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A new school to train nurses in Northeast B.C. has been given the green light. Advanced Education Minister Melanie Mark was in Fort St. John Friday to make the historic announcement of a new nursing degree program with the support of $1.1 million in funding. The news comes after more than a decade of advocacy from local education, health, and civic leaders dating back to at least 2002. “After years of advocacy, I’m thrilled to announce the green light for the first-ever nursing degree program in the northeast,” Mark said to the applause of more than three dozen hospital staff, students, and local officials at the hospital. “I can talk you about what it took for me to get here, but I didn’t get here without your advocacy, and everyone coming together with your hard work, passion, stressing the importance of having accessible education in all areas of our province.” The funding will support a five semester, two-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program based in Fort St. John that will train 32 students a year at full capacity. The first class of 16 students is expected to start in September 2020. The program is a partnership between the University of Northern British Columbia, Northern Lights College, and Northern Health. It will be operated out of Northern Lights College. Students must have 60 university transfer credits to apply for the program. Priority seating will be given to NLC and indigenous students.

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Advanced Education Minister Melanie Mark and Peace River North MLA Dan Davies high five during the announcement of a new nursing degree program in Fort St. John, June 7, 2019.

“We come here with a commitment to offer the best nursing program that we can,” Dr. Dan Ryan, provost and vice-president academic, for UNBC. An estimated 24,200 nurses will be needed over the next decade in the province. Northern Health estimates an average of 78 registered nurses per year will be needed in the northeast over the next four years to fill staffing gaps. Officials say the new program will help with recruitment and retention, address emerging localized needs, and have an impact in the region for generations to come. “When we educate people from the north in the north, they will stay in the north,” said Edward Stanford, Northern Health board director. Northern Health has committed to make practicum placements available for students, Stanford said. “Northern Health looks forward to the day when we can hire the new graduates from this program.” More than three dozen people crowded the hospital foyer for the announcement,

including staff, students, and city, provincial, and regional district officials. Mayor Lori Ackerman said the nursing program is vital for the future of Fort St. John. City council became active in the file during the doctor shortage years ago, she said. “We saw nurses getting burned out because there was no one covering shifts. When you’re a professional in this kind of environment, you just can’t say, ’No, there’s not going to be a nurse on that ward’,” Ackerman said. “We recognized that and that’s when we decided we really needed to advocate for nursing school here.” MLA Dan Davies said it was exciting to see years of hard work finally come to fruition. Local education matters, said Davies, noting he graduated from the AHCOTE program at Northern Lights College to become a teacher. “I’ve worked with so many colleagues in the northeast that went through that program and stayed here,” Davies said. “This is what it’s about. It is truly about training local people who are going to stay.”

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Fort St. John city council wants to a hold a public forum to discuss the 231 recommendations coming from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. At their meeting on Monday, council directed city administration to prepare a report on the costs and logistics involved in hosting the forum with neighbouring First Nations. The forum would look to how the city and community can take action on the report’s recommendations. “What can we do as a community to address (those recommendations)?” Mayor Lori Ackerman said. The national inquiry’s final report was released last week after years of study and testimony documenting the causes and impacts of violence of against indigenous women and girls. Among the report’s 231 recommendations are calls for a national Indigenous- and human-rights ombudsperson and a national Indigenous- and human-rights tribunal, increased funding for education, health and wellness programs and services aimed at indigenous women and girls, and improved public transportation in rural areas. The inquiry also raised concerns about the “urgent need” to consider the safety of Indigenous women in all stages of resource extraction projects. The city will need to gauge the interest and willingness of First Nation communities in participating, Ackerman said. Ackerman noted there’s grant funding available through the Union of BC Municipalities to host a community to community forums, Ackerman said, noting she sees the community discussion being more than just one event. The biggest cost would be bringing in an expert to explain the report and its recommendations, Ackerman said. Last week, more than 150 people took part in the city’s first annual Moose Hide walk calling for an end to violence against children. The city also took part in a reception in Victoria hosted by Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin to commemorate the release of the inquiry’s report. Missing and murdered Indigenous women are believed to number in the thousands in Canada, but the national inquiry’s report says that despite the commission’s best efforts to quantify the extent of the tragedy, “no one knows an exact number.” See FORUM on A11

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The incoming commander taking charge of police in Fort St. John hopes to be settled into the community and his new post before the new school year. Staff Sgt. Tony Hanson is alternating his time between here and his outgoing post with the RCMP in Prince George, where he’s readying his house for sale before starting his housing search in Fort St. John. Hanson will formally achieve the rank of inspector and detachment commander when he arrives in Fort St. John full-time. “I’ve always liked the community, so when this opportunity presented itself, I decided I would compete for it, and I was lucky enough to be successful,” Hanson said. Hanson replaces former Insp. Mike Kurvers, who briefly retired from the force before rejoining the RCMP in Comox Valley last summer. Mayor Lori Ackerman introduced and welcomed Hanson to the community during the inaugural Moose Hide walk held downtown on Wednesday. “Tony’s already been in our community several times over the last year, so bringing him into be a permanent resident was quite easy,” Ackerman said. In many ways, Fort St. John is a natural next step in Hanson’s career. He’s in his 19th year of service with the RCMP, with the majority of his time spent in Northern B.C., including stints in Tumbler Ridge, Invermere, Vanderhoof, and Fort St. James. The city is also a natural fit for his three children, all of whom are speed skaters — the Hanson family is indeed familiar with the city over years of competition. Working in the north has given Hanson plenty of career opportunities over the years. He’s served as second-in-command at several detachments, and often found himself in long-term acting commander roles, overseeing the detachments in Tumbler Ridge, Vanderhoof, and Fort St. James. “It’s just exciting to have the opportunity to have my own ship, to work with such a great group that we have up here, such a young group; they’re eager to learn,” Hanson said. Hanson said his approach to policing is community based and driven by intelligence. “It means responding the needs of the community as well as being proactive with the community,” Hanson said. “It means putting our resources — because we have limited resources — where they matter most. So, it’s about looking at the small segment of the population that’s committing the majority of the crimes and putting our efforts and energy there. It’s not new, but it works.” Though he served a stint in Ottawa, Prince George has been the biggest posting of his career, where he manages 50 people as a staff sergeant. He was awarded the Commanding Officer’s Certificate of Appreciation for Bravery at a ceremony in Prince George last month. What’s kept Hanson in the north so long? “I enjoy the people and I enjoy the challenges in small communities, and the rewards that come in small communities,” Hanson said. “There are phenomenal people here in Northern B.C., so I have no desire really to go south.”

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Crysten Rogers from Taylor was at Lone Wolf June 9, 2019, to raise money for the ALS Society of B.C. The Grade 10 ELC student put on the fundraiser as her community project. Golfers were encouraged to buy three balls to use on the putting green. With each successful putt, they could put their name into a draw for a chance to win a prize. Rogers was able to raise $501.

