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‘Dismal year’ has PRRD looking for farm supports Matt Preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca Peace River Regional District directors will be asked this week to advocate for more supports for area farmers after a “dismal year” for agriculture. Electoral area director Karen Goodings will lobby her colleagues on the matter at a board meeting on Thursday. It comes after the County of Grande Prairie declared an agricultural disaster earlier this month because of cold, wet weather that hampered this production and harvest in the Alberta Peace. “Local farmers have been impacted by the same unfavorable weather conditions,” Goodings writes in a report to the board. “With excessive rain fall above the average for the region, combined with early snowfall, many crops remain on farmers’ fields. Hay is in short supply in the region, which will result in increased costs for local producers and farmers.” Average temperatures in the Fort St. John area were nearly a full degree below average this summer, at 14.3 C. The city recorded

224 millimetres of rain over the summer too, up from a three-month average of 192 millimetres. The County of Grande Prairie declared the disaster to raise attention to devastating production conditions, and to request more supports for producers, Goodings noted. Harvests throughout the B.C. Peace are variable, the ministry of agriculture said, and producers faced “significant challenges” getting equipment onto saturated fields and wet crops off the field. Canola for the most part has been swathed and harvest will take place in the spring, the ministry said. The majority of cereal crops, meanwhile, have been downgraded in quality as result of late maturity, moisture, and early frost. A large portion went unswathed and at risk of higher over-winter losses, the ministry said. Wade Cusack, a Pineview farmer and president of the North Pine Farmers Institute, called this year one of the more challenging seasons he’s seen. “It kept raining and raining and raining — it wouldn’t give us a break,” Cusack said.

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Farmers usually get a twoweek window of good fall harvest weather — this year, the longest stretch was about four days, he said. The wet fall harvest, coupled with overwintering crops for a spring harvest will bring challenges and increased costs to farmers, Cusack said. “Everything came off really really wet, so that’s presenting challenges for people who don’t have facilities to dry grain. There’s a lot of added costs because of that,” Cusack said. “The harvest in the spring presents a lot of challenges too. There’s a lot of quality loss, there’s quantity loss, and just the overlap of the previous year’s harvest into the spring presents a lot of challenges to get the next crops in.” Production insurance and income protection is available to farmers with overwinter losses on unharvested crops and increased costs, the ministry said. More than 80% of the grain and canola acres in the B.C. Peace are enrolled in those programs, though no insurance claims have been finalized, the ministry said. Insurance payments will recognize reductions in grain

and canola grades as a result of weather perils, the ministry said. Cusack estimated the region’s harvest to be sitting between 50 to 70%, depending on the area. He was sitting at about 80% of his 4,500 acres. The answer to success next season is a million dollar question, Cusack said, and the challenges ahead could compound. “There’s a lot of things hinging on global markets, federal government issues that have affected agriculture in a big way, affected our markets, the movement of our products,” he said. “We’re facing quality issues because of this fall, all these harvest challenges, then on top of it we’re faced with a fairly dramatic decrease in commodity prices. It’s going to one of the more challenging years in agriculture that we’ve seen in a number of years. “Farmers are pretty resilient, so they tend to find a way around it. But it’s something I would hope the minister of agriculture, provincially and federally, looks at to see if there are ways that farmers can be supported. There’s definitely going to be some major impacts.”

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uess what — the young man who was looking to do odd jobs returned over the weekend with shovel in hand! I know his name now, but I am going to protect his identity. For the purpose of this column, we will just call him Young Man On A Mission. He rang the doorbell and again, I was relaxing in my Lazy Boy chair (don’t judge me – it was one of my few days off and I was taking advantage). When I arrived at the door, there he was, dressed for the cold weather with his shovel ready to go. I laughed and said, “I wish you had stopped by yesterday before my hubby finished snow-blowing the driveway!” But suddenly I remembered that I still had a deck that was piled high with the remnants of the last huge snowfall. “How much do you charge?” I asked. He smiled and said, “They say I should charge $20 for the driveway.” Of course, I have no cash on me and chances are unlikely he would be able to accept an e-transfer, so I tell him that I was going to go to the cash machine and would be back in ten minutes. He started shoveling and I went and grabbed cash. As I write this he is shoveling the deck and I am smiling from ear to ear. He reminds me so much of my son at that age – you know, the age where they still want to get tucked into bed at night, but would die of embarrassment if their friends knew about it. That age of being almost a teenager, but not quite there yet. Gosh – I sound like one of those creepy old women who pinch the cheeks of youngsters. Then again, I used the word youngsters, so maybe I am that creepy old woman. Oh, and remember when I was wondering what he was saving money for? Well, he told me, but I don’t want to ruin his surprise so we will just say that he is saving for something special. In a world where we like to lump together entire generations and blame them for various and sundry, it’s humbling to realize that way of thinking is out of line and out of date. Thank you to the family that raised this Young Man On A Mission. You did good!

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One Canada it must be

ear Mr. Trudeau, is it one nation or multiple nations lining up for statehood? Is our sadly polarized homeland on the path to disintegration? Can we find a way to unity in the face of our apparently great and widening divide? Maybe not. Can we settle for compromise? Doubtful. Who is right and who is wrong? The evidence is not always crystal clear. So maybe we have room to compromise. See below. The other day I heard on CBC the voice of a man who lives with a view of Burrard Inlet, sacred in his eyes. He’s not afraid of a spill, oh, dear no; he just doesn’t like the look of tankers violating the sacred inlet below his back yard. He professed not to oppose Trans Mountain in principle but please, to let it terminate elsewhere – not in his back yard. Generous of him. I felt compelled to remind the gentleman of the sources of some of the benefits he uses daily for comfort and convenience. If it were just our back yards that have been drilled to provide him with his comfort and convenience, we might not feel so violated, but it’s our front yards, fields, and forests as well. Just assemble a group on the upstream end of some of Vancouver’s benefits, benefits that even the professional protesters will not willingly abandon, and ask if they appreciate and applaud the noise and the light pollution and the disruption on road and field that is part of the initial stages of energy extraction. You’ll get an answer. And while you’re at it, ask the people of Old Fort if they appreciate living at the source of your electricity. Maybe you can do without your electric tooth brushes, lawn mowers, transit buses, cell phones, and too many other conveniences to list in this short essay? Or does it have to be salt water with a mountain backdrop to be sacred?

MERLIN NICHOLS We settled this land because we love the land and we sincerely hope for a return to peace and quiet when the drilling’s over and the pipes are connected. In the meantime, we endure for the sake of national unity. But maybe national unity is a vain hope, a vision within a dream. Kipling warned us that east is east and west is west and never the twain shall meet. Was he right? That was in British Empire heydays. We’ve seen the empire come apart. We’ve sort of moved out of the nest on our own and are having serious troubles of our own. Can’t seem to shed our humanity. But should we jump on the separation wagon? Probably not. Divorce is not cheap and easily concluded even on a single-family basis on the best of terms. In fact, if a way can be found for the family to stay together, it is usually the best way forward. Oh Canada? Yes, for you, too. What are some basic principles to consider if we are to hang together instead of separately? I think it comes down to one crucial principle: one Canada with a strong central government, strong provincial governments, and strong local governments. This will require that the jurisdictions of all levels of government are respected. For our immediate unity, this means (without attempting to list them all) that the central government

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in Ottawa has national jurisdiction over cross-jurisdictional pipelines and railroads. Of course this does not require or preclude government ownership. A second principle is a requirement for open communication with constituents; the electors must not be abandoned when the voting is over and the count has come in. Mr. Horgan, remember your commitment from May 15? No, it seems you have forgotten – or never did intend to honour your promise. Mr. Trudeau – ah, it’s a new start for you. See that you practice some of the lessons the electors taught you so well. Pipelines and communication clearly are in the national interest. It certainly is not in Canada’s interest to import foreign oil, endangering right whales in the process, while blocking a pipeline to the east to carry Canadian oil to Canadian markets. Oh, the sense of it! Nor is it in Canada’s interest to allow and encourage multiple cruise ships to dock in west coast harbours while strenuously opposing a few extra oil tankers. To balance out the traffic, if necessary, we could reduce the number of cruise ships to match the added tankers. Give that one a thought. One Canada? Indeed. Enough of this unwholesome talk of splintering a great concept. One Canada it must be! But we are a fractious lot and it will take some skillful action on the part every elected leader to bring us together to solve our problems. By the way, an ancient wisdom may serve us well in these troubled times: “It is an abomination for kings [prime ministers] to commit wickedness, for a throne [PMO] is established by righteousness.” One nation!

