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Grade 1 students from Ecole Central Elementary gather around the desk of Alaska Highway News reporter Dillon Giancola, who gives them the rundown of the week that was in Peace Region sports. The students made a stop to the AHN offices during production on June 19, 2018.

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ing being injured. Soccer fans like to riot.

But they’re not complete morons. They usually put the riot on “pause” to watch the final few minutes of the game.

ICE NICE: A study released last week shows the ice in Antarctica is melting at a rapid rate. How warm is it in Antarctica? Penguins are wearing short-sleeve tuxedos.

PIZZA CRIME: In Elgin, Ontario, a woman dialed 911 when a pizza parlor was too slow preparing her pie. Officers inMEGHAN MEMO: The Royal saga conformed https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-78_metric_e.html her slow pizza service is not an tinues. Meghan Markle’s dad denies askacceptable reason to call police. Unless, ing his daughter for financial help. He of course, the pizza parlor makes a mis- says he did not ask for cash. Although he take and puts anchovies on your pizza. In would accept any spare jewels or crowns that case, it’s a capital crime. she finds laying around.

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The North Peace Family SuperPark Society has found a home for an indoor playground in Fort St. John.

The organization unveiled its location at 8162 100 Avenue to the public on June 16 during its summer barbecue and carnival.

“We are so excited to be in this facility, finally,” society president Jaandi Roemer said.

“We’re putting faith in the community that this will mean as much to them as it does to us.”

It’s big news for the nonprofit group, which has been planning an accessible and inclusive playground for the last six years. The building is an estimated 3,500 square feet — enough to start small and serve as a stepping stone to a larger facility, Roemer said.

For now, it offers plenty of space for what the society has in store: a mixed-use space with room for an indoor playground, a sensory zone that supports science, technology, education, arts and music play for children with neurological disorders, a birthday party room and more.

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“We decided we’re going to stop the vicious circle,” Roemer said about the space, which became available at the start of May. “You can’t get grants because you don’t have a facility; you don’t have a facility because you can’t get grants; people want to donate, but we didn’t have anything to donate to. We’re jumping in with two feet forward — if we build it, they will come.”

The society hopes to open the facility in September.

The group has $45,000 in the bank so far to help cover its monthly leasing costs. It’s received $12,5000 in the last month to help fund equipment, which can range from a low of $70,000 up to $200,000, Roemer said.

The group has brought on a familiar, local face in the playground building world — Trevor Zahara of Peak Play Consulting, who built the new playground at the Fort St. John McDonald’s.

With family ties to both the B.C. and Alberta Peace, it was

easy to get on board with this community initiative, Zahara said. “I’ve been infected by (Jaandi’s) enthusiasm,” said Zahara, who reached out to help the group after learning of its work.

“My favourite (part of the job) is when a community has a drive and a spirit where children grow and develop and evolve through play.”

Zahara is using his connections to build out the facility through donated product and services from the industry. He’s already salvaged some items from demolitions, including a play structure, and will be refurbishing activity play panels for the park’s sensory room. He hopes to be able to use as many natural materials as possible.

“Creative movement through space while playing doesn’t need to be on ladders and slides,” Zahara said. “Children will create play and learn through natural movement.”

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Alcohol and distracted driving are considered factors in a car accident on the Alaska Highway last week that claimed the life of a 19-year-old woman.

Emergency crews were called to the intersection of the highway at the 271 Road north of Fort St. John on June 15 around 9:15 p.m., according to RCMP Cst. Mike Halskov.

The investigation is ongoing, but it’s been determined a Ford F150 pickup truck was travelling south on the 271 Road and turning east onto the highway when it collided with a westbound Honda Civic in the intersection.

The driver of the Honda was apparently changing songs on the car’s bluetooth stereo and couldn’t avoid the intersection and red light at the time of the crash, according to Halskov.

The victim, who was a passenger in the Honda Civic, was transported to hospital in Vancouver and later died from her injuries. Her identity was not released.

The driver of the car and two other passengers were treated for non life threatening injuries. The driver of the pickup truck and a passenger were also treated for non life threatening injuries.

Both drivers had been drinking, Halskov said, but were not impaired enough to warrant criminal sanctions. One driver, however, was ticketed under the Motor Vehicle Act, but Halskov couldn’t immediately say which driver that was.

The Peace Region Traffic Services continues to investigate. It’s unknown whether any charges will be laid, Halskov said.

Any witnesses, or anyone with information, are asked to call Peace Region Traffic Services at 250-263-6371.

City updates Chamber of Commerce on plans for Oct. 20 election Voter turnout in Fort St. John’s municipal elections has been on a steady, eight per cent decline over the last decade. But if the city’s chief election officer has any hope about this fall’s election, that trend will start to see a turnaround.

“Residents use local government services every day,” Janet Prestley told a Chamber of Commerce luncheon on June 14. “You’re taking transit, as soon as you turn on the tap, flush the toilet, you’re using city services. So, it’s important you have a voice.”

The next municipal election is set for Oct. 20, giving eligible residents the chance to vote for a mayor and six councillors to

guide the city through to 2022.

On paper, it shouldn’t be hard to beat the turnout in the 2014 election — it was just 15 per cent, the lowest in Northern B.C., and down from 2008, when turnout registered at 23 per cent.

“Everybody beat us in the north, and by quite a bit,” Prestley said.

Why was it that low? City staff haven’t done a survey, Prestley said, but they have some thoughts: Mayor Lori Ackerman was acclaimed, leaving residents without a race for mayor; there were no burning issues to make people mad enough to vote; or they didn’t read the newspaper, watch loc-

al TV, or listen to local radio to inform themselves of the election, or take note of any local advertising.

The city is planning an engagement blitz this year in an effort to improve turnout, from stuffing utility bills with election notices to making presentations to local groups, including schools.

The city will have its polling station at the legion this year, and will also allow residents to vote by mail and at the curbside.

Advanced voting is scheduled for Oct. 10 and 17, and a special voting opportunity for seniors will be held Oct. 18, where elections staff will visit every seniors home in the city.

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“You’re going to go in with your eyes wide open,” Prestley said. “It’s the opportunity for those candidates to ask questions of staff who are going to be there.”

The city will also be making presentations about the election to schools in the fall, Prestley said, after making a presentation to students at the Energetic Learning Campus in May. “They love learning, and, you know what, if I can’t get people out to vote, I’m going to make your kids nag you until you do,” Prestley said.

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Jamboree raises $7,100 for seniors support services Dancers shimmied and shuffled, and raised $7,100 in support of seniors services in Fort St. John earlier this month.

The annual jamboree on June 9 filled the seniors hall with a day of music, and raised the funds in support of the Fort St. John and Area Senior Care Foundation.

The funds will be used to improve seniors nutrition through the foundation’s Meals on Wheels food delivery program, and its Better at Home housekeeping service, according to Roxanne Chmelyk.

The funds will also help the foundation broaden its scope to meet the needs of seniors who are living at home longer.

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“So we are focused on a better quality of life for them through our programs. Social, physical, and emotionally, by keeping seniors engaged with the community and the connection of all ages. We want seniors to thrive and age well.”

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College receives $75,000 to support, train students with disabilities Northern Lights College is one of 20 post-secondary schools splitting $1.5 million in provincial funding to train and support students with disabilities. Each school will receive $75,000 to develop or grow existing programs that support students with cognitive, mental health, or physical disabilities, the province announced June 14.

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to the education and training they need to follow their dreams,” Advanced Education Minister Melanie Mark said in a news release. “We are committed to making education and employment training accessible, and ensuring everyone can contribute to their communities and a strong B.C. economy.”

The funding will be used for a broad range of career training, from trades to technology,

culinary arts to horticulture, according to the release. Funds will also be used to “build on mental-health assistance for students, or provide instructors with tools to better support all students.”

