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IT’S 10 FEET HIGH, 16 feet long, and, if you could lift it, weighs roughly 30 tons. Artist Peter Vogelaar has been plying his trade and etching out a massive sand sculpture at the North Peace Cultural Centre over the last week— his ode to the centre’s 25th anniversary celebrations taking place this weekend.

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It’s a welcome and fitting return home for the former Fort St. John resident and business owner. “I’m sure I’m going to have tons of people coming up saying hi,” Vogelaar said last week. “I’m excited. I’m looking forward to coming

back and seeing friends and helping to celebrate the cultural centre.” With fellow artist Denis Kleine lending his hands to the project, the two are combining a series of images of some of the top performers who have played the centre and the locals who have enjoyed it in return. “People are welcome to come by and watch us work,” Vogelaar said. “We might not have time to chat, but it’ll be neat to see it happening.”

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he road to having a fully functioning arts centre in Fort St. John was much like the Alaska Highway—a long, winding, and bumpy one. As the North Peace Cultural Centre marks its 25th Anniversary with Bright Nights in June this weekend, we take a look back at how the “heart of the arts” in Fort St. John came to be. The idea behind an arts centre in Fort St. John goes back to the late 1960s, as the community saw a need that wasn’t being fulfilled. The Fort St. John Community Arts Council had been working with arts groups to fill the gap, including creating the ArtSpace in 1986, located in the building that houses Whole Wheat and Honey Café today. The day it opened for class registration, the line up was out the door and around the block. That was proof of how badly the arts were needed in the community, says long-time arts advocate Sue Popesku. Cultural events were still held in Fort St. John, but with limited space and facilities, it was difficult to get performers to the area.

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The scene at the Bright Nights In June grand opening of the North Peace Cultural Centre on June 26, 1992. The 25th Anniversary Bright Nights In June gala takes place June 9.

Margaret May, director for the Fort St. John Community Arts Council and chair of the Peace River Performing Arts Festival, remembers performing in arts festivals held in the gymnasium at the old high school. “We did our festivals in the high school gym, with a big mat or tarp on the floor,” May recalls. “I remember when Ballet B.C. was up and they had to do the same, dancing on the mat on the floor.” The gym couldn’t hold many people, plus the performers had no real stage or backstage area. As well, performances could only be one night so as to not take any more gym time away from the high school sports teams. “Not an ideal situation,” says Popesku. There was also a desperate need for a larger library. The city library was originally part of a building where Shoppers

Drug Mart is now located, which shared space with three other organizations. In 1980, the North Peace Cultural Society tried to get an arts centre built in Fort St. John. The group felt that the arts were integral to having a wellrounded community, as “not everyone plays hockey,” says Popesku. The original plan for the cultural centre was to have a theatre and the public library in a new building located on the site of where the Pomeroy Sport Centre is now. That project went to a regional referendum twice, and was defeated by a narrow margin both times. “If one area voted no, then the whole thing was done,” says Popesku, despite the fact that the ‘yes’ vote actually outweighed the ‘no’ vote overall.

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BC NDP Leader John Horgan and BC Green Leader Andrew Weaver had much to say in the Lower Mainland last week, but little to say to residents of Northeast BC. Since announcing their plan to work cooperatively to oust the BC Liberals and form an NDP-led minority government in its place on May 29 and 30, reJohn Horgan peated requests by Alaska Highway News for an interview with both party leaders have been ignored. Meanwhile, BC Liberal and Peace River North MLA-Elect Dan Davies will be sworn in at a ceremony at the legislature Thursday. He had little insight on how business will unfold when the legislature is recalled and his party challenged. Davies hasn’t reach out to either Horgan or Weaver directly, and declined to speculate on why calls from the north were being ignored. “I just hope that’s not their take on northern B.C. moving forward,” he said. Much remains unknown, Davies said, with question marks looming above the future of Site C, LNG, mining, oil, and forestry. “I’m just going to make sure we’re hammering down what we need do and making sure our voice is heard,” he said.

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Your Star Wars lightsaber could be a fake KING FLING: Let’s start news chewing by munching on a Belgian burger. The Burger King chain will soon open its first restaurant in Belgium. They’re in trouble for using a picture of the real King of Belgium in ads without permission. Meanwhile in Rome, His Holiness would like to make it very clear he is in no way connected to a new joint called Popeburger. And in London, officials are keeping a close eye on the Dairy Queen situation.

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NASHVILLE NEWS: Country singer Alan Jackson gave a free concert Saturday night for hockey fans in Nashville. Here are three similarities between a hockey game and a country music concert: 1) They both have enthusiastic fans who yell and shout. 2) At both events you can see people get their teeth knocked out. 3) At both events there are people who are skating on thin ice. CEREAL STUFF: Sales of breakfast cereal are way down in Canada. Young people don’t like that thing where you have to put the cereal in a bowl, pour on milk, lift a spoon up to your mouth. It’s exhausting.

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WORLD TOUR The annual World Fair touched down at 100 and 100 in Fort St. John on June 3, giving visitors a tour and taste of 11 different countries, from Nigeria and Kenya, to Jamaica and Switzerland, and more. “I love (Fort St. John),” said Patience Agba, one of 15 international education students from North Peace Secondary who helped organize this year’s event. “It’s diverse and the people are so welcoming.” Left: A group shot of some of the fair’s participants. Right: Irene Gut at the Switzerland table. HALEY LABOUCANE PHOTOS

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Pay It Forward on Friday The Lido is looking to pay it forward on Friday. The theatre is joining with Fort St. John firefighters to host a free barbecue and movie from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of Pay It Forward Day in the city. Proceeds raised will go to support a local charity that has yet to be determined. “Being part of our community and making it better is very important to us,” said the Lido’s Michelle Lindley. Fort St. John firefighters will be lending their skills at the grill, while Evangel Chapel will be bring bouncy castles. The event will close off 99 Street between 100 and 101 Avenues. The Fort St. John Association of Community Living launched Pay It Forward Day in 2009 in response to the generosity it received from the community. It marks the second Friday in June as Pay It Forward Day to encourage acts of kindness, from opening a door for someone, to paying for someone’s coffee, to raising money for a cause.

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Boons meet with parties The Boons are the third generation to farm and ranch along the river at Bear Flat. Arlene Boon’s grandfather first purchased land there in the late 1940s, and her father joined soon after in the 1950s. The family has fought strongly against the dam since it was first proposed decades ago. The family expects to lose about half of their land to flooding from Site C. The Boons met with both the NDP and Greens in Victoria last Friday, and left encouraged by what they heard.

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BC NDP Leader John Horgan continues to advance his agenda on the Site C file, advising BC Hydro earlier this week to not sign or finalize any new contracts on the project and to suspend the evictions of some Peace Valley landowners. In a May 31 letter addressed to BC Hydro CEO Jessica McDonald, Horgan urged the Crown utility to not sign or finalize any new contracts without penalty-free cancellation clauses “until a new government has gained the confidence of the legislature to govern and decide future policy regarding the Site C project.” “I am concerned at the potential to increase the liability of BC Hydro, BC Hydro ratepayers and taxpayers for new contracts that BC Hydro may be contemplating during this time of uncertainty regarding future governments and what new decisions may be made regarding Site C,” he wrote.

“Right now, they are not government, so we have to wait for that process to play out,” Ken Boon said. “It’s refreshing to come down to Victoria and not be protesting.” A utilities commission review, blocked by a previous Liberal government in 2010, would restore due process to the project, Boon said. “My sense, from both parties, is they get it. From all appearances, the economics are poor,” he said. “Everybody understands that but the BC Liberals.”

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While the Boons are jubilant by the prospects of a review, many supporters of the dam worry about its impact on the provincial and local economy. The first phases of the dam’s construction began in July 2015. Voith Hydro, the contractor tasked with building and installing the turbines and generators for dam, has recently mobilized to the site to begin its work. Roughly $1.4 billion had been spent on the project as of Dec. 31, 2016, according BC Hydro’s latest quarterly report to the utilities commission. Meanwhile, BC Hydro reported that 2,212 workers were working on the dam as of April 2017, with 80 per cent of the workers from B.C. There were 648 Peace Region residents working on the dam, or 29 per cent of the total workforce. The uncertain future of the dam under the NDP and Greens is one of many questions MLAelect Dan Davies has about the future of resource development in the region. Analysts speculate a cancellation would trigger millions in contract penalties and remediation, while BC Hydro has committed to

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numerous multi-million dollar agreements with the regional district and local municipalities for the dam’s construction. “It all comes back to what is this going to do for our shaky economy in the northeast,” Davies said. “My number one goal is to represent the northeast and part of that is making sure our families have employment. If families have income they’re a much healthier family. That’s going to be my main concern— what is this going to do our economy in the northeast and how is that going to play out?” The utilities commission is responsible for issuing certificates of public convenience and necessity on public utility projects, however, a previous BC Liberal government exempted Site C from BCUC scrutiny when it passed the Clean Energy Act in 2010. The federal-provincial joint review panel tasked to conduct the dam’s environmental assessment in 2013 and 2014 recommended in its final report that the province send the dam to the commission for a proper review of its cost and economics.