Fort St. John city council voted Monday to increase cemetery fees starting in 2020. The city will raise fees to be in line with average pricing in comparable nearby communities next year, and then raise fees 5% plus the cost of inflation annually between 2021 and 2025. It’s the first increase in a decade as demand for cemetery space and services in the city continues to grow. The cost of an adult plot will rise from $400 to $670 in 2020, not including other fees; the cost for a columbarium niche will rise from $100 to $220. Coun. Gord Klassen declared a conflict of interest as he works at a local funeral home and did not vote. The city’s current fees are significantly less than neighbouring communities, and taxpayers have been subsidizing cemetery operations anywhere between

50% to 65% over the last three years. Still, subsidies to the cemeteries are expected to increase over the next five years even with the fee increases, totalling an estimated $1.66 million through to 2025. Much of that accounts for planned expansions that are already underway, and will require more staffing and other services. The city examined cemetery fees in Dawson Creek, Terrace, Yellowknife, and Grande Prairie. The cost to bury a person was the highest in Grande Prairie, at more than $2,000 for a full adult interment. Fee increases were recommended in the cemetery master plan, completed in 2016, which noted it cost an average of $3,000 per interment between 2012 and 2016. Cemetery operations are predicted to cost taxpayers $438,000 a year by 2037, according to the plan. An updated city’s cemetery bylaw and fee schedule will be drafted and presented for formal approval later this month.

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More than 150 people took to the streets in downtown Fort St. John on Wednesday, June 5, to take a stand to end violence against women and children. The ceremony was part of the city’s inaugural Moose Hide Walk, part of a national campaign that began along the Highway of Tears in 2011, and led by indigenous and non-indigenous men and boys. “Women have born the brunt of advocacy to respond to domestic violence in the communities, and people don’t know about this issue,” said David Stevenson of the Moose Hide Campaign. “So, what we want to do is challenge men and boys to start to get aware of the issue, and start to hold ourselves and each other accountable about this issue, and to stop it in this country, to stop domestic violence and gender-based violence in this country. We believe that’s doable. It’s about love, it’s about respect.” The campaign is being supported locally by Shell Canada and the City of Fort St. John. City councillors proclaimed June 5 as Moose Hide Awareness Day to encourage residents to take a pledge to end the violence by wearing a piece of moose hide. More than two million square pieces of hide have been distributed across Canada since the campaign began, including to businesses and organizations around Fort St. John. “When we all wear it, we make a huge impact,” said Mindy Henyu, external relations advisor with Shell, and the key organizer of Wednes-

day’s event. Violence is a problem that can be solved, Henyu said. “We’re here because we care about our community, and we’re here because we want to take a stand against violence in our community,” said Henyu. “We’re also here because we each likely know a story about a woman or a child experiencing violence in some form, and we don’t need to put up with that, do we?” The event included drumming and dancing from the Doig River Drummers and the SD 60 Spirit of the Peace Drummers & Dancers. Garry Oker, councillor with Doig River, said violence also must end against men, and against frontline workers helping those who have experienced violence. “Our dreamers talk about the idea that we want people to live good, in a good way,” Oker said. “We want everyone to live in a good way, to be the best that they can be, to add something to build the community, to bring something to the ceremony.” Mayor Lori Ackerman noted the city has spent $85,000 a year over the last two years to help police bring in extra staff to digitize boxes of old, cold case files, and open new leads in their investigations. So far, that work has seen an arrest and conviction in at least one old sexual assault case, Ackerman said, to the applause of the crowd gathered. The Moose Hide Campaign recognizes all forms of violence are unacceptable regardless of gender, Ackerman said. “We really encourage you to get a moose hide and take the pledge,” Ackerman said.

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n November 12, 2018, a new investigation began on one of the largest unsolved mass murders on Canadian soil. Modern investigative techniques are being applied to solving the mysterious bombing of CP Flight 21 that killed 52 people. On July 8, 2019, it will be 54 years since the ill fated crash of Flight 21. The Canadian Pacific Airlines DC 6B passenger jet, named the Empress of Buenos Aires, left Vancouver mid-afternoon. It was on the same domestic run that Grant McConachie’s fleet had made since 1942. The stops to let off and pick up passengers were to be in Prince George, Fort St. John, Fort Nelson, Watson Lake, and with a final destination to Whitehorse. The flight path had been followed for 45 minutes, then changed course to avoid turbulence and a thunderstorm ahead. A little more than an hour into the flight, and just after passing Ashcroft, air traffic controllers at Vancouver Airport and at the Prince George Airport picked up three mayday signals from Flight 21. There had been an explosion in the aft left lavatory, leaving a hole in the fuselage, thus separating the tail section from the fuselage. The plane went down in a wooded area near Dog Creek in the Chilcotin, 40 miles from 100 Mile House. Of the 52 people on board the plane, six were crew members and 46 were passengers, with four of those children. There were no survivors. Forest towers in the area spotted a plume of smoke and dispatched BC Forestry pilot, Slim Sherk, to fly over the scene. Mr. Sherk could see almost immediately that it was a crashed airplane, but wasn’t expecting to identify so much of the debris as passengers from the plane. He counted more than 20, dropping rolls of toilet paper at each sighting to mark the spot for the investigators that would be arriving by ground. He reported back to Williams Lake the horrible scene and continued to fly over the site until the ground crew arrived. Several witnesses from a logging operation saw the aircraft plunge to the ground. The crash site was sparsely inhabited, mostly with loggers and ranchers. Flight 21 was the first of the four DC 6Bs purchased by Canadian Pacific Airlines President Grant McConachie. Mr. McConachie had a long history of opening up the north by pushing for bigger and faster ways to transport passengers and freight — he went from bush planes to 727s. Mr. McConachie began his career in his 20s as a bush pilot in the north. He went into business in 1932 with Maltese Princess Marguerite Therese RaynaudCarcas, and her husband, Russian Prince Leo Alexandrovitch Galitzine. The three had started a passenger airline in Western Canada called Independent Airways. They flew from Alberta to the Yukon and the Northwest Territories. In 1934, the Princess died in childbirth in Egypt, and so ended the airline business they owned together. In 1935, Grant McConachie was admitted to an Edmonton hospital. There, he met a nurse by the name of Margaret MacLean. They were married on July

Larry Evans 6, 1935, and she was taken to the bush plane base at Takla Lake to live. This was a little more rustic than she had imagined, but Margaret McConachie was tough, as she had lived on the farm her father had homesteaded in the Peace River country. It was not long after that Grant McConachie started an airline called United Air Transport. He was constantly striving to expand the airline. In 1965, he found some new business partners and started Canadian Pacific Airlines. He was also very intrigued by the “supersonic seventies” and made a deposit on three new supersonic transport jets. This confirmed the airlines future in international skies with flights to the South Pacific, South America, Southeast Europe, and North Europe. Mr. McConachie was indeed proud of his fleet of aircraft and his accomplishments. He had been inducted into the Aviation Hall of Fame in honor of his work. On June 29, 1965, Mrs. McConachie went to Winnipeg to see their son, Don. She wasn’t comfortable leaving her husband for the visit as she knew he was having some cardiac problems, having been hospitalized in Vancouver recently. Grant McConachie caught a flight in the afternoon to California for a business meeting. After checking into his hotel in California, he collapsed and died of a heart attack. He was 56 years old. The next morning, CPA’s Empress Flight 90 left Vancouver Airport and flew to Long Beach, picked up the President of Canadian Pacific Airlines, Grant McConachie, from a hangar at the airport and returned him to Vancouver on his final flight. Just nine days later, with Captain John Steele as pilot, Flight 21 crashed at Dog Creek. Investigators found an explosive substance foreign to the normal contents of the aircraft. The explosion was most definitely the result of a bomb, but the source of the bomb was never determined. The investigation focused on four passengers on the plane. The first was a 40-year-old unemployed man who purchased $125,000 worth of flight insurance. He was on his way to Prince George to work at a pulp mill, but RCMP could not confirm he was expected at any mills in the Prince George area. The second was a 54-year-old with extensive experience working with explosives and had been charged with a 1958 Vancouver murder. He was traveling on business using a ticket purchased for him by a construction firm. The third was a 29-year-old who was on his way north to accept a job offer. Investigators found he owned a considerable amount of gun powder, the substance that was believed to be used to blow up Flight 21. Four 11-ounce tins from his collection couldn’t be accounted for. The fourth person of interest was

