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A BC Wildfire Service crew heads in to fight a brush fire at Coffee Creek, May 11, 2019. Strong winds from the southwest that afternoon quickly whipped up the fire, which started somewhere behind the regional district transfer site between the 252 and Dump roads just off the Alaska Highway at Mile 62. Residents and fire personnel were quick to respond, with planes dropping two loads of retardant to stop the fire’s spread across the highway and toward the Coffee Creek subdivision and RV park. Three BC Wildfire Service crews were called in, while private water trucks also responded. The fire danger rating is moderate to high in the region. See pictures and videos online at bit.ly/2Vxiu0y

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Food recovery program gets new cargo van Collecting grocery store food destined for the landfill and diverting it to the local food bank just got a lot easier in Fort St. John. The Salvation Army has added a new cargo van to its fleet, making daily trips to local grocery stores to pick up surplus produce, meat, and dairy. The van was put to work Tuesday morning, and is one of the last pieces of the agency’s $115,000 grant from Food Banks BC in support of its food recovery program. Next up is a $19,000 retrofit over the next few months to make the van refrigerated. “We were using a small passenger van and picking up 800 pounds a day, making several trips,” said Cameron Eggie, executive director. “Logistically, once it’s refrigerated, we won’t have to rush back to the centre if we pick up a load of milk or steaks.” The food recovery program has seen more than 67,000 pounds of food collected since it launched in July 2018. The recent grant has already helped the Salvation Army buy a new walk-in cooler and walkin freezer, and washing station in support of those efforts. “It’s a great symbol in the community,” Eggie said of the van. “We are there in the community picking up and reducing waste. That’s the biggest thing.” Volunteers are always

1. 100 Street and Hwy 97N (and turning lane): 100, 36 causing injury or fatality (36%) 2. 100 Avenue and Hwy 97N and Old Fort Road (and turning lane): 91, 30 causing injury or fatality (33%) 3. 100 Street and 100 Avenue: 76, 17 causing injury or fatality (22%) 4. 93 Avenue and 96/96A Streets: 67, 20 causing injury or fatality (30%)

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Cameron Eggie of the Salvation Army Fort St. John with the agency’s new cargo van for its food recovery program, outside Save-On Foods, May 8, 2019.

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Power outage could last a week Nearly 100 households in Cecil Lake and Goodlow could be without power for up to a week. A landslide damaged a BC Hydro transmission line into the area causing a power outage on Monday. BC Hydro is monitoring the situation, although there is no timeline on when power will be restored. Initial estimates suggest between five to seven days. “Before any work can begin, a geotechnical assessment needs to be completed,” Dave Conway said. The Goodlow Transfer Station is being equipped with a generator to continue regular operations starting Wednesday.

Child and youth committee here The provincial committee on children and youth will hold a public hearing in Fort St. John on Wednesday, May 22, to gather feedback on children and youth with neuro-diverse special needs such as autism and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. “The committee invites parents, caregivers, service providers and advocates to share their experiences and challenges with assessment and eligibility processes, and their recommendations for improvement,” the province said. The hearing takes place at the Pomeroy Hotel from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. To register call 250-356-2933 or 1-877-428-8337.

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Combined, the top five most dangerous intersections in Fort St. John have seen nearly 400 accidents over the last five years. ICBC recently updated its provincial statistics and interactive maps, giving motorists five years of crash data at and between intersections from 2013 to 2017. In Fort St. John, three out of the top five trouble spots are at key corridors connecting motorists from the Alaska Highway and into the city. And nearly one in three accidents at these five intersections over the last five years have led to injury or death. Here’s a quick snapshot of the Top 5 most dangerous intersections, in order of total number of all crashes, including those that caused injury, death, and property damages only.

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5. 108 and 109 Streets and Hwy 97N (and turning lane): 63, 18 causing injury or fatality (28.5%) Rounding out the Top 10 intersections with the most crashes were: 6. 100 Street and 93 Avenue: 60, with the majority of them — 41 — at at the back lane intersection behind Integra Tire and Silver Creek Cookhouse; another 19 were at the controlled intersection at NAPA. Seventeen of these caused an injury or fatality (28%) 7. 86 Street and Hwy 97N (and turning lane): 59, 18 causing injury or fatality (30.5%) 8. 96/96A Streets and Hwy 97N (and turning lane): 49, 13 causing injury or fatality (26.5%) 9. 100 Avenue and 90 Street: 42, 14 causing injury or fatality (33%) 10. 100 Street and 105 Avenue: 38, 13 causing injury or fatality (34%)

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Orlanda Morris hands Chrystal Jones a carnation at the finish line of the 2019 Rotary Mother’s Day Run at Surerus Park, May 12, 2019. Jones finished with a time of 25:29. For top results, turn to B8. matt preprost photo

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CHOOSE CHEWS: Welcome to another round of news chewing. Your weekly proof that the war on weirdness has not yet been won. Last week, scientists announced they found a way to make an antibiotic from fish mucus. They say the hard part is grabbing the Kleenex after the fish sneezes. Other disgusting marine gunk they’re working with: Octopus toe jam.

PAINT THIS: Sad news for amateur artists: Daniel Robbins died recently at age 93. He was the inventor of Paint By Numbers. He was a quiet guy. His biggest thrill in life was occasionally painting over the lines.

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GOSSIP GAG: In a new study by the University of California: Men engage in gossip just as much as women. I didn’t read the study, a buddy told me about it. His buddy told him. I can’t wait to call my other buddy and tell him.

though some people say they will believe in global warming when hell freezes over.

KARAOKE KERFUFFLE: In Florida, a man refused to stop singing karaoke when he was being arrested. Police officers eventually grabbed the microphone away from him and locked him up. They should have tazed the guy. In fact, everybody who sings karaoke should be tazed and locked up. Everywhere. Every time.

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Kearney students lead mental health talks MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca

It’s Mental Health Month across Canada, and a group of Dr. Kearney students spent today speaking with their younger peers about building healthy and supportive habits to help them deal with their struggles and those of others. It’s the culmination of a new unit of lessons on mental health literacy for Grade 9 students throughout the school district. The students volunteered their time afterward, packing all they learned into a slideshow lesson and activity plan to present to elementary school students at Alwin Holland and Robert Ogilvie schools. Mental health literacy means recognizing the signs of mental distress and disorder, when to get worried, and how to speak up and ask for help, said Dylan Burtch. “It means being able to talk about how you feel, and not judging people for the way they feel, or being able to understand how having a mental disorder makes life different or difficult,” Burtch said. For instance, a slushy brain freeze, while certainly a sign of short-lived distress, is not the same as an anxiety or panic attack; or the same as someone struggling with bipolar or an eating disorder. Jillian Stone, who went class to class with Burtch agreed. Mental health

is just as important as one’s physical health, Stone said, and it starts by building healthy habits to help fight off the challenges of every day life. If you’re anxious about a test, study more and study hard, and stay focused, Stone said. When life gets stressful, slow down and breathe deep, go for walk, or immerse yourself in art and sport, she said. “Whatever you want to do to get that feeling to go away,” Stone said. The mental health unit was developed by Cindy McGarroch and teachers at Dr. Kearney and Bert Bowes schools, with the help of a $33,000 provincial grant. It’s purpose was to give teachers training in mental health, and to give students going to either high school or the Energetic Learning Campus a meaningful project to raise mental health awareness throughout May as they wind down the school year. “All teachers need strategies for dealing with this in the classroom. It’s just about well-being,” said McGarroch, who works for the school district as a support teacher focused on school culture and social-emotional learning. Seeing the students eager to volunteer their time to extend their learning to their younger peers was the best outcome, McGarroch said. Though only two schools were visited today, McGarroch hopes more will be visited next year. “It’s powerful when kids are teaching kids,” she said.

