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Fort St. John city council plans to take a deeper look into a recent report from British Columbia’s Forest Safety Ombudsman that highlights an attitude among emergency service providers that rural living is a “choice� that comes with less levels of service compared to urban centres. In his report, ombudsman Roger Harris notes those living or working near an urban centre expect to be taken to hospital in less than an hour, while those in rural BC have no such assurances.
Harris notes it recently took emergency responders 24 hours to transport a stroke victim from a location three hours north of Fort Nelson to Dawson Creek, a trip that would have taken less than an hour by helicopter. Elsewhere, a worker waited more than 12 hours at the site of his accident north of Prince George before he was rescued and transported to a hospital. The report further outlines a rural-urban divide, where attitudes gleaned from interviews with BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) and BC Emergency Health Services (BCEMS) workers suggested
that those living in rural B.C. “made a choice� and could not expect the same levels of service as in the Lower Mainland. “We should look at this very clearly,� Mayor Lori Ackerman said this week. “The residents of northern British Columbia do need to be able to expect a higher level of service. There are good recommendations in this report and that’s what we’re going to take a look at at an upcoming meeting and maybe taking a resolution to the North Central Local Government Association.� See EMERGENCY on A3
Tension crack forms along dam haul road JONNY WAKEFIELD reporter@dcdn.ca
A 400-metre crack has formed along a haul road on the Site C dam construction site, leading BC Hydro to reassign 30 workers while the area is assessed. BC Hydro released details on the issue Feb. 24. “During the construction of a haul road to support this excavation work, a tension crack has appeared� on the north bank of the dam site, a release reads. While such cracks are not unexpected in the area, “this particular crack requires attention due to its significant
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Pat Pimm has agreed to enter a peace bond, bringing to an end legal proceedings on a charge of assault laid against the Peace River North MLA last summer. On Feb. 27, Pimm appeared in court in Dawson Creek to formally sign the peace bond. Under the bond’s conditions, Pimm is to keep the peace and be of good behaviour and refrain from contact with the complainant, whose identity is protected by a publication ban. Agreeing to a peace bond is not an admission of guilt, said Greg Cranston, Pimm’s lawyer. The bond is set to last eight months, during which time Pimm could forfeit $500 if he breaks any conditions. Pimm declined to comment on the incident to judge Richard Blaskovits, or outside the courtroom following the decision. He wore a dark suit with no tie, and was accompanied in court by his daughter. “He’s very, very embarrassed about this whole thing,� defence lawyer Greg Cranston told the judge. Pimm was involved in an altercation at the Dawson Creek rodeo grounds Aug. 13, 2016, during the annual exhibition and stampede. Despite the end to formal proceedings, a publication ban remains in place preventing media from reporting details that could identify the complainant, special prosecutor Michael Klein said. Pimm stepped down from the B.C. Liberal caucus shortly after the incident, citing an “allegation� that required him to obtain legal counsel. Cranston, who returned as Pimm’s legal counsel following a medical issue, said the incident has cost Pimm significantly since he was “removed� from caucus. “They made it clear to him that he really wasn’t a favoured member of the legislature anymore,� Cranston said of the B.C. Liberal party. Pimm announced he would not seek re-election in Nov. 2015. A spokesperson for the B.C. Liberals declined to comment on Pimm’s future with the party.
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Fort St. John city council plans to take a deeper look into a recent report from British Columbia’s Forest Safety Ombudsman that highlights an attitude among emergency service providers that rural living is a “choice� that comes with less levels of service compared to urban centres. In his report, ombudsman Roger Harris notes those living or working near an urban centre expect to be taken to hospital in less than an hour, while those in rural BC have no such assurances.
Harris notes it recently took emergency responders 24 hours to transport a stroke victim from a location three hours north of Fort Nelson to Dawson Creek, a trip that would have taken less than an hour by helicopter. Elsewhere, a worker waited more than 12 hours at the site of his accident north of Prince George before he was rescued and transported to a hospital. The report further outlines a rural-urban divide, where attitudes gleaned from interviews with BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) and BC Emergency Health Services (BCEMS) workers suggested
that those living in rural B.C. “made a choice� and could not expect the same levels of service as in the Lower Mainland. “We should look at this very clearly,� Mayor Lori Ackerman said this week. “The residents of northern British Columbia do need to be able to expect a higher level of service. There are good recommendations in this report and that’s what we’re going to take a look at at an upcoming meeting and maybe taking a resolution to the North Central Local Government Association.� See EMERGENCY on A3
Tension crack forms along dam haul road JONNY WAKEFIELD reporter@dcdn.ca
A 400-metre crack has formed along a haul road on the Site C dam construction site, leading BC Hydro to reassign 30 workers while the area is assessed. BC Hydro released details on the issue Feb. 24. “During the construction of a haul road to support this excavation work, a tension crack has appeared� on the north bank of the dam site, a release reads. While such cracks are not unexpected in the area, “this particular crack requires attention due to its significant
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400-metre length,� BC Hydro says. In an interview, Site C spokesperson David Conway said work was continuing on the rest of the site and that the issue would not affect the over-
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BC Hydro was handing out Energy Saving Kits at the Fort St. John Salvation Army on Feb. 24. Residents presented their hydro bill and were given a box with LED light bulbs, weather stripping, lo-flow shower heads and more. Pictured: Salvation Army Food Bank Coordinator Jismi Joseph (middle) stands with BC Hydro Community Outreach Reps Jeff White and Vanessa Lo.
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Which pizza was invented in Canada? FERRET FACT: Let’s take a news nibbling tour and see what’s on this week’s menu. In Edmonton: Police pulled over a woman who was driving with a live ferret around her neck. They gave her a ticket for distracted driving. The ferret was let off with a warning.
saliva? You take a male mosquito, show him pictures of a hot young female mosquito and wait for him to drool.
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PUTIN LOOTIN’: According to the CBC: Russian President Vladimir Putin is probably the world’s richest man. He has a personal fortune of 200 billion dollars. Vladimir made a bundle with his latest book: “Ruthless Evil Money-Grabbing Dictatorship for Dummies.”
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GROIN GRIN: In the UK: A man accidentally shot himself in the groin with a nail gun. He was lucky to survive. The safety instructions that come with a new nail gun should say: “Do Not Operate Within 1,000 Feet Of Your Groin.”
controversy, with people on both sides freaking out. Here’s something interesting: Hawaiian pizza is not Hawaiian. It’s Canadian. Sam Panopoulos of London Ontario, is credited with inventing Hawaiian Pizza. SUPERMARKET STUFF: A new docuKNOWBEFOREYOUGO Back in the 1960s, Sam was the first pizza mentary says it’s not sustainable to bring shop owner to use pineapple. He wanted to food from thousands of miles away. SuperPREVAILING PRICES PLANET PARTICULARS: Last week’s create a truly Canadian pizza, but nobody markets will have to change the way they big science news came from NASA. They wanted pizza with sliced beaver and cara- operate. I agree. They should also change Dawson CreekForecast105.9 ohn, BC - 7 Day - Environment Canada https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-78_metric_e.html found seven new planets. That’s bad news. melized maple leafs. that thing where it’s OK for me to sample Let me explain: As humans become more one grape, but the manager goes nuts if I Fort St. John and more stupid, having more planets in TYPEWRITER TOM: Actor Tom Hanks bite into a rotisserie chicken. 112.9 the universe will further reduce the aver- has a book of short stories coming out. age inter-planetary IQ level. All the stories feature typewriters. Tom TRAFFIC TROUBLE: A study shows Alberta-B.C. border N/A collects them. I miss my old typewriter. I Montreal is the most traffic congested city AND THE OSCAR GOES TO: The miss the “Klakety-Klak” of the keys. I miss in Canada. I remember when we visited Fort Nelson N/A Academy Awards were Sunday night. In the “Ding!” of the little bell. Does anybody Montreal. We rented a car and were immeEnvironment and natural resources Weather information Weather Local forecasts BritishaColumbia a poll conducted last week: 60 percent of know where I can download computer diately stuck in traffic. How long were we those surveyed could not name even one app that goes “Klakety-Klak! Ding!”? stuck? Well, we got to know the family in Groundbirch N/A movie nominated for Best Picture. I think I the next car really well. We stay in touch can name one. It’s on the tip of my tongue. NEEDLE ME: A study shows acupunc- exchange Christmas cards. on, BCChetwynd - 7 Day Forecast -N/A Environment Canada https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-83_metric_e.html It’s that movie with the guy in it. He’s with ture helps with a long list of medical that woman. They do stuff. And then problems, including migraine headaches. BIEBER BUTT: Justin Bieber is in big Observed at: Fort St. John Airport 11:41 AM MST Tuesday 28 February 2017 there’s a problem. They say some things. Here’s why I’ll never have acupuncture: trouble. He’s being investigated for a head Tumbler Ridge N/A And then other people say stuff. And it The second part of the word scares me. butt attack. This is not the first time I’ve Condition: Ice Crystals Temperature: Wind: km/h ends with kind of a situation. Great movie. The-13.6°C “puncture” part. Maybe I’d try itESE if it 18used the words “Justin Bieber,” “Head” and Prince George 99.9 Made a huge impression on me. was called “acuprick”. “Butt” in the same sentence. The other Pressure: 101.1 kPa Dew point: -16.8°C Wind Chill: -22 times, I was talking about the place where Tendency: Rising Humidity: 77% Visibility: 24exkm Justin’s head is located. Hythe PINEAPPLE PIZZA: The President of MOSQUITO MEMO: Scientists are 103.4 Iceland made worldwide headlines when perimenting with a new vaccineColumbia against Weather Weather Local forecasts British Environment and natural resources information he said he’d like to ban Hawaiian pizza with insect-borne diseases. It’s made from mosBob Snyder can be reached at: Grande Prairie 97.4 pineapple topping. This started a huge quito saliva. How do you collect mosquito chewsthenews@fastmail.com
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POKER PROCEEDS Local poker philanthropists delivered a royal flush and $2,880 to the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation at the annual Have a Heart Charity Poker Tournament. The event was hosted by Chances Fort St. John and 101.5 The Bear. At left, Chances General Manager Jason Morris presents Fort St. John Hospital Foundation Chief Development Officer Jessica Kalman with the cheque.
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Among Harris’ recommendations are mandated timelines for access to trauma care and a review of decades-old ambulance service legislation. That includes giving emergency responders more flexibility to work with other service providers when transporting accident barriers. “Faster care results in less overall health care costs: It is an accepted fact the quicker an accident victim can access medical care, the better the medical outcomes, the shorter the period of time for rehabilitation resulting in an overall lower cost to the health care system,” Harris writes. “As emergency response is one component of the cost, investing more in ensuring patients receive timelier treatment, could result in overall savings to the cost of moving a patient through the system.” Ackerman added more must be done to change the tone at the top of organizations where ruralurban divide attitudes exist. “There are no technical barriers to achieving an adequate and appropriate response,” she said. “The choice is there and we have to bring that up, and make sure the decision makers are aware that the residents across this province are important.”
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Watson Slough has been granted a reprieve. After pressure from the Peace River Regional District, BC Hydro has agreed to hold off logging the Peace Valley wetland until closer to the filling of the Site C dam reservoir. In an email, BC Hydro manager of communication and issues management Craig Fitzsimmons said contractors have developed a plan to preserve most of the wetland during Site C construction, which is set to run through 2024. “While we’re not able to fully accommodate the PRRD’s request due to risks to the construction schedule, we have determined that approximately 10 per cent of the trees will be cleared at Watson Slough in early 2017, leaving approximately 90 per cent of the trees in place until the winter before reservoir filling,” he wrote. “This revised clearing plan for Watson Slough will retain the wetland and its use by wildlife
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Watson Slough, a Peace Valley wetland, is in the path of Site C dam construction and was set to be logged this year before the Peace River Regional District intervened.
for a longer period of time.” The wetland is a habitat for birds, waterfowl and other animals. It was set to be logged this winter by crews realigning Highway 29 above the Site C reservoir. Earlier this year, regional district directors asked BC Hydro to consider whether the wetland could be preserved until later in the construction schedule. Ken Boon, a nearby landowner who has been expropriated for the Site C, said it’s still unclear what BC Hydro considers to be
the boundaries of the slough. Regardless, the PRRD has bought the wetland a few more years, he said. “It only make sense,” he said. “I don’t know why they proposed to log that now in the first place. There was really no reason for logging the Watson Slough this year, or for many years.” The slough once hosted pond hockey games between Peace Valley residents, Ross Peck wrote in a tongue-in-cheek letter to the editor challenging BC Hydro executives to a match to determine the wetland’s future.
found Site C would likely remain on time and on budget, but warned about geotechnical problems. Despite significant geotechnical work in the leadup to construction, “it is impossible to understand every nuance of the sub-surface conditions of such a large site,” the report found. “As a result, unforeseen problems have arisen, and will continue to arise, requiring innovative engineering responses to contain cost increases,” the report found. The project has $440 million set aside in reserves to cover geotechnical and other issues. BC Hydro believes initial
soil movement on the north bank has stabilized. Crews had planned to remove the unstable soil as engineering work continues on the banks. The next step “is to determine how to continue soil removal, which will need to be undertaken carefully to maintain the stability of the slope.” Site C would flood 83 kilometres of the Peace River Valley, including farmland and First Nations cultural sites. B.C. NDP leader John Horgan has said he would send the project to the B.C. Utilities Commission for further review if his party forms government after the May 9 election.
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The B.C. government plans to slash medical premiums, small business tax rates, and PST on power sales as part of its $50-billion budget for 2017. Finance Minister Mike de Jong tabled the budget Feb. 21, also announcing spending increases on education, child protection, and youth mental health. The budget is drawing mixed reaction from candidates looking to be the next MLA for Peace River North. Independent candidate Rob Fraser says the two big wins for taxpayers and FIR PELLETS, businesses include cuts to Medical SPF PELLETS Services Plan Premiums, which will be & STOVES halved for nearly two million people in stock starting in 2018, and a plan to cut the PST DARREN STONE PHOTO We do ICBC on power sales from seven to 3.5 per cent B.C. Finance Minister Michael de Jong picks up his repaired budget shoes from Olde Claims at shop starting in October. Towne Shoe Repair owner Mike Waterman on Monday. De Jong tabled the provincial 10996 Clairmont Frontage Rd., “The elimination of the PST is just one budget on Feb. 21. Fort St. John • 250.785.3433 start and everyone has already said the MSP payment is a form of tax. If those are taxes they don’t need to charge and investing in things to move our province can stimulate investment in our province forward.” as well, then it’s a win-win,” said Fraser, The budget also gives the Ministry of Imagine your family is anywhere in the world! Pick a spot on the map and learn about that who has lobbied as the mayor of Taylor Children and Family Development an country together online. to eliminate PST from power sales for extra $109 million this year to provide How do you learn as a family? businesses. additional supports to cut waitlists, add Tell us: #FamilyLiteracyDay fl “But I still believe it’s a budget from a 2,000 new child care spaces and improve Find more ways to learn at play as a family at www.FamilyLiteracyDay.ca government that looks like they’re trying services for children in care and children to get re-elected than get the job done,” he with special needs. added. “Particularly for the North Peace, “$109 million put into that (department) there’s not a lot there.” was absolutely a good idea,” independent Of particular concern for Fraser is candidate Jeff Richert said. “At the same the province’s $20 million natural gas time, it was exceptionally long overdue.” roads fund, which he called “the smallest Richert sees positives in increased package” of funding for provincial road spending on parks and the environment, projects, as well as no monies indicated for but worries about the rising costs of the replacement of the Peace River bridge. healthcare delivery, and criticized the He was also left unimpressed with a lack government for failing to cut BC Hydro of investments in sustainability planning residential rates and reign in the utility’s for communities in the Northeast and deferred debt load. Northwest, as both regions ready for a “When 40 per cent of the budget is promised liquefied natural gas industry. going to healthcare, I’m worried we have “Considering that we need investments a system that’s well on track to becoming in order to show the LNG industry that unsustainable,” he said. we’re serious, that’s one of the ways we Independent candidate Bob Fedderly can get to yes, to show them we’re serious called it a “vote-buying” budget with about investments in our infrastructure to missed opportunities. support that industry,” he said. As a business owner, Fedderly said he BC Liberal candidate Dan Davies called would have preferred to see lower hydro de Jong’s spending blueprint a “positive rates compared to a PST cut on power budget to what’s important for a lot of sales, and that the government should British Columbians.” have included incentives for alternate He expects elements of the budget, energy vehicles, such as those converting including $4.7-billion in transportation from gasoline to propane or compressed infrastructure, to be rolled out in the natural gas. future. “I’ll certainly be talking with the “If hydro rates are becoming a minister that we need to be investing in competitive issue for businesses, it’s more our roads,” Davies said, noting that local related to the rates than the PST,” Fedderly highways and roads have seen an uptick said. in traffic in recent months. On vehicle fuel conversions, he said the Davies shrugged off concerns about government had a chance to create a new the rising provincial debt, forecast at $69.7 market for the region. billion this year before rising to $77.6 “We’re flush with gas in Northeast B.C. billion in 2019-20. and can’t seem to get rid of it,” he said. “We’re working toward eliminating that Fedderly also had questions on how operating debt by 2021. That’s one of the the government planned to make up big pieces we’re pushing,” he said, adding revenues from cutting MSP premiums capital debt is proof of the investments and the PST off power sales. Many local government is making in the province and issues remain without answers from the noting the province’s AAA credit rating. budget, including rural school busing “It’s not frivolous spending. We’re issues, he noted.
