Alaska Highway News 2016-0331

THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2016 VOL. 73, NO. 60

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Site C opponents back in court next week Four lawsuits aimed at stopping dam remain Jonny Wakefield Staff Writer

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Site C opponents are back in court next week on an appeal to block the $8.8-billion hydroelectric dam—one of four remaining legal challenges against the controversial project.

The BC Court of Appeal will hear arguments from the Peace Valley Landowner Association (PVLA) and BC Hydro on April 4 and 5.

The lawsuit is before the court one month after a judge granted an injunction to clear a protest camp that stood in the way of construction on the Peace River for 62 days.

In the latest case, the PVLA is seeking a review of a July 2015 BC Supreme Court decision on the province's move to grant the dam an environmental assessment certificate. The court found the provincial government was within its rights to approve Site C, despite a Joint Review Panel finding that the dam would cause significant environmental impacts.

PVLA President Ken Boon,

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The BC Court of Appeal will hear arguments from the Peace Valley Landowner Association and BC Hydro on April 4 and 5. The lawsuit is before the court one month after a judge granted an injunction to clear a protest camp that stood in the way of construction on the Peace River for 62 days. whose land will be partially flooded if the dam proceeds, said he is confident going into Monday's hearing.

"I've kind of given up guessing what the courts are going to do, but I feel we have a very strong case," he said. "We'll see how it goes when it's all laid out by the opposing legal teams."

The PVLA represents landowners whose properties will be flooded by the Site C reservoir or otherwise impacted by dam construction.

The hearing will be held at the Vancouver courthouse, where a rally against the dam is planned for April 5.

Next week's appeal is the last

legal challenge from the PVLA, which had another case in federal court dismissed last August.

Three other lawsuits from the West Moberly and Prophet River First Nations also have a chance at delaying the project—including a judicial review of 36 construction permits issued for the dam.

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Burgers on the grill a month early for Bolin Burger King opens Thursday, work on $17-million Gateway Plaza ramping up Matt Preprost

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The first phase of Fort St. John's latest commercial development is set to open Thursday for residents with a craving for a burger.

The city's first Burger King restaurant will flick on the drivethru lights and swing open its doors to the public at 10 a.m.

Thursday, marking a launch of sorts for the Gateway Plaza along the Alaska Highway.

The restaurant's opening comes a month early for owner and developer Trevor Bolin, who expected to be open by the end of April. A warm winter made quick work for construction crews.

"To (open) just after Easter and just before spring break is over, and catch some of the warm spring days was a little bit of a bonus," said Bolin, also a city councillor, who's held the franchise rights for the restaurant for four years.

Crews began framing the restaurant in late November and will get started on phase two of the development, which will in-

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Trevor Bolin says a warm winter helped push construction crews to finish the new Burger King restaurant, phase one of his $17-million Gateway Plaza development, a month early. Work on phase two will start in April. clude a full-service Esso gas station and mall with seven other retail and food outlets.

Bolin hopes to have those open and operating by the fall, with plans for phase three, another six units of commercial outlets, to break ground

next spring.

At full build out, it's a $17 million investment, Bolin said, one he says will address "the missing pieces that Fort St. John doesn't offer" for shoppers and diners in the city.

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Wine Whine: In France, experts at a wine tasting event could not tell the difference between wine from a box and wine from a glass bottle. Although, to be fair, the box was made from 100-year-old gourmet cardboard.

S.A.D. Maybe you've heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder. For years experts have said many people here in the North have the condition. It causes them to feel sad and depressed in winter. But scientists at Auburn University in Alabama recently completed a

Blonde Bulletin: According to a new study by Ohio State University: Blondes are just as smart as other people. Hair colour plays no role in intelligence, the stereotype of a dumb blonde is simply not true. And in a study conducted by me: Bald newspaper columnists are not so dumb that they make jokes in the newspaper about blondes.

Bob Snyder writes the satirical Chews the News column weekly.

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Easter: Once again the Easter Bunny came hoppity-hopping along. Easter brings back many nice childhood memories. And bad memories too. Like the time my Mom freaked me out by putting a lucky rabbit's foot in my Easter basket.

Last week I was at the store, checking out Easter egg colouring dye. On the package there was a label: "Non Poisonous, Non Toxic". Gee, they're taking the fun out of everything.

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A Noogie: One month in jail.

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Ackerman speaks to reporters March 22 following her announcement that she will seek the B.C. Liberal party nomination in Peace River North. has endorsed Ackerman's bid, as has Kory Wood of Kikinaw Energy Services. Others have lined up to support Ackerman, including Couns.

Trevor Bolin and Byron Stewart, and former Peace River MP Jay Hill.

Davies, meanwhile, says he’s not interested collecting endorsements.

“I’m not running for politicians, I’m running for the constituents of Peace River North. That’s the endorsement that I am seeking,” he said, adding that he has turned down “a number of people” who have offered to endorse his campaign.

Peace River North has been a Liberal stronghold since 1997, shortly after the provincial party supplanted the Social Credit Party after the 1991 election. Before then, the riding had elected a Social Credit representative since 1956. editor@ahnfsj.ca peacereporter@ahnfsj.ca

'B' 10756-100 St. Fort St. John, BC GATEWAY from A1 Some other brands, including Pita Pit, have been looking to come to the city for years but have struggled to find owner-operators, Bolin said. He's been using social media the last few months to gauge the interest of what residents want to see in town and pair them with companies he knows are looking to set up shop.

"The hardest thing with Fort St. John is, even during these times, when it's busy it's hard to find staff, when it's sometimes slower, it's hard to find owner-operators," Bolin said.

"What you'll find as things ramp up … people will gain interest and think, 'I should do

something different, I should do something for myself.'

"We've had people come up and say, 'what would it take to put a Pita Pit in the Gateway Plaza, or a Supplement King.' The contacts we have with them marry the two together," he said.

At full build out, Bolin said the plaza will be a "large city employer," with around 175 workers. He's hired 45 locals to staff the Burger King and says 99 per cent of the construction crews who built the restaurant were local tradespeople.

"It keeps Fort St. John families busy and well-fed," he said.

"The timing couldn't have been better." editor@ahnfsj.ca

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pointed to DNA laboratory analysis costs that were recently passed down to municipalities late last year as one example.

"Downloading DNA costs halfway through a budget cycle is not a way to maintain a relationship," she said.

That said, Ackerman added she's "a firm believer that you don't go to Victoria with problems. You go to Victoria with solutions."

"The people who live in this region understand the region and understand how things could work best. You can be successful when you bring people to a stakeholder table," she said.

Davies stressed the importance of pushing for adequate health care, local hiring, and strengthening aboriginal relations in government.

Prior to his announcement, Davies was in Fort Nelson where, if elected, he said he intends to open an outreach office a couple of days a week, “so people know that they can count on going somewhere to have their concerns heard.”

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Ackerman, Davies make Liberal nomination a two-way race

Fort St. John Mayor Lori Ackerman and Coun. Dan Davies have tossed their names into the ring as they both announced bids for the B.C. Liberal party nomination in Peace River North last week.

Ackerman was first out of the gate March 22, making the announcement before roughly 80 supporters at the Good Ole' Dayz ice cream parlour and lounge. Davies announced his bid the next day, March 23, to a crowd of about 50 people gathered at The Canadian Grind coffee shop.

For both, the economy, and in particular the province's nascent liquefied natural gas industry, is top of mind as they look to replace incumbent Liberal MLA Pat Pimm, who announced his plans to retire last November. A nomination meeting for the local riding association is planned for May. "We have a lot of opportunity in front of us," said Ackerman, the city's two-time mayor first elected to council in 2005.

Ackerman promised those gathered at her announcement—including city councillors Gord Klassen, Trevor Bolin, and Byron Stewart, and Taylor Mayor Rob Fraser—that she would work "to get LNG to yes."

"The economy is huge," she said.

"Right now, our biggest economic driver in Northeast B.C is natural gas. So, for the province, liquefied natural gas is important. As an upstream community, as the region that produces this natural gas safely, day in and day out, we know we can do it."

Davies called LNG a "gamechanger" but noted that Northeast B.C. needs to maintain a diversified economy.

“All of our communities up here are based on some sort of resource, whether we’re talking Taylor, Fort St. John or Fort Nelson," Davies said.

"We need to be looking at a sustainable way to do this through LNG, looking at supporting the forest industry, and investing into our agricultural industry. You can’t lose sight of those other industries and focus only on one item."

Second to the economy are quality of life issues, Ackerman said, including healthcare, education and public safety. She said the different levels of government need to "link together" to ensure those systems remain "robust."

That includes looking at how policing is funded in the FIR PELLETS, province, and SPF PELLETS ensuring open & STOVES communicain stock tion when provincial costs are downloaded to cities to pay, she said. Ackerman

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Accidental overdoses on the rise in Fort St. John Staff Writer

Accidental drug overdoses are on the rise in Fort St. John, with two fatalities already reported in the first three months of the year, officials say.

In all of 2015, there was just one overdose-related death in the city, according to Dr. Raina Fumerton, medical health officer with Northern Health.

The emergency department at the Fort St. John Hospital “corroborates that they are seeing an increase of unintended over-

doses,” she says, and that "they have been resuscitating people.

“The RCMP have also noticed increased concern to this issue in your community in the last couple weeks,” Fumerton added.

While she couldn’t make a definitive connection between tough economic times and rates of drug use and overdoses, Fumerton said financial strain can result in “people struggling more, more stress, and more anxiety.”

As for accidental overdoses, Fumerton believes the problem lies in drug contamination “with these very powerful opioids.”

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With another month wrapped up we are excited for what April may bring and thankful for the successes of March! Along with the 50% increase of surrendered by owner animals and a steady flow of strays, we are expecting kitten season to start blossoming as the warm weather continues. 2016 dog surrenders total 28 compared to 11 during the same quarter last year. Our feline surrenders sit even for the first quarter at 36 for both 2015 and 2016. Our stray animal intake has dropped by 20 animals this year. Despite the lull in the local economy, we are seeing a 9% increase in adoptions – with 7 % of that increase solely being feline adoptions. We are sitting at over 100 local adoptions already this year and we are well on our way to blasting last years’ total of just over 300 adoptions!

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half. This amazing crew raised an outstanding $1354.00 which has been dedicated towards animal medical expenses here at the shelter. These funds help us with special needs cases like Grover. Stay tuned in the April edition for a special feature of Grover and his story of recovery. We were also spoiled by five wonderful youth celebrating their birthdays. Two young ladies hosted Teddy Bear Adoption drives for their party goers and together all five of these amazing children brought over $2000 worth of food, treats, toys and cash to help us spoil the cats and dogs here at the branch. We also must put a big shout out to Columbia Oilfield Supply for their continued donations of cleaning supplies. The outstanding crew at the Bank of Montreal raised $1010 to support Grover’s transformation to his future title of Super Grover! Last but not least, Dr. Sewell and the Rivers Animal Hospital have come to our rescue yet again. During March they assisted with leg amputations on two of our feline friends. Little Peggy Sue, a feral born tabby kitten, had suffered a devastating injury of unknown origin. Peggy Sue was trapped missing her foot and approximately half her femur bone, yet her wound had mysteriously healed over the winter months. At first it was believed that Peggy Sue’s stumpy leg was the cause of inbreeding. But with proper exam and xrays it became clear that Peggy had suffered a lifetime of pain at only four months of age and still played the protector to her little sister Valley. Peggy now plays and runs with the rest of the kittens in her foster home, pain free and happy. Otis, a large black and white tom cat was brought in displaying an obvious limp. After xrays determined Otis had suffered a dislocated elbow the Rivers Animal Hospital was quick to jump on board and help Otis have normal life once again. This shy boy is snuggly and often pushy for affection now that he is pain free!

Come April you will find us at the trade show in booth #308. We will have our merchandise on sale at discount prices in preparation for our summer apparel. Stop by and browse and don’t forget to enter your name in our Toonie Draw for a free cat neuter! April will also see us gearing up for the May Challenge between the South and North Peace Branches. Our goal will be $35,000! How can you help us reach our goal? It’s simple – drop off your return for refund bottles and cans, purchase a paw at participating venues and support those you know in our Annual Rescue Me kennel lock up event. In April we will also start planning for our NEW Halloween event. That’s right we are changing things up. The Halloween Howl is not gone for good and will return, but for this year we will be launching a dinner event with silent auction, live music and dancing! The ticket prices will be higher to help cover the expenses of serving a full meal instead of the midnight lunch that was served at the Halloween Howl. We will still have our coveted West Jet tickets to anywhere and hope to have many other great items for silent auction and ticket sale events.

Did you know that sponsoring a fundraiser is a great way to support the BC SPCA? When you make a donation you only receive 17% of that value in tax deduction. If your company sponsors an event, such as our Paws for a Cause or our new upcoming Halloween Harvest, 100% of the sponsor value can be used for advertising costs in your taxes. With any sponsorship there are rewards including mention in multiple media releases, multiple Facebook posts and even including FREE TICKETS to the event! If you or your company is interested in supporting our much needed community service please contact the Branch Manager, Candace Buchamer, at cbuchamer@spca.bc.ca or call the office at 250-785-7722 for more details.

But for now, maybe you would spread the word of Crissy. This beauty is full of Torti sass! She is not fond of children or other pets or petting. Crissy is a very dedicated stalker and is a highly motivated hunter. Crissy would prefer to be indoors at night but loves adventure during the day. If you are looking for cat who needs little more than a comfy place to rest her head and a bowl of food to nibble upon when prey is sparse then Crissy may be your girl. Crissy is being adopted at half price $54 plus tax!! She is spayed and fully vaccinated awaiting a home to reign upon!

“That appears to be something unrelated to the economy and more just towards a trend in the current, modern day drug supply. There just seems to be a lot more contamination with these drugs,” she said.

The trend, however, isn’t specific to Fort St. John.

Prince Rupert, with a population of 12,500, has already had “what appears to be three overdose deaths” this year, Fumerton said. Those fatalities are still under investigation.

