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Dustin Carnell didn’t just come out of the closet. He “kicked it down and burned it behind (him).” The North Peace Pride Society trustee is one of several people working to pave the way for making Fort St. John a safe place for the LGBTQ community. Carnell, 48, transitioned six years ago and as a trans man has found people to be quite accepting, which he said initially surprised him. “I grew up here…I know what the attitude was in Fort St. John. Before I was trans, I came out as a lesbian and I was actually surprised at how easy that was,” he said. “There was still some hatred, but nothing

I couldn’t handle. And when I came out as trans, I was really surprised at how welcoming the community was.” Fort St. John has changed a lot in terms of its attitude toward the LGBTQ community—for a long time, it was considered very “closeted.” “Fort St. John has been largely a closeted community, in the opinion of the LGBTQ community here, and that’s sad, really,” said Pride Society president Kerry France. “It’s sad that a large part of the community feels they need to not be themselves.” It’s a feeling France knew all too well as a young LBGTQ teenager growing up in the city. “When I was a teen, I found no support,” she said. “I did tell myself that I wouldn’t be

back because of that. It had a profound effect on my life.” But after spending some time away from Fort St. John, including living in San Francisco and seeing what an accepting community can be like, France ended up returning to take on her job at the library. France felt that Fort St. John had grown as a community and was ready to welcome a Pride celebration. “Fort St. John has shown support and that we’re ready to see something like this happen in our community,” she said. “There are several communities around us that have been celebrating LGBTQ diversity for several years and there’s really no reason why Fort St. John shouldn’t be able to do the same.” See PRIDE on B8

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LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF B.C.

Peace River North MLA Dan Davies was sworn in as a member of the B.C. legislature on June 8.

Dan Davies took his oath of allegiance and signed the Parliamentary Roll last week, taking his place in the B.C. legislature. Davies was elected MLA for Peace River North, and will return to the legislature along with his BC Liberal colleagues June 22 for a throne speech. Davies has tendered his

resignation as a Fort St. John city councillor, effective Aug. 1. As such, a byelection to fill his seat will take place Sept. 9. The nomination period will begin July 25 at 9 a.m. and end Aug. 4 at 4 p.m. Those interested in putting their name forward must be at least 18 years of age, be a Canadian Citizen and have lived in B.C. for the at

least six months prior to filing nomination documents. Advanced voting will take place on Aug. 30 and Sept. 6. Mayor Lori Ackerman requested the byelection be scheduled for early September so the newly elected councillor has the chance to attend the Union of B.C. Municipalities conference if they choose.

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Two unions representing roughly half the workforce on the Site C dam want meetings with the BC NDP and Green parties to discuss the future of the $8.8-billion project. Both the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) and the Construction Maintenance and Allied Workers Canada (CMAW) have sent letters to NDP Leader John Horgan to talk about his position on the project, which includes sending the dam for a BC Utilities Commission review if he forms a minority government in the coming weeks. CLAC, which represents workers employed by civil works contractor Peace River Hydro Partners, says it’s circulating a petition amongst its workers at the dam to support its continued construction. Any delay resulting from the review would be “undue and unwarranted,” the union said in a release, and its outright cancellation would have an “immense” impact on workers. “Many of our members have made significant household decisions and commitments based upon the expectation of long-term work,” CLAC BC Provincial Director David Prentice wrote in June 12 letters to both Horgan and BC Green Leader Andrew Weaver. “Your party’s recommendations concerning this project will have a deep and profound impact upon their lives, their families, and all of those in Fort St. John, the Peace Country, and the province of British Columbia whose livelihoods depend on the continuation of construction at Site C.” Peace River Hydro Partners holds the $1.75-billion civil works contract to build the earth-filled dam, work that is expected to continue to 2024, Prentice noted. CLAC currently represents more than 1,000 workers on the project, he added. “As the representatives of the largest group of unionized workers on the project, we believe we are uniquely positioned to deliver a message of concern on behalf of the workers of Site C. Horgan has said work would continue on the dam during an expedited commission review. However, he has urged BC Hydro to delay the eviction of some valley landowners and hold off signing contracts without penalty-free cancellation clauses as his party looks to transition into a minority government with the support of the BC Greens. That includes a pending contract for Highway 29 realignment work at Bear Flat expected to be awarded by June 15. See UNIONS on A8

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The 12th annual Spirit of the Peace Powwow last weekend paid tribute to Doig River elder Tommy Attachie, who passed away on June 6. From left: Robert Dominic, Garry Oker, Sam Acko, and Jack Askoty address the crowd at Taylor Arena on June 9 before a Jingle Dress dance.

Where’s My Invisible Airplane? TWISTER TASK: We begin news chewing in Three Hills, Alberta. An incredible photo of a man mowing his lawn in Three Hills was viewed by millions on the internet. It shows a tornado touching down behind the man as he calmly mows his lawn. It’s not easy to panic Canadians. We are a calm people. Canadians didn’t even panic when Justin Bieber announced he might move back home to Canada.

ing with their canes. Witnesses say the fight began when one old lady was bragging: “My denture adhesive is better than your denture adhesive!”

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ernment employee. Instead of bandages, he’s wrapped in red tape.

DYLAN DETAILS: Excitement builds as Peace Country music fans await July’s conPREVAILING PRICES cert by Bob Dylan in Dawson Creek. Meanwhile, there was a report Dylan was offered Dawson Creek 104.9 big money to act in a movie, but he turnedit down. He turned it down when they told Fort St. John mumbling Bob his scenes in the movie 111.9 would need English subtitles. St. John, BC - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canada

KNIEVEL KNEWS: Now open in Topeka, Kansas: A museum dedicated to the late daredevil, Evel Knievel. If Evel Knievel was alive today, he would be 80 years old. He would be riding an electric scooter through WalMart, trying to jump it over a line of shopping carts.

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POWWOW PRIDE Indigenous culture once again made a splash and wowed crowds at the Taylor Arena during the 12th annual Spirit of the Peace Powwow. See more photos in our gallery at alaskahighwaynews.ca HALEY LABOUCANE PHOTOS

Plans are in place to give Centennial Park a facelift. City council awarded the Centennial Park Master Plan tender to Calgary-based IBI Group for $67,700 on Monday. Some items identified for the master plan include more trees, enhanced landscaping, looped pathways, and upgraded infrastructure, including public washrooms. The city also wants to see a permanent community market structure at the northwest end of the park. The new design would also need to be usable through the winter as part of the city’s winter city design principles. There will be a public consultation at the park on Canada Day for residents to see the new park concept. The goal is to have the plan complete by Nov. 30. The city has budgeted $300,000 for the park in this year’s capital budget, and $1.2 million in 2018.

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Construction values down this year Construction values in Fort St. John are down roughly 39 per cent so far this year. The city has seen $10.1 million in construction through to the end of May, short of the $16.7 million to the same point in 2016. Commercial construction and single-family residential have driven construction so far this year. The city has issued 15 permits for commercial construction valued at $3.7 million, and has issued six permits for singlefamily homes valued at $4.4 million.

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MINES ACT NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PERMIT APPROVING THE MINE PLAN AND RECLAMATION PROGRAM FOR Ardill’s Ranch Gravel Pit

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Take notice that Renee Ardill of Ardill’s Ranch Ltd. has ﬁled with the Chief Inspector of Mines, pursuant to Part 10.2.1 of the Health and Safety Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia, a proposed mine plan together with a program for the protection and reclamation of the land and water courses related to the proposed Sand and Gravel Pit located at the East ½ of Frac Section 36, Township 82, Range 24, W6M on private land (Ardill’s Ranch) , 17359 Highway 29 North. A copy of the permit application, including supporting documentation, is available for public viewing at McElhanney Geomatics, 8808 82nd Street, Fort St. John, BC attn. C. Horst Any person affected by or interested in this program has 30 days to make written representation to the Chief Inspector of Mines, Ministry of Energy and Mines, c/o Region, Mining and Minerals Division at Suite 350 – 1011 4th Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L 3H9 (facsimile: 250565-4240) with a copy to C. Horst, Agent C/O McElhanney Geomatics 8808 82nd Street, Fort St. John, BC V1J 6M2 (email chorst@mcelhanney.net). R0011427227

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After 90 minutes of work, volunteers got the chance to rest and admire the 19,000 square feet of fresh sod that was laid down at Heritage Place in Fort Nelson. Thirty volunteers lent their time and manpower to complete the landscaping. “Even though our little town is down it is definitely not to be counted out, we have some wonderful people here,” said Joan Kinzett, executive director of the Northern Rockies Seniors Society.

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‘Be giants’: NLC grads celebrate at convocation ALEISHA HENDRY ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

Northern Lights College wished the best of luck to its 2017 convocation class last week. About 100 students made their way across the stage to collect their certificates and diplomas from various programs, including early childhood education, business administration, and oil and gas field operations, to name a few. Thomas Dortch was named valedictorian as well as the recipient of the 2017 Lieutenant Governor’s Silver Medal. “This college has been home for the past while, and now it has come time to leave the nest and spread your wings and fly, like you’ve been taught,” he said. He reminded his fellow students that ALEISHA HENDRY PHOTO even if at times they didn’t believe in Thomas Dortch gives a speech as the 2017 themselves, everyone around them did. valedictorian at the Northern Lights College “Your parents believed you would convocation on June 9. make it, your friends believed you would make it, your instructors believed you would make it from day Sabulsky has been undergoing cancer one,” said Dortch. treatments, and said he’d written his The college also announced that speech from a hospital bed. He shared Kristy Jamieson was named the 2017 a story of famed Canadian physician recipient of the Governor General’s Dr. Norman Bethune and encouraged Bronze Medal for academic excellence, the grads to “find the giant inside.” the most prestigious award that “You’re going to be giants, each of students in Canadian schools can you. It’s going to come out,” he said. receive. “Are you ready to use the education NLC also awarded Leo Sabulsky with given to you, are you wiling to work an honorary Associate of Arts Degree many hours, possibly relocate and face for his work with School District 59, the world head on? You don’t have to be starting Peace FM and CHET TV, and a famous person like Dr. Bethune, Terry numerous other initiatives to improve Fox, Dave Fife or Ma Murray to have a his community. giant inside.”