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This letter is a result of some issues I have with the City of FSJ and their street and road maintenance department. A few weeks ago, my 84-year-old mother in-law (widow) was directed by a city employee that she must shovel the sidewalk in front of her house or she will be fined for not maintaining it. The street in front of her house has only been plowed once all year and you cannot tell where the road and the curbs are. I had to take my truck in this week to have the ball joints and tie rods replaced from hitting potholes (craters) on the city streets of FSJ. I know that the city will not reimburse me the $1,400 it cost to repair my truck. The street in front of my house had the snow removed for only the second time all year. So my question to the mayor and the city maintenance manager is: How can you threaten to fine a person for not performing maintenance on the sidewalk in front of their house and yet the city cannot be held accountable for the damage to peoples vehicles for not maintaining the streets with our property tax dollars? One frustrated FSJ resident, —Shane Graham, Fort St. John A LETTER FOR TRAPPIST 1 As I came to know about NASA’s recent discovery of Trappist 1 and its Seven Planets, I thought to write this letter, hoping that one day it might be read by fellow members of the universe there, and could make some difference: To: Possibly Alive Residents of Seven Earthlike Planets Trappist 1 Solar System 40 Lights Years (378 Trillion km) Away I am a resident of Planet Earth, and live in a beautiful community of Peace Region on our planet. I am excited to know about your solar system and planets, which seem to have possibility of having water and life. Our world here has a human population of around 7.5 billion. We consider ourselves to be quite rich with a few thousand years of history, and have many strengths. As an ordinary person of our global community, I have worked and lived in several regions of our planet and I feel we need to do better as human beings. I feel proud of accomplishments of my species, but sadly, we have not been able
to solve all problems of mankind and some other species of our planet. Our scientific discoveries have been great, we have gained knowledge, but we have not yet been able to provide education, healthcare, and peace of mind to all global residents. You might be able to see a wall (Great Wall of China) when you view our planet, but I can assure you most of us on our planet are committed to have a world without walls, in which we provide peace and happiness to our coming generations. We have successfully utilized many resources here, but still we have not been able to eliminate pain and sorrow from our planet. Sadly, one fourth of our fellow human beings might be hungry at the moment, but we are working together to try to solve these problems. As you seem to be living in a beautiful group of planets, if you have any strengths that can help us now or in future, please consider sharing them with us. If education, healthcare, and social services are better at your planet, we would like to learn from you. If you are advanced in areas of knowledge, wisdom, values, and ethics, then let us work together. Though the distance of 378 trillion kilometres seems to be too much, I am hopeful our next generation might shrink these distances, as we are making rapid progress in communications. Thank you in anticipation for having a good relationship with our future generations Yours truly, —Faisal Rashid A resident of Earth VALLEY RESIDENTS DISRESPECTED For three generations the Bentley family protected the land and all of its value. We ranched and respected the land. BC Hydro expropriated a portion of my third-generation land for Site C and the required highway realignment. BC Hydro refused to do a timber cruise and refused to pay us for the value of the timber on our land. Last week, they came onto the land and did not utilize the merchantable timber. They mulched every tree and disrespectfully put valuable trees into mulch on the ground. I am sure that BC Hydro will respond that there was no value to the trees mulched and that they were poplar only. The pictures prove that this is not the case. The landowners have been treated with great disrespect and this continues. We are heartbroken when all of this is happening for a project that is not needed and does not make sense from any aspect of looking at it from agricul-
ture, sloughing hillsides, cost, etc. —Clara London, Charlie Lake WHAT IS THE JUDICIARY THINKING ON SITE C? The old saw about the law being an ass is generally overused. However, in the case of recent interpretations regarding Site C by both federal and provincial judiciary, it most certainly applies. It demonstrated a callous disregard of the many reasons why challenges were brought against construction, but they were denied in abstract legalese totally out of step with the growing resistance to the dam. Support is dwindling because it is increasingly seen to be a costly mistake in which the moral rights of First Nations bands have been denied. The Prime Minister’s “sacred trust” promise to First Nations people to honour their Treaty Rights was immediately broken when he gave consent for construction to continue. In offering just a few illustrations, the dam was revoked by the BC Utilities Commission as being unnecessary, which included a criticism of BC Hydro’s constant over-estimation of power demand. In 2010, it was revived by then Premier Gordon Campbell who avoided submission to the BCUC by falsely naming it a clean energy project. Again, there were wild claims of the dam’s necessity, which have not materialized. Upon taking office Premier Clark promoted other needs such as to provide power to as yet non-existent LNG plants and now, in desperation is seeking to sell the power to Alberta. Of equal significance is that the dam will be debt financed for 70 years; that the projected $8.8 billion cost must inevitably be a gross under-estimation because of cost overruns through chronic bank destabilization. BC Hydro admits that the power will not be needed for at least 40 years by which time innovation in technology will have made the dam obsolete. The financial outlay could have been directed to retrofit homes and businesses to greater efficiency and allow workers to be locally employed. Not addressed are the issues of flooding productive agricultural land, First Nations sacred sites, animal habitat, and the destruction of an outstanding rural landscape. If these numerous reasons for halting construction were not considered by the judges then it reveals the upholding of a twisted logic that deserves the utmost censure. The law, as interpreted, is indeed an ass. —Ray Eagle, West Vancouver
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Super Park group forced to cancel masquerade ball, cites low ticket sales
The North Peace Family Super Park Society has announced this year’s Masquerade Ball has been cancelled. President Jaandi Roemer made the announcement Friday, Feb. 24. “There are many factors that we can only assume are the reason for poor sales and while we have tried our best to address each one, ultimately the bills are still there and
ticket sales are not,” she wrote on Facebook. “So rather than push ahead with it and risk a major financial loss, we have unanimously agreed cancelling is in our best interest.” The group is seeking feedback on planning for the ball next year. “We have heard your requests for an elaborate Masquerade gala. And we’d
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love to do that again as the first two were amazing,” Roemer said. The society had been hoping to sell 80 tickets by Feb. 24 in order to be able to put a deposit down on the venue rental. The Wild West-themed event, which was set for March 11 at the Northern Grand Hotel, aimed to raise funds for free play in the community as well as an indoor playground
for children and youth. Ticket sales for this year’s ball slowed to a crawl despite sellouts the last three years, according to Roemer. The event has raised between $4,000 to $8,000 each year for the society. The event has been previously held at the Lido, but the society decided to move to a larger venue this year because of the sell outs and the hope to sell more tickets.
Rural education open house here Friday eve Families will have the opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas on rural education with provincial staff this week. Ministry of Education staff are holding an open house Friday, March 3, at North Peace Secondary School to get feedback from families and organizations on rural education, sharing stories around the importance of rural education and rural education programs. “We are creating an integrated rural education strategy based
on this feedback to meet the needs of rural communities and the families living in them now and into the future,” Education Minister Mike Bernier said. The open house is part of the ministry’s development of a rural education strategy. The public can also comment on the draft discussion paper, at: http://engage.gov.bc.ca/ ruraleducation. The rural education open house takes place March 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. at North Peace Secondary School.
March 2017 Delegations
Alaska Community Society
Bud Powell and Julie Harris updated the Board on the Society’s 2016 activities. The Society continues to work on the nomination of the Alaska Highway as a National Historic Site of Canada and on the North East Heritage Strategy Project. Later in the meeting the Board approved that a grant of $45,000 be deliberated at the budget discussions.
Provincial Negotiations update
Penny De Waal, Manager Regional Initiatives, Dale Morgan, Manager Regional Initiatives, Greg Perrins, Director Strategic Initiatives, Renee Simard, Senior Resource Coordination Officer from the Ministry for Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation; Jason Wilson, MoFLNRO and Chris Roine from BC Hydro presented an overview and Status of Provincial Negotiations with Treaty 8 First Nations to the Board.
Letters of support for NDIT projects
The Board approved support letters for NDIT grant applications for the following community projects; upgrades to the Bear Mountain Ski Chalet, Geo-Sciences Search Phase III Airborne Geophysical Survey Project, the North Peace Fall Fair, the Kiskatinaw Fall Fair for the Fabulous Festivals and Events funding program and the Tse’Kw’a Heritage Society’s to enable the society to create an amphitheater and renovate their current building, from the Capital Investment Analysis funding program
Agricultural Land Commission (ALC)
The Board forwarded the Ross, Hartnell, Merrick and Richter applications to the ALC.
Special Event Grant
The Regional Board approved a Special Event grant, in the amount of $3,500 to the Dawson Creek Minor Hockey Association (DCMHA) for the purposes of hosting the PeeWee Provincial Hockey Championships to be held in Dawson Creek from March 18-24, 2017.
Invasive Plant Disposal
The invasive plant disposal program will not expand to transfer stations in 2017. The current program receives invasive pants at the three landfills in the region. 2016 Stats 86 Invasive Plant Disposal Visits
40 residential 46 commercial
14,940 kg material received
8,030 residential, 6,910 commercial
Ratio of Municipal Users to Regional District Users
17:23 residential 22:24 commercial
Ratio of materials received from municipal versus regional district users (in kg)
930:4100 kg residential 3100:3810 kg commercial
Revised Mandatory Building Permit Area
NCGLA Resolutions
On February 23rd, 2017 the Board adopted Building Bylaw No. 2131, 2014 Amendment Bylaw No. 2279, 2017. Summarized Changes Electoral Area ‘B’ Reduced to include only that area which is included in the Charlie Lake Fire Protection area. Electoral Area ‘C’ No change to existing mandatory building permit area which includes the full electoral area. Electoral Area ‘D’ Reduced to the Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe and Taylor rural fire protection areas and to a small area around the Swan Lake subdivision. Electoral Area ‘E’ Reduced to the Chetwynd rural fire protection area and the Moberly Lake fire protection area. Residents can still access the building permit program upon request, even if they are not in a mandatory area. Such requests in the voluntary area must be made before any construction starts because inspections cannot be provided for work that has been covered over. Residents not in a mandatory area that are building or adding on to a structure may want to check with their lending agency if it is a requirement to have a building permit, final inspection or occupancy permit. Residents will still have the responsibility to check zoning requirements when building or adding on to structures, because all regulations regarding permitted uses and siting remain unchanged and in force. To request a copy The Building Bylaw No. 2131, 2014 Amendment Bylaw No. 2279, 2017 call 1-800-670-7773 and it is on the PRRD website- http://prrd.bc.ca/engage/proposedrevised-mandatory-building-permit-area
Emergency Executive Committee (EEC)
1. The Board will forward a letter to the Honourable Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations requesting that the Ministry be proactive and have resources and crews available prior to fire season to meet the demands of this type of event. 2. Les Husband, Prince George Fire Centre Manager, will be invited to attend an EEC meeting to provide information on operations and risk management issues faced by their agency and how this can be explained.
2017 Parks Maintenance Contracts
3. A letter will be sent to the National Energy Board (NEB) requesting confirmation on how the NEB plans on ensuring projects are meeting and complying with the National Energy Board Rules of Practice and Procedure, 1995.
2017 Recreational Trails Grants-in-Aid
4. A letter will be sent to Bob Zimmer, Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies MP, with copies to George Smith, Manager, Maintenance and Operations, Public Works and Government Services Canada, and the Honourable Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, requesting that Drive BC include Mile 83 of the Alaska Highway to the Yukon border in its program to advise the travelling public of current road conditions
The Regional Board approved that the following contract awards to provide park maintenance services: Stacey Lajeunesse for Blackfoot Regional Park- $8,662.50 Dave Wiebe contracting for Minaker River Regional - $23,908.50 Morgan Rae Contracting for Spencer Tuck Regional Park $14,812.88 and Montney Centennial Regional Park -$20,911.28. The following allocations were approved to:
1. Bear Mountain Nordic Ski Association - $46,142.83 2.Wolverine Nordic and Mountain Society- $8,034.00 3. Northland Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club- $13,667.84 4. Blizzard Bike Club- $7,155.33
March Board Meeting Dates
March 9 - Dawson Creek March 23 - Taylor
Emergency Planning
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The Board approve the following two resolutions for submission to the 2017 NCLGA Convention: 1. THAT the NCLGA and UBCM lobby the Provincial Government to designate a single Ministry as responsible for regulation of illegal dumping in the Province, including enforcement of said regulations and cleanup and removal of dumped waste, that the NCLGA and UBCM respectfully request that the Province provide adequate funding to the designated Ministry to ensure minimum staffing levels can be maintained in all areas of the Province to address the issue of illegal dumping. 2. THAT the NCLGA and UBCM lobby the Provincial Government to require that local government land use regulations apply to all small scale energy generation projects, including wind energy projects, regardless of their location on public or private property to ensure proper consultation with affected landowners and local governments takes place in advance of construction of wind energy projects in the Province.
Audit of Closed Meeting Process – Fire Dispatch
The Board approved the scope of the audit of the Closed Meeting Process used during the Fire Dispatch Contract discussions; and waived the Purchasing Policy requirement of obtaining three bids/quotes/prices and authorized the legal firm of Young Anderson be retained to undertake the audit of the Closed Meeting Process for the Fire Dispatch Contract.
Electoral Area Happenings Upper Pine Class learns more about the Regional District
23 students from the Upper Pine School visited the Fort St. John Regional District office in February. Six stations were set up for the kids to learn about recycling, the mapping program, emergency preparedness, economic development, invasive plants and to have chat with Electoral Area B Director Karen Goodings. Electoral Area “D” Community Roundtable MeetingsDialogue with Director Leonard Hiebert Director Leonard Hiebert has been visiting communities in Electoral Area” D” to have conversations with community members. The Director has been hearing from residents of Electoral Area “D” about any local issues, concerns or ideas for community initiatives. Meeting notes and answers to some common questions asked at meetings can be found at http:// prrd.bc.ca/engage/electoral-area-d-round-table-meetings/
March Meetings: March 2 at Tower Lake at 7 pm and March 7 at Pouce Coupe Hall at 7 pm Electoral Area “E” Community Roundtable MeetingsDialogue with Director Dan Rose Director Dan Rose will be visiting communities in Electoral Area” E” to have conversations with community members. The Director wants to hear from residents of Electoral Area “D” about any local issues, concerns or ideas for community initiatives.
Chetwynd Recreation Centre
March 27 7 - 9 p.m.
McLeod Community School-Hall
March 28 7 - 9 p.m.
Moberly Lake Hall
March 29 7 - 9 p.m.
Jackfish Community Hall
March 30 7 - 9 p.m.
visit our website at www.prrd.bc.ca to register online. Peace River Regional District Official Page
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Students get electrifying lessons in the sciences Science World drops in on local schools, will take part in community science celebration Saturday MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca
Young or old, science geek or lit nerd, one is never too old to explore the wonders of science and experiment with the physical world. That was part of the message delivered to students last week as scientists from Science World toured 10 North Peace schools last week, with more shows set for schools in Baldonnel, Taylor, Hudson’s Hope, and south of the river this week. “What i find fascinating about children is they are all already scientists,” said facilitator Kat Kelly following a demonstration on the scientific method for students at Duncan Cran Elementary on Feb. 22. “They’re all so curious and we tend to lose that as we get older. They have this natural fearlessness to shout out what they think and they’re not afraid to make predictions.” “I just really want to encourage kids, whether they go into science or not, to live their lives through questioning and trying things out and not be afraid to do an experiment,” she said. Students at Duncan Cran got a crash course in the scientific method— observing, predicting, and testing— and using the method to guess what would happen in demonstrations on everything from angular momentum, sound and vibration, and a hovercraft. “It all starts with an observation,” said Kelly, who is currently completing her studies in physics and astronomy through the UK-based Open University. “We get the kids to to make a guess or a prediction of what might happen, and then there’s a final outcome. We get it in their heads that’s how you do science.” Kelly, along with her colleague
Charlotte Swanson, toured schools in Fort St. John, Prespatou, Blueberry River First Nation, and Charlie Lake. Other demonstrations included Earth Wind Science, where students sit in on demonstrations about weather and static electricity, create fireballs, and have a shock pass through them during a demonstration on thunder and lightning. Another demonstration, Fantastic Forces, taught students about gravity, friction, and drag. Duncan Cran Vice-Principal Christine Todd says she jumps on opportunities when touring educational groups come to town. “We’re a northern town, and down south students have more opportunities to physically go to places like Science World and get these experiences,” she said. “I want the kids at our schools to have as much experience as they can with the groups that come.” Todd, who has a degree in science herself, said shows like the ones from Science World is an extension of classroom learning that keeps young students engaged. Science World will send activities for students to complete ahead of and after their visit. “Engagement in learning is important,” she said. “It helps them to remember and shows them that even though they’re young children, they can be a scientist.” Science World will take part in a community science celebration this Saturday, March 4, at Northern Lights College in Fort St. John. The event runs from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will offer the public a chance to meet with locals who work in the science, technology, engineering, and math fields, along with “eye-popping” shows and demonstrations. The event is free to attend.
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Science World was in the Peace Region last week, visiting schools in the area and doing all kinds of fun science demonstrations to enthusiastic students. Pictured, a fire tornado is created to show how wind will pick things up when the conditions are right for a tornado to form.
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Bob Fedderly speaks with constituents at his election campaign launch Feb. 23.