At NLC, the funds will be used for three projects, according to Chelsea Mackay, acting director of student services.

The first is a disability workshop for trades instructors.

“Wwe will bring in a speaker who can expose our instructors to new approaches to teaching students with disabilities in the trades in order to promote student success, retention, and transitions into the workplace,” Mackay wrote in an email.

The second project is campus accessibility. “We will hire local contractors to inspect our current facilities and improve the accessibility of major entry-

ways by installing automated doors on our Dawson Creek and Fort St. John campuses and residences,” Mackay said.

Lastly, funding will be put toward renewing the college’s Early Alert Retention System licensing, Mackay said. The system helps staff and faculty better support students who may be at risk of dropping out due to academic, financial, or other life pressures, Mackay said.

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et me ask you this: is participating in, or contributing to, the activities of a terrorist group a serious crime? If you’ve answered yes, you are in line with Section 83.18(1) of the Criminal Code, which states that such a crime is an indictable offence with a maximum penalty of up to 10 years. The Trudeau government feels otherwise.

With Bill C-75, the Trudeau government is proposing to reduce the penalties of more than two dozen indictable offences. These crimes include participation in activities of a terrorist group; prison breach; municipal corruption; concealing the body of a child; impaired driving offences causing bodily harm; polygamy; forced marriage; abduction of persons under the age of 16; participation in activities of a criminal organization; and the list goes on.

Essentially, the government is hybridizing serious indictable-only offences, allowing the accused to be prosecuted by summary conviction and subject to far lighter sentences – generally

Evan Saugstad MY VIEW

then, as the story is now about the negative quote(s), those who the story was originally about think it just better to shut up and let the storm pass. And we, the public, are left thinking that those outrageous and often misinformed and misleading quotes are what shapes our view and our world.

So, where do I fit in?

I intend to think and write about current affairs, and provide my point of view, hence the view from a flat world, where life and views tend to be much simpler than many make them out to be. Throughout my life, I have learned that the shortest way to the end or quickest way to a solution is to be open and honest, ask the obvious question (whatever that may be), and start at the root of whatever that story or situation may be. I am also a person who has never shied away (but sometimes a bit afraid) to express one’s opinion, and then look forward to a healthy debate with those who disagree, and don’t (most of

a maximum of six months, unless otherwise stated.

Summary offences are considered less serious than indictable offences. The Department of Justice states that a person charged with a summary conviction offence is usually not held in custody and is simply given a notice to appear in court at a certain date. On the other hand, a person charged with an indictable offence will be arrested and detained when the police have reasonable grounds to believe that the person has committed or is about to commit a serious offence.

What does all this legal mumbo-jumbo mean in practical terms? By hybridizing serious offences like the examples listed above, the government is allowing prosecutors to choose between indictable or summary convictions, based on the seriousness of the offence and the harm caused.

The government claims that its omnibus justice bill – with all of its 302 pages – will modernize the criminal justice system and reduce court delays. I can only

the time) let fear stop me from trying something new.

I have spent the vast majority of my 62-plus years living in small communities, mostly in Northern B.C. and the Yukon.

I have frequently changed communities, jobs, and careers, and, much to the chagrin of my current life partner and wife, have also changed wives and partners. This background, I believe, has made me somewhat knowledgeable and overly opinionated on a whole variety of issues, but maybe, just maybe, never quite to the point of being considered an expert or a go-to person on any of them.

To say that my background is diverse may be a bit of an understatement, when compared with most. I have worked union jobs and management positions, as a government employee and as a mayor; been president of a union local and a provincial riding association (for the record, BC Liberal, although the “conservative” side). I have been a board chair and director of multi-million dollar not-forprofit organizations; a big game and fishing guide, and trapper; a manager and negotiator (with communities and First Nations) for forestry and anergy corporations. I have directed aircraft in wildfire operations across much of Canada and

assume that C-75 is, in part, the Trudeau government’s answer to the Senate’s emergency call for significant reform in our justice system. Indeed, the Senate’s Legal and Constitutional Committee recently conducted a two-year, in-depth study on the lengthy delays in Canada’s court system. It concluded that “delays in criminal proceedings have become a significant problem as it takes too long for many criminal cases to reach a final disposition,” often making it hard on victims and their families, as well as on accused persons.

In defending Bill C-75, the government suggests that Canadians deserve a well-functioning criminal justice system that protects the vulnerable, meets the needs of victims, and keeps our communities safe – all laudable goals that I support.

However, it also argues that the reforms proposed in the bill will make our justice system more efficient by reclassifying offences to allow courts to deal more efficiently with less serious matters, freeing up limited resources for

operated heavy equipment in road construction and logging operations; operated a small business (went broke), and spent a few winters on “poggy,” what we used to call unemployment insurance; written forestry plans for private business and inspected others for government.

I am now retired, but still looking to try something different. For the nine years I was mayor of Chetwynd, I wrote a weekly column for their local papers.

And now, what will I write about? Over the coming weeks and months, I will write about both old and new stories, such as climate change, government decisions, land claims, court decisions, First Nations, the Me Too movement, grizzly bear hunting, fentanyl, homelessness, and so on.

All will be relevant in one way or another to our daily lives here in the north, and many will be about things that are, can, or will have a bigger effect on you than you currently think or realize.

I know some of you will not agree with me, but many will.

My “stories” will, for the most part, remain positive, even if they are about so-called “dark” or negative things or situations, so, stay tuned.

Evan Saugstad lives in Fort St. John.

more serious offences.

I do not believe the answer is reducing the punishment for indictable offences. This sends the wrong message to Canadians.

The way I see it, the Trudeau government is essentially saying that these horrible crimes are not that severe and our courts should consider lower penalties. They are giving Crown prosecutors much leeway in determining the severity of some of these crimes, rather than allowing judges to determine the fate of those charged and convicted of these serious, indictable offences.

Quite honestly, I am appalled that the government would consider hybridizing these grave offences; although I am not surprised. It is this same soft-on-terror Prime Minister who wants to reduce penalties for participants in terrorist activities who also favours rehabilitation and reintegration of Canadian extremists who return home after being involved with jihadi groups overseas.

The Honourable Richard Neufeld is a Senator for B.C.

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City granted $430K for 93 Avenue path

city spokesman Ryan Harvey said.

The provincial grant was approved under the BikeBC program, administered by the Ministry of TransportaThe province has approved a tion and Infrastructure. $433,736 grant to help build a multi-use pathway along 93 Avenue in Fort St. John.

The grant, announced Wednesday, will help to fund an extension Ten groups in the North Peace are of the path from the Rotary Skate receiving Northern Health grants Park to North Peace Secondary to deliver programs that support School, as well as connections to healthy living in the region. They are: other existing pathways.

Dr. Kearney Middle School — Dr. Construction will also including Kearney Outdoor Fitness Equipment, landscaping, lighting, and benches, $5,000; Ecole Central Elementary

NEBC groups split $41K in healthy living grants

School — Healthy Start for Students, $2,000; North Peace Cultural Art Society — Let’s Art!, $2,000; Summersend Balance — Summersend Peace, $3,500; District of Hudson’s Hope — Beryl Prairie Playground, $5,000; Doig River First Nation — Dane Zaa in the Kitchen, $5,000; Fort Nelson Family Development Society — iSupport, $3,000; Fort Nelson Public Library — FNPL Seed Lending and Sustainability Project, $2,550; Northern Rockies Regional Municipality — Lifetime Physical Activity Program, $3,000; RL Angus Elementary School — Active Learning Centres, $5,000.

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Business Surerus, Macro joint ventures selected for Coastal GasLink pipeline build The Surerus Murphy and Macro Spiecapag joint ventures are two of four contractors selected to build the $4.8-billion Coastal GasLink pipeline, it was announced Tuesday.