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Fort St. John kids got a bird’s eye view of the area thanks to the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) Flight 180 Alaska Highway Flyers. The local branch held its first COPA for Kids event on June 3, where kids aged eight to 17 get the chance to fly in small private planes and learn the ins and outs of aviation. “It’s something our flight wanted to do for a few years now,” said event coordinator Steve Horychun. “We finally got enough guys together that wanted to do it and thought we’d try it out.” Twelve local pilots gave their time and fuel to take small groups of kids up

for a 20-minute flight around the Fort St. John area. The circuit took them over the Site C dam construction site, Charlie Lake, over the Beatton and back to the airport. Kids also took part in a ground school to learn the proper safety procedures and how planes actually work. The group also had tours of a DC smoke jumper airplane used in fighting forest fires. The event saw 135 kids having the chance to fly, many for the first time ever, which Horychun said can be an eye-opening experience. “It’s a world within a world,” he said. “It’s a completely different outlook on life and what’s around you and how you perceive things. It’s amazing.”

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E WERE HOPING for a pair of good conversations with both BC NDP Leader John Horgan and BC Green Leader Andrew Weaver last week about their co-operative plan to govern the province, and where exactly Northeast B.C. fits into their grand scheme. After all, when the pair announced their plan to overtake Premier Christy Clark and her BC Liberals with a minority government of their own on May 29 and 30, we could only listen in by teleconference, with no ability to take part in subsequent scrums with Lower Mainland reporters. So we called and followed up. And we emailed. And we heard nothing back from the two parties by deadline and press time this week—save for an invitation by the Greens’ press secretary last week to speak with the two other BC Green MLAs elected May 9 instead of Mr. Weaver, and a short phone conversation we had with Mr. Horgan’s press secretary. We were happy to take an interview with the Green MLAs, though not our preference. However, even that

interview was not delivered. Instead, Mr. Horgan and Mr. Weaver went on media tour to prime and pump their party unity pitch in the Lower Mainland, giving talk show radio interviews and behind the scenes play-byplays for print— ignoring an opportunity to speak directly to the residents who call the Northeast home, and leaving dozens of serious questions unanswered on the table. Questions like why Mr. Horgan never campaigned in this region despite saying he would do so in 2013; what his and Mr. Weaver’s economic plan would be, if elected, for the Northeast to adjust to their climate action priorities; how they are reconciling their political differences on a liquefied natural gas export industry; whether they have considered the financial implications of a carbon tax hike on LNG legislation passed in summer 2015; whether they considered the financial implications of s. 17.1 and 15.1 of BC Hydro’s respective contracts for main civil works and turbines on the Site C dam; their thoughts on and intentions for, if elected, an open lawsuit against those

involved in the Rocky Mountain Fort protests in 2016; whether a cancellation or review of Site C would jeopardize hundreds of millions in funding that BC Hydro has committed to local governments in this region as part of building the project; what concerns they want addressed and fixed in regards to the environmental assessment process, and where previously approved projects would stand under their administration; what tools they would use in a high noon showdown over the Kinder Morgan expansion proposal; their thoughts on the Peace River Agreement; and many more. We don’t believe these to be partisan questions. They’re relevant regardless of political stripe, from the 16,341 people here who voted Liberal, to the 3,075 people who voted NDP, to the 3,958 people who voted for independent candidates— relevant even to the 18,000 registered voters who didn’t bother to cast a ballot. These are surely busy and interesting times for all, but the last week of silence has us wondering just how many times MLAs-elect Dan Davies and

Mike Bernier will have to ask for answers and do their jobs under the proposed administration, if it proceeds as planned—and what type of access we and others here would have with the new leaders to keep residents informed. If Mr. Horgan and Mr. Weaver would like to chat, my phone line and inbox are open anytime: 250785-5631 or editor@ahnfsj.ca.

BC NDP and Green party to let them know their actions are unacceptable? I suggest putting a big sign up on the way into town that says “Not Welcome” with a picture of John Horgan and Andrew Weaver. My other suggestion is the second they cancel the Site C project, the workers should stage a protest by parking their equipment on the Alaska Highway, and shutting it down til further notice. —Ryan Peter, Mission

corporation involved in such a project, and the contractors become “acting in bad faith?” And if they are, are there any obligations, financial or otherwise, by any of the parties, to continue, to complete, to withdraw, or to cancel such a project, specifically Site C on the Peace River?

A few items of note: • It’s summer construction season and road crews are out in full force. Please drive carefully and responsibly; • School District 60 is looking for homestay families for September. Those interested in hosting an international student should contact Jodi Hickey at jhickey@prn.bc.ca; • Congratulations are in order to colleague Rob Brown, editor of the Dawson Creek Mirror, for being named a BC Culture Days ambassador. More on that soon. Matt Preprost is a ten-time award-winning journalist and managing editor of the Alaska Highway News.

Letters to the Editor Re: ‘Council defers renaming East Bypass to 2018,’ Alaska Highway News, June 1, 2017 This letter to the editor is in regards to City Council’s recent decision to defer renaming the East Bypass Road to Northern Lights Drive. This idea was introduced to council a year ago, and it is a nice idea. The Northern Lights are beautiful, and we want to celebrate them, whereas the name “East Bypass” just doesn’t have the same ring to it. However, is re-naming a road for the sake of aesthetics worth the associated $31,000 cost? Especially considering, if we are honest with ourselves, that most will continue calling it the East Bypass Road? $31,000 may not seem like a lot of money to Council, but it could fund 31 community

events, or 31 scholarships for high school graduates, or at least fix a few potholes, if not 31. Things that would do something concrete for the people around Fort St. John. I would urge Council, when the decision comes up in 2018 again, to vote against the name change. —Esther Wenger, Fort St. John Re: Site C I’m from the Lower Mainland and used to work in the Peace Region until the price of oil dropped in 2015. I know how important the dam and LNG, amongst other things, are to the economy in the Peace Region and the province as a whole. Is there anything that can be done to send a message to the

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—Roger Bryenton, Vancouver In honour of Christy Clark’s bungled leadership, perhaps best manifested by the abusive political end run around of an appropriate objective review of the proposed Site C dam project, can we now rename this hopefully doomed project the “Christy Clark Damn?” —John McNamer, Kamloops

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SuperPark group pushes ahead on indoor park MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca

The North Peace Family SuperPark Society is moving ahead with plans to establish an indoor playground facility in Fort St. John. The organization made the announcement Monday afternoon, which chair and founder Jaandi Roemer says moves the group away from simply being a recreation advocate to an actual builder. “This is a huge step, a very positive step,” Roemer said. The group began five years ago as an advocate for an accessible and inclusive indoor playground, and had been trying to work with the city and regional district to make that a reality, Roemer said. While the group supports the city’s recently released master parks and recreation plan, it’s forging ahead on its own, seeking sponsors and launching a series of fundraising initiatives to secure a facility and purchase equipment, she said. “In that five years, we went from not being really well known to being accepted into the master recreation

plan as an option. They do see now that, yes, there is a need,” Roemer said. “But that timeline of waiting is beyond our control. It can be two years, it can be 15, it can be 30. Instead of waiting for the city and regional district to own and operate an indoor playground, we would own and facilitate one ourselves as a nonprofit,” she said. Planning is still in the very early stages, but Roemer says the group has identified two potential buildings to lease on the east side of town that were recently incorporated into the city boundaries. The group is working with city planners to address zoning issues, Roemer said, adding it will give the organization time to seek out sponsors and raise funds. The organization is also welcoming a new program developer to its board, Roemer noted. The group envisions a mixed-use indoor space, from an area for toddlers and babies, to a sensory zone that supports science, technology, education, arts and music play, to a reading station and coffee lounge, and more. Roemer hopes the park will have the ability to support

a full-time and drop-in daycare with programming, as well as camps. If fundraising support and the buildings that are being considered come through, Roemer hopes to be open as early as next spring. “The super park is becoming more of reality for our community. The

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Powwow celebrates aboriginal culture

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Greg Dueck with the Peace Energy Co-Operative speaks at a workshop on solar energy in Fort St. John on June 3. Local experts talked about how to determine good solar locations, how much solar power costs to install, how grid-ties to BC Hydro work, and how solar power can save residents and businesses money.

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The 12th annual Spirit of the Peace Powwow will see upwards of 300 dancers and drummers from across North America descend on the Taylor Arena this weekend. What started out as a small traditional powwow has grown into a much larger competition powwow, said organizer Connie Greyeyes. “A few years ago we decided we were going to do a competition powwow, and get more dancers and more drummers to come to this region so the kids here could really see champion dancing, and experience that spirit of competition amongst our people,” she said. The powwow will open with a Grand Entry of all the dancers in their regalia on Friday night at 7 p.m., and then again Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. There are several categories for the competition, including tiny tots (six and under), junior (seven to 12), teen (1318), adult (19-55) and golden age (55+). Greyeyes said there are dancers who are only a few months old that dance with their parents, as well as dancers well into their 70s. “It’s pretty incredible to watch, I hope to be dancing when I’m in my 70s,” said Greyeyes, who will be dancing this year. Dancers and drummer from across Canada, as well as New Mexico and California, are expected to take part in the competitions. Greyeyes said there will be a traditional pipe ceremony on Friday morning to bring blessings to the powwow, that everyone arrives safe, has fun, and no one gets hurt. “It’s really hard to dance on cement all weekend,” said Greyeyes. “It’s pretty brutal for some of the dancers.” Everyone is welcome to attend the powwow, including non-indigenous people, said Greyeyes. “It’s a really great event to be part of, to be able to share that culture and dancing with everybody and really see who we are as aboriginal people.”