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National study raises alarm over lead in tap water Matt Preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca School District 60 says its drinking water is safe after a national study found high levels of lead in tap water in homes and at public institutions across Canada. Recent tests from January to April of this year found school district sites within safe limits, and ongoing testing continues, Superintendent Stephen Petrucci said Wednesday. “The school district is aware of a recent Global News report that contains information on lead contamination levels in water at various public institutions across Canada. The lead levels included in the news report reflect historical test results obtained from the BC government,” Petrucci said in a statement. “This report does not reflect current lead levels at our facilities. SD60 has an ongoing testing and mitigation regime to ensure levels are in compliance and within safe limits.” Lead levels should not exceed 0.005 milligrams per litre (mg/L) under federal Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. The City of Fort St. John publishes its treated water quality test results online. The latest results from Oct. 1 found 0.00029 mg/L of total lead. In 2016, the school district implemented a water line flushing program at Taylor Elementary School after sampling found elevat-

ed levels of lead, and did the same for Bert Bowes, Ecole Central, Upper Halfway, and Wonowon schools. Peace River North results: The following information comes from an investigative report by Global News, the Toronto Star, and the Institute for Investigative Journalism. The lead levels reported below “reflect test results obtained from the BC government from January 2016 to March 2018 and from January 2019 to April 2019 and may not reflect current lead levels” at the facilities, their disclaimer reads. “Values above 10 ppb (or 5 ppb after March 2019) required immediate action and has likely been addressed.” • Alwin Holland Elementary School - 0 out of 6 tests ABOVE 5 ppb. March 5, 2018: This facility’s highest reading of 2 ppb was recorded on this date. • Baldonnel Elementary School - (0 out of 3 tests ABOVE 5 ppb) October 1, 2017: This facility’s highest reading of 4 ppb was recorded on this date. • Bert Ambrose Elementary School - 0 out of 4 tests ABOVE 5 ppb. March 5, 2017: This facility’s highest reading of 3 ppb was recorded on this date. • Bert Bowes Middle School - 1 out of 2 tests ABOVE 5 ppb. March 5,

2017: This facility’s highest reading of 10 ppb was recorded on this date. • Buick Creek School - 0 out of 3 tests ABOVE 5 ppb. March 5, 2017: This facility’s highest reading of 3 ppb was recorded on this date. • Charlie Lake Elementary School - 1 out of 2 tests ABOVE 5 ppb. March 5, 2017: This facility’s highest reading of 8 ppb was recorded on this date. • Clearview ElementaryJr - 0 out of 6 tests ABOVE 5 ppb. October 1, 2017: This facility’s highest reading of 5 ppb was recorded on this date. • CM Finch Elementary 1 out of 2 tests ABOVE 5 ppb. March 5, 2017: This facility’s highest reading of 8 ppb was recorded on this date. • Dr Kearney Middle School - 1 out of 4 tests ABOVE 5 ppb. March 5, 2017: This facility’s highest reading of 7 ppb was recorded on this date. • Duncan Cran Elementary School - 0 out of 3 tests ABOVE 5 ppb. March 5, 2018: This facility’s highest reading of 1 ppb was recorded on this date. • Ecole Central Elementary School - 1 out of 2 tests ABOVE 5 ppb. March 5, 2017: This facility’s highest reading of 13 ppb was recorded on this date.

• Energetic Learning Campus - 0 out of 1 tests ABOVE 5 ppb. September 7, 2017: This facility’s highest reading of 0 ppb was recorded on this date. • Hudson’s Hope Elementary - 0 out of 2 tests ABOVE 5 ppb. March 5, 2017: This facility’s highest reading of 4 ppb was recorded on this date. • Key Learning Centre - 0 out of 1 tests ABOVE 5 ppb. March 5, 2017: This facility’s highest reading of 5 ppb was recorded on this date. • Key Learning Centre - 0 out of 1 tests ABOVE 5 ppb. February 6, 2019: This facility’s highest reading of 4.39 ppb was recorded on this date. • Northern BC Distance Education - 0 out of 2 tests ABOVE 5 ppb. March 5, 2017: This facility’s highest reading of 5 ppb was recorded on this date. • North Peace Senior Secondary - 0 out of 2 tests ABOVE 5 ppb. March 5, 2017: This facility’s highest reading of 2 ppb was recorded on this date. • North Peace Secondary School - 0 out of 2 tests ABOVE 5 ppb. March 5, 2018: This facility’s highest reading of 0 ppb was recorded on this date. • Prespatou ElementarySecondary - 0 out of 4 tests ABOVE 5 ppb. March 5,

2017: This facility’s highest reading of 2 ppb was recorded on this date. • Robert Ogilvie Elementary School - 1 out of 4 tests ABOVE 5 ppb. March 5, 2018: This facility’s highest reading of 6 ppb was recorded on this date. • Taylor School - 1 out of 2 tests ABOVE 5 ppb. March 5, 2017: This facility’s highest reading of 8 ppb was recorded on this date. • Taylor Elementary School - 0 out of 1 tests ABOVE 5 ppb. October 1, 2017: This facility’s highest reading of 5 ppb was recorded on this date. • Tech Ed/Aboriginal Education Centre - 0 out of 2 tests ABOVE 5 ppb. March 5, 2017: This facility’s highest reading of 2 ppb was recorded on this date. • Upper Halfway Elementary - 1 out of 3 tests ABOVE 5 ppb. March 5, 2017: This facility’s highest reading of 14 ppb was recorded on this date. • Upper Pine Elementary - 0 out of 4 tests ABOVE 5 ppb. February 6, 2019: This facility’s highest reading of 3.15 ppb was recorded on this date. • Wonowon Elementary School - 1 out of 3 tests ABOVE 5 ppb. March 5, 2017: This facility’s highest reading of 13 ppb was recorded on this date.

Hospital Angels raise $137k Matt Preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca The Fort St. John Hospital Foundation is celebrating a successful gala launch to this year’s Be An Angel campaign. The Be An Angel Gala on Nov. 2 raised more than $137,000, putting it well on its way to reaching its goal of raising $250,000 this month to help fund the purchase of equipment for hospital facilities. Gala guests enjoyed music from Kevin Hicks, a live painting installation with artist Mary Parslow, and a live auction conducted by Kevin Busche. More than 46 packages were picked up for bidding in a silent auction. The foundation awarded the 2019 Janet Taylor Award to the Arnie Isberg Memorial 1-Pitch Tournament Organizing Committee. The committee has raised more than $100,000 for

the Cancer Diagnostic & Treatment Fund over the past eight years, the foundation said. “Arnie enjoyed a wealth of family and friends who loved him. His humor, his generosity, and his compassion were just a few of the characteristics that made him special as he considered family above all else,” the foundation said in a release. “This is a special event is where people come to support each other, share memories and bring a community together. The Tournament would not be what it is today without the commitment of Kerri Laurin, Michelle McArthur and the One Pitch Committee. This tournament is close to the hearts of so many people in the community as so many have been touched by cancer in some way.” The hospital foundation is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

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Man arrested in hatchet attack A Fort Nelson man is in custody after an employee at a store in Victoria was attacked with a hatchet. On Nov. 1, employees of a business in the 1900-block of Oak Bay Avenue reported that a man attempted to leave the store without paying for several items. When an employee tried to stop him, the suspect attacked the employee with a hatchet he had picked up in the store. The employee suffered non-life threatening injuries. Two customers jumped in and disarmed the suspect just outside the store. The suspect then re-entered the store, confronted the injured employee and took the Remembrance Day poppy box from the store counter. When another staff member intervened, the suspect assaulted him, inflicting non-life threatening injuries. The suspect fled, followed by the

store manager, whom the suspect threatened with a large rock. The manager lost sight of the suspect before police arrived. Victoria police officers did not find the suspect in a search of the area. After watching surveillance video of the incident, officers realized the suspect was wanted on B.C.-wide warrants, including for sexual assault, assaulting a police officer, touching a person under 16 for sexual purposes, assault and obstructing a police officer. Major crime detectives located the suspect in Saanich, and he was taken into custody by Saanich police on Nov. 5. Gary Brandon Reno (born 1995) faces charges of assault causing bodily harm, robbery and weapons possession, in addition to his outstanding warrants. — Times Colonist

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John Te Bulte stands with the Honour Guard at the Fort St. John cenotaph, Nov. 11, 2019.

Man wanted on fraud warrants

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Mounties in B.C. are searching for a 38-year-old man wanted on warrants for fraud in Fort St. John. Justin Robert Hill is wanted on warrants for fraud over $5,000 and personation, issued in Fort St. John. Hill is also wanted for resisting and obstructing police on warrants issued in Valemount, and for breaching conditions in Dawson Creek. RCMP say they believe Hill is in northern Alberta. Hill is described as white, standing five-foot-seven, and weighing 161 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. He should not be confronted. Anyone with information about Hill’s whereabouts is asked to call their local RCMP detachment, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Matt Preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca B.C.’s police watchdog has cleared Fort St. John RCMP after a suspected thief was injured during a foot chase and arrest earlier this year. In a statement issued by the Independent Investigations Office of BC on Monday, the agency said IIO Chief Civilian Director Ron MacDonald determined the man’s injuries did not “meet the threshold of serious harm.” The man was stopped by police on April 22 around 3 a.m., during a patrol of an area of town where vehicles had been broken into earlier that night. The man, who matched a suspect description, fled on foot and was ar-

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• Shane Adam Schmidt (born 1988) was issued an 18-month probation order, a 10-year mandatory firearms ban, and was ordered to provide a DNA sample for break and enter committed in Fort St. John in February 2019. • Raven Dawn Davis (born 1979) was fined $250 for theft $5,000 or under committed in Fort St. John in January 2019. • Crystal Rae Plante (born 1982) was fined $1,000 and issued a 12-month criminal driving ban for driving while impaired. • Gordon Quinton Acko (born 1957) was fined $575 and issued a one-year driving ban for driving while prohibited/licence suspended. Dawson Creek • Devon Myles Lindstrom (born 1994) was sentenced to 30 days jail, fined $500, issued a two-year driving ban, and ordered to pay a $75 victim surcharge for driving while prohibited in February 2019. Lindstrom was sentenced to 30 days jail, fined $500, issued a two-year driving ban, and ordered to pay a $75 victim surcharge for driving while

prohibited March 2019. Lindstrom was sentenced to time served, fined $500, issue a two-year driving ban, and ordered to pay a $75 victim surcharge for driving while prohibited/ licence suspended in May 2018. Lindstrom was fined $500, issue a two-year driving ban, and ordered to pay a $75 victim surcharge for driving while prohibited in March 2018. Lindstrom was sentenced to time served, fined $500, issue a twoyear driving ban, and ordered to pay a $75 victim surcharge for driving while prohibited/licence suspended in August 2017. • Dalena Jeanette Belcourt (born 1987) was sentenced to 25 days in jail and issued a one-year probation order for theft $5,000 or under committed in Dawson Creek in February 2019. • Shawn Ricahrd Sims (born 1970) was fined $500 for mischief under $5,000, committed in Fort St. John in February 2018. Fort Nelson. Chetwynd • Shane David Andrews (born 1971) was given a suspended sentence with 18 months probation for mischief under $5,000 and theft under $5,000, offences committed in Moberly Lake in June 2019. • Trevor George Gauthier (born 1986) was fined $1,500, issued a one-year criminal driving ban, and ordered to pay a $100 victim surcharge for driving with a blood-alcohol level over .08 — Matt Preprost

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rested after a short chase. The man was arrested for obstructing police, resisting arrest, and drug possession, and was injured during his arrest. The nature of the man’s injuries were not disclosed, though they were considered non-life-threatening. The IIO said the man was treated for his injuries without surgery, and obtained consent to access his medical records. Under the Police Act, serious harm is defined as an injury that may result in death, may cause serious disfigurement or may cause substantial loss or impairment of mobility of the body as a whole or of the function of any limb or organ, the IIO said. “As a result, the investigation has been concluded,” the agency said.