thought more of as a target than as a culprit. He was an accountant who had recently been involved in an audit of a failed financial services firm. Rumours circulated that he had been murdered because of potential far reaching implications of what he knew, but the RCMP discounted this theory. In 1965, it would have been easy to bring weapons and explosives on a passenger plane, especially if you were going to use them to blow up stumps, etc. There were no security checkpoints in airports until the early 1970s. At the time, passengers simply checked in, walked to the gate, and boarded the plane. To top it off, smoking was allowed, so you could light up as soon as you got on. It has also been learned that there were two military training camps in the area, although we have not been able to determine the years of operation of both. The camps were the Champ de Manoeuvre Chilcotin at Drummond and Barnes Lake Military Training Camp. The coordinates are very near Dog Creek where Flight 21 crashed, the tail section being marked at N51 35.922 and W121 45.705. This is also where you’ll find the monument placed in memory of Nurse Barbara Seeliger of Burns Lake. There is a tree at the site of the crash where families have affixed pieces of metal inscribed with some of the names of the other 51 victims of Flight 21. On board were D. Gaitens, mill manager of Northwood Pulp in Prince George, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Eadie, who was a former executive at McMillan Bloedel in Powell River and Vice President of Northwood Pulp Company, and, at that time, a new company building a mill in Prince George. Also on the plane were 10 people destined for Cassiar and the asbestos mine there; this included wives and children of two young immigrant families. H. A. Janssen, regional manager of Volkswagen Canada Ltd. was on his way to Williams Lake to open a dealership there. George Whimp, who was traveling to Watson Lake, rushed to catch the plane. Mr. Whimp had once owned a general store located near the airport in Fort St. John, but had moved to Watson Lake prior to the crash. Did anyone report they had missed the plane? You bet they did. Vancouver Canucks General Manager, Max McNab, was booked on the plane. He was to go to Prince George for a junior hockey school but was too busy discussing a new hockey arena for Vancouver and couldn’t get away. Lucky him! If you Google “100 Mile House, BC Plane Explosion, July 1965” there is a list of names of passengers and crew. This site also has a comment section that is filled with remarks made by people whose lives were profoundly affected by the crash, many by relatives still mourning the loss of loved ones and as recent as the last few months. There is also a CBC Podcast titled The Bomb that is very informative. Here’s hoping the new investigations give some answers as to this unsolved mystery! Larry Evans is a former fire chief, city councillor, and lifelong historian living in Fort St. John.

THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2019 A7

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The continued assault on words and their meanings

s nothing sacred? Last week. I wrote about how dodgeball is being labeled as a sport that signifies oppression and now I discover that the term “best friend” is on the chopping block! It’s actually old news and I’m shocked I missed it when it appeared in the news cycle in 2018. No doubt there was something of greater importance (aka ridiculous) making the headlines at the time, but honestly… what could be bigger than banning children from using the term “best friend”? Apparently, some child experts are saying that using those words is an exclusionary term, which can be hurtful when used by school children. One pre-school school in Massachusetts has actively discouraged the use of the phrase and instead begun promoting the idea of having many good friends as opposed to one best friend. Yes. This is real life and not made up. This isn’t just one school that has made a point of going down the best friend rabbit hole. According to my best friend Google, there are schools all over Australia, the UK, the US, and Canada who discourage use of the term because it promotes exclusion and promotes the creation of cliques. The term is deemed hurtful and has been described as bullying as it ostracizes other children. I could probably argue it either way – there are certainly instances where a child comes home heartbroken because, “Suzie has a new best friend.” As parents, we have to explain that we should have lots of friends, or that they will make new friends. That uncomfortable conversation is a part of growing up in a world where not everyone is going to like you and only a handful will really love you. Maybe write it down and commit it to memory: Not everyone is going to

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Judy Kucharuk like you. Hey! Perhaps that might work as one of those cling graphics that you can place on your mirror! A new unmotivational quote! I realize that it goes against the grain that there are no winners and no losers, and that everyone gets a purple participant ribbon — but that is real life. Think back to your own school days and whom you really connected with as another human being. Sure, we might have been friendly with most of our classmates, but there were only one or two that we really clicked with on a personal level. There were only one or two that we would bestow an invisible rose upon in an imaginary friendship ceremony. My first best friend was Wanda Anderson, who I met on the very first day of school. I climbed the steps to the school bus and there she was, sitting in the front seat directly behind the driver. I slid in beside her and the rest is history as we sat together on that school bus until Grade 7 when I moved away. She remains my first best friend in a lifetime filled with many best friends. Will the term “best friend” evolve into something different? Perhaps it will, but we will still gravitate to individuals who make us happy, make us feel secure, and make us feel loved. And, in my experience, a best friend generally clicks all of those boxes. Judy Kucharuk is a lover of sarcasm, witty people and footnotes. You can follow her on twitter @judylaine

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NorthEast BC Realty - Ron and Theresa Rodgers were once again proud to promote International Museum Day by way of our Facebook promotion. If you have not stopped by the museum lately, why not add it to your To Do List. When I was by there, a lady was shopping for a birthday gift - what a great idea! There was a family checking out the indoor exhibit and some folks taking advantage of the good weather and strolling around the outdoor displays. Once again, we are proud to support our local museum and encourage you to stop by and check it out yourself.

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Fort St. John city councillors approved two development variance permits for the new Canadian Tire development on Monday. The variances allow for bigger sign boards and for taller fencing surrounding the property. The development at 9716 Old Fort Road will be built in phases, starting with the new Canadian Tire store. The development will also see a Canadian Tire branded gas station, Mark’s clothing store, and other retail development. It’s not known exactly when construction will begin. A Canadian Tire spokesperson deferred comment. — Matt Preprost

Members of the 2276 PPCLI Army Cadets during a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day on June 6, 2019. It was on June 6, 1944, that 14,000 Canadian soldiers — men from across the country and all walks of life — stormed ashore on French channel coast along five Normandy beaches under withering German fire to begin the longawaited liberation of Europe from the Nazis.

