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Stalled economy a rough ride in 2017 Northeast B.C. shed 600 jobs and 2,300 workers as a result of a stalled economy in 2017, according to a new report released Monday. The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia released its annual Regional Check-Up economic report, noting the region’s employment dropped for the second year in a row. The region lost 600 jobs in the goods and service sector last year, bringing total employment to 38,500 people. The goods sector lost 200 jobs due to declines in forestry, fishing, mining, and oil and gas. The service sector lost 400 jobs, despite “modest gains” in health care, social service, and trade industries, the or-

ganization noted in a news release. Meanwhile, another 2,300 workers left the region to find employment elsewhere, cutting both the region’s labour force participation rate and its unemployment rate. “Economic activity in our region is stalled due to the unknown fate of the 20 proposed major natural gas projects here and across Northern B.C. Our economy is tied hand-in-hand with the fortunes of the resource sector, particularly with the energy industry,” Ben Sander, a partner at Sander Rose Bone Grindle LLP in Dawson Creek, said in a statement. “While investment has stalled over the past two

years, natural gas exploration activity did pick up last year, with spending on petroleum and natural gas drilling and exploration in the region jumping from $15.1 million 2016 to $173.3 million last year.” Other highlights from the report: • There were five business insolvencies and 85 business incorporations year-over-year. “Northeast B.C. had its ups and downs in terms of business incorporations, due to economic fluctuations, but business insolvencies have remained relatively low, indicating some stability,” the report noted. See ECONOMY on A12

Tommy Lakes wildfire 70% contained Steady rain has helped BC Wildfire Services wrangle the Tommy Lakes wildfire under control this week. The fire was 70 per cent contained as of June 5, and listed at 22,000 hectares in size. “Resources are currently being reassessed following Monday’s rain event. Crews continue demobilizing equipment on the wildfire,” the agency noted in an update Tuesday morning. There were 108 firefighters, two helicopters, and three

pieces of heavy equipment assigned to the fire. Cool temperatures last weekend help to stymie the fire from growing before the rain. On June 1, the region district rescinded an evacuation alert from the area. On June 2, the Wildfire Service lifted a ban on Category 2 fires for the region. The prohibition on the use of the following fire-related equipment is rescinded: burn barrels and burn cages, air curtain burners,-

binary exploding targets, sky lanterns, fireworks, including firecrackers, and stubble or grass fires over an area smaller than 2,000 square metres. Although fire danger ratings have dropped in the region, the public is strongly encouraged to exercise caution with any outdoor burning or campfire use. To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, call 1-800663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone.

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It’s official — Petronas, which pulled the plug on its $36 billion Pacific NorthWest LNG project in 2017 — is back in the LNG game in British Columbia. Petronas and LNG Canada have confirmed earlier reports that Petronas would take an equity stake in the $40 billion LNG Canada project. E a r l i e r this month, B.C. Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Minister Michelle Mungall let it slip in an interview with Business in Va n c o u v e r that Petro- Tan Sri Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin nas would join the LNG consortium. Petronas plans to take a 25% stake in the LNG Canada project in Kitimat, to become the secondlargest stakeholder. Shell, the lead partner, is reducing its stake from 50% to 40%. PetroChina Canada Ltd. will hold 15%, Diamond LNG Canada Ltd., a subsidiary of Mitsubishi will hold 15%, and Kogas Canada LNG Ltd. will have 5%. “Petronas is in Canada for the long-term and we are exploring a number of business opportunities that will allow us to increase our production and accelerate the monetization of our world-class resources in the North Montney,” Petronas CEO Tan Sri Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin said in a news release.” LNG is just one of those opportunities.” The buy-in is still subject to various regulatory approvals, and will take a few months to be finalized. “The transaction announced today does not amount to an FID (final investment decision) which remains pending,” Shell Canada said in a news release. “The timing and outcome of an FID will be decided by joint venture participants based on global energy markets, and the overall competitiveness and affordability of the project.” One outstanding hurdle for the project to clear are 45% duties Canada slapped on fabricated steel products from China, South Korea and Spain. LNG Canada and Woodfibre LNG have both stated that Canada does not have the expertise to build the large LNG modules needed to chill natural gas gas to below 160 below Celsius, and have appealed to the federal government for exemptions. See PETRONAS on A3

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Jennie Copeland, chair of the North Peace Regional Grad Fest Society, with lucky 50/50 ticket No. 1275 for Sid Belziuk. Belziuk won $10,000 in the society’s 50/50 draw, with the other half will going to support the dry grad event on June 22.

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The event, to be held at the curling club, features all kinds of activities for grads, from bouncy castles to sumo wrestling suits, and more. “The idea is once they go into the building, we want to keep them there,” said Nadine Kam, fundraising coordinator. “If they decide to leave the event, they don’t come back in.” This is the 29th year of dry grad festivities in Fort St. John. matt preprost photo

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GAS GULP: OK, news chewers, let’s nibble on an item from Montreal. This story proves people like to complain on the internet about stuff that makes them angry, but when it comes to taking action —not so much. In Montreal, the price of gas currently averages $1.47 per litre. Last week, an unhappy driver organized a gas price protest. Thousands of people promised online to attend. Can you guess how many protesters actually showed up? Answer: Only one solitary woman, holding a small protest sign. Not even the protest organizer bothered to show up. And here’s the big question: That one woman with a protest sign, was her sign in French and English? If not, she could be in big, BIG trouble.

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ROYAL REPORT: There was a report Prince Harry and his bride Meghan may honeymoon at the Jasper Park Lodge in Alberta, and stay in the Royal Cabin. Cabin? Yeah, right! It’s 6,000 square feet. Six bedrooms; luxurious furniture and fittings; 24 hour housekeeping staff, including a butler. It’s a cabin in the same way Buckingham Palace is a “fixer upper.”

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in Las Vegas. It’s kind of like surfboarding on Moberly Lake. There’s just something about it that seems unlikely. For those Alberta-B.C. border N/A of you who need help, here are just a few of the subtle differences about a hockey game in Las Vegas: Fort Nelson 146.9 • The Zamboni driver is smoking. LAVA LOL: Volcanologists from around • The referee skates over to the boards the world are in Hawaii, studying the Groundbirch 135.9 and accepts a wad of cashfrom a guy erupting volcano. Volcanologists are an named Big Luigi. elite group. Most people don’t know a volChetwynd • If you look down at centre ice, you’ll cano from a hole in the ground. 138.9 GLASSES GAG: We all know people who see a face staring up. It’s a guy who t St. John, BC - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canada https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-78_metric_e.html wear glasses look smart. A new study by didn’t pay his gambling debts. LIBIDO LOL: A new study shows eatTumbler Ridge 141.9 the University of Edinburgh shows people ing seafood increases your libido. If that’s who wear glasses really are more likely to BOND BULLETIN: It was announced true, how come there are no romantic Prince George 131.9 be intelligent. By the way: If you want to actor Daniel Craig will return as James scenes in SpongeBob cartoons? look EXTRA intelligent, wear TWO pairs of Bond. OK, let’s be clear about this. Daniel glasses at the same time. Craig tries hard. He does his best. But he is SUPER STUFF: Peace Country movie Hythe N/A NOT James Bond. Sean Connery is James theaters were showing Avengers: InfinHome  Environment and natural resources  Weather information  Weather  Local forecasts  British Columbia GALL GAG: Last week in India, doctors Bond. Having another actor play Bond is ity War. There are 64 superheroes in this Grande Prairie 131.4 made headlines by removing four thou- like having Winnie the Pooh play Yogi Bear. film. Some of them are more super than Fort St. John, BC sand gallstones from a man. Although, the others. For this type of movie we need with a number like that, itmay be more JEAN JEST: Last week, an antique clotha new category where some superheroes Calgary 123.6 correct to say they removed the man from ing collector bought a 120-year-old pair are officially designated Super DUPER Observed at: Fort St. John Airport 12:00 PM MST Tuesday 5 June 2018 Conditions t Nelson, BCCurrent - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canada the gallstones. of jeanshttps://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-83_metric_e.html for $100,000. Hey, I own a pair of heroes. I’m new to the Avengers thing. I Edmonton 121.6 12-year-old jeans. Let me do the math. have to admit, I was kind of disappointed Condition: CloudySTUFF: With the Stanley Temperature: NE 9 km/h ten when Iron Man didn’t iron any clothes. STANLEY Cup My6.7°C old jeans are worthWind: approximately Pressure: 101.4 kPa Dew point: 2.8°C Visibility: 81 km Vancouver One superhero in the movie is Ant-Man. 154.6 final being played between Las Vegas and grand? Wow, I’m rich! Tendency: Falling Humidity: 76% Washington D.C., many Canadians found He is dating Lice Girl. Lice Girl cheats on it hard to stay interested. I know I can’t get MAGNETIC MAYHEM: Scientists con- Ant-Man, and spends a hot night with Victoria 154.7 my head around the whole idea of hockey tinue to predict the Earth’s magnetic fields Bed-Bug Man. Home  Environment and natural resources  Weather information  Weather  Local forecasts  British Columbia Fort St. John

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Hudson’s Hope celebrates municipal solar project tom summer Alaska Highway News

The District of Hudson’s Hope celebrated the completion of its municipal solar power system with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 2. “In the 25 years that I’ve been on council, I’ve never been part of something so innovative and forward thinking — this one is really special,” said Mayor Gwen Johansson, adding it wouldn’t have been possible without a $1.35-million grant from the Strategic Priorities Fund and Federal Gas Tax Fund through the Union of BC Municipalities. With 1,550 panels on nine grid-tie facilities, it’s the largest municipal solar project in the province, making Hudson’s Hope the most solarized community per capita in B.C. A 10-kilowatt solar wave was installed at the local pool as the final touch for the project. “It’s proof that solar can be artistic, not just practical,” said Johansson on the shelterstyle panels. MLA Dan Davies congratulated the small town on the array. “It’s set the standard very high, I think, for all municipalities across the province of British Columbia,” said Davies. “In my 12 years on city council for Fort St. John, I don’t think we were ever lucky enough to get 100 per cent funded projects.” While changes to BC Hydro’s net-metering program were implemented April 20, the original rate of 10 cents per kWh will be honoured for the municipal array. It’s estimated that the district will save around $74,000 a year, or $3 million over the next 30 years with the system. “I can remember fighting the fight for net metering in the 1980s,” said Johansson. “We really do appreciate that it’s here now.”

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MLA Dan Davies, Peace Energy Cooperative board director Ron Moch, Coun. Kelly Miller, Visitor Centre Manager Kathy Burseth, Mayor Gwen Johansson, and Coun. Dave Heiberg cut the ribbon.

A car accident on the Rose Prairie Road claimed the life of one person late Sunday night. Fort St. John RCMP were called to the scene north of Fort St. John around 10:15 p.m. There were three occupants in the vehicle, according to police, and the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The two other passengers were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries and later released. Police continue to investigate, but believe speed was a factor.

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Greg Dueck, a solar consultant with Peace Energy Cooperative, explains the array monitoring panel to be placed inside the district office in Hudson’s Hope.

