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friendship. We want to educate the public on what Treaty Land Entitlement means and how it will benefit all residents.” Doig River is one-half of the former Fort St. John Beaver Band, which was to be given 128 acres for each of its members in 1914 as part of the provisions of Treaty 8. However, many weren’t counted as part of the land allocations at the time, and the band, along with the Blueberry River First Nations, launched a claim in 1999 to settle the difference.

Elections BC has extended the deadline on the proportional representation referendum to Dec. 7 at 4:30 p.m. “We have worked closely with Canada Post to understand the full impact of rotating strikes on the referendum process,” Chief Electoral Officer Anton Boegman said in a news release Friday. “Rotating strikes have impacted accessibility. As a result we have extended the deadline to ensure that voters are not prevented from participating through no fault of their own.” Completed packages are considered received by Elections BC when delivered to a Service BC Centre or Referendum Service Office. Locations in Northeast B.C. include: • Fort St. John: 10600 100th Street; • Fort Nelson: A7-5319 50th Ave South; • Dawson Creek: 1201 103rd Avenue; and • Chetwynd: 4744 52nd Street. As of Tuesday, Nov. 27, Elections BC had received 28% of ballots from Peace River North (7,026 of 25,398 registered voters), and 28% of ballots from Peace River South (4,872 of 17,531 registered voters). Proponents of proportional representation say it’s a fairer way of electing candidates because the percentage of votes would roughly equal the number of seats a party gets in the legislature. Opponents say local representation would be reduced with parties having more control. The ballot contains two questions: whether the first-past-the-post system should be kept or changed to a system of proportional representation. The second question involves ranking three proportional systems, which are: • Mixed-member proportional would result in 60 per cent of members of the legislature being elected by the most votes and 40 per cent by lists set by political parties. • Dual-member proportional would involve large ridings represented by two politicians, including one with the most votes. • Rural-urban proportional would be a blend of the MMP for rural ridings and the single transferable vote system for urban ridings, though voters have already rejected it in 2005 and 2009 referendums.

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How to transform a vacant lot into a bustling street market hub — that’s on the mind of Fort St. John city planners, who are looking for citizen input on designing a new public plaza at the corner of 100 Street and 96 Avenue. The city held an open house Monday, Nov. 19, for residents to get a sneak peek on some initial concepts developed during a workshop earlier in the day. An online survey collecting feedback is ongoing. “The possibilities in theory could become endless as long as you had the space that was available,” said Ryan Harvey, the city’s communications co-ordinator.

“It’s a cool project. You or I could go down there to have a coffee at a fire pit in the winter, or four teens could hangout and play hackey sack, or a giant chessboard.” The city has budgeted $1.2 million to build the plaza as part of its Centennial Park redevelopment plan, and another $75,000 to plan and design it. On Nov. 19, arts groups, social agencies, and park users met to give their ideas on the types of events the plaza could host, sketched out three different options of what a facility could look like, and talked about how storytelling could be incorporated into its design. Suggested events ranged from farmers to Christmas markets, from open mic nights

to wedding receptions, from local theatre shows to pow wows to fashion shows to the annual world fair. Others suggested the plaza could become home to formal food truck stalls, fire pits, and a stage for buskers. Coun. Lilia Hansen called the project a tremendous opportunity to become a venue that can host events through all seasons. “I can see myself sitting out there listening to some bands, some open mic nights, and in winter time, having some nice propane heaters, and having maybe some of our breweries, or some of our restaurants having a food market in there,” she said. See PLAZA on A16

Doig River to unveil treaty land settlement, city development plans on Dec. 5 matt preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca

The Doig River First Nation will end a decades-long treaty land entitlement claim process by hosting an open house in Fort St. John on Dec. 5. The claim settles a land debt Canada still owes the First Nation from the signing of Treaty 8 in 1900. The event will be an information session focused on building relationships between the First Nation and Fort St. John, and educating residents on what Doig River has planned for its land selections in the re-

gion and for economic development in the city. “Doig River has always been a part of the community and we believe that building relationships through good communication and partnerships will benefit all residents of the Northeast,” said Chief Trevor Makadahay. “We welcome conversations with our neighbours so that we can all work together for a brighter future for all. Treaty Land Entitlement is an important step to reconciliation with the governments of Canada, Alberta and British Columbia as it is a treaty of peace and

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Breakfast is certainly the best meal of the day, if not the most important as the experts say. So, the Grade 7 leadership group at Dr. Kearney Middle School cooked up a delicious headstart feast for their peers and teachers on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. The purpose of the event was to feed the school, all 550 students and 60 staff members, as a token of thanks for making the school feel like a community and a home. The leadership students spent time after school cooking the breakfast and came in early to prep the meal, which included pancakes, muffins, and an assortment of fruit including apples, oranges, and bananas. The breakfast was made possible with support and donations from Safeway, Save-On Foods, and the Wholesale Club.

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FOOTBALL FUN: We start news chewing in Edmonton, where the 106th Grey Cup game was played on Sunday. A CBC commentator said football is similar to politics, with the strategy of back and forth play. I guess there are similarities. Although some politicians talk like they played too many football games without wearing a helmet.

PHONE PHUN: Do you kind of get the idea technology is going nuts? There was a report Samsung’s next phone will have SIX cameras. I guess it’s great for those times you want to take a selfie of yourself taking a selfie, taking a selfie, taking a selfie, taking a selfie, taking a selfie.

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New elementary school takes cue, lessons from Ma Murray school matt preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca

Construction is well underway on the Northeast Elementary School in Fort St. John, and School District 60 trustees were shown renderings of what the school will look like at their Nov. 19 meeting. “The whole design is to keep in mind community spirit,” said Doug Boyd, assistant superintendent in charge of the school’s construction. The two-storey, $31.1-million school is being built on 112 Avenue across from the hospital, and will include a neighbourhood learning centre, a daycare, and multi-purpose spaces for community use. The new school is being designed similar to the new Margaret ‘Ma’ Murray Community School, which opened for classes in September, but will more linear and less angular in design. Ma Murray had to fit onto a narrower site, while the Northeast Elementary School is being situated on 11 acres. The school will include a 700 square metre gymnasium with two courts and a viewing area, as well as a music room that will be able to host district programs. The school district is looking for grants and partnerships for an attached daycare. Designing the school to meet the needs of staff and students is a balancing act, Boyd said, and the district will be applying lessons learned from Ma Murray into the new school’s design. “It’s basically considered a rebuild with modifications,” Boyd said. Another foundation pour was scheduled for last Tuesday as the school district continued to take advantage of balmy fall weather. The building was designed by KMBR Architects, which is still working on the school’s colour scheme. A full tender package for construction will be ready by the end of November and is due back for the board’s consideration in January. Construction got underway this summer, and is planned to be complete and ready for students in fall 2020. The school will have seats for 505 students, and relieve a classroom crunch in schools on the east side of the city. The school’s name, Northeast Elementary, is temporary, and will be named following the school district’s protocols. Trustees will vote on the name of the new school, and are accepting suggestions from the community until Nov. 30 at 12 p.m. Have a suggestion? Email it to public@prn.bc.ca.

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Rendering of the new Northeast Elementary School in Fort St. John. Architects are still working on the colour scheme for the building, and this is a rendering only.

School District 60 enrolment increase less than expected matt preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca

School District 60 is showing a small deficit in the early months of the school year due to a smaller than expected increase in student enrolment. The district has seen $14.16 million in revenues to $14.34 million in expenses as of Oct. 31, for a $180,500 deficit, according to a financial update given to trustees on Nov. 19. The district had budgeted for an increase of 100 students this year, but had only seen 12 by the end of September. “The increase wasn’t quite as

much as we anticipated,” secretary-treasurer Brenda Hooker said. “So we’re going to see a slight reduction in revenue from what we forecasted, so we may end the year with a small deficit because of that.” School district finances are always in flux throughout the year, and the district receives the lion’s share of its funding from ministry of education grants based on student enrolment numbers. The school district is required to submit a balanced budget to the province by June 30, which is amended in the fall

once enrolment numbers are finalized. An amended annual budget is due to the province by the end of February, and is the best estimate of district expenses to the end of its fiscal year June 30. Assistant superintendent Stephen Petrucci said the district works with school administrators each spring on projecting enrolments for the coming year. “It’s always our best guess at that time,” he said. “The district has consistently added on average between 100 and 150 students each year, and that’s what the signs were

showing at that time. But when the final numbers came as of our snapshot date of Sept. 30, we were basically at static enrolment growth for this year, which is unusual for our district. But we certainly expect future growth as we have seen.” Trustee Bill Snow said business in the region was slow heading into the start of the school year. He expects that to pick up over the winter, which could mean more students and more revenues. “It’s picking up a lot,” Snow said. “I wouldn’t be surprised if we start to see people moving in.”

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news in brief Highlights from the city council meeting held Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. Contracts • Council awarded a $87,760 contract to S. Young Enterprises of Fort St. John to build a drug processing facility at the Fort St. John RCMP detachment where officers can pack, identify, and weigh drug exhibits. The facility is being built in response to a safety audit in 2016 that identified the need for a space where officers can safely pack, identify, and weigh drug exhibits. The RCMP will reimburse the city for 50% of the project once completed. Read more on A12. Other business • Council wants more consultation with funeral providers before signing off on number of changes to local cemetery operations, including a proposed 45% increase in service fees over the next five years. The city’s cemetery bylaw dates back to 1997, and city staff were proposing a number of changes on Monday to bring the bylaw up to date with the recently completed cemetery master plan. Read more on A8.

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Keith Koebel was recognized by city council for 10 years of working for the city.

• Council approved a threeyear lease agreement with Tasty Dogs to run concession services at the North Peace Arena. Under the agreement, the concession will be open during all regular Fort St. John Senior Flyers and Huskies games, and scheduled weekend ice programs from October 1 to March 31. The concession will be open for scheduled ice programming outside the regular winter season, as well as all public and special events held at the arena from April 1 to Sept. 30. Rent is $650 per month during the winter season, and $30 per day during program days in

the off season. • Council approved travel to the Local Government Leadership Academy’s 2019 Elected Officials Seminar in Richmond from Jan. 15 to 17, 2019. The seminar covers the basics of local governance for elected officials, including the law, meeting procedures, planning, finance, First Nations relations, citizen engagement, media relations and more. The trip will cost an estimated $1,960 per councillor, which includes travel, hotel, per diems, registration fees, and incidentals. • Council directed staff to consult with the Community

response about Site C, retail cannabis stores, and the World U-17 hockey tournaments. • Council approved the appointment of Hannah Smith to the Tourism Fort St. John board. Smith has a tourism and marketing background, with recent experience working for Tourism Vancouver Island. • Keith Koebel was recognized for 10 years of service to the city with a long service award. Koebel started on Nov. 17, 2008, as an IT systems analyst, and has served as the city’s acting IT manager at various times throughout his career during vacations and other absences. Bylaws

Development Institute as a potential partner to develop and carry out a citizen satisfaction survey. City staff had been seeking approval to hire a third-party research company to carry out the survey to gauge resident input on quality of life, city services, and budget priorities. Citing concerns over the estimated $40,000 cost and survey methodology, councillors suggested the CDI as an alternative solution, and that a made-inFort St. John survey solution be considered to incorporate in-person and online engagement tools that have been successful in drawing public

• Council gave first three readings to Water Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 2450, 2018, and Sewer Use Regulation and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. 2451, 2018, which establish water and sewer rates for 2019. Beginning Jan. 1, 2019, water rates will rise from $1.62 to $1.65 per cubic metre, while sewer rates will rise from $1.67 to $1.69 per cubic metre. Councillors will give formal approval at their Dec. 10 meeting. Council has been steadily raising rates under a 10-year plan since 2012 to recover the full cost of operating, maintaining, and upgrading both systems.