TransCanada says it has conditionally awarded the contracts pending a positive final investment decision for the LNG Canada project.

“The selection of our construction team is an important milestone for the Coastal GasLink project,” Rick Gateman, president of the Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project, said in a news release.

“The project will create significant employment opportunities for Indigenous communities in Northern B.C. as well as local skilled labourers and businesses.”

Approved for construction by the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission in 2016, the 670-kilometre Coastal GasLink pipeline would bring gas from the Groundbirch area to the LNG Canada facility in Kitimat.

Also selected for building the pipeline are the SA Energy Group and Pacific Atlantic Pipeline Construction Inc. The value of the four contracts will total approximately $2.8 billion, TransCanada said. The total project is an estimated $4.8 billion.

The contractors were chosen based on safety and environmental principles, as well as their financial strength, technical expertise, and competitiveness, the company said.

The Surerus Murphy JV will be building the first two spreads of the project starting in Groundbirch, and stretching 150 kilometres.

“It’s another piece of recognition of the skillset of our people and people from Northern B.C.,” said Sean Surerus, president.

The section of work will require between 500 and 600 workers, Surerus said, who will be recruited locally and from across Canada. If a positive FID is made on LNG Canada, Surerus said construction would start in the first half of 2019 and carry through to 2021.

The pipeline would see 2,500 workers hired over a four-year construction period, with local and indigenous hiring a priority, according to TransCanada.

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It was a bronze finish for Kayli Taylor of Upper Pine School (centre) at the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Ottawa held May 16 to 18. The Grade 8 student earned a bronze medal in the junior excellence award category for her project “Hydro Seeding: Plant Regrowth help for logging blocks where wood chips are used for erosion prevention.” It’s the second year in a row Taylor has won a national medal. She also won bronze at the 2017 national competition in Regina, for her project “Water Erosion: Will Wood Chips Help Prevent Surface Water Erosion?” Taylor was one of five Peace Region students at this year’s competition. Also attending were: Hailey Dutchak, Grade 7, Dr. Kearney Middle School, for her project “Pesky Mosquitoes”; Haley Korfmann, Grade 8, Freedom Thinkers, for her project “Drowning in Oil”; Kyra Taylor, Grade 11, North Peace Secondary School, for her project “A Novel Approach for Preventing and Monitoring Back Complications in Equines”; and Amy Crandall, Grade 11, Dawson Creek Secondary, SPSS Campus, for her project “A NonPharmaceutical Treatment for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome II.”

Drilling licence sells for $42 million British Columbia took in more than $42 million at its June 13 sale of petroleum and natural gas rights, driven largely by the sale of a single drilling licence. Landsolutions GP Inc. picked up the 1,847-hectare drilling licence for $42.05 million, or $22,767 per hectare.

The licence includes two tracts of land for petroleum and natural gas rights below the base of the Charlie Lake formation near Halfway River First Nation and the proposed Tsaa Nuna conservancy, according to sale documents.

Overall, the province sold just three drilling licences at the June sale, bringing in $42.08 million and covering 2,375 hectares. Scott Land and Lease picked up two drilling licences, one for $16,100 and another for $6,800, both near Kobes north of the Alaska Highway.

The province has earned roughly $59.5 million from land sales so far in 2018.

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court docket A summary of sentences and fines handed out in Peace Region courts for the week ending June 15, 2018.

Fort St. John Law Courts • John Robert Beattie (born 1970) was sentenced to 87 days in jail and handed an 18-month criminal driving ban for care or control of a vehicle or vessel with a blood alcohol level over .08.

Beattie also received 30 days in jail for operating a motor vehicle while disqualified.

Beattie was further ordered to provide a DNA sample and handed 12 months of probation for assault and theft of a motor vehicle.

• Skye Hawk Stoney (born 1996) was given a one-year probation order, handed a two-year discretionary firearms ban, ordered to provide a DNA sample, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for assault causing bodily harm.

• Austin Riley Parsons (born 1996) was sentenced to seven days in jail and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for breach of undertaking.

Dawson Creek Law Courts • Dalena Jeanette Belcourt (born 1987) was given a one-year probation order, handed a 10-year mandatory firearms ban, ordered to provide a DNA sample, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for robbery. Belcourt received another $100 victim surcharge for theft $5,000 or under. Belcourt was further assessed a $100 victim surcharge for assault.

• Leroy John Wilson (born 1974) was fined $500, handed a one-year criminal driving ban, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for operating a motor vehicle while disqualified.

• Lorna Rose Merrick (born 1966) was handed six months of probation with a suspended sentence, and handed a $100 victim surcharge for willfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer.

• Lisa Mackenzie Quesnel (born 1983) was given a one-year probation order and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for using a forged document.

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Faith of my father

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HOROSCOPE ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) Be diplomatic and patient when talking to partners and close friends today, because people are on edge. Romantic quarrels are possible. Easy does it.

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GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) Parents must be patient with kids today. Discussions about money and finances will not go well. Keep smiling.

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You also might be at odds with a female family member.

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LEO (JULY 23 TO AUG. 22) Relationships with partners and close friends are a challenge today. Don’t be critical. Instead, focus on hard work and making improvements to your health.

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For Thursday June 21 2018

partners today. Likewise, be patient with bosses, parents and VIPs. Everyone is looking for a fight today or a reason to get mad. Keep your head down.

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CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 TO JAN. 19) Don’t get on the wrong side of a parent or boss today. Steer clear of this. Likewise, avoid arguments about money or possessions. Focus on work and the tasks at hand.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 TO FEB. 18) You have lots of energy because Mars is in your sign today; however, it is at odds with Venus, which means agreement with others will not come easily. Avoid arguments about racial matters and foreign issues.

PISCES (FEB. 19 TO MARCH 20) Although you are in a playful mood, today you might be at odds with someone about shared property or how they contribute to something — or not. Focus on your own issues, not the issues of others.

e sits doing his daily crossword before leaving for his afternoon shift at the Ford plant. On a study break from preparing for finals, I stretch out on the sofa across from him, watching him. His thick, dark hair is greying. He looks tired.

He’s not complex — his aspirations are simple and his principles well-defined. Yet, I don’t feel that I fully know him. I know only that I dearly love him and am indebted to him. He’s given me all I can claim to be and own.

I gaze upon him in the hope of catching a glimpse of his heart. I envision a tearful seven-year-old child, clinging to his widowed mother’s hand as the two endure his father’s funeral shortly after WWII. He’ll never witness the vocation of fatherhood.

Shortly thereafter, he makes his First Communion and becomes an altar server in the local Catholic Church.

He then makes his First Confession and Confirmation.

His faith is his foundation.

I see a lad of thirteen scoring a goal for his school football team. The pride that swelled within his boyish breast fills mine. The dreams he secretly harboured of one day becoming a professional footballer are momentarily mine.

I see a fine and fit young man of eighteen serving in Her Majesty’s army. A boy who’s never been outside of Glasgow, enjoys the sensation of the Cyprus sun on his robust frame. Still but a lad, he clowns with fellow soldiers one moment and carefully considers his future the next.

At twenty-one, he becomes an orphan when the mother to whom he’s been so close, dies. He’s alone in the world and unleashed in the workforce to forge a life for himself. He’s movie star handsome. He’s 1968, blackleather, comeback Elvis, a young John Wayne, a young Sinatra, a young Bing Crosby.

I’m certain his eyes are as wide and vibrant now as they were when he was a bridegroom at twentythree, vowing in the Catholic ceremony to forever love the woman he selected as his best friend, his utmost confidante, and the mother of his children. Without her he’s

Angela Griffin PEACE REFLECTIONS

incomplete.