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If animals could talk, they would surely have some interesting stories to tell. But the museum will be sharing some of the more wacky and funny stories from local homesteaders at its upcoming kids night on Friday that’s all about farm animals. “We’re talking about various animals in this area and the mischief they got into, from pigs escaping the barn to cows who tie people up,” museum curator Heather Sjoblom said. They’re all true stories from homesteaders, Sjoblom said, and are sure to get kids interested in learning more facts about cows, pigs, chickens, and more. Farming and homesteading have been happening in the North Peace for more than 100 years, and the event includes farm-related activities including a lesson on how to milk a cow (using gloves as a mock udder), a select number of animals from Chambers Farm, animal-related crafts, and an egg hunt. The event starts at 7 p.m. and runs for about an hour. Registration is mandatory. Call the museum at 250-787-0430 for more information.

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Students build self-confidence with Project Heavy Duty ALEISHA HENDRY ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

When Grade 11 Prespatou student Jessica Dick first climbed into the cab of a piece of heavy machinery on May 29, it was a little scary. But by the end of the week, she was driving a rock truck like she was born to do it. “It was a little scary at first,” she said while moving a load of soil from one side of a work site along Old Fort Road to the other. “It’s been a really good education experience overall.” Dick is one of 15 students from Fort St. John, Hudson’s Hope, and Prespatou taking part in School District 60’s Project Heavy Duty. The hands on dual credit program has been running for 16 years and gives students valuable skills and work experience. Dick lives on a farm out in Prespatou, and has experience driving a tractor and other such equipment. The backhoe, loader, grater, and rock truck she drove last week were a big step up. “Some of it is pretty different,” she said. “You have to be more careful when backing up, because it doesn’t have a big window in the back.” Over the course of five

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Hudson’s Hope student Austin Douglas hangs on while operator Don Goodbun explains how to operate a backhoe as part of Project Heavy Duty on June 2.

school days, students are given safety lessons, first hand experience and instruction from local operators, and learn care and maintenance for the equipment they operate. But more than anything, it gives the students self-confidence. “Self-confidence is huge with these students,” said Richard

“It’s just what I needed to hear.” Hearing aids have revolutionized life at home and work for photographer Annie Johnston. I first noticed that something was wrong with my hearing two or three years before I did anything about it. When I started having trouble picking up conversations in crowded rooms, I noticed myself leaning in to hear certain words and even tried doing a bit of lip reading. But I kept putting off having a hearing test. I was busy working as a beauty, hair and lifestyle photographer for various hairdressers. My youngest child was only four and there was never enough time in the day. Maybe there was also the stigma of admitting I was getting old. After visiting Miracle-Ear for the first time, I discovered that Miracle-Ear’s equipment was a lot more advanced, the devices were far less visible and the information they gave to me was more in-depth than I thought it would be. Also, my hearing test took more than an hour and was a detailed test. Part of the hearing test involved listening to women speaking in a crowded room and repeating what they had said. The computer showed me that I had actually missed 40 percent of the conversation. When my new Miracle-Ear hearing aids were first turned on, I was elated because I realized how much I had been missing. They have two automatic settings – forward-facing or from all directions – depending on how much amplification I need. After experiencing the difference my hearing aids make, I would never want to go back. In fact, I get anxious if I think I’m not

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Koop, project co-ordinator of Project Heavy Duty. “They learn to run the machines and what they’re capable of.” In the first couple days of the program, the students are usually a little tentative, Koop said. Heavy duty equipment can be intimidating, but by the end of the week they have no problem hopping in and

skills on their own,” said Koop. They also learn to respect the equipment—driving a rock truck isn’t the same as driving a car, so the students need to understand the ins and outs of operating the machinery. Tyrel Goodbun went through the program when he was a student back in 2006. Now, he’s a site supervisor for Project Heavy Duty. “As a supervisor it’s nice to come back since it schools me in how to be safe and how to teach people. I enjoy it,” he said. The equipment the students use come from local companies that lend them out for the project and often donate the fuel needed as well. Koop estimated students had had used 9,000 litres of fuel from Monday to Thursday. “That’s what makes it work is the community support,” said Koop. This year, Project Heavy Duty cleared a site along Old Fort Road to get it ready for the owner to sell. They cleared away trees and removed the topsoil down to the clay, so it’s ready to build on as soon as it’s sold. Last year, Project Heavy Duty students did the same work on the site of the new Ma Murray Community School.

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count of breach of undertaking. Munch was also fined $300 and assessed a $90 victim surcharge for two counts of possession of a controlled substance. Munch was further ordered to provide a DNA sample, handed a one-year probation order with a five-year discretionary firearms ban, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of assault causing bodily harm. Munch also received a six-month conditional sentence and was assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of assault. • Lawrence Sandy Paquette (born 1969) was fined $1,000, handed a oneyear driving ban, and assessed a $150

COURT DOCKET A summary of what went on in Peace Region courts for the week ending June 2. There were no cases up for sentencing in Hudson’s Hope or Fort Nelson. Fort St John Law Courts • Christopher Darryl Munch (born 1976) was given 16 days in jail, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one

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victim surcharge for one count of driving with a suspended license. • Darcey Lynn Woodhead (born 1971) was given 15 days in jail, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of breaching probation. Woodhead was given an additional 12 days jail, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of breach of a probation order. • Adam Nicholas Parker (born 1984) was handed a one-year probation order with a conditional discharge for one count of breach of undertaking. • Nathan Mark Dejonghe (born 1987) was handed a six-month probation order, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for two counts of assault. Dejonghe was also handed a 15-month driving ban, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for two counts of breach of undertaking or recognizance. Dejonghe also received a $500 fine, given 15 days in jail, handed an additional 15-month driving ban, and assessed a $75 victim surcharge for one count of driving with a suspended license. • Kirby Leslie Field (born 1980) was fined $500, and assessed a $75 victim

surcharge for one count of driving with a suspended licence. • Charles Murphy Gairdner (born 1965) was given 75 days in jail for a count of operating a motor vehicle while disqualified. Gairdner was given an additional zero days in jail, and handed a seven-year criminal driving ban for one count of control of a vehicle while impaired. • Shannon Michael Bean (born 1963) was ordered to provide a DNA sample, given 18 days in jail, handed a one-year probation order, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of assault. Bean was given an additional seven days in jail, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of breach of undertaking. • Lloyd Allen Dean (born 1992) was ordered to provide a DNA sample, handed a one-year probation order with a suspended sentence, given a 10year mandatory firearms ban, and assessed a $200 victim surcharge for one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking. — Tom Summer

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Residents have not been following the rules on their recycling bins. The Eco-Depot has received far more garbage among the recyclables this month, according to Koleman Marshall, Eco-Depot’s warehouse manager. “There’s been so much this month, it’s insane,” he said while standing in a room that was overloaded with garbage sorted from the recyclables. The Eco-Depot had 15 dumpsters full of garbage that had been separated from the recycling last week alone. From Friday’s pickup there were four bins full of suitcases, garden hoses, kids’ chairs, vehicle floor mats, diapers and more. Pulling out the garbage is not only more work for the staff; it’s also dangerous, said Marshall. “There were lots of needles last week,” he said, noting that workers sort a lot of what they receive by hand, which exposes them to getting stuck by

the sharps. Garbage showing up in the recycling was a big problem last year, which prompted the City of Fort St. John to do spot checks on random bins to ensure there were only appropriate materials inside. Those that didn’t meet those standards had their bins tagged with a warning. Julie Rogers, spokesperson with the City of Fort St. John, said the situation improved after the spot checks, and wondered if it wasn’t time for another round. “It did get better after that,” she said. The staff has also found people dumping their grass clippings into their blue bins, which can ruin an entire load of recycling. “That whole load is contaminated,” said Marshall. “They just put it onto a truck and it’s off to the landfill.” Recycling from the Eco-Depot is sent to facilities all over Canada and the United States, and any of those places could fine the depot for contaminated loads or stop accepting loads altogether.