Fedderly, supporters see strength in independence “We’re 800 miles from the Lower Mainland, and we can tell. With the party system, nothing gets heard down south. Bob Fedderly launched his campaign You have to go with an independent for MLA to a packed audience at Whole voice here,” Fedderly said. Wheat and Honey on Feb. 23. There, “By sitting inside a caucus room, the independent candidate laid out you’re limited by what you can do. The to supporters his campaign’s focus: message before you leave that room is creating jobs for the north and cleaning set; you have to stick to that message. up politics. Being an independent, we don’t have to Fedderly is running as an do that.” independent, something he says will As for the focus on jobs, Fedderly make him more effective than a party sees untapped opportunity in natural MLA. gas liquids and biomass fuels through working on distribution and jobs plans with producers. Natural resource royalties are adjusted based on price, so even though production volume has increased, revenue to the province has gone down. We’ve got to figure out how to bring a stronger return to the taxpayer, and it’s got to be done through jobs,” Fedderly says. “If we start increasing royalties, that penalizes producers. So we Personal Real Estate Corporation have to look at it in other ways.” GREAT HOME BUYS Fedderly’s campaign manager, Jared Giesbrecht, NEW LISTING - Family Home, Home & Acreage New Listing! Sunset Ridge 1/2 Duplex in NE area thinks an independent MLA is Block to Alwin Holland Minutes to town! View Home the best option for Peace River North, but it will be a challenge to convince voters that political parties aren’t the way to go. Giesbrecht sees B.C.’s • 1367 sq ft / 3 bdrm / 2 bth • 3.98 Acres/Great Hobby Farm/26x32 shop · 5 bdrms / 3 bth / 2460 sq ft • 1415 sq ft/3 bdrm /2.5 bth • Full basement /Lake Views/3 car · Fenced backayrd/in-ground sprinklers/ • 2728 sq ft home/4 bdrm/2 bth political system as designed • Hardwood floors/fenced yard/garage garage block to school for independent MLAs to More at More info at More info at Starting atinfo $149,000 More info at www.century21.ca/ 101210582 www.century21.ca/101206103 www.century21.ca/101205077 www.century21.ca/101198892 Contractor Financing represent their constituents. $429,999 But as political parties have $425,000 $579,000 $372,500 become prominent, MLAs NEW SINGLE FAMILY HOME NEW LISTING - Affordable NE usually vote along party lines. Home with 4 Car Garage! ¼ Section with 2 Homes! 1/2 duplex The province comes first, and constituents come second. “MLAs are handed a list of bills, and how to vote. So they Own for as little as $9,600 down sit there and wait their turn. • 7 bdrm main home, 4 bdrm 2nd home They stand up when their little • 2200 sq ft / 4 bdrm / 2 bth • 4 bdrm / bth /2754 sq ft • 3 bdrm / 2 bth / 1700 sq ft • Greenhouse, barn large storage shed • Fully reno’d/ suite potential/ Private • High end finishes / 4 car heated garage card says. ‘stand up’. That’s • Quality finishings, landscaped front yard, GST inc yard More info at how they work these days,” More info at More info at More info at www.century21.ca/101166927 www.century21.ca/101120476 www.century21.ca/ 101210849 www.century21.ca/101148457 Giesbrecht says. $314,900 $749,000 $384,900 $599,000 But it’s about more than just voting independently, Dream property on 1/4 Charlie Lake Estate Pacific Properties w/ suite! NEW LISTING Giesbrecht added. As an section Updated Taylor Home independent, Fedderly will have direct access to the bureaucrats that direct funding. “A lot of what an MLA • 5 bdrm / 3 bth / 3000 sq ft • 5 bedroom / 3 bath Executive Home • 5 bdrm / 3bth / 2 den / 3754 sq ft does is make sure he can get • 3 bdrm / 1 bth / plumbed for 2nd / • 6 stall bar / heated & wired shop / • Set up for horses / tack room & guest • Full suite on lower level / 4 acres close Full bsmt money into his community, guest cottage to town cottage • New Kitchen/bath/windows/roof/deck More info at More info at More info at for infrastructure and those More info at www.century21.ca/101135683 www.century21.ca/101175522 www.century21.ca/101169134 www.century21.ca/101211699 kinds of projects. Bob can do $799,000 $699,000 $1,300,000 $289,000 that better than party MLAs because he can work with COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES the bureaucrats, the line For Sale or Lease ministries,” Giesbrecht said. New Listing! Industrial Shop & Home New Listing! Industrial Commercial Space for Lease Charlie Lake Office and Shop Shop & Land! “That’s where the money flows through.” Local businessman Kendall Macdonald came out to support Fedderly at his launch. • 6.2 Acres L1 Zoned / 3840 sq ft Shop / • 2835 sq ft/0.89 Acres/ C3 Zoning • 12,360 sq ft industrial shop / office / “Bob is probably one of the • C4 zoned/perfect place for store, restaurant 3300 sq ft in outbuildings • Blocks to Alaska Hwy / within city limits shipping & receiving • Located on main road/great exposure/Built • 4.88 Acres, L1 Zoning, Hwy frontage most genuine people you’ll • 2660 sq ft renovated home / 7 bdrms / 3 bath 2004 More info at More info at More info at ever meet. He’s not going to More info at www.century21.ca/101200315 www.century21.ca/101198621 www.century21.ca/101116277 www.century21.ca/101193767 play smoke and mirrors when $2,475,000 $499,000 $2,990,000 you ask him something. He’s $18.50/sq ft going to tell you what he’s going 6000 sq ft Shop, New Home, Double C2 zoned Downtown to do, how he’s going to do it, 1 Acre Light Industrial Land Light Industrial Zoned Lots Property 160 Acres and if it can be done,” he said. Fedderly’s son Braden was also there. He’s proud of his dad for entering the race. “More than anything, it just • Excellent exposure & on main artery road -2 downtown commercial zoned C2 lots • 1700 sq ft home , built in 2014 & high end kind of shows that if you want • M1 zoned, light industrial finishes -Must be sold together with the adjoining lot• Ideal place to put your new shop, just on • Adjacent lot also available. • 60 x 100 shop, 3 drive thru bays, 2nd story, to make a difference, you gotta 76.9 ft frontage combined by 139 ft outskirts of city limits office space, 60x60 pad wash More info go do it yourself.” More info at www.century21.ca/101127044 More info at More info at www.century21.ca/101129362 www.century21.ca/101139892 www.century21.ca/100973389 Also running for the $299,000 provincial seat is Dan Davies $79,000 $1,500,000 with the BC Liberal party, Rob Fraser and Jeff Richert as independents. The NDP, Green Party, and Conservatives have not announced candidates for the region. ZOË DUCKLOW
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Peace River South Liberal MLA and Education Minister Mike Bernier (left) helps BC Liberal candidate for Peace River North Dan Davies cut the ribbon at the opening of Davies’ campaign office at 10130-100 Avenue in Fort St. John last month. Davies is running out of fingers to count his campaign endorsements, which include Bernier, MP Bob Zimmer, Northern Rockies Mayor Bill Streeper, along with Fort St. John city councillors Trevor Bolin, Byron Stewart, Larry Evans, Gord Klassen and Bruce Christensen. Current independent Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm and Senator Richard Neufeld have also endorsesd Davies. Davies says he plans to open a campaign office in Fort Nelson soon. “My goal is to talk to as many people as I can and win this election,” he says.
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COURT DOCKET A look at what happened in Northeast B.C. courts for the week ending Feb. 24. There were no cases up for disposition in Hudson’s Hope. Fort St. John Law Courts • Jocelyn Erin Sponagle (born 1991) was handed a $1,500 fine, a one year driving ban, and assessed a $450 victim surcharge for two counts of care or control of a vehicle/ vessel with a blood alcohol level over .08. • Douglas Apsassin (born 1964) was fined $250, and assessed a $37.50 victim surcharge for one count of breach of recognizance. • Matthew Leonard Burke (born 1989) was given a 14day jail sentence, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of theft $5,000 or under. Burke was also given a zero-day jail sentence, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of breach of undertaking or recognizance. • Dennis A. J. Ouimette (born 1995) was given a 14-
day jail sentence, handed a two-year criminal driving ban, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of operating a motor vehicle while disqualified.
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Fort Nelson Law Courts • Preston Allen Burke (born 1981) was handed a one-year probation order, a 10-year firearms ban, given a 5-day jail sentence, assessed a $100 victim surcharge, and ordered to provide a DNA sample for one count of assault with a weapon. Burke was also given a zero-day jail sentence, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of breach of probation order. • Eric D. J. Capot Blanc (born 1995) was given a zero-day jail sentence, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of breach of probation order. • Gary Alden Capot-Blanc (born 1985) was ordered to provide a DNA sample, handed a one-year probation order with a suspended sentence, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of assault.
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Community Bridge held its first ever Coldest Night of the Year walk on Saturday, Feb. 25, to raise funds and awareness for the hungry, hurting and homeless in the community. The Fort St. John walk saw 24 teams and 112 people participate, and raised $16,225.
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SEASON OVER FOR SR. FLYERS
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The Fort St. John Sr. Flyers’ 2016-17 season came to an end after losing 4-3 to the Spirit River Rangers on Feb. 25. The Rangers were leading the series and the Flyers needed a win to stay alive. And while they fought as hard as they could, it wasn’t enough and the Rangers took the win, and the series 4-1. Above, Flyers’ netminder Troy Hunt makes a stop in front of his net.
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Alaska Highway News Managing Editor Matt Preprost talks with North Peace Secondary student Ethan Zentner at a mentoring forum at the Lido Theatre Feb. 16. Urban Systems once again partnered with School District 60 and the high school to put on the event, giving students the inside scoop on career possibilities. Interested in learning more about journalism and writing? Email editor@ahnfsj.ca to learn more.
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BC Hydro was handing out Energy Saving Kits at the Fort St. John Salvation Army on Feb. 24. Residents presented their hydro bill and were given a box with LED light bulbs, weather stripping, lo-flow shower heads and more. Pictured: Salvation Army Food Bank Coordinator Jismi Joseph (middle) stands with BC Hydro Community Outreach Reps Jeff White and Vanessa Lo.
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Which pizza was invented in Canada? FERRET FACT: Let’s take a news nibbling tour and see what’s on this week’s menu. In Edmonton: Police pulled over a woman who was driving with a live ferret around her neck. They gave her a ticket for distracted driving. The ferret was let off with a warning.
saliva? You take a male mosquito, show him pictures of a hot young female mosquito and wait for him to drool.
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PUTIN LOOTIN’: According to the CBC: Russian President Vladimir Putin is probably the world’s richest man. He has a personal fortune of 200 billion dollars. Vladimir made a bundle with his latest book: “Ruthless Evil Money-Grabbing Dictatorship for Dummies.”
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GROIN GRIN: In the UK: A man accidentally shot himself in the groin with a nail gun. He was lucky to survive. The safety instructions that come with a new nail gun should say: “Do Not Operate Within 1,000 Feet Of Your Groin.”
controversy, with people on both sides freaking out. Here’s something interesting: Hawaiian pizza is not Hawaiian. It’s Canadian. Sam Panopoulos of London Ontario, is credited with inventing Hawaiian Pizza. SUPERMARKET STUFF: A new docuKNOWBEFOREYOUGO Back in the 1960s, Sam was the first pizza mentary says it’s not sustainable to bring shop owner to use pineapple. He wanted to food from thousands of miles away. SuperPREVAILING PRICES PLANET PARTICULARS: Last week’s create a truly Canadian pizza, but nobody markets will have to change the way they big science news came from NASA. They wanted pizza with sliced beaver and cara- operate. I agree. They should also change Dawson CreekForecast105.9 ohn, BC - 7 Day - Environment Canada https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-78_metric_e.html found seven new planets. That’s bad news. melized maple leafs. that thing where it’s OK for me to sample Let me explain: As humans become more one grape, but the manager goes nuts if I Fort St. John and more stupid, having more planets in TYPEWRITER TOM: Actor Tom Hanks bite into a rotisserie chicken. 112.9 the universe will further reduce the aver- has a book of short stories coming out. age inter-planetary IQ level. All the stories feature typewriters. Tom TRAFFIC TROUBLE: A study shows Alberta-B.C. border N/A collects them. I miss my old typewriter. I Montreal is the most traffic congested city AND THE OSCAR GOES TO: The miss the “Klakety-Klak” of the keys. I miss in Canada. I remember when we visited Fort Nelson N/A Academy Awards were Sunday night. In the “Ding!” of the little bell. Does anybody Montreal. We rented a car and were immeEnvironment and natural resources Weather information Weather Local forecasts BritishaColumbia a poll conducted last week: 60 percent of know where I can download computer diately stuck in traffic. How long were we those surveyed could not name even one app that goes “Klakety-Klak! Ding!”? stuck? Well, we got to know the family in Groundbirch N/A movie nominated for Best Picture. I think I the next car really well. We stay in touch can name one. It’s on the tip of my tongue. NEEDLE ME: A study shows acupunc- exchange Christmas cards. on, BCChetwynd - 7 Day Forecast -N/A Environment Canada https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-83_metric_e.html It’s that movie with the guy in it. He’s with ture helps with a long list of medical that woman. They do stuff. And then problems, including migraine headaches. BIEBER BUTT: Justin Bieber is in big Observed at: Fort St. John Airport 11:41 AM MST Tuesday 28 February 2017 there’s a problem. They say some things. Here’s why I’ll never have acupuncture: trouble. He’s being investigated for a head Tumbler Ridge N/A And then other people say stuff. And it The second part of the word scares me. butt attack. This is not the first time I’ve Condition: Ice Crystals Temperature: Wind: km/h ends with kind of a situation. Great movie. The-13.6°C “puncture” part. Maybe I’d try itESE if it 18used the words “Justin Bieber,” “Head” and Prince George 99.9 Made a huge impression on me. was called “acuprick”. “Butt” in the same sentence. The other Pressure: 101.1 kPa Dew point: -16.8°C Wind Chill: -22 times, I was talking about the place where Tendency: Rising Humidity: 77% Visibility: 24exkm Justin’s head is located. Hythe PINEAPPLE PIZZA: The President of MOSQUITO MEMO: Scientists are 103.4 Iceland made worldwide headlines when perimenting with a new vaccineColumbia against Weather Weather Local forecasts British Environment and natural resources information he said he’d like to ban Hawaiian pizza with insect-borne diseases. It’s made from mosBob Snyder can be reached at: Grande Prairie 97.4 pineapple topping. This started a huge quito saliva. How do you collect mosquito chewsthenews@fastmail.com
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POKER PROCEEDS Local poker philanthropists delivered a royal flush and $2,880 to the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation at the annual Have a Heart Charity Poker Tournament. The event was hosted by Chances Fort St. John and 101.5 The Bear. At left, Chances General Manager Jason Morris presents Fort St. John Hospital Foundation Chief Development Officer Jessica Kalman with the cheque.
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Among Harris’ recommendations are mandated timelines for access to trauma care and a review of decades-old ambulance service legislation. That includes giving emergency responders more flexibility to work with other service providers when transporting accident barriers. “Faster care results in less overall health care costs: It is an accepted fact the quicker an accident victim can access medical care, the better the medical outcomes, the shorter the period of time for rehabilitation resulting in an overall lower cost to the health care system,” Harris writes. “As emergency response is one component of the cost, investing more in ensuring patients receive timelier treatment, could result in overall savings to the cost of moving a patient through the system.” Ackerman added more must be done to change the tone at the top of organizations where ruralurban divide attitudes exist. “There are no technical barriers to achieving an adequate and appropriate response,” she said. “The choice is there and we have to bring that up, and make sure the decision makers are aware that the residents across this province are important.”
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Watson Slough has been granted a reprieve. After pressure from the Peace River Regional District, BC Hydro has agreed to hold off logging the Peace Valley wetland until closer to the filling of the Site C dam reservoir. In an email, BC Hydro manager of communication and issues management Craig Fitzsimmons said contractors have developed a plan to preserve most of the wetland during Site C construction, which is set to run through 2024. “While we’re not able to fully accommodate the PRRD’s request due to risks to the construction schedule, we have determined that approximately 10 per cent of the trees will be cleared at Watson Slough in early 2017, leaving approximately 90 per cent of the trees in place until the winter before reservoir filling,” he wrote. “This revised clearing plan for Watson Slough will retain the wetland and its use by wildlife
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Watson Slough, a Peace Valley wetland, is in the path of Site C dam construction and was set to be logged this year before the Peace River Regional District intervened.
for a longer period of time.” The wetland is a habitat for birds, waterfowl and other animals. It was set to be logged this winter by crews realigning Highway 29 above the Site C reservoir. Earlier this year, regional district directors asked BC Hydro to consider whether the wetland could be preserved until later in the construction schedule. Ken Boon, a nearby landowner who has been expropriated for the Site C, said it’s still unclear what BC Hydro considers to be
the boundaries of the slough. Regardless, the PRRD has bought the wetland a few more years, he said. “It only make sense,” he said. “I don’t know why they proposed to log that now in the first place. There was really no reason for logging the Watson Slough this year, or for many years.” The slough once hosted pond hockey games between Peace Valley residents, Ross Peck wrote in a tongue-in-cheek letter to the editor challenging BC Hydro executives to a match to determine the wetland’s future.
found Site C would likely remain on time and on budget, but warned about geotechnical problems. Despite significant geotechnical work in the leadup to construction, “it is impossible to understand every nuance of the sub-surface conditions of such a large site,” the report found. “As a result, unforeseen problems have arisen, and will continue to arise, requiring innovative engineering responses to contain cost increases,” the report found. The project has $440 million set aside in reserves to cover geotechnical and other issues. BC Hydro believes initial
soil movement on the north bank has stabilized. Crews had planned to remove the unstable soil as engineering work continues on the banks. The next step “is to determine how to continue soil removal, which will need to be undertaken carefully to maintain the stability of the slope.” Site C would flood 83 kilometres of the Peace River Valley, including farmland and First Nations cultural sites. B.C. NDP leader John Horgan has said he would send the project to the B.C. Utilities Commission for further review if his party forms government after the May 9 election.
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BC Hydro says the crack is being monitored by slope stability experts. While that assessment is ongoing, 30 road construction workers have been reassigned. Around 1,500 people are working on the site. Construction crews have built haul roads on the north bank of the Peace River near Fort St. John to carry fill, stone and other materials to the dam site in the valley. Opponents of the $8.8 billion project have long warned the project could suffer slides, shears and other geotechnical issues. A BC Hydro report carried out by Ernst & Young last year
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De Jong tabled the provincial 10996 Clairmont Frontage Rd., “The elimination of the PST is just one budget on Feb. 21. Fort St. John • 250.785.3433 start and everyone has already said the MSP payment is a form of tax. If those are taxes they don’t need to charge and investing in things to move our province can stimulate investment in our province forward.” as well, then it’s a win-win,” said Fraser, The budget also gives the Ministry of Imagine your family is anywhere in the world! Pick a spot on the map and learn about that who has lobbied as the mayor of Taylor Children and Family Development an country together online. to eliminate PST from power sales for extra $109 million this year to provide How do you learn as a family? businesses. additional supports to cut waitlists, add Tell us: #FamilyLiteracyDay fl “But I still believe it’s a budget from a 2,000 new child care spaces and improve Find more ways to learn at play as a family at www.FamilyLiteracyDay.ca government that looks like they’re trying services for children in care and children to get re-elected than get the job done,” he with special needs. added. “Particularly for the North Peace, “$109 million put into that (department) there’s not a lot there.” was absolutely a good idea,” independent Of particular concern for Fraser is candidate Jeff Richert said. “At the same the province’s $20 million natural gas time, it was exceptionally long overdue.” roads fund, which he called “the smallest Richert sees positives in increased package” of funding for provincial road spending on parks and the environment, projects, as well as no monies indicated for but worries about the rising costs of the replacement of the Peace River bridge. healthcare delivery, and criticized the He was also left unimpressed with a lack government for failing to cut BC Hydro of investments in sustainability planning residential rates and reign in the utility’s for communities in the Northeast and deferred debt load. Northwest, as both regions ready for a “When 40 per cent of the budget is promised liquefied natural gas industry. going to healthcare, I’m worried we have “Considering that we need investments a system that’s well on track to becoming in order to show the LNG industry that unsustainable,” he said. we’re serious, that’s one of the ways we Independent candidate Bob Fedderly can get to yes, to show them we’re serious called it a “vote-buying” budget with about investments in our infrastructure to missed opportunities. support that industry,” he said. As a business owner, Fedderly said he BC Liberal candidate Dan Davies called would have preferred to see lower hydro de Jong’s spending blueprint a “positive rates compared to a PST cut on power budget to what’s important for a lot of sales, and that the government should British Columbians.” have included incentives for alternate He expects elements of the budget, energy vehicles, such as those converting including $4.7-billion in transportation from gasoline to propane or compressed infrastructure, to be rolled out in the natural gas. future. “I’ll certainly be talking with the “If hydro rates are becoming a minister that we need to be investing in competitive issue for businesses, it’s more our roads,” Davies said, noting that local related to the rates than the PST,” Fedderly highways and roads have seen an uptick said. in traffic in recent months. On vehicle fuel conversions, he said the Davies shrugged off concerns about government had a chance to create a new the rising provincial debt, forecast at $69.7 market for the region. billion this year before rising to $77.6 “We’re flush with gas in Northeast B.C. billion in 2019-20. and can’t seem to get rid of it,” he said. “We’re working toward eliminating that Fedderly also had questions on how operating debt by 2021. That’s one of the the government planned to make up big pieces we’re pushing,” he said, adding revenues from cutting MSP premiums capital debt is proof of the investments and the PST off power sales. Many local government is making in the province and issues remain without answers from the noting the province’s AAA credit rating. budget, including rural school busing “It’s not frivolous spending. We’re issues, he noted.
