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Fort St. John for LNG supporters celebrate federal approval of Pacific NorthWest LNG at the Lakepoint Golf and Country Club on Friday, Sept. 30.
Locals celebrate, rumours fly as feds approve Pacific NorthWest LNG • Breakdown: A look at the project’s 190 conditions /A12 • Exit rumours denied; executive shakeup follows at Progress /A13
Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm’s arraignment was postponed for three weeks at the request of a special prosecutor Tuesday morning. No plea was entered in Dawson Creek provincial court, as more time was needed to finalize disclosure documents related to Pimm’s assault charge. Pimm’s arraignment has been scheduled for Oct. 25. He did not appear in court Tuesday, however, his lawyer spoke by phone and said more time was needed to review the charges against his client. Pimm was arrested after an incident Aug. 13. The two-term MLA had been at the Dawson Creek rodeo the day before to announce details of the Site C dam agriculture mitigation fund with Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick. See PIMM on A5
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Justin Trudeau’s government gave a tentative “yes� to Pacific NorthWest LNG last week in its first major energy policy decision—one which will have far-reaching impacts for Northeast B.C. At a news conference in Richmond Sept. 27, Environment Minister Catherine McKenna, Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr and Dominic LeBPROVINCE OF BC PHOTO lanc, minister of fisheries and Premier Christy Clark speaks to reporters in Richmond following the federal oceans, announced the Petgovernment’s announcement. ronas-led project could move approve the project, claimforward with strict conditions North Coast. There are nearly 20 proposals ing the plant would disrupt to mitigate its environmental to refine and ship B.C.’s natural the Skeena River salmon fishimpacts. The $11.4 billion export fa- gas to Asia, but Pacific NorthW- ery and make it impossible cility, slated for Lelu Island just est has been widely considered for Canada to meet its climate change commitments. outside Prince Rupert, would the most-likely to be built. The decision is a historic one process natural gas from the While the project has cleared Montney gas fields in Northeast a major hurdle, it remains to be for Northeast B.C. because it B.C. for shipment to Asia. seen whether Petronas will ac- will allow the province to sell its gas on the world market, where It would include 900-kilo- tually invest in the project. metre natural gas pipeline from Environmental groups and it commands higher prices. Progress Energy holdings in some First Nations criticized the northeast to the province’s the government’s decision to See PNW LNG on A12
Much work still to be done for LNG supporters MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca
They began in March with a 600-truck strong rally down the Alaska Highway to drive national attention to the economic plight of Fort St. John and the need to get B.C.’s natural gas to new markets. On Friday, Sept. 30, there was no big truck rally to celebrate federal approval of Pacific NorthWest LNG; instead, about two dozen Fort St. John for LNG members and friends took to the Lakepoint Golf and
Country Club in Charlie Lake to raise a glass for a six-month effort they were happy to see finally paid off. But group founder Alan Yu says locals can expect another truck rally, albeit on a smaller scale, soon. “Our first rally was to get the feds to say yes to LNG, and to create national awareness that Fort St. John is being affected by the economic downturn. It’s the same message we brought with us to Ottawa,� he said. “Now, the only thing that’s different is we’ve achieved those (goals). And now we
would like to express our gratitude to the federal government for approving this project.� Federal approval came down in the face of continued opposition from some environmental and First Nation groups over the project’s impacts to fisheries and both B.C. and Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions. It also came down nearly two years after the B.C. government gave its approval to the project in 2014.
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Vandalized play structure to be torn down: city MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca
The play structure at Pickell Park will have to be torn down after it was vandalized last week, the city says. The city says the structure was vandalized “sometime during the week of Sept. 26� and needs to be removed as it is no longer safe to play on. “It is really disappointing to have to remove playground equipment from a park. We simply don’t have the funds to replace expensive equipment in our budget this year,� Grounds Manager Chris Murphy said in a statement. Crews have already had to repair a number of play structures around the city, and have cleaned spray paint off others. Several trees were also cut down in Toboggan Hill Park last week, the city said. Anyone who sees public property being vandalized is asked to call RCMP at 250-787-8140.
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Nineteen dancers turned out for the 2 p.m. auditions for the Studio 2 Stage production of The Nutcracker on Oct. 2. The Nutcracker runs Dec. 15-17 at the North Peace Cultural Centre. ALEISHA HENDRY PHOTO
Why Canadians like to visit England KIDNEY KIDDING: News chewing is a tricky business, so sit back and relax while I do it for you. Let’s start with a story from Wisconsin about a teacher who donated a kidney to one of her students. The kidney works great. The student almost never has to ask the teacher for permission to go to the washroom.
ROYAL REPORT: Prince William, his wife Kate and their two cute kids continued their visit to Canada. There was an awkward moment when tiny PREVAILING PRICES Prince George refused to high-five Justin Trudeau. When I saw the incident on TV Dawson Creek 109.7 I thought “Any minute now, the prince’s butler will step forward and do the highfor him.” One media report estimated Fort St. John 116.9 five the cost of the couple’s visit to Canadian taxpayers at $1.5 million. That works out Alberta-B.C. border N/A at approximately . John, BC - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canada $3,000 per royal wave. Prince William invited Trudeau and his wife to visit them in England. Canadians Fort Nelson N/A feel at home in England. Partly because eating British food is like chewing on a Groundbirch N/A hockey puck.
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WHY FLY: A report says some security staff at Canadian airports are themselves security risks. This raises several questions: Who frisks the people who frisk people? And who frisks the people who frisk the people who frisk people? And who frisks the people who frisk people who frisk people who frisk people? (OK, enough!)
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PIMPLE SIMPLE: A strange study by King’s College in London shows people with acne live longer. Why am I getting a mental image of an old guy with zits on his wrinkles?
POPULATION SITUATION: It was announced Canada’s population has topped 36 million people. A study shows that at any given moment, three million of those people are stuck at the supermarket waiting for a staff member to come and fix a problem with the stupid self checkout.
BYE BLACKBERRY: Canadian technology company Blackberry made it official: They are out of the cell phone business. STATION SITUATION: Last week we They should sell a fake Blackberry you can learned a huge Chinese space station is hide your iPhone inside. That would be going to spin out of control next year, fall onehttps://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-78_metric_e.html sure way to keep your iPhone from out of orbit and crash to Earth. There’s getting stolen. already a guy on eBay selling a $100 “Chinese Space Station Deflector Device.” SOAP SCOPE: Agnes Wilson has died at age 93. She created the TV soap opera All DEBATE BAIT: Monday saw the first My Children. There aren’t many soap opPresidential debate between Hillary Clineras left on TV. By the way, today on Major ton and Donald Trump. The debate was HE REALLY FELL FOR HER: Our next General Hospital: Nurse Humdinger is OK, I guess. But I’m not going to watch the Chetwynd 115.9 Environment and natural resources isWeather information swinging Weather fired Local forecasts British Columbia stop Russia, where a teen was after demonstrating six other uses next debate unless they give the moderfrom a 23rd floor apartment balcony, for a bedpan. And today on As The Worm ator a couple of buttons he can push to Tumbler Ridge N/A trying to impress his girlfriend. He slipped Turns: Professor Tightnut checks into open trapdoors under the candidates. and fell 23 floors onto a car that was a sleazy motel with his attractive robot Prince George assistant. Meanwhile on All Our Perverts: GAS GASP: We wind up our weekly 99.4 parked below. He’ll survive. He didn’t rrent makeCanada an impression on his girlfriend, but Ronaldo only has an evil Lightning news chewing session with an item about lson, BCConditions - 7 Day Forecast - Environment https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-83_metric_e.html Pastdiscovers 24 hourshe not Radar Satellite made an impression on the car. twin, he also has an evil triplet. gasoline. According to a study, premium Hythe 99.9 he sureObserved at: Fort St. John Airport gasoline is a waste of money for most cars. GOOGLE GIGGLE: Last week, Google BREATHING BULLETIN: According to a Also a waste of money: Gluten-free windDate: 9:00 AM MST Tuesday 4 October 2016 Grande Prairie 90.4 celebrated its 18th birthday. Have you ever new report from the World Health Organ- shield washer fluid. Condition: Mostly Cloudy Temperature: -0.7°C googled Google? Try it. When you google ization, 90 per cent of the Earth’s popGoogle you get a message on your comulation breathes polluted air every Calgary Pressure: 102.2 kPa Dewpoint: -1.1°Cday. 88.9 puter screen: “Stop Being a Smartass.” Scientists are working on the air pollution Bob Snyder can be reached at: Tendency: rising Humidity: 97% Environment and natural resources Weather information Weather problem, Local forecasts British Columbia but don’t hold your breath. chewsthenews@fastmail.com
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Site C met election promises on science, First Nations: minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals were swept into power last October after a campaign that promised, among other things, a “renewed relationship” with Indigenous Peoples and “science-based” decision-making. According to a letter from the Liberal fisheries minister tucked away in a regional district agenda package, the Site C dam meets both those commitments. “In keeping with our commitment to science-based decision-making, the process leading up to the regulatory authorization (for Site C) was thorough and included science analysis and extensive consultations with Indigenous groups and key stakeholders,” Fisheries Minister Dominic LeBlanc wrote, in response to a letter from Peace River Regional District director Karen Goodings. As for First Nations, two of which are fighting Site C in the courts: “As you may know, this government is committed to a renewed relationship with Indigenous peoples,” LeBlanc wrote. “In keeping with this commitment and in an effort to ensure that continued, meaningful engagement and information-sharing continues with First Nations potentially affected by the Site C project, the authorization also requires BC Hydro to take additional actions to enable and fund continued dialogue with, and involvement of, these groups as the project advances.” The letter is another wrinkle in the Liberal government’s support for Site C, an $8.8 billion hydroelectric project which would flood 83 kilometres of the Peace River Valley. While the project was initially approved under the previous Conservative government, the Liberals approved water
threatens First Nations food sources and Treaty rights, as well as farmland. “I respectfully request that no further permits be issued until an independent study has been undertaken,” Goodings wrote.
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'B' 10756-100 St. Fort St. John, BC adds that unpaid utility bills roll over to property taxes and not collections. “If the City does send an unpaid invoice to collections, we will send you a letter to warn you, not call you,” the notice reads. “Neither the City nor a collection agency will ever threaten you with police
action for an unpaid invoice. The City will not take credit card information over the phone, we prefer to have a signed authorization form completed for any credit card transactions.” City officials couldn’t be immediately reached for comment. Last week, Fort St. John
RCMP issued a warning that local residents continue to fall victim to a Canada Revenue Agency Scam that’s been sweeping across B.C. If you suspect you’ve been contacted by a scammer, call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre toll free at 1-888-495-8501, or online at www.antifraudcentrecentreantifraude.ca.
“Better to make sure of the facts, than try to live with the results of a hurried decision.” With the House of Commons reconvening for its fall session, the Liberals have taken flak for their continued support for Site C. Much of that has been directed at Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould, who as a regional chief with the Assembly of First Nations said Site C violated Treaty rights. Unlike LeBlanc, who said the dam was in keeping with his party’s campaign commitments, Wilson-Raybould blamed the previous government for the decision to approve Site C when asked about the project by the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network. “I acknowledge that this is a contentious issue,” she told APTN. “To be clear, this was a decision by a previous government, and we have been handed a number of decisions where we would have done things differently.” West Moberly First Nation Chief Roland Willson has since said Wilson-Raybould should either speak up for Indigenous people opposed to the project or resign. There is also disagreement on whether Site C meets the Liberals’ pledge for “sciencebased” decision-making. Critics of the project say the government has not proven a need for Site C, and failed to investigate alternative sources of power. In May, 200 members of the Royal Society of Canada asked Trudeau to put the brakes on the project, saying it “goes against the Canadian government emphasis on evidencebased decision-making and how it must shape and inform government action.” In an August news release, BC Hydro said Site C is the “most studied project” in its history— citing an environmental impact statement running nearly 30,000 pages.
SD 60 receives $425K in bus funding this year The province has approved $425,785 in transportation funding for School District 60 this year. It’s the full amount the district was eligible for under a new Student Transportation Fund. The funds mean the district will axe bus fees for families, implemented after a provincial cut of roughly $541,000 several years ago. The school district had been collecting roughly $110,000 in bus fees from families. School trustees were told in September the district will still need to subsidize some of the cost of getting students to school. —Matt Preprost
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The City of Fort St. John is warning residents that callers demanding payment for unpaid bills are bogus. The city sent out a notice via Facebook Wednesday warning residents that scammers are making calls using the city’s name to collect on an unpaid bill, and threatening residents with police action if a credit card isn’t provided. The city says it does not call and threaten either collection or police action. Further, it
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Shovels were used and records were broken on Oct. 1 when 23 centimetres of snow fell on Fort St. John. According to Environment Canada, Saturday’s snowfall destroyed the previous record of 6.6 cm that was set in 1954. The heavy wet snow also caused several power outages around the city, leaving nearly 4,000 customers without power for several hours. Despite the grumbling, kids and families took to their yards across the city to get in their first snowman builds of the season. For more, turn to A15.
