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We barely escaped with our lives after stumbling upon Pennywise the Clown (Lilly Niekamp, 12) and her ghastly gang of stolen souls at the haunted swamp at Chambers Farm. All ye be warned, those who step onto these haunted grounds in Baldonnel—grounds filled with devilish spooks for trick or treaters to discover nightly until Halloween’s end.

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Marcus Vandal is already scared for Halloween night and he hasn’t even left his front porch. In fact, he and his dad aren’t even finished spooking up their front yard with decorations. It’s a cool, breezy Sunday afternoon, and it’s the creepy and decrepit doll that frightens the nine-year-old the most, its face frozen in an agonizing howl. “It’s just horrifying. She bends over backward, her body just cracks and the sound... Every time I pass it, I run away covering my ears, running as fast as I can and not looking back,” says Vandal. “If I was allowed, I would throw it in the back of a garbage truck.” Give the nightmare nod to Vandal’s father, Tony, who was up two storeys on a ladder draping a pair of ghouls from the roof of his home at 8907 101 Avenue. Roof ornaments? Check. Gallows? Check. Graveyard? Check. Ghost in

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Marcus Vandal and his dad Tony take a break from decorating their yard for Halloween on Oct. 22.

a swing, hanging from a tree? Check. “We enjoy doing it,” says Tony, noting he attracts about 150 trick or treaters a year. “I enjoy the kids, seeing them get scared when they come up our driveway. Everybody knows our house.” Down the street and up a few blocks, Pam Turner and her husband Dean are setting

the spooky scene in their front yard at 9423 104 Avenue. Come here and crawl through the guts of a giant spider and into a witch’s hut, if you dare. “We try to do something every year,” says Turner, noting she’s been dressing up her yard the last 17 years. “When we first started we had a dozen kids. Usually we get about 300 now.” See HAUNTINGS on A16

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Fort St. John city council wants a meeting of the minds to advance serious talks about establishing a nursing school in the region. Acting mayor Byron Stewart gave notice to city staff Monday that council is looking to “pull together our region” to address the pressing educational gap in the Northeast. That includes gathering decision makers from both Northern Lights College and the University of Northern British Columbia, along with Northern Health, and regional district directors Karen Goodings and Brad Sperling. The meeting request comes from discussions council had with advanced education minister Melanie Mark during the annual Union of BC Municipalities meeting at the end of September. Leaders in the region need to have the post-secondary schools to take charge of the issue, Stewart said. “The complication of turf, or direction, needs to be addressed,” Stewart said, referring to the college and university. “Is this possible moving forward or is this a pipe dream?” Council has already met with Northern Health, and statistics exist to know just how many local students are travelling to other schools in B.C. and Alberta to get their nursing training, Stewart said. “That is vital information … and it’s important to bring that forward. What are the roadblocks, what are the hurdles, and can we help?” he said. “This is what our hospital was built for and we need to try to move in that direction or be told no. Right now, we haven’t been told either way.” The city’s new hospital was opened in 2012 and built at a cost of $301.8 million. At nearly 250,000 square feet, it’s double the size of the city’s old hospital and was built to include academic space for the Northern Medical Program.

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Central Elementary students Draydon Lowes and his Haden Basisky (centre) were all smiles Oct. 19 with Fort St. John Fire Chief Fred Burrows and acting mayor Byron Stewart. Lowes (third from left) was named Fire Chief while Basisky was named Deputy Chief for the day as part of Fire Prevention Week. The new chief’s first order of the day for his crew? “Go wash the truck.” matt preprost Photo

Is Curling A Real Sport? Why Was It Invented? SPOUSE STUFF: A study shows an increasing number of married Canadians met their spouse online. I did not meet my wife online. I wasn’t online. She wasn’t online. But I had to spin her a line.

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THE END IS NIGH: Scientists are warning the so-called “supervolcano” in Yellowstone National Park may blow a few thousand years sooner than previously thought and wipe out all life on Earth. A few thousand years earlier? That’s no good to me! I need it to blow before the snow arrives and I have to dig out my car! (If this was a movie, Bruce Willis would fly over the volcano and drop a huge cork in the hole)

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BUS BULLETIN: Greyhound Bus anChews the news nounced it will cut service in Northeast BC. Local politicians are trying to perKNOWBEFOREYOUGO suade the company to change its mind. SOUND CONFOUND: Country music For many people, Greyhound is the fans were unhappy after a Garth Brooks only affordable long distance travel op- concert in Atlanta. Sound system probPrevailing Prices tion. Many years ago I traveled to Ed- lems meant they couldn’t hear Garth. SPACE STATION SITUATION: China monton by Greyhound. The driver and People are demanding refunds. By the has lost control of an 8-ton space staDawson Creek 107.9 the other passengers made it a painful way: People offer to pay extra for there tion. It will crash to Earth soon, they experience. The driver was about as po- to be a sound problem at a Justin Bieber have no idea where it will hit. That’s rilite and charming as Kevin O’Leary in a concert. diculous! With all the technology China Fort St. John 118.9 roomful of hair tonic salesmen. The bus has developed, you’re telling me they was full of screaming babies and screamFEUDhttps://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-78_metric_e.html FACT: Speaking of Justin, rock- have no way of aiming this thing at the t St. John, BC - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canada Alberta-B.C. border ing adults. The driver and passengers en- er Marilyn Manson has resumed his Kardashians? N/A gaged in aggressive arguments. feud with the Biebs. Manson said Justin After several hours of enduring the has “the mind of a squirrel.” Justin FAKE FACIAL: Police in Toronto arresFort Nelson 125.9 intense body odour and endless lun- Bieber says he will respond. Just as soon as he ted a 19-year-old girl who ran a plastic g-wrenching coughing of the guy in the finishes running inside his big wheel. surgery business out of her parent’s Groundbirch next seat I decided to stretch my legs basement. She used the name “Dr Kitty.” N/A the  bus stopped in Whitecourt. FOOTWEAR FACT: Tennessee, a wo- One woman who let Dr. Kitty perform a Home  Environment and naturalwhen resources Weather information  Weather  Local forecasts  In British Columbia As I left the bus I told the driver I’d be man ran a marathon wearing high heel procedure on her face needed corrective Chetwynd 118.9 back soon. He yelled: “Don’t wander too shoes. Wow, 26 miles in high heels! By the surgery from a real plastic surgeon. Now far. We won’t come looking for you. This way, I hold a shoe record: “Most Times I’m worried the guy named “Dr Sparky” Tumbler Ridge 119.9 is a Greyhound. It’s not a (BLEEP)ing Being Nagged At For Wearing Crocs When who did my nose job in a van parked bebloodhound!”SNOWFALL WARNING IN EFFECT I Go Out With My Wife.” hind the Totem Mall may have been an If you think travelling by Greyhound is unqualified fake. Prince George t Nelson, BC - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canada https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-83_metric_e.html 102.9 pleasant, relaxing, enjoyable, and agreeCURLING CHAOS: A Canadian woman Observed at: Fort Tuesday 24 October 2017 NOSE NEWS: On CBC, they showed a Current Conditions able, I have a banana plantation nearSt. John whoAirport now 11:00 lives AM in MST the U.S. is complainHythe N/A Chetwynd to sell you. ing about bad customer service from an friendly dog who lives in England. Wallis airline. wouldn’t her35 is a golden retriever. What makes Wallis Condition: Mostly Cloudy Temperature: 6.8°CShe claims they Wind: NNE 25let gust DINOSAUR check her bag of curling brooms Grande Prairie 102.3 kPa DETAIL: A study shows Dew point: 0.1°C km/h at the different? He has two noses. When Wallis 99.4 Pressure: manyRising dinosaurs had arthritis that Humidity: re- reduced rate Tendency: 62% sports equipment Visibility: 81 kmbecause meets other dogs, he can sniff TWO butts stricted their movements. This explains “curling is not a real sport.” A little known at the same time. Home  Environment and natural resources  Weather information  Weather  Local forecasts  British Columbia Calgary 104.9 why they were never able to chase down fact: Curling was invented to sweep the and squish Fred Flintstone. teeth off the ice after a hockey game. chewsthenews@fastmail.com

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Chances General Manager Jason Morris hands North Peace SPCA Manager Candace Buchamer a cheque for $3,000 ahead of the annual Fear Fest fundraising concert in support of the shelter’s operations on Saturday night. Buchamer says the funds will help her keep the agency’s doors open and lights on. The music at Fear Fest kicks off at 8:30 p.m., and Morris says he hopes to bring donations to the SPCA above the $5,000 mark.

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If nothing else, the sound of a loud boom and subsequent shaking heard and felt ‘round the North Peace Wednesday, Oct. 18, may go down in history alongside all the other unexplained phenomena recorded here over the decades. The experts are still scratching their heads over what exactly residents in and around Fort St. John and Charlie Lake heard and felt—though they have ruled out blaming an earthquake, Site C, and other electrical infrastructure and weather. “The mystery continues,” said BC Hydro spokesman Bob Gammer, who ruled out both a blown electrical transformer or demolitions works at Site C as being the source of the ruckus. Social networking pages lit up after a loud boom was heard between 10:30 and 11 p.m. Some reported feeling heavy shaking of their homes, many of them in Charlie Lake. “In Shady acres felt like something in our home exploded or outside our house,” Lenfesty Claudene wrote on Facebook. “Im 108th Street. I thought something hit my house as well. Even went outside to look around it!” said Desi-Lou Savage. Noted Geoff Bough: “Out on Sunset Ridge, heard a boom and the house shook at the same time, making me thing something happened close by since the sound and vibration were so close together.” No major seismic events were recorded or reported by either Natural Resources Canada or the BC Oil and Gas Commission. That said, seismic events were recorded along the West Coast last night—including a 4.6-magnitude quake southwest of Anchorage, Alaska, near Cook Inlet. A 1.9-magnitude event was recorded near Haida Gwaii. But those events wouldn’t be felt in Fort St. John. Camille Brillon, a seismic analyst with Natural Resources Canada, said there was no earthquake or other seismic event in the region that could have been felt, according to the agency’s records. “The event in Alaska is too small for you guys to have felt as well,” Brillon said. “We can’t really comment on what it was everybody reported feeling, but hopefully someone will come forward.” While Peace River Hydro Partners does use the Wuthrich quarry off the 271 Road in between Fort St. John and Charlie Lake, Gammer says no blasting works are ongoing there. See BOOM on A12

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Icy, slippery roads were a contributing factor in a fatal crash on the Alaska Highway last week that claimed the life of a 20-year-old woman. Police say the head-on crash took place on the North Taylor Hill around 7:58 a.m. on Oct. 20 when a northbound Honda Civic crossed into the southbound lane and crashed with a dump truck. The woman, the only occupant of the car, was pronounced dead at the scene, police say. The dump truck driver was not injured. The roads were icy and slippery at the time of the crash, police say, and the investigation continues. Family and friends have identified the victim as Esther Bullert, a Taylor resident. An online fundraising campaign has been launched to help her family cover funeral expenses. As of press time, $11,605 of its $10,000 goal had been raised. Alina Kuebler, a family friend who started the campaign, declined an interview request. However, Kuebler described Bullert in her campaign as “a very happy, friendly and helpful young lady who had to leave us too early.” Bullert graduated from North Peace Secondary in 2015, and had most recently worked at the Baby Bear Daycare in Fort St. John, as well as the hospital. Jerad Neufeld recalled teaching Bullert at Upper Pine School, and called her the “nicest person you could hope to meet.” “I remember once (in a staff vs. student volleyball game) I spiked the ball and accidentally hit her in the face with it, bloody nose etc; she was hurt for a few minutes and I felt AWFUL but then she was more concerned that I felt bad than she was about her own injury,” Neufeld shared in a message to the fundraising campaign. “It reflects on her personality that really was so caring and sweet.” Staff at the daycare deferred comment, while calls to Bullert’s family were not returned.