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n the last column, we walked you through the preliminary decisions required to move forward on a real estate investment. You have put your advisory team together, formulated a sound financial investment plan. You have committed to using real estate as your investment platform. You have decided that buying in the Peace River Regional District works for you. You are going to selfmanage your first property Edwina in your home town. You Nearhood would like to LIFE AT GROUND ZERO put a 35 per cent down payment. You REAL ESTATE have decided REALITY CHECK to purchase a Have a real estate problem or strata-titled question you want answered? duplex, which Email editor@ahnfsj.ca to have offers more liit featured in a future article and quidity down analysis by Edwina Nearhood. the road. A strata-titled duplex allows you to sell only one unit if liquidity is required. At this time, there is some evidence that illustrates a small discount in the purchase of a non-strata-titled unit, however, liquidation can at times become more difficult when market conditions harden and vacancy rates rise. During the low vacancy rates and high rental rates, as Fort St. John experienced in 2014 there was little or no difference between the two types of duplex ownership. Today there may be a discount between strata ownership and no strata ownership.

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The B.C. Northern Real Estate Board recently marked its 50th anniversary and wants realtors to give back to their communities. The BCNREB 50th Anniversary Legacy Project allocated funds to the different areas within the board’s jurisdiction. The Fort St. John and Peace River area committee decided to donate its portion to the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation. The $4,530 will go toward a vein viewer for the Fort St. John Hospital. The committee—which includes, from left, Ron Rogers with North East BC Realty, Scott Norder with 2% Realty, Dan Petersen with Remax Action Realty, Roland Cataford with Century 21 Energy Realty, Annette Reeder with Gary Reeder Realty, and Wynnette Lowes with Century 21 Energy Realty (not pictured)—felt the donation was a good way to give back to the community. The funds were handed to Chief Development Officer Jessica Kalman (second from right) on June 1.

FOCUS ON WHAT TYPE OF PRODUCT YOU WANT Where do you begin? Are you a savvy buyer? Do you want to buy privately? Is it a buyers’ market or a sellers’ market? Should you be using the services of an investment real estate agent? Should you build, buy turn-key or buy older existing product? Quality investments attract quality tenants. Modest investments attract lower rental rates and long-term tenants. Older product offers opportunity for upgrades and renovations, which is something that many people like and many run from. You decide. There are many shift workers in the region that have good chunks of time to work at renovations. Make sure you are qualified to take on the project, have the money and budget to get the job done well. Be certain to maintain the integrity of your investment.

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Joanne (Jo) Barbara Stewart passed away peacefully on June 1, 2017 at the Fort St John Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Jo is survived by her children, Andy (Irene) from Cobble Hill, BC; Dave (Muriel) from Calgary, AB; Wendy (Russ) Reynolds from Cochrane, AB and Cam from Taylor, BC; grandchildren: Brad (Ly), Nadine (Mike), Blaine (Nikki), Laura (Jeremy), Corrie, Suzanne, Breanne, Jamie and Toni and great grandchildren Kylan, Everett, Calix, and Pierce. Jo was predeceased in 2012 by Ian, her husband of 61 years. Mom was born an only child in Toronto, ON on March 15, 1930 to parents Charles (Bud) and Dorothy Hopkins. She spent her childhood years in the Oakville - Cooksville area. During the war years Mom’s family moved to Saskatoon, where Bud was stationed as a military training ofﬁcer. In 1946, her parents bought and operated the only hotel in Meota, SK, where her family resided for two & a half years. During that brief time, she met the love of her life, Ian Stewart and they married in 1950. Mom and Dad lived in Vermilion, Olds, & Wetaskiwin, AB before moving the family to Fort St John in 1958. In 1963 the family moved for brief stints in Calgary, AB and Burstall, SK, returning to Fort St. John in 1966. Mom and Dad would call this home for the remainder of their lives. Over the years in Fort St John, Mom was very involved with the Anglican Church, her Beta Sigma Phi sorority, preparing Christmas hampers for the needy, exercising her ‘Top Kop” rank at TOPS, as well as nurturing her four children throughout their school years & sports activities. After raising her family, Jo worked for the Ministry of Health providing hearing tests for district school children for 13 years before retiring. In 1967, Mom and Dad purchased a waterfront lot on Charlie Lake where they built a cottage. This property became the focal point of the Stewart “clan’s” recreation activities for 50 years. Mom was happiest at her cottage surrounded by family and her many dear friends. She loved this little piece of paradise which is now enjoyed by her grand & great grandchildren. Throughout the years Mom was the family matriarch who kept us all in touch. Jo remained true to her inner faith and steadfast in her personal convictions. She strived always to bring her family peace, happiness and contentment. Her strength was phenomenal and we are all so proud of her. Jo’s family gratefully acknowledges the medical support provided by Dr. Hayaty and the nurses and medical staff at the Fort St. John Hospital. In lieu of ﬂowers, a donation to the H.H. Foundation, Fort St John Hospital, 8407 - 122 Ave, Fort St John, BC V1J 0J5 will be gratefully appreciated. On July 22, 2017 we plan a celebration of life in Jo’s honor at the Stewart cottage on Charlie Lake from 1 to 5 PM. Friends and family are invited to join with us to share memories of Jo. Condolences and memories for the family may be sent to www.bowriverfuneral.com R0011428186

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Are you a motivated individual with an interest in the automotive sales industry? We are always looking to hire good people, if a fulfilling career in the automotive business appeals to you, feel free to submit your resume to mshant1@fortmotors.ca • Competitive salaries with bonuses based on performance • Full range of benefits including a company pension plan • Opportunities or professional development • Comprehensive training • Earn up to 4 weeks paid vacation • Employee vehicle discount plan •A professional, energetic and fun work environment

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

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

Pine Ridge Modular Homes Ltd. 14’, 16’ & 20 singles. 24’-30’ Double Wides. Fort St John Mile 49.5 250-262-2847

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

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Requirements: CAPPA certification, 5+ years of production/accounting experience, excellent MS Office skills, a degree in accounting or business is an asset. hire up to 5 contract operators. You will be responsible for your own truck, tools, WCB, Limited Company and must have a least 5 year's experience as field operator and be a hard working individual. This is a camp based position located just out of the Fort St. John, BC area. Receptionist: We have a great opportunity available for receptionists with 1 year experience to start a new career immediately! Our clients, a large oil and gas company, are looking to hire a receptionist to assist in their busy office. Duties may include; answering phones, greeting customers, preparing documents, data entry and other office duties as needed. This position you will also be assisting the AP/AR department with coding invoices and tickets using a popular in house software program.

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

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

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

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

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No. PRG-S-H-1750833 Prince George Registry In the Supreme Court of British Columbia Scotia Mortgage Corporation

Petitioner

Clint Darrell Sweezey Citiﬁnancial Canada, Inc. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of British Columbia Respondents NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

To: Clint Darrell Sweezey

TAKE NOTICE THAT on June 2, 2017, an order was made for alternative service upon you of a foreclosure petition and supporting afﬁdavit issued from Prince George Registry, Supreme Court of British Columbia in action number PRG-S-H-1750833 by way of this advertisement. In this proceeding the Petitioner seeks judgment against you for debts owed to the Petitioner.

You have 21 days after service to enter a response, failing which proceedings in default may be taken against you.

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The Lands File for this application is 8015910. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Joyce Veller, Authorization Officer, Northeast Region, MFLNRO, at 100, 10003-110 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC, V1J 6M7, (250) 7873438. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to July 16, 2017. 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.

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Take notice that Springbuck Inc. from Osoyoos, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Northeast Region, for a Licence of Occupation situated on Provincial Crown land located at Sikanni Chief, BC.

Duties will include: Coordinate & review reports, utilizing company based programs, supporting the accounting team.

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

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

Production Administrator: Our clients in the Fort St. John area are currently looking for an experienced Production Admin. to join their team in the oil & gas sector.

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RESIDENTIAL FOR RENT 8112-90 AVE-DUPLEX–NEW FLOORING & PAINT, 3 BR ( LARGE MASTER); 2 BATHS, FENCED YARD, APPLIANCES; ASKING $1400 NO PETS. PHONE ANNETTE 250-793-4394 3 BDRM, DUPLEX FOR RENT. FAMILY ROOM ON MAIN FLOOR. FULL BASEMENT. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. 8804 - 89TH AVENUE. SMALL PET FRIENDLY, NO SMOKERS. $1,400/MTH PLUS UTILITIES.

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INVITATION TO TENDER CITY OF FORT ST. JOHN – 2017 WELL SCREEN REPLACEMENT

You may obtain a copy of the foreclosure petition, supporting afﬁdavit and the order for alternative service from the Prince George Registry, at 250 George Street, Prince George, British Columbia. Name and Address of Solicitor: Fulton & Company Law Corporation, Barristers & Solicitors 960 - 1055 West Georgia Street P.O. Box 11116 Vancouver, B.C. V6E 4N7 Telephone: (604) 900-3104 Attention: Aron P. Hochhauser

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Sealed Tenders clearly marked CITY OF FORT ST. JOHN – 2017 WELL SCREEN REPLACEMENT will be received at the main reception desk of City Hall no later than 2:00PM, local time, June 15, 2017. Contract documents, contract drawings and any reference material for this project will only be distributed electronically in digital format (PDF) through the MERX tendering website at www.MERX.com/urban under the “Agencies, Crown & Private Corporations” tab. Information will be available online on or after June 1, 2017.

