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THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2017 VOL. 74, NO. 19

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Rusty Meidlinger was one of dozens of volunteers who turned out to the Beatton River valley May 9 for a community cleanup. A donated dumpster was filled to the brim, while an estimated 10 truck loads of garbage was hauled out.

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Rusty Meidlinger hasn’t spent much time in the Beatton River valley since moving to Fort St. John five years ago, but he certainly knows how easy it is for families to be driven away from the once popular recreation area a short drive north of town.

In fact, his second visit to the valley last Sunday afternoon was spent alongside dozens of others to clean up and cart out a burned out camper, innumerable glass shards, beer cans and coffee cups,

mattresses, and discarded construction materials that have piled up along the river and adjacent Cecil Lake Road.

“This is absolutely disgusting,” Meidlinger said, as he gathered up a handful of discarded coffee cups and pop bottles scattered about the camper.

When it was all said and done, an estimated 10 truck loads of garbage were carried out, a donated dumpster was crammed to the top, and the camper was dismantled and carried out on a flatbed.

“It makes me kind of sad for people who want to use this

(area),” Meidlinger said.

“If you have kids and want to come play down here, you’re going to have to limit where they can go. You’re going to have to be conscious of them stepping on glass and rusty metal, and getting tetanus or something.

“People have pets they want to walk down here,” he added.

Like most everyone who turned out Sunday, Meidlinger was drawn to the cleanup by a new community group called We Are The People, which put a call out on social media.

See CLEANUP on A8

Firefighters raise $50K at annual ball MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca

Fort St. John firefighters continue to climb the philanthropic ladder, raising an estimated $50,000 at this year’s 9th annual charity ball.

Firefighters, police officers, city councillors, business owners and residents turned out to the Pomeroy Hotel on Saturday, May 6, to support this year’s ball, the first that local firefighters have hosted under the newly formed Fort St. John Firefighters Charitable Society banner.

Proceeds are being split between the BC Professional Fire Fighters Association Burn Fund and local initiatives in Fort St. John.

“We give our time back as much as we can, that’s just part of what it is to be a firefighter,” said Matt Troiano, a five-year

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Fort St. John firefighters Matt Troiano, Matt Crompton, and Ryan Bowie were all smiles at the 9th Annual Firefighters Charity Ball on May 6.

member of the department who helped organize this year’s event.

“I definitely can’t take credit for all of this. Everybody here

has a major role.”

“We’re grateful to everyone who shows us their support,” he added.

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Advance votes up in PRN Nearly one-fifth of registered voters cast their ballots early in Peace River North during six days of advance voting over the last two weeks.

There were 4,253 votes cast out of 24,620 registered voters, according to Elections BC, or 17.2 per cent of the electorate.

That’s up from 2013, when 2,933 out of 24,854 voters showed up to the polls early, or 11.8 per cent, over four days of advance voting.

Local polling stations saw the highest turnout this year on May 6, where 925 voters cast a ballot. Turnout numbers, as reported by Elections BC, are as follows: April 29 - 707 April 30 - 538 May 3 - 729 May 4 - 631 May 5 - 723 May 6 - 925 Provincially, there were 614,389 advance votes cast, or 19.4 per cent of 3.1 million registered voters.

123 votes cast at dam poll Meanwhile, 123 voters cast ballots at a mobile polling station at the Site C work camp on May 4, according to Elections BC. The agency says 13 of the voters were residents of Peace River North, while 110 were from other parts of B.C. “Voters cast ballots for their riding of residence,” communications manager Andrew Watson said in an email.

“So if, for example, you live in Victoria but voted at the camp, you would have voted for your local candidates in Victoria using a write-in ballot.”

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THE ENDURING SPIRIT OF SISTERHOOD

NEWS A3

SPORTS B1

VISUAL ARTS B5

Election results

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Rusty Meidlinger was one of dozens of volunteers who turned out to the Beatton River valley May 9 for a community cleanup. A donated dumpster was filled to the brim, while an estimated 10 truck loads of garbage was hauled out.

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Rusty Meidlinger hasn’t spent much time in the Beatton River valley since moving to Fort St. John five years ago, but he certainly knows how easy it is for families to be driven away from the once popular recreation area a short drive north of town.

In fact, his second visit to the valley last Sunday afternoon was spent alongside dozens of others to clean up and cart out a burned out camper, innumerable glass shards, beer cans and coffee cups,

mattresses, and discarded construction materials that have piled up along the river and adjacent Cecil Lake Road.

“This is absolutely disgusting,” Meidlinger said, as he gathered up a handful of discarded coffee cups and pop bottles scattered about the camper.

When it was all said and done, an estimated 10 truck loads of garbage were carried out, a donated dumpster was crammed to the top, and the camper was dismantled and carried out on a flatbed.

“It makes me kind of sad for people who want to use this

(area),” Meidlinger said.

“If you have kids and want to come play down here, you’re going to have to limit where they can go. You’re going to have to be conscious of them stepping on glass and rusty metal, and getting tetanus or something.

“People have pets they want to walk down here,” he added.

Like most everyone who turned out Sunday, Meidlinger was drawn to the cleanup by a new community group called We Are The People, which put a call out on social media.

See CLEANUP on A8

Firefighters raise $50K at annual ball MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca

Fort St. John firefighters continue to climb the philanthropic ladder, raising an estimated $50,000 at this year’s 9th annual charity ball.

Firefighters, police officers, city councillors, business owners and residents turned out to the Pomeroy Hotel on Saturday, May 6, to support this year’s ball, the first that local firefighters have hosted under the newly formed Fort St. John Firefighters Charitable Society banner.

Proceeds are being split between the BC Professional Fire Fighters Association Burn Fund and local initiatives in Fort St. John.

“We give our time back as much as we can, that’s just part of what it is to be a firefighter,” said Matt Troiano, a five-year

MATT PREPROST PHOTO

Fort St. John firefighters Matt Troiano, Matt Crompton, and Ryan Bowie were all smiles at the 9th Annual Firefighters Charity Ball on May 6.

member of the department who helped organize this year’s event.

“I definitely can’t take credit for all of this. Everybody here

has a major role.”

“We’re grateful to everyone who shows us their support,” he added.

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Advance votes up in PRN Nearly one-fifth of registered voters cast their ballots early in Peace River North during six days of advance voting over the last two weeks.

There were 4,253 votes cast out of 24,620 registered voters, according to Elections BC, or 17.2 per cent of the electorate.

That’s up from 2013, when 2,933 out of 24,854 voters showed up to the polls early, or 11.8 per cent, over four days of advance voting.

Local polling stations saw the highest turnout this year on May 6, where 925 voters cast a ballot. Turnout numbers, as reported by Elections BC, are as follows: April 29 - 707 April 30 - 538 May 3 - 729 May 4 - 631 May 5 - 723 May 6 - 925 Provincially, there were 614,389 advance votes cast, or 19.4 per cent of 3.1 million registered voters.

123 votes cast at dam poll Meanwhile, 123 voters cast ballots at a mobile polling station at the Site C work camp on May 4, according to Elections BC. The agency says 13 of the voters were residents of Peace River North, while 110 were from other parts of B.C. “Voters cast ballots for their riding of residence,” communications manager Andrew Watson said in an email.

“So if, for example, you live in Victoria but voted at the camp, you would have voted for your local candidates in Victoria using a write-in ballot.”

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What’s the difference between Stars Wars and Star Trek?

YUKON YIKES: We start our weekly news chewing session in the Yukon. A series of strong earthquakes and aftershocks rattled a wide area. There were no reports of cracked igloos. The region has always been prone to earthquakes. When you enter the Yukon Territory you’ll see a sign: “Welcome To The Yukon. Contents May Shift.”

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GOOGLE GAG: The government of Austria announced it may tax Google searches. Austrians will pay a tax for every Google search they make. If you don’t believe me, Google it. And do it soon. Before the Canadian government gets the same idea.

with the characters from Star Trek. Which raises the question: What’s the difference between Star Wars and Star Trek? Answer: One is aimed at nerds, the other is aimed at dweebs.

Bob Snyder CHEWS THE NEWS

TUTORIAL TALE: In Little Rock, Arkansas: A single mother of four made headlines. She built a very nice five-bedroom house using YouTube tutorials. I guess we’ll know Donald Trump is living up to expectations when the #1 video on YouTube is “How To Build A Nuclear Bomb Shelter.”

JEOPARDY JEST: Jeopardy has been renewed for two more years. OK guys, here’s how you amaze your wife: Record an episode of Jeopardy. Memorize all the questions and answers. Say to your wife: “Honey, let’s watch Jeopardy.” Then play the recorded show on your TV and yell out correct information for every question.

Man, will she ever be impressed!

OLDSTER: Last week, the world’s oldest COLOR CHAOS: An inventor has deman died in Indonesia. He claimed to be veloped clothing that changes color. This is DERBY DETAILS: Running in Saturday’s 146. Insiders say he was a cheat and a liar. not a new idea. Some little kids wear clotht. John, BC - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canada https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-78_metric_e.html Fort St. John 112.9 Kentucky Derby: A one-eyed horse. The He was actually only 145. ing that changes color according to what last racehorse I bet on had two eyes, but food they failed to get into their mouth.

Alberta-B.C. border FOURTH AND FIFTH: Thursday was 106.9 it ran like it had one leg. By the way: You know you bet on the wrong horse when Star Wars day. Why? Because “May the LIZARD LAFF: A family in Australia the jockey brings a change of clothes.

Fourth Be With You.” This meant Friday revived a lizard they found at the bottom Fort Nelson 124.9 was “Revenge of the Fifth.” If you’re not a of their pool by performing CPR on it.

SKIP THE SKIPPY: There’s a huge peaStar Wars fan, you have no idea what I’m Imagine giving CPR to a lizard! Gee whiz, resources information Localabout. forecasts British one Columbia  Environment  Weather  Weather  Groundbirch and natural nut panic spreading across Canada.

The talking You areofficially light if I did that, the letters CPR would stand 103.9 U.S. company that makes Skippy Peanut saber short of a stormtrooper. for “Choking, Puking, Retching.”

Butter announced it will stop exporting Chetwynd 112.9 north of the border. Forget softwood lumSTAR DREK: Canada Post will issue BLADDER BULLETIN: Last week, there ber. Forget NAFTA. Forget border security. a series of Star Trek stamps. There was was much anger among female fans of the Tumbler Ridge 117.9 This is the issue we need to settle Observed with aFort postSt. office onAirport board 2:00 the Starship John PM MSTEnTuesday Oilers 9 May when 2017 several women’s washrooms Current Nelson, BC Conditions - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canadasouth of the border. Trudeau at:terprise. https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-83_metric_e.html those bullies I remember the episode where at Rogers Place were converted to men’s. needs to get tough and say to America: “If Captain Kirk took delivery of a cheap mail The shortage of women’s facilities and Prince George 104.4 Condition: you Mostly Cloudy Temperature: 14.7°C Wind: NE 4 km/h cut off our supply of Skippy, we will order toupee. The new Star Trek stamps the extremely long lineups caused a flow off your feature characters from theVisibility: original TV Pressure: cut 101.6 kPa supply of hockey players.”Dew point: -1.3°C 81 km of angry comments on social media. The Hythe 107.9 show.

There are two Mr. Spock stamps. way hockey teams jump on money-makTendency: Falling Humidity: 33% HONEST: In a study released this week: One for each ear. ing ideas, maybe next year we’ll see a line Being honest is good for your health.

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Violent crime was down overall in 2016, while drug possession and arson were on the rise, according to Fort St. John RCMP. Insp. Mike Kurvers gave a presentation to city council on RCMP stats for the previous year. He said calls for service dropped by nearly 2,000 files from 2015 to 2016.

“File counts are down, but our criminal caseload is up, so we’re putting more people through the court system as we have the time to do our investigations and do things properly,” said Kurvers.

Robbery, uttering threats, aggravated assault and common assault were all down from 2015, while assaulting officers and sex assaults were up. Robbery incidents dropped from 33 to 21; aggravated assault dropped from 72 to 57; uttering threats went from 162 to 91; and common assault dropped from 341 to 266. Assaulting a police officer incidents went up from seven to 10, and sex assaults jumped from 30 to 38.

Arson more than doubled in 2016, with 33 calls compared to 15 in 2015. Break and enters were down for both businesses and residences.

“I’d like to attribute that to our CRU team, our Crime Reduction Unit, who are aware of all our players on the streets and are dealing with them on a regular basis who we can identify quite quickly and get rid of them,” said Kurvers.

Vehicle theft went down from 168 reports in 2015 to 114 reports in 2016. Theft from vehicles also dropped from 229 in 2015 to 155 in 2016.

Kurvers attributed that to a greater police presence in the community.

“You see police cars everywhere, people are going to second guess about doing something they shouldn’t,” he said.

Shoplifting went down slightly from 168 reports in 2015 to 145 in 2016. General theft all went down a bit from 279 to 211. There was a significant drop in mischief, going from 534 incidents in 2015 to 274 in 2016.

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Motor vehicle collisions are on a slight downward trend, with the exception of fatalities—there were seven in 2015 and eight in 2016.

Injuries from a collision were down from 72 in 2015 and 57 in 2016, while damage only was down from 420 in 2015 and 367 in 2016.

“There was less traffic on the highway than last year because of the economy,” said Kurvers.

Mayor Lori Ackerman thanked Kurvers and Perret for the work they and the local RCMP have done.

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Province’s caribou plan thwarts forestry restart in the Northern Rockies

The economic viability of the Northern Rockies hangs in the balance as the province’s new push to protect boreal caribou impedes the region’s planned rejuvenation of its forestry industry.

The province has launched a draft Boreal Caribou Implementation Plan, which protects vast swaths of forest, including areas the regional municipality had targeted for timber harvesting, and where locals say caribou don’t live.

“I’m speaking to you from a community that, quite honestly, without exaggeration in many ways is fighting for its economic life,” said Mike Gilbert, community development officer for the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM).

The once vibrant community of Fort Nelson, heralded as the forestry capital of B.C. in 2006, now has a 70 per cent vacancy rate for commercial properties. For residential rental accommodation, the vacancy rate exceeds 40 per cent.

“There is the potential for a significant impact on our ability to restart the forest industry here because certain areas that would be excluded (from harvesting under the plan) would really make it difficult for industry to reestablish, just because of where they’re located,” Gilbert said.

The Northern Rockies was hit hard in 2008 when the U.S. housing market crash led to the closure of two large-scale timber-processing plants in Fort Nelson. Since then, the municipality has been working to restore its forestry sector. Many loggers turned to the oil and gas industry for work, but oil and gas activity has slowed considerably with the economic downturn.

A concerted effort to restore forestry in the region was launched in 2013, called the Forestry Rejuvenation Project, which was designed to address the issues that led to the collapse of its forestry sector. Those efforts are now in jeopardy with the province’s release of the BCIP— deemed by the NRRM to be unsatisfactory—for public commentary.

“I urgently request your government stop plans by Ministry of Environment staff to release a draft copy of the Boreal Caribou Implementation Plan (BCIP) for public comment later this month,” Mayor Bill Streeper told Premier Christy Clark in a March 21 letter.

Although the province and the Northern Rockies had been negotiating the BCIP for more than a year, the municipality wasn’t satisfied enough was being done to protect its socioeconomic interests.

“No substantive changes to address our concerns in the BCIP have resulted, and key information and data promised have yet to be forthcoming. It is our opinion that, in its present state, the plan is not ready for release for public comment,” the letter continued.

The Northern Rockies wanted the plan to reflect a balance between conservation and regeneration as well as socioeconomic values, “which, in our estimation, were lacking,” Gilbert said in an interview.

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The Boreal Caribou Implementation Plan may impact the forestry industry.

“We think that can be done, there’s compatibility there, one does not preclude the other. But that requires then that we go back and look at the science,” he said, stressing a need to determine how much of the dwindling caribou numbers is attributable to human activity and how much to other factors.

Former logger and current NRRM Coun. Danny Soles believes predation—wolves and bears eating caribou calves—is one of the primary factors impacting the population, and that restricting land access is not the solution.

“It’s a plan that doesn’t really have the potential to address the problem,” he said, particularly because it doesn’t take predation into account, and also because some areas slated for protection, and which were formerly logged, did not and do not support caribou.

“In order for caribou to survive they need grass, they are a grass eating animal... the forest that the logging has historically taken place in had no grass growing under it,” he said, adding that it therefore was not caribou habitat.

Soles, who holds the forestry portfolio for the NRRM, was a logger in Fort Nelson from 1979 to 2008. He believes the ministry hasn’t looked into the issue carefully enough.

“As a logger, what’s relevant to me is that the original plan didn’t even recognize that the Northern Rockies had a forestry history, and therefore the map was overlaid as though there were no forest activity in the past, which is just crazy because we were the forestry capital of B.C. in 2006,” he said.

“The woodland caribou don’t inhabit the forest lands we harvested, they don’t inhabit it at all, so why would they exclude it as though that is a measure to preserve caribou?”

The BC Ministry of Environment, not able to provide comment for this article due to the writ period of the election, released the plan for public commentary despite the NRRM’s wishes, but agreed the NRRM would be involved in the preparation and review of the final product, according to Gilbert.

In the midst of these talks, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations committed $50,000 for the creation of a joint community forest, with the funds being handled equally by the Fort Nelson First Nation and the regional municipality.

It will be a working forest, including harvesting, tree planting and related activities, according to Soles. The boundaries of this forest have not yet been determined.

Anyone interested in reading the plan can do so on the engage.gov.bc.ca website. Public comments are being accepted until May 31, 2017, and can be emailed to CitizenEngagement@gov. bc.ca.

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Dr. Kearney raising funds for memorial scholarship Dr. Kearney Middle School is once again holding a fundraiser for the Rebecca Young Memorial Scholarship.

The second annual Charity Musical Café and Artisan Silent Auction takes place on Saturday at Whole Wheat and Honey Café. All money raised from the silent auction goes towards the scholarship, named in memory of teacher Rebecca Young, who passed away suddenly in 2015

due to a brain hemorrhage.

Young was only with Dr. Kearney from 2014-15, but she made a huge impact on the students in that time. She was known for her positive outlook on life and dedication to her students. She was also known for her love of music, which she worked into her teaching. The scholarship is awarded to local graduating students to help in their lives after high school.

The silent auction will feature a variety of items to bid on, and there will be live entertainment from Jordyn Busche, Amber Busche and Emilee Aitken as well.

The Charity Musical Café and Artisan Silent Auction takes place May 13 at Whole Wheat and Honey Café. Doors open at 6 p.m. and bidding goes until 8:30. For more information call 250-785-8378.

Dead fish at Inga Lake under investigation B.C’s Conservation Officer Service is investigating what caused a massive die off of fish in Inga Lake.

Dave Karn, a spokesman for the Ministry of Environment, confirmed on Monday that conservation officers have taken samples from the lake to determine what caused the fish to die after a social media post showed dozens of fish floating at the surface of the lake.

“They’ll have a discussion with biologists and determine whether or not this is winterkill, that being decreased oxygen in the water and what led to it,” he said.

The lake, roughly 75 kilometres north

of Fort St. John, is a popular fishing hole year-round, and was stocked with 10,000 rainbow trout in 2013, according to the Angler’s Atlas.

B.C.’s Freshwater Fishing Regulations guide warns that thin ice and open water may exist on the lake throughout the winter due to aeration projects, which allows for oxygen circulation in the water and to enhance fish habitat and prevent fishkill.

It’s unclear what types of fish were impacted and died off over the winter, however, Karn said officers were expected to know more in the coming days.

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Why is Minister Goodale sneaking in back-door firearms registry?

