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Insp. Mike Kurvers, detachment commander for the Fort St. John RCMP, ends his 28year career with the Mounties this week. “It’s been a good career,” Kurvers said. “I’ve done my part for Canada and the RCMP. It’s time for a change, and to try something different for awhile and experience new things.” Kurvers was hired to take command of the detachment in 2014, replacing Pat Egan after he was transferred to Ottawa. Born in the Netherlands, Kurvers started his career in a Saskatchewan town in 1990, and worked in a number of roles for the RCMP, from being a uniformed police officer to investigating economic crime and homicides. He came to Fort

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St. John from Victoria, and will return there with his wife Shelley in retirement. Council has been aware of the pending retirement for awhile, Mayor Lori Ackerman said. “The process for replacing the Officer in Charge is one we have seen a few times,” Ackerman said. “The City will work

with the RCMP to find his replacement. In the meantime an acting Officer in Charge will be named.” Council had quite the mix of police matters on its agenda for June 11, including Kurver’s retirement. Last week, four Fort St. John Mounties were called to help with security for the international G7 Leaders Summit in Charlevoix, Quebec. Council also received a report from protective services manager Jim Rogers, and approved his recommendation to request one additional officer for the detachment for 2019-20 year. Read an extended interviw with Kurvers by logging on to alaskahighwaynews.ca

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The Rutledge Heritage Building opened its doors to the public in Hudson’s Hope on June 9, with a crowd of 100 coming out to see the refurbished barn and more than 60 taxidermy animals and the stories of their hunt, donated by retired guide outfitter Olive Powell. “It’s a beautiful building, they’ve done a really nice job,” said Powell, who ran an outfitting business with her late-husband Gary, from Fort Nelson to the Peace River for more than 30 years.

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Olive and Valerie Powell cut the ribbon at the Rutledge Heritage Building grand opening with curator Elinor Morrissey, June 9, 2018.

Powell also donated her Grand Slam, an achievement that took many years to complete — a four species collec-

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Plastic bags will soon be outlawed from curbside recycling bins in Fort St. John. Victor Shopland, the city’s general manager of integrated services, informed council Monday of the coming change to the rules, as contamination problems continue to mount in the city’s recycling program. The city’s local recycling processor will no longer accept plastic film from city carts starting July 1, including things like grocery bags, garbage bags, and bread bags, Shopland said. Plastic bags are still recyclable, but will need to be collected and taken directly to a recycling depot, the same as glass, styrofoam, and electronics. “You might as well start doing that today,” Shopland said. Plastic bags, and things in plastics bags, are among the top contaminants in the recycling stream alongside glass, Shopland said. Plastic bags in particular can gum up processing equipment, he said, while workers have to stop and separate, by hand, the materials in the bags into the appropriate product stream. All of it adds to sorting and processing times. “Bags are bad,” Shopland said. The city will contract the Northern Environmental Action Team as part of a pilot project to conduct random cart inspections and flag those bins that are too contaminated to collect this summer. Residents will have to clean their carts of the contamination before the carts are collected. NEAT will also be applying new stickers to all city recycling carts that will list the recyclables that will be accepted at the curb. Since curbside recycling was rolled out in November 2015, two million kilograms of recycled materials have been collected and shipped out of the city. D&T Disposals Ltd. collects the city’s curbside recycling and now brings it to the Peace River Regional District’s contractor, Recycle It Resource Recovery Ltd. for initial processing. (It used to go to the Eco-Depot.) Much of the city’s recycled material was shipped to Washington State for processing and then shipped to China for further refinement and reuse. But China has implemented strict contamination limits of 0.5 per cent that “are almost impossible to meet,” Shopland said, and has forced recyclers to search for new markets to send their materials. The city’s recycled materials are currently going to a processor in Alberta.

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TRADE TROUBLE: Hidey Ho, News Chewers! Last week’s big political story was the trade sanctions dispute between Washington and Ottawa. Apparently there was a very testy phone call between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Donald Trump. Sources say Trump asked Trudeau “Didn’t you Canadians burn down the White House during the War of 1812?” Well, no, we didn’t burn down the White House. It was the British who did that. Although I understand Trudeau has a secret plan to send Celine Dion to Washington. She will sing one of her famous high notes and shatter all the windows in the White House.

their looks. And this news just in: the famous Westminster Kennel Club has ditched the part of their dog show where the dogs turn their heads to one side and look adorable.

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ZOOZ NOOZ: A strange story from Gainesville, Florida: A man was arrested after police found seven stolen zoo animals inside his small apartment. I don’t have all the details, but I understand he may be charged with hipponapping — and giraffejacking.

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across the Atlantic. And if global warming continues, he plans to swim to the North Pole. iPHACT: Last week, Apple introduced a new iPhone feature that limits the amount of time you spend on social media. Because if you’re staring at Facebook all day, you do not have time to buy the other products Apple wants to sell you.

ROBOT REPORT: A new restaurant in Boston made headlines. The chef is a robot. Try the maple-glazed salmon with a slight flavor of WD-40.

CHETWYND CHAINSAWS: Meanwhile, closer to home, it was a busy weekend in Chetwynd Chainsaw artists from far and MOUNTAIN MEMO: A team of climbers 138.9 Chetwynd. t St. John, BC - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canadafor the 13th Annual Chethttps://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-78_metric_e.html wide gathered CAMERA CHAOS: The Canon camera has cleared 9 tons of garbage from Mount wynd International Chainsaw Carving company announced it will stop making Everest. There’s still plenty more trash on Tumbler Ridge 141.9 Championships. The carvings they created film cameras. This is hard to believe, but in the mountain, including three tons of huwere fantastic works of art. Actually, carving the old days we opened the back of the cam- man waste. Yes, three tons of human waste! Prince George 131.9 is not the most amazing thing I’ve seen done era, we put in something we called “film,” That’s the reason why I canceled my plan to with a chainsaw. I once saw a circus per- then we closed the camera, and we took the climb Mount Everest. former juggle with two whirring chainsaws. pictures. Then we removed the film, took Hythe Home  Environment137.8 and naturalHe resources  Weather  Weather forecasts waited  British Columbia offered to teach meinformation how to do it. But I it  to Local be developed, a while, then we FAST FACT: An new study about walkdeclined when he said chainsaw juggling got the pictures. And this is very strange: ing was released. It shows fast walkers live Grande Prairie 131.4 lessons can cost an arm and a leg. Literally. We took only half a dozen pictures per day longer than slow walkers. No word on the instead of the 500 people take now. Weird, life expectancy of fast saunterers. HOW SAUDI: Last week, in Saudi Arabia, huh? Calgary 122.1 Observed at: isFort St. John Airport 11:50 AM MST Tuesday 12 June 2018 G7 OR G6?: Meanwhile, the world’s ecoCurrent Conditions the first drivers licenses for women were t Nelson, BC - 7 Day Forecast - Environment sued. It’sCanada kind of an experiment. If Saudi woHEREhttps://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-83_metric_e.html SHE COMES, MISS AMERICA: The nomic leaders met in Quebec at the G7 Edmonton 118.1 Condition: men do OK Rainshower driving, they may be allowed to Miss America PageantWind: announced it will summit. The meeting was held in a rural Light Temperature: 13.4°C NW 21 km/h operate a TV remote. eliminate the swimsuit competition. Pressure: 101.0 kPa Dew point: 6.5°C Visibility: 81 km I pre- area. Farmers in the region were asked to Vancouver dict next year’s Miss America Pageant will stop spreading manure on their fields dur151.8 Tendency: Falling Humidity: 63% SWIM STUFF: A French swimmer has lose in the TV ratings to over-70s curling, ing the conference. This was not a problem begun his attempt to swim across the Pa- live from Moose Jaw. Miss America officials for Trump. He brought his own manure with Victoria 151.2 cific Ocean. This is the same guy who swam said contestants will no longer be judged on him. Home  Environment and natural resources  Weather information  Weather  Local forecasts  British Columbia

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Salvation Army fights hunger with new perishable food recovery program The Salvation Army in Fort St. John has partnered with three grocery stores to launch a new perishable food recovery program in the city. The organization is working with Amanda’s No Frills, Safeway, and Save-On Foods, and made its first rounds to the stores today to pick up good, surplus food otherwise destined for the landfill. “The purpose is to reduce waste and put food into the mouths of people who need it,” said Cameron Eggie, executive director. The Salvation Army launched the program with the help of a $9,000 grant through Foodbanks BC. The grant helped buy new refrigeration units for the Salvation Army food bank on 100 Avenue, and red collection bins for each participating store. Through the partnership, stores have the option of sup-