Bear-proof garbage bins needed for Peace Island Park matt preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca

The District of Taylor will be buying bear-proof garbage bins for Peace Island Park after a problem bear was euthanized because it entered a camper’s tent earlier this year. Councillors are expected to formalize the purchase at their next regular meeting, and in response to an investigation by conservation officers after the incident in May. “The garbage receptacles located at Peace Island Park did not meet industry standards for bear resistant bins,” Mike Farquharson, acting parks and facilities director, noted in a report to council’s committee of the whole on Monday, Nov. 19. At least 30 bins are needed for the park: 12 for the powered

campsites, 16 for the island campsites, and two for the new pavilion area. The bins will cost around $36,000, plus taxes and shipping. They’ll replace the 45-gallon metal drums currently being used in the park, and which bears had easy access to, according to Conservation Officer Chris Posthuma. Because the park is a municipal campground, the district must, under the Wildlife Act, ensure waste and other natural attractants can’t be accessed by dangerous wildlife such as bears, wolves, or coyotes, Posthuma wrote in a letter to the district. Conservation officers were called to the park on May 13 after a mature black bear had made its way into a camper’s tent around 1 a.m. After be-

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Shawn Dahlen named regional district CAO Austin cozicar reporter@dcdn.ca

The Peace River Regional District is removing the interim tag and naming Shawn Dahlen as the Chief Administrative Officer. Dahlen was the Deputy CAO since 2017, and had been the acting CAO since former CAO Chris Cvik was released without cause in May.

“I’m excited for the opportunity to be the CAO for the regional district,” says Dahlen. “I look forward to working with this regional board and achieving all of their initiatives.” Prior to joining the PRRD last year, Dahlen had been the Director of Infrastructure at the City of Dawson Creek, where he had worked for 18 years. Chair Brad Sperling had an-

nounced the decision at the beginning of the Nov. 22 board meeting. “We’re happy,” says Sperling. “He knows us, he knows the community. It’s been like the longest job interview for him.” Sperling notes that Dahlen was one of several candidates, and that they will post for the position of Deputy CAO to replace Dahlen in that capacity.

Fort St. John postal workers hold one last strike before returning to work matt preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca

Canadian postal workers were ordered back to work on Tuesday, Nov. 27, but workers staged one last brief strike in Fort St. John before mail service resumed across the country. The Senate passed legislation on Monday that ends five weeks of rotating strikes across the country, and mounting mail disruptions ahead of the Christmas holidays. Service was to resume at noon on Tuesday eastern time, but members of the Canadian Union Of Postal Workers Local 738 hit the picket lines for three hours from 6 to 9 a.m. Tuesday morning as a show of solidarity, calling the legislation a violation of their right to collective bargaining. “It’s a sad day for workers rights across the country,” said Kelsie Murray, secretary treasurer for the local. “The right to negotiate and strike has been stripped from postal workers once again.” The government deemed

passage of Bill C-89 to be urgent due to the economic impact of continued mail disruptions during the busy Christmas holiday season. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers issued a statement declaring it’s “exploring all options to fight the back-towork legislation.” Negotiations had been underway for nearly a year, but the dispute escalated more recently when CUPW members launched rotating strikes Oct. 22. The Fort St. John local joined the rotating strikes for a day on Oct. 30. The walkouts have led to backlogs of mail and parcel deliveries at the Crown corporation’s main sorting plants in Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal. Postal workers will return to work under the conditions of their previous collective agreements with Canada Post, Murray said. But that will mean rural and suburban mail carriers will be working 250,000 hours without pay, while urban letter carriers will be working thousands of forced overtime

hours. The union claims there will be 315 injuries to workers between now and the holidays. “We can no longer take strike action without the risk of hefty fines and legal action,” Murray said. “We’ll try to continue to negotiate, but the corporation will most likely hold out for an arbitrated agreement.” Canada Post said Monday that the backlog of mail and parcels is “severe” and expected to “worsen significantly” once online orders from Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are processed. In a statement, the post office said it is experiencing delivery delays across the country and that’s expected to continue throughout the holiday season and into January. The union wants better pay and job security, guaranteed hours for its 8,000 rural and suburban carriers, and equality for those workers with the corporation’s 42,000 urban employees. CUPW also wants Canada Post to adopt rules that it says would cut down on workplace injuries — an issue the union

has said is now at a “crisis” level. Under the new legislation, the union said postal workers will be forced to go back to work under the old collective agreement, which it asserted would result in at least 315 disabling injuries and thousands of hours of forced, unpaid overtime. The previous Conservative government forced an end to a lockout of postal workers during a 2011 dispute by enacting back-to-work legislation, which was later declared by a court to be unconstitutional. But the Liberal government argues Bill C-89 is different, in that it does not impose immediate outcomes affecting postal contracts. Whereas the 2011 bill imposed a settlement that favoured Canada Post, the current legislation would give a mediator-arbitrator appointed by the government 90 days to try and reach contract settlements. Failing that, a settlement could be imposed either through a decision from the arbitrator or by choosing from one of the final proposals put forward by Canada Post or CUPW.

In drafting the bill, Harder said the government has taken into account court rulings and is confident that its limitations on the right to strike would be upheld as a reasonably justifiable infringement of charter rights in a free and democratic society. Independent Sen. Marc Gold, a former constitutional law professor, said he’s inclined to agree with the government. But another independent, Sen. Andre Pratte, said the bill makes “a fair, negotiated agreement impossible by depriving workers of the lone source of their bargaining power, their right to strike.” “Because the right to strike is a fundamental right ... I am convinced that more time should be allowed for negotiations to come to a fruitful conclusions,” he said. While not all Conservative senators supported the bill, several of their colleagues slammed the Liberal government for failing to put an end to the strikes sooner. — with files from the Canadian Press

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Welcome back to the Fort St John Hospital Foundation. 22nd Annual Be an Angel Gala Raised over $130,000.00 Guests wined and dined at The Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre for The 22nd Annual “Be an Angel” Gala on Saturday November 3rd, 2018. The Ralph Pomeroy Ballroom was transformed into a spectacular Northern Lights themed vision by the FSJ Hospital Foundation decorating committee (Chris Worton, Janet Moody and Veronica Page) and the lighting of Russell Eggleston (owner of Sound in Town). The

Foundation is pleased to announce that the event raised over $130,000! Event highlights included a VERY animated reading of “The Cremation of Sam McGee” by Judge Brian Daley, Deb and Mike Butler regaling guests with an original song about the Foundation’s 25th Anniversary, and a live auction conducted by the exuberant Kevin Busche of Short Busche Auctions. Photo Credit: Tyra E. Photography

Valerie Powell Received The Janet Taylor Award This year at our “Be an Angel” Gala the recipient of the 2018 Janet Taylor Award was Valerie Powell. Valerie served as a Director of the Hospital Board from 1992-96, she organized the original signature fundraising event of the Hospital, and is a long standing member of the Foundation. Valerie has been an invaluable volunteer for the Hospital and the Hospital Foundation for more than 30 years and exemplifies the very best of our community and is most deserving of this special award. Photo Credit: Tyra E. Photography

Thank you RCB! RBC - Fort St John not only did an amazing job of decorating the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation’s Christmas Tree, but will also be donating $1000 to Light a Moose, a 3 day Radiothon taking place on Nov. 28, 29 and 30th. This year’s light a moose will be raising funds to purchase a Portable Ultrasound Machine with F.A.S.T. Technology. This is RBC’s second 2018 “Be an Angel” Donation, they also brought along a large cheque for $1000 to The 22nd Annual “Be an Angel” Gala and volunteered at the event.Come into the FSJ Hospital Lobby to see all the In Memoriam and In Honor Angel donation ornaments hanging on the tree.

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Should the oil and gas industry threaten to strike?

aybe the oil and gas sector should take a page from the CUPW playbook and go on rotating strike. Look how fast Ottawa jumped to the pump on the postal file. Screw with timely arrival of Canadian gifts at Christmas. Nosiree. But their gas tanks? A whole other matter entirely. That’s why the sector should consider rotating “NNHDs.” This is the maybe-not-soimaginary concept of National No-Hydrocarbon Days. Let’s set the first round for July 1, 2019. And target Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver to start It will be the day the oil and gas sector disconnects itself from Canadians in key areas around the country. Deliberately. Starting with the gas tank. To the degree the Canadian Christmas present is symbolic as a way of life, so too should be the fuel tank. So, take some action. Plan a process by which the stations will be empty in those cities on (or ideally before) July 1. There will be pain for the industry and its retailers to be sure, but what’s another bruise when you’re already black and blue all over? But a point has to be emphatically made. We need a day when, literally, parts of country grind to a halt. Be bold: even take out public transit where possible. And hopefully millions of Canadians smack themselves right upside the head with a big old Homer Simpson D’OH.

Here’s why: we need something designed deliberately to hit both anti-energy and complacent Canadians where it hurts: their energy-entitled lives. These rotating “empty tank” days should be designed to focus their attention on a critical drama playing out, literally under their noses, but to which they’re paying scant attention: the rapid erosion of a sector the importance of which underpins so much of what makes Canada’s economic engine tick. While the current debate swirls around the notion of government-sanctioned production cuts to reset the pricing differential dynamics, it’s a good bet most Canadians are paying little notice. It may help the industry short-term, but it’s as everyone knows, just that: a band-aid on a wound that’s rapidly going from festering to just about borderline gangrenous. Serious times call for serious measures. It’s fascinating to see this play out as if it were a drama only on a political stage. It is that. But anyone in the energy world who believes that it’s merely (and only) politicians to blame is living in an alternative universe. Politicians derive their power from one place only: the ballot box. They know this. It drives every calculation they make. Look how Alberta’s NDPers are cozily aligning with the energy sector as the 2019 election looms. They know next year Albertans will be at the polling stations with itchy carbon-

stained fingers. Justin Trudeau has a more ticklish dilemma. He has mightily ticked off Albertans aplenty. But he has other constituencies to consider; doing something beyond anodyne bromides to placate “Calgary” could spell problems elsewhere. But in the petroleum industry we just don’t seem to have cottoned on to the fact many Canadians need a poke in the eye with a sharp (metaphorical, to be clear) stick. The real issue is Canadians who deliberately don’t care — and Canadians who don’t know enough to care that the energy sector is on its knees; forehead aiming for the dirt. And it’s more than a flesh wound. Both cohorts described above are energy entitled; the former (and more hypocritical) using petroleum-derived energy while pushing the knife in deeper; the latter just plainly suffering a malignant combination of ignorance and apathy — malignant as opposed to benign because the consequences are that grave. Fortunately, the latter vastly outnumbers the former. But in a curious contradiction, the smaller (and substantially more vocal) seemed to have convinced many politicians that the choice between energy and the environment is starkly binary. It’s anything but. Yet it is from this perceived reality that politicians derive their real direction. Most leftleaning ideologues believe they are simply carrying out the people’s will. For the small

sector of vocal opponents they are; for the greater group they’re misreading silence as sentiment. It’s that sentiment that needs to be tectonically shifted. Here’s the real irony in all this. Canadians own the actual hydrocarbons in question. Actually own them, as in wealth in their pockets. Politicians are great at proclaiming and declaiming about “our” resources. In that sense, they are correct. But in industry we need to be better at forcefully telling Canadians these are actually “your” resources; that these molecules work for your quality of life in myriad ways. The days of bar graphs and pie charts and incomprehensible numbers have not proven instructive of getting that point across. As resource owners, Canadians need to step up — or else we who toil in the sector can’t make those hydrocarbons work economically for you. Sadly, to get to that place and shift sentiment at the ballot box, at the risk of being brutally colloquial, they need a swift kick in the energy crotch. After all, Canadians don’t like posties screwing with their Christmas cards; why should politicians screwing with their fuel tanks be any different? Mark it on July 1, 2019: the day the tanks went dry. It’s a good bet that could make a difference on voting day. Bill Whitelaw is president and CEO of JWN, and executive vicepresident, Business Information Group, at Glacier Inc.