Reports of gunfire in Fort St. John last week are believed to have been fireworks, police say. Residents had taken to social media on May 30 around 10:30 p.m. after hearing what they believed was the sound of multiple gunshots. The sound was heard from the Camarlo Park area to 78a Street. Police said Thursday morning they responded to a fireworks complaint in the northeast area of town around that time, but did not specify where. The suspects were gone by the time police arrived. It’s illegal to sell and set off fireworks inside city limits. petronas from a1

A final investment decision on the $40 billion LNG plant and the associated Coastal GasLink pipeline, are expected this year. LNG Canada CEO Andy Caltiz has twice said that plans are to start construction this year. When Petronas announced last year that it was cancelling its $36-billion LNG project in Prince Rupert, the company said that didn’t mean it was divesting entirely from Canada. The company held onto its significant upstream assets in Northeast B.C. – assets acquired when the Malaysian energy company acquired Alberta’s Progress Energy for $5 billion. — Business in Vancouver

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Celebration, relaxation at Fort St. John Pride Walk Amy von Stackelberg Alaska Highway News

A colourful and diverse crowd of around 300 hundred people gathered Saturday afternoon for Fort St. John’s third annual Pride walk. In the city’s largest pride celebration yet, residents of all ages walked to show their pride or to support the local LGBTQ+ community. “It was great to see so many people wearing rainbows and other signs of pride and support. It felt safe and lots of folks seemed carefree and excited, which was encouraging,” said Mary Murphy, who marched with a sparkling handmade sign. The North Peace Pride Society’s Lyle Goldie said the society overcame some challenges to put on the event: a new board of organizers, difficulty getting the word out, and high winds on the day of the event. But, “it came together beautifully,” Goldie said. The walk began near C.M. Finch Elementary, heading east then turning south onto 100 Street where colourful marchers crowded downtown sidewalks for five blocks at a time. They continued to Centennial Park, where they gathered for a few hours of entertainment. The atmosphere was relaxed and celebratory as the diverse crowd ranging from toddlers to seniors watched local drag queens strut their stuff, and listened to a drag king from Peace River perform the BeeGees. Performances ranged from novice to professional, and from heartfelt to upbeat. Local salsa and belly dancers were the highlight of the show and drew enthusiastic applause and cheers. Attendees browsed booths set up by the banks, unions and local businesses that sponsored the event. The Fort St. John Public Library was on

hand with a pop-up library full of LGBTQ+ stories and information, and Trans Care BC provided information on gender-affirming care services in Northern BC. Many families attended with strollers decked out in rainbow colours, and some parents spoke of the Pride Walk as a way to teach inclusiveness. “I am raising my son to be open-minded and compassionate, and to appreciate diversity. Love isn’t just defined by societal norms love is love,” said Jen Pimm, who attended with her threeyear-old son. Several attendees said they were impressed by the turnout and expressed a feeling that the pride movement in Fort St. John is strong. “There are still people in Fort St. John who don’t approve of the pride movement, but I didn’t see them. The feeling I was left with was that it’s normal, it’s a very large part of the town, and it just exists, no apologizing, no justification, with strength and conviction,” said Ayla Malcolm. The North Peace Pride Society plans to put on more events through the year. “We have a new board this year, so this is a great first outing for us. We’re hoping that this upcoming year we have a lot more going on,” Goldie said. “We like to see ourselves as a way to point people to the right places to go for supports, the right people to talk to. Maybe in the future we can take more of a role in going out to talk to people and letting them know that there is a larger LGBTQ+ community out there. They’re not alone.” He encouraged anyone interested in events or looking for information on other groups that provide support to connect with the society through their Facebook page, or on Instagram or Twitter.

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Royal Bank staff lead the charge, carrying a Pride flag down the streets during the 2018 Pride Walk in Fort St. John.

Residents draped themselves with rainbow garland during the 2018 Pride Walk in Fort St. John.

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OGC talks about disposal well in Hudson’s Hope

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A water disposal well near the Peace Canyon Dam has been proven safe for continued use, according to Oil and Gas Commission officials. The commission met with Hudson’s Hope residents May 23 to detail the status of the well, owned by Canada Energy Partners and located just three kilometres from the dam. The location has drawn concern, with BC Hydro previously cautioning that repeated disposal activity could trigger seismic events that could impact the dam. “Every time you drill a disposal well, there’s no guarantee that you’ll get a permit approved,” said Stuart Venables, OGC senior petroleum geologist on Canada Energy tom summer Photo Partners’ appeal for continued use of the site. “This well has OGC exec Richard Slocomb gives a technical overview and timeline of a disposal well in Hudson’s Hope. proven that it’s a suitable disposal location.” Canada Energy Partners iment basin is shale, and shale quired whether the OGC monThe well was repurposed has been permitted to resume is impermeable, like clay,” said itors water injections beyond for industrial water disposal activity, so long as they contin- Venables on the durability of pressure tests. in January 2017, but the OGC ue satisfying 17 conditions laid the local ground layers. “We’re always monitoring ordered the company to halt out by the commission. “You can think of it in terms for wellbore integrity – to enactivity due to safety concerns The well has been limited to of cheese and crackers – crack- sure that wells in use are befor the nearby dam in March 200 cubic metres of fluid per ers tend to break, but cheese ing maintained properly,” said 2017. The suspension order day, slightly higher than the av- tends to take the pressure. Venables. “There are several failed to deal with the technical erage of 175, Venables said, as These barriers exist for several checks and balances in place aspects of the operation, and their 11 test stations in North- hundred intervals.” for wellbore integrity.” whether the well posed a risk to east BC indicate low seismicity Regardless, OGC is required Yearly tests are done to see public safety, said Richard Slo- for the region. to conduct pressure tests on an that disposal water stays within comb, OGC vice-president of “The most abundant forma- annual basis, Venables said. the formation after injection, engineering. tion in the Western Canada sedLocal farmer Ken Boon in- Venables added.

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ell, that was interesting. Energy East Pipeline cancelled, Northern Gateway Pipeline shot down, and, not wanting to fire blanks on the oil and gas file, the Trudeau government, with support from Alberta, throws a Hail Mary pass and buys out the Trans Mountain pipeline from Kinder Morgan for a price tag of $4.5 billion. “It must be built and it will be built” said federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau. And with that statement, the feds announced Canada will acquire the existing pipeline, associated works, shipping terminal, and the planned expansion project with construction slated to continue this year. Effectively nationalizing the pipeline, this is happening with the use of public funds, of course — so do the citizens of Canada get paid dividends for this investment the federal government has made on our behalf? Stepping back from this issue and looking down from 30

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thousand feet, the result is just as polarizing as the issue itself. Deeply rooted in this pipeline issue are many disturbing political realities that leave me wondering what path Canada has walked now that we have reached the climax of the Trans Mountain story. West vs. East; provincial government vs. federal government; federal Liberals vs. BC NDP; BC NDP vs. Alberta NDP; environmentalists vs industry; people with opinions vs. other people with opinions; jobs vs. the environment. The list goes on. I can’t recall an issue so polarizing, so toxic, and yet on so few occasions do I recall hearing or reading an intellectual, fact-based dialogue

informing the public of how we go about balancing jobs, the economy, and potential impacts to the environment. You know, the whole role of the government sort of thing. I have been left very disappointed, yet again, about how this issue has been handled by both levels of government, and can only be left with the view that, yet again, we see party politicians engaging in party politics and the gong show ensues. What’s concerning is this dieon-the-hill issue for provincial and federal governments alike has stretched and strained the very fabric of our country, the Canadian Constitution. All of this over a pipeline? Navigating this issue looking for fact-based dialogue, information that can be taken as accurate and truthful, has been difficult. With such polarizing positions for and against the pipeline, it was very difficult to dig through the rhetoric, the alarmism, political posturing, and power struggles to see what the cost vs. benefits

truly was. If the Trans Mountain pipeline saga becomes the standard for future interprovincial relations and federal/provincial government collaboration, you can kiss investment dollars and the jobs that go along with it goodbye. And, after nationalizing a pipeline in order to ensure Alberta oil can access overseas markets, are the folks driving around Fort St. John with the “*%$& Trudeau” stickers on their vehicles going to take them off? Justin Trudeau tossed the oil and gas sector such a juicy bone with nationalizing the Trans Mountain pipeline that one could argue having such stickers on your vehicle makes you anti oil and gas. Then again, I never really understood why anyone would post political statements on their vehicle anyways, so maybe I’m just confused on the topic. Jeff Richert lives in Taylor.

Travel chaos between the pilot and co-pilot

couple of weeks ago, we had a good laugh about the joys of hooking up and parking the holiday trailer. The comments on the column were hilarious and I think we can conclude that hooking up a holiday trailer transcends all generational boundaries. We didn’t really get into what happens once we embark on our journey did we? Sure, we talked about driving around the campsite in search of the perfect spot, but we didn’t address the in-between known as travel. Meet Dick and Jane. Dick’s hands are still clenched over the argument that ensued during the repeated attempts to back up to the trailer hitch, whereas Jane now has a croaky voice because she had been stage whispering profanities for the past half hour and has bitten her lip until it bleeds. Before they leave home on their funfilled weekend, Jane mentions that she needs to stop and get something from XYZ Store. They both agree that, “Yes, we definitely need to stop there before we leave town.” The truck and trailer pick up steam as they make their way towards the highway. As they drive, Dick is accelerating consistently and Jane wonders, “Does he remember that we wanted to stop at XYZ Store?” Jane shakes her head, “Of course, he remembers, we just talked about it a few minutes ago.” Worried look on face now, “Darn! He isn’t slowing down. Do I dare remind him?” Concerned look on face, “If I remind him and he has remembered to stop but just has not begun slowing down

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yet, will he give me the look? You know, the rolling of the eyes look. But if he has forgotten already and he drives past and pulls out onto the highway and then I mention it, will I also get THE LOOK and the why-didn’t-you-tell-me head tilt?” Jane is perplexed and anxious. She bites into her lip and it begins to bleed again. She sends a side eye glance over to Dick and he is oblivious – listening to the radio and fixated on the toothpick in his mouth. Jane is now worried. The highway turnoff is looming and if they are going to go to XYZ Store before leaving city limits, they need to begin slowing down and soon! Jane stretches her right leg out and pretends she is pushing a brake pedal, hoping that the action might trigger into Dick’s subconscious and he will begin slowing down. Nothing. Jane now begins looking out the window and then back at Dick – back and forth, her eyes poring into the side of Dick’s skull, attempting to telepathically transmit the command. Nothing – Dick is still twirling a toothpick and is laughing at a Family Guy reference he hears on the radio. “I love Family Guy! So funny!”

They have now reached a point of almost no return. Jane has to say something and she has to say it now. “Um, Dick, weren’t we going to stop at XYZ Store before leaving town?” which is code for, “Why do I always have to be the adult and think for both of us?” Startled out of his reverie, Dick jams on the brakes, and the toothpick snaps in his mouth. Dick swallows half the toothpick. The truck and trailer stop suddenly. You can hear many thuds and you know that the cupboards have opened and the pickle jar is probably smashed and on the tile floor. Oh yeah, and that the contents of the refrigerator have fallen to the bottom and are laying against the door. Dick knows that he messed up. Jane knows that he knows that he messed up. Dick knows that Jane knows that he knows that he messed up. Everyone knows, but no one wants to take responsibility. “Why didn’t you tell me earlier?” “We just talked about it 10 minutes ago! Why should I have to remind you?” “I had a lot on my mind!” “Yeah, you were attacking that toothpick with a great deal of thought!” “Why didn’t you…” “You should have...” “Why did we need to...” “Why don’t we…” Fun and games with Dick and Jane! The End – Fin Judy Kucharuk is a lover of sarcasm, witty people and footnotes. Follow her @judylaine

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s the school year comes to an end, many students are beginning their hunt for summer jobs. These jobs are important. Not only because students are able to earn money for school and extracurricular activities, but also for the valuable work experience and life lessons. That’s why the Canada Summer Jobs Program is so important, and why I’m so disappointed that this year the Liberal government made the decision to politicize this program by adding a values test to the application process. The right to freedom of belief and opinion is guaranteed by Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and it’s concerning that funding decisions have been made based on whether or not you hold a certain belief. I have heard from many local organizations that didn’t feel comfortable signing this attestation and made the difficult decision not to apply this year. Others filled out the application and included a note explaining why they couldn’t sign it. Unfortunately, according to the government’s response to an order paper question I had tabled in the House of Commons, a total of 1,559 applications in Canada were turned away because they refused to sign the attestation. This number doesn’t include the countless other organizations that decided not to apply at all. Also concerning are reports that this funding has gone to third-party organizations like Leadnow Society and Tides Canada. Leadnow and Tides Foundation were both named in an official complaint to Elections Canada regarding alleged foreign money and foreign interference in the last federal election. Since I was elected in 2011, I have taken great pride in being able to assist Service Canada in the Canada Summer Jobs decision-making process. Unfortunately, this year I felt that I couldn’t take part knowing that so many organizations felt pressure to sign something that made them feel uncomfortable and who decided not to take part. The politicization of this program means that many students will be out of jobs this summer, and the organizations that were denied funding may not be able to help care for persons with disabilities, refugees or provide day camp for children in need. This is unacceptable. Questions still remain about what this values test may lead to next. It’s concerning to think that a similar test may be applied to Canadians receiving other services, including organizations that receive charitable status from the Canada Revenue Agency. It’s my sincere hope that our local organizations who didn’t receive funding this year because of this values test will be able to find other ways to hire local students. Bob Zimmer is the Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies.

