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Over the past two weeks, Bert Bowes Middle School and Dr. Kearney Middle School have been promoting the WE Schools campaign, WE Scare Hunger. The WE Scare Hunger campaign focuses on local food security and the goal of filling up food banks in our area. Bert Bowes chose the Women’s Resource Society to donate to and Dr. Kearney chose the Salvation Army Food Bank. Annually, Bert Bowes Middle School, participates in the WE Scare Hunger campaign and this year decided to challenge Dr. Kearney Middle School to see who could bring in the most non-perishable food items. Bert Bowes was ahead the entire campaign which started on Oct. 17, 2018. Bert Bowes was trying to reach their goal of 1,200 items, but Dr. Kearney was determined to win this challenge and did a last push with their school dance on Oct.

31, and ended up surpassing the Bert Bowes final total. Even with Dr. Kearney’s population having almost 100 students more than Bert Bowes the per student ratio was still in favour of Dr. Kearney. Bert Bowes final donation to the Women’s Resource Society: 1,712 non-perishable items. Delivery was completed with their partner Fort Motors on Nov. 9. Dr. Kearney’s final donation to the Salvation Army Food Bank: 2,123 non-perishable items. Delivery occurred Nov. 1. Fort Motors also collected two trucks full of non-perishable food items that was delivered to the Women’s Resource Society Nov. 9, 2018. Since Bert Bowes lost, select staff and administration will be forced to wear the Dr. Kearney jerseys for an entire day!

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PAINTING PARTICULARS: We start this week’s chewing of random news items in a place we’ve never chewed before: Indonesia. Last week, archaeologists discovered what may be the world’s oldest cave painting. The painting was done around 40,000 years ago. It shows four dogs sitting at a table, waiting for poker to be invented.

SHOP UNTIL YOU DROP: Retail experts predict the average Canadian will spend B.C. Average 136.6 $790 on Christmas gifts this year. Coincidentally, 790 is alsothe number of little old ladies who were ahead of me in the store Alberta Average 110.7 lineup last Christmas, every one of them t St. John, BC - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canada taking half an hour to find their purse.

a true story about how far some actors will go to get work. Last week,an actor who was in the TV show Better Call Saul admitted he cut off his own hand to get acting roles, but he’s still out of work. When asked what he plans to do now, he said, “I don’t know. I’m stumped.”

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DOH SLOW: I read on the internet sales of Play-Doh are way down. I guess today’s kids don’t think Play-Doh is delicious, like we did.

aliens. Maybe the aliens will think it’s Batman, testing a newer and more powerful Bat Signal. I predict the scientists will be sued by the aliens when the laser beam blinds the pilot of a flying saucer, causing it to crash.

FOOD FUN: Speaking of eating weird stuff, now open in Sweden: The Museum of https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-78_metric_e.html QUAKE SHAKE: Scientists report a big in- Disgusting Food. I predict confusion when Saskatchewan Avg. 115.7 crease in the number of earthquakes during visitors can’t figure out if the cafeteria is real DECORATION SITUATION: In a psycho- 2018. Do you kind of get the feeling Planet or an exhibit. When the British heard about logy study published last week: People who Earth has had enough of us humans and is the Museum of Disgusting Food they sent a Manitoba Average 106.8 put up Christmas decorations early have a trying to shake us off? message: “Hey, you don’t need a fancy mutendency to be happier and less stressed. It seum for that.” Ontario Average 110.8 doesn’t work for everybody. Your dog feels GRINCH CINCH: Peace Country movie Home  Environment and naturalstressed resources  Weather information  Weather  Local forecasts  British Columbia when you put a tree in the living fans saw the latest Grinch movie. Here’s a YUMMY SCUMMY: Meanwhile, scientroom. question: Why does the Grinch hate knock ists at the University of British Columbia Quebec Average 118.7 knock jokes? Answer: Because there’s al- say they believe the food of the future will MAINTENANCE MEMO: On TV, an ex- ways Who’s there. (Sorry!) be algae. Yes, you are going to be eating the New Brunswick Avg 115.6 pert said many Canadian vehicles are in scummy green stuff that floats in the ocean. 12:00On PMCBC, MST a Tuesday November Current Conditions an unsafe condition. ByObserved the way:at: In Fort FortSt. StJohn Airport FLU FACT: doctor13 said you can2018 I’d like to try it, I really would, but I’m algae t Nelson, - 7Avg Day Forecast - Environment Canada NovaBC Scotia John there’s a law that says at a 4-way stop, prevent https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-83_metric_e.html the spread of flu germs by washing intolerant. 109.8 the vehicle held together with chicken wire your hands frequently Wind: and always sneezing Condition: Mostly Cloudy Temperature: 2.8°C SSW 15 km/h and duct tape has the right of way. into your elbow. You know you have a AXE ANXIETY: WalMart announced it Dew point: -2.5°C Visibility: 24 km probPEI Average 114.6 Pressure: 101.3 kPa lem if you sneeze into your elbow and your will recall a quarter of a million defectives Tendency: Falling Humidity: 68% SIGNAL STUFF: Scientists in the U.S. are elbow sneezes back at you. axes. So, if you’re at the WalMart service Newfoundland Avg. 124.0 planning to shoot a laser beam into the sky desk, ahead of you in the lineup there may in an attempt to communicate with space MEANWHILE IN HOLLYWOOD: Here’s be a couple thousand angry lumberjacks. Home  Environment and 13. natural resources  Weather information  Weather  Local forecasts  British Columbia CAD$ per litre, prices as of November

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Hundreds huddled in the brisk cold to stay warm during Remembrance Day ceremonies in Fort St. John on Nov. 11, and reminded to reflect on 100 years since the armistice, and the freedom and peace Canada has enjoyed in the time since. November 11 marks the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended the First World War in 1918. “I’m honoured to be with you today to commemorate the sacrifice of the men and women who have laid down their lives in the service of Canada, and who have fought and continue to fight,” Mayor Lori Ackerman said at the Legion cenotaph. “It is the 100th anniversary since the armistice was signed in the Forrest of Compiegne, France, and after four years of fighting, an eerie stillness fell across the battlefields of Europe.” Cadet Seargent Emma Lavigne asked those gathered to picture what it would have felt like to hear that the armistice had been signed and that their fighting would finally end. “At some point today, take a moment of silence to yourself and think about standing up there on the front lines, getting word of the armistice, and hearing the guns fall silent, with only the wind whistling in your ear and the sun shining brightly once again,” Lavigne said. “To think of how battalions of people took a collective sigh of relief, as the realization dawned on them that they would get to go home.” In spite of the armistice,

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fighting still continues around the world today and we must continue to remember and recognize those who serve Canada. “Though our world lay forever changed (at armistice), we still find ourselves fighting for peace and fighting for justice. Let us pray for peace, and appreciate our freedoms and liberties,” said Captain Ken Lane. Ackerman echoed that sentiment. “Our veterans and our soldiers have helped define our country, our values and our future. Our duty today is to reflect on their sacrifices and continued service, and to honour them in the cause of peace and freedom. We will not forget,” Ackerman said. Gord Klassen, the padre and master of ceremonies for the service, spoke on the importance of passing down remembrance from generation to generation. “The question we face is how can something that happened so long ago and so far away,

continue to impact our lives?” Klassen asked. “For our remembrance to continue to impact the lives of our children and their children, it must become more than a November 11 event, something that is in the centre of where we live: an everyday remembrance, and an appreciation of the freedom and priveleges we are afforded because of those who fought for us.” Klassen said we have a responsibility to continue to tell this story and remind those who come after us what the symbols and stories mean. “Today, may remembrance fill us with hope and confidence of the nation, may it stir in us emotions and arouse in us some personal resolve and commitment, may the memory of war strengthen our efforts of peace, and may the memory of those who died inspire our service to the living,” Klassen said. The service was followed by an afternoon of games and entertainment, and a turkey dinner.

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Site C workforce climbs to 3,700 Employment on BC Hydro’s Site C dam climbed to a new high of 3,746 workers in September 2018. There were 748 Peace Region residents employed as construction and non-construction contractors, or 20 per cent of the workforce. The bulk of the project’s construction and non-con-

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Chetywnd Law Courts A summary of sentences and fines handed out in Northeast B.C. courts for the week ending Nov. 9, 2018. Fort St. John Law Courts • Wayne Allan Weatherhead (born 1995) was sentenced to 122 days in jail, handed a 10-year mandatory firearms ban, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for trafficking in a controlled substance.

“She believed in me until I could believe in myself.” – Guy, former youth in care

Dawson Creek Law Courts • Dalena Jeanette Belcourt (born 1987) was sentenced to 15 days in jail for mischief • Trevor Wellington Gamble (born 1984) was fined $1,200, handed a oneyear criminal driving ban, and assessed

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LNG Canada decision proves naysayers wrong

he single, largest private sector investment in the history of Canada. Those were the words that Prime Minister Trudeau and British Columbia Premier Horgan repeated over and over again when announcing that Canada will finally become an exporter of liquefied natural gas. Earlier this month, a business consortium of energy giants announced its final investment decision for LNG Canada, a $40-billion project that will help Asia get off coal, and replace it with the world’s cleanest LNG. It will also provide good-paying, family-supporting jobs to thousands of Canadians. This is a great story for Canada and yet some may have missed it. On the day of the announcement, it took the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation more than 15 minutes to report the story on its flagship evening news program The National and it dedicated a whopping 96 seconds to it. Apparently that’s what $40 billion of private investment into our country will get you in air time from our public broadcaster.

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Of course, there were smiles all around the room at the Oc. 2 announcement. This was most certainly a story Trudeau wanted to brag about considering it’s under his watch that foreign investment in our resource sector has been vanishing at an accelerated pace since he took office. While Trudeau and Horgan were proud to take credit for this story, I bet deep down inside – at their very core – they were a little displeased that Canada’s oil and gas industry was expanding. I think it may be valuable to some readers to be reminded of how this megaproject actually came to light. The idea of liquefied natural gas has been discussed in the province for decades. But it’s in the early 2000s that the issue kicked into high-gear. Canada was running out of natural gas supply, as were the Americans. In fact, an import

LNG facility was approved on BC’s north coast to meet the growing demand to supply our market. Thanks to the leadership of former B.C. premier Gordon Campbell – who allowed directional drilling and horizontal fracking in the province – huge reserves of natural gas were discovered in Northeast BC. Other regions in North America also found similar deposits. Suddenly, governments were determined to find new export markets for trillions of cubic feet of natural gas. At first, few believed in that idea. But over time, people started to appreciate the immense potential. Among those who did not believe in that prospect is the current premier of British Columbia and a number of his cabinet ministers – those same individuals who were all smiles at the announcement. Not long ago, John Horgan called LNG “an industry that’s going nowhere.” Horgan’s environment minister has referred to LNG as “pixie dust,” his education minister once said it was “pie in the sky,” and the NDP energy

minister said LNG “ain’t good for anybody in this province.” Isn’t it interesting how a $40-billion investment, thousands of jobs, and billions of revenue dollars from royalties and taxes for our social programs can change someone’s mind? Of course, Horgan was more than happy to consider this massive investment his own achievement. Don’t be fooled: LNG is not the brainchild of the NDP. He may have helped bring the project to the finish line, but all the heavy-lifting was done prior to his premiership. As you can see, it’s often very eye-opening to review our history once in a while to better understand where we’ve come from and where we’re going. I tip my hat to former premiers Campbell and Clark for their leadership on this file. They have every reason to be proud and celebrate LNG Canada’s recent announcement. For my hometown of Fort St. John, for my region, my province and, indeed, my country, this has been the best news we’ve had in a while. Richard Neufeld is a Senator for British Columbia.