Further south, in Prince George, there was a “concerning” number of unintentional overdoses over the Christmas holidays.

“It’s been an ongoing trend across the province of B.C. with a significant increase in deaths in the last couple of years, and that trend is continuing,” said Fumerton.

As a result, Northern Health is launching a public awareness campaign about the dangers of opioids like OxyContin, heroin and fentanyl, and how to respond in the event someone has overdosed.

According to the health authority, there is not one particular group or demographic that is vulnerable or affected, and “reports of overdose with recovery and overdose deaths are occurring among frequent users as well as those who use for recreational purposes.”

To stay safe, Northern Health says not to mix drugs, including pharmaceutical medications, street drugs and alcohol. Don’t take drugs when alone, and don’t experiment with higher doses, it adds.

If you are going to use, take a small sample of a drug before taking your usual dosage, and make sure to keep your friends safe: keep an eye out for one another, and stay together.

Recognizing the signs of overdose can be lifesaving. People who have overdosed

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Nausea, confusion, vomiting and passing out are also serious signs of overdose.

If someone is exhibiting signs of overdose, it’s important to call 9-11 right away.

“It can hit people very quickly and very hard, and stop their breathing and can cause death. So we’re definitely worried about people, it’s a huge area of public health concern,” Fumerton said.

The good news is that lifesaving medicine that reverses the effects of opioid overdose is becoming more readily available.

On March 22, Health Canada de-listed Naloxone from the federal list of medications that require a prescription, which means Naloxone kits could become available over-the-counter if individual provinces sign off on the change.

Locally, the Fort St. John mental health and addictions team, in collaboration with the BC Centre for Disease Control, is working to get a Take Home Naloxone Training Program up and running.

“You basically train people who are at risk of opioid overdose, or if they know someone who would be at risk and they spend time with (them) ... to be able to recognize and respond to overdose situations using that Naloxone kit to reverse the overdose, and basically save lives,” Fumerton said.

“It’s been a great public health achievement to have this life saving medicine more wide spread.”

Anyone needing help with an addiction is asked to talk to their doctor, or contact the Fort St. John Mental Health and Addiction Community Program at 250-263-6080.

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The nations are also appealing two earlier rulings that found BC Hydro's aboriginal consultation efforts were "in good faith and extensive," according to a summary of Site C litigation filed with BC Hydro's protest camp injunction.

Boon hoped that with construction in the valley ongoing, the court will reach a decision soon.

"Obviously the courts are more than willing to do injunctions pretty quick, so I'd like to see the courts make a decision on a timely basis on this, of course," he said.

"We're guardedly optimistic that the judge will listen to the two sides and rule accordingly. I feel we have a very strong case. So we'll see." reporter@dcdn.ca

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court docket Court Docket March 21-25 Here's what happened in Fort St. John provincial court for the week ending March 25, 2016: • Katlan Kyle Jackson (born 1988) was given a conditional discharge, sentenced to one year of probation and handed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of uttering threats.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2016 - A5

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REFUGEE CLARIFICATIONS

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In regards to the article about the Fort Nelson Refugee Sponsorship Group recently published in both the Alaska Highway News and the Fort Nelson News ('Fort Nelson refugee sponsors hit stumbling block,' Alaska Highway News, March 4), there are a few things that I would like to clarify.

We are not experiencing difficulty in our refugee sponsorship efforts due to there not being a Baptist church in town, as was reported. We have the flexibility to choose any qualified organization we want as our Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH). Of course, it makes more sense for us to partner with an organization that exists in Fort Nelson.

Our group is not formally 'signed on' with the Christian & Missionary Alliance denomination. We had decided that may be the organization we would partner with as our Sponsorship Agreement Holder (SAH) and have been receiving advice from them, but nothing has been formally signed.

Our group is made up of concerned community members who attend various local churches and also concerned community members

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Cristina Klassen, on behalf of the Fort Nelson Refugee Sponsorship Group

KIN PARK EGG HUNT MAKES PARENT PROUD I am a proud parent in Fort St. John, especially after we arrived at the Egg Hunt at Kin Park.

To our surprise, when the Easter Bunny made his presence, our daughter ran to him and I hesitated to stop her when I realized she had a heart warming gift for the seasonal character. She had made cards and drew pictures for the Easter Bunny, and we were very moved by our daughter's thoughtfulness to thank the Easter Bunny for doing such a thankless job throughout her life.

Our children are committed to the festive seasons and we have not yet seen this spontaneous act of kindness with no influence from us. We are proud and thank the Kin Club for helping our child believe in the Easter Bunny.

My intention with this email is to hopefully share the good travelling kindness we all share and the self grown feelings our daughter wanted the Easter Bunny to feel.

Daen Rakose, father of Cadence Rakose Baldonnel

ALEISHA HENDRY

NATIONAL NEWSMEDIA COUNCIL The Alaska Highway News is a member of the National Newsmedia Council, which is an independent organization established to deal with acceptable journalistic practices and ethical behaviour. If you have concerns about editorial content, please let us know first. If you are not satisfied with the response and wish to file a formal complaint, visit the web site at mediacouncil.ca or call toll-free 1-844-877-1163 for additional information.

who do not attend church. What we have in common is wanting to make a difference in the lives of a refugee family who have had to flee their homeland. The family that we end up sponsoring will not necessarily be from Syria. There were 13 million refugees worldwide in mid-2014, according to the UNHCR (UN Refugee Agency). These people are desperate.

We want to help. We want to give a desperate family a safe, fresh start here in Fort Nelson, B.C. In order to do so, we need to raise about $40,000. We have currently raised nearly $13,000 through various fundraisers and we have more fundraising activities planned. No matter what denomination we go with as our SAH, the full $40,000 must ultimately be raised. The group in Charlie Lake was able to bring their refugee family before raising the full amount because their local church stepped out in faith and agreed to be on the line for the full amount if it couldn't be raised. We have not 'hit a stumbling block.' We are continuing on in our efforts.

o here it is, the Alaska Highway News back in its weekly print incarnation and with a sharpened focus on Fort St. John and the North Peace.

After several years of sharing our newspaper with our neighbours south of the river, it was time to step back and evaluate. Instead of five issues a week covering two major centres and host of smaller communities across a large geographic area, we're taking one deeper dive each week into the issues that matter most to those in the north.

It's an opportunity for us to rededicate ourselves to the mission espoused by Ma and George Murray in 1943 as "the only newspaper in the world that gives a tinker's dam about the North Peace." It's a phrase that has returned to our front page today.

In the coming weeks, we'll be making some tweaks to our format and look forward to your feedback. A good newspaper, to paraphrase Arthur Miller, is a community talking to itself, and we need to hear your voice. In the coming weeks, we'll announce details of how you can get involved in helping to make this newspaper better.

In the meantime, readers can continue to read breaking news online at alaskahighwaynews.ca.

We'll also continue to share resources and stories with our sister paper, the Dawson Creek Mirror, and look forward to sparking a friendly rivalry between our two papers.

We've had our share of changes over the years. Many staff, many formats, many publishers. But one thing has never changed. Our ownership. We're not talking about a company or corporation – we're talking about you, the reader. We don't want to forget that, and we want you to tell us if you think we're straying from that.

We look forward to working for you and with you, this week, and every week.

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As I See It

'Not guilty' doesn't mean 'innocent'

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s you’ve likely heard by now, Jian Ghomeshi has been acquitted of all the charges against him in a sexual assault case.

By the time you read this, a full week will have passed, but that doesn’t mean that we should ignore it.

I have many feelings and concerns about this situation that are difficult to put into words, but I’m certainly going to try.

After the prosecution went to town on the defendants about their memory lapses, missing details and sequential behaviour after the assaults, Ontario Court Justice Horkins ruled the witnesses were not credible enough to allow a guilty verdict. In fact, he pretty much went on for 25 pages about how they were terrible witnesses. He acquitted the former CBC host of three counts of sexual assault and one count of overcoming resistance by choking.

Now, just because Ghomeshi was acquitted, doesn’t mean that he didn’t do those things to those women. Nor does it mean the women weren’t telling the truth. It just means this judge decided Ghomeshi wasn’t criminally responsible for those actions. That’s all.

There’s a reason we find people “not guilty” rather than “innocent.”

The frustrating thing is that we know Ghomeshi did a lot of the things he’s been accused of. He told the whole bloody world he essentially likes punching women as foreplay, and

showed a video to his bosses at CBC doing these things! It’s not like there is any reasonable doubt here.

But no, Ghomeshi wasn’t on trial — like pretty much every other sexual assault case in North America, the victims were the ones on trial.

After the prosecutor raked these women across the coals, I knew what the outcome would be. Or at least some variation of the outcome. I had hoped that at least one of the charges would stick, because sometimes that’s all one needs.

To gather up the courage to tell someone what’s happened to you, to be put through a public trial, to essentially be accused of making things up because the human brain isn’t actually a hard drive you can back up information on, and to have the judge decide you’re not credible enough and let your abuser walk free?

And people wonder why women don’t report sexual assaults?

Will any of the other women come forward?

Hard to say, it would be daunting after reading about what Lucy DeCoutere, L.R. and S.D. went through.

At the same time, yes, the victims are obligated to tell the whole truth, and when you say you wanted nothing to do with your abuser after the fact, but in actuality kept reaching out to him, it doesn’t look good. It does ruin your credibility, but when your case is being covered this closely by the media, which almost never happens un-

less someone involved is famous, the last thing you want to admit publically is that you essentially “went back to him.”

It’s the old chestnut of women who stay with their abusers, or in this case, keep in contact with them, they are “asking for it.” Clearly if they really felt they were being abused, they’d leave! Well, it’s not that simple, and acting like it is diminishes the agency of the women involved.

People can get hung up on douchebags, it’s hard to break free of those feelings. There’s obviously something good about them that draws you to them in the first place, and sometimes we cling to that tiny little aspect. It doesn’t mean that we’re consenting to being choked or punched in the face.

Bear in mind, this is not the end of Ghomeshi’s legal woes. He has another sexual assault trial going ahead on June 6, so while the three victims in this first trial may not have found justice, we can hope that the witness in this upcoming trial will give every scrap of info she can to the Crown in order to prevent this from happening again.

Aleisha Hendry is a proud feminist writer who loves cold weather, her cats, roller skates and righteous indignation. She was a finalist at the 2014 BCYCNA Ma Murray Awards in the Columnist category and took home the silver. Follow her on Twitter at @aleishahendry.

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Alaska Highway News

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Talent show hitting the notes for CDC Bronwyn Scott Staff Writer

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Fort St. John’s diverse range of talent will be on display for the Child Development Centre’s 42nd Annual Talent Show April 8 at the North Peace Cultural Centre.

More than 20 acts have already been lined up, according to Executive Director Penny Gagnon, and this includes both returning and brand new performers.

“It’s going to be one of those fun nights that we always have with the talent show,” Gagnon said.

Although the centre is keeping its fundraising target of $100,000 – which it has met “consistently for the last several years,” Gagnon said – failing to meet that goal won’t be the end of the world.

“We really recognize that, this year particularly, the community is faced with some difficult economic times, and so our goal this year is really to be about celebrating all the years of support we have had from the community,” said Gagnon.

“We still have our target of $100,000 but ... it is really about making sure that our donors and our sponsors and our community friends really know how much we appreciate them, through the good and the hard times.

“Every little bit counts, and we’re here, we’re working through this with them and we’re here to support children and families.

We’re all in this together,” she said.

Last year’s talent show brought in $104,000.

Although there’s no fee to attend, organizers are hoping attendees will bring a nonperishable food item for the Salvation Army.

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Shawna Phillips performing at the Child Development Centre Talent Show in Fort St. John in 2015. Phillips got involved with the CDC many years ago through her son Kashton, now 14.

"The CDC embraced me and my family," Phillips said in an email.

The annual talent show is one of the centre’s two major fundraisers, the second being a golf tournament held each June. A date for this year’s tournament has not yet been confirmed, but it’s always a good time, Gagnon says, and “every year we have great weather.”

The centre offers early childhood development support and learning for children with typical and special needs. It serves more than 1,200 children a year through nine different programs. peacereporter@ahnfsj.ca

Big Brothers Big Sisters needs helping community hands Bronwyn Scott Staff Writer

For information: www.energyservicesbc.org Phone: (250) 263-9356 Email: admin@energyservicesbc.org

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fort St. John is looking for fresh ideas and new board members to help navigate the current climate of economic uncertainty.

There are four people on the board now, and there can be a maximum of seven. One member is resigning this year, which means the non-profit is looking for a potential of four fresh new faces.

“This could be an exciting opportunity for Energy Services BC (ESBC) is a registered not for profit organization. anyone looking to give back to the community, We are an advocate for the oil, gas and energy service sector in British gain new skills, support families in need for a time commitment of three to five hours per Columbia. Our lobbying to government and campaigning to oil & gas month,” said Kristen Danczak, program supproducers is solely funded through annual membership fees. port co-ordinator.

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who will bring different skill sets to the table.

“We’re looking to diversity always so that our board is representative of our community,” Armstrong said.

“We’ll be looking for people from the business sector, from the financial sector ... a parent perhaps,” she said, adding the agency wants gender diversity on the board. Currently, there are two male and two female members.

Like many businesses and non-profits, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been struggling to make ends meet during the slow economic times.

“In the last two years, where there’s been a little bit of a downturn that, coupled with not receiving provincial gaming funds, has kind of put us a little further behind than we’re generally sitting at this time of year,” Armstrong said.

She added, financially, they’re “in the toughest position we’ve been in” for a number of years, which she attributed to lower revenues and increased demand for services.

“For example, our Holiday Hamper Program this year and our Dream Sponsor Campaign more than doubled in demand,” Armstrong said.

While the community stepped forward to meet that need, Armstrong says that aid goes directly into the programs, and does little to help the charity’s day-to-day operations.

“During a year of economic uncertainty, it is more crucial than ever to have a strong team in place to support our agency and guide us into the future,” she said.

