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Fort St. John speed skater Heather McCracken took the gold in her age class at the 26th Masters Allround Games last weekend at the Pomeroy Sport Centre. The event saw masters-level competitors from around the world descend on Fort St. John—including one skater who is deaf and blind. Turn to B1 to read more.

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After a year of much anticipation, two Syrian refugee families have reunited in Fort St. John. The Charlie Lake Community Church welcomed the arrival of Naim Techikha, his wife Amal, and their two young daughters Christina and Karlen at the North Peace Regional Airport Monday night. Salwa Techikha and her daughter Hilda Barkho were sponsored by the church and arrived here last year, but had to wait for their relatives as paperwork was processed. Naim Techikha was all smiles to see his family arrive in good health and high spirits after some 20 hours of travel from Lebanon to Fort St. John. “I’m feeling much better now,” he said through a translator. “It’s a new experience and we’re looking forward to continuing it.”

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The Charlie Lake Community Church welcomed the arrival of Naim Techikha and his wife Amal and their young daughters Christina and Karlen Monday night. From left: Salwa Techikha and Hilda Barkho, who arrived in the Peace last year, and Christina, Karlen, Amal, and Naim, who arrived Monday night.

The two families fled the civil war in Syria four years ago, and left their home in Hasakah, a corner of the country that was

home to a large Christian population. But because they were Christians, they weren’t allowed into refugee camps, and lived

together in Lebanon until being sponsored by the church as refugees. See FAMILY on A7

PRRD to sign contracts for new 911, fire dispatch services matt preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca

Peace River Regional District directors voted to sign contracts that will see 911 answering and fire dispatch services move to the Lower Mainland. The move authorizes board chair Brad Sperling and district CAO Chris Cvik to sign a five-year contract with E-

Comm, based in Vancouver, to handle primary 911 answering services for the region. The company was the only one to respond to a request for proposals in 2016 and will handle initial 911 calls that are then transferred to fire, police, or ambulance dispatch services depending on the nature of the call. The district anticipates sav-

ings of $1.56 million over five years on that contract, compared to North District RCMP service costs out of Prince George, which have jumped 55 per cent over the last six years. The transition date is expected May 17, 2017, and regional district staff continue to work with E-Comm and other stakeholders on how to handle oil and gas-related calls, accord-

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ing to a administrative report. The board also authorized Sperling and Cvik to sign a five-year contract with the North Island 911 Corporation to handle fire dispatch services for the region’s 11 fire departments. See FIRE DISPATCH on A4

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After a year of much anticipation, two Syrian refugee families have reunited in Fort St. John. The Charlie Lake Community Church welcomed the arrival of Naim Techikha, his wife Amal, and their two young daughters Christina and Karlen at the North Peace Regional Airport Monday night. Salwa Techikha and her daughter Hilda Barkho were sponsored by the church and arrived here last year, but had to wait for their relatives as paperwork was processed. Naim Techikha was all smiles to see his family arrive in good health and high spirits after some 20 hours of travel from Lebanon to Fort St. John. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m feeling much better now,â&#x20AC;? he said through a translator. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a new experience and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking forward to continuing it.â&#x20AC;?

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The two families fled the civil war in Syria four years ago, and left their home in Hasakah, a corner of the country that was

home to a large Christian population. But because they were Christians, they werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allowed into refugee camps, and lived

together in Lebanon until being sponsored by the church as refugees. See FAMILY on A7

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Mehdi Sabi has a chat with Sheilagh Close about signing up for soccer during the Community One Stop event at the Totem Mall on March 11. A variety of community groups were on hand to register people and provide information. Haley Laboucane Photo

Camels, the CIA, and cottage cheese CAMEL CHAOS: This week in Saudi Arabia it’s the annual beauty pageant for camels. Camels are judged on curly hair, cute ears, and long eyelashes. There are strict rules. The judges examine every camel for signs of hump enhancement surgery.

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with a price tag of half a million dollars. Yes, a half million dollar SUV. I don’t know what the “U” and the “V” stand for, but I’m pretty sure the “S” stands for “Sucker.”

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BUFFETT BULLETIN: The laid-back singer Jimmy Buffett announced he will open a chain of “Margaritaville” retirement homes for fun-loving senior citizens. Activities will include Zimmer frame races, laxative sampling, and denture swapping parties.

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ROCK REPORT: Also in Saudi Arabia, an oil shiek offered several rock musicians one million dollars to teach him how to play rock and roll guitar. No word yet on KNOWBEFOREYOUGO if any rock stars have accepted his offer. Meanwhile, I had a plan to make big money teaching people how to play a rock Prevailing Prices music instrument in which I happen to be an expert. But it seems nobody here in Dawson CreekForecast105.9 ohn, BC - 7 Day - Environment Canada Fort St John is willing to pay to learn how to play the tambourine.

HACK HA HA: An organization known as Wikileaks released documents showing how the CIA hacks into computers and cell phones. I may have said this before: The letters “CIA” stand for “Caught In the CHEESE PLEASE: According to an item Act.” Wikileaks says when the CIA hacks on CBC, a chemical in cottage cheese into your computer or phone, they make may help prevent male baldness. Guys are it look like the Russians are the ones doing rubbing cottage cheese on their scalps. https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-78_metric_e.html the hacking. Be suspicious if your phone My bald buddy sleeps wearing a shower company has a “Friends & Comrades” cap full of cottage cheese. I guess if he gets Fort St. John plan. Apparently the CIA may be able to hungry during the night, he has a snack 112.9 RUBIK ROBOT: A German robot solved see you through your TV. Last week I lost right there on his head. a Rubik’s cube in less than three seconds. my TV remote. Maybe I’ll call the CIA and Alberta-B.C. border N/A It would have taken only two seconds, but ask if they saw where I put the darn thing. ELTON’S LPs: Elton John played two the robot peeled all the little color squares concerts in B.C. last week. He was spotFort Nelson 122.9 off the cube and stuck them back on to FAT FACT: A Vancouver clinic is pited at a Vancouver record store, where he Environment and natural resources  Weather Local forecasts  loss British Columbia bought several LPs on vinyl. He told the make it look likeinformation it was solved. Weather oneering a new weight technique. Freezing away the fat. So when you want clerk he has a big collection of old-style alGroundbirch N/A PARTICULARLY PINK: In the town of to lose weight, lie on your couch watching bums. Some people believe vinyl albums Onoway near Edmonton, residents were TV and place a one gallon tub of frozen and turntable will make a comeback. They on, BCChetwynd - 7 Day Forecast -N/A Environment Canada https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-83_metric_e.html shocked when their water turned pink. No ice cream on your belly (This plan needs are the same people who believe the next kidding, the water coming from their taps re-thinking). iPhone will have a rotary dial. Observed at: Fort St. John Airport 3:00 PM MST Tuesday 14 March 2017 was bright pink. Local officials said the Tumbler Ridge N/A pink water was harmless. Gee, how cool FERRARI FUN: Ferrari released its fastHEAR THIS: A study shows hearing loss Condition: Mostly Cloudy Wind: would it be to live in a town with Temperature: hot and est 3.5°C car ever. It goes from zero to 60 in ESE 2.9 16iskm/h a rapidly growing problem for young Prince George 99.9 cold running seconds. version Pressure: 100.2 kPa Pepto-Bismol? Dew point: -0.5°CAvailable in a standard Visibility: 24 km Canadians. It makes me sad to think there or the special three-miles-per-gallon fuel are kids out there who will never appreciTendency: Falling 75% version. Hythe HAWAII HA HA: Last week they hadHumidity: economy ate every subtle nuance of rap music. 103.8 snow in Hawaii. information There is nothing  Weather  sadder Environment and natural resources Weather  Local forecasts  British Columbia than a guy in a grass skirt shovelling snow MERCEDES MEMO: Mercedes-Benz Bob Snyder can be reached at: Grande Prairie 97.4 with his ukulele. will make the world’s most expensive SUV, chewsthenews@fastmail.com

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Invasive plant contract awarded MGP Contracting will carry out invasive plant management in the region this year. Peace River Regional District directors voted to approve a one-year $50,000 contract for management services at their March 9 meeting, with the option to extend the term for two more years. MGP will manage all infrastructure within the regional district for both vegetation control and invasive plant management. It will also conduct noxious weed and invasive plant management treatments on private land and other jurisdictions where weed control notices have been issued, according to a staff report.

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a finalist—last year he took home silver in the business writing category. “It’s an honour to know the hard work our staff put day in, day out, continues to be recognized,” said William Julian, Regional Manager for both the Alaska Highway News and Dawson Creek Mirror. “We have the best news team in the Peace, and we look forward to both the awards, and their continued efforts in telling our communities’ stories this year.” Glacier Media, which owns the Alaska Highway News and Dawson Creek Mirror, is well represented at the awards this year, with 58 total nominations for newspapers in its B.C. portfolio. The 2017 Ma Murray Awards will be handed out April 29 in Vancouver.

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raping an unconscious woman behind a dumpster after a frat party. Her fellow finalists are Allen Garr from the Vancouver Courier and Andrew Holota from Abbotsford News. Hendry’s column has been up for this award before; she took home the Silver Columnist Award at the Ma Murray gala in 2014. And, for the first time, the Alaska Highway News was named a finalist for a Newspaper Excellence award, which recognizes a newspaper’s con-

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The Alaska Highway News has been nominated for a trio of Ma Murray Awards from the BC & Yukon Community Newspapers Association. Managing Editor Matt Preprost is a finalist in the spot news photo category for his photograph of police arresting two young men at gunpoint during a traffic stop in Mathews Park on May 31, 2016. The men were wanted in connection with the stabbing a 40-year-old man in the area earlier that day. Preprost is nominated alongside Craig Spence from the Ladysmith-Chemainus Chronicle, and Octavian Lacatusu from the Sooke News Mirror. Preprost started at the Alaska Highway News in September 2013, and took over as managing editor in July 2015. He is no stranger to journalism awards—he packed his eight awards from the Manitoba Community Newspaper Asso-

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Fort St. John high school teacher Robert Dempsey was acclaimed the NDP candidate for Peace River North Monday night. “I’m really concerned. I don’t feel like people get real choice around here sometimes,” Dempsey said prior to a nomination meeting at the Fort St. John Royal Canadian Legion. “I think it’s almost to the point it’s gotten a bit cynical where people just believe that the BC Liberal party gets a walkover in this riding, and I don’t agree with that. I want to, at the very least, educate people and say ‘you’ve got real choices. You don’t have to vote for these guys, you know.’” Dempsey teaches history, social studies and law at North Peace Secondary, and is in his 10th year of teaching since moving to Fort St. John in 2007. It’s Dempsey’s first time running for office, and he listed the Site C dam, healthcare, and education among his top issues for the campaign trail. On Site C, Dempsey criticized the government’s approval process for the project as well as its multi-billion dollar pricetag. “I’m really frustrated that the residents in this area pretty much got trampled over and Hydro said ‘here’s your dam’ and the B.C. government did the same thing,” he said. “I think we need to take a really hard look at that dam. I think the province has really not handled it well.” When it comes to healthcare, there’s a lack of resources in the region, and there’s a wait list for care beds, he said. On education, Dempsey said he’d like to see interest scrapped from student loans and tuition made more affordable.

“Kids don’t need to leave a program after two to four years, tens of thousand of dollars in debt, and paying interest on that debt. I just think that’s ridiculous,” he said. “We talk about developing our economy, well why don’t we take the step of making the people who can develop that economy for us that much easier without burdening them with ridiculous amounts of debt?” Northeast B.C. is an important region of the province for the NDP, Dempsey said. The oil and gas industry is an important sector of the region’s economy, but so too are the agriculture and forestry sectors, he said. LNG development needs to be supported and built upon, he added. “It’s an important part of our local economy. I think it’s important to the province, I think it needs to be supported,” he said. “I happen to agree that it’s something that we need to build upon and I think that we need to help facilitate a fair and equitable use of the resources this province has, and that means, yes, private industry benefits from it, but so does the community and so do the people who do all the hard work to help that industry work.” Dempsey will be running against BC Liberal candidate Dan Davies, and independents Bob Fedderly, Rob Fraser, and Jeff Richert. “I think the large number of independent candidates perhaps is another sign of how frustrated people are with the BC Liberal party and how maybe they are not really acting in the best interests of this riding, that they are acting in the best interests of the party they belong to,” he said. British Columbians head to the polls May 9.

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The majority of directors said the district couldn’t afford to wait on the City of Fort St. John to decide whether it will continue providing dispatch services within its boundaries. North Island 9-11 is set to take over the service later this fall, and has yet to purchase equipment needed as part of the transition. The regional district had asked the city for a decision on its plans by Feb. 28, a deadline the city said it would be unable to meet. “We have an agreement, we have a contract, we should move forward with it and get that agreement in place,” Dawson Creek Mayor Dale Bumstead said. “If the City of Fort St. John, after they’re finished their deliberations and discussions, and council and their community decides that they’re not going to be a part of it, then we pull those components out. But I don’t think we hold up the agreement with North Island 911 pending that, because that could take a month, two months, or three months, depending on what information they get.”

Fort St. John Couns. Byron Stewart and Gord Klassen voted against signing the contract. The city isn’t trying to hold up the process, Stewart said. “The timeline just wasn’t going to fit to have a proper conversation with our residents and the importance of having dispatch remain within our community,” he said. “We’re not trying to hold up the process, it can go forward as you wish. We just don’t know where the wishes of council and the wishes of our community are going to be in regards to the buy-in of this dispatch service, or our own dispatch service, and what that may mean or may not mean for our community.” North Island 9-1-1 will provide fire dispatch service to the region over five years at a cost of $635,477. In February, directors voted unanimously to fund a review of the regional district’s closed meeting policies, which some directors say contributed to a backlash against a decision to award the fire dispatch contract to North Island 9-1-1, based on Vancouver Island.