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This facility was built in 1992 with additional classrooms and gymnasium in 2008 & 2017. Building has 10 classrooms, large assembly area, staff and administrative offices, full kitchen and cafeteria plus gym complete with additional woodworking classroom and locker facilities. Land has outdoor playground and parking. The property is currently zoned for institutional use, but other uses may be considered by the City of Dawson Creek.

Land fronts Alaska Highway with frontage road access off lit intersection that is one of the major entrances to the City of Fort St John - great access, vehicle traffic and visibility. Surrounding uses include hotels, auto dealership, high density residential, tourism oriented services.

For Sale Asking $2.8 Million For Lease Asking $8.50sf plus triple net and GST

ASKING $3.3 Million

HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL Development opportunity MLS® C8028857 Please do not drop in or access property without

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LAND; 2 lots accessed off Alaska Highway. The property fronts Fish Creek & parkland adjacent Charlie Lake. BUILDING designed to facilitate a pub/restaurant business with commercial kitchen & bar service (some business equipment & furnishings included) Please do not drop in or access property without proper appointment to view. Any inquiries should be directed to Ron Rodgers. Must have appointment to view - 24 hour notice required. Buyer’s Agent must be present at all showings.

If you are a group such as; care home and private hospital, government office, school, college, technical, vocational institute, place of worship, medical and dental clinic, museum, public art gallery, library, kindergarten, day care, community group or recreational group looking for a facility to operate out of or share use of, take a look at this opportunity. Or if you are an investor looking to offer back to the community a facility that can accommodate so much more, take a look at this property. MLS® C8028857 Please

do not drop in or access property without proper appointment to view. Any inquiries should be directed to Ron Rodgers. Must have appointment to view - 24 hour notice required. Buyer’s Agent must be present at all showings.

ASKING $2.5 Million

MLS® C8019259 LAND, BUILDING and EQUIPMENT BEING SOLD ‘AS-IS, WHERE-IS’ All offers subject to court approval. All offers must include Schedule ‘A’ – Vesting Order.

OWNERS currently upgrading interior with anticipation of re-opening portion of the business. Liquor License in place.

IF YOU WANT MORE INFO ABOUT COMMERCIAL, RETAIL OR INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE, CALL RON RODGERS FOR OPPORTUNITIES IN THE NORTH EAST BC AREA Information is not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale, or buyers already under contract. Ask about the new rules of real estate effective June 15 2018 prior to inquiry. All measurements and information is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed and should be verified.

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New Co-Op planned to break ground in spring

fire training Construction of a fire training centre on 90 Street in Fort St. John, Nov. 7, 2019. The facility is expected to be completed in spring. Firefighters, meanwhile, have been using their training grounds for other exercises, including a liquefied petroleum gas firefighting training course last week.

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$50k boost to United Way flows to FSJ Matt Preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca The United Way of Northern B.C. recently received a $50,000 injection of cash from Petronas that will be put towards programs in Fort St. John. The donation, presented on Nov. 6, will go toward local organizations working to eradicate hunger, homelessness, and enhance employability, the United Way said in a news release.

“This amount will enable us to fill the funding gaps and assist even more individuals and families living an impoverished life,” said Mahvish Parvez, the agency’s resource development officer. The United Way helps to fund non-profit programming run by the Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society, North Peace Seniors Housing Society, North Peace Justice Society, Northern BC Friends of Children Society, and the Northern Brain Injury Association, among others.

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From left: Trevor Shaw, Carl Granberg, Julie Bourdon, Andy Ackerman (United Way Board Member), Russ Beerling (United Way Board Member), Mahvish Parvez, Corey Lindsay, Shawn Roste, Dean Larson.

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The Fort St. John Co-Op has plans for a spring groundbreaking at its new development on 100 Street. The city approved a development permit for the project on Oct. 21. The Co-Op is currently awaiting a building permit, with tenders planned to go out after Christmas, said Brad Lussier, general manager for the Fort St. John Co-operative Association. Depending on spring ground conditions, plans are to begin construction in late April or early May, he said. “We’re excited this is happening,” Lussier said. “It will definitely be a great asset for the members.”

City council approved the development, at 100 Street and 114A Avenue near Northern Lights College, in December 2018. Plans call for a gas bar, propane sales, a car wash, and convenience store. The development is an $8 million investment, Lussier said, and fills a business need in the north end of the city. Lussier estimates the build will take between eight to 10 months, with an opening targeted for the end of 2020, or early 2021. In granting its approval, city council created a new comprehensive development zone for the property, which sets out site specific regulations on the station’s visual impact, noise, traffic, and pedestrian safety.

Commercial builds steady Matt Preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca Commercial construction continued to drive building numbers in Fort St. John in October. The city issued 12 building permits last month, worth an estimated $3.3 million in construction. Half the permits were issued for commercial projects with a value of $2.2 million, including permits for renovations at the cultural centre ($107,000), the provincial government cannabis store ($600,000), the curling

rink ($275,000), and a Macro Industries property on Northern Lights Drive ($827,000). The city issued two permits for two single family homes at 8115 81A Street and 11707 105A Street, valued at a combined $1.024 million. Four permits for garages and other renovations were issued for the month. To the end of October, the city had issued 95 permits for $51.3 million worth of construction. That’s up from the 95 permits worth $37.3 million in new construction at the same time last year.

2,600 unemployed in Oct. Matt Preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca Unemployment in Northeast B.C. remained unchanged in October at 6.2%. In a labour force of 41,900, there were 39,200 employed and 2,600 unemployed, according to the latest estimates released by Statistics Canada on Friday, Nov. 8. Unemployment in the region was recorded at 6.2% in September, with 2,600 unemployed. Year-over-year, the unemployment rate is up from October 2018, when it sat at 4.3%, and when 1,800 were unemployed in a labour force of 41,600. Employment in British Columbia rose by 15,000 in October, driven by increases in full-time work for those aged 55 and over, Statistic

Canada reported. The province saw notable losses in health care and social assistance (-15,200 jobs), manufacturing (-8,300 jobs), natural resources (-9,800 jobs) and construction (-4,400 jobs). Gains came from wholesale and retail trade (+29,000 jobs), real estate- and finance-related positions (+10,700 jobs), as well as educational services (+15,300 jobs). The gains helped push the unemployment rate down 0.1% to 4.7% — taking back the country’s lowest unemployment rate from Quebec. Nationally, unemployment remained unchanged at 5.5%. Year over year, Canada has seen employment grow by 443,000 or 2.4%, Statistics Canada reported.

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Peace River Hydro Partners was at North Peace Secondary on November 7 to announce the creation of a scholarship for female students interested in pursuing a career in construction and trades related fields.

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Matt Preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca A new scholarship has been established at Northern Lights College for women wanting to pursue a career in construction and the trades. Peace River Hydro Partners presented the college with $35,000 to establish the scholarship on Thursday, Nov. 7, after meeting with students at North Peace Secondary. The company says the new scholarship is part of its women in construction inclusion and equality program, and as a legacy for Peace region students after the Site C dam is completed. “There are so many women in construction looking to pass down all their knowledge and experience, and willing to mentor newcomers,” said Jamie Bodnarchuk, PRHP communications manager, in a news release. “The challenge with education is that, although it’s very valuable, it’s

not always accessible to everyone. Students must invest not only their time, but also some money. We realized we can help with that.” Peace River Hydro Partners is the main civil works construction contractor for $10.7-billion Site C project on the Peace River outside Fort St. John. The company says the number of women in its construction workforce is at 10%, double the national average. BC Hydro reported there were 517 women working on the project in September PRHP employees Natasha Smilovic, Dawn Rebelo, and Alison MacMaster spent time meeting with North Peace Secondary students this week to share their career experiences. “Women make up half of the population, no reason we can’t be 50% of the construction industry,” said Rebelo, a haul truck trainer, in the release. “I hope that one day we are. We can’t wait to welcome the next generation.”