On Thursday, April 13, 2017, as many Canadians were making plans to celebrate Easter with friends and family, the Liberal government stealthily slipped in their most recent attempt to monitor law-abiding firearms owners in Canada.

Bill C-47 An Act to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and the Criminal Code (amendments permitting the accession to the Arms Trade Treaty and other amendments) is simply bad legislation. This bill not only re-institutes a firearms registry, it also paves the way for implementing the unnecessary and deeply flawed UN Markings protocol. Canada is already one of the leaders with regards to regulations surrounding the import/export of firearms, adding this additional marking will do nothing to improve security but will significantly harm the industry.

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attempt to keep records of all Canadians who purchase their firearm legally?

Minister Goodale’s communications director stated, “The government’s made it very clear it’s not going to reintroduce the long-gun registry, it’s about as categorical as we can get.” To categorically deny a new registry and follow up a few short weeks later with what amounts to exactly that is underhanded and deceitful. Time is short, let Minister Goodale know that you don’t want Bill C-47 to be implemented and you don’t want the UN Markings protocol in Canada. Have your voice heard by emailing him at ralph.goodale@parl. gc.ca or calling his office at 306-585-2202 or 613-947-1153.

Bob Zimmer is the MP for Prince GeorgePeace River-Northern Rockies.

The rise of eco-anxiety and what to do about it

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he American Psychology Association has issued a new report detailing the mental health effects of climate change, calling them “far reaching.” I’ve felt it, this strange all-encompassing eco-anxiety, and I am sure many of you have too. Let’s address it head on, have a look at it, what causes it, and see what we can do about it on a personal level.

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This bill not only expands the scope of the current record-keepers from individuals to include organizations but it also increases the fine for not keeping accurate records from $25,000 to $250,000. No matter how you try to spin this, it is a back-door registry. If records are being kept that can be requested at any time for any reason, it is a back-door registry.

While in government, my Conservative colleagues and I were very proud to be able to scrap the unnecessary and extremely costly Long-Gun Registry. We did this in support of law-abiding firearms owners across the country. Why is Minister Goodale turning his back on so many rural Canadians across the country? Why did he say, “We will not recreate a federal long gun registry,” and then table this blatant

What causes eco-anxiety? To a large extent, I blame the mainstream media, who specialize in bad news, catastrophe, and hopelessness. There are massive and exciting changes occurring in response to our eco problems, but if ever they are mentioned, get ready for the negative spin.

My main reason for writing this column is, in fact, to help fill this massive, glaring vacuum of good environmental news.

The natural human response to this never-ending doom and gloom narrative is a sense of “global helplessness” around issues that are “beyond our control.” And a sense of extreme isolation. Am I the only one who feels this way? Doesn’t anybody else care? How can the world just carry on with business as usual in the face of such massive

impending catastrophe? Why am I being forced to go on, day after day, destroying my children’s future because there are no options, no incentives, no help?

Why aren’t things changing, why don’t our leaders lead!?

widespread.

The result? Well, it’s way too big for me to do anything about it, so it’s best to just ignore it, (or deny that there’s a problem in the first place!) and hope for the best.

But that doesn’t work too well.

The problems only get worse and the sense of anxiety and helplessness will only increase.

But there are lots of things we can do instead of sticking our heads in the sand or grasping at the straws of denial.

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The APA report details a rise in post-traumatic stress disorder from dealing with major life-changing weather events such as fires, floods, and droughts.

We are tied to the land more than we think, probably at a cellular level. We lived very, very close to the land for the first half million years of our existence.

The natural environment is very much a part of us. When we hurt it, we too are hurt.

Whether it is the indigenous populations of Labrador watching their traditional way of life disappear as the weather changes, or farmers in droughtstricken Australia, ecological grief and mourning are

Hopefully, you have a few likeminded friends who are OK talking about this with you. Sharing your anxieties can help, but only if a plan of action results. Reinforcing each other’s helplessness is not a good idea.

Before the conversation ends, make a conscious effort to discuss what you are going to do about the situation on a personal level, from finally starting to do that recycling at your home to shopping for the most fuel efficient vehicle you can find when its time to replace that old beater.

Joining a group is always a good move, preferably a local one, but supporting any environmental group will help.

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Personally, I spend a lot of time volunteering with the Peace Energy Renewable Energy Cooperative. I feel every hour is well spent, and I am working with a group of like-minded people, all dedicated to making the world a better place. This really, really helps me feel empowered, positive and not alone.

ENJOY NATURE Spending more time in the nature you are worried about will make a huge difference. It can be an evening walk in the park or a weekend excursion to the mountains, but make a habit of getting out there and in it on a regular basis.

Seek out flowing water, whether a little creek or raging river. Watch it, walk by it, sit next to it. It will help you.

Oh, and turn off all your devices (better, leave them behind) and get out there on your two hind legs and walk. You cannot connect with nature from the back of a machine or looking out of a car window. Sorry, not possible.

Walk, look, sit, listen. Heal.

Don Pettit is a founding member of the Peace Energy Cooperative. He can be reached at dpettit@pris.ca

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THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2017 A7

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Northeast bucks national trend in new census data

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Seniors outnumber kids across Canada, but region remains relatively young ALEISHA HENDRY ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

Canada now has more seniors than children, but Northeast B.C. is bucking that trend with the exception of one community—Hudson’s Hope.

The government has released it’s latest round of data from the 2016 Census, this time about age, sex, and type of household dwelling of the Canadian population.

Men outnumber women in nearly all communities in the Peace Region, and most of the population is within the 15 to 64 age range.

Children are considered those aged zero to 14 years old, while seniors are 65 and older.

In Fort St. John, men outnumbered women 10,405 to 9,755 in 2016. The majority of the community—14,425— fits into the 15 to 64 age category, with the 25 to 29 age group having the highest population density with 2,240 people.

There were 4,270 children in Fort St. John and 1,460 seniors. The average age in Fort St. John was 33.4 years.

The majority of Fort St. John’s residences are single-detached homes, 4,265 of them, while 3,150 are other attached dwellings, which include row houses, duplexes, and apartments in buildings smaller than five storeys. There are 430 mobile dwellings in the community.

Fort St. John’s population saw an 8.3 per cent increase in population, going from 18,609 in 2011 to 20,155 in 2016.

In Taylor, it’s an almost even split between the male and female population—740 residents are male and 730 are female. The age group with the highest population density is 30 to 34 years.

There were 365 children in Taylor and 110 seniors in 2016. The average age there was 33.

The majority of Taylor residences were single-detached homes, 550, while 190 were moveable dwellings.

The District of Taylor saw a seven per cent increase in population, going from 1,373 in 2011 to 1,469 in 2016.

In Hudson’s Hope, men outnumber women 520 to 495, and the 50 to 54 age group has the highest population density at 95 residents.

There were 170 children and 200 seniors in Hudson’s Hope. The average age was older than the rest of the North Peace, sitting at 43 years.

The majority of residences were singledetached homes at 305, with 105 mobile dwellings.

Hudson’s Hope saw a 4.6 per cent increase in population, with 970 residents in 2011 and 1,015 in 2016.

The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality had slightly more men than women—2,540 to 2,290, with the 55 to 59 age group having the most people.

The NRRM had 1,010 children and 325 seniors. The average age there was 35.7 years.

Most homes, 1,140, were single-detached homes, with 380 other attached dwellings and 435 mobile dwellings.

The NRRM saw a significant drop in its population, 8.7 per cent, with the number of residents dropping from 5,290 in 2011 to 4,831 in 2016.

In a 180 from the North Peace, Dawson Creek had more women than 2016. There were 6,200 women and 5,980 men in the community, with most people falling into the 25 to 29 age category.

There were 2,335 children and 1,555 seniors in Dawson Creek. The average age in the Mile Zero City was 37.2 years.

Most residences in Dawson Creek were single-detached homes, at 3,220, with 1,575 other attached dwellings and 240 mobile dwellings.

Dawson Creek saw a 5.1 per cent increase in population, going from 11,583 to 12,178.

In Tumbler Ridge, men outnumbered women 1,040 to 945, with the majority of residents in the 50 to 54 age group.

There were 405 children and 270 seniors in Tumbler Ridge. The average age there was 38.8 years.

The majority of Tumbler Ridge residences are single-detached homes—645, with 120 mobile dwellings.

Tumbler Ridge saw the largest drop of all the Peace Region communities, 26.7 per cent, from 2,710 to 1,987.

Chetwynd is almost an even split between men and women—there were 1,280 men and 1,225 women in 2016. The 25 to 29 age group had the most people in it at 245.

There were 535 children and 210 seniors in the community. The average age there was 34.9 years.

There are 555 single detached homes in Chetwynd, with 280 other attached dwellings and 165 mobile dwelling.

Chetwynd’s population dropped five per cent from 2011 to 2016, from 2,635 to 2,503.

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LOCAL NEWS

Local group hopes message and motivation will spread CLEANUP from A1

“If everyone just did something small, if everyone just did something like this, you’re going to feel better about your contributions but as well as knowing that the next people who are going to come down here will have a slightly clear place to hang out and party or whatever,” Meidlinger said.

“No one has a problem coming out and having some beers or whatever, but everyone seems to have a problem with cleaning up after themselves.”

The cleanup was organized

by Devynn Wiebe, who can be found at the Beatton River with her girlfriend, daughter, and five dogs on the weekends during the summer.

The Beatton River is the second cleanup Wiebe’s newly formed group, We Are The People, has targeted and tackled this month. The first spot was the ever-popular Peace River lookout at the south end of 100 Street, and the group will likely return there in short order to clean up discarded refuse scattered along the hills below.

“What motivates me the most is anger,” Wiebe said.

“I look around and I know a lot of people are thinking, ‘Oh, somebody should get on that, somebody should call the city, somebody should call YRB, or PRRD, or whatever, somebody should really clean that up.’

“Well, it’s not somebody.

We are the people to do that, and just take action. Clean it up. You can, so just do it, don’t wait for somebody else to do it.”

Also among those who turned out Sunday to help were Jess Neumann and Saren Fassmann of the local chapter of Soldiers of Odin.

Around a dozen members of the chapter were the first to arrive to support the efforts and highlight the group’s community volunteerism.

“We just want people to

know that we are here to help,” said Fassmann, the chapter’s vice-president.

“There’s a lot of controversy in the press about us, but its bogus. The media has put a spin on us that’s bad. I joined to help people and to step up to the plate for people who can’t help themselves.”

Neumann, meanwhile, carried her young son Jack on her back during the cleanup.

“My husband has been coming here for years and we MATT PREPROST PHOTOS wanted our little guy to be Jess Neumann carries around her young son Jack during a cleanup of the Beatton River valley on May 7. able to enjoy it too,” she said.

More families would be inclined to spend time camping in the valley if it was maintained and kept clean— if you bring it in, take it out, she preached.

“It’s one thing for people that are adults, hanging out, drinking, whatever. But when you’ve got kids, it’s a huge negative impact,” she said.

“People are going to be more hesitant to bring their kids out here. So at least when we clean it up, more people are going to want to bring their families out and make it more of a family location.”

Wiebe, who moved from the Kelowna area to Fort St. John around five years ago, hopes her group can spread Brandon Roberts and Jon Esselink tear up concrete construction materials discarded near the Beatton River. to communities across Canada.

“Hopefully we can move across Canada and motivate little communities to just do stuff,” she said.

“Even if it’s one weekend out of the year, at least you’re getting out and helping your community—and it’s fun.”

Her girlfriend, Amber Alexander, chimed in with a simple message: “Please think about the Earth—she gives us so much, the least we can do is clean up after ourselves.”

To learn more or to get involved in a future community initiative, search for We Are The People on Facebook.

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COUNCIL INITIATIVE 98 Avenue Between 102 and 104 Streets and 104 Street Between 97 and 98 Avenues Local Area Service Project No. 1, 2017 - UPDATED The City of Fort St. John intends to install catchbasins, street lighting, sidewalks, asphalt paving, curb & gutter, driveway and boulevard restoration works on 98 Avenue between 102 and 104 Streets and 104 Street between 97 and 98 Avenues.

PROJECT COSTS Total estimated cost of Parcel Owner’s Portion Total estimated cost of the City’s Portion Total estimated Cost of Project Parcel Owners Options and Cost Summary Annual charge per metre Commuted value per metre Number of years

$231,210.46 $1,078,256.73 $1,309,467.19 $82.82 $1,177.11 20

Affected parcel owners who want to petition against this work proceeding must do so by submitting their written objection to: Director of Legislative and Administrative Services at City Hall, 10631 – 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC V1J 3Z5 on or before 4:30 p.m. on June 10, 2017.

Council may proceed with this project unless petitions against the service are received by June 10, 2017. The City will be borrowing funds for the residents’ portion of this project over a 20 year term. The City’s portion for this project will be paid from the Capital Budget Account.

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Council moves forward with new RCMP building

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North Peace Secondary students cast their ballots in a mock election at the school on May 8.

Local students hold mock elections Students across Peace River North got a civics lesson in democracy this week by taking part in a mock provincial election.

North Peace Secondary was just one of the schools taking part in Student Vote Day on Monday, May 8, ahead of the general election on Tuesday.

Grade 11 student Emily Fennell and a number of her peers organized the school’s election as part

of their Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) classwork. They took on the role of election officials to organize the election, marshall students to the ballot box, and tally the votes.

“We want to prepare them for what it will be like in a real election,” Fennell said.

Fennell was unsure which way her peers would lean when casting their ballots on Monday, and the results were

slated to be released after press time on Tuesday.

Still, the experience gave her a good idea of the organization and planning that goes into preparing an election for a province the size of B.C., with an estimated 3.1 million voters.

“I’ve gained a respect for the people who run the election.

It’s hard to plan,” she said.

For results, visit alaskahighwaynews.ca.

Autism support training comes to the north

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

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In accordance with Permissive Property Tax Exemptions Policy No. 21/14, the City of Fort St. John is accepting new applications from eligible nonprofit organizations until June 15, 2017 for property tax exemptions. The application criteria is included in the policy.

Please note that there is no obligation for Council to grant a permissive tax exemption and eligibility is in accordance with Section 224 of the Community Charter.

For any inquiries regarding the application process, please contact Janet Prestley, Director of Legislative and Administrative Services at 250.787.8153.

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Stephanie Jull, director of programming for the Canucks Autism Network, was in Fort St. John on May 4 as part of the organization’s Northern Training Tour.

Due by June 15, 2017 In accordance with Base Budget Grant Policy No. 105/14, the City of Fort St. John is accepting applications until June 15, 2017 for the 2018 fiscal year.

This application deadline coincides with the City’s budget deliberation process that takes place in early fall. It is expected that groups who apply through this program will be advised of Council’s decision by early January, 2018.

The primary purpose of a base budget grant is to provide financial assistance to non-profit organizations that provide fee for services, programs and capital projects.

All grant applications must be submitted to the City’s Corporate Administration Department. Applications are available at City Hall and on the City’s website at www.fortstjohn.ca. An audited or reviewed financial statement is required as part of the application.

All organizations who apply for a base budget grant must make a presentation to Council between August and October. Staff will contact all of the applicants to schedule meeting times.

For any inquiries regarding the application process, please contact Janet Prestley, Director of Legislative and Administrative Services at 250.787.8153.

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All applications must be submitted to the Legislative Services Department.

Applications are available at City Hall, 10631 – 100 Street, and on the City’s website at www.fortsjohn.ca.

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A lack of services for families living with autism, hyperactivity, or anxiety led the Canucks Autism Network to partake on a tour of northern B.C. communities.

The Northern Training Tour saw Stephanie Jull, director of programming for the Canucks Autism Network, visit Peace Region communities last week to provide guidance on what autism is and how to interact with those who have it.

“It’s all about how to think from the perspective of a person with autism, as opposed to a bag of tips and tricks,” she said.

Jull says the statistics show that one in 68 kids have autism, which makes it more common than most people think.

“It’s less about how to diagnose your kid, as we leave that for other people, but it does help people understand why they’re seeing the challenges they may be seeing,” said Jull.

The workshops welcomed community recreation staff, coaches, teachers, parents and anyone else that worked with or wanted to know more about kids with autism. Jull said she showed how these people could adapt their communication, coaching or teaching style to support those kids.

voted unanimously in favour of a full post detachment that factors in 20 years of growth, and would include space for municipal, provincial, and federal RCMP staff.

Plans are still in the very early stage and further discussion is expected to take place at future council meetings.

If approved, funding would come from city reserve funds, the Peace River Agreement.

The province would also kick in funds, while Mayor Lori Ackerman said she wanted to look at federal grants as well.

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Fort St. John city councillors want to see a new full post RCMP detachment built to meet the growing needs of the city. On Tuesday afternoon, councillors directed staff to move forward and begin discussions with the provincial and federal governments on the new detachment, estimated to cost $43 million.

Councillors were presented with three options following a feasibility study to rebuild or renovate and expand the existing detachment, which nears the end of its lifespan.

Given the prospective growth in the community, councillors

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87 Avenue West of 107 Street Local Area Service Project No. 4, 2017 - UPDATED The City of Fort St. John intends to install catchbasins, street lighting, asphalt paving, curb & gutter, driveway and boulevard restoration works on 87 Avenue west of 107 Street.

PROJECT COSTS Total estimated cost of Parcel Owner’s Portion Total estimated cost of the City’s Portion Total estimated Cost of Project

$79,697.11 $289,809.87 $369,506.98

Parcel Owners Options and Cost Summary Annual charge per metre $73.73 Commuted value per metre $1,047.86 Number of years 20 Affected parcel owners who want to petition against this work proceeding must do so by submitting their written objection to: Director of Legislative and Administrative Services at City Hall, 10631 – 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC V1J 3Z5 on or before 4:30 p.m. on June 10, 2017.

Council may proceed with this project unless petitions against the service are received

by June 10, 2017. The City will be borrowing funds for the residents’ portion of this project over a 20 year term.

The City’s portion for this project will be paid from the Capital Budget Account.

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The Peace Lutheran Care Home is holding a 40-year reunion celebration on June 9.

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From 1 to 4 p.m. there will be an open house held at the gazebo behind Apartment Three. At 4 p.m. there will be a group photo by the flag pole, and dinner in the Peace Lutheran Church basement at 5 p.m. The ceremony and cake eating begin at 6:30 p.m.

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“We talk about how you can adapt instructions for someone with a short attention span, and something called show and say, which is never just speak, but also show how to do it as well,” she said, adding that these techniques also work with children that have ADD/ADHD or anxiety issues as well.

“If they’re having a hard time the first day, we don’t give up,” said Jull. “It doesn’t mean they won’t ever like it, it’s just how we keep them going and feel comfortable until they learn to love it.”

Canucks Autism Network held workshops in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and Tumbler Ridge over the weekend before heading to Burns Lake, Smithers and Prince Rupert this week.

Jull said she absolutely wants to come to the north again to hold more workshops in the future.

“Lots of kids with autism are signing up for things like swimming lessons, community rec staff want to know how to engage those kids,” she said.

“We want to make sure (the kids) feel included and that they’re confident in being able to support them.”

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Caregivers walk for memories at the 2017 Investors Group Walk for Alzheimers. More than thiry people came out for the event, which was held at the Pomeroy Sports Centre on May 7. It was dedicated to all the caregivers in B.C.

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The New Totem Archery Club needs a larger indoor space.

That was the message the club presented to city council on May 8, as Tim Giesbrecht outlined the needs of the evergrowing club. Archery in popular culture, such as The Hunger Games and Arrow, has led to an influx of youth wanting to take up the sport, said Giesbrecht.

Currently, the club leases outdoor space on the north side of Fish Creek in the warmer months, before the group moves to Taylor Hall during the winter.

Geisbrecht said the club is growing 30 per cent year over year, which means that Taylor Hall is now far too small for its needs.