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October 2016 Communications Survey Tablet Winner
Thank you to all who completed the PRRD Communications Survey last month. The winner of the tablet was Genelle Lockhart from Chetwynd. Genelle was on the PRRD website to learn more about the PRRD, while looking around she took the time to fill in the survey.
ALR Applications
The Board support authorization for the McLean. Domanski and Dyer applications to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission as they are consistent with the OCP.
Temporary Use Permit (TUP)
The Regional Board authorized the issuance of Temporary Use Permit No. 161/2016 to Tarla Brewster, for a 3 year term, for the purpose of processing gravel with crushing hours limited to 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and for the operation of a pipe laydown yard.
South Peace Comprehensive Development Plan Review
The Board will participate in a review and update with the City of Dawson Creek, the Village of Pouce Coupe and the Agricultural Land Commission to update the 2017 plan.
Delegations that presented to the Board in September National Energy Board (NEB) Brian Martin, Regional Director and Wayne Marshall, Technical Leader for Compliance presented on Active Projects under NEB Jurisdiction in the region.
First Nations Negotiations and Agreement Development Process
Representatives from BC Hydro, the Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations provided an update and information regarding the Halfway River First Nations G2G Agreement and the Site C Tripartite Land Agreements.
Save our Northern Seniors (SONS)
Jean Leahy and Jim Collins from SONS outlined to the Board the deficiencies they had identified in seniors housing stock in the North. They requested support for the immediate construction of a third house at Peace Villa including a daycare to promote recruitment and retention of employees. The Board recognised that there may be a need for improvements and expansion of services but have made no decisions yet.
Spectra Energy
Jay Morrison, Mike Greenway and Kelly McTaggart presented an update on area operations and expansion projects in the region. The presentation included pipeline and facility impacts during the June flooding events at the Pine River Gas Plant, land use planning and the expansion projects in High Pine, Jackfish and Wyndwood areas of the region.
Trails Grants-in-Aid program
The Trails Grants-in-Aid program is available and aims to provide support and supplemental funding for the development, maintenance and improvements of recreational trails within the region for public use. If you belong to a registered Society that is working on trails projects in the Region, please go to the PRRD website-http://prrd.bc.ca/services/grants/and scroll down to Recreational Trails Grants for information on this program. Please note; the deadline for Trails Grants-in-Aid applications is November 15, 2016.
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Prohibited Discharge of Sewer into PRRD Charlie Lake Sewer system
The Regional Board approved the following actions: a) The Regional Board will require the owner(s), occupiers and/ or any other parties associated with activities on land legally described as: Lot A, Section 8, Township 84, Range 19, W6M, Peace River District, Plan 18012 (the “Land”) to immediately cease the discharge of sewer waste into the PRRD Charlie Lake Sewer System (the “Discharge Activity”) in contravention of Section 7 (j) of the Peace River Regional District Charlie Lake Sewage Regulation Bylaw No. 835, 1993 (as amended by Amendment Bylaw No. 2261, 2016). b) THAT if the Discharge Activity does not cease within 5 days of the date of this resolution, that the Peace River Regional District’s solicitors be instructed to commence legal proceedings in the Supreme Court of British Columbia to enforce Peace River Regional District Charlie Lake Sewer Regulation Bylaw No. 835, 1993 (as amended by Amendment Bylaw No. 2261, 2016). c) THAT the Peace River Regional District seek its costs and lost revenues, in the legal proceedings and that the Peace River Regional District’s solicitor be instructed to register any unpaid costs awarded by the Court against this property owned by the debtor.
Groundwater Baseline Project Report
The PRRD Groundwater Baseline Project that was conducted by GW Solutions for the Peace River Regional District has been completed. The report can be found on the PRRD website http://prrd.bc.ca/ category/aquavine/ or be picked up at one of the office locations.
Solid Waste
1. Staff will prepare a report outlining resources spent on the Transfer Station Open Houses. 2. a) Staff will provide residents an opportunity to forward comments or questions on the Environmental Services web page, with respect to solid waste. b) An in-depth customer satisfaction survey will be conducted every five years. 3. Staff will prepare a report outlining options with respect to implementing “seasonal” hours of operation at the Chetwynd, Bessborough and North Peace Regional landfills and the Dawson Creek Transfer Station. 4. a) The Board acknowledged and affirmed that it is the Province who is ultimately the regulator responsible for enforcement, education and clean-up of illegally dumped items. b) The Regional District will use its communication methods to promote the Ministry of Environment’s RAPP (Report all Poachers and Polluters) telephone number and website. 5. a) The Waste Reduction Promotion and Education contract will be extended to December 31, 2016, at its current rate. b) Staff will prepare a report outlining different scenarios, in-house versus contracting out, for the provision of the education and outreach program component of the Regional Solid Waste Management Plan
Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP)
The Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) hotline should be used to report wildlife-human interactions where public safety may be at risk. The RAPP program is a toll free tip line and online service that also allows you to report known or suspected violations of fisheries, wildlife, or environmental protection laws anonymously and without risk of confronting the offender. Available 24/7, RAPP is simple, safe and effective.
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Fire Prevention Week Oct. 9-15, 2016 Age matters when it comes to your smoke alarms. Check the manufacture dates on your smoke alarms today!
When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast! Working smoke alarms can save lives. Check out these tips:
• Install smoke alarms in bedrooms and every level of your home, • Interconnect your alarms so when one sounds they all sound, • Test batteries monthly and change them every six months • Replace smoke alarms after ten years • Strobe light and bed shaker alarms are available for the hearing impaired.
Surge Protector Reminder
Surge protectors aren’t like diamonds. They have a definite lifespan. At some point, your surge protector will stop protecting your gear from power surges and become a dumb power strip. It’s difficult to tell exactly when a surge protector loses those protective powers and just functions as a power strip. But. if you’re still using an old surge protector you purchased ten years ago. it’s probably long past time to replace it.
Escape Planning – When fire starts in your home you may only have minutes to get out. The following tips can help you to get out quickly:
• Make a plan for your home and include a map of all windows and doors and identify two routes out of every room, • Install smoke alarms, • Establish an outside meeting place, • Discuss and practice the plan with everyone, • Teach children how to escape without help from their parents, • Call the fire department safely from outside your home.
Fire Extinguishers tips:
• Use a portable fire extinguisher when the fire is confined to a small area and is not growing, • Make sure everyone has exited the building and the room is not filled with smoke • Be sure to call the fire department has been called and the room is not filled with smoke, • Choose a multipurpose model that is large enough but not too heavy to handle, • Read all the instructions that come with your model, • Become familiar with its parts and how to operate it before the fire breaks out • When operating a fire extinguisher remember PASS – Pull the pin, Aim low, Squeeze the lever slowly and Sweep the nozzle side to side.
Board Agendas and Meeting Minutes Peace River Regional District (PRRD) and Regional Hospital District (PRRHD)Board Agendas and Meeting Minutes can be accessed at http://prrd.bc.ca/agendasminutes/peace-river-regionaldistrict-prrd/ OR be picked up at the PRRD Dawson Creek or Fort St John Office.
visit our website at www.prrd.bc.ca to register online. Peace River Regional District Official Page
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Creep Catchers trawl the web to find pervs, protect children MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca
By day, they work in the oil patch as pipefitters, truck drivers, and more. By night, they work on the Internet, trawling personal ads and dating sites in search of online predators looking to lure children for sex. The local chapter of Creep Catchers has exploded to nearly 1,800 followers since releasing its first video at the end of September. It’s a core group of 13 who create fake profiles and set up meetings with people who think they are meeting teens for sex. The encounters are filmed and posted to social media, along with chat logs. “Anywhere we can possibly find someone that’s out there looking for a minor, we’re out there,” said Anthony Henderson, the group’s vice-president. “Sometimes it can be just like that and within 15 minutes they’re sending us nude pictures of themselves, to a minor, and they already know this. Other times it could be a couple days later.” Henderson, a 32-year-old father of three, is standing outside the Esso gas station on 100 Street, with a couple of his fellow “catchers,” Dallas Schwandt and a former volunteer named Joel who asked his full name not be used for safety reasons. The first encounter the group filmed and loaded up to Facebook took place here, and has racked up more than 21,000 views. The trio hammers the point that they simply create fake profiles and wait for men—or even
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From left: Dallas Schwandt and Anthony Henderson of FSJ Creep Catchers, along with a former volunteer named Joel. “Anywhere we can possibly find someone that’s out there looking for a minor, we’re out there,” Henderson says.
women and couples—to initiate conversations with them. When those chats begin, they make it known they are a minor, usually 14—a ruse that has some people exit the conversation, though many more keep it going. The group is not in the business to “rack up hits” on their videos, as they say. The goal is to make the community aware of who may be preying on the city’s youth. “There’s decent people out there, not everyone out there is a creep, so then they cut their ties,” Henderson said. “It’s the other ones that are like, ‘OK, you’re 14, I could get
in trouble, but let’s keep talking anyways.” Creep Catchers has roughly 20 chapters across Canada, seven of them in B.C. The group hit the national headlines in September when it snared an RCMP officer during a sting in Surrey. But the group has also been plagued by bad headlines, including another man in Surrey who claims he was wrongly accused and identified by the group, to reports that an Edmonton woman killed herself months after being confronted by the group. The local group here stresses diligence, ensuring they know
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B.C.’s gang task force says three more men wanted in connection to an investigation into drug trafficking in the Peace Region have been arrested. The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of BC (CFSEU-BC) says Fort St. John resident Jerron James Shane Kraushar turned himself in to Fort St. John RCMP last week after being wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. Kraushar, 22, has been charged with two counts of trafficking a controlled substance, and will appear in Fort St. John provincial court Oct. 12. He has been released from custody. Meanwhile, Williams Lake resident Preston Norris also turned himself into Burnaby RCMP. Norris, 19, has also been charged with two counts of trafficking a controlled substance, and will appear in Dawson Creek provincial court on Oct. 18. He was also released from custody. A third man, Arin Charleyboy, was arrested during a traffic stop in 150 Mile House. Charleyboy, 25, is facing one count of trafficking and was to appear in Williams Lake provincial Oct. 5. The men have not been found guilty of their charges. CFSEU began its investigation into street and mid-level drug dealers in July 2015, seizing cocaine, fentanyl, an AR-15 rifle, crystal methamphetamine, cash, and other weapons during a series of search warrants and traffic
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stops. “Whether its files like this or other investigations where somebody becomes wanted on the warrant and through the power of the media… many times they turn themselves in. It’s certainly not a coincidence,” Staff Sgt. Lindsey Houghton said. The CFSEU investigation focused on 43 individuals alleged to have operated drug trafficking lines in different communities, Houghton said, adding that more than 100 criminal charges will be laid once everyone is caught. There are arrest warrants for five others in the investigation, including Jamie Cormier, Paul Del Grosso, Danick Leger, and Alena Wallace.
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Pimm resigned from the B.C. Liberal caucus Aug. 15, citing allegations against him that required him to obtain a lawyer. A special prosecutor was appointed the next day. An assault charge was officially approved against Pimm Sept. 12. Crown prosecutors were
granted a publication ban on the name of the victim at a Sept. 13 hearing. Pimm has not been found guilty of the charge. Pimm, who continues to represent the region as an independent, has not returned calls for comment.
who they are dealing with prior to an encounter. “We know we have the guy usually before we catch him. We know everything about him, that’s a big part of it,” says Schwandt, 22, who serves as the local chapter’s president. “We get his Facebook … we try to get as much infotel on him before these meets.” Adds Henderson: “That’s why we go over our chat logs, our videos, everything before we post them. We go over them again and again. We want to make sure everything is right so these types of incidents don’t happen again.”
Still, police have denounced the tactics used by the group. B.C.’s Integrated Child Exploitation unit urged its end last month, saying it could put the public in danger or allow potential predators escape prosecution. Local RCMP did not provide statistics on child luring or youth sex crimes in the city when asked. Only a handful of press releases regarding possible child luring attempts have been issued in the last year, the most recent being Sept. 17. Sgt. Dave Tyreman could not comment on the group’s videos, but did say what the group is doing is not considered entrapment. “They are publicly shaming the individuals not charging them criminally,” he said. That said, the group must consider the legal ramifications of its work, Tyreman noted. “One must consider that if these people name the wrong person, they could be sued civilly by the falsely accused person,” he said. “The other aspect one has to look at is that if we are currently investigating one of the individuals they publicly shame, this could hinder/grossly delay or entirely jeopardize that ongoing investigation.” Schwandt and Henderson say their goal is to build relationships with local police as they continue to establish their presence in the city. “We all have the same goal. We want these pervs off the street. We want them to be known and we want to see them shunned,” Henderson said.