Loitering in the cocoon of complacency

ell, it’s been almost a month! Has the sky fallen? Have people been wandering the streets like stoned zombies? Has work slowed to a standstill because everyone has taken advantage of the legalization of marijuana? The answer, quite simply, is no. After years and months of angst over cannabis legalization and worry-warts exclaiming, “Oh my goodness! What is going to happen?” the result has been underwhelming. We got all worked up over nothing. The cannabis-using community had told everyone that nothing of consequence was going to occur on or after October 17, but the Chicken Littles of the world were unwavering in their declarations of mass panic and disruption. Quite simply, October 17 came in like a lamb and out like a lamb. What was all the fuss about? Why the drama?

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Change is difficult for 90% of humans. We don’t enjoy change and we don’t embrace change – we normally fear change. The leap into the unknown is terrifying and sometimes fraught with horrific scenarios. We divide ourselves into groups: Chicken Littles who insist the worst will happen; those who place their fingers in their ears and hum ‘la-la-la-la’; and the handful who resign themselves to the change because there is nothing we can do about it. Personally, on occasion I have been a member of all three groups. I have been

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swept up with fear mongers and felt my blood pressure rise dramatically. I have deliberately insulated myself from dialogue by quite literally placing my fingers in my ears. Lately, I have found myself lingering in the group who live cocooned in complacency, resigning myself to the impending change with the mantra, “nothing I can do about it anyway.” I believe many of us have found ourselves loitering in this group. There’s so much change happening in the world, it’s easier to just go with the flow. Maybe it’s an age thing? Maybe as we age we find ourselves more selective about which hill we are prepared to die on? What cause is important enough that we are willing to sacrifice our comfort zone? Judy Kucharuk is a lover of sarcasm, witty people and footnotes. Follow her @ judylaine

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No private operators yet for Northeast B.C. bus routes vider will reinstate service from Vancouver to the B.C.-Alberta border by highways 5 and 1. “In fact, you will be able to get on a bus in Vancouver and end up in Winnipeg,” she added. The board recently approved a reservation-only bus service from the Merritt area, which includes trips to Langley and Prince George. It would also provide service from Merritt to the nearby Highland Valley Copper Mine. B.C.’s Opposition Liberals called on Trevena to make public its data that concludes 83 per cent of Greyhound’s routes will be covered by private operators. The party says said when total stops at communities are considered compared with the number of routes, the service number drops to 45 per cent. “We questioned the minister’s claim that 83% of Greyhounds former routes are somehow covered. Trevena has since had to clarify her remarks to indicate her calculation is just based on the number of kilometres covered, not communities served (or how often),” said Peace River North MLA Dan Davies. “It also looks like that percentage is focused on southern routes as well.” The Liberals are concerned the taxpayer funded BC Bus North service is a pilot program due to end on June 4, 2019. Given ridership numbers in the Northeast, it will be difficult for any private operator to make a profit or break even, Davies said. “Based on the low level of demand, once again it is hard to imagine how the service could be maintained without some form of public subsidy,” he said. “Despite Ottawa indicating that it will look at federal subsidies, this money will only be applied to ‘non-viable’ routes.” The province looks to be stuck with a patchwork of providers that will be a “long shot” from the level of service Greyhoud had been providing. “For example, someone looking to travel from Fort Nelson to Vancouver may have to book aboard numerous operators with uncoordinated schedules,” Davies said. — with files from Canadian Press

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As private operators pick up B.C. bus routes abandoned by Greyhound, the province says it continues to monitor its subsidized rural bus service in Northeast B.C. The province launched BC Bus North in June as an “interim” long-haul service, running twice a week between Prince George to Dawson Creek and Fort St. John, with one round trip a week from Dawson Creek and Fort St. John to Fort Nelson. Through its first four months, the Prince George to Fort St. John route saw 399 rides as of Sept. 30, with 178 rides between Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson. The service also runs between between Prince Rupert and Prince George, Prince George and Valemount, and more than 1,500 passengers have used the bus overall. “The service will be closely monitored over the next eight months so that we can assess demand, which will help inform options for a long-term solution,” said a spokesperson for the ministry of transportation and infrastructure. The service term ends June 2019, and cost of the service is set at $2 million for the year. No private operators have yet applied to take on routes in Northern B.C., according to a search of inter-city bus applications to the Passenger Transportation Board. Greyhound’s exit from B.C. entirely, as well as Western Canada, became official on Oct. 31, though its cuts were first felt in Northern B.C. when the company ended its service in May, citing a decline in ridership and profits. In July, it announced its complete withdrawal of passenger and freight service in Western Canada and parts of Ontario. On Oct. 29, Transportation Minister Claire Trevena said 83 per cent of Greyhound’s route in the province will be covered by the end of 2018. Along with BC Bus North, the government also tasked the Passenger Transportation Board with inviting private bus service proposals and fast-tracking applications for entrepreneurs who offer service to regional areas and smaller, more remote communities, she said. Trevena said one private-sector pro-

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“As we sit in the shadow of another boom, understand that the forces may be different than those experienced over the past decade or two.”

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The Peace River Regional District board held its inaugural meeting Nov. 8. The meeting kicked off with the swearing in of all board members, before the chair and vice-chair of the board for 2018-19 were elected. Brad Sperling, the only member nominated, was elected the chair of the board. “Thanks, I think,” Sperling joked. Dan Rose was the only board member nominated for the position of vice-chair, and was elected to the position.

Bridge. The design for Phase Two of the South Taylor Hill is almost complete, but no new information was shared. Davenport said the business plan for the Taylor Bridge is in draft form. When Director Lori Ackerman asked when it would be presented, Davenport said she was unsure at, as the ministry is waiting for the funding to be secured. The bus shelters proposed for Dawson Creek are on hold while right of way issues in the proposed areas are being considered. Davenport said the ministry was committed to completing the projects, likely in 2019.

Taylor bridge Charlie Lake rezoning The meeting saw a Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure delegation by Operations Manager Nicola Hogg and Acting District Manager Hali Davenport in regards to projects in the region. Among the projects discussed were work on the South Taylor Hill and the Taylor

Unemployment drops to 4.3% The unemployment rate in Northeast B.C. fell more than a percentage point in October. There were an estimated 39,800 employed in the region, according to StatsCan. Yearover-year the unemployment rate is down from October 2017 when it sat at 6%, when 37,800 people were employed. According to BC Stats, the province saw job gains month

A large gallery presence was at the meeting in regards to a zoning amendment application in Charlie Lake. Florian and Kim Schwarz were hoping to change their property’s zoning from residential to commercial, which they first brought forward in over month in fishing, mining, quarrying, oil and gas, up 1,900 jobs; and utilities work, up 200 jobs. The province saw job losses in agriculture, down 1,100 jobs; manufacturing, down 2,300 jobs; and construction, down 300 jobs.

Encana boosts Montney volumes Encana Corporation boosted total production during the third quarter to 378,200 barrels of oil equivalent per

November 2013 and were hoping to have revisited. Gallery members tried to comment on the issue, but since the public comment process had already taken place in 2014, Sperling said the board could only hear the public’s concerns if the process was restarted and a new public meeting takes place. This was approved, and a new public meeting will be scheduled at a later date. Hospital District

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During the Peace River Regional Hospital District meeting, the directors approved Revenue Anticipation Borrowing Resolution No. 78, which states the board may borrow for purposes other than capital expenditures by way of temporary loan, if necessary to meet current operating expenditures for the year. The board clarified that this was just a safety net, and borrowing was not anticipated, nor has it ever been required before.

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day, up 33 per cent from 284,000 boe/d a year ago, with major increases in Permian and Montney volumes. Montney liquids volumes were up 151 per cent year-over -year and are on track with a fourth quarter target of 55,000 to 65,000 barrels per day. Current liquids production from the play is about 55,000 bbls/d. The company reported Q3 net earnings of $39 million, while cash from operating activities lifted to $885 million, up 148 per cent year-over-year.

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Sitting in the shadow of another boom

Canfor curtails B.C. production Canfor is cutting fourth quarter production by about 10 per cent at its B.C. sawmills. “We have made the difficult decision to curtail our BC sawmill operations over the fourth quarter due to log supply challenges following another difficult wildfire season, uncompetitive log costs and declining lumber prices,” CEO and President Don Kayne said. “We are working to mitigate impacts on our employees as much as possible.” Lumber production will be reduced by decreasing operating days, the company said. That means immediate, short-term curtailments at some facilities, along with an extended downtime at the week of Dec. 24 at all of the company’s sawmills in the province, the province said. There will be no layoffs. Canfor’s net profit doubled to $125.3 million in the thirdquarter despite lower lumber prices.

