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School District 60 In School District 60, Fort St. John and Charlie Lake voters re-elected board chair Erin Evans (1,533) and Bill Snow (1,198). Former CM Finch Elementary principal Helen Gilbert topped the polls with 1,593 votes and will join the board of education. She’ll replace incumbent Darrell Pasichnyk, who was defeated. In the rural areas, turnout was poor: Madeleine Lehmann was elected with just 51 votes to represent Cecil Lake, Goodlow, and Clayhurst, besting Melanie Edwards, who got 10 votes. David Scott-Moncrieff was elected with just 14 votes to represent Prespatou, Buick, Rose Prairie, Montney and surrounding areas, including Doig River and Blueberry River First Nations. David Christie earned just four votes. Nicole Gillis and Ida Campbell were elected by acclamation to represent Hudson’s Hope and Taylor, respectively.

The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls has subpoenaed the RCMP for files of its investigation into the murder of Pamela Napoleon, a request that’s likely to be challenged by her accused killer. Details of the subpoena came out during a pre-trial conference Oct. 17 for Leon Wokeley, who is accused of killing Napoleon and burning her body in 2014. His lawyer, Georges Rivard, told court that both he and the Crown had just learned about the subpoena, which he says presents a number of concerns about privileged information about police investigations, and the rights of his client before a trial is scheduled to begin next year. “We don’t know what the evidence will be,” Rivard said outside of court. “It would make more sense for the matter be referred to when the trial is over, because we have no idea what’s going to be admissible, what’s going to come out and be interpreted by the media. Having evidence out there before even the trial is ruling on those issues is a major issue.” Wokeley was arrested in October 2017, and was the subject of a Mr. Big sting operation, which is often used during undercover police work to elicit confessions from suspects. More than 100 hours of recordings were compiled as part of the investigation. A hearing to determine the admissibility of evidence from the Mr. Big sting and Wokeley’s statements to police is scheduled to start on June 3, 2019, and last 48 days. Wokeley’s trial is scheduled to begin on Sept. 30, and is scheduled for five days. Rivard said he will need to determine whether he will have standing before the inquiry before he’s able to make an application challenge the subpoena. “There’s dangers all over the place,” he said. “I understand the role of the commission, respectfully, I do. There’s no harm in waiting until the trial is over.” Both the National Inquiry and the BC Prosecution Service declined to comment. RCMP have not responded to a request for comment.

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Voters in Northeast B.C. elected a mix of old and new to their municipal councils Oct. 20, and threw in a few surprises too. In Fort St. John, third time proved to be the charm for Becky Grimsrud, who topped the polls with 1,718 votes and will take a seat at the table after running unsuccessfully for office in 2014 and 2017. She’ll be joined by newcomer Tony Zabinsky, elected with 1,372 votes. “I feel very honoured and excited; a little bit nervous. I have a steep learning curve ahead of me,” said Grimsrud, who topped the polls with 1,718 votes. “I think people were ready for a new perspective and change in the dynamic of the team environment.” Added Zabinsky: “Change is good but it has to be proactive.” Grimsrud and Zabinsky unseated long-time incumbents Larry Evans and Bruce Christensen, both of whom served on council for more than a decade. “I want to thank all the citizens who voted, it was great to see the increase,” Christensen said during his final council meeting on Monday. “The ones that voted for me, thank you; sorry I didn’t make it, but we got some good people coming in.” Said Evans: “I think you’re going to have a council that rocks, I really do. Along with the wonderful staff that we have, the city is in good hands. In the final analysis, that’s all I care about.” Mayor Lori Ackerman was elected to another term by acclamation. Rounding out council are incumbents Lilia Hansen (1,557), Gord Klassen (1,511),

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Byron Stewart (1,501), and Trevor Bolin (1,361). There were 2,861 ballots casts for a 20% voter turnout — up from just 15% in 2014.

for an estimated 40% voter turnout, reportedly one of the highest in district history, and which had election officials counting ballots by hand in batches of 25 late into the evening.

Taylor In Taylor, Rob Fraser was re-elected mayor by a wide margin, besting challenger Laura Prosko 308 votes to 89. “I’m humbled the electorate has given me another chance, and another four years working with council and moving Taylor along,” Fraser said. Incumbents Betty Ponto (317), Brent Taillefer (338), and Dave Lueneberg (270) were re-elected. Joining them is newcomer Michelle Turnbull, who garnered 290 votes, and fills the empty seat left by George Barber, who did not seek re-election this year. Turnbull said she was excited to be elected. “I look forward to moving the community forward,” Turnbull said. “I’m honoured the citizens have entrusted me to represent them.” Prosko, meanwhile, said she will turn her focus on restarting her public relations business. “I’m really proud of the campaign we ran,” Prosko said. “I think races are great; you talk about the issues of the community and that’s important.” There were 403 ballots casts

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DELICIOUS DONATIONS The Northern Environmental Action Team delivered more than 600 jars filled with apple sauce, berry jam, pickled carrots and beans, stewed herbed tomatoes, and relish to community agencies in need last week.

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A total of 628 jars were prepared and delivered Oct. 15 as part of the group’s annual community canning drive. The Salvation Army and Women’s Resource Society received the delicious donations, prepared with the help of NEAT volunteers, the North Peace Savings and Credit Union, Enbridge, and residents who donated their locally grown fruits and veggies to the cause. submitted photo

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SUN FUN: We start this week’s news chewing session in deep, deep space. Astronomers using the Earth’s most powerful telescope have found a “super sun.” They say it’s a million, billion times bigger than our sun. Wow! With a sun that big, it’s pretty much guaranteed to shine most weekends!

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SCREEN SCREAM: And speaking of iPhones, the boss of Apple made a very strange announcement. He wants you to use your iPhone less. He said Apple is researching ways to reduce “screen addiction.” Maybe they could learn from how the TV networks handled the same problem. The networks reduced TV addiction by broadcasting shows that are garbage.

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even triple the price of beer as drought and heat impact barley production. In some parts of the world beer may become unavailable. I predict the beer situation will cause burping to become a status symbol.

UPSWING: Last week, an expert predicted the economy of Northeast B.C. will soon be on the upswing. Let’s hope he’s right. It’s important to remember the ecoIMMORTALITY INSANITY: A British nomy depends on economic forecasters scientist says he’s very close to finding a about as much as the weather depends way to make humans immortal. He plans on weather forecasters. Economists as a to starthttps://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-78_metric_e.html experiments soon in London. group do not have a great reputation, but Prince Charles was thinking about his they are good at explaining their mistakes. 92-year-old mother when he called the In a survey: Four out of five economists scientist and said, “Could you hold off on agree that 80 per cent of economists agree. Manitoba Average 110.8 FLU FACTS: On CBC, an expert pre- the immortality thing for a while?” dicted a milder flu season. That’s bad WINTER: A meteorologist was on TV Ontario Average 118.6 news for me. I already wrote a long list of ROYAL REPORT: Prince Harry and his last week, predicting a milder than averHome  Environment and naturalpeople resources  Weather information  Weather  Local forecasts  British Columbia I plan to sneeze on. (Then there’s wife Meghan Markle are expecting a baby. age winter. This contradicts the expert Deja Flu: The feeling you’ve coughed and Here’s the neat thing about being a royal who was on TV a few weeks ago, predictQuebec Average 124.8 sneezed like this before.) kid: When you’re at school, if a bully takes ing a cold winter. I don’t care if its cold. I your lunch money, you can send your but- still have a few leftover goosebumps from New Brunswick Avg 124.7 DOPE SCOPE: Last week’s big news in ler to school to beat up the bully. last year, so this year I don’t have Observed at: Fort St. John Airport 11:00 AM MST Tuesday 23 October 2018 to start over from zero. Current Conditions Canada was the legalization of marijuana. t Nelson, - 7Avg Day Forecast - Environment Canada https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-83_metric_e.html NovaBC Scotia I predict it’s just a matter of time until MOON MEMO: China announced it 120.4 we see a news report about a Canadian will3.8°C launch an artificial moon orbit. WHY FLY: A new reality show on TV Condition: Mainly Sunny Temperature: Wind: SSEinto 9 km/h guy complaining somebody laced his The huge satellite will reflect sunlight into reveals the secrets of flight attendants. 101.4 kPa Dew point: -3.1°C Visibility: 81 km PEI Average 120.9 Pressure: marijuana with chocolate chip cookies. Chinese cities at night. This will make There are many airplane secrets passenTendency: Rising Humidity: 61% walking through the streets safer for those gers don’t know. Like for example, those Newfoundland Avg. 132.7 BEER FEAR: A scientist was on TV say- eight-year-old kids who work the night oxygen masks. There’s no oxygen. The ing global climate change will double or shift at the iPhone factory. masks are there to muffle the screams. Home  Environment and CAD$ per litre, prices as of October 23.natural resources  Weather information  Weather  Local forecasts  British Columbia

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Regional district expects answer on future of Old Fort this week BC Hydro was granted access to the area last week, and crews have been working “around the clock” to install 45 new power poles and restring 3,300 metres of power line, BC Hydro said in an update. BC Hydro has applied to the BC Utilities Commission for billing relief for Old Fort customers. If approved, credits will be applied to customers’ accounts.

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Old Fort evacuees should know this week whether they’re able to return home or face a long winter away from it. The Peace River Regional District expects to have a full geotechnical report on the Old Fort landslide and whether it’s safe for evacuees to return home by the end of the week, board chair Brad Sperling said in an update Oct. 20. “We’re concentrating on getting people back home, and dealing with our report once it comes, making sure we’re prepared for whatever that report says,” Sperling said. More than 150 Old Fort residents were forced to evacuate on Oct. 7, one week after a landslide cut power and destroyed the only road in and out of the community along the Peace River just outside Fort St. John. The regional district has hired Westrek Geotechnical Services to study and monitor the slide alongside geologists from the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations. Westrek officials were not present at Saturday’s update and Sperling knew little about the company’s recent findings. Until its report is provided, the regional district is working on plans that would see some or all residents return home, or a continued and prolonged evacuation, Sperling said. If residents are able to return, the regional district will need make sure homes are

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Old Fort landslide, and temporary road construction, Oct. 20, 2018. See more exclusive photos of the landslide by visiting alaskahighwaynews.ca/photos

de-winterized, cleaned of spoiled food and goods, and that any pests and rodents are removed, Sperling said. If residents aren’t able to return home, the regional district will need to ensure all homes have been prepared for winter, that residents are given a chance to get all the belongings they need, and that power, at the very least, is restored to the community along with temporary road access. Providing security to the homes during the winter will also be a priority, Sperling said.

