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The Fort St. John Association for Community Living held another successful Of The Vine fundraiser on Oct. 14, raising an estimated $40,000 — with donations up roughly $5,000 from 2016. Left: Natasha Wallin enjoys a taste of the many delicious appetizers prepared and served by volunteers paired with Wild Goose Autumn Gold wine. Right: Shania Twin entertained the audience with her spot on tribute to Shania Twain.

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What’s a community forest? What’s involved, who’s involved, and what are the benefits? Residents in the Northern Rockies are encouraged to attend an open house Thursday night at the Phoenix Theatre to learn those answers and more about the push to develop a community forest in the region. The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality has partnered with the Fort Nelson First Nation to try to secure a 25-year provincial community forest agreement that would allow the partnership an annual allowable cut of 185,000 cubic metres of timber. “At its core, community forestry is about local control over and enjoyment of the monetary and non-monetary benefits offered by local forest resources,” reads a information package from the partnership. “Many rural communities and First Nations see Community Forests as a tool to help support their local economies and provide long term employment opportunities.” There are 56 long-term community forests in B.C. with a total tenure of 2.2 million cubic metres. The annual allowable cut for the Fort Nelson Community Forest would be the largest in B.C.

It’s estimated community forests create one full-time job for every 3,000 cubic metres of wood harvested, with average total sales of $2.3 million in communities with 3,000 people or less. The partnership plans to submit a final application with site selection to the province by March 15, 2018. A ministerial decision would be made by May 15. In the meantime, the two governments are working to establish a limited partnership agreement to support the forestry partnership and agreement. The community meeting is set for Oct. 19 at the Phoenix Theatre at 6 p.m. Representatives from both the NRRM and Fort Nelson First Nation are expected to speak, along with reps from the BC Community Forest Association, Little Prairie Community Forest Inc., and the Mackenzie McLeod Lake Community Forest.

Sixty layoffs at Site C, with more to come Sixty Site C workers were laid off over the Thanksgiving weekend, and more layoffs are expected as specialized concrete work shuts down for the winter. The layoffs are due to the completion of roller-compacted concrete (RCC) work, a Peace River Hydro Partners official said last week. See LAYOFFS onA3

Commission sifts through Site C thoughts The deadline for final comments on the BC Utilities Commission’s preliminary report on Site C closed on Wednesday, Oct. 11. In its submissions, BC Hydro maintains Site C is the most “cost effective” and “lowest risk” option to meet future provincial power needs, and supports multiple climate change objectives. “A world in which there is significant switching to low carbon electricity sources would mean that we would need much more clean energy and capacity than could be provided by Site C alone,” BC Hydro says. “Site C is unmatched by any other resource in terms of the firming, shaping and storage benefits the project provides that are key to integrating other intermittent renewable energy sources like solar and wind into BC Hydro’s resource options.” Terminating the project could spark litigation with contractors, the utility says, while ratepayers would pay for 36 per cent of the project “without anything to show for it.” A suspension with the option to resume by 2024 would impact the utility’s the ability to deliver the project. “A complex infrastructure project cannot simply be ‘paused’ for a number of years and then taken up again without substantial challenges to execution,” BC Hydro says. See SITE C on A10

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With the Margaret ‘Ma’ Murray Community School slated to open next September, changes to the catchment boundaries are expected by the end of this year. The changes will impact students that attend CM Finch, Ecole Central, Charlie Lake, and Bert Ambrose schools. School District 60 trustees are looking for feedback and have scheduled three public meetings to hear from those impacted. “Part of the planning process requires the redrawing of some elementary school catchment area boundaries in order to populate the new school,” chair Ida Campbell said in a letter to parents. “It is very important that trustees gather public input on all of the issues and variables to be taken into consideration as the planning process proceeds.” The $26.6-million school, currently under construction in Sunset Ridge, will accommodate 40 kindergarten and 325 elementary students. The first meeting will be at Ecole Central Elementary at 7 p.m. on Oct. 30. The second meeting takes place at CM Finch Elementary at 7 p.m. on Nov. 9, and the third meeting will be at the School District board office at 7 p.m. on Nov. 28. Written submissions will be accepted at the board office until Dec. 22.

Mayor proposes voters list The City of Fort St. John is looking into creating an official voters list for the community as it struggles with declining turnout at the polls. Fort St. John Mayor Lori Ackerman expressed interest in seeing a full list of all eligible voters within city limits. There are provincial and federal voters lists, but not a municipal list for Fort St. John. “We don’t have a voters list, I don’t know if other communities that have them see a higher turnout,” said Ackerman at a recent council meeting. See VOTERS on A3

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A hazmat worker cleans up mould and water damage at a home on Fredette Avenue in Hudson’s Hope on Oct. 12. The home was a former drug lab that was discovered and shut down by RCMP in October 2016. The home is now owned by the district. tom summer Photo

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BIKE BULLETIN: Meanwhile, back here, Jackson Foster from Los Angeles took a break in the Peace Country as he continued his long distance bicycle ride from Alaska to the southern tip of South America. He began his journey in Anchorage, where you’ll see more dog sleds than bikes. Dog sleds are faster in the snow. Plus, you can’t eat a bicycle in an emergency.

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HEAD HA HA: OK, chewers, let’s visit Italy for a news nibble. A surgeon in Rome announced he will perform the world’s first human head transplant. The donor head is Italian. The recipient is a lucky guy. He’s getting a head full of delicious recipes for lasagne, risotto, and ravioli.

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METAL MUNCH: In Paris, surgeons removed 100 pieces of metal from a man’s stomach. This is the same guy who took a bite out of the Eiffel Tower.

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SPAIN PAIN: People in a region of Spain are trying to break away from the rest of the country. They want their fair share of the rain that falls mainly on the plain in Spain.

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FLAT FACTS: A study shows there are people who believe the Earth is flat. Many believe the world is not only flat, it’s also crooked. According to an item on CBC, membership in the Flat Earth Society is growing. But let’s get real. If the Earth really is flat, cats would push everything off the edge.

MEANWHILE DOWN UNDER: Next stop on our news chewing world tour is Australia. Fort St. John 118.9 There’s a video on the internet of a kangaroo trying to enter a cell phone store. It bumped Alberta-B.C. border against the glass door and then left. I’ve nev106.9 er seen a kangaroo in a cell phone store, but t St. John, BC - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canada https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-78_metric_e.html MEDICAL MEMO: A study shows many have seen people who were hopping mad SPORTS SCARE: A new study by the Fort Nelson 123.9 Canadians have been victims of medical er- Iabout their cell phone bill. University of Montreal shows watching TV rors. No kidding. My Grandma is still suffersports can be very bad for your blood presGroundbirch ing from the trauma of her vasectomy. ALSO DOWN UNDER: The Australian sure. Like, for example, when you’re watchN/A government announced it will create a facial ing hockey. And it’s been 10 minutes since a GOOGLE GAG: Last week in Florida, a recognition database of its citizens. I guess fight broke out. And you just can’t take the Chetwynd N/A bank robber who was arrested admitted he they’ll update your file after you get hit in the suspense of waiting for the next fight. Home  Environment and naturalstarted resources Weather information  Local forecasts  British Columbia his  day by Googling “How  ToWeather Rob face by a stray boomerang. Tumbler Ridge 119.9 A Bank.” Just a suggestion here: maybe he ASTEROID AVOIDANCE: Last Thursday, should have Googled: “How To Rob A Bank FOLIAGE FYI: Early October is a beau- an asteroid flew close to Earth. Some people tiful time of year in the Peace. Many of our were worried it might hit and cause widePrince George 102.9 And Get Away With It.” trees are evergreen, but the ones that change spread destruction. I wasn’t worried. I surObserved at: Fort St. John Airport 10:07 AM MST 17their October Current ConditionsSPACE CADETS: Astronomers discovered colour looked great this Tuesday year with fall2017 vived Y2K. I survived the Mayan Doomsday Hythe t Nelson, BC - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canada planet. Really. The newly foliage. https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-83_metric_e.html 106.9 a potato-shaped Hey, I’m old enough to remember Prophecy. I survived Brian Mulroney. I surdiscovered is bumpy andTemperature: elong- when the fall foliage was in black and Condition: Lightdwarf Rain planet and Snow 2.2°C Wind: NNW 17white. gust 28 vived the breakup of Brad Pitt and Angelina ated, it looks kind of like a potato. And this Jolie. I survived swimming next to a toddler Grande Prairie 98.4 Pressure: 99.6 kPa Dew point: 0.8°C km/h just in: The rings around Saturn are onion HEADPHONE HAHA: Google has re- with a leaky diaper in the North Peace LeisTendency: Falling Humidity: 90% Visibility: 24 km rings. leased a pair of headphones that can in- ure Pool. I can survive a stupid asteroid! Calgary 97.0 stantly translate 40 languages into English. REBEL ROBOTS: A TV documentary pre- What we need is a pair of headphones that Bob Snyder can be reached at: Home  Environment94.9 and naturaldicted resources  Weather information  Weather  Local forecasts  British Columbia Edmonton robots will rise up and demand equal translate rap into music. chewsthenews@fastmail.com

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City to send letter opposing Greyhound route cuts

Fort St. John has a history of poor voter turnout. The September byelection saw just 7.57 per cent of eligible voters cast a ballot, while turnout levels sat at 15 per cent in 2014 and 21 per cent in 2011. City staff were directed to look into statistics for voter turnout in communities with a voters list, and the cost and benefits of creating such a list. “At the end of the day, the voters must get out and vote,” said Ackerman.

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The Totem Archery Club will receive a $5,500 grant from city council to help offset costs at their facility. The funds will go towards the installation of underground electrical services. Archery is a growing sport in the community, and the club wants to upgrade its services to provide a better expeirence for participants. The underground electrical service will improve the facility by allowing safer food preparation and preservation in the building.

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As the days get shorter and visibility gets worse, pedestrians are at greater risk of injury. So to help, Fort St. John RCMP Constables Rivas and Lewis, ICBC road safety and community coordinator Doug Mac Donald, and Fort St. John city councillor Byron Stewart braved the cold and handed out safety reflectors to pedestrians in two of the busiest intersections in the city—100 Street and 100 Avenue, and 96 Street and 93 Avenue—on Oct. 11.

Fort St. John will send a letter to the Passenger Transportation Board opposing Greyhound’s proposal to cut service in Northeast B.C. The letter will outline the city’s opposition to the potential closure of routes and urge the board to direct Greyhound to look at other options to cut its costs, including reducing the size of its buses, exploring alternative fuel options, making schedule changes, and increasing cargo capacity. Greyhound is looking to cut routes between Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson, Fort Nelson to the Yukon Border, and Dawson Creek to Prince George, among others.