So many things to say, so long between columns, though I have a few thoughts to ponder. North Peace Savings and Credit Union hosted an economic update a few weeks back. There are a lot of people in the community that like statistics as much as I do. There was a great turnout. The message I heard, and I concur with, was that economically we are showing early signs of confidence in numerous sectors. I think it’s to soon to say optimistic, but there appears to be more confidence in the region. At the time of blooming confidence comes interest rate hikes with promises and strong indications that there is a trend of growing interest rate hikes. It comes to mind there is a generation of adults in our community that have never experienced residential mortgage interest rates above 6% let alone double digits. I am concerned. What does an interest rate hike do to our housing market? On January 1, 2018, interest rate stress testing became a requirement. There was a

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noted impact on affordability of housing. The local market saw an obvious drop in values at the high-end of the market. Interest rate stress testing resulted in a reduction of maximum purchase price. For those with a household income of $100,000, the maximum approval price was dropped by as much as 20% or from say $500,000 to $400,000. The real estate market has improved over previous years. The improvement came with a decline in price points. As confidence entered the market we did see numerous homes that have been listed for an extended period of time sell. The sale prices were significantly lower than the 2016 list prices. Government policies are also setting the tone to slow down the housing market. We have had decades of affordable

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housing available. There are many average citizens able to purchase a second property as an investment property. Policy and interest rates will likely dampen this practice. This habit of using existing equity in our homes for purchases will likely stop. When interest rates are high, it is time to rein in the spending and look at paying down high debt ratios. High interest rates are a good way to build community as the cost of living grows. We are forced to become more dependent on our neighbours when times are tough. Ask any family from the 80s what that was like in Fort St. John. I am getting an uneasy feeling in my stomach, despite the good news of LNG. Now is the time to offer serious consideration to the overall economic health of rental properties subject to changing rental rates and interest rates. Can your rent service the debt if interest rates increase? If rental rates decline? Do your stress test now before it becomes problematic. At this time it’s likely that there are rental properties that can’t meet their debt ratio while we

Electoral Area ‘B’

Director Karen Goodings Alternate Director Arlene Boon

Electoral Area ‘C’ Director Bradley Sperling

Electoral Area ‘D’

Director Leonard Hiebert Alternate Director Mark Rogers

Electoral Area ‘E’ Director Dan Rose

Municipal Directors District of Chetwynd

Director Allen Courtoreille Alternate Director Mel Deck

City of Dawson Creek

Director Dale Bumstead

Alternate Director Blair Lekstrom

City of Fort St. John

Director Lori Ackerman Director Tony Zabinsky Alternate Director Trevor Bolin Alternate Director Becky Grimsrud Alternate Director Lilia Hansen Alternate Director Gord Klassen

Chairperson and Vice-chair Elected Chair – Brad Sperling Vice Chair – Dan Rose

Certificates of Appreciation

The Regional Board Chair presented Certificates of Appreciation to the following outgoing Regional Board Directors and Alternate Directors:

Alternate Director Barb Smith

Director Johansson, District of Hudson’s Hope Director McPherson, District of Tumbler Ridge Director Nichols, District of Chetwynd Alternate Director Brownlee, District of Chetwynd Alternate Director Caisley, District of Tumbler Ridge Alternate Director Christensen, City of Fort St. John Alternate Director Evans, City of Fort St. John Alternate Director Lavoie, Village of Pouce Coupe

District of Taylor

Alternate Director Shuman, City of Dawson Creek

Alternate Director Betty Ponto

In 2016, the North Peace Economic Development Commission contracted a review of the rest areas and facilities available along major transportation corridors throughout the North Peace, based on the idea that the safe movement of people and goods is a top priority for the sustainable economic development of the region. The review clearly identified the need for additional investment in the rest area portions of the road infrastructure in the region, and particularly, noted that the one existing government rest area between Fort St John and Mile 220 was simply not adequate for travelers heading up the Alaska Highway. The project includes upgrading the current pullout located at Mile 202, installing two outhouses, picnic tables, a cell booster tower,

Alternate Director Byron Stewart

District of Hudson’s Hope Director Dave Heiberg

Alternate Director Kelly Miller

Village of Pouce Coupe

Director Lorraine Michetti

Director Rob Fraser

District of Tumbler Ridge Director Keith Bertrand

Next PRRD Board Meetings:

November 22, 2018 10:00am | Dawson Creek December 14, 2018 TBD | Dawson Creek

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Edwina Nearhood is a lifelong resident of Fort St. John, with 30 years experience in the appraisal industry.

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The Peace River Regional Board was sworn in on Thursday, November 8, 2018. Appointments to the 2018/2019 Board:

continue to have high vacancy rates in the community. Rental regulation can also impact the bottom line. Aging populations impact housing trends. Fort St. John has a growing senior demographic. As seniors downsize their aging inventory becomes available for purchase. There is more demand for senior appropriate housing. We are already experiencing a shortage of supported housing in the community with seniors filling acute care beds in the hospital. Fort St. John is maturing. We now have multi-generations of family here. Start the conversations, work together. SOS – Save Our Seniors. As always, there are many opposing forces impacting our community. As we sit in the shadow of another boom, understand that the forces may be different than those experienced over the past decade or two. Be informed, be prepared.

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and signage. This is a collaborative project with contributions from the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, the Federal Public Services Maintenance and Operation Department, the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, and the Peace River Regional District which is expected to be completed in the fall of 2018.

Contract awards

Janitorial Services – A contract for janitorial services for both the warehouse and the PRRD head office in Dawson Creek was awarded to Browns Janitorial Services, for an annual amount of $60,000 excluding taxes, for a three -year term commencing November 1, 2018. Clearview Arena – Engineering and Project Management Services - A contract was awarded to Force Engineering Group in the amount of up to $58,500 (excluding taxes) for engineering and project management services for the Clearview Arena repairs. The purchasing policy was waived to direct award the contract to Force Engineering as they had previously completed the building assessment on the facility. Tumbler Ridge and Hudson’s Hope Rural Refuse Collection and Transfer Services - A contract was awarded to Tervita Corporation, for a three year period commencing November 1, 2018, for a per bin tip price of $388, excluding taxes for refuse bins located in Tumbler Ridge and Hudson’s Hope.

Cannabis-Related Business Bylaw

For any location in the PRRD that is outside of municipal boundaries, where retail sale of cannabis is proposed, the owner will be required to apply for and obtain a zoning bylaw amendment. This zoning amendment does not address medical marihuana production facilities.

Old Fort Landslide

The PRRD opened its Emergency Operations Centre on September 30, 2018, after a landslide in the Old Fort Community was reported to the PRRD. On September 30th a Local State of Emergency and the first Evacuation Order was issued. Between September 30th and November 4th, nine Evacuation Orders and eight Evacuation Alerts were issued. On November 4, at a special board meeting held in Fort St John, the Board resolved to approve an Order and Alert Rescind, leaving only one Evacuation Order and one Evacuation Alert in place.

September 30, 2018

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remembrance day 2018

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In Hudson’s Hope, veterans Robert Norton and Merv Goodwin salute after laying of a wreath.

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At North Peace Secondary School, the student council and leadership class recites In Flanders Fields by John McCrae during an assembly on Nov, 9, 2018. Staff and students came together to sing songs, recite poems, and share stories about their family connections to war.

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In Taylor, Phallon Stoutenburg leads the 1st Fort St. John Scouts.

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At North Peace Secondary School, Grade 12 student Elysia Cruz sang the song “Imagine” by John Lennon, bringing many to tears; cadet Jacob Barley stands at attention.

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n an episode of Seinfeld, the iconic Library Cop shows up at Jerry’s apartment to pester him for a library fine from 1971. After Jerry finally hands over a cheque for the overdue book, the hardened library cop calls him a punk and warns Jerry, “You’d better not screw up again or I’ll be all over you like a pitbull on a poodle.” Library Cop is an exaggerated caricature, but the idea that library fines are something to be ashamed of persists. Often those with fines of only a few dollars are sheepish when they step up to the checkout, and those with larger fines sometimes stay away altogether. But at FSJPL, staff are happy to see you using your library, whether you have fines of $3 or $60. Really, they don’t bite! During November, there’s an easy, affordable way to take care of those fines, and to help out a good cause while you’re at it. FSJPL’s Food for Fines event is on all month, and they’re accepting non-perishable food and hygiene items as payment for fines. All donations go to the

Women’s Resource Society food bank. Why would the library, a non-profit association with tight budgets, accept food for fines, when cash could pay the rent and fund programming? Many libraries know that the fear of overdue fines – and real financial burden they may place on lower-income residents, families, seniors and those with disabilities – is counter to an idea libraries hold dear: equal access for all. When you’re a parent taking out 25 children’s books at a time, being even a few days late can hit you in the pocketbook. For many residents, it’s not a big deal. But for some, the cost of overdues can mean staying away from the library. As champions of literacy, that’s the last thing we want. There is no Library Cop at FSJPL, just friendly staff who want to see everyone using the library. For more information on November’s Food for Fines, contact your library at 250-785-3731, circ@fsjpl.ca or go to fsjpl. ca/explore/food-for-fines. Amy von Stackelberg is a circulation services co-ordinator at FSJPL.

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Library staff Morgan and Amy receive a food donation for November’s Food for Fines event. Joan Olson’s The Zoo Family Daycare didn’t have any library fines, but they pretended they did and sent Al Olson in with a donation.

Support needed for Kin Club’s 35th annual seniors supper With the chill in the air, we would like to take this time to warm your heart. We are now in full swing planning the 35th annual Seniors Supper, set for Dec. 7 at the Taylor Hall. This long standing tradition is a great way to help our seniors feel like they are part of our community. This event is rich in tradition, and we would like to share the story. In 1983, Overwaitea Food Group decided to host a free Christmas dinner in Fort St John for the local seniors. While they were able to supply all the food, they needed a group to run the event. The Kinsmen club, with the help of their wives, volunteered. The first annual event was held at the Seniors Hall. All the food was prepared and served by the wives of the Kins-

men. That first year, about 175 people were served. The event was held at the Fort St. John Seniors hall from 1983 to 2008, where the event was moved to accommodate a larger number of attendees. It was hosted in a number of different locations until 2014, when the event found a new home at the Taylor Community Hall where we could serve up to 300 guests. Entertainment, prizes, and gifts are always part of the evening. In years past, there has been a variety of entertainment, including band performances by school district 60, local amateur dancers, and local music artists. We have a number of wonderful supporters who help bring this event to fruition year after year.

To this day, Save On Foods continues to supply all the food for the event, and many of their staff volunteers year after year. Progress Energy has also joined this worthy cause, they provide volunteers to help on the day of the event, and also make a donation to supply some of the guests with gifts. The City of Fort St John donates use of city buses to transport seniors from Fort St. John to Taylor and back again. They also contribute a donation towards gifts for some of the seniors. The Community of Taylor has very generously provided use of the Taylor Community Hall free of charge for the event, and often have members come to volunteer. The Huskies hockey team comes each year to help serve dinner to our guests. The

Evangel Chapel also got involved in 2017, and helped with many aspects of the event, from decorating to gifts for seniors. In 2017 we hosted an art contest in conjunction with Senior’s Supper. The idea of the art contest came from a 9-year-old Kin Kid, who wanted to be able to give each senior a gift. While she tried to draw enough pictures to give one to each senior, she realized that there was just not enough time to do that. She then suggested that if we had an art contest, maybe enough people would take part that we could give a picture to each senior. This art contest garnered the support of Allison Newth, Deb Bower, Spectrum Art Studio, and the Artisan Farmhouse. Allison, Deb and Tanya all provided les-

sons for the winners, while the Artisan Farmhouse offered to sell the winning pictures for the winners. We plan to continue the contest this year and hope it will bring even more support and entrances. We hope that this year we are able to offer even more entertainment, gifts, and decorations then we did last year. There are several ways you can help us make this a truly unforgettable event. If you would like to offer support for this wonderful event, please contact us: Project Chair Teressa Cotton at teressac@kinclubfsj.com, or Project Co-chair Carolyn Furler at carolyn@kinclubfsj.com. — Kin Club of Fort St. John

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rear wall, and a gas ﬁreplace nestles into the closest rear corner. Sliding glass doors offer easy access to a wide covered patio. The dining room has a ﬂat ceiling but is otherwise completely open to the living room. The kitchen, in turn, is open to the dining room, across a raised eating bar which hides the inevitable clutter that accumulates around a cook top. The kitchen is also accessible through a pocket door between the roomy pantry and the bonus room stairs. An opening on the opposite side of the Sutherlin's living room leads to the well-appointed owners' suite. It boasts a good-sized walk-in closet, and a deluxe bathroom, complete with a double vanity, deep soaking tub, and separately enclosed shower and toilet. Associated Designs is the original source for the Sutherlin 30-812. For more information or to view other designs, visit www.AssociatedDesigns. com or call 800-634-0123.