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““It is raw, intense, uncomfortable in nature, but a true drama in every sense of the word.” — Rob Laventure, A14

ELC students showcase community projects How do you make a difference in your community? That’s the question given to students at the Energetic Learning Campus this year as they embarked on their annual community projects. For some it was addressing healthy living or beautifying the neighbourhood; for others, it was showcasing culture or supporting a worthy charity. More than 200 students put together 89 projects and put them on display at the school May 31 to show how they were beginning to make a difference in the community. “The learning that’s involved here is about taking your strengths and building and creating something you’re passionate about,” teacher Jerrick Salinas said. For Tia Thomas, Alexis Bahm, and Noor Santillan-Lopez, that was visiting Grades 1 and 2 students at Upper Pine and teaching them about finding and maintaining a balanced, healthy diet. Students aren’t exposed to nutrition until Grade 7 when students learn Canada’s Food Guide, and don’t learn much about nutrition in school beyond that, the group said. But eating habits are formed much earlier than that, they said. So, they made nutrition easy for the young ones to visualize, grouping healthy food options together by their natural colours — blue, red, orange, green, yellow, etc. — and associating them with the vitamins and nutrients they contain. Eat the rainbow once a day, as they say. “Not enough kids are being educated in healthy eating,” Thomas said, who said she was surprised when a student told her their favourite healthy meal was a happy meal from McDonald’s.

Instead of eating candy for a sugar rush, you can get that from an orange instead, said Bahm. The group didn’t want to impart a message of “no,” Bahm said, but to direct them in how to make better choices in an era of packaged food and fast food, and rising childhood obesity rates. The students have also started a petition that they will present to the school board to push for more nutrition education in the classroom. “Nutrition, if done well, can have a dramatic change in our community. We will be an energetic city,” Thomas said. “We’re not doing anything extra, it’s a small title we’re putting on a piece of paper. If we’re going to be an energetic city, we should be pushing this forward.” At another table, international student Karina Martin Rodriguez and her classmate Daniele Buerge were selling taco cones against a backdrop of Mexican cuisine and crafts. The “cultural blast” was about broadening horizons, Buerge said. “A lot of people know about Mexico, but they don’t know about the traditions,” she said. The pair will host a culture day for their classmates this Wednesday, serving a Mexican lunch and playing Mexican games. “I’m here to learn your culture, and show you mine,” Martin Rodriguez said. Other student projects included fundraising initiatives for the SPCA, city tourism promotions, seniors gardening, and more. One student even built a picnic bench for the skate park. “Everywhere you look, everyone has stepped up to the plate,” Salinas said.

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Tia Thomas (left) and Alexis Bahm show off a nutritious food package as part of their community project, May 31, 2018.

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With the Viagra Patent About to Expire, a New Sex Pill Takes the Spotlight A patented pill costing less than $1 a dose stands to help millions of men with failing sex lives; no prescription will be required By Ray Wilson Associated Press Health NewsHealth Correspondent TORONTO− A new sex pill is set to take the spotlight with the Viagra patent about to expire. But unlike the former, it won’t require a prescription and is priced just under a $1 a dose. The new pill called Vesele is part of a new class of performance enhancers for men, which work instantaneously on the body and mind triggering arousal and firmer, harder erections. Formulated with a special compound known as an “accelerator”, Vesele can transport its active ingredients faster and more efficiently into the blood stream, where it begins to work its magic. The patented ingredient blend initiates a process known as vasodilation, which causes arteries and vessels throughout the body to expand. This allows blood to flow directly to penis and genitals, resulting in harder erections which last longer. Cialis and Viagra are based around a simlilar concept. But what makes Vesele so remarkable, and what these other sex pills can’t do, is that also directs a small portion of this blood flow to the brain, which creates feelings of intense arousal. In laymen’s terms, users become incredibly excited and turned on. This is why the makers of Vesele say their pill has worked so effectively in clinical trials. It stimulates the two most important organs for great sex, the penis and the brain.

The Brain Erection Connection Until now, medical researchers did not fully understand the brain-erection connection. It has now been made clear with Vesele. When both are supplied with a constant blood flow, men are harder and firmer for longer... and have unbelievable sex drives. “Most of the research and treatment methods for men’s sexual failures have focused on physiological factors and have neglected the emotional ones. For the leading sex drugs to work, like Cialis and Viagra, you need visual stimulation” explains Dr. Henry Esber, the creator of Vesele. “And although they work for some men, the majority experience absolutely no fulfillment during sex. According to research published by the National Institute of Health, 50% of men taking these drugs stop responding or can’t tolerate their side effects...and on top of that they spend $50 per pill and it doesn’t even work half the time. This is what makes Vesele so different and effective. It floods the blood stream with key ingredients which cause arteries all over the body to expand. The patented accelerator speeds up this process even more. The result is a rush of blood flow to the penis and brain, helping to create an impressive erec-

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Expiring Patent Opens the Door to a New Sex Pill: Vesele is a new pill that cost just $1 a dose does not require a prescription. It works on both body and mind to increase arousal and erection hardness. tion and a surging desire for sex. Often, this is all men need to get going. And when taken regularly, many men say they are energized and aroused all day.”

Great Sex At Any Age With the conclusion of their latest human clinical use survey trial, Dr. Esber and his team are now offering Vesele in Canada. And regardless of the market, its sales are exploding. Men across the country are eager to get their hands on the new pill and according to the research, they should be. In the trial above, as compared to baseline, men taking Vesele saw a staggering 85% improvement in erection hardness over a four-month period. Their erections also lasted twice as long. These same men also experienced an astounding 82% increase in the desire for sex (libido/sex drive) and an even greater improvement in overall satisfaction and ability to satisfy their partners. Many men taking Vesele described feeling horny and aroused through the day. The anticipation before sex was amazing. They were also easily turned on. Their moods were more upbeat and positive, too.

Faster Absorption into the Blood Stream Vesele is made up of three specialized ingredients: two clinical strength vasodilators and a patented absorption enhancer often called an accelerator. According to an enormous amount of clinical data, each is very safe. Research shows that with age, many men lose their desire and interest in sex. They also struggle to produce an erection firm enough for penetration. And although there are many theories as to why this happens (including a loss in testosterone) one thing is certain, inadequate blood flow is virtually always to blame. That’s why sex drug manufacturers focus on blood flow, it makes your erection hard. But what’s more surprising, and what these manufacturers have failed to consider, is that lack of blood flow can also kill your sex drive. That’s because blood supplies energy for the brain. This energy is required for creating brainwaves that cause excitability and arousal. Studies show the Vesele stimulates the entire

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cardiovascular system, including the arteries that lead to both the brain and penis. The extreme concentration of the ingredients combined with the accelerator ensures that this process starts quickly.

You can imagine why some couples are taking Vesele together. Everything feels better. Everything works better. Everyone performs better. It’s truly amazing.”

A New Frontier of Non-Prescription Sex Pills With daily use, Vesele is helping men (and women) restore failing sex lives and overcome sexual lets downs without side effect or expense. Through a patented absorption enhancer, the Vesele formula hits the bloodstream quickly, resulting in phenomenal improvements in erection firmness and hardness. By boosting blood flow to the brain, users also experience sexual urges and arousal they often haven’t felt in years.

How to Get Vesele in Canada This is the official release of Vesele in Canada. As such, the company is offering a special discounted supply to anyone who calls within the next 48 hours. A special hotline number and discounted pricing has been created for all Canada residents. Discounts will be available starting today at 6:00AM and will automatically be applied to all callers. Your Toll-Free Hotline number is 1-800-658-5947 and will only be open for the next 48 hours. Only a limited discounted supply of Vesele is currently available in your region.

Vesele is approved by Health Canada as a Natural Health Product for the following indications; L-Arginine supports production of nitric oxide, a molecule involved in vasodilation.

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The sexual benefits of Vesele are also multiplied as its ingredients build up in the system over time. This is why many men take it every single day.

In the same study referenced throughout, Vesele was also shown to have an amazing (and somewhat surprising) effect on women too. That’s because the same arteries and vessels that carry blood and oxygen to the brain and genitals are the same in men and women.

death or bodily harm. • Ryan Eric Whitehead (born 1995) was assessed a $100 victim surcharge for mischief $5,000 or under. • Matthew Harry St Pierre (born 1996) was handed a one-year probation order with a conditional discharge and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for breach of undertaking.

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Firefighters pass the muster at regional hoselay competition The Charlie Lake Fire Department took the top title in the 2018 Peace Region Hoselay Competition last month. The May 26 event drew in firefighters from across Northeast B.C. to test their skills in everything from coupling hoses to hosing basketballs with water in a makeshift game of hockey. “It’s one weekend a year where firefighters from across the Peace Region have an opportunity to come together,” said Lieutenant Matt Edgar of the Taylor Fire Department, and planning committee chairman. “The best part of it for me is the camaraderie that comes out of it, and the opportunity to visit and engage with our peers who we don’t often see.” The event raised $7,500, money that will divvied up and dispersed between the Taylor Food Hamper, Honour House, the Fort St. John Firefighters Charitable Society, North Peace Search and Rescue, and Peace Community Church. “There weren’t as many teams as we were hoping would have been able to make the trip up, but it was a huge success in terms of the amount of fun people had, and the amount of money we raised to support our local and first responder charities,” Edgar said. The Taylor Fire Department is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, and secured sponsorships from 54 businesses and individuals for the competition. Without that, the success of the event would have been impossible, Edgar said. “It certainly makes planning the event possible and hosting the event possible when you have a community that’s willing to support,” he said. The Charlie Lake FD will host the competition in 2019 to defend its aggregate title.

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Participants in the 2018 Peace Region Hoselay Competition.

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Open burn prohibition rescinded Effective at noon on Saturday, June 2, 2018, Category 2 open burning will be allowed throughout the Prince George Fire Centre’s jurisdiction. Although fire danger ratings have dropped in the region due to recent rainfall and cooler temperatures, the public is strongly encouraged to exercise caution with any outdoor burning or campfire use. Anyone who lights a fire must ensure that it is done in a safe and responsible manner, in accordance with open burning regulations. Before lighting any fire, people should check with local government authorities to see if any local burning restrictions are in place. The current prohibition on the use of the following fire-related equipment will also be rescinded on June 2, within the Prince George Fire Centre’s jurisdiction: • • • • • •

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Centre’s boundaries is available online: http://ow.ly/UrwX30khsmr Anyone planning to burn a pile larger than two metres high by three metres wide, or conduct a grass burn larger than 0.2 hectares (Category 3 fires), must obtain a burn registration number ahead of time, by calling 1-888-797-1717. A poster explaining the different categories of open burning is available online: http://ow.ly/ znny309kJv5 Anyone found in contravention of an open burning prohibition may be issued a ticket for $1,150, required to pay an administrative penalty of $10,000 or, if convicted in court, fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs. For more information about fire-related fines and penalties, visit: www.gov.bc.ca/wildfirefines To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone. For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, visit http://www. bcwildfire.ca

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• The region’s consumer insolvency rate dropped by 6.3%, to 3.8 per 1,000 adults. At the same time, Northeast B.C. was the only region to see an increase in the number of consumer insolvencies over the past five years. • Northeast B.C. was the only region to experience an overall job loss in B.C. Employment in B.C. grew by 87,300 in 2017. • Northeast B.C. saw the largest decline in its unemployment rate, from 9.7% to 5.9%. This is likely due to an exit of workers from the labour force, as the region experienced an overall job loss in 2017, the report noted. • Educational attainment rose 2.2% in Northeast B.C. • The total value of the region’s ma-

jor projects inventory increased by 4.6 per cent, to $39.1 billion. Most of those are proposed projects, with 27 projects valued at $18.2 billion. “There are some budding signs of economic improvement in our region for 2018, including more expenditures on drilling and exploration activity, and more construction and trade jobs,” Sander noted. “But natural gas prices continue to suffer and are not predicted to improve significantly, which will likely push back any announcement of major new LNG projects. The spectre of trade protectionism in our biggest market, the U.S., casts some doubt on our exports as well, most certainly for the softwood lumber industry.”