Take this turkey and stuff it inside and out

tuffing on the inside of the turkey or outside? That’s the Facebook question I posed to my friends recently and I was overwhelmed at the number of passionate turkey-stuffing, turkey-stufingloving responses I received. The consensus was that, stuffing needs to be cooked inside the bird so that the juices provide flavour, and there’s never enough stuffing so you need to also make some extra and cook it outside the bird. Note to self: My follow up question next time will be, If you cook it outside the turkey, do you still call it stuffing? Along with all of the responses about the stuffing, friends also shared tricks on how they cook their turkey for maximum tasty results.

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There was a cordial back and forth of non-partisan commenting; no one took offence when someone said they didn’t eat stuffing or didn’t like stuffing. No one got angry and threatened to call PETA about the plight of the turkey. No one argued that one type of preparation was better than the other. It was all incredibly civil. The Facebook stream of conversation could have very well went like this: Me: “Hey friends! Stuffing cooked INSIDE the bird or

OUTSIDE the bird?” Possible responses: • “We don’t make stuffing – we only eat KETO. Do you know how many carbohydrates are in stuffing?” • “KETO is a dangerous diet! I almost died following the Keto diet! You are crazy if you follow a Keto diet!” • “Are you calling me crazy?” • “We like to cook our stuffing inside the turkey.” • “How can you even eat turkey? We need to all switch to plant-based diets to combat global warming.” • “Seriously Karen, it’s just a question about stuffing, no need to get yourself all wound up. Anyway, I think the media is perpetuating all this panic about global warming — it’s fake news!”

• “I make a Turducken for Christmas dinner so there is no room for stuffing.” • “What’s a Turducken?” • “You stuff a chicken into a duck and then stuff that all into a turkey!” • “That is the most disgusting thing I have ever heard!” • “Three different types of poultry? It must be nice to work in the oilfield and make the big bucks to be able to afford to make something like that.” • “I am voting first past the post.” • “That was last week’s question dumb-dumb. This week she is asking about turkey stuffing!” Judy Kucharuk is a lover of sarcasm, witty people and footnotes. Follow her @judylaine

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Regional district demands immediate engagement on caribou plan The Peace River Regional District sent out the following letter to media on Nov. 23:

t has come to the attention of the Peace River Regional District that the Province and area First Nations are very close to signing an AIP (Agreement In Principal) on the creation of a large area dedicated to the protection of the caribou. The purpose of the area is said to be in response to the Federal Government concerns about Southern Mountain

Caribou Recovery in the Burnt Pine Herd. Sources tell us that this may include loss of access by industry and the general public to a large area of approximately 420,000 acres or 650 sq. miles located from Chetwynd to Mt Lemoray North and South. This could result in significant loss of annual cut in the forestry industry. In May of 2018 Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Catherine McKenna, declared that a few Southern Mountain

Caribou herds face “imminent threats to their recovery.” The Province of BC has committed to protect and restore caribou habitat; the Peace River Regional District is supportive of these efforts but know that the stakeholders who are directly affected have not been included in planning and that all initiatives must be a result of science and evidencebased analysis. The PRRD and area residents have been promised stakeholder engagement in

this process but it has not happened. There is concern that similar plans are in the works for the Quintette and Narraway herds in the Tumbler Ridge area and other herds throughout BC. The Provincial Government does not have a mandate to continue to make deals that will devastate communities and the way of life in the PRRD without involving the residents and industrial partners in our region. The Peace River Regional District demands that the

province and the federal government suspend any further discussion on these issues until a comprehensive impact analysis is completed on all socioeconomic impacts of any changes to land use in our communities. This analysis must be done throughout the entire PRRD to accurately measure any and all effects on our communities and way of life. Immediate and constructive engagement is demanded now before a deal is made.

Natural gas lifts B.C. economy as housing’s contribution slows

he B.C. economy grew by a surprisingly robust 3.8% (after inflation) last year. This is surprising because not only does it follow a strong 3.2% expansion in 2016, but it also marks another year when the province grew at a pace above its long-run potential. Some observers may be taken slightly aback that B.C. managed to achieve such an impressive growth rate amid an unsettled global backdrop and the early stages of a slowdown in the province’ s normally busy residential housing complex. A couple of years ago, we published a back-ofthe-envelope calculation estimating that the “residential housing complex” was driving 35% to 40% of all economic growth in B.C. With the final numbers now in, it turns out that in 2015 the residential housing complex – which includes residential construction, renovation spending, the offices of realtors and related activity and a measure of homeowners’ imputed rent — was directly responsible for two-fifths of GDP growth that year.

In 2016, the share slipped to a still substantial onethird. This is just the direct contribution. When retail sales linked to housing (building materials, home furnishings and appliances, etc.), related financial and legal services and moving services are added into the mix, housing’s economic footprint in B.C. is even larger. Following seven consecutive years of growth, culminating in a very strong 15% rise in 2016, total investment in residential construction, including renovation spending, finally edged lower in 2017. New home-building construction still eked out a small gain, but well shy of the double-digit growth seen in the three previous years. Diminished housing sales also fed into an outright drop in the contribution to GDP from the “offices of realtors and related activity,” which swung from among the top growth industries to one of the biggest decliners in 2017. Essentially, residential real estate and related construction activity went from directly accounting for 30% to 40% of economic growth in B.C. to

around 10% last year. How is it that B.C.’s economy expanded so strongly in 2017, while the residential housing complex made only a small contribution to this growth? The main answer is that our economy got an outsized lift from the natural gas sector. A new compressor station near Dawson Creek represented almost $1 billion in incremental capital spending. At the same time, the Towerbirch expansion project, involving the construction of new pipelines and associated facilities in Northeast B.C., amounts to another $440 million. In addition, a propane export terminal is under construction on Ridley Island, off of Prince Rupert, representing a $500 million investment. Much of the nearly $2 billion in new construction on these natural gas-related projects was deployed in 2017, which boosted business investment. Indeed, output in the oil and gas engineering construction industry nearly doubled, making it the fastest-growing industry sector in the province last year. Support activities

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for natural gas extraction (which includes drilling) was also a leading growth sector in 2017. Oil and gas engineering construction and related engineering services, environmental services and other inputs into the building of these and other energy projects collectively added close to a full percentage point to B.C.’s 2017 growth rate, an amount roughly equal to the lost economic lift from weaker conditions in the residential real estate complex. The data for 2017 confirms that the anticipated rotation away from B.C.’s earlier real estate- and housingfuelled growth dynamic is already underway. But it also speaks to the diversity of the province’s economy and the ongoing importance of natural resources – especially when it comes to business investment. In truth, B.C. can crank out decent growth numbers even when real estate markets soften and home building makes only a small contribution to the overall increase in GDP. However, last year’s growth story also serves to underscore the fact that

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B.C. needs to attract capital investment across a mix of industry sectors, including infrastructure and natural resources, if our economy is to prosper over time. Looking ahead, we expect that residential real estate will be an outright drag on economic growth in 2018 and 2019, as interest rates grind higher and sales activity moderates further. Fortunately, the recent announcement that LNG Canada plans to proceed with its $40 billion capital project should deliver a welcome economic boost. The investment spending will be concentrated in the north, but the benefits will flow throughout the province. The lesson is clear: B.C. doesn’ t need a frenzied housing market to grow its economy, but we do need to attract capital investment and keep B.C.’s resource industries competitive.

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Fort St. John city councillors want more consultation with funeral providers before signing off on number of changes to local cemetery operations, including a proposed 45% increase in service fees over the next five years. The city’s cemetery bylaw dates back to 1997, and city staff were proposing a number of changes on Monday to bring the bylaw up to date with the recently completed cemetery master plan. Top among the changes are a proposed 9% increase in fees per year over the next five years as the city slowly works toward full cost recovery to operate its two cemeteries. Fees haven’t changed since 2009, and Fort St. John is well below average pricing in comparable communities, grounds manager Ray Avanthay said. “During the cemetery master plan, an audit was conducted from comparable regional communities. The audit identified current fees and charges to be lower than those comparable communities,” Avanthay said. For instance, the city currently charges $450 for child interments, which are proposed to rise to $692 by 2023, Avanthay said. Dawson Creek charges $632, and Grande Prairie $1,175 for child interments. For adult interments, the city charges $800, which are proposed to rise to $1,230 by 2023. Dawson Creek charges $920 and Grande Prairie $2,075. Cremation plots are just $300 and proposed to rise to $461 by 2023. But councillors called the price hikes “too ambitious,” and said more consultation is needed before grieving families are hit by a sudden price shock. “These people are grieving, dealing with costs that so often families aren’t prepared for, or thinking about,” Coun. Byron Stewart said. “When we’re changing some of these fees, I would prefer the consultation piece be a part of that, for the people that have to explain why it’s going to be increased, or when their father died last year and their mom died this year, why there’s a difference.” The city operates two cemeteries:

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the Fort St. John Cemetery on 100 Avenue and the Woodlawn Cemetery near the Links golf course. Indeed, the fee increases are recommended in the cemetery master plan, which notes it cost an average of $3,000 per interment between 2012 and 2016. The plan noted cemetery fees would need to increase 45% every five years to break even by 2037, when it’s estimated operations will cost taxpayers $438,000 a year, up from $250,000 today. Avanthay was proposing fees and charges to be reviewed every five years. They were last updated in 2009, and the city received very little feedback when it was drafting its cemetery master plan, Avanthay said. Coun. Lilia Hansen noted the cost of doing business in Fort St. John isn’t necessarily the same as doing business in Grande Prairie, and said more information was needed to understand and explain why the city can no longer afford to subsidize cemetery fees. “I think the public will see this … as a cash grab,” Hansen said. “That’s not what we’re intending to do. We’re trying to keep it not for profit and make ends meet, but I think we need to do it on a more gentle scale.” Acting city manager David Joy said the city wants to charge fair prices for cemetery services, but noted city fees are well below comparable averages in a number of service delivery areas. Incremental increases should be be built into the city’s budget moving forward, Joy said, however, he noted that’s up to council’s discretion. “This is a proof in point where we should, in whatever services we do charge for, have marginal increases every year, as opposed to none for a chunk of time and then all of sudden try to catch up,” Joy said. Other proposed changes to the bylaw included changing cemetery hours of operation from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to align with staff schedules, defining interments to plot size to maximize cemetery space, using plain language to trim the bylaw from 31 to 18 pages, and updating ornamentation regulations and communications. “Our goal is to provide a safe, peaceful cemetery visit for the public and staff,” Avanthay said.