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North Peace SPCA looks ahead to improvements South Peace branch to get new facility, but there’s still much to be done here aleisha hendry ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

While the South Peace SPCA will be getting a brand new facility, the North Peace branch will have to make due with what it has for the time being. The South Peace branch was recently announced as being one of 12 shelters across the province set to receive more than $54 million in upgrades. “We’re dubbed to be not that bad of a facility,” said North Peace Branch Manager Candace Buchamer. “Apparently we’ve taken good care of ourselves.” Instead, the BC SPCA allots funds for some building upgrades for the North Peace in its budget. Recently, the branch had work done to allow proper drainage away from the building, have proper skirting installed, and made the building wheelchair accessible. They also had a portion of the roof redone where there was a water-damaged section just over the front office, and also redid the facia on the roof and walls, which was apparently installed incorrectly. Buchamer said because it was put on backwards, it was filtering water into the building and leaking behind the electrical panel. “That was a serious problem,” she said. Those building issues have since been fixed, and on the schedule for this year includes ventilating the attic so that moisture vents directly outside. The big ticket item for this year will be getting the cat

room up to standard. “Unfortunately that doesn’t include expansion of any kind, because it’s believed that we don’t have enough staff to care for the amount of animals that come in as it is,” said Buchamer. They’re looking at creating another glass enclosure for the felines to give them more room to move around, and the branch should be getting 10 new proper sized cat kennels. Buchamer says they’re also looking at doing something about the ceiling to keep the cats from jump up to the rafters. “There’s definitely more stuff that needs to be done,” she said. “We’re trying to get a bit better sound proofing in the dog kennels, which will help the noise pollution in the cat side as well, which will help decrease stress a little bit.” There’s also the possibility of an enclosed alcove at the entrance that many businesses in Fort St. John have to help the building stay warmer in the winter. Buchamer noted that the North Peace SPCA is looking to partner with local businesses on doing some work around the shelter. aleisha hendry Photo

Above: North Peace SPCA employee Sara Hamanishi gets a kiss from Clancy, one of the cats that reside in cages at the front of the cat room. The shelter plans to create a glass enclosure for thise area to give those cats a bit more room to move about while they wait for their forever homes.

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Social media chatter... (Watch: Margaret Ma Murray Community School Walkthrough, March 10, 2017) Don’t know if it is just me. BUT we live in the NORTH where we have very cold Winters. So to me Get rid of most of those glass windows so that the heat stays INSIDE. And as for the class rooms Where are they. They have spent more money in wasted space. And it seems that it is all ready to Small. So put the wasted space into rooms. Like what

the Heck is wrong with People. Yes we need more schools. I thought we were on the list for 2 - 3 more schools. But seems this one has busted the budget —Donna Gregoire, via Facebook

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International Women’s Day is for women

ophie, we really need to have a little chat. We all know you’re Canada’s version of the First Lady. You’re married to walking selfie stick Justin Trudeau and that’s great and we understand why you really want to emphasize that fact. But I hate to the one to tell you this, but International Women’s Day is not for acknowledging men. Yes, I know, that makes me sound like some man-hating feminazi harpy, but hear me out. See, there’s one day a year where we get to celebrate women and their accomplishments and the impacts they make on the world. The other 364 days of the year belong to the menfolk because that is the world we

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live in. So we really don’t need to acknowledge our male allies on a day meant to celebrate women. That’s like needing to shine a spotlight on all the straight people at a Pride parade or praising white people during Black History Month. We get one day to really stand up and talk about how awesome we are, because when we stray out of that 24 hours, we’re often met with comments directing us to be

seen and not heard, or comments on our appearance, or going back to the kitchen. And while yes, everyone should be able to praise everyone all the time and not worry about any backlash, but we do not live in that particular world at this time. Maybe one of those planets in Trappist 1 is like that, but they’re in another solar system, so we need to focus on our own planet. We are a patriarchal society, which means that the males of the species are the ones with the most power and influence. It’s this patriarchy that has kept women as second class citizens since the dawn of man. When enough men and boys come together to help smash

the patriarchy and ensure equality and justice for all, an end to rape culture, victim blaming, tone policing, gaslighting and systemic racism, then maybe we can have a day to celebrate them. Maybe. So maybe you could celebrate the men and boys that are in favour of gender equality until March 9 next year? Or maybe June 4? How about September 27? Or any other day that isn’t the one day that woman around the world are celebrated? Just a thought. Aleisha Hendry is a proud feminist writer who loves cold weather, her cats, roller skates and righteous indignation. Follow her on Twitter at @aleishahendry

Canada should rely on its own oil The conditional approval of the PNW LNG, TransMountain Pipeline, Line 3 and the rejection of the Northern Gateway show that the Trudeau Administration balances the economic and environmental aspects of resource projects. After a year of mostly pro-environment optics, we can now have a clear glimpse into the resource related decision making process of the Trudeau Administration The approval of the Kinder Morgan TransMountain pipeline, considering the visible protest against the project in the lower mainland, recognizes the economic benefit of consuming Canadian oil versus foreign oil and the 60 years of zero-incident operation of that pipeline. When the TransMountain pipeline operated in 1953,

the lower mainland was able to free itself from reliance on foreign oil in favor of Canadian oil. The same scenario that existed in the lower mainland prior to 1953 is now present in the eastern part of Canada. There is a need for the eastern provinces of Canada to stop its reliance on foreign oil. Similarly, Trans Canada has the safety track record and corporate policy to budget what it needs for a safe and responsible oil pipeline operation. There are also an equal amount of protest and passionate supporters similar to TransMountain Pipeline. The path of the Energy East pipeline is mostly free of environmentally sensitive areas unlike the Northern Gateway pipeline. The job market factor of building this $11

billion pipeline is also the ideal economic project that will jump start a now sagging Canadian Economy without financial cost to the Trudeau Government. This ideal balance of economic and environmental concern exist and will be the reason for the approval of the Energy East Pipeline. And if Justin Trudeau wants the economic benefit of the Energy East Pipeline to be felt by Canadians or if he wants to reap the political benefits that this opportunity would create, Justin Trudeau has to approve the Energy East Pipeline at the earliest possible time before the next election. Alan Yu is a Fort St. John resident and founder of FSJ for LNG.

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Multicultural group looks to stimulate dialogue in city matt preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca

A new multicultural group in Fort St. John will hold its first meeting this month to map out efforts to stimulate dialogue and co-operation between the city’s different cultures. Alan Yu has launched the Fort St. John Multicultural Society with an aim to “foster unity and understanding” within minority and majority groups in the city. “Harmony, security, and complete integration is its ultimate goal,” said Yu. The society will hold its first organizational meeting at Northern Lights College on March 27. The current state of affairs in the United States could af-

fect Canadians’ concept of newcomers and their different cultures, Yu said. The society will help to bridge the gap, he said. “The Canadian government acknowledges the fact that the Canadian population is aging and unable to sustain a young and productive population for a solid and ideal tax base,” he said. “For this reason, legal immigration is bringing in different ethnicities from all over the world to sustain an ideal population base. Canada has always been a country of immigrants, ever since the first European colonies.” The society will meet in the college lobby at 5:30 p.m. on March 27. All are welcome. To learn more, find FSJ Multicultural Society on Facebook.

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The Fort St. John Multicultural Society meets at the 2017 Settlement Fair at Northern Lights College on March 11. The society will hold its first organizational meeting at the college on March 27 at 5:30 p.m.

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of four-laning 100 Street beyond 110 Avenue to begin this year, according to its 2017 capital plan. The first phase will start at 110 Avenue and work north to 112 Avenue. The second phase, slated for 2018, would continue work to 114A Avenue. The third and final phase would complete the four-laning upgrade to the Bypass Road, and is slated for 2019. The city estimates the total cost of the upgrades at $9.5 million, according to its capital plan. The city has set an ambitious $49.8-million capital plan for this year. The draft sets aside roughly $17.3 million for roads and transportation.

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With five candidates now declared for this May’s MLA race for Peace River North, there’s plenty to mull over both before and after the writ drops. Here at the Alaska Highway News, we’re partnering once again with the Fort St. John & District Chamber of Commerce to hold an All Candidates Meeting and debate in April. Candidates will square off at the Lido Theatre in Fort St. John Thursday, April 27, with doors opening for a candidate meet and greet at 6 p.m. The debate will begin at 7:30 p.m., and refreshments will be sponsored by the BC Northern Real Estate Board. The event is free and open to the public. So far, BC Liberal Dan Davies, BC NDP Robert Dempsey, and independents Bob Fedderly, Rob Fraser, and Jeff Richert have announced their election bids. The Alaska Highway News will serve as the main moderator of the event, with special guest moderators from the community to be announced. Stay tuned for more details on how to submit your questions, and keep up to date on this year’s provincial election at alaskahighwaynews.ca.

Auto Show Preview will definitely not disappoint. Rare models from luxury brands like Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini and McLaren, as well as vehicles from B.C.’s most impressive private collections, will be displayed on the showroom for supercar lovers to admire. Don’t miss special showings of the Aston Martin DB11, Bentley Bentayga and the Pfaff commissioned Singer Porsche 911. Showcased alongside these high-performance sports cars and grand tourers are the newest types of cars making waves in the auto industry – the electric vehicles (EV’s). The newest EV’s on the market will be presented at the Auto Show for British Columbian consumers wishing to familiarize themselves with new environmentally friendly options. Show goers also have the opportunity at two test drive locations to experience some of these vehicles through the Electric Vehicle Experience Test Drive, presented by CEVforBC™ and the Toyota LEXUS Hybrid Ride & Drive. As always, the Auto Show will host a

number of unique, one-of-a-kind cars to exhibit the most innovative and extreme vehicles in the auto world. The “Cedar Rocket” – the world’s fastest log car built by Pioneer Log Homes of B.C. and the stars of the hit HGTV series, Timber Kings – will be on display for the duration of the show. Sure to be a hit with kids of all ages, the Auto Show will also spotlight two life-sized Hot Wheels cars – the ever-popular Bone Shaker plus one more surprise mystery Hot Wheels car. Be sure to find these and many other show stopping vehicles this year at the Show. For the aftermarket fans, the Monster Energy DUB Show Tour will be back for another revved up year. Attendees can visit the DUB Daily Drive Up on Jack Poole Plaza. Internationally renowned and exceptionally popular, show goers will be awed by the wide array of customized vehicles on display. The Vancouver International Auto Show is the most important annual event for the auto industry in British Columbia and is the best attended trade and consumer show in

Western Canada. From the latest model unveilings to rare exotic supercars and the latest electric vehicles, there is sure to be something for everyone. Be a part of the 2017 Vancouver International Auto Show’s “I Heart Cars, Trucks and Electric Vehicles” campaign. From Civic’s to Ferraris, Bugs to Bugatti’s, whether they are custom or electric, express your love for your ride by snapping a photo of your vehicle and submitting it online. Vehicles may be considered for drive up opportunities and top entries will be eligible to win amazing prize packs from the Vancouver International Auto Show. Share your photos and stories and enter to win cool prizes at www.iheartcars.ca I hope to see you all the 2017 Vancouver International Auto Show, and for all the details and ticket information, you can visit: vancouverinternationalautoshow.com Blair Qualey is President and CEO of the New Car Dealers Association of BC. You can email him at bqualey@newcardealers.ca.

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Tse’Kw’a Heritage Society aims to create Treaty 8 interpretative centre

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Garry Oker and the Tse’Kw’a Heritage Society are working to build an interpretative centre and museum to tell the stories of the people who would eventually sign Treaty 8. The centre would be built on a property owned by the West Moberly, Doig River and Prophet River First Nations near the Charlie Lake Cave, seen above, a site with archaeological evidence going back 10,000 years.

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When Garry Oker looks around the cities and towns of the Peace Region, there’s not much acknowledging the people whose ancestors have populated the land for millennia. There’s little Indigenous art in public spaces. For tourists and residents, there’s nowhere to go to learn about the rich history of the region’s First Nations. He hopes to change that. Oker and the Tse’Kw’a Heritage Society are working to build an interpretative centre and museum to tell the stories of the people who would eventually sign Treaty 8. “There’s lots of evidence that our ancestors have been around here for a long time—over 10,000 years,” he said. “Our goal is to (create) an interpretative Garry Oker drums at a BC Hydro event centre, museum, and education centre acknowledging the W.A.C. Bennett dam’s impact basically—(and) really open it up so on First Nations people last summer. people in the region and tourists have a place to go and really look at the history There’s also the question of the Site of the Peace River Country.” C dam, which is already uncovering arThe centre would be built on a prop- chaeological artifacts in the Peace River erty owned by the West Moberly, Doig Valley. River and Prophet River First Nations According to BC Hydro, Site C’s hernear the Charlie Lake Cave, a site with itage program has been in place since archaeological evidence going back 2010 and includes First Nations and the 10,000 years. Royal BC and North Peace Museums on As far as Oker knows, there had nev- any finds of archaeological significance er been such a museum. The site would along the dam’s 83-kilometre reservoir. also be used to teach traditional land However, local museums are struggling use skills to Treaty 8 members. to keep up with the amount of material As it stands, anyone who finds ar- being unearthed, Oker said. rowheads, tools or other artifacts in the The heritage society has already rePeace Region deposits them with local ceived some local support. At a meeting museums. last month, the Peace River Regional But Oker said local museums don’t District backed the society’s applicaalways have the capacity to properly tion for an NDIT grant to develop an store and curate the large amounts of amphitheatre on the site and renovate artifacts found in the Peace. an existing building. However, work Many artifacts have been turned up on the centre remains a ways off, Oker almost by accident. A road-widening said. project, for example, unearthed anCompared to coastal communities cient tools made of stone not indigen- such as Vancouver, where indigenous ous to the valley, suggesting the area art adorns the city’s airport, Oker felt was a major trading hub. the history of Northeast B.C.’s First “We need to work together to figure peoples needs recognition. out how we can ensure First Nations “That’s a really big challenge in the and local indigenous peoples’ herit- Peace River country,” he said. “There’s age are acknowledged and also used really no evidence of indigenous for educational purposes, so we have peoples. We need to make sure people a sense of pride and dignity about our who come to our territory up here heritage,” Oker said, adding the society have a sense of…the original people hopes to work with historical groups of the land—the Dunne Za people in the region to organize their exhibits here. We need to make sure that’s and artifacts. acknowledged.”