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FORT ST. JOHN & DISTRICT CHURCH DIRECTORY ANGLICAN CHURCH of CANADA NoRTH PEACE PARISH Please join us at our temporary location at the Peace Lutheran Church @ 1:30pm Ph: 250-785-6471 “All are Invited and Welcome Here” - (Luke 14:23) SERVICES St. Martin’s, fort St. John, BC Sundays 1:30 p.m. Rev. farai Mutamiri ********** Church of the Good Shepherd Taylor, BC - Sundays 10:00 a.m. ********** St. Matthias, Cecil Lake, BC 3rd Sun. of the Month 3:00 p.m. Holy Communion ********** BAHA’I fAITH BAHA’I fAITH National Baha’i Information 1-800-433-3284 Regular Firesides Mondays @ 8:00 p.m. Deepenings continued Wednesdays at 250-787-0089 Next Feast Info. 250-787-0089 ********** BAPTIST CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 9607-107th Ave., fSJ Ph. (Office) 250-785-4307 Pastor: Michael Hayes Associate Pastor: Doug Janzen SUNDAY WoRSHIP SERVICE 10:30AM ********** BAPTIST CHARLIE LAkE CoMMUNITY CHURCH 12731 244 B Road, Charlie Lake (1st left turn off the Alaska Hwy. past the Charlie Lake Store) 250-785-1723 office@charlielakechurch.com www.charlielakechurch.com Lead Pastor: Joshua Goetz Associate Pastor: Jared Braun Sunday Worship: 10:40 AM Sunday School during the service nursery-grade 6 ********** CATHoLIC RoMAN CATHoLIC CHURCH (Resurrection Church) Pastor: Rev. Louis Kwena Phone 250-785-3413 www.fsjresurrectionchurch.com MASSES: Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday - 10:00 a.m. oNLY OFFICE HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. BAPTISM: Contact the Pastor 3 months before baptism. MARRIAGES: Contact the Pastor 6 months before the wedding. **********

ALLIANCE CHURCH 9804-99 Ave., fort St. John, BC V1J 3T8 Ph: 250-785-4644 fax: 250-785-8932 e-mail: office@fsjalliance.ca www.fsjalliance.ca SUNDAY WoRSHIP SERVICE: 9:15am & 11:00am kIDVILLE: for ages 2yrs.-Gr.6 @ 9:15am ********** CoMMUNITY PEACE CoMMUNITY CHURCH 10556-100th Street, Taylor, BC Pastor: Wally Pohlmann Phone: 250-789-3045 HoURS: 9:00am-Noon Monday-Wednesday & friday Email: office@taylorchurch.ca Website: www.taylorchurch.ca SUNDAY ADULT CLASS - 9:30am SUNDAY WoRSHIP SERVICE - 10:30am ********** EVANGELICAL foRT ST. JoHN EVANGELICAL MISSIoN 8220-89th Avenue, fSJ Pastor: Andy Wiebe Sunday School September-June begins at 9:30am Sunday mornings. Worship Service - 10:45am Phone: 250-787-2550 ******* INTERDENoMINATIoNAL UPPER PINE GoSPEL CHAPEL Church Phone: 250-827-3833 Email: upgc@pris.ca Board Chairman: Andy Burkholder 250-827-3811 Box 66, Rose Prairie, BC ********** LUTHERAN PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 9812-108th Avenue, fort St. John, BC V1J 2R3 Office Phone: 250-785-2718 Pastor: Rev. Kebede Dibaba Regular Worship Schedule: 9:00am Youth, Adult Bible Study 10:00am Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School ********** PEACE RIVER MUSLIM ASSoCIATIoN Information: 250-787-1264 Jumm’a (Friday) Prayer @ 1:00pm 203-10903-100th Street, fort St. John, BC email: tahermorsi@shaw.ca ********** MENNoNITE NoRTH PEACE MENNoNITE BRETHREN CHURCH North Peace Mennonite Brethren Church 10816 106 St. fort St. John, BC V1J 5V2 250-785-3869 Lead Pastor: Andrew Eby Associate Pastor of Youth & Young Adults: Don Banman SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES: 9:00am & 11:00am **********

MENNoNITE MoNTNEY MENNoNITE CHURCH SUNDAY MoRNING: Sunday School & Worship: 9:30am SUNDAY EVENING: 2nd & 4th Sundays: 7:00pm Everyone Welcome! Pastor Warren Martin Phone: (250) 827-3231 ********** NoNDENoMINATIoNAL CHRISTIAN LIfE CENTRE “Associated with “Fellowship of Christian Assemblies” “King Jesus is Lord Over the Peace” 8923-112th Avenue, fort St. John, BC V1J 6G2 website: www.christianlifefsj.ca Ph: 250-785-4040 fax: 250-785-4021 Pastor Steve Oboh Principal of Christian Life School: Garry Jones Everyone Welcome Sunday Morning Worship Service: 10:00am Nursery available and Sunday School is held during the sermon for ages 3-12 years. Christian Life Centre is “Home of Christian Life School” ********** foRT ST. JoHN NATIVE BIBLE fELLoWSHIP Sunday Worship: 11:00am Wed., Night Bible Study: 7:30pm Pastor John A Giesbrecht 250-785-0127 ********** GIDEoNS INTERNATIoNAL Fort St. John Camp Ray Hein 250-827-3636 John Giesbrecht 250-785-0127 ********** NoRTHERN LIGHTS CHURCH INTERNATIoNAL (Rose Prairie, BC Sunday Service: Pre-Service Prayer: 10:30am Worship Service: 11:00am Everyone Welcome ********** THE SHELTER CHURCH “...the Lord will be a shelter for His people” Joel 3:6 9808-98A Ave. fort St. John, BC 250-785-3888 SUNDAY SERVICE: 10am Pastor: Oral Benterud 250-785-9151 ********** PENTECoSTAL THE PENTECoSTALS of foRT ST. JoHN Phone: 250-787-9888 Pastor: Jason McLaughlin Sunday 10am Service, Sunday School Youth Sunday 11am Worship Service Tuesday 7pm Prayer Wednesday 7pm Bibile Study Friday 7pm Youth **********

PENTECoSTAL ASSEMBLIES of CANADA EVANGEL CHAPEL 10040-100 St., fort St. John Phone: 250-785-3386 Fax: 250-785-8345 Lead Pastor: Tony Warriner Sunday Services: 9:30am, 11:00am www.evangelfsj.com ********** The Journey 10011-100 St., fort St. John Phone: 250-785-6254 Pastor: Larry Lorentz Services: Sundays: 10:30am Tuesdays: 7:00pm **********

PRESBYTERIAN fort St. John Presbyterian Church 9907-98th St., fort St. John, BC Phone: 250-785-2482 fax: 250-785-2482 12:30 p.m. - Pie and Coffee 1:00 p.m. - Worship Service Everyone is invited to participate ********** REfoRMED TRINITY CoVENANT CHURCH Sunday Service: 10:00am Meets at the The Plaza 8111 100th Ave fort St. John, BC Elder: Desmond Jones Phone: 250-785-8289 www.trinitycovenant.ca matthew@trinitycovenant.ca Affiliated with C.R.E.C. ********** THE SALVATIoN ARMY THE SALVATIoN ARMY Sunday Worship Service: 10:30am 10116-100th Ave., fort St. John, BC Come Worship With Us. For information; Phone 250-785-0506 or food Bank 250-785-0500 ********** SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 9008-100th Avenue, fort St. John, BC Phone: 250-785-8632 Pastor: Cavin Chwyl Phone: 250-719-7949 Saturday Service: 9:30am ********** UNITED CHURCH of CANADA ST. LUkE’S UNITED 9907-98 St., fort St. John, BC Office: 250-785-2919 Rev. Rick Marsh Email: stlukeuc@telus.net Sunday Worship Service @ 10:00am All are Welcome! The United Church of Canada is a Union of Congregationalist, Methodist & Presbyterian Churches in Canada formed in 1925.

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HOROSCOPE ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) For most of this year you have been aggressive when dealing with groups and friends. As of today, this aggression will diminish, which is good news for everyone! TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20) A strong ambition gripped you this year, but now it’s letting go. You will feel better as you throw your energy into friendships and groups. GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) You will be more ambitious than usual in the next few weeks because there’s something you want to achieve. Because you want it, you just might get it. CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) What a relief that disputes about inheritances, shared property and insurance issues are fading. You didn’t need that. (Whew!) LEO (JULY 23 TO AUG. 22) You will be more physically passionate in the next six weeks. You also might need to defend your best interests regarding shared property, wills and estates. VIRGO (AUG. 23 TO SEPT. 22) Be patient with partners and close friends in the next month, because fiery Mars will be opposite your sign, and this can make you impatient with others. Stay mellow.