Site C workforce near 4,800 Matt Preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca The workforce at Site C saw a slight dip in September as the project heads into another winter season. There were 4,790 workers counted on the project, down by 80 month over month from August. Of those, 869 were Peace Region residents employed as construction and non-construction contractors, a decrease of 18 month-overmonth, and representing 18% of the project’s total workforce. Locals make up 21% of the construction and non-construction workforce total of 4,057 workers, which includes work at the dam site, on transmission corridors, reservoir clearing, public roadworks, and camp accommodations. There were a total of 3,634 workers from B.C., or 76%, working for

construction and non-construction contractors, and in engineering and project team jobs. BC Hydro reports 185 apprentices, 401 indigenous workers, and 517 women workers on the project. There were seven temporary foreign workers employed in specialized positions, BC Hydro reported, and another 60 managers and other professionals working under the federal international mobility program, it said. The bulk of the project’s construction and non-construction workforce continues to be heavy equipment operators, with 800 employed on the project. There were another 550 labourers and 400 engineers tallied. There were nearly 600 carpenters and scaffolders employed, and another 300 construction managers and supervisors.

Site C apartments to open Matt Preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca BC Hydro and BC Housing are set to hold a grand opening for a new 50unit apartment building in Fort St. John. Construction on the six-storey, wood frame building began next to the Fort St. John fire hall in 2017, and is part of the city’s agreement with BC Hydro on the Site C dam. The opening is scheduled Friday, Nov. 15, at 11 a.m. The apartments include 35 twobedroom and 15 three-bedroom units. Five units will be wheelchair

accessible. The building was designed by Low Hammond Row Architects based in Victoria, and built by Western Canadian Property Group. It’s the largest passive house-certified building in B.C., according to BC Hydro. During the dam’s construction, 40 units will be made available for rent by BC Hydro for employees working on the dam, while 10 units will be available for the community’s use. The full 50 units will be turned over to the community for low- and moderate-income families when construction of the dam is complete.

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Oil Wives ease burden for family Matt Preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca Princesses are destined to become queens, and the Fort St. John Oil Wives Club is making sure a young, sixyear-old girl has a chance to live like one when she grows up. The Oil Wives donated $3,700 to Emerson Smith and her family this week, to help with Emerson’s care needs living with a rare form of cerebral palsy. The funds are from the Oil Wives’ portion of profits from a Princess Ball held in September in partnership with the Daughters of the Eastern Star. “We wanted something

close to home,” said Tennille Penner. “For Emerson, that has an immediate effect. It can help her right away.” Emerson was born with severe dyskinetic dystonic cerebral palsy, which affects the way her brain sends and receives signals, and affects the control and co-ordination of every muscle in her body, her mother Jamie said. The funds from the Oil Wives are much needed for the family, and will go towards making the family’s van wheelchair accessible, a conversion expected to cost $28,000. Indeed, medical care for the family is expensive, Smith said. Medical bills cost the family around $50,000 a year;

a robotic feeder costs more than $8,000, and eye gaze technology to help her communicate costs more than $20,000. Emerson takes part in speech and physical therapy, and even music therapy to help her manage life with cerebral palsy. She will need a wheelchair the rest of her life. The family is working hard to make sure Emerson is as independent and confident as can be as she grows up, Smith said. “You want her to be able to be the best she can be,” she said. “It’s astonishing how much support we’re getting from the community and I’m really grateful to be part of this community.” PLACE YOUR AD IN THE

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REGIONAL DISTRICT

Issue 10

| November 8, 2019

2020 PRRD Board Meeting Schedule

In the

Spotlight West Peace Fringe Area

Official Community Plan Adopted!

The Peace River Regional District Board approved the 2020 Meeting Schedule at their October 10th meeting. The schedule includes one Outreach Meeting that will be held on June 11th in Hudson’s Hope.

Meeting Schedule: January 9, Dawson Creek January 23, Dawson Creek February 13, Dawson Creek February 26, Dawson Creek February 27, Dawson Creek March 12, Dawson Creek March 26, Fort St John April 9, Dawson Creek April 23, Dawson Creek May 7, Dawson Creek May 28, Fort St John

June 11, Hudson’s Hope June 25, Dawson Creek July 9, Fort St John August 13, Dawson Creek September 10, Dawson Creek October 8, Fort St John October 22, Dawson Creek November 12, Dawson Creek November 26, Dawson Creek December 11, Dawson Creek

Re-issued Financial Statement At the October 10th Board Meeting, the PRRD Board heard from the Chief Financial Officer that accounting errors made during the 2018 annual audit had been identified and corrected. To correct these errors, the 2018 Financial Statements were restated and re-issued. What Does This Mean? The PRRD Financial Statements must be approved by the Board and, should any changes be needed, the Board must re-approve the statements for the changes to be official. What Happens Now? The PRRD continues to be in a strong financial position. Staff found the errors subsequent to the 2018 financial audit and the errors have now officially been corrected.

The West Peace Fringe Area Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw No. 2312 was adopted by the Regional Board on October 24, 2019 The West Peace Fringe Area covers part of the rural area surrounding the District of Chetwynd within the Peace River Regional District. For example: Wabi Hill, Jackfish Lake and Moberly Lake area. Thank you to the Community Advisory Committee for their hard work and collaboration on this project! Larry Houley, Chair (Wildmare – Kurjata), Charlie Lasser (Jackfish Lake), Stu Garland (Moberly Lake), Ian Campbell (Moberly Lake) – Alternate, Betty Deck (Jackfish Lake), Merlin Nichols (Jackfish Lake), Laura Weisgerber (Hillview Access) – Alternate, and Diana Canning (Twidwell Bend). The Official Community Plan can be found on the PRRD website by visiting: www.prrd.bc.ca/bylaws/ocp-bylaw-2312

Next PRRD Board Meetings:

November 14, 2019 10:00am | Dawson Creek

To view board schedules and minutes visit:

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November 28, 2019 10:00am | Dawson Creek

No money is missing and there was no malicious intent or fraud. The 2019 budget was not affected and the PRRD now has correct information going forward to inform future financial decisions. The PRRD follows Public Sector Accounting Standards when preparing its financial statements and takes great pride and responsibility in the management of taxpayer money. The PRRD has also issued a Request for Proposal for audit services for the 2019 audit.

Plan Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC) Solid Waste Management Plan

Talking Trash

The Peace River Regional District is currently recruiting members for the Public and Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC) to provide their opinions and feedback on the development of the updated Solid Waste Management Plan. The deadline to apply is November 15th. Applications can be found online at prrd.bc.ca and can be submitted to your local municipality.

in the PRRD

The Advisory Committee will review and provide input and recommendations to the Peace River Regional District on proposed programs and policies that would make up the updated Regional Solid Waste Management Plan. The goal of the PTAC is to support the update of the RSWMP and to come up with preferred options for waste management in the region for the next 10 -15 years. Thank you to everyone who ‘Talked Trash’ with us and participated in the Solid Waste Management Plan Survey during September and October. Staff and consultants are currently reviewing the data to learn more about what residents had to say. Watch for more opportunities to engage on the Solid Waste Management Plan coming in 2020!

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My Prostate; My journey – Part 3: My surgery

lthough September is known as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, I have chosen to tell my prostate journey for Movember, Men’s Health Month. I have also chosen to discuss subjects that are not normally found in our local newspaper; one’s personal health, one’s sexual health, and one’s cancer. If the discussion of a man’s body parts, or medical procedures or men’s sexual health offends you, then skip the rest of this. Just be assured I am still alive, still kicking, and still adjusting to life with cancer and cancer treatment. On June 5, 2019, I watched out of the corner of my eye as the nurse took my vitals: a heart rate of 136, up from 116 the previous hour, and up from the low 90s prior to that. With raised eyebrows, and as she looked me over, I could see she was wondering, “why the steady change?” I was lying in bed watching TV in the surgical recovery unit of the Lion’s Gate Hospital (LGH), a few short hours after having my prostate removed; IV lines in both arms, massage pumps on my legs to keep the blood moving, a fluid drain in my abdomen, and a catheter through my penis and into my bladder. I needed to explain. “I’m a Raptors fan,” I said, “and this is the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Just wait until the game is over, everything will be OK.” Before the game had started, my heart rate was at my normal of 86-90. It was up to 116 in the first half when the Raptors had a small lead, and then to 136 late in the four quarter with Golden State trying to mount a comeback. Next hour, after another Raptor’s win, it was back down to 86 and she was finally satisfied that she did not need to summon my doctor. Earlier that morning, I had walked the 15 or so blocks from the North Van waterfront hotel we were staying, to the surgery ward at LGH. It was a beautiful morning. The birds were singing and streets were still mostly deserted. As I walked the thought crossed my mind: I know two people who never woke up after anesthetic. Do I really know 160,000 people if one person in 80,000 dies from an anesthetic? Crazy thoughts. I walked into a near-empty hospital, to the admittance desk, then to the surgery ward. No waiting in line this early and I was quickly readied for surgery. Around 7 a.m., I was wheeled into the coolness of the operating room and a beehive of activity and bright lights, and onto the table. There were masked and gowned people everywhere, a quick HOROSCOPE ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) Because your appreciation of beauty is aroused today, you will enjoy museums, art galleries and beautiful places. You also will be inspired by fanciful discussions about mysterious topics. TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20) You feel sympathetic toward those who are less fortunate than you today, which is why you might want to do fundraising or be generous to someone. (Don’t give away the farm.) GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) You might be disappointed in a partner or close friend today. However, could this be because you did not express your expectations? People can’t read your mind. CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) Someone at work might come to you today with his or her problems because this person knows you are a sympathetic ear. If you can help, you will. LEO (JULY 23 TO AUG. 22) This is a challenging day for romance. Actually, you are very romantic, which is why you might be disappointed in a partner. You expected more. But were your expectations realistic? VIRGO (AUG. 23 TO SEPT. 22) Family relations are emotional today because people want to help each other; nevertheless, some kind of confusion is present. Be patient with everyone.