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s the 1960s dawned, the Alaska Highway News would see some changes, as would the town of Fort St. John. One of these events, which affected us, was the amalgamation of the Village of Aennofield with Fort St. John. When I was growing up, Aennofield was a place on the far side of town that you stayed away from. There were tough kids out there and you didn’t want to mess with them. It was in 1972 when I joined the Fort St. John Fire Department that I learned that Aennofield was once a municipality on its own. I asked the then-Fire Chief Carl Lutz where our fire trucks had come from, and he said the 1953 American LaFrance and the Cab-Over Tanker came from Aennofield when the village amalgamated with Fort St. John. Over the years, I have learned more about the Village of Aennofield. While I cannot cover all of its history, I hope I can shed some light on where it began, as well as how and why it has ended up a subdivision of the city. The quarter section one mile east of Fort St. John, lying along the south side of the Airport Road, was known as Mathews Subdivision, now known as Aennofield subdivision. The property was originally owned by Mrs. Crawford. Mr. Bouffieux (Mrs. Crawford’s partner) traded it to Bert Bowes for a John Deere tractor. Mrs. Aenno Mathews purchased the quarter section from Bert Bowes except for 10 acres in the Northwest corner, which is now the location of Robert Ogilvie school, which was built in 1959. Micky Warren and his mother bought the first lots at the west end of Block 1 along the Airport Road. The first house in the subdivision arrived on October 14, 1954, when Fletcher Fell moved his house from the planer mill one half mile west of Fort St. John and put it on his lot at what was then called Mathews Subdivision. On May 22, Percy Fell bought a lot on Block 1 from Mrs. Mathews for $125. He built a little house on it and the next year rented it to two nurses. Carl and Imelda Plemel moved there in 1956, renting from his father-in-law until their house was built in 1959. The house is located on what was Pioneer Avenue (or 99 Avenue) next to Maple Grocery. The first trade licence for the Village of Aennofield was for Maple Grocery. It was acquired by Mr. Percy Fell for the princely sum of $5 and was good from July 1, 1956, to December 31, 1956. The licence was issued at Pouce Coupe, the location of the nearest government agency. Mrs. Plemel told us how her mother, Mrs. Mary Lohman, had helped make Christmas special at the village by making a Santa suit and then dressing up as Santa. Percy Fell drove a horse-driven cutter (Santa’s sleigh) around Aennofield complete with Santa (Mrs. Lohman) stopping house to house to deliver gifts to all the children. The gifts were bought from money raised at dances and suppers held at the village hall. The community hall was a centre used for many occasions including wedding receptions,

Larry Evans town hall meetings, as well as for holding immunization clinics by the public health nurses. There was some talk of plans to bring a bull to an outdoor event at the community hall. When the weather turned rainy, the event was moved indoors. There wasn’y a lack of excitement as a couple of fellows decided the bull should still attend the event. Upon entering the hall, the bull sent children screaming for their mothers... only to find out it was a good imitation of a bull that could dance pretty good! Percy Fell was the first fire chief, and may have been the only one. The fire trucks were usually parked in someone’s garage as there is no reference to a fire hall. All I know for sure is that when Aennofield was amalgamated with Fort St. John, we acquired their fire trucks, which were put to use for decades by the Fort St. John Fire Department. The trucks were eventually replaced by newer models, with the 1953 American LaFrance going to the rural community of Beryl Prairie, and then sold to a community even further south. It was in June 1959 when the first serious thoughts were given to a possible incorporation. When Percy Fell and Paul Corriveau met with J.E. Brown, Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs, to discuss the project. A volunteer committee for incorporation was formed and Paul Corriveau was chosen by fellow committee members as president. It wasn’t until September 6, 1961, that a plebiscite was held to determine whether or not 3/5ths of voters were in favour of incorporating the Village of Aennofield. Up until this time, the area was known as Mathews Subdivision, not to be confused with Mathews Park that we know of today. The results: 112 ballots were cast, 80 said yes, and 32 said no. Sixtyseven votes were required for a majority. The population at that time was about 640 people and there were seven businesses within the boundaries. One of these businesses I remember was a Texaco station called Spruce Service Station, located on the corner of Spruce Street and Movie Avenue, or 82 Street and 95 Avenue to us, and now the location of Carriere Park. Spruce Service Station was at one time operated by the Priebe family. Mardi Brooks remembers riding by the service station on her bicycle to see if Mrs. Priebe was outside as Mrs. Priebe had the most beautiful red hair the local girls had ever seen. There was also a building supply store owned by the Giebelhause family, which later was relocated to 92 Street and 100 Avenue. There was McFadzen’s Upholstery Shop, Holmes Shoe Repair, and, of course, Maple Grocery

which also served as a post office and message centre for the community. Rod Shortt worked at Maple Grocery during some of its busiest times. There was also an eatery in Aennofield called the Skyway Cafe. This was located on the Airport Road and was named for obvious reasons. I remember eating there occasionally and found it to be a good change from our regular hangouts. The Skyway Cafe building still stands and is now used by several businesses including St. John Advertising on the Airport Road. I’m not sure when the first talk of amalgamation between Fort St. John and Aennofield began, but one article I read, dated December 1964, talked of a petition with four signatures that was sent to Fort St. John town council by Howard E. Perrin. The petition asked for the inclusion of the quarter section of land lying south of the Airport Road and adjacent to the Fort St. John town boundary on the west side and Aennofield boundary on the east side. There were 15 land owners on the quarter, five of whom were residents and the four signatures gave the necessary 2/3 for a petition of this nature. Over the next few years, it was discussed at length by both politicians and the public, and when the dust settled and everyone had their say, it was agreed that Aennofield would become part of the Town of Fort St. John. So, on the 19th day of April, 1968, it was proclaimed the Village of Aennofield was no more and the area would become the responsibility of the Town of Fort St. John. Prior to amalgamation, Fort St. John council was comprised of Peter Frankiw, Pappy Galbreath, William Stark, Paul Odermatt, and Mayor Ralph Pomeroy. The Village of Aennofield Council was comprised of Glenn Fox, Willard Horst, Warren Smith, and Mayor Mel Clarke. Following amalgamation, the council was comprised of Mayor Ralph Pomeroy, Deputy Mayor Mel Clarke, and all others were aldermen. This remained until the next civic election for the town at which time one mayor was elected and six aldermen. This is how the council for the City of Fort St. John is comprised today. In the years that followed, the Aennofield subdivision filled in with new homes, and, as the boom-bust cycles came and went, Aennofield came into its own as a good place to live. It has come a long way from the days when it was called “AnyOldField” as my high school friend, Dwight Phillips, used to call it. This column is dedicated to the people of Fort St. John and Aennofield who had the foresight and co-operation to see that working together was beneficial to all residents living within the newly defined boundaries of Fort St. John. Larry Evans is a former fire chief, city councillor, and lifelong historian living in Fort St. John.

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ost reading this will be aware of the city’s plans to have public input on what should be done with 100 Street. What you may not be aware of is that the budget that has been presented (and passed by the time you read this – budget deadline day is May 15 each year), includes a long-term budget of $192 million for upgrading and replacing water and sewer lines. Say it s-l-o-w-l-y: that’s a ton of money. I will deal with both these issues in this column. Firstly, hats off to the city for the consultation process. Perhaps too often there has been the “assumption” by politicians that little opposition implies consent or approval. Believe me, that’s just not the case, and remember the two root words in assume – it makes an ass of you and me. The city tried something similar in the mid to late 80s, when our economy was in the crapper — because consultants had convinced senior city staff this would reinvigorate downtown. Well, it was a plan from somebody from the South and it was one of the reasons Peter Vandergugten and I ran for council in 1986. Thankfully, that plan died an undignified death. Before we get too far into making consultants rich, there is some data that the city should have, and if they don’t, they should get it before this process goes any further. What are the traffic counts on 100 Street from the CN tracks to the Alaska Highway, by type, for each month of the year for at least 12 months? Second, given the high probability that the plans will restrict traffic on 100 Street — perhaps by banning anything larger than pickups except for local deliveries – where will that traffic go and what impact will it have on those roads? Nobody should expect mayor or council to be expert