“It’s a painful waiting game for all of us, especially the residents,” Sperling said. Once the report is received, a community meeting will be held to discuss its findings, and other provincial agencies will be invited, Sperling said. Last week, geotechnical experts said they had found signs of movement in parts of the slide, but not in the hillside above most homes in Old Fort. That allowed utility and transportation crews to get on the ground and begin their work, while more than 50 residents were ferried into

the community by boat to collect belongings and prepare their homes for winter as a precaution. A temporary road is currently being constructed around and through landslide debris that destroyed Old Fort Road. That work is expected to take at least three weeks to finish. Power restored Power to the community was lost Oct. 6 after a landslide damaged the power line supplying the community, and prompted an evacuation order.

Financial help Meanwhile, the province has approved disaster financial assistance for residents whose homes have been damaged by the landslide. MLA Dan Davies says he is pushing the public safety ministry to come up with a plan for housing assistance and compensation for the large majority of Old Fort residents who won’t qualify for disaster financial assistance because their homes weren’t damaged, but who face staggering losses in their property values. Davies said he’s also working with MP Bob Zimmer, who was not present at Saturday’s meeting, about securing federal help for residents. “We need to get a plan in place and we need to get that plan communicated to residents either way in what that looks like,” Davies said. The landslide began Sept. 30 and has grown to more than eight million cubic metres. Visit alaskahighwaynews.ca for more landslide updates.

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Wokeley is charged with murder, arson, and indignity to human remains. He has pleaded not guilty and has chosen to be tried by a judge alone. Police say Wokeley and Napoleon knew each other, and were last seen leaving Blueberry River First Nation together on July 8, 2014. Napoleon’s remains were found in a burned down cabin near the

community a month a later. The National Inquiry said last year it would be considering police conduct as part of its work, and that it had a forensic team reviewing police files. Mr. Big stings have seen a mix of success and failure across the country. The Supreme Court of Canada noted in a landmark ruling in 2014 that they can become “abusive” and pose major problems for investigators,

from producing unreliable confessions to setting up suspects in simulated crimes. The court called the Mr. Big technique a “Canadian invention” that rose to prominence in the 1990s and has led to confessions and convictions in hundreds of cases. However, targeted suspects often confess “in the face of powerful inducements and sometimes veiled threats.”

“This raises the spectre of unreliable confessions,” the court noted in its ruling. “Unreliable confessions provide compelling evidence of guilt and present a clear and straightforward path to conviction. In other contexts, they have been responsible for wrongful convictions — a fact we cannot ignore.” As a result, the court called confessions secured through

Mr. Big operations as being “presumptively inadmissible” — and set out a strict new test to address concerns with reliability, prejudice, and police misconduct before they can be accepted and admitted as evidence. Top RCMP officials said they would follow the Supreme Court’s ruling, but would still use the technique when necessary in the course of its investigations.

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Hudson’s Hope In Hudson’s Hope, Travous Quibell, Mattias Gibbs, Kelly Miller, Patricia Markin, Valerie Paice, and Leigh Summer. Dave Heiberg was elected mayor by acclamation. There were 261 ballots casts for an estimated 35% voter turnout Northern Rockies In the Northern Rockies, incumbent mayor Bill Streeper was ousted. Voters elected Gary Foster as mayor with 922 votes — far outpacing Streeper’s 540 votes. Elected to council were Lorraine Gerwing, Todd Penney, Kyle Andrews, Laurie Dolan, Danny Soles, and John Roper. Both Penney and Roper are new to council. There were 1,487 ballots casts for an estimated 44% voter turnout. Dawson Creek In Dawson Creek, Dale Bumstead outpaced challenger Trenten Laarz with roughly 85 percent of the vote, or 1,780 to 291 votes. “I am so appreciative of the opportunity to represent Dawson Creek as the Mayor. My home town is so important to our family and I sincerely all of the support,” Bumstead told the Dawson Creek Mirror. Blair Lekstrom, former Dawson Creek mayor and provincial cabinet minister, topped the polls with 1,829 votes. He will be joined by re-elected councillors Charlie Parslow, Shaely Wilbur, and Paul Gevatkoff, as well

as new faces Jerimy Earl and Amy Kaempf. Incumbent Cheryl Shuman finished second-last in the polls with 1,006 votes. There were 2,094 ballots casts for an estimated 25% voter turnout. Tumbler Ridge In Tumbler Ridge, voters chose a new mayor instead of an incumbent. Keith Bertrand was elected mayor with 251 votes while incumbent Don McPherson finished with 238, a tight race that wasn’t lost on Bertrand. “That was close!” Bertrand said in a post to supporters on Facebook. “I am excited to lead this team.” There were 766 ballots casts for an estimated 54% voter turnout. Chetwynd In Chetwynd, Allen Courtoreille outpaced councillor Alec Brownlee for the mayor’s seat, while Merlin Nichols appears to have been sent a message by voters. Courtoreille was elected with 255 votes, edging out incumbent councillor Alec Brownlee, an incumbent councillor who sought the mayor’s chair when Nichols stepped down. Nichols finished last in the polls with 195 votes in his bid for councillor. Mel Deck, Jocelyn Disher, Clay Bassendowski, Laura Weisgerber, Rochelle Galbraith, and Janet Wark were elected to council. Both Disher and Wark are new to their roles.

There were 492 ballots casts for an estimated 28% voter turnout. Pouce Coupe In Pouce Coupe, every vote counted as just one incumbent councillor earned another term. Barb Smith was re-elected to council while “new” faces — former councillors themselves — Ken Drover, Donna White, and Marlene Hebert were also elected. Lorraine Michetti was re-elected mayor by acclamation. Incumbent councillors Andre Lavoie lost a chance for a second term by just one vote to Hebert. There were 137 ballots casts for an estimated 23% voter turnout. School District 59 In School District 59, four incumbents ran for re-election, and just two were re-elected. The board of education will include incumbents Crystal Hillton and Tamara Ziemer. Joining them are Becky Borton, Roxanne Gulick, Jennifer Lalonde, Chad Anderson, and Travis Jones. Peace River Regional District There was no election for the Peace River Regional District. Karen Goodings, Brad Sperling, Leonard Hiebert, and Dan Rose were elected by acclamation as there were no challengers. — with files from the Dawson Creek Mirror

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if proportional representation is adopted, which proportional system do you prefer? - Dual Member Proportional (DMP)

Residents in Northeast B.C. should check their mail this week for their ballots to vote in a referendum to change the provincial voting system. Elections BC says voting packages are expected to arrive in mailboxes from Dawson Creek to Fort Nelson on Oct. 24. Elections BC says it’s monitoring a series of rotating strikes by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers that started Oct. 22 and included Victoria. The strikes have yet to impact delivery of the voting packages, Elections BC says. The voting period starts today, Monday, Oct. 22, and ballots must be received by Elections BC by Nov. 30. The voting period remains unchanged in the face of the strikes, Elections BC says, however, the voting period will be extended if necessary. Proponents of proportional representation say it’s a fairer way of electing candidates because the percentage of votes would roughly equal the number of seats a party gets in the legislature. Opponents say local representation would be reduced with parties having more control. Vote PR BC and the No BC Proportional Representation Society are the two official proponent and opponent groups in the referendum, and each has received $500,000 in government funding. The ballot will contain two questions: whether the first-past-the-post system should be kept or changed to a system of proportional representation. The second question involves ranking three proportional systems, which are: — Mixed-member proportional, which would result in 60 per cent of members of the legislature being elected by the most votes and 40 per cent by lists set by political parties. — Dual-member proportional, which would involve large ridings represented by two politicians, including one with the most votes. — Rural-urban proportional, which would be a blend of the MMP for rural ridings and the single transferable vote system for urban ridings, though voters have already rejected it in 2005 and 2009 referendums. Attorney General David Eby has said that if a proportional representation system is voted in, a second referendum would be held following two general elections to allow for a return to the current system. Premier John Horgan, whose New Democrats formed a minority government last year after reaching an agreement with the Green party, is campaigning in favour of proportional representation. Green Leader Andrew Weaver, who also favours a change, said the first-past-the-post model doesn’t allow parties to work together and make compromises. The BC Liberal party is campaigning against proportional representation. Andrew Watson, spokesman for Elections BC, said “plain-language experts” were hired in an effort to provide clear information about the referendum options on its website and in mailedout material. He said Elections BC also sought advice from an expert in electoral systems from New Zealand, which adopted a form of proportional representation in the 1990s. Elections BC will start posting information on its site about the number of packages it has received starting Nov. 2, with the results of the referendum to be announced at an undetermined date, Watson said. — with files from the Canadian Press

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Little room left for error with cumulative impacts of industry

y heart and thoughts are with the families displaced by the landslide impacting the Old Fort. There are so many questions to be asked at this point. Fort St. John residents have rallied to help these families wherever possible. Thank you, Fort St. John! As I drove out on the 265 Road over the weekend, I couldn’t help but notice how much development has occurred in the entire area south of the Alaska Highway over the past six years. Entire quarter sections of undeveloped parcels have been cleared and developed. Trees have been forested. Trees that had an important role in water management. Mining licences have been granted on old gravel pits, subdivisions developed, parcels cleared. Any singular project alone has minimal impact. Numerous projects can have a very large cumulative impact when you think of things such as change in water flow, diversion of run-

Edwina Nearhood LIFE AT GROUND ZERO

off, groundwater disturbance, etc. As of Oct. 16, 2018, I have not heard anyone ask the question: if this mudslide can happen in close proximity on the downstream side of Site C, what will happen when there is a similar landslide in the reservoir or at the dam site? What will happen if there is any development outside of the statutory right-ofway area of the dam reservoir that may impact the unstable banks near the dam? Close consideration must be given to the messaging of the Old Fort slide as it is very relative to the Site C dam site. I am not a geotechnical expert. I assume geotechnical studies were completed prior to the issuance of the licence to operate a

gravel pit at the top of a hillside near an old slide area. I would hope that groundwater impact was considered and captured. I would hope that historical ground movement of the nearby pipelines would be captured and considered before and after as part of the forensic data. Another question for consideration is who in the province gathers data, regulates, monitors, and considers the cumulative impact of cross-industry development? Environmental and socioeconomic impacts can have long-term negative impacts on communities. Just ask our Old Fort residents. The Kiskatinaw watershed is experiencing drought conditions. Look down as you fly over this region and notice how many water dams there are supporting resource industries. Has this area been developed responsibly? Has any consideration been given to the extensive amount of development in the area? What happens when drinking water sources are contaminated or threatened?