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Renewables meet energy realities in a recent International Energy Agency (IEA) report. For anyone championing the renewable energy agenda, there is more light on the horizon; for energy realists, there’s a lot of business as usual. In its inaugural World Energy Investment report, the IEA noted that global energy investment in 2015 was US$1.8 trillion. That’s down 8 per cent from 2014. Oil and gas continue to represent close to 50 per cent of that investment, but the IEA pointed out that electricity investment hit a record US$690 billion, driven in large part by the US$290 billion that flowed into wind, solar and hydropower. Renewables, the global energy organization stated, “are reshaping the electricity system.” Investment in energy efficiency, up 6 per cent in 2015 compared with 2014, is also helping reduce energy demand and pollution. That’s all good news for the world’s cleaner, more efficient energy system aspirations. However, fossil fuels remain the world’s dominant energy sources and will for the foreseeable future.
While the energy role for fossil-fuel pariah coal is decreasing in Europe and other regions, its affordability and availability are increasing its investment appeal in rapidly accelerating economic engines like India. The IEA also pointed out that investment in renewable energy sources often requires additional funding in networks to integrate them into power grids. It concluded that, while investment in renewables is rising, neither it nor the innovation in technology needed to achieve climate change and energy security objectives is rising fast enough. The economic wherewithal to drive that innovation will continue to reside in fossil fuels. Canada can play a big part in powering that initiative, but only if its energy riches are allowed to reach world markets. Despite what one-dimensional, anti-fossil fuel factions would have the world believe, oil, gas and coal are not only critical to the current global economy but also critical to helping the world migrate to cleaner forms of energy. — Business In Vancouver
Wondering about Wonder Woman
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onder Woman’s current writer has announced she is
bisexual. For a lot of people, this was a “No duh” moment. She’s an Amazon warrior, who comes from the mythical island of Themyscria, which is populated with women. Only women. There’s a pretty good chance that she had a girlfriend or two before she arrived in “Man’s World.” Having one of the founding members of the Justice League members turn out to be queer, rather than just a one-anddone wallpaper character, gives it a lot more weight in terms of representation. And truly, the difference here is it doesn’t feel forced. Honestly, when it was stated it was just “well, yeah, of course” moment. It wasn’t earth shattering, it wasn’t mind-boggling, it just simply was. There are naysayers out there, of course. In the re-
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cent comics, Wonder Woman was in a relationship with Superman, and pretty much since her creation has had a long-standing relationship with U.S. military intelligence officer, Steve Trevor. The problem seems to be people think bisexual equals lesbian. It doesn’t. It means she is physically attracted to men and women. Just because she is currently in relationships with men, doesn’t mean the attraction to women has just disappeared. She may never be outright depicted in a relationship with a woman, but Rucka, and plenty of her previous writers, have included a lot of subtext that indicate she’s not opposed to the idea.
The funniest part of all this is the people arguing with the writers, saying ‘No, what you wrote is totally wrong!’ It’s one thing to misinterpret a story; it’s another to tell the person that wrote it that their message was wrong. If it never crossed your mind to think that maybe there was something more to that one line of dialogue—it’s called reading between the lines— that’s fine, but it doesn’t mean the writer’s intent is wrong or bad or awful. This doesn’t change anything about Wonder Woman—she’s still the amazing character we’ve all known and loved for years, who is finally getting her own movie and is an awesome role model. She’s just now an even greater one. Aleisha Hendry is a proud feminist writer who loves cold weather, her cats, roller skates and righteous indignation. Follow her on Twitter at @ aleishahendry
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SOCIAL MEDIA CHATTER: PACIFIC NORTHWEST LNG (Re: ‘In first major energy decision, Trudeau gov’t approves Pacfic Northwest LNG’) It’s a decision most in the north are happy with, but the greatest worry is on whether or not Petronas now wants to build with all federal conditions met. I won’t hold my breath on this as I suspect Petronas will hold until the next decade, given global supply having increased courtesy of our competitors who move considerably faster than Canada. —George Deigh, via Facebook A first positive sign in a very long while. What a welcome sight in such a troubled time. This will certainly go a long way in improving the image of the Trudeau government in our area. —Noel Sundby, via Facebook Good just great...destroy Flora Bank, destroy fish and marine life while contributing to greenhouse gas, exploit BC citizens into paying for this nonsense.... this is not democracy it it brainwashing by plutocratic dictators and puppetmasters pulling the strings of their little crooked lying populist Mr. Potato Head. —Shawn Warn, via Facebook I’m happy for all the hard working folks in the North! —Patty-Jo Dennison, via Facebook (Re: ‘Supporters urged to temper expectations after Pacific Northwest LNG approval’) I can’t speak for everyone that supports Natural Gas and LNG, but for myself, celebrating this first big hurle feels good. It’s also a chance for me to thank all the people that worked so hard to get us to this stage. Of course waiting for the dession from Petronas is going to be nerve wracking, but for myself, I am going to remain positive. —Gill Powell, via Facebook
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2016 A7
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Residents cash in parking tickets to help the needy MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca
More than 100 city parking tickets were paid last month with food or a cash donation to support the Salvation Army and the Women’s Resource Society. During its month-long Food for Tickets campaign, the city saw 111 tickets paid off by residents who raised $1,280 in cash and enough food to fill an office and the back of a pickup truck. Both the cash and the food will be split equally between the Salvation Army’s food bank, and the Women’s Resource Society’s poverty outreach program. “People are very generous when it comes to doing these drives for the community,” city bylaw officer Bonnie Isenberg said. “People have a very good outlook. Their demeanour is a lot more nicer when they’re giving to charity or giving back to the community” when paying their ticket. The United Way of Northern BC helped to
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City bylaw officer Bonnie Isenberg (left) and Jismi Joseph of the Salvation Army load the back of a pickup truck last week with goods donated as part of the city’s Food for Tickets program.
facilitate and co-ordinate the drive, which played a part in the city picking up the idea,
Salvation Army Needs:
Things to consider:
- Fresh fruit and veggies - Eggs - Canned beef stew or chili - Boxed meals that only require water (i.e. pancake mix) - School snacks (granola bars, gummies, apple sauce, etc.) - Milk - Variety beans - Toiletries, tampons, and other hygiene items - Hot and cold cereals - Cheese, rice, spices - Protein - Canned fruit and veggies
• Consider low-sugar, low sodium or heart healthy choices. • Pop-top cans are ideal; particularly for people living in their campers or on the streets. • Think about weekends and school breaks. Kids who qualify for free lunches typically receive breakfast at school too and when schools are out for holidays or summer, these families need more support. • When taking donations
Outreach Store Needs:
- Bar soap, shampoo, conditioner - Laundry detergent - Feminine hygiene products (tampons/pads) - Diapers (both children and adult)
- Canned meat (tuna, salmon, chicken, etc.) - Canned veggies (corn, beans, carrots, etc.) - Assorted soups - Hot and cold cereals - Pasta noodles and sauce - Taco shells and mix - Peanut butter - School snacks - Baby formula
Things to consider: • Dietary Restrictions: peanut and gluten allergies, low sodium, low sugar.
Community Development and Campaign Officer Niki Hedges said. The United
Way has put food security at the top of its priority list, as agencies like the Salvation
Army and Women’s Resource Society struggle to meet rising demands. “Our actions pave the way to positively meeting the needs of people in our community,” Hedges said. “United Way of Northern BC is a source of positive change and is an important organization because it plays an integral role in strengthening and bringing together community stakeholders, contributors, and agency partners to address community issues collectively.” Jismi Joseph, who coordinates the food bank at the Salvation Army, says the bank is seeing more than 30 people a day. “When I started, 18 was the highest,” she said. There were another 590 visits at the Women’s Resource Centre in August, Hedges added. The centre’s poverty oureach store supplements and provides up to four food items a week for people who fall through the cracks at the Salvation Army food bank.
from your cupboard, make sure you check expiry dates. Donating expired food ends up costing food banks through their waste collection bill. • Pineapple and green beans are the most donated canned items to food banks. Consider variety when donating canned fruit and vegetables. Think of what your family likes to eat, the families using the food bank are no different than ours. • Call ahead if you have a fresh food donation, 250-785-0500. • Things that go together to make a meal (pasta, sauce, meat sauce/peanut butter and jelly/pancake mix and syrup) • Healthy foods encouraged. All food and hygiene products must be unopened and within its expiry date. • Can accept some fresh fruits and vegetables, but call ahead, 250-787-1121
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CONDITIONS CHANGE. SO SHOULD YOUR SPEED. Even the most confident drivers are at risk in hazardous road conditions. Slow down and drive at a safe speed to help reduce injuries and deaths on BC roads.
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The Women’s Resource Society received a $11,003.47 donation at a Rotary Luncheon Sept. 29. The funds were raised as part of Rotary’s Mother’s Day Run, with donations also raised and matched by Scotiabank. Above: WRS board director Jen Pimm accepts the ceremonial cheque from local Scotiabank Branch Manager Theresa Seitz. To put the donation in perspective, it costs the centre $11,800 to provide enough food for 590 people for one month. “We are providing some really crucial services in Fort St. John right now,” Pimm said, noting the society’s poverty outreach store, and drop-in and legal services. The centre saw 590 people access services in August, a 32 per cent increase from July. “That’s the highest it’s been in three years,” Pimm said.
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Mayor Lori Ackerman, who joined the celebration at Lakepoint following a busy week at the UBCM convention in Victoria, said her reaction to the news was “one of sheer joy.” Pacific NorthWest LNG is just one of many energy infrastructure projects that the federal government needs to approve, she said. “It is imperative that we, even though this project has gotten the green light, we need to continue because there are numerous projects that need to move forward,” she said, noting the West is capable of providing energy to Eastern Canada. “We really have to look at how do we get our resource not only to foreign markets, but to our domestic market as well.” Even with the approval, both Yu and Ackerman know much work still needs to be done. For Yu, he is expecting legal challenges from environmental groups and First Nations opposed from the project. He
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But the much bigger issue: the United States, once the biggest customer for Canadian natural gas, is now its biggest competitor. Between 2008 and 2014, the U.S. added 15 billion cubic feet per day of gas processing capacity—the equivalent of all Canadian production put together. “In five years, the U.S. brought on the entirety of the Canadian supply onto the North American market, and they’re our only foreign customer,” Montgomery said. “From a business perspective, it doesn’t make sense to have (the U.S.) as our only foreign customer. We need to diversify our markets.” U.S. producers are also seeking to drive pipelines
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Now that the federal government has approved Pacific NorthWest LNG, the controversial gas liquefaction facility on Lelu Island, the devil is in the details. On Sept. 27. the federal government imposed 190 conditions on the $11.4 billion plant, which would refine gas from Northeast B.C. for shipment to Asia. The conditions include rules for construction and operations around Flora Bank, a sensitive salmon habitat, as well as a cap on total emissions from the project. Federal conditions also create environmental monitoring
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Lelu Island, where Pacific NorthWest LNG would be built. Federal conditions create environmental monitoring committees “comprised of Indigenous peoples and federal and provincial representatives, for the first time ever.”
• fisheries assessments for Northern Abalone and other species, as well as followup monitoring • specific emissions intensity guidelines on each LNG “train” to minimize impacts on air quality B.C. has also agreed to support the upcoming federal climate change plan, and has committed to raising its $30 a tonne tax on carbon concurrently with other provincial governments. Warren Brazier, an energy lawyer with Watson Goepel, said emissions will likely be the biggest hurdle for the project going forward. Because the project would burn its own natural gas for power (it would not be connected to the mostly-renewable BC
Hydro grid), it would be one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in Canada. While Canada has set a cap on emissions at the plant itself, none of the conditions specifically regulate emissions that come from hydraulic fracturing for the gas in Northeast B.C.—despite pledges in a press release that B.C. will work to reduce those emissions through electrification. Greenhouse gasses from oil and gas extraction and production account for around 17 per cent of B.C.’s overall emissions. Brazier said that while B.C. has committed to reducing upstream emissions in its Climate Leadership Plan, Petronas would not be obligated to do so under the conditions set on Pacific
NorthWest. That makes any plan to reduce upstream emissions “aspirational,” he said. “There’s nothing about electrification of the upstream by B.C.,” he said. “There’s no regulation on methane, there’s no electrification of extraction mentioned in the conditions on the proponent.” Supporters of the project, on the other hand, say LNG would be a net benefit for the climate by providing fuel for Asian countries to transition from coal. Pacific NorthWest LNG said its partners plan to review the conditions on the project and make a final investment decision in the coming months.