Taylor searching for new CAO The District of Taylor will begin its search for a new chief administrative officer in the coming weeks, following the departure of Charlette McLeod last month. District council confirmed it received McLeod’s resignation May 1, effective immediately. “Ms. McLeod made a personal choice to resign and we respect her decision,” Mayor Rob Fraser said. “On behalf of the council, staff and residents of the District of Taylor I thank Ms. McLeod for her service to

plying the Salvation Army with produce, dairy, and protein when reviewing their inventory each night. The Salvation Army picks up the collection bins each morning Monday through Friday, and distributes the food to clients the same day through its food bank. Provincial laws such as the Food Donor Encouragement Act protects businesses and individuals from liability when donating food, or distributing donated food when doing so in good faith. Eliminating those legal barriers goes a long way to encourage stores to donate, said Amanda Cox, owner of Amanda’s No Frills. “As a storeowner, you see all of this product going to waste and it’s such a shame,” she said. Just how much extra perishable food the store will have to offer the Salvation Army will vary day by day, Cox said. But, “even if we’re feeding half

a dozen families per day, that definitely adds up,” she said. Since February, the Salvation Army has distributed $75,000 worth of food to those in need, Eggie said. He expects the value of distributed food to increase by at least 50 per cent with the new program. The Salvation Army will be monitoring community response through the month of June to see how the program takes root. Volunteers are needed to make sure the program is successful — from helping to manage the daily pickups, to sorting the food before it gets distributed to clients, Eggie said. “We want to see what we can handle,” he said. “The more volunteers we have, the faster we can process the food.” Those interested in helping with the program, either as a vendor or volunteer, can call 250-785-0506.

the municipality. We wish her all the best.” At their June 4 meeting, councillors approved a revised job description for the chief administrative officer post, along with a $110,000 to $130,000 wage range. The job posting will be advertised in the coming weeks, Fraser said. An interim management team has been appointed as the district transitions between administrators, he said. “Council and staff are working hard to make the transition smooth,” Fraser said. McLeod previously worked as the district’s director of finance, and has had a number of high priority council files

on her desk as CAO over the last year, including the district medical clinic and the Parcel Z subdivision development. McLeod could not be reached for comment. According to the district’s latest statement of financial information, McLeod earned $129,591 in 2017, and posted $7,750 in expenses.

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Parcel Z loan approved District of Taylor councillors have approved a bylaw to borrow up to $4.2 million to develop the Parcel Z subdivision.

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Cameron and Tatjana Eggie with the new collection bins and fridges for the Salvation Army’s new perishable food recovery program in Fort St. John. The organization was able to buy the equipment with a grant from Foodbanks BC.

force council to cancel its plan for the borrowing. Council has decided to service the subdivision in an effort to entice home builders and kickstart new housing development in the district. In January, council rezoned the 22-acre piece of district property to low-density residential to allow for the construction of 50 single-family homes. Over the last decade, there have been 33 single dwellings and 28 strata dwellings build in the district. In 2015, council rejected a proposal by Jandel Homes to build manufactured homes on the land.

Council adopted Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 823, 2018 at its June 4 meeting. The bylaw allows the district to borrow the money to pay for roads, water, sewer, and other infrastructure associated with servicing the land for development. “It’s a big move for Taylor, I think it’s a good one,” said Coun. Betty Ponto, who chaired the meeting. The district received only five responses opposing the borrowing through an an alternative approval process. There needed to be 98 residents registered in opposition to put the matter to a referendum, or

Peace Region Electricity Supply Project Open Houses

The North Peace Seniors Housing Society (NPSHS) would like to graciously thank Fort St. John Co-op for their very generous donation of $5,000.00 which was given to us to help with our fundraising for our Elevator replacement project.

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Construction of the Peace Region Electricity Supply Project is starting this summer. We invite you to join us at one of our upcoming open houses to learn more about the project and what to expect during construction.

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Electricity demand in the South Peace region is increasing, mainly driven by the gas industry. We’re planning to build two parallel 230 kilovolt power lines between the Site C Substation that’s under construction near Fort St John and the existing Groundbirch Substation, located about 30 km east of Chetwynd. These new lines will ensure that we can reliably provide electricity to our industrial customers who want to power their facilities with clean energy.

It is with the generous support and donations from businesses that NPSHS is able to continue to provide safe and affordable housing for Seniors. Thank you again from Board and Staff and tenants of NPSHS for your generosity.

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court docket A summary of sentences and fines for the week ending June 8, 2018. Fort St. John Law Courts • Joel Jasper Thomas (born

1992) was sentenced to 75 days in jail, handed a 10-year mandatory firearms ban, and ordered to provide a DNA sample for possession with the purpose of trafficking. • David Jack Whiting (born 1973) was fined $1,250 and assessed a $375 victim surcharge for breach of undertaking. • Ryan Mathew Ramsden

(born 1986) was fined $100 and assessed a $30 victim surcharge for breach of undertaking. Dawson Creek Law Courts • David Guy Johnson (born 1948) was fined $200, handed a one-year conditional sentence, ordered to provide a DNA sample, handed a two-year

probation order, and handed a 10-year sexual offence order to limit contact with children for a count each of sexual interference of a person under 14 and gross indecency. • Orry Eugene Wickstrand (born 1986) was handed an 18-month probation order and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for theft of a motor

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vehicle. Wickstrand received a second 18-month probation order and was assessed a $100 victim surcharge for fraud $5,000 or under. Wickstrand was further handed an 18-month driving ban for driving with a suspended licence. — Tom Summer

Fort Nelson school district beefs up security after repeated shooting threats

Students and school officials in Fort Nelson are once again on alert after yet another threat of a school shooting this month. 10920 Alaska Highway The threat was found in graffiti at Fort Nelson Secondary 9007– 96A Street School, referring to a school shooting on June 20 — the same day as final classroom exams. It’s the second threat made at the school so far in 2018, and the third threat for the district this year. RCMP are also invest©2018 McDonald’s igating a threat found at R.L. Angus School in May. “The graffiti has been found to be a low-level form of threat, so although there is no need to Version 1 have schools under a ‘hold and secure’ or keep students inside, we want to remain vigilant,” DiCREATION DATE: 03/22/18 MODIFICATION DATE: June 4, 2018 12:03 PM OUTPUT DATE: 06/05/18 PROOF # 2 ana Samchuk, superintendent APPROVALS Prod Mgr.: CG DOCKET #: 111154838 CLIENT: McD DESCRIPTION: Ongoing Ad - June Producer: for School District 81, wrote in FILE NAME: 111154838_McD_FSJ_DawsonCreek_June_Ad_3.03x4.indd Acct Exec.: JL Accounts: a June 6 letter to parents. TRIM: 3.03" x 4" BLEED: 0" Art Director: -Copywriter: IMAGE RES: 300 dpi On Friday, Samchuck said Copywriter: -Senior Copywriter: NOTES: Assoc. Creative Dir.: -the district will be implementArt Director: Software: InDesign C M Y K SPOT Creative Dir: -Version: CS6 ing security measures for June ACD/CD: Operator: SY PLEASE DOUBLE FOR ACCURACY.allowing 20CHECKand students to PLEASE NOTE: Colour lasers do not accurately represent the colours in the finished product. This proof is strictly for layout purposes only. make alternative arrangements to write their exams. The RCMP will be patrolling the school and area on June 20, and attending students will be funnelled through the front doors only. The district will make accommodations for students to write their exams at the board office if they chose not to go to the school that day. Fort Nelson Secondary was the target of a school shooting on Feb. 6, while R.L. Angus School was targeted May 7 and 8. The threats have been considered low-level and not credible, but remaining vigilant is important, Samchuck said. “We have a staff meeting each time we contact the RCMP. We all know that you have to take these things seriously.,” Samchuk said. “You have to go through the steps, you can’t become complacent and just say, oh well, it’s mischief. There’s a strong likelihood it is, but each time we go through this, we learn something.” The Northern Rockies RCMP is actively investigating the threats, but couldn’t divulge many details when contacted Friday. Police are investigating whether the threats have been made by an individual, or a group of people. “We’re working in partnership with the school district here and, really, that’s all I can say at this time without compromising the investigation,” Staff Sgt. Mike Eling said. The school district has completed a security review of its schools that will start to be implemented this summer, Samchuck said. That includes plans to increase video surveillance, upgrade door locks, and install extra windows in some classrooms and doorways to increase outside visibility. The RCMP will also be speaking to classes at the high school. “They spoke to the elementary (students) and we thought that it was really successful,” Samchuck said. “Kids feel more comfortable to ask questions and the teachers are there, too, so that they can guide the discussion, just so they realize that these kinds of incidents are serious and they take up a lot of valuable time from the RCMP.” Anyone with information about the threats can call the Northern Rockies RCMP at 250774-2700 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. #600 – 1085 Homer Street, Vancouver BC, V6B 1J4 | p: 604 647 2727 | f: 604 647 6299 | www.cossette.com

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JUNE 2018 Outreach Meeting at Saulteau First Nations

New Chief Financial Officer Welcomed

Chief Ken Cameron welcomed the PRRD to the traditional territory of the Saulteau First Nations with an opening prayer. The Chief, Councillor Nathan Parenteau, Councillor Rudy Paquette and Councillor Juritha Owens joined the Board for lunch.

The Board welcomed Lyle Smith, the Chief Financial Officer for the PRRD. Lyle comes to the PRRD from the Cowichan Valley Regional District, where he was employed as the Assistant Financial Manager.

Partnerships & Grants Feasibility Study for North East Indoor Field House Community The following partnerships and grants were The Regional Board authorized staff to apply to Northern Development Initiative Trustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Capital Investment Analysis grant to conduct a feasibility study for a proposed field-house. The field house would be for use by residents within Northeast BC and would improve the event hosting capacity of non-profit organizations in support of sports tourism in the region.

Farmers Advocate

The Regional Board approved a contract extension to Aspen Grove Property Services from August 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; March 31, 2019 to allow the Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Advocacy Office to remain open. Consideration of a Program Evaluation of the Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Advocacy Office will be deferred for three months to the August 23, 2018 Board meeting to allow the BC Oil and Gas Commission adequate time to work with the PRRD and community members to develop a local structure for community engagement on oil and gas activity.

