Coiled Tubing personnel along with competitive hourly rates for Transport personnel • Employee Referral Bonus Program – Industry leading referral bonus program for referring a qualified candidate to Calfrac • Benefits – Employer paid health and dental benefits day 1 of employment • Training and Safety – Excellent training program and superior safety culture

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

Jackie & Jenna Smale Debbie Cochet & Jaylee and Kyle Beck VOLUNTEERS GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

DO WE HAVE YOUR RESUME? HUNDREDS OF JOBS ARE PLACED UTILIZING THE SERVICES OF MACENNA STAFFING. Looking for office work? Macenna Staffing is always accepting resumes. Various positions are available on an ongoing basis such as reception, bookkeeping and office administration. Part time, full time and even permanent jobs.

You can also accept temporary assignments while continuing to seek full time employment.

Current Field Openings: • Fracturing Operators – Class 1 Driver’s License and Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract Required.

• Coiled Tubing Operators – Class 1 Driver’s License and Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract Required.

• Transport Operators – Class 1 Driver’s License and Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract Required.

Macenna Staffing Services also hires for positions other than office, such as; Field Clerks with OFA3, Cooks and Attendants, operators, and warehouse persons. Make sure your resume is on file as most jobs are filled within days!

*Previous oilfield services experience is considered a significant asset

Post your resume for FREE. No fees and no obligation to accept employment. Tap into the hidden job market. Apply today and check out the web job board daily

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For a complete list of available positions visit our

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FOR SALE

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COMING EVENTS August 4,5,6thGroundbirch Country Music JamboreeFREE CAMPING-Donations go to The Historical Society- 30 miles West of DC on Hwy 97 South towards Chetwynd. For Information call: 250-843-7789

Friday, July 21st, 2017-Ham & Beef Supper-Pouce Coupe Seniors Hall-$15.00 per person. Doors open at 5:00 pm, Supper at 5:30 pm.

KNIT NIGHT: Thursdays at Faking Sanity Cafe in Dawson Creek6:30 to 8:30 PM. MILE 0 QUILTERS GUILD: Tuesdays & Thursdays 7PM at Calvin Kruk Performing Arts Centre in Dawson Creek SATURDAYS: LEARN YOUR ROOTS - Genealogy information NAR PARK ROOTS BUILDING 10:00am peacecountryroots.ca South Peace Historical Society Meetings Third Wednesday of the month. In Dawson Creek at the Calvin Kruk Centre Archives Room at 2 pm.

Sunday, July 23/17 10:00 am- 4:00 pmD.C. & District Horticulture Society’s Annual Garden Tour & Tea- Maps Sold @ Art Gallery 9:00am-1:00pm The Day of The Event. $10. Tour/ $5.00 Tea. There will be a Raffle Table, Vendors, & Door Prizes. Face Group: Garden Tour & Tea Dawson Creek The Gathering Artisan Market Saturdays from May 6 - Oct 14 8:30am - 1:30pm 1444 102nd Ave, Dawson Creek, BC All Homemade Market Thursday at 9:30 amNew Beginnings Baptist Church in DC, 10221-18th St.-TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Phone: Mary Kidd at 250-782-6628 for info.

“Better at Home is looking for Volunteers who can help local seniors by driving them to shop or to appointments. Please Call 250782-2341 or stop in to the Better at Home office in the Co-op Mall.

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT Ha Hea Enterprises Inc, dba Redwood Esso 10216-100St, Box 30, Taylor, BC V0C 2K0 Job Title: Convenience Store/Gas Station Clerk N0C 6421 (3 positions Available) Duties: Assisting customers. Conducting sales by cash register (cash, debit, credit transactions).

Monitoring inventory levels. Assist in display of merchandise.

Stocking and maintaining product shelves.

Requirements: Prior retail experience is an asset. Secondary School or equivalent.

Salary & Benefits: $12.50/hour, Subsidizing housing, 10 days paid holidays.

Permanent-Full-time position (40 hours per week) Location of work: Redwood Esso Station at 10216-100St, Taylor BC How to Apply:

By Fax: 250-789-3195

By Email: redwoodesso@hotmail.com TRAFFIC CONTROL TRAINING BCCSA/WCB Certified DC: Aug. 8 & 9 FSJ: Aug. 10 &11 PG:, July 13 & 14, Aug 14 & 15 1-866-737-2389 or roadsafetytcs.com

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land

Take notice that Springbuck Inc from Osoyoos, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Northeast Region, for a Quarry and Road situated on Provincial Crown land located at Sikanni Chief River, (Mason Creek Road).

The Lands File for this application is 0293529 and 8015936. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Nick Donnelly, Authorization Officer, Northeast Region, MFLNRO, at 100-10003-110th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 6M7, (250) 787-3435. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to August 31, 2017.

MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp 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 August 31, 2017.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. Access to these records requires the submission of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. Visit http://www.gov.bc.ca/freedomofinformation to learn more about FOI submissions.

SKILLED HELP

Weidner Investment Services Now Hiring Maintenance Technician in Fort St.John $2000 Sign on Bonus!

Weidner Investment Services is now hiring for a Maintenance Technician! This posi− tion will answer service requests, get apart− ments ready for occu− pancy and do a variety other jobs as needed.

To qualify you must have 1−2 years building maintenance experi− ence, a valid driver’s li− cense, insurance and transportation. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits and a 30% discount on rent. casey.phillips @weidner.com www.weidnercareers.ca

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

HOUSES FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

Take notice that Springbuck Inc from Osoyoos, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Northeast Region, for a Quarry and Road situated on Provincial Crown land located at Sikanni Chief River, (Mason Creek Road).