CITY BEAT

Updates from May 28, 2018 Council Meetings PREFERRED CONCEPT FOR DOG PARK DEVELOPMENT At the Committee of the Whole meeting, Council received a presentation and report outlining the preferred site and overall concept for the proposed dog park. Council directed staﬀ to proceed with the development of a dog park located at Toboggan Hill Park based on the concepts developed by the consultant, EDS Group Inc. PROCLAMATIONS

• June 6, 2018 was proclaimed as “What Matters To You Day” in the City of Fort St. John. The intent of the proclamation is to encourage meaningful conversations between patients, caregivers and families, and their health care providers. • The week of May 27 – June 2, 2018 was proclaimed as “National Tourism Week” in the City of Fort St. John. The intent of the proclamation is to showcase the community by encouraging residents to experience their own ‘backyard’ through visiting area attractions, businesses and events that they may not have known about and also to promote the services that the Visitor Information Centre oﬀers to both visitors and residents. • The week of June 10 – 16, 2018 was proclaimed as “Philippine Friendship Week” in the City of Fort St. John. The intent of the proclamation is to increase understanding among Filipino immigrants and Canadian (speciﬁcally Fort St. John) culture. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT – TEMPORARY TANK FARM AT 8831 100 STREET

Council approved a Temporary Use Permit to allow a tank farm at 8831 100 Street for a term of 27 months, expiring August 31, 2020. This will allow the applicant, GFL Environmental Inc., to continue operations of their business which consists of 4 industrial storage tanks containing used oil and glycol until their property lease expires and will give them time to ﬁnd an appropriate industrial zoned property to which they can locate the business. DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT – HEIGHT VARIANCE AT 11506 91 AVENUE

Council approved a Development Variance Permit to increase the maximum building height from 15 metres to 17 metres for the property located at 11506 91 Avenue. This will allow a structure to house a 50 tonne double girder crane to fabricate penstocks (ﬂoodgates) for the Site C Dam. This area is predominantly industrial zoned and the impacts related to the additional height of the building are minimal. TENDER AWARDS

• The tender for the 2018 Sidewalks and Street Lighting Improvements project was awarded to the low bidder, Knappett Industries (2006) Ltd. from Fort St. John, for the unit rates in their tender submission dated May 17, 2018. This project includes the construction of a sidewalk complete with street lighting along 82nd Street between 96 and 100 Avenues. This is Phase 2 of the 82nd Street project. • The tender for the Water Recovery Facility – Phase 2 project was awarded to the low bidder, Knappett Industries (2006) Ltd. from Fort St. John, for the tendered price of $5,037,664 in their tender submission dated May 3, 2018. This project includes the construction of the ﬁltration/pumping and disinfection building. All of the tender submissions came in over budget however there are suﬃcient funds in the sewer reserve fund to cover the additional costs. BYLAWS

• Fees and Charges for Various Municipal Services Amendment Bylaw No. 2425, 2018 was adopted by title only. This amendment adds fees for pavement degradation and only applies to companies that have entered into a Municipal Access Agreement for the use of the City’s right-of-ways. The City received a request to access the City’s right-of-way which prompted the creation of an agreement and the requirement to include a fee schedule. • 98 Avenue Between 102 and 104 Streets and 104 Street Between 97 and 98 Avenues Local Area Service Parcel Tax Bylaw No. 2420, 2018 was adopted by title only. This bylaw provides the authority for staff to allocate the property owners’ portion of the costs associated with this local area service project to the benefiting tax rolls. This is the last step in the local area service project process. • Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 2427, 2018 was introduced and read for the first three times 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.

UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS

A Committee of the Whole meeting is scheduled for Monday June 11, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. The Regular Council meeting will follow at 3:00 p.m. All meetings will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers and the public is welcome to attend.

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news in brief Highlights from the city council meeting held Monday, May 28, 2018. Site C floodgates fabrication shop Fort St. John council approved a development variance permit that allows the Site C dam floodgates to be built inside the city. The permit, approved for Gridline Projects Ltd. and 523364 BC Ltd., allows for a 17-metre high fabrication shop to be built at 11506 91 Avenue in the Surerus Industrial Park to accommodate construction of a 50-ton double girder crane. Groupe LAR of Quebec has been contracted to supply and install the penstocks for Site C, and the company has chosen to fabricate the penstocks in city limits. City development rules, however, only allow a maximum building height of 15 metres on light industrial properties.

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Elda Hallarda and Alan Yu with city councillors, who proclaimed June 10 to 16 as Philippine Friendship Week. There will be a flag raising ceremony June 8 at 2 p.m. at city hall.

tion in the city, officials told council. According to a city report, the fire department has done yearly inspections of the business, with no concerns identified. Dog park plan approved

Permit for tank farm approved Council approved a temporary use permit to GFL Environmental that allows it to continue its tank farm operations at 8831 100 Street. The property is zoned for service commercial, which doesn’t allow for a tank farm, however, GFL has been operating there without a permit since 2015. The permit approved Monday allows GFL to continue using its four storage tanks to hold oil and glycol on the property until its lease expires Aug. 31, 2020. The company is looking to relocate to an appropriately zoned loca-

Council approved Monday plans for a new off leash dog park at Toboggan Hill. The concept plan for the dog park, from the minds at EDS Group Inc. from Spruce Grove, Alberta, now goes into detailed design with an eye for a construction start in late summer or early fall. Other Business • Council approved a $5-million contract with Knappett Industries of Fort St. John to build the second phase of the city’s new water recovery centre. The work calls for the construction of the filtration/pumping and

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disinfection building, with work expected to be complete in 2019. There is another $540,000 in engineering costs.

centre behind the Pomeroy Sport Centre. Council first wants to know the cost of a lockable cabinet that can be placed at the rink to store the game’s junior curling rocks. • Council approved an in- The current proposal had the formation sharing agreement rocks being stored inside at with the Mediate BC Society. the visitor centre, however, The organization will be re- staff and council noted it sponsible for adjudicating could be a cumbersome sign bylaw enforcement ticket dis- out process for residents. The putes, and the agreement is city had explored options for requirement to allow inform- a crokicurl rink at Kin and ation to be shared between Mathews Park, as well as the the city and Mediate BC. old visitor centre site. Crokicurl is a form of outdoor sport • Council approved a con- mixing crokinole and curling tract with Knappett Indus- that is growing in popularity tries of Fort St. John for across Western Canada. sidewalk and streetlight improvements. The contract will • Council approved changes see the construction of a side- to the city’s Employees Alwalk and street lighting along lowable Expenses Policy and 82 Street between 96 and 100 how per diems can be used. Avenues. The rate remains at $100. • Council held off approving a $9,300 plan to set up a new crokicurl rink at the site of the old business resource

Bylaws • Council adopted 98 Avenue Between 102 and 104

Streets Parcel Tax Bylaw 2420, for road improvements. The cost of the work is $$1,342,076.30;, and the bylaw gives the city authority to levy parcel taxes on affected properties in the local area service in the amount $457,540.19, or $59.29 annually on each for the next 20 years. The city is covering $884,536.11 of the work, funded by its capital budget. • Council adopted Fees and Charges for Various Municipal Services Amendment Bylaw No. 2425, 2018. The amendment adds fees for pavement degradation, and applies to companies that have entered into a Municipal Access Agreement for the use of the city’s right-of-ways. • Council gave first three readings to Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 2427, 2018. The bylaw looks to establish a formal process to receive comments from proponents and the public for development variance and temporary use permit applications, and to have them included as part of regular council meetings instead of a separate public meeting. Proclamations • June 6 was proclaimed What Matters To You Day. The occasion started in Norway in 2014, with the simple goal of encouraging meaningful conversations between patients, caregivers, and families, and their health care providers. It is led locally through the BC Patient Safety and Quality Council and the Patient Voices Network. • June 10 to 16 was proclaimed Philippine Friendship Week. The Filipino community is the largest immigrant group in the city, with 520 recorded in the 2016 census.

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Stage North off to B.C. theatre festival

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Bronwyn Hall and Dennis Szalai get into a garbage-throwing fight during a brief moment of levity in Stage North’s production of Blackbird during the Peace River Zone Theatre Festival on May 25, 2018.

The Stage North Theatre Society will bring two plays down to B.C.’s provincial theatre festival in Vernon this summer. The Peace River Zone Theatre Festival wrapped up last weekend, with the society’s production of Blackbird earning the best production award. That earns it a spot in the lineup when Mainstage 2018 opens in Vernon on June 27. “As director of Blackbird, I am extremely excited and honoured for Blackbird to be chosen as the winning play to represent the Peace River Zone at Mainstage in Vernon,” Rob Laventure said. Written by David Harrower and premiered at the Edinburgh International Festival in 2005, Blackbird is heavy, nerving material revisited in the Me Too era. The drama follows a young woman, Una, who confronts an older man named Ray, a man in his mid-50s who seduced Una when she was just 12 years old. Fifteen years on, both are still trying understand their actions in the continuing fallout from the encounter. The play starred Dennis Szalai and Bronwyn Hall. Production support was rounded out by Clarissa Mounsey, Cynthia Vance, and Elysia Cruz. “It is a very challenging piece that requires everyone involved to leave nothing on the table,” Laventure said. “It is raw, intense, uncomfortable in nature, but a true drama in every sense of the word. I chose this play because it was challenging, controversial, and relevant. Considering current movements of today, and taboo subjects being brought to light, this play meets all the hallmarks of contemporary theatre. My cast and crew are thrilled to be going to Mainstage and are excited about performing the best show possible.” The host Okanagan theatre zone also drew Stage North’s production of Stephen Massicotte’s Mary’s Wedding as the festival’s workshop play, and will performed and studied as a mentorship opportunity for directors and potential directors. Mainstage runs from June 27 to July 7. Peace River Zone Theatre Festival Awards Best Production: Blackbird Runner Up: Mary’s Wedding Best Director: Rob Laventure (Blackbird) Best Staging: Monica Maika (Mary’s Wedding) Best Ensemble: Stop Saying Nothing: A Bullying Collective Best Actor: Cody Macgillivray (Mary’s Wedding) Best Supporting Actor: Tyler Pauls (Stop Saying Nothing: A Bullying Collective) Honorable mention, Best Supporting Actor: Dennis Szalai (Blackbird) Best Actress: Bronwyn Hall (Blackbird) Best Supporting Actress: Emry Mika (Mary’s Wedding) Honorable mention, Best Supporting Actress: Elysia Cruz, Dani Paynton, Chandra Mahon (Stop Saying Nothing: A Bullying Collective) Best Set: Blackbird Best Costumes: Stop Saying Nothing: A Bullying Collective Best Technical: Mary’s Wedding

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Bright Nights in June celebrates ranching and farming history

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Calling all farmers, ranchers, cowboys, cowgirls and lovers of things country! The North Peace Cultural Centre proudly presents Bright Nights in June “Classic Country,” a Celebration of Farming and Ranching in the Peace Region, from June 7 to 9. Dust off your favorite hat, gingham dress, plaid shirt, and that big belt buckle that you may not have worn for a while — or rock that denim and denim combo that you love to wear. Join us for three amazing, fun-filled days of arts and entertainment starting with Art Stars – a roundtable chat with Tom Cole, Tara Brule, Karl and Ann Musgrove on June 7 at 7 p.m. Dressed in your western finery be sure to join us for the Bright Nights Gala on June 8 starting at 6:30 pm with cowboy cocktails & small bites. Mosey on down to the gallery and see Inspirations: Breathing it In by Judy Templeton before headin’ over to the theatre to see Duane Steele bring The Legend of George Jones to life with special guest Tom Cole.

Bright Nights in June Festival continues on Saturday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the Art Market and Big Print Day followed by Stage North’s production of Always Patsy Cline in the evening. Watch as local artists join a worldwide craze and use a street roller to bring their extra large prints to life. Enjoy live music while you visit the Printmakers, Flying Colours, Quilters Guild, Spinners and Weavers, Friends of the Library, and the Potters Guild while you’re here and have the kids try their hand at print making, sand sculpting, quilting and more. Art Market and Big Print Day are free events that are great for the whole family. The North Peace Cultural Centre is excited about all of the Bright Nights festivities. Join us as we showcase premier local artists in a celebration as unique as Fort St John itself. For more information on Bright Nights in June, including tickets, contact the North Peace Cultural Centre at 250-785-1992.

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Travis Waite foundation switches to golf, ups the fun DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

Switching from an annual weekend charity slow pitch tournament to a one day golf tournament may seem like a bold jump, but for the Travis Waite Memorial Foundation, it was a massive success. The 2018 Travis Waite Memorial Foundation Fundraising Golf Tournament took over Lone Wolf Golf Course on June 2, in what has to be one of the most fun tournaments around. Ninety people took part in the many unique features of the best ball tournament, including putting with a pool cue on the 14th green, and teeing off while standing in a mop bucket. “It so far exceeded my expectations. We had never put on a golf tournament so I was a little uncertain, but it was so much fun and I couldn’t be happier,” said Tara Meyers, organizer of the tournament. While Meyers declined to publicize the amount raised, she said it was more

than the two previous slow pitch tournaments raised combined. The money will be used to sponsor kids from low income families to play sports, as has been the foundation’s tradition, since the foundation was formed after the death of Waite in 2015. “In the past we’ve helped kids play volleyball, paid for dance lessons, soccer, and even gymnastics. Travis loved to play sports and coach kids in soccer, and those were some of the best parts about him, and that’s why we do this,” said Meyers, Waite’s cousin. The switch to golf was a result of the foundation wanting to include both older and younger people. “We were able to add junior players to the mix, and DILLON GIANCOLA PHOTO appeal to an older crowd Tara Meyers, left, and Jamie Herrington two-stepped to country music in who may not be able to play between shots at the Travis Waite Memorial Foundation Fundraising Golf a more physically demandTournament on June 9. ing sport like slow pitch. Travis’ mom never swung a Throughout the day, course whenever they had club in her life, yet managed golfers were seen laugh- the chance. to walk away with a prize, ing hysterically, singing “Travis loved to two-step, and people said they had along to country music, so we danced as much as we a better time golfing,” said and two-stepping, as Mey- could at the tournament in Meyers. ers did with friends on the honour of him,” Meyers said.