Unemployment drops to 8.3% Employment in Northeast B.C. grew by 200 in May, pushing the region’s unemployment down to 8.3%. There were an estimated 37,700 people employed in the region last month, up from 37,500 in April when unemployment was at 9%. Year-over-year, unemployment is up from the May 2018 rate of 7.9%, and when 38,500 people were working. Employment grew by 17,000 in British Columbia in May, with the provincial unemployment rate dropping to 4.3%. B.C. posted its biggest gains in agriculture, up 3,000 jobs; utilities, up 1,700; and in manufacturing, up 8,100. — Matt Preprost

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The lights are always on for the youth who find their way back home

ut and about doing what I do this past week, it has come to my awareness that Fort St. John has a lot of homegrown talent. I know there are a lot of graduating students who have set their compass and know for certain where they are headed, for now. I am certain there are a lot of young adults that are fully prepared and know everything. How does the saying go? If only I knew then what I know now! Isn’t life all about gathering character-building experiencse? The best quote I have heard this week was by Henry Ford: “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you are right.” By now, our young adults have spent their entire lives learning to be who everyone thinks they should be. Now is a time and opportunity to go out into the world and find out who they really are. The best part of youth

is that they go out into the world and learn new ideas and concepts. When they are ready, some of them come back home. I can think of a few pretty amazing people in our community that came back as doctors, lawyers, pharmacists, naturopaths, accountants, engineers, researchers, lab techs, geotechs, managers, entrepreneurs, teachers, and so on. The classic gift for a grad is often a watch, luggage, or, if you are very fortunate, a vehicle. I love the symbology of these gifts. Time is what you make of it. In today’s world, we often wear the badge of busy to convince ourselves of the self-importance we carry by being busy. We can deflect by saying, ‘No, I am too busy,’ which, in fact, is another way of saying that is not important. Time to a graduate is a gift. When we are young, we have all the time in the world. A month or a year

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have little impact. It’s OK to follow a trail and gather experience. Time is an imaginary construction that we only think we run out of. Time is infinite. Time is precious. Time is paradoxal. Time is what you make of it. The more time I take to reset or dream, the more time I have to accomplish my goals. The second classic gift is luggage. This is a form of freedom. An invitation to go on an adventure to travel and explore. To learn that we all have boundaries of fear. Travelling teaches us to walk to the edge. It’s at the edge of that fear that we learn how to jump and surpass the limitation of fear. Fear will always be present, we learn to re-

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spect healthy fear and reject the fear that holds us back. Remember, anything is possible. You are the only limitation in that possibility. You may lose your luggage, your passport, or your wallet on that adventure. This is not a crisis, but an opportunity for the living to really begin. Do you go into fear or into gratitude? The choice is yours. Well, a vehicle – doesn’t that symbolize freedom? Or does it? A growing generation is no longer interested in a driver’s licence. I think the northern youth do not fall into that category. Freedom. Wind in your hair and gas in the tank. Does it take you places or give you a new opportunity of responsibility? Something to look after and expenses to cover. Will you look after your vehicle well or will you throw it away to get something newer or better? Will you fall into the trap

of needing external validation for what you are seeking internally? Will you be happy with simplicity or seek for grandiosity? Will you learn the gift of giving at the same time as receiving? Will you move away so that you may someday return to share your wealth of experience and knowledge with the community left behind? Go on, adventure, seek, learn, travel. The lights are on for you to find your way back home. There is nothing like the taste of a homegrown apple from your very own back yard.

Edwina Nearhood is a lifelong resident of Fort St. John. Her 30-year experience in the appraisal industry offers a unique lens on the challenges associated with the economic forces impacting real estate and the community.

JUNE 2019

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Clearview Arena Structural Upgrade Contract – The contract was awarded to WL Construction for a contract price (including optional work) of $179,527 (including PST) to complete the recommended structural repairs and painting of the exposed steel at the Clearview Arena.

The Buick, Prespatou, Boundary and Feye Springs Water Stations are now open! Construction is still underway for Rose Prairie Water Station. We thank you for your patience.

Hudson’s Hope Transfer Station Site Attendant Contract – The contact was awarded to Carol Johnson, for a two year term, for $55,200 per year. Chetwynd Phase B Landfill Engineering Construction Administration Services Contact – The contract was awarded to Sperling Hansen Associates at a cost of $63,226. Facility Assessments- A contract was awarded to FCAPX for $84,735 (excluding taxes) to complete a Facility Condition Audit and Asset Management Plan for the Tate Creek Community Centre, Kelly Lake Community Centre, and Osborn Community Hall.

Grants The Regional Board authorized a grant in the amount of $1,000, to the North Peace Cultural Society in support of their annual event, Bright Nights in June, taking place June 8 to 10, 2019. The Regional Board authorized a grant in the amount of $2,500, to the High School Rodeo Association of BC in support of hosting the High School Rodeo Senior Provincial Championships in Fort St John from June 7 to 9, 2019.

ALR Applications The Regional Board supported the following ALR applications to proceed to the ALC: The Johnson application for subdivision within the ALR, to retain a residential lot and sell the remaining 60 acres to a neighbor for continued farming. The Little application for subdivision within the ALR, to subdivide the subject property into two parcels and consolidate the new parcels with existing areas. This will result in the same number of parcels, with different sizes. The Haab application for subdivision within the ALR, to exclude 3.54 hectares (8.75 acres) from and include 4.10 hectares (10.13 acres) in the ALR.

WHO KNEW?! The public are welcome to attend and observe any meeting of the Peace River Regional District. Meeting agendas are posted on the regional district website the Friday prior to the meeting date.

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Next PRRD Board Meetings:

June 27, 2019 10:00 |Fort St. John

The Peace River Regional District issued a letter to the Saulteau First Nations and West Moberly First Nations condemning the hurtful and racist comments directed towards the First Nations people. An additional letter was sent to the Provincial and Federal Governments regarding the division in northern communities caused by the Southern Mountain Caribou engagement process. The Board received a report dated November 29, 2018 from Stantec Consulting Ltd. on the SocioEconomic Impact of Proposed Restoration of South Peace Northern Caribou Ranges. The report has been released on prrd.bc.ca on the Southern Mountain Caribou Engage! page.

May Delegations You can watch the presentations nline at: http://prrd.bc.ca/board/ agendas/2019/2019-18-301401348/AGENDA.html Geoscience BC Geoscience BC presented their Ground Motion Amplification study that explored why low grade or low intensity seismic activity was being felt on the surface. The first phase of the project is complete. Results released in February, integrate geotechnical data, oil & gas geophysical logs, surface geology, and new geophysical data. The next phase of the research project will expand on this data, focusing on Fort St. John – Dawson Creek, to better define surficial geology and amplification susceptibility, emphasize sites with anomalous ground motions, better understand geological factors controlling amplification, and better correct for site conditions at seismograph stations. BC Hydro BC Hydro returned to present an update to the Board on the Peace to Kelly Lake Capacitator Project, a project intended to ensure transmission lines are able to move expected increases to energy generation in the area. The project will see the building of additional capacitator stations. The project began 3 potential alternatives being explored by BC Hydro. BC Hydro reported that alternative 3 is the leading alternative and they are now studying and selecting site locations within the segment. Confirmation of the preferred alternative is expected in 2020.

Water credits will be charged starting on June 15th at a rate of $3.00/m3. Complete the signup process online or visit one of the PRRD offices in Fort St John or Dawson Creek during regular office hours for assistance. Once registered,residents will be able to purchase water credits online any time of the day or night from their computer or other device and have access to potable water stations using their individual access code and pin.

Are You Prepared for an Emergency?