Big Brothers Big Sisters has been in the community since 1984, and supports youth between the ages of six and 16.

Anyone interested in joining the board of directors is encouraged to attend the next board meeting on April 12 at 6:30 p.m.

For more, call 250-787-9674, or email fsjbbbs@telus.net peacereporter@ahnfsj.ca

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ROBO-KID: Clara Dagostini, one-and-a-half years old, gets some help with her costume from her mother, Kimberly Dagostini, at the Robo-kids Party hosted by the the Fort St. John Public Library on Thursday, March 24. The other kids were patiently listening at story time, but Clara couldn't wait to get into her robot suit.

Alaska Highway News

THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2016 - A7

LOCAL

CKNL Trade Show returns for 44th year Bronwyn Scott

Staff Writer

It’s time to start thinking of mini donuts and candy apples, because the 44th annual Fort St. John CKNL Trade Show is just around the corner.

On April 8, all the fan favourites are coming back to the Pomeroy Sport Centre for the province’s biggest trade show north of Abbotsford.

More than 300 booths will fill the venue, ranging from boat dealers, power sports and vehicles to insurance and real estate, homemade jewelry and food products.

“It’s really everything, we don’t try and theme the show in any way,” said trade show manager Christina Hogarth.

Bouncy castles for the kids and free face painting are back, as is children’s entertainer Safari Jeff, who pleased crowds previously at the 42nd annual show.

“There’ll be live shows and static displays, and then we’ve got a pretty cool door prize this year,” said Hogarth, explaining that attendees will have a chance to win a $10,000 boat package.

“I think that will be appealing to people this year right as we head into summer,” she said.

While Hogarth thought the depressed economy might slow down vendor booth sales, the opposite proved to be true. It is the second year the show has sold out at “absolute full capacity.”

“It’s kind of an interesting year because with

everything the way it is, we wondered how it was going to go. But this is the quickest that we’ve ever sold out for the show,” she said.

Hogarth attributes the show’s success to its sheer longevity, and the fact that it’s become part of the springtime routine for residents.

“It’s just a great opportunity for people to get out and see things. We’re kind of house bound and crazy at the end of winter, and it’s nice to get out and socialize and get exposed to things,” Hogarth said.

“I think its longevity has a lot to do with BRONWYN SCOTT PHOTO it, just the fact it’s been a part of the com- Christina Hogarth, Fort St. John CKNL Trade Show manager, looks out from the second floor munity for so long and it’s almost a part of of the Pomeroy Sport Centre, the venue for the big event April 8 to 10. a routine. Spring comes and the trade show comes along as well.”

As the show has grown over the years, more and more people are attending from out of town, which “helps showcase Fort St. John,” Hogarth said. “Word is spreading about the show and about the community.

It only benefits Fort St. John, and exposes more people to it, and it helps us grow.”

The trade show kicks off Friday, April 8 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and is ongoing from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Did you score the winning goal?

Do you know an amazing teammate who deserves a moment in the sun?

Turn to E1 for full details of the show. peacereporter@ahnfsj.ca

CALLING ALL BAKERS: Barry Moss, curator of Peace Gallery North, needs your help to make the 16th Annual Chocolate Festival a success.

If you have a knack for making decadent chocolate treats, such as squares, candy, cakes, cookies, then help support art in the community by entering the festival, which takes place April 23.

Send us a photo of the player in action for the paper. Email sports@ahnfsj.ca

For more, call the gallery at 250-787-0993.

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PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

FOR PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2231 (Lessing), 2016

FOR PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2232 (Fell), 2016

West of Charlie Lake, along 279 Rd SE ¼ of Section 23 Township 84 Range 20 W6M PRD

North of Fort St. John, along Rose Prairie Rd Lot 7 Section 24 Township 84 Range 19 W6M PRD Plan 9578 Except Plan 18582

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Proposal: To rezone the subject property from A-2 (Large Agricultural Holdings Zone) to R-5 (Residential 5 Zone) to facilitate the subdivision of 14 approximately 10 acres lots.

Proposal: To rezone an approximately 10 acres portion of the subject property from A-2 (Large Agricultural Holdings Zone) to R-5 (Residential 5 Zone) to facilitate a subdivision.

This notice is in general form only. Relevant background documents may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, at the Peace River Regional District office located at 9505-100th St, Fort St. John, BC. Written comments or concerns accepted.

This notice is in general form only. Relevant background documents may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, at the Peace River Regional District office located at 9505-100th St, Fort St. John, BC. Written comments or concerns accepted.

Chris Cvik, Chief Administrative Officer

Chris Cvik, Chief Administrative Officer

When:

For more information:

When:

For more information:

Mon., April 11, 2016 at 7:00 pm

Development Services Department

Mon., April 11, 2016 at 8:00 pm

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Where: North Peace Leisure Pool Meeting Room 9505 100 St., Fort St. John, BC

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A8 - THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 2016

Alaska Highway News

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Warm winter a boon for pair of hotel developers

The project was originally calculated to cost $10-million, but will be closer to the $15-million mark by the time it’s done.

The company is looking for more land in Fort St. John and in the Peace River ReBronwyn Scott gional District for future developments, Staff Writer Ginn said.

Also underway, by developers Argus Hospitality based out of Kelowna, is the Both the Best Western Plus hotel and Hilton Home2 Suites, a 90-room extended the Hilton Home2 Suites currently under stay hotel on 111th Street off of the Alaska construction are coming together ahead of Highway.

Construction on that project, estimatschedule, developers say. ed at $18 million, also When shovels got underway last sumfirst hit the ground BRONWYN SCOTT PHOTO The two companies are part mer with anticipated an last summer, Best Best Western developer Braza Construction said it expected an 18-month construction window, of a trend of hoteliers who opening date of Septem- eyeing a possible opening date of November 2016. It will open in July.

Western developer have been flocking to Fort ber. But Thom KillingBraza Construction St. John. In June 2015, sworth, regional vicesaid it expected an Microtel Inn & Suites along president and general 18-month constructhe Alaska Highway manager for Argus, says tion window, eyeing opened its doors. the doors will open in a possible opening Fort St. John needs volunteers to transform event at the Fort St. John Salvation Army on late July. date of November wedding dresses and other gowns into ‘angel April 16 where anyone interested can help “We had it closed up, 2016. dresses’ to clothe deceased infants, and help dismantle donated gowns using scissors and But Jaggi Ginn, a Braza Construction buttoned up in October, and all heated on families through the grieving process. seam rippers, to help ease the workload of president who shares that title with busi- the inside so the guys could work (through BC Angel Dresses is a non-profit group local seamstresses creating the infant attire. ness partner Sarid Moman, said the com- the winter),” Killingsworth said. that takes donations of wedding, prom and No sewing experience is necessary. One The Hilton will be geared to long-term pany expects to be able to open the hotel other formal attire, transforming them into of the two local seamstresses behind the stays, and will feature outdoor fire pits and doors much sooner –– this July. little gowns and suits for families who have initiative will be on hand to give instruction.

“The drywall is done,” said Ginn, add- barbecues. endured infant loss, such as stillbirth or Feenstra is hoping the event might encourThe two companies are part of a trend ing the mild temperatures this winter were premature deaths, explained area represenage other local seamstresses to get involved, of hoteliers who have been flocking to the “very good” for construction. tative Corissa Feenstra. and suggests anyone who can’t give their The 123-room hotel, at 86th Street and city. In June 2015, Microtel Inn & Suites “Usually at that time there is nothing time to the cause to drop off a donation.

85th Avenue, will feature a 3,500 square-foot along the Alaska Highway opened its doors.

Seam rippers, scissors, and Rubbermaid that will fit their little ones who are born too restaurant and bar, Ginn said. He would not totes to store the dresses are just some of the soon, so volunteers make these dresses and peacereporter@ahnfsj.ca disclose the name of the restaurant. gowns into these little gowns for these ba- supplies the local BC Angel Dresses chapter needs to work its magic. bies for their final farewell,” she said.

The event takes place April 16 at 3 p.m. at The completed angel dresses are shipped to hospitals across the province and offered the Fort St. John Salvation Army, located at 10116 100th Avenue. to grieving families at no charge.

—Bronwyn Scott Feenstra has organized a community

Best Western and Hilton expected to open in July

Old gowns needed for 'angel dresses'

From the P harmacist’s File Menopause

Menopause refers to the time when a woman stops menstruating for good. This means her ovaries no longer release an egg (ovum) every month and so she can no longer have children. Menopause is considered finished when the woman has not had a period for a year.

The average age for menopause in Canada is 52. But it can occur any time in a woman’s 40s or 50s.

Symptoms Many women welcome menopause; they don’t feel any the worse for wear. Indeed, for some, the years following menopause are among the most productive and creative years in their life. For others, however, the decrease in hormone production leading up to menopause (perimenopause) and in the years after (postmenopause), causes uncomfortable symptoms that makes it difficult for them to see this time in a positive light.

Chief among the symptoms associated with perimenopause are irregular periods and heightened premenstrual symptoms. Otherwise most of the symptoms are similar to those that often occur with menopause. Among them, the most common are hot flashes, which, recent estimates suggest, are experienced by 75 percent of women, with 10 percent having them for more than 5 years. Other common complaints include: • migraines problems • night sweats • vaginal dryness and/or painful • sleeplessness intercourse • weight gain • urine leakage, urine urgency (a • cold or tingling hands and feet pressing need to urinate more • fatigue, mood changes, frequently) depression • changes in sexual desire • itchy, “crawly” skin, skin Why one woman sails through the menopausal years while another finds it hard going is not easy to answer. Because menopause tends to occur when many other life-changing experiences may be happening (such as children leaving home, parents dying), it is sometimes blamed for the tumultuous emotions and increased levels of anxiety that a midlife woman may be feeling. Certainly lifestyle, family support, genetics, and alcohol consumption all figure in determining a woman’s emotional and mental state at this time and the physical changes accompanying menopause may just be the last straw.

Happily, it is sometimes possible to reduce these symptoms through exercise and dietary changes but if you feel the symptoms are too much for you to handle alone, talk to your doctor who can talk to you about additional options, including the possibility of taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

Living in midlife Menopause marks a natural stage in the aging process and not a disease to be cured. If you are concerned about any midlife changes, visit your doctor who will confirm menopause based on your symptoms, past medical history, a physical exam, and laboratory analysis of hormone levels. The mainstays of any treatment plan should be exercise and a healthy diet.

Getting into shape We all know that physical exercise is good for our bodies at any time in our lives, but many women are now finding that exercise is essential for their wellbeing during their menopausal years. Exercise not only strengthens bones (thus helping to prevent osteoporosis) and works the heart, but it can also reduce menopausal symptoms as well as help you relax and feel more centred.

Popular choices include walking, jogging, weights, yoga, tai chi, and dance. The important thing is to exercise regularly, at least 5 times a week and for a minimum of half an hour.

Eating right With menopause, many woman gain extra poundage, particularly around the waist. Besides exercise, to maintain a healthy weight, eat fibre-rich and low fat foods, and watch the portions (small)

Srinivas Chalagalla B.Pharm., PhD not the calories. Be sure to get the calcium you need to help prevent osteoporosis (fragile bones that break easily) or take calcium supplements if necessary. The recommended daily calcium intake for peri- and postmenopausal woman is 1200 to 1500 mg. Your doctor or pharmacist will help you determine if you need calcium supplements and, if so, which ones are best for you. Along with a healthy diet, reducing your intake of alcohol and caffeine may minimize your perimenopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. And, naturally, don’t smoke. Not only is smoking associated with early menopause, but it is also linked to bone reduction and thus osteoporosis.

What about HRT? Hormone replacement therapy involves either a combination of progestin (synthetic progesterone) and estrogen, or estrogen alone.

Although estrogen effectively treats menopausal symptoms, progestin is necessary to protect the uterus.

At one time, not too long ago, combination HRT was commonly prescribed for midlife women. It was thought that along with an alleviation of symptoms caused by normal hormone reduction, HRT reduced the risk of osteoporosis and heart disease, and possibly also Alzeimer’s disease.

A shift in expert opinion has occurred in the last few years based on findings from a variety of recent clinical trials. In particular, a trial conducted by the Women’s Health Initiative (which involved a set of studies conducted by the National Institutes of Health, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) found that longterm use (5 years or more) of combination HRT resulted in an increase in a woman’s risk of breast cancer, blood clots, heart attacks, and strokes. For each of these problems, the increased risk involved about 8 more events per 10,000 women per year. compared to women who did not take HRT. There is now a general consensus among health-care providers that HRT should only be used if menopausal symptoms affect quality of life and then only for short term. In addition, your doctor should keep you fully informed of the risks and assess your condition regularly.

Natural alternatives to HRT Now that HRT is no longer considered as safe as it once was, many women are exploring other alternatives to dealing with their menopausal symptoms. Natural products containing estrogenlike substances, soy products, and so-called hormonal stabilizers such as black cohosh or evening primrose oil are popular choices.

Unfortunately, there is still little scientific evidence that these work as a rule and certainly no information regarding their effects with long term usage.

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referenced was likely an ode to the Flyers' most reliable player over the five-day tournament, veteran defenseman Tyler Loney, who was also named tournament MVP. “Loney does that day in and day out; I think Loney’s biggest thing this week was his consistency,” Hunt said of the standout defender.

“All five games he was a leader for us on the blueline. He made a lot of smart hockey plays and he had the effort that week. He had a little more of a step than he usually does. But he came to play hockey this week.”

In 2015 the Flyers also beat the River Kings in the final of the Coy Cup that time in Fort Nelson and it was the first time the franchise had ever won the BC Senior AA Provincial title. sports@ahnfsj.ca

Byron Hackett Staff Writer

For the second year in a row, the feeling was jubilation.

Rightfully so; anytime you win a provincial championship, especially back-to-back, it’s special.

This time though, the Fort St. John Flyers gripped the Coy Cup tightly in Terrace, like it was a brother lost at sea.