For Thursday November 15 2018

y Grade 5 teacher picked on me, encouraged my friends to turn away from my leadership, and even accused me of cheating when I continued to excel in school. I started to hate school. My sister, two and a half years my elder, refused to share a room with me and so I was put in a room with my baby sister, five years my junior. My little sister coughed, wheezed and snored all night because she suffered from terrible allergies, and I couldn’t sleep because of those noises. This lack of sleep exacerbated stress at school in that already horrible Grade 5 year. Nightly, once everyone in the house was asleep, I’d take my blanket from my bed and creep into the living-room to sleep. One night, my dad found me there and nudged me awake. “Come on, hen. Back tae yer bed.” Taking my hand, he escorted me to my room where the wheezing, snoring and coughing of my sleeping sister prevailed. “It’s her allergies, Dad,” I sobbed. “I can’t sleep.” I cried in frustration and was shocked to see that my dad too had tears in his eyes. “Ye know yer th’ apple o’ ma eye, don’t ye?” my father said, patting my hand. His lower lip quivered, and he looked away from me discomfited by this rare show of emotion. I stared at my dad’s handsome face. I hadn’t known that. How could I? He never said it or even told me that he loved me. I felt deeply loved by my dad in that moment. I didn’t know then, as a child, that the phrase ‘apple of my eye’ refers to something or someone that one cherishes above all others. It appears in the Bible on at least four occasions. “Keep me as the apple of the eye; Hide me in the shadow of Your wings” (Psalm 17:8). “For… he who touches you, touches the apple of His eye’” (Zechariah 2:8). “He guarded him as the pupil of His eye” (Deuteronomy 32:10). “Keep…my teaching as the apple of your eye” (Proverbs 7:2). My dad and I fought when I was a teen. Rage had built within me from the chronic abuse I suffered at the hands

Angela Griffin PEACE REFLECTIONS

of my mother and older sister throughout my childhood. I am also a survivor of sexual assault. My father never knew about that. He only saw an angry, rebellious teen take the place of his beloved daughter. When I was late for curfew in high school or when it was obvious to him that I’d been out partying as a teen, he’d brutally strike me the moment I walked through the door. There was anger between us for years. The night my father died, I was writing the law school entrance exam at the University of Toronto. As I looked to the domed ceiling in that examination lecture hall, inexplicably I felt surrounded by my father’s love the way I had that night he told me that I was the apple of his eye. I didn’t yet know that he’d passed, but I felt him there with me, beaming with pride for me. Once I confided to my dad that I couldn’t sleep in that bedroom with my younger sister, my dad made me a bedroom in the basement. I chose lavender floral wallpaper and a lilac carpet to finish it off, and it was my haven in an otherwise hellish home. My APPLEOFEYE license plate is for my earthly dad but also for my Heavenly Father; I’m the cherished daughter of two beloved kings. The Peace is a place of many peoples and faiths. In this space, readers are invited to share their own reflections of faith in the Peace. If you have a story of faith you’d like to share, email angelamarygriffin@gmail.com.

Noises in the Night

LIBRA (SEPT. 23 TO OCT. 22) In the month ahead, you will be keen to work hard to show Dear Annie: I recently moved others what you can do. You to a noisy downtown apartwill be so gung-ho that you will ment building. I’m a pretty begin to delegate to others as deep sleeper, but the noise level well. at my new place is challenging SCORPIO (OCT. 23 TO NOV. 21) even for my normally sound You will be playful, flirtatious slumbers. I would just wear earand rather saucy in the next six plugs to bed, but I’m worried weeks. That’s because you’re that would keep me from wakgoing to do exactly what you ing up to my alarm in the mornwant to do. (Oh my.) ing. I’ve tried over-the-counter sleep aids, but those make me SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 TO DEC. 21) feel groggy when I wake up. Is Increased activity and chaos there some way I could sleep on the homefront might take more soundly without risking place for many of you in the oversleeping? -- Sleepless in next six weeks. Perhaps this SoCal is due to renovations, visiting guests or residential moves. Dear Sleepless: When it comes to apartment living, CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 TO JAN. 19) sound machines are a must. InYou will be forthright in all vest in either an actual sound your communication with machine or a sound machine others in the coming month. app, and choose among sound This is good news for those samples, such as ocean waves, of you in sales, marketing, that will help lull you to sleep teaching, acting and writing. while camouflaging apartment noise. I think you’ll be amazed AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 TO FEB. 18) by just how well they work. You will work hard to boost Just make sure that whichever your earnings in the next six sound machine or app you weeks. However, you will also choose has a timer. Otherwise, shop for major items because the ocean waves might drown the cash will be flowing! out your alarm in the morning. PISCES (FEB. 19 TO MARCH 20) Dear Annie: This is in Fiery Mars will be in your sign response to “Baffled and Hurt,” for the next six weeks, boosting who wrote to you about a womyour energy and making you an standing in front of her at a more aggressive and direct in concert. I cannot believe the all your dealings. Get more answer you gave to her. The physical exercise if you can.

Annie Lane DEAR ANNIE

woman standing in front of “Baffled and Hurt” during the whole concert was extremely rude and obnoxious in response to her request that she sit down. The woman seemed to think that the concert was only for her enjoyment and did not care that everyone paid for and wanted to see the show. I can relate because when we attended a Broadway show recently, the people sitting next to us talked the whole time, even though I asked them to stop and enjoy the show. It also happens in movie theaters. Why are people so rude and entitled? -Been There Dear Been There: I agree. I thought it was rude for that woman to stand through the whole concert when everyone around her was sitting. Judging by some reader response to that column, I didn’t do a good job of making that clear. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. Read on for more. Dear Annie: I would have sought an usher to resolve the

situation or demanded a new seat. It is reasonable to expect that someone might stand for a bit at a concert, but not 5 1/2 hours -- particularly in an audience of older folks, many of whom have difficulty standing for long periods. -- An Older Guy Dear Older Guy: I agree with the sentiment -- though “Baffled and Hurt” did mention that she could not find an usher. You’ll read with interest the following letter. Dear Annie: I’d like to respond to your column about concert etiquette. All Live Nation concerts allow patrons to stand by their seats. I know because I am an usher -- and there are always complaints. -- Usher Dear Usher: Thank you for the inside information. I am sure it never hurts for patrons to ask ushers whether there’s anything they can do about a stubborn stander. At the very least, perhaps the complaints could be passed from ushers to management and then to corporate. 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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What you need to know about anthrax and animals

hen most people hear anthrax, they think of the deadly human bioterrorism agent. Thankfully, what occurs in nature is nothing of the sort. The form of anthrax seen on the news has been specially modified so that it can be inhaled. The biggest actual risk for anthrax is for ruminants like cows and bison. Anthrax is a bacteria that lives in the soil. In its spore form, it is very hardy and can stay in the soil for decades. When animals like cows, bison, deer, horses, goats, sheep, and pigs ingest the soil that contains anthrax, they usually die within two to three hours. Birds and carnivores, like dogs, are very resistant to the disease. Anthrax has been around for most of human history, and is found in most countries in the world. Anthrax is not considered contagious in the typical sense, and is more of an environmental disease as it occurs in the soil. There are certain environmental conditions that can predispose an anthrax outbreak. Spring flooding followed by summer drought and disruption of the soil through digging are the most common predispositions. The good thing about the disease is that there is a very effective vaccine for large animals, so if there is an area that has a history of anthrax in the soil, the anthrax vaccine can be added to the regular yearly vaccines the animals already receive. Since this is not considered a contagious disease, there are no trade implications for the animals. With anthrax in large

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Stephen Culling, Jake Watson make bank at 2018 Canadian Finals Rodeo in Red Deer DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

It’s hard to imagine the 2018 Canadian Finals Rodeo going any better for a pair of Peace Region cowboys. Jake Watson and Stephen Culling were in Red Deer for the event from Oct. 30 to Nov. 4, and both had their best showing at the CFR of their careers. Culling, the 2018 Finning Pro Tour Steer Wrestling Champion, won the average at the CFR, and won the second round with a time of 3.6 seconds. There were six rounds overall. On the week, Culling made $17,010 for his efforts in the rounds, and $15,795 for winning the average. His CFR total of SUPPLIED PHOTO $32,805 was more than he Stephen Culling, seen here at his stable for the CFR, won the average for had made all season to that steer wrestling in Red Deer. point, and gave him $56, 385.82 in total for the 2018 won the fourth round, and and Canadian title. Canadian Pro Rodeo season. was second in another, to “It was a really good week “It was pretty awesome. win $20,520. He also came and I’m pretty happy with it. That’s why we try to make third in the average, winning I wish I could have stayed the finals, because we can another $7,695, bringing his on one more horse but a guy actually make a lot of money season total to $55,381. can’t be too greedy,” Watson and get ahead on the year. On the sixth and final said. I’ve never had a finals like round, Watson got bucked Watson said he was that before,” said Culling. off his horse. He said if he very prepared mentally for Watson had a similar stayed on he likely would the CFR, and enjoyed the week in saddle bronc. He have won both the average change of scenery the event

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brought in moving to Red Deer from Edmonton. Culling had been dealing with a broken thumb, and had the cast removed just two weeks before the rodeo. Both Watson and Culling will head to the States for January to begin their 2019 pro rodeo season.

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s of Tuesday, Nov. 13, the Toronto Raptors had a record of 12-2, good enough for first place in the entire NBA. This is a high point for the franchise and loyal Raptors fans. But will it last? And just how far can the team go? Ever since the Raptors traded for Kawhi Leonard in July, both fans and the media said Toronto could be one of the best teams in the East, if Leonard was healthy and everything went right. That was a big if: nobody knew if Leonard would return to the form he had in the 2016-17 season after only playing nine games a season ago, and nobody thought the Raptors would look like one of the two best teams in the league. But that’s what they look like so far. The Golden State Warriors were 11-3 at press time, but are playing without Steph Curry and still hold the title as the league’s best team. But it’s hard to find another squad playing better than Toronto right now. The Houston Rockets, the second best team last year, are currently outside of the playoff picture and there are no other teams in the West that are on Toronto’s level. The Boston Celtics were supposed to be the talk of the Eastern conference, but were just 7-6 as of Nov. 13. That leaves the Milwaukee Bucks who are second in the East, and who handed the Raptors their first loss of the season in a game that Kawhi didn’t play. Bucks star Giannis Antetokounpo might be the MVP of the season, but is basically all his team has. The Raptors have Leonard (24 ppg, 7.7 rebounds) and Kyle Lowry (16.2 ppg, 11 assists) playing at a very high level, and their third best player might be the Cameroon-born Pascal Siakim (13.9 ppg, 6.4 rebounds), a very welcome surprise for Toronto fans everywhere. The Raptors are also the deepest team in the league, just like they were last year, but are much more flexible in terms of lineup configurations than they were a season ago, and are less dependent on bench scoring, though they’re still very capable in that area. All this is to say that not in my wildest dreams did I think this would happen. Yes, I thought the Raptors would finish first in the East, but I thought they would have a lot of flaws and would still struggle in the playoffs. Obviously, it’s still very early and all of those things could happen (knock on wood), but it’s pretty unlikely. The NBA has been the sport where I’ve always kept my expectations as a fan in check. There’s little parity, the Warriors always win, and the Raptors always choke. But now, people all across Canada and the States realize how good the Raptors are and tune in to watch them regularly. They are no longer a team up in Canada that’s ignored by the larger NBA culture. I know this column is the biggest jinx ever, but you only live once. Sure, they lost badly to the New Orleans Pelicans on Nov. 12, but they’re human. The team will make mistakes every now and then, but not very many, and that is all I could ever dare ask for as a Raptors fan.

Rising Stars The Peace Region also sent four cowboys to Red Deer for the Rising Stars Program, a senior high school rodeo that took place during the CFR. Wade Roberts had the best showing, finishing second in steer wrestling with a time of 5.6 seconds. “It was probably the coolest rodeo I’ve ever been to. Just to be there with the pros and competing alongside them was pretty neat,” Roberts said. Denton Spiers finished third in bull riding with a score of 65, while Ben Jackson tied for fith in tie down roping with a time of 12.6 seconds. Tyrel Roberts was bucked off during saddle bronc and didn’t record a time.