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and Canada are way behind the curve on having facilities to export LNG.” Progress Energy, the company which would drill the gas for Pacific NorthWest, welcomed the decision, but said it’s too soon to say how it will affect its drilling program. “Moving forward, the project shareholders will conduct a total project review over the coming months, including Progress Energy’s upstream operations, prior to announcing next steps,” the company said in a statement. “At this time it is too early to determine the impact of this decision on Progress Energy’s near term development activities.” Progress was the province’s busiest natural gas driller in 2014 with 203 wells—30 per cent of all drilling in the province that year. A spokesperson declined to say how many wells the company plans to drill in 2016.
Progress spent around $5 billion proving natural gas for PNW LNG over three years. This spring, the company made significant cuts to its capital budget as it awaited a decision on the project. If Pacific NorthWest LNG does move forward, there would be a spike in drilling activity, according to an analysis by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP). B.C. saw 600 wells drilled in 2014—the year oil and gas prices collapsed due to an oversupply on the world market. This year, CAPP expects just 200 wells will be drilled in the province. PNW LNG would make up for some of the declines in production. Based on average well production in the Montney Shale formation, Progress would need to drill 200 wells a year to provide gas for the project.
of the gas, is struggling with high unemployment and surging employment insurance claims. Kristi Leer, who runs a company that provides traffic control services in the oilpatch, said she was “jumping up and down for joy” after hearing the government green-lighted the project. Leer lives in Fort Nelson, a community that’s been among the hardest hit by the oil and gas downturn. Fort Nelson has lost nearly a fifth ZENAHLEA AMBER SCAR ELIZABETH ELIZABETH JEAN LETT ABETH of its population during the latest IZ L G E PLOUFFE R GOLD MARGARET ACE SCOT OLIVIA INGEL Parents: L Parents: Paren T downturn, according to estimates s: ts nt re : Wiebe S Pa Devynn Lessard heil Allen & Kanda Gold d Melissa Baby’sa & Eric /Dustin Plouffe Baby’s Weight: Clayton angel from the regional municipality. W e ig in L ht: /Amber Alexander 7lbs 6lbs 11oz, eight: Length 10oz, Baby’s Weight: Length: 51cm Baby’s W z, An LNG export industry would sta: S 5 e 9o 3 p cm tem 5lbs 7lbs September 7, 2016 .25” Time: ber 22, 201 Length: 51cm Length: 198, 2016 Time: 11:33 pm bilize the local economy, Leer said. 6 1 1 :1 r Taylo 8 am September 14, 2016 Fort St. John, BC Septembe4:32 am r, BC Time: 7:52 pm Time: “It gives them something to start C B , hn Fort St. John, BC Fort St. Jo working towards,” Leer said of what the decision means for unemployed people in her community. “Who would work on an LNG career if LNG isn’t even possible for Canada? That alone will give a lot of people great hope.” MYA MI SIMON FELIX MacLCHELLE AMBERLY LYNN ALTERR At the same time, Tuesday’s tentatW E E C AN KY KORNELSEN DRIEDGER Pa PORTE Neil &rents: Parents: ALLENarents: Parents: ive “yes” does not guarantee the proP L auren Mike & Katie Kornelsen Ma Jacob & Susan Driedger orter & Cody P oloschuk Baby’scLEAN Baby’s Weight: ject will be built. Weight: Baby’s W n W n eight: 7lbs 10oz, Charly ’s Weight: 7lb 8lbs 7oz, Lengths 9oz, Baby 8oz, 21” Length: The Petronas-led consortium is 2016 27, September s : Septe 6lb September 27, 2016 mb 19.25” 20.25” Time: 3:37 pm Time: er 28, 201 Length: 27, 2016 am expected to make a final investment 12:14 Time: er 6 3:4 b Fort Septeme: 3:00 am Fort St. John, BC St. Jo 6 am hn, B Tim John, BC decision sometime next year after reC Fort St. viewing the project. When upstream drilling investments are taken into account, Petronas plans to spend as much as $36 billion on Pacific NorthWest. While the company says it’s comThis is a wonderful way for family and friends Your minimum donation of $125 to the FSJ Hospital Foundation mitted to its B.C. investments, there to acknowledge these special miracles will not only purchase a flower remains a glut of natural gas on the petal, but the money raised will world market, which could make the also go towards much needed project a money-loser—especially if medical equipment that will help to provide the best healthcare environmental mitigation measures e th ated in t Wall is loc re and service possible. Baby Bouque Hospital Birthing Cent are stringent. hn Fort St. Jo However, it will take at least four Ph: 250.261.7563 | email: fsjhf@northernhealth.ca years to build the project, and the
market for LNG could improve by the time it begins exporting in the 2020s. Whether Pacific NorthWest LNG will make its decision before the next provincial election, set for May 2017, remains to be seen. If the project does not move forward, Dawson Creek Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kathleen Connolly said producers would have to find other outlets for B.C. gas. “The devil really will be in the details and what those conditions look like,” she said. “If you’ve been paying attention to (Enbridge) buying pipe in the ground or TransCanada looking at buying a pipe from New York to Mexico, that tells me that they’re not looking at the West Coast as a viable option in the next two to five years. They’re going to push all that natural gas down to the Gulf.” It’s likely the project will see pushback from environmental and some First Nations groups. The 812-member Lax Kw’alaams First Nations band initially opposed Pacific NorthWest LNG, but voted 65 per cent in favour of the project in late summer. Some have occupied Lelu Island to prevent work on the project, saying it would damage salmon habitat in nearby Flora Bank. Others say the project, which would not be connected to the largely-renewable BC Hydro grid, would make it nearly impossible for Canada to meet its Paris climate change commitments. Christy Clark’s B.C. Liberal government says LNG would help Asian countries, in particular China, transition from dirtier coal-fired electricity. Electrifying Progress Energy’s upstream gas drilling operations north of Fort St. John could also drive up demand for the controversial Site C dam.
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Those expecting an uptick in B.C.’s hard-hit natural gas fields following the federal government’s decision to approve Pacific NorthWest LNG are being encouraged to temper their expectations. Art Jarvis, executive director of Energy Services BC, said the approval of PNW LNG would be a morale boost for Northeast B.C., which has seen surging unemployment since the downturn in oil and gas prices. However, he cautioned against inflated expectations. “There are still 190 restrictions that have to be complied with, the world market is down, so the real deciding factor for Petronas is what they project is going to happen (with the price of natural gas) in 4-5 years,” he said. “B.C. PNW LNG from A1
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Petronas, province deny reports of sale MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca
It didn’t take long for rumours to start swirling around Pacific NorthWest LNG after it received the federal green light last week. Three days after the announcement, a news report by Reuters suggested Petronas was weighing the possible sale of its stake in the project. Reuters cited three sources with knowledge of the project who said the Malaysian state-owned firm had been considering selling its majority stake in the project for months. Crude oil prices have dropped more than 50 per cent since 2014, which has cut the company’s profits and forced it to drastically scale back its capital spending plans, the news agency reported. “They are going to be looking at gas prices, costs and returns before they make the final decision,” a source told Reuters. “It is a very tough call.” Both Petronas and the B.C. government, however, have denied the report. According to the Canadian Press, Petronas says it remains committed to the project and “categorically denies” reports of a sale. B.C.’s Ministry of Natural Gas Development also issued a statement saying it was reassured by the company
about its involvement in the project. Project executives still have to evaluate the 190 conditions imposed on the project before making a final investment decision, which some believe won’t come until after the May 2017 provincial election in B.C In June 2015, Petronas and its partners sanctioned the project on two conditions: approval from British Columbia’s legislature and the granting of an environmental assessment from the federal government. According to the Canadian Press, Petronas has a 62 per cent stake in both the LNG processing facility on Lelu Island and the natural gas reserves in Northeast B.C. that would feed into it. Other partners include Sinopec with a 15 per cent stake, JAPEX and the Indian Oil Corp. with 10 per cent each, and PetroleumBRUNEI with three per cent. The entire cost of the project includes an $11 billion export terminal, $6.5 billion n pipelines, and the $5.5 billion Petronas spent to buy Progress Energy. The project consortium would spend roughly $2 billion a year to drill and produce gas for the project.
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Mark Fitzgerald speaks at an upstream natural gas forum in Fort St. John in November 2015. Fitzgerald will take over as president and CEO of Progress Energy on Nov. 1.
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Progress Energy CEO Culbert to step down at the end of October MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca
Progress Energy President and CEO Michael Culbert will step down from his daily responsibilities at the end of October as he readies for retirement, the company announced Monday. Culbert has been appointed to a non-executive position as vice chairman of the company, and will continue to serve on the board of directors for Pacific NorthWest LNG (PNW LNG). “I am confident that I am leaving Progress Energy in a solid position as a leading natural gas development company, which is well positioned with the technical expertise to deliver best-in-class performance as we move towards the development phase,” Culbert said in a statement. “Over the last few years we have achieved several key milestones, including the establishment of 25 Trillion Cubic Feet (Tcf) of proven and probable reserves and 62 Tcf of total resources in the North Montney in support of the LNG project.” Culbert was at the helm of PNW LNG since 2014, and shifted his focus to Progress earlier this year when he was named president. He will continue to provide strategic counsel to both companies, the announcement said. Mark Fitzgerald takeover as president and CEO on Nov. 1. He most recently served as
the company’s senior vicepresident of production and development. Fitzgerald will bring upstream natural gas expertise and leadership to help position Progress to supply gas to PNW LNG, the company said. At a natural gas forum in Fort St. John last November, Fitzgerald said he expected Progress to remain in the region long-term, predicting “stable activity” for 20 to 40 years. “As a senior member of Progress Energy Canada’s management team, I believe in the exciting future that our company has and our ability to continue to deliver on our history of success,” Fitzgerald said. “I look forward to assuming my new role and continuing to work with our dedicated staff while also building upon our relationships with government, First Nations and the communities in which we operate.” Last week, the federal government announced approval of PNW LNG, subject to 190 conditions, after a threeyear environmental assessment process. “(Culbert) was instrumental in developing the joint-venture partnership with Petronas and subsequent acquisition, while also significantly growing the company’s production of natural gas in British Columbia,” said Anuar Taib, EVP and CEO of Petronas Upstream Upstream, and board chairman of both Progress Energy and PNW LNG.
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Do you wanna build a snowman?
When life gives you snow, the only sensible thing to do is build a snowman. And the wet, heavy snow that blanketed the region on Oct. 1 was perfect for just that. Here’s a look at what AHN readers built! See more photos at alaskahighwaynews.ca Brooklyn and Evanie Rudy built themselves a snow family.
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Even though fall has reared its’ head with a dose of wet, sticky snow kitten season refuses to be conquered! The shelter is still seeing a large number of kittens coming in both with mothers and without. Due to the high intake of kittens we have been unable to bring in free roaming stray adults from the streets. To help battle this overwhelming surplus of felines the BC SPCA and our sponsors Hills Pet Nutrition have announced an unexpected cat sale. The sale will focus on spayed and neutered adult cats and black and white kittens that are often overlooked for their more flashy littermates. Adoption prices for adults will drop to $55 plus tax and kittens will be $75 plus taxes. All adoptions include spay/neuter, tattoo and microchip for identification, initial vaccination, worming and topical parasite treatment. Thanks to the participation of all our local veterinary clinics adoptions also include a free exam for your newly adopted family addition as well as six weeks of free emergency insurance. There is an additional fee for microchip registration and the sale will run from October 1st to October 14th. To help deal with the overwhelming number cats and kittens in need the Fort St. John Pet Value has agreed to host an SPCA Adoption Event each month! Our first event will be October 14th from 9:30am to 5pm and will be scheduled on the second Friday of every month. Thank you so much to April and her amazing staff for their outstanding support! There are many supporters curious about the Halloween Howl. It is unfortunate but we have been unable to secure the necessary support to host our annual event this year. However, in its place the Pomeroy Hotel is hosting the Pomeroy Fear Fest and they have invited us to join them as the charity of choice for this event. What does this mean? Chances Casino has made a $3000 donation towards the use of our amazing decorations and has asked us to be present the night of the event. We will have Darcy Shawchek on hand doing photos by donation to the SPCA, we will have coat check and safe rides home by donation as well! So there are still plenty of ways to party like a rock star and support us as well.