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Polio nearly eradicated, but fight must continue, survivor says matt preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca

Twelve cases and three countries—that’s how close polio is to being stomped out worldwide. Polio survivor Ramesh Ferris was in Fort St. John last week to raise awareness of just how far efforts have come to end the battle against the “forgotten disease,” since vaccination efforts began in earnest in 1985. “Since then, it’s been tremendous, the amount of work that has gone into this fight,” Ferris told a crowd of 100 at the Lido Theatre, noting more than two billion children have received the polio vaccine. The 36-year-old from Whitehorse has captured national headlines on more than one occasion—first, in 1982, when he was allowed to immigrate to Canada after a years-long struggle by his adoptive Canadian parents to bring him to the country. Second, in 2008, when he cycled across Canada with a bike pedalled with his arms instead of his legs. Ferris was born in India and contracted polio at just six months old, paralyzing his legs and crippling his ability to walk. Unable to properly support his needs, His mother placed him in an orphanage and up for adoption. Growing up in Canada, Ferris underwent numerous corrective surgeries and rehabilitation he otherwise wouldn’t have got in India, a “gift” he says gave him the ability to walk—first, with the help of two leg braces and a walker before upgrading to crutches; and then, with a single brace and a crutch. “My dad said, ‘you can

walk, now do some chores and wash my truck,’” Ferris recalled with a laugh. Ferris said the ability to walk has allowed him to be engaged in his life, going to university, landing a stable career, and becoming an international advocate in the fight to eradicate polio. Polio, which became an epidemic in the 1950s, is a viral disease most commonly found in young children that invades the nervous system and often causes paralysis, according to the World Health Organization. It’s mostly transmitted through feces, though it can also spread by contaminated food or water. Today, the disease remains endemic in just three countries, down from 125 in 1985, Ferris said: Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Nigeria. “We’ve never ever seen numbers this low in the history of polio,” he said. “But for us to continue, we need to continue to be excited, we need to educate, and vaccinate and fundraise. We need to fundraise to track the disease and deploy resources to provide the vaccine.” Much of that has had to do with Rotary International, said Ferris, which has donated $1.5 billion to help provide the vaccine. The local Rotary clubs in Fort St. John, which invited Ferris to speak, have raised $15,000 for the cause in the last five years. “We have a shared responsibility to take action to help the world,” Rotarian Dan Davies said. “We we say we are this close to eradicating polio, we really mean we are this close.” Learn more at rotary.org/ endpolio.

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Polio survivor Ramesh Ferris talks about meeting a fellow survivor named Kumar in India during a public talk in Fort St. John last week. “I was horrified. No one should be doomed to dirt, crawling, no matter who they are or where they live.”

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Public works crews in Taylor have been on the streets delivering new curbside garbage bins to residents. The district is rolling out the 240-litre bins as it moves to standardize collection, improve contractor safety, reduce waste and encourage recycling, Mayor Rob Fraser says. Delivery of the bins is expected to continue throughout next week with the first pickup set for Nov. 7. “We want to get a handle on how much refuse is coming out of the community and it just made sense for us to go to a standard bin,” said Fraser. Every single-family and duplex household will receive one bin, Fraser said, while

apartments and four-plexes will retain their commercial bins and pickup services. Residents with extra garbage bag tags can return them to the district for a refund, and the tags will no longer be for sale. While the district is looking to improve contractor safety and efficiency with the changes through mechanized collection, it also wants to cut out recyclables such as cans and plastics from the garbage collection stream. Residents have previously been responsible for providing their own garbage bins, resulting in varying sizes of bins and amounts of waste being collected from home to home. Residents also have to collect and sort recyclables in their home before dropping them off at regional district collection

sites, or paying a private contractor for curbside pickup. “We’re encouraging people to think, ‘What can I pull out of there?’” Fraser said. “If you can’t put all your refuse in this 240-litre bin you’re responsible for whats left over.” The bins are being provided at no cost, and homeowners will see no new charges on their bills unless they pay for extra garbage and recycling collection, Fraser said. The district will be monitoring the changes in its garbage collection and production while it reviews the recycling needs of residents. “We’re going to roll this out first, then start considering how much emphasis we want to put on curbside recycling,” Fraser said.

LAKESHORE 4H Community Club Just want to welcome everyone back. It has been a busy summer for us 4H kids. We had achievement in July, it went very well the weather was nice and lots of people showed up to support all the clubs. We are all getting ready to start another fantastic year. Weigh in will be taking place in November. So time to look for “the one” out in pasture. Our club this year will have beef as well as swine again this year. It was a great 4H weekend! Congratulations to all!! The Koops

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The Hudson’s Hope Museum plans to open a new exhibit next spring. A barn, now dismantled, built in the 1930s by pioneer Leo Rutledge, was donated to the Hudson’s Hope Historical Society two years ago. Rutledge was one of the original outfitters in the Peace. He came to the area in 1929, and eventually came to own a large property on the Peace River. Named the Rutledge Heritage Building, the recycled structure is a mix of old and new, showcasing the outfitting history of Hudson’s Hope and the surrounding Peace Region. “Hudson’s Hope is one of the birthplaces of modern outfitting,” said museum curator Elinor Morrissey, adding the practice of dividing up territories can be attributed to many early guides and outfitters in the Peace. “It enables visitors to see animals that they might not be able to see in the wild,

and gain some insight into what sort of animals are in this area, what sort of animals were hunted, and what they were used for,” Morrissey said. Inside, the exhibit will be filled with more than 60 taxidermy animals with accompanying story tags, donated by Olive Powell. A daughter of settlers Jim and Elizabeth Beattie, Powell spent her early days at Gold Bar Ranch, a homestead that was located 20 miles above the Peace River Canyon, where the Williston Reservoir now sits. The trophies were collected by her and her late-husband Gary, who ran an outfitting business all the way from Fort Nelson to Peace River for over 30 years. “That was our business, we supplied a service to clients for hunting,” said Powell, who took on many roles as the bookkeeper for the operation. “I made a lot of decisions – where people went, which camp. I often had my own camp. I sometimes cooked, sometimes guided, depending on who was with me.”

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Councillors approved Monday a 20year lease agreement with the New Totem Archery Club and authorized the club to build a new indoor shooting range. The deal was unanimously passed to give the club greater certainty after operating on consecutive five-term leases at its current location in Fish Creek since 1985. With the long-term lease, the club is also proposing to build a permanent 7,200-square indoor facility, according to a city report. The club hosts its outdoor season at Fish Creek and rents the Taylor Community Hall for seven months for its indoor program. Limited space, hours, and scheduling, however, remain barriers for the club to sustain

its growth, the city notes. The club reported a 30 per cent increase in membership for 2017 earlier this year. The facility would allow the club to retain members during the indoor season and attract new members, while giving it the ability to host league sessions, tournaments, and special events. An average tournament could generate roughly $35,000 in local spending by out-of-towners, the club estimates. The Fish Creek land is currently zoned as parkland. The club leases 32 acres from the city, and is also proposing a number of outdoor field improvements it hopes to fund through various grants. Council approved a $5,000 discretionary grant to the club earlier this year to install underground electrical services at its current facility on the site.

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Councillors gave their support to the Inconnu Swim Club Monday as the club seeks $10,000 to help keep its membership costs down. Inconnu plans to apply for the funds from BC Hydro’s Generate Opportunities Fund, set up in fall 2016 as part of $800,000 BC Hydro has agreed to give non-profits in the region for construction of the Site C dam.

The club is funded through fees, sponsorships, donations, and fundraising, the city notes. However, the club wants to keep enrolment fees low so it doesn’t prevent youth from taking part. Councils are required to formally resolve their support for grant applications as part of the process. The funds are administered through the Northern Development Initiative Trust, and appplications are reviewed quarterly every November, February, May, and August.

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t’s been an interesting couple weeks in the news in the Peace, bringing us everything from a first snow to mysterious booms to conspiracy theories about share sheds. It can all be very fantastical stuff impossible to ignore and clutch from the sky, especially as Halloween approaches and all our senses grow restless—y’know, that time where souls are said to revisit and roam the earth, etc. etc. But this week I’m reminded of the importance of being patient and cautious, regardless of the restlessness. Too often for us in the news there persists this bizarre perception that you must be first in order to be right, when, in fact, we are taught the exact opposite in school and in most jobs. The media’s job is to inform before it entertains, to educate before it speculates. Unfortunately, the era of social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter has connected us in ways we could have never understood a decade ago and do not fully understand today, let alone where it all may go tomorrow. It can create this suffocating demand that we must be the ones talking about anything and everything first—even if

we don’t have a hot clue in Hell about what we’re talking about. A loud boom heard by many? A seismic station in Dease Lake 1,150 kilometres and several mountain ranges away picked something up at the time, it might be an earthquake! It’s the nearest station to Northeast B.C.! Wrong and dead wrong. NEAT owns the share shed being shut down! Nope, the PRRD does! The business has a contract with the city! Wait, no they don’t! Here are two corrections and a mea culpa interview to sort it all out. Wrong again. How do reporters get so many basic facts wrong in a story? Simply put, by rushing their work and not understanding what they are writing about and why it matters to the general public. These kind of things create hysteria, paranoia, and, most of all, distrust—similar things happened during the wildfires of 2016, when an erroneous government tweet got picked up by media and sent people in a frenzy thinking Fort St. John was being evacuated, when that was the furthest thing from the truth. In the United States, a politician floated the idea of a journalist registry. Of course,

Views On The News the media went wild in opposition. A government-controlled registry of the press is problematic, no doubts about it. But the profession is, to some degree, governed by professional associations, such as the Canadian Association of Journalists. While government has some responsibility when it comes to regulating media, organizations like the CAJ are in a much better position to begin overseeing the media landscape and the business of reporting, and sometimes I feel like it’s perhaps time an organization like that starts licensing journalists to try to keep everyone honest. We must always remember that our work is a privilege and not a right. In an era where readers are on edge about fake news and clickbait, and becoming increasingly distrustful and discouraged to even bother reading, perhaps a licence that can be revoked for subpar standards will make us all think twice when we’re about to press publish. —Matt Preprost a ten-time BCYCNA and MCNA award-winning journalist and managing editor of the Alaska Highway News. Email him at editor@ahnfsj.ca