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The applicant, XJ Evergreen Estates Development Corporation, is seeking an Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment to the parcels pictured on the map below and described as consisting of five parcels of land totaling approximately 246 hectares bound by Kapchinski Road to the North, 116 Street (West Bypass Road) to the East, Alaska Highway to the South and 269 Road to the West. The intent is to change the land use designation from AR-Agricultural to LDR-Low Density Residential, MDR-Medium Density Residential, HDR- High Density Residential, GC-General Commercial, IT-Institutional and PNA- Parks and Natural Areas. This open house is being held by the applicant to seek public input which will be included in their application to Council. This land use change is proposed to create a new complete and comprehensively planned neighbourhood centered on the natural areas of the Fish Creek coulee. The new neighbourhood would accommodate a significant proportion of the anticipated Interested members of the Public are invited to drop by residential growth of the City in a wide variety of residential between 5:00pm-7:00pm, March 21, at the Whole forms. Proposed housing Wheat & Honey Café, 10003 100 St., Fort St. John, BC neighbourhood oriented services and amenities would include parks, trails and green 244 RD spaces, schools, and commercial services. 26 WEST WEST Owner’s representatives 9 10 BYPASS BYPASS BYPASS will be present to answer RD 0 S questions. AL T AS R For additional information KA E we encourage you to visit: HI E GH T WA www.parkwoodproperties.ca Y or contact: Jim Radford at: 100 AVE 100 100 AVE AVE

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The Fort St. John Co-op recently made a donation of $5,000 to the North Peace Seniors Housing Society. This pushes the Co-Op’s total donations over the last couple years to $,10,000. Pictured: Bruce Chisholm, president of the FSJ co-op board, Tony Zabinsky, representing the North Peace Seniors Housing, and Glenn Kelly, secretary of the FSJ Co-op board.

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SMARTER / BOLDER / FASTER

Compared to last month, February’s oil and gas drilling licence auction was a bit of a disappointment. Compared to last year, though, it was a windfall. Nine drilling licences and two land leases sold at B.C.’s petroleum and natural gas rights auction Feb. 22, netting the provincial government $3,727,424. That’s down from last month’s $39.6 million bonanza, which raised more than the past two years of land sales combined. The sales have been low the past two years due to the oil and gas downturn, which led companies to scale back exploration budgets amid a global supply glut. Last February, B.C. brought in $0 from an auction for the first time in history. Land agents bid on parcels for oil and gas exploration at the monthly sales. The auction is considered an indicator of future development activity because it gauges demand for new drilling licences and land tenures. Sales have also dropped off due to a growing shortage of land. The province leases drilling licences and land to oil companies for three- to fiveyear terms, meaning much of the prime land in the area has been acquired. January’s sale was propelled by a $35 million parcel located near Pouce Coupe, which sold to Scott Land & Lease. The oil company that will develop the parcel has not been disclosed. The July 2008 sale was the highest-grossing in history, bringing in $610 million with an average price per hectare of $4,595. The average price per hectare at the February sale was $451. The top parcel went for $1,407 per hectare and is located 45 kilometres northwest of Fort St. John in the Stoddart West area. The next sale is set for Wednesday, March 22.

Regional unemployment drops to 8.7% Unemployment in Northeast B.C. dropped nearly two percentage points in February. That’s according to the latest labour force survey released by Statistics Canada on Friday, March 10, which show unemployment in the region dropped to 8.7 per cent in February. That’s down from highs of 10.5 per cent recorded in December and January, and down from February 2016 when unemployment sat at 9.2 per cent. There were 3,900 people unemployed in the region last month out of labour force of 44,600, according to the survey. British Columbia led Canada in job growth last month, adding 19,400 jobs. Growth across the country was better than expected. Economists polled by Reuters expected the nation’s unemployment rate to remain unchanged at 6.8 per cent, adding 2,500 jobs. Instead, Canada added 15,300 jobs in February, helping the jobless rate fall two notches to 6.6 per cent. B.C.’s big gains were offset by losses in provinces such as Quebec, which lost 11,100 jobs. —Staff, with file from Business in Vancouver

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Baby’s Best Chance is a federal funded program that provides free services for pregnant individuals that may be facing challenges in their life and/or pregnancy. Participants will learn about pregnancy including proper nutrition, how to make healthy choices for self and baby, prepare for birth, post-delivery education, newborn care and access support. Group is held at Community Bridge (10142 101st Ave FSJ) and is offered to pregnant individuals on Wednesdays at 11:00am and to individuals with newborns up to 6 months of age on Wednesdays at 12:30pm. For more information or to register please contact BBC Coordinator at 250-785-6021 ext. 251 or email BBCCoord@ communitybridge.ca

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NH policy in place for medicallyassisted dying Northern Health now has a formal policy in place for those who want to exercise their right to a medically-assisted death, the Prince George Citizen reports. The service has been provided since July 2016, when the legislation came into effect, but “the final pieces of the puzzle came together just recently where we got our final versions of our formal policies approved,” Kirsten Thomson, Northern Health’s regional director of risk and compliance said in an interview. Four people in northern B.C. and one from outside the agency’s territory have used the service provided by Northern Health. “It’s still early stages but we’re reaching a bit of a point of maturity in how we’re approaching this and some degree of normalization is starting to happen,” Thomson said. The service is provided to those with chronic and untreatable medical conditions that have reduced their quality of life to the point where they can no longer go on. Steps for those interested begin with a conversation with their physician or nurse practitioner. For those who don’t have one or have one who is a conscientious objector and reluctant to provide the service, Thomson is the next point of contact. According to a Northern Health information sheet, criteria for qualifying include being at least 18 years old, in an advanced state of irreversible decline in capability and intolerable suffering with no available treatments considered acceptable. A natural death must also be reasonably forseeable. There is also a 10-day waiting period, or “period of reflection,” which can be shortened in certain circumstances. And one of the physicians or nurse practitioners who assessed the patient’s eligibility will prescribe and administer the drugs to end the life. —Prince George Citizen

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court docket A look at what happened in Fort St. John provincial court for the week ending March 10. There were no cases up for sentencing in Fort Nelson and Hudson’s Hope. Fort St. John Law Courts • Chance Littlefeather Davis (born 1986) was handed a one-year probation order with a suspended sentence, given a five-year firearms ban, ordered to provide a DNA sample, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge on one count of assault. • Trent Connor Doniak (born 1991) was handed a one-year probation order with a suspended sentence, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of assault. Doniak was also handed another one-year probation order, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of breach of undertaking or recognizance. • William Joseph Holloway (born

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1982) was given 15 days in jail, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of breach of probation order. Holloway was also fined $1,000, given a 42day jail sentence, handed a three-year driving ban, and assessed a $150 victim surcharge for one count of driving while prohibited. • Vance Arnold Pihl (born 1958) was given a zero-day jail sentence, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for two counts of breach of undertaking or recognizance. Pihl was given 21 days in jail, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of breach of probation. • Terri Lynn Wolfe (born 1978) was given three days in jail, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of breach of probation order. Wolfe was also given a 30-day jail sentence, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of breach of undertaking or recognizance. • Grady J. Higginbottom (born 1995) was handed a one-year probation order with a suspended sentence, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of possession of a controlled substance. — Tom Summer

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Be on alert for mailbox thefts Fort St. John RCMP have issued a list of tips to reduce the chances of falling victim to mailbox theft. The detachment has received two reports of thefts from rural mailboxes over the past couple of months. Police say preventative measures include: • Checking your mailbox daily, if possible, and picking up your mail right after the rural carrier delivers it.

• If you are expecting credit card renewals and they don’t arrive, contact the company directly. • If you have not received important mail that you were expecting, contact the appropriate businesses/ organization(s). The RCMP is reminding the public to report all thefts by calling the detachment at 250-787-8100. —Staff

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255 Road Rural Fort St John, BC

This rare property overlooks the banks of the Beaton River north east of FSJ Airport and minute to downtown Fort St John Half Section of Land is out of the ALR and rolls towards the Beaton River with an-made trails excellent for quading, horse back riding, or hiking in your own back yard! Perfect for a growing family or someone looking for spacious room to play in the open yet private setting. 2431+/-sf two story home. Upper floor boasts; large master suite with walk in closet, jacuzzi tub in ensuite & private deck. 2+ bedrooms for guests or growing family and full bathroom, and space for study or office area Main floor has open kitchen all overlooking sun room and horseshoe shaped deck! Adjacent to kitchen is a breakfast room leading to family room that creates a beautiful space to enjoy family gatherings or 12’x14’ dining & 15’x16’ living room complete main living area. Additional utility rooms include; powder room, laundry room, lovely foyer and plenty of storage. The attached 30'x28' garage offers room to park the truck and car & have room to tinker. On-Site: 36'x60' fully heated shop along with 2 - 8'x12' sheds for housing tractors, equipment and ample storage for all the "toys", owner will also consider including some equipment and tools. Property has fencing, horse pens with electric plus great for heated water troughs in the winter! Two modular trailers are included in the asking price - perfect for company, caretaker or rentals! Asking $1.988 Million

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Built in 2000 by Colteran Developments the main level and basement interior finishes are warm and inviting. Entrance leads to an open designed living space and bright kitchen with its open floor plan and plenty of natural lighting. Main floor also includes master bedroom and ensuite plus additional bedroom or office main floor laundry. Basement offer lots of storage plus an inviting family room, wet bar, 4 pc bath and space for guests. Corner lot steps away from schools, church, running track, and playground. Private fenced and gated back yard, 12x36 composite deck plus additional 12x18 deck, sheds, enhance this low maintenance setting. Comfort and style in this home located in north east Fort St John

NOW ASKING $479,000 Owner retired and looking to move onto next chapter in life… All data to be confirmed by Buyer MLS ® R2137824

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on 86 Street Fort St John, BC This beautiful country setting located on 86 street, which is now in the City of Fort St John’s designated boundary. The fenced acreage boasts a 3,000+sf two story home (circa 1998ish) with attached 2 car garage. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, formal dining and living room divided by 3-faced fireplace, an inviting front porch, back deck leading to kids play area and man-made fish pond. RV and horse trailer parking, horse shelters and pasture, 2,400sf shop with second floor space… ALL on almost 10 acres of land (ALR) If you are looking for a country place but still be minutes to work or school… this is the place for you!

MAIN FLOOR (1542+/-sf): The large expansive kitchen includes a popular meeting area that could easily be used for casual dining or family entertaining. Formal dining room and living room are divided by a three faced gas fireplace providing a comfortable setting for an evening with the family or entertaining guests. Main floor master suite includes a walk-in closet and en-suite. UPPER FLOOR (1426+/-sf): Upstairs is rich with ambiance from dormer windows and great views. There are 2 bedrooms, 3pc bathroom and a gigantic family room that could be used for another bedroom, office, family room, media room or combination of uses. BASEMENT (1400+/-sf): Fully finished basement has 10’ ceilings with 2 bedrooms, 3pc bathroom, and expansive games room. Floors are concrete with wood finished texture, looks like walking on hardwood flooring! Cold room, water softener, gas hot water and furnace. 40'x60' shop (built 2007) has 14'ceiling and 2-13.6'x14' overhead doors. Outdoor stairs lead to second floor unfinished 2,400sf storage area that could be completed for a totally awesome mancave, office, guest room or remain storage. Dormer windows and views overlooking neighboring baseball, tennis and city park area. Fenced pastures with horse shelters front the acreage. Backyard of patio finds additional storage shed, child playground area and fish pond adding to the relaxed country feel. Remaining land has room for potential pastures, yard, or future subdivision development. Country living now incorporated into the City.

Asking $1.48 Million

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IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR COMMERCIAL, RETAIL OR INDUSTRIAL LEASE SPACE, CALL RON RODGERS FOR OPPORTUNITIES IN THE NORTH EAST BC AREA Information is not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale, or buyers already under contract. All measurements and information is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed and should be verified.

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Real unions get real results – on major projects all across British Columbia The TEL Group gets the job done – and done right. DONE RIGHT MEANS:  family supporting wages and benefits  effective health and safety protection for every worker  training and apprenticeship in order to make sure that when we build major projects we are also building the workforce for BC’s future  more opportunities for First Nations, women and people with disabilities  and strong practices to preserve our environment

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It’s because real unions get real results that the employees at Peace River Hydro Partners Construction Ltd. have asked The TEL Group to begin an organizing campaign at Site C in support of better representation, a safer workplace, and improved conditions.