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“With this round of lay-offs, heavy equipment operators and labourers were the main job classifications impacted,” spokeswoman Amber Harding said. “Additional lay-offs are pending for later this month, also related to the completion of seasonal RCC work.” In January, the project brought on its first temporary foreign worker to direct the specialized work, which includes the building concrete foundations for the dam’s generating station and spillways, as well as a dam buttress, an 800-metre rollercompacted concrete buttress for seismic protection. It’s one of the main components of the dam’s main civil works construction, Peace River Hydro Partners says. In July, the number of specialized RCC experts who were working under the federal immigration program had risen to six, including two superintendents, a construction manager, a civil engineer, an interface and planning manager, and a river diversion construction director. Harding could not immediately confirm whether those positions were impacted, or how many more layoffs were still to come. However, the RCC work is seasonal and is anticipated to resume in the spring, Harding said. BC Hydro was aware the work would be put on hold for the winter as “the concrete requires a specific temperature range to set and cure,” an official said. The Christian Labour Association of Canada, which represents unionized Peace River Hydro Partners employees, confirmed 58 of its members were laid off. The Construction Maintenance and Allied Workers Canada, which represents carpenters employed by Peace River Hydro Partners, confirmed two of its workers were laid off. There were 2,549 workers employed on Site C in July.

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The Northern Environmental Action Team announced Oct. 12 it will take over operations of the ABC Thrift Shop in Fort St. John Nov. 1. The non-profit group takes over as it launches a new social enterprise branch to help fund and support its operations. The store will be rebranded to NEAT Finds Thrift Shop. “We are very excited by the opportunity that the NEAT Finds Thrift Shop presents to support NEAT’s current programming and educational outreach, including solid waste reduction, recycling, and questioning consumerism,” NEAT board chair Colleen Brown said in a statement. “We expect that this social enterprise will allow us to create a blended return on our investment, both financial and social, and any profits will be returned to NEAT to further the mission and vision of the society, bringing a direct benefit to the communities we serve.” The average Canadian buys, sells, donates or trades 76 products through classifieds and thrift stores every year— enough to save an average family of four around $1,150 a year, NEAT says. Action BC has been running the store for the last 12 years to help fund its programming, which includes resource and referral services for local residents, and an essential needs program for victims of disasters such as a house fire. However, the agency is moving in a new direction that doesn’t include the thrift store, said co-founder and board member Carol Kube. “There’s no time for the advocacy we wanted,” Kube

said. “We want to do more capital projects than day-today projects.” That includes focusing efforts on fundraising to fill much-needed resource gaps in the city, including housing for seniors, youth struggling with mental health issues or aging out of foster care, and those struggling with drug addictions. Kube started looking for someone to take over the store when word about its possible closure started to spread. “There are some people who rely on this store to outfit their kids,” she said. “They were devastated. I started looking around for someone to take over and NEAT stepped in.” “We feel NEAT will be a good fit and hope the community will give them the same support as they gave us,” Kube said. NEAT program co-ordinator Karen Mason-Bennett said taking over the store was an opportunity her organization didn’t see coming—but one she hopes it can expand on as it settles into the takeover. “It’s a unique place where lots of materials gather,” she said. “Being able to redistribute that to community partners we already have is just value added.” Existing staff are going through a rehiring process, Mason-Bennett said. Meanwhile, Ashlee Purcell will manage the store. “I am excited for NEAT’s new adventure,” Purcell said. “This will give NEAT the opportunity to offer more to the community of Fort St. John in the form of services and programs. We hope to maintain some of the services that ABC was able to provide and add our own ideas to the mix.”

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The City of Fort St. John is melting ways with Frozen John and looking for a new mascot to represent the community. The city says its current elf mascot known as Frozen John will be retired in the coming months. It has launched an online survey to gather input on what kind of figure or animal should replace him, and what elements and accessories the new mascot should have. “Citizens will be asked what

kind of figure or animal it should be and what elements it should have. Things like a hockey jersey, snowshoes, sunglasses, cowboy hats and other elements will be considered,” the city says. Once a mock-up is complete, residents will have a chance to help name the new mascot. The online survey can be found at letstalk.fortstjohn.ca. The survey ends Nov. 5.

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Prince George-Peace River MP Bob Zimmer meets with U.S. Congressman Gregg Harper, vice-chair of the subcommittee on digital commerce and consumer protection earlier this month. Zimmer was joined by his colleagues on Canada’s access to information, privacy and ethics committee, which made the trip to Washington to discuss its study of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act. “This has been a very productive trip and a great way to begin my tenure as Chair of this committee,” said Zimmer, elected chair of the committee in September. “It was especially beneficial to attend the Congressional hearings as former Equifax CEO Richard Smith answered questions on how the massive security breach happened. Given that there were at least 8,000 Canadians affected it was important that we were able to be there.”

This position will focus on ensuring our clientele receives the highest quality workmanship for their equipment components. Job Duties include but not limited to: - Final checks on jobs before shipment - Inspection report and paperwork review - Assisting shop supervisor with coordination of manpower and job prioritization The successful incumbent will report to the Branch Manager and be a liaison between the office staff and shop supervisor. Please submit your resume to: anthony@vulcan-compression.com michelle@vulcan-compression.com

From left: Congressman Gregg Harper, MPs Peter Kent, Zimmer, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, and Nathan Cullen.

Bernier ends Liberal leadership bid Race about leadership, not location It was thanks to family, friends, riding and campaign teams as South Peace MLA Mike Bernier now supports fellow Liberal and MLA Mike de Jong in the race to replace Christy Clark as leader of the BC Liberal party. Bernier made the announcement on Oct. 14. When asked why de Jong picks up his support, Bernier says the endorsement comes down to years and mileage. “I think he is the only one with the experience enough to take us through this,” Bernier says.

“(de Jong) understands we need to make sure we have a strong fiscal balance sheet if we want to have the money to help people.” Bernier notes the first Liberal leadership debate, which went Oct. 15 in Surrey, highlighted who can handle being in the limelight and who can’t. “The debates will highlight who can actually handle the pressure and stress that comes with the position, it will also showcase who has ideas, and the real vision to help our party.” Bernier says his withdrawal from the leadership race was

motivated by a handful of issues. “My message was working, more and more people were joining the team, but it is an expensive race.” He adds geography did play a part. “It is also hard being from so far away to breakthrough in the Lower Mainland, which is unfortunate.” Bernier notes simply hailing from northern B.C. was not a reason to be elected the leader of any party. “The race should be about who is the best person for the job, and not where they are from.”

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ike Bernier supporters no longer have the man they want in a position to lead the BC Liberals, but at least they’ll still have a few mementos of his leadership branded schwag. The Peace River South MLA looked and sounded confident last week ahead of his party’s first leadership debate Oct. 15. But Bernier surprised many when he dropped out the day prior and threw his support behind candidate and former finance minister Mike de Jong. It’s hard to blame Bernier—he had been anticipating a gruelling two months travelling the province to close out the year. Geography was a factor, Bernier said, as was the cost of competing—hundreds of thousands of dollars need to be raised to mount an effective leadership campaign, especially so in one being played on a crowded field of well-known contenders. That said, Bernier’s decision to support de Jong is a bit of a puzzling one. As Bernier notes

in a story on A5, experience is key, but he adds de Jong “understands we need to make sure we have a strong fiscal balance sheet if we want to have the money to help people.” It reads like a 180, in some ways, considering a large part of Bernier’s early leadership messaging was focused on the fact the Liberals were producing balanced budgets and surpluses, but doing little to nothing to reinvest the surplus back into citizens and social services—a refrain echoed by many of the Liberal leader candidates so far. Perhaps that speaks more to the premier of the time than the person in charge of the province’s books. But in my conversations with Liberals locally and around the province, there’s a recognition that the balanced budgets and surpluses were produced largely with the help of cutbacks—with education at the forefront, cuts that had a damaging impact in the Northeast on everything from school administration to student

Views On The News transportation. Bernier’s choice to support de Jong is his and his alone, though I think there are better candidates out there. I’m paying attention to candidates Todd Stone, Andrew Wilkinson, and Dianne Watts to bring the race down to the wire. In the meantime, de Jong has been preparing for criticism of his handling of the province’s financial portfolio. As he noted in the Oct. 15 debate: “I have heard the criticism, that tightwad de Jong. I may be the only finance minister in living history, now former finance minister, whose criticism is rooted in the proposition that I was too careful with the taxpayers’ dollars.” Being careful is one thing, being stingy is another. It’ll be interesting to see how de Jong’s approach frames the Liberal contest in the months ahead. —Matt Preprost is managing editor of the Alaska Highway News. Email: editor@ahnfsj.ca

BC Hydro’s financial hieroglyphics

he British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli became renowned for his infamous comment, “there are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics.” There is no doubt that this statement has been applied to many a politician, party, or government. It could just as easily apply to BC Hydro’s continuing saga of dodging numbers pertaining to its Site C schedule and cost overruns. Recently, we have learned through an unredacted copy of the Deloitte LLP’s review of Site C for the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) that the main civil contract for the project was behind schedule from the outset and that it had already eaten through three quarters of its share of the contingency budget—with only one quarter of the work done. Did the public know that the civil contract was in trouble? The simple answer is no. As late as April 26 of this year, BC Hydro emphatically stated the project was entirely on time and on schedule. We have seen other numerous examples of dubious statements associated with the Site C project where the numbers simply do not add up. In 2014, the overall price of Site C was jacked up to $8.33 billion with the proviso that there was also a contingency fund attached

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of $470 million, raising the total price to $8.8 billion. Yet, in the BCUC’s Sept. 20 preliminary report of the project, we learn that the contingency is as high as $794 million dollars. Which amount is really in contingency? As well, Hydro did not include an additional amount of $800 million in losses (which they admitted during the joint panel review hearings in 2014), would occur in the first four years of production after Site C’s completion. The ratepayer is still on the hook for all these multiple costs. We have heard repeatedly the BC Hydro mantra that the project was “on time and on schedule.” On Oct. 5, however, BC Hydro’s CEO Chris O’Riley stated the Site C project would now be delayed by one year, as well as pushing the price tag up by an additional $610 million. The latest price tag now apparently reads as $8.945 billion. But wait a minute, remember the original contingency fund of $470 million? Where exactly is that figure found in the $8.945 Billion quote? Or is it really $740 million? Regardless, neither amount is

included. So, if we add the two costs together, we get either $9.415 billion or $9.685 billion for Site C costs. We have to admit that the $8.945 billion does sound a bit better to those unsuspecting BC ratepayers. Let’s also remember that three quarters of that contingency has already been spent in the first civil contract, with three more massive contracts yet to be assigned. Another BC Hydro faux pas happened in late August when it released a report stating that scrapping the Site C project would cost ratepayers a whopping $7.3 billion. But by Aug. 31, we read that BC Hydro “corrected” its initial figure of $7.3 billion down to a mere $3 billion, noting that it mistakenly included “alternative” energy costs within its first quote. Oops, but everyone will remember $7.3 billion. Is there any wonder the controversy surrounding the financial mess of Site C continues to be misconstrued, mishandled, or purposely misdirected? Yet, here we are once again, trying to decipher the financial hieroglyphics of BC Hydro. Mike Kroecher is a long time retired resident of the Peace, expressing his deep roots in the land through his art. Rick Koechl is a recently retired teacher of the Peace with an enthusiasm for politics and energy.