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Charity boxing set for big stage Knuckles will fly at the first ever North Peace Charity Boxing event on Friday BYRON HACKETT sports@ahnfsj.ca
If their unofficial photo op was any indication of the upcoming, highly-anticipated charity boxing match between Dan Davies and Trevor Bolin, fight fans can be sure of one thing: a lot of laughs. The two city councillors, separated by six inches in height and 50 pounds, looked about as tough as two panda bears fresh off a long nap—and that’s exactly the way they want it. “To keep it fair, we both figured, let’s just do nothing,” Bolin explained about the most intriguing boxing strategy since the rope-a-dope. “Let’s just go about our days and really make no changes to our daily lives, so what we bring you is real and raw.” The happy-go-lucky duo of Davies and Bolin are just one small part of the first ever North Peace Charity Boxing event on Oct. 7 at the Pomeroy Hotel, a night that will bring boxing and MMA kids and stars together from across the province with one goal in mind. “That’s the biggest thing. We probably wouldn’t have done this. It’s about the kids. It’s about getting our young people in sport. Especially ones that may not be able to,” Davies said. The event will feature 13 boxing matches, the special event between the two councillors (guest refereed by May-
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Fort St. John city councillors Dan Davies (left) and Trevor Bolin (right) will square off in the ring at the North Peace Charity Boxing event on Oct. 7.
or Lori Ackerman), several grappling demonstrations, and even a few youth martial arts demos. UFC stars Mitch Clarke and Sheldon Westcott will also be in attendance. Justin Donally, CEO of Fivestar Mixed Martial Arts, said the quick response from the community to support the event has been a welcome surprise. “Everybody has been training hard and a lot of people showing up to support the event,” Donally said. “Looks like another sellout. Speaks highly of the community and the sup-
port we’re getting. It’s been great… It (also) means a ton for me personally. This is an event I’ve been passionate about for a while. Finding a way to give these memberships… It’s so hard to do all the time… we have a lot of people this last year and a half that are hurting.” Fivestar coach and Fort St. John MMA fighter Brad Stewart will be the main event on Friday evening, squaring off against Jared McComb. Stewart said he’ll be ready to go come fight night after some time off from the game but also understands the value that the event
holds for the kids he coaches at Fivestar. “We’re helping out the kids programs here, so it’s definitely something I want to be a part of,” Stewart said. “You don’t want the kids to quit now. They’re just getting good and that’s why they’re getting good because they keep coming all the time and if they have to quit, they lose a lot of the progress they’ve made.” Donally hopes the event can raise up to $25,000 for potential sponsorships for kids programs at the gym. With so many of the regular fight crew volunteering their time for the event, it’s looking more and more possible for that to become a reality. “I’m excited and proud to be part of the community and see the community give back like this,” he said. “Everybody… is volunteering and we have our whole regular fight crew and it’s all for charity,” Donally added, before he noted what surprised him about the volunteers for the event. “Just how quickly everybody said, ‘We can’t charge you anything. We’ll just come out and do our job like we always do.’ It all adds up and just gives us more to give back.” Tickets are still on sale for the Oct. 7 North Peace Charity Boxing event and you can find out more at Fivestar Mixed Martial Arts on Facebook.
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Flyers schedule set Fantasy Hockey Pool for 2016-2017 BYRON HACKETT sports@ahnfsj.ca
The Fort St. John Senior Flyers hit the ice for training camp to kick start the season Monday, Oct. 3, the same day the North Peace Hockey League announced the schedule for the upcoming year. The Flyers will open the 2016-2017 campaign at home against the Grande Prairie Athletics on Oct. 29. It’s been almost two years since the long-time rivals have squared off, as the Athletics were unable to ice a squad last season after a shortage of players resulted a one-year hiatus. Fort St. John will play a 24game schedule, with nine of those games coming in November. Five of those nine dates will be at home, with key games on Nov. 17 against Dawson Creek, and Nov. 24 against the defending league champion
Spirit River Rangers. Five of the Flyers 12 home games will also be played on Thursday. The Valleyview Jets, who haven’t played in the NPHL since 2012-2013, will make their Fort St. John debut on Saturday, Nov. 19. Revenge for the Flyers playoff forfeit against the Grimshaw Huskies will have to wait until Saturday, Dec. 3, when the Flyers travel to Grimshaw. Fort St. John will only welcome Grimshaw to the North Peace Arena once this season, on Saturday, Jan.7.
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Huskies bite back for first win The Fort St. John Huskies will look to add to their win total in the home opener Saturday
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The Fort St. John Huskies broke out in a big way Saturday, Oct. 1, as they tripled their offensive output for the season with a 6-1 win over the Fairview Flyers. It was the Huskies’ first win of the North West Junior Hockey League season. They travelled to Fairview as losers of their first two road games on the year, but burst out with four goals in the opening 20 minutes. Jacob Lang, Kyle Crawford, Brandon Howard and Drew Fudger scored for the Huskies in the first. Josh Robinson added his first goal of the year and Wyatt Griffiths finished off the scoring on the power play late in the second period. Saturday marked the first time this year the team capitalized on a large quantity of shots on net, Huskies assistant coach Todd Alexander said. “In three games, the least
amount of shots we’ve had in a game is 35,” he said. “So, we’re doing a good job of getting pucks to the net, we just weren’t doing a good job of getting to that dirty area and cleaning up the mess after we got the initial shot.” Jonathan Bateman was stellar in the Fort St. John net, ending the night with 45 saves. On Friday Sept. 5, the Huskies couldn’t find their scoring touch in a 5-1 loss to the defending league champion North Peace Navigators. The Huskies got on the board first with an Adam Bowie tally, but the Navigators responded with five straight goals to earn the win. Matthieu Fawcett made 29 saves in the loss. Alexander cited the team’s youthfulness as a reason for the struggles in the first three games. “Being a young team, it seems that everyone is looking around and waiting to see who is that guy that’s going to
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Jarod Lang, the Fort St. John Huskies captain this season has been a steadying presence on the back end in three games.
step up and we talked about just stepping up. Go do it yourself,” he said. “Everybody here needs to pull the rope, not just a handful of guys.” Young pups ready for home opener With the young roster continuing to take shape, Alexander added a few veterans have found a way to guide the team
through the early parts of the season, like captain Jarod Lang. “A couple of our 19- and 20-year-olds that we do have in the lineup are definitely standing out in that category,” he said. “Our captain does a good job, he’s a quiet guy in regular life, but you get a uniform and a pair of skates on him and his competitiveness takes over.
He wants to win. He talks to the boys on the bench quiet a bit.” The pups will finally return to the North Peace Arena for their home opener on Saturday, Oct. 8, with a rematch of game one against the Sexsmith Vipers. Alexander hopes his young squad learned a valuable lesson about the importance of physical play in their season opener when they travelled to Sexsmith and lost 2-1 to the Vipers. “They did a really good job at playing physical against us. We couldn’t get our physical game going right off the hop,” he said. “We were real tentative and it took us a while to get into that game. We got 38 shots that night but (their goalie) saw the balk of them. We didn’t do a good job at going to the net. Everybody wanted to be the high guy to take the shot or if we did take the shot we’d wait around to see where the puck went instead of going to the net.”
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This Week: Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
With the FedEx Cup playoffs and the Ryder Cup completed, the PGA Tour takes a break this week before the 2016-17 PGA Tour season begins Defending: Thorbjørn Olesen Oct. 13th. The Alfred Dunhill Links Winning Score: 18-under par Championship takes place this week on the European Tour. It is one of the richest golf tournaments on the European Tour. It is played on three different links courses, centred on the “home of golf”, St Andrews in Fife, Scotland. The tournament is a pro-am, with the format based on the long-running PGA Tour’s AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Many of the amateurs are well known personalities from the worlds of sport and entertainment. St. Andrews (Old Course), Carnoustie & Kingsbarns Angus & Fife, Scotland
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Last Week: USA won the Ryder Cup
The Americans, who had lost eight Tournament Results of the previous 10 Ryder Cups, Winner: USA turned a 3-point lead at Saturday’s Score: 17-11 close into a 17-11 victory, its first against Europe since 2008 and only its third in the past 11 years. It was the largest American margin of victory in this biennial event in 35 years. “Our guys handled the pressure,” U.S. captain Davis Love III said Sunday evening when asked what made him most proud. “The Europeans came in here and played unbelievable golf, from Rory McIlroy all the way through, there was a lot of stunning golf. Phil put up 10 birdies and only got a halve. But our team rallied together and … everybody did their part.”
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Outgoing PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem mentioned a potential drastic schedule change for the PGA Tour. The PGA Tour may move the Tour Championship up to Labor Day weekend, thus ending the regular season before college and professional football really gets going. Under that notion, the PGA Championship would move into May and the Players would Golf Trivia move back into March. The Tour has a contract How many times did Europe win the with broadcasters that runs through 2021, Ryder Cup from 1935-1985? although they can opt out in 2018. “If something’s really working well, we really kick the tires pretty a) 0 c) 2 hard for a while before we mess around with it, b) 1 d) 5 and it’s working pretty well,” Finchem said. “But Answer: b) Europe only won the Ryder Cup on the other hand, we’re also always asking, how can we do this better?” once from 1935-1985.
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Patrick Reed
Turned Professional: 2011 FedEx Cup Ranking: 3rd World Ranking: 7th PGA Tour Wins: 5
World Golf Rankings Through Oct. 2, 2016
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3) Rory McIlroy 11.22 pts.
4) Jordan Spieth 9.49 pts.
5) Henrik Stenson 8.65 pts.
World Golf Rankings continued... Player Points 6) Adam Scott 7.17 7) Patrick Reed 6.16 7) Bubba Watson 6.16 9) Danny Willett 5.85 10) Rickie Fowler 5.74
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Stacking the pads with Gold In The Net Goalie clinic gives new opportunity for netminders in the north to hone their skills BYRON HACKETT sports@ahnfsj.ca
For goalies in the Peace, their craft is often forgotten. For several generations, goalie was usually the ‘throw your brother in net’ or ‘stick the worst kid back there’ position. In the north, for kids passionate in pursuing the last line of defense, the opportunity to get better always meant long road trips south and a weeklong barrage of information. So, one hockey mom, Tammy Mackenzie thought of a way to help out, when she implored the help of Gold In The Net, a travelling goalie clinic that put on a weekend long session in Taylor. In the second year in town, almost 30 goalies from the region hit the ice to sharpen their skills for the upcoming season, something that impressed master goalie coach Dawson Guhle.
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Dawson Guhle shows a young goalie the proper glove positioning during a drill at the Gold in the Net goalie clinc on Saturday in Taylor.
to be on what drills and skills players can work on themselves throughout the season to get better. “The biggest thing is we can teach them and show them how to do these things throughout the two days but at the end of the day they have to take it back to their practices and apply it,” he said. “We’ll show them the right
“It’s a way bigger group. Last year we only ran one and this year we have two groups of 13. A lot more kids came out which is good,” Guhle said. “You see some of the kids from last year and the improvements that they’ve made.” Guhle went on to explain that it’s difficult to pass on all the intricacies of the position in two days, so the focus tends
techniques, we’ll show them some things they can do.” Along with those take-home skills, Guhle added the position has grown into one that is more focused on skating and technique. “Skating is really important. They used to throw the person who couldn’t skate in net,” he said. “Now, the goalie should technically be the best skater on the team. Skating is really important (and) work ethic. The time you put in is what you get out of it. And at the end of the day just having some fun doing it.” Ben Gaal, who was one of the goalies in the clinic last year and returned for more advice this year, said he likes the one-on-one coaching and how hard he’s pushed to get better over the course of a couple days. “He really works us on our skating, positioning at our posts and stuff in the net. He kicks your butt,” he said. Second-year goalie Michelle
Querin, 12, who was also in the clinic last year, said some of the technical coaching at GINT has helped her improve significantly from last year to now. “You learn a lot of things that you don’t get to learn when you’re in practice,” she said. “The shuffles, the butterfly. Post-to-post. Lots of people come here because they don’t know what to do because it’s their first or second year.”
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Ben Gaal turns aside a shot at the Gold in the Net hockey clinic on Saturday.
Loro squeaks out win in cyclo-cross race BYRON HACKETT sports@ahnfsj.ca
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Davide Loro sprinted to a win at the Blizzard Bike Club cyclo-cross race on Sunday.