Britney Peters leads GPRC on and off the court DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

In just two years, Britney Peters has come a long way from being the NPSS forward who helped lead the girls basketball team to two zone championships and two provincials appearances. Now, Peters is a cocaptain on the Grande Prairie Regional College Wolves basketball team, in her second season at the college level. Peters was named the Wolves rookie of the year for the 2017-18 season, and is one of two returning players on this year’s team — a leader in her sophomore season. She is second on the team in both scoring and rebounds with 12.7 and 5.5 per game, respectively. “She plays a huge leadership role on the court, in practice, and in the classroom. (Peters) is the heart and soul on our team, tries to get everyone going, and is selfless,” said Mandy Botham, head coach of the Wolves. Playing college basketball is everything Peters hoped it would be and more. “Being on the basketball team makes such a huge difference. You kind of have a family and there’s nothing that compares to it. I can’t imagine not being a student athlete and just being a student,” Peters said. Still, it hasn’t been easy to make the jump from high school to college. “It was such a big jump, I never thought it would be that hard. I worked on a lot of stuff over the summer, my coach and teammates were super supportive, and our team has so much chemistry now and it results in more looks for all of us,” said Peters.

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Britney Peters, right, had 15 points and seven rebounds for the GPRC Wolves in a 66-51 loss to UAA on Nov. 3.

As a team, the Wolves continue to struggle, but have been better as of late. In the 2017-18 season, the Wolves won just two games and were at the bottom of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) standings. This year, the team is 0-6, but is coming off four straight competitive games against tough competition. Last weekend, they hosted the conference-leading University of Alberta-Augustana team, whose record is 7-1. They beat the Wolves 68-60 on Nov. 2 and 66-51, a far cry from losing 75-46 to The King’s University Eagles, who are just 2-4, in the second game of the season. In the second game against UAA, Peters had 15 points and seven rebounds. Botham has been impressed with the work Peters has done in her game over the summer, and how she has

accepted the scoring role Botham has given to her. “She brings the ball up for us well, and has great footwork in the post. She’s under size, but because she has a great basketball IQ and is physically strong, does a great job against those bigger players,” said Botham. Peters is studying education and wants to be a teacher, and possibly a basketball coach as well. As for her future in basketball, she’s in the midst of switching from the two-year program to the five-year program at GPRC, and plans on playing for the Wolves for a long time to come. “I can’t imagine not playing, so we’ll see where it goes (after school). I’m focusing on our team being competitive and on how we can take our team to the next level,” said Peters.

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Huskies player of the week Aiden Craig-Steele Position: Forward Hometown: Fort St. John Height: 6’1 Weight: 164 lbs 2018 stats: 13GP, 4A, 8G, 12P Age and year with Huskies: 18, first year with Huskies Favourite NHL team: Detroit Red Wings Favourite NHL player and why: “Nicklas Backstrom. He’s a pure passer and play maker, that’s what I like to do.” On his play this year: “I’m pretty happy with my play so far. I think I’d have more points with higher ice time.” On jumping from midget to Junior B: “It’s good and I like it. It’s a little faster and there’s some bigger guys, but other than that it’s quite easy to adapt.”

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Flyers forward Joey Massingham was all over the ice in Fort St. John’s 17-2 blowout of the High Prairie Regals on Nov. 3. Massingham had a hat trick and five points in the game.

Huskies poised for two-game showdown against second-place Navigators Dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

The last time the Huskies played a toptwo team twice in one weekend, it didn’t go too well. That was two weekends ago, when the Huskies lost twice to the Dawson Creek Junior Canucks. This weekend, when the Huskies host the second-place North Peace Navigators for two games, the team is hoping for a much different outcome. “These are season-changing games. With just six teams in our league, we can’t give games away. We need to come out and work hard,” said GM Jeremy Clothier. The Huskies (8-4-1) won both their games at the NWJHL showcase last

weekend, and are third in the standings with 17 points. The Navigators (10-2) are in second with 20 points. These teams have only played once this season, a 5-3 Navigator win on opening night. The Huskies led that game 3-2 after two periods, but North Peace scored three in the third to secure the win. “I’m excited that both of these games are at home. It’s been a while since we played them and we’re ready to play them again,” said Huskies forward Aiden Craig-Steele. Craig-Steele is coming off a two-point performance against the Fairview Flyers on Nov. 11, which included the gamewinning goal with a minute left. It was a crazy back and forth game that mirrored

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the Huskies season so far and showed the challenges they’ve dealt with all season. Fort St. John was up 2-0 early in the third, before the Flyers scored three straight goals to take the lead. The Huskies were playing shorthanded on the blue line, as five of their six defenceman were forced to leave the game due to minor injuries and precautions. Still, the Huskies were able to tie it up with five minutes left before Craig-Steele’s winner. The game featured new goalie Jacob Romanowski getting his first win. With backup goalie Brody Greggain out with a concussion, Romanowski is getting a chance to help out the team and show what he can do.

Newly signed forward Brady Marzocco also got his first goal as a Huskie. In short, the Huskies won a back and forth game with contributions from players up and down the roster, and they’ll need that same effort this weekend. The biggest in facing the Navigators will be goalie Ryan Noble. North Peace has allowed a league-low 33 goals against this season. The Huskies have allowed the second fewest with 41. “We know they have a great goalie and we’re going to have to bury the rebounds and second-chance scoring opportunities when we get them,” Clothier said. The first game starts at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17, and 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18.

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Nutrition coaches help hurdle obstacles

his article aims to lift the veil surrounding how a nutrition coach works and how we help you reach your health and lifestyle goals. There is an abundance of conflicting information regarding health and diet available to us that it can be overwhelming for a person to start making changes to their dietary habits on their own. How can they know what strategy will truly work for them? What can do they do when they hit a nutritional road block? Nutrition coaches are trained to assess where a person is at psychologically and physically, and where their weak links are in terms of diet and lifestyle. They gather evidencebased information and build strategies (coaching) to help the person start the process of change. Let’s examine the psychology of

nutrition coaching. To do this, a coach will initiate tough conversations about why a person wants to change, how they’ve responded to change in the past, and what their environment and routine is like. These conversations are centred around food and food is inherently personal to each and every one of us, so these conversations can be very emotional. I want to be clear, coaches are not therapists, but make no mistake, mindset has a big impact on a person embarking on lifestyle changes. This type of coaching has huge benefits such as high levels of accountability combined with empathy. For example, a person may know how to lose weight but knowing and doing are two different things. A nutrition coach closes the gap between knowledge and action, without guilt. Because guilt only drives people to give up.

A nutrition coach also examines how a person’s current diet choices are affecting them physically. In the case of an athlete, are they fuelling themselves to be able to train properly for their sport? In the case of a stay at home mom, is she eating balanced meals that help give her energy to keep up with her kids? In the case of a business professional, are they eating foods that help them deal effectively with the pressures they face in the office? Is the trades professional eating the food they need to sustain a long cold day of hard physical work on site? What about the person’s age? As you grow older, your nutritional needs change so your diet needs to change as well. These are just a fraction of the questions that direct nutrition coaching. A coach looks at the individual and their circumstances to see what changes could be made

so their quality of life improves and they’re able to do things they enjoy like playing their favourite sport, spending time with their family and friends, and thriving in their work. Now, it’s important to know that hiring a nutrition coach doesnt take away the fact that you have to put in hard work to reach your health goals. A coach helps to prepare you for the process of changing and trains you in how to develop skills that make change easier, but they don’t take on the process for you. To recap, a nutrition coach is a coach. We deal with physical and emotional road blocks to help our clients achieve their goals. No matter the goal, we are there to support and guide those we work with. Caitlyn Harbottle is a Peace Region nutrition coach.

2019 Jet Boat World Championships holding final race in Taylor Dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

The roar of the boats as the racers come around the bend, the water that shoots out as the boats go by, and the sheer speed — there’s nothing quite like watching a jet boat race. Peace Region fans of the sport will get a treat and experience the sport at the highest level when the 2019 World Jet Boat Championships come to Canada, July 10 to 21. It’s the second time the World Championships will come to Taylor, after Canada hosted them in 2015. “We’re going ot have a stacked crowd in Canada. All the rivers we race are fast, the Canadian teams will be favourites, and it will be a tough field,” said former World Champ Gord Humphrey, who finished second in his class at the 2018 World Championships. The event starts in Whitecourt,

with the first day of racing taking place on July 12. The races will move North over the next five days, from Peace River to Grande Prairie, for five more days of racing. The racers will eventually head to Taylor for the final weekend, and race the Peace River July 20 and 21, before concluding with an awards banquet in Fort St. John on the Sunday night. “I think that will be great to finish at our home river. We always put on a good show down there, and will be good to show the racers from other countries a good time. To win it at home would be an even bigger feat,” said Trapper Wolsey, the defending CX classworld champion. Wolsey said there are a lot of top racers in Canada who don’t race the circuits anymore, but will sign up for the worlds. As well, about five teams from both New Zealand and Mexico are expected to make the trip.

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Austin Schmidt is 100 per cent focused on his shot during a game in the Fort St. John Mixed Curling League on Nov. 8.

WONOWONMonthly 4-HReport BEEF CLUB Hi everyone! I hope you had a good remembrance day! I hope you all were wearing your poppies and remembered your minute of silence. Many people sacriﬁced every thing for us ( the future generations), so we must always remember to pay our respects. We should never take our freedom and rights for granted, be proud of those who gave up so much.

slow moving. We also talked about different diseases and different vaccinations to help manage them. After that we reviewed signs of boating and cures. We talked about all the different ways of halter breaking and played a game on Does and Don’t of halter breaking an animal.

Our next meeting is in December, but the next Wonowon News report is Our 4-H award night was October 19, at the Montney Community Hall. It not until January. I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday. See you in Merry Christmas to all! was good to see everyone again. Thanks to Jayden Stafford for the Enter- the new year. tainment. His songs and cowboy poems wore great. A special thanks to all the sponsors of the 4-H awards, we really appreciate your support. Again A special Thanks to CO-OP for sponsoring this page this year we had an auction of ﬂower vases to help fundraise for the District. Thanks to all those who participated. All the beef market steer projects have to weigh-in by November 15. The Wonowon Club did our weigh-in on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Our new 4-H year has ofﬁcially started. Our 4-H animals get feed twice a day, every day for now on until Achievement Days. It’s all ways fun to see the different steers that everyone as picked. We had a beef meeting after our weigh-in. We compared signs of healthy cattle to unhealthy cattle for example alert and active vs droopy ears and

Awards night - November, 19th 2018. Grace Trask getting award for 1st place Jr. Record book.

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Fort Bowling Lanes league standings: week 6

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Though Big Chucksies is stuck at the bottom of the standings, the team keeps coming out for a good time each week.