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The work to be undertaken generally consists of, but is not limited to, the following: · Remove existing well screen from TPW-6 and replace with owner supplied stainless steel screen.

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City of Fort St. John: 10631-100 Street, Fort St. John, BC, V1J 3Z5 Attention: Ramesh Ummat, Director of Public Works and Utilities

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STUDENTS BETTERING THE COMMUNTY Students at the Energetic Learning Campus had to do their last project based learning assignment on bettering their community. Mitchell Heck, Carter L’Heureux and Lukas Faulkner chose to help the SPCA and as part of their project they had a Fill The Truck Event at Save On Foods on May 27. They are pictured with all the donations they collected, plus $400 cash.

It’s time to CELEBRATE 100 years of Doing Good in the World!

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Many names, one great flavour

amps, or wild leeks, are the newest internet trend in delicious, easyto-make pickles. Not just another food fad, they have been used in North American wild cooking for thousands of generations. These easy-to-spot leaves grow all over the Peace River country side and forest. You can forage wild onions for cooking but also to replant in your own garden. They are a great source of spring nutrients and because they are easy for the body to digest. As they are wild, they are disease and pest-resistant. Their hearty growth and abundant nutrition made replanted ramps a staple of the North American garden. The City of Chicago got its name “shikaakwa” (pronounced chicagou) from the local native name for ramps, and the Menominee, Cherokee, Iroquois, Potawatomi, and Ojibwa nations all consume the plant in their traditional cuisines. It is used exactly like a European onion for sauces, garnish, pickles—or eaten raw for its strongest medicinal effects. PICKLED WILD RAMPS 500ml AC vinegar 500g sugar 500ml water Spice mix: measure to taste Black pepper Garlic Chilli Bay leaf

Judah Koile FROM THE FARM TO THE TABLE

Fresh herbs 200g salt 1kg ramps well washed Combine 1-1-1 sugar, apple cider vinegar and water in a pot. Add your spice mix and bring to a boil. Once boiled remove from heat, add a handful of fresh herbs wrapped in a sachet to the brine. Cover and set aside. When blanching your leaves, boil a pot of water and add two tablespoons of baking soda to the water. Submerge your leaves into the water while holding onto the stems. Once cooked and bright green, quickly put into a bowl of ice and water. Once very cold, cut leaves from stems and fill sanitized large used pickle jars two-thirds full with leaves. If you have a nicer larger glass, use it. You could hermetically seal this in mason jars for storage, though it’s better to use it quickly so placing it in a glass or porcelain jar and into a fridge covered and ready to be served. Don’t feel intimidated because of the name, it’s just an onion. Judah Koile is a Fort St. John chef and coowns The BEAM with his wife, Jiwon Kim.

Celebrating 100 years of doing good in the world by the Rotary Foundation In 1917 at the Rotary Convention then president Arch C. Klumph spoke these words, “It seems eminently proper that we should accept endowments for the purpose of doing good in the world.” Although it was a contentious proposal at the time a donation of $26.50 ot live n ld u o “We sh ne, from the Rotary Club of Kansas lo a s e lv se for our doing City started the endowment and e joy in th r fo t bu ers.” sowed the seeds of the Rotary th o r fo good Foundation. Klumph ~ Arch C. In 1928 the Rotary Foundation was officially named as a legal entity and part of Rotary International, but donations were still small until Rotary’s founder Paul Harris became seriously ill. Knowing he was going to die, he made it known that rather than monuments or flowers at his funeral, his true wish was that donations in his honour be made to the Rotary Foundation and in 1947 when he passed away, the donations from around the world totaled $1.3 Million USD. Today that sum would equal $13 Million USD. The mission of the foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty. To date the foundation has spent over $3 Billion USD in those endeavors. All funded by voluntary contributions by Rotarians and supporters of Rotary. Your Rotary Clubs of Dawson Creek are supporters of the Rotary Foundation and use the grants available to go out and do good in the world. From wheel chairs to literacy, water and sanitation, fighting Polio and other disease, Dawson Creek Rotarians have been “Boots on the ground” in countries around the world. You don’t have to be a Rotarian to donate to the Rotary Foundation, but we’d love to see you join us.

If you would like to ﬁnd out more about Rotary you can contact the Rotary Club of Dawson Creek Sunrise at RotaryDCSunrise@gmail.com

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Renewable energy is better energy

any of you may know that I write this column primarily to counteract the deluge of energy misinformation. They’re doing to climate change and clean energy what they did with tobacco: introduce doubt into the science to delay and confuse. I’m not too sure who “they” are, and I don’t really care, because they are quickly being shown to be as silly as they most certainly are. Renewable energy is better energy, plain and simple. So rather than address the critics directly, I tend to simply relate “Watt’s Happening” in this new world of advanced energy. The proof, as they say, is in the pudding. The World Energy Council’s

Don Pettit WATT’S HAPPENING

new global study predicts that per capital energy demand will peak before 2030. Unlike the old energy world, where expanding economies and increasing living standards mean more and more energy consumption without end, in the new energy reality global energy needs peak and then decline. Why? Remarkable advances in energy efficiency through technological innovation; hundreds of millions of individuals, communities, cities and

businesses generating their own electricity on site, needing little or nothing from the grid; and the rapid perfection of energy storage technologies, increasing grid independence. “It is clear that we are undergoing a Grand Transition, which will create a fundamentally new world for the energy industry,” the report states. “Historically, people have talked about Peak Oil, but now disruptive trends are leading energy experts to consider the implications of Peak Demand. We are entering a world where the concern is no longer just about stranded assets but also the impact of stranded resources on nations.” Don Pettit can be reached at dpettit@pris.ca

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Fort St. John won a 2017 Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators Environmental Award for the city’s micro-hydro station. Built at a cost of $1.4 million using gas tax grants, the station in the Old Fort neighbourhood can generate up to 780 megawatt hours of power a year using treated wastewater from the city’s lagoons, enough to power about 70 homes and generate up to $80,000 in revenue per year for the city. Above, City Manager Dianne Hunter and Mayor Lori Ackerman (centre) accept the award.

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The victories of childhood

uuuuuun!” my father would scream from the chalked sidelines of the 100-yard dash, the guttural quality of his voice spurring my short little legs to turn over faster and faster until my chest hit the ribbon at the end. “Run through the ribbon,” he would say, “never slow down until you have gone through that ribbon!” He had already explained previously that races are lost in the final few feet and you can never hold back, not even for a second. I was probably in Grade 2 at the time, but already my Type A overachieving personality was developing. I was also a people pleaser and the most important ‘people’ was my father, so I was going to win each race or competition if it killed me!. Sports Day in a small town was a big deal back in the day. In our tiny community, parents took a break from farming so that they could attend Sports Day at The School. I say ‘The School’ because there was only one school and it housed every Grade 1 through 12. Sports Day was always an extremely hot, sunny day: pre-

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global warming, so no sunscreen tucked into a backpack. There were no cooling shelters, no hovering parents or teachers ensuring we were hydrated. Dogs these days are more cared for than we were as children circa the 1970s. Running long jump, standing long jump, 100-yard dash, ball throw, and high jump were set up in the large field behind the school. Field competition was big, but the track competition was the biggest. I had already won 1st place in every field competition and the ribbons were pinned to the front of my white T-shirt. There was no way that a blue ribbon would sully the beautiful sightline of the silky red ribbons—no second place ribbon for me and if I was somehow relegated to receiving a (gasp) white third place rib-

bon, well, I’d cross that bridge when I came to it. I Usain Bolted the heats, barely breaking a sweat as I dispatched my fellow Grade 2 students one by one—until it was the final race and I was standing shoulder to shoulder with Patty, my nemesis. Patty was tall and thin with long hair that hung straight down her back in shiny glory. Patty was pretty like Susan Dey from the Partridge Family and we competed in everything. We both vied for the top spot at our school. Need I remind you: we were both seven years old. Mr. Rampuri held the starter pistol high above his head and said the magic words, “Get Ready, Get Set, GO!” And go we went, running as fast as we could over the uneven, grassy field, never stopping, not for a moment until the familiar pressure of the tape against my chest indicated that I was the victor. Patty was only one step behind and took her loss in stride, seemingly bored with the entire proceedings, a demeanor that only popular, pretty girls can carry. This day, I was the winner.

HALLOWEEN IN MAY

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The KIDS Making A Difference Club with the food they collected from their ‘trick-or-treating’ on May 29 and 31. The group dressed up and went door to door to collect ‘treats’ for the Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society. The food they collected will keep the shelves at the poverty outreach store full for two to three days.