The Lands File for this application is 0293529 and 8015936. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Nick Donnelly, Authorization Officer, Northeast Region, MFLNRO, at 100-10003-110th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 6M7, (250) 787-3435. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to August 31, 2017.

MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp 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 August 31, 2017.

and Commercial, Farms, Shops, Land, Property Management Gary 261-1214

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. Access to these records requires the submission of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. Visit http://www.gov.bc.ca/freedomofinformation to learn more about FOI submissions.

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ALPINE VILLAGE COMPLEX 1200/1500/2400 SQ FT SPACES AVAILABLE $12.00/ SQ FT PLUS TRIPLE NET CALL GARY @ 250-261-1214 FOR LEASE DETAILS

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EXCELLENT REVENUE DUPLEX (NOT STRATA TITLED) CLOSE TO NPSS AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AS WELL AS PARK AND PLAYGROUND, EACH UNIT HAS 3 BR, FAMILY ROOM, PATIO DOORS TO SMALL DECK, UNIT 2 IS FENCED WITH LARGE LAWN AREA AND BACK ALLEY ACCESS, UNIT 1 HAS LARGE DECK AT THE FRONT. PRICED AT $450,000.00

INCLUDES BUILDING- 4282 SF, CARETAKER SUITE, FRONT OFFICE/RETAIL, 3 BAYS ON 2 LOTS; PLUS EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES FOR CAR WASH AND LUBE CENTRE. WELL MAINTAINED, GREAT LOCATION, CONTACT ANNETTE FOR INFO & TO VIEW BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. 250-793-4394

SUPER STARTER HOME WITH GREAT CURB APPEAL. 2 BR, LARGE LIVING AREA, NICELY LANDSCAPED WITH LILAC BUSHES FOR PRIVACY. RV PARKING, 60X150 LOT SIZE. PRICED AT $249,000

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

The existing and proposed hours of liquor service are Sunday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. The Food Primary Liquor Licence includes a Patron Participation Endorsement to allow dancing, karaoke or other types of entertainment involving patron participation in the service area.

Residents and owners of businesses located within a 0.8 kilometre (1/2 mile) radius of the facility may comment on this proposal by writing to: City of Fort St. John 10631 – 100 Street Fort St. John, BC V1J 3Z5 Attention:

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BUSINESS SERVICES

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

PETITIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. To ensure the consideration of your views, your letter must be received on or before Friday August 4, 2017. Your name(s) and residential/ business address must be included. Please note that your comments may be made available to the applicant or Government Officials where disclosure is necessary to administer the license change process.

www.fortstjohn.ca

APARTMENTS/ CONDOS FOR

155 Acres of land just off the pavement and only 10 minutes from DC. 250-784-4256

BIRCHVIEW MANOR Clean, quiet, newly renovated 1 bedroom suites. Move-in Special: 1st month 1/2 price. Adults only. Senior Discount.

On bus route.

250-843-7337 or 250-784-5817

APARTMENTS/ CONDOS FOR

APARTMENTS/ CONDOS FOR

Li-Car Management Group

We have a variety of apartments, town homes, executive homes, and duplexes for rent. To apply for these,please email reception@licar.ca or visit our website at www.licar.ca

Phone: 250-785-2662

RVS/CAMPERS/ TRAILERS

DOGS To Give away to Good Home, a 3 yr Pit Bull Golden Retriever Cross.

Spade & Chipped. Good with Kids, Loyal but Strong on Leash. 250806-0959

RVS/CAMPERS/ TRAILERS

For Sale

3 bedroom home with fenced yard for rent in Dawson Creek in quiet neighborhood.

Fridge/stove/dishwasher, jet tub $1800/month + utilities. Pets welcome email: forrentdc@hotmail.com

ROOMS Furnished or unfurnished rooms/private bath. Pouce Coupe.

From $550/month includes utilities/Cable/ Laundry Facilities.

Call 250-719-8111 Rooms for Rent in Tumbler Ridge. Bathroom Up & Down. Laundry Facilities Included.

Phone: 250-242-5888 For Rent: FURNISHED SMALL SUITE in Dawson Creek, Downtown. WiFi & Internet. Phone: 250-782-7042 FURNISHED BASEMENT SUITE. Internet Included. Available Immediately. NO PETS. Pouce Coupe. Call 250-7865157.

APPLIANCE REPAIRS New BC Peace Region Aerus Electrolux repair and service rep. Please call, text or email Harry for an appointment at: 250−794−1553 wuthrich@telus.net

1981 Okanagan Holiday Trailer

AIRCRAFT

•14 ft long •Good Condition •Call for more information

Looking to Purchase Cessna 175 or similar airplane. 403−339−7747 welreno@gmail.com

Asking $2500 Call 250-782-5873 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

MOTORCYCLES

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

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778-834-RENT(7368) We have a variety of furnished units ready to move in!

Options of 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms units, with all furnishings

RENTFSJ.CA Home away from home LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES

HOUSES FOR RENT

SUITES FOR RENT

FOR SALE MISC

FOR SALE MISC

The Applicant, Good Ole Dayz, currently located at Unit #1, 10430 100th Street in Fort St. John, is re-locating to 9823 – 100th Street and has applied to transfer the locatio n of their Food Primary Liquor Licence (#306207).