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This letter is a result of some issues I have with the City of FSJ and their street and road maintenance department. A few weeks ago, my 84-year-old mother in-law (widow) was directed by a city employee that she must shovel the sidewalk in front of her house or she will be fined for not maintaining it. The street in front of her house has only been plowed once all year and you cannot tell where the road and the curbs are. I had to take my truck in this week to have the ball joints and tie rods replaced from hitting potholes (craters) on the city streets of FSJ. I know that the city will not reimburse me the $1,400 it cost to repair my truck. The street in front of my house had the snow removed for only the second time all year. So my question to the mayor and the city maintenance manager is: How can you threaten to fine a person for not performing maintenance on the sidewalk in front of their house and yet the city cannot be held accountable for the damage to peoples vehicles for not maintaining the streets with our property tax dollars? One frustrated FSJ resident, —Shane Graham, Fort St. John A LETTER FOR TRAPPIST 1 As I came to know about NASA’s recent discovery of Trappist 1 and its Seven Planets, I thought to write this letter, hoping that one day it might be read by fellow members of the universe there, and could make some difference: To: Possibly Alive Residents of Seven Earthlike Planets Trappist 1 Solar System 40 Lights Years (378 Trillion km) Away I am a resident of Planet Earth, and live in a beautiful community of Peace Region on our planet. I am excited to know about your solar system and planets, which seem to have possibility of having water and life. Our world here has a human population of around 7.5 billion. We consider ourselves to be quite rich with a few thousand years of history, and have many strengths. As an ordinary person of our global community, I have worked and lived in several regions of our planet and I feel we need to do better as human beings. I feel proud of accomplishments of my species, but sadly, we have not been able
to solve all problems of mankind and some other species of our planet. Our scientific discoveries have been great, we have gained knowledge, but we have not yet been able to provide education, healthcare, and peace of mind to all global residents. You might be able to see a wall (Great Wall of China) when you view our planet, but I can assure you most of us on our planet are committed to have a world without walls, in which we provide peace and happiness to our coming generations. We have successfully utilized many resources here, but still we have not been able to eliminate pain and sorrow from our planet. Sadly, one fourth of our fellow human beings might be hungry at the moment, but we are working together to try to solve these problems. As you seem to be living in a beautiful group of planets, if you have any strengths that can help us now or in future, please consider sharing them with us. If education, healthcare, and social services are better at your planet, we would like to learn from you. If you are advanced in areas of knowledge, wisdom, values, and ethics, then let us work together. Though the distance of 378 trillion kilometres seems to be too much, I am hopeful our next generation might shrink these distances, as we are making rapid progress in communications. Thank you in anticipation for having a good relationship with our future generations Yours truly, —Faisal Rashid A resident of Earth VALLEY RESIDENTS DISRESPECTED For three generations the Bentley family protected the land and all of its value. We ranched and respected the land. BC Hydro expropriated a portion of my third-generation land for Site C and the required highway realignment. BC Hydro refused to do a timber cruise and refused to pay us for the value of the timber on our land. Last week, they came onto the land and did not utilize the merchantable timber. They mulched every tree and disrespectfully put valuable trees into mulch on the ground. I am sure that BC Hydro will respond that there was no value to the trees mulched and that they were poplar only. The pictures prove that this is not the case. The landowners have been treated with great disrespect and this continues. We are heartbroken when all of this is happening for a project that is not needed and does not make sense from any aspect of looking at it from agricul-
ture, sloughing hillsides, cost, etc. —Clara London, Charlie Lake WHAT IS THE JUDICIARY THINKING ON SITE C? The old saw about the law being an ass is generally overused. However, in the case of recent interpretations regarding Site C by both federal and provincial judiciary, it most certainly applies. It demonstrated a callous disregard of the many reasons why challenges were brought against construction, but they were denied in abstract legalese totally out of step with the growing resistance to the dam. Support is dwindling because it is increasingly seen to be a costly mistake in which the moral rights of First Nations bands have been denied. The Prime Minister’s “sacred trust” promise to First Nations people to honour their Treaty Rights was immediately broken when he gave consent for construction to continue. In offering just a few illustrations, the dam was revoked by the BC Utilities Commission as being unnecessary, which included a criticism of BC Hydro’s constant over-estimation of power demand. In 2010, it was revived by then Premier Gordon Campbell who avoided submission to the BCUC by falsely naming it a clean energy project. Again, there were wild claims of the dam’s necessity, which have not materialized. Upon taking office Premier Clark promoted other needs such as to provide power to as yet non-existent LNG plants and now, in desperation is seeking to sell the power to Alberta. Of equal significance is that the dam will be debt financed for 70 years; that the projected $8.8 billion cost must inevitably be a gross under-estimation because of cost overruns through chronic bank destabilization. BC Hydro admits that the power will not be needed for at least 40 years by which time innovation in technology will have made the dam obsolete. The financial outlay could have been directed to retrofit homes and businesses to greater efficiency and allow workers to be locally employed. Not addressed are the issues of flooding productive agricultural land, First Nations sacred sites, animal habitat, and the destruction of an outstanding rural landscape. If these numerous reasons for halting construction were not considered by the judges then it reveals the upholding of a twisted logic that deserves the utmost censure. The law, as interpreted, is indeed an ass. —Ray Eagle, West Vancouver
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There was a sea of pink in the Robert Ogilvie Elementary School gym last week as students donned their favourite pink top, hoodie, wig, or cape for Pink Shirt Day, the annual event to stop bullying. The school spends the month of February focusing on being “Upstanders,” people that will step up and help when they see someone bullying someone else, culminating in the Pink Shirt Day assembly. Vice Principal Tim Ylagan said the month went well for the students. “We want to focus on what kids should be doing and setting an example of what we want them to do,” he said. “We really challenge the kids to do those Upstander behaviours and celebrate when we see them.” When they do see someone being bullied, Upstanders are encouraged
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to be a buddy and take the person being picked on out of the situation; to interrupt the bully’s comments to their victim; speak out against the bully if they have the courage to do so; and to tell someone like a teacher, noting that’s it’s not tattling if you’re doing it to keep someone else safe. Ylagan said the lessons have been sticking. “I was teaching gym and I saw a kid do the exact thing we’re talking about on his own, I know the kids are soaking it up and it’s really inspiring to see them applying it in school.” Pink Shirt Day started in 2007 in Nova Scotia, when a Grade 9 student decided to wear a pink polo shirt for the first day of school and was bullied because of it. Students David Shepherd and Travis Price saw what was happening and went to and bought 50 pink shirts for others to wear in solidarity. Since then, Pink Shirt Day is marked across Canada every year.
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LOCAL NEWS
Super Park group forced to cancel masquerade ball, cites low ticket sales
The North Peace Family Super Park Society has announced this year’s Masquerade Ball has been cancelled. President Jaandi Roemer made the announcement Friday, Feb. 24. “There are many factors that we can only assume are the reason for poor sales and while we have tried our best to address each one, ultimately the bills are still there and
ticket sales are not,” she wrote on Facebook. “So rather than push ahead with it and risk a major financial loss, we have unanimously agreed cancelling is in our best interest.” The group is seeking feedback on planning for the ball next year. “We have heard your requests for an elaborate Masquerade gala. And we’d
WAC Bennett Dam Crest Road Closure March 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017
We will be closing the road across the WAC Bennett Dam from Wednesday, March 1 to Friday, June 30 for the Rip-rap Upgrade Project. The closure covers 1.5km west of the dam on the Utah Road to the intersection of the Dam Crest Road and the Central Control Building access road (Canyon Drive). The closure will include access to the Elizabeth Creek boat ramp. Boaters should instead use the Dunlevy boat ramp at Butler Ridge Provincial Park. If you have any questions about this project, please contact us at 250 561 4858.
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love to do that again as the first two were amazing,” Roemer said. The society had been hoping to sell 80 tickets by Feb. 24 in order to be able to put a deposit down on the venue rental. The Wild West-themed event, which was set for March 11 at the Northern Grand Hotel, aimed to raise funds for free play in the community as well as an indoor playground
for children and youth. Ticket sales for this year’s ball slowed to a crawl despite sellouts the last three years, according to Roemer. The event has raised between $4,000 to $8,000 each year for the society. The event has been previously held at the Lido, but the society decided to move to a larger venue this year because of the sell outs and the hope to sell more tickets.
Rural education open house here Friday eve Families will have the opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas on rural education with provincial staff this week. Ministry of Education staff are holding an open house Friday, March 3, at North Peace Secondary School to get feedback from families and organizations on rural education, sharing stories around the importance of rural education and rural education programs. “We are creating an integrated rural education strategy based
on this feedback to meet the needs of rural communities and the families living in them now and into the future,” Education Minister Mike Bernier said. The open house is part of the ministry’s development of a rural education strategy. The public can also comment on the draft discussion paper, at: http://engage.gov.bc.ca/ ruraleducation. The rural education open house takes place March 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. at North Peace Secondary School.
March 2017 Delegations
Alaska Community Society
Bud Powell and Julie Harris updated the Board on the Society’s 2016 activities. The Society continues to work on the nomination of the Alaska Highway as a National Historic Site of Canada and on the North East Heritage Strategy Project. Later in the meeting the Board approved that a grant of $45,000 be deliberated at the budget discussions.
Provincial Negotiations update
Penny De Waal, Manager Regional Initiatives, Dale Morgan, Manager Regional Initiatives, Greg Perrins, Director Strategic Initiatives, Renee Simard, Senior Resource Coordination Officer from the Ministry for Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation; Jason Wilson, MoFLNRO and Chris Roine from BC Hydro presented an overview and Status of Provincial Negotiations with Treaty 8 First Nations to the Board.
Letters of support for NDIT projects
The Board approved support letters for NDIT grant applications for the following community projects; upgrades to the Bear Mountain Ski Chalet, Geo-Sciences Search Phase III Airborne Geophysical Survey Project, the North Peace Fall Fair, the Kiskatinaw Fall Fair for the Fabulous Festivals and Events funding program and the Tse’Kw’a Heritage Society’s to enable the society to create an amphitheater and renovate their current building, from the Capital Investment Analysis funding program
Agricultural Land Commission (ALC)
The Board forwarded the Ross, Hartnell, Merrick and Richter applications to the ALC.
Special Event Grant
The Regional Board approved a Special Event grant, in the amount of $3,500 to the Dawson Creek Minor Hockey Association (DCMHA) for the purposes of hosting the PeeWee Provincial Hockey Championships to be held in Dawson Creek from March 18-24, 2017.
Invasive Plant Disposal
The invasive plant disposal program will not expand to transfer stations in 2017. The current program receives invasive pants at the three landfills in the region. 2016 Stats 86 Invasive Plant Disposal Visits
40 residential 46 commercial
14,940 kg material received
8,030 residential, 6,910 commercial
Ratio of Municipal Users to Regional District Users
17:23 residential 22:24 commercial
Ratio of materials received from municipal versus regional district users (in kg)
930:4100 kg residential 3100:3810 kg commercial
Revised Mandatory Building Permit Area
NCGLA Resolutions
On February 23rd, 2017 the Board adopted Building Bylaw No. 2131, 2014 Amendment Bylaw No. 2279, 2017. Summarized Changes Electoral Area ‘B’ Reduced to include only that area which is included in the Charlie Lake Fire Protection area. Electoral Area ‘C’ No change to existing mandatory building permit area which includes the full electoral area. Electoral Area ‘D’ Reduced to the Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe and Taylor rural fire protection areas and to a small area around the Swan Lake subdivision. Electoral Area ‘E’ Reduced to the Chetwynd rural fire protection area and the Moberly Lake fire protection area. Residents can still access the building permit program upon request, even if they are not in a mandatory area. Such requests in the voluntary area must be made before any construction starts because inspections cannot be provided for work that has been covered over. Residents not in a mandatory area that are building or adding on to a structure may want to check with their lending agency if it is a requirement to have a building permit, final inspection or occupancy permit. Residents will still have the responsibility to check zoning requirements when building or adding on to structures, because all regulations regarding permitted uses and siting remain unchanged and in force. To request a copy The Building Bylaw No. 2131, 2014 Amendment Bylaw No. 2279, 2017 call 1-800-670-7773 and it is on the PRRD website- http://prrd.bc.ca/engage/proposedrevised-mandatory-building-permit-area
Emergency Executive Committee (EEC)
1. The Board will forward a letter to the Honourable Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations requesting that the Ministry be proactive and have resources and crews available prior to fire season to meet the demands of this type of event. 2. Les Husband, Prince George Fire Centre Manager, will be invited to attend an EEC meeting to provide information on operations and risk management issues faced by their agency and how this can be explained.
2017 Parks Maintenance Contracts
3. A letter will be sent to the National Energy Board (NEB) requesting confirmation on how the NEB plans on ensuring projects are meeting and complying with the National Energy Board Rules of Practice and Procedure, 1995.
2017 Recreational Trails Grants-in-Aid
4. A letter will be sent to Bob Zimmer, Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies MP, with copies to George Smith, Manager, Maintenance and Operations, Public Works and Government Services Canada, and the Honourable Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, requesting that Drive BC include Mile 83 of the Alaska Highway to the Yukon border in its program to advise the travelling public of current road conditions
The Regional Board approved that the following contract awards to provide park maintenance services: Stacey Lajeunesse for Blackfoot Regional Park- $8,662.50 Dave Wiebe contracting for Minaker River Regional - $23,908.50 Morgan Rae Contracting for Spencer Tuck Regional Park $14,812.88 and Montney Centennial Regional Park -$20,911.28. The following allocations were approved to:
1. Bear Mountain Nordic Ski Association - $46,142.83 2.Wolverine Nordic and Mountain Society- $8,034.00 3. Northland Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club- $13,667.84 4. Blizzard Bike Club- $7,155.33
March Board Meeting Dates
March 9 - Dawson Creek March 23 - Taylor
Emergency Planning
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The Board approve the following two resolutions for submission to the 2017 NCLGA Convention: 1. THAT the NCLGA and UBCM lobby the Provincial Government to designate a single Ministry as responsible for regulation of illegal dumping in the Province, including enforcement of said regulations and cleanup and removal of dumped waste, that the NCLGA and UBCM respectfully request that the Province provide adequate funding to the designated Ministry to ensure minimum staffing levels can be maintained in all areas of the Province to address the issue of illegal dumping. 2. THAT the NCLGA and UBCM lobby the Provincial Government to require that local government land use regulations apply to all small scale energy generation projects, including wind energy projects, regardless of their location on public or private property to ensure proper consultation with affected landowners and local governments takes place in advance of construction of wind energy projects in the Province.
Audit of Closed Meeting Process – Fire Dispatch
The Board approved the scope of the audit of the Closed Meeting Process used during the Fire Dispatch Contract discussions; and waived the Purchasing Policy requirement of obtaining three bids/quotes/prices and authorized the legal firm of Young Anderson be retained to undertake the audit of the Closed Meeting Process for the Fire Dispatch Contract.
Electoral Area Happenings Upper Pine Class learns more about the Regional District
23 students from the Upper Pine School visited the Fort St. John Regional District office in February. Six stations were set up for the kids to learn about recycling, the mapping program, emergency preparedness, economic development, invasive plants and to have chat with Electoral Area B Director Karen Goodings. Electoral Area “D” Community Roundtable MeetingsDialogue with Director Leonard Hiebert Director Leonard Hiebert has been visiting communities in Electoral Area” D” to have conversations with community members. The Director has been hearing from residents of Electoral Area “D” about any local issues, concerns or ideas for community initiatives. Meeting notes and answers to some common questions asked at meetings can be found at http:// prrd.bc.ca/engage/electoral-area-d-round-table-meetings/
March Meetings: March 2 at Tower Lake at 7 pm and March 7 at Pouce Coupe Hall at 7 pm Electoral Area “E” Community Roundtable MeetingsDialogue with Director Dan Rose Director Dan Rose will be visiting communities in Electoral Area” E” to have conversations with community members. The Director wants to hear from residents of Electoral Area “D” about any local issues, concerns or ideas for community initiatives.
Chetwynd Recreation Centre
March 27 7 - 9 p.m.
McLeod Community School-Hall
March 28 7 - 9 p.m.
Moberly Lake Hall
March 29 7 - 9 p.m.