Contract Awards

Rural Roads Strategy The Regional Board authorized waiving the Purchasing Policy to award a contract to JK Solutions Ltd. for work to be performed for Phase 3 of Rural Roads Strategy in the North Peace for an amount not to exceed $130,000, funded through Economic Development. North Peace Leisure Pool Feasibility Study The Regional Board awarded the North Peace Leisure Pool Feasibility Study to HCMA Architecture & Design, in the amount of $93,320 (excluding taxes and disbursements) Community Measures Agreement A contract was direct awarded to Urban Systems, for an amount not to exceed $75,000 for the purposes of negotiating a Community Measures Agreement with BC Hydro on behalf of the Regional District - Electoral Area â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Potable Water Treatment and Bulk Water Loading Stations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Area B The contract for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Five Potable Water Treatment and Bulk Water Loading Stations for the Peace River Regional Districtâ&#x20AC;? was awarded to Bear Mountain Construction Ltd. in the amount of $3,436,642.13, including GST.

Solid Waste

A full plan renewal of the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan will be initiated, and that costs to complete the review will be budgeted for in the 20192020 financial plan.

Next PRRD Board Meetings

June 14, 2018 10 am | Dawson Creek June 28, 2018 10 am | Dawson Creek

approved by the Board:

2018 Area B Recreational and Cultural Grantsâ&#x20AC;?inâ&#x20AC;?Aid Allocations CecilÂ LakeÂ RecreationÂ CommissionÂ Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sÂ ValleyÂ ChristianÂ CampÂ MontneyÂ RecreationÂ CommissionÂ NorthÂ PeaceÂ 4Â HÂ DistrictÂ CouncilÂ NorthÂ PeaceÂ FallÂ FairÂ NorthÂ PeaceÂ HistoricalÂ SocietyÂ OsbornÂ CommunityÂ AssociationÂ RoseÂ PrairieÂ CommunityÂ CurlingÂ Centre NorthÂ PeaceÂ RegionalÂ GradfestÂ Society NorthÂ PeaceÂ 4HÂ DistrictÂ CouncilÂ (TravelÂ Grant) AreaÂ BÂ RuralÂ BursaryÂ YouthÂ TravelÂ Total

$28,000 $24,857 $19,142 $2,700 $2,000 $7,750 $2,575 $11,476 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,500 $103,000

2018 Area C Recreational and Cultural Grantsâ&#x20AC;?inâ&#x20AC;?Aid Allocations Charlie Lake Community Club $11,500 The Peace River Regional District is to provide $3,400 $500,000 toward the City of Dawson Creek potable North Peace Fall Fair North Peace Historical Society $9,250 water system in exchange for twenty yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; $1,000 guaranteed access to the potable water fill stations North Peace Regional Gradfest Society for rural residents in Area D and E at the same rates North Peace Light Horse Association $15,000 as offered to municipal residents. North Peace Regional Gradfest $1,000 Area C Rural Scholarship $1,000 The Peace River Regional District will provide $250,000 Youth Travel $1,000 to the City of Dawson Creek in support of its recreation Total $42,150 facilities in exchange for guaranteed access for rural residents at the same rates as municipal residents. 2018Â AreaÂ EÂ West RecreationalÂ andÂ Cultural Grantsâ&#x20AC;?inâ&#x20AC;?Aid Allocations The Peace River Regional District contracted the City to ChetwyndÂ &Â DistrictÂ RecreationÂ Centre $2,500 provide rural fire protection in specified areas of Area D ChetwyndÂ &Â DistrictÂ RodÂ &Â GunÂ Club $13,515.40 for the period of January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2022. ChetwyndÂ ElectricÂ EelsÂ $10,000 ChetwyndÂ GymkhanaÂ Club $3,108 A five (5) year Use and Occupancy License Agreement ChetwyndÂ HorseÂ Club $2,231.25 with the Osborn Community Hall Society for the ChetwyndÂ SocialÂ PlanningÂ Society $8,000 operation of the Osborn Community Hall. FoothillsÂ TeamÂ RopingÂ ClubÂ Â $10,500 A grant to the North Peace Cultural Society in the LittleÂ GiantÂ FigureÂ SkatingÂ Â Â Â Â $10,001.10 amount of $1,000, in support of their Bright Nights in LittleÂ PrairieÂ HeritageÂ SocietyÂ Â $6,506.25 June event being held from June 7â&#x20AC;?9, 2018. MoberlyÂ LakeÂ CommunityÂ Association Â $9,000 PineÂ ValleyÂ ExhibitionÂ Park $20,838 A grant to the Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark Society PineÂ ValleyÂ SeniorsÂ Society $2,800 in the amount of $125,000, to assist with their core AreaÂ EÂ BursariesÂ $1,000 operating costs for the 2018/2019 operating year, with YouthÂ TravelÂ $2,000 a condition that the Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark TotalÂ $102,000 Society provide a report back to the Board by January 15, 2019 outlining how the funds were spent and the 2018 Subâ&#x20AC;?Regional Recreational and Cultural status of their programs. Grantsâ&#x20AC;?inâ&#x20AC;?Aid Allocations Agreements with the City of Dawson Creek:

Electoral Area Directors Support Community The Rural Budgets Administration Committee authorized a grant in the amount of $10,490 to the Clearview Arena Society, to assist with the improvements required for the concession area of the Clearview Arena. The Rural Budgets Administration Committee approved a grant in the amount of $10,500 to be issued from the Community Works Gas Tax Fund, to assist with the installation of a new energy efficient gas furnace at the Tupper Community Hall. The Rural Budgets Administration Committee authorized a grant in the amount of $500, to the Rolla Community Cemetery Committee to assist with the operational costs for lawn maintenance. The Rural Budgets Administration Committee authorized a grant in the amount of $656 to the Flatrock Community Cemetery Society to assist with the cost of insurance for the cemetery.

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he federal government’s $4.5-billion takeover of the Trans Mountain pipeline is evoking mixed feelings across Canada. A recent poll by Forum Research found 52 per cent of respondents disapprove of the public takeover. But the biggest takeaway from the poll was a sharp decline in public support for the pipeline in general. The sudden drop occurred as soon as the federal government made its May 29 announcement. Ottawa hoped Canadians would feel reassured if the pathway to completion was made clear. The feds also wanted to reassure investors that Canada is once again a good place to do business. Unfortunately, the federal government has failed in both cases. Most people wonder why taxpayers are now on the hook for the pipeline’s purchase and completion when just a week prior, a private company was footing the whole bill. And investors are scratching

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their heads wondering if this will indeed be the last major pipeline built in Canada. There are lots of places to lay the blame, but ultimately it comes down to a piece of paper signed on May 30, 2017. I am talking about the Confidence and Supply Agreement signed between the BC NDP and the BC Green Party following the last election that specifically outlines how the two parties would “employ every tool available to the new government to stop the expansion of the Kinder Morgan pipeline.” In the year since the agreement was signed, you can now drive a truck through all the joint commitments. For example, the Greens wanted

to drive the last nail in the coffin of Site C. But Premier Horgan relented and reluctantly approved the project despite stiff opposition within his own caucus. Green leader Andrew Weaver then wanted to kill any prospect for LNG, and even threatened to bring down the government on more than one occasion. But the NDP are now openly and enthusiastically embracing LNG despite the protest of a Green Party that cries wolf at the drop of a hat. So that left Kinder Morgan as one of the last remaining targets that the NDP and the Greens can agree on. The unprecedented action taken by the federal government is a direct result of the tenuous marriage agreement between two political parties that are more concerned with mutual survival than the good of the country.

Bob Zimmer’s opinion piece last week argued that organizations are being denied funding for summer jobs based on their beliefs. If that were true, it would be alarming. So after reading the article, I did a little fact-checking. I found out that Zimmer’s article misleads readers about a pivotal fact: the application for the Canada Summer Jobs grant does not ask about an organization’s beliefs, but whether they are respecting human rights law. Stay with me while we look at some fine print. I promise it won’t take long. If you look at the application form and its eligibility guide, it is clear that there is no valuestest, as Zimmer calls it. It’s actually a “what-does-yourorganization-do-and-are-yourespecting-the-law” test. Here’s what the form asks applicants to attest: “Both the job and my organization’s core mandate respect individual human rights in Canada, including the values underlying the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms as well as other rights. These

include reproductive rights and the right to be free from discrimination on the basis of sex, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, colour, mental or physical disability or sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.” This is not about belief. It’s about obeying human rights law. The form even says, “That an organization is affiliated with a religion does not itself constitute ineligibility for this program.” Here’s how that breaks down: Are you a Christian summer camp teaching kids about the Bible? Totally cool. Is it your organization’s main purpose to lobby against women’s right to choose? Not cool. Are you asking for tax dollars so you can hire someone to hand out antichoice pamphlets? Also not cool. Does your organization discriminate against LGBTQ+ people or promote hate speech? No tax dollars for you. Zimmer’s article left out the real issue. Conservative criticism of this grant requirement is part of an agenda that would undermine human rights, particularly reproductive rights. But whether Zimmer