It’s usually smart to pack your bike away at the first sign of snow. However, that doesn’t always apply to members of the Blizzard Bike Club, who almost never pack their bikes away for very long, especially not after Mother Nature gives them some snow to play in. Six members of the club raced on a sunny Sunday, Oct.2, for the start of the cyclo-cross season, a race where riders disembark from their bikes for
a portion of the race. It was originally designed to help warm up the riders during fall races in Europe where it has grown a cult-like following. Davide Loro went from king of the street to king of the cross after he edged out Pat Ferris by two seconds and Darren Guliov by another four. The trio was neck and neck through the entire eight laps. “Probably the easiest 30 minutes of my life,” Loro said with a wry smile. “Just kidding, that’s so hard. You are 100 per cent right from the start, and you go 110 and you keep going.”
Loro added that battling Ferris was tough because there wasn’t much room to pull ahead throughout the loop, until the sprint finish, an area that Loro has been known to excel at during his time with the BBC. “Felt good though, me and Pat battled it out for five laps. Each of us took a big dig, then the other guy would drop back. Just a battle of attrition,” he said. The club will take a break for the Thanksgiving weekend, and return to Surerus Park for the last three cyclo-cross races of the winter.
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Location: Charlotte, N.C. Date: Oct. 8th, 7:20 p.m. TV: NBC Last Year’s Pole: Matt Kenseth - 194.532 mph Last Year’s Winner: Joey Logano
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Driver 1) Daniel Suarez 2) Elliott Sadler 3) Justin Allgaier 4) Brendan Gaughan 5) Ryan Reed 6) Darrell Wallace Jr. 7) Blake Koch 8) Brennan Poole 9) Ty Dillon 10) Erik Jones 11) Ryan Sieg 12) Brandon Jones
Points: 3000
Kevin Harvick Points: 3000
Kyle Busch Points: 3000
Matt Kenseth Points: 3000
Shape: Quad-Oval Distance: 1.5 miles Turns / Straights: 24º / 5º
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Points: 3000
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has driven a racing simulator as part of his rehabilitation for a concussion, and he said Saturday that the next eventual step would be to get into one of his late model stock cars. The Hendrick Motorsports driver continues to recover from a concussion suffered June 12 at Michigan that has kept him out of the car since July 9 at Kentucky. “I’m not ready to get in a car,” Earnhardt said Saturday. “I know that. I’ll know when I’m ready and it’s not one of them things that has a schedule. You don’t know when you’re going to be, ‘All right, I’m good, let’s go do this.’”
Chase Elliott Points: 3000
Brad Keselowski Points: 3000
Kurt Busch Points: 3000
Denny Hamlin Points: 3000
Carl Edwards Points: 3000
Racing Trivia
Jimmie Johnson
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Which Chase contender has the most wins at Charlotte? a) Kyle Busch c) Kurt Busch b) Denny Hamlin d) Jimmie Johnson
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Austin Dillon Points: 3000
Answer : d) Jimmie Johnson has 7 wins at Charlote Motor Speedway.
This week’s race is the fourth in the Chase for the Sprint Cup and the first race of the Contender Round. Charlotte Motor Speedway opened its gates the same year, 1960, as Atlanta Motor Speedway, now a sister track owned by Speedway Motorsports, Inc. Not only was the track unique in its design, the track’s founders, Bruton Smith and Curtis Turner, made the announcement that the first event would be 600 miles in length. Today, it is the largest sports facility in the Southeast and has over 167,000 permanent seats, including 121 executive suites, and capacity for nearly 50,000 spectators in the infield area. The speedway was the first superspeedway to host night racing in 1992.
Points 2087 2085 2071 2068 2065 2064 2058 2057 2054 2053 2047 2039
Last Weekend’s Race: Martin Truex Jr. won the Citizen Soldier 400 Citizen Soldier 400 Top Ten Driver Points Martin Truex Jr. 45 Kyle Busch 40 Chase Elliott 38 Brad Keselowski 38 Matt Kenseth 36 Joey Logano 35 Jimmie Johnson 35 Austin Dillon 33 Denny Hamlin 32 Jeff Gordon 32
Martin Truex Jr. cruised to a decisive victory in Sunday’s Citizen Soldier 400 at Dover International Speedway. It was a race that pared the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup field from 16 drivers to 12. Winning for a fourth time this season, a second time at Dover and the seventh time in his career, Truex was without peer pressure after a pit road snafu on Lap 279 of 400. This knocked Johnson off the lead lap and out of contention for the win. Racing at the track closest to his Mayetta, New Jersey, home, Truex beat runner-up Kyle Busch to the finish line by 7.527 seconds. If Truex wasn’t considered the driver to beat after his Chase-opening victory at Chicagoland, he will be after drubbing the rest of the competition on Sunday. It was a Martin Truex Jr. blowout, a Jamie McMurray blow-up and a Jimmie Johnson “We blew it again.”
Martin Truex Jr. Born: June 29, 1980 Crew Chief: Cole Pearn Car: Toyota
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Success at BC 55+ Games for Zone 12 If your vision of a senior sport is an elder doing a crossword puzzle on the couch then think again. For five days during the recent Coquitlam 2016 55+ BC Games there were cyclists racing down sun-dappled roads, curlers rocking the rink, soccer players battling it out on grassy pitches and pickle-ball enthusiasts having a blast. Further more, there were golfers hitting the links, swimmers racing for the finish line, track and field participants running the 10K, badminton players competing for the best score, archery players aiming for the bulls-eye, and 5-pin bowlers strategizing to get the perfect score. This year’s 55+ BC Games were done up in style with 22 events ranging from archery, ice curling, pickle ball, soccer, slo-pitch, ten-
nis, high jump to lawn bowling to ice hockey. Coquitlam Host President, Gayle Statton, summed it up, “What a terrific Games week! Over the past year our organizing team focused on delivering an outstanding celebration of sport in Coquitlam and we delivered that,” she said. “They really take good care of us and make us feel so welcome.” Louise Johnson, a spunky 81 year old who paddles with Zone 1 and never stops grinning said, “I like the friendship and it doesn’t hurt to have a bit of competition either. That makes it even MORE fun.” Zone 12 participants earned 20 medals. The zone had participants from Dawson Creek, Taylor, Fort St. John, Hudson Hope, Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge. They had
medals in badminton, golf, archery, track and field, and swimming. Robin O’Reilly from Dawson Creek entered in six swimming events, and she won six gold medals. Mary White from Duncan BC (Zone 1) who at 97 was the oldest person registered in the Coquitlam 2016 55+ BC Games, along with her friend Connie Parker won a silver medal in cribbage flight D. It is more than just sports at the Games. Mary and James spent their last night dancing away to the 70’s tunes at the closing banquet. There are a broad array of events at each of the Games to explore the local community and to celebrate being together and these active BCSGS members do just that. –Submitted by Annette Reeder Zone 12 Director, BCSGS 55+ BC Games
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Members of the Zone 12 team at the BC 55+ Games in Coquitlam represented well in 2016.
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Hello again
The Prespatou 4-h club had their annual end of 4-h party and and our club awards night. The party and awards night was spent at the Fort Bowling Lanes on September 7th 2016.We went bowling and had a pizza party. I would like to say a big thank-you to the Fort Bowling Lanes for letting us use you party room and for using up all but one of your bowling lanes. Also a big thank-you to Hiram and Mary for getting the pizza. The district awards night will be held soon. We are all very excited. The new 4-H year is fast approaching, 4-H members are picking the animals they want to show or choosing which project they want to participate in this year. We are excited about the new members joining and sad about the ones leaving. We hope that if you are interested in doing a beef project, sheep project or a photography project and if you live in prespatou, that you will at least think about joining the Prespatou 4-h club.
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Comedy tour non-stop laughs, for audience and comedians ALEISHA HENDRY ahendry@ahnfsj.ca
Lars Callieou may hang his hat in Edmonton these days, but the Fort St. John-born comedian has a great love for his roots. He’s opened for Joan Rivers and Roseanne Barr, has been a regular on the Just For Laughs circuit, and has travelled all over the world with his comedy. “I really love wherever I go, but I’m proud to say I was born here,” he said. Callieou was at the Lido Theatre on Oct. 1, which was the final stop of the Commonwealth Comedy Tour, which saw Callieou and British comics Matt Giffen and Nik Coppin on stage. The tour had Callieou driving Giffen and Coppin all over Alberta and part of B.C. Being relative newcomers to Canada, Giffen and Coppin had the chance to experience everything from poutine and maple syrup, to the hours of driving to get to any major city. “I’ve got a newfound respect for distances, I’ll never complain about driving to a gig ever again,” laughed Giffen after the show.
Both Coppin and Giffen found Canadians to be great audiences, calling them “lovely” and maybe more importantly, “intelligent.” “They get everything, which makes it easier for us,” said Coppin. Callieou felt the Commonwealth Comedy tour went especially well, mostly due to the camaraderie between the three comedians. “I picked the two guys that I love spending time with,” he said, noting they spent the previous 12 days “laughing their guts out.” How to Handle a Rambunctious Crowd There’s a certain etiquette one is expected to follow when at a comedy show. Hecklers are part of the stand up life, but how the comedian handles them makes all the difference. Callieou explains how he handles when an audience member decides to offer their opinion out loud. “I always want to keep the show moving and make it funny, so if somebody does something and the audience goes
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Lars Callieou, Matt Giffen and Nik Coppin made up the Commonwealth Comedy Tour, which had its last stop at the Lido Theatre on Oct. 1.
‘oooh,’ there’s little tricks you can use,” he said. “You repeat what the guys says, so the audience knows what’s happening, and then you just hammer the person.” However, if you’re going to deal with a heckler, Callieou says it’s important to have a really good joke to follow up the interaction. “You’ve got to have strong enough
material that you can get a big laugh once you’re finished with teaching them the proper etiquette of a comedy show.” Having tactics like that, as well as a thick skin, are important in keeping control of the show. “When a comedian gets upset, it looks like they’ve lost control,” he said. “It becomes awkward and they can often dig themselves into a hole that they can’t get out of.”
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Creatures of the night, prepare yourselves. The annual Rocky Horror Picture Show fundraiser is back for its seventh year, hosted by the North Peace Justice Society. Justice Society Executive Director Candace Peever is looking forward to the event. “It was kind of a risqué event in the very beginning, but it’s become the kick off to the Halloween season for Fort St. John and it’s getting more popular each year,” she said. “It was something that wasn’t being done and something that would catch people’s attention, and we figured there were enough people in the community that might be interested.” The cult classic is a true audience participation movie, and the Justice Society helps by providing a prop bag with certain items—a piece of toast, a R0011161782
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33rd Annual Art Auction a masquerade gala
A PUNCH-DRUNK NIGHT
It’s set to be a night of fine art, fine dining and people in their finery at the Peace Arts Gallery Society’s annual Art Auction. The 33rd annual fundraiser allows PAGS to support Peace Gallery North operations and exhibitions, children’s art programs, student bursaries, art initiatives in the community and more. The Art Auction has a masquerade theme this year, so those in attendance are asked
to wear their fanciest masks. Those that don’t have one can purchase one at the door. A preview exhibition of all the works that will be offered at the Art Auction will be on display at Peace Gallery North on Oct. 5. Tickets are available through the North Peace Cultural Centre box office. For more information, call Peace Gallery North at 250-787-0993. — Aleisha Hendry
Local bands pay tribute to The Eagles ALEISHA HENDRY PHOTOS
Punch Drunk Cabaret had nearly the entire audience on their feet with their steampunk swing sound at the Lido Theatre on Sept. 29. Opening for PDC was local band UnResolved, who warmed the crowd with classic songs and a few originals.
Fans of The Eagles will have the chance to hear some local bands pay tribute this weekend. Four local acts—Rose Prairie Romance, Scarlet Sway, Last Horse Standing and Ryan Hennessy—will play all their favourite Eagles hits. The Eagles are famous for their songs Hotel California,
Desperado, Take It Easy, and Life in the Fast Lane, just to name a few. A Night of Music Featuring the Songs of The Eagles takes place on Oct. 8 at the Lido Theatre. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, call 250-785-3011. — Aleisha Hendry
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ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) Do something different today, because you are hungry for adventure and a chance to learn something new. If possible, travel somewhere or go someplace you’ve never been before. TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20) This is a good day to attend to financial matters, especially related to inheritances, shared property, taxes and debt. Get rid of troublesome loose ends. GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) You have to accommodate others today, because the Moon is opposite your sign. (This simply means being cooperative and accommodating. No biggie.) CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) It will please you to do something today that makes you feel you are better organized. Get rid of what you don’t need. Recycle. Tidy papers and magazines. LEO (JULY 23 TO AUG. 22) This is a playful, flirtatious day. Do something that pleases you. Enjoy sports events, movies, the arts and fun times with children. VIRGO (AUG. 23 TO SEPT. 22) A conversation with a female relative is important today. This is a good day to relax and hide at home among familiar surroundings. LIBRA (SEPT. 23 TO OCT. 22)
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In conversation with others today, you want to have a serious discussion. Nothing superficial. You want to know how someone really feels about certain issues. SCORPIO (OCT. 23 TO NOV. 21) You might be possessive about some.thing that you own today, which is why you don’t want to let anyone use it. Some of you will need some shopping therapy. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 TO DEC. 21) You will be more emotional about things today because the Moon is in your sign. Keep this in mind when dealing with those who are close to you. Chill out. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 TO JAN. 19) Today you will prefer to work alone or behind the scenes because it just feels better. You also need a bit of space and a moment to catch your breath. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 TO FEB. 18) This is the day for an important discussion with a female friend. Share your hopes and dreams for the future with this person to get her outlook. PISCES (FEB. 19 TO MARCH 20) Look for ways to impress someone in authority today, because it will be to your advantage. This person might be a boss, parent or anyone who has influence over you.