His eyes mirror the joys of fatherhood. The day I’m born is the only Sunday he ever misses Mass and it is he who gives me my very Catholic name: Angela Mary.

I glimpse the apprehension he felt as a twenty-six yearold father of two leaving his homeland for a foreign country. He’s without a country of his own, but in all things he’s guided by his trust in God and love for his family, and the pride he feels for his father’s name.

My father, Joseph Griffin, never speaks with regret but is grateful for the hand God dealt him, winning for him health, prosperity, faith and peace. He’s content in his adopted country of Canada, fondly cherishing boyhood memories without bitterly regretting anything. He traded childish dreams for the reality of being a devout man, a loving husband and a devoted father, working to provide his three daughters with the opportunities that were denied him. He remains thoughtful without being wistful and appreciative without being covetous.

My dad turns to me with a loving grin, his blue eyes dancing a lively waltz. All at once, he’s a lad playing football, a nervous bridegroom and an expectant father reflecting the joys of this earthly life through two of the most beautiful, blue eyes I’ve ever seen.

I may not know everything about him, but I know enough. I know he’s my hero and I’m blessed to call him Dad. The Peace is a place of many peoples and faiths. In this space, readers are invited to share their own reflections of faith in the Peace.

If you have a story of faith you’d like to share, email angelamarygriffin@gmail.com.

Forced to Quit?

Dear Annie: My girlfriend (of a year) and I are both in our mid-20s and are both smokers. In fact, that’s how we met -- on the smoking patio of a bar, both out there alone because none of the friends we were there with smoked. We’ve both always talked tentatively about quitting, but in a vague way. So I was surprised when last week my girlfriend announced she was quitting cold turkey. She asked whether I wanted to quit at the same time so we could offer each other moral support.

I’m happy to offer moral support, but I’m not quite ready to quit. Do I have an obligation to her to quit? Is it wrong for me to smoke around her now? I’ve been thinking about purchasing an e-cigarette and just doing that around her, because this seems like a healthier alternative. -- Guilty Smoker Dear Guilty Smoker: No, you don’t have an obligation to your girlfriend to quit smoking. You have an obligation to yourself.

Every cigarette you smoke cuts your life expectancy by approximately 10 minutes, and the life of a smoker is, on average, 10 years shorter than that of someone who has never smoked.

The great news is that if you quit smoking today, you can undo a good deal of that damage. According to a 2013 study

by Dr. Prabhat Jha, director of the Centre for Global Health Research at St. Michael’s Hos-

Annie Lane DEAR ANNIE

pital, “quitting smoking before age 40, and preferably well before 40, gives back almost all of the decade of lost life from continued smoking.” That doesn’t mean you should keep lighting up through your 39th year, however. Jha adds: “Former smokers still have a greater risk of dying sooner than people who never smoked. But the risk is small compared to the huge risk for those who continue to smoke.”

As for e-cigarettes, the American Lung Association writes: “We don’t presently know what is in e-cigarettes. However, in initial lab tests conducted in 2009 the FDA found detectable levels of toxic cancer-causing chemicals, including an ingredient used in anti-freeze, in two leading brands of e-cigarettes and 18 various cartridges. ... A 2014 study found that aerosol from e-cigarettes ... contains ... formaldehyde.” In other words, e-cigarettes contain cancercausing chemicals and addictive nicotine. Why substitute one crummy habit with another?

Now, I know that my haranguing is not great motiva-

tion. But look at the long list of benefits of quitting smoking and try to find something that does motivate you. For more information, visit http://www. lung.org/stop-smoking.

Dear Annie: I can definitely sympathize with “Unsure in Texas,” who wrote to you about getting invitations to graduations, birthday parties and weddings from people she doesn’t know well. My husband and I received an invitation to an open house from our financial adviser. Not only do we not know him personally but also we were referred to him when our financial adviser retired approximately two years ago. My husband brought up an interesting question: Do you think he would still provide us with good advice if we were not to attend and provide a gift for his daughter? My thought was that it was very tacky to send us the invitation. -- Stuck in a Predicament in Indiana Dear Stuck in a Predicament: I highly doubt your financial adviser would start giving you worse advice because you didn’t attend his open house. If he made business that personal, he wouldn’t be in business for long.

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Tom Demyen and his daughter Alexis enjoy the warm weather and fish off the dock at Charlie Lake during the Father’s Day Fishing Derby on June 17.

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For Todd Laminski, the Father’s Day Fishing Derby is a tradition like no other. As the years go by and everyone gets busier, the Father’s Day weekend is a chance to get together and bond with his twin sons, Tyler and Trevor.

“We’ve done it since they were little.

The boys are busier, but we set the time aside, and it’s a nice Father’s Day gift to be able to go fishing with the boys,” Laminski said.

Laminski said they would participate in the derby even if it wasn’t on Father’s Day, but said it does make the event a little more special, and adds to the great atmosphere that exists at the event.

The 2018 derby, on June 17, was the

eighth time the event has been put on, by organizer Tammi Drapeau. With support from Backcountry and the North Peace Rod and Gun Club, the event, along with the Kids Learn to Fish day, which was held this year on June 16, is a staple in the North Peace.

“Tammi and everyone put a lot of effort into it and do a really good job.

Both events were incredible this year,” said Laminski.

This year, the Laminksis helped out with the kids fishing lessons, the first time they have done so.

“It’s really fun to see them pick up the sport. You forget how fast kids at that age learn,” Laminski said.

This year, there were two classes, and 70 kids combined who learned how to fish. Among those, 50 came out for the first time, bringing the nine-

year total to 450 kids who have been introduced to fishing and stocked with rods and tackle.

As for how they did at the derby, Laminski was a little embarrassed. He took home the third prize for adults for his 3lb, 14oz pike, while Tyler was first in the kids division with a 4lb 1 oz pike, and Trevor third with a 3lb 5oz pike.

“We take part to try to give back to the community, but it seems we end up winning more prizes than we’re giving back,” said Laminski.

Both events are all about having fun, according to Laminski.

“Fishing is a good time. The organizers are great, and for parents who don’t fish but who want to get their kids into it, this event is the perfect opportunity,” Laminski said.

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Gord Beaumont (33) tries to push Bradyn Rouble’s truck to the side during the second annual Taylor Speedway Hit to Pass on June 17. See B3 for Hit to Pass results.

Construction began on the track in 1988, with racing starting in 1991. It took a long time because the track was built into the side of the hill, and a lot of dirt and material had to be moved to create a level surface for the track, Chris said.

The Taylor Speedway has been a popular spot to watch racing ever since. In the 1990s, Chris said the stands would regularly be full for the demo derbies, then the speedway’s biggest event.

Today, the Taylor Speedway

Hit to Pass is the biggest event, drawing in more than 300 spectators a day last weekend. “When times get tough, we do get less people coming to the track. But when they weather is right and a big event is on, people still come out to watch good racing,” Chris said.

Maintaining a local race track does have its challenges. Chris said it’s hard to find large sponsors, and the track executive relies on the ticket sales for the big events like the Hit to Pass to keep

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the track maintained and renovated.

Heading into the Doug Babcock Memorial this weekend, Doug’s legacy lives on in his granddaughter Chelsea Babcock, Chris’ daughter, who leads the Bomber class in points so far this season.

“She’s the only girl in the bomber class and gives the men a run for their money,” Chris said.

Races for the 2018 Doug Babcock Memorial start at 5 p.m. on June 23, and 1 p.m. on June 24.

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Taking place this weekend for the eighth year, the Doug Babcock Memorial continues to be a special moment for Babcock’s family to enjoy the race track Doug helped build and celebrate his life. From June 23 to 24, six classes of cars will race at Taylor Speedway.