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likes it or not, Canadian law guarantees women the right to choose. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the 36 years of case law that have entrenched human rights in Canada are not beliefs or opinions, they are…the law. By twisting this in to being about belief, have Zimmer and other conservatives manipulated deserving organizations into boycotting the grant as a protest? It would be irresponsible to mislead organizations, encourage them to miss out on funding, then cry that they were denied funding because they chose to protest in that way. I get it, people feel very strongly about reproductive rights, whether they agree or disagree with women’s right to choose. I’m the last person who’d advocate for any limitation on the right to engage in reasonable political discourse on sensitive topics. But I don’t believe that government funding should be used to undermine human rights. I’ll go with the law on this one.

ometimes we need something big to happen to act as a catalyst for change. True. In this case, this comment was made as my family engaged in a robust conversation about the changes to the Alberta driver’s licence that now have the option for M – Male, F – Female, and X – non binary. I plead extreme ignorance. My lack of information and awareness surrounding the gender, non-gender specific, binary, non-binary subject is embarrassing. I am trying — but it takes time. Admittedly, it is much easier to put human beings into two boxes labeled boy and girl and move on. That is archaic thinking. I listen carefully when I hear someone use newer terminology, but I am reluctant to use expressions that I hear other’s use for fear of upsetting someone or offending someone. I struggle with which pronoun to include. I feel awkward and off balance in conversations. I wonder how they feel? I don’t want to make a mistake. It’s OK to make an honest mistake. Ask them how they wish to be referred, they will tell you. Just ask. I feel like I need some parameters, some rules to follow. There are no rules, just human beings. I wish I had a button that said, “Standby, trying to establish a connection. There might be moments of connectivity and moments when the signal is lost. We ask for your patience.” Or maybe, a button that stated, “Standby – currently updating hard drive with awareness.” We live in a part of the world where the conversations surrounding sexuality and gender are only now becoming commonplace. That is no excuse for ignorance. I find it difficult to write this because I am a white, straight woman, with an F on her driver’s licence. I have never had to explain who I was. I just am. Lucky you.

Amy von Stackelberg is an activist, loudmouth, and occasional writer in Fort St. John.

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

Dan Davies is MLA for Peace River North.

Government funding should bolster human rights Re: ‘Zimmer: Summer jobs fiasco continues,’ June 7, 2018

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Northern British Columbians played their part in storybook NHL season first season in Vegas. I will be rooting for you when the winners of the NHL Awards are announced. For anyone who is a hockey fan this has been a playoff run for the ages.

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of times on social media. Brett also had an assist on the game winning goal that finally clinched the Stanley Cup for Washington after 43 seasons. The Capitals Assistant Coach Lane Lambert also has ties to the Prince George Cougars. He was head coach for two seasons, from 2003-2005. The Vegas Golden Knight’s Deryk Engelland was raised in Chetwynd where he played minor hockey. He is also nominated for this season’s Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award, which is awarded to “the player who exemplifies great leadership qualities to his team, on and off the ice, during the regular season and who plays a leading role in his community growing the game of hockey.” We in Northern BC have so much to be proud of. Not only for Brett and Deryk’s efforts on the ice, but also for the character they have shown off the ice. Congratulations to Brett and Coach Lambert on this historic win and also to Deryk for his role in this storybook

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ike many of you, I have really enjoyed watching the Stanley Cup Playoffs this year. Obviously, I’m disappointed that my Edmonton Oilers didn’t make the playoffs, but it’s been fun watching the remarkable run of the Vegas Golden Knights and then seeing Alexander Ovechkin finally lift the Stanley Cup after the Washington Capitals won. What a celebration! There’s another reason why I have enjoyed watching the playoff runs of both of these teams so much. And that’s because both the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights have a connection to our region. The Capitals’ Brett Connolly was raised in Prince George where he played minor hockey. He went on to play for the Prince George Cougars from 2007 to 2011, serving as captain during the 2010-2011 season. You may also know him from that viral video at the beginning of the playoffs when he tried three times to get a puck to a young fan named Keelan Moxley. The video of his determination to get her the puck and her reaction when she finally got one has been shared thousands

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Community Spray park opening set for June 29 Fort St. John’s drive thru breakfast habits helped push the Rotary Club closer to its fundraising goal for the city’s new spray park at the end of May. Residents and businesses gobbled up roughly 700 of 1,000 breakfast bags on May 31, raising an estimated $12,000 in the process. “We did very well when it was all said and done,” Scott Wisdahl, president of the Rotary Club of Fort St. John, said at the club’s meeting last week. The proceeds will help fill the club’s final $20,000 contribution to the city for the building of the new Rotary Spray Park. The club will present the final payment to the city at its June 28 meeting, Wisdahl said. Both the Rotary Club and the Sunrise Rotary committed to raising $100,000 each to help build the park. The city has scheduled a grand opening of the park on June 29 from 1 to 5 p.m. The event includes a ribbon cutting ceremony and a water fight between city councillors and local youth. The ribbon cutting takes place at 1 p.m., with food trucks on site over the noon hour.

Unemployment jumps to 7.9% Unemployment in Northeast B.C. jumped to 7.9 per cent in May, according to Statistics Canada’s latest labour force survey. In an estimated labour force of 41,800, there were 38,500 employed and 3,300 unemployed, according to the survey released June 8. Year-over-year the unemployment rate is up from May 2017 when it sat at 7 per cent in a labour pool of 41,500 people. Unemployment in the region has risen sharply from the beginning of 2018, when the rate was recorded at 3.8 per cent, with just 1,500 unemployed — right on Stats Canada’s threshold where so few are unemployed the agency can’t release the data because of confidentiality reasons. Unemployment in the region was recorded at 6.3 per cent in April. Across B.C., unemployment was at 4.9 per cent for May, down from 5.5 per cent at this time last year.

2,242 employed on Site C in April Employment on BC Hydro’s Site C dam rose to 2,242 workers in April. There were 532 residents from the Peace Region on site employed as construction and non-construction contractors, or 24 per cent of the project’s total workforce. Local workers make up 31 per cent of the construction and non-construction workforce total of 1,737 workers, which includes work at the dam site, on transmission corridors, reservoir clearing, public roadworks, and camp accommodations. There were a total of 1,890 workers, 84 per cent, from B.C. in construction and non-construction contractors, engineers and project team jobs. BC Hydro says there were three temporary foreign workers employed on the project in April, along with 29 apprentices, 163 First Nations people, and 285 women. The bulk of the project’s construction and non-construction workforce continues to be heavy equipment operators, with roughly 450 employed on the project in April.

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Murray GM Controller Desirea Siemens with Fleet Manager Neale Skauge, at Skauge’s retirement barbecue at the dealership on June 11. Skauge, who began working at Murray GM in 1976, is retiring after 42 years. His last day is June 13. “It feels awesome, it was a good run,” Skauge said about retiring. Around 80 people came out to congratulate Skauge, who said he was overwhelmed by the well wishes. Skauge said he is looking forward to taking some motorcycle trips, being at the gun range, and spending more time playing drums.

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June is ALS AWARENESS Month What is ALS ? Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (also known as ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease, or motor neuron disease) is a disease that gradually paralyzes people because the brain is no longer able to communicate with the muscles of the body that we are typically able to move at will. Over time, as the muscles of the body break down, someone living with ALS will lose the ability to walk, talk, eat, swallow, and eventually breathe. ALS is not contagious. There is no cure for ALS and few treatment options for the majority of people living with the disease. Approximately 80 per cent of people with ALS die within two to ﬁve years of being diagnosed.

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What are the types of ALS? The most common form of ALS is called sporadic ALS, meaning the disease can affect anyone regardless of gender, ethnicity or age— although it most often affects people between the ages of 40 and 60.

we choose. Motor neurons work in pairs: an upper motor neuron in the brain extends to the brainstem at the back of the neck or the spinal cord, and a lower motor neuron extends from the brainstem or spinal cord to the muscle. The brain sends a signal along these motor neurons telling a muscle to contract. This signal is an electrical impulse created by chemicals in our neurons.

The other type of ALS is called familial ALS, which means it is capable of being passed from a parent to his or her child. Approximately 5 to 10% of ALS cases are familial.

In ALS, motor neurons gradually break down and die. This means that the brain can no longer communicate with the muscles of the body. As a result, the muscles become weak and Regardless of whether someone has sporadic eventually someone living with ALS will be unor familial ALS, 30% of all people with the dis- able to move them. ease have a form referred to as Bulbar ALS. In the early stages of Bulbar ALS, the motor neurons in the corticobulbar area of the brainstem are the ﬁrst to be affected. This means that the muscles of the head, face and neck become • More than 200,000 people around the world are living with ALS. paralyzed before muscles in other parts of the • An estimated 3,000 Canadians are currently body. living with ALS.