SMALL PROJECTS, NOT MEGAPROJECTS Re: ‘Alternatives to Site C would cost $1.8 billion to $3.4 billion,’ Oct. 15, alaskahighwaynews.ca Several points are not covered in this article; nor can they be in this short comment from me. First: Wind power is by no means the only alternative to a massive hydroelectric dam project that is already $600 million-plus over BC Hydro’s latest version of the Site C budget. In many areas of the province, solar energy is winning hands down and its one remaining issue— storage capacity—is being solved neck-and-neck by both innovative approaches like urban solar gardens and industry research. Second: Unlike Site C, where costs are predicted by many to climb well into the $12 billion range, the cost of clean alternatives like solar energy is plummeting. Third: Wind, solar and geothermal energy projects can be built on small footprints as, where and when they are justified by sound/truthful demand numbers. They can also feed into nearby BC Hydro transmission grids and contribute to that agency’s available power. Four: Those smaller projects can be commissioned by a combination of individuals and smaller public or private entities who would choose the most appropriate bidder through an open transparent bidding process. No longer would British Columbians be held hostage to hidden provincial deals with large corporations that may or may not be have the expertise and financial wherewithal to complete the projects to which they have been named. Five: Together, those smaller projects would provide many hundreds of ongoing construction and maintenance jobs all round the province for as long as we want or need to build them. I could go on because the list of sound alternatives and urgent reasons to shut down Site C is long enough to drown out any further talk of that project. But this will do for now. — Elizabeth James, North Vancouver

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PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTION NOTIFICATION Permissive Tax Exemption Notification

InInaccordance with Secti 227 of the Community Charter, ce is hereby given that the following properti es including improvements accordance with Section 227 of on the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that noti the following properties including improvements will be receiving 100% permissive tax exemption status (unless another for the 2018 andtax 2019exempti taxation years: will be percentage receivingis indicated) 100% permissive on status (unless another percentage is indicated) for the 2018 and 2019 taxation years:

The province announced last week seven groups will split $1,622,978 in rural dividend grants for a number of ongoing projects. The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality is receiving $300,000 to support the second phase of its aspen utilization project. That includes a fibre supply analysis, sawmill and veneer opportunity assessment, a markets and logistics assessment, and a business strategy that includes an investor attraction package, the municipality says. The municipality says it will leverage the grant with its own funding and funding from Forest Production Innovations as it tries to kickstart the local forestry industry and utilize its high quality aspen resource. The City of Fort St. John is receiving $174,835 to help fund a Leader Lab at the Community Development Institute. The lab, a pilot project, will offer workshops on leadership skills development, economic development, and more. The Doig River First Nation received $87,000 in funding. Meanwhile, the Community Futures Development Corporation Peace Liard received $100,000. The District of Tumbler Ridge received $254,810, and the Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark Society received $358,000. Futurpreneur Canada received $348,333. The non-profit agency offers entrepreneur mentoring and financing resources, and says the funding will help support a number of its initiatives in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, and Treaty 8 areas. The province announced a total of $10.1 million in rural dividend grants on Oct. 13.

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9504 - 100 Avenue

197,300

1,665.92

9504 - 100 Avenue

1,423,000

31,571.10

3825.013 Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of Prince Rupert 481.000 Fort St. John Christian and Missionary Alliance

9504 - 100 Avenue

4,025,300

57,750.98

9804 - 99 Avenue

127,000

2,817.66

482.000 Fort St. John Christian and Missionary Alliance 2953.000 Guru Nanak Sikh Temple and Cultural Society

9804 - 99 Avenue

1,337,900

19,194.85

8915 - 100 Avenue

151,300

3,356.79

2954.000 Guru Nanak Sikh Temple and Cultural Society 2955.000 Guru Nanak Sikh Temple and Cultural Society

8911 - 100 Avenue

148,000

3,283.57

8907 - 100 Avenue

148,000

3,283.57

2951.000 Guru Nanak Sikh Temple and Cultural Society 2979.000 BC Corporation of the Seventh Day Adventist Church

9915 - 90 Street

703,700

10,095.98

9008 - 100 Avenue

424,700

6,093.17

1750.000 Calvary Baptist Church (Baptist Union of Western Canada) 492.000 Trustees of the Congregation of Fort St. John Presbyterian Church

9607 - 107 Avenue

858,700

12,319.77

738,600

10,596.69

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9812 - 108 Avenue

1,261,000

18,091.57

10816 - 106 Street

2,039,600

29,262.14

9347.000 Peace View Congregation of Jehovah's Witness of FSJ President of the Lethbridge Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day 5981.000 Saints

7912 - 94 Avenue

703,800

10,097.42

8480.000 Evangelical Free Church of Fort St. John

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3825.013 Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of Prince Rupert 3825.013 Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of Prince Rupert

9907 - 98 Street

11412 - 100 Street

1,111,200

15,942.39

939,000

13,471.83

8220 - 89 Avenue

415.000 Salvation Army 384.000 Fort St. John Association for Community Living

10120 -100 Avenue

1,210,000

26,845.42

10251 - 100 Avenue

854,000

18,947.10

1690.205 Fort St. John Association for Community Living 3963.200 Fort St. John Friendship Society

10519 - 102 Avenue

499,000.00

4,213.36

843,000

18,703.05

9807.605 Child Development Centre Society 111.000 Fort St. John Senior Citizens Association

10408 - 105 Avenue

2,732,000

60,612.97

998,000

22,141.93

9341.300 North Peace Seniors Housing Society 8554.000 North Peace Seniors Housing Society

10804 - 98 Street

2,594,000

21,902.70

9816 - 108 Avenue

2,426,000

20,484.17

8553.000 North Peace Seniors Housing Society 9364.000 North Peace Seniors Housing Society

9908 - 108 Avenue

2,683,000

22,654.18

9907 - 110 Avenue

2,378,000

20,078.88

9346.000 North Peace Historical Society 9058.000 Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

9323 - 100 Street

2,744,000

60,879.21

9311 - 81 Avenue

555,000

12,313.40

1112.000 Board of School Trustees (Totem Preschool Lease) 6790.001 New Totem Archery Club Society [City of Fort St. John]

9908 - 84 Street

2,672,700

22,567.21

9196 Jones Subdivision

1,631,000

23,399.96

6790.001 New Totem Archery Club Society [City of Fort St. John] 9821.460 Fort St. John MotoX Society

9196 Jones Subdivision

22,500

499.19

8903 - 77 Avenue

662,000

9,497.71

2519.500 Abbeyfield Houses of FSJ 1070.000 Royal Canadian Legion - 81.6% exemption

8112 - 96 Avenue

975,000

8,232.51

10103 - 105 Avenue

276,600

5,007.57

1070.000 Royal Canadian Legion 1072.000 Royal Canadian Legion

10103 - 105 Avenue

537,000

7,704.34

10111 - 105 Avenue

108,000

2,396.12

1073.000 Royal Canadian Legion 645.000 FSJ Women's Resource Society - 81% exemption

10115 - 105 Avenue

217,000

4,814.43

10045/51 - 100 Avenue

283,700

5,098.35

10208 - 95 Avenue 10908 - 100 Street

872.010 United Pentecostal Church of British Columbia

10507 - 101 Avenue

728,700

10,454.66

343.000 North Peace Community Resources Society - 50% exemption

10142 - 101 Avenue

1,436,000

15,929.76

The following properties received Council's consideration at the October 10, 2017 Regular meeting for 100% permissive tax exemption status (unless another percentage is indicated) for the 2018 and 2019 taxation years: 8 6 8 6 6 1

6290.015 Evangel Chapel Society - 76% exemption for land and improvements 9810.670 Christian Life Centre

10040 - 100 Street

2,935,000

32,002.42

8923 - 112 Avenue

4,269,000

94,713.31

9810.670 Christian Life Centre - 19% of the land will be taxable 6539.000 City of Fort St. John (North Peace Cultural Society Mgmt Agreement)

8923 - 112 Avenue

223,600

2,550.24

4,651,000

103,188.48

556.000 City of Fort St. John (North Peace Cultural Society Mgmt Agreement) 623.000 Passivhaus (City of Fort St. John)

10015 - 99 Avenue

161,000

3,571.99

9904 - 94 Street

635,000

5,361.69

6929 Equestrian Avenue

171,000

3,793.86

6929 Equestrian Avenue

1,589,000

22,797.38

8123.100 North Peace Light Horse Association - new application for 2018 8123.100 North Peace Light Horse Association - new application for 2018

6 8

10015 - 100 Avenue

Copies of the proposed Tax Exemption Bylaws may be inspected at City Hall, 10631 - 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and Tax 4:30 p.m. from 12 to 20,Hall, 2017. directed tothe Janet Director Legislati and Copies of the proposed Exemption Bylaws October may be inspected at City 10631Inquiries - 100 Street, may Fort St.be John, BC between hours Prestley, of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. of from October 12ve to 20, 2017. Inquiries may be directed to Janet Prestley, Director of Legislative and Administrative Services or Shirley Collington, Acting Director of Finance by telephoning (250) 787-8150 on or before20, October Administrati ve Services or Shirley Collington, Acti ng Director of Finance by telephoning (250) 787-8150 on or before October 2017. 20, 2017.

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Former BC Hydro boss wants Site C scrapped SITE C FROM A1 “At a minimum, the project would be estimated to cost $13.6 billion if suspended for seven years and could be higher.” Meanwhile, former BC Hydro CEO Marc Eliesen has repeated his call to end construction. He called BC Hydro’s claims Site C will finish on time and on budget “illusionary,” pointing to cost overruns between 34 to 72 per cent on recent dams built in

Manitoba and Newfoundland. Eliesen blasted BC Hydro’s accounting practices and load forecasts, and predicted the cost of Site C is likely to rise by 30 per cent to $12 billion if it continues. “Site C must be cancelled to ensure that the BC ratepayers are not left with an unconscionable burden of significant electricity rate increases that will cause major economic harm to families and businesses throughout the

province,” he said. BC Hydro has misrepresented both environmental and geotechnical risks facing the project if it continues, Eliesen said, noting regulators are in a position to levy hefty fines against BC Hydro for defaulting on numerous environmental compliance measures. Eliesen was critical of BC Hydro and its latest admission that it will miss its 2019 river diversion target because of

geotechnical challenges. “Putting this in context, on October 4, 2017, the commission was told that the probability of geotechnical risks was 10 per cent with a cost range of $10 to $100 million,” he said. “That same day, the commission is informed by (President Chris O’Riley) that BC Hydro has encountered geotechnical and construction challenges—geotechnical risk is no longer probable, it has occurred—and the total cost related to this is $610 million.”