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Blueberry River youth take steps to end violence Aleisha Hendry ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

Have you HEARD? we are

Blueberry River First Nation had taken another step forward in ending domestic violence within the community. Another workshop and Commitment Stick ceremony was held Feb. 27 for the youth in the band, and while the numbers weren’t quite what they were hoping for, Blueberry River councilor Shawn Davis was pleased with how it went. “It’s very important, I understand the point of view of this workshop, it’s good and it’ll help our younger generations look in life and see what’s good for them, to bring our traditional values back, for them not to worry about stuff,” he said afterwards. The youth involved went over signs of abuse, what to do about and how to recognize and respond to their own feelings. Twenty-four year old Krystal Oker was glad to have the chance to take part in the workshop. “I learned that it carries on from childhood most of the beliefs and what the signs are,” she said, noting that she’d like to see more people take part “It would have been awesome if there was more people… especially

with communities like this that are pretty broken.” After the workshop, a Commitment Stick ceremony was held as a reminder to live a violence free life. Davis led the vow, saying “By picking up this Commitment Stick, I pledge to live violence free and to help end violence against women, because women are sacred, givers of life, to be honoured and respected.” Each colour on the stick has it’s own meaning. Red represents honouring and mourning missing and murdered Indigenous women; yellow represents the breath of life; black is to honour the body; and white is to honour the knowledge and wisdom of the Elders. Family Social Worker Tania McLeod was pleased with how the morning went, and looks forward to hosting other events for the youth in the community. “We are going to be holding an activity for the youth up at Pink Mountain,” she said. “It’ll be driven by the youth, we’ll take their ideas and implement them out there.” Aleisha Hendry Photo

Above left: Blueberry River First Nations youth took part in a workshop aimed at helping prevent domestic violence and a Commitment Stick ceremony on Feb. 27.

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International Women’s Day held an even greater meaning for one Fort St. John woman last week. Amnesty International recognized indigenous activist Connie Greyeyes March 8, one of eight women from around the world being recognized by the group for “battling on the frontline to claim their rights, refusing to wait in the face of injustice.” “I feel like I’ve come so far from being a drug addict, from being an alcoholic and having nothing. It’s possible to do anything if you have the right supports in place,” Greyeyes said. Greyeyes was recognized for her work raising awareness and demanding justice for missing and murdered indigenous women in the region and across Canada. Greyeyes says she’s pleased the federal government is finally taking the steps to address the safety of indigenous women and girls by launching a national inquiry. She noted that the government is working to get liaisons talking with the families of these women, including those in Northeast B.C. “It’s important that we continue to make sure families and voices in the northeast are heard,” she said.

Connie Greyeyes

“Sometimes we get lost because of how vast B.C. is and the serious cases here, with Pickton, with the Downtown Eastside, with the Highway of Tears. It’s important that we continue to talk about it, to make sure that the families in this region get to be heard in the inquiry.” An indigenous woman is five times more likely to go missing or be murdered than a non-indigenous woman, Greyeyes said. “Those stats don’t lie, that’s for real. It’s a reality for us,” she said. Greyeyes isn’t the only global ambassador from the Peace Region— Helen Knott was recognized last year by the Nobel Women’s Institute for her activism to protect indigenous women.

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General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. Offers may not be redeemed for cash and may not combined with certain other consumer incentives. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. ¥ Offer valid at participating dealers to eligible retail lessees in Canada who enter into a lease agreement with GM Financial and who accept delivery between March 1 to March 31, 2017. Eligible 2017 GMC Acadia SLE-1 AWD: Lease based on a lease purchase price of $37,508, which includes $500 manufacturer-to-consumer lease cash (tax inclusive), $1,000 manufacturer-to-dealer lease bonus (tax inclusive) and $750 manufacturer-to-consumer GM Card Application Bonus (offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card [GM Card] or current GM Card cardholders) (tax inclusive). Bi-weekly payment is $179 for 36 months at 0.0% interest rate on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. $2,500 down payment is required. Total obligation is $16,396, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $21,144. Consumer may be required to pay Dealer Fees. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, PPSA, registration, taxes and optional equipment. Excess wear and tear charges not included. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. See your dealer for conditions and details. As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Company to verify eligibility. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Security deposit may be required. Payment may vary depending on down payment/ trade. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. ¥¥ Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered from March 1 to 31, 2017. Purchase price includes $5,500 Manufacturer-to-dealer cash credit (tax inclusive) valid toward the retail cash purchase of an eligible new 2017 GMC Terrain SLE-1 FWD and $750 manufacturer-to-consumer GM Card Application Bonus (offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card [GM Card] or current GM Card cardholders) (tax inclusive). Purchase price of $24,795 includes freight, air tax but excludes license, insurance, registration, dealer fees and taxes. At participating dealers. Void where prohibited. See dealer for details. Discounts vary by model. Dealer may sell for less. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. Offers may not be redeemed for cash and may not combined with certain other consumer incentives. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. † Offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank® GM® Visa* Card (GM Card) or current Scotiabank® GM® Visa* Cardholders. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2017 model year GMC delivered in Canada between March 1 and March 31, 2017. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on: GMC Acadia, Canyon (except 2SA), Savana, Terrain; $1,000 credit available on: GMC Sierra, Sierra HD, Yukon, Yukon XL (equipped with MYC). Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Company (GM Canada) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GM Canada dealer for details. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. * U.S. government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). *** Does not detect people or items. Always check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle. † Whichever comes first. Limit of four complimentary Lube-Oil-Filter services in total. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. Conditions and limitations apply. See your dealer for details. †† Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply, see your dealer for details. ‡ Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Service plan required. Available 4G LTE with Wi-Fi hotspot requires WPA2 compatible mobile device and data plan. Data plans provided by AT&T. Services vary by model, service plan, conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on select vehicle models and in select markets. Vehicle must be started or in accessory mode to access Wi-Fi.

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LOCAL NEWS

CONTENTS Humour........................................ A2 Weather ....................................... A2 Local News .................................. A3 Opinion ....................................... A6 Business....................................... A9 Sports ........................................... B1 Arts & Culture ............................ B5 Community................................. B9

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ROCK REPORT: Also in Saudi Arabia, an oil shiek offered several rock musicians one million dollars to teach him how to play rock and roll guitar. No word yet on KNOWBEFOREYOUGO if any rock stars have accepted his offer. Meanwhile, I had a plan to make big money teaching people how to play a rock PREVAILING PRICES music instrument in which I happen to be an expert. But it seems nobody here in Dawson CreekForecast105.9 ohn, BC - 7 Day - Environment Canada Fort St John is willing to pay to learn how to play the tambourine.

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Robert Dempsey was acclaimed the BC NDP candidate for Peace River North at the Fort St. John Royal Canadian Legion on March 13. It’s the high school teacher’s first time running for office.

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LOCAL NEWS

North Peace SPCA looks ahead to improvements South Peace branch to get new facility, but there’s still much to be done here ALEISHA HENDRY ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

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Opinion

Published every Thursday at 9916 - 98th Street, Fort St. John, BC V1J 3T8 by Glacier Media Tel: 250-785-5631 Fax: 250-785-3522 Online at alaskahighwaynews.ca

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the Heck is wrong with People. Yes we need more schools. I thought we were on the list for 2 - 3 more schools. But seems this one has busted the budget —Donna Gregoire, via Facebook

Looks great. Should open up room in the other schools. BJ Turry, via Facebook

I’m so excited to see some interesting architecture in this city! This will be a beautiful building. —Amy von Stackelberg, via Facebook

Got something to say about a hot button issue? Send us a Letter to the Editor. Email editor@ahnfsj.ca or fill out the form on our website, alaskahighwaynews.ca

International Women’s Day is for women

Aleisha Hendry AS I SEE IT

THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2017 A7

LOCAL NEWS

Multicultural group looks to stimulate dialogue in city MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca

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Michael Hack and Naim Techikha shake hands moments after Techikha and his family hopped off a plane in Fort St. John on Monday. FAMILY from A1

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LOCAL NEWS

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Feds, province pitch in to 100 St upgrades MATT PREPROST R0011357146

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LOCAL NEWS

Tse’Kw’a Heritage Society aims to create Treaty 8 interpretative centre

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE

XJ Evergreen Estates Development Corporation Application for Official Community Plan Amendment

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Museum and educational centre would address dearth of information about local First Nations JONNY WAKEFIELD reporter@dcdn.ca

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A10 THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 2017

BUSINESS

February land sale no bonanza, but signs of a recovery persist

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LOCAL NEWS

PEACE REGION

GETTING THEIR KICKS

COURT DOCKET A look at what happened in Fort St. John provincial court for the week ending March 10. There were no cases up for sentencing in Fort Nelson and Hudson’s Hope. Fort St. John Law Courts • Chance Littlefeather Davis (born 1986) was handed a one-year probation order with a suspended sentence, given a five-year firearms ban, ordered to provide a DNA sample, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge on one count of assault. • Trent Connor Doniak (born 1991) was handed a one-year probation order with a suspended sentence, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of assault. Doniak was also handed another one-year probation order, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of breach of undertaking or recognizance. • William Joseph Holloway (born

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‘We put the facility on the map’ 26th Masters’ Allround Games a successful event for Fort St. John ALEISHA HENDRY ahnedyr@ahnfsj.ca

Heather McCracken went into the weekend hoping to achieve some personal bests. She came out with a gold medal in the Ladies 35 age class. The Fort St. John speed skater was one of five local speed skaters who competed on an international level at the 26th Masters’ Allround Games at the Pomeroy Sport Centre March 10 to 12. “It’s unbelievable. It’s a crazy feeling—I never expected that,” said McCracken. “I worked hard and got three personal bests over the weekend, I’m just really happy.” McCracken raced in the 500m, 1,000m, 1,500m, and the 3,000m races. She felt her best race was the 1,500m distance. “It’s really tough, it’s grueling, but I really felt like I had laid it all out on

“I think we put the facility and the community on the map within the international masters speed skating community.”

the line,” she said. “It’s right between that sprint and endurance but you still have to give it everything. “Anything is possible in the eyes of the believer.” Four other skaters from the Fort St. John Elks Speed Skating Club competed in the event as well. Jennifer Gibson placed third in the Ladies 40 age class; Ada de Kline placed fifth in the Ladies 45 age class; Dennis Morrison placed 11th in the Mens 60 age class; and Ken Johnson did not place in his age class. The event saw masters’ level speed skaters from eight countries, including Japan, Canada, the U.S., Aus-

tralia, Romania, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands. “The athletes and the people that we met were amazing,” said McCracken. “Just to get to know some people from all over the world that enjoy something that you also enjoy, it’s really neat.” In the Allround Games, medalists are determined by taking times and turning them into points. The faster a skater’s time the lower the points, and the three lowest scores make it to the podium. Overall, vice-president of the Elks Speed Skating Club Wim Kok said the weekend turned out better than he could have ever hoped for. “It was a very good weekend, I think we put the facility and the community on the map within the international masters speed skating community,” he said. See MASTERS on B2

Kevin Frost and his seeing-eye dog Lewis were at the Pomeory Sport Centre last weekend for the 26th Masters’ Allround Games.

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If you spent any time down at the Pomeroy Sport Centre to see the Masters’ Allround Games last weekend, you may have noticed one particular athlete was accompanied by his dog. The athlete is Canadian speed skater Kevin Frost, and the dog is Lewis, Frost’s seeing-eye dog. Frost is blind, as well as deaf. Frost has Usher Syndrome Type II, which is the cause of his hearing loss and blindness. Presently, he has two per cent tunnel vision, and only 10 per cent of his hearing. However, it hasn’t slowed him down. Frost competes against able-bodied athletes, as he doesn’t believe his disability should be a hindrance to his ability to compete. When it’s his turn on the track, a flash is used to let him know when the starting gun is fired, and a bright orange flag to let him know when he’s on his final lap. As for how he knows where he is on the track, he simply counts his strides. Frost also competes in tandem cycling, and is now getting into golf, which involves relying on his coach to tell him where and how far he hit the ball. Read more at alaskahighwaynews.ca

Fort St. John to host 2020 BC Winter Games ALEISHA HENDRY ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

Up to 2,000 of British Columbia’s top athletes and coaches will descend up Fort St. John in 2020 for the BC Winter Games. City and BC Winter Games officials made the announcement outside the Pomeroy Sport Centre on Friday, March 10. “Our youth are going to be exposed to a higher caliber of competition and to be able to do it here at home is secondto-none,” said Mayor Lori Ackerman.

“To have Fort St. John recognized as a community with that spirit to host these types of events and the ability to host these types of events … this is exceptional stuff that our community needs to be proud of.” Fort St. John last hosted the games in 1984, as well as the Northern BC Winter Games on three occasions, the most recent in 2007. Up to 1,500 athletes between the ages of nine and 19 will compete, as well as have about 600 coaches, managers and officials. Sports included in the BC Winter Games include archery, badminton, curling,

ety, said there are a number of factors that go into choosing a city to host the games, including if there is support from both the city and the school district. “They were in right from the get go,” he said. Once they have that support, the society looks at the facilities a community has, both for the athletes to compete in, as well as house them while they’re in town. BC Games athletes sleep in empty classrooms of local schools. The economic benefit for host communities is estimated at about $1.6 million, ac-

diving, gymnastics, downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, speed skating, karate, judo, figure skating and more. Events will take place at school gymnasiums, including North Peace Secondary School and the Margaret Ma Murray Community School, the Pomeroy Sport Centre, the North Peace Arena, the North Peace Leisure Pool, and Big Bam Ski Hill. The games will need about 2,000 local volunteers to help things run smoothly. Kelly Mann, president and CEO of the BC Games Soci-

cording to Mann, who noted there are more benefits to hosting the Games than just the financial one. “Fort St. John athletes will get to see and compete in their own backyard,” he said. “Oftentimes, as we heard today, these kids have to travel a great distance to get their competition and the fact that British Columbia is coming to Fort St. John to compete against these kids, they’re going to be able to train harder with great purpose.” The 2020 BC Winter Games will be held in Fort St. John Feb. 20-23, 2020.