Do you have a grab-and-go kit? A grab-and-go kit is prepared and ready to go with you in the event of an emergency if you need to leave your home. Make sure your kit is easy to carry and everyone in the household knows where it is. Keep it in a backpack, duffel bag or suitcase with wheels, in an easy-to-reach place, such as your front hall closet. Do you have a 72-hour emergency kit? Take the time to put together a household emergency plan and a well-stocked emergency kit, with at least 72 hours of supplies including food and water. For ideas on how to build a 72-Hour emergency kit go to www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/vds/prprng-kteng.mp4 . Sign Up for North East BC Emergency & Public Alerts Stay Informed During Emergencies North East BC Emergency & Public Alerts is a region wide notification system. Residents who subscribe will be alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up to the North East BC Emergency & Public Alerts. This system allows the Peace River Regional District and municipalities in the region to contact thousands of residents in seconds about an emergency right away. Receive the important messages via email, phone, and text! Please sign up at nebcalerts.com – it only takes about a minute to register!

Agricultural Land Commission Tour

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June 13, 2019 10:00 | Dawson Creek

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The Agricultural Land Commission will be in Fort St. John on June 19, 2019 for a Regional Seminar to discuss changes to the ALC Act and ALR Regulations, policies and procedures, and region-specific topics. The Chair of the Agricultural Land Commission will tour the region with the Board to view the impact that oil and gas activity has on Agricultural Land Reserve lands, and the issues that residents in the affected rural communities face. The Board discussed additional topics they would like to bring forward and discuss on these dates.

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court docket A summary of sentences and fines handed out in Northeast B.C. courts for the week ending June 7, 2019: Fort St. John Law Courts • Dean Rogers (born 1970) was given an 18-month probation order for theft $5,000 or under. Rogers was given an 18-month probation order for uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm. • Barney Jack Metecheah (born 1970) was given a 120-day conditional sentence, an 18-month probation order, and a 24-month driving ban for being in care or control of a vehicle while impaired. • Stanley Joseph Himech (born 1963) was sentenced to 30 days jail for operating a motor vehicle while disqualified. Himech was was sentenced to 30 days jail and given a twoyear criminal driving ban for failing to provide a sample. • Frederick Joseph Askoty (born 1958) was sentenced to 14 days jail for driving with a suspended licence. • Sharon Jean Davis (born 1976) was granted a conditional discharge with

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Fort St. John RCMP are warning of a fraud scam circulating on a popular local online classifieds site. In a news release, police say they received multiple reports on June 5 and 6 about a scam that had surfaced on fsjnow.com. According to police, the fraudster identified themselves as Jennifer Brooks, and contacted multiple people with an interest in buying their items. Brooks would send a cheque for more than the asking price, then ask for the overpayment to be refunded through an

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electronic transfer, police said. “The cheques appear real and have the information from a legitimate painting company in Vancouver, however, the cheques themselves are fraudulent,” police said in the release. “If someone pays you with a cheque that has a larger amount than the agreed upon amount, and asks for the difference to be electronically transferred back, this is likely a fraudulent scam. Don’t cash the cheque or transfer the funds back to the sender.” The matter continues to be investigated. Anyone with information is asked to call the detachment or Crime Stoppers.

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Rotarians at Work The Rotary Club of Dawson Creek funds the Rotary Hot Lunch Program that aims to provide ﬁnancial assistance to students and families on their hot lunch from school.

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Fort St. John RCMP are investigating after a man was robbed as he was leaving the carnival held in town last month. In a news release, police say they received a report of the robbery on May 25 between 10:30 and 11 p.m. According to police, the victim said he was walking away from the carnival held in Wal-Mart lot when three men in their mid-20s rushed him. One of the men struck the victim in the face before stealing an undisclosed amount of cash from his wallet.

The suspect is described as: • Caucasian male • about 5 feet 5 inches tall • clean shaven • wearing a pink T-shirt and white shorts • face tattoos “The Fort St John RCMP believed this to be an isolated incident and do not believe there is any risk to the public at this time,” said Cst. Aidan Finlay said in the release. “To further the investigation, we wish to speak to anyone who may have been in the area at the time and may have seen or heard the incident occur.” Anyone with information is asked to call the detachment or Crime Stoppers.

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The inquiry, started in 2016, labelled the issue a “deliberate race, identity and gender-based genocide”, and the result of a “persistent and deliberate pattern of systemic racial and gendered human and Indigenous rights violations and abuses, perpetuated historically and maintained today by the Canadian state.” The term genocide has become a flashpoint of national discussion. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stopped short of using the term in responding to the report, but said he accepted the inquiry’s findings. “Time and again, we have heard of their disappearance, violence, or even death being la-

belled low priority or ignored,” he said. Opposition Leader Andrew Scheer disagreed with the inquiry’s use of the word. “The ramifications of the term ‘genocide’ are very profound,” he said. “That word and term carries a lot of meaning. I think the tragedy involved with missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls is its own thing, it is its own tragedy, and does not fall into that category of genocide.” Ackerman didn’t wade into that debate Monday, saying, “that’s a pay scale above our level; we’re going to work community to community.” — with files from the Canadian Press

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Vertical Slam Ultimate Challenge runs CALDER CUP CHAMP well in first year at Beatton River Valley

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Kane Schreiner (left) and Quinlan Snider head up the final hill of the 15km course side by side. The two would finish the race with identical times of 1 hour, 38 minutes, and 9 seconds. Schreiner would be declared the winner by being one second faster in the split time.

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The 2019 Vertical Slam Ultimate Challenge ran yesterday at the Beatton River Valley, the first time the race took place on that course after spending the first few years at Big Bam Ski Hill. It was a successful event with beautiful scenery and cool temperatures perfect for a long run. There were four distances — 5km, 10km, 15km, and a half marathon. Most of the races came down to the wire, with just seconds separating the top runners. Colby Snider finished the 10km course just eight seconds ahead of Celine Quigley, while Kane Schreiner and Quinlan Snider, racing the 15km course, crossed the finish line at the same time, though Schreiner won on account of having a faster split time. Phillip Phelan beat Bruce Haley in the half marathon by just 33 seconds, and Dave VanderMeulen won the 5km race.

The Vertical Slam Committee is hosting the Friends of Steve Sadownik Memorial Run next weekend, June 15, at Fish Creek Community Forrest. Below are the top three finishers in each distance and their times. 5km 1. Dave VanderMeulen — 38:57 2. Chris Murrin — 40:56 3. Cory Vandal — 41:45 10km 1. Colby Snider — 1:06:25 2. Celine Quigley — 1:06:33 3. Shawn Merwin — 1:08:21 15km 1. Kane Schreiner — 1:38:09 2. Quinlan Snider — 1:38:09 3. Wendy Giesbrecht — 1:39:33 Half Marathon 1. Phillip Phelan — 2:04:23 2. Bruce Haley — 2:04:56 3. Doug Baggett — 2:15:51