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court docket A summary of what went on in Peace Region courts for the week ending Oct. 13. Fort St John Law Courts • Kevin Andrew Fredrickson ((born 1975) was ordered to provide DNA sample, given 418 days in jail, handed a lifetime firearms ban, and assessed a $200 victim surcharge for unlawful confinement or imprisonment. Fredrickson received a further 365 days in jail, was ordered to provide a DNA sample, handed a lifetime mandatory firearms ban, and assessed a $200 victim surcharge for assault. Fredrickson also received 548 days in jail and was assessed a $200 victim surcharge for assault with a weapon. • James Lewis Mullaney ((born 1994) was given 19 days in jail, handed two years probation, and assessed a $200 victim surcharge for one count of unlawfully being in a dwelling. Mullaney received another one-year probation order and $100 victim surcharge for possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Mullaney received a further 14 days in jail, and was assessed a $100 victim surcharge for breaching probation. • Liann Jeanetta Dewetter (born 1970) was handed a oneyear probation order with a conditional discharge, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for assault with a weapon. • Sheldon Greg Gauthier (born 1984) was given one year of probation with a suspended sentence, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for breaching probation. — Tom Summer Read more from the docket at alaskahighwaynews.ca

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Consider professional practices in your real estate transactions

id you know the Appraisal Institute of Canada is a self-regulating body with bylaws, regulations, standards of practice known as the Canadian Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice? The AIC’s mission is to support our membership by ensuring high standards of professional real estate and related property advisory services. Some important considerations in professional practice as they relate to an AIC designated appraiser are: DISCLOSURE OF RESULTS This is a question that is often the most frustrating for many appraisers and clients. A mortgage broker orders an appraisal. The appraisal for all matters belongs to the mortgage broker and we are not permitted to disclose any value to anyone other than the broker. Several years back, I completed an appraisal on a property. In the appraisal, I made specific comments stating that the estimate of value was subject to a satisfactory inspection by a qualified home inspector. The home was an older home that exhibited potential signs of issues. As I am not a building inspector, it’s beyond my area of expertise to comment otherwise. My report stated the final estimated of value was subject to the satisfactory inspection by a qualified home inspector. Several months later, a woman called me wanting a copy of the appraisal. My response was that I could neither make any comment on the appraisal nor provide her with any information regarding the appraisal. She was adamant that the report was hers and she had personally relied upon it to purchase her house. I was able to say with confidence that she was not my client, and the mortgage lender relied upon the report to lend on the property. She could certainly request a copy from the lender. This is a very unfortunate situation; it’s also an important exercise in confirming why the purchaser should have an independent appraisal completed by a qualified appraiser. This is one of the most important purchasers most people

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make. Take the time to sit down and discuss in great detail the details of the appraisal report. This particular situation resulted in a lawsuit and realtor licences being suspended because they failed to meet their professional practice guidelines. Unfortunately, the purchaser in this case had a large number of compounding problems that resulted in an eventual foreclosure and bankruptcy. CONFLICT OF INTEREST Conflict of interest, or perception of conflict, is an offence that is damaging to the credibility of an appraiser, or any other professional for that matter. This can be a big challenge in a small community. Our CUSPAP indicates that is unethical for a member to accept an assignment if the member has any direct or indirect, current, or contemplated personal interest in the subject matter or the outcome of the assignment, unless such personal interest is revealed to the client in writing and acknowledged by the client in writing prior to acceptance of the assignment or as soon as the conflict is revealed or perceived, and it must be fully and accurately revealed in the report.

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CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS When you, the client, are unhappy with the appraisal, it’s important to express these concerns about the value estimates or the analysis to the appraiser. It’s also suggested that you allow the appraiser the opportunity to fully explain their point of view. Please discuss with an open mind and ask yourself if your personal opinion is an emotional-based opinion. Real estate appraisers accredited through the Appraisal Institute of Canada are highly regarded professionals.

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Updates from October 10, 2017 Council Meetings PRESENTATION – DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGE BYLAW UPDATE Urban Systems and the General Manager of Integrated Services provided a presentation update on the Development Cost Charge (DCC) Bylaw at the Committee of the Whole meeting. Council had previously directed staff to proceed with work on the DCC Bylaw, including all five categories of eligible charges. Water and sewer capital programs, which were already included in the City’s existing DCC Bylaw, have been updated and DCCs for transportation, drainage and parks were proposed for inclusion. Various options for assist factors were provided in the presentation since Council has full discretion in setting the magnitude of assist factors. A summary of additional input from the development community was also provided. Council directed staff to proceed with drafting a bylaw reflecting the following assist factors: 40% for year 1 and 2, 25% for year 3 and 4 and 15% for year 5 onward for transportation, drainage and parks. This is the same phased-in process that was used for the original DCC bylaw and the bylaw will be considered by Council at an upcoming meeting.

PRESENTATION – CITY OF FORT ST. JOHN STRATEGIC PLAN, 2018 - 2023

At the Committee of the Whole meeting, the City Manager provided a presentation on the City’s draft Strategic Plan for 2018 to 2023. Council’s vision is that Fort St. John will be a flourishing community, where nature lives, businesses prosper, families are active and diversity is celebrated. The mission is to facilitate a community that embraces opportunity, diversity and sustainability, accomplished through the development of innovative municipal services. Key values include transparency, responsiveness, innovation and integrity. Council’s five strategic goals are: • Enhance community economic development to provide opportunities and sustainability for Fort St. John. • Demonstrate leadership in environmental responsibility through sustainable and effective practices for municipal operations. • Build and manage public assets and human resources that support the current and future needs of the community. • Initiate and foster partnerships that will benefit Fort St. John. Advocate to decision makers on issues that impact the community. • Actualize downtown Fort St. John as a social, vibrant, livable hub as articulated in the Fort St. John Downtown Action Plan. Council approved the 2018 to 2023 Strategic Plan that will be a foundational guiding document for the City over the next five years.

PROCLAMATIONS • •

October 10, 2017 was proclaimed as “World Mental Health Day” in the City of Fort St. John. The need for awareness related to bullying and mental health is a worldwide concern that continues to need much advocating and messaging. Too many people of all ages continue to suﬀer from the eﬀects of bullying and the resulting distress. The week of October 16 – 22, 2017 was proclaimed as “Waste Reduction Week” in the City of Fort St. John. The intent of the proclamation is to show that the City is committed to conserving resources, protecting the environment and educating the community.

LONG SERVICE AWARD

Council presented a Long Service Award to Matt Troiano, Fire Fighter, in recognition of his 5 years of service as an employee of the City of Fort St. John.

BYLAWS •

•

A Public Hearing was held for Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2398, 2017. The intent of the bylaw is to address an oversight in the City’s zoning bylaw whereby there is no zone designating ‘Micro Brewery’ as a permitted use and also because there is current activity to establish a micro-brewery in the City. Following the Public Hearing, Council read the bylaw for the third time and adopted it by title only. Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2394, 2017 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2395, 2017 were introduced and read for the first and second times by title only. The intent of the bylaws is to amend the zoning of the subject land from Park to Industrial. The subject property has been successfully closed as parkland and is now available for disposal. A Public Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday November 14, 2017 in City Hall Council Chambers to allow the public an opportunity to provide input on the bylaws. Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaws for the North Peace Light Horse Association, Evangel Chapel Society, City of Fort St. John (North Peace Cultural Society Management Agreement), Passivhaus (City of Fort St. John), and Christian Life Centre of Fort St. John were introduced and read for the first three times by title only. The bylaws will be adopted on October 23, 2017 at the Regular Council meeting.

REQUEST TO SELL LOCAL GOODS AND WARES AT THE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE

Council approved a request from Tourism Fort St. John asking that the City feature and sell goods and wares produced by local artists, designers, and builders in the Visitor Centre. Tourism Fort St. John has recognized that the Visitor Centre presents a great opportunity to promote and generate potential new tourism dollars through the support of local businesses. Additional purchases of local product would boost the local economy and in turn, help to sustain those entrepreneurs living in the community. These local mementos and products will not only enhance the Fort St John traveler’s tourism experience but provide a lasting memento from the City. Staﬀ will work with Tourism Fort St. John and the local Chamber of Commerce to identify potential local artisans and craftspersons.

TENDERS AND REQUESTS FOR QUOTATIONS

• Council authorized staff to sole source the purchase of High Capacity Event Centre Network Services and professional implementation services from Comtech Communications Technologies Ltd. for the estimated cost of $408,201.72. This is subject to available funding within the scope of the approved IT budget. The intent of this project is to provide high quality network services when hosting high profile events that bring a large number of public attendees into the City’s recreation facilities. Event network connectivity needs cannot be met using existing network infrastructure. The project is being sole sourced as it previously went through a public RFP process and no proposals were received. • Council awarded the tender for the Condill Hotel Demolition to the low bidder, NAPP Enterprises Ltd. from Prince George, BC, in the amount of $457,480.00, excluding GST. The demolition of the hotel will allow the three separately titled lots to be offered for sale as part of the downtown revitalization plan. Upon award of the RFQ, it is expected that the successful bidder will immediately begin to mobilize their operations to start the demolition as the earliest opportunity. There is a significant sense of urgency concerning the demolition of the building in order to prevent any negative impacts on the downtown associated with vacant and derelict buildings.

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A Committee of the Whole meeting is tentatively planned for 2:00 p.m. on Monday October 23, 2017. The Regular Council meeting will follow at 3:00 p.m. All meetings will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers and the public is welcome to attend.

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his Halloween, make sure your only scare is the costume you wear. With an abundant amount of candy, chocolate, and other tasty treats in many households this time of year, it is the perfect opportunity for your pets to get a taste of many dangerous and potentially life-threatening sweets. Xylitol is an artificial sweetener that is becoming increasingly more common in baked goods. Although not dangerous to people, if ingested by your cat or dog, it causes blood sugar to drop to potentially life-threatening levels. At higher doses, it can also cause liver failure. Some signs to watch for are lethargy,

weakness, collapse, vomiting, diarrhea, and seizures. Highrisk foods are diabetic snacks, gum, mints and candies. Also be sure to check your peanut butter—some brands are starting to include xylitol in the ingredients! Chocolate comes in many different shapes and sizes, and the dangers to your pet can vary significantly depending what they accidentally eat. Of all forms of chocolate, white chocolate is the safest as it does not contain cocoa powder. Dark chocolate is the most hazardous due to its high cocoa powder content, and can be deadly in small quantities. Call your vet if you have witnessed your pet eating any dark chocolate, as it is

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Keep your goodies in a safe place, and if by chance your dog or cat gets into something they aren’t supposed to, the best chance for recovery is to contact your veterinarian before they are showing any clinical signs. Be on the safe side—leave the spookiness to the ghosts and goblins that come trick-or-treating at your door! Dr. Corinna Jensen was born and raised in the Fort St. John Community and discovered her passion for veterinary medicine at an early age. In June 2015 she completed her dream of becoming a veterinarian and graduated from The Western College of Veterinary Medicine.