“It’s an awesome time. My dad was a respected guy in the community, and it’s great for us as a family to put up the prize money and honour his legacy,” said Chris Babcock, Doug’s son.

Babcock, a construction contractor who helped build the Big Bam Ski Hill and Lakepoint golf course, was a big part of building the Taylor Speedway, one of his last big projects in the community, according to Chris.

The idea for the speedway originated in the late 1980s, when local racers would have to go to Dawson Creek to race, but wanted an official track closer to home.

“We put a proposal together, Taylor was interested, and gave us some property,” said Chris.

never thought Canada would ever qualify for another World Cup, at least not in my lifetime.

That may be a ridiculous thing to say considering I’m only 32, but it’s reality. While soccer becomes more popular in North America each year, it has yet to result in worldclass Canadian male soccer players.

However, there were two changes which I thought could result in Canada making it if implemented.

The first is if the number of teams were expanded from 32 to, say, 48, or some changes were made to qualifying, which would prevent Canada from having to go through dreaded Honduras. The other way is if Canada ever hosted the World Cup. Alas, neither of these seemed like real possibilities.

As you know by now, Canada will jointly host the World Cup with the U.S. and Mexico in 2026. Not only will there be 48 teams, there’s a good chance that Canada will receive an automatic entry, although that won’t be confirmed for quite some time.

Either way, this is amazing news.

It’s been a week since the bid was approved, and I still can’t contain my excitement. That’s no doubt boosted by the current World Cup taking place in Russia, and I can’t help but envision what it would be like to go to a game, or have that kind of hype and atmosphere in a city close to me, let alone actually be able to cheer for Canada. We would not be good, that’s for sure, but the prospect of playing at home in eight years should result in a surge of growth in the game nationally, and maybe we’d actually be OK by the 2038 World Cup. Let’s dream big, people.

Of course, we don’t yet know where the games will be played, although Canada has three cities in the mix, including Edmonton. I lived in Edmonton for nine years, and within an hour’s drive for another 11.

Watching the Edmonton Eskimos at Commonwealth Stadium are some of my favourite memories, and my affinity for that stadium is large. It deserves to host the World Cup, even if it’s just one or two group stage games. Canada against Japan? I’m there — maybe we’d only lose by two goals.

Yes, Canada has hosted the Olympics before, and they were great, especially the 2010 Vancouver games.

But I wasn’t there, and as cool as it was, the feeling doesn’t quite extend across the whole country. Obviously, there are more than three cities in Canada, but the atmosphere that the World Cup brings would be accessible to a bit more people across our country.

If you can’t tell, I’m very excited.

Sure, it’s eight years away, and that’s a long time, but I can wait. It’s not like I had any plans in 2026 or anything.

Plus, eight years isn’t as long as you think, not much changes. In 2010, I spent many nights losing to my friends at FIFA on XBOX. Surprise, surprise, I’m still not very good.

World Cup fever. Catch it.

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

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Fort St. John Rodeo returns July 20 to 22 Dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

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Kelli Strynadka of Cleats and Cleavage waits for a pitch at the 2018 Arnie Isberg Memorial 1-Pitch Tournament on June 17, in the quarterfinal game against Fait. It was a beautiful weekend for the popular slow pitch tournament. Team Sumo was the top team in division one, Balls Deep won division two, and Velocity took first place in division three. The amount of money raised was not known at press time.

When Chad Chapple, Jodie Surerus, Andy Copeland, and Link Copeland decided to bring back the Fort St. John Rodeo in 2017, they hoped for strong attendance, and that it would once again become an annual event.

With their announcement on June 13 that the Fort St. John Rodeo would be back for another ride this year, July 20 to 22, it appears that their wish has come true.

“We have great volunteers and community support, and it will be an annual event. Last year’s attendance blew us away, and showed us there’s definitely a need to have it back in town,” Chapple said.

The rodeo, held at the North Peace Light Horse Association Rodeo Grounds, will begin at 1 p.m. each day. All the traditional rodeo events will return this year, including the All Pro Chuckwagon Racing series, which

is the last event of each day. Saddle bronc is the featured event, which means it has the highest payout. The Rank Mini Pony Broncs are returning as well, with more kids expected to compete this time around.

Chapple said the feedback has been nothing but positive since last year’s rodeo.

“It’s been great, and lots of fun.

People really missed the Fort St. John Rodeo, and we have a western-culture town,” he said.

This year, the Friday and Saturday rodeos will be followed by the “Dance in the Dirt,” a dance and concert held at the grounds, and headlined

by Alberta singer Trevor Panczak.

Rodeo-goers will be able to camp at the grounds this year as well.

The 2018 Fort St. John Rodeo will be able to seat 3,500 fans at once this year, an increase of 600 from last year, ensuring there’s plenty of room for people to enjoy the fun.

Six athletes headed to national jr. rodeo The top junior high cowboys and cowgirls from the BCHSRA North Region made the two-day drive to Huron, South Dakota this week for the National Junior Rodeo, which runs June 24 to 30. Provincial barrel racing cowgirl Kali-Clare Atkings will be competing, as will the provincial all around champions, Tyler Pederson and Rylie Bondaroff, as well as Twiggy Esau, Rachel Moat, and Fallon Jones.

The national rodeo sees each athlete run their event twice. The top 20 will make the short go on June 30, essentially a playoff to determine the national winner. Up to 100 people will be in each event, and just making the short go, is a huge accomplishment.

“Each one of these kids has a potential to do something special if they don’t let

the big lights get in the way,” said Lynn Peck, BCHSRA treasurer.

For Atkings, this is her second trip to nationals, after making it as a rookie in pole bending, breakaway roping and ribbon roping. This year, she’ll be doing all different events – barrel racing and team roping, with her roping partner Jones.

“Making nationals has been my goal since the start of the year and I’m really excited. My horse is running very well in barrel racing and it’s my favourite event in rodeo,” Atkings said.

Bondaroff will compete in goat tying, where she was provincial champion, and ribbon roping with Pederson. Pederson will be competing in tie down roping and chute dogging, and Esau will compete in pole bending.

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Ben and Ava Christianson spent Father’s Day golfing with dad Jadon, at the 2018 Parent-Child Tournament on June 17 at Fort St. John Links Golf Course.

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

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Jordan Spieth will defend his title against a strong lineup this week at the Travelers Championship The Travelers Championship began in 1952 with Ted Kroll winning the inaugural event.

Billy Casper is the only player to emerge victorious at this tournament three separate times, winning in 1963, 1965 and 1968. Last year, Jordan Spieth (pictured below) holed a bunker shot on the first hole of a playoff to win the tournament. FedExCup titleholder Justin Thomas and Masters champion Patrick Reed headline this week’s field that features eight of the top 15 in the world rankings.

Phil Mickelson hit a ball that was moving on the green at the U.S. Open Phil Mickelson pulled a move Saturday that an average golfer has likely done at least once in his or her lifetime. Mickelson’s bogey putt at the par4 13th hole rolled well past the hole. He then started to run after it, and while the ball was still in motion, putted it again. He took a 2-stroke penalty for playing a moving ball and ended up with a 10 on the hole. The hole moved Mickelson to an awful 10-over for the day and 16-over for the tournament.

He finished the day 17-over, but the USGA didn’t disqualify him for the rules violation.

Mickelson freely admits that he knew the rule and did it on purpose. “It was meant to take advantage of the rules as best as you can. In that situation, I was just going back and forth.

I’d gladly take the two shots over continuing that display,” he said after his round ended.

Brooks Koepka became the seventh golfer to win the U.S. Open in back-to-back years with a final-round 2-under-par 68 on Sunday to hold off Tommy Fleetwood by one shot. Fleetwood fired a final round 63 to finish at 2-over. He missed a nine-footer for birdie on the last hole, keeping him from becoming the first golfer to shoot 62 in U.S. Open history. World No. 1 Dustin Johnson, who led by four shots after 36 holes, missed three putts inside four feet Sunday and fell back to third place at 3-over with a final round 70.