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It’s known as the Junior Dragons’ Den, and like the CBC series Dragons’ Den, it allows entrepreneurs, in this case, high school students the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges. On May 10, seven presentations were made to ‘dragons’ at the second Annual Community Futures Peace Liard’s Junior Dragons Den competition in Fort St. John. While the event was open to both high school and college students, this year’s event only attracted interest from students in grades 8 through 12. The competition was divided into two divisions – junior: grades 8, 9 and 10, and senior: grades 11 and 12. Like the television show, each of the entrepreneurs were thoroughly questioned on their product from budgets to market demands and competition. At stake, a first place prize of $1000 to the winning entry in the both the junior and senior categories, $500 to the second-place winners, and $250 for third. After 15 minutes of deliberation, the dragons made their decisions. Jenna Meszaros, a Grade 11 student at South Peace Secondary took top honours in the senior competition for her henna tattoo business proposal. Meszaros, who’s has been practicing her art on friends and schoolmates, say it’s temporary. “People don’t have to

get permanent tattoos. They have this option,” said Meszaros. “Hennas are a great way to see how a design might look on a part of the body before, maybe, deciding on something permanent.” Meszaros is planning to use her top prize money to grow Jenna’s Henna. Until now, she’s only really shown off her talents at the Dawson Creek Farmers Market. She hopes, however, to expand to other areas in the region, like Fort St. John and Chetwynd. Grade 8 student Kail Levasseur from Demmit, Alberta, was the junior division winner. Levasseur, who is home schooled, has set up an organic chicken farm at the family’s home. Although organizers had hoped for more interest, including from post-secondary students, Community Futures Peace Liard general manager Sue Kenny says it’s great to see the younger side excited. “We’re getting those kids in the schools and getting them thinking about other opportunities for careers (like) starting a business,” said Kenny. “The competition, it stretches their boundaries. It’s been fun watching them go through the process.” Once chosen to compete, the entrepreneurs are then connected with a videographer to create their “sales pitch’ to the dragons and paired up a business leader to mentor them with any strategic planning help they might need, before appearing on stage to answer questions about their proposal.

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Below is a full list of the winners on the night: Senior: $1,000: Jenna’s Henna (South Peace Secondary) $500: Bear Mountain Lamb Production (South Peace Secondary) $250: (tie) between J-dogs & Waffle Pops (North Peace Secondary) *each receive $125 Junior: $1,000: Kail’s Happy Healthy Chickens (Demmit, AB) $500: 1 2 10 Recipes (Dawson Creek Secondary – Central campus) $250: Toques (Tumbler Ridge Secondary)

Unemployment climbs to 9% Northeast B.C. lost 200 jobs in April, pushing the region’s unemployment rate to 9%, according to the latest labour force survey. There were an estimated 37,500 people employed in the region last month, down from 37,700 in February when unemployment was at 7.8%, according to the survey. Year-over-year, unemployment is up from the April 2018 rate of 6.3%, and when 38,600 people were working. B.C. added 5,900 jobs in April overall, maintaining the country’s lowest unemployment rate at 4.6%.

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RCMP take part in city’s Super Hero Bike Rodeo On Sunday April 28, 2019, from 11 to 2 p.m., officers of the Fort St. John RCMP partnered with the Pomeroy Sport Centre for the National Super Hero Day Bike Rodeo. Cpl. Steven Francoeur and Cst. Chad Neustaeter of the Community Policing Unit provided activity books, stickers, and colouring pages to help promote bike safety. “This event was fantastic for us as RCMP to build relationships with our youth, their families and community partners in a fun and informal setting,” said Cst. Neustaeter. “It also provides us with an easy way to help educate children and parents alike.” Frontline officers Cst. Tim Atchison and Cst. Christian Dreyer also attended and cycled a few laps with the par-

ticipating children, showing off their skills as bike-trained officers. “It made me feel really good to be told by one of the first children we met that we didn’t need to wear a costume, we were already super heroes,” said Cst. Dreyer. Cycling is an easy, family friendly way to get out and have fun now that the weather is warming up and the streets are dry. Ensure your child’s helmet and bike fit them properly as they may have outgrown both over the winter. Even if children are scootering or skate boarding, ensure their helmets and any other protective gear fits properly, for their safety and your peace of mind. — Fort St. John RCMP

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reading with students ranging from Kindergarten to Grade 6. At least once a month, the RCMP IPS connects with various students to be positive role models and encourage students to develop their reading interest and skills. “By interacting with students in classrooms, we have the opportunity to support their learning and demonstrate that police are just regular, fun and approachable people too,” said Constable Jared Duncan. “I love going into the schools and reading with students!” said Constable Nat Cooke. “I really enjoy our interactions with the students, knowing that I am encouraging literacy is very rewarding to me.” The dedicated officers of the Fort St. John RCMP IPS unit use literacy as a powerful tool to partner with local First Nations in accomplishing their strategic plans for their youth. Literacy also helps to break boundaries and barriers in all age levels and cultures and helps youth get a successful start for their futures. — Fort St. John RCMP

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Local youth liason officer goes back to school In September 2018, the Fort St. John RCMP initiated a pilot project for a youth liaison officer for the detachment. Constable Chad Neustaeter had been selected for this position for his extensive history in working with youth. This position will run until June 2019 where it will be re-evaluated at that time to determine its effectiveness and if any modifications will be required. Staff Sergeant (S/Sgt) Steve Perret chose to implement this proactive position as it is part of the RCMP’s strategic priorities. “Youth Involvement is of the RCMP’s national strategic priorities that impact RCMP planning and operations within our community,” advised S/Sgt Perret. “Our goal is to reduce youth involved in crime, both as victims and/or offenders.” “Youth often have a negative first experience with police,” said Cst. Neustaeter. “In the role of Youth Liaison Officer I have the opportunity to help build bridges with students and help them get to know police in a positive way.” Cst. Neustaeter introduces himself to students as Officer Chad. Even though he has almost three years’ experience as a police officer, he comes to the position with 16 years of experience working with youth. Officer Chad is one of two DARE (Drug Awareness Resistance Education) trained officers at the detachment that is instructing the

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Sarah Byford, who spent time at Ronald McDonald House, collects donations for McHappy Day at the McDonald’s drive-thru with Fort St. John RCMP Cst. Chad Neustaeter on May 8, 2019. McHappy Day brought in $8,177 each for both the Ronald McDonald House and Child Development Centre, the most Fort St. John has raised for McHappy Day.

DARE Program to Grade 5 students. The goal of the program is to provide students with the knowledge to make safe and responsible choices with the hope of protecting themselves now and in the future. Officer Chad looks for any opportunity to connect with students while visiting various schools. His interactions vary from schools visits, participating in recess activities with the youth, to presenting classes with proactive information on topics that are

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relevant to their safety. Our interactions with the youth in elementary schools is about “who are the police and what do they do?” While sexting and managing your online presence are key topics for middle school students, the Party (Preventing Alcohol Related Trauma in Youth) Program allows him to connect with students in the Senior Secondary Schools. “Although the program is still in its early stages, I am starting to see the benefits already,” advises Officer

Chad. “In the fall, I received feedback from a parent who let me know their children couldn’t stop talking about how I had participated in a game of Tag with them. I am extremely flattered that the youth in our community recognize me and feel comfortable just stopping to say hi.” If anyone has any questions or concerns about this project, please feel free to contact S/Sgt. Steve Perret of the Fort St John RCMP at 250-787-8100. — Fort St. John RCMP

In the 1890s, before women were allowed to join the force, the RCMP employed women as matrons and jailers to help care for female prisoners. One of these women was Katherine Ryan — better known as “Klondike Kate” — who was eventually hired by the RCMP in the Northwest Territories as a special constable.

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• Riley James Cuthbertson (born 2001) was handed 24 months of probation for assault with a weapon. Cuthbertson was handed 24 months of probation for assault causing bodily harm. • Todd Brian McLaughlin (born 1971) was sentenced to 14 days in jail, fined $500, and assessed a $75 victim surcharge for driving with a suspended licence. — Tom Summer

Every year in May, Canadians all over the country take part in a weeklong event to celebrate the bravery and commitment of our nation’s law enforcement ofﬁcers. In Canada, we have one particular group of ofﬁcers that stands out from the rest: the RCMP. Beyond their iconic red uniforms, the function and history of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is often something of a mystery to most Canadians. Just in time for National Police Week, here are a few facts about the RCMP you may not know!

In the early 1900s, the RCMP began hiring women as fingerprint and lab technicians. In 1946, the pioneering criminologist Frances McGill was appointed as an honorary surgeon of the RCMP, making her one of the force’s first official female members. Dr. McGill was sometimes known as the “Sherlock Holmes of Saskatchewan” because of the importance of her forensic work for solving crimes.