EVAN SAUGSTAD check of my name, and a nurse then poked me for an anesthetic line and another for IVs. I wasn’t sure just what all they did — in mere seconds, I was asleep. I never felt or heard a thing until my doctor asked me how I felt. I think it was about 10:30 a.m., but it may have been 1:30 p.m. I remember hearing that things went well, that he thought they got it all, but that my cancer had a focal point that had breached the skin of my prostate, and that as cancer was close to both sets of nerves, he had also removed part of them. Back to sleep, and then awake again, and off to the surgical recovery ward. Shortly after that Raptor’s win, I was up out of bed and started walking, IV lines and bags in tow, the catheter bag strapped to my ankle. Don’t lay around, they say — get up and get moving. So I did. I was supposed to be sent home next day, but my pelvic drain was still showing blood. The doctor decided I must stay another night. I rebooked my flight home from the morning to afternoon — $600 dollar to delay my flight by four hours. No exceptions for medical reasonings. If there was one positive of spending time walking around the recovery ward, it was that my problems paled in comparison to most others. Yes, I was missing a small piece of my body, had a few stitches, and needed about six weeks to physically recover. Most of them faced far greater hurdles than me. On June 7, the bleeding had stopped, the drain was removed, and I was told to come back in two weeks to have the catheter removed and be updated on what they found. Home to Fort St John before nightfall.

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Earl Brenton and Tracy Radcliffe (centre) of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 with Fort St. John Mayor Lori Ackerman, Couns. Lilia Hansen and Tony Zabinsky, and city staff members David Joy and Moira Green at a flag raising ceremony at city hall, Oct. 25, 2019.

Next week; Part 4; Life without a prostate. Until then, please support Movember as Men’s Health Month, give generously, and help fund cancer research. Evan Saugstad is a former mayor of Chetwynd, and lives in Fort St. John.

For Thursday November 14 2019

LIBRA (SEPT. 23 TO OCT. 22) Today you might spend time daydreaming and being lost in a fantasy world. Don’t worry, because we all need days like this. SCORPIO (OCT. 23 TO NOV. 21) This is not an ideal day to shop because you might get carried away buying something extravagant and impractical. Think twice before you spend your money. (Keep your receipts.) SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 TO DEC. 21) Be careful when dealing with relationships today. Some of you might even have a breakdown of a relationship. Nevertheless, if you are an artist, your creative vibes are strong! CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 TO JAN. 19) Feelings of escapism pulse within you today, which is why you want to run away and join the circus. You definitely want to avoid the harsher aspects of life. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 TO FEB. 18) Don’t expect your loved ones and friends to live up to an impossible ideal that nobody could really achieve. Stay grounded and be real today, if you can. PISCES (FEB. 19 TO MARCH 20) You are an idealist, and today you might be disappointed in authority figures like bosses, parents, VIPs and the police. Remember that everyone puts his or her pants on one leg at a time, just like you.

I Give So Much More Than I Get Dear Annie: My wife and I feel we are being taken advantage of by our family and friends. I think we have gone over and above with acts of kindness. Some family members don’t even talk to us, let alone acknowledge birthdays and holidays. When we went to church recently, the theme of the pastor’s homily was that as you give to others, so you will be rewarded. I have just about had it. The more we do, the less respected we are and the more we are taken advantage of. -Feeling Used Dear Feeling Used: Giving should come from wanting to give and the sense of joy you get when you see someone smile in response to your kind acts. Still, if you feel like you are crossing mountains for your friends and they are barely stepping over a log in the forest for you, it might be time to set some clear boundaries about what you will and won’t do. There is nothing mean about saying no sometimes. The meanest thing you can do is overextend yourself so that you feel resentful. Then you won’t be of service to anyone, especially those

were born. -- Just Don’t Get It

Annie Lane DEAR ANNIE

closest to you -- your family and friends. Dear Annie: I need to know: What is it with people who don’t reply in any way, shape or form -- no phone call, email, text or old-fashioned thank-you card -- for birthday gifts? For years, I have been giving one particular family of three boys generous birthday checks or gift cards. I have yet to get any sort of thank-you. When the boys were younger, I knew that task fell to their parents, which they never performed. But now that all three of the boys are older and way savvier with technology than I am -- and also have their own computers, tablets and cellphones -I still don’t get thanked. You’d think their parents would give them with the address or phone number they need in order to acknowledge a birthday gift that has been arriving on every birthday since they

Dear Just Don’t Get It: These boys are the ones who just don’t get it. And this situation clearly started with the parents. It is the parents’ job to teach their children to show appreciation, and if this important lesson wasn’t taught to them when they were young, it’s no surprise they aren’t showing gratitude as grown adults. If you really care about continuing to have a relationship with them, you might want to jokingly ask, “Did you get my birthday gifts?” Sending thank-you notes is a nice courtesy to family members, and it’s just plain good manners. By being straightforward and talking with them, you could point out that there are many stories about people who were hired for their dream job because they wrote great thank-you notes after an interview. What you appreciate appreciates.

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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he following story was passed on to me by Orvan Cousins. It was a part in the book about the history of the Babcock and Lusk families. I have done some research on this and am continuing to do so. I have spoken to some of the Babcock family and those I’ve talked to remember hearing the story, but can not confirm some things I would like to know. I believe the story to be true in as much as it seemed to include nearly the entire farm community in the area of the crash. There was no media coverage as the Peace River Block News published its last edition on December 28, 1943, and the Alaska Highway News had not yet come into existence. So as far as local media coverage was concerned, there was none. One of the things that I’m working on is whether it was a U.S. or Canadian military plane, or possibly a private plane. But, to my way of thinking, any planes flying around this area in 1943 would most likely have been military. Regardless, what transpired was every bit as heroic as Gus Hedin and the saving of five soldiers at Charlie Lake. I hope to pursue this and, if possible, gain some recognition for the people

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involved. Anyone having further information to this rescue please contact me at 250-263-5067. Thank you very much. On December 27, 1943, a small plane with six people on board was flying from Beaton River Airport to Fort St. John Airport. It was about 3:30 p.m. that Clifford Babcock was making a round on his trapline in the Rose Prairie area. He was hurrying, thinking only of finishing and getting home as it was a bitterly cold day. The stillness was unexpectedly disturbed by the drone of an airplane, noticeably loud in the peacefulness of the bush. The sound changed and Clifford knew this meant trouble. The engine was faltering, making spluttering sounds – then no sound was heard. The sudden sounds heard next were of the ugly noise of a long drawn out crash. Before the noise had quit, Clifford ran toward the sounds. He ran about a half a mile before coming upon the horrifying scene. As he arrived, there was an explosion of flames that completely engulfed the aircraft. The wounded passengers had just managed to get everyone out of the wreck. There seemed to be

LARRY EVANS wounded people all over the place. Clifford remembers wrapping his coat around the pilot’s burned legs. He needed to get help for the wounded as soon as humanly possible, so he hung up his gun and took off running. It was not only cold, but darkness was coming soon. Clifford had no coat, the snow was deep and it was two miles to the nearest home. Exhausted, he arrived at Dorothy and Ray Babcock’s. Luckily, Bob Murdock was visiting them and his team was still hitched to a sleigh with a hayrack on it. Mattresses, blankets, sheets, and other useful items were quickly loaded on the rack. The three men headed off for the crash site. Meanwhile Dorothy hitched a horse to a sleigh, loaded up her two children and raced to Charlie and Lily Babcock’s, one and a half miles away. Once there,

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Elmer saddled a horse and rode to Mrs. Jim Young’s. The Young residence was six miles away and had the nearest phone. Anne Young was the district nurse at Rose Prairie. The airport authorities were contacted and they promised to send aid. Mrs. Young would wait their arrival and direct them to the Babcock farm. Meanwhile, the men with the hayrack were struggling to reach the crash. About one and one half miles of brush had to be cut to allow the team and sleigh through. Ray Babcock had first aid training, which proved to be a valuable asset in treating and transferring the injured. The crash had been heard by several people in the community, by word of mouth the news spread. They rushed to offer what aid they could in the rescue attempt. Arriving to help were Pearl, Charlie, Chester, and Lena Babcock, Charlie and Ida Boyd, Art and Nina Lusk, Bob and Harvey Marshall, Dave Jamieson, and Gus Olsen. These people arrived to assist those already on the scene. After four and a half hours after the crash, the injured were receiving food and medical attention at Ray Babcock’s. The Babcock living room was turned into

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a temporary hospital. Mrs. Young, with the doctors and the police, arrived at Ray’s almost the same time as the hayrack ambulance! On the return trip from the crash site, the sleigh had to be lifted over windfall and stumps in order to make the ride as smooth as possible for the injured. The ambulance arrived later that evening and the injured were taken to the hospital in Fort St. John. This was a true story of heroic rescue requiring an astonishing amount of human strength and endurance. The injuries ranged from minor to severe, and it is truly amazing that they all survived the crash. However, it is believed the pilot died of pneumonia a few days later. The pilot Mac McLeane, who suffered numerous broken bones, a fractured skull, and severe burns, was flown to an Edmonton hospital. Wally Stitsville had a badly sprained ankle, Corporal Riggalin had a badly sprained leg, Mechanic Woods was in shock, Wayne McClary had fractures in his back and leg. Another Air Force person suffered a dislocated hip. Larry Evans is a former fire chief, city councillor, and lifelong historian living in Fort St. John.

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first-time fighter Tosha Mytron, left, headlined the Fight For Her charity boxing event in Grande Prairie on November 9, 2019. It was Mytron’s first-ever fight, and she won the Fight of the Night Award for her bout with Alisha Hart.