Peace Region Energy Pioneers

round the world there is a growing movement of energy leadership at both the home and city level. These energy pioneers are paving the way towards a clean, renewable energy destiny, and sending a clear message to utilities: it’s time go renewable. So far in the United State, 27 cities and towns have committed to a 100 per cent renewable goal. Four have achieved it: Aspen, Colorado; Burlington, Vermont; Georgetown, Texas; and Greensburg, Kansas. Atlanta, Georgia (pop. 5.7 million) has made the commitment, too. Stage one is to power all their municipal facilities with renewables by 2025. This includes their water treatment plants, libraries, all their city buildings, and the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the busiest in the world. By 2035, Atlanta wants all their homes, businesses, universities and churches on renewable energy. Locally, our very own Hudson’s Hope will soon be well past the halfway mark in powering all its municipal facilities with solar energy. Once installed, solar costs very little to run, and self-gener-

Don Pettit WATT’S HAPPENING

ated solar electricity provides a shelter from the inevitable rate hikes for power from the grid. Peace Country homeowners are going 100 per cent solar too. Some see it as a good long-term financial investment (roughly a three to five per cent return), others as a way to reduce their carbon footprint, and still others as their personal contribution to a sustainable future for their kids. Miep Burgerjon and Rudy Heistad have recently joined the ranks of local solar pioneers at their rural home in Charlie Lake. They have just fired up their 10.2 kilowatt ground-mount grid-tied solar array, which is designed to supply all of their electrical needs for decades to come. “We felt compelled to consider an energy option that is, immediately and over the long term, kinder to our world,” explains Miep. “Living beneath the sun-

filled skies of the Peace River area, harnessing this light to best advantage seems a more enlightened alternative.” Often the roof of a home or shop will provide an ideal place to mount the solar array, but in their case an open field just south of the house promised the best return on their solar investment. Thirty solar modules were rack-mounted on screw-piles. Electricity from the array was trenched over to their electrical service panel to power their home and feed excess power into the grid – they are “grid-tied.” Miep and Rudy plan some energy efficiency upgrades that will improve the return on their investment. The interesting thing about this shift to 100 per cent renewable energy is that it would have been unthinkable just ten years ago. The technology was not widely available and too expensive. Now it makes both economic and environmental sense. Ten years from now, it will practically be a requirement. Don Pettit can be reached at dpettit@pris.ca

regarding site c I have been working to preserve the Peace River Valley since 1979. Now, we are finally getting information stating that the presentations by BC Hydro have been less than honest. The demand for electricity is not there. For many years, the citizens in British Columbia have been told that Site C is the only way to meet our needs. Now, it seems that there are many other options and these options are less expensive and create long term jobs. All this information is coming to light as the British Columbia Utilities Commission is finally looking in to the costs and need of this dam. For years, the Liberal government blocked every request to have this oversight. That government pushed the start of construction and we, the tax payers and rate payers are on the hook to pay off a huge debt. On top of that, there are other options available. Some companies are being paid not to produce power. The valley has a future to feed at least a million people a year. I know some of you say that no one is growing that much market garden produce now. I say, if a flood reserve is above your land, would you be investing huge amount of money to do so when all could be destroyed by the stroke of a pen? No you would not. Do not flood the Peace River Valley. The flora and fauna of the Valley will be safe. This intact ecosystem is worth millions. Say No to more debt. Stop the Site C dam once and for all. I call upon the B. C government to do the right thing and cancel this white elephant of a project. — Ruth Ann Darnall, Fort St. John Have something to say about the news of the day and your community? We want to hear from you! Email your letters to editor@ahnfsj.ca, or take part in the conversation online by visiting alaskahighwaynews.ca

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Many Halloween images are depicted with a full moon in the background. Full moons evoke visions of werewolves baying or vampire bats ﬂuttering by. But a full moon on Halloween is actually quite rare. A full moon that occurs on Halloween is actually most often a “blue moon,” or the second full moon of the month. On average, a full moon appears once every 28 days, or the time it takes for the Moon to orbit around Earth and be on the other side of the Sun. Very rarely a blue moon can occur when the full moon appears twice in one month. The last time a full moon appeared on Halloween was in 2001. The next time Halloween revelers will be treated to a full moon on Halloween is Saturday, October 31, 2020.

Preserve carved pumpkins ...in various ways Jack-o’-lanterns and other carved pumpkin designs are frequently the centerpieces of Halloween festivities. The twinkling lights and orange glow of jack-o’-lanterns can add ambiance to any autumn event. The trouble with carving pumpkins is that most people want to do it right away, only to discover their pumpkins wilt and decay long before Halloween. Nothing ruins Halloween more than visiting a home to trick-or-treat and not getting candy. Equally disappointing is a sad pumpkin display withering away on a front porch. Even though all pumpkins will eventually rot, certain tips can keep carvings from collapsing too soon. • Choose a sturdy pumpkin. Inspect the pumpkin of your choosing carefully, looking for gouges, spots and holes. Even a small blemish can quickly expand into a mushy mess. Select pumpkins with even color and firm flesh, and make sure that the pumpkin doesn’t feel tender when you push on the skin. • Visit local pumpkin stands. Pumpkins that have been shipped miles and miles in hot cargo trucks may be overly ripened or battered. Pumpkins that were grown nearby may be fresher. Plus, buying pumpkins locally supports local farmers. • Scrape the insides of the pumpkin thoroughly. Any moist bits inside the pumpkin will mold quickly. The pumpkin carving experts at Pumpkin Masters recommend scraping as much of the “guts” out as possible, leaving about a one-inch thickness of the wall of the pumpkin. • Coat the pumpkin. Preservation methods may aim to keep the pumpkin hydrated and inhibit mold and other microbial growth. Commercially sold pumpkin preservation products, such as Pumpkin Fresh®, hold up well. Soaking and spraying carved pumpkins with a bleach-and-water solution also seems to preserve designs. • Keep it out of the elements. Store carved pumpkins in a cool, dry place. This will help slow down the rotting process for pumpkins exposed to outdoor fungi, other microbes and warm sunlight. • Use an artificial light source. Reduce the heat inside of the pumpkin and encourage hydration by selecting a battery-powered light instead of a lit candle to illuminate the carving. • Skip the carving. Once pumpkin skin is compromised, microbes can enter. In lieu of carving, paint or decorate pumpkins in other ways if you want them to stay fresh for a long time. Glow in the dark paint can help pumpkins stand out at night. Carved pumpkins may last a week or two, while uncut pumpkins can last for a month or more. Keeping pumpkins hydrated and mold-free will prolong your designs.

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Phoenix volunteers look to spread their wings The Phoenix Volunteer Club is looking to spread its wings to support more people in need in the community. The club held its first Fall Harvest Festival at the Taylor Hall Oct. 21, raising $4,000 to help support efforts to expand its programming. The club, launched last year, already makes and distributes bagged lunches for the homeless one Sunday a month. It also launched at AdoptA-Family Christmas hamper program that supported 67 families last year, with plans to run it the program this coming season. Now, volunteers are looking to expand its efforts to support students, seniors, and others in the community. “We’re looking to branch out and do other stuff for the community as well and we need seed money to do that,” co-organizer Chuck Miller said. “All the money goes back into the community.” Volunteers spent nine months prepping the carnival, which including designing and custombuilding a dozen games, from a ball drop to a race car track. “We’re not carpenters, but I think we did alright,” co-organizer Amanda Hamm said with a laugh. Learn more by calling 250-785-1430 or emailing phoenixfsj@gmail.com.

Country dinner raises funds for disabled riders It was another good night of homemade cooking and music at the Charlie Lake Hall Oct. 21, where 150 diners and dancers brought in fundsfor the North Peace Ride for the Disabled. Totals weren’t available by press time, but the funds will go a long way to help the organization meet the needs of its 22 riders this season. It costs on average $30,000 to operate a full season from October to April and support up to 32 riders, organizer Liz Calder says. The organization helps support riders with training that mixes traditional horsemanship skills with physical therapy to help improve their strength, balance, and self-esteem. Among the riders are Jessica Wiebe, a 15-year-old from Prespatou who has rode with the group for the last six years. “It started as entertainment and now its turned into something that helps her get more active,” said Wiebe’s father Dave. The group began in 1984 and runs Wednesday evenings at the North Peace Light Horse Arena.

future springsteen Darion Wray Remfert sings for the crowd in support of Kashton’s Community Respite Home at an open house Oct. 14. Shawna-Marie Phillips hopes to provide a home away from home for local families caring for children with special needs. The ranch-style home at 9408 114 Avenue would provide space for up to three families needing respite, as well as a sensory therapy room. Phillips hopes to set up a garden, hydrotherapy pool, wheelchair swing set and more in the home’s backyard. matt preprost Photo

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the risks associated with a particular property. This process also is meant to protect lenders from mortgage fraud. OK, enough whining: That is the mortgage appraisal world, were an appraisal completed for mortgage purposes confirms a few important facts such as age, condition, quality, overall condition and accurate value. Mortgage appraisals do not belong to the home buyer or owner! They belong to the lender. Is your head spinning yet? Mine is. Mortgage appraisal work is only a very small portion of work that appraisers engage in. It is the necessary evil that many have had to endure before subjects are

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court docket A summary of what went on in Peace Region courts for the week ending Oct. 20. Fort St John Law Courts • Brandon George Graham (born 1993) was handed six months probation with a conditional discharge, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for indecent exhibition in a public place. • Meaghan Alberta Woods (born 1987) was fined $1,000, handed 12 months probation, and assessed a $150 victim surcharge for driving with a suspended licence. • Kory Ray Clarke (born 1986) was fined $800, handed a 15-month driving ban, and assessed a $120 victim surcharge for driving while prohibited. Clarke was fined $750 and assessed a $112.50 victim surcharge for breach of recognizance. Clarke was further fined $500 and assessed a $75 victim surcharge for driving while prohibited. • Amber Corinthia Hocking (born 1987) was fined $500, handed 12 months probation with a two-year driving ban, and assessed a $75 victim surcharge for driving with a suspended licence. • Blaine Andrew Kerr (born 1984) was fined $500 and assessed a $75 victim surcharge for driving with a suspended licence. • Shanna Marie Loy (born 1983) was assessed a $100 victim surcharge for disobeying a court order. • Aaron Raymond Munch (born 1982) was given 24 days in jail and assessed a $100 vic-

tim surcharge for breach of undertaking. Munch was given 30 more days in jail, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for a second breach of undertaking. Munch was given a further 60 days in jail, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for a third breach of undertaking. • Christopher William Baker (born 1965) was handed a oneyear probation order with a suspended sentence and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for breaching probation.