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Fort St. John’s Dennis Robertson is now a Calder Cup champion. Robertson and the Charlotte Checkers beat the Chicago Wolves 5-3 on June 8 to win the final series of the 2019 American Hockey League season four games to one. Robertson played 49 games in the regular season for the Checkers, scoring five goals and five assists for 10 points and a +7 rating. He played seven games in the playoffs, adding another two assists and was +6 in those games. The 28-year-old has played five seasons for Charlotte. He was drafted in the sixth round in 2011, 173rd overall, by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Father’s Day weekend sports The Father’s Day weekend is a busy one each year when it comes to various sports activities in town, and 2019 is no different. Headlining the weekend is the 3rd Annual Fort St. John Rodeo at the North Peace Lighthorse grounds, June 14 to 16. The action begins at 5 p.m. on June 14, and 2 p.m. on June 15 and 16. The popular North Peace Rod and Gun Club Father’s Day Fishing Derby returns this year at the Charlie Lake boat launch. Kids can learn to fish on June 15, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., or 2 to 4 p.m. On Father’s Day, June 16, the fishing derby will run from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. To register for either event, call Backcountry at 250-785-1461. All three local motor sports leagues

are in action this weekend as well. Taylor Speedway’s 3rd Annual Hit to Pass goes Saturday at 6 p.m., and Sunday at 12 p.m. The Hit to Pass is one of the most exciting events of the year, where drivers have to hit the car in front of them if they want to get by. The Northern Lights Raceway is hosting the 2019 Hotte Family Memorial Race this weekend at 1 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, while the Peace Motocross Association is at the Dawson Creek Motocross Track on Saturday for the third race weekend of the season. Rounding out the events this weekend is the Bo Hedges Wheelchair Basketball Challenge at Ma Murray School on Friday, 4 to 9 p.m.

Green Valley 4-H Report Katelynn Bueckert Green Valley 4H Hi there again Katelynn Bueckert reporting from the Green Valley 4-H Club

Just a few weeks ago we weighed our steers and our one heifer. And we had a little mini fair practising with our animals for the show everyone had a good time. we are excited for the Achievement days on July 5 and 6 so me and my club are getting ready for it. Achievement days are coming very fast. On July 5 the show starts at 9:00am. with the swine show, and horse show ,and then at 10:00am. the sheep show, 1:00 pm. dog Obedience show, then at 2:00 is the beef show, at the end of the day at 7:00 pm. the dog agility and pony show.

sheep costume parade, then at 3:00 pm. is awards, 4:15 pm. is the horse drill team. Then everyone gets excited for the last part of the day at 5:00 pm sale of Swine, sheep and beef. Then it’s their annual 4-H friends supper for buyers, sponsors , supporters of 4-H after the sale. Everyone is welcome come support the local 4-H kids with their projects they have worked very hard on them. Can’t wait to see you there thanks to the page sponsor and also thank you for reading my article

On July 6 the show starts at 9:00 am. with Horse show, and at 9:30 am. Beef show starts, then at 1:00 pm. there is a

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Predeceased by wife, Helen; and children, Debbie and Keith. Survived by Louise Brown (Barry), Dale (Valerie), Rod (Lorraine); siblings; grandchildren; and great−grandchildren. Born in Manning, Alberta, in 1939, Lawrence spent most of his years in the Dawson Creek, Peace Region, working in Road Construction. After retirement, he spent time with his children living in Prince George and Ottawa. Lawrence (Larry) leaves behind lots of extended family members and many longtime friends. On his 80th birthday, Lawrence took a serious fall and succumbed to his injuries on June 7th surrounded by his family. Special thanks to Norm and Shelley for their hospitality to Dad and their quick action after his accident. Thank you also to the caring nurses and doctors at PGRH. A gathering of family and friends will be announced at a later date.

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North Peace Seniors Mouth-Eye-Foot Care Foundation a registered charitable organization 6:00 p.m. Thursday 20 JUNE 2019 #102-9816-108 Avenue Fort St. John (Drop-in) Press buzzer for entry TIME: 6:00 P.M. Renew memberships- $10 (for one year) Open to non-members Financial Report prepared by Sander Rose Bone Grindle Email: npseniorsmefcarefoundation@shaw.ca Call: 250-787-0218 if you have questions

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It’s with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Lawrence Haydey.

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING No�ce is hereby given for the District of Taylor’s Annual General Mee�ng. A comprehensive Annual Report will be presented outlining ﬁnancial and opera�onal results for 2018 and an opportunity will be provided for ques�ons from the public. Date:

Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.

Loca�on:

District of Taylor Municipal Hall Council Chambers, 10007 – 100A Street, Taylor, BC V0C 2K0

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Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 5:00 pm at the Fort St. John Native Housing Office 10233-100 Ave

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South Peace Historical Society Meetings Third Wednesday of the month. In Dawson Creek at the Calvin Kruk Centre Archives Room at 2 pm.

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Copies of the Annual Report are also available at the District of Taylor website (www.districto�aylor.com) and Municipal Hall during regular oﬃce hours (Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

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PELKEY (ERICKSON), Doreen A. February 14, 1934 − May 17, 2019 It is with deep sadness that the family of Doreen Anne (Erickson) Pelkey announces her passing. At the age of 85 and after a full, adventurous life Doreen passed away Friday, May 17, 2019, at the Health Care Facility in Edson, Alberta.

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Doreen was born February 14th, 1934 in Midale, SK, and was the third child in a family of 11 children. After completing high school her career choice led her to become a nurse. Four of Doreen’s sisters also became nurses. It was while Doreen was attending nursing school that she met one of her dear friends, Evelyne. It was at Ev and Don Sim’s wedding that, as maid of honour, Doreen met Don’s best man, Aubrey. Doreen and Aubrey married September 28, 1957, in Midale, SK.

Expander Energy Inc. is in the final stages of development and financing of a new Biomass Gas to Liquids (BGTL) plant planned for the Fort St. John area. As part of this process we would like to ini�ate commercial arrangements with local waste wood providers. The BGTL plant will u�lize both municipal and forestry waste wood as well as a supply of natural gas to provide clean, efficient and reliable conversion to SynDiesel® (synthe�c diesel) with roughly ½ the carbon intensity of tradi�onal diesel. Addi�onally, the Biomass generated por�on is also eligible for credit as “renewable” diesel under the 4% diesel blend requirement in BC.

They settled in Fort St. John, BC. where they raised their family. First in the original Pacific housing and then a new home on 112th Avenue. In 1974, the family moved to the country, a farm northwest of town. In 2000, when Aub retired, they purchased a lovely home in Sherwood Park. Retirement allowed Doreen and Aubrey to spend time with Rob and his children, Sam and Lauren, visit and travel the Ottawa area with Renza and Dave, as well as travel as far away as the Middle East to visit and tour the UAE with Craig and Julie.

The BGTL plant is planned to commence opera�on in late 2020. If you have any ques�ons, or to request a copy of the invita�on which outlines our requirements and the process for submissions, please contact:

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 60 (PEACE RIVER NORTH) TENDER – CUSTODIAL SERVICES School District No. 60 (Peace River North) is accepting tenders to provide custodial services at the following school:

Wonowon – approximately 88 kms from Fort St. John Custodial services will commence September 1, 2019 and continue up to and including July 15, 2021, with the option of extending to a third year.

In general, du�es will include:

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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

SUNDAYS: FAMILY TREE HELP - Peace Country Roots Group Meeting - Fourth Sunday of each Month at the CALVIN KRUK CENTRE in Dawson Creek 1:30pm TOPS 3907: Take Off Pounds Sensibly Meet Thursday mornings 9:30 am New Beginnings Baptist Church 10221-18th St. Phone Marge 780-8645205 for more info. TOPS Evening Sessions Meet Thursday at 6:00 pm New Beginnings Baptist Church in DC, 10221-18th St Phone: Judy 250-782-9540 or Gail 250-782-7208 for more info.