United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney says he is seriously looking at the idea of auctioning off more Crown land in Alberta’s North Peace country for farming if elected premier in 2019. Following a question and answer period at the Rural Municipalities of Alberta fall convention in Edmonton Wednesday, Nov. 21, Kenney said the idea would allow for more productive farming in the region and help with the province’s deficit. “It would also be a way to deal with growing the economy, turning unproductive land to productive agriculture land in that region of Alberta,” he told reporters. “It would create jobs and diversify the economy.” Kenney said the idea stems from a previous policy led by former Progressive Conservative Premier Ed Stelmach. He said under the Stelmach government, about 100,000 acres of Crown forest land were open for auction. It was purchased by farmers so they could

clear and turn it into arable agriculture land. The region up north is considered a microclimate that is productive despite having a fairly short growing season. Kenney said he would also look at zero-till incentives, in which zero-till farming can be considered as a method to sequester carbon. It would help offset greenhouse gas emissions, he said. He said more details on the policy will be outlined during the election campaign. Alberta will have a provincial election next spring.

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“I want to focus on being a council member. I’ve got a steep learning curve ahead of me and I want to make sure I’m focused.” — Coun. Tony Zabinsky, A10

Five ways businesses can bring life to winter in Fort St. John matt preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca

Businesses have a shared responsibility to help transform Fort St. John into a great winter city. That was the message from Chad Carlstrom of Urban Systems on Tuesday, Nov. 20, as he met with the Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce to outline elements of Fort St. John’s Winter City Strategy, and how local businesses can make the most impact. “When we try to define a winter city, there’s no international board that has come up with a definition,” Carlstrom said. But, there are some general characteristics: an average January temperature below zero degrees for starters; or, being located north of the 45th parallel and dealing with snowfall and windchills and few daylight hours — “Of course, Fort St. John is a winter city,” Carlstrom said. The city already has a good head start on embracing the winter, from implementing winter city design guidelines in its planning to the annual High on Ice festival in February, Carlstrom said. But, it can do more, he said. The Winter City Strategy, started in 2017, includes 20 micro-projects to warm up and celebrate the season, and Carlstrom picked out five of them that businesses can implement starting today. Leave a light on Showing scenes of dark gloomy streets and businesses, Carlstrom highlighted the fact that brightening up winter starts simply by leaving a light on. He contrasted the images with those of local businesses and buildings that are already doing so, throwing soft, warm light onto the sidewalk and street, creating a more inviting and safe environment. “Leaving a storefront light on and the positive contributions that it has to that public space outside your building makes it more comfortable for people, especially for those dark days,” he said. Keeping the lights on is a project that’s small in scale and easy to implement, and has a big impact, Carlstrom said. He showed an old nighttime photo of Urban Systems before it improved its lighting. “Take a look at yourself and say, ‘Hey, what are we doing? How are we contributing?’” he said. “It looked pretty bad, all it took was changing a couple light bulbs, and there we go: we are now positively contributing to that public space” Shovel a sidewalk or bus stop All it takes is a shovel and some sweat equity to make sure the city is clean and accessible throughout the winter, and keep customers coming in the door, Carlstrom said. It can be difficult to get around in winter, especially for those with mobility challenges, he said. “Getting around in winter really magnifies those struggles,” Carlstrom said. He credited the city for celebrating “winter citizens” and rewarding them with prizes such as mittens when they’re spotted doing a good deed and shovelling the sidewalk.

Outdoor celebrations and fire pits Carlstrom highlighted the Evangel Chapel for starting Party in the Parka, and encouraging residents to get out of the house and into the elements. “Events like these encourage people to get out, be social, embrace the winter environment, and have some fun,” he said. “You’re bringing in the lights, the music, the sound, people are dancing, they’re wearing their toques and mitts, and having fun.” Positive winter communication

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Chad Carlstrom of Urban System speaks to the Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce about the Winter City Strategy, Nov. 20, 2018. “Words matter, and how you communicate about winter matters,” he says.

This one is subtle, Carlstrom said, but makes a world of difference when you’re talking about winter to others. “Words matter, and how you communicate about winter matters,” he said. “This can even go further into job retention. Think about all the employees that you might have, and for those who might experience winter in Fort St. John as something new. Bringing them along and helping them see the positive sides of winter really helps retain those great people.” Outdoor winter patios Carlstrom threw this final option out as a challenge to local businesses: create more outdoor social spaces for people together during the season. Are there any takers? Research has shown these types of spaces have a positive effect on winter communities, Carlstrom said. “A bit of a challenge out there for the business community: can this happen? Of course it can,” he said. “Does it take a bit of work? Yeah, a bit more work than all these other ideas, but give it a defined sense of space, a sense of gathering.” Strategy rollout The city has budgeted $475,000 over five years to roll out the strategy, which includes ideas for community fire pits, community trails draped in lights, skating loops with warming huts, and an indigenous winter village Other ideas in the strategy include a winter fashion show, shovelling competitions, and a city centre skating rink, among a dozen others. Projects would be led separately by community groups and the city, or in partnership. The strategy is a way to celebrate Fort St. John yearround, said councillor and acting mayor Trevor Bolin. “It’s easy to celebrate in the summer, it’s easy to celebrate in the fall — it’s not so easy to celebrate in the dead of winter,” Bolin said. “With all the activities, all the amenities, lots of the new projects like the Centennial Park rebuild that are going to focus on year-round use, it’s about getting businesses involved, getting the community involved in helping us share how important it is that we all engage on projects like this.”

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Chamber executive director to retire, elections underway MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca

Petronas Energy Canada launched Progress Energy made official last week its name change to Petronas Energy Canada. The change took effect Nov. 21 as the company solidifies its position in the North Montney ahead of the construction of LNG Canada in Kitimat. The company has already changed its signs at its office and yard on the Airport Road in Fort St. John. “Changing our name from Progress Energy to Petronas Canada is a reflection of our parent company’s commitment to Canada,” said Mark Fitzgerald, president and CEO. “I am extremely proud to be part of this global company and am excited about the great future ahead as we drive innovations to provide clean Canadian energy to the world.” Fitzgerald was in Fort St. John Tuesday, Nov. 27, to talk about the company’s development plans for the region. Petronas recently resumed drilling in the the region after two years of no activity. Read more from Fitzgerald’s visit on our website at alaskahighwaynews.ca.

The new year will be ushering in change at the Fort St. John & District Chamber of Commerce. After nearly five years as executive director, Lilia Hansen is retiring effective Dec. 31 to focus on family and “put in twice the effort” in her job as city councillor. “I’ve loved my role,” Hansen said. “They’ve been amazing to let me try new things, new ideas, and having those partnerships with industry has been great.” Long-time board director Tony Zabinsky has also tendered his resignation. Zabinsky has been on the board for 12 years, serving a stint as president, and is closing out a second term as treasurer. He was elected to city council in October, and was appointed as one of the city’s two representatives on the Peace River Regional District board. “I did let the executive know that should I win the council seat that I would be stepping down, perceived conflict of interest,” Zabinsky said. “I want to focus on being a council member. I’ve got a steep learning curve ahead of me and I want to make sure I’m focused.” The Chamber has already posted a job ad to replace Hansen, which has drawn interest locally and across B.C., and even as far away as Ontario.

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Fort St. John city councillors Tony Zabinsky and Lilia Hansen are stepping down from their positions at the Fort St. John & District Chamber of Commerce at the end of the year.

The new executive director needs to be a strong communicator to carry on Hansen’s work and keep the Chamber growing, said President Nelson Stowe. “Having a strong set of communication skills, being able to stand in front of a crowd, being able to speak clearly and accurately about issues of the day,” Stowe said. “They are the voice of the Chamber, they are the voice of the 410 members.” Both Hansen and Zabinsky committed a lot of time and ef-

work to get us well established again in a growth mode.” Board elections are also underway, with 12 candidates vying for eight open positions. Ballots were sent out to members on Wednesday and are due back by Nov. 30, Stowe said. The new board will be sworn in during a luncheon on Dec. 11, and will have its first meeting the following day. Stowe wants the new board to decide who will be hired to replace Hansen as executive director.

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fort to organization, which has increased its profile in the local business community, with industry, and on provincial and federal advocacy efforts, Stowe said. Zabinsky is among a handful of other long-term directors who helped steer the Chamber through some tough times during his tenure before it regained stability with Hansen at the helm, Stowe said. “Everything goes through cycles, and the Chamber went through a cycle,” Stowe said. “Lilia really laid the ground-

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oday’s society has become very me-centered. Everyone is looking only to serve their wants and needs and not at the good of the whole. If we were to use cancer as a metaphor, the definition of cancer is the disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body, or, a malignant growth or tumor resulting from the division of abnormal cells or; a practice or phenomenon perceived to be evil or destructive and hard to contain or eradicate. When we have a bunch of single interest groups looking to grow uncontrollably, we find abnormal growth. I think it would be fair to say that resource-based communities often fall into this category of abnormal growth that is closely connected to world commodity pricing, which his connected to global wants and needs. In the healthcare world, there is a hierarchy of power that is embedded in the design of the system. A wise doctor once said systems create exactly what they are designed to do. Currently, there has been a realization that the healthcare system is in need of a systematic overhaul to create a safer better quality of care. That’s a challenge when all stakeholders are not represented equally at the table. “They” have created a system that is dependent on “them” and what they will give “us.” Doesn’t this sound like colonialism?. Spending more money on healthcare does not create a better quality of care. More money and more staff do not create a better quality of care. Understand the distortion in the system, look at the outdated or untrue rules (because I said so) and myths (we always do it this way) within the system that create hierarchy, power inequities, distortions, and inefficiencies. Promoting a healthcare system that is patient-centered not physiciancentered results in patient activation, empowers communities to promote wellness, and treats the entire person not just a symptom. Chronic disease can be treated

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from an entirely different lens of risk assessment when supports are offered at early childhood. Early childhood development is a community solution. It takes a village to raise a child. Unfortunately, we have stepped away from that model and our communities are very self-centered expecting a system to solve the problems. Systems create what they are designed to do. They are reactive, doctor-centered, dependent on an outdated model. Northern B.C. has something that much of the rest of the province is lacking. We have strong communities. We can pull together and support one another. We can get the job done. When there’s an industry that is hurting, or a crisis in need, or a family in trouble, we come together and raise funds or find a solution. Often the solutions come in the form of working together. A new nursing program is under development to train our nurses locally. Retention happens when people are appreciated and supported by their communities. I propose the people of Fort St. John come together and start celebrating the important people in our lives that make a difference. Come into a room with the nurses of all ages and listen to their challenges, wants and needs. We need to celebrate the many initiatives and successes of our people or health care professionals, our industry leaders and so on. What happens if we start turning the lens in a different direction, from what can they do for us to how can we work together? Together we are stronger. Together means no one is left behind. Us + Them = We. Edwina Nearhood is a life-long resident of Fort St. John, with 30 years experience in the appraisal industry.

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Macro shares climb as new pipeline construction ramps up in Northern B.C. matt preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca

Shares in Fort St. John’s Macro Enterprises have risen nearly 20 per cent following the release of its third quarter results and as new pipeline construction ramps up across Northern B.C. The pipeline company reported net earnings of $1.8 million, or six cents per share, on revenues of $41.6 million for the quarter. That’s up from earnings of $900,000, or three cents per share, on $39.1 million in revenues for the same quarter in 2017. “The net income was a result of the commencement of the North Montney Mainline pipeline project, an increase to core business activities combined with significantly improved operating margins realized during the quarter,” the company reported Thursday, Nov. 22. Macro shares closed at $3.25 on Tuesday, Nov. 27, up 46 cents from closing on Nov. 21, prior to the release of its results. The company is expecting to keep busy for the rest of 2018 and into 2019, with revenues forecast to exceed $170 million for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, and forecast to exceed $250 million in 2019. “The Company expects a significant increase in activity during the remainder of 2018 and beyond as a result of its joint venture activity with Spiecapag Canada Corp. and the Company’s continued focus on its blue chip pipeline owners and

operators with their construction and maintenance programs across Canada,” the company noted. Macro is building 67 kilometres of NOVA Gas Transmission’s North Montney Mainline, with work now valued at more than $220 million. Substantial completion is planned for the first quarter of 2019. The company is also building the Groundbirch Compressor Station as part of the project, with that contract valued at more than $37 million. Macro and its joint venture with Spiecapag Canada have been given notice to proceed with building 166 kilometres of TransCanada’s Coastal GasLink pipeline. Work is expected to start in the first quarter of 2019. The contract is currently estimated at more than $900 million, with a 40-60 split between Macro and Spiecapag. The company also has a $375-million contract to build 85 kilometres of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, which the federal government bought earlier this year from Kinder Morgan. A start date for the work, expected to take two years, isn’t known, however, the company says it remains in contact with its stakeholders. Meanwhile, the company reported that it has now exceeded 21 quarters and 3.8-million man hours worked without a lost time injury, and continues to “exceed industry standard safety averages.”