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Clubs look to build off martial arts tourney experience MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca

Local martial artists kept the kicks and punches flying at the North Peace Martial Arts Championships in Fort St. John on Saturday. Around 100 competitors turned out to Fivestar Mixed Martial Arts for the third annual event, a smaller turnout than in years past but one that still gave locals the taste of some competition. Organizer Justin Donally called the tournament a smaller day but a great event, especially for its youngest competitors. “Adults want to compete, they can hit the road. These kids, it’s tough to load them all up and take a group of them to the big city,” he said. “Really, it’s about getting experience and having some fun, and that was definitely accomplished so I’m excited about that.” Clubs from Fort St. John, Fort Nelson, Grande Prairie and Dawson Creek turned out to compete. DCMMA & Jiu Jitsu club instructor Joshua Clunk brought four of his students up to the event from Dawson

Creek, who in turn brought home an impressive medal haul: three gold, and a silver and bronze. “It was a great day for us, a great day for everybody,” said Clunk. “Especially being up in the Peace area here, the martial arts is a lot more toned down than most areas. We’re not as big as most areas. When opportunity like this comes around, it’s always good to come and support our local teams, our local gyms, and give our guys something to do.” The students will bring their experience back to the dojo to learn from their mistakes and work to improve. “As much as the winning is great for them, and it’s good for them to know what they’re learning is working, my hope is that they learn from all of the mistakes they made. They learn what mistakes they have to work on, what parts of their game that they’re lacking in,” Clunk said. “My most important thing is that after we get back to the gym they come with questions. They come with, ‘why did this happen and why did this happen, and what can we work on to improve those things?’”

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Dan Westbrook (right) lands a punch on Raphael Bergmann during a kickboxing match at the North Peace Martial Arts Championship March 10. Bergmann took first in the division, Westbrook second.

Season over as Huskies fall to Navigators in Game 7

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Hosting an international event for the first time was a challenge, but Kok said there was nothing but praise from the athletes and coaches from around the world about the facility and the community itself. “There were times during the weekend … that I was simply standing at the end of the ice, thinking I had to do something, but there was nothing to do,” said Kok. “It looked like the event was running itself.” He added that it was due to all the hard work that went into planning and all the volunteers that helped make the event possible.

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The Fort St. John Huskies fought and clawed their way back from the brink of elimination twice against the North Peace Navigators in NWJHL semifinal action last week. But it wasn’t enough, as the Huskies fell 6-3 in Game 7 in Peace River on Saturday, March 11. The Huskies tripped up the Navigators twice on March 6 and 9, staying alive to tie the series at three games apiece heading into last Saturday’s action.

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But the Navigators jumped to an early 3-1 lead in the first period of Game 7 and never let go of their lead. Adam Bowie scored twice for the Huskies, earning the game’s third star, while Geoff Dick also had a goal. “I am very proud of our team,” Huskies President Michael Bacso wrote to fans on Facebook. “The players, the fans, the coaching staff. Every year we take steps forward. Next year will be our biggest test yet with hosting provincials and I hope you all will join us for that journey!” The Navigators have been

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Navigators forward Blake Carpenter crashes into Huskies defender Aiden Tegart in second period action at North Peace Arena March 9.

the NWJHL champions for the last three seasons, and will

square off against the Fairview Flyers in the finals.

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

This Week: The RSM Classic

This week, the PGA Tour will travel to Sea Island, Georgia for the RSM Classic. The tournament is held at the Defending: Kevin Kisner Seaside Golf Club. Seaside was Winning Score: 22-under par originally built as a nine hole Winning Share: $1,026,000 course by legendary English architects Colt and Alison in 1929. In 1973, Joe Lee designed Marshside Nine. These two distinct nines were transformed into the current world-class Seaside course in 1999 by Tom Fazio. Seaside is prominently placed on Golf Digest’s list of “Top 100 Courses in the United States.” Seaside Course Sea Island, Ga. 7,055 yards, Par 70

Golf TV Schedule PGA Event: RSM Classic Day Time Thu, 11/17 1:30pm-4:30pm Fri, 11/18 1:30pm-4:30pm Sat, 11/19 1:30pm-4:30pm Sun, 11/20 1:30pm-4:30pm

Pat Perez shot a final round Tournament Results 4-under par 67 to win the 1. Pat Perez OHL Classic at Mayakoba Score: -21 Earnings: $1,260,000 on Sunday. Perez defeated 2. Gary Woodland third-round leader Gary Woodland Score: -19 by two strokes on the Greg Earnings: $756,000 Norman-designed El Camaleon 3. Russell Knox Score: -18 course. Perez, who also won the Earnings: $476,000 2009 Bob Hope Classic, charged from way back in the field with a 9-under 62 on Saturday. The 40-year-old former Arizona State player birdied five of the first eight holes and had a bogey on the par-four 12th.

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Golf Trivia Which golfer won the 2000 U.S. Open by 15 strokes? a) Tiger Woods b) Phil Mickelson

Last Week: Pat Perez won the OHL Classic

c) Ernie Els d) Payne Stewart

Answer: a) Tiger Woods finished at 12-under par in the 2000 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. Ernie Els and Miguel Angel Jimenez finished in 2nd, at 3-over, 15 strokes behind.

The Zurich Classic played in New Orleans annually is rumored to become a team event starting in 2017. The event will feature 80 teams of two. Both members of the winning team will receive the two-year Tour exemption that typically accompanies a victory in an official event, and each winning player will receive 400 FedEx Cup points. A regular tournament offers 500 points to the winner and 300 to the runner-up. The PGA Tour has not had an official team event on its schedule since 1981. The Walt Disney World Golf Classic was the last official PGA Tour tournament that used a team play format.

Lessons from the Golf Pro One of the big faults that the amateur golfer finds is when they hit a shot into trouble. A professional can find a way to escape disaster, but the general rule for an amateur is that trouble leads to more trouble. The one shot that causes the amateur the most trouble is when a tee shot goes into the woods. We’re so mad when our shot is out of the fairway and in a tree that it usually leads to a second erratic shot. Consequently, most people race up to find the shot, just grab a club and hack away. Instead, a more sensible plan is the best course of action. Picking the right club with the proper loft is essential. Too much loft could lead to your shot going into the overhanging leaves. Not enough loft will result in the ball getting hung up in the woods again.

Player Profile

Pat Perez

Turned Professional: 1997 FedEx Cup Ranking: 3rd World Ranking: 332nd PGA Tour Wins: 2

FedEx Cup Standings Through Nov. 13, 2016

1) Hideki Matsuyama 850 pts. / 2 top tens

2) Justin Thomas 614 pts. / 2 top tens

3) Pat Perez

606 pts. / 2 top tens

4) Brendan Steele 556 pts. / 1 top tens

5) Rod Pampling 507 pts. / 1 top tens

FedEx Cup Standings continued... Player Points 6) Cody Gribble 426 7) Scott Piercy 351 8) Russell Knox 333 9) Brooks Koepka 316 10) Gary Woodland 316

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Killbillies ready to roll on 2017 derby season ALEISHA HENDRY ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

Fort St. John’s own roller derby squad is hitting the road more this season, growing the league, spreading the good word about the sport. The Energetic City Roller Derby Association (ECRDA) held a fundraiser at Casey’s Pub on March 8 to help raise funds for the Killbillies to travel to Calgary for the Flat Track Fever tournament. “We’ve been trying for three years to get accepted to this event,” said Jenna Hildebrand, also known as Jennacide, president of ECRDA. “We’ve finally been invited down, so we’re really excited to go.” The Killbillies as a travel team are currently ranked 29th in Canada, according to stats collected by Rollergirl.ca. “It’s a fantastic opportunity,” says Killbillies coach Eric Roy. “We’ve got a good chance to make a good name for ourselves.” Flat Track Fever will see teams from host city Calgary, as well as Fernie, Nelson, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Fort McMurray, Kelowna and more. The league is working on creating a development team this season to ensure that every benchmarked skater gets some track time, said Roy. “That’s the only way you’re going to learn,” he said. “If we’re playing harder and

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Energetic City Roller Derby Association board members Jenna Hildebrand, Amy MCGuire, Kailey Odermatt, Bethany Roy and Amanda Chomestra are looking forward to the 2017 roller derby season.

harder teams all the time, the girls that are just starting to develop aren’t getting that opportunity. “There are B Teams in the area, so our development team will be able to get quite a few more games where they’re in control and not relying on vets, it’s going to be all on them and that’s where their experience is going to come from.”

Travel is the name of the game for the Killbillies this season. The girls in pink will be travelling to Prince George to two bouts on March 25, before returning to PG for the Northern Exposure tournament April 21-23. On May 13, the development team will travel to Peace River to play the Grimshaw Grim Reapers, while the travel team will head out for a tournament

in Terrace May 17-20. The following weekend is the Flat Track Fever tournament to wrap up the away season. The Killbillies have four home events this season, the first being a scrimmage out at the Clearview arena on April 1. Once the ice is out of the North Peace Arena, full home bouts are set to begin. There will be a three game round robin against Rated

PG Rollergirls and the North Coast Nightmares on May 6. Then on June 3, there will be a bout for the development team against the Grimshaw Grim Reapers. The Killbillies will host Oil City Roller Derby on June 24 to round out the home season. For more information, visit the Energetic City Roller Derby Association (Fort St. John, BC) Facebook page.

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

2017 Standings Cup Series Top Ten Points 1) Brad Keselowski

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Location: Avondale, Arizona Date: March 19th, 3:45 p.m. TV: FOX Last Year’s Pole: Kyle Busch - 138.387 mph Last Year’s Winner: Kevin Harvick

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

Points: 132 Wins: 1 Top 5: 2 Top 10: 2

2) Kyle Larson

Points: 131 Wins: 0 Top 5: 2 Top 10: 2

3) Chase Elliott

Points: 129 Wins: 0 Top 5: 2 Top 10: 2

4) Martin Truex Jr. Track Details Distance: 1.0 miles Shape: Tri-oval Turns / Front / Back: (1-2) 10-12º & (3-4) 8-9°

Racing News

Points: 127 Wins: 1 Top 5: 1 Top 10: 2

Kevin Harvick voiced his displeasure with the response time of the medical team after wrecking during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas. “The worst part was the medical response. It took them forever to get to the car. I thought we made that better, but obviously we haven’t,” Harvick said. Before the season, NASCAR implemented a traveling safety team with a rotating group of doctors and EMTs in hopes of getting more continuity of care and establishing more of a relationship between the drivers and the personnel who treat them on-site during the 36-race Cup season.

5) Joey Logano

Points: 119 Wins: 0 Top 5: 1 Top 10: 3

6) Ryan Blaney

Points: 106 Wins: 0 Top 5: 1 Top 10: 2

7) Kurt Busch

Points: 93 Wins: 1 Top 5: 1 Top 10: 2

8) Kevin Harvick

Points: 91 Wins: 0 Top 5: 0 Top 10: 1

Racing Trivia

9) Kasey Kahne

Which currently active driver has the most wins at Phoenix?

Points: 88 Wins: 0 Top 5: 1 Top 10: 2

a) Kevin Harvick b) Jimmie Johnson

10) Jamie McMurray

Points: 86 Wins: 0 Top 5: 0 Top 10: 2

c) Dale Earnhardt Jr. d) Joey Logano

Answer : a) Kevin Harvick has won 8 times at Phoenix International Raceway.

Phoenix International Raceway has a unique tri-oval shape, with a curve in the middle of the backstretch between turns two and three, commonly referred to as “the dogleg”. This exists because the original builders were constrained by both the rocky hills located on the property and their incorporation of an external road course and dragstrip into PIR’s design. The other notable feature of PIR is the presence of the “Hillside”, a fan-favorite viewing area located on Monument Hill just outside of turn four. Kevin Harvick won this race last year.

Points 99 95 90 72 70 66 66 64 64 62

Last Weekend’s Race: Martin Truex Jr. won the Kobalt 400 In a race whose aftermath left hometown driver Kyle Busch with a bloody forehead, Martin Truex Jr. passed the faltering car of Brad Keselowski on the white-flag lap and cruised to a sweep of all three stages in Sunday’s Kobalt 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. As Truex approached the checkered flag to win a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race for the first time this season and the first time at Las Vegas, Joey Logano’s Ford slid up into Kyle Busch’s Toyota in a battle for third position. Busch spun into the inside wall on pit road and limped across the finish line in 22nd place. Logano salvaged fourth behind Truex, runner-up Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott, but the battle wasn’t over yet. As Busch hustled up pit road to confront Logano, he threw a punch at his head. Logano’s crew stepped into the fray, and took Busch to the pavement. In the melee, Busch sustained a bloody forehead.