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The hero’s spiritual quest

he Hero’s Journey is at the heart of every story or film regardless of genre. If a tragedy, the hero fails to answer the call to transformation but the call always comes. The hero’s journey always begins reluctantly. He never wants to change so he must be pushed or pulled to action. In a story in which the hero has a fear of intimacy, that hero will choose to be a park ranger deep in a remote forest. But God will call him out because God wants him to become a fully actualized human being. God can see the man burning to emerge just as the great Michelangelo saw the statue David within the hunk of marble before the majestic sculpture revealed itself at the end of Michelangelo’s chisel and hammer. In order to facilitate this, that remote landscape would be located on a famous trail. It’d be where Mountie Sam Steele passed through or stayed the night during the Yukon Gold Rush, for example. Thus, thousands of tourists come to the hero’s far-flung quarters to pose with the alarmed recluse for photographs. The introverted hero must now confront his greatest fear and come out of himself to meet the demands of the tourist paparazzi. Enter the beauty. She’s the lovely watchwoman who is vivacious, brilliant, funny and sweet. She won’t let the hero retreat to his ivory tower. Our hero’s attraction to her trumps his desire to be alone. Now he really must confront his fear of intimacy if he is to win this beauty. This crucible experience will touch upon the hero’s deepest spiritual wounding. That wound is the thing that made him run away from relationships in the first place. He must heal his spiritual wound to come back into relationship with self, others and God. If he runs again, the story is a tragedy. No transformation of the hero will result from God’s call to action for the hero; however, if the hero responds as God knows he will

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ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) You feel flirtatious today! You want to have fun! Surprise invitations to parties and social get-togethers will please you. A new romance might begin. TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20) You might suddenly entertain at home today. (Stock the fridge.) Some will discover a real estate opportunity or a chance to make where you live look prettier. GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) You will enjoy schmoozing with others today, especially siblings, relatives and neighbors. New faces and new places are exciting, and you’re full of new ideas! CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) Be on the lookout for new ways to make money today, because they exist. You also might spend money impulsively, especially on pretty things. Keep your receipts. LEO (JULY 23 TO AUG. 22) This is an exciting day, because you are impulsive and ready for anything that interests you. You want to be stimulated by others! You don’t want to be bored. VIRGO (AUG. 23 TO SEPT. 22) This is a restless day for you because you have that feeling like you’re waiting for the other shoe to drop. There’s a lot happening around you, but you choose to be safely behind the scenes watching it all.

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PEACE REFLECTIONS

because God is omnipotent, then the hero will be healed and ultimately transformed by relationship. In other words, he will face his fear of intimacy and he will become a fully actualized human being. The hero discovers his core values in the midst of his crucible experience. Once his core values are established, he has the motivation to establish his goals and to take appropriate action in his life to achieve what he most desires. He most desires healing, peace, love and joy as do we all. Before his ordeal, it’s important to note that the hero constructs his entire life to avoid facing the question that ultimately will draw him into the conflict that will transform his entire life because it will challenge his character. And people don’t like to be challenged; they like to be affirmed. Even heroes don’t like to be challenged. Heroes don’t retreat, they remain. They go to their children when they’re quiet and sullen and ask, “What’s wrong honey?” They go to their women, their pain showing in angry cupboard door slams rather than in tears, and they ask their women the same, “What is it honey?” Then they listen. They confront. They fight for the ones they love and they do it every day. It’s easier to run and flee and hide but heroes answer the call to action and are transformed by it just as the ones they love are transformed by their heroism each and every day. Happy Father’s Day to all of our heroes. The Peace is a place of many peoples and faiths. In this space, readers are invited to share their own reflections of faith in the Peace. If you have a story of faith you’d like to share, email angelamarygriffin@gmail.com.

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Angela Griffin

Repondez Right Now

LIBRA (SEPT. 23 TO OCT. 22) You might meet a new friend today, or it’s possible that Dear Annie: You get lots of someone you already know will questions about weddings afdo something wild and crazy. (Today, people are impulsive ter the fact. Here’s one that’s and unpredictable.) before the problem happens so you can advise us. We’re getSCORPIO (OCT. 23 TO NOV. 21) ting married in June. We sent Surprise news from your boss out about 100 invitations, each or a parent will please you today. Perhaps it’s a promotion. with a note requesting a reply Perhaps your workspace is by June 1. So far, we’ve gotten improved. People will say good only a handful of responses. things about you today. As I’m writing to you, there’s SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 TO DEC. 21) still plenty of time, but what An unexpected opportunity do we do come mid-June with to travel will fall in your lap people who haven’t responded today. Act quickly, because this one way or the other? Is it tactwindow of opportunity is brief. ful to contact people, maybe CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 TO JAN. 19) pretending that we think their Keep your pockets open, invitations got lost in the mail? because surprise gifts, goodies If we do contact people, should and favors from others will we call or write a letter or email come your way today. If or what? Obviously, the caterer something is offered to you, needs to know the number of accept it quickly, because this people, and we need to decide offer is brief! on the seating arrangements. -AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 TO FEB. 18) Your partner or close friend will Soon-to-Be Wed do something that throws you Dear Soon-to-Be Wed: Confor a loop today. Something out gratulations on your nearing of the blue will catch you off nuptials! It’s customary to start guard. Get ready. going down the guest list and PISCES (FEB. 19 TO MARCH 20) Good news at work! This could calling anyone whose response you still haven’t received two mean a raise or praise. You days after the deadline. (So might get new equipment, or something high-tech might be if there’s anyone you haven’t installed. Things are exciting! heard from by now, it’s time to get dialing.) Take note of guests’ meal preferences so you can get

Annie Lane DEAR ANNIE

that information to the caterer ASAP, though the guests should still mail back their replies, too. And let this be a reminder to anyone reading this who’s got an RSVP card gathering dust on the fridge. An anxious couple is awaiting your reply. Dear Annie: I was kind of disappointed that under reader pressure, you retracted your advice to “Miffed,” the jealous wife who objected to her husband’s platonic friendship with a female co-worker. I thought you had it right the first time. Perhaps it is because I am a man that I sympathized with the husband, and perhaps it is logical that your female readers would instead react by saying, “If there’s smoke, there’s fire.” But the thing that jumped out at me in “Miffed’s” letter was that she did not think there was anything “funny” going on between her husband and his co-worker; she just did not like

it that he had a female friend. That “Miffed” would jump in a car and drive all over town to catch her husband in a lie when she didn’t think there was anything untoward going on strikes me as pretty zany behavior, and their marriage must be a nightmare. What would we be saying if it were a husband acting that way toward his wife? The idea that men and women can’t be just friends is outmoded foolishness, but many still believe it, unfortunately. I suspect that “Miffed’s” husband will indeed leave her someday, but it won’t be because of the co-worker. I would like to say more, but I know I need to keep it short. If you use this, just sign me “Somewhere in Arizona.”

Dear Somewhere in Arizona: I’ll refrain from flip-flopping, but I do want to share your letter with readers. The more perspectives the fuller the picture. Thank you for writing. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com. To find out more about Annie Lane and read features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2017 CREATORS.COM

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Travis Eggers wins 56th Oilmens Golf Tournament DILLON GIANCOLA

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For the first time in six years, Kevin McNee’s name won’t be engraved on the Oilmens Golf Tournament trophy. Instead, that honour goes to Travis Eggers, who won the tournament for the first time since 2012, the year before McNee began his five-year winning streak. In just his second year playing at the Oilmens since 2012, Eggers defeated Dillon Maier Saturday morning, June 9, at Lakepoint Golf and Country Club. “I played really well, as I did all week. It’s nice to win again,” Eggers said. Eggers beat McNee on June 8 in a semi-final match that came down to the final hole. McNee knocked Eggers out of the tournament in the same match in 2017. “Me and Travis had a really good match like we usually do. He just played a little bit better than I did this time. He’s tough to beat and deserves to win,” said McNee. Eggers said the Oilmens tournament was a different beast to conquer than most golf tournaments. “It’s different to prepare for mentally. It takes longer, and your focus isn’t on golf as much as it’s about having a good time. It’s a get-together where we happen to be playing golf,” said Eggers. McNee echoed the sentiment. “It’s just a whole lot of fun. The golf is secondary to socializing and getting a chance to see your coworkers and friends.” Eggers said the event was important as most of the other players are either a customer or competitor. “It’s a good place for guys who are competitors to just be friends for a weekend,” he said. The Oilmens association is hoping to see a change of the guard at the tournament. A large amount of players are in their 60s or 70s – one player, Ian Titley, 74, won the fifth flight — but

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Travis Eggers is all smiles after winning the championship flight of the 56th Oilmens Golf Tournament.

there aren’t as many in the younger ages. The chair of the golf tournament, Dan Bonin, said one reason the event has lasted 56 years is because everyone that has ever worked in the oil patch continues to come back and support the tournament. “It’s an opportunity for different generations to come together, and that’s really important,” said Bonin.