It was another tumultuous journey to the trophy for the Flyers, one that started with a tie, nearly finished with loss to Whitehorse and ended with a 3-2 win over the Terrace River Kings last Saturday.

It was that familiar back against the wall feeling the boys in blue thrived on, just like when they trailed 3-0 to the Grimshaw Huskies or faced elimination twice in the Coy Cup. “It was a different year, everything came into play there at the end of the year and that kind of broke our hearts, we sat at home feeling sorry for ourselves. It was hard to swallow, but we definitely turned it around and used it as fuel this last week,” Veteran goalie Troy Hunt recalled about the team’s feeling toward being ousted from the North Peace Hockey League playoffs, when they unknowingly played 26 roster players in the

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The Fort St. John Senior Flyers won the Coy Cup in Terrace after beating the host River Kings 3-2 in the final. second round.

“It especially got brought up quite a bit in that last game in the final, especially between the second and third where we realized we were going to have to dig really deep to get it done. We brought that up, that we’d already had one taken away from us so don’t let it happen again.”

They nearly did get it taken away again, as the Flyers were in control 3-1 late in the final, when the River Kings scored a flukey goal to get within one and only 1:21 remaining.

Despite the expectation of panic in such a high-pressure moment, Hunt said there was an odd calmness about the play in front of him.

“There was definitely something calming about the whole thing as compared to a normal game. I just felt like we were good to go. I didn’t think at any point they were going to come back. I didn’t ever think they were going to get the third one,” Hunt said.

Joey Massingham, Josh Bostock and Rick Cleaver scored for the Flyers in the final.

That steadying presence Hunt

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Fort St. John Flyers defenseman Brady Busche hosts the Coy Cup in Terrace last week.

The girl with diesel-powered dreams Dawson Creek native Kelsie Epp is making a name for herself in the diesel motorsports world Byron Hackett Staff Writer

When she was 14 years old, Kelsie Epp fell in love with a truck.

Not just any truck, but specifically a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Duramax.

The day her grandpa drove that truck off the lot in Dawson Creek had an unwavering affect on Epp, now 27, who is vying for a spot in the perennial competition in diesel truck racing, the Diesel Power Challenge (DPC).

The small town girl is now known as “Miss Max”, a homage to her love for all things diesel and yet she tumbled into the sport of racing trucks by pure accident.

“When I was 13, my grandpa bought a Duramax from the dealership and that was just after they’d first come out. I just fell in love with the truck and that black truck that I still have, I actually took my driver’s test with that when I turned 16 and bought it when I turned 18,” recalled Epp, a third class power engineer contractor in Dawson Creek. “(I) was driving it back and forth to college. Just little issues that I had to take it to the shop for, and I met these people in Lloydminster where I went to college and they

were huge into Duramax performance and they got me hooked. They brought me out to the track.

“Everything since then has been about diesel performance in my life.”

Her passion from that day forward fostered into a full-grown obsession, which led her to Northern Lights Raceway in Fort St. John with “Black Maxx,” as it’s become affectionately known, where she is able to top out at over 170 km/h and runs a 12.52-second time in the quarter mile.

Her obsession with diesel racing over the last seven years has grown so deep she purchased a new truck two years ago after getting everything she could out of her first love. Now, she owns one of the most recognizable trucks in the industry: a ’02 GMC Sierra 2500HD triple turbo Duramax that is one of 10 trucks looking to land a spot in the 2016 Diesel Power Challenge.

The challenge takes place in Denver, ColSUBMITTED PHOTO orado, every year and pits the performance Kelsie Epp and her new truck "Green Max", a 2002 GMC Sierra 2500HD triple turbo Duraof trucks against each other in several cat- max is hoping to land a spot in the 2016 Diesel Power Challenge. egories including drag racing, trailer towing, sled pulling, and maneuvering through her new truck from the ground up with help already parked and ready to go in Denver.

“Oh my god, yes. Everyday, ” she said with an obstacle course with 10,000 pounds in from Supreme Diesel and DFC Diesel, and tow—plus, all the events will be measured only the roll cage and discs of the original a confident, full-on laugh when asked if for fuel economy. remain. She added that it’s built with the she’s envisioned herself in the competition “I’ve been in the diesel motorsports in- DPC in mind, as “6,000 feet above sea level already.

“I’m a firm believer in what you see in dustry for seven years now. For as long as I wreaks a bit of havoc with turbo charged can remember, this has been the paramount trucks,” she said. “The way I built the truck your head comes true.”

That confidence doesn’t steam from thin diesel event. It’s basically the ultimate truck. was specific. I knew that I was building it for air, as Epp recently returned to the Peace It’s the best of the motorsports all together. this challenge.”

That, to me, is the ultimate truck,” Epp said.

While she isn’t even in the DPC yet, Epp ex- with a win at a dyno event in Denver. see DIESEL on B2 The Dawson Creek native said she’s built plained everything about the event like she’s

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“I just came back from a big road trip (three weeks ago). It ended up working out really well; we won the unlimited modification class at the dyno. And then Supreme Diesel, the owners flew down and put me in this gauntlet challenge.

It’s a dyno competition as well but it’s the biggest names in the diesel industry. Like one of the trucks put down almost 2,000 horsepower,” Epp recalled.

“They threw me into this challenge and we ended up right in the middle of the pack … so, I was more than pleased and I was shak-

ing and almost crying when I got off the dyno and it actually worked and everything worked out amazing. And then we got on another dyno and made over 1,300 (horsepower) on fuel outside, and that’s what won the unlimited class.”

With her newfound confidence in tow, Epp now needs votes from

friends, family and anyone with a pulse to circle her name on the ballot for the contest that ends Friday, April 8. Head to www.trucktrend. com/features/1601-2016-dieselpower-challenge-voting to find out about voting.

As for Epp, she’s still getting used to her new found status in the

truck world.

“Definitely not,” she said about if she’s used to getting used to the popularity. “And even I didn’t expect all the attention. Once I was there I didn’t expect to go everywhere and everyone in the industry to know who I am.” sports@ahnfsj.ca

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This Week: The Valero Texas Open

The Shell Houston Open has been an institution on the PGA Tour since 1946, making it the 10th oldest tournament on the tour. Byron Nelson took home Defending: J.B. Holmes the inaugural title by two strokes over Winning Score: 16-under par Ben Hogan and received the winner’s Winning Share: $1,188,000 check of $2,000. The Shell Houston Open is currently played in Humble, Texas at Redstone Golf Club.

Ron Streck and Fred Funk hold the course record, both firing 10-under-par 62s on route to winning the event in 1981 and 1992 respectively. Last year, J.B. Holmes defeated Johnson Wagner and Jordan Spieth in a playoff.

Redstone Golf Club Humble, Texas 7,457 yards, Par 72

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Last Week: Jason Day won the Match Play

On Sunday at the Match Tournament Results Play Championship, Jason 1. Jason Day Day beat Rory McIlroy in an epic semifinal, and 2. Louis Oosthuizen then defeated Louis Oosthuizen 5 and 4 in a championship match 3. Rafa Cabrera Bello so one-sided that it might as well have been a victory lap around Austin Country Club. Coming off a victory the week before in the Arnold Palmer Invitational, the 28-year-old Australian has won six times in his last 13 starts dating to the PGA Championship and is now ranked No. 1 in the World Golf Rankings.

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The Shell Houston Open Day Time Thu, 3/31 4:00pm-7:00pm Fri, 4/1 4:00pm-7:00pm Sat, 4/2 1:00pm-3:00pm Sat, 4/2 3:00pm-6:00pm Sun, 4/3 1:00pm-3:00pm Sun, 4/3 3:00pm-6:00pm

The Puerto Rico Open was held last week for the PGA Tour players that Network did not qualify for the Match Play GOLF Championship. On Sunday, Tony GOLF Finau won his first PGA Tour event by defeating GOLF Steve Marino on the third hole of a sudden-death NBC playoff at Coco Beach, P.R. “I think I’m still a little GOLF bit overwhelmed,” Finau told reporters in Puerto NBC Rico after. “It probably hasn’t all sunk in.” Finau was one behind overnight leader Ian Poulter but two Golf Trivia birdies in the first five holes took him to the top of the leaderboard. He needed a birdie at the last for the What is Jason Day’s best finish at the Masters outright victory, but a wayward approach shot forced Tournament? him to settle for par and a playoff. Finau and Marino a) 1st c) 5th matched one another with birdies at the 18th on their b) 2nd d) 10th first two playoff holes, but Marino could only make Answer: b) Jason Day finished T-2 at the 2011 Masters par the third time around and Finau’s sand save birdie proved enough to claim the title.

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Lessons from the Golf Pro The “yips” is a golf term that afflicts many golfers. We have seen the “yips” totally crash PGA professionals like Chip Beck, Ian Baker-Finch and David Duval, but it is a very common problem on the putting green. It occurs when the golfer has so many failures on certain putts that it causes a mental breakdown in the subconscious part of our brain. While it is a nice concept to think that the problem will fix itself over time, it really never goes away. The only way that you can hope to fix this situation is to change everything about your putting game. This means from your stance to the grip, a complete start-over is in order. Eliminating all the old bad habits is the key to giving yourself the best chance to succeed and getting rid of the “yips”.

Player Profile

Jason Day

Turned Professional: 2006 FedEx Cup Ranking: 2nd World Ranking: 1st PGA Tour Wins: 9

FedEx Cup Standings Through March 27, 2016

1) Adam Scott

1,705 pts. / 4 top tens

2) Jason Day

1,222 pts. / 3 top tens

3) Brandt Snedeker 1,183 pts. / 4 top tens

4) Kevin Kisner 1,147 pts. / 4 top tens

5) Russell Knox 1,055 pts. / 2 top tens

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Player Points 6) Justin Thomas 1,019 7) Bubba Watson 1,010 8) Kevin Na 992 9) Smylie Kaufman 979 10) Graeme McDowell 909

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Duo off to the Olympic Trials Byron Hackett Staff Writer

With the Rio Olympics five months away, some of the best swimmers in Canada will gather from April 5-10 for the Canadian Olympic Trials in Toronto.

Among them, two young swimmers from Fort St. John, 17-year-old Skyeler Kerr and 19-year-old Ben Blackmon.

Both were at the Canadian trials last year, and it will be their third time at the event, but none quite carried the pressure of the quadrennial cycle when swimmers are reaching that extra length to represent the country at the Olympics this summer.

“It’s the biggest event in Canadian swimming, with this only happening every quadrennial cycle,” Fort St. John Inconnu Swim Club head coach Jason Brockman said.

“For Skyeler to come to the biggest stage where you are competing to make it to the Olympics, it puts it at a different level. The electricity in the building, everything is just raised—the pressure, the expectations [and] the internal expectations. It’s hard for one to go there and just have fun and compete.”

While the stage is bigger than ever, the pool is still 50 metres and the lanes are still the same 2.5m wide and Kerr is doing his best to remind himself of that before he heads to Toronto.

“Pretty much just do what we’ve been try-

ing to do all year, just keep refining everything and put them together on a national stage,” Kerr said.

“I don’t really prepare any differently. At the end of the day it’s an individual sport.

It’s all about what I can do in my own lane.

It’s definitely exciting. That’s definitely one thing I’m taking away from being able to race against better people is it’s awesome.

It’s great exposure. You get to race the best in the country, it just shows you what you have to do and what’s left to work for.”

Kerr will swim the 50m freestyle and the 100m butterfly, which he also swam in at trials in Toronto last year and understands what a victory will look like after it’s all over. “(A) successful meet would be just hitting that wall and not even worried about the time, not having to look up at the clock, just knowing that all the little pieces came together properly. It’ll be a certain feeling. At the end of the day I’ll be happy because I get to race in the Olympic trials,” he said.

Kerr will once again swim with long time teammate Blackmon who just finished his varsity season with the University of Calgary Dinos. Ironically, because the university season is finished and affiliated varsity FILE PHOTO athletes can’t swim in trials, Blackmon will Former Fort St. John Inconnu swimmer Ben don his old Inconnu colours when he hits Blackmon and current Inconnu swimmer the pool in Toronto.

Skyeler Kerr are off to the Canadian Olympic “I’ve represented Inconnu at those Trials in April. meets for a while now so I just called Jason

(Brockman) up and asked if I could represent them again,” he said.

“I had asked my coach (in Calgary) what to do and he said just go with your home team.”

Blackmon will also swim two races, the 100m and 200m breaststroke, two races he’s been working hard to perfect this season in Calgary. His ultimate goal is an A final against some of the best swimmers in Canada, but realistically he’s got his sights set a little bit lower.

“To get into a B final would be really nice,” he said.

“Of course getting those best times would be nice. The ultimate goal would be to get to an A final and kind of getting up there in the spotlight. Just to be there with all the big shots would be amazing. That’d be the ultimate goal there.”

And while both swimmers have pipe dreams of the Olympics, Kerr saw first hand four years ago how elevated the game gets at this level.

“It’s going to be exciting,” he said.

“It’s going to be incredible, I was at trials in 2012 just for a camp and we would go and train in the morning and at night we’d get to watch the finals and it’s just an incredible experience. The atmosphere is unreal.” sports@ahnfsj.ca

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

2016 Standings Sprint Cup Series Top Ten 1) Kevin Harvick

Driver 1) Daniel Suarez 2) Elliott Sadler 3) Ty Dillon 4) Justin Allgaier 5) Brandon Jones 6) Erik Jones 7) Brendan Gaughan 8) Ryan Reed 9) Brennan Poole 10) Darrell Wallace Jr.

Points: 195 Wins: 1 Top 5: 3 Top 10: 5

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Location: Martinsville, Va. Date: April 3rd, 1:00 p.m.