This day, I went home with six red ribbons, a sunburn, and heat stroke. This day I ran to the bus and laid my hot face against the cool red vinyl of the bus seats and prayed that I didn’t throw up. The importance of knowing how to win and lose graciously is not lost on me. As I grew older I realized that I didn’t have to win at something to enjoy it, but that I needed to always do my best and having competition inspired me to always do

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better. Don’t let this new world we live in take away the gentle, but firm pressure of trying your hardest, doing your best and making improvements. We may only give out purple participant ribbons these days, but that doesn’t mean that you cannot still celebrate excellence and hard work. Judy Kucharuk is a lover of sarcasm, witty people and footnotes. Follow her on twitter @judylaine

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Fort St. John Rodeo makes its return After a grueling 12-year hiatus, the Fort St. John Rodeo is returning. On July 22 and 23, the North Peace Light Horse rodeo grounds will be filled with cowgirls, cowboys, and rodeo livestock. It all started when the B.C. Rodeo Association approached Link Copeland and his father Adam to see if they would be interested in holding a rodeo in Fort St. John, as they needed a few more events in B.C. The Copelands then talked to Jodie Surerus about it and a group of organizers and volunteers, and they all began working together to make it happen. “The Fort St. John Rodeo used to be one of the biggest rodeos in B.C.,” said Surerus. When asked why the rodeo shut down 12 years ago and hadn’t returned, Surerus wasn’t quite sure, but thinks these things tend to happen when they are reliant on volunteers. “We’ve had tons and tons of interest with sponsors and volunteers. We’re really hoping that people are as excited

as we are about the rodeo coming back,” Surerus said. She cautioned that it is their first year back, and they have a lot of work ahead of them in terms of getting the grounds ready, but that for the following years it will only get better. “We want to keep it going. We want it actually to build and be a good sized rodeo that everyone can attend.” The rodeo will feature all the events you are used to, like Saddle Bronc, Bull Riding and Barrel Racing. But it will also feature AllPro Chuckwagons and chariots. The chuckwagons will take place after the rodeo, with the chariots happening during the intermission. There will also be mini chuckwagons, with miniature horses driven by youth. Local entries are encouraged, and will be collected about two weeks before the rodeo. The organizers are also holding a volunteer day where people can come and help clean the rodeo grounds on June 18 at 1 p.m. For more information, visit the Fort St. John Rodeo Facebook page, or email fsjrodeo@gmail.com.

Obstacle course added to second slam DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

The Vertical Slam Ultimate Challenge is back at Big Bam Skil Hill in Taylor for a second time, with an added twist this year to the uphill trail. An obstacle course will be added for additional fun and an extra challenge. It features burpees, pushups, crawling, and obstacles such as SUPPLIED PHOTO flipping tires, a climbing wall, and hay bail towers. It ends with a 200- Participants climb the hill in last year’s Vertical foot slip and slide down the hill. There Slam Ultimate Challenge. is an option to do both a run and the obstacle course, and 200 participants organizers did not want to differentiate have signed up for the obstacle course. between kids and those who are new to “It’s going to be a wonderful time. running, and those more experienced We’re pretty excited. I want everyone to who are well trained. go home feeling fatigued, and feel like Out of the 400 runners last year, only they accomplished something,” said 10 actually ran up the hill, Cardinal Laurie Cardinal, one of the organizers. said. Eighty per cent of the hill is The Vertical Slam brings back the hiking, and most of the running comes vigor and promise it showed in its in the downhill section. inaugural year. Four hundred people The Vertical Slam is a not-for-profit have already registered, matching group that is fundraising for meal last year’s total. Registration remains programs for the local school district. open until Friday, June 9, so more “It will go towards the schools to people are expected to sign up and help feed the kids that maybe don’t others are encouraged and welcome. have a breakfast or lunch,” Cardinal The actual challenge itself is made explained. up of three different runs – a 2.3 km Cardinal said organizers want to run, a 5 km run and a 10 km run, which create something nice and close for follows the 5 km route twice. The races the community that the whole family start at 7:30 a.m. with the 10 km route, can participate in. followed by the other routes every 15 “We want to bring more physical minutes. things to our community for a good “The hill features a fair degree of cause. The community is very active, hardness. If you have the gusto to get and Dawson is too.” up and take it on, you’re a winner,” People from Fort St. John, Taylor Cardinal said. “It took me over two and Dawson Creek are competing, as hours for the 10 km run.” well as people from Grande Prairie, The obstacle course will be ran after Edmonton, and even Vancouver. the runs, starting at 10 a.m. For more information, go to the A participation medal will be Vertical Slam Ultimate Challenge handed out to every participant. Facebook page or email Cardinal at Finishing times do not matter, and the bigbamverticalslam@gmail.com.

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obstacle course. Seriously, how solid is that idea? I should mention that the Vertical Slam is a run up a very steep ski hill, in which only 10 of the 400 participants will even be able to run up the hill, the rest will walk. So much for solid ideas. And then you have the triathlon, no small feat in itself. The mother of all races. And the king of things that I would be terrible at—I can barely swim, I don’t like to run, and I never know what gear to use on my bike. Also I haven’t rode a bike for maybe eight years. It’s crazy that someone can go that long without riding a bike, but life happens, I guess. In case I’m making it seem like I’m not athletic, I kind of am. I can play a mean game of tennis, and dabble in all the other sports, especially baseball. Just don’t expect me to stretch a single into a double. Dillon Giancola covers Peace Region sports for the Alaska Highway News. Email him at sports@ahnfsj.ca

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Killbillies’ triple beheader a hard hitting, grim affair DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

The Killbillies “B” squad saw a bit of everything at the “Triple Beheader” on June 3 at North Peace Arena. The Killbillies won their first bout in a tightly fought contest against the Grim Reapers. The Killbillies held the lead throughout, but it stayed at about 10 points until the end of the match. The final score was 95 to 78. The MVP helmet went to Kassassin after a strong display from the jammer.

After a bout between the Grim Reapers and Auroral Boriellas, the Killbillies once again took to the track. The first half was very exciting, as the Killbillies, at one point down 20 points, clawed back with excellent jams from jammers Kassassin and Creeping Beth to trail by just one point at the half. Early on in the second half, a Boriellas player badly injured her right leg, and there was a 20-minute delay as the medic worked on the player, waiting for the ambulance to arrive.

The player was taken off on a stretcher but appeared to be alright. Once action resumed, the Boriellas took advantage of a couple of power jams and never looked back, eventually opening a large lead. The Killbillies never really got going in the second half, losing by a score of 80 to 53. Overall, it was a very entertaining day of roller derby at the arena, and a strong display of talent and effort from the Killbillies development squad, as they fight to show that they belong with the top team.

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This Week: The FedEx St. Jude Classic

The St. Jude Classic began in 1958 as the Memphis Open. The idea came from seven Memphis businessmen looking to bring golf to western Defending: Daniel Berger Tennessee. Most people have known Winning Score: 13-under par this tournament as being hosted by Winning Share: $1,116,000 Danny Thomas and his tireless work with the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Al Geiberger did the unthinkable here in 1977 and fired a 13-under par round of 59 during his second round on the longest course on the PGA Tour. This week, Adam Scott is joined by Rickie Fowler and Phil Mickelson to headline the final tuneup before the U.S. Open. TPC Southwind Memphis, Tenn. 7,244 yards, Par 70

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Last Week: Jason Dufner won the Memorial

Unflustered by his third Tournament Results round and unruffled by two 1. Jason Dufner Score: -13 weather delays late in the Earnings: $1,566,000 final round, Jason Dufner T-2. Rickie Fowler Score: -10 won his fifth PGA Tour title on Sunday Earnings: $765,600 at the Memorial Tournament. A day T-2. Anirban Lahiri Score: -10 after limping into the clubhouse with Earnings: $765,600 a miserable 77 in the third round, Dufner fired a 4-under-par 68 to finish at 13-under, three shots clear of Rickie Fowler and Anirban Lahiri. He joined Nicklaus as the only players born in Ohio to win the Memorial. “Pretty good company there and pretty good event to win,” Dufner said.

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Phil Mickelson will not be traveling to Erin Hills, Wisconsin, next week for this year’s US Open. He will instead attend the graduation ceremony of his daughter, Amanda. “Barring something unforeseen, I won’t be there,” he told reporters after the third round of last week’s Memorial Tournament. Mickelson hasn’t missed the US Open since his first full Golf Trivia year as a pro in 1993, but stressed “there’s Who is the only player to shoot 63 in the just really no way to make it” barring a weather final round of a U.S. Open? delay for the opening round or a late change to the ceremony time. Mickelson, a US Open a) Mark O’Meara c) Johnny Miller runner up on six occasions, could have b) Raymond Floyd d) Greg Norman become just the sixth man in golf history to win Answer: c) In 1973, Johnny Miller fired a record 63 in the final round to win his first major championship. all four majors with a victory next week.

Lessons from the Golf Pro One of the biggest weaknesses that the amateur golfer has is the tendency to get very tentative when it comes to putting. We try to hit the putt so perfect that we are looking for it to “die” as it reaches the hole. This is a good strategy on long putts where you want to lag them near the hole, but we do it too many times on the short putts. You need to have the reverse mindset and try to slam the putt into the hole. The area within a couple feet of the hole is where everybody walks during their round. As a result, there is a greater likelihood of having more spike marks in place to knock putts off-line. Therefore, you need to put enough authority into the short putts to make sure you keep the line. Even if you go past the hole more than a few times, this is a better way to make more putts in the future.