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remier Christy Clark has recalled the legislature for June 22, leaving the door open for the NDP and Greens to defeat her in a confidence vote. It may or may not happen—some believe Clark’s throne speech and budget will be stuffed with goodies so sweet it will be difficult to vote down—but the pundits say the odds are high the NDP will form minority government in co-operative with the Greens. However, in the spirit of true co-operation, we hope the NDP and Greens will find a way to work across all party lines and outside the bounds of their two-party agreement. Surely Peace River MLAs Dan Davies and Mike Bernier can be of some use for the government. If we are to buy into the possibility of a future with proportional representation, why not build a cabinet that includes ministers from all parties? That would be bold, lend credibility to lingering doubts about proportional representation, and create some goodwill to buffer the apprehension and ambivalence toward the NDP and Greens in this pocket of the province.

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ow that the battle lines have been officially drawn over Site C, it’s time for our politicians to start regaining the confidence of British Columbians and stop playing partisan politics. On one side, the BC Liberals made one of the biggest political blunders of our time. That blunder was removal of the independent review of Site C in advance of project approval. By removing British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) oversight of Site C in 2010, the BC Liberals set the stage for what we are seeing today.

A very simple question should have been answered before Site C was approved. That question is what impact will the estimated $9 billion cost of Site C have on future electricity rates? The answer to this question will impact every person living in and every business operating in our province if Site C proceeds to completion. Currently, we have no idea what impact the cost of Site C will have on hydro rates and, more importantly, we cannot say for sure to what degree rate increases will impact seniors on fixed incomes, low income

families, and on those who are struggling to make ends meet. If we are going to use public dollars to build public projects we need to make sure it is in our best interests and this is where Site C falls short. We do not have a definitive answer. Stuck in the middle of this day-to-day power struggle is a valley, the people who want to save it, and the employees who work on the project. What we are seeing is the first litmus test for how effectively a new government can address a complex and polarizing issue. One piece of advice I have

for our incoming government is make sure it has a Site C Plan B. If this project is put in front of the BCUC for review and is ultimately shelved, they better have a series of alternative energy options on the table ready to take its place. If the NDP and Green Party coalition fail to table alternatives to Site C in a timely manner, they will start their four-year term with the one thing politicians fear the most—a crisis of confidence. Jeff Richert ran as an independent candidate in Peace River North in the 2017 B.C. election.

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he big smiling premier from Kelowna always knew defeat in politics was inevitable. After all, no political party rules forever. It could come after one term, or two or three or four, but a loss was always coming. It was just a matter of time. W.A.C. Bennett had been premier for 20 years when the NDP finally defeated him in 1972. But he saw that loss as an opportunity to cement another generation of free enterprise government. He was right: three years later, the NDP were vanquished again. “People needed to put their finger on the hot stove, and feel it,” W.A.C. Bennett said on election night, 1975, the night the Socreds defeated the NDP and were restored to government. “They felt it! And tonight they’ve taken it away.” As we prepare for Premier John Horgan – with his Greeninfused plans to raise taxes, kill responsible resource development projects, strangle job creators with red tape, and go into deficit—W.A.C.’s words ring true again. B.C. is about to

experience the economic pain NDP governments inevitably cause in British Columbia. B.C.’s finger is on the hot stove again. Horgan and Andrew Weaver live 1,282 kilometres away from the Site C dam, but are rigging the BC Utilities Commission process to kill Site C, and fire 2,200 construction workers. These men and women got up this morning and went to the job site to support their families and build a project that will deliver clean reliable power for future generations. Site C spent more than a decade going through environmental assessments and regulatory reviews, and was signed off by both the federal and provincial governments—all of which was upheld by a unanimous decision of the B.C. Court of Appeal last fall. Horgan and Weaver’s backroom deal promises a Site C review based on “current” energy supply and demand. This stacks the deck against a project that isn’t being built for today, but to help meet B.C.’s electricity needs for the next century, and to offer a climatefriendly alternative to fossil fuels.

It’s short-term thinking, partisan politics and outright hypocrisy at its worst: In 2009, Andrew Weaver was a passionate defender of Site C. He wanted BC Hydro to get back into megaprojects. “They should be carving out their niche with the Site C dam,” he told The Globe and Mail. “I cannot see what is stopping Site C.” Now he is the one stopping Site C’s clean energy. The NDP-Green goal of “revitalizing the environmental review process” is code for finding ways to get to “No.” They plan to inject their politics into every regulatory and environmental review of important energy, resource and infrastructure projects. Not found in the HorganWeaver pact: any prospect of a balanced budget, any target for economic growth, any plan to build the infrastructure we need to compete in a global economy, or any plan to harness our natural resources responsibly. In short, no bold vision to build our province. More than 200,000 people in B.C. make a living in construction. Another 65,000 people work in

forestry and tens of thousands more on pipelines, in the mines, on the water, and in the oil and gas sector – responsibly developing B.C.’s abundant natural resources. These are real projects, real jobs and real families. They are not “a myth,” or “unicorns,” as Weaver so arrogantly dismissed them last week with Horgan standing by his side. When Horgan and Weaver talk about “yesterday’s economy,” they demean the work of hundreds of thousands of British Columbians who put on a tool belt every morning and go about building our province. W.A.C. Bennett knew what would happen as British Columbians saw jobs disappear and the province’s prosperity evaporate under the 1970s NDP. We’d pull our hand from the hot stove. Let’s hope that once again we learn our lesson quickly, and that our economy doesn’t get burned too badly by this new NDP-Green coalition government. Chris Gardner is president of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association.

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The University of Northern British Columbia’s Community Development Institute was officially opened in Fort St. John June 7. City officials and community leaders gathered at the city’s passive house to mark the grand opening of the institute, which will work with industry, business, nonprofits, First Nations and other government to identify challenges and develop policies to diversify the region’s economy. The city partnered with the university in 2016 to open the first “in-community” office for the institute, and has committed $1.4 million to help fund its work over four years. “We have a lot of local strategies and initiatives that are ongoing right now,” Mayor Lori Ackerman said. “We’re going to pull them together in this building and offer some significant opportunity to not only move those strategies forward but to create new ones.” Renée Laboucane, a former Fort St. John resident, has returned to the city to take on the role of the institute’s senior facilitator.

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When Annie Wile saw that the North Peace SPCA was overwhelmed with animals needing surgeries, she knew she needed to find some way to help. After reading an article in the Alaska Highway News about the shelter’s plight, Wile took it upon herself to do a fundraiser for the shelter’s May Challenge. “After reading the article in the newspaper by Aleisha Hendry, I knew I had to do something,” said Wile, owner of Home Comfort Pet Sitting in Fort St. John. She drafted a letter and attached the AHN article and started asking friends, neighbours, clients and companies if they would help. The response she got was overwhelming. “I went door-to-door, I mailed things, and every time someone donated, I sent a thank you card. It was the most fulfilling thing I’ve ever done.” This isn’t the first time Wile has done fundraisers on her own for the SPCA; she did one in 2008 and another in 2013 that brought in $5,000 and $10,000, respectively. “I’ve done this three times and it’s probably the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done,” she said. Corinne Tacey’s Grade 2 class at Bert Ambrose Elementary School heard about Wile’s fundraiser and wanted to help out. With the help of some grown-ups, the kids organized a candy sale that brought in $1,035. Students Sawyer Bennie and Ava Christensen were more than happy to help the animals at the local shelter. “We’re doing it to raise money for the SPCA because we really care about the animals that we got from there,” said Christensen, who got her family’s dog, Gus, from the shelter. Bennie’s family got a cat named Todd from the SPCA. “Workers found him in a puddle,” he said. “He was sitting in a puddle and it was wintertime and his tail got frozen to the puddle, and so that had to amputate his tail.” After collecting donations, Wile, with the help of former branch manager Rosolyn Kalb, surprised the staff at the shelter on May 30 with boxes of food and toys, as well as $450, from SaveOn Foods, courtesy of Corey Butler, as well as all the cash donations, which came to $7,024. “For one individual to go forward and approach friends, approach acquaintances, it shows what the power of one voice can really do,” branch manager Candace Buchamer said. “It is pretty amazing for one person to care that much and not be afraid to show that they care about animals.” Without Wile’s fundraising efforts, the branch would only be sitting at just over $5,000 raised for its May Challenge—well short of the original $25,000 goal. “Our May Challenge totals, up until Annie came up with this, were very minimal compared to most years,” Buchamer said, noting the economy has created challenges. “In a community that can’t necessarily sustain the animals as well as the people, we’re not everybody’s first choice right now. It’s amazing that Annie came forward yet again and did a phenomenal job.”

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Making ALS a treatable, not terminal disease ALS Societies mark ALS Awareness Month in June TORONTO, ON (June 1, 2017) – The ﬁrst day of June marks the beginning of ALS Awareness Month in Canada. And while more Canadians may be familiar with ALS as a result of the Ice Bucket Challenge in 2014, there remains much more work to do to help people understand the devastating impact of the disease, its terminal outcome, and the great need for better funding. ALS Societies across Canada are 100% funded by donors, whose generosity is essential in funding research to make ALS a treatable, not terminal disease and in providing support to people and families living with the disease. Receiving an ALS diagnosis is overwhelming, and living with the disease is not an easy journey. ALS, which stands for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease and Motor Neuron Disease. The 1,000 Canadians who are diagnosed with ALS each year face progressive paralysis as a result of the brain no longer being able to communicate with the muscles of the body. Over time, as the muscles break down, someone living with ALS will lose the ability to walk, talk, eat, swallow, and eventually breathe. There are approximately 3,000 Canadians living with ALS at any time. There is no cure for ALS, it can affect anyone, and 80 per cent of people diagnosed die within two to ﬁve years – though research advances are providing an increasing

source of hope. “There is great reason to be hopeful about the promise of effective treatments for ALS, and the research community is telling us they are a matter of ‘when,’ not ‘if’,” says Tammy Moore, CEO of the ALS Society of Canada. “We know this day cannot come soon enough for people and families living with ALS, which is why ALS Societies across Canada continue to invest in ALS research based on best practices in research funding with the greatest potential to make a difference – while also supporting the needs of people and families living with ALS today.” In 2016, approximately $6.2 million was invested in 20 different ALS research grants and awards funded through the ALS Canada Research Program. Of this amount, $3.5 million was contributed by generous donors and partnerships with provincial ALS societies. An additional $2.7 million was matched by the Brain Canada Foundation through the Canada Brain Research Fund (with the ﬁnancial support of Health Canada) as a result of their partnership with ALS Canada following the Ice Bucket Challenge. With volunteer-led WALK for ALS events taking place in more than 80 communities across Canada in the coming months, the country’s ALS Societies are hopeful that donor generosity will result in a fundraising total close to $4 million.