Jackfish Community Hall
March 30 7 - 9 p.m.
visit our website at www.prrd.bc.ca to register online. Peace River Regional District Official Page
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Students get electrifying lessons in the sciences Science World drops in on local schools, will take part in community science celebration Saturday MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca
Young or old, science geek or lit nerd, one is never too old to explore the wonders of science and experiment with the physical world. That was part of the message delivered to students last week as scientists from Science World toured 10 North Peace schools last week, with more shows set for schools in Baldonnel, Taylor, Hudson’s Hope, and south of the river this week. “What i find fascinating about children is they are all already scientists,” said facilitator Kat Kelly following a demonstration on the scientific method for students at Duncan Cran Elementary on Feb. 22. “They’re all so curious and we tend to lose that as we get older. They have this natural fearlessness to shout out what they think and they’re not afraid to make predictions.” “I just really want to encourage kids, whether they go into science or not, to live their lives through questioning and trying things out and not be afraid to do an experiment,” she said. Students at Duncan Cran got a crash course in the scientific method— observing, predicting, and testing— and using the method to guess what would happen in demonstrations on everything from angular momentum, sound and vibration, and a hovercraft. “It all starts with an observation,” said Kelly, who is currently completing her studies in physics and astronomy through the UK-based Open University. “We get the kids to to make a guess or a prediction of what might happen, and then there’s a final outcome. We get it in their heads that’s how you do science.” Kelly, along with her colleague
Charlotte Swanson, toured schools in Fort St. John, Prespatou, Blueberry River First Nation, and Charlie Lake. Other demonstrations included Earth Wind Science, where students sit in on demonstrations about weather and static electricity, create fireballs, and have a shock pass through them during a demonstration on thunder and lightning. Another demonstration, Fantastic Forces, taught students about gravity, friction, and drag. Duncan Cran Vice-Principal Christine Todd says she jumps on opportunities when touring educational groups come to town. “We’re a northern town, and down south students have more opportunities to physically go to places like Science World and get these experiences,” she said. “I want the kids at our schools to have as much experience as they can with the groups that come.” Todd, who has a degree in science herself, said shows like the ones from Science World is an extension of classroom learning that keeps young students engaged. Science World will send activities for students to complete ahead of and after their visit. “Engagement in learning is important,” she said. “It helps them to remember and shows them that even though they’re young children, they can be a scientist.” Science World will take part in a community science celebration this Saturday, March 4, at Northern Lights College in Fort St. John. The event runs from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will offer the public a chance to meet with locals who work in the science, technology, engineering, and math fields, along with “eye-popping” shows and demonstrations. The event is free to attend.
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Science World was in the Peace Region last week, visiting schools in the area and doing all kinds of fun science demonstrations to enthusiastic students. Pictured, a fire tornado is created to show how wind will pick things up when the conditions are right for a tornado to form.
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Bob Fedderly speaks with constituents at his election campaign launch Feb. 23.
Fedderly, supporters see strength in independence “We’re 800 miles from the Lower Mainland, and we can tell. With the party system, nothing gets heard down south. Bob Fedderly launched his campaign You have to go with an independent for MLA to a packed audience at Whole voice here,” Fedderly said. Wheat and Honey on Feb. 23. There, “By sitting inside a caucus room, the independent candidate laid out you’re limited by what you can do. The to supporters his campaign’s focus: message before you leave that room is creating jobs for the north and cleaning set; you have to stick to that message. up politics. Being an independent, we don’t have to Fedderly is running as an do that.” independent, something he says will As for the focus on jobs, Fedderly make him more effective than a party sees untapped opportunity in natural MLA. gas liquids and biomass fuels through working on distribution and jobs plans with producers. Natural resource royalties are adjusted based on price, so even though production volume has increased, revenue to the province has gone down. We’ve got to figure out how to bring a stronger return to the taxpayer, and it’s got to be done through jobs,” Fedderly says. “If we start increasing royalties, that penalizes producers. So we Personal Real Estate Corporation have to look at it in other ways.” GREAT HOME BUYS Fedderly’s campaign manager, Jared Giesbrecht, NEW LISTING - Family Home, Home & Acreage New Listing! Sunset Ridge 1/2 Duplex in NE area thinks an independent MLA is Block to Alwin Holland Minutes to town! View Home the best option for Peace River North, but it will be a challenge to convince voters that political parties aren’t the way to go. Giesbrecht sees B.C.’s • 1367 sq ft / 3 bdrm / 2 bth • 3.98 Acres/Great Hobby Farm/26x32 shop · 5 bdrms / 3 bth / 2460 sq ft • 1415 sq ft/3 bdrm /2.5 bth • Full basement /Lake Views/3 car · Fenced backayrd/in-ground sprinklers/ • 2728 sq ft home/4 bdrm/2 bth political system as designed • Hardwood floors/fenced yard/garage garage block to school for independent MLAs to More at More info at More info at Starting atinfo $149,000 More info at www.century21.ca/ 101210582 www.century21.ca/101206103 www.century21.ca/101205077 www.century21.ca/101198892 Contractor Financing represent their constituents. $429,999 But as political parties have $425,000 $579,000 $372,500 become prominent, MLAs NEW SINGLE FAMILY HOME NEW LISTING - Affordable NE usually vote along party lines. Home with 4 Car Garage! ¼ Section with 2 Homes! 1/2 duplex The province comes first, and constituents come second. “MLAs are handed a list of bills, and how to vote. So they Own for as little as $9,600 down sit there and wait their turn. • 7 bdrm main home, 4 bdrm 2nd home They stand up when their little • 2200 sq ft / 4 bdrm / 2 bth • 4 bdrm / bth /2754 sq ft • 3 bdrm / 2 bth / 1700 sq ft • Greenhouse, barn large storage shed • Fully reno’d/ suite potential/ Private • High end finishes / 4 car heated garage card says. ‘stand up’. That’s • Quality finishings, landscaped front yard, GST inc yard More info at how they work these days,” More info at More info at More info at www.century21.ca/101166927 www.century21.ca/101120476 www.century21.ca/ 101210849 www.century21.ca/101148457 Giesbrecht says. $314,900 $749,000 $384,900 $599,000 But it’s about more than just voting independently, Dream property on 1/4 Charlie Lake Estate Pacific Properties w/ suite! NEW LISTING Giesbrecht added. As an section Updated Taylor Home independent, Fedderly will have direct access to the bureaucrats that direct funding. “A lot of what an MLA • 5 bdrm / 3 bth / 3000 sq ft • 5 bedroom / 3 bath Executive Home • 5 bdrm / 3bth / 2 den / 3754 sq ft does is make sure he can get • 3 bdrm / 1 bth / plumbed for 2nd / • 6 stall bar / heated & wired shop / • Set up for horses / tack room & guest • Full suite on lower level / 4 acres close Full bsmt money into his community, guest cottage to town cottage • New Kitchen/bath/windows/roof/deck More info at More info at More info at for infrastructure and those More info at www.century21.ca/101135683 www.century21.ca/101175522 www.century21.ca/101169134 www.century21.ca/101211699 kinds of projects. Bob can do $799,000 $699,000 $1,300,000 $289,000 that better than party MLAs because he can work with COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES the bureaucrats, the line For Sale or Lease ministries,” Giesbrecht said. New Listing! Industrial Shop & Home New Listing! Industrial Commercial Space for Lease Charlie Lake Office and Shop Shop & Land! “That’s where the money flows through.” Local businessman Kendall Macdonald came out to support Fedderly at his launch. • 6.2 Acres L1 Zoned / 3840 sq ft Shop / • 2835 sq ft/0.89 Acres/ C3 Zoning • 12,360 sq ft industrial shop / office / “Bob is probably one of the • C4 zoned/perfect place for store, restaurant 3300 sq ft in outbuildings • Blocks to Alaska Hwy / within city limits shipping & receiving • Located on main road/great exposure/Built • 4.88 Acres, L1 Zoning, Hwy frontage most genuine people you’ll • 2660 sq ft renovated home / 7 bdrms / 3 bath 2004 More info at More info at More info at ever meet. He’s not going to More info at www.century21.ca/101200315 www.century21.ca/101198621 www.century21.ca/101116277 www.century21.ca/101193767 play smoke and mirrors when $2,475,000 $499,000 $2,990,000 you ask him something. He’s $18.50/sq ft going to tell you what he’s going 6000 sq ft Shop, New Home, Double C2 zoned Downtown to do, how he’s going to do it, 1 Acre Light Industrial Land Light Industrial Zoned Lots Property 160 Acres and if it can be done,” he said. Fedderly’s son Braden was also there. He’s proud of his dad for entering the race. “More than anything, it just • Excellent exposure & on main artery road -2 downtown commercial zoned C2 lots • 1700 sq ft home , built in 2014 & high end kind of shows that if you want • M1 zoned, light industrial finishes -Must be sold together with the adjoining lot• Ideal place to put your new shop, just on • Adjacent lot also available. • 60 x 100 shop, 3 drive thru bays, 2nd story, to make a difference, you gotta 76.9 ft frontage combined by 139 ft outskirts of city limits office space, 60x60 pad wash More info go do it yourself.” More info at www.century21.ca/101127044 More info at More info at www.century21.ca/101129362 www.century21.ca/101139892 www.century21.ca/100973389 Also running for the $299,000 provincial seat is Dan Davies $79,000 $1,500,000 with the BC Liberal party, Rob Fraser and Jeff Richert as independents. The NDP, Green Party, and Conservatives have not announced candidates for the region. ZOË DUCKLOW
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Peace River South Liberal MLA and Education Minister Mike Bernier (left) helps BC Liberal candidate for Peace River North Dan Davies cut the ribbon at the opening of Davies’ campaign office at 10130-100 Avenue in Fort St. John last month. Davies is running out of fingers to count his campaign endorsements, which include Bernier, MP Bob Zimmer, Northern Rockies Mayor Bill Streeper, along with Fort St. John city councillors Trevor Bolin, Byron Stewart, Larry Evans, Gord Klassen and Bruce Christensen. Current independent Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm and Senator Richard Neufeld have also endorsesd Davies. Davies says he plans to open a campaign office in Fort Nelson soon. “My goal is to talk to as many people as I can and win this election,” he says.
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COURT DOCKET A look at what happened in Northeast B.C. courts for the week ending Feb. 24. There were no cases up for disposition in Hudson’s Hope. Fort St. John Law Courts • Jocelyn Erin Sponagle (born 1991) was handed a $1,500 fine, a one year driving ban, and assessed a $450 victim surcharge for two counts of care or control of a vehicle/ vessel with a blood alcohol level over .08. • Douglas Apsassin (born 1964) was fined $250, and assessed a $37.50 victim surcharge for one count of breach of recognizance. • Matthew Leonard Burke (born 1989) was given a 14day jail sentence, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of theft $5,000 or under. Burke was also given a zero-day jail sentence, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of breach of undertaking or recognizance. • Dennis A. J. Ouimette (born 1995) was given a 14-
day jail sentence, handed a two-year criminal driving ban, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of operating a motor vehicle while disqualified.
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Fort Nelson Law Courts • Preston Allen Burke (born 1981) was handed a one-year probation order, a 10-year firearms ban, given a 5-day jail sentence, assessed a $100 victim surcharge, and ordered to provide a DNA sample for one count of assault with a weapon. Burke was also given a zero-day jail sentence, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of breach of probation order. • Eric D. J. Capot Blanc (born 1995) was given a zero-day jail sentence, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of breach of probation order. • Gary Alden Capot-Blanc (born 1985) was ordered to provide a DNA sample, handed a one-year probation order with a suspended sentence, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of assault.
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Community Bridge held its first ever Coldest Night of the Year walk on Saturday, Feb. 25, to raise funds and awareness for the hungry, hurting and homeless in the community. The Fort St. John walk saw 24 teams and 112 people participate, and raised $16,225.
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SEASON OVER FOR SR. FLYERS
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The Fort St. John Sr. Flyers’ 2016-17 season came to an end after losing 4-3 to the Spirit River Rangers on Feb. 25. The Rangers were leading the series and the Flyers needed a win to stay alive. And while they fought as hard as they could, it wasn’t enough and the Rangers took the win, and the series 4-1. Above, Flyers’ netminder Troy Hunt makes a stop in front of his net.
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LB Energy Predators hit the road to prep for provincials The BC Family Day long weekend was relaxing for most, but the LB Energy Predators took advantage of the holiday to hunt out top competition in preparation for B.C. Midget Female Provincials. The Preds hit the road to Williams Lake for a three game series against the Timberwolves Midget female A team, who sit first in the OMAHA League. It was first time the Predators took to the ice as a team in over a month to take on a team that is sure to be a contender at the upcoming championships. In game one on Feb. 11, despite a lot of jump by the Preds, the first period ended scoreless. In the second period, the Timberwolves potted two goals before the ten minute mark with the Predators unable to find the back of the net. The Timberwolves managed to bury two more goals before the buzzer leaving the final 4-0 for the home team. Final shot tally was 26-7 for Williams Lake, with Predators goalie Kyana Watson between the pipes. Just 12 hours later, the Timberwolves didn’t waste any time striking first with a quick goal 45 seconds into the game. With Williams Lake running into some penalty trouble in the second, the Predators had a chance to get back in the game, but ran into a hot goalie. The Preds had another great opportunity to tie the game in the third on the power play, but after the man-advantage expired, the T-Wolves scored with 2:47 left in the game. Predators Goalie Cheree Peters faced 30 shots but despite her best efforts, the Preds fell 2-0. Shots were 30-28 in favour of Williams Lake. Sunday morning, the Predators would come out with fire under their skates and forward Taylor Bennett scored the Preds first goal of the weekend just one minute and 28 seconds into the first period (the assist going to Ally Dancevic). The Predators continued to apply pressure during an early power play but were unable to capitalize on the advantage. The action went back and forth for most of the period but in the dying minutes of the first, the Timberwolves managed to pot their first goal before the intermission, tying the score at one. Williams Lake carried their momentum into the second period and generated several offensive chances, but Watson stood strong and held on for the duration of the frame. The tie stood after 40 minutes. See PREDATORS on B4
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The North Peace Sr. Boys basketball team hosted Correlieu Secondary from Quesnel at the 4A Sr. Boys High School Zone Championship and defeated them in the best of three games, winning two straight games. Friday night the score was 115 - 53 and on Saturday the score was NPSS 98-58. The NPSS Sr. Boys will be representing the North Central Zone at the 4A Boys Basketball Provincial Championships being held in Langley, BC on March 8-11.
Boxers set to deliver punches at BC Golden Gloves MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca
Local Fivestar boxers Ashley Rouble and Nick Young lace up their gloves once again this weekend at the 2017 BC Golden Gloves Championships in Mission. For Rouble, it’s a chance to add another amateur boxing title to her name, while Young looks to build his fight record for the chance to compete for the title next year. As of press time, Rouble was set to step in the ring for a second time against Maddy Swanson, daughter of Canadian boxing legend Benny “The Jet” Swanson, in the ladies’ light welterweight division—the only two fighters so far in their class. Rouble beat Swanson by unanimous decision at the Alberta Provincial Championships in January to bring home gold. “It’s looking like I’ll be fighting (Swanson) again. There were a few things we had to work on after, just little tweaks to my game to tailor fighting her,” Rouble said. “Hopefully I can put it into action. She had a wicked right hand, so this time we’re staying away from that.” Young won’t know who he’ll be fighting until he gets down to the competition and the cards are drawn, but he and Coach Justin Donally hope to get in at least two fights. Young, who turns 17 this month, has a record of 3-0, but needs 10 fights on his record to compete for the Golden Gloves. Donally hopes to get him
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Nick Young and Ashley Rouble will head to Mission this weekend to take part in the 2017 BC Golden Gloves Championships.
there by this fall. “The goal with Nick is to get him to 10 fights by September/October so he can actually get out for provincials next year and the Golden Gloves,” he said. “Ashley is lucky because they open girls up quicker because there are not as many girls to compete. After five fights they’ll open up to girls, and counted her kickboxing (record) towards boxing.” In the meantime, Young says his focus is building up his cardio and conditioning, training up to seven days a week. “The one thing I’ve always lacked in my fights is good cardio. I always get close to
finishing the fight but the conditioning just isn’t there,” he said. “So I’ve been working a lot on that and I’m just going to stay more composed in the fight, not get wild and throw haymakers. I want to stay tight and technical. The 2017 BC Golden Gloves Championships take place March 3 and 4 in Mission at the Abbotsford-Mission Boxing Club. Following that, Rouble and Young will head to Calgary for the Alberta Golden Gloves on March 18 and 19. The two students say they’ve been keeping up their grades in the midst of a busy training and fight schedule.
Last year, Donally rolled out a new policy where youth under 18 and in FIvestar’s competitive kickboxing/boxing program must maintain a C+ average (68 - 72 per cent) to keep training. “I’m actually doing way better this semester,” said Young. “I have a tutorial block to help with homework, and I have a really good English teacher who helps me a lot with that.” Meanwhile, Rouble says she was able to raise enough money during a fundraiser at Casey’s Pub Feb. 11 to pay her way to the 2017 Canadian National Boxing Championships in Quebec City this April.
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FSJ figure skaters have stellar showing in Dawson Creek ALEISHA HENDRY ahendry@ahnfsj,.ca
The Fort St. John Figure Skating Club had a stellar showing south of the river Feb. 17-19. The club made the trip to Dawson Creek for the Totem Figure Skating Competition brought back a pretty significant haul of medals and reports. Club Coach Jody Bates said the local athletes had a good weekend. “They all did really well, everyone’s been working so hard and it just shows,” she said. Gold Team Turquoise, featuring Kirstyn Beech, Emma Stevens and Sphoe Stevens, earned Silver. Star 5 Team Red, featuring Ashlyn Goertzen, Haley Patterson, and Jillian Stone, brought home Silver. Star 4 Team Blue, made up of Samantha Jenkins, Rylee Peck and Addison Stone, brought home Gold. Tristan Lefebvre, Harlee Peck and Lasmine Whitford brought home Gold as Star 3 Team Green. Star 2 Team Purple were Jessica Giesbrecht, Morghan Oberlin and Madeline Perret and they earned Bronze. Olivia Desor, Caitlin Ferguson, Kristen Giesbrecht and Anya Vanrensburg were Star 2 Team Pink and earned Bronze. Star 2 Team Orange, featuring Peyton Elliot. Kamryn Flemming, Kenzie Steiner and Chloe Stokes, earned Bronze. Star 2 Team Yellow, made up of Naomi Batten, Kendall Fleming, Katelynn Hardy and Madyn Peebles, brought home Bronze. In the Individual events, Cheyanne Ralph earned a Sil-
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The Fort St. John Figure Skating Club brought back plenty of awards from the Totem Competition in Dawson Creek.
ver Report on her Star 1 Quad Threat. Kelsie Hardy earned Bronze Reports on her Star 1 and Quad Threat. Naomi Batter, Kendell Flemming, Kamryn Flemming, and Chloe Stokes all got a Bronze Report for Star 1 and a Silver Report for Quad Threat. Kristen Giesbrecht got a Silver Report for Star 1 and a Bronze Report for Quad Threat. Morghan Oberlin earned Silver Reports for both her Star 1 and Quad Threat. Caitlin Ferguson earned a Merit Report for her Star 2 and a Bronze Report for her Quad Threat. Kenzie Steiner brought home Silver Reports for both her Star 2 and Quad Threat. Olivia Desor got a Bronze Report for her Star 2, while Jessica Giesbrecht got a
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Silver Report for her Star 2 and a Bronze Report for her Quad Threat. Katelynn Hardy got a Bronze Report for Star 2 and a Silver Report for Quad Threat. Anya Vanrensburg earned a Gold Report for Star 1 and a Bronze for Star 2 Quad Threat. Petyon Elliot and Madeline Perret brought home Bronze Reports for Star 2 and Quad Threat, while Madyn Peebles earned Gold Reports for Star 2 and Quad Threat. Tristan Lefebvre earned Silver Reports for Star 3 and Pre Intro Interpretive, and placed sixth in Star 3/4 Quad Threat. Shaye Peebles earned Silver Reports for Star 3 and Pre Intro Interpretive, and placed fourth in Star 3/4 Quad Threat. Harlee Peck got Silver Reports for Star
3 and Pre Intro Interpretive and a Gold Report for Star 3 Elements. Jasmine Whitford also got Silver Reports for Star 3 and Pre Intro Interpretive and sixth in Star 3/4 Quad Threat. Rylee Peck placed sixth in Star 4 (13&O) and got a Silver Report for Intro Interpretive and a Gold Medal in Star 3/4 Quad Threat. Samantha Jenkins placed fifth in Star 4 (13&O) and got a Bronze Report in Intro Interpretive and a Silver Report in Star 3 Elements. Addison Stone earned Gold Medals in Star 4 (U10) and Star 4 Elements, as well as a Gold Report in Intro Interpretive. Emma Shipalesky brought home Bronze Medals in Star 5 (U13) and Star 5 Elements, and a Silver Report in
Intro Interpretive. Aslyn Goertzen placed fifth in Star 5 (U13), earned a Bronze Medal in Quad Threat and a Silver Report in Intro Interpretive. Jillian Stone placed tenth in Star 5 (U13) and got a Bronze Medal in Star 5 Elements and a Gold Report in Intro Interpretive. Sophie Stevens earned Silver Medals in Star 5 (U13) and Bronze Interpretive, as well as a Gold Medal in her Quad Threat. Emma Stevens earned a Bronze Medal in Star 6, a Gold Medal in Silver Interpretive and placed fourth in Star 6 Elements. Kirstyn Beech earned a Gold Medal in her Gold Freeskate and a Bronze Medal in Her Gold Interpretive.