When Depression Strikes Dear Annie: I want people to know that depression can happen to someone even if her life appears wonderful. I know from experience. A few years ago, I had just married a wonderful man and moved to a beautiful home in a fun new city. I had been looking forward to these changes for months. However, once we moved, I found myself deeply sad and irritable. I remember when our wedding pictures came in the mail from our photographer. I felt as if I were looking at a stranger when I saw myself. The happy bride in the photos seemed a million miles away. I wondered what was wrong with me. How could I have been so happy just a few weeks before? I was absolutely positive that I would never smile again the way I smiled in those photos. On top of that, I felt so embarrassed and ashamed to be so unhappy. After all, a large group of my friends and family just celebrated with us, brought gifts and wished us well. I forced myself to join a social group in my new city and saw my primary care physician for a referral to a mental health professional. She di-
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agnosed me with depression and explained that a major life change can sometimes contribute to depression, even if that life change is something great. I got treatment and have felt much better. I want other people to know that they don’t have to suffer with depression. There is help available. -- Chris in Massachusetts Dear Chris: Thanks so much for coming forward and reminding all of us that depression is common and treatable. Today, Oct. 6, is National Depression Screening Day. About 10 percent of Americans suffer from depression each year. Symptoms to look out for include feelings of hopelessness and pessimism, decreased energy, insomnia or oversleeping, and significant changes in weight. If you feel you or a loved one may be depressed, see a licensed therapist. Anyone can take a free and anonymous depression screening at http://www.Hel-
pYourselfHelpOthers.org. Dear Annie: In response to “Sick and Tired,” the gentleman who is 5 feet tall and having a tough time: My husband and his brother were both short. The difference in the two was that my husband carried himself tall while his brother used his height to gain pity. My husband not only handled everyday life well but also stood up for those who could not stand up for themselves. Once, when a gang of teens surrounded a man in a wheelchair, terrorizing him, my husband, who was using a cane at the time to get around, waded into the fray, giving the man a chance to get into a nearby store. The store manager, a woman, came out to help, while all the “tall” men hid like children in safety. It is not your height that makes you tall. It’s how you feel about yourself. -- Proud of My Husband
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CONTACT US ALEISHA HENDRY 250-785-5631 ahendry@ahnfsj.ca
“It was the first step in her feeling worthless in the system.” - Pat Jansen
Orange Shirt Day honours residential school survivors In 1973, six-year-old Phyllis Webstad wore an orange shirt on her first day of school. A member of the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation near William’s Lake, Webstad wasn’t just going to any school, she was headed to a residential school. Upon her arrival, she was stripped of her clothes and given a uniform, and never saw that orange shirt again. Now, you’ll see many orange shirts on Sept. 30, which has been commemorated as Orange Shirt Day, which is held in honour of those who went to residential schools and an awareness day of Canada’s dark history. “Sept. 30 was the day Indian Affairs would gather the kids and take them to school from the reserves and First Nation communities,” said Pat Jansen, principal of Aboriginal Education Program at School District 60. Webstad losing her orange shirt “was the first step in her feeling her worthlessness in the system.” Jansen put together an Or-
ange Shirt Day event for the Grade 5 and Grade 7 students in Fort St. John, as that’s the grades where the history of residential schools is now taught in B.C. Students saw traditional drumming led by Doig River First Nation Elder Sam Acko, performances from the Spirit of the Peace dancers, and a presentation from Christy Jordan-Fenton, a local author who has written books for students about her mother-in-law Margaret Pokiak-Fenton’s time at a residential school. Jansen hopes to see Orange Shirt Day become a nationally recognized event in the same vein as the anti-bullying initiative Pink Shirt Day. Teaching students about this time in Canada’s history is very important, Jansen said. “It’s not only about residential schools, it’s also about truth and reconciliation,” she said. “Justice Murray Sinclair said it was education that got us here, and it’ll be education that makes things better, so we have a responsibility in that.”
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Spirit of the Peace Dancer Trystan Johnson performed at the Orange Shirt Day assembly.
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Christy Jordan-Fenton reads an excerpt from her book, Fatty Legs, at the Orange Shirt Day assembly on Sept. 30.
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Doig River First Nation Elder Sam Acko leads a group of drummers in welcoming students to the Orange Shirt Day assembly at the North Peace Cultural Centre on Sept. 30.
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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 Lutheran Church 9812 108 Ave 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 250-7870089 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 Lead Pastor: Alfred Reschke Associate Pastor: Jared Braun 250-785-1723 fax: 250-785-4136 clcc@pris.ca SUNDAY SCHooL: 9:30am 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: Art Voth 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) 827-3131 ********** 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 Quality Inn Northern Grand 100th Ave & 98th St., fort St. John, BC Elder: Mike Donovan Phone: 250-787-7702 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 fax: 250-785-2788 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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Rose hips a versatile ingredient
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oses and rose hips are historical symbols of love, romance, beauty and reproductivity world wide. The beautifully-bred varietals come from countries the world over, produce rainbows of colours, shapes, and sizes. However, hundreds of years ago, roses gained their prestigious symbolism from their nutritional and medicinal qualities. The delicious fruit of wild roses, the rose hip, contains high levels of calcium, iron, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, proteins, riboflavin, sodium, vitamins A, B and C, and zinc. Perfect for preserving, the
Judah Koile FROM THE FARM TO THE TABLE
provincial flower of Alberta can be picked already dry on their own bushes for making candy, desserts and liquor infusions. All winter long ,you can enjoy warm cups of tea, season your braising stocks, and jam with toast. Roses also create an aroma that is delicate, profound and, some say, spiritual. Look at how the last person you bought roses for reacted and you will want that in a cup,
infused into oils or in a candy. Fruit leather is a mainstay snack for hiking, fishing and camping. Peace River rose hips and local berries make a sweet, nutrient-packed fruit leather that will last all winter long in and keep you on the hunt.
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Rose hips contain plenty of nutrients and vitamins, and can be found in abundance throughout the Peace Region.
to the liquid, cover and let set over night in a fridge. Next day blend the rest of the ingredients into a paste and spread onto a large pan lined with parchment paper or silicon sheets. Some people cook the fruit paste to make it dry faster. One could simply put a fan over it until it is dry, place it in intense sun heat or place it close to extremely dry materials, such as dried grass
Rose Hip Hunting Leather 1 kg Rose hips, dried 1kg local Saskatoon berries, dried .5 kg local crab apples .5 kg local beets Extract liquids from beets and apples with a juicer and pour into a container. Next add your dried rose hip and berries
filled boxes, cheese cloths, tree bark etc. Add dried summer flowers for extra minimal and vitamin content. Judah Koile is a Fort St. John chef and co-owns The BEAM with his wife, Jiwon Kim. Koile has more than a decade of culinary experience, and has worked in restaurants across Canada and South America.
Time spent matching socks is time wasted I wonder how much time I have wasted in my lifetime searching for a set of matching socks?” asked Bob as he made his way down the hallway into the living room where I sat drinking my morning coffee. I blame hubby’s early morning musings on the fact that it was his birthday and he probably was reflecting on the ‘passages of time’ or something else age related. Truth be told, he was right about the search for socks: I don’t sort socks ([cough] neither does he) which means that our socks live in two large baskets in Amy’s bedroom. I should note that Amy has not lived at home for almost 12 years, but like most families, the bedroom will forever be
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THE DESK OF THE GREEN-EYED GIRL
referred to by the name of its original owner even though it is now the spare room. But, I digress. Currently, clean clothes surround the baskets that I have neglected to put into drawers further interfering with the early morning sock-matching search. I have also left up the ironing board and have not contained the vacuum cleaner hose and cord, which makes for a ‘Hunger Games’ like obstacle course. What? Don’t
tell me that none of you have exactly the same set up happening in your spare bedroom. We have dresser drawers that have never seen socks. I have sock dividers that I purchased from Ikea that sit lonely and empty in the dresser drawer. How much time has he wasted? Hmmmm, well, probably three minutes once a day for the past 30 or so years of our marriage, less those days spent on a beach somewhere when I would not let him wear socks and sandals, and less those days when he was out man-camping and consequently did not change his socks. Three minutes x 365 days x 30 years is equal to 32,850
minutes. Convert that further and you get 547.5 hours or almost 23 days. OH MY GAWD! Wow! When I think of it that way, he has wasted an inordinate amount of time searching for socks. Me? I hardly wear socks and when I do, I don’t care if they match. One can be blue and the other red, I don’t care because my pants cover them up. Also, mismatched socks can be a conversation starter, “Hey, you must be a free spirit and all that because your socks don’t match”. Free spirit, no. Lazy and refuses to search for socks, yes. Who decided that socks needed to match? If we didn’t care about our socks matching, we wouldn’t waste three minutes a day searching for
a pair nor would we have spent the time matching them after we washed them. No time wasted, but in fact, time GAINED. That time could be used to learn a new language, exercise, read a book, go for a walk or write a book! As I write this, Bob is searching for a set of matching socks, or “calcetines” as they are referred to in Spanish. Spending MY sock searching time learning Spanish - Thank you Rosetta Stone! Judy Kucharuk is a lover of sarcasm, witty people and footnotes. You can read her new book ‘Naked Tuesday,’ or follow her on twitter @judylaine
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DUPLEX UNIT A UNIT B First Floor 531 sq.ft. 531 sq.ft. Second Floor 753 sq.ft. 753 sq.ft. Living Area 1284 sq.ft. 1284 sq.ft. Garage 237 sq.ft. 237 sq.ft. Total Dimensions 40' x 44' 2000 SERIES
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supplied in this step-saving floor plan. The big three -- refrigerator, stove and sink -- are set in a tight triangle, so it's easy to move from one to the other. Laundry appliances are nearby as well, in a pass-through utility hallway that links the house and garage. The powder room there is handy for a quick dash in from playing and is also convenient for the main floor rooms. Upstairs, a surprisingly large walk-in closet hides behind a pocket door in the Toliver's owners' bathroom. The other three bedrooms share another bathroom, which is outfitted with a combination tub and shower. Linen storage is in good supply, with one closet in the upper hallway and another in the shared bathroom. Associated Designs is the original source for the Toliver 60-020. For more information or to view other designs, visit www.AssociatedDesigns.com or call 800634-0123.
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In the world of duplexes, four bedroom units are rare. The Toliver has four bedrooms, plus a whopping three bathrooms as well! Family living spaces are on the ground floor; bedrooms, along with two of the bathrooms, are upstairs. This two-story duplex works well as a townhouse. The plan is as economical to build as it is to maintain, and its compact footprint fits neatly on a narrow lot. Multipaned windows give the building a charming cottage look. Each of the mirror-imaged units offers nearly 1,300 square feet of living space, plus a deep one-car garage. Since they are mirror images, only one will be described. Living, dining and kitchen areas flow together at the rear, where glass fills much of the wall. Sliders in the dining room open onto a patio. The kitchen is enclosed on three sides, but opens to the dining area at the rear. Counters and cupboards are amply
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Arlen Brekkaas
$339,900
In airport sub. Water and sewer, full finished basement 5 bedrooms and detached double garage.
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$339,900
Shiny new with yard space, access and no parking restrictions! Big room sizes and lots of space for families too! Full warranty here and walking distance to Elementary & High Schools. Great value!
$369,900
Quiet, mature neighbourhood backing on to a park with private deck area wired for hot tub! Enjoy the huge 60 x 150 lot with alley access is perfect for RV storage and add a garage if you like! Inside you'll find a super clean and spacious home with a giant master and lots of updates including fresh paint, flooring and windows too!