TV: FOX Last Year’s Pole: Joey Logano - 98.461 mph Last Year’s Winner: Denny Hamlin

2) Jimmie Johnson

Points: 184 Wins: 2 Top 5: 3 Top 10: 3

3) Carl Edwards

Points: 171 Wins: 0 Top 5: 3 Top 10: 4

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Xfinity Series Top Ten

4) Denny Hamlin

Racing News

Points: 170 Wins: 1 Top 5: 3 Top 10: 3

Distance: 0.526 miles Shape: Oval

Kyle Busch and Danica Patrick were penalized by NASCAR for behavioral infractions during the Sprint Cup and Xfinity Series races at Auto Club Speedway. Busch was fined $10,000 for not fulfilling media obligations, while Patrick was fined $20,000 for walking toward the racing surface while on-track activity was taking place. Both drivers were also put on probation.

5) Kyle Busch

Points: 170 Wins: 0 Top 5: 4 Top 10: 4

6) Joey Logano

Points: 165 Wins: 0 Top 5: 2 Top 10: 3

7) Kurt Busch

Points: 148 Wins: 0 Top 5: 1 Top 10: 4

8) Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Racing Trivia

Points: 145 Wins: 0 Top 5: 2 Top 10: 3

When was the first stock car race held on the Daytona Beach Road Course?

9) Brad Keselowski

Points: 142 Wins: 1 Top 5: 1 Top 10: 3

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Answer : a) On March 8, 1936, the first stock car race was held on the Daytona Beach Road Course.

The first race at Martinsville Speedway was run on September 7, 1947 and Robert “Red” Bryon won $500 out of a $2,000 purse. NASCAR was formed in 1948 and Martinsville Speedway ran its first NASCAR race on July 4th of that year. At slightly more than half a mile, Martinsville Speedway is the shortest track on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Circuit but it has 800-foot straights, turns banked at only 12 degrees and has been called “two drag strips with a turnaround on each end.” A Chevrolet has won the 7 of the last 8 races at Martinsville.

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Last Race: Jimmie Johnson won the Auto Club 400 Jimmie Johnson won the battle between hometown heroes on Sunday, outdueling Kevin Harvick in overtime at Auto Club Speedway. “Awesome teamwork, boys!” Johnson shouted on his radio after taking the 77th checkered flag of his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career, breaking a tie with the late Dale Earnhardt for seventh on the all-time victory list. The six-time series champion from El Cajon, California, got the chance he needed when Kyle Busch blew a tire and hit the Turn 3 wall on Lap 198 of a scheduled 200, to cause the sixth and final caution of the afternoon. With the race destined for overtime, the lead-lap cars came to pit road for new tires, with Denny Hamlin leading Harvick and Johnson back onto the track.

Johnson pulled away to win by .772 seconds.

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Dawson Creek singer makes Billboard chart Jonny Wakefield

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Cindy Lou Potter was living in a construction camp north of Fort St. John when she got the call from her radio promoter.

She'd made Billboard.

Last month, the Potter's single Tragic debuted on Billboard's Mainstream Indicator Chart—one step before the Top 40.

It was a surreal moment for the Dawson Creek native—who performs as Lou Potter—who for the first time is seeing her name next to Taylor Swift and Jason Derulo.

"Most of my co-workers were like 'you're mopping floors and running heavy equipment and you just made the Top 40,'" she told The Mirror. "I was super stoked.

I've been doing this for a few years, and it's a really hard industry to break into."

As of April 2, the single had been played 495 times on mainstream Top 40 radio in the U.S., reaching 431,000 listeners. The song has climbed two spots in two weeks, from 36 to 34, and currently sits one spot behind a new single from rapper Nelly.

Potter grew up on a farm on the Braden Road, where her family raised "cattle, sheep, horses, cats, dogs, pigs and chickens."

Her earliest musical experience came with the Kiwanis Kid's Choir, which she sang with until graduating. In high school, she was part of an all-girl metal band known as Salient.

After high school, Potter went to college on a hockey scholarship, where she studied trades. In 2007, she moved to Vancouver to pursue music full time.

"I went down there because there's a lot more people, and the arts scene is a lot more predominant," she said. "It's comparable to L.A.—people sometimes bounce back and fourth. I kind of just wanted to see where music

Potter's album cover for Tragic. would take me—start with a band, start booking gigs, and then writing music and getting in the studio."

She would go on to put together five bands. She was eventually offered the lead singer gig for the band at the Roxy Cabaret, which she turned down to work on her own music.

Eventually, she hired a radio tracker to shop her singles to radio stations in the U.S. and Canada. While she's had some minor breakthroughs in Canada—including a nomination as Bell Media Artist of the Month—"Tragic" has found more traction in U.S. markets.

"It's not my own story," she said of the song, which she co-wrote with her producer. "I was in a really good relationship. It's basically

her story of a tumultuous, abusive relationship—and she just kept going back to this guy who was abusing her."

In the meantime, Potter has come back to the north to make some money. She currently operates an all-terrain forklift known as a zoom boom. When the Mirror reached Potter, she was in camp and speaking from a signal-boosted cellphone.

What's next is unclear.

"Tragic" has stuck around on the charts for two weeks, and whether it will make the jump from the indicator charts remains to be seen. For now, the plan is to continue recording and shopping singles.

"The only thing I really want to do is make music," she said. reporter@dcdn.ca

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Flatley Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games entertained a packed audience at the Encana Events Centre in Dawson Creek on March 25. Turn to C6 for more photos.

Lord of the Dance plays a dangerous, yet entertaining, game Aleisha Hendry Staff Writer

Once while at a hypnotist show, I and my cohorts on stage were told that we were part of Riverdance and to show everyone our awesome moves. Apparently, I was the only one that was actually good at it.

My alcohol-fueled, hypnosisinduced attempt at Irish dance was garbage compared to what we saw on Saturday night.

Flatley Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games arrived at the Encana Events Centre in Dawson Creek on March 25, to a pretty packed and much older crowd than one usually sees at EEC events. Less rowdy and more appreciative of the performance, the crowd loved pretty much every minute of the show.

Personally, I loved the male dancers ripping their tank tops at the end of one particular act, but I digress.

Now, Michael Flatley, the creator of this spectacle, isn’t actually

in this show. He officially retired earlier this month after the initial run of Dangerous Games. However, he does appear in a voiceover at the start of the show, which sounded like he was calling out the haters and naysayers that said he wouldn’t last back in the 90s, and then again towards the end on the video screens where he has a little dance off with thee versions of himself.

Rather, the Flatley stand-in was James Keegan, who did a spectacular job as the Lord of the Dance.

The amount of technical skill and — let’s admit it, athleticism — it takes to Irish dance is impressive, no matter who’s performing.

Dangerous Games has a storyline of sorts; it’s not just dancing for the sake of dancing. Combining mythical elements with sci-fi is an interesting direction — there would be unicorns, sparkles and butterflies during one dance and robots, lasers and flames in another.

A constant figure is the Little

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by Frances Drake What kind of day will tomorrow be? To find out what the stars say, read the forecast given for your birth sign.

For Friday, April 1, 2016 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a good day to count your blessings, and one of the biggest blessings for Aries this year is that you can improve your job. You also can improve your health.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This year, more than a decade in the past and a decadent future, you have the best chance to enjoy vacations -- a major vacation or a series of little getaways.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This is an excellent year to benefit from real-estate deals. You will improve your home life and all your family relationships.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A positive state of mind is the secret of happiness. And this is what you have in spades this year. It’s easy to be optimistic!

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You can earn more money this year, which is good news for your sign -- you like to spend big. You’ll be laughing all the way to the bank.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) With lucky Jupiter in your sign now, life couldn’t be better. Of course, nothing is perfect, because it never is. But you have the advantage

now over all the other signs.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Your spiritual life will be more important now for a number of reasons. Welcome this opportunity to be introspective and come to terms with what really matters in life.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) This is such a popular year for you!

Enjoy meeting new friends. And enjoy joining clubs, groups and organizations. Remember: Your relations with others will benefit you this year.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is the perfect year to put your name up in lights. It’s easy to impress others, because they see you in such positive terms. (Milk this for all it’s worth!)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Grab every opportunity to travel, because you want to expand your horizons this year. This is also a good year for publishing, the media and higher education.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Gifts, goodies and the wealth of others will benefit you this year.

Keep your pockets open and enjoy this advantage.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) This is a wonderful year for relationships for you. In fact, this is the best year in over a decade for Pisces people to get married. Oh my.

Spirit, who reminded me of either the god Pan with her little flute, or Puck from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, minus the mischievousness. She appears throughout the show, and in the second half the minions of this Darth Maul-looking monster steal her flute and snap it in two, which was not nice at all. But don’t worry because the Lord of the Dance came to the rescue and fixed her flute!

Huzzah!

Oh but that’s not all that goes down…

The Dance Lord has his sparkly belt stolen by the minions of Darth Maul, and the head minion uses it to become the Dark Lord of the Dance, I think. He and the original Lord have themselves a dance off and our mighty dance hero reclaims his belt and his title. Everyone dances in unison to celebrate.

Irish dancers out there reading this, please don’t think I’m mocking your art; I’m really not.

Having never seen any Lord of

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The Little Spirit plays her flute during Flatley Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games. the Dance performance ever in my life prior to this, I have to say I was very impressed.

And judging from the standing ovation given at the end of the

show, the audience loved it as well.

I give Flatley Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games four sparkly belts out of five. ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

Sister-in-Law proving to be a problem

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ear Annie: I come from a large family.

We haven’t had any truly rough times, but our sister-in-law is proving to be a problem for me.

“Jennifer” has never liked me. At her wedding, my other siblings were attendants, but not me.

She often invites my siblings for dinner, but never me.

I could live with that, but I am bothered by the way she treats my mother.

My brother has five children. For years, my mother has babysat for free. She attends all their events to show her support. She invites the kids to fun activities. Mom recently took on a full-time job and can no longer babysit. Jennifer always seemed a little jealous of how close Mom is to the kids, and now she’s found a way to exclude her. Jennifer has stopped communicating with either of my parents. She declines invitations to family events at my parents’ house, and won’t invite them anywhere. She won’t tell them when the kids’ events are. Last week, Mom saw Jennifer at the grocery, and she wouldn’t look at her or say hello.

Jennifer’s attitude is having an effect on my brother. He’s starting to behave the same way. This is awful for my mother and an injustice to the kids.

Mom is too nice to say anything, and if I speak up, it will only make things worse.

My older sister has told me that I will soon be excluded from any family event involving Jennifer if I don’t “change my ways.” I don’t understand what I have done wrong or how to fix it. Could you please give me some suggestions? -- Frustrated Dear Frustrated: We don’t know what you have “done wrong,” other than to respond to Jennifer in the same negative way she responds to you. But we can tell you that improving the relationship will require major effort from you, since Jennifer is

unlikely to bother. Please talk to your older sister and ask her to explain what might help you get along better with Jennifer. Don’t criticize her. Be sincere. Do this for your mother’s sake, and see if anything works to get this sister-in-law to behave with more compassion. (And shame on your brother for permitting his wife to treat Mom this way.)

Dear Annie I read the letter from “Mother-InLaw,” who regrets the way she treated her husband’s mother now that she is the recipient of her son’s wife’s disdain. I was happy to see you point out that many women have wonderful relationships with their mothers-in-law.

I could not have asked for a better woman to fill this role in my life. My mother-in-law did an outstanding job raising her son and accepted me into her family with grace and love. Sadly, she developed Alzheimer’s and we had to watch a beautiful, active and engaging woman fall victim to the ravages of this insidious disease. It was heartbreaking to see this decline, but she was always happy to see us when we visited. She knew we belonged to her in some way.

I learned a lot from her, and can only pray that I have the same type of relationship with my son’s wife when that day comes. -- Grateful Daughter-in-Law Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@creators.com, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. You can also find Annie on Facebook at Facebook.com/AskAnnies. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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Since you can’t raise a baby bird on your own, what should you do? Here are a few ideas: Call a local wildlife ___________ to help. They may take the bird and raise it properly.

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If the bird is in an exposed area, coax it to move someplace that offers ____________, such as under a bush. Some birds, including killdeer and some waterfowl, actually lay their eggs on the ground, so don’t ___________ about them!

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TEN YEARS AGO A decision in a double murder trial was expected this week in 2006.

Terrence Scott Giesbrecht was on trial after Daryl Esouloff and George Milkovich were found beaten to death with a blunt object in their apartment.

Though Geisbrecht had been convicted in the deaths two months before, B.C. Supreme Court Justice W.G. Parret ruled that he was not criminally responsible for the slayings due to a mental disorder.

The case was then sent to the B.C. Review Board to determine whether Giesbrecht could be released into society or remain hospitalized.

FIFTEEN YEARS AGO Fort St. John lost one of its pioneering residents when Frank Davies passed away from a heart aneurysm in 2001.

Davies was a long time teacher in Fort St. John and was also involved with the North Peace Historical Society, the 1973 book Peacemakers of the North Peace, and the Fort St. John Cadet Corps. He was also an avid swimmer, competing win and winning medals at the B.C. Senior Games and was named Fort St. John’s citizen of the year in 1991.

“He was a consummate gentleman in everything he did,” said then-publisher of the Alaska Highway News, Bruce Lantz.

“It’s quite a loss to the family,” said current Fort St. John city councillor Dan Davies, Frank’s grandson, at the time. “But it’s comforting because of the man he was and of the wonderful life he lived.

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An endorsement from the City would allow the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch to grant Jones permission to open the store without going to a referendum.

Jones had already been through two referendums on the matter — once in October 1989 that failed due to a lack of proper advertising, and another one a month later where 58.6 per cent of residents were in favour, but many were confused by the fact there was a second referendum at all.

Council had previously not objected to Jones opening a beer and wine store, but this time were wary to just waive the referendum requirement without fully knowing the thoughts of residents in the area.

Ald. Jack Keough said it is up to those residents if they want a beer and wine store, but didn’t feel it necessary for council to get involved with the application.

FIFTY YEARS AGO Peace Region lawyers were under fire after not showing up to defend their clients in court.

A Fort St. John lawyer was supposed to defend a man facing charges related to cattle dealing and the use of brands, but the case could not proceed due to the lawyer abruptly leaving town.

The magistrate at the time was not pleased at all with the situation.

Meanwhile in Dawson Creek, a lawyer for a man charged with drunken driving failed to appear to defend his client.