Here are your week six rankings for the Mixed No Cap and Wednesday Morning Coffee bowling leagues. Got Balls won the week, and jumped up into a tie for second with Freeze Frame. In the coffee league, Ball Busters remain in front and are pulling away from Fab Five and Shady Ladies. Mixed No Tap Overall points / week six points 1. The Fantastics - 50 / 10 2. Got Balls - 45 / 12 3. Freeze Frame - 45 / 7 4. Trouble - 41 / 8 5. Good Time Girls - 41 / 11 6. Rusty Gates - 32 / 5 7. Forever Friends - 29 / 9 8. Blue Balls - 28 / 6 9. Bowl Movements - 23 / 4 10. Comic Reliefs - 23 / 3 11. Here 4 The Beer - 17 / 1 12. Big Chucksies - 16 / 2

High Series 1. Got Balls - 3,764 High Single 1. The Fantastic Four - 1,367 Individiual Leaders Mens Single Flat - Kevin Alexander - 337 Mens Series Flat - Kevin Alexander - 821 Ladies Single Flat - Marlene Bigcharles - 335 Ladies Series Flat - Marlene Bigcharles - 731 High Averages Ladies 1. Marlene Bigcharles - 223 2. Nicole F - 205 3. Brianna Warnock - 200 Mens 1. Kevin Alexander - 229 2. Percy - 214 3. Elvis Calahasen - 210

Coffee League Overall points / week six points 1. Ball Busters - 32 / 6 2. Fab Five - 24 / 3 3. Shady Ladies - 24 / 4 4. Five Alive - 20 / 2 5. Pin Poppers - 20 / 5 High Series Ball Busters - 3,324 High Single Ball Busters - 1,210 Ladies Series Jeannette Ward Ladies Single Maria Baxter - 283 Ladies High Average 1. Jeannette Ward - 180 2. Julie - 180 3. Cindy Dettling - 172 League play goes each Wednesday night, 7 to 9 p.m. To inquire about joining a team, call Fort Bowling Lanes at 250-785-8882.

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The Fort St. John Figure Skating Club sent these skaters to Kamloops for the Super Series Autumn Leaves Competition, Oct. 18 to 21. They are: Madyn Peebles, Claire Thomas, Emma Eggimann, Emma Shipalesky, Ashlyn Goertzen, Emma Stevens, Haley Patterson, Kyla McAvany, Madeline Perret, Taya Olmstead, Sophie Stevens, Shaye Peebles, Nora Demoulin and Katarina Olmstead. Missing from photo is Naomi Batten. For results, see alaskahighwaynews.ca.

North Peace Gymnastics named club of the year When the North Peace Gymnastics Association moved into their new building last year, it was with hopes that the club would take a step forward in performance, coaching, and recognition. The NPGA set-up at teh new building is terrific, and now the club has the awards to go wtih it. Head coach and club manager Chantelle Yates received the All Leader of the Year award at the

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Rotary Manor Annual Christmas Bazaar & Tea Saturday, November 17th 2:00 - 4:00 pm Admission: $5 Crafts, Raffle, Baked Goods, and Tea. Proceeds go towards resident programs and activities. Everyone Welcome. Please use our FREE shuttle service from Alliance Church Parking Lot. Shuttles will start at 1:45 pm & run until 4:00 pm

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FSJ Senior Care Foundation AGM Mon Nov 26 7pm in the Fellowship Lounge of the Peace Lutheran Church. 9812-108 Ave. More info. office 250-787-0034

Coming EvEnts Friday, November 16 - Ham & Beef Supper - Pouce Coupe Seniors Hall- $15/person. Doors open: 5 pm, Supper: 5:30pm

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Coming EvEnts Acquired Brain Injury Support Group: ABI Support group meets every 2nd & 4th Thursday of month at 6:00pm at the Northern Brain Injury Association office: #11-1405 102 Ave Dawson Creek. Please call 250-719-4673 for more information. http://nbia.ca/

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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.

Free family guided geological snowshoe Sunday Nov. 25th 10:00am - 3:00pm

Free guided Geological Snowshoe Sat. Nov. 17th 9:00am - 3:00pm Shipyard and Titanic Trail, Tumbler Ridge

Friday, November 23rd, 6:00pm12:00pm- Better at Home- TEXAS HOLD’EM POKER TOURNAMENT at The George Dawson Inn (11705 8th Street, Dawson Creek)Maximum 100 Tickets Sold. Cash Prizes 1st, 2nd & 3rd. Cost: $100 per Ticket. Tickets Available at: Better at Home officeDawson Co-Op MallInvestors Group (Corner of 103rd Ave & 8th Street. Call: 250782-2341 for info. KNOW YOUR LIMIT & STAY WITHIN IT.

PC Roots Group Building Open: Every Saturday Sept-June 10:00am-12:00pm to members wanting to use the genealogy library. A member will be available by appointment to anyone requiring help on how to get started on your family history. Everyone is welcome. We are located in the small building in NAR Park. For appointment call: Lynn- 250-7824058. Neil- 250-7827651. Website http://peacecountryroots.ca

PC Roots Group Meeting: 4th Sunday/month - from Sept-June 1:30pm in the Archives Room at The Calvin Kruk Center. Getting started on family tree research, need Help? Come learn & share experiences with other amateur genealogists. New members welcome. For more info call: Lynn- 250-7824058. Neil- 250-7827651. Website http://peacecountryroots.ca

Mile “O” Quilter’s Guild meets every Tuesday & Thursday in Dawson Creek at KPAC in Studio #10 at 7pm

Bullmoose Falls, Tumbler Ridge Enjoy a free family guided geological snowshoe to Bullmoose Falls. Meet at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Information Centre. To register call 250 242 3123. www.tumblerridgegeopark.ca

Join our Geoscientist and knowledgeable staff for a guided interpretive snowshoe/hike (weather dependant) to the Shipyard and Titanic Trail. Meet at the Tumbler Ridge Visitor Information Centre at 9:00 AM. To register call VIC at 250 242 3123 www.tumblerridgegeopark.ca

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Fort St John Pilot Project Annual Report Release Notice Notice is hereby given that Fort St John Pilot Project’s annual report has been released. Fort St. John Pilot Project is a collaborative forest management planning initiative between forest licenses and the BC Timber Sales in the Fort St John Timber Supply Area. The pilot project uses result-based approach to achieve the objectives and standards of the current legislation with a statutory and management package that reduces regulatory burden and administrative cost. 67 performance indicators are developed in the pilot project to examine the performances of the project participants. Each year, an annual report is generated by Canfor and BC Timber Sales on behalf of all the project participants, to review the participants’ compliances to the indicators, as required by the Canadian Standards Association and the Fort St John Pilot Project Regulations. This year’s annual report, covering the period from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018, has just been released on http://www.fsjpilotproject.com/annualreports. html, for public’s review. For further information on the annual report or the pilot project, please contact Peter Zhang @ 250-787-3613/Peter.Zhang@canfor.com.

LEASE OF LAND - AMENDED

In accordance with Sec�on 26 of the Community Charter, no�ce is hereby given that the City of Fort St. John intends to lease the concession area within the North Peace Arena to Tasty Dogs on land legally described as Parcel 1, Plan BCP 29880 Sec�on 31, Township 31, Township 83, Range 18, Meridian 6, Peace River Land District (civic address 9805 96 Avenue) for: - $650.00 per month plus applicable taxes for the months of October to March - $30.00 per day plus applicable taxes for daily opera�ng for the months of April to September For a three year term ending on September 30, 2021.

SATURDAYS: LEARN YOUR ROOTS - Genealogy information NAR PARK ROOTS BUILDING 10:00am peacecountryroots.ca

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- $980.00 per month plus applicable taxes for the months of October to March - $33.00 per day plus applicable taxes for daily opera�ng for the months of April to September For a two year term ending on September 30, 2023. Inquiries regarding this lease of land may be directed to Janet Prestley, Director of Legisla�ve and Administra�ve Services at (250) 787-8153 by November 26, 2018.

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YELLOWHEAD ROAD & BRIDGE (NORTH PEACE) LTD.

SEASONAL OPERATOR: Hudson’s Hope YRB is currently accepting applications for Class 3 Drivers, with Air Endorsement,to operate snowplow/sanding trucks in the Hudson’s Hope area.

SATURDAY NOV. 17, 2018 - COUNTRY MUSIC DANCE-Music by “One Man’s Country” at the Senior Citizens Hall, 1101 McKellar Ave, Dawson Creek. Dance from 8:30- 12:30 Admission includes lunch. For more information phone Linda at 250843-7418 or Joanne 250-782-0158

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South Peace Historical Society Meetings Third Wednesday of the month. In Dawson Creek at the Calvin Kruk Centre Archives Room at 2 pm. SUNDAYS: FAMILY TREE HELP - Peace Country Roots Group Meeting - Fourth Sunday of each Month at the CALVIN KRUK CENTRE in Dawson Creek 1:30pm

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YELLOWHEAD ROAD & BRIDGE (NORTH PEACE) LTD.

Applicants can submit a resume and current drivers abstract in person to: Yellowhead Road & Bridge Attn: John Cantlon 11603 Ross Street Hudson’s Hope, BC Or by Fax or Email at: Fax: 250-785-8727 Email: johnc@yrb.ca

SUBCONTRACTORS: Fort St John, Cecil Lake, Rose Prairie, Hudson’s Hope YRB is currently accepting registrations for equipment with snow clearing capabilities (plow trucks, graders, tractors and pickups with plows) For storm situations Applicants can pick up registration forms at the office 10491 Finning Frontage

For more information, contact John Cantlon at 250-783-3050

For more information, contact the main office at 250-262-2600

Announcements

This agreement has the op�on to extend the agreement for an addi�onal two years at the following rates:

Announcements

Child Development Centre Society of Fort St. John and District

The public is cordially invited to attend our

Annual General Meeting being held at the Child Development Centre 10417-106th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC

November 26th, 2018

6:00PM

(Membership is $20 and will be available for purchase or renewal at the CDC and can be purchased up until the AGM is called to order)

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No�ce of Intent to Consider TEMPORARY USE PERMIT No. 15-174

250-785-5631 classifieds@ahnfsj.ca

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Save the Dates July 12, 13, 14, 2018 for the Mile Zero Cruisers Silver Anniversary Summer Cruise weekend starts with on-site Registration at Dawson Co-op parking lot. Bring down your pride and joy and register for the Summer Cruise Car Show weekend. For online Registration and more information: MileZeroCruisers.com

Tenders

General employment SEASONAL FUEL TRUCK DRIVER to deliver fuel in central/northern Alberta for winter drilling program. Call Roger 780-805-5215.