Today, approximately one-fifth of RCMP officers are female, and an increasing number of women currently hold senior ranking positions. In 2006, the RCMP’s first female commissioner, Bev Busson, was appointed. The current commissioner of the RCMP, Brenda Lucki, assumed her duties on March 9, 2018.

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On May 23, 1974, Commissioner M. J. Nadon declared the RCMP would begin accepting applications from women for regular police positions. The ﬁrst troop of all female police ofﬁcers consisted of 32 women recruited from across the country who graduated from training in the March of 1975.

• Jamie Joseph Cormier (born 1991) was sentenced to nine months in jail, ordered to provide a DNA sample, and handed a 10-year mandatory firearms ban for trafficking a controlled substance. Brian Horne (born 1955) was fined $200 for theft $5,000 or under. • David Vaughn Lafleur (born 1994) was fined $1,000 and handed a one-year criminal driving ban for care or control of a vehicle or vessel while impaired. • Justin Michael Allarie (born 1997) was sentenced to nine days in jail for breaching probation. Allarie was sentenced to another nine days in jail for breach of undertaking.

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The expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline is “likely to proceed,” according to officials. Bloomberg is reporting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet will meet June 18, where it’s expected the expansion will be given the green light. While the deadline for a decision was already pushed back from May, it’s “possible but unlikely” to be delayed again, Bloomberg reported, citing confidential sources. The government “almost certainly won’t flat-out abandon the expansion,”

Macro Enterprises has signed a contract to build a single-unit greenfield compressor station near Dawson Creek as part of the North Montney Mainline. The contract’s value is in excess of $30 million, the company reported. Work includes removing, transporting, and installing a single 15.1-megawatt gas-turbine-driven centrifugal compressor unit consisting of a Solar T130 Dry Low Emissions gas turbine, a C65-2 compressor, and associated auxiliary buildings from the Moody Creek

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Trans Mountain likely to go ahead: report Bloomberg reported. The government bought the pipeline and expansion project in August 2018. Between September and December, the pipeline generated $129 million in revenue, $48 million in earnings before interest, taxes, and depreciation, and $23 million in additional dividends for the government. The National Energy Board released its reconsideration report on the expansion in February, finding the project remains in the national interest and imposing 156 conditions if approved.

Alberta Compressor Station to the Saturn Compressor Station. High pressure gas piping, and utility piping and cable interconnects between buildings will all be newly fabricated and installed at the new site, the company said. Construction is expected to begin in May, with substantial completion by the third quarter of 2019, the company reported. Macro continues to build the Groundbirch Compressor Station. Completion is scheduled for the third quarter of 2019.

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Emilia Dysterhuis, Hollis Mattson, Haley Korfmann, Amy Crandall, and Kyra Taylor are at the Canada Wide Science Fair in Fredericton, New Brunswick, this week.

The Northern BC Regional Science Fair was able to send five finalists to the Canada Wide Science Fair in Fredericton, New Brunswick, this week, thanks to local sponsorships from Shell, Encana, Arc Resources, SD 60, and the Science Fair Foundation of BC. The fair takes place May 11 to 17 at the University of New Brunswick. Approximately 8,000 local students will tour the fair during public viewing. In addition to competing, our finalists are able to experience the local area through special evening events and a tour day. Students taking part include: • Emilia Dysterhuis, Grade 7, North Peace Home Educat-

ors, Spare Our Air: The Use of Algae Scrubbers in the Oil and Gas Industry •Hollis Mattson, Grade 7, Devereaux Elementary, Under Water Sound Scape • Haley Korfmann, Grade 9, Freedom Thinkers, Living With Oil • Amy Crandall, Grade 12, Dawson Creek Secondary, SPSS Campus, A Non-Pharmaceutical Treatment for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome III • Kyra Taylor, Grade 12, North Peace Senior Secondary, Keeping the Balance: Using Dietary Adjustments to Balance the pH within the Equine Hind-gut — Angela Gatt

Youth leadership camp now taking applications Applications are now being accepted for a program dedicated to sending four local teens down to Lake Cowichan to build their leadership skills. The Yes! Camp runs through July and August, and is aimed at teens between the ages of 14 and 18. At the week-long camp, participants learn leadership and team building skills while canoeing, hiking, swimming, and connecting with youth from around the province. The North Peace Credit Savings and Credit Union and the

Fort St. John Co-Op are looking to send four locals to the camp this summer. “The YES! Camp develops this potential by providing encouraging mentorship, skill-strengthening programs and activities, and a space for teens to grow and develop into the unique, capable leaders that they are,” a news release reads. The deadline to apply is May 24, 2019. To learn more about the program, and apply, visit npscu.ca.

Interior Roads changes name ahead of expansion Interior Roads announced it has changed its named to Dawson Road Maintenance to reflect its growth and association with the Dawson Group of companies. “With our move into northern B.C., the new name makes a lot of sense. Our operations have expanded beyond the Interior,” Sam McCarthy, division manager of operations, said. “As well, the name reinforces our connection within the Dawson Group, which has such a tremendous history in construction in B.C. We are HOROSCOPE ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) This is a good day for money and finances because you are in a practical frame of mind. If shopping, you will buy practical, long-lasting items. TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20) Today Mercury is in your sign lined up with stern Saturn, which gives you a strong sense of realism. You’re taking a good look at your surroundings to see what needs to be done. GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) Research of any kind will go well today because your mind is focused, steady and capable of attention to detail. You won’t give up until you find what you’re looking for.

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Dear Annie: I’ve been with my significant other for five years. We’re each other’s “person.” I’m more comfortable with him than I’ve ever been with anyone else, but there’s a catch. We’ve noticed a trend: that I’m better at taking care of myself when he’s not around. It’s not a conscious thing. I’m not intentionally sulking. But it seems that my depression and anxiety come out of the woodwork -- I’ve been stable for quite a while -- when I’m alone with him. When we’re apart -- for example, one of us goes out of town -- I flourish. I’m confused by this pattern. I don’t understand why someone I am so comfortable with seems to hinder my growth and well-being. He is a wonderful, loving partner. I have no complaints about how he treats me. We have awesome communication and talk about absolutely everything. And yet, a part of me feels trapped. I don’t want us to break up, but maybe we’re no longer a good fit. -- Dating but Drifting Dear Dating but Drifting: Perhaps what you’re feeling is the result of codependence, counterintuitive as it might sound. It’s possible you only feel like you can give yourself permission to focus on your own well-being when he’s not there. Check out Mental Health America’s “Characteristics of CoDependent People” at http://www. mentalhealthamerica.net/co-dependency, and see if you recognize yourself in the list of traits. Alternatively, maybe your relationship is simply in need of a

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homemade card that says “Notice to Emergency Responders” and shows a picture of your cat. Explain on the back of the card that you live alone, and give instructions for whom you’d like to take care of your cat in an emergency (probably your vet). This is why it’s important to choose a vet with boarding facilities. 3) Prepare and post a chart in your home with a picture of your cat, list of medications, feeding instructions and hiding places. Include your veterinarian’s name and phone number, and the shelter you trust the most to take care of your cat in the unlikely event of your premature death. Ask your veterinarian for recommendations about the local shelters. Dear Annie: As a longtime volunteer for a kitty rescue, your advice to volunteer at a shelter was spot on. Not only will the kitties provide companionship, so will the other volunteers. We have people volunteering for us as cage cleaners, socializers, adoption staff, special events coordinators -- you name it, we need people. We also have a program called Senior to Senior, in which senior citizens become permanent fosters for senior cats. -- Ann A. in Connecticut Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com. To find out more about Annie Lane and read features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2017 CREATORS.COM