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Hamre’s experience has had her not only producing the Fort St. John Air Show, but the Fort Nelson and Dawson Creek shows as well. She’s also helped out at much larger shows, such as Edmonton and Abbotsford.

Now, after years in the pilot’s seat, Hamre has decided to step down from producing the show.

“It’s been a good run for me,” she said. “It’s been an amazing 25 years and some of the friendships I’ve made are for life.”

Sandy Levac, who has helped out with sales for the air show, said Hamre’s retirement is a huge loss for the show. “She does so much,” said Levac, who has worked with Hamre for many years on a number of campaigns. “Whoever takes over is going to have some big shoes to fill.”

Hamre never had a deep love of aviation—she got airsick more often than not growing up—but the sense of family within the air show community was enough to get her hooked. “The air show is a very small world and the people that you meet become family,” she said. “It’s a celebration when we have our accomplishments achieved, and it’s a very sad day when we lose somebody.”

Air shows have changed since Hamre’s first year as a producer. In 1999, Fort St. John had a C5 Galaxy U.S. military transport plane—one of the largest aircraft in the world—on the tarmac.

It wasn’t uncommon for planes like that to come to smaller shows like Fort St. John.

That was before 9-11, said Hamre.

“Getting those now is literally impossible,” she said. “(9-11) put a damper on the air show world, and unless you’re a bigger show like Abbotsford or Toronto that the only way you’re going to get one of those big planes now.”

The cost has also impacted the acts that come to small shows like Fort St. John’s. Hamre has always made it a point to have different acts come through on the circuit—this year will feature wing walker Carol Pilon, sky dancer Anna Serbinenko, Dan Buchanan’s pyro lit hang glider, the Yellow Thunder Harvard Formation Team, the SkyHawks Military Parachute Team, and, as always, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds.

Hamre is expecting this year’s air show to be one of the best, which would see her stepping down on a high note. “We ... have an amazing reputation out in the air show world,” said Hamre. “It’s held in high regard and that’s an accomplishment in itself.”

The Rotary Club of Fort St. John and Scotiabank presented the funds raised from the Mother’s Day Run to the Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society during a luncheon on July 13. The goal was to raise $15,000, but with a matched donation from Scotiabank, $17,070 was raised in total. Pictured: Sherry Marshal, vice chair of the Women’s Resource Society; Rotarian Daniel Holtmann; Theresa Seitz, rotarian and branch manager of Scotiabank; Rotarian Shirley Viens; Rotarian Nathalie Hansen; and Rotarian Irina Rugina.

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Crashes keep RCMP busy Multiple collisions kept the Fort St. John RCMP busy last week.

Two separate collisions on July 13 about 20 minutes apart saw minor injuries. At 5:40 p.m., police received a call that a collision had occurred in the merge lane of Alaska Road North and RCMP PHOTO the highway. A black Two trucks involved in a collision in the merge lane of Alaska Road Dodge Ram rolled on its North and the highway on July 13. side up against a white Ford F350 after one of the vehicle had struck a power a report of a vehicle vehicles failed to yield pole at the intersection of flipped over in the ditch while turning. One of 85 Avenue and 100 Street. near 79 Street and 100 the vehicles then struck Police believe that the Avenue. Police found a the light standard at the driver of a green Dodge grey Jeep Cherokee flipped median.

Dakota was heading over in the ditch with One driver was taken south on 100 Street the uninjured driver still to hospital with minor when the driver of a red inside. injuries, while the driver Dodge Pickup allegedly The driver said they and passenger of the stopped mid-left turn were travelling towards other truck had minor going northbound on 100 the hospital when a cuts and bruises. Charges Street to westbound on 85 tanker drove past, causing are pending against one Avenue. The drive of the the driver of the Jeep to of the drivers for failing to Dodge swerved to avoid lose control, cross the navigate a safe left hand hitting the other vehicle, centerline and into the turn. causing it to hit the ditch opposite ditch.

Soon after that incident, and a power pole.

Alcohol wasn’t a factor at 6:01 p.m., police received The following morning in any of the collisions, a report that a single on July 14, police received police say.

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Whether he’s swimming, biking or running, Tate Haugan is moving fast.

The 16-year old Fort St. John triathlete is making noise on the Xterra and ITU triathlon circuits.

Fresh off a victory at the Xterra Victoria Triathlon July 9, Haugan is preparing for the Xterra Canmore Triathlon Aug. 6, before looking ahead to the ITU World Championships in Penticton and the Xterra World Championships in Maui.

Haugan’s time of 2:15:48 in Victoria was good enough for fourth overall, and best in his age group out of 96 amateurs.

According to his mother Nicki Haugan, he would have finished in the money, but is too young to turn professional. Last year, he finished 10th overall.

“I’m feeling really confident considering how Victoria just went, and should do really well in Canmore. Should be one of the top guys,” Haugan said.

The Victoria race was just his second of the year, having won his category at the Fort St. John Triathlon in June.

Haugan said he is in much better shape than he was at that race, and is also in better condition and faster than at this

point last year.

He attributes a lot of that success to a 24-hour mountain bike race he completed as part of a four-man team in Golden, B.C., that gave him a serious fitness boost before the Victoria race.

His success also comes from a difference in thought this season.

“I’ve been taking more in and thinking about rationing my energy and what not, and thinking more about it and doing better preparation,” Haugan said.

He qualified for the ITU World Championships at Victoria last year.

“I’m really excited, never raced in Penticton before. It will be nice to wear Team Canada stuff.”