The man had paid the lawyer $100 cash to defend him, and when the lawyer didn’t show on several occasions, the man pleaded guilty just “to get it over with.”

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I don't enjoy being 40. It's like being at the top of a 50 year slide. I don't mind the ride, but the stop at the bottom is a doozie. I quite enjoyed the climb to 40, but the platform at the top is too small to linger and my former self is breathing down my neck wanting to push me out of the way. I can't convince her to let me linger, she's only 39 and has no patience at all.

I remember visiting an elderly neighbour and being amazed that she was almost 90. I think I believed anyone over 70 was a charmed being, a miraculous creature filled with knowledge and incredible insights. My neighbour lady was full of cookies and didn't mind sharing, which to my 10-year-old self was almost as good as finding out the secrets of the universe. My great-grandmother was full of wise sayings too and also had cookies and tea, and advice. I was rich.

When my parents moved, it took me no time at all to find some elderly people to hang around with. It was easy, Mom sent me to chop wood for a few of them and carry a little water. I borrowed books and listened to great tales of the old days. It was heaven.

I think, looking back, I was an annoying brat, but being old has its perks. It's not hard to put up with sharing a cookie or two with someone who chops your wood and picks up things you drop, all without making suggestions about visiting a doctor.

Now I am old and I have no children hanging around, but that may be a consequence of being a cookie-free hermit. I once took an older person, who was mentally challenged, to swing in the park.

Two little girls watched for a while and then they came over and the older one spoke.

"She's a little girl, too, isn't she?"

I believe if we hung around a while longer they would have invited us to help them make mud pies.

Margo Hannah plants, paints and ponders. She used to live in Dawson Creek, B.C.,(1960 to 2014) but winter chased her from the north. She lives in the Okanagan when she is not traipsing around some place looking for a new hat.

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35TH ANNUAL KIN CLUB EASTER EGG HUNT

ALEISHA HENDRY PHOTOS

Hundreds of kids raced all over Kin Park on March 25 for the Fort St. John Kin Club's 35th Annual Easter Egg Hunt. The Kin Club coloured 1,200 eggs for kids to find and gave every participant an Easter treat.

Hello readers We recently had our communications competition at the prespatou school. All the members their presentations or boards or speeches were all done very well, they should all be proud of their work. The members that got first and second in their category, if they wanted to, they went to the District communications competition at the Fort St John Northern Lights College.

Just a shout out to some of Prespatou’s own for making it to the regionals, Gabriella Loewen placing 1st and jessica DIck placing 2nd in the seniors category for speeches. The Prespatou 4-H club would like to give a big thanks to all the judges who donated their time to judge at our club level and District communications. Our club had a meeting on March 10th where we discussed on uniforms for achievement days and also what we wanted to to for fundraisers.

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SMILE FOR THE BUNNY: Mayor of Taylor Rob Fraser smiles for a photo with the Easter Bunny during Taylor's Easter celebration at Taylor Community Hall on March 27.

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ats – creatures of nine lives or one?

The old saying of cats having nine lives is a testament to their survival skills. Whether we love cats or respect them from afar, we tend to believe they are tough, independent creatures with few care needs. Regrettably, this perception hinders their chances of living a long, healthy life.

It is true that cats are independent souls that can thrive and adapt in many different households and environments, however, they are also very talented at hiding illness. They adapt to adverse situations and health challenges by “sucking it up,” purring and carrying on … until they reach the proverbial “last straw.”

Veterinarians are often presented with a beloved family cat that is now very ill.

When questioned in-depth, owners often realize in hindsight that the cat has maybe been a “bit off” for a much longer period of time than they realized.

How can cat owners prevent this scenario? Have your cat examined by a veterinarian regularly even if it appears to be healthy.

Young and middle-aged cats less than seven years of age should be examined yearly.

Senior cats should have a veterinary examination twice yearly.

How will this help your cat’s health and longevity? It will help identify early signs of disease and any modification to lifestyle that could enhance health. For example, contrary to popular belief, most cats are overweight and more than half are obese. In the typical indoor cat household, cats spend most of their day grooming and sleeping instead of hunting for their next meal. This sedentary lifestyle promotes obesity.

Your veterinary care team can assess your cats' weight in proportion to it’s frame size and determine if weight should be lost or gained. Nutrition, activity and monitoring programs can then be created to minimize the risk of developing weight-related diseases like diabetes.

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This notice is in general form only. Relevant background documents may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, at the Peace River Regional District office located at 9505-100th St, Fort St. John, BC. Written comments or concerns accepted.

vant, conscientious owner. Screening diagnostic tests in conjunction with the physical exam provide a more detailed assessment of your cat’s current health status and any early warning signs of disease. For example, kidney failure is common in older cats. If the early stages are detected with lab work, significant improvements can be made in the quality and length of life.

A discussion of lifestyle and parasite product recommendations is an integral part of preventative health. All pets require regular deworming tailored to their lifestyle and potential parasite exposure. Appropriate parasite control protects the whole family.

Behavioural issues that many owners label either as “spiteful” or even “cat acceptable" can be rooted in medical conditions.

Many cats are euthanized annually because of inappropriate urination or defecation – i.e. they don’t use their litter box. Veterinary care teams can diagnose underlying medical conditions and treatable behavioural issues that can be managed with client education, patient treatment and often some patience.

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The Desk of the Green-Eyed Girl

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Brilliant! It is like having a magic eraser!

Hey, is Mark Burnett behind this? That would make more sense than believing this is reality. Burnett, who came up with the ultimate reality show Survivor, is somehow filming the entire Donald Trump presidential race from a satellite as an elaborate reality show. I would watch that!

Unfortunately, as much as I would like to cling to the hopes that we are getting "punked," I do not believe that we are and you know what that means? We have to somehow nudge the universe back onto its axis.

Sigh.

Do you remember the column I wrote where I said that people have to begin standing for something, instead of simply standing against it with no expectations? No? That’s okay.

I barely remember last week sometimes.

Both “yes” and “no” have consequences – don’t think that being the voice of one group will not have consequences for the other.

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Who would have thought that oil prices would drop that low?

Who would have thought that a reality television dude would be running for the nomination to run for president of the United States and be winning?

Is it like a correction line on a rural road? Something that is needed every little while to keep things straight? Is that was these freaky things are? Are they life’s little correction lines?

Some days, I listen to the headlines on CNN and wonder if I woke up in some alternate universe. A universe where up is down or it is backwards day and no one told me in advance.

When it came my turn to answer the question, I responded, “I think we are going to wake up one morning and it will all have been a 1980s Dallas dream sequence.” The folks who were my age nodded with understanding, whereas the younger people nodded out of politeness as if to say, “I am gonna nod, but what the heck you talkin’ about? A dream sequence? Dallas? Was that a television show?”

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ALEISHA HENDRY PHOTOS

Flately Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games took over the Encana Events Centre in Dawson Creek on March 25.

PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

BoardHIGHLIGHTS February 2016

Regional Hospital District Budget

The Board of the Peace River Regional Hospital District adopted 2016 Hospital Budget Bylaw No. 189, 2016.

PRRD Financial Plan

The Regional District 2016 Financial Plan, Bylaw No. 2239, was adopted.

Groundbirch Container Transfer Station

Solid Waste staff were authorized to draft a modification agreement with the Progress Athletic Association, the Regional District will now compensate the Association $500 per year for lease of land for the Progress Refuse Transfer Station.

Pacific Northwest LNG Project Environmental Assessment

Proposed South Peace Fire Training Center

Staff were directed to consult with all member municipalities and societies operating rural fire departments in the region to: 1) Determine if they are interested in the Regional District contributing funding to the City of Dawson Creek through the South Peace and North Peace Economic Development Commissions over a three year period starting in 2017 to construct a Fire Training Centre in Dawson Creek; and 2) Identify whether these member municipalities and societies would be willing to contribute a small annual maintenance fee in order to have unlimited use of the facility; and 3) Determine whether a long term agreement could be reached between all potential local government users and fire department societies to ensure long term access to the facility.

Zoning Bylaw Amendment Applications

The Regional Board refused “Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2214 (Blair’s Sand and Gravel Ltd.), 2015” as the uses applied for are incompatible with surrounding uses.

Agricultural Land Reserve Applications

The Smith and Painter ALR applications were forwarded by the Regional Board.

The Regional Board will issue a RFP to submit proposals for fire dispatch services. Pomax Consulting will be utilized to assist in the process of writing and evaluating the proposals.

A committee of the Whole meeting will be held to review the proposals submitted.

Next PRRD Board Meetings:

Edition III

April 14th, 2016 10:00am | Dawson Creek April 28, 2016 10:00am |Chetwynd Recreation Centre

The Regional Board re-issued a Temporary Use Permit to Kosick Holdings Inc. until Oct 25th, 2017 for the purpose of using 4 ha (9.9 ac) of the property for storage of equipment and materials.

Alaska Highway Corridor Nomination

A letter will be forwarded to South Peace MLA Mike Bernier and North Peace MLA Pat Pimm in support of the Alaska Highway Corridor being nominated as a National Historic Site of Canada in time for the 2017 commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the construction of the Alaska Highway. $40,000 was included in the 2016 PRRD Financial Plan for Alaska Highway Heritage Designation project.

2016 Recreational Trails Grants-In-Aid

The Board will forward a letter to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency in support of the Pacific Northwest LNG Project.

Fire Dispatch Request for Proposals (RFP)

Temporary Use Permit

The following societies received Recreational Trails Grants: Bear Mountain Nordic Ski Association - $37,500 Whiskey Jack Nordic Ski Club - $20,000 Wolverine Nordic and Mountain Society - $9,426.83

Cactus Trails Update

The Board authorized staff to investigate options for the use of an existing trail, known as the Cactus Trail, and meet with user groups of the trail and affected landowners to discuss options to mitigate concerns and address maintenance issues.

Electoral Area Directors Corner

Electoral Area B- Director Karen Goodingskaren.goodings@prrd.bc.ca Electoral Area C- Director Brad Sperlingbrad.sperling@prrd.bc.ca Electoral Area D- Director Leonard Hiebertleonard.hiebert@prrd.bc.ca Electoral Area E- Director Dan Rose- dan.rose@prrd.bc.ca At the Electoral Area Directors Committee meeting the following decisions were made: • The Fort St John Arts Council will receive $1,000 from Area B and C to go towards their 2016 projects.

• The North Peace Justice Society will receive a grant of $2,500 from Area B to go towards their 2016 Restorative Justice Projects.

• The U16 Chetwynd Girls Club Volleyball team will receive a youth travel grant of $500 from Area E for the team to participate at the Provincials in Abbotsford, BC from May 6- 8, 2016 and at Nationals in Calgary, AB from May 20-23, 2016.

• A $1,500 Rural Academic Scholarship and a $1,500 Rural Trades Bursary were granted to the Dawson Creek Secondary from Areas D and E. • The Tremblay Juvenile Boys Curling Team received a grant of $1,000 for the team to attend the Alberta Provincials being held on March 3-6, 2015 in Lacombe, AB from Areas B, D and E. • Two $500 rural student bursaries were granted to Chetwynd Secondary School from Area E. • The Dawson Creek Gradfest Committee will receive $1,500 to support 2016 grad fest activities from Areas D and E. • The Moberly Lake Fire Department was granted $10,000 to upgrade equipment and for training from Area E.

Hauling of Domestic Sewerage to Private Lagoons

ALR Exclusion Public Information Meeting

PRRD will be at the Chetwynd Tradeshow

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The Regional Board will forward a letter to the Ministry of Environment and Northern Health with copies to South Peace MLA Mike Bernier and North Peace MLA Pat Pimm. The letter will request that no further authorizations by delegated professionals, such as on-site waste practitioners, be issued for the hauling of domestic sewerage to private lagoons until such time as the practice can be monitored by those respective agencies.

Regional Board Directors will be at booth # 43 at the Chetwynd Tradeshow April 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Stop by the booth for a chat and to enter your name in a draw for a PRRD gift basket.

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Apr 4, 2016 7:00 pm • Charlie Lake Community Hall 12717 Charlie Hall Avenue • Charlie Lake, BC South of the City of Fort St John, along the Old Fort Road The Purpose of this Public Information Meeting is to hear from owners and occupiers of land whose interests may be impacted by the proposed Exclusion from the Agricultural Land Reserve.

Proposal: To exclude the subject property from the ALR to allow for the development of the property as light industrial. The meeting agenda and further information will be available at the meeting.

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remember it clear as day, and it still makes my stomach sink when it hits me randomly.

It was a beautiful day. We were having a playdate. Four other moms, ten kids and a backyard of fun. We had set up an obstacle course the day before and even pulled out the bouncy castle, an extravagant gift from my children’s grandparents, so the kids could really burn some energy.

I was sitting in the shade of our biggest tree with the other moms in view of about 90 per cent of our very large and full fenced yard.

The part we couldn’t see was the part with a few sidewalk blocks.

The kids had been coming and going from it all morning because

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We could all be Chase's parents it was a great little art station with sidewalk chalk and stencils. We weren’t too concerned because the yard was gated.

Except, someone had forgotten to latch that gate when they came in.

None of us were on our phones or taking a nap. While we were chatting, we were all sitting facing out towards our children and our gazes were focused on them. There was just a lot going on.

I remember my son on the climber, about 18 months old at the time. He had just had a little squabble with a friend about who got to use the steering wheel on it and I suggested he

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Wind mills on the road to Tumbler Ridge. While big windmill projects in B.C. face an uncertain future, small projects continue to pop up across the region at a steady pace.

Tiny wind projects pop up across Peace Region Jonny Wakefield Staff Writer

While big wind farms face an uncertain future in B.C., tiny projects continue to crop up across the province’s northeast—leaving the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) with a headache as it struggles to regulate the new developments.

The regional board dealt with four separate wind projects at its meeting Thursday, each ranging between five and seven turbines.

They include two five-turbine wind projects proposed on public land between Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge, and another pair of seven-windmill operations slated for lands owned by the South Peace Hutterian Brethren Church.