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
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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.
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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
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4) Brendan Steele 556 pts. / 1 top tens
5) Rod Pampling 507 pts. / 1 top tens
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Inconnu swimmers return from Edmonton, Chilliwack Last weekend, the Inconnu travelled to Edmonton to participate in the OSC Mystery Meet. This meet was put together in very short notice for the purpose of enabling athletes to try and attain qualifying times for the Speedo Western Canadian Open meet in April. With new regulations being put in place this year by Swimming Canada, athletes may only qualify for the meet by having long course qualifying times, this means that they must compete in a 50-metre pool. This meet was the only available opportunity for our swimmers to be able to qualify for the upcoming meet. Seven Inconnu athletes travelled to this meet with high aspirations. Of the seven, three were able to make the qualifying standards. Brittany Welsh, Eric Louie, and Tate Haugan were all able to find a way to qualify, with Tate able to qualify on his last
swim of the meet for the Junior Canadian Championships in July later this year. This meet was the first opportunity to swim in a 50-metre pool this year and every year the first time is quite a shock. With the pool being twice as long as what the swimmers are used to, it can be difficult for the body to adjust. So far this year, the athletes have had all of their training in our local 25-metre pool and have swam more than 575 km in training. Before they competed in the long course pool they were able to get in 3.5 km to try and get used to the new distance. With this meet being put together on short notice, and Alberta having their provincial meet the next weekend, there were not much more than 100 swimmers there. This translated into the athletes completing their events and having to get back up on the blocks and race again on short
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The Inconnu swimmers that went to Edmonton last weekend, and head coach Steve Carson sporting the half beard he vowed to keep for a week as motivation for the athletes.
rest. It was not the ideal meet for us, but every one of our swimmers gave it everything they had each and every time. To try and help the athletes with a little extra motivation, I (Coach Steve Carson) put my beard on the line. My offer was that for the next swimmer to make a qualifying time I would shave my beard however they liked and keep it that way for
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The Inconnu swimmers that went to Chiliwack last weekend, with assistant coach Steve Sadownik.
one week. I found that this was able to give some extra motivation, and on his last swim of the meet Tate Haugan was able to come through. I now have to wear half a beard for one week. Altogether I was extremely proud of our how athletes performed with the amount of pressure that was on them. Also this past weekend, four members of the Inconnu Swim Team travelled to Chilliwack to compete against some of the best swimmers in BC at the AA Provincial Championships. Leading the way for Inconnu was Alex MacDonald competing in the 11 & under age group. Alex came away with a gold, sliver and bronze medal, and reached the finals in three other events. Twelve-year-old Kade Schwartz reached two finals, placing sixth in both the 100 and 200 back. In the 13 & under age group Kiara Semeniuk
reached the finals in 100 Back. Assistant Coach Steve Sadownik was pleased with the swimmers performance. “The swimmers were really prepared to race this weekend. They achieved best times in every event as a team we were 100 per cent best times at the swim meet, which is rare,” said Sadownik. “Some of our swimmers like Cole Crook, have just had birthdays and moved into older age categories, his performances were outstanding but as a really young 14 year old it can be tough to make finals against the 18 year olds. It was one of the easiest meets I have ever coached at because the swimmers were so focused and improved in every race.” The Inconnu will be travelling to Victoria next week to compete at the Swim BC AAA Provincals. —Submitted by the Inconnu Swim Club
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Location: Hampton, Ga. Date: March 5th, 2:45 p.m. TV: FOX Last Year’s Pole: Kurt Busch - 191.582 mph Last Year’s Winner: Jimmie Johnson
Atlanta Motor Speedway Track Details Distance: 1.54 miles Shape: Quad-Oval Turns/Straights: 24º / 5º
Driver 1) Ryan Reed 2) Brendan Gaughan 3) Elliott Sadler 4) Scott Lagasse Jr. 5) Matt Tifft 6) Dakoda Armstrong 7) Joey Gase 8) Garrett Smithley 9) Blake Koch 10) William Byron
Points: 56 Wins: 1 Top 5: 1 Top 10: 1
2) Ryan Blaney
Points: 44 Wins: 0 Top 5: 1 Top 10: 1
3) Joey Logano
Points: 43 Wins: 0 Top 5: 0 Top 10: 1
4) Kevin Harvick
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Points: 42 Wins: 0 Top 5: 0 Top 10: 0
NASCAR’s first crack at running the Daytona 500 in three stages of 60, 60 and 80 laps was a success in the eyes of the sanctioning body, according to NASCAR executive vice president and chief racing development officer Steve O’Donnell. “I’d say overall, really pleased,” O’Donnell said Sunday night after Kurt Busch’s first Daytona 500 victory. “We saw a lot of great, hard racing. Everybody knows that every driver wants to win the Daytona 500. We saw drivers up on the wheel all day long, racing hard, and that’s exactly what we expected from the format.”
5) AJ Allmendinger
Points: 39 Wins: 0 Top 5: 1 Top 10: 1
6) Aric Almirola The biggest names in racing will battle on Sunday, March 5th, for 500 miles in the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 Cup Series race. The Atlanta Motor Speedway is a superspeedway located 20 miles south of Atlanta with a seating capacity of over 125,000. It opened in 1960 and was almost completely rebuilt in 1997. In the process it has become one of NASCAR’s fastest tracks. Bobby Labonte has achieved more wins than any other full-time driver at this speedway. Current points leader and last week’s winner of the Daytona 500, Kurt Busch, finished 4th last year.
Points 47 38 33 31 31 31 30 29 29 28
Points: 37 Wins: 0 Top 5: 1 Top 10: 1
7) Kyle Larson
Points: 36 Wins: 0 Top 5: 0 Top 10: 0
8) Chase Elliott
Racing Trivia
Points: 33 Wins: 0 Top 5: 0 Top 10: 0
What year did Kurt Busch win the Cup Series Championship?
9) Denny Hamlin
Points: 33 Wins: 0 Top 5: 0 Top 10: 0
a) 2004 b) 2006
10) Paul Menard
Points: 32 Wins: 0 Top 5: 1 Top 10: 1
c) 2008 d) 2010
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Answer : a) Kurt Busch won the Cup Series Championship in 2004.
Last Weekend’s Race: Kurt Busch won the Daytona 500 Daytona 500 Top Ten Points
Kurt Busch Ryan Blaney AJ Allmendinger Aric Almirola Paul Menard Joey Logano Kasey Kahne Michael Waltrip Matt DiBenedetto
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After not leading a lap all day, Kurt Busch, the 38-year-old jumped in front of the pack down the back stretch, getting past Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson, who ran out of fuel. It was Busch’s 29th career win in the Monster Energy Cup Series and his first Daytona 500 win. Busch had come up just short at Daytona before, tallying five top-fives, including two second-place finishes. After starting eighth and floating around the field all day, Busch found himself in contention on the final lap and took full advantage. “The more that becomes unpredictable about Daytona, the more it becomes predictable to predict unpredictably. I mean this car was completely thrashed, not a straight panel on it,” Busch said after the race. The win was possible thanks in part to so many wrecks earlier on in the race.
Kurt Busch Born: Aug. 4, 1978 Crew Chief: Tony Gibson Car: Ford
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Top 10s 1 21
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The last 20 minutes of the series was an exciting and hard fought battle between both squads. The Preds dug deep but could not pull off the win and the game ended in a 1-1 tie. Watson turned aside 29 shots in the tie. Coach Larson was not disappointed with a 0-2-1 record on the weekend and said, “I felt every period over the weekend the girls got better at adjusting to the difference in speed coming from their club teams to playing one of the top Midget A teams in the Province.” The BC Midget Female Provincial Championships will take place in Parksville from March 19 – 23. Although this will be the Predators first experience at a high performance tournament, Larson is looking forward to the experience. “Being this is our first Provincials, we are definitely an underdog but we are going to embrace that position, work hard and try to grow every shift.” The Predators will be back in action on March 11 at 4:45 p.m. at the County Sportsplex to take on the Grande Prairie Storm Female Midget AA team. —Submitted
Wrestler Kylie Kalas brings home gold from Grande Prairie, Edmonton It’s been a busy season for local wrestler Kylie Kalas. In December, Kylie, a Grade 6 student at CM Finch Elementary, competed in the Northern Lights Wrestling Tournament in Grande Prairie in both the Elementary Open and the Junior High Open. She took the gold medal in both tournaments, successfully dominating all of her opponents. In early February, Kylie participated in Edmonton’s Golden Bear Invitational Wrestling Tournament for Junior and Senior High students. Wrestling up an age class in the 65 kg Junior High division, Kylie won all of her matches. She defeated her opponents by winning two of her bouts with 10 point technical superiority and one bout by pinning her opponent in just over 30 seconds. Overall, Kylie won the gold and earned her place at the Alberta Provincial Junior Olympic championships Feb. 18, 2017 in Edson, Alberta. There, Kylie won bronze in
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her weight category and once again wrestled up an age class with Junior High students. Due to her dedication to her sport, her years of experience and her good sportsmanship throughout all of her tournaments and practices, Kylie has
been allowed to wrestle up an age class. She has been wrestling with the FSJ Wrestling Club for the past four years and is coached by Paul Kalas. Paul says that he “is looking forward to getting Fort St. John back into winning medals at
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NWJHL Playoff Standings as of Feb. 28 Semi Finals North Peace Navigators vs Fort St. John Huskies Huskies lead series 1-0 JDA Kings vs Fairview Flyers Game 1, Feb. 28, Fairview Arena
Playoff Standings as of Feb. 28 East Division Finals Grimshaw Huskies vs Falher Pirates Pirates lead series 23-2 West Division Finals Fort St. John Flyers vs Spirit River Rangers Spirit River wins series, 4-1
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an elite level.” A big thanks to Taylor Elementary School for the use of their gym for club practices. For more information, or to join the FSJ Wrestling Club, contact Paul at 250-794-8207. —Submitted
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Standings as of Feb. 28 1 Fort McMurray Barons 2 GPAC Coyote North Ltd Storm 3 Fort St. John Flyers 4 Peace River Sabres 5 Whitecourt Wolverines
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For the lake shore 4-H group the month of February has been a very busy month. Within the first week we had a 4-H general meeting, in that meeting we discussed some of our up coming fundraiser. This fundraising event that is planned will be a pancake supper, it is being served at the Cecil lake Hall on March 18 at 5 pm. The club also held a club level communications. Communications for 4-H is where all the club members will prepare a speech, speak and show, educational display, or a demonstration. The lake shore 4-H club is sending eight kids to the Distract level communications. Next month we will be having our swine weigh in. That should be interesting. Adaline Drschiwiski Lakeshore 4H club reporter
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“I am enough of an artist to draw feely upon my imagination.”
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Atmospheric Shift brings array of mediums to gallery Local artist Sherry Petryshyn has solo show at Peace Gallery North ALEISHA HENDRY ahendry@ahnfsj.ca
There’s a shift in the atmosphere at Peace Gallery North this month. A solo exhibition from Fort St. John arts Sherry Petryshyn, entitled Atmospheric Shift, opens this week. Petryshyn is a long-time resident of Fort St. John, and
A painting by Sherry Petryshyn.
does work in a variety of mediums. Atmospheric Shift will feature paintings, drawings and sculpture pieces. Atmospheric Shift runs from March 3-25 at Peace Gallery North. There will be an exhibition opening on March 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, call the gallery at 250-787-1992.
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living room and dining room. Sunlight washes in through wide rear windows, and a circular fireplace radiates warmth and color on gray days. Sliders in the dining area access the rear deck, and double doors open into the den. The main bathroom has two entries. You can get there from the den, or from a hallway on the other side that runs past a bedroom (or study), and a utility room with a handy exterior access. This feature enables it to double as a mud room, when needed. Another vaulted ceiling adds volume to the Elsberry's owners' suite upstairs. In addition to its concealed deck, this large space has a roomy walk-in closet, oversized shower with seat, double vanity and private toilet. Associated Designs is the original source for the Elsberry 30-265. For more information or to view other designs, visit www.AssociatedDesigns. com or call 800-634-0123.
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A long exposure and a sturdy tripod allows for the ‘dreamy waterfall’ shot.
Whether it’s fast or slow, how to capture movement
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nce in a while, you will be presented with an opportunity to capture some really neat effects. You can bring some life to a photo in many ways, by either stopping motion dead or capturing the motion and using motion blur in the photos to bring out a realm of illusion. THE RUNNER Some dude stole your cucumber off your picnic table and you got the handy camera with a good zoom in hand because you are ready for the shot all the time, right? While the nasty vermin is in full run mode, you take your camera to eye. You zoom in. Keep your camera on your subject, with your finger half way down on the shutter to lock the focus. Take the photo and pan the camera with them as they move. What you are left with is a photo of a dude running holding a big pickle that is clearly visible but the foreground and background is all blurry because of motion. Score, awesome photo. Send it in. STOPPING MOTION COMPLETELY For this trick, you want to be in a bright, well-lit environment. You want to set your ISO high between 500 and 1000. Then compensate exposure by adjusting the shutter speed to nice and fast, where the lighting is just right.
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Where would this method of shooting come in handy? Think of Uncle Bob jumping on a trampoline, facial expressions, the molding of the face by the inertia of gravity and the many chins under his puffy yap flapper. You are sure to get some priceless shots, especially when Cousin Jim double bounces him into the pool. Oh yeah, the pool—cannonballs. I’m sure that reviewing your photos will make you hurt with laughter. Have popcorn ready. CATCHING MOTION AND ILLUSION That dreamy waterfall. You could use a fast shutter and stop it completely or put the phone away and stop motion of everything else except the waterfall leaving you with the milky flowing movement of the cascades, which reminds you of pouring milk on your Puffed Wheat or Shreddies. You will need a tripod to keep the camera still while you take a longer than normal exposure. Some pros use what is called a Neutral Density Filter, which is kind of like throwing a dark set of shades on your camera. It allows you
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to let less light in, and expose a bit longer. I myself don’t pack that stuff around, I got enough junk. I set my ISO low, at 100, and my F-stop high so that I got only a pinhole of light coming into the camera. Works great! Remember F22 and a sturdy tripod. Make sure that your lens is clean. You set up your shot and take it at two seconds. The waterfall now gives the illusion of movement captured through time. You are a time traveler now. THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR When trying to capture motion blur you need to compensate for the exposure. It can be hard to do in a well-lit area. You must compensate with either a high F-stop or a combination of that, and a low ISO. Remember, ISO is the sensitivity of the camera’s collector. If you are trying to stop the motion completely for a laugh or a smile try burst mode. Rap off as many shots as you can so that you did’nt miss that perfect shot. Happy shooting. Darcy Shawchek is a photographer based in Fort St. John, who is on a mission to capture the breathtaking and majestic Peace River area through the lens, day or night. Email him your photography questions at dr.shawchek@ gmail.com
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ARTS & CULTURE
MMRP brings in big haul for women’s society ALEISHA HENDRY ahendry@ahnfsj.ca
About 300 people gathered at the North Peace Cultural Centre on Feb. 25 to listen to poems, readings and monologues performed by local women and men at the Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society’s annual V-Day campaign. The society put on A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, and A Prayer for an audience that ran about equal in the number of men and women, which was a first for “Unbelievable awareness of the issues by having about 300 people attend,” said WRS Executive Director Amanda Trotter. “More young people and young men than we have ever had join the conversation. The most amazing goodwill and support from our community.” Admission to the performance was by donation of non-perishable food items, and the community didn’t let them down—three large bins were overflowing with food for the outreach store. The show also raised about $3,000 through a silent auction, draw for West Jet tickets and merch The cast of this year’s V-Day campaign performance, A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, and A Prayer. sales.