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. Save the Dates July 12, 13, 14, 2019 for the Mile Zero Cruisers Silver Anniversary Summer Cruise weekend Bring down your pride and joy and register for the Car Show weekend. For online Registration and more information: MileZeroCruisers.com

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PC Roots Group Meeting: 4th Sunday/month - from Sept-June 1:30pm in the Roots Building at NAR Park. Getting started on family tree research, need Help? Come learn & share experiences with other amateur genealogists. New members welcome. For more info call: Lynn- 250-7824058. Neil- 250-7827651. Website http://peacecountryroots.ca Mile “O” Quilter’s Guild meets every Tuesday & Thursday in Dawson Creek at KPAC in Studio #10 at 7pm

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Gord Crawford P.Eng. – Consultant Expander Energy Inc. Suite 200, 1414 – 8th Street SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2R 1J6 g.crawford@expanderenergy.com cell - 780-966-4673

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Axis Family Resources Ltd. has been in operation since 1992, with offices throughout the Interior and Northern Regions of BC. Currently, we are recruiting for a Full Time Program Coordinator (35 hours/week.)

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DR. LUCI SKAKEN, ND, Serving patients in BC over 25 years, welcomes new patients in Fort St John and Dawson Creek, for information or appointment phone 778-754-4004 or email naturopathonwestside@gmail.com view website at drluciskaken.ca

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Fort St. John Native Housing Society

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Haydey, Lawrence June 4, 1939 − June 7, 2019

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Daily cleaning of the school and gymnasium, ﬁve days per week (Monday - Friday); Steam cleaning carpeted areas at least three �mes annually, and as required; Removal of snow from outside entrances and ﬁre exits; Cleaning exterior windows at least twice annually; Keeping the immediate area around the school clean from debris and garbage; Changing light tubes and bulbs, as required.

Our family would like to thank Sandy Hemsworth who was Doreen’s personal caregiver during her years at the Edson Health Care Facility. Sandy has become part of our family and we cannot thank her enough for all that she has done for our mother.

This position is responsible for the day to day operations of residential programs, creating staff schedules, providing direction/support to staff, hiring /performance management of staff and participating in after hours on call rotation. Direct and phone supervision of all reporting staff on a regular basis is a requirement. The successful applicant must be flexible, work as a team and independently. For further information, please refer to our website www.axis.bc.ca under job listings. Email resumes with cover letters to careers@axis.bc.ca or fax to 250-851-2977.

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BCSPCA Regional Humane Educator- Implements Youth Programming in the South peace Region. Location: Dawson Creek. PartTime 0.6 To Apply Go To spca.bc.ca/careers

General employment Carpenters & Labourers needed for Commercial Renovations in Fort St John, BC. Azonic Constructors Inc. Requirements: Own transportation, valid drivers license, able to stand and walk for long periods of time, push/pull, bend and crouch frequently. Professional attitude, demonstrated ability to work in team environment. Experience promoting a strong safety culture and following HSE policies and procedures. 780-235-6010 jobs@fcmi.net SANDMANN INNS RURAL BC recruiting management couples, both full-time and part-time roles available. Ask us about our great employee perks and accommodation. Apply: sbraid@sandman.ca

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Special Commi�ee of the Whole Mee�ng Monday June 17, 2019 A Special Commi�ee of the Whole Mee�ng will be held as follows: Date: Monday June 17, 2019 Time: 1:00 p.m. Loca�on: Council Chambers Topic of discussion is a review of proposed Financial Framework Policies that will provide clarity to staﬀ, Council and the community on how decisions are made with respect to the sustainable funding and ﬁnancing of City services and infrastructure. The agenda for the mee�ng will be available on the City website (www.fortstjohn.ca) by noon on Thursday June 13, 2019. The public is invited to a�end.

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Doreen was preceded by her husband of 58 years, Aubrey Glen Pelkey, in June of 2015; parents, Alfred and Della Erickson; and brothers, Leroy and Murray Erickson. Doreen is survived by her children, Craig Aubrey Pelkey, and his spouse, Julie Redick; Robbie James Pelkey, and his children, Samuel and Lauren; Renza Dea Pelkey, and her spouse, David Johnston. Also left behind are Doreen’s siblings and their families, Shirley Boys, Jean (Morley) Jacobs, Grace Lavergne, Joyce Bachiu, Ron (Jean) Erickson, Myrna (Nigel) Lilley, Neil (Wanda) Erickson, and Jim (Cindy) Erickson; sister in laws, Kathy Erickson and Lavonne Erickson; as well as many other nieces, nephews and friends.

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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the David Thompson Health Region Trust, 4th Floor Central Block, 3942 50A Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 4E7. It was the staff of the Ponoka Alzheimer’s and Dementia Facility whose care and treatment of our father made it possible for him and our mother to spend his last nine months together.

NOTE: Tenders for Wonowon Elementary School are not to include cleaning of the kitchen area or other cleaning required as a result of Wonowon Horse Club ac�vi�es. Contractors will be responsible for supplying cleaning supplies and equipment. If there is a need for equipment rental from the District, that need must be stated within tender proposal. Contractors must be able to communicate and work in co-opera�on with the staﬀ in the school. Contractors must have their own WorkSafe BC coverage and supply the clearance le�er to the district with the tender submission.

A memorial service for Doreen will be held on Monday, July 15th, 2:00pm at the Glenwood Funeral Home 52356 Range Road 232, Sherwood Park, Alberta. Glenwood Funeral Home (780) 467−3337

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Separate tenders, s�pulated in dollar amounts per month, must be submi�ed for the loca�on. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Further detail concerning this tender may be obtained by contac�ng Radu Grigoras, Maintenance Supervisor - Facili�es, at 250-262-4007.

Secretary-Treasurer School District #60 10112 – 105 Avenue Fort St. John, BC V1J 4S4

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Wri�en tenders reﬂec�ng experience and at least three references will be received by the Secretary-Treasurer un�l 12:00 noon, June 27, 2019. Envelope must be clearly marked “Custodial Tender – (Wonowon)” and delivered to:

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PUBLIC NOTICE RE: DISPOSAL OF LAND In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the City of Fort St. John intends to sell the land legally described as Lot 2, Block 8, Plan 3012 with the civic address of 9407 – 100 Avenue (Old Fire Hall) to 1117731 BC Ltd. for $625,000 conditional upon rezoning.

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Application to Amend Environmental Assessment Certificate, #E14-02, for the Site C Clean Energy Project

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BC Hydro, (the “Certificate Holder”) has submitted an application for an amendment of the Environmental Assessment Certificate (EAC) #E14-02 for the Site C Clean Energy project (the “Project”), issued on October 14, 2014, and amended on February 12, 2019 under the Environmental Assessment Act.

Application No. 381266

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Environment and Climate Change on November 25, 2014, contains conditions regarding BC Hydro’s obligations in regard to the Project. The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency will consider comments received by EAO regarding potential adverse environmental effects from the proposed project changes and the proposed mitigation measures in the context of the Decision Statement.

The Project is located approximately 5 km southwest of Fort St. John, BC. The Project is made up of an earthfill dam along with the associated generating station, spillways, reservoir, substation, transmission lines, and Highway 29 realignments.