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Dawson Creek Law Courts • Evan Halkett (born 1992) was ordered to provide a DNA sample, handed a one-year probation order with a 10-year mandatory firearms ban, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for aggravated assault. Halkett was given a second one-year probation order and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for assault. Halkett was given a third one-year probation order and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for breach of undertaking. • Michael Brian Meck (born 1984) was handed a one-year probation order and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for possession of a controlled substance. Meck was handed a second one-year probation order and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for assault. Meck was also handed a one-year probation order and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for breaching probation. • Josie Dail Elliot (born 1992) was handed 18 months probation with a conditional discharge, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for assault, breaking and entering, and breach of undertaking. — Tom Summer

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BC Hydro crews perform maintenance and replacement work on a powerline on 242 Road in Grandhaven Oct 19.

Police investigate garbage can vandalism The City of Fort St. John is walking back its claim that a garbage can at the Charlie Lake boat launch was the victim of explosives last week. On Tuesday, the city said RCMP has not confirmed that explosives were used in the destruction of the can, despite issuing a press release saying the exact opposite on Monday morning.

“RCMP advise it appears the garbage bin has been exploded from the inside out. At this time the RCMP are unable to confirm that explosives were used to destroy the bin,” the city in a follow up press release. The container at the Charlie Lake boat launch went “missing” sometime between Oct. 16 and 19. All that remains is a cracked

and crumbled concrete slab and damaged lid, while the blast created a hole in a nearby chain link fence “that appears to have been caused by an object travelling at a high velocity.” New garbage containers were installed at the boat launch when it was upgraded this summer. Anyone with information is asked to call police.

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Boom may have been meteor: astronomer poppy season Fort St. John cadets Parker Neumeier and Jacob Barley are reminding residents that Remembrance Day is here soon. The city has proclaimed Oct. 24 to Nov. 11 as the Poppy Campaign in the city. matt preprost Photo

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10 years time we could very well find liquor stores inside convenience stores anyways,” he said. City Manager Dianne Hunter said council has two options with this zoning: amend the zoning to add liquor stores to all C1 properties, which is what Hynes has requested, or spot zone the property, which would change it to a different zone that allows liquor stores, but not impact other C1 zoned properties. “The real issue is do you want all C1 zones—changing it to allow liquor stores in a C1 does impact two other properties in the community,” asked Hunter. The city currently only has two other properties listed as C1—the Wink’s lot across from North Peace Secondary, and an empty lot just north of the Latter Day Saints Church. Bolin said the city has far too many of these empty lots that could be used for businesses such as convenience stores, but can’t because they’re not properly zoned. “The option of having those convenience stores there for that whole community is brilliant,” he said. “I really think that part and parcel it’s just not the correct zoning on that piece (of land).” Council voted unanimously against the recommendation to deny the application, and instructed city staff to reach out to the proponent to discuss a zoning amendment for that specific property. This would open up a public process where the residents of that area would have a chance to voice their opinion. “This (proposed) route doesn’t give us that ability to engage the public and that’s the crucial piece we’re missing,” said Bolin.

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A vacant lot beside the hospital roundabout has sat empty for years while houses were built around it, but it could be the site of a new business for the area if one proponent has his way. The owner of On The Rocks liquor store has applied for a zoning amendment for a lot on the corner of the 86 Street and 112 Avenue—right beside the roundabout— in order to build a convenience store and adjacent liquor store. The property in question is currently zoned C1 for neighbourhood commercial, which allows the convenience store to be built, but not the liquor store. Owner Jack Hynes said in a letter to council that his current store in the Northgate Mall can’t compete with the BC Liquor Store a few doors down, and he wants to move the store to the proposed location as the area is underserved. The nearest convenience stores, Q-Spot and Kelly’s, are nearly two kilometres away, as are the nearest liquor stores, Casey’s and On The Rocks, he said. But the property is also near the Fort St. John Hospital, Christian Life School and the site of a proposed new school. City staff recommended councillors deny the application, which caused a lengthy discussion during their Oct. 10 meeting. Coun. Trevor Bolin came out against the recommendation, noting other communities often have such commercial ventures in residential areas, adding that liquor regulations are changing in the province. “With the changes that have been coming with liquor stores and the sale and distribution of liquor, in five years,

International education teacher Bonnie Bridges looks on as Yuna Sano and Ririka Mochizuki craft a miniature teepee at the Aboriginal Education Centre Oct. 23. Sano and Mochizuki are from Seiryo High School in Japan, and were in Fort St. John along with 15 of their peers as part of an cultural exchange to expose them to Canadian culture. Local students will have the chance to go to Japan in April.

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Imagine a peaceful small village of two muddy streets, a few establishments centered around the Hudson Bay store and no liquor store closer than Pouce Coupe. Fort St. John residents, and history itself, took a major life-changing direction in 1942. The Alaska Highway opened up the North and transformed Fort St. John from a small sleepy village into a thriving business centre which the residents would come to appreciate only decades later. The Alcan Craze of ’42 is live on stage Sept 29-Oct 7 at the NPCC. Local playwriting resumed with more vigor after WWII. The Annual Drama and Elocution Festival had so many play entries from the schools and from the community that a separate Drama Festival was established apart from the music, speech arts and dance competitions. With the installation of televisions in every household, the proliﬁc activity of playwriting diminished.

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CLUES DOWN 1. “Mad Men” actor Jon 2. Samoan capital 3. Singer Anthony 4. Sign of the Zodiac 5. Short-term memory 6. Larcenies 7. Side-neck turtle 8. Blissful 9. __, you! 10. Species of macaque 11. North-central Indian city 12. Common street name

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Halloween frightens spirits, lifts spirits for one homeowner hauntings from a1

Over the years, the Turners have collected more props and materials than they can keep track of anymore, and try to spend as little money as possible to make the old look and feel like a brand new scare. “We use the same things every year but in different ways,” Turner says. It’s the same mentality over at 8908 83A Street, where everyone walks away with something at the Marsh household. There are treats for the kids, toys for babies, water for the parents, and, yes, even treats for the dogs. That door will be answered by Janice Marsh, who will be dressed this year in a custommade waffle cone with a scoop of ice cream drizzled with chocolate syrup. “It’s all about the kids, for once in their life to get out and have some fun,” she says of Halloween. “Even the adults, even if you’re young at heart, get out and have some fun.” Marsh and her husband have been decorating their yard for the last six years since their daughter and her family moved back to Fort St. John. “We pick up a piece or two every year, and over the six years everything had gathered so that when you put it out it looks like a haunted yard,”

Marsh says, noting it all began with a single ceramic prop witch bought as an interior decoration. “It took off from there. I give him a challenge and he sets out to do it.” Marsh notes they’ve had to dial down the fear factor— apparently, scaring too many trick or treaters can be bad for business, so to speak; jumping spiders, sopping wet mummies hanging by their feet, animatronics, sometimes, it can be too much. “Stuff that would scare the bajeebus out of you, let alone a six-year-old. I’ve had grown men come up to me and say, ‘you do Halloween right,’” says Marsh. “We go wherever our imagination takes us.” Sometimes, that imagination sticks in the minds of the 200-plus trick or treaters Marsh sees every year. That includes the young boy, just three or four years old, who recently recognized Marsh at the grocery store. “This kid one day comes up to me and tugs my sweater and says, ‘you’re the Halloween lady. Look, mom, that’s the Halloween lady,” she recalls. “I like it because they know me. He remembered me. It was amazing, it just lifts your spirit.”

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Sixteen-month-old Mikey Houlahan hangs out with the undead animals in his nana’s yard at 8908 83A Street. Janice Marsh has been spooking up her yard for the last six years, with scares and treats for everyone who comes to the door.

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Dean and Pam Turner during a break in decorations at their home at 9423 104 Avenue.

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Marcus Vandal drapes a ghoul from the roof of his home at 8907 101 Avenue.

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Marcus Vandal doesn’t like his yard at 8907 101 Avenue one bit—graveyard, gallows, ghouls galore!

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Nicole Marshall’s decorated yard at 8808 92A Street.

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Don’t let the finely manicured lawn seen here fool you—Jessica Bock’s yard at 8619 112 Avenue plans to come alive.

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Amy Titley’s yard, under construction at 9703 87 Street. The yard opens to the public Sunday, Oct. 29 from 5 to 9 p.m., where donations will be collected for the Women’s Resource Centre.

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Adam Horst sneaks past a defender during a 5-2 win over Kelowna Sparta Oct. 21. Horst had two goals and two assists in the two-game series.

Flyers ready to soar in regular season DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

Preparations for the 201718 season have gone as well as they can for the Fort St. John Flyers. Following a successful training camp and a competitive two-game exhibition series against Kelowna Sparta, the Flyers management likes what they see from their team heading into the regular season. The Flyers beat Kelowna 5-2 in front of a large crowd at the North Peace Arena on Oct. 21. The Sparta, who are last year’s Coy Cup silver medalists, bounced back on

Sunday Oct. 22 with a 6-4 win over the Flyers. “I thought we looked fine for the first couple games, and as a whole I’m pretty excited,” said head coach Andrew Leriger. Part of the reason for optimism was that the Flyers were competitive against Kelowna despite the absence of six of their regulars. Key defenceman Bryan Lewis didn’t play. Leriger used last weekend as an opportunity to get everyone from camp into the games, even the players who might not make the team.

The Flyers begin the season on the road in Grande Prairie Oct. 28 against the Athletics. They play their first three games on the road, and don’t debut at home until Nov. 16, a fact that has Leriger somewhat frustrated. “I just want to get through the first three weeks. With the Under 17’s oming to town we have no ice, basically three straight weeks without practices,” Leriger said. “It kind of sucks, but it is what it is. Our goal is to be ready for February.” As for the games against Kelowna, the usual names

appeared on the score sheet. Adam Horst had two goals and two assists, while last year’s scoring leader Rick Cleaver chipped in two goals and an assist in the series. In net, Travis McLean played two solid periods in the first game, allowing two goals. Ty Gullickson saved every shot he faced in the third period of game one, but let four goals in the first period of game two. Dylan Bergmark was sharp in the final two periods of Sunday’s 6-4 loss, allowing just one goal.