Martin Truex Jr. Born: June 29, 1980 Crew Chief: Cole Pearn Car: Toyota

Year 2017 2016

Wins 1 4

Top 10s 2 17

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LOCAL SPORTS

Figure skaters wind up season with Super Series ALEISHA HENDRY ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

The Fort St. John Figure Skating Club wound up their season with a trip to Kelowna recently. The club had 12 skaters travel to the Okanagan for the Kelowna Super Series Final from March 3-5, which is their last event of this season. Club coach Jen Hammond was happy with how the skaters did in Kelowna and over the season as a whole. “There was a lot of improvement in our club,” said Hammond. “We had a lot of skaters achieve personal goals, which was nice to see. They all worked really hard in general throughout the season and we as a group all moved forward so it’s good to see.” At the Super Series, Madyn The Fort St. John Figure Skating club had its last competition March 3 to 5 in Kelowna at the Super Series Final. Peebles got a Gold Report for her Star 2 and a Silver Report Jenkins placed 12th in Jillian Stone placed 22nd Intro Interpretive. for her Intro Interpretive. Star 4 (U13) and earned a in her Star 5 (U13) and Emma Shipalesky took sixth Shaye Peebles earned a Gold Silver Report for her Intro got a Gold Report for her place in Star 5 (U13) and got Report for her Star 3 and also Interpretive. Intro Interpretive. Ashlynn a Gold Report for her Intro got a Silver Report for her Haley Patterson had to Goertzen placed 20th in Interpretive. Sophie Stevens Intro Interpretive. withdraw from her Star 4 her Star 5 (U13) and got a placed 10th in Star 5 (U13) and Addison Stone took second (13&Over) due to a previous Gold Report for her Intro got first place for her Bronze place in Star 4 (U10) and a injuriy, but still earned a Interpretive. Emma Eggimen Interpretive. Gold Report for her Intro Silver Report for her Intro placed 19th in her Star 5 (U13) Emma Stevens came in sixth Interpretive. Samantha Interpretive. and got a Gold Report for her for Star 6 and got eighth for

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her Silver Interpretive, while Kirstyn Beech placed ninth in Gold Women and sixth for her Gold Interpretive. The club also held its Rock of Age Ice Show to end the season on a fun note, not only for the figure skaters, but for the kids in the CanSkate program as well.

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Playoff Standings as of March 14 Semi Finals North Peace Navigators vs Fort St. John Huskies Navs win series 4-3

Playoff Standings as of March 14

Championship Finals Spirit River Rangers vs Falher Pirates Spirit River Rangers win NPHL Championship 4-0

Semi-Finals Black Division vs White Division Camrose Bulldogs vs. Fort McMurray Barons

Semi-Final Series 1 Strathcona ACT Warriors vs. GPAC TEK Plumbing & Heating Storm

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Beatton Community 4-H Club Report This last Saturday, February 25th, our club had our club Communications Day at The Journey Church. The judges were Debbie Peck, Lori Warren, Bev Richards, Dale Richards, Tory Kershaw, Dave Burridge, Lanie Cerauolo, Mattias Loeseken, Larry Lorentz. We started the morning with junior demonstrations. Demonstrations are done in pairs and show the process of how to do something using props and other visuals. The first place winners were Emry and Tamsyn Clay with the topic of homemade bug spray for horses. The second place winners were Shaelyn Leuenburger and Teneah Kimmie and their topic was saddling a horse western and English style. The Cloverbuds were next. All three Cloverbuds did speak and shows. This is a presentation done by a single person using props, diagrams, etc. The Cloverbuds received participation certificates, and their presentations were as follows: Harlan Giesbrecht (The Mosquito – A World War II Plane), Alexa Giesbrecht (My Turtle, Cutie), and Atalaya Clay (My favorite Gymkhana Game). Next up were the Junior Speak and Shows. Kayli Taylor won first place for presentation on “Home Made Dog Treats”. Paeton Palfy came in second with “Home Made Horse Treats”. The next group was Junior and Senior Public Speaking. In this category, participants spoke on a topic of their choosing. The first place winner for the juniors was Isabel Amboe with her speech on “Respectful Use of Land”. Aurora Lea came in second with her very funny speech on “Speeches”. In third was Emilia Dyksterhuis, talking about “10 Reasons Why I Think Gator Hunters Are Crazy”. The first place winner for the seniors was Tory Snider, with her topic of “Horse Slaughter”. Second place was Kyra Taylor, with “Cannibis, Hemp, and Marijuana – Same Plant, Different Meanings”. Several club members chose to do an educational display.

These displays do not have a verbal portion; rather the topic is displayed on boards with pictures and descriptions to convey information. First place was Mollie English (My Family Tree), second place was Raelle Amboe (Electro-Magnificent), and third place was Danica Fehr (The Well Being of the Horse). Runners up were Josie Lawlor (Curiosity of the Cat), and Jordana Whitford(What Do Horses Eat?). The first place senior educational display was Bailey Rosic (Back it Up! – The Healthy Back of a Horse). Second place was Leigh Hedges (The Basic Techniques of Soccer). The senior members of the club had to also do an impromptu speech. This is where the leaders picked a topic unknown to the members. Each member has only one minute to think about the topic before presenting their impromptu speech for the judges. Senior members must attempt to speak for two minutes on this topic. Junior members were encouraged to try this out in preparation for when they are seniors, but were only asked to try to speak for one minute. The topic chosen this year was “What does learn to do by doing (the 4-H motto) mean to you?”. Impromptu speeches can be quite intimidating, but the kids gave it their best, and the judges and spectators as well as other 4-H members were quite supportive and encouraging. While the scores were tallied, everyone enjoyed a pot luck lunch. First and second place winners of each junior and senior division are eligible to compete at the district level in March. Beatton Community 4-H Club would like to thank The Journey Church for the use of their facilities, the judges for their time and encouragement, our 4-H leaders for preparing and organizing, and all the parents for helping and supporting.

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

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

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Arts & Culture

“We’re pretty picky. We try to get it exactly right, and I think that makes a big difference.” — Josh Szczepanowski

Pink Floyd tribute set for spectacle at NPCC MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca

Paying tribute to one of rock history’s greatest bands takes a painstaking amount of attention to detail. For the members of PIGS, which bills itself as Canada’s most authentic Pink Floyd tribute, that detail is pinned down to everything from perfecting facial expressions gleaned from archival footage to using identical guitar strings and cables to recreate the experience of seeing the legendary band as if you were in 1977. That’s the year Pink Floyd released Animals, celebrating its 40th year of release this year, and which anchors the tribute act’s two set, three-hour show at the North Peace Cultural Centre March 22. “Compared to most, I’d say we’re way above what most tribute acts bother to do. I’m using all the correct guitars and amplifiers, down to the same strings and cable,” says frontman Josh Szczepanowski, who takes on the guitar and vocal stylings of David Gilmour. “We’re pretty picky. We try to get it exactly right, and I think that makes a big difference.” The Victoria-based band has been performing since 2008, and is rounded out by Geoff Howe (bass, Roger Waters), Adam Basterfield (keys, Richard Wright), Mike Quirke (drums, Nick Mason), Jon Baglo (guitar), Amy Konowalyk (vocals), and Sharon Driver (saxophone). VJ Photon provides the stunning lights and laser show, and visual backdrop. Though the band was one of his dad’s favourites, Szczepanowski didn’t get his first real listen of Pink Floyd until he

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PIGS, Canada’s most authentic Pink Floyd tribute, plays the North Peace Cultural Centre on March 22.

was 23: first with Atom Heart Mother, released in 1970, and then The Final Cut, released in 1983. “Atom Heart Mother, I didn’t like, but I was interested by it. I thought, well this was something a little different than what I’ve been listening to,” says Szczepanowski, now 35, and an elementary school teacher by day. “I feel like it opened the door because it let me know, oh, there’s this band with this huge background, obviously, that you know I’ve heard of all my life but never really paid attention to.” A few years later, Szczepanowski

formed PIGS after walking out on a Pink Floyd tribute act he had won free tickets to see play. He was unimpressed. “I left at the intermission, which is a pretty rare thing for me to do,” he says. That experience was relayed to his bandmates at the time, so off they went “on a whim” in an effort to do better. Their first show at a karaoke bar in Victoria opened to a sold-out crowd and some 140 people having to be turned away at the door. “That was a great start,” Szczepanowski says. The band has been honing its set and

perfecting its performance ever since. Fans can not only expect to hear Animals in its entirety when PIGS takes the stage March 22, but a medley of classics from the mid to late 70s, including hits from Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, and The Wall. Songs like The Gunner’s Dream from The Final Cut and Coming Back to Life from Division Bell will also be on the list, and Szczepanowski promises the 23-minute epic Echoes will also be a centrepiece of the performance. Catch PIGS live at the North Peace Cultural Centre Wed., March 22. Visit npcc.bc.ca for ticket information.

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ARTS & CULTURE

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Last summer, Julia Hutchings took a drive through the Peace River valley while scouting locations for a potential film. Not surprisingly, Hutchings was captured by the rolling hills and contours of the valley, and the 30-year-old filmmaker from Squamish returned earlier this month with a camera in hand and a cast of four in tow to shoot her upcoming short film Do We Leave This Here? “When I was coming down from the north, we travelled through a lot of landscapes. But then this valley … it has this very dramatic descent into it where you get this perspective of it,” Hutchings says. “Once you’re in it, you go through waves of not being able to see much because you’re in thick forest, and then all of a sudden you’ll turn a corner and there’s this beautiful view that opens up onto the very unique geographical aspects and features of the valley. “It lends itself as a wonderful backdrop and character within the film. For me, it was important to try to capture the landscape as a character.” Filming took place between Bear Flat and Hudson’s Hope, and the valley is as central to the film as the four real life characters that anchor the plot, lending Hutchings the perfect backdrop for a film about the impacts of forced displacement. Do We Leave This Here? follows Rajiv, a young journalist from Vancouver who travels north to report on the Site C dam. But Rajiv gets more than he expects when he runs out of gas, gets picked up by a local, and through a series of mishaps finds himself caught between a

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Christmas tree, a chainsaw, and the exposure of an affair. “It’s not a film about the dam, it’s a film about the effects that the dam is having on some of the people that will be potentially forcibly displaced,” she said. “But the people in the film are all fictional. It’s not a documentary, and I’m not trying to make a film about anyone’s specific scenario. It’s more about looking at the themes, some of the effects that take place when people are forcibly displaced from their lives and their livelihoods.” Forced displacement has captured Hutchings for some time. Six years ago, she wrote a script set in the 1970s during the dust storms in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Though that script was never filmed, the idea stuck, and she revisited the theme while researching her latest project. “It was kind of looking at a similar theme, people having to leave their lives because of an outside force imposing itself on them. In this script, it’s the

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ARTS & CULTURE

Central students ready to roar in The Lion King ALEISHA HENDRY ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

Be prepared, Fort St. John. The Lion King is coming to the North Peace Cultural Centre. Ecole Central Elementary is putting on a production of The Lion King Kids, a scaled down production of the Broadway musical that the whole school is involved in. “It’s to create a school community, all of these kids are going to remember that they were a part of this play,” said teacher Kayla Nakonechny. “We’re trying to foster a love of music and drama and art, and trying to do that in everything we do as a fine arts school.” All the students contribute to the show in some way, be it by acting, singing one of the songs with their class, or even by helping paint the sets. “It’s a perfect play for kids at this age, and they were really excited to play the parts too,” said Nakonechny. That is definitely true for Shayne Turner, who plays the villainous Scar. “It’s fun to be the bad guy,” she said. “I like bossing people around, I’m a very bossy person, so it’s good to be the leader of everything.”

Playing the male villain wasn’t too daunting for Turner— she welcomed the challenge. “I feel powerful,” she said. On the comedic side of the show, Linley Jarabek takes on the role of Pumbaa, one half of the show’s comedy relief. “I really like singing most of the songs and goofing off with Timon, it’s pretty fun,” she said. Her favourite part of the show is when she and her meerkat pal distract the hyenas in hula outfits. The music in the show is all from the movie, as well as a song from the second movie that was included in the Broadway production. Two songs will be bilingual—I Just Can’t Wait to be King and Can You Feel the Love Tonight—because Central is a French immersion school. Nakonechny said that anyone who loved The Lion King movie will love this production. “It’s going to be a great show,” said Nakonechny. “My actors have worked so hard to be the best that they can be so I’m really excited to see the final product.” The Lion King Kids takes place March 15 and 16 at the North Peace Cultural Centre.

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OPEN CONTENDERS

Peace Gallery North seeking donations to help Sturgill stay Sturgill the driftwood moose is even closer to staying at the North Peace Cultural Centre. As of March 14, the “Help Sturgill Stay” campaign has raised $1,960, including a $500 donation from the Peace Arts

Gallery Society. Sturgill is a life-sized moose sculpture made from driftwood by Michelle Pringle of Drifters. Peace Gallery North is working to raise $5,000 to make Sturgill part of the permanent collec-

tion of the North Peace Cultural Centre for its 25th anniversary. Anyone interested in making a donation can do so in person at the NPCC box office or online at npcc.bc.ca — Aleisha Hendry

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Featuring all original music from the mind of Walker Tompkins, this trio won the first round in the Lido’s competition to see who will open for George Canyon on May 17. Walker’s band was amazing, featuring an acoustic set, and he hopes to debut his full six-piece band pending the win of the contest.