Application for a Permit Under The Provisions of the Environmental Management Act We/I, Tourmaline Oil Corporation/Duane Peperkorn, of address; 3700 250 6th Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3H7 intend to submit this amendment application to the Director to amend Permit PA-108719, issued September 18, 2018 which authorizes the discharge of air emission from the West Doe 02-11 gas processing plant.

Decision Statement: http://www.ceaaacee.gc.ca/050/evaluations/document/100567?culture=enCA EAO accepts public comments through the following ways:

The application for amendment is focused on changes to the design of Highway 29 realignment at Cache Creek/Bear Flat. The following change is proposed: Revisions to allow a change in the route of the Cache Creek segment of the Highway 29 realignment, including refinements to the route and lengthening the bridge. The new route is located north of the original alignment in the EAC.

The land upon which the facility is situated and the discharge occurs is located at LSD: 02-11-080-16 W6M near Sweetwater Road, approximately 16km West of Rolla, BC within the Peace River Regional District.

The public comment period is 30-days. During this period, the public is invited to submit concerns regarding new or additional adverse impacts that might result from the proposed amendment.

The amendment requests that the following conditions be changed from: 7.18 g/s NOx, 15.1 g/s CO, 9.34 g/s VOC and 0.74 g/s TSP (Total Suspended Particulates) to the following: 9.19 g/s NOx, 14.85 g/s CO, 7.31 g/s VOC and 0 g/s TSP.

The intention of seeking public comments is to ensure that all potential effects – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – that might result from the proposed changes are identified for consideration as part of the amendment process.

Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed amendment and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant, with a copy to the Regional Manager, Environmental Protection at Bag 2, Fort St. John, B.C. V1J 2B0. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record.

The comment period will begin on June 21, 2019, and conclude on July 20, 2019. All comments within the scope of the application for amendment will be considered as part of EAO’s review.

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https://projects.eao.gov.bc.ca/p/588511a0aaecd9001b82 316d/commenting • By Mail: Kim Walters, Project Assessment Manager Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V1 • By Fax: Fax: 250-356-2208

An electronic copy of the Certificate Holder’s application for amendment is available at: EAO website: https://projects.eao.gov.bc.ca/p/site-c-cleanenergy/docs?folder=1130 Certificate Holder website: www.sitecproject.com

The Decision Statement under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012, issued by the federal Minister of NOTE:

All submissions received by the EAO during the comment period in relation to the proposed Amendment are considered public and will be posted to the EAO website.

Dated this 10th Day of May, 2019 ________________________ (Signature) Contact Person: Duane Peperkorn

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PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

Notice of Public Hearing ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2369, 2019

When:

Tuesday, June 25, 2019 7:00pm

Where:

Prespatou Elementary Secondary School

Prespatou District Lot 2518 Peace River except parcels 18700, 22630, 31494, PGP41938 PGP44763, BCP44091, EPP50130 and EPP74631 The Peace River Regional District is hosting a meeting to discuss the proposed zoning amendment. Proposal: To rezone a 111.01 ha. (274.31 ac.) portion of the subject property from A-2 (Large Agricultural Holdings Zone) to R-2 (Residential 2 Zone). The applicants intend to develop the property in phases, for an eventual total of twelve ±4 ha. (±10 ac.) lots and one ±12 ha. (±30 ac.) residential lot.

22113 Triad Road Prespatou, BC

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

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This notice is in general form only. Relevant background documents may be inspected from Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, between the hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm at the PRRD Dawson Creek office (1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC) or 8:30am – Noon and 1:00pm – 4:30pm at the PRRD Fort St. John office (9505-100th Street, Fort St. John, BC). Written comments or concerns accepted. The holding of this public hearing has been delegated to the Director of Electoral Area B. Shawn Dahlen, Chief Administrative Officer

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s veterinarians, one of the most enjoyable parts of our job is to see clients with their new pets. Whilst some of them are older pets, the majority of cats and dogs are younger, intact animals. Intact refers to any animal that has not been surgically altered to prevent breeding. At these new pet visits, we are often asked questions about spaying or neutering. Spaying refers to female animals and there are several different surgeries that fall into this category. The two most common variations include removing either the ovaries alone or removing both the ovaries and the uterus. Either of these procedures render a female unable to have babies. They also have the added benefits of the female not being attractive to males, having significantly reduced risks of uterine disease (including pyometra), mammary cancer, sexually transmitted diseases, and birthing difficulties. Of course, the social and management challenges of having an in heat dog or cat are also gone. Another procedure that is hot news on the internet is an ‘ovary-sparing spay’. This is a surgery which by removing JUST the uterus has ONLY one benefit, and that is no babies. None of that other health or social benefits occur and, in fact, it can actually increase the health risks for the female. These risks come in large part because the new owner and veterinary care team are not made aware that the pet has only had the uterus removed and it can delay diagnosis of serious diseases. Correcting this by removing the ovaries at a later age is a much higher risk procedure than a traditional spay technique. If your new pet is already ‘spayed’ when you get her, it is important to ask whether or not the ovaries were removed. Castrating, or neutering, is the surgical procedure for males to remove the testicles. This can create a more socially acceptable pet with less aggression, and less roaming and marking behaviour. 70% of dog bites are attributed to intact males. Neutering also has the health benefits of decreasing prostatic and testicular disease, hernias and other health problems. Males also have a ‘new trend’ surgery for rendering them infertile. Vasectomy is the surgery to remove a part of the tube that transports sperm. This procedure does not have any of the social or health benefits of a castration.

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It is possible to castrate a dog that has had a vasectomy to acquire the health benefits at a later age. Both castrations and spays have their cons as well. Some are perceived such as creating a fat and low-energy animal – this risk is only apparent in the first two years after the procedure, but then evens out with intact animals, and weight gain can be managed by reducing the amount of calories when your pet is altered. Cancer is another worry – certain cancers may be increased in some breeds, but are outweighed by the number of cancers that are decreased by surgically altering. Some cons are real, such as an increase in the chance of urinary incontinence for female dogs over 15kg. Bone and joint problems are very specific to certain breeds and timing of procedures. Pros and cons should always be considered, but generally the pros of getting your pet spayed or neutered outweigh the cons. Age of spay and neuter is another hot topic these days. Again, thanks to the internet, there is a lot of information and studies that are out there. It is really important to understand how to read a study and to understand that what applies to one breed does not necessarily apply to another breed. Study numbers are also important, as dramatic study findings when only a few animals were included may not be a good indicator of risk to a larger population. There are pros and cons for early spay/ castration (around 8 weeks of age), 6-8 month spay/castration, and late (over 1 year of age) spay/castration. There certainly can be good health reasons to delay these surgeries in some large breed dogs, but all other groups should ideally be done at the 6-8 month age. Behavioural benefits are not as likely to occur in animals over 7 months of age. Overall, it is important to have these discussions with your veterinarian and definitely bring the information that you have from other sources. We are happy you help you make the best informed, most appropriate decision on the most common surgical procedures in the cat and dog world.

Dennis Hetman serves up a cup of dill pickle soup at the World Fair, June 8, 2019.

Left: Shamalla and Bijou show off Kenyan artwork and crafts at the World Fair, June 8, 2019. Right: Asni Woudeneh, Hirut Gurmesa, and Lucia Misgun served up Ethiopian coffee and tea.

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The Rizvi family from Iran served up a deliciously sweet saffron drink and a lentil soup at the World Fair, June 8, 2019.