The club asked the city to consider extending the lease on the outdoor space for a longer duration, as well as permit the group to build an 80 foot by 90 foot indoor range, which it would fund and operate.

The club is also looking at improving the outdoor range by cleaning the area up, planting new grass, and transplanting trees to act as a windbreaker. Giesbrecht said the club would be able to host higher calibre events with the improvements.

Council directed city staff to do some research and bring back a report.

Capital roadworks contract awarded Fort St. John city council awarded its 2017 capital roadworks contract to Interoute Construction Ltd. The $5.1-million contract is for the reconstruction of various roads and lanes in the city, including: • 85 Avenue between 88 and 91 Streets • 94 Avenue between 100 and 102 Streets • 102 Avenue between 106 and 108 Streets • Lane north of 100 Street between 100 and 102 Streets • Lane south of 100 Street between 98 and 100 Streets.

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NOTICE TO CITY OF FORT ST. JOHN ELECTORS OF AN ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS

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DISPOSAL OF PARKLAND AND ESTABLISHMENT OF PARKLAND RESERVE FUND

Notice is hereby given that under Community Charter Section 86 (Alternative Approval Process) and Section 27 (Exchange or Other Disposal of Park Land), the Council of the City of Fort St. John intends to declare the parkland identified below as surplus to the City’s needs.

The land, located on 72 Street in the BCR Industrial Park will be publicly advertised and sold for no less than appraised value. The revenue received from the sale will be placed in a reserve account that will be used to purchase future park lands.

ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS AND ELIGIBILITY And Further Take Notice That the municipality may proceed with the parkland disposal and creation of a parkland reserve account unless at least ten percent of municipal electors indicate that a referendum must be held by submitting a signed Elector Response Form to Fort St. John City Hall no later than 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2017. Elector Response Forms must be in the form established by the City of Fort St. John and only those persons who quality as electors of the municipality are entitled to sign Elector Response Forms.

Resident Elector – You are entitled to submit an Elector Response Form as a resident elector if you are age 18 or older on the day of submission, are a Canadian citizen, have lived in BC for at least six months, and have been a resident of the City of Fort St. John for the past 30 days or more.

Non-Resident Elector – You are entitled to submit an Elector Response Form as a nonresident property elector if you are age 18 or older on the day of submission, are a Canadian citizen, have lived in BC for at least six months, have owned and held registered title to a property in the City of Fort St. John for the past 30 days or more, and do not qualify as a resident elector. NOTE: Only one non-resident property elector may submit an Elector Response Form per property, regardless of how many owners there may be.

If less than ten percent (1,878) of municipal electors submit an Elector Response Form, the parkland disposal and creation of a parkland reserve account will be deemed to have the approval of the electors and the City of Fort St. John may proceed to adopting Parkland Disposal and Establishment of Parkland Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 2383, 2017. For the purpose of conducting the alternative approval opportunity, the number of electors is calculated as 18,779.

Elector Response forms are available at City Hall located at 10631 – 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. City Hall’s telephone number is (250) 787-8150. Forms can be requested by email by contacting Janet Prestley, Director of Legislative and Administrative Services at jprestley@fortstjohn.ca and are also available on the City’s website at www.fortstjohn.ca.

And That this is the first of two publications of this notice in a newspaper.

City of Fort St. John Dianne Hunter City Manager Published in Alaska Highway News on May 11, 2017

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• Danielle Jade Wiebe (born 1980) was handed a 15-day jail term and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of assault dating back to August 2015. Furthermore, Wiebe was handed a 21-day jail term and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of theft under $5,000 dating back to October 2015; handed a 21-day jail term and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of theft under $5,000 dating back to November 2015; handed a 30-day jail term and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for theft under $5,000 along with another 21-day jail term and $100 victim surcharge for fraud under $5,000 for an incident in May 2017; and handed a 15-day jail term and $100 victim surcharge for a count of fraud under $5,000 for an incident in May 2017. Wiebe was further jailed for seven days and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for breaching a probation order, and given another 14-day

jail term and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for breaching an undertaking or recognizance.

• Tyson Conan Pope (born 1981) was jailed for 27 days, handed a one-year probation order, and assessed $300 in victim surcharges for three counts of breaching an undertaking or recognizance stemming from a December 2015 charge of assault.

• Kurtis Mann McCartney (born 1988) was fined $2,000 and assessed a $300 victim surcharge after being found guilty of a lesser included charge of driving a motor vehicle without due care and attention. The original charge was being in care and control of a vehicle while impaired.

• Michael Arthur Alcock (born 1988) was fined $500 and assessed a $150 victim surcharge for one count of breaching an undertaking related to a June 2014 charge of assault.

• Sandra Lee Edinger (born 1975) was spared jail time and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of theft under $5,000.

• Fabian Jay Strembicke (born 1965) was fined $500 for one count of causing fear of injury/damage by another person.

• Lisa Dianne Jewell (born 1985) was fined $500 for one count of causing fear of injury/damage by another person.

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Three arrested after liquor store robbery Three people were arrested following a robbery at the 110th Street Liquor Store last Wednesday.

At about 8:30 p.m. on May 3, police received a call that two individuals had entered the store, both brandishing a weapon and demanding cash and cigarettes.

Police were provided with detailed descriptions of the suspects and the getaway vehicle. Around 9 p.m., a vehicle fitting that description was

spotted and stopped at the intersection of 94A Street and 93 Avenue. The people matched the suspect descriptions.

Three fort St. John residents—a 22-year-old-man, a 27-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman—were arrested. Police are requesting that the trio remain in custody until the investigation is complete.

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The North Peace Cultural Centre was filled with the most delightful sounds Thursday, May 4, for School District 60’s annual spring concert.

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Oilwives Club of Fort St. John President Karen Giesbrecht and Vice-President Tennille Penner presented Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society Executive Director Amanda Trotter with a donation of $2,100 on May 5. The funds were raised at the Oilwives’ Beauty and the Blue Collar event in March. The event raised money for a non-profit and the club’s annual scholarship, which goes to a female student from North Peace Secondary School going into the sciences.

Trotter says the funds will likely go towards the society’s new Healing Place.

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The sweet sounds continued at the North Peace Cultural Centre May 6 as the North Peace Community Choir and a chamber orchestra delivered an evening of Baroque music that included the works of Vivaldi.

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The BCPFF Burn Fund is still the main charity the firefighters are working to support, Troiano said, which provides health care and support to people who have suffered burns and do not live near Vancouver General Hospital, where the burn ward to service the entire province is located.

Still, the firefighters are looking at ways to help meet needs locally, Troiano said.

“We have the unique ability to have contact with people that are going through hard times that need help up,” he said.

“We are looking at different options, different ways of being able to take those opportunities and help them when they need help. We’re an isolated community in Fort St. John, everybody knows that. A lot of people need to fly out and of to Vancouver to just to do basic stuff, and a lot of people are struggling and can’t really afford that.”

Since 2003, Fort St. John firefighters have contributed more than $340,000 to support the Burn Fund, including a $100,000 gift to help build the association’s new Burn Fund Centre, BCPFFA President Gord Ditchburn told attendees.

The centre opened in March 2016, and has already played host to families from Fort St. John, Ditchburn said.

“It’s been a tremendous accomplishment and an accomplishment we couldn’t do without the firefighters in Fort St. John and all of you that contribute to make this dream a reality,” he said.

Among those at this year’s ball was Trojan Safety, which has attended the event for the past eight years and has contributed an estimated $30,000 toward the cause.

“Our business is right in line with this,” said Operations Manager Jeff Kirschner.

“We see the things that can happen to people out in the oil and gas industry ... and the firefighters’ burn fund is something that really helps when things go sideways.”

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF THE PROPOSED TERVITA SILVERBERRY SECURE LANDFILL CAPACITY EXPANSION PROJECT

INVITATION TO COMMENT Tervita Corporation (Certificate Holder) is proposing to expand capacity at its Silverberry Secure Landfill (Expansion Project), located approximately 50km north of Fort St John, British Columbia (BC). The Expansion Project would roughly double the capacity of the existing landfill facility, which provides industry in Northeastern BC with a secure disposal option for hazardous and non-hazardous waste. The expansion would allow for approximately 5,456,920 m3 of additional disposal capacity.

The intention of seeking public comment is to ensure that all potential effects – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – that might result from the Expansion Project are identified for consideration as part of the assessment process. At this stage of the process, the primary intent is to receive feedback about the specific values that could be affected by the project, and the studies or information required for a comprehensive environmental assessment.

The Expansion Project is subject to review under British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Act.

After taking public comment into account, EAO will finalize the Valued Components document and issue it to the Certificate Holder.

The Certificate Holder must obtain an environmental assessment certificate amendment before any work can be undertaken on the proposed expansion. However, prior to submission of an Amendment Application by the Certificate Holder, the Environmental Assessment Office of British Columbia (EAO) must first approve the Amendment Application Information Requirements. Key to the Amendment Application Information Requirements is the identification of Valued Components to be studied, and the areas within which the studies would occur.

Valued Components are defined as aspects of the natural and human environment that are considered to have scientific, ecological, economic, social, cultural, archaeological, historical or other importance, and that will be considered by the Certificate Holder in its Amendment Application. EAO has now received from the Certificate Holder a draft document describing Valued Components, and invites comments on this draft.

There are 3 weeks (21 days) for the submission of comments by the public in relation to the draft Valued Components. The comment period will begin on May 18, 2017 and ends on June 7, 2017. All comments received during this comment period in relation to the draft Valued Components document will be considered.

EAO accepts public comments through the following ways:

By Online Form at

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Fax: 250-356-7477

An electronic copy of the Valued Components document and information regarding the environmental assessment process are available at https://projects.eao.gov.bc.ca/.

Copies of the draft Valued Components document are also available for viewing at: Fort St. John Public Library 10015 100 Ave Fort St. John, BC If you are unable to participate at this time, there will be an additional comment period during the Amendment Application Review stage when you will also be able to provide comments to EAO on the Expansion Project.

NOTE: All submissions received by EAO during the comment period in relation to the Project are considered public and will be posted to the EAO website.

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What’s the difference between Stars Wars and Star Trek?

YUKON YIKES: We start our weekly news chewing session in the Yukon. A series of strong earthquakes and aftershocks rattled a wide area. There were no reports of cracked igloos. The region has always been prone to earthquakes. When you enter the Yukon Territory you’ll see a sign: “Welcome To The Yukon. Contents May Shift.”

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GOOGLE GAG: The government of Austria announced it may tax Google searches. Austrians will pay a tax for every Google search they make. If you don’t believe me, Google it. And do it soon. Before the Canadian government gets the same idea.

with the characters from Star Trek. Which raises the question: What’s the difference between Star Wars and Star Trek? Answer: One is aimed at nerds, the other is aimed at dweebs.

Bob Snyder CHEWS THE NEWS

TUTORIAL TALE: In Little Rock, Arkansas: A single mother of four made headlines. She built a very nice five-bedroom house using YouTube tutorials. I guess we’ll know Donald Trump is living up to expectations when the #1 video on YouTube is “How To Build A Nuclear Bomb Shelter.”

JEOPARDY JEST: Jeopardy has been renewed for two more years. OK guys, here’s how you amaze your wife: Record an episode of Jeopardy. Memorize all the questions and answers. Say to your wife: “Honey, let’s watch Jeopardy.” Then play the recorded show on your TV and yell out correct information for every question.

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OLDSTER: Last week, the world’s oldest COLOR CHAOS: An inventor has deman died in Indonesia. He claimed to be veloped clothing that changes color. This is DERBY DETAILS: Running in Saturday’s 146. Insiders say he was a cheat and a liar. not a new idea. Some little kids wear clotht. John, BC - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canada https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-78_metric_e.html Fort St. John 112.9 Kentucky Derby: A one-eyed horse. The He was actually only 145. ing that changes color according to what last racehorse I bet on had two eyes, but food they failed to get into their mouth.

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Fourth Be With You.” This meant Friday revived a lizard they found at the bottom Fort Nelson 124.9 was “Revenge of the Fifth.” If you’re not a of their pool by performing CPR on it.

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Violent crime was down overall in 2016, while drug possession and arson were on the rise, according to Fort St. John RCMP. Insp. Mike Kurvers gave a presentation to city council on RCMP stats for the previous year. He said calls for service dropped by nearly 2,000 files from 2015 to 2016.

“File counts are down, but our criminal caseload is up, so we’re putting more people through the court system as we have the time to do our investigations and do things properly,” said Kurvers.

Robbery, uttering threats, aggravated assault and common assault were all down from 2015, while assaulting officers and sex assaults were up. Robbery incidents dropped from 33 to 21; aggravated assault dropped from 72 to 57; uttering threats went from 162 to 91; and common assault dropped from 341 to 266. Assaulting a police officer incidents went up from seven to 10, and sex assaults jumped from 30 to 38.

Arson more than doubled in 2016, with 33 calls compared to 15 in 2015. Break and enters were down for both businesses and residences.

“I’d like to attribute that to our CRU team, our Crime Reduction Unit, who are aware of all our players on the streets and are dealing with them on a regular basis who we can identify quite quickly and get rid of them,” said Kurvers.

Vehicle theft went down from 168 reports in 2015 to 114 reports in 2016. Theft from vehicles also dropped from 229 in 2015 to 155 in 2016.

Kurvers attributed that to a greater police presence in the community.

“You see police cars everywhere, people are going to second guess about doing something they shouldn’t,” he said.

Shoplifting went down slightly from 168 reports in 2015 to 145 in 2016. General theft all went down a bit from 279 to 211. There was a significant drop in mischief, going from 534 incidents in 2015 to 274 in 2016.

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Fort St. John appears to be marijuana, with 93 charges of cannabis possession in 2016, compared to 31 charges of cocaine possession that same year. Trafficking of cannabis stayed the same with two files, while cocaine trafficking went down from 31 to 23 files.

Motor vehicle collisions are on a slight downward trend, with the exception of fatalities—there were seven in 2015 and eight in 2016.

Injuries from a collision were down from 72 in 2015 and 57 in 2016, while damage only was down from 420 in 2015 and 367 in 2016.

“There was less traffic on the highway than last year because of the economy,” said Kurvers.

Mayor Lori Ackerman thanked Kurvers and Perret for the work they and the local RCMP have done.

“I’ve actually seen a greater presence with traffic control and I’ve heard it from community members who didn’t realize it was that much, but thank you for doing that.”

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Province’s caribou plan thwarts forestry restart in the Northern Rockies

The economic viability of the Northern Rockies hangs in the balance as the province’s new push to protect boreal caribou impedes the region’s planned rejuvenation of its forestry industry.

The province has launched a draft Boreal Caribou Implementation Plan, which protects vast swaths of forest, including areas the regional municipality had targeted for timber harvesting, and where locals say caribou don’t live.

“I’m speaking to you from a community that, quite honestly, without exaggeration in many ways is fighting for its economic life,” said Mike Gilbert, community development officer for the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM).

The once vibrant community of Fort Nelson, heralded as the forestry capital of B.C. in 2006, now has a 70 per cent vacancy rate for commercial properties. For residential rental accommodation, the vacancy rate exceeds 40 per cent.

“There is the potential for a significant impact on our ability to restart the forest industry here because certain areas that would be excluded (from harvesting under the plan) would really make it difficult for industry to reestablish, just because of where they’re located,” Gilbert said.

The Northern Rockies was hit hard in 2008 when the U.S. housing market crash led to the closure of two large-scale timber-processing plants in Fort Nelson. Since then, the municipality has been working to restore its forestry sector. Many loggers turned to the oil and gas industry for work, but oil and gas activity has slowed considerably with the economic downturn.

A concerted effort to restore forestry in the region was launched in 2013, called the Forestry Rejuvenation Project, which was designed to address the issues that led to the collapse of its forestry sector. Those efforts are now in jeopardy with the province’s release of the BCIP— deemed by the NRRM to be unsatisfactory—for public commentary.

“I urgently request your government stop plans by Ministry of Environment staff to release a draft copy of the Boreal Caribou Implementation Plan (BCIP) for public comment later this month,” Mayor Bill Streeper told Premier Christy Clark in a March 21 letter.

Although the province and the Northern Rockies had been negotiating the BCIP for more than a year, the municipality wasn’t satisfied enough was being done to protect its socioeconomic interests.

“No substantive changes to address our concerns in the BCIP have resulted, and key information and data promised have yet to be forthcoming. It is our opinion that, in its present state, the plan is not ready for release for public comment,” the letter continued.

The Northern Rockies wanted the plan to reflect a balance between conservation and regeneration as well as socioeconomic values, “which, in our estimation, were lacking,” Gilbert said in an interview.

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The Boreal Caribou Implementation Plan may impact the forestry industry.

“We think that can be done, there’s compatibility there, one does not preclude the other. But that requires then that we go back and look at the science,” he said, stressing a need to determine how much of the dwindling caribou numbers is attributable to human activity and how much to other factors.

Former logger and current NRRM Coun. Danny Soles believes predation—wolves and bears eating caribou calves—is one of the primary factors impacting the population, and that restricting land access is not the solution.

“It’s a plan that doesn’t really have the potential to address the problem,” he said, particularly because it doesn’t take predation into account, and also because some areas slated for protection, and which were formerly logged, did not and do not support caribou.

“In order for caribou to survive they need grass, they are a grass eating animal... the forest that the logging has historically taken place in had no grass growing under it,” he said, adding that it therefore was not caribou habitat.

Soles, who holds the forestry portfolio for the NRRM, was a logger in Fort Nelson from 1979 to 2008. He believes the ministry hasn’t looked into the issue carefully enough.

“As a logger, what’s relevant to me is that the original plan didn’t even recognize that the Northern Rockies had a forestry history, and therefore the map was overlaid as though there were no forest activity in the past, which is just crazy because we were the forestry capital of B.C. in 2006,” he said.

“The woodland caribou don’t inhabit the forest lands we harvested, they don’t inhabit it at all, so why would they exclude it as though that is a measure to preserve caribou?”

The BC Ministry of Environment, not able to provide comment for this article due to the writ period of the election, released the plan for public commentary despite the NRRM’s wishes, but agreed the NRRM would be involved in the preparation and review of the final product, according to Gilbert.

In the midst of these talks, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations committed $50,000 for the creation of a joint community forest, with the funds being handled equally by the Fort Nelson First Nation and the regional municipality.

It will be a working forest, including harvesting, tree planting and related activities, according to Soles. The boundaries of this forest have not yet been determined.

Anyone interested in reading the plan can do so on the engage.gov.bc.ca website. Public comments are being accepted until May 31, 2017, and can be emailed to CitizenEngagement@gov. bc.ca.

THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2017 A5

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Dr. Kearney raising funds for memorial scholarship Dr. Kearney Middle School is once again holding a fundraiser for the Rebecca Young Memorial Scholarship.

The second annual Charity Musical Café and Artisan Silent Auction takes place on Saturday at Whole Wheat and Honey Café. All money raised from the silent auction goes towards the scholarship, named in memory of teacher Rebecca Young, who passed away suddenly in 2015

due to a brain hemorrhage.

Young was only with Dr. Kearney from 2014-15, but she made a huge impact on the students in that time. She was known for her positive outlook on life and dedication to her students. She was also known for her love of music, which she worked into her teaching. The scholarship is awarded to local graduating students to help in their lives after high school.

The silent auction will feature a variety of items to bid on, and there will be live entertainment from Jordyn Busche, Amber Busche and Emilee Aitken as well.

The Charity Musical Café and Artisan Silent Auction takes place May 13 at Whole Wheat and Honey Café. Doors open at 6 p.m. and bidding goes until 8:30. For more information call 250-785-8378.