Mills wins three events at B.C. finals, wins all around DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

Fallyn Mills went into the B.C. High School Rodeo Finals in Merritt, B.C. last weekend leading the North Region in girls all around, and would be competing in seven events. It was her hope she would leave Merritt as the all around cowgirl, but the final result is better than she dared imagine. Mills was the B.C. champion in breakaway roping, pole bending, and cutting, as well as third in both goat tying and team roping alongside her roping partner Kolton Johnson. Needless to say, she won the girls all around event. “I really exceeded my expectations. I placed in the top 10 in 20 of 21 runs. It was my best rodeo of the year and a perfect time to do it,” said Mills. Mills qualified for six events in both the upcoming National Rodeo Finals in Gielette, Wyoming and the Canadian Finals in Merritt. It’s a far cry from 2017, where

she only qualified in breakaway roping and the reigned cowhorse event. “My focus was to take it one event at a time, and not worry if I had a bad run. It takes a lot of focus to compete in seven events,” Mills said. BCHSRA Treasurer Lynn Peck was proud of Mills’ performance, as well as the entire North Region. “Fallyn was outstanding. It’s such a great achievement. She’s been a strong member of our association both in and out of the arena, and I wish her well,” Peck said. Also winning events was Tommi-Sue Little of Groundbirch, who became the B.C. goat tying champion, and Wade Roberts of Charlie Lake, who won the steer wrestling event. Tyler BondSUPPLIED PHOTO aroff was first in the queen B.C. all around cowgirl Fallyn Mills, with AQHA Horse of the Year Lexus, at event. the B.C. High School Rodeo Finals in Merritt. “The North Region represented our area extremely who had their rodeo gradu- years. You see lots of people well, and I’m very happy with ation ceremony during the go through it before you and how they did,” said Peck. finals. it’s weird to now be in that Mills, alongside Little, are “It’s pretty mindblowing situation,” Mills said. two of the graduating stu- for it to be over. It’s been a The National Finals rodeo dents from the North Region, way of life for me for seven is July 15 to 21.

56th Oilmens Golf Tournament runs this weekend DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

A tradition that began in the 1960’s continues this week with the 56th Annual Oilmens Golf Tournament. Fifty-six years is a long time to consistently get around 200 oil workers together for a weekend of golf, but the tournament is charging

ahead in 2018. The practice round took place on June 6, with the first round of the tournament going Thursday morning, June 7, at Lakepoint Golf and Country Club. There will be another day of match play on June 8, before the finals on June 9. “This tournament continues to be very

important to us. It used to be the biggest non-best ball tournament in Canada, and we want to keep the tradition alive and getting guys together for a good time,” said Oilmens committee member Trevor Gould, who looks after registration. The tournament is full once again this year, but only 192 golfers will compete

instead of the 202 that golfed in 2017. Gould said the decision to lower the amount of entries was made to ensure there was a waiting list and make the tournament easier to plan. Kevin McNee will look to win his sixth straight Oilmens Championship Flight title when the first round tees off at 7 a.m. on Thursday.

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onald Trump made news in loud, peculiar fashion on June 4, as he is won’t to do, when he released a statement uninviting the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles to the White House. The team was set to participate in a celebration on June 5, as is tradition for the NFL’s championship-winning team. In the statement, Trump said part of the reason was, “They disagree with their President because he insists that they proudly stand for the National Anthem.” There are two things wrong with this statement. First, none of the Eagles players knelt during the anthem last season. Outspoken players Malcom Jenkins and Chris Long raised a fist with their arms around each other, but they did not kneel. Second: according to a report, only 10 players and coaches were going to attend the event. This is like me telling my friend Steve he can’t come to my birthday party after he already told me he’s going to Wesley’s birthday party that same day instead. As much as Trump supporters want to praise Trump for this decision and his support of the troops, my opinion is this whole thing is nothing more than a facade capitalizing on the NFL’s recent policy on players who kneel during the anthem, and to appeal to his voters. The new policy states that players who kneel during the anthem will be fined, although they can remain in the locker room during the anthem if they wish. This is also being praised as a win by some NFL fans, but in reality, in my opinion it’s just another case of an incompetent league unintentionally stirring the pot. For the entire offseason, nobody was talking about the kneeling issue. In fact, chances are that fewer players would kneel in 2018 than in years past as the protests enter their third year. Instead, the NFL brought the issue back to life, all but guaranteeing the issue remains in the spotlight for the upcoming season. If you think players are now going to quietly obey the league now, I think you are sorely mistaken. People talk as if the NFL is doing the right thing, putting its players in their place. In reality, I think it’s a part of the problem, not the solution. The NBA, widely regarded as the most progressive league and open to its players speaking their minds, has a rule where their players can’t kneel during the anthem, and there’s a divide on whether anyone cares. LeBron James is fine with standing for the anthem, because he is able to speak his mind politically in other avenues without fear of a slap on the wrist from league officials. It’s hard to see the NFL’s new policy as anything but a show of bravado. Trump and the NFL can act like heroes all they want, but, in my opinion, they come across as children who aren’t getting their way.

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18th Crimestoppers Golf Tournament raises $8,000

Vertical Slam begins third climb June 9 Dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

How fast can a person climb up the Big Bam Ski Hill, and then continue to run for a total of 10km? That’s what 300 runners will find out this Saturday, June 9, at the third annual Vertical Slam Ultimate Challenge. The popular event brings back all the exciting features from the last two events, but changes the start times around a bit. The 10km run will begin at 7 a.m., and the 5km run at 7:15 a.m. Once those events finish up, the 2.5km run, mostly for younger kids, will begin at 9 a.m., so that parents can finish their

race and watch their children compete after, on the shorter hill. The obstacle course will begin at 10 a.m., where contestants are sure to get muddy and wet. “The obstacle course is really fun, but challenging, so people will have time to refuel before they do it,” said organizer Laurie Cardinal. As in the first two years, the Vertical Slam will raise money for the local schools’ hot meals program. “We want to help out the cooks and teachers so they don’t need to rely on other funding. Last year we raised $4,000 and we will surpass that this year,” Cardinal said.

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Above: Gord Simm lines up a putt during the 18th Crimestoppers Golf Tournament at Lone Wolf onJune 1, while his wife Brenda Piper looks on. The tournament returned after a two year hiatus and raised $8,000. See alaskahighwaynews.ca for the full story. Below: Alaska Highway News sales representative Brenda Piper and sports reporter Dillon Giancola enjoyed the tournament, finishing with a score of 78, despite the pouring rain during the last three holes.

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The second annual Trilogy Challenge, a disc golf tournament put on by the Fort St. John Disc Sports Club, goes Saturday, June 9. The 2017 event saw 30 people come out and compete despite the brutal, pouring rain. There are 33 people registered for this year’s tournament, but unfortunately, as of June 5, the forecast was calling for light rain on June 9. Whatever the weather, it won’t dampen the spirits of the avid disc golf community in Fort St. John. “We can’t wait. There’s been a lot of buzz about this year’s tournament, and a third of the people are brand new to disc golf, which is great,” said club president Brant Churchill. The tournament begins at 1 p.m. with a shotgun start, where the disc golfers will attempt to figure out their new discs as quickly as possible. That’s what makes the Trilogy Challenge unique — each contestant is given three discs to use that they haven’t played with before,

and gets to keep them afterwards. “The idea of us avid disc golfers throwing three discs we haven’t used is a big challenge, but then we have newcomers that won’t know the difference, and it’s very fun,” Churchill said. After the first round, there will be a ring of fire game, where everyone will stand around a basket, trying to make a putt for prizes. It serves as both an icebreaker, and a little break before the next round begins. The tournament will end by 4:30 p.m., when prizes will be handed out. Afterwards, a skins match from the advanced blue tees will be held for those who want to keep playing. The disc sports club continues to busy throughout the week, as well. In addition to the weekly Wednesday league nights, the club has begun hosting ultimate nights, hoping to grow the sport originally known as ultimate Frisbee. “We’re excited about it and want to build up a group of people who will meet regularly to play,” Churchill said.

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Virtue, Moir coming to Dawson Creek Dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

Canadian Olympic gold medalist figure skaters Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir will make a stop in Dawson Creek on October 14, as part of the 30city “Thank You Canada” tour. The famous skating couple will be performing at the Encana Events Centre as part of the tour, which gives “fans the special opportunity to see

some of their favourite performances that put these Canadian darlings on the top of podiums around the world,” according to a press release. Virtue and Moir will be joined by other Canadian favourites Patrick Chan and Elvis Stojko, as well as 2018 Olympian Kaetlyn Osmond, among others. The tour begins in Abbotsford on October 5 and concludes in St. John’s, NL.

Regional bantam hockey coming to NE AUSTIN COZICAR sports@dcdn.ca

The BC Hockey zone program has expanded to the Northeast. As part of the zone program — which has run since 2016/17 — the North East District will field a Bantam AA team.

BC Hockey recently announced that the North East District will be joining six other zones — East Kootenay, West Kootenay, North Central, North West, Okanagan-Mainline (OMAHA), and the Yukon. An evaluation camp will take place in August. The specific date will be announced later.

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Tara Meyers putts the ball, billiards style, during the Travis Waite Memorial Foundation Fundraising Golf Tournament on June 2. The use of pool cues on the 14th green was just one of the many twists that made the tournament so much fun.

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2018 Free Family Fishing Weekend will fill up Charlie Lake June 15, 16 Dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

Families who fish and those who would like to learn will get their chance at the Free Family Fishing Weekend, June 15 and 16 at Charlie Lake. The weekend begins with the ninth annual Kids Learn to Fish day on Saturday, followed by the eighth annual Father’s Day Fishing Derby on Sunday. On June 15, there will be two free classes of 25. Organizer Tammi Drapeau said participating kids will go home with free rods and tackle boxes as long as they promise to keep on fishing. The beginner fishers will be taught how to fish, and how to respect the environment. Drapeau expects around 500 people to attend the derby, which gets bigger

each year. No fishing licenses are required in B.C. on June 16, Drapeau said. “These two events are all about getting people off their phone, outside and talking to each other,” said Drapeau. The fish derby continues to grow in popularity, and may eventually outgrow Charlie Lake, but Drapeau said they’ll face that hurdle when it comes. “For now we’ll just keep on going with how we’re doing it.” Fishing begins at 8 a.m. on June 16 and goes to 3 p.m. “The community is what makes this happen. There’s no way I could do this without donations and volunteers. It’s an incredible event and my most favourite day of the year,” Drapeau said.

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Curtis Haugan shows off after his hole-in-one on at Lone Wolf Golf Course on May 29. Haugan made the impressive shot on the 200 yard par three hole 6.

Prespatou 4-H Community Club Hello readers! Alexz Holmgren from the Prespatou 4-H Club here. Boy, have we been busy this month! On April 28 th we served food for the grand opening of the Prespatou Co-op Gas, and the canteen for the Prespatou Consignment Auction. On May 9 th we did highway cleanup. Man, that was some good exercise! And we left the highways looking good. May 19 th we had a beef weigh-in, which is when we weigh all of our steers and heifers. It was very warm that day, the sun was shining, it was great! The steers and heifers did really well. We can’t wait to show all of you our projects at Achievement days in July.

Weighing the steers and heifers is always exciting!

Members enjoying the beautiful day!

Us judging the Identiﬁcation Table.

But wait! It’s not over! On June 2 we had District Judging Rally, were we judge beef, sheep, dog, identification and wool craft. We placed very well, in my opinion and had a lot of fun. On July 6 and 7 we will be having Achievement Days at the North Peace Grounds. Everyone is welcome. Sale is 5pm on July 7. Come out and buy some beef, sheep or swine. I hope you enjoyed the report. Well, I have to go now. Until next time!