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Permits for new construction in Fort St. John hit $37.3 million through the first 10 months of 2018. The city had issued 95 permits through the end of October, nearly on par with the 92 permits valued at $42.2 million at the same time last year. Home construction this year is being driven by single-family housing, with 25 permits issued, up from just 9 in 2017. There have been two multi-family developments permitted this year, down from six that were permitted last year.

Home construction is valued around $16 million, down from $18.6 million at the end of October 2017. The city has issued 30 garage/renovation permits valued at $626,000, down from 34 valued at $1.3 million year over year. The city has issued 25 commercial permits valued at $6.2 million, down from 31 valued at $7.1 million. The city issued 10 building permits valued at $4.4 million in the month of October, driven largely by a $2.4-million permit for renovations at the Ridgeview Village apartments on 86 Street, which caught fire in May.

anadian Natural boosts light oil C drilling as heavy oil prices dive Deborah Jaremko JWN Energy

Canadian Natural Resources significantly increased its light oil drilling activity in the third quarter as it moved spending away from lower-return primary heavy oil production. The company began reducing investment in primary heavy crude in the second quarter. In Q3 it reduced heavy oil production by 10,000 to 15,000 bbls/d and plans to further reduce this up to 55,000 bbls/d in Q4. Meanwhile, the company drilled 27 net light crude wells in the third quarter, which is 19 more than its original plan, or a 237 percent increase. In Southeast Saskatchewan the company drilled nine net light crude oil wells in Q3/2018, with some wells on production late in the quarter and the remaining wells expected to come on production in Q4. “These light crude oil wells were drilled as a result of the strategic decision to shift capital to light crude oil and were not originally budgeted,” Canadian Natural said. “Production from these Saskatchewan wells is less impacted by the apportionment issues and price differentials experienced in Alberta.”

In the Montney play near Grande Prairie, Canadian Natural said production remained strong at approximately 500 bbls/d per well from wells drilled earlier in 2018. “With this success, an additional four net wells were drilled in Q3/2018 with production targeted to come on in Q4/2018,” the company said. On the B.C. side of the Montney play, near Fort St. John, operations are currently ramping up with six out of seven net wells on production, Canadian Natural said. With positive results on the first wells, it sees the potential for an additional 41 net wells that would leverage off the existing facility over time, adding value. Meanwhile, the company drilled 63 less wells in its primary heavy crude assets in Q3/2018, and 83 less than planned year-to-date. Canadian Natural also delayed completion of 33 net primary heavy crude oil wells as well as shut in production. The company tastes to bring on the delayed and shut in production when primary heavy crude oil netbacks improve. The company’s total North American light oil and NGL production averaged 92,956 bbls/d in Q3/2018, compared to 92,676 bbls/d in Q3/2017.

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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 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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Fort St. John drug processing lab contract awarded matt preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca

Fort St. John city councillors awarded a $87,760 contract to S. Young Enterprises of Fort St. John to build a new drug processing facility at the Fort St. John RCMP detachment. The facility is being built in response to a safety audit in 2016 that identified the need for a space where officers can safely pack, identify, and weigh drug exhibits.

Detachments across Canada have been requested to build the rooms for worker safety by preventing contamination and exposure, especially in light of the opioid epidemic. “The process of getting the RCMP sign off on the design, ‘fit-up,’ and financial contribution has taken this long to complete,” facilities and grounds director Robin Langille writes in a report. “The public health danger associated with controlled

substances, specifically opioids, is well understood.” The project will upgrade an existing storage area in the local detachment by adding a large capacity ventilation system, allowing the room to be kept at “negative pressure.” It will also include a viewing area to ensure worker safety. The cost of the project is split between the city and RCMP, with the city’s share coming from Peace River Agreement funding from the province for capital works.

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The RCMP will reimburse the city for 50% of the project once completed. The city had budgeted $100,000 for the project. WL Construction also submitted a bid for the project at $90,000. The city is planning to replace the current detachment over the next few years, which will also include a drug processing facility. Most of the equipment from that room will be transferred over to the new detachment.

A summary of sentences and fines handed out in Northeast B.C. courts for the week ending Nov. 23, 2018. Fort St. John Law Courts • Steven Patrick Page (born 1966) was fined $2,500, ordered to pay $5,000 in restitution, and assessed a $750 victim surcharge for mischief. • Hunter Michael Floyd (born 1990) was fined $1,000, handed a one-year criminal driving ban, and assessed a $300 victim surcharge for care or control of vehicle or vessel with a blood alcohol level over 0.08. • Adam Roland Hook (born 1981) was sentenced to seven days in jail, fined $750, handed an 18-month driving ban, and assessed a $112.50 victim surcharge for driving with a suspended licence.

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School District 60 trustees want a faster turnaround from the province on student test scores from the annual Foundation Skills Assessment tests. The board is bringing an emergent motion to the BC School Trustees Association in December to lobby the ministry of education to release FSA test results as marking is completed, and no later than April. Results form some of basis of how the district provides instruction, board chair Erin Evans said at the Nov. 19 board of education meeting. “It’s an issue across the province that we’re not re-

ceiving the results in a timely manner to inform our practices for September, and even to finish off the year,” Evans said. “We would like a timeframe where we get them way sooner than when we’ve been getting them because we can’t inform what we do if we don’t have those results.” The assessment takes place in the fall and tests Grades 4 and 7 students on their reading, writing, and numeracy skills. This year’s assessment took place between Oct. 1 and Nov. 9, and included both online and written evaluations. The district’s participation rate is 89%, and the results give administrators a “dashboard of data” on student indicators and their learning

progress. “It’s important to have those benchmarks and measures for the district as to how the students are doing and where we can effect change,” said secretary-treasurer Brenda Hooker, a former school trustee in Prince George. According to the province, students and teachers should have their results by March 31, though the district has been receiving them much later. The results also form the basis of the Fraser Institute’s annual school rankings. Critics of the FSA exams, including the BC Teachers Federation, have said the don’t necessarily indicate the quality of measuring student

progress. The Peace River North Teachers Association does not support the tests. “Classroom teachers, in Peace River North and across the province, use a variety of methods to effectively assess student progress,” said president Michele Wiebe. “These classroom assessments inform their instruction to meet individual and group learning needs. At the October Board Meeting I asked if the district would honour parent requests when they signed the form from the BCTF to exempt their child from taking the test. I was told that the Ministry expects all students to take the test and that the responsibility for this falls on the superintendent.”

Dawson Creek Law Courts • Michael James Pearson (born 1998) was sentenced to time served, handed six months of probation, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for possession of a controlled substance. From Prince George provincial court • Jason Matthew Ryan Farquhar (born 1990) was sentenced to one year probation, issued a 10-year firearms prohibition, and assessed a $200 victim surcharge for robbery, committed in Fort St. John. Farquhar was in custody for 128 days prior to sentencing. — Tom Summer

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s a teacher at Dr. Kearney, I convinced my colleagues to teach the book The Alchemist, by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho, to Grade 9 classes. The novel urges people to follow their dreams because to find one’s “Personal Myth” is one’s true mission on Earth, and is the way to come into close relationship with God. Being in close relationship with God is to be happy and to fulfill the ultimate purpose of one’s own creation. The novel tells the tale of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy, who has a dream of finding hidden treasure at the foot of the Egyptian pyramids. He eventually finds sufficient courage to follow his dream. The boy tracks various signs to venture forth in his personal journey of self-discovery, symbolically searching for a hidden treasure. Along his voyage, Santiago sees the greatness of the world, meets his future bride, and encounters kings and alchemists. By the end of the novel, he discovers that his treasure is where his heart belongs. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Luke 12:34). Santiago’s treasure is the journey itself, the discoveries he makes, the connections he makes and the love and wisdom he acquires along the way. The author believes that simple things are the most valuable and only wise people come to appreciate that truth. Santiago meets the alchemist when the titular character appears to the shepherd boy in the form of an old king by the name of Melchizedek, King of Salem, modelled on the Biblical name from Abrahamic religions that combines the position of king and priest. Melchizedek tells Santiago that when an individual truly wants something to happen, the whole universe conspires to fulfill that person’s wish. This central motif is echoed throughout the book. Coelho also suggests that those who do not have the courage to follow their “Personal Myth,” are doomed to a life of emptiness and misery. Some people are so afraid that great disappointment awaits them that they

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prefer just to dream. This is where Coelho really captures the drama of man, who sacrifices fulfillment for conformity, who knows he can achieve greatness but denies himself the opportunity to do so. Most people, as a result, live disappointed lives. Coelho presents the person who refuses to follow his dream as the person who denies God. The author holds that every happy person carries God within him. Yet, few people choose to follow the road that has been set before them by God. When people do follow the path prepared for them by God, invariably they find God while searching for their destiny. God is to be found when one successfully finds one’s purpose and completes the God-mandated mission for his or her life on earth. When we connect with the wisdom in the universe that is God, our dreams are manifested in our lives in God’s way and in God’s time. Each of us has dreams written in our hearts by God, and we long for somebody to tell us that our dreams will come true. For this reason alone, the book would make a great Christmas stocking stuffer for any teen struggling to believe in God’s promises for his or her life. The Alchemist comes in both traditional prose and, for less interested readers, graphic novel style. 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.

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ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) This can be a productive day at work; however, you might have to bite your tongue to avoid disputes with someone. Remember what your long-term objective is.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23 TO OCT. 22) You might be doing a slow boil about something but feel you can’t speak up. Don’t worry; instead, work with an older family member to achieve what you want.

TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20) You want to play today and have fun. Perhaps someone doesn’t agree because difficulties with a friend might arise. People want their fair share of things today, including you.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23 TO NOV. 21) Do not let your anger at a friend or member of a group stop you from achieving your objectives today. Instead, use the patience and deliberation you have to get the job done.

GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) Avoid disputes with parents and bosses today, even though you have done your homework and know what you want. A practical discussion with someone older will help.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 TO DEC. 21) Avoid a public argument today, because this is possible. Instead, work with someone (probably a female) to secure your earnings in a stable way, because this also is possible.

CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) Steer clear of subjects like politics, religion and racial issues, because arguments will arise. Instead, accept the advice of someone older who is willing to help you.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 TO JAN. 19) This is a good day to interview someone or to study and explore new topics because you have the patience and willingness to do this. Avoid arguments about silly, daily irritations.