Dead fish at Inga Lake under investigation B.C’s Conservation Officer Service is investigating what caused a massive die off of fish in Inga Lake.

Dave Karn, a spokesman for the Ministry of Environment, confirmed on Monday that conservation officers have taken samples from the lake to determine what caused the fish to die after a social media post showed dozens of fish floating at the surface of the lake.

“They’ll have a discussion with biologists and determine whether or not this is winterkill, that being decreased oxygen in the water and what led to it,” he said.

The lake, roughly 75 kilometres north

of Fort St. John, is a popular fishing hole year-round, and was stocked with 10,000 rainbow trout in 2013, according to the Angler’s Atlas.

B.C.’s Freshwater Fishing Regulations guide warns that thin ice and open water may exist on the lake throughout the winter due to aeration projects, which allows for oxygen circulation in the water and to enhance fish habitat and prevent fishkill.

It’s unclear what types of fish were impacted and died off over the winter, however, Karn said officers were expected to know more in the coming days.

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Why is Minister Goodale sneaking in back-door firearms registry?

On Thursday, April 13, 2017, as many Canadians were making plans to celebrate Easter with friends and family, the Liberal government stealthily slipped in their most recent attempt to monitor law-abiding firearms owners in Canada.

Bill C-47 An Act to amend the Export and Import Permits Act and the Criminal Code (amendments permitting the accession to the Arms Trade Treaty and other amendments) is simply bad legislation. This bill not only re-institutes a firearms registry, it also paves the way for implementing the unnecessary and deeply flawed UN Markings protocol. Canada is already one of the leaders with regards to regulations surrounding the import/export of firearms, adding this additional marking will do nothing to improve security but will significantly harm the industry.

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attempt to keep records of all Canadians who purchase their firearm legally?

Minister Goodale’s communications director stated, “The government’s made it very clear it’s not going to reintroduce the long-gun registry, it’s about as categorical as we can get.” To categorically deny a new registry and follow up a few short weeks later with what amounts to exactly that is underhanded and deceitful. Time is short, let Minister Goodale know that you don’t want Bill C-47 to be implemented and you don’t want the UN Markings protocol in Canada. Have your voice heard by emailing him at ralph.goodale@parl. gc.ca or calling his office at 306-585-2202 or 613-947-1153.

Bob Zimmer is the MP for Prince GeorgePeace River-Northern Rockies.

The rise of eco-anxiety and what to do about it

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he American Psychology Association has issued a new report detailing the mental health effects of climate change, calling them “far reaching.” I’ve felt it, this strange all-encompassing eco-anxiety, and I am sure many of you have too. Let’s address it head on, have a look at it, what causes it, and see what we can do about it on a personal level.

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This bill not only expands the scope of the current record-keepers from individuals to include organizations but it also increases the fine for not keeping accurate records from $25,000 to $250,000. No matter how you try to spin this, it is a back-door registry. If records are being kept that can be requested at any time for any reason, it is a back-door registry.

While in government, my Conservative colleagues and I were very proud to be able to scrap the unnecessary and extremely costly Long-Gun Registry. We did this in support of law-abiding firearms owners across the country. Why is Minister Goodale turning his back on so many rural Canadians across the country? Why did he say, “We will not recreate a federal long gun registry,” and then table this blatant

What causes eco-anxiety? To a large extent, I blame the mainstream media, who specialize in bad news, catastrophe, and hopelessness. There are massive and exciting changes occurring in response to our eco problems, but if ever they are mentioned, get ready for the negative spin.

My main reason for writing this column is, in fact, to help fill this massive, glaring vacuum of good environmental news.

The natural human response to this never-ending doom and gloom narrative is a sense of “global helplessness” around issues that are “beyond our control.” And a sense of extreme isolation. Am I the only one who feels this way? Doesn’t anybody else care? How can the world just carry on with business as usual in the face of such massive

impending catastrophe? Why am I being forced to go on, day after day, destroying my children’s future because there are no options, no incentives, no help?

Why aren’t things changing, why don’t our leaders lead!?

widespread.

The result? Well, it’s way too big for me to do anything about it, so it’s best to just ignore it, (or deny that there’s a problem in the first place!) and hope for the best.

But that doesn’t work too well.

The problems only get worse and the sense of anxiety and helplessness will only increase.

But there are lots of things we can do instead of sticking our heads in the sand or grasping at the straws of denial.

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The APA report details a rise in post-traumatic stress disorder from dealing with major life-changing weather events such as fires, floods, and droughts.

We are tied to the land more than we think, probably at a cellular level. We lived very, very close to the land for the first half million years of our existence.

The natural environment is very much a part of us. When we hurt it, we too are hurt.

Whether it is the indigenous populations of Labrador watching their traditional way of life disappear as the weather changes, or farmers in droughtstricken Australia, ecological grief and mourning are

Hopefully, you have a few likeminded friends who are OK talking about this with you. Sharing your anxieties can help, but only if a plan of action results. Reinforcing each other’s helplessness is not a good idea.

Before the conversation ends, make a conscious effort to discuss what you are going to do about the situation on a personal level, from finally starting to do that recycling at your home to shopping for the most fuel efficient vehicle you can find when its time to replace that old beater.

Joining a group is always a good move, preferably a local one, but supporting any environmental group will help.

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Personally, I spend a lot of time volunteering with the Peace Energy Renewable Energy Cooperative. I feel every hour is well spent, and I am working with a group of like-minded people, all dedicated to making the world a better place. This really, really helps me feel empowered, positive and not alone.

ENJOY NATURE Spending more time in the nature you are worried about will make a huge difference. It can be an evening walk in the park or a weekend excursion to the mountains, but make a habit of getting out there and in it on a regular basis.

Seek out flowing water, whether a little creek or raging river. Watch it, walk by it, sit next to it. It will help you.

Oh, and turn off all your devices (better, leave them behind) and get out there on your two hind legs and walk. You cannot connect with nature from the back of a machine or looking out of a car window. Sorry, not possible.

Walk, look, sit, listen. Heal.

Don Pettit is a founding member of the Peace Energy Cooperative. He can be reached at dpettit@pris.ca

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Northeast bucks national trend in new census data

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Seniors outnumber kids across Canada, but region remains relatively young ALEISHA HENDRY ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

Canada now has more seniors than children, but Northeast B.C. is bucking that trend with the exception of one community—Hudson’s Hope.

The government has released it’s latest round of data from the 2016 Census, this time about age, sex, and type of household dwelling of the Canadian population.

Men outnumber women in nearly all communities in the Peace Region, and most of the population is within the 15 to 64 age range.

Children are considered those aged zero to 14 years old, while seniors are 65 and older.

In Fort St. John, men outnumbered women 10,405 to 9,755 in 2016. The majority of the community—14,425— fits into the 15 to 64 age category, with the 25 to 29 age group having the highest population density with 2,240 people.

There were 4,270 children in Fort St. John and 1,460 seniors. The average age in Fort St. John was 33.4 years.

The majority of Fort St. John’s residences are single-detached homes, 4,265 of them, while 3,150 are other attached dwellings, which include row houses, duplexes, and apartments in buildings smaller than five storeys. There are 430 mobile dwellings in the community.

Fort St. John’s population saw an 8.3 per cent increase in population, going from 18,609 in 2011 to 20,155 in 2016.

In Taylor, it’s an almost even split between the male and female population—740 residents are male and 730 are female. The age group with the highest population density is 30 to 34 years.

There were 365 children in Taylor and 110 seniors in 2016. The average age there was 33.

The majority of Taylor residences were single-detached homes, 550, while 190 were moveable dwellings.

The District of Taylor saw a seven per cent increase in population, going from 1,373 in 2011 to 1,469 in 2016.

In Hudson’s Hope, men outnumber women 520 to 495, and the 50 to 54 age group has the highest population density at 95 residents.

There were 170 children and 200 seniors in Hudson’s Hope. The average age was older than the rest of the North Peace, sitting at 43 years.

The majority of residences were singledetached homes at 305, with 105 mobile dwellings.

Hudson’s Hope saw a 4.6 per cent increase in population, with 970 residents in 2011 and 1,015 in 2016.

The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality had slightly more men than women—2,540 to 2,290, with the 55 to 59 age group having the most people.

The NRRM had 1,010 children and 325 seniors. The average age there was 35.7 years.

Most homes, 1,140, were single-detached homes, with 380 other attached dwellings and 435 mobile dwellings.

The NRRM saw a significant drop in its population, 8.7 per cent, with the number of residents dropping from 5,290 in 2011 to 4,831 in 2016.

In a 180 from the North Peace, Dawson Creek had more women than 2016. There were 6,200 women and 5,980 men in the community, with most people falling into the 25 to 29 age category.

There were 2,335 children and 1,555 seniors in Dawson Creek. The average age in the Mile Zero City was 37.2 years.

Most residences in Dawson Creek were single-detached homes, at 3,220, with 1,575 other attached dwellings and 240 mobile dwellings.

Dawson Creek saw a 5.1 per cent increase in population, going from 11,583 to 12,178.

In Tumbler Ridge, men outnumbered women 1,040 to 945, with the majority of residents in the 50 to 54 age group.

There were 405 children and 270 seniors in Tumbler Ridge. The average age there was 38.8 years.

The majority of Tumbler Ridge residences are single-detached homes—645, with 120 mobile dwellings.

Tumbler Ridge saw the largest drop of all the Peace Region communities, 26.7 per cent, from 2,710 to 1,987.

Chetwynd is almost an even split between men and women—there were 1,280 men and 1,225 women in 2016. The 25 to 29 age group had the most people in it at 245.

There were 535 children and 210 seniors in the community. The average age there was 34.9 years.

There are 555 single detached homes in Chetwynd, with 280 other attached dwellings and 165 mobile dwelling.

Chetwynd’s population dropped five per cent from 2011 to 2016, from 2,635 to 2,503.

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Local group hopes message and motivation will spread CLEANUP from A1

“If everyone just did something small, if everyone just did something like this, you’re going to feel better about your contributions but as well as knowing that the next people who are going to come down here will have a slightly clear place to hang out and party or whatever,” Meidlinger said.

“No one has a problem coming out and having some beers or whatever, but everyone seems to have a problem with cleaning up after themselves.”

The cleanup was organized

by Devynn Wiebe, who can be found at the Beatton River with her girlfriend, daughter, and five dogs on the weekends during the summer.

The Beatton River is the second cleanup Wiebe’s newly formed group, We Are The People, has targeted and tackled this month. The first spot was the ever-popular Peace River lookout at the south end of 100 Street, and the group will likely return there in short order to clean up discarded refuse scattered along the hills below.

“What motivates me the most is anger,” Wiebe said.

“I look around and I know a lot of people are thinking, ‘Oh, somebody should get on that, somebody should call the city, somebody should call YRB, or PRRD, or whatever, somebody should really clean that up.’

“Well, it’s not somebody.

We are the people to do that, and just take action. Clean it up. You can, so just do it, don’t wait for somebody else to do it.”

Also among those who turned out Sunday to help were Jess Neumann and Saren Fassmann of the local chapter of Soldiers of Odin.

Around a dozen members of the chapter were the first to arrive to support the efforts and highlight the group’s community volunteerism.

“We just want people to

know that we are here to help,” said Fassmann, the chapter’s vice-president.

“There’s a lot of controversy in the press about us, but its bogus. The media has put a spin on us that’s bad. I joined to help people and to step up to the plate for people who can’t help themselves.”

Neumann, meanwhile, carried her young son Jack on her back during the cleanup.

“My husband has been coming here for years and we MATT PREPROST PHOTOS wanted our little guy to be Jess Neumann carries around her young son Jack during a cleanup of the Beatton River valley on May 7. able to enjoy it too,” she said.

More families would be inclined to spend time camping in the valley if it was maintained and kept clean— if you bring it in, take it out, she preached.

“It’s one thing for people that are adults, hanging out, drinking, whatever. But when you’ve got kids, it’s a huge negative impact,” she said.

“People are going to be more hesitant to bring their kids out here. So at least when we clean it up, more people are going to want to bring their families out and make it more of a family location.”

Wiebe, who moved from the Kelowna area to Fort St. John around five years ago, hopes her group can spread Brandon Roberts and Jon Esselink tear up concrete construction materials discarded near the Beatton River. to communities across Canada.

“Hopefully we can move across Canada and motivate little communities to just do stuff,” she said.

“Even if it’s one weekend out of the year, at least you’re getting out and helping your community—and it’s fun.”

Her girlfriend, Amber Alexander, chimed in with a simple message: “Please think about the Earth—she gives us so much, the least we can do is clean up after ourselves.”

To learn more or to get involved in a future community initiative, search for We Are The People on Facebook.

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COUNCIL INITIATIVE 98 Avenue Between 102 and 104 Streets and 104 Street Between 97 and 98 Avenues Local Area Service Project No. 1, 2017 - UPDATED The City of Fort St. John intends to install catchbasins, street lighting, sidewalks, asphalt paving, curb & gutter, driveway and boulevard restoration works on 98 Avenue between 102 and 104 Streets and 104 Street between 97 and 98 Avenues.

PROJECT COSTS Total estimated cost of Parcel Owner’s Portion Total estimated cost of the City’s Portion Total estimated Cost of Project Parcel Owners Options and Cost Summary Annual charge per metre Commuted value per metre Number of years

$231,210.46 $1,078,256.73 $1,309,467.19 $82.82 $1,177.11 20

Affected parcel owners who want to petition against this work proceeding must do so by submitting their written objection to: Director of Legislative and Administrative Services at City Hall, 10631 – 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC V1J 3Z5 on or before 4:30 p.m. on June 10, 2017.

Council may proceed with this project unless petitions against the service are received by June 10, 2017. The City will be borrowing funds for the residents’ portion of this project over a 20 year term. The City’s portion for this project will be paid from the Capital Budget Account.

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Council moves forward with new RCMP building

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North Peace Secondary students cast their ballots in a mock election at the school on May 8.

Local students hold mock elections Students across Peace River North got a civics lesson in democracy this week by taking part in a mock provincial election.

North Peace Secondary was just one of the schools taking part in Student Vote Day on Monday, May 8, ahead of the general election on Tuesday.

Grade 11 student Emily Fennell and a number of her peers organized the school’s election as part

of their Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) classwork. They took on the role of election officials to organize the election, marshall students to the ballot box, and tally the votes.

“We want to prepare them for what it will be like in a real election,” Fennell said.

Fennell was unsure which way her peers would lean when casting their ballots on Monday, and the results were

slated to be released after press time on Tuesday.

Still, the experience gave her a good idea of the organization and planning that goes into preparing an election for a province the size of B.C., with an estimated 3.1 million voters.

“I’ve gained a respect for the people who run the election.

It’s hard to plan,” she said.

For results, visit alaskahighwaynews.ca.

Autism support training comes to the north

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

For more information or to register please contact BBC Coordinator at 250-785-6021 ext. 251 or email BBCCoord@ communitybridge.ca

Permissive Property Tax Exemption Applications Due by June 15, 2017

In accordance with Permissive Property Tax Exemptions Policy No. 21/14, the City of Fort St. John is accepting new applications from eligible nonprofit organizations until June 15, 2017 for property tax exemptions. The application criteria is included in the policy.

Please note that there is no obligation for Council to grant a permissive tax exemption and eligibility is in accordance with Section 224 of the Community Charter.

For any inquiries regarding the application process, please contact Janet Prestley, Director of Legislative and Administrative Services at 250.787.8153.

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Stephanie Jull, director of programming for the Canucks Autism Network, was in Fort St. John on May 4 as part of the organization’s Northern Training Tour.

Due by June 15, 2017 In accordance with Base Budget Grant Policy No. 105/14, the City of Fort St. John is accepting applications until June 15, 2017 for the 2018 fiscal year.

This application deadline coincides with the City’s budget deliberation process that takes place in early fall. It is expected that groups who apply through this program will be advised of Council’s decision by early January, 2018.

The primary purpose of a base budget grant is to provide financial assistance to non-profit organizations that provide fee for services, programs and capital projects.

All grant applications must be submitted to the City’s Corporate Administration Department. Applications are available at City Hall and on the City’s website at www.fortstjohn.ca. An audited or reviewed financial statement is required as part of the application.

All organizations who apply for a base budget grant must make a presentation to Council between August and October. Staff will contact all of the applicants to schedule meeting times.

For any inquiries regarding the application process, please contact Janet Prestley, Director of Legislative and Administrative Services at 250.787.8153.

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All applications must be submitted to the Legislative Services Department.

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A lack of services for families living with autism, hyperactivity, or anxiety led the Canucks Autism Network to partake on a tour of northern B.C. communities.

The Northern Training Tour saw Stephanie Jull, director of programming for the Canucks Autism Network, visit Peace Region communities last week to provide guidance on what autism is and how to interact with those who have it.

“It’s all about how to think from the perspective of a person with autism, as opposed to a bag of tips and tricks,” she said.

Jull says the statistics show that one in 68 kids have autism, which makes it more common than most people think.

“It’s less about how to diagnose your kid, as we leave that for other people, but it does help people understand why they’re seeing the challenges they may be seeing,” said Jull.

The workshops welcomed community recreation staff, coaches, teachers, parents and anyone else that worked with or wanted to know more about kids with autism. Jull said she showed how these people could adapt their communication, coaching or teaching style to support those kids.

voted unanimously in favour of a full post detachment that factors in 20 years of growth, and would include space for municipal, provincial, and federal RCMP staff.

Plans are still in the very early stage and further discussion is expected to take place at future council meetings.

If approved, funding would come from city reserve funds, the Peace River Agreement.

The province would also kick in funds, while Mayor Lori Ackerman said she wanted to look at federal grants as well.

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Fort St. John city councillors want to see a new full post RCMP detachment built to meet the growing needs of the city. On Tuesday afternoon, councillors directed staff to move forward and begin discussions with the provincial and federal governments on the new detachment, estimated to cost $43 million.

Councillors were presented with three options following a feasibility study to rebuild or renovate and expand the existing detachment, which nears the end of its lifespan.

Given the prospective growth in the community, councillors

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87 Avenue West of 107 Street Local Area Service Project No. 4, 2017 - UPDATED The City of Fort St. John intends to install catchbasins, street lighting, asphalt paving, curb & gutter, driveway and boulevard restoration works on 87 Avenue west of 107 Street.

PROJECT COSTS Total estimated cost of Parcel Owner’s Portion Total estimated cost of the City’s Portion Total estimated Cost of Project

$79,697.11 $289,809.87 $369,506.98

Parcel Owners Options and Cost Summary Annual charge per metre $73.73 Commuted value per metre $1,047.86 Number of years 20 Affected parcel owners who want to petition against this work proceeding must do so by submitting their written objection to: Director of Legislative and Administrative Services at City Hall, 10631 – 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC V1J 3Z5 on or before 4:30 p.m. on June 10, 2017.

Council may proceed with this project unless petitions against the service are received

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The Peace Lutheran Care Home is holding a 40-year reunion celebration on June 9.

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From 1 to 4 p.m. there will be an open house held at the gazebo behind Apartment Three. At 4 p.m. there will be a group photo by the flag pole, and dinner in the Peace Lutheran Church basement at 5 p.m. The ceremony and cake eating begin at 6:30 p.m.

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“We talk about how you can adapt instructions for someone with a short attention span, and something called show and say, which is never just speak, but also show how to do it as well,” she said, adding that these techniques also work with children that have ADD/ADHD or anxiety issues as well.

“If they’re having a hard time the first day, we don’t give up,” said Jull. “It doesn’t mean they won’t ever like it, it’s just how we keep them going and feel comfortable until they learn to love it.”

Canucks Autism Network held workshops in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and Tumbler Ridge over the weekend before heading to Burns Lake, Smithers and Prince Rupert this week.