Who is monitoring and regulating the cumulative impact of resource development on the watershed, wildlife, residents, agri-business, nearby communities? Keep asking resource companies to be responsible corporate citizens supporting the communities impacted. So many questions. Resource extraction is the bread and butter of the entire Northeast. I would not be here if it wasn’t for the petroleum industry. My family has been involved in the industry for four generations. Is this region going to be eaten by hungry ghosts because it is the path of least resistance? Can we extract resources responsibly and sustainably? Can we leave something for our grandchildren? The edge of the sword is very thin. There is little room left for error. Edwina Nearhood is a lifelong resident of Fort St. John, with 30 years experience in the appraisal industry.

Shedding the shackles of adulthood

icture yourself in a large theatre, surrounded by hundreds or thousands of people. Now, imagine the musician or performer standing on the edge of the stage and calling to the crowd enthusiastically, “Everybody clap your hands!” and you begin to clap your hands in beat to the rhythm. The sound of your clapping sounds oddly loud and singular and you wonder, am I the only one clapping my hands? You look around and you notice that there are maybe a handful of people who have joined you in response to the performer. You feel awkward, but you keep clapping. Looking around at the curmudgeons sitting in their seats, you begin to feel embarrassed for the performer so you start whistling and clapping to fill the void of sound. I don’t know how many performances I’ve attended where the emcee or performer asks the crowd to participate in some fashion and they are met with a lukewarm response. It always makes me feel embarrassed for the performer and I want to ask everyone, “Do you know how much courage it takes for a performer to ask that question knowing that they are not in control of the response?” I had a long conversation with someone about this very subject this past weekend.

Judy Kucharuk THE DESK OF THE GREEN-EYED GIRL

She recently moved to the community from a much larger city. She is like me, always willing to answer the call of the performer to clap, dance, or sing along to the music upon request. Granted, we both are extroverts, but being an extrovert or not is not a prerequisite to fulfilling the unspoken performeraudience contract. They sing, dance, juggle, yodel, perform, etc. for us and, in turn, we respond to their verbal commands: clap when requested, do a silly dance when requested, shout out the lyrics to a song when requested, hold up our cell phone flashlight when requested. Our response feeds the performer and gives them the unspoken permission to continue. Our conversation prompted the question: is it a small town thing? I wondered if that was the case. Is it because folks are concerned about looking silly in front of their friends and neighbours? That’s definitely a possibility and probably

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contributes to some of the audience apathy, but not all. Last weekend, I accompanied my daughter and granddaughter to the Charlotte Diamond concert where the children and parents were on their feet the entire performance: clapping, dancing and singing along with Charlotte. They didn’t stop and look around to see if anyone was watching them. The pure joy on their faces and the lack of inhibition was intoxicating. If that joy could be encapsulated and given out as a multivitamin we would have found the elixir for life! Why do we allow our grownup selves to overtake the child inside all of us who lives life joyfully? The next time you attend a performance and the artist, musician or emcee says, “Make some noise!” or “Everyone stand up and dance with us!” — do it. Do it for that child inside you that is begging for an opportunity to shed the shackles of adulthood. Let them come out and play every now and then – you won’t be disappointed. Judy Kucharuk is a lover of sarcasm, witty people and footnotes. Follow her @ judylaine

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LOCAL NEWS

Fort St. John RCMP getting new drug processing lab

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The City of Fort St. John has issued a tender to build a new drug processing facility for local police. It’s a new addition to the RCMP detachment, the city

says. “This project is needed for the processing of controlled drug and substances to ensure the safety of everyone in the building,” city spokesman Ryan Harvey said. The city is planning to replace the current detachment

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over the next few years, which will also include a drug processing facility. “Most of the equipment from this room can be utilized in the new detachment,” Harvey said. Funding is being split between the city and RCMP. A total cost for the facility

was not provided, however, Harvey noted the city has budgeted $100,000 for RCMP upgrades this year. Fort St. John RCMP have not returned a request for comment.

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Northeast B.C. economy on the upswing and tariff spats under President Donald Trump have had a negative impact on global economic activity, adding costs for producers and consumers, and disrupting supply chains, Pastrick said. The U.S. is focused on biltateral trade deals rather than multilateral deals. “I guess when you’re the elephant, you’re the largest economy in the world and you’re negotiating with these small countries, there’s an advantage,” he said. “That’s the tactical approach.” The new U.S.-MexicoCanada Trade Agreement could be worse, and is not much different than the old North America Free Trade Agreeement, Pastrick said. That deal was worth updating, he said. “Yes, there is some updates, and there should be some updates quite frankly,” he said. “It was signed in 1994, and so here we are 20 some odd years later and a lot of things have changed, on the technology front, digital, products and so forth. There needs to be regular review and updates of these trade agreements.” There are some risks of recession on the horizon, Pastrick said. That could be sprung by the ongoing trade war and escalating tariffs between the U.S. and China, a debt crisis in Argentina, Turkey, and China, a European banking crisis, or geopolitical crisis with North Korea or Iran. “It’s always difficult to accurately predict when the next recession will occur,” Pastrick said. “The track record for economists doing just that is very poor. We have no crystal ball as to when it will happen.”

Cannabis consumers face slow retail rollout MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca

Recreational cannabis is now legal in Canada, but Fort St. John residents will have to shop for their bud online before they can shop downtown.Entrepreneurs have paid the B.C. government application fees for 173 potential cannabis-retail stores, but none of those applications has been approved even conditionally. The region with the most applications is the Interior and northern B.C., with 72. Of those, 43 have been deemed incom-

plete, and just 29 have been referred to local governments. The City of Fort St. John says it hasn’t received any referrals from the province. The B.C. government has contracted Shopify to operate its e-commerce website and plans to have Canada Post deliver the products. British Columbians 19 years of age and older will be able to buy regulated cannabis regardless of where they live in the province. Canada Post employees will check identification to ensure

that recipients are of legal age, particularly if recipients appear to be under 25 years old. Online orders will be shipped from the BCLDB’s distribution centre within 48 business hours of the order being placed, according to the B.C. government. B.C. saw nearly 10,000 orders placed on the first day of legalization, the large majority of them online. Around 800 sales were made at the only government store in Kamloops.

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The economy in Northeast B.C. is on the upswing and there’s good news on the horizon. Helmut Pastrick, chief economist for Central 1 Credit Union, was in Fort St. John Oct. 16 for a State of the Economy Forum hosted by the North Peace Savings and Credit Union. Pastrick reviewed a number of economic indicators that have been stabilizing through the region: unemployment rates are down and job vacancies are up; fewer people are receiving employment insurance and offered average hourly wages are up; housing sales and prices are on the rebound, and business incorporations are up. “I would say that the commodity cycle, the economic cycle ... for your region and area generally seems to have run its course,” Pastrick said. “Given the outlook for certainly LNG and natural gas, it does appear the stage is set for another upswing,” Pastrick said. Construction of the LNG Canada project in Kitimat, and the Coastal GasLink pipeline that will feed the facility with gas from Northeast B.C. will help to firm up Canadian natural gas prices, Pastrick said. With demand increases for liquefied natural gas in Asian markets, “the long-term projections for LNG are very positive,” he said, adding that LNG Canada is “a very significant long-term project for more drilling and exploration” in the Northeast.

“The amount of demand we’re seeing now will double, triple in the next 20 to 30 years, so additional capacity will need to come on, and very likely will,” Pastrick said. The Northeast is in the middle of the pack when it comes to employment and GDP growth in the province, which continues its strong performance overall. Employment in the Northeast is around 20 per cent higher than it was in 2001, while areas like the Cariboo, Kootenays, and North Coast have seen declines or flatlines. The province is seeing better performance in service based economies, Pastrick said, and its export performance is lacking as province, as is Canada’s export performance as a whole. “We need to do a lot more to improve that,” Pastrick said. When it comes to lumber and panel prices, a slight downturn is puzzling, Pastrick said, figuring it to be a technical correction despite the softwood lumber dispute and flat housing starts in the U.S. “As long as U.S. housing starts hold up reasonably well, and I expect they will, this price correction is more temporary,” he said. “There’s a lot of pent up demand for housing in the U.S. economy still after the financial crisis.” Canadian canola, wheat, and feeder cattle prices have firmed up somewhat, he said. Looking ahead, Canada’s economy is running at full capacity, Pastrick said, and will be faced with higher interest rates. The loonie will hover about where it is now, at 77 cents to the U.S. dollar, he said. American trade policies

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COURT DOCKET A summary of sentences and fines handed out in Northeast B.C. courts for the week ending Oct. 19, 2018. Fort St. John Law Courts • Marvin Miles Yahey (born 1992) was fined $1,500, handed a one-year criminal driving ban, and assessed a $450 victim surcharge for care or control of a vehicle or vessel while impaired. • Steven Jerrold James (born 1979) was fined $2,000 and assessed a $300 victim surcharge for unlawful possession of dead wildlife. • Terence Lee Metz (born 1962) was given a 120-day conditional sentence, handed a three-year criminal driving ban, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for care or control of a

vehicle or vessel while impaired. Metz was given the same sentence for a charge of driving with a suspended licence. • Christopher Wayne Zarbock (born 1989) was fined $1,000, handed a one-year criminal driving ban, and assessed a $300 victim surcharge for care or control of a vehicle or vessel while impaired. • Amber Lynn Beattie (born 1988) was fined $1,000, handed a one-year criminal driving ban, and assessed a $300 victim surcharge for failing or refusing to provide a sample. Dawson Creek Law Courts • William Justin McCleod (born 1978) was given a fourmonth conditional sentence, handed a one-year probation order, handed a two-year criminal driving ban, and assessed a $200 victim surcharge for care or control of a vehicle or vessel while impaired.

NORTH PEACE SENIORS HOUSING SOCIETY The North Peace Seniors Housing Society (NPSHS) would like to graciously thank the FSJ Elks Club #288 for their very generous donation of $1,500 which was given to us to help with our fundraising for our Elevator replacement project.