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Fort St. John Huskies dominate in all facets at league showcase Dillon Giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca As far as weekends go, the Fort St. John Huskies couldn’t have had a better one than they did at the 2019 NWJHL Showcase last weekend. The Huskies not only outscored their competition 17-3 in two regular season games, they also impressed at the All Star Game, scoring five of Team North’s six goals. The team beat the Sexsmith Vipers 9-2 on November 9, and won 8-1 against the Fairview Flyers on November 10. With the two wins, the Huskies remain in first place with a 10-3-2 record, but are just one point ahead of the North Peace Navigators, which had a two-win weekend of their own. The two teams will battle for first place this weekend in Fort St. John — on Saturday, November 16 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, November 17 at 2 p.m. It’s hard to pinpoint who contributed to the success because the Huskies are firing on all cylinders right now. From the goalies allowing just three goals in two games, to the team’s defensive play resulting in only 39 shots against, to the offense scoring at will, this is as good a two-game stretch the team’s had in the last three years. “This is as good as it goes for us right now. Our guys aren’t having to think about their plays, they just go out and execute better each game because they’ve put the work in at practice. We move before the

play happens, and arrive at the end of the play when the puck is there, because we are applying the pressure,” said Huskies Coach Todd Alexander. “It’s really nice to watch.” A younger team Jared Winkel, one of the many players with great performances over the weekend with three goals and three assists, says credit for this team’s success should go to the young players and those who came from the Midget Trackers system. “We have so many skilled players who came up this year, we’re finally all on the same page, and I think we can really do something special this year. It’s a great time to be a Husky right now,” said Winkel. Winkel also had a goal and two assists in the All Star Game, which Team North lost 7-6. The North had three of those rookies from the Trackers on it — Nick Loewen, Tyler McArthur, and Connor Kindrat — along with forward Alex Nimmo and defenceman Oscar Burgess. Huskies’ players scored five of the North’s six goals. Nimmo, with two goals and two assists in the All Star Game, was named North MVP, and stayed hot over the rest of the weekend with one goal and three assists. “The All Star Game was a blast. We didn’t know what to expect, hadn’t really played in one, but we got to show our skill a bit and it was great to win MVP,” Nimmo said. Like Winkel, Nimmo is in his

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second year with the Huskies and has taken a step forward this year, although it looked like he could miss the season. Nimmo suffered a dislocated knee in just the third game of the season. He thought it could be a torn ACL that would make him miss the season, but received a favourable result with the diagnosis. He has seven points in six games since returning. See HUSKIES on B3

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around the bases I f you’re fortunate enough to experience a really warm and mild October, or a nice stretch of weather in any cold month, all it means is that the cold will come fast and furious when it does. Yes, all things considered, we had a pretty nice October here in Fort St. John. But that’s in the past because winter is finally here. Once that first blizzard hits, and with it the chaos of snow plows and cancelled bus routes, it’s the sign to zip on that winter jacket and get ready for the long haul. But, this year, it’s also a sign that the 2020 BC Winter Games are almost here. Sure, by almost I mean three months, but with the snow and cold weather, I find myself looking forward to one very exciting — and extremely busy — weekend in February. Every time I read that the BC Winter Games Committee is looking for 2,000 volunteers, I do a double-take. What are all these people going to do? And who are they? That just serves to remind me of how many athletes and extra people will be in town that week. Will the restaurants run out of food? Will I freeze my mitts waiting in line for gas? It probably won’t be as bad as The Day After Tomorrow, but it will be quite a bit different. And I say bring it on,

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black belt fighter Ben Marsh, left, received his black belt in jiu jitsu from Professor Kyle Cardinal on November 9, 2019, the culmination of 11 years of training.

the more the merrier. More than just the droves of people who will be getting stuck in their cars and complaining about the cold out in public, I’m excited about the sports. Ultimately, the sports are what it’s all about, but it’s also about the best athletes of the province coming together for a celebration, one that I haven’t fully experienced since I’ve been here. Instead of just a lot of hockey with some dodgeball mixed in, this winter

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festival will have badminton, skiing, archery, basketball, figure skating. As much as it will be fun to cover this event as part of my job, I just can’t wait to be entertained. I’ve never lived in a place that had a sports competiton of this magnitude and I can only imagine how thrilling it will be. If I’m overwhelmed on a Sunday when I’m trying to keep track of watching 10 morning NFL games along with the CFL playoffs, fantasy football, and the MLS

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Cup, just imagine what it will be like when I’m trying to watch a gold medal curling match, and then diving, and then skiing, which will quickly turn into me deciding to go watch an indoor sport instead. However, the coolest part of all will be the Fort St. John athletes and volunteers getting to show off their home, their hearts, and their skills. I could only dream of winning a provincial gold medal in my home town. Apparently, they don’t

have a BC Games for people who are better at tennis than you’d think, so I’ll have to settle for watching and celebrating the very talented individuals who give their all every day, whether it’s in the gym, at practice, at school, or at their jobs. It’s not just the athletes who will be rewarded, but the hard working people serving and giving their time to make this event happen. They’re already working hard to make this event happen, and I imagine will feel like they won’t have a break from now until March. Which means it’s up to us to show them it was worth it, to get out and enjoy the sports and all the events everyone is working so hard to put on. I’ll be trying to take in as many events as I can, and learn more about the local athletes. Unfortunately, it’s too late for me to win a gold medal at the BC Winter Games (as if this was a real possibility if I was 14 years old this year). But it’s not too late to support those who are, and be thankful that we have a community full of hard-working people who are passionate about sports and those who play. It’s only the beginning of November, but I already can’t wait for it to be February. sports@ahnfsj.ca

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Rickie Fowler, making his first start of the new season, comes to Mayakoba for the first time The OHL Classic at Mayakoba was played for the first time in 2007. Fred Funk won the inaugural event at the age of 50 years, 257 days, making him the oldest player to win a PGA Tour event in 32 years. The tournament is played at the El Camaleón Golf Club at the Mayakoba resort. The course was designed by Greg Norman and bends through three distinct landscapes - tropical jungle, dense mangroves, and oceanfront stretches of sand with holes bisected by massive limestone canals.

Eddie Pepperell disqualified from Turkish Airlines Open for running out of balls Eddie Pepperell was disqualified from the Turkish Airlines Open on Saturday when he ran out of golf balls. The English pro hit as many as five balls, his playing partners were unsure, into the water on the par-5 fourth hole at the Montgomerie Maxx Royal course during the third round of the $7 million European Tour event. He was grouped with former U.S. Open champion Martin Kaymer of Germany and George Coetzee of South Africa. “Eddie hit his shots to the green then came over to tell us he had run out of balls,” Kaymer told reporters in Turkey. “Then he walked off. I thought he lost four or five. We are about 80% sure it was five, 20% four.” The official reason for the disqualification was “failure to complete a hole.” Pepperell could have borrowed a ball from Kaymer or Coetzee and faced a two-shot penalty if it was not the same type of ball he had used.

Tyrrell Hatton won the Turkish Airlines Open

England’s Tyrrell Hatton beat Austria’s Matthias Schwab on the fourth playoff hole to clinch his second Rolex Series title at the Turkish Airlines Open in Antalya on Sunday after a dramatic six-man playoff. For the first time at a professional golf tournament, the floodlights were switched on at the Montgomerie Maxx Royal course for the playoff as the six golfers battled for the $2 million prize money. “It’s so surreal, I actually can’t believe that I’ve won,” Hatton said.

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Course Stats Yards: 6,987 Par: 71 18-hole record: 61 Tournament record: 263 Defending champion: Pat Perez

We talk all the time about how to gain strokes on our golf game and working TV Coverage around the green is a vital component. Day Time Network However, one of the areas that we Thursday 1pm-4pm GOLF hardly ever work on is the very short Friday 1pm-4pm GOLF wedge. We are talking anywhere Saturday 1pm-4pm GOLF Sunday 1pm-4pm GOLF from the 20-yard to the 50-yard shot that is very difficult because we never take a full swing like a pitching wedge or with our irons. Here are a Pro Golf Trivia couple of drills to practice to improve your short wedge game. The first drill is to set a goal for Which golfer has the most wins in yourself on the range or around the green and his 30s? practice hitting the ball consistently that distance. This helps you get a feel for how much backswing a) Arnold Palmer c) Jack Nicklaus you need to hit the ball the appropriate distance. b) Ben Hogan d) Sam Snead The other drill is to roll golf balls underhand a set Answer: a) Arnold Palmer won 44 tournaments in distance in order to try to develop a rhythm for those tricky short pitch shots. his 30s.

Tournament Results Player Score 1. Tyrrell Hatton *playoff -20 T2. Benjamin Hebert -20 T2. Kurt Kitayama -20 T2. Victor Perez -20 T2. Matthias Schwab -20 T2. Erik Van Rooyen -20

Through Nov. 10, 2019

1) Lanto Griffin 737 pts. / 1 top tens

2) Rory McIlroy 713 pts. / 2 top tens

3) Justin Thomas 662 pts. / 2 top tens

FedEx Cup Standings continued... Player Points 4) Sebastian Munoz 627 5) Kevin Na 603 6) Sunjae Im 599 7) Joaquin Niemann 587 8) Hideki Matsuyama 566 9) Cameron Champ 561 10) Tiger Woods 500

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age interest in women’s hockey and develop players, and that has been paying dividends. An average of six brand-new women to the sport have bee coming out to each session. “It’s a perfect number because we’re able to spend real time with each of them teaching them things and coaching them,” Jordan said. One of them has even joined the team, after not having played before this year. “We said why not, this is why we’re doing this and it’s great to have her on the team,” said Jordan. The women on the team are making strides apart from the team as well. A number of players, including long-time Eagle Anne Sawyer, will be heading to Austria with a group from Grande Praire in January for the World Masters Games. “It’s a pretty cool opportunity for them, and there’s lots of chances for women in Fort St. John to continue to play hockey if that’s what they want to do,” Jordan said. The Eagles are next on the ice this Saturday, November 16, at home against Peace River at the North Peace Arena at 4:45 p.m.