Jull said she absolutely wants to come to the north again to hold more workshops in the future.

“Lots of kids with autism are signing up for things like swimming lessons, community rec staff want to know how to engage those kids,” she said.

“We want to make sure (the kids) feel included and that they’re confident in being able to support them.”

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Caregivers walk for memories at the 2017 Investors Group Walk for Alzheimers. More than thiry people came out for the event, which was held at the Pomeroy Sports Centre on May 7. It was dedicated to all the caregivers in B.C.

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The New Totem Archery Club needs a larger indoor space.

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Currently, the club leases outdoor space on the north side of Fish Creek in the warmer months, before the group moves to Taylor Hall during the winter.

Geisbrecht said the club is growing 30 per cent year over year, which means that Taylor Hall is now far too small for its needs.

The club asked the city to consider extending the lease on the outdoor space for a longer duration, as well as permit the group to build an 80 foot by 90 foot indoor range, which it would fund and operate.

The club is also looking at improving the outdoor range by cleaning the area up, planting new grass, and transplanting trees to act as a windbreaker. Giesbrecht said the club would be able to host higher calibre events with the improvements.

Council directed city staff to do some research and bring back a report.

Capital roadworks contract awarded Fort St. John city council awarded its 2017 capital roadworks contract to Interoute Construction Ltd. The $5.1-million contract is for the reconstruction of various roads and lanes in the city, including: • 85 Avenue between 88 and 91 Streets • 94 Avenue between 100 and 102 Streets • 102 Avenue between 106 and 108 Streets • Lane north of 100 Street between 100 and 102 Streets • Lane south of 100 Street between 98 and 100 Streets.

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DISPOSAL OF PARKLAND AND ESTABLISHMENT OF PARKLAND RESERVE FUND

Notice is hereby given that under Community Charter Section 86 (Alternative Approval Process) and Section 27 (Exchange or Other Disposal of Park Land), the Council of the City of Fort St. John intends to declare the parkland identified below as surplus to the City’s needs.

The land, located on 72 Street in the BCR Industrial Park will be publicly advertised and sold for no less than appraised value. The revenue received from the sale will be placed in a reserve account that will be used to purchase future park lands.

ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS AND ELIGIBILITY And Further Take Notice That the municipality may proceed with the parkland disposal and creation of a parkland reserve account unless at least ten percent of municipal electors indicate that a referendum must be held by submitting a signed Elector Response Form to Fort St. John City Hall no later than 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2017. Elector Response Forms must be in the form established by the City of Fort St. John and only those persons who quality as electors of the municipality are entitled to sign Elector Response Forms.

Resident Elector – You are entitled to submit an Elector Response Form as a resident elector if you are age 18 or older on the day of submission, are a Canadian citizen, have lived in BC for at least six months, and have been a resident of the City of Fort St. John for the past 30 days or more.

Non-Resident Elector – You are entitled to submit an Elector Response Form as a nonresident property elector if you are age 18 or older on the day of submission, are a Canadian citizen, have lived in BC for at least six months, have owned and held registered title to a property in the City of Fort St. John for the past 30 days or more, and do not qualify as a resident elector. NOTE: Only one non-resident property elector may submit an Elector Response Form per property, regardless of how many owners there may be.

If less than ten percent (1,878) of municipal electors submit an Elector Response Form, the parkland disposal and creation of a parkland reserve account will be deemed to have the approval of the electors and the City of Fort St. John may proceed to adopting Parkland Disposal and Establishment of Parkland Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 2383, 2017. For the purpose of conducting the alternative approval opportunity, the number of electors is calculated as 18,779.

Elector Response forms are available at City Hall located at 10631 – 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. City Hall’s telephone number is (250) 787-8150. Forms can be requested by email by contacting Janet Prestley, Director of Legislative and Administrative Services at jprestley@fortstjohn.ca and are also available on the City’s website at www.fortstjohn.ca.

And That this is the first of two publications of this notice in a newspaper.

City of Fort St. John Dianne Hunter City Manager Published in Alaska Highway News on May 11, 2017

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• Danielle Jade Wiebe (born 1980) was handed a 15-day jail term and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of assault dating back to August 2015. Furthermore, Wiebe was handed a 21-day jail term and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of theft under $5,000 dating back to October 2015; handed a 21-day jail term and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of theft under $5,000 dating back to November 2015; handed a 30-day jail term and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for theft under $5,000 along with another 21-day jail term and $100 victim surcharge for fraud under $5,000 for an incident in May 2017; and handed a 15-day jail term and $100 victim surcharge for a count of fraud under $5,000 for an incident in May 2017. Wiebe was further jailed for seven days and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for breaching a probation order, and given another 14-day

jail term and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for breaching an undertaking or recognizance.

• Tyson Conan Pope (born 1981) was jailed for 27 days, handed a one-year probation order, and assessed $300 in victim surcharges for three counts of breaching an undertaking or recognizance stemming from a December 2015 charge of assault.

• Kurtis Mann McCartney (born 1988) was fined $2,000 and assessed a $300 victim surcharge after being found guilty of a lesser included charge of driving a motor vehicle without due care and attention. The original charge was being in care and control of a vehicle while impaired.

• Michael Arthur Alcock (born 1988) was fined $500 and assessed a $150 victim surcharge for one count of breaching an undertaking related to a June 2014 charge of assault.

• Sandra Lee Edinger (born 1975) was spared jail time and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of theft under $5,000.

• Fabian Jay Strembicke (born 1965) was fined $500 for one count of causing fear of injury/damage by another person.

• Lisa Dianne Jewell (born 1985) was fined $500 for one count of causing fear of injury/damage by another person.

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Three arrested after liquor store robbery Three people were arrested following a robbery at the 110th Street Liquor Store last Wednesday.

At about 8:30 p.m. on May 3, police received a call that two individuals had entered the store, both brandishing a weapon and demanding cash and cigarettes.

Police were provided with detailed descriptions of the suspects and the getaway vehicle. Around 9 p.m., a vehicle fitting that description was

spotted and stopped at the intersection of 94A Street and 93 Avenue. The people matched the suspect descriptions.

Three fort St. John residents—a 22-year-old-man, a 27-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman—were arrested. Police are requesting that the trio remain in custody until the investigation is complete.

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The North Peace Cultural Centre was filled with the most delightful sounds Thursday, May 4, for School District 60’s annual spring concert.

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The BCPFF Burn Fund is still the main charity the firefighters are working to support, Troiano said, which provides health care and support to people who have suffered burns and do not live near Vancouver General Hospital, where the burn ward to service the entire province is located.

Still, the firefighters are looking at ways to help meet needs locally, Troiano said.

“We have the unique ability to have contact with people that are going through hard times that need help up,” he said.

“We are looking at different options, different ways of being able to take those opportunities and help them when they need help. We’re an isolated community in Fort St. John, everybody knows that. A lot of people need to fly out and of to Vancouver to just to do basic stuff, and a lot of people are struggling and can’t really afford that.”

Since 2003, Fort St. John firefighters have contributed more than $340,000 to support the Burn Fund, including a $100,000 gift to help build the association’s new Burn Fund Centre, BCPFFA President Gord Ditchburn told attendees.

The centre opened in March 2016, and has already played host to families from Fort St. John, Ditchburn said.

“It’s been a tremendous accomplishment and an accomplishment we couldn’t do without the firefighters in Fort St. John and all of you that contribute to make this dream a reality,” he said.

Among those at this year’s ball was Trojan Safety, which has attended the event for the past eight years and has contributed an estimated $30,000 toward the cause.

“Our business is right in line with this,” said Operations Manager Jeff Kirschner.

“We see the things that can happen to people out in the oil and gas industry ... and the firefighters’ burn fund is something that really helps when things go sideways.”

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF THE PROPOSED TERVITA SILVERBERRY SECURE LANDFILL CAPACITY EXPANSION PROJECT

INVITATION TO COMMENT Tervita Corporation (Certificate Holder) is proposing to expand capacity at its Silverberry Secure Landfill (Expansion Project), located approximately 50km north of Fort St John, British Columbia (BC). The Expansion Project would roughly double the capacity of the existing landfill facility, which provides industry in Northeastern BC with a secure disposal option for hazardous and non-hazardous waste. The expansion would allow for approximately 5,456,920 m3 of additional disposal capacity.

The intention of seeking public comment is to ensure that all potential effects – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – that might result from the Expansion Project are identified for consideration as part of the assessment process. At this stage of the process, the primary intent is to receive feedback about the specific values that could be affected by the project, and the studies or information required for a comprehensive environmental assessment.

The Expansion Project is subject to review under British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Act.

After taking public comment into account, EAO will finalize the Valued Components document and issue it to the Certificate Holder.

The Certificate Holder must obtain an environmental assessment certificate amendment before any work can be undertaken on the proposed expansion. However, prior to submission of an Amendment Application by the Certificate Holder, the Environmental Assessment Office of British Columbia (EAO) must first approve the Amendment Application Information Requirements. Key to the Amendment Application Information Requirements is the identification of Valued Components to be studied, and the areas within which the studies would occur.

Valued Components are defined as aspects of the natural and human environment that are considered to have scientific, ecological, economic, social, cultural, archaeological, historical or other importance, and that will be considered by the Certificate Holder in its Amendment Application. EAO has now received from the Certificate Holder a draft document describing Valued Components, and invites comments on this draft.

There are 3 weeks (21 days) for the submission of comments by the public in relation to the draft Valued Components. The comment period will begin on May 18, 2017 and ends on June 7, 2017. All comments received during this comment period in relation to the draft Valued Components document will be considered.

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An electronic copy of the Valued Components document and information regarding the environmental assessment process are available at https://projects.eao.gov.bc.ca/.

Copies of the draft Valued Components document are also available for viewing at: Fort St. John Public Library 10015 100 Ave Fort St. John, BC If you are unable to participate at this time, there will be an additional comment period during the Amendment Application Review stage when you will also be able to provide comments to EAO on the Expansion Project.

NOTE: All submissions received by EAO during the comment period in relation to the Project are considered public and will be posted to the EAO website.

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The Killbillies held their home opener on May 6 and it was a tremendous success. More than 100 people showed up to witness them demolish the Terrace Nightmares by a score of 253-43.

The night bout was part of a full day affair, with a scrimmage held in the afternoon for fun, with activities for kids in between halves. “We’ve been practicing really hard to work together. So we’ve been using each other staying in as a tight wall. And we have quick, fast jammers who are strong, which gives us a huge advantage sometimes, and our girls are in really good shape and that helps us too,� said Killbillies member Jenna Hildebrand, who goes by the derby name Jennacide.

Stay together they did, as it was no contest right from the start. The Killbillies’ jammers were too fast and too nimble, jumping out to a 105-11 lead at the half. As well, the blockers gave no room to the Nightmares’ jammers, pushing them around at will.

The Nightmares came out with a bit more fire in the second half, as the Killbillies had a bit of penalty trouble.

But the bout was never close, and it was a fine showcase of the Killlbillies’ talents.

Freddy Bruiser won the MVP helmet.

The Nightmares did have a couple of key injuries, and had players fill in from Chetwynd and Terrace. “Right now, we’re looking at just staying together, not spreading out and

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not playing an individual game, so that’s our main focus and so also being quick of feet, quick off the hits, and we always love to hit hard,� Hildebrand said.

The team is working on continuing to improve, for both the league and an upcoming tournament in Calgary called Flat Track Fever. It runs from May 26 to

28. “We got denied entrance to it last year so we’re super excited about it this year,�

Hildebrand said. “We’re going to be really challenged, the teams we’re playing are really good.

We’ve never seen any of them before.�

Fonteyne was the ‘face of the Flyers’ Sr. Flyers’ board of director’s member dies at age 84 DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

The Fort St. John Senior Flyers are mourning the loss of one of the long-standing faces of the team and member of the board of directors.

Rod Fonteyne died on Wednesday, May 3, following a battle with cancer. He was 84.

A small, private service was held for Fonteyne in his home town of Wetaskiwin, Alberta. “He’s been the face of the Fort St. John Flyers since he arrived in town in the early 1960’s,� said Paul van Nostrand, president of the Senior Flyers.

Fonteyne was a playercoach with the team for a number of years, and led the team to its first championship in 1961. He continued to be involved with the Flyers right up until his passing. “He will be sorely missed, he was just a great guy,� van Nostrand said. “He had just a great smile, always cheerful and a great sense of humour.�

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Rod Fonteyne at the Senior Flyers’ photo shoot for the 2016-17 season.

Fonteyne died May 3 at the age of 84.

Fonteyne had always been involved with the Flyers for the time he lived in Fort St. John, according to van Nostrand.

He played junior and minor pro hockey before ending up in Fort St. John. He was also the arena manager for some time.

Van Nostrand recalls playing Oldtimers hockey with Fonteyne, and that he was a very good player who was always joking around. “He was just a very fun guy.�

Riders gather after the Baldonnel time trial on May 4.

Busy Blizzard Bike Club rides on DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

The Bliizard Bike Club continues to be busy into the spring with two events having wrapped up this week.

Barry Brandl won the Balonnel Time Trial on May 4 with a time of 24:26.

Twelve riders showed up for

the event.

On May 7, five riders took part in the windy Phoenix Time Trial, with Barry Brandl once again taking home top honours.

The club is back at it with another 16km time trial at Baldonnel School on May 11, and the 50km King of Spring road race on May 14.

he jammers take part in jams and try to jam through the blockers, especially the pivot, but sometimes the pivot can become a jammer too.

This is how I have come to understand the confusing game of Roller Derby. Except that it’s really not that confusing after you spend a couple hours watching it, as I did this past weekend.

But the thing is, I always thought there was a ball. I mostly feel this way from time I spent in my youth watching Roller Jam. But that show was only on for two seasons and when I say time spent I’m saying that I maybe watched it five times. It turns out there was no ball in that version of roller derby either.

But ball or no ball, it’s not needed. The ferociousness and entertainment that I remember from briefly watching Roller Jam was evident as the Fort St. John Killbillies took on the Terrace Nightmares.

I swear I have never seen people hit concrete that hard.

Basically, roller derby is really cool. It’s also insane and awesome and bizarre.

Another thing that caught my attention is that people in Fort St. John are really good at roller derby, like ridiculously so. At least, that’s how I understood the 253-43 beat down that occurred Saturday night. Yes, that’s not a typo—253 points.

But the best part was that the other team did not seem dejected like I would be if I lost by 200 points. If I even lost by 40 points in a basketball game I would go into a deep, existential meltdown, questioning my reason for being and if I understand the rules of the game.

But not in roller derby. In roller derby, after you lose by 200 points, you just shake it off and pose for a picture with the other team.

If I win a board game by the narrowest of margins or beat my brothers at bowling, I become so insufferable to the point that there is a theme known as “everyone against Dillon� that runs through all my friend groups. Just imagine if I ever beat them by 200 points.

But I don’t play roller derby, so that can never happen. But I can and will definitely watch more roller derby, and will come to learn all that I can about this awesome sport. And to think I thought they needed a ball.

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Chopping their way to victory Northern Tigers held karate tournament on May 6 DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

Karate is alive and well in Fort St. John as more than 50 kids took part in a tournament at Bert Bowes Middle School put on by the Northern Tigers Shotokan Karate Association on May 6.

“We usually do this maybe twice a year, it’s just like an

educational tournament, and we train them three times a week,” said Grand Master Bernardo Salinas.

The tournament was filled with kids from Fort St. John of all ages, with four students partaking from Chetwynd.

The kids are as young as four years old, while the older ones have black and brown belts.

“The purpose of this

tournament is just training them for when we go outside Fort St. John and giving them the knowledge to compete.

So we train them here until they have the confidence,” Salinas explained.

The club takes students to tournaments in Saskatoon, Vancouver and Edmonton, and sometimes to places like Hawaii. It has been operating locally for 20 years.

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Micah Perrin, in blue, delivers a shot to Matthew Andres in their match on May 6. Perrin was declared the winner.

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A mixed adult volleyball tournament is coming to town on June 3 at North Peace Secondary School. It will start at 9 a.m. and go to approximately 8 p.m. It will be an indoor tournament for all skill levels, and teams must have a minimum of two girls on the court at all times.

Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place finishes. There must be a minimum of six players per team.

For information, or to register, contact Brandon Lowes at 250-263-2091 or email him at Brandon.lowes@century21.ca. Registration fees apply.

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Energetic Edge wraps up with showcase

Triathlon returns to the North Peace

Cheer squad hosts showcase to highlight season’s routines

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The Energetic Edge Cheer Association wound down its season with a showcase on May 6 for a packed gym of friends, family and teachers at Dr. Kearney Middle School. The showcase highlighted all the routines by the 44 kids, which have been competing in various tournaments and events.

The Edge recently competed in The Okanagan Cheer Championships, and had a first place finish, a second place finish, two fourths, and two sixths. These are great results for the group in just their second season.

“We have one coach with more experience but the rest of our coaches are all new, so we’re learning a lot and the coaches and the kids all learned a lot this DILLON GIANCOLA PHOTO year. It was pretty awesome,” said coach and director Christina Brace.

One of the younger classes performs their routine during Saturday’s showcase.

The routines performed at the showcase involved a high amount of skill stunts and cartwheels and roundups,” she likes it very much. and were very entertaining. said six-year-old Sommer Kennedy. She The club has a couple of practices left “I like cheerleading because I get to do said this is her first year cheerleading and but no more events for the season.

The Fort St. John Triathalon returns to the North Peace on June 11.

There will be four classes, which are adults, junior, adult short class (ASC), and relay teams.

The adults will swim 750 metres, bike 26 kilometres, and run another six kilometres. The juniors and ASC will swim 300m, bike 11km, and run three kilometres.

There will also be a duathlon which consists of a three-kilometre run, a 26km bike ride and another three-kilometre run.

Those interested in participating or volounteering should call race director Rebeccah McLean at 250-329-6373 or email her at rebeccah. mclean@gmail.com.

Beech honoured at figure skating awards DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

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Kirstyn Beech poses with her coaches.

Kirstyn Beech was awarded the Jr. Sports Council Award at the Fort St. John Figure Skating Club’s awards banquet on April 29.

The award is given to someone who is a role model both on and off

the ice for the club’s skaters. This is Beech’s 15th and final season with the club as she is graduating from school in June.

Beech has Quad Goal Achievements, meaning she has passed gold level tests in dance, interpretive, freeskate and skills, a rare feet for skaters.

Other awards handed out included the Canskate Award to Sophia Mereski, Addison Dunha and Kolby Schultz. Tristan Lefebvre won the Skaters Choice Intermediate Award, while Emma Stevens took home the Skaters Choice Senior Award.

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Driver 1) Elliott Sadler 2) Justin Allgaier 3) William Byron 4) Darrell Wallace Jr. 5) Daniel Hemric 6) Michael Annett 7) Matt Tifft 8) Ryan Reed 9) Blake Koch 10) Brennan Poole

Points: 428 Wins: 1 Top 5: 5 Top 10: 6

2) Martin Truex Jr.

Points: 374 Wins: 1 Top 5: 2 Top 10: 6

3) Brad Keselowski

Points: 367 Wins: 2 Top 5: 6 Top 10: 8

4) Chase Elliott

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Points: 353 Wins: 0 Top 5: 3 Top 10: 6

Travis Pastrana will return to NASCAR in September to race in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event at Las Vegas.

The action sports athlete and X Games star drove for Michael Waltrip Racing and Roush Fenway Racing in the Xfinity Series from 2012-13 and also competed in one truck race in 2015.

“I love NASCAR, and Las Vegas is always a good time, so I’m really looking forward to racing there later this season,” Pastrana said.