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perspectives

We interrupt this marriage for hunting season...

he month of April brings us 4-20, but in our neck of the woods, September brings us 7-20 and 7-33 and 7-19 and basically anything with a seven in front of it. Yes, mention 7-anything and ears perk up like a Labrador who just spotted a large puddle of water. I am speaking of hunting season and in the Peace Country that means sunscreen and summer shorts are exchanged for camouflage and scent covering spray (it smells like dirt). It doesn’t matter if we are enjoying unseasonably warm autumn temperatures, the cargo shorts are gone and the camo cargo pants are donned. If you don’t speak hunting season, let me explain further. We live in Zone 7B, known as the Peace Region, in the official hunting regulation synopsis. Our neighbors to the west live in the Omineca Peace Region, known as 7A. Specific areas within the regions are known as management units (MU) and that is where the numbers 7-33, 7-20, etc., come into play. Each of those is a specific management unit with even more specific regulations. Clear as mud? You know that you are living in region 7 when the tattered and well-worn bathroom copy of the hunting & fishing regulations naturally opens to that section: required reading for anyone who is a hunting and/or fishing enthusiast. Now, for those who have lived this lifestyle, and continue to live this lifestyle, let’s chat about how your relationship or marriage is put on hold for hunting season. Hunting season is a season, therefore it is not a single day. It is like dress-up for days on end. The fact that different types of camouflage are used for different times of the season says it all: you can never have enough. Some couples share the passion of dressing in camouflage, but I think it is hard on the children. I mean, it is like their parents disappeared. Can you imagine the Facebook missing person post? “Can you help me find my parents?” would be the headline, followed by the sentence: “They were last seen dressed in camouflage,” and, “We believe they are still in the HOROSCOPE ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) Brace yourself, because a close friend or partner might say or do something that surprises you. He or she might want more freedom in the relationship, or a different arrangement. TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20) Today your work routine might be interrupted by computer crashes, power outages, staff shortages — it will be something. Give yourself extra time so that you will have the ability to cope with this. GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) This is an accident-prone day for your kids or children in your care, so be extra vigilant. Meanwhile, social plans might suddenly change or be canceled. Oh no! You’re all dressed up with no place to go. CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) Small appliances might break down today, or minor breakages could occur. Perhaps someone you least expect will knock on the door? Something will change your daily home routine. LEO (JULY 23 TO AUG. 22) This is a mildly accident-prone day for you, so pay attention to everything you say and do. Think before you speak or act. VIRGO (AUG. 23 TO SEPT. 22) Keep an eye on your money today, because something unexpected can impact your finances. You might find money, or you might lose money. Guard your

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possessions against loss or theft. Be smart. LIBRA (SEPT. 23 TO OCT. 22) Your personal interactions with others will have some surprises today; however, do not overreact. Avoid arguments. Wait until you see what’s really going on.

PISCES (FEB. 19 TO MARCH 20) Double-check information with banking, inheritances and insurance issues today, because something unexpected might surprise you. Stay on top of this information!

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house somewhere.” Of course, you cannot go hunting without some hardware. Although anything camouflage is expensive, the rifles are even more so and the need for more than one hunting rifle is explained using rationale so thoughtfully crafted that you wonder if someone at Corlane’s or Cabella’s provided coaching. “You know how we have small frying pans and large frying pans? How we have some that are cast iron and some that are stainless steel? How we have some with a coating that keeps food from sticking and some that can go from the top of the stove to the oven? Well, hunting rifles are like that too!” And then they walk away satisfied with their analogy. All of this is moot when no bounty ever makes its way into your freezer and it begs the question, “Is hunting more about the enjoyment of being outdoors? Is saying it’s hunting season more of an excuse to simply get out and explore the area with a buddy?” That’s all just practice. They say that 10,000 hours of practice is required to become an expert at something, whether it be throwing a curling stone or sitting in a deer blind shivering day after day, hour after hour. At some point, you will become said expert. Not really something that can go on a resume, but a personal achievement nonetheless. I no longer think of hunting season as an interruption to my marriage—I consider it as a respite from forced togetherness. “See you later!” Thirty-plus years of marriage will do that to you! Judy Kucharuk is a lover of sarcasm, witty people and footnotes. You can read her book “Naked Tuesday” or catch her on CBC Radio Daybreak North where she shares her “Peace of Mind”. Follow her on twitter @judylaine

Drowning in Junk Dear Annie: A close friend, “Jenna,” has a mental illness: She hoards. Her house would be condemned if the health administration were to go there.

I can start tracing this behavior back to when she first beSCORPIO (OCT. 23 TO NOV. 21) came a mother and discovered This is a restless day for you. You that raising children requires more than just buying them new have the feeling like you’re waiting clothes and getting pictures takfor the other shoe to drop. (Hey — en. She worked and had trouble if it’s the right size, keep it.) juggling everything. FortunateSAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 TO DEC. 21) ly, her mother lived next door Expect a rebellion in a group today and helped out a lot -- did her laundry and fixed meals for the or perhaps even with a friend. kids. But then her mother died, Someone might not want to go and Jenna’s personality began along with your ideas. At least listen to change even more. She could to what they have to say. not keep up with the daily needs of her family. Then her husband CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 TO JAN. 19) died, only 10 months after her Bosses and parents might throw mother. you a curveball today. Even if you Long story short, her life has feel shocked, do not quit your day continued spiraling downward. job. Wait until you see which way Her house is a disaster, with the wind is blowing. Don’t be holes in the walls that let the impulsive. outside air in, mice, snakes and AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 TO FEB. 18) Travel plans will be canceled, changed or detoured today. Likewise, school schedules are up for grabs. Be patient.

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cat urine and feces everywhere because the litter box never gets changed. She’s met a man who lives out of state. He will never be invited to her home, yet she’s talking of marrying him and moving to his location. Her kids are welladjusted to their hometown. The older one will be a senior in high school next year, and the younger one will be a sophomore. These kids don’t want to move, but with her illness, she can only think of herself and

Annie Lane DEAR ANNIE

getting a new start. She’s not being totally honest with her new mate. Others close to her need to know how to help her and her kids. -- Stressed Out in Middle America Dear Stressed Out: Start with Jenna. Express your concerns about her mental health, and encourage her to seek professional counseling. Then expand to her circle of family and close friends. Make sure everyone is aware of the problem. If she’s been preventing people from coming into the house, it’s possible they have no idea how severe the situation is. Visit the International OCD Foundation’s hoarding website at https://hoarding.iocdf.org for more resources. Dear Annie: I read your column every day. I’ve never sent a letter, but I had to respond to “Ex In or Ex Out.” I married my second husband 29 wonderful years ago and met his ex a few months later at his daughter’s high school graduation. I was so pleased to find out how friendly and outgoing she was toward me. I was a little jealous because he still cared for her, as he had two children with her. She wrote

me a beautiful, kind, generous letter saying how happy she was with our marriage and how he deserved the best. From then on, she invited us to Christmas and Thanksgiving in Florida to stay with her and see the children. We each bonded as close friends from then on and have taken several trips together by ourselves and with others, separate from my husband. I came to know her as the most honest and caring woman I know and think of her as my best friend. She dubbed us “wife-in-laws”! The children and grandchildren were the important thing. They have all of us! I suggest that “Ex In or Ex Out’s” fiancee, “Beth,” grow up and think about what’s really important. Jealousy doesn’t become her, and it really complicates matters for her husband and her in-laws. “Ex In or Ex Out” shouldn’t make his family members choose between his ex and Beth, or Beth might lose. -- Friends With the Ex Dear Friends With the Ex: Your example is a reminder that women can often find so much common ground if they just look for it. Thanks for sharing.

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After an impressive start to NAMHL league play, the 2-0 NEBC & Yukon Trackers are headed to Edmonton this weekend for a threegame trip against stiff competition. The Trackers play the St. Albert Crusaders (41) on Oct. 20, the Leduc Roughnecks (2-1-1) Oct. 21, and the CAC Buctchers and Packers (2-0-2) on Oct. 22. “It should be a good test on these kids to see some better competition out of the league, something for them to look forward to,” said Trackers head coach Gerard Decaire. While it’s still early in the season, the Trackers have come out of the gate strong, scoring 12 goals while only allowing four against. The team beat the Fort McMurray Oil Barons 4-2 at the Pomeroy Sport Centre on Oct. 13. Tyler McArthur got the win with 26 saves, while John Herrington led the team offensively with two goals and one assist. Connor Bowie added a goal and two assists, while Aiden Craig-Steel added a goal and an assist. Bowie, Craig-Steele, and Curtis Hammond lead the team with five points each. Decaire, who is in his first year with the team, likes what he sees so far from the group. “The guys have come along good. It’s a young

DILLON GIANCOLA It may technically still be fall, but the Fort St. John Figure Skating Club is performing as if it’s the middle of winter. The club will be sending six skaters down to the Autumn Leaves competition in Chilliwack this weekend, Oct. 20 to 22. “They’re improving lots, and doing really well,” coach Jody Bates said. However, skaters will face a tougher challenge than in local competitions due to it being a provincial-wide skate in the Lower Mainland, Bates said. Emma Stevens is the lone Star 6 skater going from the club, and she is expected to do very well. The rest of the skaters going to Chilliwack are Star 5, with Emma Shipalesky and Haley Patterson skating in the 13 and over category. Ashlyn Goertzen, Jillian Stone and Sophie Stevens are under 13, and Addison Stone is skating in the under 10 category. For the club as a whole, it has been business as usual

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Curtis Hammond takes a look on net against the Fort McMurray Oil Barons on Oct. 13. Hammond had two assists in the 4-2 Trackers victory. Hammond and the Trackers are in Edmonton this weekend.

group of kids, and I’m a little impressed with how they are,” he said. Against the Oil Barons in particular, Decaire liked how his players forechecked and was pleased with how fast they skated. That’s not to say that the Trackers don’t have room to

improve. “In this league, the way they call everything so tight, we need to start scoring more goals on the powerplay,” Decaire said. The Trackers scored two five-on-three powerplay goals against Fort McMurray, but Decaire

intends to address the team’s five-on-four play. He is satisfied with their work on the penalty kill. The Trackers’ next home game is Oct. 28 against the Sherwood Park Oilers at the Dawson Creek Kin Arena.

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since Aug. 21, when the Star program skaters began. The CanSkate program started at the beginning of October, and is slowly rounding into form as well. The club brings back the Star skate and CanSkate programs this year, as well as its learn to figure skate program. There are multiple levels to the Star skate program, with only those Star 5 or higher attending the Chilliwack event. In December, the Star 5 skaters will be taking tests in December to try and move up in the Star skate rankings. After Christmas, the club will start attending more competitions, which all Star skaters will be able to attend. A big event for the club will be the Totem competition in February, which Fort St. John is hosting this year. It alternates between here and Dawson Creek every other year. “It’s really busy this year, and we’re gearing up for the season. The Totem competition being here this year is a really big thing,” said Bates.