George Canyon coming back to FSJ George Canyon is heading back to Fort St. John this spring. The Canadian country superstar will play the Lido Theatre on May 17. Canyon has released 10 albums in the last 20 years and has earned numerous accolades in the industry, including Juno Awards for Best Country Recording, CCMA Awards for Rising Star and Fans’ Choice, as well as SOCAN Song of the Year, Single of the Year and Male Artist of the year. As an added twist, the open-
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SPIRITUAL HEALING Mary from Mary’s Waves connects to another person’s soul for an intuitive reading. during the Light Of The Peace Wellness And Psychic Event at the North Peace Cultural Centre last weekend.
ing act for Canyon’s show will be up to the people of Fort St. John. The Lido will be hosting a friendly competition during Open Mic nights starting March 1, where the community and the Lido will pick local performers to open for Canyon. For more information on the show opener competition, call the Lido at 250-785-3011. For more information on the George Canyon concert, call 250-787-7100. — Aleisha Hendry
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Slayer rolling through the Peace this summer
HOROSCOPE
ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) Your relationships with partners and close friends might suddenly get a lovely boost or lift today. Someone might compliment you. You might meet someone new who is unusual. TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20) An unexpected job opportunity might come your way today, or perhaps work-related travel suddenly will appear. Something might even improve your health. Who knows? GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) An unexpected invitation for a vacation or a social event might land in your lap today. Love at first sight will begin for some of you. Yes, it’s an exciting, funfilled day! CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) Keep your eyes open for realestate opportunities or chances to improve your existing home today. A spontaneous family gathering might take place. LEO (JULY 23 TO AUG. 22) Unexpected news or an unusual opportunity makes you happy today. Your spirits are high and your optimism is strong. This is just how you like things to be. VIRGO (AUG. 23 TO SEPT. 22) Business and commerce are favored today; in fact, something unexpected might come along that really boosts your income. It might be a new job or something on the side.
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For Thursday March 2, 2017
LIBRA (SEPT. 23 TO OCT. 22) All kinds of opportunities might pop out of the woodwork today. This means you have to keep your eyes open and be ready to act fast, because if something does happen, your window of opportunity will be brief. SCORPIO (OCT. 23 TO NOV. 21) This is a feel-good day. You feel happy with yourself and content with your world. Appreciate your good fortune. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 TO DEC. 21) Your popularity will get a boost today because others admire you. This is why you might suddenly be thrust into a position of leadership in a group or class. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 TO JAN. 19) Something will happen today that boosts your reputation in the eyes of others. If an opportunity presents itself, you will have to act quickly. Don’t hesitate. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 TO FEB. 18) A surprise opportunity to travel might suddenly materialize today. If so, act quickly, because this window will be brief. Others might have a chance to get further training or education. PISCES (FEB. 19 TO MARCH 20) Keep your pockets open, because gifts, goodies and favors from others will come your way today. However, they will be unexpected. (What a nice surprise!)
She Makes How Much?
Dear Annie: I have 38 years of experience in the health care industry. I love my job and coworkers. I’ve been at my present job for 11 years. “Good work ethics, dependability, loyalty and honesty” is my work mantra. My co-worker “Samantha” has been here for a little over two years. She is doing a great job. Our duties are comparable. I enjoy working with her and care for her very much. But she is a very close friend of my employer’s and of my office manager’s, and some time ago, I learned that she is making the same hourly wage as I am. Her past experience was teaching preschool. Needless to say, it has been hurtful; I feel slighted, and it has rattled my work confidence. Over the past 10 years, I have turned down three job offers that would have paid me a higher wage. My employer doesn’t know this or realize my loyalty to the office. Retirement is three or four years away for me, but in the meantime, I would like to be treated fairly, and I don’t know how to handle this situation. Could you please offer me a solution or some advice? -- Undervalued Dear Undervalued: Your experience speaks to the power of perspective. You went from being extremely satisfied to feeling cheated, not because of any change in your job or the way your employer treated you but because you gained knowledge
Annie Lane DEAR ANNIE
about your co-worker’s salary. Still, I understand why you’re irritated. If you haven’t gotten a raise in a while, now is the perfect time to request one. Highlight your dedication and work ethic to your manager just as you did in your letter. And if you don’t get the answer you’re looking for, make peace with the situation. Get back to your mantra. Keep your eyes on the horizon and that promising rainbow that is retirement. You’re fortunate to have a job you love enough to turn down higher-paying offers. Not many people can say that. Dear Annie: So many people write to you about negativities in their lives. I wanted to write to you about a positive. On Valentine’s Day, my wife and I celebrated our 47th wedding anniversary. In the mid-1960s, I lost a son; then in January 1969, I lost my first wife. I found myself single, living in a rural area with five children. I was overwhelmed. In late 1969, I went on a blind date with my current wife. I told her I had five children, and she said, “So?” This was unlike the one or two other dates I had
gone on before; those women would not even let me drive them home when I mentioned my five children. I drove home saying to myself, “I’m going to marry that woman!” I feel blessed that my marriage has been full of love and respect. We made a vow to each other when we got married never to go to bed angry at each other. It was hard a few times, but we did it. I am ready for another 47 years with her. I love her. -- Larry G. Dear Larry: Thank you very much for sharing your story. Life handed you some pretty sour lemons, and you made sweet lemonade. I am so happy for you and your wife and am sure that your son and first wife are smiling down from heaven. What I love most about your letter is your gratitude. Having an attitude of gratitude has been scientifically proved to have many health benefits. A study from the University of California, Berkeley found that people who practice gratitude have stronger immune systems, lower blood pressure, fewer aches and pains, and better nights’ sleep. Stay thankful. 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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“It feels good, it’s nice to get recognized for sure.� - Brooklyn Stoutenburg, on receiving the Medal of the Maple
Scouting runs in the family It’s always nice to do something for your sister. The local Scouts awarded one of their own with one of the organization’s highest honours last week. Brooklyn Stoutenburg was honoured with the Medal of the Maple during the 1st Fort St. John Scouts’ annual potluck for founder Lord Baden-Powell’s 160th birthday on Feb. 22. “I didn’t expect it at all,� she said after the presentation. “I never got into Scouting to get awards or anything like that, but it feels good, it’s nice to get recognized for sure.� The Medal of the Maple is awarded to “those youth who have significantly contributed to the Movement and the spirit of Scouting through community service, extraordinary Scouting participation and a solid system of personal values,� according to Scouts Canada. It is the highest honour a youth in Scouting can receive. Stoutenburg, who is a Section Cub Scouter, Group Committee Member, and an Area Registrar within Scouting, was nominated for the Medal of the Maple by her sister, Area Commissioner
Phallon Stoutenburg. In Scouts, one is considered a youth until they are 26 years old. As Brooklyn turns 26 in a couple weeks, Phallon wanted to make sure her sister was honoured for all the work she does for local Scouting before she aged out of qualifying for the award. “Brooklyn is a hard working Scout, she’s also been a personal role model of mine,� said Phallon. “Throughout her whole scouting career she’s taken on leadership roles, she’s taken on the role of area registrar for the Peace River Rockies area, and on top of Scouting, she works two jobs, she volunteers on a regular basis for the Women’s Resource Society—she’s everywhere.� Scouting runs in the Stoutenburg family—along with Brooklyn and Phallon, their sister Michaela is a Rover and volunteer, while their mother, Lori Paice, is the Group Commissioner. Brooklyn says Scouts is great for kids and can help them form lifelong friendships. “I think it’s great because kids get to meet so many different people,� she said. “It instills skills for life, getting to know different people, diversity, and it helps instill discipline.�
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Local Scouts Michael Shurtliff, Jackson Harding, James Harding, and Raanin Alexander stand with Taylor Mayor Rob Fraser after receiving their awards.
Scouts earn accolades Four local scouts received some high praise recently. Michael Shurtliff received his Queen’s Venturer Award, which is the highest proficiency award a youth can receive. It means that a Venturer has, in the opinion of those who know the Venturer, both the character and ability to be of significant help to others. Jackson Harding, James Harding, and Raanin Alexander received their Chief Scout
Awards, which is the highest honour one can achieve at the scout level. In order to earn the award a Scout must earn the Voyageur and Pathfinder Activity Awards which require the Scout to develop citizenship, leadership, personal development and outdoor skills, as well as earn 10 Challenge badges. A big congratulations to these young men for achieving this great honour. — Staff
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Area Registrar with the 1st Fort St. John Scouts group Brooklyn Stoutenburg was awarded the Medal of the Maple, the highest honour a youth in the organization can receive, on Feb. 22. Pictured: Sisters Michaela, Phallon, and Brooklyn Stoutenburg and their mother, Lori Paice.
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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
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Quit yer belly achin’ or how to deal with colic N othing strikes dread into the heart of a horse owner like the word colic. But what is it, exactly? Colic is actually just a symptom, used to describe abdominal pain. The degree of discomfort is variable, and because we can’t just ask our horses where it hurts and how much, we have to use clues from their behavior and vital signs to help figure it out. A horse with a mild case of colic can be reluctant to move and may be found standing apart from the rest of the herd, perhaps occasionally looking back at its flank or kicking at its belly. In more severe cases, the horse may be sweating and breathing heavily, pawing at the ground, or lying down. With extreme abdominal pain,
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related to the gastrointestinal system, such as an intestinal blockage caused by dry, undigested feed material or a heavy parasite load. Other intestinal causes include torsion or twisting, strangulation by a fatty tumor wrapping around the intestine, or displacement of the intestine from its usual arrangement within the abdomen. Accurately diagnosing the cause of the colic is key to successful treatment. In all cases, pain control is essential, using the horse’s behavior and heart rate to gauge their response to treatment. Many cases require rehydration with fluids, and some cases even require referral for surgery. Early intervention and treatment greatly improves the horse’s chances of survival.
Unfortunately when a horse is not responding to medical treatment and surgery is not an option, humane euthanasia may be the best choice. The good news is that there are several ways you help prevent colic in your horse. Ensuring free access to fresh water is essential, as many cases of impaction colic occur as a result of dehydration, such as when the water trough freezes over in the winter. Eating snow alone does not provide sufficient hydration for most horses and puts them at a greater risk of colic. Good quality hay is also important, as well as avoiding sudden increases in the grain ration or other abrupt diet changes. Regular deworming and dental care are also key prevention
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HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS LaPrairie Works Location:
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HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS LaPrairie Works is a diversified and growing full-‐service contractor. With over 25 years of LaPrairie Works operating experience in Western Canada, our core business areas include on and off highway Location: Grimshaw, Alberta hauling, road and bridge maintenance, road construction, earthworks, oilfield services, mine LaPrairie Works diversified and growing full-‐service contractor. With over 25 years of contracting and site is saervices. operating experience in Western Canada, our core business areas include on and off highway hauling, road and bridge maintenance, road construction, earthworks, oilfield services, mine We have immediate openings contracting and site services. for experienced Heavy Duty Mechanics to complement our expanding team of transportation and logistics professionals in the Peace Region. These are We phermanent ave immediate openings fbor experienced Heavy Duty Mechanics to ccomplement full-‐time positions ased in Grimshaw, Alberta and ome with otur he unique expanding team of transportation and logistics professionals in the Peace Region. These are opportunity t o l ive i n t he b eautiful P eace R iver R egion. I deal c andidates will meet the full-‐time permanent positions based in Grimshaw, Alberta and come with the unique following criteria: opportunity to live in the beautiful Peace River Region. Ideal candidates will meet the following criteria: • Journeyman or Interprovincial Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic • Journeyman or Interprovincial Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic • C.V.I.P. an aasset • C.V.I.P. n asset • Demonstrated initiative wwith sound work thic ethic • Demonstrated initiative ith sound weork • Energetic individual; aable ble to ww ork unsupervised in shop ion r fsield setting • Energetic individual; to ork unsupervised hop or field setting • Flexibility to accommodate after hours call-‐outs • Flexibility t o a ccommodate a fter h ours c all-‐outs • Computer skills an asset • Computer skills laicense n asset • Valid driver’s and clean abstract • Valid driver’s license and clean abstract LaPrairie Works offers a highly competitive remuneration package plus a range of benefits and genuine opportunities for career progression. Relocation assistance is available. LaPrairie Works offers a highly competitive remuneration package plus a range of benefits and To otake advantage of ftor his coareer pportunity, please send R your resume to: genuine pportunities progression. elocation assistance is available. Human Resources Department
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COMING EVENTS ART CLASSES UNTIL JUNE 30: Each day a different skill for after school youth DAWSON CREEK ART GALLERY: 3:30 to 5:00PM 250782-2601 DAWSON CREEK BADMINTON CLUB From Sept. 19, 2016 to April 26, 2017 Mondays & Wednesdays Time: 7:30-9:30 pm Central Campus Gym Dawson Creek Do not play on any statutory or school holidays. Go on the school website to check on the holidays Please pay before you start playing. Players under 16 years must have an adult with them. You will need clean gym shoes and a racquet. Contact Dan or Judy Pandachuck: 250782-4783 KNIT NIGHT: Thursdays at Faking Sanity Cafe in Dawson Creek6:30 to 8:30 PM. MILE 0 QUILTERS GUILD: Tuesdays & Thursdays 7PM at Calvin Kruk Performing Arts Centre in Dawson Creek Saturday, March 11, 2017- 4 pm- 5:30 pmat the Pomeroy Hotel- 11308 Alaska Rd, Fort St John, BC-CONSERVATIVE PARTY OF CANADAPrince George- Peace riverNorthern Rockies Electoral District AssociationAnnual General MeetingAGM Registration Opens at 3:30 pmMeeting Called to Order at 4: pm (open to all members) Meet & Greet Leadership CandidatesConfirmed Guest: Andrew Scheer; MP 6 pm- 9 pm, Saturday, March 11,2017Registration Fees Apply- Please RSVP to Olga Gregoire by olga1@telus.net (space is limited) Saturday, March 4th - 1:00 pm Dawson Creek Royal Canadian Legion Branch#141 will be holding its Monthly General Meeting at its new location900-102nd Ave, side entrance (across 9th Street from Lakeview Credit Union). All members are urged to attend. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1540 Week of 2.27.2017
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HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Arthritic Conditions /COPD? Restrictions in Walking/ Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply Today For Assistance: 1- 8 4 4 - 4 5 3 - 5 372. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
LAMPLIGHTER MOTEL in Kamloops BC seeking Chamber person/ desk clerk. Send resume to anilparekh23@gmail.com or call 250-372-3386. No experience necessary will train right person.
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ARMSTRONG HOTEL & SALOON - Armstrong, BC. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, April 26 in Edmonton. 16 guest rooms, saloon & restaurant. Jerry Hodge: 780-7066652; Realtor: Tom Moran (PREC) - Re/Max Dawson Creek Realty; rbauction. com/realestate.
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London, Frances Irene July 5, 1955 − February 3, 2017 It is with much love and great sadness that we announce the passing of Fran London on February 3, 2017 at the age of 61. She passed away peacefully with her loving and devoted husband of 42+ years, Dave, by her side. She will be remembered for the courage, determination, and strength that she delivered to life and each and every battle that was thrown her way. Her beautiful smile will surely be missed and never forgotten. May she be at peace. A Celebration of Life will be held for her March 4, 2017, 11 AM − 3 PM at Heart Pioneer Centre, 6986 Heart Hwy., Prince George, BC.
TURNER, William (Bill) P. April 6, 1941 − February 24, 2017 William Patrick Turner (Bill), born April 6, 1941 in Lamont, AB, resident of Wonowon, BC, passed away peacefully on February 24th, 2017 in Edmonton, AB. Bill was an entrepreneur in banking, hotels in Nelson, BC, the Halfway River Ranch and finally W. Turner Gas & Oil and Blueberry Esso in Wonowon. Bill lived life large, always with a joke and a twinkle in his bright blue eyes. He is remembered by his wife, Denise (nee Tondu), son Danny (Jaimelia), daughter Candace Dressler (Rubin), grandchildren Haedan, Claire and Shayne, siblings Steve (Denise), Mary Lucht, Kathy Ricard (Ron), Tom (Lucille), Frank C.(Jan), Richard (Kathy) and Ann. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Bill’s name to the Canadian Diabetes Society or the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral Service at Connelly−McKinley, 9 Muir Avenue, St. Albert, AB, Friday, March 3, 2017 at 10 AM. There will be a Celebration of Life in Fort St. John, BC at a later date.
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Saturday, March 4, 2017: FARMINGTON WINTER FUN DAY at Matthews Park 5019 Sweetwater Road; 9:30 AM Free Breakfast served in the old schoolhouse, 11 AM Children’s races; horse- drawn sleigh rides, free hotdog lunch, tea boiling competition. For more information contact the Farmington Community Association at 250-843-7115.
SATURDAYS: LEARN YOUR ROOTS - Genealogy information NAR PARK ROOTS BUILDING 10:00am peacecountryroots.ca South Peace Historical Society MeetingsThird Wednesday of the month in Dawson Creek at the Calvin Kruk Centre Archives Room at 2 pm. WEDNESDAYS: COMPUTER INFORMATION -Seniors Computer Club - Dawson CO-OP Bistro 1:15pm 250-782-4668 for more information
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Saturday, March 11,2017SOUTH PEACE HOSPICE PALLIATIVE CARE SOCIETY PRESENTS Saint Patrick’s Day FUNDRAISER DINNER & SILENT AUCTION WITH LIVE IRISH MUSIC at Senior Citizens Hall- 1101 McKellar Ave., Dawson Creek, BC -Cash Bar & Rides Home Available- Doors Open: 5:30 P.M. Dinner: 6:30 P.M. Tickets: $25 per person TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE NORTHERN TOY BOX, TIGER PRINTERS AND BARBARA AT SOUTH PEACE HOSPICE PALLIATIVE CARE SOCIETY (250) 782-3261 Cash or cheques only Save the Dates July 7, 5:00 pm to July 9, 2017 at 3:30 pm for the 23rd Annual Mile Zero Cruisers Summer Cruise weekend starts with Registration held at the Dawson Co-op. Bring down your pride and joy and register for the 2017 Summer Cruise Car Show weekend. All registrants will receive access to all weekend events as well as a chance to win prizes. Check in this paper for more details closer to the show! South Peace Historical Society Meetings Third Wednesday of the month. In Dawson Creek at the Calvin Kruk Centre Archives Room at 2 pm.
COMING EVENTS The Borderline Culture Series presents: The Kat Danser Trio (Blues) - Saturday March 11, 2017 @ the DEMMITT COMMUNITY CENTRE (1/2mile South of Hwy 43 on RR 132) Doors open at 7:00 pm (AB) Concert @ 8:00 pm . Tickets advance: $25.00 Door: $27.00. For Tickets and Information call: 780-356-2904 or go to www.borderlineculture.com Tuesday March 07, 2017- 1: 30- 2:30 pm- Seniors Driving Seminar- Province of BC-” Stay safe behind the wheel”- “ Maintain your driving skills” Presented by South Peace Seniors Access. Please Join: Elaine ColdwellCustomer Service Representative-Nick Bradbury- Driver Examiner - Annual General meeting to Follow- Join us for Tea, Coffee & Cookies Located at the Seniors Access Office in the Co-Op Mall. EVERYONE WELCOME!