5) Joey Logano

Points: 318 Wins: 1 Top 5: 6 Top 10: 8

6) Jamie McMurray In 2001, NASCAR and Indy Racing League announced that they would bring events to the Kansas Speedway for its inaugural racing season.

Kansas Speedway is a 1 1/2-mile track, stateof-the-art facility, which was a response to the growing interest for motorsports in the Midwest.

Lights were installed from mid-2010 to early 2011. The lights came with the addition of a second NASCAR weekend beginning with the 2011 season. All the NASCAR races at the track are scheduled to be run during the day, with the lights being available in case of a rain delay.

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7) Kevin Harvick

Points: 309 Wins: 0 Top 5: 3 Top 10: 5

8) Jimmie Johnson

Points: 305 Wins: 2 Top 5: 2 Top 10: 4

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9) Clint Bowyer

Which driver won the first Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway?

10) Kyle Busch

a) Jeff Gordon b) Jimmie Johnson

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Last Weekend’s Race: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the GEICO 500 With a last-lap pass in Sunday’s GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. collected his first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series victory in his 158th start. He delivered the first win for Roush Fenway Racing since Carl Edwards triumphed at Sonoma in June 2014. “This is for all the guys at the shop. We’ve been terrible for a long time,” an exuberant Stenhouse said after the race. He added, “This year, every race, we’re just getting better and better.” Racing side-by-side with leader Kyle Busch on the restart lap after Ryan Newman’s wreck on the backstretch sent the race to overtime, Stenhouse, the pole sitter, trailed by the smallest sliver of a second at the stripe but got a strong push from Jimmie Johnson and cleared Busch off Turn 2 on the final circuit. As Jamie McMurray charged up the middle to take second place from Busch, Stenhouse held the top spot through the final two corners and the tri-oval to beat McMurray by .095 seconds.

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The Taylor Speedway is hosting a doubleheader this weekend on May 13 and 14. It marks the first and second races of the year for the Peace Motocross Association, which also holds events in Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, and Chetwynd, among others.

The speedway is excited to hold a doubleheader as they haven’t had one in 10 years, according to Joan Lewis.

“We are hoping for lots of sunshine, as last year was very rainy and we could only hold one race per class instead of our usual two races per class,” Lewis said.

More than 200 riders are expected, with riders ranging in ages from four to 57. The races start at 9:30 a.m. both days, and there will be an on-site concession.

verywhere we go there are ads telling us how to lose weight and inches quickly to get a “beautiful” body, and they all seem to be telling us how to achieve that in a different way. One fad that has persisted over the decades is the low-fat diet. Low-fat diets were popularized in the 1980s when studies began to show the health risks involved with saturated fats. But what is being swapped in and out, and what is added to maintain taste?

The low-fat diet craze began in the 1980s and continues today. Studies showed that diets high in animal fats, dairy fats, and processed foods are also high in saturated fats, which are not good for heart health as they are the mainly responsible for clogging arteries and raising cholesterol levels. To cut saturated fats, food companies began using unsaturated vegetable oils to replace the animal fat that they were previously using.

These companies found that some vegetable oils required a process called hydrogenation, which turns the oil into a solid or semi-solid fat, so that they could continue to use them in their products. Unfortunately, hydrogenated oils have been found to be high in trans-unsaturated fatty acids (trans-fats), which are also bad for your heart and your cholesterol.

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Since these findings, the food industry has been trying to cut both saturated and trans-fats from their products.

To maintain the same taste, manufacturers increase the amount of sugar added to the product. This increase in sugar means that lowfat products tend to be higher in carbohydrates and lead to more cravings to satisfy the swings in blood sugar levels. Writing for the Huffinton Post, Dr. Robert S. Bobrow stated that “extra carbs will slow your metabolism, making it harder to shed pounds. Carbohydrates also stimulate fat-production and storage (via insulin) in the body.”

Recent studies done by Cornell University’s Food and Brand Lab found that when a low-fat label is put on food products people eat up to 50 per cent more of that product than one without a low-fat label. Low-fat labels often cause people to assume that there will be fewer calories, which isn’t usually true.

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Low-fat diets are not a healthy option for our bodies or for losing weight. When you are buying readyto-eat products make sure to read the nutrition facts tables, serving sizes and ingredients lists. Compare lowfat and regular options and notice the differences in sugar, fat, and sodium.

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4-H Report Hello readers!

On May 7, 2017 our club held a “Mini Judging Rally” - we had two different classes, (we did “Market Steer” and “Working Ranch Saddles”), and there are 4 animals/objects for each class. You get a card and you judge the different things and pick which ones you think are the best for that class and which ones are the worst and rank them in your order with your reasons why.

After judging the different classes, you go and do the Identification Table. It is where there is a table

with different objects that you wouldn’t typically know what they are and you are trying to identify the different objects as best you can.

Thank-you to Sydney Spitzer for coming out and helping us learn how to judge sheep and beef.

There will be a District Judging Rally on June 3rd, 2017 at the Fall Fairgrounds, and it is the same as our Club Judging Rally, except it is the whole 4-H District and we will be judging different animals/ objects and more classes for points and awards – good luck fellow 4-H members!

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THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2017 B5

Arts & Culture

“It’s almost timeless, the look, the Mona Lisa smile she has. And when you print it in black and white she could be anybody at any time.”

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— Kathy Guthrie

The art of memory Kathy Guthrie puts sister at heart of new exhibit now on display ALEISHA HENDRY “I was not looking to do a show just about her, I was looking through my photos and this one came up and it was very compelling.”

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Some memories are happy, while others are more tragic, but they all make up who we are as people.

Kathy Guthrie explores those ideas in her solo exhibition, The More You Love A Memory, on now at Peace Gallery North.

The show features old family photographs combined with paint and other mediums, including the primary image of one of her sisters.

“She passed away 32, 33 years ago,” said Guthrie. “She was killed in an accident so it was quite a traumatic event for me and my family, but she kept coming up in my art.”

She began using her sister’s image after looking through old photos about two years ago.

“I was not looking to do a show just about her, I was looking through my photos and this one came up and it was very compelling,” she said.

Guthrie decided to zoom in on the image with her sister’s face as the focus.

“It’s almost timeless, the look, the Mona Lisa smile she has. And when you print it in black and white she could be anybody at any time.”

Some of the faces are printed on canvas, while others are printed on mylar. Guthrie then adds more layers on top of the original photo print, some showing more of her sister’s face, while others are more obscured.

“When I first started, it was experimental and seeing what would happen. How much of the

picture would I reveal? How much would I cover up? And if it started to cover up too much, that’s OK, I know it’s there, and maybe some people will see it when they stand back,” she said.

Guthrie is also a calligrapher, and her skills in this craft add a whole new level to her work in the show.

One piece features Guthrie and her sisters after her first communion, with the words for the Lord’s Prayer on one side and Hail Mary on the other.

Another work features the Vladimir Nabokov quote that lends itself to the title of the exhibit: “The more you love a memory, the stronger and stranger it becomes.”

The piece has a grid pattern with the quote written in every other box on a layer over her sister’s face.

Guthrie had done a workshop with the Flying Colours Artist’s Association last year, and did another two-day workshop over the weekend after the show’s opening.

Participants learned calligraphy and working with layers on mylar.

It was nice to be invited here,” she said. “I’m hoping I can start showing it at other places.”

The More You Love A Memory is on display until May 27 at Peace Gallery North.

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Shawn Sound and Mathew Savard of SoundLife Statement will open country star George Canyon’s second show at the Lido on May 18. Sound and Savard have been performing together off and on since their youth. Funds from the May 18 show are going to support the Rotary Spray Park currently under construction.

Winn sets album release for May 20 MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca

Fort St. John firefighter and troubadour Adam Winn is getting ready for his debut album release next week.

Adam Winn is set to release his self-titled EP at Evangel Downtown on May 20, the culmination of six years of penning the tunes and the last two months recording and mixing the album.

“I’m happy with it. I’m glad I went through with it,” Winn said.

“I’ve had a ton of support from friends and people in the community, and old friends as well.”

The five-track EP is a personal collection of Winn’s favourite songs, what he calls storytelling folk music with a hint of old style country.

The album was recorded at OCL Studios in Calgary and mixed in Fort St. John

by Russell Eggleston before being sent for mastering in Vancouver.

“You can hear raw sound of the music, what it sounds like live,” said Winn.

Winn was able to record

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Same dress, different women Stage North tackles women’s issues in Five Women Wearing The Same Dress ALEISHA HENDRY ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

Many of us have been there—asked by a friend, sister, or cousin to stand beside them as they say their vows to their intended, wearing a dress you never would have chosen on your own and stuck with a bunch of strangers who only have the bride in common.

Such is the case with the actors in Five Women Wearing The Same Dress, the latest production from Stage North.

Director Melissa Paakkonen has a lot of laughs during rehearsals with five very different women playing five very different roles.

“It’s an irreverent comedy about these five very different women who are all escaping the reception of the wedding they’ve been asked to be a

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part of,” she said.

“They’re all at different points in their lives; in the end they all come together and figure out who they are and where they are… that’s the whole point of the play.”

The cast is made up of Stage North veterans in some shape or form. Melanie Truscott plays the bride’s former and now jaded best friend, Trisha. Corine Fraser is the bride’s rebellious younger sister, Meredeth.

Ariana Westergaard is the bride’s very naive and religious cousin, Francis.

Katie Matthews is the bride’s former “ugly sidekick,” Georgeanne. And Stevi Eby ALEISHA HENDRY PHOTO plays the groom’s clumsy Melanie Truscott plays Trisha in the Stage North production of Five Women Wearing The Same Dress. yet outspoken lesbian sister, Mindy.

“They’re quite fantastic, Truscott is back after actually worth the trouble,” up feeling sorry for her, but you can’t ask for anything a hiatus from the stage, said Truscott. there’s parts of her story that more than a good tight cast,” and is thrilled to be in this Katie Matthews had been make you go, ‘Oh, honey.’” said Paakkonen. particular show. involved in a number of The show is set in the 1980s, “It’s great to be back, I’ve Stage North productions, but and the hair and makeup will missed it.” never actually on the stage. definitely reflect that, as will Her character’s arc She’s been in the pit band some of the language. sees Trisha being very for a number of shows, and The show has laughter and closed off from emotional teaches drama at Dr. Kearney tears, and Paakkonen feels relationships.

Middle School, but this is her it’s very timely considering “She’s written off men first time acting since high the state of the world these from her life, she’s had a school. days. troubled past with them, “It’s definitely been a “I felt like we needed to, they weren’t all that great,” challenge for me,” she said. because there’s so much she said. “Throughout the “I’ve learned a lot from negativity right now, there’s night of the wedding, she has everyone.” a lot going on and you know a bit of a hiccup near the end Georgeanne is dealing with what? We need to be happy because there’s this guy that a broken marriage with a about ourselves. changes all of that, because man she realizes she doesn’t “Who doesn’t want to see he challenges her.” even like, let alone love. hilarious women?”

Five Women Wearing That guy is Tripp, played “She’s super emotional

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TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20) This is a poor day to make important financial decisions, because your information might not be correct. It’s possible that someone is deceiving you. Be careful.

GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) You feel tired and lethargic today. Don’t worry, because we all have days like this. Don’t be hard on yourself or judgmental of others.

CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) Something going on behind the scenes worries you today. The strange thing is that you might not even know what it is. A lot of people feel this way. No worries.

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about religion and politics today, because people are genuinely confused. You might not be sure how to respond or what to endorse. Take it easy.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23 TO NOV. 21) Disputes about shared property, inheritances and anything that you own jointly with others will be confusing today. You won’t properly defend your best interests. Avoid these discussions.

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AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 TO FEB. 18) This is a classic day for confusion when dealing with romantic partners. Remember: Unexpressed expectations almost always lead to disappointment.

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You might feel let down by others. It’s very likely that they feel the same way.

Seeking Relationship Closure Dear Annie: I feel like a cliche. About a year and a half ago, after six years of dating, “Jon” and I broke up -- or more accurately, Jon broke up with me.

It blindsided me, especially because I had just relocated with him to another state about a month earlier. He said he was having personal issues and just wanted to be alone.

He was drinking a lot and seemed really depressed at the time. I tried encouraging him to seek professional help, but he refused. I continued calling him periodically at first to check in and see whether he was doing OK. But I wanted to respect his wishes, and he didn’t seem interested in getting back together, so I slowly began the process of healing and moving on.

About six months later, I started hearing from him again. He sent me gifts in the mail, references to inside jokes we’d shared over the years.

He began calling a lot. I kept meaning to call him back, but for some reason, I didn’t.

Things were just different. I had started developing feelings for someone else. Eventually, Jon seemed to get this and began moving on, too. But I never could have guessed how quickly he’d move on.

He started seeing a woman

Annie Lane DEAR ANNIE

he’d met on a dating site, and within three months, they were engaged. Their wedding is next month. And as much as I’m happy -- I’m in a new relationship myself -- I still sometimes dwell on how things ended with my ex. And I don’t get how he never proposed to me after six years but it took him only three months to pop the question to a woman who was practically a stranger. I know it’s silly, but I even have thoughts like, “Was I so horrible that anyone who came after me seemed like immediate marriage material?” And I feel this sense of unfinished business because I never did tell him how much he hurt me. I don’t think he knows, because he invited me to the wedding.

(I respectfully declined.) Do you think that calling him or writing him a letter just to have one final conversation would give me some sense of closure?

-- Conflicted Dear Conflicted: Perhaps the cheapest form of therapy is putting thoughts down on paper. So write Jon a letter,

but don’t send it. Instead, use it as a space to work out your feelings and figure out what’s really stopping you from moving on. Closure is a gift we can only give to ourselves.

Dear Annie: As a retired pastor with over 40 years of ministry, may I suggest another response to “Trying to Save Our Church,” who wrote in about two people causing problems in her church? If her church is part of a larger denomination, she could suggest help from a denominational leader, such as a bishop or superintendent. Having dealt with troublemakers such as the ones she described, I have found that such people or couples can and do cause significant damage to the harmony of a congregation. -- Reverend Barron Dear Reverend: I was surprised by how many readers wrote in and mentioned that they’d dealt with similar problems at their churches.

I’m printing your helpful, practical tip here because apparently, there are a lot of troublemakers out there! Thank you, Reverend.

Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com. To find out more about Annie Lane and read features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

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Coffee Corner

CONTACT US ALEISHA HENDRY 250-785-5631 ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

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Wake every morning to this amazing view of the Charlie lake.

TODAYS PUZZLE

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Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started.

Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.

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Community

CONTACT US ALEISHA HENDRY 250-785-5631

“It’s a great event because it encourages healthy living and it’s something you can all do as a family.”

- Alysia Waberski

ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

Trip to ISRAEL October 21 -31, 2017

Promotional evening May 19

At 7:00pm at the Presbyterian Church in Fort St. John - 9907-98 St

It will be the experience of a lifetime and you are invited!

For further information contact Pastor Terry Hagen of the Fort St. John / St. James Presbyterian Churches at 250-7852482 or my cell 403-835-7235. I can also be contacted by email at houseofhagen@hotmail.com.

You are encouraged to register early as the tour is already 50% booked!

Holy Sepulchre

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Alysia Waberski and her daughters Mya and Layla are ready to do the Mother’s Day Rotary Run again this year.

Mother’s Day Rotary Run a family affair ALEISHA HENDRY ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

Alysia Waberski is relatively new to the running world, getting her start about a year ago, and had decided she wanted to take part in the sixth annual Mother’s Day Rotary Run. Not only did she develop an interest in running, her daughters did as well.

“My oldest was seven at the time and she was getting interested in running and I’m interested in running, and it was just a nice way to get out as a family, do something healthy and support the community at the same time,” she said.

Waberski did the 2016 5K run with all three of her daughters, Mya, Layla, and Willow, with Mya and Layla running alongside her and Willow in the stroller.

“It was fun to see them excited at succeeding at this race. It was just fun for me to be out there with them,” she said.

The Mother’s Day Run has encouraged Waberski and her daughters to get active and go for runs on their property.

“It’s a great event because it encourages healthy living and it’s something you can all do as a family and more importantly it supporting people within our own community,” she said.

Barring any natural disasters, the run is slated to go forward on May 14, unlike last year where it was pushed back until August due to poor air quality from nearby wildfires.

“We’re not holding our breath this year, waiting on any fires,” said Kendra Delichte, one of the co-organizers of the event.

Organizers decided to change the route this year, which Delichte said was to keep things interesting for the participants.

She noted that the event is great for anyone, whether they’re a seasoned runner or a beginner.

“There’s no pressure, anyone can take part,” she said.

Funds raised go to the Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society, which Delichte says makes an even better community event.

The Mother’s Day Rotary Run is May 14 at the Surerus Ball Diamonds. Registration and package pickup starts at 8 a.m., with a Jazzercise warmup at 9:30 before the 10K runners take off at 9:45. The 5K walkers and runners take off at 10 a.m., and the Kids Dash is at 11:15.

Waberski and her girls are definitely looking forward to the run.

“My kids are already asking me about it, if we’re signed up.”

Visit strideandglide.ca to register online.

9907 - 98 St. Fort St. John 250.785.2482 | cell: 403.835.7235

FORT ST. JOHN & DISTRICT CHURCH DIRECTORY ANGLICAN CHURCH of CANADA NoRTH PEACE PARISH Please join us at our temporary location at the Lutheran Church 9812 108 Ave Ph: 250-785-6471 “All are Invited and Welcome Here” - (Luke 14:23) SERVICES St. Martin’s, fort St. John, BC Sundays 1:30 p.m.

Rev. Enid Pow ********** Church of the Good Shepherd Taylor, BC - Sundays 9:30 a.m. ********** St. Matthias, Cecil Lake, BC 3rd Sun. of the Month 3:00 p.m.

Holy Communion BAHA’I fAITH BAHA’I fAITH National Baha’i Information 1-800-433-3284 Regular Firesides Mondays @ 8:00 p.m.

Deepenings continued Wednesdays at 250-7870089 Next Feast Info.

250-787-0089 ********** BAPTIST CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 9607-107th Ave., fSJ Ph. (Office) 250-785-4307 Pastor: Michael Hayes Associate Pastor: Doug Janzen SUNDAY WoRSHIP SERVICE 10:30AM ********** CATHoLIC RoMAN CATHoLIC CHURCH (Resurrection Church) Pastor: Rev. Vener Sabacan Phone 250-785-3413 www.fsjcatholic.ca MASSES: Saturday 7:30 p.m.

Sunday - 10:00 a.m. oNLY OFFICE HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

BAPTISM: Contact the Pastor 3 months before baptism.

MARRIAGES: Contact the Pastor 3 months before the wedding. ********** ALLIANCE CHURCH 9804-99 Ave., fort St. John, BC V1J 3T8 Ph: 250-785-4644 fax: 250-785-8932 e-mail: office@fsjalliance.ca www.fsjalliance.ca SUNDAY WoRSHIP SERVICE: 9:15am & 11:00am KIDVILLE: for ages 2yrs.-Gr.6 @ 9:15am **********

CoMMUNITY CHURCH CHARLIE LAKE CoMMUNITY CHURCH Associate Pastor: Jared Braun 250-785-1723 fax: 250-785-4136 clcc@pris.ca SUNDAY SCHooL: 9:30am SUNDAY WoRSHIP: 10:40am 1st left turn off Alaska Highway past the Charlie Lake Store. ********** PEACE CoMMUNITY CHURCH 10556-100th Street, Taylor, BC Pastor: Wally Pohlmann Phone: 250-789-3045 HoURS: 9:00am-Noon Monday-Wednesday & friday Email: office@taylorchurch.ca Website: www.taylorchurch.ca SUNDAY ADULT CLASS - 9:30am SUNDAY WoRSHIP SERVICE - 10:30am ********** EVANGELICAL foRT ST. JoHN EVANGELICAL MISSIoN 8220-89th Avenue, fSJ Pastor: Andy Wiebe Sunday School September-June begins at 9:30am Sunday mornings.