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Sophie Stevens performs her progran in preparation for the Autumn Leaves competition this weekend in Chilliwack. The practice was Oct. 13 at the North Peace Arena.

inning is great, every time. No matter what you’re winning at, it’s an incredible feeling. Whether I’m beating my little brother at bowling, my buddies at a board game (which doesn’t happen as often as I’d like), or the Los Angeles Rams doing the winning for me, it’s the cure-all for whatever mood I may be in. It always bums me out when professional athletes say that the feeling of losing always stayed with them longer than the feeling of winning. Sometimes even after they finally win a championship. This is extremely depressing to me, as I have never won anything major myself, nor have any of my favourite teams won a championship during my time as a fan, and I find myself thinking it might not be worth it—that all the hardship and pain I have suffered isn’t going away, no matter what happens. But, I cling to the hope that winning is winning, and no matter what the cost, it’s always worth it. It has to feel good no matter how the win came. That’s what we tell ourselves as kids or insecure sports fans—a win is a win. Or is it? News broke last week that the Spirit River Rangers won’t be in the North Peace Hockey League this year, dropping out after the season’s schedule had already been made. This is due to not having enough commitment, and the team is planning to be back next year. Although this happens regularly in the NPHL, it’s usually not the fivetime defending champions that drop out. Which is what the Rangers are— the champs. They are also the biggest challenge to the Fort St. John Flyers, who happened to win the regular season title last year but can never seem to get past Spirit River. Which brings me back to my point of winning. The only time a win is never as satisfying as it could be is when it’s easier than it should be. As a kid, it drove me nuts when my friends said they weren’t “trying” when I beat them playing NHL ‘93. It’s just brutal. You know it’s not true, because kids play to win, especially at video games. But it works every time—I would start to doubt myself, wondering if my win was legit, and thinking that, maybe, I still suck despite evidence to the contrary. The west division of the NPHL now has just three teams: the Flyers, the Dawson Creek Senior Canucks, and the Grande Prairie Athletics, playing each other constantly throughout the season. And if the Flyers are fortunate to have a strong team again this year—which I expect they will— and if they are able to win it all, you have to think the win will feel just a little bit cheaper. Or maybe I’m totally wrong here. After all, a win is a win. Dillon Giancola covers Peace Region sports for the Alaska Highway News. Email him at sports@ahnfsj.ca

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The Fort St. John Huskies roll into this weekend’s rematch against the first-place County of Grande Prairie JDA Kings with a blemish in their record. The Huskies (4-1) dropped their first game of the year Oct. 14, losing 2-1 to the Dawson Creek Junior Canucks on the road. “They got to realize that if they get a little cocky and take a night off like they did tonight, it catches up to you. They don’t like it, but it’s a good lesson for us,” said assistant coach Gary Alexander. Heading into their Friday night matchup against the Kings (5-2), those lessons include going back to the basics in practice and coming out to play every night, Alexander said. The Huskies beat the Kings in Fort St. John Oct. 7 by a score of 5-2. Fort St. John had little problems with the Kings last season, winning the six-game series matchup 5-1. Overall, it’s still been a strong start to the 2017-18 season.

The Huskies recorded one win last weekend, beating the defending champion Fairview Flyers 4-2 on Oct. 13. But even in that game, the team didn’t play to their full potential, Alexander said, which involves the pups controlling the puck the majority of the game and firing lots of shots on net. To get back in the winning column, the Huskies will have to stop taking costly penalties. They took nine minor penalties against the Canucks, including two unsportsmanlike conducts. The second one, by Nolan Legace at the end of the third period, resulted in the Canucks scoring the game-winning power play goal. The Huskies will also have to continue to rely on Gary Loewen and Legace, who have been the offensive leaders of the team so far. Loewen has 11 points on the season, including five goals, while his linemate Legace has eight points, including six goals. “Loewen is a big strong boy that can do the job for you every night,” said Alexander. As for Legace, he returned to the

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Jared Lowen fires a shot on net through traffic against the Fairview Flyers on Oct. 13. The Huskies won 4-2 and Lowen had an assist in the win.

Huskies this year after spending two seasons with the Fernie Ghostriders of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. “Nolan has really grown up as an individual and player out there. He’s got a lot of skill and he’s a big part of our message going on this year,” Alexander

said. The Huskies only play one game a weekend for the next two weeks, before returning home Oct. 28 for the muchanticipated rematch against the Junior Canucks. The puck drops at 8 p.m. in Grande Prairie Friday night.

Spirit River drops out of NPHL This impacts the competitive integrity of the league, as more competition is always better. General manager Lee Hartman also expressed his disappointment with the news, but understood that it can be hard to get commitment from working men in the league, and that the travel time can take its toll. The Rangers leaving not only results in a loss of competition, but it impacts the divisional balance. The East division now has five teams thanks to the additions of the Manning Comets and the High Prairie Regals, while the West division has only three: Fort St. John, the Dawson Creek Senior Canucks

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Robbie Sidhu winds up for a shot on net during the Fort St. John Flyers’ training camp skate on Oct. 14. R0021217976

The Fort St. John Flyers’ path to the NPHL championship just got a little easier. The Spirit River Rangers, fivetime defending NPHL champions, informed the league last week that they will not be icing a team this year, and are requesting a one-year leave of absence. While teams backing out right before the season starts unfortunately happens often in the NPHL, this time it hurts a little more. “It’s unbelievable,” said Paul van Nostrand, president of the Flyers, expressing his dismay at the news.

and the Grande Prairie Athletics. The teams in the West division will now have only 18 games, compared to the East’s 22. As well, the majority of the Flyer’s games will be played against Grande Prairie and Dawson Creek, with four games each. The Flyers will have to wait until Nov. 16 for their first home game against the Falher Pirates. Their first game of the season Oct. 28 in Grande Prairie. All games for the season begin at 8:30 p.m. Fort St. John is still in action this weekend in an exhibition series against the Kelowna Sparta. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 21, and 12:30 p.m. Oct. 22.

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

This Week: CJ Cup

This week, the PGA Tour expands its Asian outreach with its first standard event in South Korea at the CJ Cup, creating a three-week swing on that continent. The tournament takes place at the Club at Nine Bridges, located on Jeju Island, a resort destination just south of the Korean mainland. Nine Bridges opened in 2001 and is the only Korean course ranked among the world’s top 100. The event has attracted 10 of the top 30 players in the world rankings, with No. 4 Justin Thomas and No. 9 Jason Day heading up that list. K.J. Choi, winner of eight PGA Tour titles, and Si Woo Kim are among 16 Korean pros seeking to give the event a homegrown winner in its very first edition. Nine Bridge Jeju Island, Korea 7,309 yards, Par 72

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Last Week: Pat Perez won the CIMB Classic

Pat Perez won the CIMB Tournament Results Classic on Sunday, claiming 1. Pat Perez a four-shot victory over Score: -24 Earnings: $1,260,000 Keegan Bradley at TPC 2. Keegan Bradley Kuala Lumpur. “Unreal. I think I’m Score: -20 the last guy that expected to win this Earnings: $756,000 Player Score Earnings week, to be honest with you,” Perez T-3. Xander Schaufele -17 $406,000 said. He sealed his first title in almost T-3. Sung-hoon Kang -17 $406,000 a year by carding a three-under 69 in the final round after a strong start with three birdies in the first four holes. Bradley took home the runner-up spot after he carded an unblemished five-under 67 to finish at 20-under 268.

Golfing News

Tiger Woods’ comeback appears to be on track after Network the 14-time major champion GOLF released a video of himself GOLF GOLF driving the ball. The 41-year-old tweeted a GOLF nine-second clip with the caption ‘Making Progress’, in which he hits a drive while Golf Trivia wearing his trademark Sunday red shirt. The contents of his bag on social media have Which golfer had the most wins in his raised a few eyebrows. Woods appeared 30s? to have 17 clubs in his bag, including four that were hidden beneath wood headcovers. a) Ben Hogan c) Jack Nicklaus The irons appear to be different from any of b) Arnold Palmer d) Tiger Woods TaylorMade’s current offerings, including Answer: b) Arnold Palmer won 44 PGA Tour the new P730 irons that Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose are now playing. events in his 30s. PGA Event: CJ Cup Day Time Wed, 10/18 10pm-2am Thu, 10/19 10pm-2am Fri, 10/20 10pm-2am Sat, 10/21 10pm-2am

Lessons from the Golf Pro A common problem that young golfers have is that they “sky” a lot of drives that they hit. The most common tendency for the average golfer is to swing downward harder than normal with their driver, allowing the club to get under the ball more than necessary and pop-up their drives. Our tip for the week is to actually tee their ball up higher than normal to help prevent these pop-ups. Teeing their ball higher gives an optical illusion that they will need to swing more level to make better contact with the ball. Therefore, when they are thinking about a more level swing each time they want to hit a drive, it is more likely that success will occur on a more consistent basis.

Player Profile

Pat Perez

Turned Professional: 1997 FedEx Cup Ranking: 2nd World Ranking: 31st PGA Tour Wins: 3

FedEx Cup Standings Through Oct. 15, 2017

1) Brendan Steele 556 pts. / 1 top tens

2) Pat Perez

500 pts. / 1 top tens

3) Keegan Bradley 300 pts. / 1 top tens

3) Tony Finau 300 pts. / 1 top tens

5) Sung Kang 167 pts. / 1 top tens

FedEx Cup Standings continued... Player Points 6) Chesson Hadley 163 6) Phil Mickelson 163 6) Xander Schauffele 163 9) Nick Taylor 129 10) Graham DeLaet 111

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Local Sports

Elks host short track meet Oct. 21 While the Fort St. John Elks have been doing plenty of long track work, they will get the short track season started this weekend with a inter-club competition Saturday, Oct. 21. Held at the Pomeroy Sport Centre, and beginning at 8 a.m., the all-day meet will host clubs from Grande Prairie, Peace River and Dawson Creek, giving all skaters a chance to gain experience and get the competition season started. “The kids are looking good and things are rounding shape. This will be a kind of ice-breaker for the kids,” said head coach Richard Stickel. The Elks will stay busy after the meet, headed to a short track competition in Edmonton as well as one in Peace River on Nov. 4. The club is also looking to head to the CanAM long track competition at the Calgary Olympic Oval Nov. 17 to 19, where some of the top speed skaters from Canada and the world will attend. Meanwhile, skaters will be busy practicing and preparing for the two big competitions that are coming to Fort St. John in the new year—the Canadian Junior Long Track Championships and the Canada Cup Three, which take place Feb. 2 to 4.

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The NPSS gcross country team hosted the inaugural Escape From Fish Creek run on Oct. 12 at Fish Creek Community Forest.

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North Peace Secondary girls finished one and two and three in the first-ever Escape From Fish Creek cross country run on Oct. 12. Jordynn McPherson won the race with a time of 27 minutes and 37 seconds, while Kenzie Chilcott finished just one second behind her. Emma Lang placed third with a time of 28:11. Dustin Bowes finished third in the senior

boys category with a time of 43 minutes and 47 seconds, five minutes back of second place. The run saw the NPSS team host runners from Dawson Creek as a qualifier for zones, which the team is headed to this weekend in Prince George. In other NPSS sports news, both senior volleyball teams will be looking to show their strength at their home tournament this Saturday, Oct. 21. The two teams had a rough go last weekend at the Pow Wow Tournament in Grande Prairie.

The boys followed up their tournament win in Dawson Creek finishing second in their pool, but ultimately lost in the consolation semi-finals. The girls team finished first in their pool in round robin play, but also had a tough go in the playoffs. They lost to their rivals from Dawson Creek in the semi-final in two sets, before losing the bronze medal match. The boys soccer team is also in action this weekend, headed to Williams Lake to play Williams Lake Secondary.