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A team of filmmakers from Fort St. John has won the region’s annual spring filmmaking challenge. Eagle Vision Video Production walked away with both the Judge’s and Audience Choice awards at the Frantic 48-hour Film Challenge, hosted annually by the Peace Region Independent Media Arts Association in Grande Prairie. Between April 12 to 14, Eagle Vision had 48 hours to produce a short film after being given a genre (sport/talk show) along with other plot criteria as a prompt and starting point. The result is a short, sixminute comedy called Game Set Match, giving audiences a literal play-by-play on the tricky business of gift returns. Note to men: don’t try to return an unwanted watch on the sly when your girlfriend is nearby — unless you have a comeback plan in your back pocket. The film, along with others created by groups from across the Peace, was screened over the weekend in Grande Prairie as part of the Reel Shorts film fest. The film starred Kaymia Laurine, Nicolas Novak, Ted Sloan, Chad Corno, Leanne Bausman, Hannah Larnder, and Ben Haab.It was directed and written by Jesse McCallum and Chad Corno, with David Ross on

cinematography, Ben Haab on graphics, and production support from Bausman, Sloan, and Larnder. “We’re very grateful to have a platform in the Peace Region like PRIMAA in which we can showcase our art form,” McCallum said. “We’re hoping to see more young and new filmmakers competing this fall and next year.” Eagle Vision has recently shifted its focus to develop more local creative content, and the film challenge fits the bill. PRIMAA hosts a similar 48-hour film challenge every Halloween. Eagle Vision owner and cinematographer Ben Haab said the win and recognition gives his team confidence to enter larger festivals with some higher calibre short films in the near future. “It was very rewarding to see the team work under pressure, with less sleep than was ideal, and everyone kept a positive attitude throughout,” Haab said. “We were all very proud of the film we produced. Three weeks for a proper short film is a crunch let alone 48 hours, and to have achieve a final product at this quality, in such a short time, surprised us as well.” Watch Game Set Match at alaskahighwaynews.ca.

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Mother’s Day motocross a new scene for mother and son DAVE LUENEBERG Alaska Highway News

For Fort St. John’s Daileen Falk, the idea of being at a motocross track on Mothers’ Day wasn’t necessarily a surprise. With a boyfriend who enjoys dirt biking and ice racing, Falk has spent her fair share watching from the sidelines. But what was entirely new for the Fort St. John mom was seeing her son, Easton, racing competitively for the first time with other kids his age at the Peace Motocross Association’s opening weekend in Taylor. Like any parent, and even more when an 8-yearold is just starting out, Falk admitted she was a bit nervous. “I don’t think I’ve ever wanted to cry and throw up at the same time... and laugh,” said Falk. “It’s been emotional but it’s fun.” She says her boyfriend, Tom Demaid, who unfortunately had to work on the weekend, has been great in showing Easton how to ride. “He has a dirt track in his backyard. Easton just got a new bike, so we wanted to see how he did, and it’s something he likes.” As expected, Easton did have a few spills during his three races, nothing serious, but Falk became more

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Easton Falk raced for the first time last weekend at the Peace Motocross Association race in Taylor on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2019. His mother Daileen nervously took in the whole experience alongside him.

relaxed as the weekend played out. “It’s sorta scary, but not scary,” said Easton, who attends Ma Murray school. “We’re working on confidence and (me) not being so terrified at the end of the day,” said the newlychristened motocross mom, as her son laughed loudly in the background on hearing this. Falk likely held her breath a few times on the weekend when Easton fell off his bike, particularly, in his second race Sunday morning.

“He fell twice but he got right back up and kept on going... and that’s what counts,” said Falk. Her son, however, is quick to point out, “I fell four times, Mom,” with a wide smile on his face. While most moms like Falk could be found cheering on their kids track side this past Mothers Day, there are those who decide to suit up themselves, deciding it’s just as much (or more) fun being a part of the action. Could we see Falk, herself,

on a bike and competing? Only time will tell. She says her partner, Tom, has been trying to get her to consider the idea. With a growing list of 17 riders in the Ladies class, popularity for the sport is on the rise. “I’m sure he’d like to see my on a bike but I don’t know if it’s ever gonna go there,” Falk said. For now, she’s just happy watching and cheering on the two men in her life, although we might just have a new Mother’s Day story to tell you next year.

Inaugural Huskies ID camp bodes well for team going forward DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

The Fort St. John Huskies might not have had as many players at their inaugural Huskies ID Camp as they hoped, but they sure had the talent they were looking for. “The quality of the players was good, even if the quantity wasn’t. There were some great players

and I could definitely see some of these kids making our team out of camp,” said Huskies GM Jeremy Clothier. The Huskies, along with the Castlegar Rebels, held the camp in Edmonton, May 10 to 12. There were 32 players at the camp, coming from AA midget teams, AAA midget, and even a player who came from Houston, Texas.

Clothier said between 10 to 12 of the kids will attend the Huskies main camp in August. The Huskies will continue to hold this camp going forward, but are hoping to partner with a Junior A team in the future to attract more top-end players. The Huskies currently have between 25 and 30 kids committed to the August camp, and that’s

without counting any of the team’s returning players. “It will be a very competitive camp with a lot of players,” Clothier said. “We have some local players from the Trackers, as well as the Tier 2 Midget Flyers attending as well. My goal is to make it tough on (Coach Todd Alexander) to pick a team and I think it will be.”

ounce. As Kawhi Leonard’s lastsecond desperate heave sailed through the air, basketball fans everywhere had what seemed like minutes to analyze the entire game, the series, perhaps even the entire history of the Toronto Raptors franchise. The Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers had just played one of the slowest, ugliest basketball games you will ever see in Game 7 on Sunday night. The Raptors shot just 38%, and only 23% from three. That’s not supposed to be good enough for a team to win in the modern NBA. The 76ers had only 40 points at halftime in a season where teams regularly have more than 55 points after two quarters. Bounce. I’ve never seen a ball bounce that high in the air off a rim. Truth be told, I’ve never paid that much attention to a bouncing basketball before. I do know that I’ve never seen the ball bounce that high twice. It was at this moment that we all realized the shot wasn’t over, that Kawhi hadn’t necessarily missed. We would find out soon, after we waited a couple more gruelling milliseconds. Of course, it seems like we’ve been waiting 18 years. The parallels between this series and the one in 2001 where Vince Carter missed a game-winner in Game 7 against Philadelphia were so obvious that this time it wasn’t just a over-hyped media narrative. That 2001 shot has been called the defining moment of the Raptors up to this point, and they would lose the game. Imagine your franchise being defined by a moment of failure. Make no mistake, Raptors fans freak out the minute Toronto loses a playoff game or Kyle Lowry appears to forget how to play basketball. We’ve seen this too many times. Bounce. I’ll be honest, I’m much more connected to the Raptors Game 7 loss in 2014 to the Brooklyn Nets, although I do remember watching the Vince Carter game. It’s a little embarrassing to remember that I watched the fourth quarter of that game on my phone at Swiss Chalet. I forgot how poor my life choices were in 2014. Bounce. Four bounces, to be exact. Has any shot ever gone in after bouncing four times on the rim? Every single person watching the end of the game on Sunday knew they were watching something incredible. In an era where great broadcasters try to let these breathe, both men from both broadcast teams let out as long and immediate a yell as I did. It was the first buzzer beater in Game 7 history. Not a bad franchise-defining moment at all.

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The Fort St. John Literary Society took a trip down the rabbit hole last weekend with its Mad Hatter Tea Party at Lone Wolf on May 11, the society’s first charity golf tournament. The number raised wasn’t known at press time, but executive director Jessica Kalman is expecting between $4,000 and $5,000, which will go towards the society’s youth literacy programs. There were 80 players competing in the tournament. “There was a steep

learning curve for us, but it was super fun and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. We will keep the tournament going and continue to make it better,” Kalman said. Kalman said they focused on making the tournament fun and family friendly, and fit everything into the Mad Hatter theme. She dressed up as the Queen of Hearts, and other golfers dressed up as the Mad Hatter, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, and even the Cheshire Cat. A themed dinner followed the tournament. The Literary Society’s next even is the Retro Run on September 7.

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Fort St. John Literary Society Jessica Kalman dressed up as the Queen of Hearts for the Mad Hatter Tea Party tournament, and had fun with the tournament participant’s throughout the day on May 11, 2019.