VOLUNTEERS Wanted Volunteers to assist in starting a Youth Group. If interested, contact Pastor Terry Hagen of the Fort St John Presbyterian Church tel. 250-785-2482
GENERAL EMPLOYMENT Manager Required for 2 Buildings in Peace River. Experience is a Must. Fax Resume to 604669-1801
SUNDAYS: FAMILY TREE HELP - Peace Country Roots Group Meeting - Fourth Sunday of each Month at the CALVIN KRUK CENTRE in Dawson Creek 1:30pm
SUNSET PRAIRIE LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION is looking for a part-time pasture rider for the 2017 grazing season. Interested parties contact Michael Graff at 250-719-8392
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MCELHANNEY LAND SURVEYS SURVEY ASSISTANTS McElhanney Land Surveys is seeking out− standing individuals to fill the role of Survey Assistant based out of our Fort St. John branch. As a Survey Assistant, you possess a great teamwork attitude and demonstrate an ability to respond to a dynamic workload. You desire an outdoor career using quads, chain− saws, and the latest surveying technology. The ability to travel and work out−of−town is re− quired. To be considered for this position, you must be willing to undergo a pre−employment drug and alcohol screening and the required safety training. A valid driver’s license and clean driv− ing record is also required. McElhanney offers competitive wages, excel− lent benefits, a great work environment, and opportunities for professional development. Please apply online: www.mcelhanney.com/careers
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“Peter” Pytro Phillip Moskalyk November 27, 1925 - February 22, 2017
Our beloved father passed away today. Peter was born in St. Albert, Alberta with a twinkle in his eye, which he never lost. Peter’s biggest love was for family, and he had a large one. Born to Ukrainian immigrants Metro & Kate. Brothers George, Jim, Bill, Alex, John and Henry. Sisters Elsie (Galbreath) and Mary (Rombs). Also elder half siblings Mike, Nick,
Mary & Ann. Peter served in the army in the Second World War from 1942 to 1945 serving in Vernon, BC & Wainwright, Alberta. Peter married Etnie Olive Crocker in 1948 in Fairview, Alberta, they started their family with Etnie’s niece, Agnes and soon after Jim George, Judith Linette, Glen David followed. In 1952, Peter moved his family to Fort St John BC where he was part owner in Texaco Gas Station, also worked on the Oil Rigs and the Department of Highways. There were three more children to follow, Thomas Allen, Candis Jean and Dale Boyd. Here he remained until in 1971, Peter and Etnie moved to Kamloops with Dale, where he lived his remaining years. Dad operated the grader and other heavy duty equipment with precision working on most of the roads and highways in BC. Peter belonged to the Elks club and the Legion in Ft St John, BC and Kamloops, BC. In 2014 he earned his 60 year pin. Peter was predeceased by his wife Etnie Olive (Crocker) in 2007, Sonin-law Vic in 2004, Daughter-in-law Terry in 2007, niece, Agnes in 2014. Also his siblings, Mike, Nick, Ann, Mary, George, Bill, Jim, Alex, John and Elsie. He is mourned by brother Henry (Gwen) and sister Mary Rombs. He leaves behind six children, Jim, Judith, Glen, Tom (Kerry), Candis and Dale (Gloria). Loved by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren & great, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and friends. You rest peacefully in our hearts Dad. A Celebration of Life was held Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 11:00 am in the Kamloops Funeral Home Chapel. Condolences may be emailed to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
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Classifieds Take notice that Springbuck Inc from Osoyoos, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Northeast Region, for a Quarry situated on Provincial Crown land located at Lily South, Sikanni River, Peace River District. The Lands File for this application is 8015922. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Jason Pederson, Authorization Officer, Northeast Region, MFLNRO, at 100-10003110th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 6M7, (250) 261-2063. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to April 28, 2017. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information and a map of the application area or send comments directly to: AuthorizingAgency.FortStJohn@gov.bc.ca A Government decision for this application is expected on or after April 28, 2017 Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. Access to these records requires the submission of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. Visit http://www.gov.bc.ca/freedomofinformation to learn more about FOI submissions.
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2016 01G 7384 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR TRIAL DIVISION (GENERAL) BETWEEN:
AND:
CANADIAN TIRE BANK
BRUCE W. REID
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NOTICE TO DEFENDANT You are hereby notified that the Plaintiff may enter Judgement in accordance with the Statement of Claim or such order as, according to the practice of the Court, the Plaintiff is entitled to, without any further notice to you unless, within thirty (30) days after publication of the herein Notice, you cause to be filed in the Registry of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland at 309 Duckworth Street, St. John’s, NL, A1C 1G9 a Defence and unless within the same time a copy of your Defence is served upon the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff’s Solicitor at the below stated address for service.
The Defendant Bruce W. Reid Fort St. John, BC
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ESTATE SALE 3 BEDROOM 100 AMP SERVICE. SOLD AS IS WHERE IS. $235,000 MLS#R2123243
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RESIDENTIAL FOR RENT CHARLIE LAKE EXECUTIVE 5 BR 4 BATH HOME. LARGE GARAGE ON 5.6 VIEW ACRES. SO MANY GREAT FEATURES. CALL ANNETTE FOR INFO. IT'S A BEAUTY 250-793-4394 3 BDRM, DUPLEX FOR RENT. FAMILY ROOM ON MAIN FLOOR. FULL BASEMENT. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY. 8804 - 89TH AVENUE. SMALL PET FRIENDLY, NO SMOKERS. $1,400/MTH PLUS UTILITIES.
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A TWO STOREY OFFICE BUILDING , IN A GREAT LOCATION. THE MAIN FLOOR IS 3145 SQ FT OF OFFICE, KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS. THE SECOND FLOOR OF 3145 SQ FT HAS CLASSROOMS & BOARDROOMS. AN ADDITIONAL 3098 SQ FT IS CURRENTLY OCCUPIED BY A RADIO STATION TENANT. THE TOTAL USABLE SPACE IS 9388 SQ FT. THE BUILDING COULD BE USED AS MULTI-TENANT OFFICE RENTALS. PRICE $1,100,000.00
ALPINE VILLAGE COMPLEX 1200/1500/2400 SQ FT SPACES AVAILABLE $12.00/ SQ FT PLUS TRIPLE NET CALL GARY @ 250-261-1214 FOR LEASE DETAILS
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BRIGHT, OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH PLENTY OF KITCHEN CABINETS. NEW HARDWOOD FLOOR IN MASTER BR AND LIVINGROOM. GREAT LOCATION MLS R2125057
INCLUDES BUILDING- 4282 SF, CARETAKER SUITE, FRONT OFFICE/RETAIL, 3 BAYS ON 2 LOTS; PLUS EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES FOR CAR WASH AND LUBE CENTRE. WELL MAINTAINED, GREAT LOCATION, CONTACT ANNETTE FOR INFO & TO VIEW BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. 250-793-4394
Ha Hea Enterprises Inc, dba Redwood Esso 10216-100St, Box 30, Taylor, BC V0C 2K0 Job Title: Convenience Store/Gas Station Clerk N0C 6421 (3 positions Available) Duties: Assisting customers. Conducting sales by cash register (cash, debit, credit transactions). Monitoring inventory levels. Assist in display of merchandise. Stocking and maintaining product shelves. Requirements: Prior retail experience is an asset. Secondary School or equivalent. Salary & Benefits: $12.50/hour, Subsidizing housing, 10 days paid holidays. Permanent-Full-time position (40 hours per week) Location of work: Redwood Esso Station at 10216-100St, Taylor BC How to Apply: By Fax: 250-789-3195 By Email: redwoodesso@hotmail.com
BUSINESS SERVICES Arctic Duct Cleaning, Furnace & duct cleaning, Chimney sweep. 250-787-7217 (FSJ) R0011383186
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Stock Reduction!! Everything must go. Items to numerous to list. 10404-101 Ave. Pre owned Furniture & Collectibles.
Christopher E. Lewis STEWART MCKELVEY Suite 1100 Cabot Place 100 New Gower St. John’s, NL A1C 6K3 Telephone: 709.722.4270 Fax: 709.722.4565 Solicitor For the Plaintiff
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Provided that if the claim is for a debt or other liquidated demand and you pay the amount claimed in the Statement of Claim and the sum of $750 (or such other sum as may be allowed on taxation) for costs to the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff’s Solicitor within 30 days of the publication of this notice, then this proceeding will be stayed.
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For Hire: caregiver to look after my 2 children; 4 year old girl and 3 year old boy. Permanent, full time at a rate of 11.50/hour for 40 hrs/week. Completion of Secondary School : some college/CEGEP/ vocational. 1 to 2 years experience supervision or care for children. Accommodation available on a live-in basis at no cost, but is not a condition of employment. Main duties include: supervise and care; assist/guide children on personal hygiene; meal preparation; organize and participate in children’s activities and may perform light housekeeping. Applicatant may apply via email: joan24garcia@ yahoo.
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The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Recreation Sites and Trails BC (RSTBC) is requesting expressions of interest to conduct facility maintenance and repairs at various Recreation Sites within the Peace and Fort Nelson Forest District. RSTBC is also looking for interested parties to take on minor contracts to construct facilities such as docks and boardwalks. This RFEI is intended to determine whether or not there is sufficient market interest to proceed with a competitive bidding process. In the event there is sufficient interest, the Ministry may, but is not obligated to, initiate a competitive bidding opportunity. RSTBC maintains and manages a network of recreation sites and trails to provide safe, quality recreation opportunities for the public. The sites were formerly known as Forest Service recreation sites. Recreation sites typically provide a rustic camping experience with only basic facilities, such as fire rings, picnic tables, outhouses, docks and boat-launching ramps. Maintenance and facility repairs are required at the following sites: Radar Lake, Big Lake, Stewart Lake, Foot Lake, Thunder Creek, Red Willow River, Stony Lake, Wapiti Crossing/Trailhead, Flatbed Creek, Moose Lake, Boulder Lake, Inga Lake, Halfway-Graham, Duhu Lake, Beaver Lake, and Muskwa River Boat Launch. From May to October, normal maintenance activities include but are not limited to: • Painting and minor facility repairs of tables, outhouses, signs and kiosk • Site cleanup, garbage removal, cleaning, mowing and brushing Other projects may include danger tree assessment and abatement, and the construction of facilities such as docks, boardwalks and platforms. Interested parties must be willing to engage with site users in an appropriate manner, have a 4x4 vehicle to access sites, a road radio where required, provide all tools and equipment necessary to carry out works. Interested parties must carry adequate liability insurance and are encourage to have SAFE certification. Parties must be willing to work in all kinds of natural settings and weather. Interested parties are invited to respond to this RFEI by submitting a letter to the Province indicating the nature of their interest and the area you are interested in working. There will be no evaluation, ranking, or selection of vendors as a result of this RFEI; it will not be used to pre-qualify or screen vendors for a subsequent competitive bidding process, if any. If subsequent competitive bidding opportunities are issued, the Ministry is under no obligation to advise any vendor responding to this RFEI. Vendors should monitor the BC Bid website (www.bcbid.ca) for such opportunities, which will be open to all vendors, whether or not a response was submitted. Responses should be delivered by hand, regular mail or email before noon of March 10, 2017 to:
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TO: DANIEL GUY LAROCQUE who currently lives at #412, 9216-94A Street, in the City of Fort St. John, in the Province of British Columbia.
$750 Loans & More NO CREDIT CHECKS Open 7 days/week 8am - 8pm 1-855-527-4368 Apply at: www.credit700.ca
APARTMENTS/ CONDOS FOR CALL NOW! REASONABLE RENTS! 1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS. CLEAN, QUIET, ADULT SECURED BUILDING ON BUS ROUTE IN DC .WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY ON LOWER LEVEL. NO PETS. 250782-1331 MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO VIEW. Dawson Creek Northern Lights Apartments. Bachelor apartments and 1 bedroom apts available. Cable/heat, water/hot water included. Please phone : 250-782-7130. ASK FOR INCENTIVES
DUPLEXES FOR RENT 3 BDRM/2 BATH DUPLEX in DC. Comes with DW/W/D/F/S. No Smoking/Pets. Available March 1st. $800../mo + Utilities. 250-264-7353
SUITES FOR RENT 2 bedroom in 4-plex for rent in Dawson Creek, F/S & W/D. Phone: 250719-5181
TAKE NOTICE that a Statement of Claim has been issued against you by The Assiniboine Credit Union Limited, wherein the Plaintiff claims to be entitled to judgment against you for $155,934.55 amongst other relief arising out of your default under a Mortgage. If you desire to oppose the Statement of Claim, you must file a Statement of Defence at the Office of Court of Queen’s Bench, 204 York Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, within 40 days of this effective service. Fast Trippier Clunie Wittman Santos LLP Barristers and Solicitors 10 Donald Street Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 1L5 Attn: Kenton L. Fast Phone: (204) 942-3311
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WANTED: SHORT−TERM ACCOMODATIONS Seeking short−term, furnished accommoda− tions for pipeline workers in the Dawson Creek area. If you have a room or suite available for rent, please call (250) 784−1788 and leave a message with your name, details of the room/ suite, location, and call back number. 250−784−1788
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Who doesn’t love potatoes?
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mpires have began and ended only on the abundance or of lack of potatoes. John Reader. in his exhaustive work Potato: A History of the Propitious Esculent, explains the major fuel behind the industrial revolution was not oil, gas, rubber, or even steel, but people who eat the mighty potato. After a harsh winter, many Peace River farms still have potatoes edible for months in underground cellars and cold rooms. To call potatoes a staple in the Peace River valley is an understatement. They are considered one of two basic food groups: meat and potatoes. These tubers came to Canada from Europe, but potatoes originated in the ancient Inca empire over 4,000 miles to our south. Imperial Inca horticulturists and agriculturists in Peru developed the tuber into their staple food crop. Unlike most garden crops, potatoes grow from sea level climates to high into mountain terrain. Spuds naturally last a year without preservation. They are easily seeded and take almost no incubation to grow. They can be left in the ground and are typically the last food available after or during the winter, a drought, or war. Potatoes are the perfect meal to build an empire on. In the 1600s, European sailors reached what is present day Peru and fell in lust with the potato. Plants were painstakingly taken and transplanted to Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Canada now produces more than four millions tons of potatoes annually. The world’s largest producer, China, grows more than 95 million tons a year. More than 350 millions tons are produced annually world wide with thousands of varieties. Some say each potato is unique.
SHREDDED BREAKFAST HASH BROWN/ LATKE CAKES with tomato jam and cheesy eggs Shredded hash brown/Latke cakes (makes 5 cakes) 5 potatoes, grated 1 onion, sliced Garlic to taste Mayo to taste
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Tomato jam 5 tomatoes 1/2 cup sugar 4 tbs vinegar 2 tbs baking soda 1 sprig Rosemary Garlic to taste Cheesy eggs 5 eggs Salt and pepper Hand full of Brie, cheddar, mozzarella—whatever your favourite kind of cheese—per person. Cut your tomatoes into eighths and add all your tomato jam ingredients. Let simmer on low for 2-3 hours. When it is reduced by half and starts to be sticky delicious, it’s done. As that simmers, use the large holes on a box cheese grater to grate your potatoes into a mixing bowl with salted water. Add some diced garlic and rosemary, cover with cellophane and put in fridge. Drain your potatoes and add olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Preheat a wide flat frying pan with canola oil, making sure to use a pan that can go into the oven. Mix all latke ingredients well and add to your hot pan. Stir and mix until the starches begins to brown. Then press the whole thing flat and add half your mayo. Once the potato has cooked into a solid layer, flip the entire cake over without breaking it. Cover the new top side in mayo. Place your pan into the oven at 350. Scramble your eggs in a oven-safe pan and add cheese. Place in oven until you’re ready to eat. Your latke is now a pie-shaped hashbrown cake. Cut into six equal slices, top with cheesy eggs and then cover in Aaron’s tomato jam.
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REAL UNIONS: REAL RESULTS Premier Christy Clark said that REAL UNIONS have the right to organize. “I believe they (Building Trades Unions) should have the right to organize. We need to recognize that building trades are an important part of building the province. It’s something that should be fixed and I’m going to get it fixed.” PREMIER CHRISTY CLARK, MARCH 3, 2015
Real unions get real results – on major projects all across British Columbia The TEL Group gets the job done – and done right. WHY ARE ALL THESE LAWYERS TRYING TO KEEP REAL UNIONS FROM ACCESSING WORKERS AT SITE C? For all of the above reasons, ATCO respectfully submits that the IUOE’s application for a site access order to ATCO’s Two Rivers Lodge for the purposes of union organizing should be dismissed.” ~ Geoff Eustergerling, Senior Advisor, Labour Relations, ATCO Two Rivers Camp Services Ltd., January 9, 2017
Finally, granting access to union organizers to the dormitories would also undermine the safety and security of employees of the worksite….” ~ Peter Gall, Q.C. Law Corporation, on Behalf of Peace River Hydro Partners Construction Ltd., January 9, 2017
If the access order is granted, the only way for an employee who is not interested in communicating with third parties about union representation is to barricade himself in the small living quarters of his room, assuming even that would provide privacy from door knocking and vocal entreaties from outside to open the door.” ~ Tim Charon, Law Corporation, on behalf of the Christian Labour Association of Canada Local 68., January 9, 2017
Site Access will affect BC Hydro’s legal rights because it will create potential liability for BC Hydro on a number of fronts….” ~ Thomas A. Roper, Q.C. Legal Counsel for BC Hydro., January 9, 2017
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The great thermostat debate R ecently I conducted a very unscientific poll on my Facebook page. I asked: What temperature should your furnace be set at (not while sleeping but while at home, awake, etc)? The results were verrrrry interesting. Personally I keep a cold house—if you come over and it is set at 20 degrees then I am most likely sick. If it is set at more than 20 you should call an ambulance. To be courteous, I should get a selection of small, medium and large slippers to give out to those visiting us and perhaps some pashminas to toss across their shoulders as the coffee spills on the living room carpet due to the shivering are creating stains. I get unreasonably angry when I walk into a too hot house, when a blast of hot air hits me in the face. Yes, that makes me weird, but it is apparently genetic as both my mother and my daughter feel the same way. I set the thermostat to go down to 17.5 at night (because that .5 keeps the ice
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