LEO (JULY 23 TO AUG. 22) Disputes about money and possessions are likely today. If so, seek the advice of someone older or more experienced at work, because this person will benefit you. VIRGO (AUG. 23 TO SEPT. 22) Do not be impatient with partners and close friends today. Remember: You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. Meanwhile, social plans and sports events will take place as planned.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 TO FEB. 18) Money squabbles might arise today. Instead, focus on how to settle matters for the longterm regarding shared property, inheritances and insurance issues. PISCES (FEB. 19 TO MARCH 20) Someone might be impatient with you, or vice versa. Instead, go with what works, because an older friend or mentor-like figure will help you today.

Pricing Mom Out Dear Annie: My daughter and son-in-law live in another state. He is a doctor, and she is a nurse. They are both 30 and have no student loan debt. They have two kids. I go up and visit whenever I can. I don’t make near the amount of money they do, but when we all go out to eat, I have to pay for myself -even if I just order coffee and no food, which happens sometimes because they like to go to expensive places. I told them I’m on a budget, so recently, they’ve picked places where I can at least afford an appetizer. Is it wrong of me to hope they pay for my meals? Should I just offer to stay at the house while they go out? -- Mom on a Budget

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fees. The semiweekly aquatic exercise class in an indoor pool is $30 a year. A newer group in town has a similar set of lectures at noon, followed by free lunches. You can easily make friends at many of those events. Sometimes the pool group will sit together at a meal table. Thrift shop touring can be fun -- and free if you do not buy anything. And as you say, some newspapers periodically print lists of local clubs and volunteer service groups. Hospitals, schools, shelters, youth centers, libraries, churches and charities are always looking for people. All are good places to meet new friends. -- Old Mainer Dear Old Mainer: Staying social is so important to health. Studies have shown that it’s good for our immune and cardiovascular systems, among many other things. (See the article “Social Relationships and Health: A Flashpoint for Health Policy,” by Debra Umberson and Jennifer Karas Montez, if you’d like the in-depth analysis of why.) Not to mention, it’s just plain fun. Thanks for writing. 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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In defence of the CFL

Dillon Giancola THE DILL ZONE

’ll get this out of the way early — I was wrong about the Calgary Stampeders. The Stamps won the 106th Grey Cup on Nov. 24, beating the Ottawa Redblacks 27-16 to win the championship. Unfortunately, it wasn’t a very good game. Ottawa was terrible, and the field was slippery and in horrible condition. However, I feel it’s pressing to defend the CFL and the loveable, quirky tradition that is the Grey Cup. It seems to me that the CFL has lost some ire in the eyes of sports fans the last couple years, although that could be because I haven’t lived in a CFL-crazed town in a while. Still, these things happen and I’m not worried about the longevity of the league or its popularity. But for some reason, when my friends heard that I was going to watch the Grey Cup this weekend, they all felt the need to say things like, “Nobody watches the Grey Cup anymore,” or, “Who cares, I didn’t even know the Grey Cup was happening today.” I could chalk that up to ignorance, but I’ll add some nuance for the sake of this column. First, non-sports fans or people who don’t watch football don’t have anything bad to say about the CFL that they wouldn’t also say about the NFL. But many NFL fans in Canada feel the need to always remind me that the CFL sucks, is a sub-par league, and that its players aren’t good enough to play in the NFL. These aren’t exactly keen observations. While there are plenty of diehard CFL fans who think the league is better than the NFL, more entertaining, and a better product, I think they’re extremely wrong. But that’s fine, I’m all for people enjoying whatever sports they like. I have never said the CFL is better than the NFL, that the players are really good, or that the TV broadcasts are better, because it’s not true. But the CFL is still great. It’s small time, it’s more of an independent thing, and it’s distinctly Canadian. The league gives the same amount of exposure to the winner of the Most Valuable Canadian award following the game as it does to the MVP, for crying out loud. That’s enough to earn it a special place in my heart. Watching a CFL game on its own is fun. It’s OK if people don’t like it, but I don’t need it to be the same as NFL. Diversity and variety are good things, even when it comes to football. I know that nobody has ever used diversity to refer to the different rules of the NFL and CFL but please cut me some slack. What bothers me most is that liking the CFL is supposed to be an insult. As if it’s not cool or acceptable to like something less popular, and you should be ashamed of going against the grain. I’m a proud defender of the CFL. I’ll admit my CFL fandom has been pretty stagnant as of late, and that any CFL game not named the Grey Cup loses priority to regular season NFL games, but that’s OK. It doesn’t take away from the countless memories I have of singing the Edmonton Eskimos fight song at the end of every third quarter. “We’ll tell the world we’re proud of Edmonton, and the Edmonton Eskimos!” the song goes. Well, I’m proud of the Esks and the CFL, and I wont stop telling that to the world.

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Huskies raise $1,280 for men’s health

Huskies player of the week Geoff Dick

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Position: Centre Hometown: Prespatou, B.C. Height: 5’11 Weight: 170 lbs 2017 stats: 35GP, 9G, 29A, 38P 2018 stats: 14GP, 4G, 6A, 10P Age and year with Huskies: 20, third year with Huskies Favourite NHL team: Pittsburgh Penguins Favourite NHL player and why: “I don’t have a favourite NHL player, but I’m a big fan of Gary Loewen. He’s just an incredible hockey player.” How is this season different from years past?: “I’m personally in more of a leadership role, that’s a big one. You notice the younger guys look up to you and you try and follow the examples of previous leaders and do the right thing.”

The Fort St. John Huskies gave moustaches their time in the sun last weekend, raising $1,285 for men’s health and cancer awareness on Nov. 24 during their Movember game night. The money will be donated to the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation. The money raised was from ticket sales, a quarter of the 50/50 draw, and Movember themed activities, including chocolate moustaches sold at Beard’s Brewing, Mighty Peace Brewery, and the Huskies game. Both Beards and Mighty Peace are donating a portion of their sales from the day as well, but the number of money raised wasn’t available at press time. “The event was well organized by Sabrina Trobak and the volunteers, and it was neat to see the different ways they raised money. I’m no longer surprised by

the support we get from the community, it’s always great to see,” said Huskies President Mike Bacso. The Huskies held their first fundraising event of the season back on Oct. 24, raising $1,456 for women’s breast cancer awareness. The Movember event is part of the Huskies’ increased efforts to do more for the community this season. “It’s gone well so far, but I know there’s more we can do still,” Bacso said. Next up for the Huskies is the 21st Annual Huskies Fill the Bus Food Drive, which goes Sunday, Dec. 2, beginning at 10 a.m. As for the on-ice product, the Huskies are coming off a second-straight 1-1 weekend, and remain in third place with a 10-6-1 record, just one point back of the North Peace Navigators. The Huskies have one game this weekend, in Fairview against the Flyers on Dec. 1. The Huskies are 3-0 against the Flyers so far this season.

On the Huskies play this year: “We have a long way to go, as far as reaching our potential. What people are seeing right now isn’t what we’re going to be in the near future. We haven’t hit our stride yet but we will soon.” On his play this season: “I’m just trying to put my head down and work each day, not thinking about points or things that don’t matter. I just want to work hard and hopefully the guys follow that.”

Peewee Predators win gold at Wickfest Dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

The Peewee Predators were in Calgary last weekend, Nov. 22 to 24, for the 2018 Wickfest Tournament, and played extremely well, going 4-01 and winning gold in their division. The Predators beat the Warman Wildcats 3-0 in the final to win the Peewee Tier 2B division title. Camryn Ollenberger, who scored the game

winning goal, was the player of the game. The Predators began the tournament with a 7-1 win over Parkland, and a 3-3 in their second game. Molly Hamilton was the MVP in the team’s 7-3 win over the Burnaby Wildcats, and Makenna Lloyd-Howe was the MVP of the 13-0 win over the Calgary Inferno that sent the Predators to the final.

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PRO GOLF WEEKLY UPDATE Golf News, Tips, Trivia & Stats

This Week in Pro Golf

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Eighteen top-ranked golf pros head to the Bahamas for the Hero World Challenge The Hero World Challenge is hosted by Tiger Woods. Initially, the tournament had a 16-man field composed of the defending champion, the top 11 available players from the Official World Golf Ranking, and 4 sponsors exemptions. In 2008, the field was increased to 18 players. Prize money won by the players is not included in money rankings on any of the world’s professional golf tours. Since 2009, the event offers Official World Golf Ranking points. Beginning in 2015, the event has been played at the Albany development in the Bahamas.

Belgium survives late challenge to win at World Cup of Golf Thomas Pieters and Thomas Detry of Belgium lifted the World Cup of Golf trophy on Sunday. The Belgians had a few anxious moments on the back nine Sunday but held on to shoot a 4-under 68 and claimed a three-stroke win, despite a determined late run by Australia and Mexico. “It was a long back nine” Pieters said while surrounded by family, friends and fans, some with Belgian flags stuck on their heads, just off the 18th green. Australia’s Marc Leishman and Cameron Smith pulled to within two strokes late in the round, thanks to holing out from the bunker for a birdie by Smith and a 12-foot par save on the next hole by Leishman. “Belgium was clearly the best team all week,” Leishman said. “When you come up against someone like that, we did what we had to do to put the pressure on and they were just too good.”

Phil Mickelson beat Tiger Woods in overtime Friday in their $9 million pay-perview match in Las Vegas. Mickelson won on the 22nd hole, making a 4-foot birdie putt on a specially set up 93-yard, par 3. The match at Shadow Creek Golf Club finished under floodlights. Mickelson said to Woods after the match: “Just know I will never let you live that down. It’s not the Masters or the U.S. Open, but it is nice to have a little something on you.”

Lessons from the Golf Pro

FedEx Cup Standings

While watching John Daly make his long shot is quite entertaining to see, over-swinging is a very common problem for the amateur golfer that creates a lot of havoc. The thought process behind taking a backswing beyond parallel is that a longer arc will create more clubhead speed. That is a true statement, but if you are all out of balance in trying to swing so hard, is there really any benefit? Since everybody’s mechanics are different, only a half-swing may be perfect for you. The key to determining what will produce the best shot in your arsenal is to swing back as far as you can turn your shoulders without tilting them or losing your balance. The only way to get a true description of what the best shot is for you is to practice and find out what feels right each time.

Through Nov. 25, 2018

Course Stats Yards: 7,302 Par: 72 Tournament record: 262 Defending champion: Rickie Fowler

TV Coverage Day Time Thursday 1:30pm-4:30pm Friday 1:30pm-4:30pm Saturday 2:30pm-5pm Sunday 1pm-4pm

Network GOLF GOLF NBC NBC

Pro Golf Trivia Which golfer won the first Hero World Challenge? a) Tiger Woods b) Tom Lehman

c) Zach Johnson d) Davis Love III

Answer: b) Tom Lehman

Last Week in Pro Golf Phil Mickelson won the Match

1) Charles Howell III 597 pts. / 2 top tens

2) Xander Schauffele 594 pts. / 1 top tens

3) Kevin Tway 574 pts. / 1 top tens

FedEx Cup Standings continued... Player Points 4) Brooks Koepka 556 5) Marc Leishman 545 6) Cameron Champ 521 7) Matt Kuchar 505 8) Bryson DeChambeau 500 9) Gary Woodland 471 10) Patrick Cantlay 430

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NPSS senior boys soccer team gives their all at provincials The senior boys soccer team was down in Vancouver last week competing at the provincial championships. The boys finished 16th overall, however, they competed well with tight games against some of the top teams in the province. The Grizzlies started the tournament on Thursday with games against Oak Bay (8th) and LA Matheson (4th). Both games ended in a 4-0 loss. The boys were a bit shaky getting started, however, they competed well and improved throughout the day. On Friday, the boys took a 2-0 loss to McMath (9th). It was a tight game,

with most of the play in the attacking third. The boys kept the pressure high, passed the ball well and competed for the whole 70 minutes — all things that they wanted to improve on from Thursday. Friday afternoon ended in a 4-1 loss to Kitsilano (14th) in the team’s first playoff game. The boys maintained their composure in the face of adversity and executed well. They continued to improve with every game, moving the ball well, supporting each other and pressuring with intensity. Shout out to Devin Velkjar on an amazing effort to keep the Grizzlies in the game, and

Harrison Sewell, for netting the team’s first goal of the tournament. Saturday morning found the boys matched up against Rutland. The team went down 1-0 in the second half, only to find themselves tied 1-1 shortly after with another beauty goal from Harrison Sewell. The game ended 2-1 with an unlucky own goal. The boys earned a reputation throughout the tournament for demonstrating excellent sportsmanship both on and off the pitch and were commended by tournament officials on a number of occasions. Shout out to Grade

12 players Devin and James Velkjar, Cole Bennett, Mason Miranda, Kaden Adkins, Tony Hafner, Marco Petrucci, Quinlan Snider, Hector Cuellar, and Oscar Munoz. We are proud to have you as a part of the Grizzlies family! Up Next: Senior Girls Volleyball is off to Provincials in Penticton this week. The girls leave on Wednesday and will play Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Senior Girls and Boys basketball kick off this week with both teams in Dawson Creek on Friday and Saturday. Good luck Grizzlies! — Samantha Stackhouse

Athlete of the week

Devin Velkjar (Goalkeeper) Devin gave a commendable effort throughout the tournament and made a number of key saves to keep the Grizzlies in the game. Being a goalkeeper is never easy, especially on a losing team, but Devin demonstrated exceptional resilience and maintained a positive attitude throughout the week.