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Of the net WALK proceeds, 60 per cent are used to provide support to people and families living with ALS while 40% are contributed to the ALS Canada Research Program, which receives additional funding support throughout the year thanks to donor generosity. To acknowledge ALS Awareness Month, yesterday MPs David Tilson and Judy Sgro made a Member’s Statement in the House of Commons. Mr. Tilson, whose father died of ALS, is a member of the all-party ALS Caucus that was formed in late 2016. Chaired by MP Francis Drouin, the ALS Caucus is focused on opportunities related to ALS research and care. Earlier this year, a private member’s motion calling on the federal government to play a leadership role in supporting ALS research and awareness was introduced by MP Judy Sgro, who is also a member of the ALS Caucus, and approved unanimously in the House of Commons. Canadians can get involved in ALS Awareness Month by donating to an ALS Society across Canada, by registering for a WALK for ALS at walkforals.ca and by continuing to raise awareness. About ALS Societies across Canada ALS Societies across Canada provide services and support to people and families touched by ALS in their provinces and contribute to the ALS Canada Research Program. The ALS Canada Research Program supports the Canadian ALS research community and uses best practices in research funding to award grants with the greatest potential to make ALS a treatable, not terminal disease. ALS Societies advocate federally, provincially and locally on behalf of people and families living with ALS for better government support and access within the healthcare system. ALS Societies survive on donations and funds raised throughout the year.

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et’s continue to build on our previous articles. For illustration purposes, let’s explore the next step after the purchase of an existing vacant duplex. We will now look at leasing options and choosing tenants.

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SHORT-TERM TENANTS There are a few types of short-term tenants. There is the Airbnb tenant that shows up with a suitcase for a week or two. This is a higher turnover and more work to manage. You may want to use a keyless entry lock and be ready to

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change the code with each tenant. Your rental rates would be priced in line with hotel alternatives, offering a slightly cheaper per night rate. Be sure that your strata arrangement allows Airbnb. Another short term tenant may be a crew or worker here for four months or less. Short-term tenants allow options to keep current with market rents when vacancy rates are fluctuation. Again, there is more work associated with short term tenants.

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LONG-TERM TENANTS This type of tenant offers low risk, low turnover and general wear and tear. Do you want to allow pets for long-term tenants? Have you requested an appropriate pet deposit? Have you limited the number of pets? Set-up an annual or bi-annual inspection schedule. Keep up with annual maintenance. Keep up with annual rent increases. The largest challenge with a long-term tenant is that you are not always able to capitalize on rapid market rent increases. Long-term tenants can anchor corporate or short-term tenants and are an important consideration to reduce vacancy risks and maintain integrity of property. Strongly consider your tenant mix so that you are not exposing yourself to risk of 100 per cent vacancy due to a downturn in one sector.

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How will you market your property? Do you have contacts? What is your marketing strategy? Are you planning an all-inclusive that includes furnishing, linens, fully equipped kitchen and housekeeping, utilities, cable, internet? What does the occupancy limit look like? Will the corporate tenants be management or labourers? Is there one, two or more occupants? Do you have provisions in the lease agreement for overage of utilities? Can you recoup your furnishing costs within a reasonable period of time? I have seen corporate rental work very well as an alternative to offering hotel service to managers that are on site for a four-day work week. There tends to be very little wear and tear on the units and they are often times very easy for housekeepers. They can have long-term occupancy and basically you are able to walk away and collect rent and cover off all expenses. If the market does change and rental rates increase you need to be flexible to keep them as tenants. If the unit is occupied by more than two occupants that are more crew or labour focused, I strongly suggest provisions to prevent drugs and alcohol and understand the liability—wear and tear and risk are much higher. You may want to limit number of occupants or not include utilities in the rent. You may want to charge a premium. Chances are you may need it!

Edwina Nearhood is a life-long resident of Fort St. John, with 30 years experience in the appraisal industry.

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from secondary bedrooms, and has two large walk-in closets that buffer sound from the great room as well. Noteworthy luxuries in its private bathroom include: a spa tub, shower, two basins, and a separately enclosed toilet. Sliding glass doors in the roomy sleeping area offer yet another phenomenal rear view and open to a recessed, semi-secluded section of the patio. This would be an ideal spot for a hot tub. The larger bedroom, on the opposite side of the Santa Fe's hexagon, has a similar view and patio access to the rear. This bedroom also has a private bathroom, while the other bedroom shares a bathroom with the rest of the household. Laundry appliances are just outside the bedroom doors, in a roomy pass-through utility room that links with the three-car garage. Associated Designs is the original source for the Santa Fe 11-127. For more information or to view other designs, visit www.AssociatedDesigns.com or call 800-634-0123.

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The Santa Fe's name couldn't be more appropriate. This Pueblo-Spanish Revival home shows influences of both Spanish Colonial buildings and Native American pueblos. Stucco walls, stepped parapets, and exposed log ends are characteristic of the style, which flourished in and around the town of Santa Fe, New Mexico, in the 1930s. Inside, the home is bright, spacious, and totally contemporary. An abundance of natural light washes into the highceilinged hexagonal great room through double sets of wide windows on three sides. This room offers a panoramic view, as does the covered patio that spans the entire rear. While standing at the sink in the uniquely angled kitchen, you can survey the great room as well as the patio and landscape beyond. It's a sweeping view. An eating bar fronts the sink, a walk-in pantry fills one corner, and counter space is expansive enough to accommodate a small team of cooks. The owners' suite is well-isolated

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Modern, roomy and close to schools is what you will enjoy here! Nice layout with corner lot access means easy to park and storage space is readily accessible. Full ensuite and walk in closet here, 2 more bedrooms and you can get started in home ownership or make this a low maintenance home base to work from.

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Springtime sunrise over Tea Creek Valley will fill your home with natural sunlight where you can sit and enjoy the start of the day in professionally designed, restaurant quality kitchen. 10' walls and glass to match brings in the quiet peacefulness of your surroundings like every home should. The second floor has its own laundry room for the 4 bedrooms service and the master suite is a resort quality retreat space to relax and recharge in.

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

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Clara Mjogdal June 6, 1928 - April 9, 2017

Submitted by Great Granddaughter, Jenna Hiebert: Clara Catherine Mjogdal was born on June 6th 1928 to parents, Nina and John Temple in Birch Hills Saskatchewan. Grandma was the youngest of 2 daughters, younger than sister Jeanette by 12 years. In 1931 the family moved to the homestead in the Montney area. Grandma attended the Clayton School, just south of the family farm, for all her formal education. Grandma worked hard on the family farm while growing up, taking the place of a son, because there wasn’t one. As a youngster Grandma used to sneak away to peak over the hill at the Native camp in the creek valley, even though she was told not to! She liked to look at the teepees of the travelling camp. Grandma purchased her first horse from people at this camp, paying 5 whole dollars! She named the black mare Beauty and taught her to do tricks, such as bowing down and rearing up on command! As a young lady, Grandma met and married her first husband, Einar. She gave birth to her son, Vernon on July 1, 1947. By the time Grandma was 19 years old she was left a widow with a young baby and a farm to run! In 1950 Grandma married her 2nd husband, John and moved to his Montney homestead. They welcomed their Daughter, Noreen to the family on July 12th, 1951. Grandma and Grandpa raised their family on the farm and were very active within the community and the Luthern Church. Grandma accompanied the Montney Luthern Youth group on their horseback trail rides for many years. Doing the cooking for up to 20 teenagers at a time! In 1966, a dry year with little grass, dictated that Grandma, and Grandpa, became members of the Beatton Doig Pasture for the first time. Grandma remained a member at the Beatton Doig Pasture for many years, moving countless cattle and spending many, many hours on horseback! This was the start of a beloved family tradition carried on for 50 years, only just ending in 2016. Grandma happily watched her daughter, Noreen, marry Ron Kramer in 1970 and received her first grandchild, Audra, the following year. With her grandson, John, arriving 2 years later. Grandma lost her husband, John, to cancer in 1973. Once again being left to run the farm on her own! In 1975, Grandma made the move to Rose Prairie to live with Loyed Robbins on his farm. Grandma and Loyed enjoyed 42 years together, farming, and in the early years, travelling around to many rodeos to watch the cowboys and cowgirls in action! Grandma lived the farm life to its fullest, raising lots of cows, horses, chickens, turkeys, pigs, milked cows and grew a large garden. The North Peace Fall Fair was always greatly anticipated by Grandma. She enjoyed putting in lots of entries in various categories every year. 2015 was the last year Grandma took entries to the fair, at the young age of 87! She was very honored to have been selected to receive the ‘Pioneer of the Year’ award in 2001 from the North Peace Fall Fair Society. Although Grandma’s cow herd had shrunk over the years, she was very proud to say that she still owned a couple of cows and was always got excited about the calves in the spring! ‘A cowgirl without cows is just a girl’ and Grandma was a cowgirl her whole life! Life took another new and exciting turn for Grandma in 1997 with the birth of her first Great Grandchild, Mathew! Great Granddaughter, Jenna (myself) followed in 1999. Twins, Dawson and Hunter arrived in 2004 with Carter following in 2006. Whitney and Ashley Backus joined the family in 2006 and Great Great Grandson, Bentley arrived in the fall of 2015. Us kids were always a great source of joy for Grandma, and she called for daily updates to keep up on what we were all doing. Declining health in the last couple of years forced Grandma to move into the Heritage Seniors Apartment. But she still went out to the farm in Rose Prairie to stay with Loyed as much as she could. During her time at the apartment, Grandma enjoyed the other residents and had many friends there. She also loved the music and other live entertainment provided! Music downstairs always made for the best days! Grandma’s last few weeks were spent at the Fort St John Hospital, where on the evening of April 9th she passed quietly with family and friends by her side.

Thank you, from the family of Clara Mjogdal!

We would like to thank Dr Moody and the nursing staﬀ at the Fort St John hospital for the care given to Clara. A special thank you to Margaret, your compassion was appreciated! To our family and friends, thank you for your support and kindness, for the ﬂowers and food and the donations to the Hospital foundation in Clara’s name. Thank you to Clara’s many friends for their visits with her while she was in the hospital. It meant a lot to her that you took the time to see her! Thank you to Vicki Hess for heading up the luncheon after the service, and to the kitchen helpers as well. Thank you going out to the Rose Prairie Log Church, Laurie Geortzen for preforming the memorial service, and Marg Geortzen for the music. Thank you to Deb Butler for playing and singing ‘The Cattle Drive’ and to Thor Espe for playing ‘Life in The Finland Woods’ one last time for Clara. Clara passed away peacefully with family by her side on April 9, 2017 and will be forever missed by us all, her partner (Loyed), kids Vernon & Noreen (Ron), grandkids, great grandkids and a great, great grandson.