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Equine acupuncture

cupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that can be used on a variety of animals, including our hooved friends. Acupuncture can be used to treat an assortment of conditions, and one of its greatest strengths is pain relief. For horses, some common conditions that can be treated are laminitis (also known as founder), arthritis, tendon and muscle injuries. Combining this ancient technique with modern medicine can offer more options for diagnostics and care. Acupuncture uses small, sterile needles in certain points on the body called acupoints. There are a variety of techniques using these needles as well. Electroacupuncture connects two acupuncture points and moves electricity between them, which is a good method for nerve issues and pain. Aquapuncture involves putting a sterile solution into acupuncture points, and allows for the points to be stimulated for a longer period of time. Moxibustion uses an herb that is heated up over acupoints and is good for cold conditions more often seen over our long winters. After hundreds of years of practicing acupuncture on horses, a scanning system has been developed to diagnose the source of lameness. There are certain acupuncture points that when tested can let us know where the horse is sore. The scan can diagnose what region of the body is painful by the way the horse reacts over certain correlated points. For example, this scanning system would be able to inform you that the horse’s foot is sore, but it would not tell you which specific structure in the foot is sore (like the navicular HOROSCOPE

For Thursday June 7 2018

ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) Avoid important decisions today, at least until the evening. This is a looseygoosey, indecisive day, which is why you feel a bit at odds with everything.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23 TO OCT. 22) Despite your desire for efficiency and productivity, you might get less done. Don’t worry, because the whole world feels this way today. Relax.

TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20) You might have a frank discussion with a female friend today. You might also share your dreams for the future with this person. Just talk. No decisions.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23 TO NOV. 21) This is a creative, imaginative day for you, which is great for those in the arts or in any creative field, including working with children. Write down your clever ideas!

GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) For various reasons, you are high-viz today. People notice you. It’s good to know this so that you are not caught offguard (or driving too fast). CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) You feel restless today, because you want some change in your life. You want a bit of stimulation! Take a different route to work, or visit a different restaurant. LEO (JULY 23 TO AUG. 22) Although you might be focused on financial matters, inheritances and shared property today, this is a poor time to make important decisions. Wait until this evening or tomorrow. VIRGO (AUG. 23 TO SEPT. 22) Be cooperative with others today, and be prepared to go more than halfway. You have to do this because the Moon is opposite your sign for most of this day.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 TO FEB. 18) Be careful with money today, because this is a poor day to spend money on anything other than gas and food. It’s also a poor day for financial decisions. Wait until this evening or tomorrow. PISCES (FEB. 19 TO MARCH 20) You will enjoy socializing today and hanging out with pals. Postpone important decisions and important work until this evening or tomorrow. Take it easy.

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bone). Merging modern and traditional methods can allow for a more focused lameness exam and opportunity for directing further diagnostics if appropriate, such as x-rays. Typically, it is recommended to do three treatments to see if there is a significant benefit for the animal. Horses are especially sensitive to the effects of acupuncture, and some benefit may be seen even after the first treatment. Some horses are very sensitive to acupuncture and can have a “De Qi” response after a needle is placed, which lets us know that they are feeling the effects of acupuncture. Mild reactions can involve the horse licking their lips, and severe reactions can include jumping and moving around. These reactions can last 15 to 45 seconds and are good to be aware of before starting a treatment session. Acupuncture can be a beneficial addition for treating a variety of conditions in horses, especially painful ones, and it can be useful for assisting in lameness diagnosis. For horses, there is a limited selection of pain relief options available for use at home, so acupuncture is another great tool that can help with overall comfort. Dr. Sydney Routley is a 2012 graduate of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. She was raised in Fort St. John and first started working at the North Peace Veterinary Clinic as a student back in 2004.

Lessons From a Dog

Dear Annie: I wrote this list after saying goodbye to my beloved dog, Capra, and thought you might share it with readers. 10 Things My Dog Taught Me

10) There is great beauty in the quiet stillness. Let it envelop you.

9) Sniff it. Touch it. Feel it. Taste it. Hear it. Engage all your SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 TO DEC. 21) You will prefer to cocoon at senses in the world around home today, at least in the you. morning. This will make you 8) Plunge in. You can always get feel comfy and protected. A out and shake it off. conversation with a female relative could be important. 7) Don’t be afraid. Just stand CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 TO JAN. 19) your ground. And bark loudly This is a poor day to make when truly necessary -- esimportant decisions. (You pecially if a big ol’ bear is in know this because you feel your backyard. unsure of things.) Wait until this evening or tomorrow to act.

Dr. Sydney Routley

6) Trust that most people have an innate goodness. 5) Forgive fully -- and let it go. 4) Love is truly unconditional. If it has conditions, it isn’t really love. 3) Accept the inevitable with peace and grace -- even while the vet is taking your temperature. 2) It’s OK to feel sadness, but remember that joy is just a squirrel chase away.

Annie Lane DEAR ANNIE

And the No. 1 thing my dog taught me: Live in the moment. Embrace it. Feel it. Become it. Share it. Then repeat for the next moment and all the moments that follow. Life is not about the quantity of moments; it’s about appreciating the quality of moments. -- Dana Riley Dear Dana: Thank you so much for sharing this letter. Man could stand to learn a lot from his best friend. May Capra rest in peace. Dear Annie: I have read your column for quite some time, but I didn’t think I would ever write to you. My question is about etiquette. Is it right to invite someone to a social gathering and then disinvite the person? My significant other invited everyone at a party to our home for a party a few weeks later without consulting me. I was upset and told my significant other so. My significant other got angry and disinvited everyone (without

telling me) the next day. The only reason I found out is that I was speaking to someone about what she could bring. That’s when she told me that it had been called off. This is not the first time, and now I am afraid to open my mouth. Should I go ahead and re-invite everyone? -- Afraid to Speak Up Dear Afraid to Speak Up: Is it wrong to disinvite people from a party? Yes. Should you re-invite all your friends? At this point, that might give them whiplash. Let the idea rest for now, and perhaps aim to have a get-together in the near future -- one that you and your partner plan together from the outset. And that touches on the bigger issue here, which is not etiquette but communication. You both need to figure out what’s getting in the way of your communicating honestly and openly. If fear of each other’s anger or disappointment is preventing you two from sharing your feelings, soon there won’t be much left to discuss. 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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hOW TO PLAY: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box. PREVIOUS PUZZLES ANSWERS

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20. Affirmative! (slang) 22. Potato state 25. Delaware

26. A way to develop 27. Associations

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29. Woman (French)

A: Jellyfish.

31. Sunscreen rating

FINISH

36. One who leads prayers 37. Indigo bush

38. Burn with a hot liquid 40. Citizen (senior)

What do you give a dog with a fever?

A: Mustard; it’s the best thing for a hot dog.

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43. Scads

45. Morning

1. Absence of difficulty

5. Preserve a dead body

11. Gratitude

14. Grads may attend one 15. Less difficult 18. Visionaries

19. Fish-eating bird 21. Indicates near

23. ‘69 World Series hero

24. Scandinavian mythology source 28. Pop

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30. Senses of selfesteem

32. Hormone that stimulates the thyroid

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35. Electronic data processing

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39. Slender, snake-like fish

6. Category of spoken Chinese

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42. Computers

44. Ecological stage

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52. Jewelled headdress 16. Fungal disease

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56. In slow tempo 58. __ Falls

60. Corrections

62. Periods in one’s life 63. Hyphen

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“Skateboarding is really about is self-improvement, building strong relationships, to be able to freely express yourself without any judgment.”” - Dillon Donahue, B12

Site C flood zone continues to reveal new biological treasures sarah cox Alaska Highway News

n her last day in the Peace River Valley, botanist Erica Wheeler finally spotted the elusive species she had sought. There it was, in full flower, on the Boons’ farm. The brittle prickly pear cactus, Opuntia fragilis. It looked as though someone had stuck a frilly yellow rose on a stubby cactus spiked with needles. With a nod from Arlene Boon, who had led Wheeler through native grassland to this concealed spot along Cache Creek, the botanist scrambled down the sandy embankment to survey her find. The flower’s outside petals were almost sheer, its centre deep yellow like a yolk. Wheeler, the botany collections manager at the Royal BC Museum in Victoria, needed only a second’s prompting from Arlene to pull out her sampling knife. Carefully, she sliced the cactus near its base, leaving roots to grow other stems, fruit, and flowers. Then she tucked the sample into her plastic collections bag. It would be dried in a press for several days and shipped back to the museum by Greyhound bus, in the company of hundreds of other plant specimens that Wheeler and other museum botanists had collected during five memorable days of sampling in the Site C flood and erosion zone. It reassured Arlene to know that somewhere in a metal cabinet in a museum 1,300 kilometres away, a small token of her family’s land would remain for future scientists to study. She asked Wheeler to record that the cactus had come from Cache Creek, a Peace River tributary whose lower reaches – a full 9 kilometres – would be swallowed by the Site C reservoir. The area around the creek had yielded natural gems many times already: a sliver of woolly mammoth tusk, the

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In 2015, scientists surveyed areas like this that would be affected by the proposed Site C dam.

fossilized bark and cast of a cycad tree trunk, fossil shells of ancient gastropods and clams, the tracks of an ancient three-toed reptile. Some had been found in the nine hundred designated areas of “paleontological sensitivity” that would be lost to Site C, three hundred of which were classified as highly or extremely sensitive. Almost a decade earlier, in a natural gully on the Boon farm, one of Wheeler’s colleagues, Royal BC Museum scientist Richard Hebda, had stumbled upon the eleven-thousandyear-old fossilized bones of a dozen taiga voles, a species unknown in BC in historic times. The hamster-sized vole, with brightly coloured cheeks and a delicately pointed snout, is plentiful in the Far North, where it burrows in boreal forests. But on only one other occasion had taiga vole fossils been discovered so far south in Canada, suggesting that the furry species was at the fringe of its range in the Peace River Valley even in the

Late Pleistocene epoch. In this regard, the taiga vole shared a curious affinity with the cluster of cacti that Wheeler, the prickly-pear sample now safe in her collections satchel, stooped carefully to view. Wheeler was not interested in the brittle prickly pear cacti on the Boons’ farm because the species is rare or endangered. Indeed, it is common in western North America and has a generous range that extends from Washington State to Wisconsin and from Texas to BC. What piqued Wheeler’s scientific interest was its remarkable location: on the dry skirt of a Peace River tributary, at a latitude of 56.17°N, farther north than Moscow. The prickly pear populations on the threatened slopes of the Peace River and its tributaries are part of the northernmost occurrence of this species. They also represent the northernmost of any of the planet’s 1,800 species of cactus (Cactaceae). Most of the world’s cactus

species grow in arid regions. Only a small fraction of them are found in Canada. According to Wheeler, the fragile prickly pear populations in the Peace River Valley are “a unique slice of global Cactaceae biodiversity.” She wrote about her find in a national newsletter for Canadian scientists, highlighting that “this is a good reminder that it’s not only the rare and the beautiful that deserve our attention but also the tenacious outliers that have a story to tell about life on the edge.” Scientists are discovering that the Peace River Valley is home to a surprising number of tenacious outliers. Some, like the prickly pear cactus – and a carnivorous pitcher plant, and wild chives with their distinguishing purple flower spheres – are recognized far outside the scientific community. Other botanical outliers, including rare mosses and lichens with endearing names like snowwhite dimple, are known

mainly in botany circles. But however famous or obscure they are, these plants share a common bond: they represent important range extensions for the species or the family. In addition to gems long known, the Site C flood zone constantly reveals new biological treasures. Since 2014, scientists have discovered outlier bee, bug, spider, and snail species, including a species of spider previously known only from records in Florida and New York State. Studies that BC Hydro was obliged to conduct in preparation for Site C found a green-eyed dragonfly named Whitehouse’s Emerald that had never been spotted east of the Rocky Mountains before it was encountered in the Site C flood zone. A second dragonfly species, the Crimson-ringed Whiteface, documented at four sites in the future reservoir area, had been recorded east of the Rockies only once before. See FLOOD ZONE on B10

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According to scientists like Wheeler and Hebda, the Royal BC Museum’s curator of botany and earth history, outlier populations are the flashing beacons of specimen collection. Studying outliers can lead to exciting discoveries as scientists probe what, exactly, enables them to live at the edge of their range and adapt to different climates. Outliers may even offer a snapshot of evolution at work. They are found in extreme locations like the Peace River Valley for one of two reasons: they are either extending the range of their species or they are remnants of past populations. Just as the brittle prickly pear cactus populations in the Peace push the limits of a largely southern species north, the carnivorous pitcher plants found in the valley shift their species’ southern boundary a little farther to the west. Outliers offer a glimpse of future biodiversity in a warming world and help answer questions that intrigue scientists. How does a particular species like the fragile prickly pear cactus evolve to adapt to a changing climate? Which species are likely to survive global warming, and how? Everybody knows a cactus, but the smaller

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Sarah Cox travelled to the Peace River valley in 2013 to chronicle the revival of the Site C dam, and the farmers and First Nations who resisted against it. Her four years of work since has resulted in Breaching the Peace: The Site C Dam and a Valley’s Stand Against Big Hydro, published by On Point Press, a trade imprint of UBC Press, and released in May. Cox held a book launch in Fort St. John on Tuesday, June 5, at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum. The excerpt above has been reprinted with permission.