Curling club hosts first bonspiel this weekend DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

After a delay that saw the season start a week later then planned, the Fort St. John Curling Club is now firing on all cylinders. The season began last week, and will be celebrated this weekend with an open bonspiel Oct. 27 and 28. The club is hoping for 20 to 30 teams for the bonspiel, and it’s open to anyone who wants to play. There are no specific formats for teams, and they will be taking registrations until Oct. 26. It is a fun opportunity to get to know other players in the club and to get your competitive juices flowing. The delay was the result of curling management figuring out how to run the new cooling plant that the city installed this summer. The purpose of the plant is to chill the floor before artificial ice is placed on top. “Learning how to use it and how to put the ice in, there’s different variables so there was a bit of a learning

curve,” said club general manager Ryan Whitford. “Everything is running smoothly now, so, we’re happy.” The curling club is busy Monday to Thursday as usual, with junior, mens, ladies and mixed league nights taking place. New this year is the Learn to Curl program on Monday nights. It’s a program for 20 people that includes eight to 10 weeks of instruction, free broom and gear that participants get to keep, and the opportunity to join into the mixed league after the instruction period. “I think it’s going to be a good season. We have DILLON GIANCOLA PHOTO more teams than we have Cathy Kelly throws her rock while Brian Kelly and Bernice Chmelyk sweep had before, and with more during mixed league action at the Fort St. John Curling Club Oct. 19. bodies in the building it should be fun,” Whitford said. whom are trained coaches. it still taking registrations. This is a program that “We want to get new The club will also be busy Curl Canada has been doing curlers in and thought in November, with the cash in Canada for three years as this would be a good way bonspiel Nov. 12, part of the a pilot project and they have to get numbers up and Peace Curling Association now opened up the teaching get members of our club circuit that draws teams modules and best practices involved in different aspects from communities all over to the other clubs. The of it,” Whitford said. B.C. and Alberta. As well, instruction will be done by The Learn to Curl the Fort St. John Oilmen’s members of the club, six of program begins Oct. 30 and Bonspiel begins Nov. 15.

hen you think about October, what sports do you think about? For me, it was always baseball playoffs and football. The MLB post-season comes in like a whirlwind and leaves with the end of October, right when I start to depend on it. The NFL starts heating up, with the good teams finally revealing themselves, especially this year when the first five weeks were the hardest to call of all time. Meanwhile, the CFL is winding down, heading into snowbowl Grey Cup games, which are the best. And I’ll throw basketball in there, too—the NBA just started and it’s fantastic already. Of course, I’m leaving out the big one, and you can all stop panicking because I haven’t forgotten about hockey. Hockey is the lifeblood of our country, a national pastime, and so on. And that is the reality of life in the North Peace, too, the Huskies and the Flyers are just plain fun to watch. And let’s not forget midget teams like the Trackers and Predators—basically any weekend night you can pop on down to an arena of your choosing in Fort St. John and watch some good hockey. And our town is about to be overrun with the Under-17 World Hockey Challenge, and I can’t wait to watch the games and write about it. But for right now, before the tournament comes to town—and before the Huskies take on the Dawson Creek Junior Canucks in a much anticipated rematch Friday, and the Flyers have their home opener—I want to draw your attention to the other sports going on in town in October and throughout the winter. There’s no football here (yet), which would make me very happy, but I had just as much fun running around town this week covering what was going on. Name the sport, it was taking place. Whether it was spectacular volleyball action going on at NPSS, or indoor soccer at the Kids Arena Fieldhouse, something was going on. There was speedskating, as coaches looked out for the next Denny Morrison or Apolo Anton Ohno (yes, I know he’s American, but he was way too good not to mention here), and indoor skateboarding demos. Even the Blizzard Bike Club was still going at it, although it was their final race of the season. But take it easy on those folks, they’ve been biking rain or shine for like seven months now at least, which is more than I can say about myself. I’m pretty sure it’s been 10 years since I’ve jumped on a bike. And that’s just the sports that were taking place this week. That’s not taking into place figure skating, and swimming, and bowling (yes, it’s a sport—have you ever watched Chris Barnes?), and let’s not forget gymnastics and cheerleading. Basically, anything you want to see, or want to read about, it’s taking place, and will be reported on here. And if it’s hockey you’re after, we definitely have that taken care of. Dillon Giancola covers Peace Region sports for the Alaska Highway News. Email him at sports@ahnfsj.ca

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The Predators midget team went undefeated at the Predators Fall Classic Female Midget Hockey Tournament in Clearview last weekend. They beat Beaverlodge 8-2, Smithers 3-1, and Fairview 9-1. They played Smithers again in the final, taking that game 7-1.

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Traven McCartney of the Victory Skate Team does a trick at Victory Skateboards on Oct. 21.

Huskies hungry for revenge against Junior Canucks Dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

It was the best of times for the Fort St. John Huskies, until all of a sudden it wasn’t. When the Huskies lost to the Dawson Creek Junior Canucks 2-1 on Oct. 14, the team’s four-game winning streak to start the season was snapped, and the team found it couldn’t take winning for granted. Luckily, the Huskies will get a chance for revenge in front of a home crowd Oct. 28, and the team isn’t taking this rematch lightly. “Our guys will come out a little harder in front of our home crowd, trying to keep our home record real good. It will be a different atmosphere this weekend,” said Jeremy Clothier, general manager of the Huskies. Clothier alluded to the long-standing nature of the rivalry with the Junior R0021217976

Canucks. But it hasn’t been so close as of late, as the Huskies have had their way with the Dawson Creek team in recent years. If the first game was any indication, however, this year might be different. With the Junior Canucks surprising the Huskies in the first game of their six-game season series, and entering the weekend on a five-game win streak of their own, it will be close and hard fought, at the very least. That’s not to say the Huskies aren’t up for the challenge. The team got back in the win column with a 2-1 defeat of the County of Grande Prairie JDA Kings, the second time beating them this year. Matthew Aspassin scored on a breakaway just 15 seconds into overtime. “We definitely battled through a lot of adversity, didn’t have our best effort but the guys just kept pushing and

pushing, and eventually came out on the right side of the coin,” Clothier said about the game in Grande Prairie. With the win, the Huskies’ record improves to 5-1, which is a good way to start the season. They have the best winning percentage in the league, but sit in fourth place due to having only played six games, while the top two teams, the North Peace Navigators and the Kings, have played nine. Contrast that with the Junior Canucks (6-3-0-1), who are one point back of first place but have played 10 games so far. The Huskies have been busy preparing this week, with three practices. They are able to practice harder because they only had one game last weekend, and only play the Junior Canucks this weekend, instead of the usual two games a week. The puck touches the ice at 8 p.m. on Saturday night, Oct. 28.

Pink Night Almost everyone has been affected by cancer, and the Huskies want to give back to the community and help the cause. The team will be donating money raised at its Oct. 28 home game against the Junior Canucks to the Canadian Cancer Society. The team will also be wearing special pink jerseys for that game. Last year, the Huskies donated some proceeds to cancer research, but this year they wanted to take the next step and do more. “Personally, I’ve had family members that have lost battles with cancer so it’s something dear to me, and I think our organization in Fort St. John needs to be a leader in causes like this,” said Mike Bacso, president of the Huskies. The team hopes to do this for years to come.

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

This Week: WGC - HSBC Champions

The WGC-HSBC Champions became a World Golf Championship event in 2009. Invitations for the event are issued Defending: Hideki Matsuyama to all players placed amongst the Winning Score: 23-under par top fifty in the Official World Golf Winning Share: $1,620,000 Rankings. Also invited are players who have, during the calendar year preceding the event, captured at least one tournament title on a sanctioning tour, or have finished the preceding season amongst the top twenty in the European Tour’s Race to Dubai or amongst the top five in the Order of Merit standings of any of the other three sanctioning tours. Sheshan International Golf Club Shanghai, China 7,143 yards, Par 72

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Last Week: Justin Thomas won the CJ Cup

Justin Thomas beat Tournament Results Australia’s Marc Leishman 1. Justin Thomas in a playoff on Sunday to Score: -9 *won in playoff Earnings: $1,665,000 win the inaugural CJ Cup 2. Marc Leishman in South Korea. Thomas sealed his Score: -9 Earnings: $999,000 fifth PGA title in 2017, and his first of 3. Cameron Smith the new 2017-18 PGA season, when Score: -8 he birdied the second extra hole and Earnings: $629,000 Leishman made bogey after finding the water. Thomas said he is looking forward to some time off after his breakout season. “I’m so excited to not do anything,” Thomas said. “I officially have nothing left in the tank at this moment.”

Golfing News

Tiger Woods’ doctor cleared him for all golf activities last week. Now it would seem his possible return to competition will depend on how clear-headed he chooses to be this time. Woods’ manager Mark Steinberg said that the 14-time major champion recently met Golf Trivia with his doctor who performed his back surgery in April, and said that he hasn’t experienced Which golfer won the HSBC Champions any pain in his most recent comeback. The in 2009 after it became a World Golf news dovetailed with a video on social media Championships event? of Woods hitting a driver. Speculation is a) Phil Mickelson c) Martin Kaymer building that he may be ready in time to play b) Sergio Garcia d) Ian Poulter December’s Hero World Challenge, which Answer: a) Phil Mickelson won the HSBC Woods hosts and is played on a golf course in Champions for the second time in 2009. His first the Bahamas he’s comfortable on. victory was in 2007. PGA Event: WGC - HSBC Champions Day Time Network Wed, 10/25 11pm-4am GOLF Thu, 10/26 11pm-4am GOLF Fri, 10/27 11pm-4am GOLF Sat, 10/28 11pm-4am GOLF

Lessons from the Golf Pro If you have ever watched a tournament on television, you will almost always see a particular “stunt” performed once during the coverage. A player will get ready to make his drive/iron shot/putt and then stop as a menacing insect has interrupted the procedure. While insects are quite prevalent through most of the country, this is usually a trick that the professional is using to break the tension of the moment. For whatever reason, the pro is not ready to make his/her shot and decides to restart the motion. What more convenient way to do that than to swat the pesky fly out of the way. For the amateur, we usually do not react the same way. We do not want to back out of a shot due to fear of embarrassment and go ahead and make a terrible shot. The next time you don’t feel comfortable, just stop and restart your routine and better results will occur.

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Justin Thomas

Turned Professional: 2013 FedEx Cup Ranking: 3rd World Ranking: 4th PGA Tour Wins: 7

FedEx Cup Standings Through Oct. 22, 2017

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590 pts. / 2 top tens

2) Brendan Steele 556 pts. / 1 top ten

3) Justin Thomas 548 pts. / 1 top ten

4) Tony Finau 333 pts. / 1 top ten

5) Keegan Bradley 309 pts. / 1 top ten

FedEx Cup Standings continued... Player Points 6) Marc Leishman 300 7) Cameron Smith 295 8) Sung Kang 173 9) Nick Taylor 167 10) Xander Schauffele 165

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Elks shine at interclub meet Dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

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Joshua Telizyn leads the division 2500m final ahead of Elks teammate Nyam Newlove on Oct. 21.

For the first official meet of the season, the Fort St. John Elks speedskaters sure got up to speed quickly, dominating the score sheet. The short track interclub meet was held at the Pomeroy Sport Centre Oct. 21, with 68 skaters coming from all over the Peace Region, 31 of them from Fort St. John. As his coaches expected, Joshua Telizyn was the best from the Elks, finishing first in the division two mixed gender category with a score of 4,543 points. Race winners are awarded 1000 points. Telizyn had wins in the 400m, 3000m, 1500m and 500m races. Nyam Newlove and Brooke Braun, both of the Elks, finished second and third in the division, with 3,448 and 2,443 points respectively. “Everyone’s skating really good, considering it’s the first time for speed

for the year,” said Elks head coach Richard Stickel of his club’s skaters. Stickel expected the Elks to do well at the meet, and they really did meet the expectations. However, he said the meet was more about garnering experience than winning. He said there wasn’t much pressure on the older kids, like Telizyn and Newlove, but that it was an opportunity to engage in competition and prepare themselves for top short track meets like the one in Edmonton in three weeks.“It’s more for the younger kids,” said Stickel. The younger kids indeed performed well. Matthew Mitchell placed second in division three with 2,593 points. Nolan Cote tied for first in division four with 3,632 points, winning the 1200m and 2000m races. For the younger kids, Ivanka Whale had an impressive showing with 3,000 points, winning division six, and Henry Pos finished second in the division with 2,448 points.