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Summer Solstice Carnival At Rotary Manor in Dawson Creek 1121 –90th Ave Wednesday June 21, 2017 3:00pm -7:00pm. Free Shuttle Service at the Alliance Church to the Carnival. NEW THIS YEAR A BAKE SALE Come join in the fun: play games and win prizes for a fundraiser for the residents of Rotary Manor. We will be having the carnival rain or shine so come support our seniors. Game & meal Tickets are $1 each or 25 for $20. No charge for residents of Rotary Questions or concerns please call Recreation: 250-719-3487

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Serving the Peace Since 1976 We are currently accepting applications for Journeyman mechanic commercial or heavy Duty The successful applicant should be familiar with commercial trucks and equipment. CVIP certificate required, any other certificates or training would be beneficial. You would be assisting in maintaining our fleet of trucks, trailers and other equipment. This is a permanent fulltime position that is available September 2017. We offer a competitive wage and benefits package. Please submit full resume and drivers abstract either by fax or email to: Mechanic@smithfuelservices.ca Fax (250) 263-0094 No phone calls please.

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The Gathering Artisan Market Saturdays from May 6 - Oct 14 8:30am - 1:30pm 1444 102nd Ave, Dawson Creek, BC All Homemade Market Thursday at 9:30 amNew Beginnings Baptist Church in DC, 10221-18th St.-TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Phone: Mary Kidd at 250-782-6628 for info. Tuesday, June 20, 2017- 1: 30 pmSouth Peace Seniors Access Come join us for some old time music with Chickadee Ridge (Linda & Bill Studley) Sit Back, Relax, and Sing Along. Located at the Seniors Access Office in the Co-Op Mall. EVERYONE WELCOME!

Lost Vinyl Golf Cart enclosure between Taylor & Fort St John. If found call 250-785-4610

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

General employment Exp Class 1 Gravel Truck Drivers. Truck and pup or end dump. In town work. Contact: ctpilotcar@live.ca call or text 250-261-4341 Ha Hea Enterprises Inc, dba Redwood Esso 10216-100St, Box 30, Taylor, BC V0C 2K0 Job Title: Convenience Store/Gas Station Clerk N0C 6421 (3 positions Available) Duties: Assisting customers. Conducting sales by cash register (cash, debit, credit transactions). Monitoring inventory levels. Assist in display of merchandise. Stocking and maintaining product shelves. Requirements: Prior retail experience is an asset. Secondary School or equivalent. Salary & Benefits: $12.50/hour, Subsidizing housing, 10 days paid holidays. Permanent-Full-time position (40 hours per week) Location of work: Redwood Esso Station at 10216-100St, Taylor BC How to Apply: By Fax: 250-789-3195 By Email: redwoodesso@hotmail.com

NOW HIRING Class 1 truck driver for hauling Canada Post mail between Grimshaw and Grande Prairie. Weekends and Stats off. 780-332-4481 TRAFFIC CONTROL TRAINING BCCSA/WCB Certified FSJ: July 11&12 $300 PG: June 22&23, July 8&9 $280 1-866-737-2389 or roadsafetytcs.com

Medical/ dental Help Casual RN’s Needed Resource Ability is seeking casual RN’s for in home 1 on 1 pedi− atric respite care in the Dawson Creek area. Of− fering BCNU wages, paid training and full support. E−mail resume to: jhols@western.ca or fax: 1−250−846−9817 Attention: Jennifer Hols. jhols@western.ca www.western.ca

For Sale MiSc 2009 Jeep Patriot, 56,000 kms $8000 obo. 250-787-8706

General employment

Green (North) Cedar Village Moving out Garage Sale!! Sat 17, Sun 18, Mon 19, Tues 20. From 9am-3pm 10822-102St June 17 (8am-1pm) 11015-92St. Lots of new items and Rhubarb pies.

Business services Arctic Duct Cleaning, Furnace & duct cleaning, Chimney sweep. 250-787-7217 (FSJ)

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Training provided to anyone that enjoys working with the public and displays a pleasant phone manner. Compensation is better than minimum wage. Apply by resume with references (jillh@fortmotors.ca) 11104 Alaska Road, Fort St. John, BC Phone: 250-785-6661 | Toll Free: 1800-282-8330 www.fortmotors.ca

General employment

REDA Oilfield is a Division of the REDA group; a fast-growing integrated specialty chemical distribution and services provider covering Europe, the Middle East, North and West Africa, Asia Pacific regions and Canada. REDA Oilfield offers a comprehensive range of production chemicals, as well as additives for upstream and downstream segments of the oil industry .

Sales Representative

Looking for a new opportunity? Submit your resume today!

Production Administrator: Our clients in the Fort St. John area are currently looking for an experienced Production Admin. to join their team in the oil & gas sector. Duties will include: Coordinate & review reports, utilizing company based programs, supporting the accounting team.

Number of Vacancies: 1 Locations: Fort St. John, British Columbia The Sales Representative will be responsible to maintain existing key client accounts and aggressively expand sales and company presence. A ground floor opportunity to be part of a leadership team to grow within a well-capitalized global chemical company. Full benefits program, company vehicle, uncapped commission potential, as well as a base salary to be paid based on experience. Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain strong business relationships with existing/potential customers. • Flexible to travel throughout NW B.C. • Achieve or exceed annual planned sales objectives for the assigned territory or market segment. Minimum Requirements: • 1 to 5 years proven sales experience in the production chemical market or a proven record of sales/business growth within his/her last assignment. • Post- secondary education preferred but not essential. • Ideal candidate will possess oilfield operations experience with some familiarity within the production chemical industry. • Strong network of local contacts and a good knowledge of the overall area is essential. REDA Group is currently active in 19 countries, employs over 2000 people globally and continues to expand rapidly. Please submit a covering letter and a detailed resume to: dean.pederson@redaoilfield.com or mail to:

Requirements: CAPPA certification, 5+ years of production/accounting experience, excellent MS Office skills, a degree in accounting or business is an asset. Contract Operator: Our client, a large oil and gas company, are looking to hire up to 5 contract operators. You will be responsible for your own truck, tools, WCB, Limited Company and must have a least 5 year's experience as field operator and be a hard working individual. This is a camp based position located just out of the Fort St. John, BC area.

Receptionist: We have a great opportunity available for receptionists with 1 year experience to start a new career immediately! Our clients, a large oil and gas company, are looking to hire a receptionist to assist in their busy office. Duties may include; answering phones, greeting customers, preparing documents, data entry and other office duties as needed. This position you will also be assisting the AP/AR department with coding invoices and tickets using a popular in house software program. HR Assistant: We’re hiring! Are you wishing to work in a friendly and fun office environment? Do you have a bubbly personality and are a people person that loves customer service? Then we may just have the job for you! We are looking to hire a full time receptionist/HR assistant to join our team permanently! If you think you’re a fit for any of our listed positions, bring your resume with 3 work-related references to our office today! 10139 101 Ave. Fort St. John, BC V1J 2B4 | p. 250.785.8367 | f. 250.785.4795 | www.macenna.com e. apply@macenna.com

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Hours of work are best suited to Students with average weekly hours ranging from 12 to 21 hours (2.5 hour afternoons and alternating 8 hour Saturdays) Some flexibility required.

GaraGe SaleS Garage Sale June 17 & 18th (10am-6pm) Many household items, camping gear, tools & some furniture, kids bike and treated picnic table. 8212-94Ave

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Fort Motors Ltd is looking to hire a personable individual to work part time at Reception.

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Court Bailiff ’s Sale

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The court bailiff will offer for sale by sealed bid the interest of the following judgment debtor, BILL MCGUIRE ENTERPRISES LTD., in the following goods and chattels purported to be 2006 BOBCAT S300 SER# 531111567 Sold on an as is, where is basis.

The court bailiff will offer for sale by sealed bid the interest of the following judgment debtor, GERRY ALLAN LANDRY, in the following goods and chattels purported to be 2005 GMC FLAT DECK TRUCK VIN# 1GDJK39GX5E305043 Sold on an as is, where is basis.

Sealed bids will be received at the court bailiff’s at the noted address below, up to the hour of 1:30 p.m., Monday, June 26, 2017.

Sealed bids will be received at the court bailiff’s at the noted address below, up to the hour of 1:30 p.m., Monday, June 19, 2017.

Terms of Sale: Each bid must be accompanied by a bank draft or money order for 10 per cent of the bid made payable to the court bailiff’s ofﬁce. The balance of the bid, plus Social Services Tax and GST (if applicable), to be paid immediately upon acceptance of the bid. Failure to pay the balance at the agreed time may result in forfeiture of the deposit.

Sale may be subject to cancellation without notice. The court bailiff reserves the right to adjourn the sale without notice and may apply to the court for further direction if the need arises.

To view the vehicle, call or visit

Joyce Smith Court Bailiff Expert Bailiff & Collection Services Ltd. 10315 - 100 Avenue Fort St. John, B.C. V1J 1Y8 250-785-9222

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LEASE OF LAND In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that the City of Fort St. John intends to lease oﬃce space to the Fort St. John Soccer Club on land legally described as Parcel 1, Plan BCP29880, Section 33, Township 83, Range 18, W6M Peace River District (civic address 9615 – 96 Avenue – Kid’s Arena Fieldhouse) for: ·

$668.00 per month plus applicable taxes for the months of January to May and September to December

$150.00 per month plus applicable taxes for the months of June/ July/August

For a ﬁve year term. Inquiries regarding this lease of land may be directed to Janet Prestley, Director of Legislative and Administrative Services at (250) 787-8153 by June 23, 2017.

www.fortstjohn.ca

Here is the recipe for a stimulating and exciting opportunity! We are Spectra Food Services and Hospitality (www.SpectraExperiences.com), a nationally ranked food service company servicing entertainment facilities in the United States and Canada. We are seeking a dynamic, versatile and experienced Executive Chef for the Encana Events Centre (dawsoncreekeventscentre.com). Your primary duty will be managing the culinary team and all aspects of the main and concession kitchen’s daily activities to ensure guest satisfaction, profitability and a positive, productive and compliant work environment. This position is full time and includes a competitive wage and benefits. The Executive Chef must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work a variable event-driven schedule which includes evenings and weekends. Your professional presentation, outstanding interpersonal skills and self-direction; as well as your detail orientation, ability to multi-task, and prioritize in a continuously changing environment is required. If you have the qualifications, then we want to speak to you. The successful candidate will have the skills to work with minimal supervision, perform duties in a safe manner and consistently demonstrate efficient, effective use of time and resources. Please mail your cover letter and current resume to the attention of Alisha Patterson, Spectra Food Services & Hospitality, # 1, 300 Highway # 2, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 0A4, email to apatterson@dawsoncreekeventscentre.com or fax to 250-795-3327. We appreciate all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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778-834-RENT(7368) We have a variety of furnished units ready to move in! Options of 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms units, with all furnishings

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Attention Bidulka, Nicholas Peter. As per Manufactured Home Tenancy Act, we will be filing a Notice of Abandonment on July 7th, 2017 for debts owing for a mobile home described as Mobile Home #075422 14x64 1991 Noble Model 114 Serial #NAL1464910143 located at lot #146 Southridge Mobile Home Park Fort St John, BC. Please call Rob Herman at Sterling Management Services Ltd at 250-785-2829 for more information or email Robert.herman@sterlingmgmt.ca

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DATE: Monday, June 26, 2017 TIME: 6:00 p.m. LOCATION: City Hall Council Chambers The City of Fort St. John invites the public to attend a meeting on June 26, 2017 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 2017 goals and objectives, an update on 2016 goals and objectives, the 2016 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.