The North Peace Eagles are in the midst of a transitional season, on the ice and off. The team has lost a couple regulars this year, and it’s showing on the ice, with the team 0-2 so far on the season with losses to Grovedale and Taylor. The team has had some success, they went 2-2 at the Icebreaker Tournament in Grande Prairie October 25 to 27, but lost to Grovedale again in the semi-final. However, in the end, the team is providing its players what it always has — a chance for women to come together and play competitive hockey and have a fun time later in their careers. “We’ve had more competitive seasons in the five years I’ve been here, but it’s really about having fun. At this age, that’s what we’re looking for and the Eagles provide that, and that’s why the team has been around as long as it has,” said Eagles player Marissa Jordan. The Eagles have been hosting a number of try-it sessions and open ice practices this year to encour-

Huskies receiving contributions up and down the lineup Continued from B1

position. Another player who stood out was Cooper Wilms, a third and fourth line player, who had four goals on the weekend. “It’s great to see that kind of production from guys who do the dirty work,” said Alexander. Ivan Jasbec, on defence, has turned in four of his five best games as a Huskie lately, Alexander said. “We’ve talked about it with him, about putting the hours in, identifying the process and what he needs to work on, and it’s awesome when it starts to come together like it has,” Alexander said.

“I was very happy with the MRI, and have felt great since I’ve been back,” said Nimmo. Alexander is pleased with the progress he’s seen wtih Nimmo this year. “(Nimmo) learned a lot about the mental side of play and is coming to play lately. He’s really had to focus on his game and his starting to be rewarded for it,” said Alexander. Nimmo had to switch to centre for the weekend to help the team out, but excelled winning 66% of his faceoffs, pretty good for playing out of

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Tosha Mytron perseveres through adversity for first boxing match

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The Red Dragon Martial Arts adults and students enjoyed a great jiu jitsu seminar by Professor Kyle Cardinal on November 9, 2019.

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Cardinal, despite being involved in jiu jitsu for 26 years, had only given out one black belt to a student prior to Marsh. “I’m very stingy with handing out black belts, but Ben deserved it. His work ethic, training, and teaching are phenomenal, and he really puts in the work. A lot of guys just teach without learning the art themselves, and that’s a lot of what sets Ben apart,” Cardinal said. Marsh said he thinks he’s only the second person in Fort St. John to receive their black belt in jiu jitsu. With the lack of training partners available in Fort St. John, and the work that goes into running Red Dragon, Cardinal is even more impressed with Marsh getting to this point. “I only see him a couple times a year, but every time I do I’m amazed at how much he’s improved. The kids here are heads and tails above a lot of the kids I see, and it’s a testament to Ben’s commitment to the sport,” Cardinal said. Marsh also has a black belt in taekwondo.

Receiving your black belt in jiu jitsu is no easy thing, no matter who you are and where you live. For Ben Marsh of Red Dragon Martial Arts, getting his black belt last weekend on November 9, 2019, was the end of 11 hard years working and training in the sport. “It’s been a real long time, and the jiu jitsu black belt is really tough. You get beat up a lot sparring and training every day, and I blew out my knee for eight months at one point and was wondering about the future of my martial arts, but I’m really pleased to get it,” said Marsh. The ceremony was a part of a jiu jitsu seminar at Red Dragon put on by Professor Kyle Cardinal, who comes to Fort St. John a couple times each year to work with Marsh and the rest of his students. There were seven adults and seven students who participated in the seminar and received stripe promotions at the end of the day.

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Tosha Mytron, in the ring with her coach Paul Rosborough, shows off her Fight of the Night Award on November 9, 2019, at the Fight For Her charity boxing event in Grande Prairie.

Dillon Giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca Tosha Mytron’s first-ever boxing match on November 9 in Grande Prairie was everything she hoped it would be, but it almost didn’t happen. Set to headline the Fight For Her charity boxing event to raise awareness of domestic violence and raise funds for the Odyssey House Women’s Shelter, Mytron’s opponent dropped out a week before the fight due to injury. That came on the heels of Mytron dealing with a tragic loss in her family just a week before. With everything happening at once, and Mytron trying to train for her first fight, Mytron admits she wasn’t sure if she would be able to go through it. With her coach Paul Rosborough by her side every step of the way, and with Alisha Hart of Edmonton stepping up to take the fight just days before, Mytron stepped in the ring as planned and put on a show for the crowd who braved the snowstorm, earning her and Hart Fight of the Night honours.

“It was a very amazing but emotional night, and I’m so grateful for all the support. (Rosborough) kept me straight and focused, and without him I wouldn’t have been able to do it,” Mytron said. The fight was originally supposed to be an official match that would go on her win-loss record, but due to the last-second nature, and the fact that Hart was an experienced kickboxer with a 6-0 record, the officials decided to make it an exhibition. The plan was for the two fighters to take it easy, but Mytron, prepared for an actual fight. Her heavy punches seemed to surprise Hart, and when her opponent decided to hit back with the same force, Mytron had a tough time handling everything all at once. “It was a very hard round, and I even thought about quitting. Nothing was working,” said Mytron. “I got more comfortable in the second and third rounds, and by the end we were going full-on at each other and won fight of the night. It was an incredible experience all around.”

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Mitch Marner will miss four weeks for the Toronto Maple Leafs after injuring his ankle during a shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on November 16.

The Edmonton Eskimos and Winnipeg Bluebombers are both advancing to the semi-finals, after beating the Montreal Alouettes and Calgary Stampeders, respectively, in a pair of surprising but impressive wins on November 9.

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Huskies Scoring —Logan Kimmie (2), Jared Winkel (2), Alex Nimmo, Gary Loewen, Cooper Wilms, Jeridyn Loewen.

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1. Fort St. John Huskies 8-3-2 18 points 2. North Peace Navigators 8-4-1 17 points 3. Dawson Creek Canucks 8-4-1 17 points 3. Fairview Flyers 7-4-1 15 points 5. Grande Prairie Kings 4-8-1 9 points 6. Sexsmith Vipers 3-7-2 8 points

BOWLING / FSJ The 2019 Fort Bowling Lanes season is under way. Here are the standings for the Coffee League and Mixed League after five weeks. Mixed League 1. Good Time Girls - 57 points 2. Got Balls - 51 3. Freeze Frame - 47 4. Here 4 The Beer - 46 5. Blue Balls - 41 6. Rysty Gates - 48 7. Bowl Movements - 37 8. Trouble - 36 9. The Fantastics - 36 10. Rental Shoes - 36 11. Big Chucksees - 33 12. Forever Friends - 10

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High Averages Mens 1. Kevin Alexander - 221 2. Warren Mitchell - 217 3. David Bigcharles - 214 Ladies 1. Cindy Dettling - 194 2. Nicole Fuhr - 194 3. Carmen Wallace - 194 Men’s Single Flat 1. David Bigcharles - 360 2. Warren Mitchell - 354 3. Elvis Calahasen - 350 Ladies Single Flat 1. Shalise Clark - 294 2. Kaitlyn - 288 3. Carmen Wallace - 285

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CURLING STANDINGS / FORT ST JOHN CURLING CLUB It’s officially curling season in Fort St. John, and all four leagues at the curling club are well under way. In the ladies league, Jodi Busche and Cheryl Batten’s teams both remain perfect on the year. The men’s A block and mixed league standings are tight and muddled at the top, while Dave Sloan is undefeated in the men’s B block. Here are the standings after five weeks of play. WOMEN’S Jodi Busche: 5-0 Cheryl Batten: 5-0 Tara Forest: 4-1 Pam Murray: 3-1-1 Deanne Busche: 2-3

Cina Wales-Green: 2-3 Cheralee Goulet: 0-5 Tennille Penner: 1-3-1 Sheri Sewell: 1-4 Kristin Bayet: 1-4 MEN’S A Division Alpine Glass: 3-1 Alan Bone: 3-1 Glen Godberson: 3-1 FSJ Links: 3-1-1 Kelly Ollenberger: 3-0 Chad Bordeleau: 2-3 Rhyason: 1-2-1 Bob Cooper: 1-3 Tyler Hotte: 0-2 Brennan Eklund: 0-5 B Division Dave Sloan: 5-0 Embleton Construction: 4-1 Coates: 3-0

Villeneuve: 2-1 AAA Safety: 2-2 Jason Hetrick: 2-3 D&T Electric: 2-3 Sunrise Rotary: 2-3 Chad Carlstrom: 1-3 United Rentals: 0-5 MIXED Bob Cooper: 3-0-1 Ty Coates: 3-1 April Podulsky: 3-1 Kelly Vig: 3-1-1 Dave Kellestine: 3-1-1 Colby Coates: 3-2 Jeff Holland: 2-1-2 Alaska Highway News: 2-2 Kevin Hrab: 2-3 Rick Chmelyk: 1-3 Brittany Danczak: 1-4 Nicole Winstanley: 1-1 Sydney Gustafson: 0-2-1 Kolten Lindner: 0-4-1

It was a quiet weekend for NPSS athletics. That will change soon with the start of basketball season. Tryouts began on November 12, after press time. The junior girls volleyball team played their final game of the season on November 13, after press time, against the senior girls, in a gear-up for senior provincials. Up Next: The senior boys soccer team is preparing for provincials. They head down to Vancouver on Tuesday, November 19. The senior girls volleyball team will follow, leaving for provincials on Wednesd ay, November 27. — Sam Stackhouse

WE ARE GRIZZLIES Celine Quigley, a North Peace Grizzlies Class of 2019 Grad, 2019 NPSS Female Athlete of the Year and Most Valuable Player on the senior girls basketball team, is taking the court this year for Red Deer College Queens Basketball. After initially signing to play with Okanagan College, Celine made the decision over the summer that Red Deer would be a better fit for her, both on the court and in the classroom. While she found the transition from high school ball difficult at first, she has loved the experience and it’s only getting easier each day. Pre-season went well, with Celine playing around half a game. Against Briercrest on October 10, she scored 8 points. The team environment at RDC is amazing, and Celine is finding it great to be a part of a team that loves basketball as much as she does. The girls have been welcoming since the beginning of the season and every practice the team pushes each other to be the best players they can be. RDC currently sits in fifth place in the ACAC South Division with a record of 3-1. On Friday, November 8, the girls had a big 69 - 65 win over number-one ranked Olds College. Celine played 4 minutes, with 2 rebounds, 2 assists and a steal in the game. The girls are at home this coming weekend, playing Ambrose College on Friday, November 15, and Lethbridge on Saturday, November 16. You can tune in to the games at www.acatv.ca and follow the rest of Celine’s season on Instagram — @rdcqbb, or online at www.rdcathletics.ca

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TRACKERS After a week off from league play, the Trackers will try to get back to first place with a win at home on Nov. 16 against the Leduc Roughnecks.