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Course Stats Yards: 6,841 Par: 70 Course record: 58 Tournament record: 258 Defending champion: Jordan Spieth

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One of the shots that we do not get to try too often is when the course is very wet and soggy. The most obvious piece of advice when playing on a wet turf is that you realize that it is a very heavy ground you are playing on.

Therefore, your mindset needs to completely change on the type of shots you want to play during the round. You need to make sure that Pro Golf Trivia you do not hit behind the ball on a wet ground.

This is, by far, the most important task to be Who was the last golfer to win backaccomplished in order to achieve a good shot. to-back U.S. Opens?

If you make contact with the ground prior to hitting the ball, a fat shot will occur. The key to a) Payne Stewart c) Curtis Strange consistent play is to position the ball in the center b) Retief Goosen d) Greg Norman of your stance and hover the club just behind the Answer: c) Curtis Strange won back-to-back U.S. ball at address. Finally, try to pick the ball cleanly off the ground.

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Last Week in Pro Golf Brooks Koepka won the U.S. Open

Tournament Results Player Score Earnings 1. Brooks Koepka +1 $2,160,000 2. Tommy Fleetwood +2 $1,296,000 3. Dustin Johnson +3 $812,927

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1) Dustin Johnson 2,013 pts. / 8 top tens

2) Justin Thomas 1,981 pts. / 6 top tens

3) Justin Rose 1,743 pts. / 7 top tens

FedEx Cup Standings continued...

Player Points 4) Jason Day 1,543 5) Bryson DeChambeau 1,503 6) Patrick Reed 1,491 7) Phil Mickelson 1,464 8) Patton Kizzire 1,335 9) Webb Simpson 1,307 10) Bubba Watson 1,302

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Taylor Speedway Hit to Pass results June 16

June 17 Main Event 1st - Brayden Rouble 2nd - Sam Hunt 3rd - Jason Westgate

Main Event 1st - Kyle O’Donnel 2nd - Sam Hunt 3rd - Gord Beaumont Best Appearing - Joe Keithly First Rollover - Jason Westgate Trophy Dash - Brayden Rouble Drag Race - Matt Rossell

Trophy Dash - Sam Hunt Drag Race - Matt Rossell Total Wekend Points 1st - Sam Hunt 2nd - Brayden Rouble 3rd - Jason Westgate

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Sam Hunt (47) and Kyle O’Donnel get tangled up in a crash during the heats at the Taylor Speedway Hit to Pass, on June 17.

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CITY BEAT - Updates from JUNE 11, 2018 Council Meetings CURBSIDE RECYCLING Council received a presentation from staff at the Committee of the Whole meeting regarding curbside recycling.

The presentation included responses to a survey conducted by the City regarding garbage and recycling. There were almost 400 responses to the online survey and 200 more were completed at the recent tradeshow. Following the presentation, Council directed staff to: • Increase communication around contamination and increase spot inspection of recycling bins through contracted services; • Continue with increased monthly yard waste drop off events and investigate the possibility of constructing an anaerobic digestion facility to allow for full organics recycling and composting; and • Conduct a pilot project to allow for the change in enforcement and to receive feedback on the new process prior to bylaw amendment.

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PROCLAMATIONS • The week of June 24 – 30, 2018 was proclaimed as “Multiculturalism Week” in the City of Fort St. John. The intent of the proclamation is to support multiculturalism and diversity in the community and to recognize that Canadians of all backgrounds make valuable contributions to Canadian Society.

• The week of June 18 – 24, 2018 was proclaimed as “Pollinator Awareness Week” in the City of Fort St. John.

The intent of the proclamation is to recognize that pollination plays a vital role in the health of our forests and grasslands which provide forage, fish and wildlife, timber, water, mineral resources and recreational opportunities as well as enhanced economic development opportunities for communities.

STAFF RECOGNITION • Janet Prestley, Director of Legislative and Administrative Services, was recognized for her work on the Local Government Management Association (LGMA) Elections Advisory Committee.

• Council acknowledged the retirement of Inspector Mike Kurvers from the RCMP, thanking him for his years of service as a member of the RCMP.

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FREE TRANSIT ON NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY Council approved a request from the Northeast BC National Aboriginal Day Planning Committee for the provision of free transit to the National Aboriginal Day event that is being held at Northern Lights College on June 21, 2018.

Free access to public transportation will allow those without means to travel up to the college and take part in the activities. The financial impact to the City will be minimal, just loss of revenue from those that would have normally paid to ride transit.

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ELKS SPEED SKATING CLUB STORAGE AREA AT POMEROY SPORT CENTRE Council approved a new five year lease agreement with the Elks Speed Skating Club for the use of a storage area adjacent to the skating oval on the second floor of the Pomeroy Sport Centre (PSC). The Club will pay for the costs of constructing the storage area (approximately $11,000) in lieu of lease fees for the next five years. The Club currently uses storage underneath the timing booth at the PSC but the area is small, dark and not easily accessible.

Construction of the new storage area will allow for additional Club storage and a lighted area to maintain their skates and equipment.

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HANGING BANNERS AT CITY FACILITIES Council reaffirmed its previous decision to install Fort St. John Minor Hockey Association banners at the Pomeroy Sport Centre. This work will proceed later this spring/summer. Council also directed the newly formed Sport Celebration Wall Standing Committee to develop a policy which governs future development of displays of sporting history and current achievements in recreation facilities.

TOT LOC PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT Council directed staff to purchase and install playground equipment in the Tot Loc Park located at 9115 76 Street.

Public consultation will be organized with neighbourhood residents and a design will be completed in accordance with the input received from this consultation. The equipment will be purchased and installed in 2018.

BYLAWS • Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 2427, 2018 was adopted by title only. The purpose of this bylaw is to establish a formal process to receive comments from the applicant and members of the public for Development Variance and Temporary Use Permit applications.

• Tahltan Road and 118 Street Local Area Service Project No. 1 Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 2430, 2018 was introduced and read for the first three times by title only. This bylaw will allow the local area service project in this area to proceed. Prior to adoption, the bylaw has to be sent to the Inspector of Municipalities for approval.

We acknowledge the $1000 support of the Peace River Regional District.

UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS

A Committee of the Whole meeting is tentatively scheduled for Monday June 25, 2018 at 1:00 p.m.

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

A Public Meeting is also scheduled for Monday June 25, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. regarding the City’s Annual Report.

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Fort St. John Minor Lacrosse results Fort St. John Minor Lacrosse Association teams were in Prince George June 16 and 17, for their final round of regular season games.

The teams will head back to Prince George on June 23 for the start of the Great White North Lacrosse League playoffs.

Results FSJ Novice White vs PG1 (10-10)T vs PG2 (6-9)L

FSJ Peewee White vs PG 1 (0-15)L vs WL (8-8)T vs PG 3 (0-14)L

FSJ Bantams vs Williams Lake (8-7)W vs Williams Lake (6-7)L vs PG2 (0-18)L vs PG1 (2-11)L

FSJ Peewee Black vs PG3 (0-21)L vs PG1 (2-19)L vs QUE (10-10)T

FSJ Novice Black vs PG3 (12-5)W vs PG3 (12-5)W

WONOWONMonthly 4-HReport BEEF CLUB Good day everyone!

In the last report I talked a little about the beef and sheep part of our club. This report I will talk a little about wool craft. There are three members of the Wonowon Club doing wool craft this year. Two members of the Silver Willow Club have joined us this year for wool craft as well. All five will be displaying their work at Achievement days on July 6,7th at the North Peace Fall Fair Grounds.