Haugan has his goals set, wanting to get better each day until he has to part ways and either go to school or make a job out of racing when he’s older. He swims competitively during the year with the Inconnu Swim Club, which helps his swimming times. But he stops swimming near the start of triathlon season.

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Humphreys will next be in race action during the August 12 and 13 in Whitecourt.

He cautioned that just because his team has two wins under the belt doesn’t mean they can play it safe at the upcoming races.

“The teams are so close, but if we keep on our game we might be OK,” he said.

“It doesn’t take a lot for another team to come back with another two miles per hour and then were struggling.”

Humphreys is glad to be back on top and thinks the team is where it needs to be.

“We’re going to keep charging forward, but it’s a tough race. It swings the other way really fast.”

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Humphreys has won the first two races of the 2017 Canadian Series, the first taking place in Grande Prairie and the second two weeks ago in Peace River during the July 8 and 9 weekend.

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Cricket tourney final set for July 23 Cricket fans, rejoice—the North Peace Cricket Foundation, which began in December 2016, has its final match for its two-month long tournament coming up.

The match will take place July 23 at 9:30 a.m. at the North Peace Secondary School field.

The foundation is raising funds at the match to donate to the towns affected by the provincial wildfires. The fundraising will come from donations from participants and fans, and also

from a Go Fund Me account which can be found on the North Peace Cricket Foundation Facebook page.

“We are community based, nonprofit, and we’d like to support that cause and be involved in the communities,” said Joel David, one of the organizers of the cricket foundation.

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Last year, she just two years where I had a In Grade 9, Lee was apmissed making the cut for season that I was off ice, proached by coaches in the national team and the struggling with stress Calgary and has skated Olympic trials, but this fractures in both legs.” full time there since year she qualified 14th.

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PGA Event: The Open Championship Day Time Network Thu, 7/20 1:30am-4pm GOLF Fri, 7/21 1:30am-4pm GOLF Sat, 7/22 4:30am-7am GOLF Sat, 7/22 7am-3pm NBC Sun, 7/23 4:30am-7am GOLF Sun, 7/23 7am-2pm NBC

Golf Trivia Who won the last Open Championship played at Royal Birkdale GC? a) Darren Clarke b) Stewart Cink

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c) Padraig Harrington d) Ernie Els

Answer: c) Padraig Harrington

Bryson DeChambeau sank Tournament Results a 14-foot birdie putt on 1. Bryson DeChambeau Score: -18 the final hole at the John Earnings: $1,008,000 Deere Classic to clinch 2. Patrick Rodgers Score: -17 his first PGA Tour victory in style.

Earnings: $604,800 DeChambeau, 23, is known for Player Score Earnings -16 $324,800 his revolutionary approach to the T-3. Wesley Bryan T-3. Rick Lamb -16 $324,800 game. He plays with all of his irons the same length, which he believes is a mechanically superior approach. “I’ve been working so hard my whole life to try to do this.

To have it happen at the John Deere is incredible,” he told CBS television, tears in his eyes as the emotions spilled out.

Tiger Woods has dropped out of the top 1000 in golf’s official world rankings for the first time in his career. The 14-time major winner’s 683 weeks as world number one are comfortably the most in the history of the rankings, but his career has suffered a dismal slide in recent years amid ravaging back injuries. Woods has not played in a professional event since February due to back trouble and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after he was found asleep at the wheel of his Mercedes on May 29 in Jupiter, Florida, attributing his condition to an “unexpected reaction” to the medication he was on following surgery.

Lessons from the Golf Pro Golf shoes are apparel that need quite a bit of care, yet they rarely get the attention that they need. One of the main problems is that they shrink due to the elements as well as storage. The best way to keep your golf shoes in prime condition is to insert a shoe tree inside your shoe. This will hold the shoe’s shape, minimize shrinkage and eliminate moisture buildup. If you have leather golf shoes, you should treat them with either polish or a silicone spray. Today, most golf courses want you to wear soft golf spikes instead of the old metal ones. If you still have metal spikes and one comes loose, the standard spike wrench will do the job. However, if you do not have a spike wrench to use, try using a divot repair tool or a towel that is pressed firmly against the golf shoe spike.

Player Profile

Bryson DeChambeau

Turned Professional: 2016 FedEx Cup Ranking: 34th World Ranking: 144th PGA Tour Wins: 1

FedEx Cup Standings Through July 16, 2017

1) Dustin Johnson 2,270 pts. / 6 top tens

2) Hideki Matsuyama 2,145 pts. / 5 top tens

3) Justin Thomas 2,060 pts. / 8 top tens

4) Jordan Spieth 1,979 pts. / 7 top tens

5) Jon Rahm

1,708 pts. / 7 top tens FedEx Cup Standings continued...

Player Points 6) Rickie Fowler 1,592 7) Daniel Berger 1,543 8) Brooks Koepka 1,534 9) Brian Harman 1,492 10) Kevin Kisner 1,468

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LOCAL SPORTS

Jeffers off to volleyball nationals

Schwarz off to prestigious NA Indigenous Games DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

After swimming this past season with the Inconnu Swim Club, local athlete Kade Schwarz will be taking his swim talents to Toronto for the North American Indigenous Games.

Schwarz is representing Team B.C. in the under 14 age category at the Games, which began on July 16 and run to the 23.