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Fort St. John Curling Club postpones Men’s and Women’s Bonspiel Dillon Giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca Due to a lack of interest and team availability, the Fort St. John Curling Club has postponed its annual men’s and women’s bonspiel set for November 22 and 23. The bonspiel has been rescheduled for February 7 and 8.

With the deadline to register fast approaching, club GM Trudy Mitchell said not enough teams had signed up, and that many of the teams who would play were already set to play in the Mile Zero Cash Spiel — the Dawson Creek stop of the Peace Curling Tour — that weekend. “We’re moving it to February when

Though most of the 2019 World Junior A Challenge is taking place in Dawson Creek, the tournament will have a Fort St. John feel. Fort St. John’s Mike Vandekamp, coach of the Cowichan Valley Capitals of the BCHL, will be an assistant coach for Team Canada West. Fort St. John will also host two games at North Peace Arena — an exhibition game between Vandekamp’s Canada West and Russia on Thursday, December 5, and a round robin game between Team Canada East and U.S.A. on Wednesday, December 11. Both games start at 7 p.m. Vandekamp is in his second year as head coach of the Junior A Capitals. They curently sit second in the Island Division with a 13-8-1-1 record, behind Vandekamp’s former

ior program this season. Mitchell said there could be another Try It events through the city later in the year, but that none is scheduled for now. This weekend, Friday, November 8, is the club’s second social night of the year. Two more curling social nights are tentatively scheduled for Jan. 24 and March 6.

Crystal Cup postponed to 2021

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all the cash spiels are finished and there will be lots of notice and time to prepare for that weekend,” Mitchell said. Aside from the postponement, Mitchell said the 2019-20 curling season has gone great, with little cancellations. Unfortunately, there was not enough interest to bring back the jun-

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team, the Nanaimo Clippers. It’s a much better start for the Capitals after they struggled last year, finishing with the second-worst record in the BCHL. The World Junior A Challenge officially kicks off December 7 with two games at the Encana Events Centre in Dawson Creek. Canada East plays Russia at 2 p.m., followed by Canada West and U.S.A. at 7 p.m.The Czech Republic are the other team playing in the tournament. Both the bronze and gold medal games take place on Sunday, December 15. Joining Vandekamp on the Canada West coaching staff are Joe Martin of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs and Scott Barney of the Humboldt Broncos. Martin will be the head coach. Tickets are currently on sale for both the two games in Fort St. John and all the World Junior A Challenge games.

The Crystal Cup Organizing Committee has announced they are taking a one-year break, and the ninth annual tournament will return for 2021. The committee is postponing the 2020 pond hockey challenge on Charlie Lake to make room for the BC Winter Games scheduled in February, and to take a much deserved break. “The Winter Games come here just once every 30 years and we want to make sure we respect that and the people working to put it on,” said Neil Evans. “We’ve worked pretty hard at this for eight years and can definitely use time time off to refresh and think of how we can make it better next year.” The 2020 BC Winter Games run February 20 to 24; the Crystal Cup was set for February 28 to March 1. Organizers had thought of hosting the event in January or later in March,

but there were a couple factors preventing those dates from working. “If we try it in January, we run into ice thickness as an issue, and anything later, then we run into warm weather. February is our go-to month so we’ll just hold back,” said Evans. The postponement will give organizers time to catch up on outstanding business and reflect on what to do when the Crystal Cup returns to the ice in 2021. “We’ll get to reflect and look back on how things have gone, do a proper inventory for once, and go through our large semi-truck of stuff and organize everything,” said Evans. “We’ll come back bigger and better next year and we’re already looking forward to it.” Evans is the medical director for the Winter Games. “To have these Games in the town I was born and raised in and to be a part of them is really exciting and it’s a huge honour. I can’t wait,” Evans said.

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Location: Homestead, Fla. Date: Sunday, Nov. 17, 3:00 p.m. Last Year’s Pole: Denny Hamlin - 173.863 mph Last Year’s Winner: Joey Logano

This week is the tenth and final race in the NASCAR playoffs. NASCAR racing made its debut in the Miami area in 1995, drawing a sellout crowd of 60,000 to its first event. The track has a $100 million annual impact on the local economy and draws more than 300,000 racing enthusiasts annually to the area. The facility covers 600 acres and has a total of f 65,000 Grandstand seats and has been called 6 the “most beautiful racing facility anywhere on t the planet”. In 2005, the track installed statet of-the-art lights making it possible for racing o to t be held after dark. The excitement has built up for the Ford EcoBoost 400: the finale for NASCAR’s playoffs.

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Distance: 1.5 miles Shape: Oval Turns / Straights: 18-20º / 4º

Last Weekend’s Race: Denny Hamlin won at Phoenix Denny Hamlin barged back into the Championship 4 with a dominating victory in Sunday’s Bluegreen Vacations 500. Hamlin joins Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Martin Truex Jr. and Kyle Busch, Sunday’s runnerup, in the Nov. 17 race for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series title at HomesteadMiami Speedway. The three JGR drivers will battle Kevin Harvick of Stewart-Haas Racing for the trophy. “I can’t believe it,” exulted Hamlin. “This race team worked so hard this whole year. They deserve to be there.”

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Wins 6 0

Top 10s 23 17

Avg. Finish 11.3 10.3

2019 Standings Cup Series Top Ten Drivers 1) Denny Hamlin 2) Kevin Harvick 3) Martin Truex, Jr. 4) Kyle Busch 5) Joey Logano 6) Kyle Larson 7) Ryan Blaney 8) Brad Keselowski 9) William Byron 10) Clint Bowyer

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Xfinity Series Top Ten Top 10s 23 25 23 26 20 17 18 19 13 17

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Top News Stories Joe Gibbs Racing places three drivers in NASCAR Final Four Joe Gibbs Racing will have at least a 75 percent shot at winning its fifth organizational Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship next weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway. With Denny Hamlin winning his way into the Championship 4, he joined teammates Kyle Busch and Martin Truex Jr. as the Toyota flagship’s championship finalists. They will compete with Stewart-Haas Racing’s Kevin Harvick for the ultimate prize in stock car racing. It’s also the first time in six years of the multiple round elimination format that a single team has had more than two entries in the final four. Team owner Joe Gibbs has preached cohesion all season, not only between his four teams but also the affiliated Leavine Family Racing organization they share data with. “Obviously this is the first time something like this has happened,” Gibbs said during the postrace press conference. “I would say there will be some separation this week. Guys will be making preparations.” Truex won the championship in 2017 and expects his team, virtually the same group he raced with at Furniture Row, to cooperate the same way they did in previous seasons. “I feel like we’re all here because we work together,” Truex said. “Our teams work together really well.” The only Gibbs driver to miss out on the championship race was Erik Jones, eliminated in the first round for the second year in a row.

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b8 | sportS | thursday, NOVEMbER 14, 2019

Inconnu swimmers make a splash at first meet of the season Fiset Invitational Swim Meet in Edmonton, December 12 to 15. Owen Lang, Julien Kemp, Alexander McDonald, Eric Louie, and Cameron Louie have already qualified for J.P. Fiset. Owen Lang and Eric Louie had dominant performances, with four and six first place finishes, respectively. Finn Rogers, had two firsts, five top-three finishes, and five best times, capping off a great weekend.

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1st - 100m freestyle (55:55) 1st - 200m freestyle (2:02:66) 1st - 200m IM (2:16:59)

Brice Bellamy - 8 years old 1st - 100m backstroke (2:15.63, best) 2nd - 100m freestyle (best)

Finn Rogers - 10 1st - 100m breaststroke (2:06:06) 1st - 50m breaststroke (50:91, best)

Owen Lang - 14 1st - 100m backstroke (1:08:77, best) 1st - 100m breaststroke (1:15:29, best 1st - 100m freestyle (59:17) 1st - 50m freestyle (26.97)

Juel Rogers - 8 1st - 25m backstroke (26:50) 3rd - 50m backstoke 3rd - 50m freestyle Cameron Louie - 15 1st - 200m backstroke (2:24:12, best) 1st - 400m freestyle (4:39:65, best) 1st - 50m freestyle (25:37) — Dillon Giancola

Eric Louie - 17 1st - 100m backstroke (1:04:05) 1st - 100m breaststroke (1:06:53) 1st - 100m butterfly (1:02:78)

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