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The NPSS boys soccer team gets in the Christmas spirit at provincials in Vancouver last weekend.

PRO RACING THIS WEEK Racing News, Stats & Trivia

All-Time Top Driver’s Bio

This Week’s Racing News

Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson and twotime Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso have had the first chance to try each other’s cars out during their car swap in Bahrain at the Bahrain International Circuit. “I’m a massive Formula 1 fan and have followed it my whole life,” Johnson said. “I have the utmost respect for Fernando and this form of motorsport. There is such an energy around Fernando – his racing has been so celebrated over the years, he is such a legend.” Having originally intended to do a five-lap stint, Johnson’s first run was cut short when he experienced his helmet lifting off on the straights. McLaren quickly fitted a windscreen to help the situation, and Johnson successful completed a longer effort. Both drivers will complete further runs on new tires over the remainder of the day.

Racing History

Nov. 20, 2016 - Jimmie Johnson, driving for Hendrick Motorsports, won the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway and claimed his record equalling 7th NASCAR Cup Series championship. Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt are the other drivers to have won 7 titles.

Racing Trivia Which driver won the Rookie of the Year in 2016? a) Chase Elliott b) Ryan Blaney

c) Ty Dillon d) Brian Scott

Ned Jarrett Born: Oct. 12, 1932 Cup wins: 50 Cup top-tens: 239 Cup championships: 2 Ned Jarret won 50 races during his career, tied for 11th all time with Junior Johnson. He also won the NASCAR Championship in 1961 and 1965. Jarrett raced in his first national race at the 1953 Southern 500 at Darlington Speedway. He was out after 10 laps after the engine leaked oil. In 1959, he was looking to pursue a career in Grand National (now Sprint Cup) series. He purchased a Junior Johnson Ford for $2,000. He did not have enough money to cover the check, so he waited until the bank closed to write the check, entered two races, and won them both to cover the cost of his car. He won his first championship in 1961. In 1965, Jarrett became a super star when he won 13 races and another Grand National championship. On October 13, 2010 Ned Jarrett was selected to be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame as one of the five 2011 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductees.

Answer : a) Chase Elliott won the 2016 Cup Series Rookie of the Year.

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Local Sports

NPSS senior girls volleyball team finally healthy and ready to smash provincials Dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

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The NPSS senior girls volleyball team during their successful bottle drive, which brought the team together and helped pay their way to provincials.

After a season filled with injuries and setbacks, the NPSS senior girls volleyball team is in Penticton this week for the B.C. AAAA Girls Provincial Championships with a fully healthy team. The girls played their first game against Belmont on Thursday, Nov. 29 after the News went to print. Coach Alex Bacso said the injuries started in the first tournament and seemed to last all year, but her team never quit. “The girls really stepped up and worked hard to maintain our competitive edge,” said Bacso. While the team had no major tournament titles throughout the year, they won multiple consolation titles, while continuing to show improvement right up to provincials. “As a group, we have grown immensely, learning how to support each other and work cohesively as a team. Our strong serving and our resilient attitude is a strength heading

into provincials,” Bacso said. While Bacso is proud of all the players on her team and their contributions, she highlighted three key players: Jessie Copes, Megan Salinas, and Daelyn Jeffers. “Jessie Copes has an unbelievably hard work ethic on and off the court, and Megan Salinas stands out for her overall improvement this season. It has been incredible to watch her skill development improve, which ultimately shows in her confidence on the court,” Bacso said. Bacso called Jeffers — who will be playing for Douglas College next year — the team’s outside powerhouse. The team worked hard throughout the year, fundraising enough money so that every player was able to make the trip to provincials without paying from their own pockets. The biggest fundraiser was the bottle drive, which raised $1,859. “This is a fine group of young women and they are proud to represent the Peace Region and NPSS,” said Bacso.

Inconnu to host Sadownik Memorial Swim Meet New Totem’s new indoor home Dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

The Inconnu Swim Club is hosting their annual home swim meet this weekend — now named the Sadownik Memorial Swim Meet — in honour of Steve and Nicole Sadownik, former Inconnu coaches who passed away. Steve, a longtime coach with the club, died recently in June. “Steve and Nicole were an integral part of our swimming family and the Fort St. John community,” said Inconnu Head Coach Norah Vogan. “Enough cannot be said about Steve and Nicole and how much they contributed to our swim club and to our

community. They gave us a lot of their time and commitment. We want to honour them the best we can.” The meet starts the evening of Friday, Nov. 30, and goes until Sunday, Dec.2. The club is expecting more than 100 swimmers from the Peace Region to attend, including 60 Inconnu swimmers. Vogan said the meet is especially important for the beginner swimmers, as many of them will be participating in their first ever swim meet. “I want the swimmers to have fun and swim fast. For those swimming at a meet for the first time, I want them to fall in love with racing,” Vogan said.

Most of the club’s older swimmers are focusing on the J.P. Fiset Swim Meet in Edmonton Dec. 13 to 16, where they will be trying to make qualifying times for provincials and nationals. With so much focus and training dedicated to that, Vogan said the older swimmers will be mixing it up this weekend and focusing on distances and disciplines they don’t normally compete in. “It’s a lot of fun when you put your worst foot forward and step outside of your comfort zone. That’s how you become a better swimmer,” said Vogan.

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It’s better late than never for the New Totem Archery Club, as the indoor shooting season will began Nov. 25. at their new indoor location. The address of the new building is 10503 89ave Unit D. The club was planning to begin indoor shooting in October, but had trouble finding a new spot, after previous locations like the Taylor Community Hall and Stonebridge Hotel were unavailable. “We’re very excited to begin shooting indoors again for the winter. Plus, the new location is in Fort St. John which is good

for a lot of our members,” said New Totem president Graham Goertzen. The range will be open for shooting every Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m., and every Wednesday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Other league nights are being discussed as a possibility. Goertzen said the building is a little shorter than what’s ideal, but is just pleased that the members have a place to get together and shoot again. For now, the next big event for New Totem Archery is their annual indoor shoot in May, at the Taylor Arena. For more information or to contact Goertzen and the club, visit the New Totem Archery Club Facebook Page.

Silver Willow

4-H Report

Hello readers, I am pleased to tell you that I will be writing you about the Silver Willow 4-H Club ongoings this year! Today I’ll write to you about what we’ve done so far including a parent meeting, first beef weigh-in and club meeting. We had a parent meeting for all 4-H parents in the Silver Willows Club in late October getting parent leaders established (Welcome to Nikki Mailman!) and updated new families on 4-H. On November 11th we had our first beef weigh-in where we all found out our starting weight for our 2018-2019 projects. We gave the new projects their 4-H tags as well as gave them all their vaccines which were sponsored by North Peace Veterinary Clinic. On November 18 we had our first official club meeting in which we touched base on how our projects were doing (great by the way!) and elected members for positions in

the club, in the end congratulations for the following positions earned. President: Bella Lucas-Jaringan

Jennifer Bell Silver Willow 4H Club Reporter Rheana Gilbert giving a well deserved thank you card signed by all Silver Willows beef members to North Peace Vet.

Vice President: Garrett Fell Treasure: Rheana Gilbert

Secretary: Keanna Wideman

Press Reporter: Jennifer Bell

Safety Ofﬁcer: Donovan Snider The meeting was followed by a potluck and individual meetings for beef sheep and dog 4-H discussing what we should be doing with our projects in the following months. Jennifer Bell, Silver Willows 4-H Club

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Fort Bowling Lanes league standings: week 8

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The Fantastics maintain a strong lead, but there’s a three-way battle for second place in the Mixed No Cap league.

Here are your week eight rankings for the Mixed No Cap and Wednesday Morning Coffee bowling leagues. Good Time Girls and Got Balls are neck and neck for second place in the No Cap league. In the coffee league, Ball Busters had an off week, finishind last, but hold an eight point lead in first. Shady Ladies won the week, and are tied with Fab Five in second place.

10. Bowl Movements - 32 / 4 11. Big Chucksies - 26 / 7 12. Here 4 The Beer - 25 / 6

Mixed No Tap

Ladies Single Flat - Marlene Bigcharles - 335 Ladies Series Flat - Marlene Bigcharles - 731

Overall points / week eight points 1. The Fantastics - 74 / 12 2. Good Time Girls - 63 / 11 3. Got Balls - 62 / 9 4. Freeze Frame - 62 / 8 5. Trouble - 42 / 16. Rusty Gates - 44 / 2 7. Forever Friends - 39 / 4 8. Comic Reliefs - 33 / 3 9. Blue Balls - 33 - 1

2. Percy Arnault - 217 3. Elvis Calahasen - 209 Coffee League

High Series 1. The Fantastics - 3,921 High Single 1. The Fantastics - 1,524 Individiual Leaders Mens Single Flat - Nigel Arnault - 355 Mens Series Flat - Kevin Alexander - 821

High Averages Ladies 1. Marlene Bigcharles - 216 2. Brianna Warnock - 198 3. Nicole F. - 195 Mens 1. Kevin Alexander - 238

Overall points / week eight points 1. Ball Busters - 40 / 2 2. Fab Five - 32 / 5 3. Shady Ladies - 32 / 6 4. Pin Poppers - 29 / 4 5. Five Alive - 27 / 3 High Series Ball Busters - 3,324 High Single Ball Busters - 1,230 Ladies Series Jeannette Ward - 636 Ladies Single Maria Baxter - 283 Ladies High Average 1. Jeannette Ward - 173 2. Joanne McGinnis - 172 3. Cindy Dettling - 171 League play goes each Wednesday night, 7 to 9 p.m.