Medicating ADD

Dear Annie: My 7-year-old son was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder last year. Before then, my husband and I thought for a while that he just had “a lot of energy” and had trouble grasping some things in school, like all kids at some point or another. But he started falling behind significantly, to the point where classmates were calling him stupid. (Don’t even get me started on those kids.) My poor son’s self-esteem just plummeted, and he began getting easily frustrated with his work. Since the diagnosis, we’ve tried putting him on a low dosage of medication. It’s made a world of difference. He is not only following along in school but also able to hold an actual conversation with us and his peers and stay on task. Previously, when I would ask him to brush his teeth before bed, on his way to the bathroom, he’d find a new Lego to unpack and then go to the kitchen pantry to see about a snack. The problem is that my husband also has ADD, and after a few months of this success, he just told me he no longer wants our son to take the medication. He feels that our son is too “robotic,” and he doesn’t want to “drug him up.” I don’t blame

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him for his reservations; he spent a few years as a teenager trying different medications, and virtually every one produced difficult side effects. He has lived his life without medication. (Don’t get me started on that, either.) I feel that staying on this track is the best for our son and that my husband is projecting his experience on our son. Do you see a compromise here? Or is this a nobrainer? -- Concerned Mom Dear Concerned: No way is this a no-brainer. Decisions involving children and medication are often complicated and always require careful consideration. Every case is different, and I can’t say for sure what the best choice for your son is. I would recommend that you go to a licensed therapist whom you and your husband agree on and seek his or her professional opinion on the matter. Dear Annie: Your advice to “Tired and Exhausted” -whose son is struggling with addiction -- was good but in-

complete. As a parent of two people who were addicts for a very long time (both are sober now), I’d like to recommend Learn to Cope. This is a wonderful support group started by Joanne Peterson in 2004, and it has over 7,000 members. Though it is based in Massachusetts, the organization holds meetings in several locations, and its website alone is a wealth of information. (Check it out at http://www.learn2cope.org.) Anyone who joins (it’s free) can post questions and receive great peer support. “Tired and Exhausted” could also call 508-738-5148 to speak to a member of the Learn to Cope staff. -- Mom Who’s Been There Dear Mom: Thank you for sharing. I had not heard of this organization, but I’ve made a note of it for future reference. And in case Learn to Cope doesn’t have a meeting in your area, I’d again like to mention Nar-Anon Family Groups. It is a terrific organization offering support for anyone who loves someone who suffers from addiction. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com. To find out more about Annie Lane and read features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2017 CREATORS.COM

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Community

“It’s hard to generalize, but women usually have a different approach to politics. It’s a lot more driven from the bottom.”

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—Hudson’s Hope Mayor Gwen Johansson

Women in the Peace Region making strides ALEISHA HENDRY ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

Kristi Pimm wasn’t sure what she wanted to do with her life after she finished high school. She had opportunities for scholarships to play fastball at university, but didn’t know what career path she wanted to take. “I really had no idea what I wanted to do, so I ended up doing some work experience working for my dad (as an electrician),” she said. “I really liked all the hands-on work and then I started working in the field and I just loved it.” Pimm is just one of many women in the Peace Region involved in business, trades, or politics. As it was International Women’s Day on March 8, the Alaska Highway News talked to a few women about their struggles and triumphs. Pimm, now the owner of Alpha Controls, noted there were very few women around when she started in her industry. “When I started out there were not many women in the trade whatsoever,” she said. “Every once in a while I’d run into somebody who didn’t appreciate girls being in the industry, but more often than not there was a ton of support. Now there are a lot more girls working in the field, which is nice to see.” Pimm has advocated for girls to go into the trades, speaking at high schools about the opportunities women have nowadays and how fulfilling it can be as a career. “A lot of times they think jobs like that are out of their reach,” she said. “But once they actually see someone in those types

of positions and get to ask some questions … it seems to spark a lot of interest.” Bernice McLennan has been the owner of the H&R Block franchise in Fort St. John for 33 years. She said that she generally ignored any negative attitudes towards her as a female business owner. “I have never paid attention to that,” she said. “I’m one of those people that do things because I want to do them … I don’t let the attitudes bother me.” She could recall a time when she worked in Prince George 35 years ago when she had a female office manager, which at the time wasn’t as accepted as it is today. “People would come in and see a guy sitting at a desk and want to talk to the manager and get pissed off when she would come out and the guy wouldn’t stand up and go talk to them,” she said. Hudson’s Hope Mayor Gwen Johansson has been involved in municipal politics since 1990 when she first ran for council. “There is a desire to try and do something for the community, and if you have a certain set of values and other people have those values you’d like to see those followed,” she said. “You’re building community.” She encourages any woman interested in getting into politics to do so, as they are underrepresented at many levels of government. “It’s hard to generalize, but women usually have a different approach to politics, it’s a lot more driven from the bottom,” she said. “It usually brings a different perspective to the table.”

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It was a night of blistering comedy at the Lido Theatre on March 9 and 10 with Toby Hargrave (above) and Gavin Matts (below), serving up the jokes for the public as well as a meeting of the Fort St. John Petroleum Association.

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Kristi Pimm, owner/manager of Alpha Controls, encourages young women to get into the trades.

FORT ST. JOHN & DISTRICT CHURCH DIRECTORY ANGLICAN CHURCH of CANADA NoRTH PEACE PARISH Please join us at our temporary location at the Lutheran Church 9812 108 Ave Ph: 250-785-6471 “All are Invited and Welcome Here” - (Luke 14:23) SERVICES St. Martin’s, fort St. John, BC Sundays 1:30 p.m. Rev. Enid Pow ********** Church of the Good Shepherd Taylor, BC - Sundays 9:30 a.m. ********** St. Matthias, Cecil Lake, BC 3rd Sun. of the Month 3:00 p.m. Holy Communion BAHA’I fAITH BAHA’I fAITH National Baha’i Information 1-800-433-3284 Regular Firesides Mondays @ 8:00 p.m. Deepenings continued Wednesdays at 250-7870089 Next Feast Info. 250-787-0089 ********** BAPTIST CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 9607-107th Ave., fSJ Ph. (Office) 250-785-4307 Pastor: Michael Hayes Associate Pastor: Doug Janzen SUNDAY WoRSHIP SERVICE 10:30AM ********** CATHoLIC RoMAN CATHoLIC CHURCH (Resurrection Church) Pastor: Rev. Vener Sabacan Phone 250-785-3413 www.fsjcatholic.ca MASSES: Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday - 10:00 a.m. oNLY OFFICE HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. BAPTISM: Contact the Pastor 3 months before baptism. MARRIAGES: Contact the Pastor 3 months before the wedding. ********** ALLIANCE CHURCH 9804-99 Ave., fort St. John, BC V1J 3T8 Ph: 250-785-4644 fax: 250-785-8932 e-mail: office@fsjalliance.ca www.fsjalliance.ca SUNDAY WoRSHIP SERVICE: 9:15am & 11:00am KIDVILLE: for ages 2yrs.-Gr.6 @ 9:15am **********

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

Lead Pastor: Andrew Eby Associate Pastor of Youth & Young Adults: Don Banman SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES: 9:15am & 11:00am ********** MENNoNITE MoNTNEY MENNoNITE CHURCH SUNDAY MoRNING: Sunday School & Worship: 9:30am SUNDAY EVENING: 2nd & 4th Sundays: 7:00pm Everyone Welcome! Pastor Warren Martin Phone: (250) 827-3231 ********** NoNDENoMINATIoNAL CHRISTIAN LIfE CENTRE “Associated with “Fellowship of Christian Assemblies” “King Jesus is Lord Over the Peace” 8923-112th Avenue, fort St. John, BC V1J 6G2 website: www.christianlifefsj.ca Ph: 250-785-4040 fax: 250-785-4021 Pastor Steve Oboh Principal of Christian Life School: Garry Jones Everyone Welcome Sunday Morning Worship Service: 10:00am Nursery available and Sunday School is held during the sermon for ages 3-12 years. Christian Life Centre is “Home of Christian Life School” ********** foRT ST. JoHN NATIVE BIBLE fELLoWSHIP Sunday Worship: 11:00am Wed., Night Bible Study: 7:30pm Pastor John A Giesbrecht 250-785-0127 ********** GIDEoNS INTERNATIoNAL Fort St. John Camp Ray Hein 250-827-3636 John Giesbrecht 250-785-0127 ********** NoRTHERN LIGHTS CHURCH INTERNATIoNAL (Rose Prairie, BC Sunday Service: Pre-Service Prayer: 10:30am Worship Service: 11:00am Everyone Welcome ********** THE SHELTER CHURCH “...the Lord will be a shelter for His people” Joel 3:6 9808-98A Ave. fort St. John, BC 250-785-3888 SUNDAY SERVICE: 10am Pastor: Oral Benterud 250-785-9151 ********** PENTECoSTAL THE PENTECoSTALS of foRT ST. JoHN Phone: 250-787-9888 Pastor: Jason McLaughlin Sunday 10am Service, Sunday School Youth Sunday 11am Worship Service Tuesday 7pm Prayer

Wednesday 7pm Bibile Study Friday 7pm Youth ********** PENTECoSTAL ASSEMBLIES of CANADA EVANGEL CHAPEL 10040-100 St., fort St. John Phone: 250-785-3386 Fax: 250-785-8345 Lead Pastor: Tony Warriner Sunday Services: 9:30am, 11:00am www.evangelfsj.com ********** The Journey 10011-100 St., fort St. John Phone: 250-785-6254 Pastor: Larry Lorentz Services: Sundays: 10:30am Tuesdays: 7:00pm ********** PRESBYTERIAN fort St. John Presbyterian Church 9907-98th St., fort St. John, BC Phone: 250-785-2482 fax: 250-785-2482 12:30 p.m. - Pie and Coffee 1:00 p.m. - Worship Service Everyone is invited to participate ********** REfoRMED TRINITY CoVENANT CHURCH Sunday Service: 10:00am Meets at the North Peace Cultural Center fort St. John, BC Elder: Mike Donovan Phone: 250-787-7702 matthew@trinitycovenant.ca Affiliated with C.R.E.C. ********** THE SALVATIoN ARMY THE SALVATIoN ARMY Sunday Worship Service: 10:30am 10116-100th Ave., fort St. John, BC Come Worship With Us. For information; Phone 250-785-0506 or food Bank 250-785-0500 ********** SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 9008-100th Avenue, fort St. John, BC Phone: 250-785-8632 Pastor: Cavin Chwyl Phone: 250-719-7949 Saturday Service: 9:30am ********** UNITED CHURCH of CANADA ST. LUKE’S UNITED 9907-98 St., fort St. John, BC Office: 250-785-2919 fax: 250-785-2788 Email: stlukeuc@telus.net Sunday Worship Service @ 10:00am All are Welcome! The United Church of Canada is a Union of Congregationalist, Methodist & Presbyterian Churches in Canada formed in 1925.

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GETTING FIT AND HAVING FUN The Pan African Caribbean Assocaiton of Fort St. John continued its Black History celebrations with an African Zumba class at the North Peace Cultural Centre on March 11. The group is hosting an Africa vs. Canada soccer game at North Peace Secondary School at 6:30 p.m. on March 17 and an Afri-Art session at the NPCC at 1 p.m. on March 25. ALEISHA HENDRY PHOTO

The impact clutter has on our lives T his can of soup expired two years ago!” he yelled from the kitchen in response to my insistence that we had tomato soup right where he was looking. The discovery of the expired soup can then began a search for other outdated pantry items and before we knew it, the garbage can was full. Yes. There are people starving in other places, but we have the luxury of throwing away expired food. Expired tins of food designed to eat when surviving a zombie apocalypse. Condiments and prepared sauces that have best before dates long since passed. I would not be a great ‘Prepper.’ but would make a heck of a ‘Hoarder’— are either of the TLC programs taking applications? I am a tidy hoarder though— you wouldn’t have to ask the fire department to help access my home by using an axe on the front door. No, I hide my junk in drawers, cupboards and spare bedroom closets. I am

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less of a hoarder and more of a ’anti-minimalist.’ Yes! That’s it! I am an anti-minimalist who just cannot stop adding to her cache of unnecessary items. Candles are on sale? Heck, I know I have a closet with a shelf full of candles, but I am too lazy to go and find them—so let’s buy new candles! Clothing? I have a closet full and overflowing with clothing, but I only wear four or five things consistently. I bought special hangers so that I can hang even more clothing! But that would mean I would have to go through the endless ‘ironing basket’ and hang things up on these new hangers.

I am very organized at work. You hear the story about the carpenter who never finishes building his house or a mechanic that walks to work because his car needs repairing? That is me. I am a planner at work, but shed that persona at the door to my own home. Not my husband though. He is very tidy and likes things ‘just so’ but alas, my anti-minimalist tendency is like kryptonite to his passion for tidy. Poor guy. They say opposites attract, right? Recently I chatted with friends who admit that they have the same problem and suggested we form a team to go to one another’s home and help sort and organize. I said, “There would have to be a non disclosure document signed” not because I have any secret cache of weaponry or drugs, but rather because I have not one, but four junk drawers and I would hate for my dirty little secret to be shared with others. I am scared of judgment

more than anything else. My chat with a girl friend also included the premise that when we are surrounded by clutter and disorganization it generally is combined with a blip on our mental health radar. She had posted an article about the link between clutter and depression and I responded with the comment, “I believe this 100 per cent - when depressed you are paralyzed and you lack the ability to be able to organize not only your thoughts but your space. As depression deepens, so does the disorganization and the cycle get even more entwined. Depression also creates this lack of motivation. It is horrible.” Of course I was speaking from personal experience with both clutter and depression. The article went on to mention that there was a “link between high cortisol (stress hormone) levels in female homeowners and a high density of household objects” (Titled: The link between clutter and

depression by Lisa Kaplan Gordon). There! Some proof that clutter can actually make us sick! So how do we manage to change our ways? It is not as simple as to quit buying things. What about all the ‘things’ we currently own: The messy closets, the junk drawers that don’t quite shut all the way? Baby steps is what they say. One room at a time, one drawer at a time, one closet at a time. Slow and steady progress until one day, perhaps a year from now, you have gone through every bit of your junk and liberated yourself from the over abundance of stuff. Can I do that? Can I write this column a year from now and say that I conquered my clutter and reduced my consumption? No promises. Judy Kucharuk is a lover of sarcasm, witty people and footnotes. You can read her book “Naked Tuesday” or catch her on CBC Radio Daybreak North where she shares her “Peace of Mind”. Follow her on twitter @ judylaine

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BOICHUK, Josephine A. September 2, 1934 − January 26, 2017 Josephine Boichuk was called home by her Lord Jesus Christ at age 82. She was born in Fort St. John and raised in Cecil Lake until the family moved to Fort St. John so she could finish high school. She lived her entire life in the North Peace. She began teaching in 1957 at Nupoint School near Rose Prairie. She taught for many years at Central Elementary and then at Duncan Cran Elementary until retirement after 31 years of teaching. Josephine was a great pianist and played for many years for church services. She also sang solos at church. Her former students will remember the fun songs she taught them while gathered around the piano in school.