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outlier species that we don’t commonly recognize often reveal the most to science. The surprising bugs and spiders that were discovered in the Site C flood zone in the summer of 2015, only weeks before clearing for Site C began, piqued the interest of scientists across the country. As Hebda explained, “They’re a reflection of the things we don’t see, where a lot of the action can be, in the insects and spiders, in the fungi and other soil organisms.” That action is evolution, or changes in the genetic traits of species that are passed down over multitudes of generations.

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National Energy Board BC Regional Office Open House If you live or work near a federally regulated pipeline in north or central British Columbia please join us at our open house. We want to hear from residents to understand your concerns, and share information on our role as a lifecycle regulator including: emergency management, damage prevention, environmental protection and land matters.

Open Houses Monday, June 11, 2018 6:30 – 8:30 pm Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre 10401 10 Street Dawson Creek, BC

Tuesday, June 12, 2018 6:30 – 8:30 pm District of Chetwynd Recreation Centre 4552 North Access Road Chetwynd, BC

Wednesday, June 13, 2018 6:30 – 8:30 PM Pomeroy Hotel 11308 Alaska Road Fort St. John, BC

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OLIVER! the musical

Dr. Kearney Middle School students took to the North Peace Cultural Centre stage May 31 to June 2 to present Oliver! the musical. Based on Charles Dickensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; classic novel first serialized from 1837 to 1839, Oliver! follows the young orphan Oliver Twist as he navigates Londonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s underworld of theft and violence, searching for a home, a family, and, most importantly, love. matt preprost Photos

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Modern skateboard park proposed

PUBLIC NOTICE Council Initiative – Tahltan Road and 108 Street Local Area Service Project No. 1, 2018 The City of Fort St. John intends to install waterworks, sanitary and storm sewers, culverts, manholes, catchbasins, road gravels, shallow utilities, street lighting, asphalt paving, curb and gutter works on Tahltan Road west of Old Fort Road.

PROJECT COSTS Total estimated cost of Parcel Owner’s Portion

$6,565,753.42

Total estimated cost of the City’s Portion

$1,009,716.08

Total estimated Cost of Project

$7,575,469.50

Parcel Owners Options and Cost Summary Annual charge per metre

$3,472.21

Commuted value per metre

$244.15

Number of years

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The current Hudson’s Hope skate park beside the community hall.

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Hudson’s Hope is behind the curve compared to neighbouring communities, says local teacher Dillon Donahue, who teaches both outdoor ed and an entrepreneurship class with a focus on skateboarding. Donahue pitched a fullconcrete skateboard park to district council on May 14. While the small town already has skate park, it remains very basic, consisting of a few bars and ramps. Fort St. John, Chetwynd, and Tumbler Ridge all have professionally-designed full concrete parks available to the public. “As a class, we decided that we were the Hudson’s Hope skate park committee,” said Donahue. “Students, teachers, parents, and friends who’ve

come together to encourage active and safe participation in skateboarding.” Other recreational activities for local youth are included in the design scope for the park, says Donahue, noting that BMX, scooters, and rollerblades would also be able to make use of the concrete inlay. “Skateboarding is really about is self-improvement, building strong relationships, to be able to freely express yourself without any judgment,” said Donahue, adding the sport encourages youth to face their fears of failure. While financial support was requested by the group, Donahue says the committee is willing to work with council to solicit funding through grants. Discounted boards for the entrepreneurship class have

already been acquired through a partnership with Newline Skateparks, a professional park design company based in Calgary, says Donahue. Coun. Travous Quibell offered to be a municipal contact for the group, having spearheaded the original park’s construction, which cost $30,000 and was assembled by hand. Professional companies charge $40,000 for basic setups, youth councillor Jade Rowe noted back in March, adding that a park on-par with Fort St John would cost much more.

Aﬀected parcel owners who want to petition against this work proceeding must do so by submitting their written objection to: Director of Legislative and Administrative Services at City Hall, 10631 – 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC V1J 3Z5 on or before 4:30 p.m. on June 24, 2018. Council may proceed with this project unless petitions against the service are received by June 24, 2018. The City will be borrowing funds for the residents’ portion of this project over a 20 year term. The City’s portion for this project will be paid from the Capital Budget Account.

Tom Summer is a Hudson’s Hope correspondent for the Alaska Highway News. Email your news tips to thomas.a.summer@gmail. com.

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This plan offers more than 3,000 sq. ft. of living space, plus a thousand more in the storage and shop, plus a two-car garage. Its front facade has an engaging, inviting appearance. Nostalgic wooden detailing accents the vaulted entry porch, and wooden shutters highlight the generous assortment of Craftsmanstyle windows.

A two-story ceiling gives the foyer an expansive feel. Pocket doors on the left open to reveal a large living room, where stacked shelves ﬂank a gas ﬁreplace. A sunny window seat with storage below nestles into the window bay. Across from the window, an arched opening leads into the dining room,

which links with the kitchen.

The kitchen is open to a family room expanded by a bayed nook. Other notable features include: a gas ﬁreplace, entertainment center, and built-in desk. Double doors on the right open into a vaulted play room.

Abundant light spills into the kitchen and nook through skylights. A curvedfront conversation bar rims a large work island, and the walk-in pantry is exceptionally roomy. Laundry appliances are nearby in an efﬁcient utility room connected to the garage. Clothes dropped down the upstairs laundry chute land here. Three vaulted bedrooms, storage rooms and two bathrooms are upstairs. The Eganville's luxurious owners' suite ﬁlls the left side. Both of its large walkin closets are naturally illuminated by solar tubes.

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The Eganville can easily accommodate multigenerational families, along with those that include teenagers, or just want space to spread out. The room to the right of the foyer can house an aging parent, or serve as a den or home ofﬁce. The shop, behind the garage, is ﬂexible enough to be an art studio, workout space, or rehearsal space.

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Museum News — June 2018

ot only is the Fort St. John North Peace Museum busy with tourists and school groups, but we are hosting a ton of events this spring including several book presentations. There are lots of great new books in our gift shop for your summer reading pleasure. Our volunteers have been hard at work cleaning out our historic cabins, which are now open to the public with the purchase of regular museum admission. Volunteers have been fixing up our gardens and helping with school groups and maintenance around the museum. If you have some time to spare, we could always use more volunteers in all areas of the museum! It can be as simple as getting involved in our yard sale on June 16. We’re still looking for more volunteers to look after the gift shop for a couple of hours a week or even once a month! We’ll train you and it’s a great way to meet people and get involved in your community. Archives & Collections

Volunteers have been busy improving the labels on our rolling shelves in collections storage. Last year, summer students reorganized artefacts on our shelves and this year we are updating the labels to reflect that. We’ve responded to 46 archival inquiries so far this year. school programs Our fur trade program has by far been our most popular program this year. We’ve had classes from as far away as Dawson Creek and Hudson’s Hope come to learn more about the exchange processes of the fur trade, see archaeological items from the Peace River forts, and try a

bartering activity. We’re currently booking tours and fun educational programs for summer camps and day cares as well as school trips for June. Email fsjnpmusuem@fsjmail.com to find out more. Upcoming Events • Book Presentation: Erin Moure’s A Century in the North Peace Saturday, June 9th at 3 p.m. at the museum The people of the North Peace, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous, have seen many changes over the last century. Anne Callison remembers it all from the trapline to the Alaska Highway and from farming to the oil boom. A Century in the North Peace shines light on the people who lived through these changes from the lens of Anne Callison and her husband, John. The stories of many famed figures such as pilot Pat Calilson and George Behn, former Grand Chief of the Treaty 8 Tribal Association appear in this book. Join Erin Moure and Anne Callison for a book launch at reading at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum. Free admission. Donations welcome. Books can be purchased through the museum gift shop and signed by the author. • Yard Sale Saturday, June 16th 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the museum Explore one of Fort St. John’s largest and most incredible yard sales of the year. Find new treasures for your home and family. We are accepting donations of books, household items, toys, sports equipment, etc. We are NOT accepting clothing or large electronics and appliances. We cannot accept car seats or

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Margaret Rodgers speaks about her solar print exhibit about her uncle Dr. Garnet Kearney, now on display at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum. Learn more about the exhibit and the solar printing process at alaskahighwaynews.ca.

booster seats. Call 250-7870430 for more information. exhibits • Doc Kearney Solar Prints Exhibit June 3 – August 24, 2018 at the museum Who performed surgery by radio, used his modified Model-T Ford as an ambulance, and neglected overdue patient accounts? Dr. Kearney – Fort St. John’s second doctor. This exhibit examines Dr. Kearney’s extraordinary life from medical training and service in the First World War to his career as Fort St. John’s doctor for over 25 years. Dr. Kearney’s niece, Margaret Rodgers, developed these solar prints depicting his life on vintage linens.

• Coping with Insects Exhibit Now through August at the North Peace Regional Airport

Exhibit April 2018 – November 2018 at the Fort St. John Hospital

As insects return in swarms to the Peace Region this spring and summer, it’s a good time to contemplate how to best combat these bugs. Learn from tried and true techniques of homesteaders, Alaska Highway workers, and Royal North West Mounted Policemen. Some techniques and equipment were more effective than others and some proved dangerous for wildlife and birds (DDT sprays). This exhibit is full of great quotes and experiences from over 75 years ago that will make you thankful for the reduced amount of insects we have in town today!

This free exhibit looks at the contents of the nursing bag belonging to our first nurse, Anne (Roberts) Young. It explains what some of the contents are from soap and scrub brush for sanitation to forceps, syringes, medicine, and more. Check it out the next time you are in the hospital lobby. It’s up until November thanks to our partnership with the FSJ Hospital Arts Committee.

Heather Sjoblom is manager and curator of the Fort St. John North Peace Museum. For more upcoming events, visit alaskahighwaynews.ca

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

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.

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

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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!

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

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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

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6th Annual Summer Solstice Carnival At Rotary Manor in Dawson Creek 1121–90th Ave Tuesday June 19, 2018.3:00 -7:00pm. RAIN or SHINE-Free Shuttle Service from the Alliance ChurchPlease Park & Ride. Ball Throw, Spin the wheel, Ring Toss, Rifle Range, Balloon Darts,Bouncy Castle, , Face Painting, Bake Sale, Cake Walk & so much more! Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Corn Dogs, Tacos in a Bag. Pop & Snacks available all day. All proceeds go to Rotary Manor Resident Programs Questions: 250-7193487

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

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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

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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 a portion of the building legally described as Parcel 1, Section 31, Township 83, Range 18, W6M, Peace River District Plan BCP29880 with the civic address of 9324 – 96 Street to the Elks Speed Skating Club for a term of 5 years commencing on September 1, 2018 terminating on August 31, 2023 for the construction and use of a storage building on the second ﬂoor of the Pomeroy Sport Centre. The cost of construction is estimated to be $11,000.00 and this capital contribution will be allocated towards the annual rent of $787.50. Inquiries regarding this lease of land may be directed to Janet Prestley, Director of Legislative and Administrative Services at (250) 787-8153 by June 11, 2018.

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NORTH PEACE DIVISION OF FAMILY PRACTICE PRACTICE IMPROVEMENT COACH The North Peace Division of Family Practice (NPDoFP) is a growing, innovative, local orga− nization working to strengthen primary care. The Practice Improvement Coach will be re− sponsible to proactively reach out to physician practices, identify improvement opportunities and through networking and coaching assist practices to implement various initiatives. Pre− vious experience in primary care or healthcare background are prerequisites. Computer skills particularly related to an electronic medical record or e−health systems are an asset. The job description is available at ww.divisionsbc.ca/north−peace Compensation is competitive and will vary de− pending on experience. Application closing date is Friday, June 8th. Please send resume and cover letter to: Mary Augustine, ED, NPDoFP maugustine@divisionsbc.ca www.divisionsbc.ca/north−peace

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The court bailiff will offer for sale by sealed bid the interest of the following judgment debtor, DEBBIE HANKINS, personal representative and ESTATE OF DARLENE EASTHOM in the following goods and chattels purported to be Mobile Home Year/Make/Model: 2000 SRI Homes Inc Northwood N-17 Mobile Home Serial No. # REG1676006441 Mobile Home Registry # 087038 Unit # 49, 7414 Forest Lawn Street, Fort St. John, BC *Purchaser must be approved by park manager*

FALK, Russel Wayne (Slim) August 20, 1932 − May 12, 2018

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 11:30 a.m., Monday, June 11, 2018.