Worship Service - 10:45am Phone: 250-787-2550 ******* INTERDENoMINATIoNAL UPPER PINE GoSPEL CHAPEL Church Phone: 250-827-3833 Email: upgc@pris.ca Board Chairman: Andy Burkholder 250-827-3811 Box 66, Rose Prairie, BC ********** LUTHERAN PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 9812-108th Avenue, fort St. John, BC V1J 2R3 Office Phone: 250-785-2718 Pastor: Rev. Kebede Dibaba Regular Worship Schedule: 9:00am Youth, Adult Bible Study 10:00am Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School ********** PEACE RIVER MUSLIM ASSoCIATIoN Information: 250-787-1264 Jumm’a (Friday) Prayer @ 1:00pm 203-10903-100th Street, fort St. John, BC email: tahermorsi@shaw.ca ********** MENNoNITE NoRTH PEACE MENNoNITE BRETHREN CHURCH North Peace Mennonite Brethren Church 10816 106 St. fort St. John, BC V1J 5V2 250-785-3869 Lead Pastor: Andrew Eby Associate Pastor of Youth &

Young Adults: Don Banman SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES: 9:15am & 11:00am ********** MENNoNITE MoNTNEY MENNoNITE CHURCH SUNDAY MoRNING: Sunday School & Worship: 9:30am SUNDAY EVENING: 2nd & 4th Sundays: 7:00pm Everyone Welcome!

Pastor Warren Martin Phone: (250) 827-3231 ********** NoNDENoMINATIoNAL CHRISTIAN LIfE CENTRE “Associated with “Fellowship of Christian Assemblies” “King Jesus is Lord Over the Peace” 8923-112th Avenue, fort St. John, BC V1J 6G2 website: www.christianlifefsj.ca Ph: 250-785-4040 fax: 250-785-4021 Pastor Steve Oboh Principal of Christian Life School: Garry Jones Everyone Welcome Sunday Morning Worship Service: 10:00am Nursery available and Sunday School is held during the sermon for ages 3-12 years.

Christian Life Centre is “Home of Christian Life School” ********** foRT ST. JoHN NATIVE BIBLE fELLoWSHIP Sunday Worship: 11:00am Wed., Night Bible Study: 7:30pm Pastor John A Giesbrecht 250-785-0127 ********** GIDEoNS INTERNATIoNAL Fort St. John Camp Ray Hein 250-827-3636 John Giesbrecht 250-785-0127 ********** NoRTHERN LIGHTS CHURCH INTERNATIoNAL (Rose Prairie, BC Sunday Service: Pre-Service Prayer: 10:30am Worship Service: 11:00am Everyone Welcome ********** THE SHELTER CHURCH “...the Lord will be a shelter for His people” Joel 3:6 9808-98A Ave. fort St. John, BC 250-785-3888 SUNDAY SERVICE: 10am Pastor: Oral Benterud 250-785-9151 ********** PENTECoSTAL THE PENTECoSTALS of foRT ST. JoHN Phone: 250-787-9888 Pastor: Jason McLaughlin Sunday 10am Service, Sunday School Youth Sunday 11am Worship Service Tuesday 7pm Prayer Wednesday 7pm Bibile Study Friday 7pm Youth

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

The United Church of Canada is a Union of Congregationalist, Methodist & Presbyterian Churches in Canada formed in 1925.

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COMMUNITY

Permanent disc golf course coming Disc golf has grown in popularity in Fort St. John so much that it’s time to make a permanent course.

The temporary course at Toboggan Hill Park currently has tonal posts that ring when the disc hits them. The permanent course will have proper baskets.

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City council authorized community services staff to install the permanent course during a meeting on May 8.

All the funds for the permanent course were raised by FSJ Disc Sports Club.

— Staff

Math problems will be civilization’s downfall

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orget missiles and armed standoffs between hostile nations— the end of civilization could come in the form of a math word problem.

Stay with me, I will explain.

My hubby and I stopped at a coffee shop over the weekend and instead of paying with a tap or a swipe we provided cash as settlement. The total of the transaction was $8.54 and we handed over a $20 bill. “Wait!” my husband said, as he searched through his palm full of silver coin. “Here! This should help”, he said smiling as he handed the cashier $0.55.

Insert slow motion head explosion here.

It was like a scene in a children’s cartoon where the robot starts spinning and repeating, “I do not compute, I do not compute, I do not compute.”

The introduction of the additional coinage to the transaction was causing a meltdown. Throw in the entire penny thing that cashiers need to calculate and we had just tossed a massive curve ball.

Side note: I will admit that in the good old days when I was working in retail, I believed that old people only gave us extra coins like that to send a message. A message that said, “You might be able to use a fancy calculator at school, but this is the real world—figure it out, I dare you.” Then, of course, they said something about walking up hill both ways and I tuned out.

Now, I was said ‘old’ person and we weren’t trying to make her feel bad, we were truthfully trying to be helpful and get rid of the extra coins.

The twenty-something cashier was clearly out of her depth (mathematically) and my cold, cynical, sarcastic heart began to crumble like an Atlantic iceberg experiencing the effects of global warming for the first time.

“I’m not good at math,” she said through nervous laughter and my hubby came to the rescue providing the answer. “$12.00 would be perfect,

Judy Kucharuk THE DESK OF THE GREEN-EYED GIRL

thanks.”

We get into the truck and I begin laughing. “Forget ICBM’s, the next world war will be started with a math word problem! What the hell has happened to us! Are we no longer capable of simple math?”

It’s true, and it actually isn’t the fault of our newly released spawn. If the bus left the station at 10:00 p.m. with a 100 litres of fuel and traveled at speed of 95 kilometres the entire distance, WHO CARES! And if we did care, we could Google it and discover the answer.

We constructed this glass house, so we shouldn’t throw rocks at it.

The larger issue is the lack of critical thinking skills. We are raising generations of individuals who have flaccid critical thinking muscles: they never use them, ever.

Using critical thinking can be fun!

No, seriously it CAN be fun! Have you ever visited an Escape Room? These are rooms designed to challenge our brains, providing clues to enable us to escape. I believe that they are surging in popularity because these days there are few opportunities to challenge ourselves and use our critical thinking and problem solving skills.

I used to sigh heavily when my grandparents would make statements like, “All of this technology is making people soft!”

Now, I am saying it myself.

Judy Kucharuk is a lover of sarcasm, witty people and footnotes. You can read her book “Naked Tuesday” or catch her on CBC Radio Daybreak North where she shares her “Peace of Mind”. Follow her on twitter @judylaine

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How does a housefly walk upside down on a ceiling and straight up slick glass windows?

At the end of a fly’s foot are two tiny, sticky suction cups called pulvilli (pull –VIL-eye) and two claws.

The claws help the housefly grab onto rough surfaces and the pulvilli allow the fly to stick to smooth surfaces.

How many different words can you make using some of the letters in the word

Most of a housefly’s head is covered by its eyes. Houseflies have compound eyes, which means that each eye is actually made up of 3,000 to 6,000 simple eyes.

Each simple eye has its own nerve and six-sided lens.

When a housefly looks at an object, it doesn’t see one smooth picture, but a mosaic made up of thousands of pieces of that picture.

How many flies can you find on today’s page in 60 seconds? Have a friend try. Who found more?

FLY-O-VISION!

Compound eyes permit a fly to see in many directions at once. Each lens points in a slightly different direction, making it possible for a housefly to see above, below and to the sides, as well as to the front. That is why it is hard to sneak up on a housefly!

Do the math to find out which part of the housefly’s body senses each of the following:

A housefly lives for about 21 days!

Fly Hunt

Buzz through today’s newspaper and find:

Houseflies have no teeth. Everything they eat must be liquefied. If a housefly wants to eat something solid, such as a sugar crystal, it must first dissolve the food with saliva. Then it can suck the liquid up its proboscis. The proboscis is a hollow tube that extends out of its mouth.

Help this fly climb up the wall.

Houseflies eat all kinds of things—manure, garbage, human food and dead, decaying animals. That’s why it’s important to keep houseflies away from your food; they can leave behind germs.

Standards Link: Life Science: Students know that living organisms have distinct structures and body systems that serve specific functions in growth, survival and reproduction.

This is the story about a lady who swallows a fly, spider, bird, cat, dog, goat, cow and horse. Do you think she lives?

Unscramble the title of this book.

Then, check it out at your local library this summer!

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Read age-appropriate texts in a variety of genres.

HOUSEFLY COMPOUND SUCTION LENS SIMPLE EGYPT PULVILLI GOLDEN TOUCH MOSAIC SIGN EYES SENSES CUPS DOWN

• three adjectives that describe houseflies • something a housefly might eat • numbers that add up to the number of days a housefly normally lives • three things that can fly

Complete the grid by using all the letters in the word FLIES in each vertical and horizontal row. Each letter should only be used once in each row.

Some spaces have been filled in for you.

Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to locate information.

Find the words in the puzzle, then in this week’s Kid Scoop stories and activities.

D N S Y A T O U C H O O P L S S P O I S

W I U F N G M Y I E

LENS

D U P U L V I L L I

One meaning of the noun lens is the clear part of the eye that brings together the rays of light needed for sight.

L S N O E L P M I S

O D A H S E S N E S

Each housefly eye has thousands of lenses.

G L M O S A I C T H

Try to use the word LENS in a sentence today when talking with your friends and family members.

N T C E N P O G G Y E C L S O F N W E E

Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognized identical words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

Compounded

A Fly on the Wall

Look through the newspaper for words that make up compound words. Cut these words out and glue them onto another piece of paper to make compound words. Can you make more than ten compound words?

ANSWER: They don’t want to strain themselves.

Standards Link: Spelling: Students understand that compound words are composed of two separate words.

SCORE YOURSELF: 1 - 3 words = Grounded 4 - 7 words = Fine Flyer 8 - 11 words = Boss Buzzer 12 - 15 words = Wonder Wings 16 + words = Super Fly!

If you could be a fly on the wall, hearing and watching others without their knowing, where would you go and what would you like to watch?

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ART CLASSES UNTIL JUNE 30: Each day a different skill for after school youth DAWSON CREEK ART GALLERY: 3:30 to 5:00PM 250782-2601

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LP Dawson Creek 30th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, June 10 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Pioneer Village Dawson Creek Th FREE event will feature: BBQ, draws, bouncy castles, wagon rides, displays, shuttle bus provided to and from for mill tours, fun for the whole family!

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Lars Lindfors (Myllymaki)

passed away at Fort St John hospital on April 5th, 2017.

Lars was born in 1952 in Solna Sweden on March 8th to his mom Jenny Myllymaki. They moved to Canada where he attended school in Prince George, Ft. Nelson and graduated in Fort St. John at NPSS in 1970. Throughout his life he worked at many oil companies, Unocal, Total, and Penn West. He is predeceased by his sister Margaret. He is survived by his sisters: Ingrid (Vic) Jeanotte and Susan (Gary) Hughes. Daughters: Karess Timpany (David), Karlene Duncan (Cameron) and Kara Myllymaki (Steven) and grand kids and nieces and nephews. Funeral will be held at Hamre’s funeral chapel on May 12th, 2017 at 2:00pm.

Expression of Sympathy can be made to the Fort St John hospital foundation.

MAY 20 - COUNTRY MUSIC DANCE-Music

by Old Friends at the Senior Citizens Hall, 1101 McKellar Ave, Dawson Creek.

Dance from 8:30- 12:30 Admission includes lunch. 19 years and over welcome. For more information phone Fred at 250-7822192 or Linda at 250843-7418 South Peace Historical Society Meetings Third Wednesday of the month. In Dawson Creek at the Calvin Kruk Centre Archives Room at 2 pm.

South Peace Historical Society MeetingsThird Wednesday of the month in Dawson Creek at the Calvin Kruk Centre Archives Room at 2 pm.

The Utilities Superintendent uses considerable independence of judgement to organize, plan, schedule and implement budgeted maintenance, operation and/or construction programs within the Water & Sewer Division of the Public Works Department. Reporting to the Director of Public Works, the Utilities Superintendent selects and hires, supervises, trains, evaluates and directs employees in the day to day operation, installation, maintenance and repair of City water treatment, sewer treatment, water distribution, sewer and storm water collection systems and other infrastructures as required.

Required qualifications, licenses and certificates include: Valid British Columbia Water & Wastewater Operators Certification for Level 3 Water Treatment, Level 2 Water Distribution, Level 2 Waste Water Collection Level 1 Waste Water Treatment and a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.

The anticipated start date for this position is August 14, 2017 We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package for this full-time exempt position. Interested applicants are requested to send their resume and covering letter to the undersigned prior to 4:00 p.m., Thursday, May 18, 2017

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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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The Gathering Artisan Market Saturdays from May 6 - Oct 14 8:30am - 1:30pm 1444 102nd Ave, Dawson Creek, BC All Homemade Market ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Chuck Miller born May 16th, 1967

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Join us for a Memorial “Tea” for the late

Larry Chmielewski

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May 13 at 2 PM Fort St. John Legion 10103 105 Ave.

Notice of 70th Annual General Meeting

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2015 Time: Supper 6:00 pm, Meeting 7:00 pm Location: Pomeroy Hotel 72nd meetingMeeting Notice 70thAnnual Annual General 11308ofAlaska Rd (By Chances Casino)

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

Saturday, May 13, 2017- 9:00 am- 2:00 pm MDT-Conference with BC Seiors Advocate- Seniors Citizens Hall-1101 McKellar Ave. Adults- $15.00 includes lunch. Hosted by South Peace Seniors Access Service Society. Join us for an informative and entertain day with BC seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie and local humorist, Judy Kucharuk. Tickets available at Simple Pleasures, Seniors Access in Co-Op Mall ((1:00 to 3:00) and at the door. Website: www.seniorsaccess.org EVERYONE WELCOME!

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Human Resources Assistant adyer@fortstjohn.ca City of Fort St. John 10631 - 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC. V1J 3Z5 PHONE: (250) 787-8150 FAX: (250) 787-8181 For more information visit www.fortstjohn.ca

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ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF B.C. WORKSHOP Friday, May 26, 2017 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Fort St. John Hospital Callahan Rm, Main Flr. Donations gratefully accepted UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA: WHAT TO EXPECT ALONG THE JOURNEY. An education session for family members who are caring for a person with dementia. Learn about: The process of getting a diagnosis, types of dementia and what to expect as the illness progresses. Myths and misunderstandings of dementia. Understanding the changes regarding communication and affects those changes have on behaviours.

Changes in personality and abilities. www.alzheimerbc.org

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COMPETITION NO. 2017-49 UTILITIES SUPERINTENDENT – FULL TIME – EXEMPT

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Date: Thursday, May 21, 2015 To Consider Time:statement.

Supper 6:00 pm, Meeting24.6% 7:00 pm Review 2014 financial Sales increased to $101.8 million and Location: Pomeroy net savings of $7.9 million or 7.9% of sales. Hotel 11308 Alaska Rd (By Chances Directors recommendation of a patronage allocationCasino)

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Consider • Election of 2 Directors for 3 yearToterm

• • Review 2016 financial statement. Sales decreased 18.0% to 60.7 million Review 2014 financial statement. Sales increased 24.6% to $101.8 million and Guest Speaker Directoror 7.9% of sales.

• and a net savings of 3.4 Million or 5.6% net savings of FCL $7.9 million Sealed bids clearly marked “FSJ Hospital Foundation – 101st Ave Parking Lots” will be received th Door Prizes Valued at $500.00 •• Co-op Giftrecommendation Certificates and by the Fort St John Hospital Foundation up to 3:00pm, local time, May 31, 2017, at 8407 112 of a patronage allocation Directors Sealed bids clearly marked “FSJ Hospital Foundation – 101st Ave • Election of 3 directors for 3 year term Ave, Fort St. John, BC V1J 0J5.

Parking Lots” will be received by the Fort St John Hospital Foundation up • Election of 2 Directors for 3 year term tickets or be supper be picked upatprior to May 19 at to 3:00pm, local time, May 31, 2017, at 8407 112th Ave, Fort St. John, BC Complimentary tickets forDirector supper must pickedmust up prior to May 11 the Co-op Cardlock May 19 •Limited GuestComplimentary Speaker FCL V1J 0J5. the Co-op Cardlock.

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The properties for sale are to be sold as a package. Bids on individual lots will not be • Co-op Gift Certificates and Door Prizes Valued at $500.00 considered. The properties for sale are: The properties for sale are to be sold as a package. Bids on individual CALL FOR NOMINATIONS lots will not be The properties for sale are: o considered.

9704 101 Ave, Fort St John – PID: 013-640-135 (Zoned RM2 - Multi-Residential) Complimentary ticketsyour for supper picked prior of to May 11 at theofCo-op Interested in letting name must standbefor theup Board Directors Fort Cardlock St. John o 9704 101 Ave, Fort St John – PID: 013-640-135 (Zoned RM2 o 9708 101 Ave, Fort St John – PID: 013-640-151 (Zoned RM2 – Multi-Residential) Sorry noparticipate children please.

Multi-Residential) Co-operative Association? Directors jointly with a total of 7 Directors o 101 9712 101 Ave, Fort St John – PID 013-640-178 (Zoned C2 – Downtown o 9708 Ave, Fort St John – PID: 013-640-151 (Zoned RM2 – in planning and controlling the affairs of the co-operative, guided by Association Multi-Residential) Commercial Core) CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Bylaws and Policies, so that it effectively moves toward achieving the objectives o 9712 Ave, Fort St John – PID 013-640-178 (Zoned C2 – o 101 9716 101 Ave, Fort St John – PID: 013-640-194 (Zoned C2 – Downtown Interested in letting your name stand for the Board of Directors Fort St. John of the Co-operative.

Please pick up a nomination form at the of Administration Downtown Commercial Core) Commercial Core) Co-operative Association?

Directors participate jointly with a total of 7 Directors Office. The form should be dropped off at the office prior to May May 17, 15, 2017.

2015. o 9716 101 Ave, Fort St John – PID: 013-640-194 (Zoned C2 – in planning and controlling the affairs of the co-operative, guided by Association

Downtown Commercial Core) Bylaws and Policies, so that it effectively moves toward achieving the objectives Legal Land Description: Lots 23, 24, 25 & 26, Plan PGP4252, Section 6, Township 84, Range 18, Legal Land Description: Lots 23, 24, 25 & 26, Plan PGP4252, Section 6, of the Co-operative. Please pick up a nomination form at the Administration W6M, Peace River Land District Township 84, Range 18, W6M, Peace River Land District Office. The form should be dropped off at the office prior to May 15, 2015.

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OWNER Fort St John Hospital Foundation This closed bid is subject to a reserve price.

8407 112 Ave Fort St. John, BC V1J 0J5 Attention: Jennifer Moore OWNER Executive Director Fort St John Hospital Foundation

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Catholic Independent Schools requires Two – Continuing 1.0 FTE Primary Teachers at Notre Dame School in Dawson Creek, BC These two 1.0 FTE Continuing primary teacher positions begin September 1, 2017.

Applicants must hold, or be eligible for a British Columbia Teaching Certificate. Experience with Primary grades would be an asset and a commitment to Catholic values and lifestyle is essential.

Apply at: http://cispg.ca/teachers/ Submit your application and supporting documents to: Superintendent of Catholic Schools re: Continuing 1.0 FTE Primary Teacher Notre Dame School 6500 Southridge Avenue Prince George, BC V2N 5P9 This position will be open until filled.