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Turned Professional: 2000 FedEx Cup Ranking: 13th World Ranking: 27th PGA Tour Wins: 5

FedEx Cup Standings Through June 4, 2017

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

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

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

4) Jon Rahm

1,708 pts. / 7 top tens

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

FedEx Cup Standings continued... Player Points 6) Kevin Kisner 1,452 7) Pat Perez 1,426 8) Rickie Fowler 1,319 9) Adam Hadwin 1,236 10) Brian Harman 1,132

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Tough times for triathlon won’t slow it down this weekend DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

Despite a drop in registration, the 18th Fort St. John triathlon is going ahead as planned this weekend. Forty-nine people had signed up as of June 2, down from about 75 people last year. The race will begin at 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 11.

Some of the reasons for the lower numbers are that the Vertical Slam Ultimate Challenge is also being held this weekend, although on a different day, so people might have to pick and choose which event they enter. As well, the organizers of the triathlon are limited to when they can use the pool. There is also a new running

route, due to Toboggan Hill Park being used for a Disc Golf tournament. The new route is more on to the city trails and will go behind the fire hall. “It might be an easier route for people to follow because they’re actually running along sidewalks and trails, instead of just through a grassy park,” said Kristine Bock, one of the organizers.

Bock said there are a couple wrenches in their plans, but nothing that the organizers can’t figure out. The triathlon is also low on sponsorships this year, and the organizers are using a lot of their reserves to put this year’s event on, meaning next year the organization will have less money to work with. “It’s the way it goes, I know

it’s been that way over the last 10 or 15 years,” said Bock, about the low numbers and sponsorships. “Sometime’s it’s hit and miss because the money may go away for a couple of years but it always pops back up.” For further information or to register to race, visit the Fort St. John Triathlon Facebook page.

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A Hudson’s Hope player streaks down the sidelines against a Chetwynd Defender at the Hudson’s Hope Soccer Tournament.

Aaron Pyle takes a throw during the FSJ Disc Sports Club’s league night on June 1. The disc golf course recently received new basket installations for all the holes, with concrete pads soon to come for the tee boxes. Next up for the club is the Trilogy Challenge on June 11, a tournement in which the winner can win three brand new discs. Almost all of the 40 spots are filled up.

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W EEKLY P RO R ACING U PDATE Racing News, Stats & Trivia

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

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

Points: 545 Wins: 2 Top 5: 5 Top 10: 9

2) Kyle Larson

Points: 536 Wins: 1 Top 5: 6 Top 10: 8

3) Kevin Harvick

Points: 429 Wins: 0 Top 5: 4 Top 10: 8

4) Kyle Busch Shape: Tri-Oval Distance: 2.5 miles Turns / Straights: 14º, 8º, 6º / 2º

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Points: 416 Wins: 0 Top 5: 5 Top 10: 6

Richard Petty Motorsports driver Aric Almirola, who suffered an acute compression fracture to his T5 Vertebra after a multicar accident at Kansas Speedway last Saturday night, will be forced to miss races in the Cup Series during his recovery. The standard healing time for the injury is eight to 12 weeks. While Almirola will not be able to perform his driving duties, Regan Smith will pilot the No. 43 Ford Fusion.

5) Jamie McMurray

Points: 415 Wins: 0 Top 5: 1 Top 10: 8

6) Jimmie Johnson

Points: 414 Wins: 3 Top 5: 3 Top 10: 5

7) Brad Keselowski

Points: 410 Wins: 2 Top 5: 7 Top 10: 9

8) Chase Elliott

Racing Trivia

Points: 398 Wins: 0 Top 5: 4 Top 10: 7

Since starting full-time in the Cup Series, how many times has Jimmie Johnson missed a race? a) 0 c) 3 b) 1 d) 5

9) Denny Hamlin

Points: 361 Wins: 0 Top 5: 2 Top 10: 6

10) Clint Bowyer

Answer : a) Jimmie Johnson has never missed a race since joining the Cup Series full-time in 2002.

Pocono Raceway opened in 1971 and the Mattioli family brought in Indy cars and USAC stock cars while dreaming of hosting NASCAR’s premiere series. In 1974, the first NASCAR 500 mile race took place. The Pocono Raceway is recognized as one of NASCAR’s most competitive raceways. Pocono’s unusual triangular configuration is conducive to many lead changes, especially with the longest straightaway and the widest main straight with the longest and widest Pit Road. Last week’s winner, Jimmie Johnson, finished 35th in last year’s Pocono 400.

Points 375 363 318 291 283 270 263 255 248 242

Points: 349 Wins: 0 Top 5: 2 Top 10: 5

Last Weekend’s Race: Jimmie Johnson won the AAA 400 Martin Truex Jr. won the first two stages. Kyle Larson led the most laps. But it was Jimmie Johnson who won Sunday’s 2017 AAA 400 Drive for Autism. Johnson took home his 11th race at Dover under caution during overtime to beat out Larson and Truex, who finished second and third respectively. The No. 48 was the beneficiary of a solid restart to the overtime period, which was cut short when Ty Dillon spun and caused a multi-car pile up. Johnson led just seven laps after beginning his day at the rear of the field. He was able to navigate his favorite track nonetheless, pushing his way up a wreckagefilled field. His second-place finish in the second stage helped set him up with Larson and Truex as contenders for the checkered flag. This was Johnson’s 83rd career win. Race action was a choppy affair for nearly the entire day, with cautions forcing things into a bit of a grind. The race was under yellow 15 different times, with The Monster Mile fully living up to its name.

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Outdoor archery shoot hits bullseye DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

Arrows were flying true at New Totem Archery Club’s annual outdoor shoot on June 3 and 4. The weather was perfect for the shoot, which featured 80 shooters on the Saturday alone. “So far so good,” said organizer Pat Dressler when asked how the shoot was going, adding everyone was having fun. More shooters were expected Sunday as some people had to work on Saturday, according to

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Janine Nichols aims at the Tazmanian Devil target at New Totem Archery Club’s outdoor shoot on June 3.

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Dressler. People of all ages and from all over the Peace region were on hand for the tournament. Riley Brown was enjoying the shoot with his family, and his young daughter. “It’s her first year shooting bow. She enjoys it, that’s all that matters.” The club has been putting on the outdoor shoot for more than 20 years, Dressler said. He said that there were some changes to the course this year because of all the rain the area has had.

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Reece Kerpan rises up for a smash as his teamate looks on during the Adult Mixed Volleyball Tournament at Bert Bowes on June 3.

Bo Hedges at the 5th annual Bo Hedges Wheelchair Basketball Tournament and Fundraiser on May 31 at Dr. Kearney Middle School. It is Hedges’ first time coming home for the tournament put on by his family and friends.

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Hello again readers. It’s Daniela Buerge reporting for the Wonowon beef and Sheep Club. Summer is finally here, and with all the new grass the animals are gaining very fast. In the next couple of weeks we can start clipping them in preparation for this year’s Achievement Days. Today I want to report the last couple of 4-h meetings we had. April 29th we had a meeting at McCords and the senior members did animal husbandry tests. These tests were open book, but they had both a written section and a hands—on section, so once we were done the written section we went up to the barn and practiced vaccinating, banding and ear tagging on some of the calves. While we were doing this the junior members practiced judging hiking boots and photography. Afterwards, we discussed plans for Achievement Days. On May 3rd we met again at Weitzels to do a mock judging rally. The junior members judged Photography, beef, horse, and sheep. It was the same for the senior members except they judged beef orally and judged chickens as well. This was good practice for the Judging Rally that was coming up. I would like to thank all the judges who helped make that practice rally possible. The actual judging rally was held on June 3rd at the fall fairgrounds. A lot of people attended and all the members did an excellent job. The

members judged beef, horse, photography, I.D. table, and something new to us all, wool craft. Many members said that wool craft was one of the easiest to judge. The seniors judged swine as well as everything else, and judged photography orally. After that we all had a hot lunch, which was absolutely delicious! Then the results were given, and after that it was over. Thank you to all the judges who put intheir time to come, and also to those who made the lunch for us. Likely this week the sheep members will meet again for a sheep grooming class. Also this month the beef members plan to get together for a beef showmanship practice. Thank you to FSJ Co-Op Petroleum Dept for sponsoring this page.

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Barry Wilkinson tests out a guitar at the Lido Theatre’s music swap on June 3. The Lido hosted the swap for musicians looking to buy, sell, or trade their gear, with the afternoon and evening event ending with an open mic.

The Flying Colours’ Artists Association’s printmaking branch is having a showcase of mini prints on June 9. Print Artists North is putting on My Home and Native Land, which celebrates Canada 150, the Alaska Highway 75th Anniversary and the 25th anniversary of the North Peace Cultural Centre. The Show takes place at Whole Wheat and Honey Cafe from 6 to 8 p.m. They will be raffling off a handcrafted book holding a collection of original hand pulled prints as well. Afterwards, art lovers can cross the street to the North Peace Cultural Centre for the opening of the Canadian Federation of Artists annual exhibition at Peace Gallery North. The theme for this show is also My Home and Native Land. The opening for the CFA show is from 7 to 9 p.m. at Peace Gallery North.