NPSS teams prepare for zones with busy weekend Dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

It’s nearing the time for zones and provincials, and the NPSS cross country team had their zone race this weekend in Prince George. Allison Ostle finished 12th overall and Jaime McPherson was 15th. For the senior boys, Dustin Bowes finished eighth. The last race for the cross country team is provincials in Vancouver at Jericho Beach, Nov. 3 and 4. The senior boys volleyball team followed up their tournament win in Dawson Creek with a second place finish at the home NPSS tournament, losing to the tough Sexsmith Sabres team. Stew Skaffe was named NPSS MVP. The senior girls played really well, as the field was packed with solid teams. NPSS headed into the semi-final on fire against the DCSS junior team, even winning the first set. But ultimately, DCSS would rise to the top again, taking the next two sets. The

Fort St. John team placed fourth in the tournament, losing the bronze match to Sexsmith. Daelyn Jeffers continued her strong season, winning MVP for the team. Down south, the NPSS junior girls continued their successful season with a second place finish at the DCSS junior volleyball tournament. They mounted a very strong challenge in the tournament final, but fell just short to St. Joe’s junior varsity from Grande Prairie, losing 25-23 and 25-23. The boys soccer team travelled to Williams Lake for the zones challenger, and were unstoppable. The boys from the North won both games, 1-0 and 4-1. David Amrovhe had three goals, earning the MVP. James Velkjar, Tony Hafner and Mason Miranda also stood out during the weekend’s competition. All of the NPSS teams are taking a well deserved break this upcoming weekend, before diving back dillon giancola photo into action for November with regionals, zones and Jessie Copes sets the ball for Tea Brown during their bronze provincials. medal match to Sexsmith.

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

2017 Standings NASCAR Playoffs

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Location: Ridgeway, Va. Date: Oct. 29th, 3:00 p.m. TV: NBCSN Last Year’s Pole: Martin Truex, Jr. - 98.206 mph Last Year’s Winner: Jimmie Johnson

Xfinity Series Top Ten Points Drivers 1) Justin Allgaier 2) William Byron 3) Elliott Sadler 4) Brennan Poole 5) Matt Tifft 6) Ryan Reed 7) Daniel Hemric 8) Cole Custer 9) Brendan Gaughan 10) Michael Annett

1) Martin Truex Jr. Points: 4069

2) Kyle Busch Points: 4042

Martinsville Speedway 3) Brad Keselowski Points: 4026

Racing News

Furniture Row Racing driver Martin Truex Jr. and long-time girlfriend Sherry Pollex have been voted the third quarter winners of the National Motorsports Press Association’s Pocono Spirit Award. The Spirit Award recognizes character and achievement in the face of adversity, sportsmanship and contributions to motorsports. The couple was nominated for their “Drive for Teal & Gold” campaign to raise awareness and funds for ovarian and childhood cancer. They received 45 percent of the vote.

4) Kevin Harvick Points: 4017

This week’s race is the seventh in the NASCAR Playoffs and first race of the Eliminator Round. The first race at Martinsville Speedway was run on September 7, 1947 and Robert “Red” Bryon won $500 out of a $2,000 purse. NASCAR was formed in 1948 and Martinsville Speedway ran its first NASCAR race on July 4th of that year. At slightly more than half a mile, Martinsville Speedway is the shortest track on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Circuit but it has 800foot straights, turns banked at only 12 degrees and has been called “two drag strips with a turnaround on each end.” The demanding layout consistently produces some of the wildest fender scrubbing, push and shove racing on the tour.

5) Jimmie Johnson Points: 4017

6) Denny Hamlin Points: 4014

Racing Trivia How many top 5 finishes has Brad Keselowski had in the last 5 races at Martinsville?

7) Ryan Blaney Points: 4009

a) 1 b) 2

8) Chase Elliott

c) 4 d) 5

Answer : c) Keselowski has been dominant at Martinsville in the last 5 races with 4 top 5 finishes, including one win.

Shape: Oval Distance: 0.526 miles Turns / Straights: 12º / 0º

Points 3066 3064 3055 3038 3033 3032 3032 3030 2103 2081

Points: 4006

Last Weekend’s Race: Martin Truex Jr. won the Hollywood Casino 400 Martin Truex Jr. captured his seventh win of the season Sunday in the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway. Sunday’s race was the final race of the Contender Round and Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Busch were the lucky survivors, while Matt Kenseth and Kyle Larson were eliminated. Larson’s elimination was stunning as he entered the race third in points, behind only Truex and Brad Keselowski and it was going to take a disaster of epic proportions for Larson to be eliminated. Epic disaster struck on lap 66, when Larson’s engine started to sputter and forced an unscheduled stop that left him three laps back. “I felt it drop a cylinder or something,” he said. Ten laps later, Larson’s motor blew and took with it his championship hopes.

Martin Truex Jr. Born: June 29, 1980 Crew Chief: Cole Pearn Car: Toyota

Year 2017 2016

Wins 7 4

Top 10s 22 17

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Hollywood Casino 400 Top Ten Drivers 1. Martin Truex Jr. 2. Kurt Busch 3. Ryan Blaney 4. Chase Elliott 5. Denny Hamlin 6. Chris Buescher 7. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 8. Kevin Harvick 9. Aric Almirola 10. Kyle Busch

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Haugan favoured in world championsip triathlon After winning the Xterra PanAmerican Championship triathlon in Utah on Sept. 16, Fort St. John’s Tate Haugan is in Maui all week for the Xterra World Championship race on Oct. 29. Haugan won his age group at the Utah race, easily qualifying for the event in Maui. He ran in the world championship last year, finishing ninth for the 15 to 19-year-old category. But this year, he has his sights set on doing even better. “I want to get on the podium,” Haugan said, and he believes that he will. He said he is more prepared for this race than the others

throughout the season because of how hard he has trained. He has made multiple trips down to Victoria this year to work out at the Triathlon Canada National High Performance Centre, and is feeling ready to accomplish his goal. “It’s more training, better training and training smarter. I’ve just been more on the ball all year and focused,” Haugan said. Haugan said he is having an awesome time, and really enjoying all the travel this year and the fact that he gets to do it as a kid. He will have an excellent

chance to win the race for the amateurs this year, but he has his work cut out for him. This triathlon features the best of the best. However, an article on the website Xterraplanet said that Haugan is one of the best athletes of the next generation, and that he, along with New Zealand’s Lewis Ryan, are known to rise to the competition and are expected to shine in Maui. Haugan has been in Maui all week acclimating to the heat and practicing on the track. Once he returns home he will train throughout the winter to maintain a good base fitness level, before the new season.

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Tate Haugan during the Xterra PanAmerican Championship in Utah on Sept. 16.

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NWJHL STANDINGS TEAM GP W Navs. 9 7 Kings 9 6 Canucks 10 6 Huskies 6 5 Vipers 10 2 Flyers 6 2 Blades 8 1

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UPCOMING GAMES NWJHL Jr. Canucks at Huskies October 28, 8 p.m. Huskies at Vipers November 3, 8 p.m. NPHL EXHIBITION RESULTS DILLON GIANCOLA PHOTO

Pat Ferris leads the group through the barrier on the first lap of the Blizzard Cyclo-Cross Championship on Oct. 22. Lukas Brand was first with a time of 41:07, Kevin Shaw was second with 41:32 and Ferris finished third with a time of 44:01. It was the last race of the Blizzard Bike Club season.

ENCANA EVENTS CENTRE • DAWSON CREEK, B.C. – NORTH PEACE ARENA • FORT ST. JOHN, B.C.

starts Nov. 5

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9224-100 Street, Fort St. John, V1J 3X2

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

PHONE: 250-785-0463

Flyers at Senior Canucks Nov. 2, 8:30 p.m. NAMHL RESULTS Trackers 5, St. Albert Crusaders 4 October 20

Predators 3, Smithers 1 October 21 Predators 9, Fairview Cruisers 1 October 21 Final Predators 7, Smithers 1 October 22 FSJ NORTHERN STRIKERS U17

Leduc Roughnecks 6, Trackers 3 October 21

Scottish FC 7, Strikers 0

Trackers 4, CAC Butchers and Packers 4 October 22

Edmonton Strikers 2, Northern Strikers 2

Flyers 5, Sparta 2 October 21

MIDGET PREDATORS FALL CLASSIC RESULTS

Sparta 6, Flyers 4 October 22

Predators 8, Beaverlodge 2 October 20

Victoria FC 4, Strikers 0

AUTUMN LEAVES FIGURE SKATING Sophie Stevens silver medal Emma Shipalesky silver medal GOT SPORTS NEWS? SPORTS@AHNFSJ.CA

A GREENER PITCH

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November 5-11, 2017 / 5-11 novembre 2017

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NORTH PEACE ARENA FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. GROUP B Canada Red(CAN-R) Fin(FINLAND)

Russia(RUS) Sweden(SWE)

The FSJ Northern Strikers U17 Girls have earned a spot in the Edmonton Interdistrict Youth Soccer Association Tier 1 league, a first for the Fort St. John Soccer Club. “The girls have a tough road ahead with some very intense competition, but they are looking forward to the challenge.” head coach Dan Turner said. The club will travel to Edmonton for three games one weekend every month, and is 0-2-1 through three games. They next play Nov. 18 to 19.

ENCANA EVENTS CENTRE DAWSON CREEK, B.C. GROUP A Canada Black(CAN-B) Canada White(CAN-W)

Czech Rep. (CZE) United States(USA)

EXHIBITION

THURSDAY, NOV. 2, 2017 14:30 —

CAN-B – FIN

F.S.J. 14:30

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CZE – SWE

D.C.

19:00 —

CAN-W – RUS

F.S.J. 19:00

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CAN-R – USA

D.C.

FSJ FC

SCHEDULE

SUNDAY, NOV. 5, 2017 14:30 B

CAN-R – FIN

F.S.J. 14:30

CAN-B – CAN-W

D.C.

19:00 B

RUS – SWE

F.S.J. 19:00

USA – CZE

D.C.

MONDAY, NOV. 6, 2017 14:30 B

FIN – RUS

F.S.J. 14:30

CAN-W – USA

D.C.

19:00 B

SWE – CAN-R

F.S.J. 19:00

CZE – CAN-B

D.C.

14:30 B

SWE – FIN

F.S.J. 14:30

CZE – CAN-W

D.C.

19:00 B

RUS – CAN-R

F.S.J. 19:00

USA – CAN-B

D.C.

TUESDAY, NOV. 7, 2017

THURSDAY, NOV. 9, 2017 14:30

QUARTER-FINAL

F.S.J. 14:30

QUARTER-FINAL

D.C.

19:00

QUARTER-FINAL

F.S.J. 19:00

QUARTER-FINAL

D.C.

13:30

PLACEMENT

F.S.J. 14:30

PLACEMENT

D.C.