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B.C.’s Advanced Education Minister Melanie Mark was tightlipped last week about whether she plans to approve a nursing school for Northeast B.C., but says she hopes to report positive news soon. Mark was in the region Oct. 12 for the grand opening of Northern Lights College’s new trades training centre in Dawson Creek, and for a literacy announcement in Fort St. John. Indeed, her mere presence in the region set off a flurry of speculation that she would also be announcing provincial approval for the school. But the wait for that news continues for now — the proposal between the University of Northern British Columbia, Northern Lights College, and Northern Health is in the hands of ministry staff heading into budget building season, Mark said. “My call to action when I met with folks at UNBC last year was show me the partnership,” Mark said. “People hear it time and time again, I’m a big fan of Scrabble; the triple word score is going to catch my attention. They came back showing me the partnership.” It’s taken more than a decade of advocacy to get the program to this point, and the key now is sustainability, Mark said. “I do value the principle that students should study as close to home (as they can),” Mark said. “We have to look at the sustainability of it. The risk as minister is setting up a program to fail,” she added. Mark’s optimism mirrors that of UNBC President Daniel Weeks. He was in Fort St. John last month and said the province was given an attractive proposal and that campus renovations were moving ahead in anticipation of approval. Northern Health projects Northeast B.C. will need an average of 78 registered nurses per year over the next four years to fill staffing gaps. Officials fear that gap will only get worse if education needs aren’t addressed. Proposed is a five semester, two-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program based in Fort St. John that would support 32 students when it reaches full capacity. The college has the capacity to expand, while there’s classroom space and simulation lab at the city’s hospital, which was built for training purposes.

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The annual poppy campaign in support of the Royal Canadian Legion kicks off in Fort St. John on Oct. 26. City councillors proclaimed the occassion at their Monday meeting. “Everybody remembers the people that guard our country laid down their lives,” Earl Brenton, a representative for Branch 102, told council. “I hope everybody purchases a poppy and keeps it in their mind that your comfort is their misery.” The poppy campaign runs until Nov. 11. A poppy campaign flag will also be flown at city hall.

Council supports extra cabs, with accessibility caveat matt preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca

Fort St. John city council has given conditional support to Fort St. John Cabs and Teco Taxi to increase their fleets by one cab each, but only if those cabs are accessible to all. At Monday’s meeting, council voted to write letters in support of the companies, which have each applied to the Passenger Transportation Board for an extra taxi licence. “In my mind, an accessible vehicle is good for all persons, able-bodied or not,” said Coun. Byron Stewart. Fort St. John Cabs has 11 taxis in its fleet, only one of which is accessible, and is looking to increase its fleet to 12. Teco has zero accessible cabs in its current fleet of eight, and is looking to increase its fleet to nine, ac-

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cording to applications submitted to council. The companies are currently not required by the province or city bylaw to provide accessible taxis. That prompted councillors to ask for a report from staff on the city’s vehicle for hire bylaw, which can mandate everything from electric vehicle and accessibility requirements. The bylaw already sets out age limits for vehicles, city manager Dianne Hunter noted. “You can put all those conditions within your bylaw,” Hunter said. However, council would have to approve amendments to guarantee taxi companies put accessible vehicles on the road, Hunter said. “You couldn’t arbitrarily say, ‘And now we want two or three accessible taxis,’ in response just to this applic-

ation. You can direct staff to bring forward an amended bylaw that applies in all future cases,” Hunter said. The two companies are applying for the extra licences in response to a provincial report earlier this year that gave taxi companies one year to improve service levels before approving ridesharing companies like Uber, Hunter said. Still, the city received short notice of the applications on Oct. 19, and was given just five days to respond. That timeline frustrated Coun. Gord Klassen, who was the lone vote against writing a letter of support for the companies. Klassen said he felt council was put “put behind the eight ball” to make a decision, with no business plan from the companies, and with a bylaw review now to be had.

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What to call Fort St. John’s new school? matt preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca

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Keegan Taccori and Joel Hayes outside the Pomeroy Sport Centre on Oct. 19.

Sun powers cross-continent journey to Argentina matt preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca

Aussies Keegan Taccori and Joel Hayes made their way down the Alaska Highway last week as part of their continent-spanning trek from the Arctic Circle in Alaska to Tierra del Fuego in Argentina. It’s a journey that’s part adventure, part education as the two are making the drive in a 2010 solar and electricpowered International E-Star. “It’s a conversation about energy and the way we use it, and how we humans will potentially progress with certain technologies available to us,” says Hayes. “It’s showing the world what’s possible and that the world needs to move to more susitainable energy,” adds Taccori. The van has a max speed of 85 km/h, and a range of 320 kilometres between two batteries. It draws most of its power

for a solar array on its roof, and can plug in at electric charging stations too. Food and vehicle maintenance are the duo’s biggest costs, and the journey hasn’t been without its difficulties — they had to spend a week snowed in along the highway north of Fort Nelson, Taccori says. The two stayed overnight in Dawson Creek, with a stop at Peace Energy Co-op before heading to Prince George Saturday afternoon and then to the Lower Mainland. They started their journey at the end of August and hope to reach Argentina by December 11, 2020. “That’s my 30th birthday,” quips Hayes. “I don’t think anything should be done without having an adventure at the same time. We’re doing it with a smile on our face.” Follow their journey on Facebook at Route Del Sol.

School District 60 is looking for public input on a name for Fort St. John’s newest elementary school. Construction on the $31.1-million Northeast Elementary School began this summer across from the Fort St. John Hospital. The Northeast Elementary School name is only temporary though, and public input is part of district protocol. Criteria includes geographic areas, or persons of recognized historic, cultural, or social significance. The names of any person will only be considered if they have been dead for at least five years. “In selecting new school names, the board will be sensitive to cultural and social diversity and take care

that the names be distinct from other school names, be in good taste and be capable of standing the test of time,” the school district wrote in an update on its website. “Final naming decisions will be determined by a consensus of trustees.” The city’s second newest school, Margaret ‘Ma’ Murray Community School, opened to students in September. In 2016, trustees voted to name it after pioneering newswoman and Alaska Highway News founder Margaret ‘Ma’ Murray, based on input they received from the community. Name suggestions for the new Northeast Elementary School can be sent by email to public@prn.bc.ca until Nov. 30 at 12 p.m. The two-storey, 505-seat school will include a neighbourhood learning centre, a

daycare, and multi-purpose spaces for community use. Work got underway this summer, and is planned to be complete and ready for students in fall 2020. Some reader suggestions: “Anne Young, the first registered nurse in the district, sometimes rode to deliver babies in temperatures as low as minus 70.” — Morley Wigglesworth “Pioneer School, gets all the pioneers including the Beatons and many others, although I like the Anne Young idea she delivered my brother.” — Eva Beaton “Ross H MacLean - he has done so much for the youth of this town.” — Wendy Daneluk

SD60 signs on to France partnership matt preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca

School District 60 has inked a deal with a school district in France to expand French language learning opportunities for students and teachers. The school district signed an agreement Oct. 15 with Académie d’Orléans-Tours, which will open up student exchanges, teacher professional development, and project collaborations. “It helps with keeping kids in French immersion,” said board chair Erin Evans. “It’s also a sistering of districts so

the teachers can exchange learning ideas.” School District 60 is one of seven districts in B.C. to sign agreements with French académies, the equivalent of a B.C. school district, according to the province. A formal signing ceremony between the province and delegates from France was held Oct. 12. The ministry of education says the number of francophone students has jumped by 41 per cent over the last decade, and the number of French immersion students by 26 per cent. Just under 10 per cent of B.C. students are enrolled in French immersion.

“It’s incredibly positive that B.C. families want their children to benefit from bilingualism and, as a result, we’ve seen a rapid increase in francophone and French immersion enrolment. At the same time, it’s been a challenge to find enough French teachers domestically to meet the growing demand,” Education Minister Rob Fleming said. “I’m pleased our mission to Europe in the spring paved the way for partnerships that will increase French teacher recruitment, foster more French cultural experiences and improve French language skills in the classroom.”

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22nd Annual Be an Angel Gala We have gotten SO MANY amazing auction item & prize donations and we can’t wait to show them to you! We have a $2,500 travel voucher (a donation from WL Construction), Swarovski Crystal & Diamond Earrings for the key Draw from Carters Jewellers, a Diamond Necklace, a Family Ski Package with a seasons pass for Whispering Pines and a family day pass at Power King, 2 x signed hockey jerseys, Erik Gudbranson Autographed Jersey and a signed & framed Carey Price Jersey, 2 Tickets to a BC Lions game, A VERY high end bottle of Highland Single Malt Scotch, original art from Sandy Trout and Mike Kroecher… and so much more! Please join us at the 22nd Annual “Be an Angel” Gala on November 3rd to bid on or win these amazing prizes. For more information message us on facebook, call us at 250.261.7563, or email fsjhf@northernhealth.ca

Pembina to match funds raised at 2018 Light a Moose We are very excited to announce that this year Pembina Pipeline Corp. will be matching funds raised (up to $25,000) at the 2018’s Light a Moose Radiothon to take place on November 28, 29 and 30th at the Murray GM Parking Lot. 100.1 Moose FM is teaming up with the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation and Rhyason Contracting to help raise funds for the annual “Be an Angel” campaign. Every winter Moose FM broadcasts live for a three day Radiothon, Light A Moose, to inspire the community to donate funds to the Fort St John Hospital Foundation. Our 2018 Light a Moose goal is to raise $63,000 to purchase a Portable Ultrasound Machine with F.A.S.T. technology. The Portable Ultra Sound Machine will help reduce patient wait-times in ER and is vital in assessing a trauma injury in under a minute, it is known as the “Golden Hour’. Sixty minutes following a traumatic injury or an emergency an accurate diagnosis allows physicians to make fast decisions in a variety of emergencies such as trauma from an accident to better asses critical injuries, fractures, cardiac patients, chest pains, and will better determine the source of abdominal pain. If you have some further questions call 250.261.7563 for more information.

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LIBRA (SEPT. 23 TO OCT. 22) Clean up red-tape details about taxes, debt, inheritances and shared property so that you can remove those nagging items from the back of your mind. (They never go away on their own.)