Punch Drunk Cabaret returns ALEISHA HENDRY ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

It’s been a banner year for Punch Drunk Cabaret. What started out as a threepiece act doing small shows in small venues all over Alberta has grown to include tours in B.C. and steampunk festivals in Ontario. Now the group is returning to Fort St. John this Friday night for another edition of Lido Rocks. Randy Bailer, also known as Bandmeister Randy B, is looking forward to PDC’s third visit to Fort St. John. “We are very excited, we had a great time at the Lido last time,” he said. The band has spread its wings since their last visit— they’ve been nominated for an Edmonton Music Award for video of the year, filmed a new live video of the band’s mashup of Sweet Dreams/Love Cats, and have been invited to perform at the Great Canadian Steampunk Exhibition. Though the band’s aesthetic is steampunk inspired, Bailer finds it interesting that PDC

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is being considered a full-on steampunk band, which he doesn’t believe they are. “The steampunk aspect of things seems to really be taking flight for us, which is kind of unusual because we sort of came into the whole steampunk thing by accident and it’s just growing,” he said. In addition to expanding their touring, the trio opened for Canadian rock legends Trooper, which Bailer said shows how their music can be for anyone. PDC will play the Lido

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Theatre with opening act RoadWorn, members of which Bailer said was responsible for introducing PDC to Fort St. John in the first place. “Teaming up with them for this show is a prime example of the kind of musical community support so prevalent in this town,” he said. Punch Drunk Cabaret and RoadWorn play the Lido Theatre on June 9. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. For more information, call 250-785-3011.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017 B7

ARTS & CULTURE

Local talent returning home for celebration CULTURE from A1

HOROSCOPE ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) This is a great day to travel or to learn something new. Sign up for a course or book a trip for future travel, because you want to expand your world. (Let’s not forget that you are the pioneer of the zodiac!) TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20) Discussions about shared property, inheritances and insurance issues will be profitable for you today. You also might talk to someone from another country or a different culture. GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) Interactions with partners and close friends will be upbeat and pleasant today. You might discuss a way to improve profits or make more money in the future. CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) Work-related travel is likely right now. Whatever you do today can boost your earnings now or in the future — or both. Respect your moneymaking ideas, especially those regarding real estate. LEO (JULY 23 TO AUG. 22) This is a lighthearted, fun-loving day! Enjoy playful activities with children. Likewise, enjoy the arts, movies, sports events and fun recreational experiences. VIRGO (AUG. 23 TO SEPT. 22) Discussions about family matters or real estate will be profitable today. Today you have a choice: You can enjoy

Sand Sculpting – NPCC Parking Lot, June 7-11 Art Stars Talk – NPCC, June 8, 7 p.m. Mini Print Show - Whole Wheat and Honey Cafe, June 9, 6-8 p.m. Our Home and Native Land art exhibition - Peace Gallery North, June 9, 7-9 p.m. Bright Nights Gala – NPCC, cocktails at 6 p.m., performance at 7:30 p.m. Art Market: Big Print Day – NPCC parking lot, June 10, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cultural Centre had its official grand opening with Bright Nights In June. The event saw performers ranging from musicians, singers, can-can dancers, and a taekwondo demonstration. The lineup for the 25th Anniversary Bright Nights in June this year features homegrown artists, including tap-dancer Brock Jellison, pianist/composer PeterAnthony Togni, country singer Karee J Phillips, and local country singer Tom Cole. There will also be performances from Studio 2 Stage, the Move Dance Centre, Peace Fusion Dance Company and Fort St. John Latin Dance. May’s daughter, Shannon, who now dances professionally in Connecticut, will also be performing at the gala. Having a facility like the North Peace Cultural Centre made her daughter’s dance career possible. “I’ve been so grateful the whole time my daughter went through the dance program that we had a place like this to dance and perform,” May says. “What a difference in made to her development and the growth of the studios in the dance world, never mind the community theatre and choirs and bands.” The importance of the North Peace Cultural Centre cannot be stressed enough, Popesku says. “It really is the heart of the arts in Fort St. John,” she says. For Thursday June 8, 2017

cocooning at home, or you can entertain others at home. It’s your call. LIBRA (SEPT. 23 TO OCT. 22) Your positive attitude is what will float your boat today. And as we all know, the power of positive thinking is enormous! (It also affects others in a good way.) SCORPIO (OCT. 23 TO NOV. 21) Act on your moneymaking ideas, because they could lead to future profits for you. Workrelated travel might take place today. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 TO DEC. 21) Today the Moon is in your sign dancing with your ruler, Jupiter, which is a positive thing. It promotes domestic peace and happiness; it’s also good for business. Ka-ching! CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 TO JAN. 19) It’s easy to feel quietly content and pleased with yourself today — and you should. Nevertheless, be patient with partners and close friends. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 TO FEB. 18) You will enjoy schmoozing with friends and members of groups today, especially people from other cultures and different countries. It’s a good day to think about goals. PISCES (FEB. 19 TO MARCH 20) You are high-viz today, and people see you in positive terms. Why not use this to your advantage? Ask for what you want.

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While Fort St. John and Area C of the regional district were in favour, Taylor and Area B were against the idea, and narrowly held more no votes in the first referendum. The opposition increased slightly during the second referendum, which Popesku says saw more advertising to urge people to vote against the proposal. “There was a lot of opposition to it and I think a lot of people who were initially opposed to it were thinking the government was ramming something down their throats and they would never use it,” says NPCC Operations Manager Oliver Hachmeister. “Many have gotten over it. They have kids and grandkids that come in, and they’ve watched their kids and grandkids perform or take a class.” Meanwhile, the old Hudson’s Bay building on the corner of 100 and 100 sat empty. The Cultural Society worked to raise money and find grants to secure the building, including Expo Legacy grants for upwards of $1 million. Planning for the centre began in 1984 when the committee found out that the Peace Liard Regional District had put in a bid on the old Hudson’s Bay building for a regional library. As the building was too large for just a library, an architect provided conceptual drawings to include the library, theatre, art gallery and art space in the existing space, at a cost of $2.6 million. Along with the $1 million Legacy Grant from the B.C. government, the society worked to get GO B.C. grants, $400,000 from the federal government, and saw regional fundraising coming in from cash and in-kind donations from businesses, groups and individuals—to the tune of $740,000. Adding an extension to the south side of the building to make the theatre 400 seats and other costs drove the price up and construction was halted for a time. The City of Fort St. John provided the remaining $800,000 needed to complete the project, which irritated some residents. Finally, in 1992 after seven years, the North Peace

The One Who Got Away? Dear Annie: My wife and I are in our late 50s and met in high school. “Barb” was the girl of my dreams, a cheerleader, popular and athletic. We began dating as seniors and married after I graduated from college. After we married, I noticed that Barb had little interest in sex. I was always the initiator, and this seemed to irritate her and made our intimacy rare. I decided to bury myself in my work and ignored the issue. Today we are happily married and have children and grandchildren, and she is still my best friend. Sex isn’t as much an issue, as I am older and have ignored my sexuality for years anyway. While we were dating back when, there was another girl, “Helen,” who made it obvious that she was interested in me. Helen was easily the prettiest girl I had ever met, but I ignored those feelings and stayed true to Barb. I would see Helen at reunions -- the five-year, 10-year and 15-year -- and it took me a few months each time to get over the feelings that I had for her. We stopped going to these reunions, partly because we had moved to another state and it was inconvenient to travel. The most recent reunion was arranged over social media, and I kept seeing pictures of Helen. She is still gorgeous, married

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with children and grandchildren. Three years later, I am still compelled to Google her to learn everything I can about her. This has turned into a compulsion that I cannot stop. I haven’t told my wife because this would only create havoc in our marriage. I am not interested in speaking to a psychologist. My question is simple. How many people suffer from such feelings -- feelings that they may have made a mistake but must now live with it to save the feelings of another? -- Love Lost Dear Love Lost: I’m sure many people at some point indulge in a bit of “what if” daydreaming, whether it be about another person they might have married or a career path they might have taken. But we all know that the grass isn’t really greener on the other side; it just seems that way to those unsatisfied with their lot. Your crush on Helen has more to do with your relationship with Barb. The fact that you’ve ignored your sexuality for years doesn’t mean it’s not an issue anymore. Though every marriage is dif-

ferent, it’s important to share some form of intimacy. Redirect the energy spent Googling Helen into searching for ways to revitalize your marriage, whether through counseling or an open, noncritical conversation with Barb. Dear Annie: I love your column; I never miss it. Thank you for your advice. You’ve printed some letters from people complaining about noise. I can relate. I’m an 89-year-young man. I hear very well, but with too much background noise, I get headaches. I like to go dancing at least twice a week -- mostly to polka music. I avoid any bands that make a lot of noise. Even just being in buildings with loud people, I cannot take it. So I have troubles and sound like an old grouch. This is life. -Sam K. Dear Sam: Thank you for reading the column. It’s great you get out dancing twice a week. It might be worth talking to your doctor about solutions to protect your ears so you can keep partying to polka indefinitely. 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

B8 THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017

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