The golf tournament committee made a decision this year to eliminate a flight, going from 202 players to 192, and it was the right decision. “We’re going to leave it at 192 for the next little while. We can keep it full at that number with a good-sized waiting list,” Bonin said. See OILMENS on B4 for more results

Jenna and Josh Stockmans win 2018 Trilogy Challenge DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

For a couple early morning hours, it seemed that the 2018 Trilogy Challenge Disc Golf Tournament would resemble the 2017 event, in terms of the pouring rain and number of registered players who grabbed their discs and went home. Fortunately, the rain was gone by the 1 p.m. start to the tournament, and the 28 disc golfers had an excellent time on June 9. The top scores in both the mens and womens division went to married couple Josh and Jenna Stockmans. Josh led all golfers with an outstanding score of 54, four under par. Jenna led the women with a score of 67 strokes. “It was great, I had two really good rounds. I didn’t worry so much about the competition, just had fun with the people out here. That’s the best part of disc golf,” said Josh, who is also the club’s secretary. The tournament consisted of two nine-hole rounds, separated by a game of ring of fire, where all the golfers stand in a circle 30 feet from

a basket, and see who can make the best putt. Tournament organizer and Fort St. John Disc Sports Club President Brant Churchill won. There was room for 40 players at this year’s tournament. Around 33 registered, but only 28 actually played, a solid turnout for just the second year. “We had a few more people come out this year, and quite a bit from out of town. That’s really great to see, as we’re hoping to grow the sport in the north,” Josh said. The newly formed Northern Lights Disc Golf Series is one way the club is hoping to grow the sport. Created by Dawson Creek Disc Golf President Daniel Martin, the series takes points from all players from the Trilogy Challenge, the Battle of the Peace at Lone Wolf in Taylor, DILLON GIANCOLA PHOTO and the Swan CSD tournaJenna and Josh Stockmans hold up their first-place discs from the 2018 ment in Grande Prairie later Trilogy Challenge. this year, and the winners will receive a prize. Michelle Jeffers was third. S.J. da Steiner was nine strokes Coming in second in the Witherspoon won the award better in her second round mens division were Calvin for having the highest, or to win the Most Improved Wright and Adam Stefiuk, worst, score, and Garret Fell Female award, while Dillon who tied with a score of 61. made the longest putt, from Giancola shaved off seven Elena Warkentin was second 90 feet, on hole six. strokes to win the Most Imin the womens with 70, while First time player Aman- proved Male award.

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Special Olympics golf tourney is June 16 Dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

Supporters and athletes from Special Olympics B.C’s Fort St. John chapter will hit the course on June 16 for the 20th Special Olympics Golf Tournament, at Lone Wolf Golf Course. One of the organization’s two main fundraisers of the year, the golf tournament is very important. “We run 100 per cent right now on fundraised money. It costs a lot to run a local for a year, and we appreciate all the support we can get,” said Kathy Turney, local coordinator for Special Olympics B.C. The best-ball tournament will begin with a shotgun start at noon, with lunch

and supper provided, and many prizes to be won. Turney said registration was down a bit from 2017’s tournament, when it brought in $9,500. Registration is open all week. Turney’s son, Wyatt, recently won bronze in the team event at the 2018 Special Olympics Canada Bowling Championships on May 19 in Prince Edward Island. Sheryl Jakubowski is headed to Antigonish, Nova Scotia for the 2018 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games, July 31 to August 4. She will compete in athletics, while Mykaela Stewart, also from Fort St. John, will compete in rhythmic gymnastics.

Survival is key at the Taylor Speedway Hit to Pass, July 16 and 17 Dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

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Mackenzie Jibrin and Tea Brown won Outstanding Athletic Performances of the Season on June 7 at the 2018 NPSS Athletic banquet. Jibrin won for his performance in a provincial basketball game against St. Georges High School, where he had 32 points and 28 rebounds. Brown, who plays basketball, soccer and volleyball, won the award for her play in a game against Kelowna at provincials. Also winning awards were Natthan Wideman and Jaime McPherson for athletes of the year. Wideman plays soccer and basketball, while McPherson plays soccer.

Bert Ambrose wins elementary track meet Charlie Lake hosted and put on the 2018 Elementary Disctrict Track Meet on June 8. A lot of work went into the event by staff, parents and volunteers, including preparation on the Bert Bowes track, where the meet was held. Bert Ambrose Elementary students had the most points in five of the eight categories, and the school won the Grand Aggregate Trophy as a result. Taylor Elementary took the Tony Atkins Trophy for most improved school, while Clearview School won the Grant Spelsberg Trophy.

Most Points 2009 Girls - Sophie Adams - C.M. FInch Elementary 2009 Boys - Zander Goulet - Bert Ambrose Elementary 2008 Girls - Addison Stone - Bert Ambrose Elementary 2008 Boys - Chaz Lucas - Bert Ambrose Elementary See alaskahighwaynews.ca pictures and full results.

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The most exciting event of the year at Taylor Speedway, the Hit to Pass race, goes this weekend, beginning at 2 p.m. on June 16 and noon on June 17. The goal is simple, drivers need to wreck the car in front of them to pass them and earn points. “It’s pretty much what it sounds like. If you don’t hit the guy in front of you, you’ll lose a lap,” said Sam Hunt, an organizer of the event and returning Hit to Pass champion. Taylor Speedway first held the event in 2017, and it was a very big success, easily becoming the most popular event.

“It’s going to be big. It was very popular last year and will only grow, as we have lots of new drivers and fans coming this year,” Hunt said. There will be a main event each day, where drivers will literally put it all on the line. “It’s all about surviving. We rely on our crew a lot to change our tires and keep our car intact. It comes down to the last car standing in the end,” said Hunt. Hunt said they are expecting at least 12 cars to race in the hit to pass, with more likely signing up by the end of the week. There will be mini sprint and mower mayhem races at the event as well.

Parent-Child tournament is June 17 The popular Parent-Child Tournament returns to Fort St. John Links Golf Course on June 17. The tournament has been around for more than 10 years, and pairs a parent with their child in the nine-hole scotch ball round.

Scotch ball is where players decide who will drive on even holes and who will drive on odd-numbered holes. “It’s not super competitive, just about having fun with your family,” said Jeff Holland, course clubhouse manager. Play begins at 10 a.m.

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How to stay safe in the sun and why it’s important

ith summer well on its way, we all need a little reminder about the importance of sun safety. According to the Government of Canada’s website, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. Other than increasing your risk of cancer, UV radiation from the sun can cause skin damage in the form of premature aging, loss of elasticity, and dark spots. It can also weaken the immune system causing an increase in infections, and it can cause eye damage. Here are some quick tips to help you stay sun safe this summer: * Wear breathable, light coloured long sleeved shirts and pants and buy a hat to help protect yourself from the

illness. * The hottest part of the day is between 11am and 3pm, so limit your time out in the sun during those hours.

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* Avoid use tanning beds; they are not a safer option.

sun and to keep cool. * Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun’s rays. * Use sunscreen, and make sure to reapply if you are sweating, swimming, or outside for long periods of time. * Drink plenty of water to help keep cool and prevent dehydration or heat

Although we do need small doses of sunlight to meet our vitamin D requirements, overexposure has many health risks. Enjoy the outdoors and fresh air this summer, but do it safely. Wellness Round Up: An article published by ScienceDaily covers a study that looked at the risk

of non-melanoma skin cancer with outdoor workers (farmers, gardeners, and mountain guides) and indoor workers. The study found that mountain guides are at the greatest risk due to the high altitudes that they work in. Tailoring prevention methods based on the individual could be the answer in helping to lower the number of people affected by non-melanoma skin cancer. Stephenie Sutherland is a Fort St. John student studying nutrition and food sciences. She can found at the gym, hiking local trails, and serving up a hot cuppa joe at Whole Wheat and Honey. Have a question? Email her at stephenie. sutherland13@gmail.com.

OILMENS FROM B1

FLIGHT WINNERS Championship Flight - Travis Eggers

5th Flight - Ian Titley

1st Flight - Jeremy Clothier

6th Flight - Colby Wagar

2nd Flight - Bud Stewart

8th Flight - Tip Johnson

3rd Flight - Dave Buziak

9th Flight - Len Falls

4th Flight - Andrew Moody

10th Flight - Jay Greenwood

Huskies to play Canadian womens team DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

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The Oilmens Golf Tournament isn’t all about winning. Brian Zieger, Barry Bulmer, Rick Villeneuve, and Brad Stevenson all lost their first round matches in the 9th flight on June 7, but were back on the course on June 8 having a blast, battling to make the consolation final.

The City of Dawson Creek announced a five-year partnership agreement with Hockey Canada on June 6. The partnership will see Dawson Creek hosting a Hockey Canada event every 18 to 24 months. The first event, the Canadian Women’s National Camp, in part includes the Fort St. John Huskies. The camp will take place from September 10 to 16, and include 40 invited women. On Sept. 14 and 15, the Huskies, as well as the Dawson Creek Jr.

Canucks, will each play one exhibition game a day against the women’s team at the Encana Events Centre. “This is a really unique opportunity and experience for the players to play against this kind of talent. Not many Junior B teams can say they’ve played against Olympic gold medalists,” said Huskies President Mike Bacso. The Huskies’ training camp is August 24 to 26 at the Pomeroy Sport Centre, and will be practicing regularly in September leading up to the Hockey Canada exhibition games, in preparation for the 2018-19 NWJHL season.

LAKESHORE 4H Community Club I’m Liam Koop from the swine club and I am here to give you an update on the activities of the Lakeshore 4-H Community Club. On June 2nd, our club participated in the annual 4-H District Judging Rally at

In addition to the Judging Rally, the Lakeshore 4-H Club is also starting to gear up for the biggest event of the year… Achievement Days. On June 14, we are having a club meeting to prepare the items we will use to decorate the livestock barns. This year, our barn theme is Despicable Me, and I am looking forward to seeing all the great ideas our members come up with! As well as working on barn decorations, our members are also continuing to train their animals and practice the showmanship skills they will use when they present their projects in the ring on show day. Achievement Days will be held July 6-7 at the North Peace Fall Fair Grounds. This is where 4-H members throughout the district have the opportunity to showcase the projects they’ve been working on all year. There are always a variety of projects including beef, sheep, swine, and horses! It’s a lot of fun, and we would love for you come and enjoy the 4-H experience with us for the weekend! Hope to see you all there!