More than 5,000 athletes across athletic disciplines are attending the event, with swimmers from across Canada and the Northern

DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

After a long series of tryouts and competitions, Fort St. John athlete Daelyn Jeffers is off to the National Team Challenge Cup (NTCC), representing Team B.C. in Richmond, B.C., July 20 to 23.

Jeffers plays for the Fort St. John Ice Volleyball Club. Her journey to the NTCC began with the Baden Cup tryouts in Prince George. After being selected to move on to the Baden Cup Camp in Kelowna, she joined the top 60 U16 female volleyball players from the province to participate in the Baden Cup. Jeffers was one of 24 players and six alternates selected to make up Team B.C.

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U.S. taking part.

Schwarz qualified for Team B.C. on the backs of a strong swim season.

He’ll swim in six events, which all take place July 20 and 21. His events are the backstroke and breaststroke races in each of the 50m, 100m, 200m lengths.

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Daelyn Jeffers has worked really hard to get this far and make Team B.C.

FSJ rodeo staff ready for the weekend DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

The horses are ready to buck and the cowgirls and cowboys are ready to ride at the North Peace Light Horse Association rodeo grounds. The Fort St. John Rodeo runs this weekend from July 21 to 23.

Preparations are just about done for the rodeo, and things will be good to go for Friday, when the rodeo starts at 5 p.m. Events start at 1 p.m. on

Saturday and Sunday.

There are 197 entries, plus 24 Mutton Bustin’ riders and six heats of chuckwagons.

“We are blown away by the interest we have had,” said coorganizer Jodie Surerus.

The team roping, barrel racing and bull riding events have the most participants, according to Surerus. There are lots of local bull riders, team ropers, and barrel racers.

A few rodeo participants

that stand out are Clayton Moore, a Canadian champion steer wrestler and Calgary Stampede qualifier from Pouce Coupe.

His wife Stephanie Moore will be there as well, and she is a Canadian champion barrel racer and Calgary Stampede qualifier.

Surerus said that things are coming along great. All that is left is for the extra bleachers and office shacks to be brought in, and for sand to be hauled.

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

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

Race Det Race Detail tail ils s

Location: Speedway, Ind. Date: July 23rd, 2:30 p.m.

TV: NBC Last Year’s Pole: Kyle Busch - 184.634 mph Last Year’s Winner: Kyle Busch

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Points: 758 Wins: 3 Top 5: 7 Top 10: 13

2) Kyle Larson

Points: 720 Wins: 2 Top 5: 9 Top 10: 12

3) Kyle Busch

Points: 650 Wins: 0 Top 5: 7 Top 10: 10

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

4) Kevin Harvick Shape: Oval Distance: 2.5 miles Turns / Straights: 9º / 0º

Points: 639 Wins: 1 Top 5: 7 Top 10: 12

5) Denny Hamlin

Points: 589 Wins: 1 Top 5: 6 Top 10: 10

6) Chase Elliott

Points: 587 Wins: 0 Top 5: 6 Top 10: 11

7) Jamie McMurray

Points: 572 Wins: 0 Top 5: 2 Top 10: 11

8) Brad Keselowski

Points: 564 Wins: 2 Top 5: 9 Top 10: 12

9) Jimmie Johnson

Racing News

Last week, NASCAR announced that Brent Dewar is being elevated to the position of President of NASCAR. Dewar joined NASCAR as Chief Operating Officer (COO) in 2014. “Brent has helped lead a cultural transformation at NASCAR,” said NASCAR Chairman & CEO Brian France.

“From collaborating with team owners to building the charter framework; to partnering with tracks, auto manufacturers, entitlement sponsors, and broadcasters to deliver better racing and a more dynamic fan experience.”

Racing Trivia

Points: 552 Wins: 3 Top 5: 3 Top 10: 7

What year did Denny Hamlin win Rookie of the Year?

10) Clint Bowyer

a) 2004 b) 2005

Points: 526 Wins: 0 Top 5: 4 Top 10: 8

c) 2006 d) 2007

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Answer : c) 2006

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway was built on 328 acres of farmland five miles northwest of Indiana’s capital city in the spring of 1909. When the first race took place in August, 1909, the celebration quickly turned into a disaster due to the surface of crushed stone and tar. There were terrible injuries to the race car drivers and spectators. Cars caught fire, there were deaths, and the race was halted and canceled when only halfway completed. The safety concerns for race drivers and spectators eventually led to a substantial additional expenditure to pave the track surface with 3.2 million paving bricks, and gave the track its popular nickname, “The Brickyard”.

Points 620 575 530 428 421 396 387 377 355 351

Last Weekend’s Race: Denny Hamlin won the Overton’s 301 Denny Hamlin snapped a 28-race winless streak, edging Kyle Larson to score the first victory of the season for a Joe Gibbs Racing driver. “It’s a great feeling” Hamlin said in victory lane. “We’ve been getting better and better as the year goes on. Definitely needed a win for the organization, for myself, to get some momentum going with the playoffs coming up. This was awesome!” Hamlin took the lead from JGR teammate Matt Kenseth on lap 267 and then held off a hard-charging Larson on the final 34 laps for his first victory-lane celebration since winning Sept. 10, 2016, at Richmond Raceway. Hamlin, who was forced to go to a backup car for qualifying and the race, led 54 laps to bring Joe Gibbs Racing its first win since Carl Edwards won at Texas Motor Speedway last November. Larson finished second, followed by Martin Truex Jr., Kenseth and Kevin Harvick.