W EEKLY P RO R ACING U PDATE Racing News, Stats & Trivia

2017 Standings NASCAR Playoffs

Xfinity Series Top Ten Points

1) Martin Truex Jr.

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Location: Kansas City, Kansas Date: Oct. 22nd, 3:00 p.m. TV: NBCSN Last Year’s Pole: Matt Kenseth - 192.089 mph Last Year’s Winner: Kevin Harvick

Kansas Speedway

Driver 1) William Byron 2) Justin Allgaier 3) Elliott Sadler 4) Daniel Hemric 5) Cole Custer 6) Brennan Poole 7) Ryan Reed 8) Matt Tift 9) Brendan Gaughan 10) Michael Annett

Points: 3120

2) Brad Keselowski Points: 3101

3) Kyle Larson Points: 3096

4) Kevin Harvick Points: 3089

Shape: D-shaped Oval Distance: 1.5 miles Turns / Front / Back: 15º / 10.4º / 5º

Racing News

5) Denny Hamlin

Before six-time Talladega Superspeedway winner Dale Earnhardt Jr. took his final laps at the track he considers his “second home” in Sunday’s Alabama 500, the track surprised him by presenting him with the No. 2 Chevrolet Monte Carlo driven by his father Dale Earnhardt Sr. to the 1980 NASCAR Championship title. The blue and yellow, white numeral No. 2 was driven by Dale Sr. during the 1979 and 1980 seasons. In 1979, he drove the Rod Osterlund-owned machine to the NASCAR Rookie of the Year Award. During the 1980 campaign, he won the first of his record seven championships in NASCAR’s top-tier series.

Points: 3088

6) Chase Elliott Points: 3087

7) Ryan Blaney Points: 3076

8) Jimmie Johnson Points: 3074

9) Kyle Busch Points: 3067

10) Matt Kenseth Points: 3066

Racing Trivia

Points: 3052

What year did Bill Elliott win the Cup Series Championship?

12) Jamie McMurray

a) 1984 b) 1988

11) Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

Points: 3045

c) 1992 d) 1996

Answer : b) Bill Elliott won his only Cup Series Championship in 1988.

This week’s race is the sixth in the Chase for the Sprint Cup and the final race of the Contender Round. In 2001, NASCAR and Indy Racing League announced that they would bring events to the Kansas Speedway for its inaugural racing season. Kansas Speedway is a 1 1/2-mile track, state-of-the-art facility, which was a response to the growing interest for motorsports in the Midwest. The speedway is strategically located at the intersection of I-435 and I-70 in Kansas City, Kan., about 15 miles west of downtown Kansas City. It seats nearly 82,000 spectators in the grandstands, but will eventually expand to 150,000 upon completion of its final phase.

Points 3026 3023 3020 3009 3007 3006 3005 3004 2079 2058

Last Weekend’s Race: Brad Keselowski won the Alabama 500 Brad Keselowski won the Alabama 500 on Sunday in a sloppy playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway. Keselowski passed Ryan Newman on the high side of the track to take the lead, and then used a crossover move to hold off Newman and Team Penske teammate Joey Logano to secure the win. It gives him an automatic berth into the third round of the playoffs, and gave Ford a season sweep of the four restrictor-plate races. “This is still sinking in,” Keselowski said. “It is a special place to get to race and a special place when you win here.” In total, the race featured 16 different leaders, 14 cautions and three red flags. By the end of the race, only four NASCAR Playoffs drivers remained competing for the checkered flag: Keselowski, Denny Hamlin, Matt Kenseth and Kyle Larson.

Brad Keselowski Born: Feb. 12, 1984 Crew Chief: Paul Wolfe Car: Ford

Year 2017 2016

Wins 3 4

Top 10s 18 22

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LOCAL SPORTS

Don’t let ketogenic fad diet sap your body of vital nutrients

ad diets have been around for a long time. There always seems to be a new one on the market that comes into style for a bit before being proven unsafe, old fashioned, or a waste of time. In my opinion, diets are only good for fast, unsustainable weight loss. Diets are a temporary means of losing weight and that is why people tend to fall into the pit of yo-yo dieting. The ketosis or ketogenic diet is the current fad. I am sure there are other fad diets floating around, but this is the one that I have heard people asking and talking about. I

Stephenie Sutherland HEALTH HACKS

wanted to consider this diet more closely and see how it works and if it works. Ketogenic diets decrease your carbohydrate intake and increase your healthy fat intake. By doing this, it is supposed to force your body into a glycogen deprived state and maintain your body at a fat burning state (ketosis). The ketogenic diet is hard

to maintain because it is very limiting on the foods that you can eat. Enjoying social functions and eating out in restaurants is made very difficult. Also, your body needs carbohydrates for energy and normal body functions, and depriving your body of carbohydrates isn’t good— fruits and vegetables are carbohydrates, not just bread, pasta, and rice. Without eating a variety of healthy foods, you are limiting the nutrients that your body is receiving; the ketogenic diet does not allow fruit—go without fruit for long enough and you may just be a candidate for scurvy. Eating

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a diet high in fat may also be detrimental to your long-term health. There has been a lot of research showing that a ketogenic diet may help to manage epilepsy. For the rest of the population, the ketogenic diet may or may not work for fat loss and weight loss. Everyone’s body is different, and for most this diet will not work. Adhering to ketosis is far too difficult due to the food limitations, and it should only be used temporarily so that you do not experience adverse effects. To lose weight and keep it off in a safe, healthy manner, you

SCORES NWJHL STANDINGS TEAM GP Kings 7 Navs. 7 Canucks 8 Huskies 5 Vipers 8 Flyers 5 Blades 6

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UPCOMING GAMES NWJHL Huskies at Kings October 20, 8 p.m. Jr. Canucks at Huskies October 28, 8 p.m. UPCOMING GAMES NPHL

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Pat Ferris, pedalling hard during the Blizzard Bike Club’s very windy cyclo-cross race Oct. 15 at Berm Cross. Ferris won the race with a time of 40:38, beating Terry Mitchell by just four seconds. Gary Hilderman was a close third with a time of 42:42. The club has two races left in its 2017 season, on Oct. 22 and 29.

Exhibition Sparta at Flyers October 21, 7:30 p.m. Sparta at Flyers October 22, 12:30 p.m.

It’s that time of year again and members are looking forward to a new 4-H year, some members have been looking through the herds and have already picked out their 4-H animals. On October 14th our club ran the canteen for a Rhythm Auctions sale as a fundraiser. Awards night coming up on October 20th, thank you to all the sponsors for this event. Thank you Rhythm Auctions for sponsoring this page.

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Stephenie Sutherland is a Fort St. John student studying nutrition and food sciences. She can found at the gym, hiking local trails, and serving up a hot cuppa joe at Whole Wheat and Honey. Have a question? Email her at stephenie.sutherland13@ gmail.com.

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Regular Season Flyers at Athletics October 28, 8:30 p.m.

Goat Tying Oct. 15 2. Fallyn Mills

Flyers at Senior Canucks Nov. 2, 8:30 p.m.

Tie Down Roping Oct. 14 1. Ben Jackson

HIGH SCHOOL RODEO CHETWYND OCT. 14,15 All Around Cowboy - Ben Jackson 48 points Cowgirl - Fallyn Mills - 57 points Barrel Racing Oct. 14 2. Fallyn Mills 4. Megan Smith Oct. 15 3. Fallyn Mills Break Away Roping Oct. 15 1. Fallyn Mills

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need to change your lifestyle. Slowly take out unhealthy processed foods and add in more fruits and vegetables. Add exercise into your daily routine—walking, biking, yoga, weights, etc. If there are other diets or topics that you would like me to cover please let me know.

Oct. 15 1. Ben Jackson 2. Derek Hadland Steer Wrestling Oct. 14 1. Wade Roberts 2. Ben Jackson Oct. 15 1. Wade Roberts Bull Riding Oct. 15 2. Tyrel Roberts High School Rodeo returns April 2018 GOT SPORTS NEWS? SPORTS@AHNFSJ.CA

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Arts & Culture

Hooked

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Eliza Stanford demonstrates the art of rug hooking at Peace Gallery North last week. More of an East Coast practice, rug hooking is both an art and a craft where rugs are made by pulling loops of wool through a burlap base to make pictures and patterns.

Contemporary art explained If you’ve ever wondered how that one painting or sculpture could be considered art, Peace Gallery North has a speaker series for you. Art Now: What’s Happening in Contemporary Art is a three-part series of talks from Peace Gallery North manager Lisa MacLean. MacLean, with a PhD in interdisciplinary studies and an MFA from UBC, has taught at Vancouver Island University, UBC, SFU, and the Emily Carr Univeristy of Art and Design. Well-known in contemporary art circles, MacLean is ready to guide art lovers through the world of painting, drawing, illustration, sculpture, installation and

photography. Part two of Art Now takes place Oct. 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Peace Gallery North, with part three on Oct. 30.

The reading takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 20 at Peace Gallery North.

More local goods ‘Disciples’ book to be sold at visitor centre launch Friday

Fans of thrilling stories may want to head to Peace Gallery North Friday night. Local author Patrick D. Ferris will be launching his new novel His Disciples Watch on Oct. 20. Ferris will read from the new book, and will answer any questions the audience has on writing, storytelling, and the book itself. Ferris will also be available to sign books and there will be musical entertainment from Lorissa Scriven.

Tourism Fort St. John wants to make it easier for visitors to find locally made items by providing shelf space at the Visitor Information Centre. The Visitor Centre has historically sold a limited number of local items, such as honey, jam, fudge, and the Chamber of Commerce’s Fort St. Johnopoly game. Council approved the request, and Tourism Fort St. John will acquire items from local artisans and those under the I Love Fort St. John umbrella.

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The Families of the Late Gwen Soderquist Loucks,

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SPECIAL EVENTS & ADMINISTRATION The FSJ Hospital Foundation has a career opening in Special Events & Administration. This is a full−time position. A full job descrip− tion is available at: fsjhospitalfoundation.ca/news

Administrative Assistant - Our clients are looking to bring on an Administrative Assistant to their dynamic team at their facility located in Fort St. John, BC. This is a full time temporary position with potential of permanent hire if you are considered the right fit. Your responsibilities in this role will be to assist the Accounting and HR department with a variety of duties.

Interested applicants should submit an ex− pression of interest by October 27, 2017 to: jennifer.moore@northernhealth.ca www.fsjhospitalfoundation.ca

Accounting Clerk - Our clients, a local automotive group, are currently seeking an Accounts Payables/Receivable clerk to join their team on a part time basis. This position is perfect for those looking for a flexible work week. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in accounting and be willing to take on part time employment. This positon is located in Fort St. John, BC and is to be filled immediately.

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Accounts Payable Clerk - Do you have good experience with accounts payable and have excellent computer skills? Then this may be the position for you! Our clients, a large corporation in Fort St. John, BC, are looking for a full-time accounts payable clerk. Duties will include collecting vendor statements, PO data entry and other duties as assigned. Candidates should have excellent customer service skills, be detail oriented, organized, have excellent time management skills and be able to work with minimum supervision.