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Josephine loved to travel making trips through most of Europe and also Mexico, Florida, California and Hawaii. She and her mother made many trips to Saskatchewan so her mother could visit relatives. Josephine’s door was always open for visitors, of which she had many. She was predeceased by her father and mother and is survived by her sister Evelyn (Ron) Mawhinney and brother Irvin (Cheryl) Boichuk as well as a niece, two nephews, grandnieces and grandnephew.

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Marlene passed away peacefully with family at her side March 12, 2017 in Leduc, Alberta at the age of 71. Born September 4, 1945 in Dawson Creek, BC to Sam and Violet Stefaniczan she is survived by her loving husband Colin, sons Don (Kim) & Patrick (Brenda) and daughter Carol (Shane-deceased); Grandchildren Spenser, Quinn, Alaynna, Amy, Erin; Great Granddaughter Nevaeh and sister Doreen (Gerry); Niece Zoe-Ann. Family was very important to Marlene. She was sure to share many a fond & funny story whether playing a game of cards, baking or doing crafts. Marlene was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed camping and traveling. The family would like to express their gratitude to everyone who helped care for Marlene. Marlene’s life was remembered in a private memorial. Donations in Lieu of flowers can be made to the Heart & Stroke foundation (www.heartandstroke.ca) Arrangements entrusted to Hainstock & Son Funeral Chapel, Leduc. To leave condolences please visit our website at www.hainstockleduc.com. R0011390842

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meat can become tender and delicious. In Europe, force meats are used for charcuterie; quenelles, sausages, pâtés, terrines, roulades, and clarifications. Force meats are included in the Apicius, an ancient collection of Roman recipes. To make force meat like nanny, grind a mixture of lean meat and fat 10:1, 20:1 or 1:1 depending on your diet. To taste like nanny’s cooking, one must push the boundaries of health into flavour and texture land. Pretend you are a grandparent cooking for your favourite grandchild. You can adjust

the consistency for the set of teeth eating it. The more thin it becomes, the slower it must be cooked, so extra care must be made to control temperature. Older people tend to like softer textures—pass it three times through the grinder for that extra loving texture. But most of all, take your time and don’t rush anything. Knowing exactly how fast meat will freeze outside is an art many grandmothers have perfected from experience. There is a point when your meat is frozen, but still malleable that it only takes a gentle turn of the crank. The blade of the grinder will slide through the meat without much tension. There are four grades of consistency most recipes call for and that’s one, two, three or four passes through the meat grinder. This breaks the meat down into finer particles. After each grind, the meat

must be chilled very cold to avoid smearing the meat into a paste. But not a hard freeze as that will dry out the meat. HOMEMADE FORCED MEAT Breakfast sausage patty Garlic diced sage dried ground thyme dried ground rosemary dried ground black pepper fine ground ground pork two passes through the meat grinder There are many tricks to forced meat: one is temperature control, keeping it cold. Start by cleaning your proteins of silver skin and sinew, and put it aside to grind later. Then cut meat into pieces that will easily fit into the grinder. Like chilling your butter for pie crust, cut meat into 2-inch cubes and freeze. Once they

- Businesswoman and civil rights advocate she decided to catch a movie at Roseland Theatre to pass the time. Her ticket was for a balcony seat; the cashier had refused to sell her one for the main floor, where only whites were welcome. Undeterred, Desmond took a seat downstairs, but was quickly told by a manager to either sit where people of her colour should, or leave the premises. She did neither. Police were called. What was supposed to be a pleasant outing turned into an overnight stay in jail for Desmond, who was arrested on bogus charges and later sent to court. During the proceedings, matters of race were never discussed. Still, the trial’s true motivations were painfully clear, and its verdict—which came with a hefty fine—was as predictable as it was unjust. For years, Viola Desmond fought her charges, mobilizing the province’s black community in the process. It wasn’t about the ruling, nor was it about the fine. It was about sending a crystal-clear message: non-whites would no longer tolerate being treated as second-class citizens. Slowly but surely, Desmond and her supporters’ steadfast determination ushered in a new era of tolerance. Segregation in Nova Scotia was finally abolished in 1954. Eleven years after this watershed moment, Viola Desmond passed away, and her baseless conviction followed her to the grave. As the twentieth century reached its end, Viola Desmond’s courageous actions had all but disappeared from public consciousness. The story resurfaced in the early 2000s thanks to her sister, Wanda Robson, who released a book about Desmond called Sister to Courage in 2010. That same year, Nova Scotia premier Darrell Dexter granted Desmond a total pardon, at long last turning the page on a dark chapter of the province’s story.

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CANADA’S DUTCH COMMUNITY Once upon a time, North America’s east coast was home to a Dutch colony known as New Netherland. This seventeenth-century settlement, which was created to take advantage of the region’s booming fur trade, represents the first group of Dutch people to live on the continent. While the Dutch were forced to relinquish the colony to British authorities at the end of the Third Anglo-Dutch War in 1673, these settlers and their descendants stayed put and played an important role in the development of colonial America. After the end of Dutch colonization in North America, the vast majority of immigrants from the Netherlands chose to settle in the American frontier to capitalize on the area’s rapid development. However, the supply of affordable land in the region quickly dried up, and by the 1880s an increasing number of Dutch immigrants and Dutch Americans turned to Canada for a more promising future. Over the next few decades (until the start of the Great War), the Canadian Prairies saw a steady flow of new residents from the Netherlands, who came to work on the railways or start their own farm. At the dawn of the 20th century, the largest concentration of Dutch people in Canada was located in and around Winnipeg. After the Second World War, tens of thousands of Dutch people fled their devastated homeland and came to Canada to lay their roots. By the mid 1960s, more than 150,000 Dutch immigrants were living in Canada, mainly in Ontario and the West. Immigration in the present day still gravitates toward these historic bastions. While Canada and the Netherlands both share many of the same societal values—openness, liberalism and collectivism, for instance—the 1.2 million+ Canadians with Dutch ancestry have a rich heritage of their own to add to our collective cultural patchwork. From retired NHL star Steve Yzerman to actress Neve Campbell, notable Dutch Canadians have made their mark on every facet of our delightfully heterogeneous society.

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Taking a seat to take a stand In December 2016, Viola Desmond was selected to appear on the future Canadian ten-dollar bank note. The public suddenly became aware of this extraordinary woman, whose bold stance against racial discrimination furthered the cause of equality in Canada during the first half of the twentieth century. Even neatly summed up in a Royal Canadian Mint press release, Desmond’s story is an inspiring one, and the actions of this soon-to-be icon are well worth a closer look. Viola Desmond was born in Halifax in 1914. She and her nine siblings had a white mother and a black father, an unusual situation for the time. Growing up, Viola noticed that all of the professional beauty and skin-care products on the market were for white women. Far from an innocuous observation, this perceived injustice prompted Desmond to take things into her own hands. Because black women could not attend beauty school in Halifax, she moved to Montreal for training before returning to her hometown to open a salon. Not one to idly enjoy her business’s success, the young entrepreneur founded the Desmond School of Beauty Culture so that others like her could study close to home. The school created opportunities for countless black women in Nova Scotia by enabling them to open their own salons and create jobs in their communities. Desmond also single-handedly created, marketed and sold a line of cosmetics for black women, Vi’s Beauty Products, to fill the void she’d noticed as a youth. It was in the rainy evening hours of November 8, 1946, that Viola Desmond went from empowering entrepreneur to full-blown civil rights activist. Her car had broken down en route to a meeting, so

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h, that old home kitchen meat grinder, the one grandmothers ground a generation of meals through. Made from steel and packed away in every yard sale and attic. All over Canada and the United States, home meat grinders were passed down to the generations that followed. You can pick one up at any local second hand shop or grandmother’s yard sale. Ground forced meat was made from this style of grinder and was in every rural North American kitchen. It was marketed for communities where butchers were in short supply: rural Canada. Forced meat is used in burgers, meatballs and meat loaf, shepherd’s pie, pasta with meat sauce, hamburger as a pizza topping, or in gravy. It is also a valuable waste reduction method as harder, more flavourful

are mostly frozen, but not rock solid, make a first pass through the meat grinder. Place meat back into the freezer. A second pass is used for many styles of sausage. Three and four passes can be used for very thin, textured products like mortadella, bologna, and hot dog. These products are also pushed through a sieve to remove any hard particles. One or two passes is all you need for store ground style. Cook and eat a small tester of the meat to see if it is to your liking. Some purists add only salt or ashes. Once meat is ground, make it into a ball, loaf, sauces, in the style of yours or someone else’s grandparents. Try making a dish they made for your friends or family, maybe even try to master it for them all. Thank the creator for who they were and what they taught you. Judah Koile has more than a decade of culinary experience, and has worked in restaurants across Canada and South America.

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ON NOW AT YOUR ALBERTA CHEVROLET DEALERS. AlbertaChevrolet.com 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase of a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double Cab Custom Edition (1CX, L83, Z82, JL1, K05, PCP) and the lease of a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double Cab True North Edition (1LT, L83, JL1, K05, PDU, R7M, KA1) equipped as described. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in Alberta Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. * Limited time only. Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada. $10,500 is a combined total credit for cash purchases on select 2017 trucks. Credit consists of: Eligible 2017 Chevrolet Silverado Double Cab Custom Edition: $4,080 manufacturer-to-dealer cash credit (tax exclusive), $1,600 manufacturer-to-dealer (tax exclusive) Truck Month Credit, $1,000 GM Card Application Bonus (offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card (GM Card) or current GM Card cardholders) (tax inclusive) and $3,820 manufacturer-todealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) towards the retail cash purchase, finance or lease for an eligible new 2017 Silverado Double Cab at participating dealers. Eligible 2017 Chevrolet Silverado Double Cab True North: $1,600 manufacturer-to-dealer (tax exclusive) Truck Month Credit, $820 manufacturer-to-dealer Option Package Discount Credit on the 1LT trim (tax exclusive), $1,000 GM Card Application Bonus (offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card (GM Card) or current GM Card cardholders) (tax inclusive) and $3,000 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) towards the retail cash purchase, finance or lease for an eligible new 2017 Silverado Double Cab at participating dealers. On all offers: Void where prohibited. See dealer for details. Discounts vary by model. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. Offers may not be redeemed for cash and may not combined with certain other consumer incentives.† Lease based on a purchase price of $41,728 for a 2017 Silverado 1500 1LT Double Cab True North, includes $1,600 manufacturer-to-dealer (tax exclusive) Truck Month Credit, $1,000 GM Card Application Bonus (offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card (GM Card) or current GM Card cardholders) (tax inclusive), $500 Lease Cash (tax exclusive) and $3,000 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive). Bi-weekly payment is $189 for 48 months at 1.9% lease rate on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $3,115 down payment required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $22,699 plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $21,298. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, PPSA, registration, taxes, dealer fees and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice.†† Purchase price includes $4,080 manufacturer-to-dealer cash credit (tax exclusive), $1,600 manufacturer-to-dealer (tax exclusive) Truck Month Credit, $1,000 GM Card Application Bonus (offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card (GM Card) or current GM Card cardholders) (tax inclusive) and $3,820 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) towards the retail cash purchase, finance or lease for an eligible new 2017 Silverado Double Cab Custom Edition at participating dealers. Purchase price of $34,495 includes freight, air tax but excludes license, insurance, registration, dealer fees and taxes. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $4,080 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Dealer may sell for less. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details.¥ Offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank® GM® Visa* Card (GM Card) or current Scotiabank® GM® Visa* Cardholders. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2017 model year Chevrolet delivered in Canada between March 1 and March 31, 2017. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $500 credit available on: Chevrolet Camaro, Sonic, Cruze, Cruze Limited, Malibu (excluding L model), Volt (including 2017 MY Volt) and Trax; $750 credit available on: Chevrolet Impala, Equinox, Express, Traverse and Colorado (except 2SA), Suburban, Tahoe; $1,000 credit available on: Chevrolet Silverado, Silverado HD. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Company (GM Canada) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GM Canada dealer for details. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice.1MyLink functionality varies by model. Full functionality requires compatible Bluetooth and smartphone, and USB connectivity for some devices. Visit chevrolettotalconnect.ca for more details.‡The Chevrolet Spark, Chevrolet Equinox (tie), Chevrolet Silverado HD and LD, and Chevrolet Tahoe received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles in their respective segments in the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Initial Quality Study, based on 80,157 total responses, evaluating 245 models, and measures the opinions of new 2016 U.S. vehicle owners after 90 days of ownership, surveyed in February-May 2016. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.** The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2016 or 2017 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 48,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ▲ Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.