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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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ACCOMMODATIONS

GREENHOUSES

Workers Seeking Rental Accommodations

Walker Greenhouses

Summer 2017 Dawson Creek, BC Fort St John, BC Call 250-219-0097

Great selection of Flowers, Trees, Shrubs and much more!

Please call our hotline and leave a message regarding your rental availability

HOURS: Monday - Friday: 9am - 9pm Saturday: 9am - 7pm | Sunday 11am - 5pm

4 kms west on Hudson’s hope Hwy

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ARBORIST Len’s Tree Service Ltd. Call today for your FREE ESTIMATE

(250) 794-2041 • www.lenstreeservice.com With over 20 years experience, Len can help you with all your dangerous tree removal and pruning needs.

• BUCKET TRUCK with 65’ reach & 12” Chipper • Now with a STUMPGRINDER to serve you better

L WE WIL R BEAT MEET O ANY TITOR COMPE ! PRICES

ROOFING

(Hwy 29) only 15 mins from FSJ.

250-262-1656 or 250-785-4562

DENTURES

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Carousel Design & Decor “Ask our Blind Man”

Blinds, Bedding & Draperies Hunter Douglas, Plus Two Top-Line or Budget Prices

Call 250-785-5754

Denturist Jodie Atkinson

milezerodentureclinic.ca

Also located in Fort St. John

We offer same day service for relines and repairs 250-782-6004 103-816 103 Ave Dawson Creek, BC

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Brenda Piper Sales Associate

Email: bpiper@ahnfsj.ca Office: 250-785-5631 9916 98 Street, Fort St. John, BC V1J 3T8

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We are a locally owned business and are WCB Certiﬁed with $5,000,000 personal and property liability. “MAKE SURE YOU’RE PROTECTED”

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Penticton Registry; No. 41493 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA BETWEEN: GERALD A VERY SCOTT PLAINTIFF AND: LAWRENCE RAVANELLO dba PEACE COUNTRY PICKERS DEFENDANT(S) ADVERTiSEMENT To: Lawrence Ravanello dba Peace Country Pickers TAKE NOTICE THAT on May 20, 2017 an order was made for service on you of a Notice of Civil Claim issued from the Penticton Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number 41493 by way of this advertisement. In the proceeding, the plaintiff claims the following relief against you: judgment against the defendant, Lawrence Ravanello, in favour of the plaintiff, for the sum of$45,600.00; costs of this action; interest pursuant to the Court Order Interest Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 79; and such further and other relief this Honourable Court deems just. You must file a Response to Civil Claim within the period required under the Supreme Court Civil Rules failing which further proceedings, including judgment, may be taken against you without notice to you. You may obtain, from the Penticton Registry 100 Main Street, Penticton BC, a copy of the Notice of Civil Claim and the order providing for service by this advertisement. This advertisement is placed by the Plaintiff whose address for service is Bell Jacoe & Co., Box 520, Summerland BC VOH lZ0.

For Sale by owner 4 Sale 1999 Chev Cavilair to drive. Will need some work or parts. Car engine doesn’t burn any oil, new clutch plate & bearing, new heater & heater core $400.00 obo. 250-787-2174 leave message.

Houses for sale Home on 10acres Shop For Sale. 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, fruit garden, hot tub on 50’ deck, beautiful view. Next door to riding arena. 250-261-6567, 250-262-9065

Open HOuses OPEN-HOUSE IN DC at 928-93 Ave on Sunday- June 19th from 1:00-5:00 pm. Close to Frank Ross School, 5 Bed/2 1/2 Bath, Heated-Garage. 250219-6217

ApArtments/ Condos for CALL NOW! REASONABLE RENTS! 1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS. CLEAN, QUIET, ADULT SECURED BUILDING ON BUS ROUTE IN DC .WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY ON LOWER LEVEL. NO PETS. 250782-1331 MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO VIEW.

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and Commercial, Farms, Shops, Land, Property Management

Li-Car Management Group

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

Gary 261-1214

FAMILY HOME IN THE NORTHEAST

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MEDIC COMPANY SEEKING WORK $725 A DAY Medics for hire: We believe your company would be interested in hiring Premier Mobile on−site EMR Services because we’re not just Medics, self−starters with strong work ethics, gifted working with people. All our work has been team based, so you are hiring team lead− ers who possess positive attitudes, we are re− liable, drug free. Take health very seriously, we’re fit and energetic. Price list and resumes are available. Email: kleinvikki@yahoo.com 250−408−4313 www.premieremrservices.com

ProPerty For Sale 155 Acres of land just off the pavement and only 10 minutes from DC. 250-784-4256 Mobile/Manufactured HoMes for sale

Pine Ridge Modular Homes Ltd. 14’, 16’ & 20 singles. 24’-30’ Double Wides. Fort St John Mile 49.5 250-262-2847 Completely Renovated 1 Bedroom & Bachelor Suites in DC. Bus Stop at Front Door. Adults Only. Senior Discount. REFERENCES REQUIRED. 250-843-7337

Mobile/Manufactured HoMes for sale

Dawson Creek Northern Lights Apartments has 1 Bedroom/Bachelor Apartments Available. Cable/Heat, Water/Hot Water Included. Please Phone : 250-782-7130. ASK FOR INCENTIVES

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY- 9803-102 ST

NEW LISTING - 10524 - 103 AVE

LAND AND BLDG. FOR SALE-11204-100 AVE

A TWO STOREY OFFICE BUILDING , IN A GREAT LOCATION. THE MAIN FLOOR IS 3145 SQ FT OF OFFICE, KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS. THE SECOND FLOOR OF 3145 SQ FT HAS CLASSROOMS & BOARDROOMS. AN ADDITIONAL 3098 SQ FT IS CURRENTLY OCCUPIED BY A RADIO STATION TENANT. THE TOTAL USABLE SPACE IS 9388 SQ FT. THE BUILDING COULD BE USED AS MULTI-TENANT OFFICE RENTALS. PRICE $1,100,000.00

GREAT LOCATION CLOSE TO FINCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. RANCHER BUNGALOW WITH FULL BASEMENT, 1268 SQ FT WITH ATTACHED CARPORT & GARAGE. LOT IS 75.06X122, 3 BR WITH 1.5 BATHS ON MAIN & 1 3 PCE IN BSMT, PLUS REC ROOM & WORK ROOM, LOT IS FENCED & NICELY LANDSCAPED. INCLUDES FRIDGE, STOVE, WASHER & DRYER & SHED. LISTED $359,000

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

SuiteS For rent

COMMERCIAL SPACES AVAILABLE

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

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For Rent: FURNISHED SMALL SUITE in Dawson Creek, Downtown. No Pets. Phone: 250-7827042

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

3 bedroom home with fenced yard for rent in Dawson Creek in quiet neighborhood. Fridge/stove/dishwasher, jet tub $1800/month + utilities. Pets welcome email: forrentdc@hotmail.com

New motorcycle Royal Enfield Classic 500cc single. 216kms. Tan with maroon stripes. $800/extras on it. Asking $6000. 250-786-5156 leave message

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

Motorcycles

This is a wonderful way for family and friends to acknowledge these special miracles

RESIDENTIAL FOR RENT 8516-86 STREET - DUPLEX IN QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD 3 BDRM, 1 & 1/2 BATHS, LOTS OF ROOM WITH PARTIALLY FINISHED BASEMENT, FENCED BACK YARD. ASKING $1,500 PER MONTH PLUS UTILITIES. PHONE GARY 250-261-1214

SOLID 1040 SF HOME, LARGE DINING ROOM, 3 BR , FULL CONCRETE BASEMENT. UPDATED BATHROOM, NEW SHINGLES APPROX. 2 YRS AGO. LARGE LOT, BACK LANE ACCESS, GREEN HOUSE, SHED. ELECTRICAL UPGRADE TO 100 AMP

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IT’S A BOY Devinder Jon Fika Singh Parents: Megan & Sunny Singh Baby’s Weight: 8 lbs 9 ounces Length: 20 inches Time: 2:11 am June 10, 2017 Fort St. John, BC

PROPE Houses for sale 25

NORTH EAST BUNGALOW, 4BR, 2BTH, DBLE GARAGE, FULLY DEVELOPED BSMT. $378,000.

Phone: 250-785-2662

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3 BDRM, DUPLEX FOR RENT. FAMILY ROOM ON MAIN FLOOR. FULL BASEMENT. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. 8804 - 89TH AVENUE. SMALL PET FRIENDLY, NO SMOKERS. $1,400/MTH PLUS UTILITIES. PHONE GARY 250-261-1214

Annette 793-4394

Gary Reeder Realty Ltd. 9608-104TH AVENUE

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

A career with unlimited potential Enbridge is more than an energy company. Beyond transporting, delivering and generating energy, we have a higher purpose: to fuel people’s quality of life. If you share our vision, join our team and explore the opportunity to build a career with unlimited potential.

Gathering Supervisor Lead by example to optimize operations in Fort St. John With a commitment to safety, you’ll apply your oil and gas background to hire, develop and lead a team in the reliable and cost-effective operation and maintenance of our Gathering activities. You’ll identify opportunities to optimize operations as you manage Capital and O&M budgets, deal effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and employ the Operations Management System for your area. You have 5 years’ oil and gas experience backed by Grade 12 and trades certification, or power engineering certification, or a degree or diploma in engineering or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Proven leadership skills, a valid driver’s licence, the ability to travel and availability for on-call rotations are essential. Preferably, your background also has included working in a sour gas environment, directly supervising employees, managing a budget and leading effective change programs. To apply online, please go to canadajobs.spectraenergy.com, by June 23, 2017. For more information about Enbridge, visit: enbridge.com.