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Introducing juniors to the great game of golf

ntroducing juniors to the game of golf is no simple task. A lot of new golfers are put under pressure to understand the rules of the game and keep up with the pace of play, which are important, but often deters people from wanting to participate. What’s forgotten a lot of the time is that the most important thing when introducing any new player to the game is that they have fun. Whatever the aspirations may be for your child in the game of golf, it’s our job to remember and to remind our children that it is just a game. Making sure your child associates the golf course with fun, whether that be at the range, putting green, clubhouse, or on the course itself is important to keeping them interested in the game. Make sure that you select a course that supports and embraces having juniors

Ryan Galay at the club. Keeping new players, and specifically juniors, from being intimidated about playing the game starts with teaching the basic rules and etiquette before they are under pressure. Remind new players to take their time when hitting the ball, but be courteous and rush between shots to give yourself time over the ball. Allowing quicker groups to play through or picking times when the course isn’t busy can also make juniors feel more comfortable. Ask your course what days or times of day are the best

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for bringing out new golfers. One of the best tools to introducing your children into golf is the programs and lessons that your local golf clubs. Many golf clubs offer free or inexpensive junior lessons early in the year to help introduce and improve young children’s games. These programs are generally run by local PGA of Canada Professionals and utilize programs like SNAG (Starting New At Golf), which offer smaller kids clubs used to hit tennis balls to introduce kids in a easier, fun environment. This can be taken a step further with individual lessons if you are finding your junior is keen to learn more. When it comes to practice and lessons, let your junior decide how much they want to do and what is too much — the worst thing you can do is force them to do it too much.

Once your junior is course-ready, make sure to take advantage of the sponsored play programs in the area that allow your junior to play for free with a paid adult or member. This is becoming a new trend in the industry to try and make it more feasible for adults to introduce their young ones to the game in a price sensitive way. Some golf clubs have taken it a step further and have free junior clubs for children to use during their round. Others may offer programs where a volunteer will take a group of juniors out for a round of golf and teach them about the game. The important thing for the golf industry is that more juniors start to golf so make sure to do your research and find out what programs your local courses offer. — Ryan Galay

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Taylor Motocross results The Peace Motocross Association kicked off its 2019 season last weekend with three races in Taylor, May 11 and 12. Below are the top three points getters in each class over the three races. Results MX2 Novice 1. Nathan Sendziak - 72 2. Brayden French - 56 3. Talon Dodd - 56 MX2 Junior 1. Seth Pleice - 61 2. Teron Anderson - 58 3. Tyrel Conley - 56

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Peter Douglas of Hudson’s Hope competes in the Vet Junior race on May 12, 2019. He finished the weekend with 69 points, good for second in the division.

MX2 Intermediate 1. Kaarben Greco - 65 2. Liam Mavin - 62 3. Justin Lundstrom - 51 MX2 Expert 1. Bradem Gunther - 69 2. Sam Dooley - 68 3. Ethan Toews - 62 MX3 Novice 1. Justin danderfer - 50 2. Dan Kraeleman - 44 3. James Conway - 36 MX3 Junior 1. Tyrel Conley - 47 2. Zane LePine - 47 3. Joel Wiebe - 33 MX 3 Intermediate 1. Trentyn Calloway - 70 2. Bernie Klassen - 66 3. Tyler Schulte - 51 MX3 Expert 1. Parker Hoppe - 75 2. Connor Capelle - 66 3. Chris Landaker - 60 Young Ladies 1. Ebiny Conway - 70 2. Ava Zenzen - 66 3. Sadie Thibert - 65

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Austin Mereski of CM Finch tracks down the birdie during the SD 60 Elementary Badminton Tournament at North Peace Secondary on April 26, 2019.

Ladies 1. Caslynd Plante - 72 2. Chelan Harvey - 67 3. Hayley Wuthrich - 62

50cc (4-6) 1. Spencer Hall - 69 2. Bentley Banks - 60 3. Mayson Patenaude - 52 50cc (7-9) 1. Cruz Gordon - 75 2. Justin Schroeder - 64 3. Lyndon Patenaude - 62 80cc (7-11) 1. Jayden Ostaszewski - 75 2. Cormick Mcfadden - 64 3. Angus Campbell - 58 80cc (12-16) 1. L.T. McDonell - 75 2. Carter Roberts - 66 3. Carson Krushell - 58 Vet Junior 1. Simon Jean - 72 2. Peter Douglas - 69 3. Troy Wilson - 58 Vet Master 1. Nathan Scott - 66 2. Russell Fraser - 65 3. Conan Fowler - 58 Youth 1. Parker Hoppe - 75 2. Connor Capelle - 66 3. Sam Dooley - 60 65cc 1. Drew Roberts - 75 2. Marshall Krafczyk - 66 3. Hunter McAstocker - 58 Supermini 1. L.T. McDonell - 75 2. Hunter McFadden - 66 3. Easton Hall - 60 Schoolboy 1. Logan Fowler - 69 2. Seth Pleice - 66 3. Teron Anderson - 60 50cc Beginner 1. Hudson Longston - 75 2. Dominic Roberts - 60 3. Aiden Warrick - 57

LAKESHORE 4H Community Club Hello readers!

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I’m Liam Koop from the Lakeshore 4-H Community Club and things are definitely gearing up for 4-H activities. On April 27th we had our auction/family dance fundraiser at Cecil Lake Hall where we danced and bought things at the auction. A special thanks to all the businesses who donated items or services for our auction. Usually the end of the month is weigh-in time for swine and sheep. Sheep can be weighed in a variety of ways but we weigh them by lifting them up and hopping on a bathroom scale. We’ll probably keep doing this, at least as long as my brother’s back holds out. Pigs can be weighed by measuring their length and their girth and these measurements can translate to a fairly accurate total weight. Our pigs and lambs are gaining well and we’re hoping to get them up to finished weight by Achievement Days in July. Our club judging rally is coming up at the end of this month. At the judging rally we are evaluated on our ability to compare and identify superior qualities in various projects including sheep, beef, swine, as well as some other projects. We also are required to participate in an identification table where we will identify the names and purposes of various agricultural tools. After this rally, 4-H members can go to the district judging rally to compete against other groups.

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Travis McLean, Mike Bacso, Jarrett Lawson and Ryan Galay made for a great team at the Mad Hatter Tea Party tournament at Lone Wolf on May 11, 2019.

2019 Commercial League standings With golf season officially here, that means the commercial leagues are starting up. Both the Fort St. John Links Men’s league and Lone Wolf Co-ed league are under way. The Lakepoint Men’s Commerical League began on May 15, after press time. Here are the standings for the two leagues. Fort St. John Links Red Division Westar All-Stars - 2 points Links Loopers - 2 Discover Canada Tours - 2 Doug’s Duffers - 1 Short Strokes - 1 Kokanee Six Pack - 0 Injunuity Oilfield - 0 Independant Plumbing - 0 Blue Division Safety First Spare Parts - 2 The Channel 4 News Tea, - 2 Freedom Physiotherapy - 2 Ideal Office Solutions - 2 Missing Links - 0 Petrogas Logistics - 0 Balls to the Wall - 0

Grip It & Rip It - 0 Lakepoint 1. Ram Oilfield - 8 points 2. Big Charles Safety - 7 T3. Rogers Trucking - 6 T3. Cameron River Logistics - 6 T3. B.C. Rail Old-Timers - 6 T3. Alpine Glass - 6 T3. City of FSJ - 6 T3. TD Pencil Pushing Punks - 6 T10. Big Chief Ventures - 5 T10. Tirecraft - 5 T12. McLean Oilfield - 4 T12. PJ Oilfield Services - 4 T14. Anderson Water Services - 3 T14. Weapons of Grass Dest. - 3 T16. Bold Promotions - 2 T16. Smokey & the Bandits - 2 T16. Enbridge Smashies - 2 T16. Smith Fuel - 2 T16. TransPeace Construction - 2 T16. Brad’s Furniture and Appl. - 2 T16. Canfor Taylor Pulp - 2 T16. Team Beer - 2 25. Arctic Spas - 1 T26. Brandt Tractor - 0 T26. Zedi - 0

Trackers searching for assistant coach, trainer The NEBC and Yukon Midget Trackers are looking for a new assistant coach, as well as a trainer, to round out its staff ahead of the 201920 season. Coming off the team’s provincial championship win, assistant coach Brendan Loewen is stepping away from the team to focus on work. The Trackers are taking applications for both

positions from now until May 31. For more information, or to submit an application, contact Dave Burridge at daburridge87@gmail.com or Sheldon Steele at sstele@prn.bc.ca. Loewen played a big role in the Trackers winning the provincial title, and was awarded the Doug and Yvonne Wiles Recognition Award by Fort St. John Minor Hockey.