’ve been living and teaching on the First Nations reserve of Kashechewan along the shores of the Albany River in northern Ontario. The school begins each day with the Lord’s Prayer. Though it’s nice to begin school with prayer, it surprises me that this demonstration of Christianity remains after the horrors of the residential school system. Indeed, here I’m self-conscious of my Catholic faith because of the atrocities committed at the local residential school, St. Anne’s in Fort Albany. St. Anne’s was run by the Catholic orders of Mary Immaculate and the Grey Sisters of the Cross from 1902 to 1976, and was funded by the federal government beginning in 1906. Survivors have testified to multiple counts of horrific physical, sexual, mental and spiritual abuse. After an investigation was launched in 1992, the Ontario Provincial Police interviewed 700 victims and witnesses, and gathered 900 statements regarding assaults, sexual assaults, suspicious deaths and a multitude of abuses alleged to have occurred at the school between 1941 and 1972. Investigators identified 74 suspects and charged seven people. But from 2008 to 2014, the federal government omitted references to the OPP investigation, including convictions, from the official St. Anne’s record to be used during compensation hearings. Rather, this white-washed school narrative referred to only four cases of physical abuse at St. Anne’s, which led to victims being denied compensation. In 2003, after a group of St. Anne’s survivors filed an abuse lawsuit against Ottawa and the Catholic entities that ran the school, victims did receive a settlement. Perhaps more importantly, after that testimony the official school narrative grew from 12 pages to 1200 pages citing 12,000 supporting documents. Survivors of St. Anne’s described being restrained using a strait jacket. Nuns, priests and lay brothers fondled, force-kissed and violently attacked and molested students at night. They hit students with large straps, small whips, beaver snare wires, boards, books, rulers, yardsticks, fists and open hands. Students were locked in a dark basement

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for hours at a time. The children were force-fed porridge, spoiled fish, cod liver oil and rancid horse meat. Students who vomited on their plates were then forced to eat their vomit. Despite denials, it was concluded that there was student-on-student violence. One student described being beaten by 50 other students who bound his feet and hands and then put a rope around his neck. They played tug of war with his body before stringing him up by his neck over a pipe. Other students described being gang raped. One survivor said that she beat other students including her younger sister as a way of expelling rage and frustration. The school used an electric chair during the 1950s and 1960s. Students were strapped into it and a switch was hit to give students shocks. Some were shocked until they passed out. A boy died when he allegedly fell from a swing in 1933. Another boy drowned after falling through ice while skating in the early 1940s. A witness said that the boy did not drown but was actually beaten to death for stealing a communion wafer. Four boys who left the school in 1941, disappeared. The boys were assumed to have drowned though no bodies were ever recovered. Though the school burned down, the legacy of St. Anne’s is felt from Moosonee to Fort Albany to Attawapiskat to Peawanuck to Kashechewan. Deaths, disappearances, fear and violence crippled many generations of First Nations’ people. The children at those schools craved love. One survivor said the children of St. Anne’s were ‘sick for love’, but instead were tortured. The Peace is a place of many peoples and faiths. In this space, readers are invited to share their own reflections of faith in the Peace. If you have a story of faith you’d like to share, email angelamarygriffin@gmail.com.

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Dear Annie: My adult daughter recently visited from out of state, and she has developed some odd and off-putting habits. I really don’t mean to judge her, but I’d also like to help her. SCORPIO (OCT. 23 TO NOV. 21) At the same time, if I said anyBe psychologically prepared thing, she might run a hundred to go more than halfway when miles in the opposite direction. dealing with others today, She has stopped showering because this is what you have every day. I’m not sure whether to do. Be accommodating and it’s a “save the water” thing or helpful. what, but frankly, she smells like the zoo. No deodorant, eiSAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 TO DEC. 21) ther. Her clothes are dirty, as It will give you pleasure to be of well. She has also dropped table service to others today. If you can be helpful to someone, you’ll manners. She frequently eats with her hands -- says it’s what find it rewarding and satisfying. they do in other countries. Her CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 TO JAN. 19) open mouth chews away as she This is a playful, prankish, talks, with bits of food spraying romantic day! Enjoy fun all over. She burps freely, and it’s activities with children as well not a health/indigestion issue. as social diversions and parties. Her body language says “relax,” Have fun! no matter what position she’s in -- slumped at the table, reclined AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 TO FEB. 18) on the couch, etc. I think she’s It will please you to cocoon at trying to be as earthy as possihome today and have some ble. Her husband is very similar, quiet time just to yourself to do so at least they’re not offending a little navel-gazing and think each other. -- Judgmental-ish about things. (Life can go by in Mom such a rush.) Dear Judgmental-ish Mom: PISCES (FEB. 19 TO MARCH 20) It sounds as if your flower child When talking to others today, has taken on a whole new look you want to get down to the and smell, and she wants you nitty-gritty of things. You don’t and everyone around her to nowant to waste time in superficial tice it. chitchat — not today. It is lovely that she has found a more relaxed state of living,

Annie Lane DEAR ANNIE

but not at the expense of her own hygiene. The dirty clothing and lack of bathing will eventually catch up with her -- perhaps in the form of a rash or sickness, and that would take away from her and her husband’s “relaxed” state. Have an honest and open conversation with her. When you sit down to talk, try not to be critical of every little change she has made. Focus more on the behaviors that could affect her health and others around her. A sudden lack of hygiene could be a sign of depression. Water your flower child with understanding and compassion and the conversation will go a lot better than it would if you put her down. Dear Annie: I can’t stop thinking about “Over This,” who wrote about the alcoholic behavior in her family and its destructive effects. In addition to all the excellent resources you listed, please let her know that once she gets the immediate issues resolved, establishes some degree of independence (which could help her mother

in the long run) and joins a support group, she will need to seek out competent counseling to understand that she should not feel guilty for putting her well-being first. Obviously, I speak from experience, although nothing like that of “Over This.” My mother was a saint and protected and provided for us. I’m 69 now, and without counseling off and on throughout the years, my life might have been very different. But having it earlier would have been so much better. The most important point I want to convey is that “Over This” should learn there is nothing she can do to stop her mother’s behavior except to not enable it -- and I hope she gets counseling in whatever form she is comfortable with. I’ll be thinking of her and her family. -- Glad She Wrote to You Dear Glad She Wrote: And I’m glad you wrote to me. Thank you for sharing your experience and testifying to the power of counseling. I’m so glad that you found the support you needed, and I hope “Over This” does, too. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com. To find out more about Annie Lane and read features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2017 CREATORS.COM

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A perfectly safe costume for your little monster For Halloween, little witches, ghosts, zombies, princesses and pirates deck themselves out in their Sunday best in their own special ways. After all, everyone wants to look great when it’s time to go trick-or-treating. But the choice of costume is paramount if all these weird and wonderful characters are going to have a good time. Here are some tips for coming up with perfectly safe costumes for your little monsters. • Choose costumes with bright or light colours; motorists may be vigilant but children aren’t always easy to spot. Feel free to add reflective tape to costumes and accessories to make them even more visible. •

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Leah Hofman, left, and Arjen Pos of the Fort St. John Elks are all smiles during the Division 5 400m heat at the Elks Short Track Interclub Competition on October 20. See B4 for results.

Peace Region cowboys invited to compete in Rising Stars Challenge at Canadian Finals Rodeo DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

The roar of the crowd, the packed stands, and the busyness of the Canadian Finals Rodeo will be a new experience for four local cowboys when they compete in the Rising Stars Challenge in Red Deer on Nov. 3. Wade Roberts will compete in steer wrestling, Tyrel Roberts in saddle bronc, and Ben Jackson will ride in the tie down roping event. Denton Spiers, now competing for the NLC rodeo team, will take part in the bull riding event. For the first time, the Rising Stars event, usually reserved for junior high school riders, will be open to senior high school riders. It’s held during the Saturday of the CFR, and is open to the provincial and national high school champions of each event that year. “It’s a pretty exciting deal because not many kids get to go. It’s in front of a lot of people too and should be loud and a lot of fun,” said Jackson. Jackson, from Hudson’s Hope, is the 2017-18 Canadian High School Rodeo Tie Down Roping Champion. He also leads the B.C. High School Rodeo Association’s North Region so far in the all around and tie down roping, and has been roping great heading into Red Deer. “I’m doing about the same so far. There’s a few mistakes here and there but I’m staying smart and staying sharp,” Jackson said. Wade Roberts is the 201718 BCHSRA Steer Wrestling Champion, and currently leads Jackson by 10 points in the 2018-19 standings. He’s also in third place in the all around, and can’t wait for

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the Rising Stars Challenge. “It’s pretty awesome, and I’m very proud to make it for the first year it’s taking place,” said Wade. Wade and Tyrel are twin brothers from Charlie Lake, and Wade said they and their parents were really excited when they got the phone call last month inviting them to compete. Tyrel made it as a

qualifier. Spiers was the Canadian High School Bull Riding Champion last year, and currently leads the bull riding standings for the Canadian Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. All of the cowboys are honoured to represent the Peace Region at the CFR and are thankful for the

opportunity. “I’m proud to represent our region, and I’d be very happy to win it,” said Wade. Jackson likes his and friends’ chances. “We’re all tough competitors and we all have a pretty good chance at winning,” Jackson said. The CFR runs from October 30 to November 4 at Westerner Park.

he roar of the crowd; the feeling of sliding down the slick, fast ice. The satisfaction of making a double knockout; the sound of the cowbells. These are all things I associate with curling but am unlikely to experience this winter playing in the Fort St. John Curling Club’s Mixed League. I still just get excited if I can throw the rock across the hog line. But this is the first year since I was in Grade 7 that I’ll be curling for a full season, and I’m incredibly excited. I’m also pretty nervous. I’ve curled here and there throughout the years, but never enough to be considered anything close to good, or even OK. But I’m keen, love competition, and vow to get better. I want to say that If I’m not drawing to the button by December 1, I’ll quit, but that seems like it would be a mistake. Curling season started this week. The club has been through some ups and downs, but is back with a new ice plant, new rocks, and a new Friday Social Night program. It’s sure to be a good time all winter long. There are two things that concern me about my curling game heading into the start of the season. The first is that I’m not exactly the most flexible or limber. I’ve always thought I had fine form getting down into the hack and sliding out to throw my rock. I couldn’t slide down the ice like Brad Gushue, but who among us can? Still, the thought now of getting that low to the ground and bending my legs and all that is nauseating. It’s normal for your teammates to pick you up off the ice after you throw, right? The other thing is that I’m pretty sure my teammates expect me to be bad. They’re definitely aware of my lack of experience, and I think they’re slotting me in as the lead. Which makes a lot of sense. Still, I kind of want to outperform that expectation. Nothing against all the amazing leads out there, throwing some well-placed guards takes skill and is valuable. But I want the glory. You can’t pump your fist in the air after throwing a corner guard. You can throw your fist in the air after bumping off your own rock in the 12-foot ring and sliding between two opponent rocks in the four-foot. See, I have the lingo down and everything. All the curling lifers reading this are no doubt shaking their heads. Let them. I’m not here to mess around. I’ve been practicing my in turns and out turns, I understand how the game works, and my sweeping form is down pat. Perhaps the legend of my curling season will grow, or maybe it will never get from outside my own head. Good shot or bad shot, lead or third, you’ll find me on the ice every Thursday, bad form and all, ready to rock. Dillon Giancola covers Peace Region sports for the Alaska Highway News. Email him at sports@ahnfsj.ca.