Ph: 250.261.7563 | email: fsjhf@northernhealth.ca

www.fsjhospitalfoundation.ca

summer Cruise THE 23rdANNUAL

For more information and online registration check out our website ANY RIDE, ANY TYPE, ANY SHAPE ALL ARE WELCOME

July 7th - 9th 2017

Dawson Creek, B.C. Rain or Shine!

www.milezerocruisers.com

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GET UP TO

$10,500

IN TOTAL VALUE *

ON SELECT MODELS

ENDS JUNE 30

2017 GMC SIERRA

1500 DOUBLE CAB 4X4

THAT MEANS YOU PAY

LEASE FOR

$35,995

EXCLUSIVE TO CANADA

189 @ 1.5 48 %

FOR

BI-WEEKLY

INCLUDES FREIGHT, PDI AND $10,500 TOTAL VALUE* (INCLUDES $1,000 GM CARD APPLICATION BONUS†)

MONTHS

WITH $3,495 DOWN PAYMENT. BASED ON A LEASE PURCHASE PRICE OF $43,097¥. (INCLUDES FREIGHT, PDI, $4,600 DELIVERY CREDIT, $500 LEASE CASH AND $1,000 GM CARD APPLICATION BONUS†)

• TRAILERING EQUIPMENT • 5.3L V8 ENGINE • 20" BLACK PAINTED ALUMINUM WHEELS • REAR VISION CAMERA • 7" DIAGONAL COLOUR TOUCHSCREEN

• TRAILERING EQUIPMENT • 5.3L V8 ENGINE • REMOTE VEHICLE STARTER SYSTEM • DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL • PREMIUM CHROME ACCENTS

AUTOTRAC: AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTS FROM 2WD TO 4WD.

GMC PRO GRADE PROTECTION:

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EXCLUSIVE LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL: AUTOMATICALLY DIRECTS POWER TO THE WHEEL WITH THE MOST TRACTION.

COMPLIMENTARY 2-YEAR/ 48,000 KM LUBE-OIL-FILTER MAINTENANCE 2

5-YEAR/160,000 KM POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY 3

AVAILABLE ONSTAR 4G LTE WITH WI-FI® HOTSPOT4

ALBERTAGMC.COM ON NOW AT YOUR ALBERTA GMC DEALERS. ALBERTAGMC.COM 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase of a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab Elevation Edition 4WD (1SA, SXL, R7M, L83, Z82, JL1, UVC, K05) and the lease of a 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab Kodiak Edition 4WD (3SA, PDU, R7M, L83, JL1, KA1, K05) equipped as described for vehicles delivered in Canada between June 1 and June 30, 2017. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in Alberta GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. *Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada. $10,500 is a combined total credit for retail cash purchases on an eligible 2017 GMC Sierra Double Cab Elevation Edition/Double Cab Kodiak Edition. 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Kevin McNee is the Oilmen’s golf champion once more, even if he considers it a fluke. McNee won the championship flight at the 55th annual Oilmen’s golf tournament at Lakepoint Golf and Country Club on June 10. But he almost didn’t claim the top prize this year. “I didn’t feel too comfortable today. I was two strokes down the whole day,” McNee said of his championship round against long-time friend Chris Ford. McNee scored a par on the 15th hole to get within one stroke, and won the 17th to tie the match. However, he missed a putt on the 18th for the win, and the match had to go to playoffs. “When I hit it I thought it was in and the match was over, but that’s golf and that was it,” he said. Ford and McNee used to work at the golf course together as kids growing up. “It’s pretty rare when you play against your competitor but you’re actually cheering for them to win. That’s how it was today, and I’m pretty sure it was mutual,” McNee said.

Ezequiel Miranda goes up and down out of a bunker on the 18th hole at the Oilmen’s golf tournament June 10.

In the end though, McNee was able to capitalize on a good chip on the second playoff hole, while Ford was unable to get up and down from the sand efficiently. “I come here really only for fun. I’ve just been really lucky, and played good at the right time and made the right shots. I’ve been really fortunate,” McNee said. The tournament had 60 more people than last year, with 224 players in total. An extra flight was added to the tournament this year. “The weather is good, and everyone’s been having fun,” said Ryan Galay, general manager of Lakepoint.

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Kevin McNee lines up a putt on the 18th hole at the Oilmen’s golf tournament June 10. The putt would lip-out, forcing a playoff round between McNee and Chris Ford. McNee would win on the second playoff hole.

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Preparations for the B.C. Peewee Lacrosse Provincials in Fort St. John are going well, with not much left to do ahead of the July 6 to 9 weekend. “They’re coming along really good. We’re just getting the schedule sorted out and teams are declaring,” said Annika Hedican, president of the Fort St. John Minor Lacrosse Association. “As they start coming in and they qualify, they can start plugging them into the schedule. It should be good.” All that’s left for the association is to round up volunteers for when the event arrives, and line up a photographer for the event. Hosting the provincials is a great opportunity for the organization and the community, Hedican said. “It’s huge, it’s tremendous for the growth of the sport up here and that’s what we want,” Hedican said, adding it will give people the chance to understand how the game is played. “If people can see lacrosse being played, especially at higher calibres, they will be able to see what the game is all about.” The provincials will be held at the Pomeroy Sport Centre and North Peace Arena. The number of teams declaring for the tournament are unknown at this point, but there could be up to 30.

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There will be four calibres of teams: A1, A2, B, and C. Fort St. John’s team is a C-calibre, Hedican said, but the team may enter into the B category for the tournament. Teams from across B.C. will be coming for the tournament, including team’s from Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, and the Kootenays. The local Fort St. John squad doesn’t play that many home games during the season, so this is a great chance for people to finally watch some lacrosse. Due to its zone being geographically challenged, the Fort St. John association only has one week where it plays host to teams from Quesnel, Vanderhoof, Prince George, Mackenzie, and Williams Lake. There is one last weekend of games in Mackenzie this season before zone playoffs take place in Williams Lake. “It is a very short and intense season,” said Hedican. To get involved with the association, or to help out with provincials, contact Hedican at fsjmlpresident@gmail.com.

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A fun time was had by the people who participated in the Trilogy Challenge tournament on June 11. The FSJ Disc Sports Club held the tournament to christen the now official, permanent Toboggan Hill Disc Golf Course. “We had 38 people register, but a couple decided not to play because of the rain,” said organizer Brant Churchill. Despite the steady rain, however, spirits were high and the scores were competitive. Each player played the course twice, a total of 18 holes. Tim Atchison was the top male and overall winner with a score of 56, four strokes ahead of second place Josh Stokmans. Elena Warkentin won the top female award, and Jenna Stokmans took home the putting

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award. The tournament was well organized, with cool awards, three new discs being given to each player, and scorecards being kept in plastic bags be-

cause of the rain. The Disc Sports Club now has their eyes set back on their weekly league nights on Thursdays at 7 p.m., and on next year’s Trilogy Challenge.

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

This Week: The US Open

The United States Open is the second major championship on the PGA Tour. The first U.S. Open Championship was held in 1895 at the Newport Golf and Defending: Dustin Johnson Country Club in Newport, R.I. Four men, Winning Score: 4-under par Willie Anderson, Bobby Jones, Ben Winning Share: $1,800,000 Hogan and Jack Nicklaus have won four U.S. Opens. This year, the U.S. Open will be played at Erin Hills. Carved from dramatically rolling farmland 35 miles northwest of Milwaukee, Erin Hills opened in 2006 and becomes the second new addition to the Open’s host roster in three years. World No.1 Dustin Johnson’s U.S. Open breakthrough win last year was the first of six wins in the past 52 weeks. Erin Hills Erin Hills, Wis. 7,693 yards, Par 72

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Last Week: Daniel Berger won the St. Jude Classic

For the second straight Tournament Results season, Daniel Berger 1. Daniel Berger Score: -10 delivered a win at the FedEx Earnings: $1,152,000 St. Jude Classic located 2. Charl Schwartzel Score: -9 at TPC Southwind Golf Course Earnings: $563,200 in Memphis, Tenn. On Sunday, 3. Meen Whee Kim Score: -9 Berger carded an impressive Earnings: $563,200 bogey-free 4-under 66 to edge Charl Schwartzel and Meen Whee Kim by one shot. “I’m extremely proud,” Berger said on the CBS post-round telecast. “I’m 1-for-1 defending titles so that’s a pretty good stat. I battled so hard today and played so good. I couldn’t be happier.”

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Roberto De Vicenzo, Argentina’s first major golf champion, died last Thursday afternoon at his home in Buenos Aires. He was 94. The Argentina Golf Association, which confirmed the death on its website, said De Vicenzo broke his hip last month in an accident at home and his health had been deteriorating since then. “He was a god in Argentina,” said Golf Trivia Jack Nicklaus, who last saw him a few years Who was the last amateur golfer that ago during a trip to Buenos Aires. “Roberto won the U.S. Open? was ‘Mr. Golf’ in Argentina, no question about that.” De Vicenzo amassed 230 titles a) Tiger Woods c) Johnny Goodman worldwide, mostly in South America, but he b) Bobby Jones d) Jack Nicklaus Answer: c) Johnny Goodman won the U.S. Open as achieved fame on the biggest stages in golf when he won the 1967 British Open. an amateur in 1933.

Lessons from the Golf Pro The “axe” or “tomahawk” shot is one that is not used very often, but can be essential in saving strokes. This shot is primarily used when trying to make a shot from the back edge of a bunker, right along the edge between the grass and the sand. When the ball is on the back edge of the bunker, you can not use a normal backswing because you will hit the lip of the bunker. To avoid hitting the back lip of the bunker, you must pick the club up vertically like an axe and then bring it back to the ball on the same line. As the club hits the sand around two inches behind the ball, you need to eject your left arm to allow the cut to cut right underneath the ball. This will allow the ball to sail out easily and toward the target.