18:00

SEMIFINAL

F.S.J. TBD

SEMIFINAL

D.C.

GOLD

D.C.

FRIDAY, NOV. 10, 2017

SATURDAY, NOV. 11, 2017 TBD

BRONZE

D.C.

TBD

EXHIBITION FANATIC PACKAGE* $10 (Includes Exhibition Game Ticket, Small Pop, and Small Popcorn) Available For Dawson Creek and Fort St. John *Per Game/City POMEROY PRESENTS FAMILY FUN DAY BOGO PACKAGE* Sunday November 5th Preliminary Games Buy One Get One Free - $15 and receive 2 tickets! Available For Dawson Creek and Fort St. John*Prices Per Game/City. While Quantities Last. POMEROY PRESENTS FAMILY FUN DAY PACKAGE* Sunday November 5th Preliminary Games $20.00 (Includes 2 Tickets and 2 Large Popcorn) Available for Dawson Creek and Fort St. John *Prices Per Game/City. While Quantities Last. SINGLE TICKETS* Exhibition Game Ticket – $5 • Preliminary Game Ticket – $15 • Quarter-Final Tickets – $20 • Placement Game Ticket – $20

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Yohannes Feyissa goes on a run at the Fort St. John Mens Soccer League Icebreaker Tournament on Oct. 21. Feyissa’s team, Epscan, was up 3-1 before ultimately losing to the Hose Headquarters in round robin action. Hose Headquarters would go on to win the tournament.

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Arts & Culture

A musical history lesson Aleisha Hendry Alaska Highway News

Barb Munro was born and raised in Dawson Creek, but realized she knew little about the history of her home. It wasn’t until she set out to write a song for Alaska Highway Songs: Road Songs for the 75th Anniversary of the Alaska Highway that she realized just how much history there was in the Peace Region. “There was so much subject matter to pick from, it was vast, and, as a person raised up in this area, I have to admit that I didn’t really know a lot,” she said. “I’ve been here most of my life but I didn’t know a lot about the history.” Munro grew up around music, with her father’s musical talents on display in dance bands and other ventures. She found it came naturally to her and was fostered for different people in her life. Her first love is gospel, but she also finds influence in both old school and modern country. Munro lists Patsy Cline, Wynonna Judd, Sheryl Crow and Martina McBride as just a few of her country influences. When it comes to writing songs, she finds the melody the easiest part. “It’s a different process for everyone,” she said. “Generally, music and licks come to me pretty easily, the lyrics are a bit of a different thing.” She often finds inspiration in daily life, giving a photo of her father’s old tractor in a field as the bright idea behind her song Old Red Tractor. Her track on the Alaska Highway Songs CD, 97th Regiment, was meant to pay homage to the black soldiers

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Barb Munro learned a lot of about Peace Region history while writing her contribution to the Alaska Highway Songs CD.

who made their way to the frozen northeast in 1942 to build a road from Dawson Creek to Fairbanks, Alaska. “When I started to hone in on all the different aspects of building the Alaska Highway, it was very inspirational to me, the part the African-Americans played in helping to build the highway,” she said. Munro was impressed with how different each other the

songs on the compilation were, yet were all about the same subject. “Everyone came from a different place, how great is that?” She’s spoken to other artists and just based on the amount of history involved could see another collection of highway songs in the future. “It could go on and on,” she said.

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Toronto-based indigenous artist and designer Patrick Hunter works with students Aurora Fredericks and Camryn Strandberg. Hunter was in Fort St John this week for a series of workshops with students exploring identity, diversity and inclusion through art. Read more at alaskahighwaynews.ca

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CURRENT MOVIE LISTINGS FROM OCT0BER 27 TO NOVEMBER 2

JIGSAW Nightly: 6:30, 9:30 Matinees: 1:10, 4:10

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ONLY THE BRAVE Nightly: 6:40, 9:40 Matinees: 12:40, 3:40

THE FOREIGNER Nightly: 6:50, 9:40 Matinees: 12:30, 3:40

HAPPY DEATH DAY Nightly: 7:10, 9:35 Matinees: 12:50, 3:50

MY LITTLE PONY Matinees 12:30, 3:30

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Classifieds Career OppOrtunities

Career OppOrtunities

SPECIAL EVENTS & ADMINISTRATION The FSJ Hospital Foundation has a career opening in Special Events & Administration. This is a full−time position. A full job descrip− tion is available at: fsjhospitalfoundation.ca/news Interested applicants should submit an ex− pression of interest by October 27, 2017 to: jennifer.moore@northernhealth.ca www.fsjhospitalfoundation.ca

FIELD HSER ADVISOR Kelt Exploration (LNG) Ltd

is currently seeking applications for the position of a Field HSER Advisor. Only qualified individuals with Safety Management Certificate or Degree and extensive upstream operating experience will be considered. This Advisor will be positioned in Fort St John, BC with occasional travel to Grande Prairie field office and or Calgary when required. The role is part of the Operations Team and will report directly to the Corporate HSE Coordinator and work closely with the field operations including drilling, completions and construction. The candidate must be a self-starter and have the ability to work with minimal supervision and be responsible for participating in the overall growth of Kelt through engagement in the Health, Safety and Environment group. 48458 Please Send Resumes To:

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ADULT HALLOWEEN DANCE at Farmington Hall, October 28. Band, midnight supper. Tickets at DIR Bookkeeping, Dawson Creek.

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

Card of Thanks

Thank you to our awesome family and friends for the support, the food, flowers and love given to us on the loss of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great and great great grandfather Walter Green. Thank you Father Louis for the beautiful mass; Katia for the beautiful singing and music; the CWL for the lovely lunch; the Honorary Pallbearers; and Hamre’s Funeral Service that led us through. May God bless everyone! Rose & family, Colleen, Dan, and Randy Funeral ServiceS

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STAN

of Upperhalfway, passed away on October 14, at the age of 78. With respect to Stan’s wishes no service will be held.

Carolynn Theoret 250-262-0078 Baby

If so desired expressions of sympathy can be made to the Fort St John Hospital Ladies Auxillary.

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WALTER FRANCIS GREEN

Administrative Assistant - Our clients are looking to bring on an Administrative Assistant to their dynamic team at their facility located in Fort St. John, BC. These clients offer an excellent work place environment. This is a full time temporary position with potential of permanent hire if you are considered the right fit. As an Administrative Assistant, your responsibilities will be to assist both the Accounting and HR department with a variety of duties such as, data entry, maintaining records, assisting with payroll and HR duties.

September 24, 1927 ~ October 5, 2017

Honorary Pallbearers

Everett Patterson Mike Kosick Cameron Cooper Bob Velie

Rod Rogers Vern Boyle Don Williams Milton Cooper

John Leman Brett Green George Wabisca Jim McLeod

“Boomer” (Gerhard) Kapchinsky

Walter is survived by his very loved wife Rose, children Randy & Dan and Colleen.

Obituaries

BUDNICK, Elaine August 16, 1945 − October 10, 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elaine Jean Budnick. Born August 16,1945 Elaine passed away on October 10, 2017 at her home in Charlie Lake, BC with her son Alan by her side. Elaine suffered medical problems in recent years however we believe she passed of a broken heart after losing her best friend and husband, Leo, on July 3, 2017.

He leaves to mourn bothers Allan, Tom & Bob and sisters Teresa, Joyce, Rose and Irene, along with a large extended family and many beloved friends.

Predeceased by her Mother Mary, Father Ross Miller and sister Sharon Jorgenson.

Walter was predeceased by his son Ted, as well as brothers Bill, Emil and Leonard and Great Grandson Kaleb.

Survived by her two sons Alan and Sean Budnick, granddaughter Jessica (and Jay Velikovsky) and great granddaughter Evalyn.

For those wishing to do so, expressions of sympathy may be made in loving memory of Walter to the Canadian Diabetes Association

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IfKey youresponsibilities think you’re ainclude: fit for any of our listed positions, bring your resume with 3 work-related references to our office today!  Daily review and processing of electronic data pertaining to operations  Accurate data entry  Timely and accurate administrative support for branch personnel  Timely and accurate administrative support to the Branch Manager  Superior communication skills (both written and verbal)  Excellent organization and time-management capabilities  Receptionist The ideal candidate has the following:

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Walter was laid to rest at Cecil Lake Cemetery, Cecil Lake, BC.

If you think you’re a fit for any of our listed positions, please email us your resume with 3 work related references today!

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

Human Resource Department (Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.) info@laprairiecrane.com www.laprairiegroup.com

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.

A memorial service was held on Friday, October 13, 2017 at the Catholic Church of the Resurrection in Fort St. John, officiated by Father Louis Kwena.

Accounts Receivable Clerk - Do you like to work in a busy office and have a variety of work to do? This may be a situation just for you! Our clients in Fort St. John, BC, are seeking to fill a part time Accounts Receivable role. The successful candidate will responsible for the receivables, data entry, some filing, posting and other duties as assigned. Candidates should have 3-5 years experience with receivables and very strong Excel skills.

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

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Walter Francis Green at the age of 90 years.

Oil & Gas Operator - Our clients, a large oil and gas corporation, are currently looking for experienced plant operators. This will be a camp position with a shift of 8/6. The camp is located just outside of Fort St. John, BC. There is no fly in/out option, so applicant must have a reliable way to get to and from Fort St. John, BC. Applicants MUST: have at least 2 years Field/Plant experience, have all oil and gas safety tickets up to date, and provide copies with resume. Candidates must be able to work and troubleshoot on their own. Flying, quading and skidooing will be required, so experience is needed.

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Funeral arrangements entrusted to 'Bergeron Funeral Services & Crematorium'

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

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Expressions of sympathy in memory of Donna may be made by donation to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 103-490 Quebec Street, Prince George, British Columbia, V2L 5N5.

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SUNDAYS: FAMILY TREE HELP - Peace Country Roots Group Meeting - Fourth Sunday of each Month at the CALVIN KRUK CENTRE in Dawson Creek 1:30pm

Donna Fleming, resident of Fort St. John, British Columbia passed away on October 19, 2017 at 71 years of age. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, October 30, 2017 at 2-4pm at the Callahan Room, Peace Villa, Fort St. John.

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Coming EvEnts KNIT NIGHT: Thursdays at Faking Sanity Cafe in Dawson Creek6:30 to 8:30 PM. Rolla WI & Community Annual Turkey Supper November 11th at the Rolla Hall 4:30pm- 7:00pm Adults: $15, Children 7-12: $10 & 6 & Under: Free SATURDAYS: LEARN YOUR ROOTS - Genealogy information NAR PARK ROOTS BUILDING 10:00am peacecountryroots.ca Save the Dates July 13, 5:00 pm to July 15, 2017 at 3:30 pm for the 24rd Annual Mile Zero Cruisers Summer Cruise weekend starts with Registration held at the Dawson Co-op. Bring down your pride and joy and register for the 2018 Summer Cruise Car Show weekend. All registrants will receive access to all weekend events as well as a chance to win prizes. Check in this paper for more details closer to the show!