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Huskies ready to leap to the top

Huskies player of the week Gary Loewen

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Position: Left wing Hometown: Altona, B.C. Height: 6’1 Wieght: 195 lbs 2017 stats: 35 GP, 19 G, 34 A, 53 P 2018 stats: 6 GP, 4 G, 7 A, 11 P Age and year with Huskies: 20, third year with Huskies Favourite NHL team: “Washington Capitals. I don’t follow the NFL too closely but I’ve liked cheering for Alex Ovechkin.” Favourite NHL player and why: “T.J. Oshie. He’s sick. “ On being an assistant captain and one of the older players on the team: “There’s a bit more pressure but it’s nice to have. We have an older team so I don’t feel that all the pressure is on one guy, everyone’s pulling their weight.” On the rivalry with the Canucks: “They have a pretty good team and we match up evenly. If we focus on the right things I don’t think we’ll have a problem against them.”

The early part of the 2018-19 season continues to look different for the Fort St. John Huskies, as the team struggles to dominate the league as it did last year. But the Huskies are coming off a busy week where they won two of three road games, and have won four of their last five games overall. That puts the team at 4-3 on the season with eight points, good enough for fourth place behind the Sexsmith Vipers (third) and North Peace Navigators (second). The team with the most separation is the Dawson Creek Junior Canucks, who have 14 points but have played three more games than the Huskies. On Saturday, Oct. 20, the Huskies beat the Canucks 4-2, and the two teams played again on Wednesday, Oct. 24, after press time. The Huskies are in Grande Prairie to play the last place Kings, who are struggling out of the gate with a 1-7 record. The following weekend, Fort St. John will play Dawson Creek two more times, making that four games between the two teams in two weeks. “The schedule is a little wonky, but

playing these teams this often ensures that the rivalry goes and it makes us bring our best effort to the rink each night. The emotions are more intense and it makes for exciting hockey,” said Huskies Coach Todd Alexander. One thing that’s been evident this season is the parity in the league. The Huskies, for example, have lost two games to the Sexsmith Vipers, who Fort St. John beat 8-2, but easily beat the Canucks in their first matchup. “The parity in the league has come along way in the last two years. We’re really happy with where it’s at, although we miss having teams like Slave Lake and Beaverlodge. Anyone can win and these teams ensure that our league is represented well at provincials,” said Alexander. The parity in the league ensures that players have to play their best every night. Even when his team has a tough period or game, Alexander praised his team’s ability to listen, learn, and improve with each game and ice time. “I don’t have any players who need to be told why they’re here. They’re here to learn and to get better as men and hockey players, and they want to improve,” Alexander said.

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Elks Short Track Interclub results The Fort St John Elks Speedskating Club held its Short Track Interclub Meet on Saturday, October 13, with skaters from Fort St John, Dawson Creek, Vanderhoof, Peace Wapiti and Peace River. “It was a great day of skating and our skaters had some exciting races including pursuits and team relays. Thank you to all the volunteers from the Fort St John and Dawson Creek clubs —without their hard work meets like this wouldn’t be possible,” said Christina Hogarth, who helped organize the meet. Below are the Elks skaters who finished in the top three of their age division and their results.

500m – third 1500m – first 400m – third 200m pursuit – fourth Division 4, Mixed Genders 1. Nolan Cote – 3,000 points 1200m – first 400m – first 200m pursuit – first 2. Austin MacGregor – 2,448 points 1200m – second 400m – second 200m – second Division 5 Mixed Genders

Division 3, Mixed Genders 2. Hannah North – 3,114 points 500m – second 1500m – second 400m second 200m pursuit – third 3. Matthew Mitchell – 2,875 points

1. Jacob Paradela – 3,000 points 100m – first 200m – first 400m – first 2. Bentley Hunt – 2,025 points 200m – second 400m – third

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Hannah North of the Elks takes off alongside Dominik Hansen and Nolan Baumann from Vanderhoof during their Division 3 400m heat at the Pomeroy Sport Centre on October 20.

100m – fourth 3. Leah Hoffman – 1,994 points 200m – first 400m – second 100m – second Division 6 Mixed Genders

1. Layla Von Hollen – 3,000 points 50m – first 100m – first 200m – first 2. Nevaeh Giesbrecht – 2,148 points 200m – second 50m – third 100m - third

Fort St. John Senior Flyers ready to begin title defence dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

Let the season begin. The Fort St. John Flyers couldn’t be more ready for the NPHL regular season to start after beating the Dawson Creek Senior Canucks 6-5 in a back and forth preseason game on Oct. 20 that looked more like a playoff game. “This is Dawson Creek against Fort St. John. That’s how games between us will always be, and we can’t wait to get the rivalry going in the regular season,” said Flyers captain Jeff Shipton. The Flyers kick off the season on Oct. 27 at home against the Grande Prairie Athletics at 8:30 p.m. The Flyers split the two preseason games against the Canucks, and are optimistic about the 2018-19 season.

“I’m just really excited. We’ve had some new guys move to town and added depth to our roster. We’re going to get more contribution from our third and fourth lines and be a lot faster,” Leriger said. Among the new players for this season are Tanner LeSann, who played three years with the Swift Current Broncos, and Ryan Forbes, who is fresh out of playing Junior A hockey. Forbes had two assists in the win over Dawson Creek. Shipton said it’s refreshing to have new faces in the lineup, as seeing the same 12 guys in the locker room gets old and frustrating. He’s hoping the youth will give their team a different look. “There’s a lot of excitement right now, especially with us hosting the Coy Cup this year. This season should be lots of fun,” Shipton said.

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Rick Cleaver of the Fort St. John Flyers battles for the puck against the Dawson Creek Senior Canucks, as the Flyers came out on top of a wild affair, winning 6-5. Cleaver had two assists.

Beatton Community 4-H Club Report Club Report: by Harlan Giesbrecht

Our project year came to an end with Achievement Days in early July. We decorated the fair grounds on Thursday, July 5th with all of the other clubs. Friday our club did an obstacle challenge with our horses, as well as gymkhana games such as barrels and poles, and egg and spoon, and water races. It was a lot of fun! After the games, all members were responsible for bathing and clipping their horses. The 4-H motto is “Learn to Do By Doing” – this means all members have to get their own horses ready without their parents’ help. Leaders can help, and other 4-H members can help though. For younger kids, they might have trouble bathing their horses alone, or they might not be able to reach the bridle path for clipping. That is ok, they can ask for help, or just do the best they can. On Saturday, July 7th, it was pouring rain, but we each did our showmanship (meaning we showed our horses “in hand” with a halter on – we were judged on grooming and how we handled the animal) and rode the pattern for our level. It was

really cold in the rain, and some of the horses did not like the umbrellas people were walking around with, but we did our best anyways. Some of us were soaked right through our show shirts! Sometimes horses want to move their hind ends towards the wind and rain, and don’t want to set up proper for showing in bad weather, so it did add a challenge. Many members were cold, but everyone did what they had to do, and continued to clean barns and show to the best of their abilities. Our club won the barn decorating contest for the second year in a row! After achievement days is over, our formal 4-H year is done. Lots of the kids from our club continued to show their horses together at various shows over the summer though. Several members from our club showed their horses at the Kiskatinaw Fall Fair, which was really fun. The Dawson Creek Exhibition and Fall Fair is a big, busy show that lasts several days. The Thursday of that show is a special 4-H horse show, which

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several members from our club competed in. After that, many members camped or hauled back and forth to show in the open show for the next 3 days. We had some tough patterns to ride, but everyone was really supportive and tried to be encouraging. After that was the local North Peace Fall Fair. There were many 4-H kids out for this event – the Jr. C showmanship class had about 24 participants in it! One of my sisters and I rode in the matched pairs class, and wore our Beatton Community 4-H Club shirts. Myself and a few of my siblings rode in the family class together, and wore our shirts then as well. It was really fun! The final show of the year in our area was the North Peace Light Horse Arena’s Stacey Memorial Show in September. I was not able to attend that show, but I heard that it went really well. Our club is planning our final awards night soon, and we are starting up with monthly meetings again. I love 4-H, and I can’t wait to start on another project year!

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Elvis Calahasen fell to second in menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high average but has still thrown the best game of all league bowlers so far with a score of 324.

Here are your week three rankings for the Mixed No Cap and Wednesday Morning Coffee bowling leagues. League play goes each Wednesday night, 7 to 9 p.m. To inquire about joining a team, call Fort Bowling Lanes at 250-785-8882.

High Series 1. The Fantastic Four - 3,749 High Single 1. The Fantastic Four - 1,367 Individiual Leaders Mens Single Flat Elvis Calahasen - 324 Mens Series Flat Kevin Alexander - 821

Mixed No Tap Overall points / week three 1. Freeze Frame - 32 / 9 2. The Fantastic Four - 30 / 12 3. Got Balls - 24 / 11 4. Trouble - 21 / 7 5. Good Time Girls - 19 / 8 6. Rusty Gates - 19 / 10 7. Forever Friends - 17 / 1 8. Comic Reliefs - 16 / 5 9. Here 4 The Beer - 15 / 3 10. Blue Balls - 15 / 4 11. Brianna - 14 / 6 12. Big Chucksies - 12 / 2

Ladies Single Flat Marlene Bigcharles - 335 Ladies Series Flat Brianna Warnock - 698 High Averages Ladies 1. Marlene Bigcharles - 212 2. Nicole F - 207 3. Brianna Warnock - 200 Mens 1. Kevin Alexander - 229 2. Elvis Calahasen - 218 3. Percy - 214

Coffee League Overall points / week three 1. Ball Busters - 16 / 6 2. Shady Ladies - 15 / 4 3. Fab Five - 12 / 3 4. Five Alive - 10 / 5 5. Pin Poppers - 7 / 2 High Series Ball Busters - 3,324 High Single Ball Busters - 1,210 Ladies Series Sheryl Harris - 622 Ladies Single Maria Baxter - 283 Ladies High Average 1. Jeannette Ward - 180 2. Cindy Dettling - 176 3. Sheryl Harris/ Shelley Gunn - 166

High school rodeo first half standings: Hanna Pederson, Ben Jackson lead all around

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Hanna Pederson leads the senior girls all around for the BCHSRA heading into the fall break by 8.5 points.

The BCHSRA North Region cowboys and cowgirls have reached the half-way mark of the 2018-19, and are breaking for the winter. After the fall rodeos, Ben Jackson and Hanna Pederson lead the senior boys and girls in all around. On the girls side, Rylie Bondaroff is having a great season as well, and is first in breakaway roping and second in goat tying. For the juniors, Carson Gunderson and Fallon Jones are the all around leaders. Twiggy Esau is right behind Jones, as she is first in barrel racing and pole bending. Danny Jones is just two points behind Gunderson, and is first in saddle bronc and second in goat tying.