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

2) Justin Thomas 1,977 pts. / 7 top tens

3) Hideki Matsuyama 1,875 pts. / 4 top tens

4) Jon Rahm

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5) Jordan Spieth 1,459 pts. / 6 top tens

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Inconnu sets sights on provincials New club records set at Wolf Pack Invitational DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

As the season winds down for the Inconnu Swim Club, the team’s focus is on Kamloops. The club recently returned from a meet in Kamloops—the Wolf Pack Invitational—from June 2 to 4. As it regroups from that meet and head back into the practice pool, the club is looking ahead to July 5 to 9 where they will be return to Kamloops for the Swim BC Long Course AAA Championships. “It was really good, it was exciting, some of the younger kids got times that they weren’t expecting,” said head coach Steve

Carson. Seventeen swimmers made the trip down for the Wolf Pack meet, breaking many club records. Alex Hedges broke an 11-year club record for the 100m freestyle, and the Boys 11-12 medley relay team of Dayton Carson, Owen Lang, Alex McDonald, and Titan Carson set a new club record in a comeback victory. Inconnu finished third in points at the Wolf Pack Invitational. In between the two Kamloops meets are the AA provincials in Richmond. Four swimmers will be making that trip. Carson said the older kids that are going to Kamloops in July have

worked hard and are really tired. The plan going forward is to work hard for two more weeks, and then to taper off, giving some kids three weeks off, and some a week and a half, as he sees fit. “It was a good indication, some people were able to stand out and go really fast, other people were tired and it showed. For a coach it’s a good indicator to see where we’re at and how much rest they need,” Carson explained. Around 10 kids will be headed to the AAA provincials. From there, the club is hoping to have some swimmers go to the Canadian SUPPLIED PHOTO Junior Championships in Toronto The members of the Inconnu Swim Club that went to Kamloops for the at the end of July. Wolf Pack Invitational.

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It was an awfully cold day to be running a triathlon, but that’s what 40 athletes did on the morning of June 11. The Fort St. John Triathlon went smoothly, with a crowd of 50 people in attendance at the finish line to cheer on the racers. Finishing first was a relay group, which included Josh Telizyn on bike and Niam Newlove on foot. But finishing next, in a time just under two hours, was Tate Haugan, who won the Kids

of Steel category. The rain stayed away for most of the race, but temperatures hovered around the 10 C mark, making things fairly chilly. “It was cold, and I was not really warmed up. With the wind coming at you on the bike, it was cold and hard to get going,” said Haugan. Haugan has ran many triathlons before, and wants to improve on Sunday’s time as the year goes on. “My time needs work, definitely not super happy with the times but it’s the start of the year so I really can’t complain.”

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

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Points: 584 Wins: 2 Top 5: 5 Top 10: 10

2) Kyle Larson

Points: 583 Wins: 1 Top 5: 6 Top 10: 9

3) Kevin Harvick

Points: 480 Wins: 0 Top 5: 5 Top 10: 9

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

4) Kyle Busch Shape: D-shaped Oval Distance: 2.0 miles Banking / Front / Back: 18º / 12º / 5º

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Points: 463 Wins: 0 Top 5: 5 Top 10: 7

5) Brad Keselowski

Points: 454 Wins: 2 Top 5: 8 Top 10: 10

6) Chase Elliott

Points: 438 Wins: 0 Top 5: 4 Top 10: 8

7) Jimmie Johnson

Points: 421 Wins: 3 Top 5: 3 Top 10: 5

Darrell Wallace Jr. became just the eighth black driver to race in NASCAR’s top Cup series when he started the No. 43 Ford at Pocono Raceway on Sunday. The 23-year-old driver had some issues early in the race. He was too fast on pit road and nearly missed his pit stall because he looked for the number he used in his secondtier Xfinity Series team. He finished the race a lap down in 26th place.

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8) Jamie McMurray

Points: 418 Wins: 0 Top 5: 1 Top 10: 8

Which current driver has the most top ten finishes at Michigan International Speedway?

9) Denny Hamlin

Points: 386 Wins: 0 Top 5: 2 Top 10: 6

a) Matt Kenseth b) Kevin Harvick

10) Clint Bowyer

Points: 369 Wins: 0 Top 5: 2 Top 10: 5

c) Joey Logano d) Jimmie Johnson

Answer : a) Matt Kenseth has 20 top ten finishes in his 36 races at Michigan International Speedway.

Michigan International Speedway hosts some of America’s best racing action on its 1,400-plus acres in the scenic Irish Hills. The raceway has 18 degree banking and 73-foot wide sweeping turns on a twomile speedway. The wide corners often feature three distinct grooves which allows for exciting racing. Races at Michigan often come down to fuel mileage battles as the long green flag runs make pit strategy critical to finding victory lane. David Pearson heads the all-time victory list at Michigan with nine wins. Current points leader, Martin Truex Jr., finished 12th in last year’s race.

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Last Weekend’s Race: Ryan Blaney won the Axalta 400 Ryan Blaney earned the first Monster Energy Cup victory of his career Sunday at Pocono Raceway in the Axalta presents the Pocono 400. Kyle Busch, who led 100 of the race’s 160 laps, was 10 laps away from his first win of the season before Blaney passed him for first place. Busch displayed great defensive driving to hold the No. 21 car off, particularly on the first straightaway as Blaney tried to sneak around on the inside. As Busch fell back, Harvick became Blaney’s biggest challenger. Blaney showed a level of experience belying his age (23) as he maintained his grip on the top spot. Blaney’s late surge added drama to what otherwise looked to be a dominant win for Busch, who was racing without regular crew chief Adam Stevens while Stevens serves a four-race suspension. Prior to the final laps, a pair of crashes midway through the day dominated the narrative. With three wins, Johnson is already safely in the playoff field, so another poor result won’t matter as much in the grand scheme of things.

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Make these hikes a regular part of your fitness routine

ort St. John has a lot to offer for great hikes and walking trails. They are an excellent way to get out with some friends, or by yourself, and enjoy the beauty of our region. All of the following trails are dog friendly, but please remember to bring a leash and bags (in case you need to pick up after your dog). Also, be aware that you may come across wildlife during your hikes. Maintain a respectable distance from all wildlife that you encounter. Keep your dogs close by (preferably on a leash) and bring bear spray. It is always better to be safe than sorry. Trail: Fish Creek Community Forest Location: 119 Avenue behind the Northern Lights College Difficulty: Easy Description: Fish Creek is likely the most known trail in Fort St. John, located by Northern Lights College behind the ball diamonds. Stay to the right after crossing the tracks toward the college. If you do the entirety of the trail (three interconnected paths) it is roughly five kilometres, but

level, with few hills and an easy path to follow. As this trail is also within a forest, be sure to bring your bug spray—you will likely need it. There are maps throughout the trail to keep you on track and to help you decide where you would like to go.

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there are options to do less. It is a fairly easy trail with only a few short hills. There are interpretative signs throughout the trails giving information on common plants that you will see in this community forest. It can get buggy on the trails depending on the weather and the time of day, so be sure to bring bug spray. It is a great trail if you don’t have a lot of time, but want to escape the pavement and the city. Trail: Beatton Provincial Park Location: On 271 Road, 8 km north of Highway 97 Difficulty: Easy Description: The Beatton Park trails are another great set of trails, located next to Charlie Lake by the Beatton Park campgrounds. The network of trails cover approximately 12 kilometres, making it easy to choose your distance. The Beatton trails are also beginner

Trail: Cactus Trails Location: 8 km down Cecil Lake Road on the left hand side Difficulty: Intermediate to difficult Description: The Cactus Trails are on your way out towards Cecil Lake, approximately eight kilometres down the Cecil Lake Road. They offer great terrain for a slightly more difficult hike, or even mountain biking. The footing, location, and an increase in the number of hills makes these loops a moderately difficult hike. There are about eight kilometres of single track trail, with other trails branching off for you to explore. Again, be aware of the wildlife that you have the possibility of encountering during your trek. This hike is not busy, so it is likely that you may have it all to yourself, which is great. However, hiker beware: these trails are no longer maintained,

and many cross on private property. Be mindful of the no trespassing signs. Trail: Cecil Lake Highway trails Location: 2.5 km down Cecil Lake Road Difficulty: Intermediate to Difficult Description: Also towards Cecil Lake are the Cecil Lake Highway trails. The parking lot is on your left-hand side before you enter the valley, and you’ll usually see the lot filled with trucks and ATVs. The main trail heads down under a bridge to a creek. A variety of trails also branch off the main trunk, taking you away from the highway. The way down is fairly easy with only a few hills, but the way back to your vehicle is a steady uphill. This is a great trail for about an hour-long walk (depending on your fitness level, and if you branch off onto the other trails). The main trail is about five kilometres. Trail: Old Fort Hills Location: 7 km down Old Fort Road Difficulty: Difficult Description: Head down to the Old Fort Hills for a bit more of a

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Beatton Community 4-H Club Report This has been an exciting time for our club! Some of our members participated at the District Judging Rally on Saturday, June 3rd. Those people are Aurora Lea, Josie Lawler, Gracie English, Maryn Hewitt, and Tori Snyder. At the judging rally the members must judge diverse groups such as wool craft where you judge different pieces of weaving for a coaster, picture where you pick the best portrait, and many others. Contestants had to place the items or animals in first, second, third or fourth place and then defend their opinion on a formal score card, in writing. There was also an Identification table where the participants had to try to identify various tools and items. This was a great learning experience. Many awards were won: Aurora Lea a first in wool craft, Josie Lawlor won first overall junior, as well as a first in beef, a second in horse, and a second in photography. Gracie English got a second in picture, a second in wool craft, and a third in beef. Way to go Josie and Gracie! On top of that, Kyra and Kali Taylor of our club got to travel to Canada Wide Science Fair, which is a national competition. The competition was held in Regina, Saskatchewan. Kyra and Kayli came home with bronze medals! We are very proud of them for representing our club and 4-H so well! Right now, our club is getting ready for achievement days, which will be Thursday, July 6 – Saturday, July 8th at the Fall Fair Grounds. We are

challenge. Although these hills do not offer the longest hikes, the footing is often difficult and the hills are steep, which make for a great workout. Head down the Old Fort Road, and continue down the windy hill until it flattens out. There will be a bumpy and unmaintained parking lot on your right hand side. The parking lot is easy to miss, so make sure you keep a good eye out. From the parking lot you have a few different options. You can head straight up to the lookout, or you can walk down the road a little ways where there are other hills to climb. Take your pick, they are all about the same distance and difficulty level, and they all lead to beautiful views—or, better yet, you could do more than one hill for the extra calorie burn. Again, please remember to be aware of wildlife on all of these trails. You can come across a deer, elk, moose, or bear at any time. Keep your animals close by, and bring bear spray if you can. 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.