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our Dad Russel Wayne (Slim) Falk on May 12th, 2018. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Marguerite, in 2010. He will be forever missed by his children Debbie (Laird) Roe, Katherine Falk, Shelley Falk Ouellette, Valerie Falk and Greg (Sally) Falk, five grandchildren, Clinton, Caine, Ashley, Jared and Jordynn, 8 great grandchildren and two sisters, Emma Black and Lil Hiebert of Edmonton. Rest easy Dad. There will be no funeral by request.

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. 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. To make appointment to view, call or visit

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IN THE MATTER OF THE COMPANIES’ CREDITORS ARRANGEMENT ACT, R.S.C. 1985, C. C-36, AS AMENDED AND IN THE MATTER OF THE BUSINESS CORPORATIONS ACT, S.B.C. 2002, c. 57, AS AMENDED AND IN THE MATTER OF THE PLAN OF COMPROMISE AND ARRANGEMENT OF NEW WALTER ENERGY CANADA HOLDINGS, INC., NEW WALTER CANADIAN COAL CORP., NEW BRULE COAL CORP., NEW WILLOW CREEK COAL CORP., NEW WOLVERINE COAL CORP. AND CAMBRIAN ENERGYBUILD HOLDINGS ULC (collectively, the “Petitioners”)

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Petitioners have filed with the Supreme Court of British Columbia (the “CCAA Court”) a plan of compromise and arrangement dated May 29, 2018 (as amended, supplemented or restated from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof, the “CCAA Plan”) pursuant to the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (Canada) (the “CCAA”) and the Order of the CCAA Court pronounced on May 31, 2018 (the “Meeting Order”). The CCAA Plan contemplates, among other things, the complete satisfaction of all Proven Claims of Affected Creditors pursuant to and in accordance with the CCAA Plan.

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NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that a meeting of the Affected Creditors (the “Affected Creditors’ Meeting”) will be deemed to have been duly called and held on June 27, 2018, for the purpose of voting on a resolution to approve the CCAA Plan.

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Affected Creditors constitute one (1) class, as established in the CCAA Plan and the Meeting Order (the “Affected Creditors’ Class”). The CCAA Plan and the Meeting Order also establishes a separate class of creditors with respect to the Deemed Interest Claim (as defined in the CCAA Plan). Pursuant to the Meeting Order, Affected Creditors shall be deemed to have voted their entire Proven Claim(s) or Unresolved Claim(s), as the case may be, in favour of the CCAA Plan at the Affected Creditors’ Meeting and, as a result, the vote on the CCAA Plan at the Affected Creditors’ Meeting shall be deemed to have been decided unanimously in favour of the resolution to approve the CCAA Plan. Please note that the deemed vote by Affected Creditors in favour of the resolution to approve the CCAA Plan does not affect the ability of any Affected Creditor to make submissions on any application to sanction the CCAA Plan. To become effective, in respect of the Affected Creditors’ Class, the CCAA Plan must be sanctioned by a final order of the CCAA Court under the CCAA. The CCAA Plan must also, among other things, be approved by the class of creditors holding the Deemed Interest Claim at a duly convened Deemed Interest Claim Meeting, which will also be deemed to have been held pursuant to the Meeting Order. NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVEN that the order sanctioning the CCAA Plan will be sought in an application to be brought on July 3, 2018, or such later date as is set by the CCAA Court, which date shall also be posted on the website of the court-appointed Monitor as set out below. At that time, the Petitioners may also seek the other relief specified in the CCAA Plan. Subject to the satisfaction of the conditions to implementation of the CCAA Plan, all Affected Claims of Affected Creditors will then receive the treatment set out in the CCAA Plan unless otherwise ordered by the CCAA Court. Please note that a period of time will be required to permit the satisfaction of the conditions to implementation of the CCAA Plan, and no distributions are contemplated in the near future. The Monitor’s address for the purpose of obtaining any additional information or materials related to the Affected Creditors’ Meeting is: KPMG Inc., Court-Appointed Monitor of New Walter Energy Canada Holdings, Inc. et al 777 Dunsmuir Street PO Box 10426 Vancouver, British Columbia V7Y 1K3 Attention: Mike Clark Fax: (604) 691-3036 Email: waltercanada@kpmg.ca This notice is given by the Petitioners and the Monitor pursuant to the Meeting Order. You may view copies of the documents relating to this process on the Monitor’s website (the “Website”) at: www.kpmg.com/ca/walterenergycanada Please continue to monitor the Website for updates regarding this CCAA proceeding. If you have any specific questions or concerns in respect of the CCAA Plan or the deemed Affected Creditors’ Meeting, please complete and return to the Monitor a copy of the Affected Creditor Response Form that is posted on the Website. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed thereto in the CCAA Plan or the Meeting Order. DATED this 31st day of May, 2018. 53887

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Auctions 23 GOLF COURSE LOTS - Cranbrook, BC. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 13 in Edmonton. 23 parcels of recreational/residential real estate in the River’s Crossing Golf Course Community. Jerry Hodge: 780-706-6652; Brokerage: Ritchie Bros. Real Estate Services Ltd.; rbauction.com/realestate. 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. Switzer’s - Canada’s #1 Firearms Auction.

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General employment

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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Fax your resume – Attn: Bulk Haul Supervisor, 1-780-332-1115 • Demonstrated initiative with solid HSE fundamentals and sound work ethic. or Email to info@laprairiegroup.com • Off-‐Road & Mountain experience •

Ability to apply and remove tire chains

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Valid Class 1 license & Driver abstract in good standing

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Classifieds Notices / NomiNatioNs

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is hereby given that creditors and others, having claims against the estate of the deceased, Thomas Edison Stanley Boyd, formerly of Fort St. John BC are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, Darby Boyd, 1881 - 18 Avenue SE, Salmon Arm BC V1E 2M8 on or before June 15, 2018, after which date the estate's assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Darby Boyd, Executor

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No�ce of Intent to Consider Temporary Use Permit No. 118/2015

When:

Thursday, June 14, 2018 | 10:00 am

Where:

STEEL BUILDING SALE... “MEGA MADNESS SALE - CRAZY DEALS ON ALL BUILDINGS!” 20x23 $5,798. 23x25 $5,744. 25x27 $6,639. 30x31 $8,488. 32x35 $9,954. One End Wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036.

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Regional District Oﬃce Boardroom, 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, B.C.

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

FOR SALE: 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup, V8, 4x4, Extended Cab, 214K kms. Laurie: 250782-5026 FOR SALE IN DC: 1998 Crown Victoria, 122,389-Kms, New Tires and Windshield. Good Condition. 250719-0029.

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PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

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 Steel BuildingS / granarieS

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prrd.bc.ca

Upper Halfway Road between Halfway Ranch and Lexan Ranch Block A, District Lot 1307, Peace River The Regional Board of the Peace River Regional District will be considering this proposal at an upcoming mee�ng. Proposal: To operate a 200 person worker camp on a 6.0 ha area of the subject property.

Subject Property

This no�ce is in general form only. Relevant background documents may be inspected from Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, between the hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm at the PRRD Dawson Creek office (1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC) or 8:30am – Noon and 1:00pm – 4:30pm at the PRRD Fort St. John office (9505-100th Street, Fort St. John, BC). Wri�en comments or concerns accepted. Chris Cvik, Chief Administra�ve Officer

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

Take notice that Peaceland Oilfield Services Ltd. from Fort St. John, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Northeast Region, for a Quarry situated on Provincial Crown land located at Sikanni Chief River, (Mason Creek South). The Lands File for this application is 8016007. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Kimberly Cimini, Authorization Officer, Northeast Region, MFLNRO, at 100-10003110th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 6M7, (250) 787-3435. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to July 25, 2018. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information and a map of the application area or send comments directly to: AuthorizingAgency.FortStJohn@gov.bc.ca A Government decision for this application is expected on or after July 25, 2018. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. Access to these records requires the submission of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. Visit http://www.gov.bc.ca/freedomofinformation to learn more about FOI submissions.

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PERSPECTIVES

The Father’s Voice

July 13-15, 2018 C Dawson Creek B

1967 Camaro SS Convertible

Ed Mah Dawson Creek, BC

I found the car while flipping through a Calgary Autotrader in 1999. A friend checked it out for me and reported that it was Butternut yellow, top was torn, front seats were ripped, rust bubbles on the fenders and rocker panels, and the 4 tires were bald on 14” rims. Have always liked the 67-69 Camaros and very few convertibles ever come up for sale. Bought it sight unseen. Got it back home and discovered that it had a 283 Cu in engine, 2-speed power-glide tranny and a 273 rear end. Not the power combination I wanted. The car went through a 2 year frame on restoration. It’s now flame red with black ss racing stripes, Cowl induction hood, front and rear spoilers, new top and deluxe interior. Engine is GM Crate motor, ZZ4 350 pushing 375 horsepower and over 400ft/lbs of torque with a stage 2 shift kit connected to a limited slip 3:73 rear end. Hedman shorty headers, thicker sway bars front and rear. Now goes fast but also stops fast. Baer 13” cross-drilled and vented front brakes with 11” on the back. Car rides on staggered size Bridgstone Polentzas mounted on 17” Averican Racing Tourque Thrust II Rims. Interior finished off with GM B o w - Ti e gauges and tach. It’s been 18 years of wind in your hair and sun in your face!

m o c . s r e s i u r c o r e milez

hen his cousin, John the Baptist, baptized Christ, the heavens opened and God’s voice boomed down from above to show the pleasure He had in His son. “‘This is my Son, whom I love. I am pleased with him!’” (Matthew 3:17). How many of us wouldn’t have given something most precious to have had such a moment of paternal validation as we matured into young men and women? It needn’t even have been the public moment Christ’s was. We would have settled for a private moment. Fathers play a unique role in the lives of their children. Both males and females look to their fathers for affirmation. How a father responds to his son or daughter will either wound his child or nurture his child. If a father is silent, passive, absent or violent, great damage will be done to that child seeking masculine benediction. The good news is that if a father fails to validate a child, that child can look to God, the Father for affirmation. Christian writer Max Lucado produced a wonderful children’s story entitled You Are Special. The townspeople, the Wemmicks, give out dot stickers to show failure and stars to show success. A little wooden puppet named Punchinello dreams of getting stars but all he ever gets are dots. Another puppet, Lucia, has no stickers because she doesn’t let other people define her. She only cares what Eli, the woodcarver, thinks of her because Eli created her. Lucia eventually convinces Punchinello to come with her to meet Eli. This elderly gentleman, overjoyed to see this little toy, tells Punchinello he has been waiting for him to come back to him, and tells the puppet that he is perfect just as he is because he made him. “Once you trust in my love for you, what others think of you won’t matter,” Eli says. Lucado writes that the woodcarver’s voice is deep and rich. Nelson Mandela, father of contemporary South Africa, famously

Angela Griffin PEACE REFLECTIONS

said, “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous?’ Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. You playing small doesn’t serve the world. There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so other people won’t feel insecure around you. We were born to manifest the glory of God that is within is. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” During the Sermon on the Mount, Christ similarly counselled individuals to shine. “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on a stand and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds, and praise your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5: 15). Teach children to turn only to God for affirmation. “Am I enough, Father? Just as I am?” In response, the Father’s deep, loving, gentle voice will stir within their tender souls: “Yes, child. You’re perfect. I made you. You are mine.” The Peace is a place of many peoples and faiths. In this space, readers are invited to share their own reflections of faith in the Peace. If you have a story of faith you’d like to share, email angelamarygriffin@gmail.com.

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Lyle Goldie gets his face painted as part of 2018 Pride Walk festivities.

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Summer Joy, watercolour, by Judy Templeton. Templeton premiered her latest exhibit, Inspirations: Breathing It In, on June 1. This is a mixed media show heavy on nature, both in theme and tool. Many of Templeton’s prints were made using leaves and other plants around her to create works. The show features watercolours on various canvas, cyanotypes, collagraphs, solar plates, sculptures and more. This is Templeton’s last exhibit in Fort St. John as she and her husband move south to be closer to family in their retirement. Read more about the exhibit at alaskahighwaynews.ca.