Sr. Girls All Around 1. Hanna Pederson - 131 2. Rylie Bondaroff - 122.5 3. Kate White - 112 Sr. Boys All Around 1. Ben Jackson - 95 2. Zane Jones - 87 3. Wade Roberts - 75 Jr. Boys All Around 1. Carson Gunderson - 139 2. Danny Jones - 137 3. Carson Johnson - 131 Jr. Girls All Around 1. Fallon Jones - 194 2. Twiggy Esau - 173 3. Kerri Moat - 138

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SAS NATSADLE ABORIGINAL HEAD START EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR (ECE) Responsibilities will include: − Planning and organizing activities for 3 to 5 year old pre−school children − Leading and monitoring children in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth − Share in the responsibility of the day− to−day operations of the Head Start centre Qualifications: − Valid Early Childhood Education Certificate and license to practice − Current First Aid Certificate − Knowledge and understanding of the Head Start Program will be an asset − Driver’s License required − Must conduct themselves in a professional manner and maintain strict confidentiality − Must love working with children − Knowledge and understanding of First Nations culture and traditions Individuals of Aboriginal ancestry are encouraged to apply. Submit your cover letter and resume to hr@nenas.org

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J.E. SELLORS SERVICES (2014)LTD LOGGING OPERATORS NEEDED Looking to hire Harvesting Supervisor, Bunch− er Operators, Skidder Operators, Processors Operators, Log loader Operators, Dozer Opera− tor, Excavator Operator, Hoe chuck operators and Class 1 drivers for a camp job in Macken− zie, BC. Salary between $28.00−$40.00 per hour de− pending on experience and aptitude. Bonus is offered. jobs@jesellorsservices.com

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FSJ Senior Care Foundation AGM Mon Nov 26 7pm in the Fellowship Lounge of the Peace Lutheran Church. 9812-108 Ave. More info. office 250-787-0034 Mile “O” Quilter’s Guild meets every Tuesday & Thursday in Dawson Creek at KPAC in Studio #10 at 7pm

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Take notice that 543077 Alberta Ltd. from Edmonton, AB, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Northeast Region, for an Investigative Aggregate Tenure situated on Provincial Crown land located at Murray River, Peace River District

The Lands File for this application is 8015976. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Joyce Veller, Authorization Officer, Northeast Region, MFLNRO, at 100-10003-110th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 6M7, (250) 787-3438. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to November 17, 2018. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information and a map of the application area or send comments directly to: AuthorizingAgency.FortStJohn@gov.bc.ca Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. Access to these records requires the submission of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. Visit http://www.gov.bc.ca/ freedomofinformation to learn more about FOI submissions.

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

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

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Seniors Game Time: Th. Nov. 1, from 10:30am-12:00pm at the Dawson Creek Library. Join us for Seniors Game Time. Do you have a favourite game? Bring it along! Make friends and have fun every month at the DC Library!

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that BC Hydro and Power Authority has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations& Rural Development (MFLNRORD), Northeast Region, for a Temporary Roadways Licence of Occupation situated on Provincial Crown land located at Halfway River/ Hwy 29, Peace River District. The Lands File for this application is 8016041. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Authorization Officer, Northeast Region, MFLNRO, at 100-10003-110th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 6M7, (250) 787-3415 Comments will be received by MFLNRORD up to December 8, 2018 MFLNRORD may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://comment.nrs.gov.bc.ca/ for more information and a map of the application area or send comments directly to: AuthorizingAgency.FortStJohn@gov.bc.ca A Government decision for this application is expected on or after December 8, 2018 Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. Access to these records requires the submission of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. Visit http://www.gov.bc.ca/freedomofinformation to learn more about FOI submissions.

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Kelt Explora�on has an excellent opportunity for an experienced full �me operator in the Fort St. John opera�ng area. Working in a high paced, high energy work team the primary responsibility of the successful person will be to effec�vely par�cipate as a team member by providing safe and cost effec�ve opera�on and maintenance for our wells, gathering systems, and process facili�es. The opera�ons team ensures the superior performance of mechanical, instrumenta�on and facili�es by implemen�ng cost efficiencies and maximizing produc�on. The successful applicant must be willing to work extra hours and be on-call as required.

Key Accountabili�es & Responsibili�es • Manage and maintain day-to-day opera�on of wells, pipelines and processing facili�es • Compliance with produc�on accoun�ng u�lizing FieldView • Manage wells by u�lizing SCADA • Contribute to successful daily execu�on of the area Business Plan (i.e. produc�on volume targets, HSER, OPEX,) iden�fying opportuni�es to maximize produc�on, minimize opera�ng costs and minimize down�me • Provide equipment maintenance and troubleshoo�ng • Provide training and mentoring for team members to assist in comple�on of assigned produc�on tasks that required addi�onal competencies or in depth problem solving • Consistently meets and strives to exceed Kelt Explora�on expecta�ons including: Health, Safety & Training; community rela�ons; environment; regulatory; company policy; corporate values; and Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. • Perform housekeeping, performance monitoring and maintenance ac�vi�es

Qualifica�ons • Minimum 5+ years of oil and or gas opera�ng experience • Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent • Class 4 Power Engineering Cer�ficate is an asset • This is a safety sensi�ve posi�on and will be subject to the relevant requirements of the Kelt Explora�on (LNG) Alcohol and Drug Policy • Possess excellent communica�on skills, a posi�ve a�tude and the ability to work effec�vely in a team environment • Self-mo�vated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work in an unsupervised work environment • Strong troubleshoo�ng and problem solving skills • Strong computer skills (proficient in MS Office Suite) • Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license - drivers abstract is required We thank all applicants. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Applicants must include a copy of their resume and updated drivers abstract to be considered.

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

South Peace Historical Society Meetings Third Wednesday of the month. In Dawson Creek at the Calvin Kruk Centre Archives Room at 2 pm. SUNDAYS: FAMILY TREE HELP - Peace Country Roots Group Meeting - Fourth Sunday of each Month at the CALVIN KRUK CENTRE in Dawson Creek 1:30pm Thursday at 9:30 amNew Beginnings Baptist Church in DC, 10221-18th St.-TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Phone: Gail at 250-782-7208 for more info. Tuesday, October 31, 2018 - 1:30pm - Workshop on “Downsizing & Decluttering.” Presented by: Alaine Sullivan. Located at the Seniors Access Office in the Co-Op Mall.

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Coming EvEnts Wednesday, October 31st from 5-8 pm HALLOWEEN VILLAGE at Walter Wright Pioneer Village (Mile 1 Alaska Highway ) Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Dawson Creek. Admission by Donation. For More Information Call: 250-219-5393

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

General employment Child Caregiver: 7 year old girl & 17 month boy. $12.65 per hour. Permanent-40 hours per week. Employer’s home/94 Ave, Completion of Secondary School, some college/ CEPEG/Vocational or technical training in child care or related field. 1 to 2 years supervision of children. Assist children on personal hygiene. Plan, prepare meals for children, participate in games, reading and may perform light housekeeping. Accommodations could be made available on a live-in basis at no cost. But not a condition of employment. Apply by email: herbert_barateta@yah oo.com

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Maintenance Coordinator Kelt Explora�on (LNG) Ltd. is currently seeking applica�ons for the posi�on of a Maintenance Coordinator. Only qualified individuals with a minimum of 5 yrs work experience coordina�ng opera�ons maintenance ac�vi�es for piping systems, rota�ng equipment, system integrity, measurement applica�ons. This role will be posi�oned in Fort St. John, BC with occasional travel to the Grande Prairie field office when required. The role is part of the Opera�ons team and will report directly to the Produc�on Forman and work closely with the field opera�ons including construc�on. The candidate must be a self-starter and have the ability to work with minimal supervision. Knowledge of the BC OGC regula�ons, proficiency in Microso� office suite is required.

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Dawson Creek Seniors Hall Activities 1011 McKellar Ave. Floor curling, carpet bowling, pool, line dancing, bridge, crib, darts, bingo, Wellness Exercise, craft classes. Schedules are available at the hall. Come and see our hall and try out our activities. SATURDAYS: LEARN YOUR ROOTS - Genealogy information NAR PARK ROOTS BUILDING 10:00am peacecountryroots.ca

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

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ROBERTS, Elenor Price Hofferd 1937-2018 Elenor was born in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, in May 1937, the only daughter to Emil and Ruth Price, and older sister to Wallace (Wally). She attended a one-room schoolhouse until high school, at which time the family moved to Edmonton. She graduated a year before the entry age for nursing school so Elenor worked as a cashier at Woodwards, a job she enjoyed, then entered the Royal Alexandra Hospital nursing program. She married Russell Hofferd, who had three small children, Brian, Russel Jr., and Wendy, shortly after graduation in 1959. They lived and worked in the Northwest Territories and Northern Alberta. Elenor and Russell then raised their two sons, Tim and Brent, and daughter Ruth in Northern Alberta, Prince George, the Peace River Region and Chetwynd, B.C. Russell passed after 33 years of marriage. When she retired from nursing in 1993 and was enjoying her life as a busy grandma, she met a wonderful man at the senior’s center in Dawson Creek and they eloped in 1996. Harold Roberts and Elenor generously shared their busy retirement years with a combined total of 8 offspring and their families. Together they travelled extensively from coast to coast in Canada, including the Yukon, several European countries and quite a few states in the U.S., a highlight was visiting Normandy with Harold for the 50th anniversary of D-Day. They kept very busy with gardening, bridge, raising Labrador retriever puppies, curling, the B.C. senior games, Ducks Unlimited, the Royal Canadian Legion, volunteering and spending time with their beloved family. Harold passed in 2011 after 15 years of marriage. Her final years were spent at a delightful and active senior’s residence filled with terrific folks in Kelowna, B.C., close to many family members and her dear friend Bill. She never stopped being busy, always cared deeply for her friends and family and her healing touch, kind and compassionate nature, will truly be missed by all who knew her. Elenor passed suddenly but peacefully surrounded by family who loved her deeply. She is survived by her three children, Tim, Brent (Wendy) and Ruth, her five step children, Ross, Gail (Wayne), Hal (Gloria), Sandra (Terry) and Bonnie (Gerald), 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, her brother Wally (Inez), nephews, nieces, cousins, family and friends, all of whom will miss her immensely. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Rd, Kelowna, B.C. If you wish to contact a family member or to share a story or picture, send to: Elenors.legacy@gmail.com. In Elenor’s memory, please support your local Salvation Army, hospital auxiliary and pediatrics units. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com.