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The Lois Foster 10 Annual Art Show (and sale) (Senior) Nov 10 11am-7pm, Nov 11 10am-6pm. Quality Inn Grand Hotel Plaza 1 Many artists and crafter’s.

Accurate data entry Timely and accurate administrative support for branch personnel Timely and accurate administrative support to the Branch Manager Superior communication skills (both written and verbal) Excellent organization and time-management capabilities Receptionist

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Friday, October 20th, 2017-Ham & Beef Supper-Pouce Coupe Seniors Hall-$15.00 per person. Doors open at 5:00 pm, Supper at 5:30 pm.

Minimum of 1-2 years administrative experience Intermediate, or better, knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Access Maturity and discretion when dealing with confidential information and sensitive inquiries Ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs of busy facility Previous experience working with in-house, business system programs or accounting are assets

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OCTOBER 21 - COUNTRY MUSIC DANCEMusic 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 Fred at 250-782-2192 or Linda at 250-843-7418

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BEAR MOUNTAIN NORDIC SKI ASSOCIATION AGM The Bear Mountain Nordic Ski Association will be holding its Annual General Meeting at 7:00pm on October 26th, 2017 at the Ark Christian Youth Center. All members are en− courage to attend. bearmountainnordic@gmail.com

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE Application for a Permit Under The Provisions of the Environmental Management Act We/I, Chinook energy Inc. (Suite 1000, 517 – 10th Avenue SW, Calgary Alberta, T2R 0A8), intend to submit this application to the Director of Environmental Management and Reclamation at the B.C Oil and Gas Commission to permit the discharge of air emissions from a sour compressor station. The sources of discharge are as follows: • • • • • • • •

Four (4) Main Process Compressors; Two (2) Electrical Power Generators; One (1) Heat Medium One (1) Line Heater Three (3) Reboilers One (1) Generator One (1) Low Pressure Flare One (1) High Pressure Flare

The land upon which the facility will be situated and the discharge will occur is within the current compressor station footprint at a-72-F/94-H-3, located at/on/near Chinook Road approximately 150 km North of Fort St John. This project will not require new land. The maximum rate of air emissions discharged from this facility will be 3.23 m3/s continuous and 14.4 m3/s emergency. The operating period for this facility will be 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. The characteristics of the waste discharged are as follows: 0.0 g/s SO2, 4.13 g/s NOx, 6.60 g/s CO and 6.23 g/s VOC (continuous), 132.4 g/s SO2, 13.96 g/s NOx, 75.93 g/s CO and 116.68 g/s VOC (emergency). 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 Manager, Environmental Protection at B.C Oil and Gas Commission Fort St John Ofﬁce (Bag 2, Fort St John, BC, V1J 2B0). The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record.

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Saturday, October 28: ADULT HALLOWEEN DANCE at Farmington Hall, with live music by “Marty’s Party”. Tickets at $30 ea include midnight supper, prizes. Purchase tickets in advance at DIR Bookkeeping, 1026-103 Ave., Dawson Creek. No minors. SATURDAYS: LEARN YOUR ROOTS - Genealogy information NAR PARK ROOTS BUILDING 10:00am peacecountryroots.ca Save the Dates July 13, 5:00 pm to July 15, 2017 at 3:30 pm for the 24rd Annual Mile Zero Cruisers Summer Cruise weekend starts with Registration held at the Dawson Co-op. Bring down your pride and joy and register for the 2018 Summer Cruise Car Show weekend. All registrants will receive access to all weekend events as well as a chance to win prizes. Check in this paper for more details closer to the show! South Peace Historical Society Meetings Third Wednesday of the month. In Dawson Creek at the Calvin Kruk Centre Archives Room at 2 pm. WEDNESDAYS: COMPUTER INFORMATION -Seniors Computer Club - Dawson CO-OP Bistro 1:15pm 250-782-4668 for more information

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SUNDAYS: FAMILY TREE HELP - Peace Country Roots Group Meeting - Fourth Sunday of each Month at the CALVIN KRUK CENTRE in Dawson Creek 1:30pm The Borderline Culture Foundation presents: Valdy & Gary Fjellgaard Saturday, October 21, 2017 Doors open at 7:00 pm (AB) Concert at 8:00 pm (AB). Tickets: $25 Advance or $30 Door at the DEMMITT COMMUNITY CENTRE (1/2mile South of Hwy 43 on RR 132) For Tickets and Information call: 780-356-2904 or go to www.borderlineculture.com Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017- 2:00pm - (note time change) Workshop on Reynars Funeral Home - Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask: Resources for you and your family at South Peace Seniors Access. Presented by: Richard Beattie Located at the Seniors Access Office in the Co-Op Mall. EVERYONE WELCOME! PLACE YOUR AD IN THE

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Coming EvEnts Tuesday, October 31st from 5-9 pm HALLOWEEN HAUNTED VILLAGE at Pioneer Village (1901 Alaska Hwy. DC) Hosted by the Dawson Creek Kiwanis Club. Fireworks to FollowGames* Entertainment* Trick or Treat. Admission by Cash Donation. For More Information Call: 250-782-2174 or 250219-0808

Career OppOrtunities 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! Torch Industries Ltd. offers one of the finest hospitality services to industry. The range of services include workcamp staffing and management, culinary services, utility services, communications and maintenance, snow removal, event coordination, and lifestyle programs. We are currently seeking Chefs, Bakers, Kitchen Helpers, General Helpers, and Camp Attendants in the Chetwynd B.C. area. Please apply online in confidence with a complete resume, quoting competition number CH-001 to admin@torchindustries.ca

Domestic Help WanteD Nanny/Live-in Caregiver required for 4 children ages 8, 6, 3, & 5 months. Full-Time Livein only. Duties include: Care for the younger children at home. Make beds and do laundry. Light house cleaning. Working hours 8am-4pm Monday-Friday Weekends off. $10.25/hr or $1640/mth. Must speak English. Related Experience necessary. Prefer high school graduate or someone with higher education and/or caregiver training. Call 250219-2291/250-4679112 or email: salverene01@yahoo.com

General employment Burger King Fort St John is hiring Crew (Starting $12), Supervisors (Starting at $15), Assistant Manager (Starting at $17) and Managers (Starting $18.75). Previous experience an asset, but not necessary as Crew will be trained. Business management, training, schooling is an asset for Supervisors, assistant managers and Managers. Please send resumes to bkfsjco@gmail.com LOOKING TO HIRE! Anyone interested in inserting flyers into The Dawson Creek Mirror 1 Day Per Week. Please Drop Off Resume at The Mirror Paper, 901100 Ave, Dawson Creek, or call Tanis at 250-782-4772 or 250782-4888 for More Information.

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Fort St. John firefighter Matt Troiano was recognized for his five years of service with the Fort St. John Fire Department at the Oct. 10 city council meeting. Troiano became a fourth-class firefighter on July 30, 2012, and is now first-class. He was the first president of the Fort St. John Firefighter’s Charitable Society.

Bev Green and Maggie Wagner show the two of the wines available for tasting at Of The Vine on Saturday, Oct. 14.

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Construction along Alaska Road North near McDonalds, part of a two-year project to upgrade the sanitary sewer system in that area. “They’ve put a major push on to do the frontage road here in the last few days, so now that they’re actually beyond 112 Street they’re not putting pipe in the rest of the north side so they can concentrate on getting the road done,” said Victor Shopland, the city’s general manager of integrated services.

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Wild Things ran rampant through the library on Oct. 12. Part of Fort St. John Loves Families Week, the Wild Rumpus was was chance for kids and parents to hear stories, sing songs, and be as noisy as possible. Pictured: Lyndsay Beer and her two-year-old dragon, Asher, and Taylor Moseychuck with her three-year-old monster Isaac.

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Samrath Aulakh knew his words at the Spelling Bee, taking first in the 11 to 12 year old category.

He may have been the tiniest speller on stage, but Malachi Jopio knows his words. The youngster, soon to turn four, took first place at the Fort St. John Literacy Society’s Spelling Bee in the age five to six category after a spell-off with Ysebelle Antonic. “They were pretty smart cookies,” said executive director Jessica Kalman after the Bee. There were 14 kids between four age categories signed up for the reintroduction of the Bee. Kaleb Workineh was cool under pressure as he spelled his words with confidence in

the seven and eight-year-old category. Jack Landry-Stewart had a long back and forth battle with Megan Clayson, but came out on top winning the nine to 10-year-old category. Samrath Aulakh spelled his words like a pro to win the 11 to 12-yearold category. Kalman was thrilled with how the Bee went. “The turnout was actually better than I anticipated for the first time coming back as reintroducing the Spelling Bee, so I’m really impressed with all the participants as well as the community for coming out to support all of the children that studied so hard,” she said.

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Kaleb Workineh was confident in his words at the Spelling Bee, where he won the aged seven and eight category.

Horsing around with ashes

he use of ash was essential in early human chemical experimentation. It was first used religiously and ceremonially from the days when fire first brought us together to eat. The ashes of these fires gave us calcium and potassium in a powder, which is able to adjust pH for cooking, bread leavening, and fermentation. Ash has an antibacterial component that is used in smoke curing and meat preservation. Cooking with ash is an underrated kitchen technique found in all ancient civilizations. Cooking bread in the smoldering coals of a campfire is an ancient trail hunting tech-

nique. The type of wood used adds flavours unique to your camp site. The basic idea for cooking is to flatten your bread out to increase surface area. As you get better at controlling this, you can shape your bread differently to suit your favourite styles of bread. HORSE TRAIL BREAD COOKED IN ASHES 2 tbs yeast 500g flour 2 tbs salt 2tbs honey 300g Water Pine needles 1 leather trail bag, washed and treated with oil.

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While warming yourself around a fire, stir your yeast, honey, and water together in a large enamel campfire coffee pot, and place close to the fire to keep at body temperature. Put the rest of your dry ingredients into an oil-treated leather trail bag. When the yeast begins to bloom on the surface, pour the contents into the leather bag. Gently mix a bit to incorporate

the dry and wet. Close the bag and strap it to your horse, just over its back leg. While riding, it will gently and continuously knead the dough into a ball. The faster you ride the quicker it will be ready. Check once an hour along your ride. Remove once the gluten has smoothed and formed a ball that has removed itself from the sides of the leather. Ride until the bread is ready. Make camp but leave your dough to rise in the bag strapped to your horse; its post-workout body heat will help incubate the yeast. Once doubled in size, squish the bag and let rise one more time. The more you practice this the more

ways you will find to let your horse’s movement and heat do the work of a bread mixer and proofer. Using only the coals of your fire, place your bread flat down, and then move coals to cover the top with some sticks. The size of your coals and how many you use determines how fast your bread cooks. The bread will become very dark before it’s finished without the proper shape. Move it around so it doesn’t burn too much on one spot. Cook 20-30 mins or less if you make more smaller loaves. Pick it from the ashes and dust it off with a small pine branch. Give a treat to your horse for its help.

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