Save the Dates July 7, 5:00 pm to July 9, 2017 at 3:30 pm for the 23rd Annual Mile Zero Cruisers Summer Cruise weekend starts with Registration held at the Dawson Co-op. Bring down your pride and joy and register for the 2017 Summer Cruise Car Show weekend. All registrants will receive access to all weekend events as well as a chance to win prizes.

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Annette 793-4394

Gary Reeder Realty Ltd. FAMILY HOME IN THE NORTHEAST

NORTH EAST BUNGALOW, 4BR, 2BTH, DBLE GARAGE, FULLY DEVELOPED BSMT. $378,000.

LOST Lost camera on Vacation in June 2016.

Believe to be in Chetwynd. Willing to exchange battery charger for memory.

778-256-2001 LOST: SAMSUNG PHONE SOMEWHERE DOWNTOWN DAWSON CREEK. PLEASE RETURN TO TELUS OR CALL: 250-7825255

SOLID 1040 SF HOME, LARGE DINING ROOM, 3 BR , FULL CONCRETE BASEMENT. UPDATED BATHROOM, NEW SHINGLES APPROX. 2 YRS AGO. LARGE LOT, BACK LANE ACCESS, GREEN HOUSE, SHED. ELECTRICAL UPGRADE TO 100 AMP

LAND AND BLDG. FOR SALE-11204-100 AVE

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INCLUDES BUILDING- 4282 SF, CARETAKER SUITE, FRONT OFFICE/RETAIL, 3 BAYS ON 2 LOTS; PLUS EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES FOR CAR WASH AND LUBE CENTRE. WELL MAINTAINED, GREAT LOCATION, CONTACT ANNETTE FOR INFO & TO VIEW BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. 250-793-4394

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

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Applicants must hold, or be eligible for a British Columbia Teaching Certificate. Experience in the primary grades will be an asset. A commitment to Catholic values and lifestyle is essential.

Apply at: http://cispg.ca/teachers/ Submit your application and supporting documents to: Superintendent of Catholic Schools re: Limited Duration 1.0 FTE Primary Teacher Notre Dame School, Dawson Creek 6500 Southridge Avenue Prince George, BC V2N 5P9 This position will be open until filled.

“Better at Home is looking for Volunteers who can help local seniors by driving them to shop or to appointments. Please Call 250782-2341 or stop in to the Better at Home office in the Co-op Mall.

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Heavy Duty Mechanic: Our clients are looking for a Heavy Duty Mechanic to join their team in a full-time, permanent position in the Fort St. John area. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, able to work individually & as part of a team, & will have previous experience in Gas compression.

Duties will include: On/off site mechanical maintenance, rebuilding & repairing components, performing safety inspections & completing purchase orders.

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT SUNSET PRAIRIE LIVESTOCK ASSOCIATION is looking for a part-time pasture rider for the 2017 grazing season.

Interested parties contact Michael Graff at 250-719-8392

Requirements: Trade certification & oilfield experience, written/verbal communication skills, computer proficiency & experience with Gas compression.

Requirements: CAPPA certification, 5+ years of production/accounting experience, excellent MS Office skills, a degree in accounting or business is an asset.

Sales Representative: If you have a focus on customer service & strive to be the best in your field while embracing growth in technology, this is a fit for you! This position serves the Northern BC & Northwestern AB area.

Duties include: Perform selling activities, engage in relationships with existing accounts & prospects, follow strategic account management processes.

The successful applicant will work closely with clients regarding business ideas, business planning packages, and funding applications. The Business Coach/Programs Coordinator will assist the Projects Director with program development, reporting, and participant recruitment.

Requirements: 2+ years of back-to-back sales experience, successful sales record, excellent planning, organization & communication skills.

If you think you’re a fit for any of our listed positions, bring your resume with 3 work-related references to our office today!

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Please submit resume to The Northeast Aboriginal Business Center Society – office@neabc.ca – deadline is May 19, 2017. Visit our website at www.neabc.ca for more information. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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Pembina Pipeline Corporation has been serving the transportation and midstream service needs of North America’s energy industry for 60 years.

When we build something, we do it right. And that includes our workforce. Looking for a challenging and dynamic career? Then you need to connect with Pembina.

8512 - 77 STREET

ESTATE SALE, 3 BR BUNGALOW, 1144 SQ FT, RECENT UPGRADES: NEW FURNACE, NEW FLOORING, KITCHEN COUNTER TOPS, NEW PAINT IN KITCHEN, AND MAIN BATHROOM NEW TOILET & SINK. 100 AMP ELEC SERVICE. LISTED AT $235,000. MLS #2123243

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VEHICLE FOR SALE 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Crewcab VIN # 1C6RD7HT6CS192639 Belonging to Derek Tomkins Sale: May 25, 2017, 9AM, 38 Vic Turner Road Dawson Creek Debt owing: $21,983.16 250−612−8096 michelle@bfcollision.com

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for a 150’ AWSS tower at 56 34 09.26 N 121 09 17.97 W on June 15, 2017. Any concerns or questions can be directed to 3CIS at 780 433 3752.

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For Sale in Chapel Hill Estates

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

The Northeast Aboriginal Business Centre Society is seeking a suitably, experienced, and enthusiastic individual to join their team.

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

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

Business Coach/Programs Coordinator – NEABC

The ideal candidate should have proficiency in computer software applications including: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Adobe, and Publisher. Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; social media knowledge, event and workshop planning an asset.

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• Hardwood and ceramic tile flooring.

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• 1,379 square feet.

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This Limited Duration 1.0 FTE teacher position beginning September 1, 2017 until June 30, 2018 to cover a maternity leave.

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

and Commercial, Farms, Shops, Land, Property Management

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Catholic Independent Schools requires a Limited Duration 1.0 FTE Grade 2 Teacher at Notre Dame School in Dawson Creek, BC

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NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION Regarding Land in the Agricultural Land Reserve

I, Viggo Pedersen, of SS #2 Site 23 Comp 11, Fort St John, BC, V1J 4M7, intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described as,

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Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to, Peace River Regional District, 9505 100th St, Fort St John, BC, V1J 4N4, by May 31, 2017.

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TRAFFIC CONTROL TRAINING BCCSA/WCB Certified FSJ: June 7&8 $300 PG: May 13&14 $280 1-866-737-2389 or roadsafetytcs.com

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1BR/1BA DAWSON CREEK Move in today. New and modern one bedroom suite, private entrance with large windows and fireplace. Storage shed being built this sum− mer. In suite laundry, full size front load, con− venient top mount refrigerator, ceramic top stove and dishwasher, gas fireplace to relax in front of , one off street parking stall. $925, all utilities included. Pet friendly, no smoking.

403−507−5787 wicklandfarms@hotmail.com

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Tradesman, Millwright/Mechanic Fort St. John, B.C. Your primary role will be the ongoing preventative maintenance and repair of equipment including pumps, valves, and piping to ensure pipeline reliability and safety.

You will assist with installation and operation of new equipment, complete preventative maintenance schedules to ensure dependability and maintain ERP equipment in optimal working order. You will provide supervision of contractors as required, and perform various other pipeline duties accurately.

You are a certified Provincial Heavy Duty Mechanic or Millwright with pipeline operations experience. We are seeking someone with excellent trouble-shooting skills, able to skillfully communicate both verbally and in writing.

Safety courses will be provided.

The successful candidate must reside within 100 km of Fort St. John and have a class 5 driver’s license.

Visit pembina.com to apply online by May 16, 2017.

Follow the Careers link to the position you are applying for.

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Pursuant to the Warehouseman’s lien act, The following vehicles located at Generic Towing & Auto Parts Ltd. 9319-81St Ave Fort St John, BC V1J 6P6, will be sold on/after May 22, 2017 at 10:00am.

Gloria Apsassin 2004 Chev 1500 VIN 1GCEK19N34Z283841 Owing $5089.56 Alexis Glassel 2005 Chev Equinox VIN 2CNDL23F756021569 Owing $2147.25

Ha Hea Enterprises Inc, dba Redwood Esso 10216-100St, Box 30, Taylor, BC V0C 2K0 Job Title: Convenience Store/Gas Station Clerk N0C 6421 (3 positions Available) Duties: Assisting customers. Conducting sales by cash register (cash, debit, credit transactions).

Monitoring inventory levels. Assist in display of merchandise.

Stocking and maintaining product shelves.

Requirements: Prior retail experience is an asset. Secondary School or equivalent.

Salary & Benefits: $12.50/hour, Subsidizing housing, 10 days paid holidays.

Permanent-Full-time position (40 hours per week) Location of work: Redwood Esso Station at 10216-100St, Taylor BC How to Apply:

By Fax: 250-789-3195

By Email: redwoodesso@hotmail.com

ROOMS

MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE

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

APARTMENTS/ CONDOS FOR

CALL NOW! REASONABLE RENTS! 1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS. CLEAN, QUIET, ADULT SECURED BUILDING ON BUS ROUTE IN DC .WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY ON LOWER LEVEL. NO PETS. 250782-1331 MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO VIEW. Completely Renovated 1 Bedroom & Bachelor Suites in DC. Bus Stop at Front Door. Adults Only.

Senior Discount. REFERENCES REQUIRED. 250-843-7337

GARAGE SALES Garage Sale!!

Everything must go 10404-101St Ave. Lots of stuff. Tues-Sat 10am-4pm Saturday 10am-2pm Multi-Family garage sale May 13th 8am2pm. 8224-95Ave *No early birds please*

BASEMENT SUITES

BUSINESS SERVICES

Furnished Rooms for Rent in D.C. Includes utilities,wi-fi/TV/laundry, private entrance/parking. No Pets/Drugs. Please phone: 250-782-0001

Arctic Duct Cleaning, Furnace & duct cleaning, Chimney sweep. 250-787-7217 (FSJ)

HOUSES FOR RENT

Express Pawn Ph 250-785-2232. We Buy Gold! Broken, stones missing, any condition.

We also pawn jewelry.

Free estimates.

RVS/CAMPERS/ TRAILERS

SPORTS UTILITIES & 4X4S

Furnished or unfurnished rooms/private bath. Pouce Coupe.

From $550/month includes utilities/Cable/ Laundry Facilities.

Call 250-719-8111

2 bedroom in 4-plex for rent in DC, F/S & W/D. Phone: 250-7195181.Over 55

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2010 CADILLAC ESV 7 PAS ESCALADE Cash/ trade/lease to own terms. $22,900 V8 auto, power sunroof, remote start, KL entry, DVD, roof rack, power heated leather seats, AC, tilt, cruise, pws, pdls, rear camera. 183,210kms.

780−485−0900

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USED FIFTH-WHEEL TRAILERS FOR SALE IN DC. 3 Available, $500. Each, Need Repairs. Phone: 250782-8525

LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES

Permit # PA 108851 Job # 360929

Environmental Protection Notice Application for a Permit under the Provisions of the Environmental Management Act

INDUSTRIAL/ COMMERCIAL Shop for Rent!! 30x60, 14’ door. $1500 Call 250-794-7611

SUITES FOR RENT

Painted Pony Petroleum Ltd. of 1800, 736 – 6th Avenue, Calgary, AB, T2P 3T7, intends to submit this application to the Director to authorize the discharge of air emission from the d-44-C/94-B-16 Daiber Compressor Dehy facility. The sources of discharge are as follows: • Four (4) 858kW Natural Gas Compressors • One (1) 954 kW Natural Gas Compressor • Three (3) 125kW Generators • One (1) High Pressure Flare • One (1) Low Pressure Flare • Two (2) Tri-Ethylene Glycol Re-Boiler Heating Units • One (1) Line Heater for Heat Tracing The land upon which the facility will be situated at d-44-C/94-B-16, located approximately 29.7 km North West of Wonowon, B.C., within the Peace River Regional District.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Nicole Sadownik, 42, passed away peacefully May 8th, 2017 at the Fort St. John Hospital. Her funeral service will take place in the Northern Grand Hotel Ballroom at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 13th, 2017. The service will be open to family, friends, and all whose lives were graced by Nicole.

Nicole was born on October 29th, 1974 in Fort Nelson BC to Jack and Bonnie Sime. She was married to Steve Sadownik on October 22nd 1995, and they raised two colourful children together. She earned a Bachelors Degree in English from the University of Lethbridge in 2001, and a Bachelors of Education through the Northern Lights College AHCOTE program in 2006. Nicole taught the primary grades at Taylor Elementary School from 2006 to 2016, sharing her love of reading with many children through the Reading Recovery Program. Nicole was actively involved in the community, participating as a Girl Guide Leader in Fort Nelson, a Volunteer with the 2276 Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Royal Canadian Army Cadets, and Swim Coach with the Inconnu Swim Team. In her spare time she enjoyed painting, running, and crossword puzzles.

She is survived by her parents Jack and Bonnie Sime; her 4 sisters Ardith Jones, Nadine Sime, Naomi Hunt, and Natalie Sime; her husband, Steve; and 2 children, Steven and Victoria.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Fort St. Hospital Foundation, Oncology Department.

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Grande Prairie’s rising reggae star Caleb Hart made a stop in Fort St. John at the Old Church last week as part of a short Western Canadian tour. The artist heads off to his home country of Trinidad and Tobago later this month for a pair of shows before returning to Canada in June to release his debut solo EP.

Jeannie Whitford hosts a game of cash cab for the attendees at the Fort St. John Curling Club AGM on April 30. The meeting was held to pass last year’s financials as well as elect new board members. This year may see some new bonspiels early in the season, as well as a fundraiser for new rocks.

Crabapples won’t leave you sour this summer Judah Koile FROM THE FARM TO THE TABLE

A liberal pruning of its branches makes fuel for fragrant charcoal fires and smoke chip mixes. Pruning will help increase the trees aromatic fruit and flower production. Use the fruits for preserves, wines and ferments such as apple cider vinegar (more on that at the end of the season). Some species of trees

CHARCOAL BBQ AND SMOKING WITH CRABAPPLE WOOD Prune your trees free of all dead branches. To be sure, look under the bark for greenness and life with a pocket knife. If it is brown or grey and looks dehydrated, it’s dead. Cut and stack all wood in covered piles, out of the rain. Keep the leaves.

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a year while controlling the humidity inside a barn or cave. When the branches are dry, take the skinny twigs and smash them into chips with a hammer or hatchet. Use this in your wood chip smoker for bacon. Well-dried apple wood makes smokes chips that burn slow and fragrant.

For charcoal barbecuing, precook your largest logs on a camp fire. Remove when charred halfway through and place them on grass or dirt. Lay a steal trash can lid on top of the wood to limit oxygen. Once extinguished, set aside and cool.

Break wood with hatchet into equal sized pieces.

Place in a pile and light with barbecue fluid or the dried leaves from the tree you saved. When barbecuing, always keep a small hand fan and a spray bottle of water.

This will increase or decrease heat. Happy BBQ season.

Judah Koile is a Fort St. John chef and co-owns The BEAM with his wife, Jiwon Kim. Koile has more than a decade of culinary experience, and has worked in restaurants across Canada and South America.

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was brought to market. Resembling a tank, the vehicle could seat seven people and was sold to country doctors, ambulance operators, and priests living in remote areas. As sales increased Bombardier gradually transformed his workshop into a manufacturing company, which officially opened under the name L’Auto-Neige Bombardier Limitée (roughly translated, “The Bombardier Snow-Car Limited”) in 1942.

By the dawn of the Second World War, Bombardier had sold thousands of snowmobiles and developed several prototypes.

Among these were four that were designed exclusively for the military. But after the war things began to change. Most significantly, governments started to plow rural and secondary roads in the winter, eliminating most of the need for Bombardier’s snowmobiles and effectively rendering them obsolete.

Undeterred, Bombardier innovated and adapted to the changing times. He went on to design a handful of all-terrain vehicles, including the popular Muskeg tractor, for the mining, forestry and petro industries. The success of the Muskeg enabled Bombardier to return to his roots and create an entirely new type of snowmobile. This prototype resembled a motorcycle and was lighter, smaller and less expensive than past models. The SkiDoo was first commercialized in 1958 and within a decade had significantly altered life in northern communities. Moreover, widespread recreational use of the vehicle guaranteed future sales long after its inventor passed away in 1964.

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CANADA’S IRISH COMMUNITY When St. Paddy’s Day rolls around each year, Canadians across the country don their greenest garments to celebrate the Irish presence that’s such a fundamental part of our national identity. While Montreal’s celebration is the oldest and largest—the city has proudly hosted a parade every March 17th since 1824—the province of Newfoundland and Labrador has gone as far as to make the day a public holiday.

The Irish started calling Canada home as early as the 17th century. Close ties with the French landed them a place in the early colonies of New France and a number of Irish communities were established in the Maritimes. However, the largest waves of immigration occurred in the first half of the 19th century. During the late 1840s Ireland was plagued by the Great Famine; of the nearly two million people that fled, hundreds of thousands made their way to Canada. Many of this group died en route and others never survived past quarantine at Grosse Île. Those who made it often preferred to work in cities and towns, with many eventually moving southwards to the United States. By 1871, the Irish represented the largest ethnic group in Canada in every major town except Montreal and Quebec City.

Today, 14 per cent of the Canadian population—or just over 4.5 million individuals—claims full or partial Irish ancestry. The most significant numbers continue to be in the Maritimes, but Yukon, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia also have substantial populations. Well known Irish Canadians include former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney; novelist W.P. Kinsella; businessman and brewer Eugene O’Keefe; comedian Mary Walsh; and the late great folk musician Stompin’ Tom Connors.

QUESTION 2: The Cypress Hills, whose northern slopes are among the few remaining places in Canada still frozen from the Wisconsin glaciation (which ended 11,000 years ago), straddle the border between which two provinces?

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What food processing technique was invented in the 1920s by Ontario biologist Archibald Huntsman to aid the shipping of fish fillets?

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A new way to travel the great white north Whatever your feelings about the current state of affairs surrounding multinational aerospace and transport giant Bombardier Inc., we can all exhibit Canadian pride in regards to the company’s founder, Joseph-Armand Bombardier. This inventor, engineer and entrepreneur revolutionized winter travel in Canada with his innovations to the snowmobile and his subsequent invention of the Ski-Doo. Born in a small farming village in Quebec’s Eastern Townships, Bombardier was imbued with an innate gift for mechanics and engineering. Legendarily, he built his first machine that could travel across the snow when he was only 15. Using two wooden sleds hitched together, a handmade wooden propeller and a refurbished Model T Ford engine, the contraption ran over a kilometre before the teen was told to dismantle it for safety reasons.

At 17 Bombardier dropped out of seminary school to study electrical and mechanical engineering. Afterwards, he returned to his hometown of Valcourt and borrowed money to set up a workshop. Quickly he gained a reputation as an expert in all things mechanical and the popularity of his services was such that he was able to repay his loan within three years.

While his business grew, he tinkered in the background with designing and developing a snowmobile. In 1935, Bombardier’s first prototype was born and in 1937 he patented his machine’s sprocket wheel and track drive system. Two years later, the B7

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are so fragrant they are used to help other plants attract bees. It’s also a secret weapon for making delicious deserts, treats and sweets.

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hat old back yard crabapple tree, throwing summer-blushed fruits all over your deck, is a cook’s secret weapon.

Crabapple wood is perfect for smoking and charcoal barbecuing this summer, and the crabapple’s story goes back further than you may think.

Crabapple is recorded as far back as 10th Century England.

The Lacnunga manuscript of herbal remedies claimed the tree to have medicinal qualities used in the treatment of poisons and infections.

Species now grow all over Asia, Europe, and North America.

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Nova Scotia’s provincial flag dates back to 1858, making it the only one adopted before confederation. It depicts a diagonal blue cross on a white background, with a lion on a gold shield in the centre. The flag is a variation of the Scottish flag and thus pays tribute to the province’s namesake.

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