General employment Caregiver/Nanny for hire: To look after my (3) children; 14 year old; 8 year old & 4 year old girls. Permanent, full-time at a rate of $12.65/hour for 40 hours/week. Completion of Secondary School/Some College/CEPEG/Vocational. 1 to 2 years of experience supervision or care for children. Accomodation available on a live-in basis at no cost but is not a condition of employment. Main duties include: supervise and care, assist/guide children on personal hygiene; meal preparation; organize and participate in children’s activities and may perform light housekeeping. Applicants may apply via email: gelinemdetorres@yahoo.com FIRST CHOICE TOWING looking for tow truck driver with class 3 with air, looking for class 5/with air commission sales. Med/Dental after 3 months experience is good but will train. Drivers abstract and resume can be dropped off at 10150-Alder Rd behind TJ’s Restaurant. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1855-768-3362 to start training for your workat-home career today! Peace Valley Industries in Chetwynd BC is looking for qualified Journeyman Welders. Must have at least 5 years experience Please email resume to peacevalley@ uniserve.com No phone calls please SANDMAN INNS RURAL BC recruiting management couples, both full-time and part-time roles available. Ask us about our great employee perks and accommodation. Apply: sbraid@sandman.ca TRAFFIC CONTROL TRAINING BCCSA/WCB Certified FSJ: Oct. 25 & 26 PG: Oct. 22 & 23 Nov. 10 & 11 1-866-737-2389 or roadsafetytcs.com Announcements

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Pets To give away to good homes: Kittens. Located in Dawson Creek. Call 250-784-6533

HealtH ServiceS Get up to $50,000 from the Government of Canada. Do you or someone you know have any of these Conditions? ADHD, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Cancer, COPD, Depression, Diabetes, Difficulty Walking, Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowels, Overweight, Trouble Dressing...and Hundreds more. ALL Ages & Medical Conditions Qualify. CALL BRITISH COLUMBIA BENEFITS 1-(800)211-3550 For Your Free No Obligation Information Package TODAY.

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The Lands File for this application is 8015956. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Joyce Veller, Authorization Officer, Northeast Region, MFLNRO, at 100-10003-110th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 6M7, (250) 787-3438. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to November 17, 2018. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information and a map of the application area or send comments directly to: AuthorizingAgency.FortStJohn@gov.bc.ca Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. Access to these records requires the submission of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. Visit http://www.gov.bc.ca/ freedomofinformation to learn more about FOI submissions.

NOTICE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Re: Kenny Murrell (Tenant) at 8968 Golata Creek Rd. The following vehicles will be sold: 1.) 1984 Winnebago (white) 2.) 1997 GMC Jimmy (black) Landlord: Wesley C. Giesbrecht 9307 - 106 Avenue Fort St John, BC V1J2N5 Rentals & leases

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Fuel your hunt: Macronutrients and their role in the backcountry

s we talked about in my last article, macronutrients are foods we need to consume in larger quantity. These are proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. We need to make sure we’re consuming these three food groups to have a balanced diet, but we can go a step further and determine the ratio of macronutrients that can fuel us, not just sustain us. Determining the macronutrient ratio, aka macro split, that works for you depends on knowing what your goal is. Do you want to become stronger, leaner, or faster? Are you looking to lose weight or maintain it? You can build a macro split to achieve your goal, whatever it may be. In my previous article, I talked about eating for your body type. Figuring out your body type also gives you a direction on where to start with a macro split as different body types respond better to certain macronutrients. The great thing about building a macro split is that it takes into account what your body needs to function but also what you like to eat. You leave the restrictive diet systems and confusing meal plans out of the equation and instead focus on how your body responds to various foods and adjust the split accordingly. When it comes to fuelling your hunt, a diet change is inevitable. Consider, for example, the change in elevation a hunter faces when they embark on a mountain sheep hunt. Not only will this hunter use more water because of their energy output, but the elevation change will also alter

how their body processes the food they eat along the way. If they don’t want to end up with muscle cramps in the midst of the mountain, eating snacks and meals that contain mostly carbohydrates will be their best bet as they digest quite easily in the body. More water is required by our bodies to digest fats and proteins and, in turn, are not the most sustainable food choice for a mountain hunt where you want to stave off dehydration. This is just one example and hunters face a lot of different scenarios that require cognitive alertness and physical fitness in the backcountry. Calculating a macro split that works for their individual needs and goals can help a hunter successfully meet the challenges they encounter. Is the process of making a change in your diet, like building and using a macro split, easy? Change is challenging but you can ease yourself into a diet change by making small adjustments to your everyday eating habits. Also, never hesitate to reach out to those who have experience and knowledge as they can make the diet change process easier to handle. There’s a lot to consider when it comes to fuelling your hunt. When we understand the realities of outdoor life, we can start preparing ourselves to not only be a part of the conservation lifestyle but enjoy it for years to come. Caitlyn Harbottle is a Peace Region nutrition coach.

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Museum News — October 2018

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

This month our curator, Heather Sjoblom, goes on maternity leave until November of 2019 and will be replaced by Caty Virostek. Caty was an intern at the museum last summer and is looking forward to working with the volunteers for what is shaping up to be a busy year! Please note that access to museum parking lot is now only via 100th Street due to construction on Centennial Park between the museum and the Pomeroy Sports Centre. Archives & Collections Volunteers are working to scan and identify an exciting collection of negatives taken by local photographer, Rudy Schubert, in the 1950s. These negatives include parades, sports, parties, buildings, and families.

Exhibits Dr. Kearney Solar Print Fundraiser You can purchase a unique piece of art from our Dr. Kearney solar print exhibit! Dr. Kearney’s niece, Margaret Rodgers, developed these prints, which chronicled Kearney’s life. She has given us the opportunity to raise funds by selling off these one of a kind prints for donations of $100 or more to interested community members. The proceeds from this exhibit will help the museum create new exhibits, renovate old exhibits, provide educational programs and events, and improve our preservation of and access to artefacts, photographs, and archival documents. Interested supporters are welcome to select their favourite print on a first come, first served basis until October 31, 2018 during the museum’s hours of operation (Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). These prints are great for businesses, schools, boardrooms, homes, and more! Upcoming Events

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

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

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Club of Dawson Creek

Meets Tuesdays at NOON At The GEORGE DAWSON INN

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

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Club of Dawson Creek Sunrise

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

or those of contemporary local poets as well. Free admission. Donations welcome. • Christmas Tea, Wednesday, December 5, 2018 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kick off your Christmas festivities at the museum’s annual old-fashioned Christmas Tea. The museum will be all decked out for Christmas. $8.00 gets you admission to the museum and a selection of fabulous baked goodies, sandwiches, tea, and coffee. • Kids’ Night: Christmas at the Museum, Friday, December 7, 2018 at 7 p.m. Celebrate Christmas at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum. We’ll hear a Christmas story, make lots of Christmas crafts, and enjoy some hot chocolate and cookies.

• Poetry Night at the Museum, Friday, November 16 at 7 p.m. Come on out to our first ever poetry reading at the Museum. We’ll be sharing poems from past local poets. Guests are welcome to share their own poems

• Not Just Housework: Women and Work in the North Peace, 1890-1960 Our special exhibit this fall, winter and spring looks at the various tasks women undertook in the North Peace from typical women’s jobs like nurse or teacher to less typical jobs such as trapper, interpreter, and politician. It also looks at a variety of handicrafts from mukluks to embroidered tablecloths made by local women. This is one of our largest exhibits with twenty-two interpretive signs spread out around the museum. These purple signs are integrated into many of our permanent exhibits, showing that women in this area were involved in all different kinds of work inside and outside this home. Marjo Wheat and Heather Sjoblom curated this exhibit. • Tools of the Frontier We have a new temporary exhibit on display at the museum entitled Tools of the Frontier. It looks at a variety of tools and their uses for trappers and homesteaders as well as the changes in technology over time. Summer student Walker Brady assembled this exhibit. Contact Caty Virostek at 250-7870430 or fsjnpmuseum@fsjmail.com.

Library News — October 2018 Did you know that the Fort St. John Public Library is not operated by the city or regional district? FSJPL is an independent non-profit association and relies on grant funding from the City of Fort St. John, Peace River Regional District Areas B and C, the province of BC, and on donations and fundraising. Here’s what Fort St. John’s new city councillors are reading and how they will support their local public library. Tony Zabinsky Currently reading: The Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Club: The Official Centennial Publication. How do you plan to support the Fort St. John Public Library?: To create a marketing campaign to raise awareness and exposure of the public library. By involving the public library in events throughout the city that would raise awareness of its programs and services. By introducing young age groups to the Fort St. John Public Library’s activities, this would increase the library’s involvement and retention. Byron Stewart Currently reading: Daylight in the Swamp by long time Peace Region resident K. Lois Foster. How do you plan to support the Fort St. John Public Library?: Over the past year, council has begun discussions with the elected representatives of Peace River Regional District Area C and B along with the District of Taylor. These discussions are centred around the replacement of recreational and leisure facilities and what a multi-use facility may include. A new and larger space for the library was definitely on our list of needs. Gord Klassen Currently reading: A Higher Loyalty by James Comey. How do you plan to support the Fort St. John Public Library?: “I have served as the city council liaison on the Fort St. John Public Library board for seven years, and have greatly enjoyed that privilege and responsibility! I will continue to be a strong voice for the library and advance the message that our public library indeed plays a vital role and offers an immense contribution to our community life, providing resources, education, and activities, as well as functioning as a key gathering place, and I will continue to be

a strong advocate on city council for our public library. Lilia Hansen Currently reading: The Name of the Wind and The Wise Man’s Fear by Patrick Rothfuss. How do you plan to support the Fort St. John Public Library?: The library is one of my favorite organizations because it offers something for all ages, and offers programs with little to no fee to participate. It’s my pleasure to promote the library’s programs through the Chamber’s social media sites, including Love Fort St. John’s webpage. Libraries are a pillar in every community. Our library sets the bar high for others to follow because of their creative staff. Thanks for all the neat programing you do! Becky Grimsrud Currently reading: The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women by Valerie Young. How do you plan to support the Fort St. John Public Library?: In terms of supporting our library, I would like to see arts and culture given more significant consideration during budget season. Once our current major capital projects are complete, I’d like to take a closer look at the needs of our library and cultural facility. Trevor Bolin Currently reading: The New Ecology of Leadership by David K. Hurst. How do you plan to support the Fort St. John Public Library?: The library is a very important part of all of our lives. It is the centre of the community, and being an author myself I promote the use and importance of such a great asset in the community. Lori Ackerman Currently reading: Make Your Bed by Wm. H. McRaven. How do you plan to support the Fort St. John Public Library?: The Fort St. John Library is a library association under the BC Library Act; one of a handful in the province. I have no issues with continuing to support our local library association through the grant-in-aid and program partnerships. Amy von Stackelberg is a circulation services co-ordinator at FSJPL.