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General employment

Reward offered for information leading to the recovery of 10-2w gray livestock panels-including gate panel stolen from Charlie Lake Store August 29 at 1:22 am. Thieves dismantled the round pen and loaded the panels in the dark at 1:22 in the morning. Phone 250-263-1430

Caregiver/Nanny for hire: To look after my (3) children; 15 year old; 9 year old & 4 year old girls. Permanent, full-time at a rate of $14.00/hour for 40 hours/week. Completion of Secondary School/Some College/CEPEG/Vocational. 1 to 2 years of experience supervision or care for children. Accomodation available on a live-in basis at no cost but is not a condition of employment. Main duties include: supervise and care, assist/guide children on personal hygiene; meal preparation; organize and participate in children’s activities and may perform light housekeeping. Applicants may apply via email: gelinemdetorres@yahoo.com MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1855-768-3362 to start training for your workat-home career today! Peace Valley Industries in Chetwynd BC is looking for qualified Journeyman Welders. Must have at least 5 years experience Please email resume to peacevalley@ uniserve.com No phone calls please

Announcements

ST. MARTIN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH TEA & BAZAAR NOV 17 1-4 PM Lutheran Church Basement 9812-108Ave. Baking, crafts, gifts, face painting, books, silent auction, fish pond Thursday at 9:30 amNew Beginnings Baptist Church in DC, 10221-18th St.-TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Phone: Gail at 250-782-7208 for more info.

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The Fort St. John Country Quilter’s Guild

invites you to a Trunk Show Friday, November 16, 2018 at the North Peace Cultural Center from 7pm - 9pm. Kathi Ewen, regional representative for CQA, will be showing her quilting projects and telling stories of her quilting experiences in the Middle East and other parts of the world. Admission is by donation (food/gift card) to the Salvation Army.

Everyone welcome. Career OppOrtunities

YELLOWHEAD ROAD & BRIDGE (NORTH PEACE) LTD.

AUXILIARY OPERATORS: Fort St John, Cecil Lake, Rose Prairie, Hudson’s Hope YRB is currently accepting applications for Class 3 Drivers, with Air Endorsement,to operate snowplow/sanding trucks. Operators to be trained As needed basis for heavy snow events Applicants can submit a resume and current drivers abstract in person to: Yellowhead Road & Bridge Attn: Rodney Hafner Or by Fax or Email at: Fax: 250-785-8727 Email: jobs@yrb.ca For more information, contact the main office at 250-262-2600 Tenders

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF FORT ST JOHN BANKING SERVICES Proposals that are clearly marked RFP BANKING SERVICES will be received at the main reception desk of City Hall no later than 3:00 pm, local time, Friday, November 30, 2018. Proposal documents may be obtained at City Hall during regular working hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm) or online at www.fortstjohn.ca. City of Fort St. John: 10631 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC, V1J 3Z5 The Request for Proposal identifies a business opportunity for the successful Proponent to: • be the City’s lead financial institution and provide the City with all core financial services; • provide coin processing services to handle the City’s transit, and parking coin; • provide collector bank services to the City; • provide online bill presentment processing to the City; • provide merchant credit and debit card services to the City; • provide investment custodial services to the City, and; • provide various other financial services. Inquiries should be directed to Shirley Collington, Director of Finance, scollington@fortstjohn.ca

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Classifieds Child Caregiver: 8 years old girl & 21 months boy. $14.00 per hour. Permanent-40 hours per week. Employer’s home/94 Ave, Completion of Secondary School, some college/ CEPEG/Vocational or technical training in child care or related field. 1 to 2 years supervision of children. Main duties: Assist children on personal hygiene. Plan, prepare meals for children, participate in games, reading and may perform light housekeeping. Accommodations could be made available on a live-in basis at no cost. But not a condition of employment. Apply by email: herbert_barateta@yah oo.com

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GET YOUR FREE INVENTOR’S GUIDE! TROUBLE WALKING? HIP or KNEE REPLACEMENT, or other conditions causing restrictions in daily activities? $2,000 tax credit. $40,000 refund cheque/rebates. Disability Tax Credit. 1844-453-5372

Business services Arctic Duct Cleaning, Furnace & duct cleaning, Chimney sweep. 250-787-7217 (FSJ) Are you looking for a housecleaner. I have 13 years experience. I am looking for new clients. Weekly or Bi-weekly in the Fort St John area. Call Mary @ 250-224-9050 Snow Removal Residential and small commercial. phone for rates 250-329-4669

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Li-Car Management Group

We have a variety of apartments, town homes, executive homes, and duplexes for rent. To apply for these,please email reception@licar.ca or visit our website at www.licar.ca

Phone: 250-785-2662

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LegaL/PubLic Notices CRIMINAL RECORD? Why suffer Employment/Licensing loss? Travel/Business opportunities? Be embarrassed? Think: Criminal Pardon. US Entry Waiver. Record Purge. File Destruction. Free Consultation 1-800-3472540. accesslegalmjf.com

Farms For sale 3000 ACRES OF COMPLETE High End Cattle & Grain Operation for Sale in Saskatchewan. Manages 2k to 3k Cow/Calf Operation with Complete Solid Infrastructure. 2200 Acres Cultivated. Contact Doug @ 306-716-2671or saskfarms@shaw.ca.

Houses for sale House for Sale by owner. 5 bdrm in great location. Asking $330,000. 8212-94Ave. Call to view @ 250-785-0430

PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

No�ce of Intent to Consider DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE PERMIT No. 18-248

When:

Thursday November 22, 2018 10:00 am

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Where:

BIRCHVIEW MANOR Furnished and Unfurnished 1 Bedroom Suites. Adults Only, Senior Discount. Bus Stop at Front Door. 250-784-5817

1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC

Rooms FSJ Motor Inn. 10707-102 St. Furnished & private rooms. $1350/month. Full kitchen, bathroom, T.V. & Wi-Fi, utilities included. Call Gary/250-682-1982 Steel BuildingS / granarieS STEEL BUILDING CLEARANCE ... “FALL SUPER SAVINGS EVENT - ALL MODELS PRICED TO CLEAR!” 20X23 $5,974. 25X25 $6,629. 28X29 $7,775. 30X33 $9,125. 32X31 $9,680. End Wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036 www.pioneersteel.ca

Clairmont Area Lot B, Sec�on 2, Township 84, Range 19, W6M, Peace River District, Plan BCP43624 Proposal: To vary the required setback from the rear parcel line on the subject property for accessory buildings or structures from 3 metres (10 �) to 2 metres (6.5 �) to construct a garage/shop using an exis�ng cement pad.

Peace River Regional District Head Oﬃce, Boardroom

For More Informa�on: Contact: Development Services Tel: 250-784-3200 Toll Free: 1-800-670-7773 Email: prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca

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Rentals & leases Year round RV Site for rent. Full Hook-Up at Charlie Lake. Phone 250-262-9466. PLACE YOUR AD IN THE

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HARBOUR HANGOUT

Alaska Highway News Editor Matt Preprost and Regional Manager William Julian took in a little East Coast culture during the Remembrance Day long weekend. Above, the Halifax harbour reflected in the windows of a government building; Top right, the Atlantic Ocean crashes against the rocks at Peggy’s Cove; Bottom right, the iconic lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove; Below, a glowing, eye-catching mural on a building in downtown Halifax showcases both the culture and heritage of the city.

This no�ce is in general form only. Relevant background documents may be inspected from Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, between the hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm at the PRRD Dawson Creek office (1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC) or 8:30am – Noon and 1:00pm – 4:30pm at the PRRD Fort St. John office (9505-100th Street, Fort St. John, BC). Wri�en comments or concerns accepted. Shawn Dahlen, Ac�ng Chief Administra�ve Officer

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arts & cuLTURE

Cindy Vincent and Diane Culling to release Winter Birds on Nov. 30

Special Delivery

Cindy Vincent and Diane Culling are following up their success of Autumn Bear with a brand new book called Winter Birds. This new beautifully written book is filled with rich illustrations of birds found all around the Peace Region during the winter months. It is a visual delight, and we are so very pleased to be able to showcase the images from

the book in our Gallery for the entire month of December. Cindy and Diane have decided to offer for sale a few very high-quality, canvas-printed giclees of selected images from Winter Birds as well. Both Diane and Cindy will be in the Gallery the evening of November 30 for the book launch! Diane and Cindy will happily sign either one or both of the books for you.

IT’S A BOY! Kashton Clar k Parents: Cody Clark & Carlee Tolw Baby’s Weightay : 7 lbs 2 ozs Length: 56 cm Date: Oct. 21 s , 2018 Time: 3:20 Fort St. Johnam , BC

The Gallery will carry Winter Birds as well as Autumn Bear throughout the Christmas shopping season and on into the New Year. Please mark your calendars and come out to support two lovely ladies who have worked hard on producing this gorgeous book! November 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. — Natalie Brekkaas

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Fort St. John Hospital Foundation Baby Bouquet Wall

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Drop off or mail your FREE birth announcement to:

This is a wonderful way for family and friends to acknowledge these special miracles

2-Day Service

Your minimum donation of $125 to the FSJ Hospital Foundation will not only purchase a flower petal, but the money raised will also go towards much needed medical equipment that will help to provide the best healthcare and service possible.

Ph: 250.261.7563 | email: fsjhf@northernhealth.ca

(Drop off on Weekends for Tuesday pick up)

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Machine Pressed Hand Finished Starched Collars Crisp Creases

It’s Free...Freeee....Freezing!

We are doing our annual round up of gently used winter gear: Coats, toques, mitts, ski pants... that sort of thing. We clean, sanitize and distribute them in a low key manner. This is a FREE - No Charge Program

All Services in House Open Daily: 8:00 am-8:00 pm

250-782-9389 • 800 - 106th Ave • Dawson Creek

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Rotarians at Work The Rotary Club of Dawson Creek funds the Rotary Hot Lunch Program that aims to provide ﬁnancial assistance to students and families on their hot lunch from school.

apped Toys & r w n U ff O p o Dr rel at any a p p A r e t in New W on Creek: s w a D in ip h Car Dealers Bannister Ford ick GMC u B t le ro v e h C Browns’ entre Inland Auto C y Toyota Peace Countr ber 7th Until Decem Help Us Help Local Youth

In Need This Christmas Don’t know what works best? The Dealerships have a list of the age categories and recommended best choices

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If you go to Frank Ross, Tremblay Elementary, Crescent Park Elementary or Canalta Elementary Schools, please approach the school ofﬁce administration if you need assistance funding hot lunches.

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Club of Dawson Creek

Meets Tuesdays at NOON At The GEORGE DAWSON INN

The Rotary Club of Dawson Creek Sunrise is excited to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to our area! Register online at: https://imaginationlibrary.com/ca/afﬁliate/BCDAWSONCREEK/ Forms will also be available around town and can be dropped off at the Dawson Creek Public Library

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Club of Dawson Creek Sunrise

Meets Fridays, 7:00 a.m. At The DC CURLING RINK