The Judging Rally was held at North Peace Fall Fair Grounds on June 9, 2018. Congratulations to all the members that went and placed, hopefully everyone else had fun as well. Also congratulations to all those 4-H members who are going to PNE. The top seniors have the opportunity to go to the Provincial Judging competition that takes place during the PNE (Pacific National Exhibition) in August.

Another 4-H travel opportunity is “Food For Thought’’. This year Food For Thought is taking

place in the Fraser Valley. 4-H members will be touring different farms and ranchers from July 23rd to July 27th. Keanna Wideman of the Silver Willow Club and my self will be going from the North Peace. We are looking forward to going and learning more about B.C agriculture (and having fun, making new 4-H friends).

The North Peace is getting ready for Achievement days on July 6, 7th. This is where ALL the 4-H members show their projects. All the work that the 4-H members do over the entire year is showcased over these two days. You are all invited to came to this FREE show and sale.

As part of our advertising, I went to Moose FM with 6 other club reporters for a tour on how Moose FM works. There were four of us that talked on air about Achievement days. We talked about what Achievement Days mean and how the animal shows work. We also talked about the sale that takes place after all the shows are finish.

Thanks again to Moose FM for the tour.

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Fort St. John Special Olympics athletes were honoured at the 2018 Special Olympics Golf Tournament at Lone Wolf Golf Course on June 16. “I love Special Olympics. I can’t believe how many awards I’ve won and friends I’ve made doing what I like,” said Mykaela Stewart, third from right, during a speech at the tournament. Stewart will compete in rhythmic gymnastics at the 2018 Canada Summer Games in Nova Scotia at the end of July.

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Curtis Rogers putts during the putting contest at the Special Olympics Golf Tournament on June 16, following the best ball tournament. Each putt a person made entered them into a draw. The tournament raised more than $9,000 for Special Olympics.

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On June 16, 94 gymnasts from Fort St. John, Prince George and Quesnel participated in the Northern Gymnaestrada. It’s an event for recreational athletes to celebrate movement and physical activity in a non-competitive environment. The kids take part in team activities, and followed it with a performance. This was the first time the NPGA has hosted the event since 2014, and will be hosting it again in 2019.

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Notification by public notice (articles 136 and 137 C.p.c.)

Notice is hereby given to NATHAN DUMAIS to take delivery at the office of the Quebec Court in the district of Montreal situated at 1, Notre-Dame East Street, Montreal, Quebec in order to receive the «Avis de déchéance du bénéfice du terme, État de compte» and an Order rendered on June 6, 2018, left there in your name in the court file number 500-02-230164-183.

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PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEE The District of Taylor is seeking a skilled Gen− eral Tradesman to fill a permanent, full−time position in the Public Works Department. Fur− ther details regarding this position may be viewed on the District website at: www.districtoftaylor.com rnelson@districtoftaylor.com

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The Consumer may, however, by demand, petition the court to change the terms and conditions of payment or, in the case of contract involving credit, to be authorized to return the goods sold to the Merchant.

This notice is published under an order rendered on June 6, 2018, by Mario Aubin, Clerk of the Quebec Court in case number 500-02-230164-183.

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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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On Saturday, June 16th, 2018 Steve passed away from natural causes. He is predeceased by his wife Nicole Sadownik and he is survived by his two children, Steven and Victoria, and his parents.

Annual General Meeting

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In lieu of flowers we ask that you make a donation to the BC Children’s Hospital in Steve’s name.

will be held on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 5:00 pm at the Fort St. John Native Housing Office 10233-100 Ave

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The service will take place on Saturday June 23rd at 2pm at the Northern Grand Hotel in Fort St. John BC.

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TFORCE FINAL MILE INC. HWY TRACTOR OWNER OPERATOR TForce Final Mile has an opening for an Owner/ Operator class 1 driver for five day a week route, Sunday night thru Thursday night 7:00PM to approximately 6:00M, Fort St John to Valleyview, Alberta return. Unloading at two or three locations on the return trip. Compen− sation paid weekly after hold back period. Op− erator also needs to be fork lift certified. Mini− mum 2 years driving experience and must pass criminal back check. Tractor must be 10 years or newer.

Daily rate plus fluctuating monthly FSC. Please e−mail to: Hugh.motley@tforcefinalmile.com or fax to 1−866−386−8184 with resume and commercial drivers abstract

ESL Teacher The Fort St. John Literacy is seeking dynamic and energetic instructor to teach English as a Second Language Classes in Fort St John. The successful candidate will be assessing the needs of immigrants who are studying English as a second language, responsible for lesson plan creation and development of learner-based curriculum, and program output reporting.

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Abbyfield Houses of Fort St.John 2006 A.G.M. Meeting will be held on June 26, 2018 at 5pm Room 100 Northern Lights College Everyone Welcome Non-profit Organziation

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Position requirements: • TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certificate preferred or experience in teaching English as a Second Language • Two years teaching experience, preferably with adults • Certificate in Canadian Language Benchmark levels literacy would be an asset • PBLA (Portfolio Based Language Assessment) experience would be an asset • Organizational and time management skills • Excellent interpersonal skills • Great oral and written communication Date d'insertion : Lundi 5 mars 2018 motivation and excellent Num. de commande• : Self CMG1803024 team work skills Publication : Metro Halifax • Ability to work independently Grandeurs : 3.228 x 1.5 and be flexible

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

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COURT OF QUEBEC YOUTH DIVISION – ADOPTION

Dossier No.: 525-43-007500-180, 525-43-007501-188, 525-43-007502-186 To: Antoinette NYIRAHABINEZA Address unknown

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You are hereby summoned to appear at the Quebec Court, District of Montreal, 410 de Bellechasse Street, within thirty (30) days from the present publication and you are hereby notified that a Motion for declaration of eligibility for adoption of your children born on October, 7th, 2011, May 6th, 2014, January 22nd, 2016 has been deposited to your attention at the adoption clerk’s office, room RC-011.

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You are also notified that the motion will be presented before the Court on March 8th, 2018, room 1.08, at 9h00 a.m. and the judgment by default may be rendered against you, should you fail to appear or to contest within the legal delays.

Montreal, February 14th, 2018

Sebastien Hébert, Assistant clerk

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

Alexander Family Reunion August 3, 4, 5th at South Taylor BC Contact Doreen 250261-1008 Box 581 Taylor BC V0C 2K0. Looking for some help, funds & items. smallspuds@hotmail.com

Terms of employment: • 35 hours a week • Wage dependant on experience and qualification How to apply: Send a cover letter with a resume to executivedirector@fsjliteracy.ca

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Job Description Painted Pony Energy Ltd. (the “Corporation”) is a publicly-traded natural gas company based in Western Canada. The Corporation is primarily focused on the development of natural gas and natural gas liquids from the Montney formation in northeast British Columbia. Painted Pony’s common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “PONY”.

About the Role: Position Title:

Production/ Business Administrator or Analyst

Department:

Production Operations

Position Location:

Fort St. John, B.C.

Reports to:

Production Superintendent

Job Purpose: The Production/ Business Administrator or Analyst will support Painted Pony’s Fort St. John Production Operation’s team. Working with other teams and leaders, this role will assist in planning and executing efficient business flow and manage computer based programs and processes within the organization to ensure proper quality assurance is provided for products produced by Painted Pony.