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LOCAL SPORTS

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Anna is a class 1 aerobatic instructor. She flies airshows from the Pacific to the Atlantic, runs a charter operation and a flight school, teaches commercial and aerobatic pilots and instructors.

Anna was born in Ukraine and after several years of living in Switzerland, Germany and Brazil, moved to Canada in 2009 to make it her home. In her other life, Anna has a PhD in financial mathematics and speaks fluently seven languages. But her passion for flying lifts her away from the daily routine into the sky with a three-dimensional freedom. The one she calls “Sky Dancing”.

And for being up there, Anna is grateful to God, her partner, inspiration and supporter Peter, and the most amazing pilot, coach and master Bud Granley, by whom Anna had the privilege to be coached and mentored.

Anna started flying relatively late, after already having my degrees, career and business. To be more precise, even when she was just considering flying, my mom told me “not even think about it” (she might have known where it might end � ), and after she got her license, she got a firm promise of her father that “nothing will make him get in the plane with me”. On getting into aerobatics she was initially quite apprehensive, even as an instructor, to get into unusual attitudes with the plane. She was forcing myself to do spins with students which is a part of mandatory training of pilots in Canada. It was not until several hundred hours of flying later that she went for her first aerobatic flight. And it was the love from the first sight! About 6 weeks later (and lots of upside down flying), I already became an aerobatic instructor. It wasn’t long before she was bitten by the airshow bug and today ‘Skydancer’ is Canada’s only female aerobatic airshow performer.

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he last week in sports world was all about individuals in the Peace rising above the rest to be the best in their fields. Whether it’s winning triathlons as a 16-year-old or jet boat races as a middle-aged man, success is success, and there is plenty of it up here.

Meanwhile, there are athletes attending upcoming Olympic speedskating trials and making Team B.C. for volleyball, and even swimming in the North American Indigenous Games. This is on the heels of our local athletes winning 19 medals at the Special Olympics B.C. Summer Games.

This makes me wonder when my time is going to come. Now that I live up here, am I going to catch the spectacular athlete bug?

I’ve been slogging my way this summer playing mediocre third base and right field in softball, getting closer to hitting just one out of the park while getting further away from throwing a strike to first that doesn’t one-hop.

Let’s not even mention my two-hop throws.

Maybe it will come in golf. I’ve golfed a fair amount this season and have been pleased, but have yet to see my game surge and my score drop to 90.

OK, I am well aware that 90 is not spectacular, but it is for me, and isn’t that what being a good athlete is all about— being the best you can be?

I want to mention my tennis game, but unfortunately I haven’t played much this year. But next year I am sure to have a late-career rise back to the top of the local scene, much like the great

Dillon Giancola THE DILL ZONE

Roger Federer. Plus, I have four more years to get to the age he is now. I’ve always been a late bloomer.

But I think I am going to really find my way in cricket. This past year, Fort St. John has developed a cricket league, and I intend to try to climb my way onto a team next year. Nevermind the fact that I’ve never played a lick of cricket in my life—I’ve always wanted to and kind of know the rules, so that should be enough, right? Plus, I am kind of OK at baseball, and they already made a movie about Indian cricket stars trying to make the majors as a pitcher called Million Dollar Arm, so I’m ready for my starring role in the reverse.

We’ll call it Million Dollar Rookie, and it will be about a white man trying out for Team India at a late-career age.

Dennis Quaid can shave his head and play me. Nobody will watch it, just like Million Dollar Arm. But I will definitely be at the North Peace Secondary fields next Sunday watching the cricket final. I hope you will be too.

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

Email him at sports@ahnfsj.ca

Black Sox PeeWees advance The North Peace PeeWee A Black Sox had a strong final week in the Baseball Alberta A league. They beat Dawson Creek, Thorsby, and Hinton to finish second in their division, just one point back of Mayerthorpe.

For their efforts, they will be heading to the provincial championships in Tro-

chu, Alberta, July 21 to 23. The team is in Tier 1, in a pool with St. Paul, Mayerthorpe, and Westlock.

This is the first season that North Peace has been in the league.

North Peace Minor Baseball President Forrest Liddicoat is hopeful they can make the AA league next year.

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ARTS & CULTURE

CASTING 2 SHADOWS

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Tryst Germaine of Vancouver-based metal band 2 Shadows rocked the Lido as part of his hometown return July 15.

For Anne Russo, balance is the key to success Gracie English THE YOUNGER VIEW

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nne Russo is the kind of person who you can’t help but listen when they talk.

Russo has worked as an art administrator for years and is still working hard to create and improve opportunities in the arts. She has helped create programs that benefit artists living in Fort St. John as well as programs that benefit the whole province. Anne has served on multiple advisory and art boards in her lifetime, as well as having worked on both Creative City Network and Arts Now. I got the chance to hear Russo talk and meet her at the Cultural Centre’s Art Stars event on June 8. This event was a part of its Bright Nights in June celebration and also included Shannon May, Peter Vogelaar, and Peter Togni as speakers.

Russo has a way of speaking that draws you in and although she wasn’t a loud speaker she had the attention of every person in the room, and was able to share her story in an unforgettable way. She was unbelievably humble, and throughout her whole speech she praised the people she had worked with throughout her career and highlighted others in the room.

When I asked Russo how she measured success, she told me

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Anne Russo shares her experience during the Bright Nights In June Art Stars event at the North Peace Cultural Centre.

that as long as she had a balance in life she considered herself success.

“I think as long as I have a balance between my career and other things in life I’m successful,” she said.