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Dawson Creek Seniors Hall Activities 1011 McKellar Ave. Floor curling, carpet bowling, pool, line dancing, bridge, crib, darts, bingo, Wellness Exercise, craft classes. Schedules are available at the hall. Come and see our hall and try out our activities.

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Coming EvEnts Community Flea Market Saturday, May 25, 2019 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Cecil Lake Hall Contact for table bookings 250-781-3553

Fort St John, BC Annual General Meeting Tuesday May 21, 2019 at 7 p.m. Execuplace Building (10142 101 Ave) Open to Members and Non-members. All positions open for re-election. All inquiries can be made via email restorativejustice@telus.net or call 250-263-9209 www.northpeacejustice.ca

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Please join us on June 2nd for the 2nd annual Walk to End ALS. at the Greenspace at 100th Ave. & 100th St. Fort St. John, BC Registration for the event will begin at 10am. There will be food, music, games, raffles, activities and lots for the whole family to do. The walk is about 4km long but the route brings you back to the Greenspace multiple times, if you need to shorten your distance. We are encouraging you to sign up teams this year and challenge other teams to raise money as well. Sports team vs. sports team. Business vs. business. School vs. school. Create some competition and let’s make this year better than last! Go to this site to preregister for this walk: events.alsbc.ca. Announcements

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Permissive Property Tax Exemption Applications Due by June 15, 2019 In accordance with Permissive Property Tax Exemptions Policy No. 21/14, the City of Fort St. John is accepting applications until June 15, 2019 for property tax exemptions for the 2020 taxation year. Any Permissive Tax Exemptions that are approved by Council will be for the 2020 taxation year only. All groups that have received permissive tax exemptions in the last three years must submit a new application this year. 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. All permissive tax exemption applications must be submitted to the City’s Corporate Administration Department. Applications are available at City Hall, 10631 – 100 Street, and on the City’s website (www.fortstjohn.ca) at the following link: h t t p s : // w w w. f o r t s t j o h n . c a /a s s e t s / D o c u m e n t s / Council~Policies/21%20-%20Permissive%20Property%20Tax%20 Exemptions%20Policy.pdf 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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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Interested in letting your name stand for the Board of Directors of Fort St. John Co-operative Association? Directors participate joinly with a total of 7 Directors in planning and controlling the affairs of the co-operative, guided by the associations By-laws and Policies, so that it effectively moves toward achieving the objective of the Co-operative. Please pick up nomination form at the Administration Office. The form should be dropped off at the office prior to May 9, 2019

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TOPS Evening Sessions Meet Thursday at 6:00 pm New Beginnings Baptist Church in DC, 10221-18th St Phone: Judy 250-782-9540 or Gail 250-782-7208 for more info.

Education APPLY NOW: A $2,500 Penny Wise scholarship is available for a woman entering the Journalism Certificate Program at Langara College in Vancouver. Application deadline June 30, 2019. Send applications to fbula@langara.ca. Details at https://langara.ca/programs-and-courses/programs/journalism/scholarships.html

GaraGe SaleS Garage Sale May 17, Friday 1pm-5pm and May 18, Saturday 9am2pm 8815-99th Ave

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Review of 2018 financial statement, Sales increase of 13.2% to $95.3million and a net savings of $10.4million or 11%

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TOPS 3907: Take Off Pounds Sensibly Meet Thursday mornings 9:30 am New Beginnings Baptist Church 10221-18th St. Phone Marge 780-8645205 for more info.

Firkus Aircraft Inc Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Firkus Aircraft in Chilliwack, BC, is actively interviewing candidates for full−time engineer and apprentice positions. For more information or to submit a resume please contact: 604−795−5833 info@firkusaircraft.com www.firkusaircraft.com

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Peace Holdings Inc has submitted an application to the City of Fort St John to have the official community plan from Urban Development Area to HDR and the zoning from R3-RD to CD (Comprehensive Development). This will allow for a proposed seniors care project and the addition of affordable house and commercial property to support the surrounding neighborhood and the hospital.

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Peace Holdings Inc will be holding an open house relating to the Rezoning and OCP amendment for the property located at 10763 86th Street. The property is legally described as Lot 1 Section 5 Township 84 Range 18 West of the 6th meridian Peace River District Plan PGP38300 as shown in the image.

South Peace Historical Society Meetings Third Wednesday of the month. In Dawson Creek at the Calvin Kruk Centre Archives Room at 2 pm.

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OPEN HOUSE for OCP AMENDMENT AND PROPERTY REZONING MAY 22/2019 at 7:00pm to 9:00 pm - #101 – 9120 100th Ave (Century 21)

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HALLMARK CANADA RETAIL MERCHANDISER ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A PART−TIME JOB? This may be the job for you! Part−time Retail Merchandisers needed in Fort St. John. A Hall− mark Retail Merchandiser maintains the Hall− mark department in assigned stores, including ordering, receiving and merchandising of product. They maintain inventories, participate in in−store revisions and renovations, and new installations. Please go to the following web− site to learn more about the position, and to apply: www.hallmark.ca/en/careers/opportuni− ties/field−merchandising.aspx

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REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER The Dawson Creek Mirror is looking for a full-time general assignment reporter/ photographer. The Mirror is appealing for journalists who are hard workers, exceptional writers, strong photojournalists, and excited by the prospect of producing day-to-day coverage and research-based features about the city of Dawson Creek and the South Peace region of Northeast B.C. Under the guidance of the editor, the reporter will be able to file a minimum of three stories, or 2,000 words, per shift for print and web, while engaging our readers through social media. As a reporter, the successful candidate understands they are always on the record and generating leads, and that the job includes evening and weekend work when required. The successful candidate will be committed, dedicated and sociable, integrating themselves into the community with ease and occasionally volunteering their time to help build it. Candidates should have at least two years of journalism experience in daily and/ or weekly newsrooms. Proficient use of a camera, a reliable vehicle, and a driver’s license are a must. Salary ranges from $20.02 to $24.24 per hour, commensurate with experience. This position includes a 90-day probation period. If the candidate fails to meet the above qualifications during probation, a full-time position will not be offered. This posting closes May 31, 2019. We are looking for the successful candidate to start June 15, 2019. Email a cover letter and writing samples to: Robert Brown, Managing Editor Dawson Creek Mirror/Northern Horizon 250-782-4888 | editor@dcdn.ca No phone calls please. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.

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Application No. 381266

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE Application for a Permit Under The Provisions of the Environmental Management Act We/I, Tourmaline Oil Corporation/Duane Peperkorn, of address; 3700 250 6th Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3H7 intend to submit this amendment application to the Director to amend Permit PA-108719, issued September 18, 2018 which authorizes the discharge of air emission from the West Doe 02-11 gas processing plant. The land upon which the facility is situated and the discharge occurs is located at LSD: 02-11-080-16 W6M near Sweetwater Road, approximately 16km West of Rolla, BC within the Peace River Regional District. The amendment requests that the following conditions be changed from: 7.18 g/s NOx, 15.1 g/s CO, 9.34 g/s VOC and 0.74 g/s TSP (Total Suspended Particulates) to the following: 9.19 g/s NOx, 14.85 g/s CO, 7.31 g/s VOC and 0 g/s TSP. Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed amendment and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant, with a copy to the Regional Manager, Environmental Protection at Bag 2, Fort St. John, B.C. V1J 2B0. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record.

________________________ (Signature) Contact Person: Duane Peperkorn

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To: Kelvin Neufeld Notice is hereby given of a hearing in the Court of Queen’s Bench Chambers, 291 23rd Street West, Battleford, Saskatchewan, on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in relation to an application by Royal Bank of Canada for foreclosure of Interest Register Number 113307971 and related relief. A copy of the Court issued Appointment with a copy of the Affidavit of Default may be obtained from the legal counsel for Royal Bank of Canada, Duchin Bayda and Kroczynski, 2515 Victoria Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan, (306) 359-3131.