Key Responsibilities: Production • Preparing weekly production reports and analysis of downtime • Maintaining the production reporting program, setting up master data and resolving data discrepancies • Supporting management in the tracking of key performance indicators (KPI’s) • Tracking monthly well tests • Reviewing and monitoring production gas well testing analysis to meet legislative and Painted Pony requirements

Asset Integrity • Pressure Equipment and inventory submission and monitoring • Updating IMP and Pressure Equipment manuals • Creating and updating compliance calendar/tracker Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required:

District of Hudson's Hope

9904 Dudley Drive, PO Box 330 • Hudson's Hope, BC V0C 1V0 Office: 250-783-9901 • Fax: 250-783-5741 Email: clerk@hudsonshope.ca 53911

• Degree or diploma in business, engineering or a related field • Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in oil & gas; experience in field operations, production and/or completions considered an asset • Creative individual, capable of analyzing and solving problems • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically robust Excel skills • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to effectively work within a multi-disciplinary team to achieve project-related goals • Efficient time management skills and the ability to balance competing priorities How to Apply: Applicants should send a resume and cover letter outlining how they meet the requirements of the job to careers@paintedpony.ca by June 29, 2018 including the Position Title in the subject line of the email.

While all applications are sincerely appreciated, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Dawson Creek Seniors Hall Activities 1011 McKellar Ave. Floor curling, carpet bowling, pool, line dancing, bridge, crib, darts, bingo, Wellness Exercise, craft classes.

Schedules are available at the hall. Come and see our hall and try out our activities.

Mile “O” Quilter’s Guild meets every Tuesday & Thursday in Dawson Creek at KPAC in Studio #10 at 7pm PC Roots Group Building Open: Every Saturday Sept-June 10:00am-12:00pm to members wanting to use the genealogy library. A member will be available by appointment to anyone requiring help on how to get started on your family history. Everyone is welcome. We are located in the small building in NAR Park.

For appointment call: Lynn- 250-7824058. Neil- 250-7827651. Website http://peacecountryroots.ca PC Roots Group Meeting: 4th Sunday/month - from Sept-June 1:30pm in the Archives Room at The Calvin Kruk Center. Getting started on family tree research, need Help?

Come learn & share experiences with other amateur genealogists.

New members welcome. For more info call: Lynn- 250-7824058. Neil- 250-7827651. Website http://peacecountryroots.ca

Operating Costs • Understanding and contributing to operating expense budget • Operating expense accrual budget management • Ensuring high accuracy of accruals in monthly operating expense meetings • Constantly searching for opportunities to reduce operating expenses • Calculating monthly production accrual volumes Maintenance • Setting up and consolidating preventive maintenance work schedules for oilfield equipment, valves and Aboveground Water Storage Systems (AWSS) • Developing maintenance performance indicators

For more information please contact the undersigned.

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Fort St. John Native Housing Society

Steve Sadownik.

Monday, June 25, 2018 6:00 p.m.

City Hall Council Chambers

This report includes the 2018 goals and objectives, an update on 2017 goals and objectives, the 2017 audited financial statements, and a report on permissive property taxes. Copies of the report are available on the City’s website at www.fortstjohn.ca or at City Hall, 10631 – 100th Street.

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With deep regret we announce the passing of

Annual Municipal Report Public Meeting

The City of Fort St. John invites the public to attend a meeting on June 25, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers to receive the Annual Municipal Report. The purpose of this meeting is to review the annual report and to receive submissions and questions from the public.

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SATURDAYS: LEARN YOUR ROOTS - Genealogy information NAR PARK ROOTS BUILDING 10:00am peacecountryroots.ca

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Tuesday July 17th, 2018 at 5:30 to 7:00 pm at Dawson Creek, Community Bridge1200 102 Ave. AN INTRODUCTION TO FOSTER PARENTING- Are you in the process of applying or contemplating about applying?

Come meet the network of professionals you will be working with including: foster parents, social workers and support workers.

Please join us with all your questions , concerns, & the desire to support children and youth in care.

Register before July 13th by calling 250785-6021 ext. 235 Contact: Tiffany Butt

SANDMAN INNS RURAL BC recruiting management couples, both full-time and part-time roles available. Ask us about our great employee perks and accommodation. Apply on https://sandmanhotels.prevueaps.com

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1855-768-3362 to start training for your workat-home career today!

Burger King Fort St John is hiring Crew (Starting $12), Supervisors (Starting at $15), Assistant Manager (Starting at $17) and Managers (Starting $18.75).

Previous experience an asset, but not necessary as Crew will be trained.

Business management, training, schooling is an asset for Supervisors, assistant managers and Managers. Please send resumes to bkfsjco@gmail.com

For hire: Caregiver to look after my children: 7 ear old girl & 1 year old boy. $12 per hour.

40 hours per week.

Permanent Full-time.

Work in employer’s home/94 Ave, Fort St John, BC. Completion of Secondary School, some college/ CEPEG/Vocational or technical training in child care or related field. 1 to 2 years experience supervision of children. Assist children on personal hygiene. Plan, prepare meals for children, participate in games, reading and may perform light housekeeping.

Accomodation could be made available on a live-in basis at no cost.

But not a condition of employment. Apply be email: herbert_barateta@yah oo.com

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

SUNDAYS: FAMILY TREE HELP - Peace Country Roots Group Meeting - Fourth Sunday of each Month at the CALVIN KRUK CENTRE in Dawson Creek 1:30pm Thursday at 9:30 amNew Beginnings Baptist Church in DC, 10221-18th St.-TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Phone: Gail at 250-782-7208 for more info.

Tuesday,June 26th, 2018- 1:30pm Workshop on “Representation Agreements & Power of Attorney.” Presented by: Margrieta C. Abbey of Abbey Law Corporation. Located at the Seniors Access Office in the Co-Op Mall. EVERYONE WELCOME!

Career OppOrtunities MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1855-768-3362 to start training for your workat-home career today!

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

Check in this paper for more details closer to the show!

Li-Car Management Group

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

Phone: 250-785-2662

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

Auctions FIREARMS AUCTION JUNE 23rd, 2018. Three Sessions Live And Online. Bidding starts June 6-22nd. www.switzersauction.com, Toll-Free 1800-694-2609, Email: paul@switzersauction.com. Estates And Collections Wanted.

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GaraGe SaleS June 23 8am-4pm 11015-92 St, Building Materials, tools, rhubarb pies, household, items, DVDs, CDs, misc 250-262-9677

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ApArtments/ Condos for BIRCHVIEW MANOR Furnished and Unfurnished 1 Bedroom Suites. Adults Only, Senior Discount. Bus Stop at Front Door.

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Greta Goddard (far right) with an intrepid group of hikers at the top of Butler Ridge on June 16.

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Twenty-four participants tested their might up Butler Ridge on June 16, the second hike in a series of nine being sponsored by the District of Hudson’s Hope.

Aiming for three hikes a month, they’ll be guided by long-time resident and fitness buff Greta Goddard, owner of Class Act Services.

“I wanted to make these hikes accessible and so partnering with Greta, an experienced hiker in the area, was the natural result,” said Recreation and Special Event Coordinator Kaitlyn Atkinson.

With her love of fitness and local trail knowledge, Goddard says it was an easy jump to present a hiking series with the district’s help.

“Many folks are a little nervous about getting outdoors with the abundance of wildlife that we have here. Group hikes are a great way to feel safe,” said Goddard, noting that the hikes are intended to appeal to many different levels of fitness, while showcasing the area.

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Goddard says more accessible hikes include Jamieson Woods, Alwin Holland Park, and the D.A. Thomas Road, while mid-level trails are still quite close to town, and cover areas such as Dinosaur Lake and Bullhead Mountain.

“The weekend hikes are longer, tougher, more demanding but also have incredible rewards. Hudson’s Hope has incredible potential for hiking,” said Goddard, adding that she hopes these guided hikes will encourage the local council to take steps to implement programs to encourage trail use and development.

The next mid-sized hike is on June 20, taking on Portage Trail, while the next large hike will be July 21, on Battleship Mountain. Feel like getting in touch with nature? Check out the district’s facebook page for more details and dates.

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