I think that’s really admirable.

She doesn’t consider having a certain amount of any materi-

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B6 THURSDAY, JULY 20, 2017

ARTS & CULTURE

The importance of zero

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Virginia Stark reads one of her poems that’s featured on the Alaska Highway Songs CD during an event outside the North Peace Cultural Centre on July 8.

Virginia Stark writes about starting at the beginning ALEISHA HENDRY ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

Every journey has a beginning, a starting point, a ground zero.

The importance of zero is a significant part of Virginia Stark’s poem on Alaska Highway Songs: Road Songs for the 75th Anniversary of the Alaska Highway.

Heroes Starting From Zero is the shortest track on the CD, but the words paint a picture the listener can see in their mind.

“I wrote it very much from the perspective of someone from Dawson Creek,” she said, which, as everyone knows, is considered to be Mile Zero of the highway.

The number zero itself has long fascinated Stark, which she emphasized in the line, “Zero from this place, each journey begins.”

“We didn’t really discover that zero was a number for a really long time and I find that interesting. Being zero is a very humbling thing, but you can’t have anything without it,” she said.

“It’s a great honour and a great humility, and the contrast has always fascinated me.”

Stark has always been a writer, but was hesitant about sharing her work with others—she kept her stories tucked away in a drawer. But she told stories to friends and

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GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) Something unexpected will affect your cash, earnings and possessions today. You might find money; you might lose money. Guard your possessions against loss or theft. (It’s that kind of day.)

CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) Think before you speak today, because you feel restless, impulsive and perhaps upset.

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they told their friends, until one of them asked if she could turn one of her stories into a screenplay.

“I said I didn’t know how to write screenplays, and he kept calling back and I thought, why not? I went to the library and learned how to write screenplays.”

The screenplay became the 2007 action thriller Blind Eye. From there, Stark focused on writing novels and short stories, with her work appearing in a number of anthologies.

She does a lot of research for her work, including Heroes Starting From Zero.

“I learned things that growing up in Dawson Creek I had no idea about. Like, the amount of sheer ingenuity that went from how we get from point A to point B in the shortest amount of time was astounding.”

Stark hadn’t been to a professional recording studio to read a poem before, but she found the experience to be rewarding. She would like to record her own CD of poems someday.

“It’s fun to share my poems with people and it’s always fun to find a receptive audience.”

Alaska Highway Songs: Road Songs for the 75th Anniversary of the Alaska Highway is currently available at local museums, art shops, and cafes in Fort St. John and Fort Nelson.

For Thursday July 20, 2017

Tread carefully when talking to parents and bosses today, because they might explode or say something you least expect.

Don’t take it personally.

Don’t quit your day job.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23 TO NOV. 21) Your travel plans will be interrupted by cancellations, rescheduling or something you least expect. You also might meet someone unusual from another country.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 TO DEC. 21) Stay in touch with your banking needs and anything to do with shared property and inheritances today, because something will affect these areas of your life.

Know what is happening!

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 TO JAN. 19) A partner or close friend might throw you a curveball today. This person might want to change the status of your relationship.

Who knows?

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 TO FEB. 18) A health concern might suddenly arise today. For those of you who are working, your work routine might change due to computer glitches, power outages, staff shortages — whatever.

Yikes!

PISCES (FEB. 19 TO MARCH 20) Parents should be extra vigilant today because this is an accident-prone day for their kids.

Meanwhile, expect social plans, including sports events, to change or have surprises.

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Dear Annie: I have noticed a shift in common communication skills over the past few years in the workplace that I believe has been caused by texting, and it has quickly become a pet peeve of mine.

I work for a large insurance company on the East Coast. I have noticed that work-related emails are becoming less and less professional, to the point where some are so vague that I wonder whether the sender realizes how the end product looks to the receiver. I need to point out that I am a 20-something woman, and I do my fair share of texting.

However, when I receive an email from someone in a professional context, I expect to see more than “tks” or “u” or “mtg” in the body of the email. When I see those abbreviated words, I give the emails less importance and am often insulted by them.

When did it become accepted practice to slip into what I consider a sloppy style of communication on the

Annie Lane DEAR ANNIE

job? In my opinion, people are entitled to communicate in any way they please outside the workplace; however, slang-style writing is unacceptable in a professional setting.

Thanks for letting me get this off my chest! -- No Texting, Please Dear No Texting: Though our society is as advanced as it has ever been, it often seems like a dark age for manners. Shine a light by your good example. The next time you get a lax email from a co-worker, respond extra professionally -- with a formal salutation, a wellformed paragraph and a proper closing. Often this is enough to shift the tone of the whole correspondence.

It seems that today a lot of people -- too many -- have trouble differentiating between what’s appropriate at

home and what’s appropriate at work. I, too, believe that in professional emails (or even text messages, if you find yourself texting a boss), it’s important to maintain a degree of formality. No one ever lost a job for erring on the side of politeness.

Dear Annie: I enjoy your take on advice, for the most part, as well as your concise answers to writers’ issues.

Could you, however, consider dropping the term “caretaker” in favor of “caregiver”? Many of us older folks think of cemeteries when we hear “caretaker”! The latter is so much warmer. -- Russ Dear Russ: Goodness me.

You’ve got a point. I’ll go with “caregiver” in the future (unless, of course, I’m responding to a letter about cemetery maintenance).