The projects fall under BC Hydro’s standing offer program, which allows producers with projects smaller than 15 megawatts to sell power to the grid. Larger projects, on the other hand, can only sell power to BC Hydro after a clean power “call."

The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA), which closed its B.C. office earlier this year, said the Site C dam makes another clean power call unlikely "within the next decade.”

PRRD chair Don McPherson said the board has been facing more applications for small wind projects—leading some directors to push for a policy to regulate windmill development.

"They don’t need a power call, so it’s easier for them to (build) that way,” he said.

Standing offer wind projects are relatively tiny. Red Willow Wind, a wind farm proposed near Tumbler Ridge, will have 61 turbines. If completed, it would be the largest wind development in the province.

But small projects are not without controversy. A proposed seven-turbine development in the small rural community of Montney has met stiff opposition from residents, who claim the windmills would obstruct views, create noise and drive off wildlife.

The board earlier considered a

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new zone for wind farms too small to merit a provincial environmental assessment, which would have weighed the impacts of a proposed project on the surrounding community.

The zoning idea was eventually dropped, leaving the board to consider projects case by case.

Fort St. John Mayor Lori Ackerman said the region should be consistent in how it considers wind farms falling under its jurisdiction.

"To say we should piecemeal it is the wrong thing to do,” she said.

"Investors are going to come in here and see how our decisions are being made, and they’re going to see a smattering of this and that."

Electoral area directors will consider a windmill policy at an upcoming meeting. Area C director Brad Sperling noted he was frustrated that the majority of standing offer projects appeared to be slated for Northeast B.C. WIND PROJECTS ON THE GO The two developments, dubbed the Zonnebeke and Sukunka wind projects, would be built by Natural Forces, Inc. and generate around 15 megawatts of electricity apiece.

The projects would be located on Highway 29 between Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge.

Andy MacCallum, vice president of development, said “probably 95 per cent” of residents who attended public meetings in the Chetwynd area supported the project, while the company was working with a few people concerned about the project’s impacts on wildlife and hunting.

“Overall, I think we have great support,” he said.

The projects on Hutterite lands would be developed by Renewable Energy Systems Canada.

When it closed its Vancouver office in February, CanWEA officials said Ontario and Alberta are investing heavily in renewable energy projects. In response to CanWEA’s pullout, Energy Minister Bill Bennett noted 93 per cent of B.C.’s electricity already comes from renewable sources. reporter@dcdn.ca

go play with the chalk to distract him. After a couple minutes, I took a little stroll over to see what he was up to. Except, he wasn’t there. And the gate was wide open.

That feeling? Where everything you are just sinks right in to the pit of your stomach and you don’t know whether to yell, run or cry?

It’s awful. I did all three simultaneously, bolting from the yard and hoping that he hadn’t made it out to the busy road in front of our house. The one that traffic flies by on way faster than they should most days.

His little voice hit me right as I came around the front of the house. He was sitting on our front path playing with the rocks in our flower bed. A wave of relief washed over me as I scooped him up and hugged him tight, bringing him back to the yard and fighting the urge to barricade the gate with every heavy object under our deck.

Because here’s the thing with kids; they have no concept of danger and big, beautiful, curious hearts that love to explore their world.

We could all be Chase Marten’s mother.

Since the toddler’s untimely death, drowning in a creek only half a kilometre from their home where he ran off four days before, the Internet has exploded, with

grief, shock and pointed fingers.

Everyone seems to have a theory of blame. Was this preventable? Maybe. But maybe not. Does it matter? Not really.

The fact is that a two-year-old boy has died and his parents are shattered. His family is broken.

They’ll never be the same.

They will carry this guilt and grief with them forever, and they don’t need anybody wagging fingers at them and parading as perfect themselves to make them feel worse. They don’t need to be made villains in this story when they’re perhaps the biggest victims.

All I know is this: as parents, we’ve all been there. Not a one of us can honestly say we haven’t.

We let go of their hand, and our kid is half way across the parking lot.

While we’re trying to get the boots on one child, the other has hit the handicap door assist button and is running out of our already full hands.

They miraculously grow three inches and figure out the deadbolt and are in the front yard while we’re trying to make dinner.

You reach up to get a box of pasta off the top shelf, and they’re three aisles over in the grocery store.

Sometimes, diligence isn’t the issue. Sometimes, no amount of child restraint systems can hold

them in. Kids have an insatiable thirst for life, and sometimes it takes them places we can’t even imagine as parents. And sometimes? Those places are dangerous. Like a busy road, a crowded mall or a far-off creek you never imagined causing trouble for the child you loved and cared for with everything you had.

We could all be Chase Marten’s parents.

So instead of battering them while they’re down and intensifying every pang of guilt and grief they’re feeling, let’s band together and do what we’d hope people would do for us in a time of crisis. Let’s support them. Let’s believe they loved their child and dreamed of the amazing and full life he would live. Let’s give them the benefit of doubt and send them only love and strength right now while they grieve the loss of the little angel they were blessed to call theirs for as long as they did.

Let’s not let our grief and shock get in the way of our humanity.

Brianne Zwambag is a fulltime boo-boo healer, snack artist, janitor, referee, master storyteller and child stylist in Fort St. John, B.C. who sometimes gets a chance to sit down and write about life, mommyhood and the issues that surround it.

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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: Art Voth Sunday School September-June begins at 9:30am Sunday mornings.

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Chuckwagon tarp sales down 26% 2014: $7,000 2015: $4,000 2016: $3,250 (VJV Dawson Creek Auction)

Jonny Wakefield Staff Writer

Chuckwagon tarp sales for the Dawson Creek Fall Fair are down by a quarter this year, according to new data from the exhibition association.

The association auctioned off $141,5000 in sponsorship rights at its annual sale Tuesday—down 26.59 per cent from the year before.

On the night of the auction, exhibition association President Connie Patterson estimated sales were off ten per cent.

While the final sale was lower, the association opted not to hold the annual tarp auction in Grande Prairie for the first time, which ultimately saved on travel costs.

Earlier, Patterson had worried the slowdown in the oilfield could lead to big drop in tarp sales. In the worst case, the exhibition association could have had to buy drivers who failed to net more than the minimum bid of $2,500.

Instead, the association had to buy only two tarps, while only four out of 36 failed to top $2,500.

The top seller was John Walters, who went to Fort St. John's Arrow Insurance Agency for $6,500. This year's average bid was $3,930.56.

Around 80 per cent of tarp auction proceeds go to the driver, with the balance paid to local rodeo.

Jason Glass (2015 finish: 7th) 2013: $20,500 2014: $20,500 2015: $3,500 2016: $6,000 (Glass Racing) Kirk Sutherland (2015 finish: 2nd) 2013: $9,000 2014: $6,000 2015: $8,000 2016: $3,750 (Celtic Construction) Kurt Bensmiller (2015 finish: World Champion) 2013: $3,750 2014: $4,500 2015: $5,000 2016: $5,000 (Tsuu T'ina Nation) Cody Ridsdale (2015 finish: 24th) 2013: $5,000 2014: $7,500 2015: $4,500 2016: $5,000 (DND Electric) Logan Gorst (2015 finish: 16th) 2013: $5,000 2014: $3,000 2015: $2,750 2016: $4,000 (Red Oak Rentals)

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HOW'D THEY DO? A look at tarp sale prices for a few key drivers on the World Professional Chuckwagon Association circuit.

Kelly Sutherland (2015 finish: 9th) 2013: $21,000 (Top Seller) 2014: $10,000 2015: $10,000 2016: $5,500 (Friends of the King)

Rick Fraser (2015 finish: 4th) 2013: $10,000

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KPMG Inc. in its capacity as Receiver of Caliber Oilfield and Production Services Inc., (“KPMG” or the “Receiver”) offers for sale the rights, titles and interests in the Company’s assets including: • Fluid heater trucks • Chemical cleaning/tower flushing trucks • Hot oiler trucks • Pressure trucks • Trailers • Trucks and vans • Other misc and various equipment The assets are being sold on an “as is-where is” basis and the Receiver provides no representations or warranties, express or implied, with respect to title, condition or fitness for use.

Offers for the Company’s assets must be received by KPMG no later than 5:00 pm (Pacific Standard Time), Thursday, April 14, 2016 at: KPMG Inc., Receiver of Caliber Oilfield and Production Services Inc., 777 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver BC, V7Y 1K3, Attention: Ms. Pinky Law. The Receiver reserves the right to enter into an agreement for the sale of Caliber’s assets prior to April 14, 2016. The highest or any offer may not necessarily be accepted and any agreement for purchase and sale entered into by the Receiver will be at the sole discretion of KPMG Inc. Further information can be obtained by contacting Ms. Pinky Law at (604) 691-3051 fax (604) 691-3036 (e-mail: plaw@kpmg.ca).

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British Columbians’ views on hydraulic fracturing have “hardened,” with 61 per cent saying they don’t support the industry.

That’s according to a new poll on liquefied natural gas (LNG) development from Insights West, released Thursday.

The poll found support for LNG has waned since a study conducted in August 2013, while opposition to fracking has grown.

The pollster carried out an online study between March 16 and 18, taking a random sample of 802 respondents—including 57 from Northern B.C. Of those, 43 per cent supported the provincial government’s goal of establishing an export LNG industry—a decrease of seven points from the last poll, taken

shortly after the 2013 provincial election.

Opposition to fracking, meanwhile, grew by 14 points in the 30 months between studies, to 61 per cent. Only 23 per cent said they said they support the process, while just over half (55 per cent) were aware fracking takes place in British Columbia.

Three-in-five respondents had specific concerns about the fracking process, including possible water contamination (62 per cent), its impacts on landscapes (62 per cent), and its potential to cause earthquakes (57 per cent).

On the benefits of fracking, 54 per cent believed it would lead to more jobs in B.C., 51 per cent thought it would drive foreign investment, and another 54 per cent saw LNG as a cleaner alternative to coal.

“It’s an emotional issue,” said pollster Mario Canseco, saying LNG was an “essential component” of the 2013 election. “I think everybody expected that because of how this was framed, we’d be enjoying the benefits of (LNG) already.”

He pointed out that not one of 20 coastal LNG plants has entered the construction phase.

Canseco added the issue appears to have become regionalized, with 42 per cent saying LNG will “exclusively benefit” only some communities.

“Fewer British Columbians in 2016 believe that the LNG industry will be auspicious for every resident in the province,” he said in a release.

The study has a 3.5 per cent margin of error. reporter@dcdn.ca

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We’ve experienced a great amount of growth over A question that I frequently get asked is “What the last few years. This is the second year that the makes this trade show so successful?”. venue will be at full capacity with its maximum number of vendors. And although we regularly sell out the show – this year was the fastest we have The answer to this is simple – it’s the people. The people that are the vendors, the people that work ever reached sell-out. I regularly get calls from behind the scenes to set up the show and run it, the potential vendors that say ‘so and so has been at the people who help run the show all weekend long. But show before – they say I have to attend – that it’s one of the best shows around’. That’s a testament most of all it’s the people that come and see the show year in and year out. The people that make it to how great our community is – how welcoming and an annual tradition to attend the show with their inviting and positive it is. families and friends. The kids that save their So thank you for your support and I hope that you allowance for a bag of mini doughnuts or candy apple. Those are the people that make the show a and yours have a wonderful time at the 44th Annual success.

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There will be live shows beginning on Friday evening and continuing through Saturday and Sunday. In between the shows there will be interactive displays for the whole family to enjoy.

Safari Jeff is presented by Spectra Energy – a proud supporter of the community and great family events such as this. We thank them for their continued support!

There will also be free face painting offered throughout the show courtesy of the talented team from Funtastic Faces. Bouncy Castles will be located on the second floor and there will be bouncers suitable for kids of all ages. Have fun!

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AWESOME DOOR PRIZES

Once again this year we’ve got great door prizes – all provided by our show vendors.

Our Grand Prize is from one of our newer vendors Grande Prairie Powersports. This year with every paid entry into the show you’ll get a chance at winning a $10,000 Boating Package. Perfect timing as we round the corner into Summer! This package includes a 2015 Lund SSV-16 Heavy Grade Aluminum boat, a 2015 EZ Trailer-16 and a Mercury 20HP Engine to get you around the lake.

You’ll be fishing all summer long if you win this package! Make sure you visit GP Powersports at Booths 101-102 on the first floor

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We’ve also got a fantastic Computer Package from local business Computer Emporium – located in Booth 147. They’ve put together everything you need for your home office including an Apple Mac Mini, a 27” LED Monitor, a Wireless Solar Keyboard, a Wireless Ultrathin Touch Mouse, an AVG Anti-Virus, plus home delivery and set-up.

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You could also be the lucky winner of a $500 Gift Certificate from Apollo Avenue – located on the 2nd floor across from The Bear Radio booth. They carry a full range of designer sunglasses from Oakley, Ray Ban, Prada, and Tiffany and more as well as a large selection of watches for men and women. They’re located in the Totem Mall.

And last but not least – for the kids draw there will be gift certificates from Ernies Sports Experts, perfect as we head into summer.

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Come see us at the Fort Saint John trade show

COME SEE US AT THE TRADE SHOW!