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the North Peace Fall Fair Grounds. Our members had the opportunity to judge a variety of things, including sheep, woolcraft, dogs, and beef, as well as taking a crack at identifying the objects on the ID table. A big thank you to all of our judges, as well as everyone who helped organize the Judging Rally this year!

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Comedian Derek Edwards makes FSJ debut By all accounts, June 17 is a bleak and macabre day in the history books. In 1565, Matsunaga Hisahide assassinated the 13th Ashikaga shogun, Ashikaga Yoshiteru. In 1882, a tornado killed 130 in Iowa. In 1939, Eugen Weidmann, a convicted murderer, was guillotined in Versailles outside the prison Saint-Pierre, the last public guillotining in France. The list goes on. When Canadian comedian Derek Edwards rolls into Fort St. John for his first performance this June 17, he’ll be bringing a lighter, less grisly mood. “It’s the opening of the Belleville Petunia Festival as well this year, so let’s use that as a counter-balance shall we,” Edwards says with a laugh over the phone.

Edwards comes to town on the last date of his Alls I’m Saying Tour. After a 30-year career making people laugh, what’s he saying? “It changes show to show. By the time I get to the very end of the tour it’ll probably be fairly shiny and polished, but I like to change it up all the way along and keep people guessing,” Edward says. Edwards likes the small towns — growing up in the mining town of Timmins, big cities throw him off, he says. “The phrase ‘alls I’m saying’ is something I used to hear all the time up there, it’s just part of the lingo, part of the lexicon,” he says. “It’s just escapism, come on out and have fun.” One of the hottest comic commodities in Canada, Edwards has become a

household name since he first started performing — if you’ve never seen him on Just For Laughs, turn on your television. Despite the rubbernecking state of global politics, Edwards promises no Donald Trump jokes, but jokes about human nature and interactions between people, what he calls the simple goings-on in straightforward life. “It’s hard to classify your own stuff, it’s like listening for your own accents,” he says. Edwards performs at the North Peace Cultural Centre June 17 at 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at 250-785-1992 or visit npcc.bc.ca for more information. Read more from our conversation with Edwards at alaskahighwaynews.ca.

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Comic Strippers return for evening of parody and improv When Ken Lawson picks up his phone, he’s recently landed in Edmonton and getting ready for an interview with CTV. What’s he up to, what’s on his mind? “Comedy shows, love it, we’ve got the greatest job in the world,” Lawson says. “We get to travel all across the country and make thousands of people laugh. It’s insane.” Lawson is one part of the Comic Strippers troupe, set to perform in Fort St. John June 16 for another round of improv comedy and male stripper parody for Fort St. John audiences.

The troupe is rounded out by Roman Danylo, Chris Casillan, David Milchard, Pearce Visser, Michael Teigen, and Denise Jones. The touring configuration can change, but Jones joins the group for the Fort St. John date, dressing up as a dude for her role in the show, wig and moustache and all. “It’s a whole other edge,” Lawson says. “About 80 per cent of our audience is women, and people really appreciate it. Right away, they’re like, ‘wait a minute’ and they catch on very quickly that

it’s a woman in disguise. “We don’t even acknowledge it, we just play it like she’s one of the guys. It adds this extra inside thing with the female audience members knowing one of them is up there taking the piss out of this whole, macho, perfect-body stripper thing. It’s really great, it’s really fun.” Though the show is for adults only, there is no nudity. But there is plenty of audience engagement. “It’s very interactive, so the things that people do and say, and the suggestions they give us ... we build off from there,”

Lawson says. With the hard realities in the world, people are looking for an escape from what’s happening in the world, Lawson says. Every show is different from town to town. “We’re happy to be that escape,” Lawson says. The Comic Strippers perform at the North Peace Cultural Centre June 16 at 8 p.m. Call the box office at 250-785-1992 or visit npcc.bc.ca for more information. Read more from our conversation with Lawson at alaskahighwaynews.ca.

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

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

Save the Dates July 13, 5:00 pm to July 15, 2018 at 3:30 pm for the Annual Mile Zero Cruisers Summer Cruise weekend starts with Registration held at the Dawson Co-op. Bring down your pride and joy and register for the Summer Cruise Car Show weekend. All registrants will receive access to all weekend events as well as a chance to win prizes. Check in this paper for more details closer to the show!

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In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, the Council of the District of Hudson’s Hope (the “District”) gives notice that it intends to transfer the lands and premises legally described as: (1) PID: 030-258-884 Lot 1 Section 13 Township 81 Range 26 West of 6th Meridian Peace River District Plan EPP77312 (2) PID: 030-358-931 Lot 6 Section 13 Township 81 Range 26 West of 6th Meridian Peace River District Plan EPP77312 (3) PID: 030-358-957 Lot 8 Section 13 Township 81 Range 26 West of 6th Meridian Peace River District Plan EPP77312 (4) PID: 030-358-973 Lot 10 Section 13 Township 81 Range 26 West of 6th Meridian Peace River District Plan EPP77312 (5) PID: 030-359-015 Lot 14 Section 13 Township 81 Range 26 West of 6th Meridian Peace River District Plan EPP77312 (6) PID: 030-359-040 Lot 17 Section 13 Township 81 Range 26 West of 6th Meridian Peace River District Plan EPP77312 (7) PID: 030-359-066 Lot 19 Section 13 Township 81 Range 26 West of 6th Meridian Peace River District Plan EPP77312 (8) PID: 030-359-082 Lot 21 Section 13 Township 81 Range 26 West of 6th Meridian Peace River District Plan EPP77312 (9) PID: 030-359-112 Lot 24 Section 13 Township 81 Range 26 West of 6th Meridian Peace River District Plan EPP77312 (10) PID: 030-359-139 Lot 26 Section 13 Township 81 Range 26 West of 6th Meridian Peace River District Plan EPP77312 and substantially as highlighted in the sketch plan below (the “Property”). The Property will be sold to BC Hydro and Power Authority for $500,000 and is expected to complete on or about July 9, 2018.

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Born Sept 25, 1928 Port Arthur, Ont Died June 4, 2018 Fort St. John, BC

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He was 89 years old Alec came to Fort St. John in 1969 with his young family to start doing business in the oilpatch. “We try for 5 years”, almost 50 years later still called FSJ home. Pryndik Bit & Supply was successful until 2016 when he decided that he had enough.

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He enjoyed flying and the great outdoors. He was a great kind, caring, friendly man. His sparkling eyes, his wonderful smile and sense of humor will be missed by many. Predeceased by; mother Katherine, Father Wasyl (William), Brothers and sisters; Mike, Mary, Pauline, Henry and Joe, his beloved wife Jean of 65 years. Pryndik leaves behind, daughter Kathryn(Darrell Holmes), grandson Spencer, son John(Jody).

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Burger King Fort St John is hiring Crew (Starting $12), Supervisors (Starting at $15), Assistant Manager (Starting at $17) and Managers (Starting $18.75). Previous experience an asset, but not necessary as Crew will be trained. Business management, training, schooling is an asset for Supervisors, assistant managers and Managers. Please send resumes to bkfsjco@gmail.com

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BRUCE, Anne K. August 11, 1938 − May 25, 2018 Anne Katherine Bruce née Butorac passed away on May 25 from a heart attack. She sends her regards "from a better place by far" to friends and acquaintances she knew in Rossland and Trail, BC; Corvallis, OR; Dawson’s Creek, BC; Calgary, AB; Whitehorse, YT; Prince George, BC; White Rock, BC and other places. Anne hopes they will remember her kindly. She is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth (Brian) of Coquitlam, BC. Her expressed wishes were that no service or memorial be held as she "didn’t do funerals". In lieu of flowers and if the mood strikes, make a donation to the Knowledge Network: www.knowledge.ca

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For hire: Caregiver to look after my children: 7 ear old girl & 1 year old boy. $12 per hour. 40 hours per week. Permanent Full-time. Work in employer’s home/94 Ave, Fort St John, BC. Completion of Secondary School, some college/ CEPEG/Vocational or technical training in child care or related field. 1 to 2 years experience supervision of children. Assist children on personal hygiene. Plan, prepare meals for children, participate in games, reading and may perform light housekeeping. Accomodation could be made available on a live-in basis at no cost. But not a condition of employment. Apply be email: herbert_barateta@yah oo.com

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Annual Municipal Report Public Meeting Monday, June 25, 2018 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers The City of Fort St. John invites the public to attend a meeting on June 25, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers to receive the Annual Municipal Report. The purpose of this meeting is to review the annual report and to receive submissions and questions from the public. This report includes the 2018 goals and objectives, an update on 2017 goals and objectives, the 2017 audited ﬁnancial statements, and a report on permissive property taxes. Copies of the report are available on the City’s website at www.fortstjohn.ca or at City Hall, 10631 – 100th Street. Any inquiries regarding this public meeting or the Annual Municipal Report may be directed to David Joy, General Manager of Corporate Services, via email at djoy@fortstjohn.ca or by telephone at 250-794-3300.

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Take notice that Peaceland Oilfield Services Ltd. from Fort St. John, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Northeast Region, for a Quarry situated on Provincial Crown land located at Sikanni Chief River, (Mason Creek South).