General employment Burger King Fort St John is hiring Crew (Starting $12), Supervisors (Starting at $15), Assistant Manager (Starting at $17) and Managers (Starting $18.75). Previous experience an asset, but not necessary as Crew will be trained. Business management, training, schooling is an asset for Supervisors, assistant managers and Managers. Please send resumes to bkfsjco@gmail.com Ha Hea Enterprises Inc, dba Redwood Esso 10216-100St, Box 30, Taylor, BC V0C 2K0 Job Title: Convenience Store/Gas Station Clerk N0C 6421 (3 positions Available) Duties: Assisting customers. Conducting sales by cash register (cash, debit, credit transactions). Monitoring inventory levels. Assist in display of merchandise. Stocking and maintaining product shelves. Requirements: Prior retail experience is an asset. Secondary School or equivalent. Salary & Benefits: $12.50/hour, Subsidizing housing, 10 days paid holidays. Permanent-Full-time position (40 hours per week) Location of work: Redwood Esso Station at 10216-100St, Taylor BC How to Apply: By Fax: 250-789-3195 By Email: redwoodesso@hotmail.com LOOKING TO HIRE! Anyone interested in inserting flyers into The Dawson Creek Mirror 1 Day Per Week. Please Drop Off Resume at The Mirror Paper, 901100 Ave, Dawson Creek, or call Tanis at 250-782-4772 or 250782-4888 for More Information.

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She leaves behind many other loving family members and friends to celebrate her life and cherish the footprints she has left on our hearts.

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Memorial service held November 4, 2017 at 2 PM at Charlie Lake Church.

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In lieu of flowers, donations to the following are appreciated: Charlie Lake Church for such kindness towards Elaine in recent months and SPCA for her love of all things furry.

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Application for a Waste Discharge Permit Under the Provisions of the Environmental Management Act

Application No.109120

Encana Corporation, intends to submit this application to the Director to authorize the discharge of air emissions from the Tower Sweet Gas Plant at 03-07-081-17 W6M. The Sweet Gas Plant is part of Encana’s ongoing development program in the Dawson Creek area. The Project will provide Encana with the ability to remove entrained water and natural gas liquids (NGL) and process raw sweet natural gas produced from its wells in the Dawson gas field. The sources of discharge will come from two emergency backup diesel generators that will be used only when electricity to the site is not available, and when operated for routine maintenance. As well as one glycol heater and one common LP/HP flare stack. The land upon which the facility will be situated is within the Peace River Regional District of British Columbia, approximately 35 km north east of Dawson Creek. The legal location for the site is 03-07-081-17 W6M. The facility approximately 14 km north east of Farmington and it is 2 km East of Highway 97. The total annual contaminant discharge from this facility will be 16.5 tonnes/year of Nitrogen Oxides, 0.6 tonnes/year of Sulphur Oxides. Design and license of the proposed facility will be based on 0.0016% (16 ppm) Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) content. The operating period for this facility will be 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The project will be equipped with two Vapour Recovery Units, under normal operating procedures, will capture all process emissions pertaining to this site. Flaring is an important measure when required to manage produced gas in a safe and responsible manner. Flaring will occur when the need arises to depressurize the site or in the event both VRU systems are offline. A small amount of continuous flaring (0.42 tonne/year) will occur at the facility to maintain purge gas and the pilot at the flare stack. It should be noted that traditionally a typical facility of this nature would be powered via natural gas engines whose exhaust is a source of carbon emissions. This Project’s compressors have been designed to be powered electrically, significantly reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from The Project, estimated at an 80% reduction. Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed discharge of waste and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant, with a copy to the Regional Manager, Environmental Protection at Bag 2, Fort St. John, British Columbia, V1J 2B0. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE Application for a Waste Discharge Permit Under the Provisions of the Environmental Management Act Encana Corporation, intends to submit this application to the Director to authorize the discharge of air emissions from the Saturn Sweet Gas Plant at 15-27-079-17 W6M. The Sweet Gas Plant (The Project) is part of Encana’s ongoing development program in the Dawson gas field to produce and process sweet natural gas, natural gas liquids, and condensate. The sources of discharge will come from two emergency backup diesel generators that will be used when electricity to the site is not available and when operated for routing maintenance. As well as one glycol heater and one common LP/HP flare stack. The land upon which the facility will be situated is within the Peace River Regional District of British Columbia, approximately 30km north of Dawson Creek, and approximately 6 km East of highway 97. The legal location for the site is 15-27-079-17 W6M. The total annual contaminant discharge from this facility will be 20.0 tonnes/year of Nitrogen Oxides and 0.8 tonnes/year of Sulphur Oxides. Design and license of the proposed facility will be based on 0.0016% (16 ppm) Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) content in fuel gas/natural gas. The operating period for this facility will be 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The project will be equipped with four Vapour Recovery Units, under normal operating procedures, will capture all process emissions pertaining to this site. Flaring is an important measure when required to manage produced gas in a safe and responsible manner. Flaring will occur when the need arises to depressurize the site or in the event both VRU systems are offline. A small amount of continuous flaring (3.15 tonne/year) will occur at the facility to maintain purge gas and the pilot at the flare stack. It should be noted that traditionally a typical facility of this nature would be powered via natural gas engines whose exhaust is a source of carbon emissions. This Project’s compressors have been designed to be powered electrically, significantly reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from The Project, estimated at an 80% reduction. Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed discharge of waste and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant, with a copy to the Regional Manager, Environmental Protection at Bag 2, Fort St. John, British Columbia, V1J 2B0. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record.

Dated this 25th day of September, 2017.

Encana Calgary Representative: Kyle Dinsmore, Surface Land Coordinator Telephone No: (403) 645-2806 Cellular No: (403) 561-3597 E-Mail: Kyle.Dinsmore@encana.com Surface Land Fax No: (403) 290-6519

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FORT ST. JOHN & DISTRICT CHURCH DIRECTORY ANGLICAN CHURCH of CANADA NoRTH PEACE PARISH Please join us at our temporary location at the Good Shepherd Anglican Church Taylor for July & August. Services @ 9:30am Ph: 250-785-6471 “All are Invited and Welcome Here” - (Luke 14:23) SERVICES St. Martin’s, fort St. John, BC Sundays 1:30 p.m. Rev. Enid Pow ********** Church of the Good Shepherd Taylor, BC - Sundays 9:30 a.m. ********** St. Matthias, Cecil Lake, BC 3rd Sun. of the Month 3:00 p.m. Holy Communion BAHA’I fAITH BAHA’I fAITH National Baha’i Information 1-800-433-3284 Regular Firesides Mondays @ 8:00 p.m. Deepenings continued Wednesdays at 250-787-0089 Next Feast Info. 250-787-0089 ********** BAPTIST CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 9607-107th Ave., fSJ Ph. (Office) 250-785-4307 Pastor: Michael Hayes Associate Pastor: Doug Janzen SUNDAY WoRSHIP SERVICE 10:30AM ********** CATHoLIC RoMAN CATHoLIC CHURCH (Resurrection Church) Pastor: Rev. Vener Sabacan Phone 250-785-3413 www.fsjcatholic.ca MASSES: Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday - 10:00 a.m. oNLY OFFICE HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. BAPTISM: Contact the Pastor 3 months before baptism. MARRIAGES: Contact the Pastor 3 months before the wedding. ********** ALLIANCE CHURCH 9804-99 Ave., fort St. John, BC V1J 3T8 Ph: 250-785-4644 fax: 250-785-8932 e-mail: office@fsjalliance.ca www.fsjalliance.ca SUNDAY WoRSHIP SERVICE: 9:15am & 11:00am KIDVILLE: for ages 2yrs.-Gr.6 @ 9:15am **********

CoMMUNITY CHURCH CHARLIE LAKE CoMMUNITY CHURCH Associate Pastor: Jared Braun 250-785-1723 fax: 250-785-4136 clcc@pris.ca SUNDAY SCHooL: 10:40am SUNDAY WoRSHIP: 10:40am 1st left turn off Alaska Highway past the Charlie Lake Store. ********** PEACE CoMMUNITY CHURCH 10556-100th Street, Taylor, BC Pastor: Wally Pohlmann Phone: 250-789-3045 HoURS: 9:00am-Noon Monday-Wednesday & friday Email: office@taylorchurch.ca Website: www.taylorchurch.ca SUNDAY ADULT CLASS - 9:30am SUNDAY WoRSHIP SERVICE - 10:30am ********** EVANGELICAL foRT ST. JoHN EVANGELICAL MISSIoN 8220-89th Avenue, fSJ Pastor: Andy Wiebe Sunday School September-June begins at 9:30am Sunday mornings. Worship Service - 10:45am Phone: 250-787-2550 ******* INTERDENoMINATIoNAL UPPER PINE GoSPEL CHAPEL Church Phone: 250-827-3833 Email: upgc@pris.ca Board Chairman: Andy Burkholder 250-827-3811 Box 66, Rose Prairie, BC ********** LUTHERAN PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 9812-108th Avenue, fort St. John, BC V1J 2R3 Office Phone: 250-785-2718 Pastor: Rev. Kebede Dibaba Regular Worship Schedule: 9:00am Youth, Adult Bible Study 10:00am Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School ********** PEACE RIVER MUSLIM ASSoCIATIoN Information: 250-787-1264 Jumm’a (Friday) Prayer @ 1:00pm 203-10903-100th Street, fort St. John, BC email: tahermorsi@shaw.ca ********** MENNoNITE NoRTH PEACE MENNoNITE BRETHREN CHURCH North Peace Mennonite Brethren Church 10816 106 St. fort St. John, BC V1J 5V2 250-785-3869 Lead Pastor: Andrew Eby Associate Pastor of Youth & Young Adults: Don Banman SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES: 9:15am & 11:00am **********

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

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

PRESBYTERIAN fort St. John Presbyterian Church 9907-98th St., fort St. John, BC Phone: 250-785-2482 fax: 250-785-2482 12:30 p.m. - Pie and Coffee 1:00 p.m. - Worship Service Everyone is invited to participate ********** REfoRMED TRINITY CoVENANT CHURCH Sunday Service: 10:00am Meets at the North Peace Cultural Center fort St. John, BC Elder: Mike Donovan Phone: 250-787-7702 matthew@trinitycovenant.ca Affiliated with C.R.E.C. ********** THE SALVATIoN ARMY THE SALVATIoN ARMY Sunday Worship Service: 10:30am 10116-100th Ave., fort St. John, BC Come Worship With Us. For information; Phone 250-785-0506 or food Bank 250-785-0500 ********** SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 9008-100th Avenue, fort St. John, BC Phone: 250-785-8632 Pastor: Cavin Chwyl Phone: 250-719-7949 Saturday Service: 9:30am ********** UNITED CHURCH of CANADA ST. LUKE’S UNITED 9907-98 St., fort St. John, BC Office: 250-785-2919 Rev. Rick Marsh Email: stlukeuc@telus.net Sunday Worship Service @ 10:00am All are Welcome! The United Church of Canada is a Union of Congregationalist, Methodist & Presbyterian Churches in Canada formed in 1925.

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