10807 91 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC Phone: 250-785-3290

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BULK SPACES FIRST FLOOR BOOTH# COMPANY NAME 100..................................................................................Ocean Sales 101........................................................... Grande Prairie Powersports 102........................................................... Grande Prairie Powersports 103......................................................................... Eden Spas Jacuzzi 104......................................................................... Eden Spas Jacuzzi 105..............................................................................LB Contracting 106............................................................................ District of Taylor 107.........................................................................................GraphX 108.......................................................................City of Fort St. John 109................................................................ Weigert Enterprises Ltd. 110...............................................................................All West Glass 111................................................................................. Enviro Home 112............................................................Fivestar Mixed Martial Arts 113......................................................................... Revolution Honda 114......................................................................... Revolution Honda 115................................................................Prairie Coast Equipment 116................................................................Prairie Coast Equipment 117..................................................................................Ocean Sales 118..................................................................................Ocean Sales 119....................................................................Stojan’s Power Sports 120....................................................................Stojan’s Power Sports 121.............................................................................Camp Sagitawa 122......................................................................... Revolution Honda 123....................................................................................Arctic Spas 124..................................................Harley Davidson of Prince George 125............................................................ Northern Auto Electric Ltd. 126............................................................................Beck Enterprises 127......................................... Rento Equipment / Bobcat of the Peace 128......................................... Rento Equipment / Bobcat of the Peace 129............................................................................ Hill-Side Motors 130............................................................................ Hill-Side Motors 131........................................................................Fort St John Co-Op 132........................................................................Fort St John Co-Op 133........................................................... Grande Prairie Powersports 134........................................................... Grande Prairie Powersports 135..................................................................................Ocean Sales 136................................................................................ Autographics 137................................................................................... Murray GM 138............................................................................. Overhead Door 139.......................................................................Fort St. John Co-Op 140.......................................................................Fort St. John Co-Op 141......................................................................Budget Performance 142.................................................... MC Rehabilitation and Wellness 143..........................................................................Around The Block 144.............................................Unforgettable Memories Foto Source 145...................................................................... The Canadian Grind 146..............................................North Peace Savings & Credit Union 147.....................................................................Computer Emporium 148............................................................................Cinaway Trading 149.......................................................................... Pat’s Auto Supply 150....................................................................Peace Country Toyota 151....................................................................Peace Country Toyota 152................................................................................Cutco Cutlery 153................................................................. Sand & Stone Jewellery 154......................................................................The Scottish Shoppe FIRST FLOOR 1......................................................................................Temptations 2......................................................................................Temptations 3....................................................................... Thelma’s Goodies Ltd. 4...................................................................................Stella and Dot 5.............................................................................................Norwex 6.......................................................................... Dani B Photography 7..........................................................................................Hoek Iron 8................................................................................The Pillow Nook 9...........................................................................Mary Kay Skin Care 10......................................................................................Lily Silk Art 11....................................................................................Ocean Sales 12........................................................................................... Scentsy 13..................................... Safety First Professional Driver Training Ltd. 14....................................................................... CST Consultants Ltd. 15............................................................ Lynn Photos Training Facility 15A ...........................................................Discovery Shoes & Tie Boss 16..............................................................Discovery Shoes & Tie Boss 17....................................................................................Ocean Sales 18...................................... Advanced Iridologist and Clinical Herbalist 19....................................................................... Doterra Fort St. John 20...................................................................Hotsy Cleaning Systems 21..........................................................................Goodness of Garlic 22.......................................................................Trend Manufacturing 23.......................................................................Trend Manufacturing 24..........................................................Synergy Aspen Environmental 25.....................................................................................Fort Motors 26.................................................................. Caliber Mudjacking Ltd. 27.................................................................. Caliber Mudjacking Ltd. 28...........................................................................................Organo 29....................................................................................The Cottage 30.........................Shield Contracting & Northern Images Photography 31.........................Shield Contracting & Northern Images Photography 32..........................................................................Today’s Techniques 33..............................................................................Bernardin’s Best 34............................................................................... Versaframe Inc. 35......................................................... Fort St. John Hospital Auxilary 36......................................................................................Century 21 37......................................................................................Century 21 38................................................... BC Senior Games Society Zone 12 39................................................... BC Senior Games Society Zone 12 40........................................................A-1 Marketing & A-1 Orthotics 41........................................................A-1 Marketing & A-1 Orthotics 42....................................................................................The Hair Bin 43..............................................................................Swiss Style Nuts 44....................................................................................Ocean Sales 45..........................................................................................Gideons

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46............................Parent Sponsorship Committee - FSJ Army Cadets 47.....................................Royal Canadian Army Cadets - Fort St. John 48...............................................P.R.I.S. Peace Region Internet Society 49.....................................................................................Nimitz Beef 50.....................................................................Great North Creations 51...................................................................Miller Custom Concrete 52...................................................................Miller Custom Concrete 53.................................................... Hans on Mechanical Services Ltd. 54.................................................................... Taste of the Okanagan 55................................................................Knowledge First Financial 56................................................................Knowledge First Financial 57.................................................................. Thirty One Gifts Canada 58................................................Roy Northern Land & Environmental 59..........................................................................Energetic Vacuums 60........................................................................................ BC Hydro 61........................................................................................ BC Hydro 62..................................................................................Michaud Toys 63..................................................................................Michaud Toys 64............................................................Northern Rockies Lodge Ltd. 65...................................................................Northern Lights College 66...................................................................Northern Lights College 67...................................................................Northern Lights College 68.......................................................................................2% Realty 69.......................................................................................2% Realty 70...........................................................................South Hill Designs 71.......................................................................................Nutracelle 72..........................................................................Interlock Industries 73............................................................... Rada Cutlery / Clean-Cuts 74.......................................................................... Halinzsco Ventures 75.......................................................Phoenix Treatment Systems Ltd. 76.......................................................Phoenix Treatment Systems Ltd. 77...............................................................................Shocker Hitches 78...................................................................Redfern Enterprises Ltd. 79...................................................................Redfern Enterprises Ltd. 80........................................................ Fort St. John Links Golf Course 81.................................................. Heart of the Peace Gourmet Foods 82.................................................................................Pure Romance 83..................................................................District of Tumbler Ridge 84..................................................................District of Tumbler Ridge 85.............................................................Primerica Financial Services 86.........................................................................St. John Ambulance 87........................................................................... Teryl’s Concession SECOND FLOOR 200.....................................................Community Futures Peace Liard 201............................................................ Fantasy Toys and Gifts Ltd. 202............................................................ Fantasy Toys and Gifts Ltd. 203....................................................................... Redfern Enterprises 204 ............................................Photo Booth Rental & Photo Services .....................................................................by Omarjen Photography 205........................................................... The Travel Agent Next Door 206..............................Hunt Mania Show Production/All Rite Auctions 207.......................................................................... Rodan and Fields 208......................................................................................Juice Plus 209............................................................................... Pacific Homes 210..............................N.E.A.T. (Northern Environmental Action Team) 211..............................N.E.A.T. (Northern Environmental Action Team) 212....................................................................... Redfern Enterprises 213....................................................................... Redfern Enterprises 214........................................................................Antony Swan MGT 215.............................................................................. Apollo Avenue 216.................................................................... South Point Satellites 217................................................... Sunrise Rotary Club Fort St. John 218..................................................................... Wildart Photography 219.................................................. Titanium Exclusive Cookware Inc. 220............................................................................... 30 Minute Hit 221............................................................................... Linda’s Linens 222......................................................................Peace Tree Blessings 223.............................................................................Brooks Builders 224............................................................................... Monat Global 225.................................................................. Dandelions & Mudpies 226....................................................................... Redfern Enterprises 227.................................................................................Mia’s Secrets 228.................................................................................Mia’s Secrets 229...................................................................North Nig Contracting 230................................................................................... The Station 231........................ Fort St. John Literacy Society / Writers of the Peace 232.............................................................................Color by Amber 233........................................ BC Lottery Corporation and GPEB RPGP 234........................................ BC Lottery Corporation and GPEB RPGP 235........................................ BC Lottery Corporation and GPEB RPGP 236.........................................................Spee Dee Your Office Experts 237......................................................................Lozman Canada Inc. 238......................................................................Lozman Canada Inc. 239.....................................................North Peace Search and Rescue 240........................................................................... Moose ATV Club 241.........................Fort St. John Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 242.................................................................................Haab Homes 243.................................................................................Haab Homes 244.................................................................................Haab Homes 245......................Honeysuckle Hobbies / Christina Marie Photography 246........................................................doTERRA Wellness Advocates 247.......................................................................Maccabee Tank Ltd. 248...................................................................... AshleyKae Boutique 249....................................................................Holeshot Services Inc. 250.........................................NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul Services Ltd. 251.......................................Fort St. John Oilfield Christian Fellowship 252...................................................UA Piping Industry College of BC 253...................................................................................Kindred Co. 254........................................................................ Geist Construction 255...................................................................World Financial Group 256..........................................................Culligan Water Conditioning 257................................................................. Fort St. John Sleepshop 258................................................................. Fort St. John Sleepshop 259...................................................................... Jusuru International 260...............On Our Way Home Animal Rescue/FSJ Spay Neuter Clinic

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261............................................................................ XCORE Builders 262..........................................................BC Oil and Gas Commission 263................................................................................. Inner Energy 264...................................... Little Lullabies Sleep & High Pockets Help 265............................................................ Elite Driver Training School 266...........................................................................................Plexus 267................................................. Back to Nature with Essential Oils 268........................................................................... Peekaboo Beans 269........................................................................The Shepherd’s Inn 270...........................................Beairsto & Associates Engineering Ltd. 271.....................................................................Williston Lake Resort 272.............................................................................. Save On Foods 273......................................................................................... Finning 274......................................................................................... Finning 275......................................................................................... Finning 276......................................................................................... Finning 277................................................................Langley Concrete Group 278..............................................................Lux Kitchen Bath Lighting 279..............................................................Lux Kitchen Bath Lighting 280..............................................................Lux Kitchen Bath Lighting 281-282 ......................................................Northwestern ICF Supply 300....................................Shattered Images Tattoo Removal / Seacret 301.....................................................................M&B Mobile Training 302................................................. T.O.P.S. - Take Off Pounds Sensibly 303......................................................BC SPCA - North Peace Branch 304......... Mennonite Central Committee Thrift Shop (MCC Thrift Shop) 305.............................................................................Star Fabrication 306.............................................. Thirty One Gifts and Pampered Chef 307............................................................................................CLAC 308.............................................True North Spray Foam and Coatings 309..............................BC Emergency Health Services (BC Ambulance) 310........................................................................ Community Bridge 311......................................................................... Emco Corporation 312...................................................... Lakepoint Golf & Country Club 313...............................................................Fort St. John Chiropractic 314................................................................. Student Works Painting 315......................................................................................... Epicure 316............................................................................Swiss Style Nuts 317................................................................Party Town Supplies Ltd. 318.................................................................................Bear/Sun FM 319.................................................................................Bear/Sun FM 320......................Spectra Venue Management - Encana Events Centre 321...........................................................................Carters Jewellers 322............................................Verico Paragon Pacific Mortgages Inc. 323..................................................................................Odd Job Jim 324......................................................... Linda’s Wrapping Good Time 325............................................................................ Linwood Homes 326.......................................................................Shaw’s Point Resort 327................................................................Music Nation Direct Ltd. 328................................................................Music Nation Direct Ltd. 329........................................... Peace River North Festival Association 330................................................................. Norweld Industries Ltd. 331....................................................................... Bad Apple Kustoms 332....................................................................... Bad Apple Kustoms 333..........................................................................Gadgets & Things 334....................................................................................... Valentus 335................................................. Northern Lights Safety Consulting 336..........................................................................Canwest Propane 337.................................................... Mammoet Canada Western Ltd. 338.................................................................. Access Hearing Centre 339................................................ Kontinuum Naturopathic Medicine 340.......................................................................Worley Parons Cord 341.......................................................................Worley Parons Cord 342.................................................Pimm’s Production Equipment Ltd. 343...................................... B.C. North Peace Cattlemen’s Association 344............................................................ Horse Trekking Adventures 345................................................................Mile Zero Denture Clinic 346...........................................Peace Region Motorsports Association 347................................................................. McElhanney Geomatics 348..........................................................................Xyngular-Red Box 349............................................................................ BC Timber Sales 350......................................................................Lozman Canada Inc. 351......................................................................Lozman Canada Inc. 352.................................. Heritage Posting Ltd & Heritage Roofing Ltd 353........................................................................... Metis Nation BC 354..............................................................High Prairie Plumbing Ltd 355..............................................................High Prairie Plumbing Ltd 356.......................................................................... Big Bam Ski Club 357.......................................................................... Big Bam Ski Club 358....................................................................Northern Grand Hotel 359....................................................................Northern Grand Hotel 360...........................................................................Art Smart Design 361...........................................................................Art Smart Design 362........................................................................... Gentle Pet Clinic 363........................................................................... Gentle Pet Clinic 364................................................................. Harvest Wine Outfitters 365......................................................................................... Kal Tire 366......................................................................................... Kal Tire 367......................................................................................... Kal Tire 368.......................................................................................Xyngular 369....................................................................... Redfern Enterprises 370......................................................................Lozman Canada Inc. 371......................................................................Lozman Canada Inc. 372......................................................................Homescape Interiors 373......................................................................Homescape Interiors 374...................................................................................Tupperware 375............................................................................... Monat Global 376.................Ministry of Forest Lands & Natural Resource Operations 377...........................................................................Rhythm Auctions 378...........................................................................Rhythm Auctions FOOD COURT F1 ...............................................................................Saigon Noodles F2 ..................................................................................... Olio’s Pizza F3 ................................................................ One Stop Sandwich Shop F4 ..........................................................................Yummy Doughnuts F5 ..........................................................................Gourmet Hot Dogs

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• $10,000 Lund Boat Package • 2015 Lund SSV-16 Fishing Boat • 2015 EZ Load Trailer-16 • Mercury 20HP Engine

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• Apple Mac Mini • 27” LED Monitor • Wireless Solar Keyboard • Wireless Ultrathin Touch Mouse • AVG Anti-Virus • Home Delivery & Set-Up

Enter at The Bear & Sun FM Radio Booths #318-319 on the 2nd floor

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sand&stone jewelry Kim Livingstone Booth #153

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Come see us at booth #220

BOXING / KICKBOXING CIRCUIT FOR WOMEN

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www.30minutehit.com/fort-stjohn Facebook: 30 Minute Hit - Fort St. John | Email: fortstjohn@30minutehit.com Location: 10401 - 95 Ave., Fort St. John, BC V1J 5Z4 Call: 250-785-3013

Come see us at booth #246 Come and fall in love with doTERRA’s oils!

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