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Baby’s Best Chance is a federal funded program that provides free services for pregnant individuals that may be facing challenges in their life and/or pregnancy. Participants will learn about pregnancy including proper nutrition, how to make healthy choices for self and baby, prepare for birth, post-delivery education, newborn care and access support. Group is held at Community Bridge (10142 101st Ave FSJ) and is offered to pregnant individuals on Wednesdays at 11:00am and to individuals with newborns up to 6 months of age on Wednesdays at 12:30pm.

For more information or to register please contact BBC Coordinator at 250-785-6021 ext. 251 or email BBCCoord@ communitybridge.ca

1 MAN AND 7 GUITARS

Ontario musician Sean Ashby rolled through the Peace Region for a pair of shows in Fort St. John and Rolla. Ashby, pictured right at Whole Wheat and Honey in FSJ on July 14, has played and recorded with Sarah McLachlan, Delirium, Ginger (former Grapes Of Wrath). Chances are, if you’ve had a radio on today you’ve heard his guitar playing.

SPECIAL Saskatoon berries always ask for more DELIVERY...

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Drop off or mail your FREE birth announcement to: The Alaska Highway News, 9916-98 St., Fort St. John V1J 3T8 or email: compose@ahnfsj.ca

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Your minimum donation of $125 to the FSJ Hospital Foundation will not only purchase a flower petal, but the money raised will also go towards much needed medical equipment that will help to provide the best healthcare and service possible.

Ph: 250.261.7563 | email: fsjhf@northernhealth.ca

askatoon berries are a favourite local food for many, a Peace Region staple for thousands of years. These berries mark the rebirth of the boreal forest’s abundance and draws migratory animals from all over the continent to feast. In other words, get them while supplies last.

The Peace River basin has high drainage soil and the perfect microclimate for saskatoon berries. Our extra long sunny days and spring humidity make for fast growing crops.

The Peace River produces special irrigating mist clouds, which hug the hillsides in moisture. The peek season for berries in the boreal forest is in the early summer.

My first taste of these delicious berries ended in a colourful mess of sweet mush in my hands and mouth.

I was seven, and I was picking these wild berries with my older brothers in the forest surrounding our home. We would find a large patch and pick until our four-litre pails and bellies were full. We returned home just after dark, handed over the berries to our mother and asked for more.

Judah Koile FROM THE FARM TO THE TABLE

Half a watermelon 2L BC Saskatoon wine (Cyprus Hill Winery) 1L white rum 1L lemon soda Pine needle springs

SASKATOON SANGRIA with ginger ale ice cubes (makes six litres)

Grate 4 tablespoons of fresh ginger into 1L of ginger ale. Mix well and pour into ice cube trays. Freeze overnight, along with your berries.

Four hours before serving, cut the rest of your fruit into small cubes and put into a large drink serving container, cover with wine and rum, and put in the fridge.

After marinating for four hours, add your ginger ale ice cubes, frozen saskatoon berries and lemon soda.

Stir and serve into your favourite party punch cups. Add a sprig of fresh pine or spruce needle to each cup. If it’s your first time serving sangria at a party, make a second batch, they always ask for more.

2lbs saskatoon berries 1/2lbs strawberries 4 Peaches

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

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Covered Patio 9' x 7'

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frigerator are placed in a tight, stepsaving triangle. The deep walk-in pantry is generously sized, and utilities are just around the corner. Doors there lead to the garage and covered patio.

If desired, the covered patio could be screened, to increase outdoor dining pleasure.

The Danville's owners' suite is on the main floor, and larger than one might expect in a home this size.

Amenities include: a roomy walk-in closet and direct access to the main bathroom.

Upstairs, the front bedroom is larger than the rear, ceilings slope down on both sides, and the two rooms share a bathroom outfitted with an oversized shower. A wide linen closet lines the hallway.

Associated Designs is the original source for the Danville 30-284. For more information or to view other designs, visit www.AssociatedDesigns. com or call 800-634-0123.

Owners’ Suite 12'8" x 12'8" Bedroom 11' x 12'4" Dn to Bsmt (opt)

Garage 11'8" x 20'4"

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Except for the attached garage, the two-story Danville puts the viewer in mind of many modestly sized homes built in the '20s and '30s. Small panes of glass fill the upper sashes of the double-hung windows, and the porch is framed by sturdy wooden columns atop masonry bases.

But once inside, it's clear that this is a contemporary plan. Living room, dining room and kitchen flow together, creating one large room rather than the three small ones typical of older homes. A clean-burning gas fireplace tucked in the back corner serves as a focal point, providing warmth and color when the weather outside is dreary.

Counters wrap around two sides of a spacious kitchen that has a central work island. The flush eating bar rimming the front is handy for snacks, homework supervision, or conversation with people working in the kitchen.

For efficiency, sink, stove and re-

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PLAN 30-284 Dining 13' x 11'

Living 14' x 15'

Covered Porch

First Floor 983 sq.ft.

Second Floor 443 sq.ft.

Living Area 1426 sq.ft.

Garage 246 sq.ft.

Dimensions 40' x 38' 1000 SERIES www.AssociatedDesigns.com

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55+ condo with full basement and garage. Care free living without giving up your space! Nice master with ensuite, spacious living area and garage to keep the car or toys warm in winter too!

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Shiny new with yard space, access and no parking restrictions! Big room sizes and lots of space for families too! Full warranty here and walking distance to Elementary & High Schools. Great value!

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

So clean! Rare to see one in this kind of condition!

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

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Fenced yard, alley parking added for extra storage space too! Appliances included and furniture negotiable.

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

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