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The Lands File for this application is 8016007. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Kimberly Cimini, Authorization Officer, Northeast Region, MFLNRO, at 100-10003110th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 6M7, (250) 787-3435. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to July 25, 2018. 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 July 25, 2018. 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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ummertime is an exciting time of year, with the warmer weather bringing back many annual adventures involving traveling, camping, fireworks and thunderstorms. Although these things can be exciting for family, for our furry friends these events can also bring along unwanted anxiety. Many pets become anxious from loud noises due to things like fireworks, thunderstorms, and gunshots. For others, stress may result from car travel and going to both new and familiar places where they will meet many people and other animals. Anxious pets are often also fearful, scared, and in some

cases can be aggressive. This results in them showing new behaviors that they don’t generally show in a normal home setting. Pets display anxiety in several ways, including but not limited to: shaking, trembling, hiding, running away, destroying things at home, barking and drooling. How can you help your anxious pet? Sometimes, being there to comfort your dog or cat is all they need to make them feel better about whatever is causing the stress. Letting them access somewhere they feel safe can also help. This safe place may be their kennel, or other place in the house with limited

windows where the noise and other stimuli can be dampened the most. If you know your pet has a noise phobia, leaving them at home away from the predictable anxious stimulus may be best. If your pet cannot avoid the noise, having light noise from an air conditioner, stereo, or other source can help minimize the loudness and stress associated with the louder unpredictable source. Speaking to someone with behavior training can be encouraging, as there may be new tips and tricks that can be calming and limit anxious behaviors. In some cases it is

possible to desensitize pets to certain anxious stimuli. Some medications, both natural and prescription can also be helpful, and are most useful when used in combination with other approaches. For some pets, starting the natural medication a few days before a known anxious event can help prepare your pet for the event. If none of the natural medications seem to be working, talking to your veterinarian about other prescription options may be beneficial for your pet. Remember, many exciting events for us like thunderstorms and fireworks can be some of

the most anxious times for our pets. Over time, some pets will get over their fears if the right approach is taken, while others will continue to struggle their entire lives if they continue to be exposed to the stimuli that cause anxiety. It may take many different approaches and trials to know what is best for your pet, and speaking to your veterinarian can help get you on track with how and where to start. Dr. Corinna Jensen was born and raised in the Fort St. John Community and discovered her passion for veterinary medicine at an early age.

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

CoMMUNITY CHURCH CHARLIE LAKE CoMMUNITY CHURCH Associate Pastor: Jared Braun 250-785-1723 fax: 250-785-4136 clcc@pris.ca SUNDAY SCHooL: 10:40am SUNDAY WoRSHIP: 10:40am 1st left turn off Alaska Highway past the Charlie Lake Store. ********** PEACE CoMMUNITY CHURCH 10556-100th Street, Taylor, BC Pastor: Wally Pohlmann Phone: 250-789-3045 HoURS: 9:00am-Noon Monday-Wednesday & friday Email: office@taylorchurch.ca Website: www.taylorchurch.ca SUNDAY ADULT CLASS - 9:30am SUNDAY WoRSHIP SERVICE - 10:30am ********** EVANGELICAL foRT ST. JoHN EVANGELICAL MISSIoN 8220-89th Avenue, fSJ Pastor: Andy Wiebe Sunday School September-June begins at 9:30am Sunday mornings. Worship Service - 10:45am Phone: 250-787-2550 ******* INTERDENoMINATIoNAL UPPER PINE GoSPEL CHAPEL Church Phone: 250-827-3833 Email: upgc@pris.ca Board Chairman: Andy Burkholder 250-827-3811 Box 66, Rose Prairie, BC ********** LUTHERAN PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 9812-108th Avenue, fort St. John, BC V1J 2R3 Office Phone: 250-785-2718 Pastor: Rev. Kebede Dibaba Regular Worship Schedule: 9:00am Youth, Adult Bible Study 10:00am Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School ********** PEACE RIVER MUSLIM ASSoCIATIoN Information: 250-787-1264 Jumm’a (Friday) Prayer @ 1:00pm 203-10903-100th Street, fort St. John, BC email: tahermorsi@shaw.ca ********** MENNoNITE NoRTH PEACE MENNoNITE BRETHREN CHURCH North Peace Mennonite Brethren Church 10816 106 St. fort St. John, BC V1J 5V2 250-785-3869 Lead Pastor: Andrew Eby Associate Pastor of Youth & Young Adults: Don Banman SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES: 9:15am & 11:00am **********

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

PENTECoSTAL ASSEMBLIES of CANADA EVANGEL CHAPEL 10040-100 St., fort St. John Phone: 250-785-3386 Fax: 250-785-8345 Lead Pastor: Tony Warriner Sunday Services: 9:30am, 11:00am www.evangelfsj.com ********** The Journey 10011-100 St., fort St. John Phone: 250-785-6254 Pastor: Larry Lorentz Services: Sundays: 10:30am Tuesdays: 7:00pm **********

PRESBYTERIAN fort St. John Presbyterian Church 9907-98th St., fort St. John, BC Phone: 250-785-2482 fax: 250-785-2482 12:30 p.m. - Pie and Coffee 1:00 p.m. - Worship Service Everyone is invited to participate ********** REfoRMED TRINITY CoVENANT CHURCH Sunday Service: 10:00am Meets at the The Plaza 8111 100th Ave fort St. John, BC Elder: Desmond Jones Phone: 250-785-8289 www.trinitycovenant.ca matthew@trinitycovenant.ca Affiliated with C.R.E.C. ********** THE SALVATIoN ARMY THE SALVATIoN ARMY Sunday Worship Service: 10:30am 10116-100th Ave., fort St. John, BC Come Worship With Us. For information; Phone 250-785-0506 or food Bank 250-785-0500 ********** SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 9008-100th Avenue, fort St. John, BC Phone: 250-785-8632 Pastor: Cavin Chwyl Phone: 250-719-7949 Saturday Service: 9:30am ********** UNITED CHURCH of CANADA ST. LUKE’S UNITED 9907-98 St., fort St. John, BC Office: 250-785-2919 Rev. Rick Marsh Email: stlukeuc@telus.net Sunday Worship Service @ 10:00am All are Welcome! The United Church of Canada is a Union of Congregationalist, Methodist & Presbyterian Churches in Canada formed in 1925.

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Come and Check Out our New Library News — June 2018 11 Ways To Use Your Library This Summer

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1. Rock your road trip with audiobooks. They’ll make the kilometres fly by during all your summer travels. And parents: kids’ audiobooks can save your sanity on those “are we there yet” drives. 2. Impress your friends around the campfire after some free online guitar lessons. Learn anything from blues guitar to ukele to jazz piano with lessons from the pros on ArtistWorks. 3. Repair your ride. Use your library card to log in to AutoMate, where you’ll find auto maintenance and repair guides, stepby-step procedures, diagrams, and much more. 4. Learn how to anchor a tent in the sand, tie a trucker hitch, or start a fire without a match with great books on outdoor skills and survival. 5. Have a movie night. Save your money for ice cream by getting free streaming movies through IndieFlix. There’s something for everyone: zombies, romance, vintage TV, documentaries, horror, LGBTQ+, sci-fi and more. Or borrow some DVDs for that cozy night in. 6. Plan your next adventure using a travel guide, or dream about seeing the world as you thumb through a digital magazine like Lonely Planet or National Geographic Traveler. 7. Finally get a break from the kids… I mean... ahem... give your kids a fun and enriching experience with your library’s

many Summer Reading Club programs. 8. Find local hidden gems by grabbing the hiking guide Exploring Tumbler Ridge or the road-trip essential Guide to the Alaska Highway. Find some gems, literally, with Gem Trails of British Columbia or a gold-panning how-to book. 9. Make a virtual museum visit without leaving home. Take home a few art books, and you won’t even need to wear pants to enjoy some Emily Carr, Picasso or grafitti art. If you’re reading on your sundeck though, pants are encouraged. 10. Take a course. Learn all about world history, photography, the art of public speaking, and much more by borrowing a Great Courses DVD. Want to one-up your computer skills? Try a free online computer course, or make an appointment for free one-on-one computer training. 11. Meet new friends. Come out to an adult program like Read Harder, a fun read-anything book club hosted at Beard’s Brewing, or Ugly Crafts, a crafting night that eschews perfection and embraces the Pinterest fail. Or try out Writers of the Peace, an independent writers’ group hosted at FSJPL. Reach out to FSJPL at 250-7853731, by email at hello@fsjpl. ca or online at fsjpl.ca. Amy von Stackelberg is a Circulation Services Coordinator at the Fort St. John Public Library.

Rotarians at Work

Local Rotarians help many community groups with our stellar BBQ team at the events

Chevy Coupe Jack and Judy McPherson Dawson Creek BC

This 1938 Chevy Coupe has been my dream car since I was in high school. When I came across this car a year ago I was so excited. I drove to the Island at a moments notice to view the car and bought it on the spot! It need very little TLC and was the perfect coupe for myself and Judy to cruise in. It is a 1938 Chevrolet Coupe, Porsche Red in colour with a Camaro power train and custom details inside and out. I cannot wait for Summer Cruise! This car is built for cruising anywhere, anytime!

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Club of Dawson Creek

Meets Tuesdays, NOON At The GEORGE DAWSON INN

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Club of Dawson Creek Sunrise

Meets Fridays, 7:00 a.m. At The DC CURLING RINK