2018 -19 Alaska Highway News - NAPA Hockey Pool standings: Nov. 27 1. Do as I Seguin, Not as I Drouin - 564 points 2. Last Place - 543 3. Wine Kitz - 539 4. Coast Coasters - 536 5. Bash Bros - 530 6. McDavid Hasselhoff - 529 7. Leafs Falling - 528 8. Braun - 522 9. Yzerwings - 514 10. MMJH Canadiens - 509 11. Kenmore Elite - 508

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AGM Fort St. John Seed Cleaning Co-op Association Wednesday December 12, 2018 Northern Grand Hotel - 10 AM Lunch will be Provided

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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

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

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

SATURDAY DEC. 01, 2018 - COUNTRY MUSIC DANCE-Music by “Night Sounds” 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 250-843-7418 or Joanne 250-782-0158

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YELLOWHEAD ROAD & BRIDGE (NORTH PEACE) LTD.

Trade Journeyman Mechanic: Fort St John

YRB is currently accepting applications for a Heavy Duty Mechanic for full time employment in the Fort St. John area. Hourly wage is $36.45 plus full benefits.

250-262-2600

TERRY, Bert July 11, 1931 − November 21, 2018 Bert grew up in and around Hardisty, Alberta, hunting and fishing as a child, playing baseball, working hard hauling water, and doing other odd jobs for his father who ran train stations along Highway 13. After a short stint working the Leduc pipeline while he finished high school, he joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for 25 years. Bert wrapped up his career with the Mounties as Staff Sergeant in charge of the Detachment in Fort St. John − a city he loved dearly − where his two boys were able to enjoy the outdoors, finish high school, and start lifelong careers in the energy industry. After the RCMP, Bert spent time as a Fraud Investigator and Liquor Inspector before retiring to Penticton for 32 years. During retirement, Bert was involved with the Penticton Golf Club, RV Club, BC Heart Foundation, and RCMP Veterans Association. He and his wife, Phyllis, also donated generously to the Penticton Regional Hospital. His biggest passion was spending time with Phyllis and extended family, followed by golf, hunting and fishing, curling, skating, poker, 5th wheeling, and family visits overseas. Married for 61 years, he and Phyllis lived throughout BC: Penticton, Fort St. John, Chilliwack, Kamloops and various small cities on Vancouver Island. Bert is survived by his spouse, Phyllis Terry of Penticton; sons, Stephen (Rose) Terry of Calgary, and Bert (Jodi) Terry of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; brother, Jim (Dolores) Terry of St. Albert; sister, Faye Sather of Edmonton; grandchildren, Brett and April Terry of Calgary, Anne and Jimmi Terry of Vancouver; and an extensive extended family of so many nieces and nephews who now have families of their own. At Bert’s request, no formal service will be held. In memory of Bert, donations can be made towards the construction of the new Penticton Regional Hospital.

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TEMPORARY USE PERMIT No. 16-224

When:

Gundy Creek / Wonowon Area

Where:

Proposal: To con�nue to operate a work camp to accommodate up to 500 people on a 10.7 ha (26.6 acre) por�on of the subject property. The work camp includes a fuel card lock facility.

NE ¼ of District Lot 41, Peace River

1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC

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

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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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.

For more information contact the main office

PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

Friday December 14, 2018 10:00 am

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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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:

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

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Coming EvEnts 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

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WANTED: EXPERIENCED SANDBLASTER must have or be willing to obtain a valid h2s ticket & confined space & rescue ticket. must have a valid class 5 drivers license, preferably class 3. looking for someone that has experience sandblasting internal tanks & vessels. WANTED: EXPERIENCED INDUSTRIAL PAINTER / COATER must have valid class 5 drivers license, also have or be willing to obtain h2s ticket and confined space & rescue ticket. Looking for someone that has plenty of experience using airless spray equipment & is familiar with epoxy coating internal linings in tanks, vessels, buried pipe etc. Coming EvEnts

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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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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land

TENTH ANNIVERSARY

Take notice that Petron Communications LTD. from Fort St. John, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development (MFLNRORD), Northeast Region, for a Licence of Occupation situated on Provincial Crown land located near Coplin Creek.

December 1, 2018 at

The Lands File for this application is 8016048. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Joyce Veller, Authorization Officer, Northeast Region, MFLNRO, at 100, 10003-110 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC, V1J 6M7, (250) 261-2063. Comments will be received by MFLNRORD up to January 13, 2019. MFLNRORD may not be able to consider comments received after this date.

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Please visit the website at http://comment.nrs.gov.bc.ca/ for more information and a map of the application area.

Tickets: $25. Door

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. Access to these records requires the submission of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request.

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Visit http://www.gov.bc.ca/freedomofinformation to learn more about FOI submissions.

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The Tate Creek Community Centre is hosting a New Year’s Eve Dance! Doors Open: 8 pm Dance: 9 pm. Tickets: $30 in advance Music Vibes DJ Services. Rides from and to Dawson Creek and Pouce Coupe. COME CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR WITH US! Please call or text Debbie 250-219-2176 or email tatecreekcentre @gmail.com for more information and etransfers.

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

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

BUD HAYNES & WARD’S PREMIER Firearms Auction. Saturday, December 8 at 10 AM. 11802145 Street, Edmonton, Alberta. Over 800 lots On-line bidding Antique & Modern Firearms. Check website. To consign, call Linda Baggaley 403-597-1095, Brad 780-940-8378. www.budhaynesauctions.com; www.wardsauctions.com.

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

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FOR RENT IN DC. Two Bedroom in 4-Plex. Quiet, 55 and Over. F/S/ W/D. 250-719-5181. 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

Year round RV Site for rent. Full Hook-Up at Charlie Lake. Phone 250-262-9466.

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PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

No�ce of Public Hearing Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2341, 2018

Wonowon

When:

Wednesday December 12, 2018 at 7:00pm

Where: Wonowon Elementary School Gymnasium 19211 Petrocan Subdivision, Wonowon BC

Block A & Block B, District Lot 2135, Peace River District

The Peace River Regional District is hos�ng a mee�ng to discuss a proposed zoning amendment. Proposal: To amend the zoning of the subject proper�es under PRRD Zoning Bylaw No. 1000, 1996 from R-2 (Residen�al 2 Zone) to I-1 (Light Industrial Zone) in order to construct a shop and operate a trucking business from the site.

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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When:

Friday December 14, 2018 10:00 am

Where:

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Pink Mountain

District Lot 1371 PRD Excluding Plan 28971 Proposal: To re-establish a card lock fuel facility to service the work camp on the same property

Peace River Regional District Head Oﬃce, Boardroom 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC

For More Informa�on: Contact: Development Services

OR VISIT US AT

Inventing.Davison.com/BC

Arctic Duct Cleaning, Furnace & duct cleaning, Chimney sweep. 250-787-7217 (FSJ)

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TEMPORARY USE PERMIT No. 18-096

1-800-218-2909

Business services

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CALL DAVISON TODAY

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

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

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

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Tuesday, Dec. 04, 2018- 1:30 pm- CPR and AED Presented by Paramedic Jerome Lake. Come and meet Jerome and learn how you can save a life. Learn “hands only” CPR and also how to use an Automated External Defribrillator. BE PREPARED- Come to The Seniors Access in the Co-op Mall in Dawson Creek

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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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1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC

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.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE Application for a Permit Under the Provisions of the Environmental Management Act NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (NGTL), a wholly owned subsidiary of TransCanada PipeLines Limited (TransCanada), has applied to The Director, Environment Management Act, at the BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy (BC ENV), to authorize the discharge of air emissions from a natural gas pipeline system consisting of two natural gas compressor stations and approximately 206 kilometers of natural gas pipeline, collectively referred to as the North Montney Mainline. The sources of the air emissions are primarily a result of discharges from natural gas driven equipment used within the two compressor stations. The two compressor stations are referred to as the Groundbirch Compressor station and the Saturn Compressor station. As part of regular pipeline operation and management, natural gas releases may also occur at these facilities or within the pipeline system. Models of the effect of the emissions of the compressor stations to the project area indicate that both the provincial and federal ambient air quality targets for the air sheds within the project area will continue to be met. The Groundbirch facility will operate turbine compressor drivers and ancillary equipment. Two Solar 15 MW Titan 130 combustion turbines, as well as two Superhot AAA-1680 commercial gas boilers are the continuous emission point sources at the facility. These will operate 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The source of the air emissions occur at 12.5m and 5m stacks respectively. The land upon which the Groundbirch facility is located at SW-35-078-16-W6, located NW of Dawson Creek, B.C., within the Peace River Regional District. The Saturn facility will operate a turbine compressor driver and ancillary equipment. One Solar 15 MW Titan 130 Combustion turbine, one Superhot AAA-1680 commercial gas boiler and one CAT G3406 TA Gas Generator are the continuous emission point sources at the facility. These will operate 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The source of the air emissions occur at 12.5m, 5m and 5.3m respectively. The land upon which the Saturn facility is located at NE-06-081- 20-W6, within the Peace River Regional District. The substances emitted are typical products from the combustion of natural gas. They are expressed as an air emission rate in tonnes/year. The following table outlines the substances, equipment and approximate air emission rates. The operating period for these facilities will be 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. There are no solid wastes or liquid effluent streams from the outlined equipment. Equipment

Substance (tonnes/year) Respirable Particulate Matter less than Sulfur Dioxide 2.5 microns in aerodynamic diameter

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Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed discharge of waste and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant, with a copy to the Regional Director, Environmental Protection at the Peace Regional Office (Room 400, 10003 - 110th Avenue, Fort St. John B.C. V1J 6M7 ). The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record. Dated this 19th day of November, 2018.

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Contact person: Catie O’Neal Email address: catie_oneal@transcanada.com Phone: 403.920.4534

Fort St. John Curling Club standings: week three Ladies Deanne Busche 3-0 Jodi Busche 3-0 Cheryl Batten 3-0 Kristin Bayet 2-1 Cina Wales-Green 2-1 Jeannie Whitford 2-1 Jaime Hotte 1-2 Pam Murray 1-2 Tara Forest 0-1-1 Tennille Penner 0-2-1 Rebecca Friesen 0-2 Donna Greenway 0-2

Paula Moloney 0-3 Mens Warren Flesjer 3-0 Chad Bordeleau 2-0-1 Bob Cooper 2-0 Alpine Glass 2-0 Steve Braun 0-2 Embleton Const. 2-1 Pimms Production 1-0-1 Northern Metalic 1-1 Glen Merwin 1-1 Links Golf 1-1

D&T Electric 1-1 Compass Comp. 1-1 Sunrise Rotary 1-2 Bulldog Inspection 1-2 Warren Fkesjer 1-0 Rhyason 0-0-1 Brennan Eklund 0-1 Challenger Ins. 0-2 Lido Theatre 0-2 Shawn Ward 0-2 Seniors Larry Solodan 1-1 Donna Solodan 2-0

Ray Clark 1-1 Stella Hamilton 1-0 Paul Wuthrich 2-0 Larry London 2-0 Madonna Robertson 1-1 Julie Taylor 1-0 Shirley Kinnis 1-1 Roy Chisolm 0-1 Coleen Zieger 1-1 Lenard Hamilton 0-1 Carol Rhyason 0-2 Dave Kellestine 0-1 Swede Taylor 0-1

Leo Felix 2-0 Connie Richter 1-0-1 John Mast 0-1-1 Linda Kelly 1-0-1 Tim Maloney 1-0 Glen Aahlus 0-0-1 Paula Maloney 1-1 Harry Danshin 0-1 Mixed Jeff Holland 3-0 Bob Cooper 2-0 Kolten Lindner 2-0

Edward Schmidt 2-1 Brian Kelly 2-1 Dave Kellestine 2-1 Gary Anderson 0-2 Dean Larson 1-1 Bruce Farquhar 1-1 Sheetheads 0-3 Ace Instruments 1-2 Northern Rockies Trees 1-2 April Podulsky 0-1-1 Ty Coates 0-1-1 Beauty and Sweeps 0-1