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About the writers Hi, I’m H a r l a n Giesbrecht. I am in grade 3, and this is my second year in the Beatton Community 4-H Club. My family has a small farm with horses, chickens, ducks, geese, quail, sheep, goats, and pigs. I have been riding horses since I was three. I love to trail ride, and I’d like to learn more about roping. I chose the 4-H horse project because I want to learn more about training and raising horses. I lost my best horse, Pixie this fall, and the old horse my parents gave me after that. Jewels was really old and died right before Christmas. So, this year for Christmas, my parents surprised me with a new horse named Shooter! Shooter is fast, he’s really tall, and I’m teaching him to go over obstacles. I can’t wait to use Shooter in 4-H! This year I was elected as the junior reporter for our 4-H club. I’m really excited to share news about our 4-H club this year. Until then I plan to follow the 4-H motto, “Learn to do by doing.”

preparing for the stall decorating contest, our club horse show, and a separate Cloverbud event. We are hoping for good weather these last few weeks before Achievement Days so that we can get a few more skills rides in with our club instructor, Julia Fellers. The North Peace Veterinary Clinic has generously offered to come out to our next skills ride, Wednesday, June 15th, to do a presentation on horse parasites – AND, they have offered to vaccinate all 4-H horse projects, for free! Thank you North Peace Veterinary Clinic! We have an exciting fundraiser coming up, and we’d like to invite everyone to come! Our club is hosting a Poker Ride on Saturday, June 24th. Registration starts at 11 am, and riders can start on the trail at 1pm. This is open to saddle horses, teams, and wagons. $25 will get you a deal in, or 5 for $100. Youth deal ins will be $10! There will be a cash prizes for the adult winners, and other prizes for the top youth hands. This event will be held at Sasquatch Valley (left side of the road just before Kings’ Valley Christian Camp, on the way out to the Doig River First Nations Reserve), with a cash concession on site. Please come out, ready to ride or drive your team, to support the Beatton Community 4-H Club!

Hi, my name is Aurora Lea. I am in grade 5, and this is my 3rd year in Beatton Community 4-H. I live in the corner of Montney on a small farm with horses, dogs, and cats. I chose to be in 4-H horse project this year because I want to learn some more things that I have some trouble doing. I’m lending my horse that I used last year to Harlan’s sister, Alexa because her little Shetland pony has a lot of pony attitude. I got a new horse named Kahlua. She is the sweetest thing you will ever see but she has some spunky attitude. I can’t wait to learn more and teach Kahlua in 4-H! I plan to follow the 4-H motto: “Learn To Do By Doing” for the rest of year! I was elected the Sr. Club Reporter and I am really exited to write for you all every month.

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There’s no doubt it, the Alaska Highway is a beauty of a drive, and its winding 2,200 kilometres mean different things to those who travel it and those who call it home. Fort Nelson artist Dawn Gullackson is putting her paint brush to canvas to celebrate the highway’s 75th anniversary alongside Canada’s 150th with a new exhibit and summer-long painting challenge. The artist has set up studio at the Fort Nelson Heritage Museum’s artist’s cabin, where visitors can drop in and see her latest exhibit, a collection of paintings of the Alaska Highway, from Dawson Creek to Delta Junction. “Throughout the winter, I painted 13 paintings that run along the whole highway, from beginning to end, of what I think the Alaska Highway means to me, and what I think it looks like to me,” Gullackson says. “To me, it’s a beautiful drive, and it means a lot of different things in a lot of different places.” The exhibit makes its first stop in Dawson Creek, home of the iconic Mile Zero post, with a black-and-white historic streetscape embedded over top a portrait of wilderness guide Wayne Sawchuk, who leads expeditions in the remote Muskwa-Kechika. In Fort St. John, Gullackson painted the museum grounds and its historic oil derrick, with the face of pioneer and Hudson’s Bay clerk Frank Beatton hidden in the clouds. In Fort Nelson, Lina and Buddy Streeper run their dog sleds down the middle of the highway, with local museum founder Marl Brown watching from above. There are hidden images in every painting, each a richlylayered acrylic work, including paintings of Summit Lake, Toad River, Liard Hotsprings, the sign post forest at Watson Lake, Whitehorse, and the Black Veterans Memorial Bridge near Delta Junction. “Everything is different, it’s all about those areas, and the things that I thought about those areas while I was painting,” Gullackson says. “It’s an actual image of

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that spot, but it’s got hidden meanings in each one.” Gullackson is also embarking on another painting challenge this summer, completing a painting a week to celebrate Canada’s 150 and auction off in support of the Fort Nelson museum. “I figured for Canada’s 150th birthday, I should pay homage to every province. So I’m going to going to paint at least one painting a week and they’re going to be done in different ways,” she says. The paintings, a layered mix of acrylic and resin, will each be embedded with flecks of real gold.

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“I thought it’s kind of like giving a present,” Gullackson says with a laugh. Paintings so far have included the home of Anne of Green Gables in Prince Edward Island, the L’Anse aux Meadows historic Viking site and Cape Bauld lighthouse in Newfoundland, and Peggy’s Cove and the Bluenose schooner in Nova Scotia. Gullackson can be found at the artist’s cabin at the Fort Nelson museum every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. To follow Gullackson’s progress, visit facebook.com/ dgullacksonart or facebook. com/fortnelsonmuseum.

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ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) It’s easy to feel depressed or fall into worry mode today. Remember: Worry is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but gets you nowhere. This will pass quickly. TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20) This is a poor day to have important discussions about finances, because you will be shot down. Postpone this kind of discussion for another day when you’re in a better frame of mind. GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) Today the Sun is in your sign, opposed by Saturn. This is not an ideal day for having discussions with partners and close friends, because you feel emotionally isolated. CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) Do not ask bosses, parents or VIPs for permission or approval today. When at work, just keep your head down and your powder dry. LEO (JULY 23 TO AUG. 22) Children might become a source of increased responsibility today. This is not a good day for social events, because these events will be restrained and lack-lustre. VIRGO (AUG. 23 TO SEPT. 22) Relationships with older family members are strained today. In fact, someone might disapprove of you or criticize you. Don’t take this personally.

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LIBRA (SEPT. 23 TO OCT. 22) You might feel cut off from others today. You also might doubt yourself or feel that you are not up to something. (Relax — this is just a temporary dark cloud on your horizon.) SCORPIO (OCT. 23 TO NOV. 21) When you consider your financial scene today, you might be discouraged. Join the club — we number in the millions. This feeling will pass. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 TO DEC. 21) Relationships with others are strained and discouraging today. Do not take this personally, because many people feel the same way today. It’s just in the stars. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 TO JAN. 19) Do not attempt anything flashy at work today — and definitely do not ask for permission or approval from a boss. His or her answer will be “talk to the hand.” AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 TO FEB. 18) Romance might be in the toilet today — it just is what it is. This really is a discouraging day. Don’t take it seriously. PISCES (FEB. 19 TO MARCH 20) Relationships with bosses and parents will be strained today, because people’s feelings are at stake. Because their glasses are half-empty, they see only the reasons why things cannot be done.

Stepparenting Woes Dear Annie: This is my 36th year as a stepmother, and I am writing in hopes of helping others who are taking the huge step of blending families. My husband, “Nelson,” had custody of his two children, a boy and girl, who were in their early teens when we started dating. Nelson’s ex lived far away, so there were no weekend visits with their mom. Nelson became sick within our first year of dating and relied on me to help with his kids and household so that he could continue to work. It was apparent from the start that his children were damaged. They were resentful of me and acted out. Years later, after we were married, I found out that Nelson’s children had been molested by their maternal grandfather for several years and that nothing had been done about it. His children didn’t have counseling and never learned to deal with their feelings about the sexual abuse. Today they are grown adults with children of their own. They still refuse any counseling. I feel that Nelson’s kids treat me the way they do because it’s easier than dealing with their parents. I recently decided that I am removing myself from my husband’s children’s and grandchildren’s lives. I am mourning the loss of eight people in my

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life but have determined that it is less painful to live my life without them in it than to feel the pain of never meeting their expectations. Here is my stepparenting advice: Do not discipline your stepchildren. Be their friend -- just because you can! When they’re small, keep them safe and report anything that doesn’t look right. Be a soft place to fall, because they will need it. If your spouse isn’t stepping up to the plate on their behalf, talk privately with your spouse about it. If your spouse is resistant to doing anything to change the situation, walk away, because it never gets better. As the saying goes, “you teach people how to treat you.” I get that now! -- No Longer a Stepparent Dear No Longer: Though I appreciate your advice to stepparents -- and that last bit is one of my favorite axioms -- I can’t help but wonder whether your severing ties was a little too severe here. You seem to have a good grasp of the way abuse has affected these children and

grandchildren. As long as they are not being verbally abusive to you, perhaps you could practice healthy detachment without completely cutting off all communication. You can build an emotional shield around yourself without having it be a wall. Dear Annie: In response to “Fed Up,” whose co-worker always comments on her meal choices, I’d like to say that it’s quite possible the co-worker has an eating disorder. My cousin constantly remarks on my food choices, and I finally realized that her own eating issues are at the heart of her comments and that she is looking for attention about how “healthy” her own food choices are. -- Been There Dear Been There: You could very well be right. Rather than be defensive when someone fixates on our food choices, perhaps we should be concerned for the person. To anyone worried about a friend or family member’s eating habits, please visit https:// www.nationaleatingdisorders. org. 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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Carnell agreed. He’s lived in Fort St. John since 1979 and has watched the community evolve in terms of its attitudes towards LGBTQ people. “It was very redneck, very much oil and gas-based, transient and I’ve seen it evolve and people are moving here and staying here,” he said. “People from the larger centres are moving here and big city attitude comes with it, and that’s made Fort St. John a bit more of a welcoming place for LGTBQ people.” Carnell said he was one of the “lucky ones” to have a good support system in place throughout his life—he knows that many LGBTQ folks aren’t as fortunate. That’s the whole purpose of the North Peace Pride Society and the upcoming second annual Pride Walk, to show those who may not have a support network that there are those in the community that understand what it’s like and

what they’re going through. “We’re here to show those people that have hesitated to come out because of fear or lack of support that the support is here,” said France. From the feedback the Pride Society received after last year’s event, most people would like it to be an actual Pride Parade, but after looking into it the society found that wasn’t feasible. “We learned that closing down the streets is an expense that we’re not able to pay this year,” said France. “We now know that cost and we may look into next year. As we continue to grow and keep gathering sponsors that may be something we can do in the future.” This year’s Pride Walk will start at Centennial Park at 12 p.m. on June 17 and end at the green space on 100 and 100, where a variety of activities and vendors will be on site. That night, the Lido Theatre will be hosting an all ages Love Revolution Dance Party.

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