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apartments, town homes, executive homes, and duplexes for y Ltd. (2700, 250-6th Avenue SW, Bow Valley Square Tower IV, Calgary, Alberta, T2P rent. To apply for these,please email reception@licar.ca or visit s application our websiteto at the Director of Environmental Management and Reclamation at the B.C www.licar.ca

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Dated this 10th Day of May, 2019

In accordance with Base Budget Grant Policy No. 105/19, the City of Fort St. John is accepting applications until June 15, 2019 for the 2020 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, 2020. 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, 10631 – 100 Street, and on the City’s website at www.fortstjohn.ca at the following link: h t t p s : // w w w. f o r t s t j o h n . c a /a s s e t s / D o c u m e n t s / Council~Policies/105%20-%20Base%20Budget%20Grant%20Policy. pdf An audited or reviewed financial statement isNo. required as part of the Application PA 109925 application. ApArtments/ ApArtments/ All organizations who apply for a base budget grant must make a Condos for Condos for presentation to Council between August and October. Staff will ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE contact all of the applicants to schedule meeting times. For any inquiries regarding the application process, please contact on for a Permit UnderLi-Car The Provisions of thePrestley, Environmental Management Janet Director of Legislative andAct Administrative Services at Management Group 250-787-8153 or Laura Howes, Deputy City Clerk at 250-787-5796. We have a variety of

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE Application for a Permit Under The Provisions of the Environmental Management Act We/I, Black Swan Energy Ltd. (2700, 250-6th Avenue SW, Bow Valley Square Tower IV, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 3H7), intend to submit this application to the Director of Environmental Management and Reclamation at the B.C Oil and Gas Commission to permit the discharge of air emissions from a sour gas processing facility. The new sources of discharge are as follows:

In accordance with Sections 24 and 26 of the Community Charter, the Council of the District of Hudson’s Hope (the “District”) gives notice that it intends to dispose of lands and premises legally described as: (1) PID: 011-373-601 Lot 1 Section 13 Township 81 Range 26 West of 6th Meridian Peace River District Plan PGP17871 and substantially as highlighted in the sketch plan below (the “Property”). The Property will be sold to the Not-for-profit Hudson’s Hope Health Care & Housing Society for $1.00 and is expected to be completed on or about May 30, 2019. The Property is being sold to improve the feasibility for a future supportive living facility expansion of the Silver Willow Court Seniors Housing Complex.

Council will be considering this matter at the regularly scheduled Council Meeting on Monday, May 27, 2019. For more information please contact the undersigned. Tammy McKeown, Corporate Officer District of Hudson’s Hope 9904 Dudley Drive, PO Box 330 Hudson’s Hope, BC V0C 1V0 Office: 250-783-9901 Fax: 250-783-5741 Email: clerk@hudsonshope.ca

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Development of a Pest Management Plan PONY-PEST-PLAN-001

Applicant: Painted Pony Energy Ltd. 10511 - 100th Avenue Fort St. John, BC V1J 1Z1 E-mail: garry.beamish@paintedpony.ca Tel: (250) 263-0955 Fax: (250) 263-0871

Painted Pony Energy Ltd. intends to apply pesticides for the purpose of noxious and invasive weed control along their pipeline rights of way and access roads, and for the blackening of lease sites for the purposes of safety within their operating areas north of Fort facility will be situated and- the discharge will occur is within c-46-C/94-H-4 and d-39-C/94CRIMINAL RECORD? St. John within the Wonowon and Pink Mountain areas. Mechanical methods of control, Four (4) Caterpillar G3612 Main Compressors Why suffer Employincluding mowing, slashing, and brushing, for control of vegetation on right of ways may - Five (5) G3516C Generators within the Peace River Regional e Tommy Lakes Road, about 55km North Power of Wonowon, ment/Licensing loss? also be used. - One (1) Process Heat Medium LegaL ServiceS

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- One (1) Reboiler Pest management methods intended for use include manual removal of vegetation by tunities? Be embar- One (1) High Pressure Flare mowing, handpulling, slashing, and brushing as well as use of pesticides (herbicides). The rassed? Think: Criminal - One (1) Low Pressure Flare pesticides proposed for use are listed by their active ingredients and proposed trade names Pardon. US Entry Waivemissions discharged from this facility will be 30.61 m3/s continuous and 96.15 m3/s The land upon which the facility will be situated and the discharge will occur below: er. Record Purge. File is within c-46-C/94-H-4 and d-39-C/94-H-4, located at/on/near the Tommy Glyphosate (Roundup WeatherMax, Roundup Ultra, Roundup Transorb HC, Vantage), Destruction. Con- facility will be 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. The characteristics of the waste g period forFreethis Lakes Road, about 55km North of Wonowon, within the Peace River Regional sultation 1-800-3472,-4-D (2,4-D Amine 600, Tordon 101), Aminopyralid (Milestone, Clearview), is a g/s greenfield project on new : 0.02540. g/saccessleSO2, 7.29 g/sDistrict. NOx, This 21.97 CO and 3.05 g/s land. VOC (continuous), 1775 g/s SO2, Metsulfuron methyl (Escort, Clearview), Imazapyr (Arsenal), Diuron (Karmex), galmjf.com Chlorsulfuron (Telar XP), Dicamba (Vanquish, Oracle), Picloram (Tordon 22k, Tordon The maximum rate of air emissions discharged from this facility will be 30.61 CO and 0.00 g/s VOCm3/s (emergency). continuous and 96.15 m3/s emergency. The operating period for this 101), Adjuvants (Gateway). facility will be 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. The characteristics of the waste Application methods include application by backpack, handgun (hose and nozzle), and discharged are as follows: 0.0 g/s SO2, 7.29 g/s NOx, 21.97 g/s CO and 3.05 g/s truck or ATV mounted boomless sprayer. adversely affected by the discharge of waste and wishes relevant VOCproposed (continuous), 1775 g/s SO2, 51.58 g/s NOx, 86.66 to g/s provide CO and 0.00 g/s The proposed duration of the PMP is from June 1, 2019 to May 31, 2024. VOC (emergency).

30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments A draft copy of the PMP may be viewed online at www.paintedpony.ca or a hardcopy may Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed discharge of waste

beFort viewed by contacting the applicant above or the consultant listed below. py to the Regional Manager, B.C Oil30and and wishesEnvironmental to provide relevantProtection information at may, within daysGas afterCommission the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the

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rt St John, BC, V1J 2B0). The identity of any respondents and the contents of anythingthe development of the Pest Management Plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant, with a copy to the Regional Manager, Environmental Protection at V1J 2B0). The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record.

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Female 13 and Under 1. Chase Wiens, 24:41 2. Tegan Steckly, 27:50 3. Taylor Wiens, 28:04

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Male 13 and Under 1. Harvey Toews, 22:33 2. Ryder Hunt, 24:40 3. Alexander Rugina, 24:41

Male 55+ 1. Dave Lamothe, 48:54 2. Dan Toews, 51:39 3. James Maddigan, 1:02:02 Female 55+ 1. Chris Dahl, 53:49 2. Alison Tucker, 55:38 3. Verna Savor, 56:46

Male 20 - 39 1. Raymond Avanthay, 19:32 2. Steve Toews, 22:37 3. Todd Elliott, 23:39 Female 20 - 39 1. Brianne Logeman, 23:05 2. Lindsay Wiens, 24:51 3. Kelly Hunt, 25:12 Male 40 - 54 1. Shane Mickey, 26:09 2. Cory Vandal, 26:27 3. Wade Adam, 26:34 Female 40 - 54 1. Meghan VanderMeulen, 28:36 2. Mindy Henyu, 28:56 3. Nicole Lumb, 30:27 Male 55+ 1. Phil Rempel, 24:57 2. Kevin Maxfield, 29:38 3. Gordon Gentles, 33:01 Female 55+ 1. Rachel Fell, 26:10 2. Karen Sutherland, 29:41 3. Theresa Nielsen, 34:16

5 KM Run Overall 1. Raymond Avanthay, 19:32 2. Nathan Jackle, 21:21 3. Harvey Toews, 22:33

There were 478 runners in this year’s event, with proceeds benefitting the Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society. Visit strideandglide.ca for a full listing of all results for all runners.

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Ray Avanthay crosses the finish line first in the 5K Run at the Rotary Mother’s Day Run at Surerus Park, with a time of 19:32, May 12, 2019.