$269,900
Modern, roomy and close to schools is what you will enjoy here! Nice layout with corner lot access means easy to park and storage space is readily accessible. Full ensuite and walk in closet here, 2 more bedrooms and you can get started in home ownership or make this a low maintenance home base to work from.
$384,900
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$479,900
Quiet location, close to schools, nice sq ft and room sizes all with a mortgage helper too! Lots of upgrades and fresh paint here with single garage and no RV restrictions for parking! Excellent value property here!
Clean and quick occupancy 3 bedroom unit with lots of upgraded paint, flooring, windows, siding and shingles too! Good sized lot for kids & pets and walking distance to elem & high schools! See it soon or say 'so long'!
Finch area estate styling with classic rooms and great kitchen storage space! Double garage and well landscaped yard where you can enjoy the front courtyard too! Modern and easy, this home is a home to call your own.
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5000 sq ft of living space and a waterfront view 10 minutes to town with a mom-in-law suite too? Yes, it's true! On site sewer system means no big bills for service and 3 years new means all the modern amenities and none of the fix up or maintenance of the older ones! Too many features to describe so you will just have to come and see them yourself!
Huge lot, great plan, RV parking and quiet cul-de-sac location makes this new construction home a keeper! Bring your colour choices and your ideas for the basement and lets make your new home dreams come true! Finished with higher end materials, triple glazed windows, composite material decks and no bi-fold doors inside! Come and see what this one has to offer!
Super clean and close to 2 schools and park! Quiet location here has an attached garage and still room for RV's. Very nice yard space with mature trees and private deck area. Inside you will feel the spaciousness of the great room sizes and a rec room downstairs you can have game night and movie night at the same time!
$509,900
Great home in Ambrose area with nice yard and roomy garage! Very well maintained and nice room sizes bring a very modern feel to a traditional home. Nice deck for summers outside, and a toasty fireplace for winter evenings, too!
$1,200,000
Springtime sunrise over Tea Creek Valley will fill your home with natural sunlight where you can sit and enjoy the start of the day in professionally designed, restaurant quality kitchen. 10' walls and glass to match brings in the quiet peacefulness of your surroundings like every home should. The second floor has its own laundry room for the 4 bedrooms service and the master suite is a resort quality retreat space to relax and recharge in.
$389,900
9' walls, daylight basement, landscaped and appliances included! Excellent maintenance and yard access for future garage! Perfect starter/retirement home so get into this one before it goes!
$329,900
Great spot, this one's hot! Live large on small money with 4 bedrooms, ensuite, nice room sizes and fenced yard with alley access! Modern building and decor, you can move right in with no extra work!
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UNSEASONABLE SNOW
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Several participants line up to have their outfits judged at the FSJ Hospital Foundation Firefly Fun Run on Oct. 1.
Snow didn’t stop the Firefly Run Hundreds of runners bundled up in their warmest running clothes as well as their brightest glowsticks, lights and accessories for the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation’s
first ever Firefly 5K Fun Run on Oct. 1. The massive dump of snow during the day—that continued falling during the night— didn’t deter participants from coming
AIDS Walk highlights stigma, access issues in Northeast B.C.
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Omotayo Orebiyi shovels the sidewalk outside the Dairy Queen in Fort St. John on Oct. 1. Nearly 23 centimetres of snow fell on the city that day.
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Northeast B.C. had just one reported case of HIV between 2013-14, but there are still plenty of issues when it comes to testing, stigma and support services. That was one of the messages behind Dawson Creek’s third-annual Scotiabank AIDS Walk, held at the Northern Lights College Sept. 20. Dozens of students and community members walked the campus with placards and drums to show support for people with HIV and AIDs. Samantha McRae, an HIV educator with the Aboriginal AIDs service organization Positive Living North (PLN), said the aim was to raise awareness around the viruses, which affect 75,000 people across Canada. “Oftentimes in small communities, people don’t come out with their HIV status, so it’s really important to show support, even for those who are living anonymously,” she said. According to a report from the BC Centre for Disease Control, there was just one reported case of HIV in Northeast B.C. in 2013-14—the most recent years for which data is available. But Positive Living North’s Orlando McLeish said those statistics don’t tell the full story. “HIV rates might not be increasing or show any sign of increasing, but STI (sexually transmitted infection) rates are increasing,” including chlamydia and gonorrhea, he said. “That’s normally linked to HIV. If you have an STI, your risk chances of getting HIV are much higher.” Nearby Alberta reported “outbreak” rates of STIs this spring, and the transient nature of work in the northeast means many who contract STIs in the region are diagnosed in their home communities. PLN opened its Dawson Creek office three years ago, and remains the only service of its kind in the region. McRae said reducing stigma is key to improving access to testing and support services for people with HIV. “Once you reduce the stigma, people are open to listening,” she said.
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B12 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2016
COMING EVENTS KNIT NIGHT: Thursdays at Faking Sanity Cafe in Dawson Creek6:30 to 8:30 PM.
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Joan Stange passed away unexpectedly at the age of 78. Her ready laugh and smile will be missed by her family and friends. There is a mom−sized hole in the hearts of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. There will be a Celebration of Life service at the Tumbler Ridge Fellowship Baptist Church on October 8 at 1PM.
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Family and friends are invited to celebrate with us at an
Open House from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the
Pomeroy Hotel - Banquet Room 9304 Alaska Rd, Fort St. John, B.C. NO GIFTS PLEASE
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FSJ Senior’s Care Foundation Wednesday, November 9 at 7p.m. in the Fellowship Lounge of the Peace Lutheran Church 9812 - 108 Ave email: rrchmelyk@hotmail.com for membership info or application. Deadline October 8 for voting privileges.
IN MEMORIAM
South Peace Historical Society Meetings Third Wednesday of the month. In Dawson Creek at the Calvin Kruk Centre Archives Room at 2 pm.
For information concerning the meeting, or how to become a PAG member contact Darrell Regimbald @ 250-787-3651 or Stephanie Smith @ 250-784-1209.
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Ross McCracken As petal bloom upon the wind, All hope seems lost in death’s repose But now in heaven new life begins ~ The gift of God is eternal life. Romans 6:23 Sadly missed by wife Alma, children Marlene, Doug (Barb), Dale, Calvin (Heather), grandchildren Ryleal (Matt), Tanner, Maddison & Brett. ANNOUNCEMENTS
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ART CLASSES UNTIL JUNE 30: Each day a different skill for after school youth DAWSON CREEK ART GALLERY: 3:30 to 5:00PM 250782-2601
POWER GENERATION TECHNICIAN
MILE 0 QUILTERS GUILD: Tuesdays & Thursdays 7PM at Calvin Kruk Performing Arts Centre in Dawson Creek
FT. NELSON, BRITISH COLUMBIA ATCO Structures & Logistics is a North American leader in technical services and facilities management for the telecommunications, resource, transportation, utility and defense sectors. Our Joint Venture with the Northern Aboriginal Services Company has an immediate requirement for a Power Generation Technician, in connection with our contracts with NorthwesTel and NMI, to maintain diesel power generation systems at telecom sites in northern BC.
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With nearly 8,000 employees and assets of approximately $19 billion, ATCO is a diversified global corporation delivering service excellence and innovative business solutions in Structures & Logistics (workforce housing, innovative modular facilities, construction, site support services, and logistics and operations management); Electricity (electricity generation, transmission, and distribution); Pipelines & Liquids (natural gas transmission, distribution and infrastructure development, energy storage, and industrial water solutions); and Retail Energy (electricity and natural gas retail sales).
COMING EVENTS CELTIC REVIVAL! - The SKY Family October 17, 2016 7:00-9:00 pm Bethel Pentecostal Church: 11501-17 St. Dawson Creek, BC Entrance fee: Free-will offering The SKY Family will be performing their high energy Celtic/pop-rock music, dance and Gospel production Celtic Revival! Delighting audiences from coast to coast, the SKY Family is Eastern Canada’s premier Irish Dance production. For more information call 250-782-5885
Dawson Creek Mens Basketball League looking for teams and players. Interested in playing organized basketball during winter. Have a team or need a team contact Trevor at 250-719-1211 or email dcmesleague@yahoo.ca
OCT 15- COUNTRY MUSIC DANCE-Music by Night Sounds at the Senior Citizens Hall, 1101 McKellar Ave, Dawson Creek. Dance from 8:30- 12:30 Admission includes lunch. 19 years and over welcome. For more information phone Fred at 250-7822192 or Linda at 250843-7418
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Bessie “Irene” Morris of Enderby will be held on
Sunday October 9, 2016 at the
Senior’s Complex in Dawson Creek, B.C. 2 pm-4pm
Internment will be in the Lakeview Memorial Gardens, Kelowna, BC
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The position requires regular travel by truck and helicopter to remote sites in northern BC, and occasional trips to Yukon and NWT.
ATCO Structures offers a competitive pay and benefits package. Qualified individuals are invited to apply on or before October 7th, 2016 to:
MOOSE FM and the Community Touring Alliance are pleased to welcome Gord Bamford with special guest Jesse Mast to the North Peace Cultural Centre on Saturday November 19, 2016.
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The Power Generation Technician will provide scheduled preventive maintenance on diesel generators at sites located in northern BC; unscheduled repairs and emergency response to correct diesel generator failures and other related problems, and periodic installations of generators and related equipment. Inspections of fuel systems, fuel tank dips and reporting as well as associated fuel supply problems that may arise.
The successful candidate will be a diesel or heavy equipment mechanic (Journeyman or equivalent experience) with a valid driver’s license. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience maintaining and repairing diesel generators; trouble shooting and repairing mechanical and electronic engine controllers; and repairing other equipment associated with remote diesel power generation. A demonstrated ability to work independently and “get the job done” thoroughly, efficiently and safely is essential.
DAWSON CREEK BADMINTON CLUB From Sept. 19, 2016 to April 26, 2017 Mondays & Wednesdays Time: 7:30-9:30 pm Central Campus Gym Dawson Creek Do not play on any statutory or school holidays. Go on the school website to check on the holidays Please pay before you start playing. Players under 16 years must have an adult with them. You will need clean gym shoes and a racquet. Contact Dan or Judy Pandachuck: 250782-4783 Gord Bamford with special guest Jesse Mast Sat. Nov. 19, 2016 7:30 pm MST North Peace Cultural Centre, Fort St. John
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Our yearly sale will be at a new venue - The Charlie Lake Community Hall and a new weekend December 2, 3 and 4th If you are a craftsperson and would like to join our group - please contact Judy Torrie 787-0460 - evenings please. We would love to have some new members. Hope to see you there!
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Peace Country Craftsmans Association “2016”
The purpose of the meeting is to provide information to the public on progress made by the forest licencees and the BC Timber Sales Program in achieving Sustainable Forest Management requirements as indicated in the CSA Z809-08 standard. The general public is invited to attend the public portion of the meeting, which starts at 6:00 pm. The meeting agenda also provides time for the general public to ask questions or provide input on forest management issues. Public intending to make a presentation must contact Darrell Regimbald one week prior to the public meeting.
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Thank you to Bergeron Funeral Services, Catherine Anne Photography, Scrumptious Grub Catering, Vintage & Restoration Love, Jen Smolik, The Potter’s, The Chisholm’s, Aaron, Bekki & Marcia for adding that extra special touch to make Grandma’s celebration truly beautiful & unique. Additional Thanks to Dr Watt, Dr Olajide & the staff at the Fort St. John hospital & to Debbie Alexander, David Howes & Louisa Quarenghi - Kristy Clarkson
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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our loved one, a partner, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend who passed away peacefully at Prince George Hospice House. Larry was born in Fort St. John on August 4, 1952 to Bud (Herbert Lawrence) and Marie Barbara, in Fort St. John and lived in Cecil Lake, BC. As a young teen, Larry left home to go to Vancouver with a friend, eventually ending up in Prince George where he met Wendy and Sherri. Larry loved baseball, fishing, riding his quad, camping and the outdoors. He worked for Loomis for 35 years, then moved onto driving bus to the mines and Powder King and was looking forward to retiring and travelling with Wendy. Larry was pre-deceased by his mother (Marie Barbara), father (Herbert Lawrence) and sister (Donna). He leaves behind his partner Wendy, daughter Sherri (Russ) and granddaughter Kora Ann, his sisters Vernette, Wendy, Karel (Jack), Laurie (Rob), Kathy (Murray), Karen (Charles), Susan (Al), and brothers David (Dolly), Allan (Linda) as well as numerous, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews along with many friends and his adoring dog, Harley. Memorial service will be held on October 8th at 1:00 pm at the Cecil Lake Hall with interment to follow. Please join the family for refreshments and conversation back at the Cecil Lake Hall. Big thank you to the ladies who volunteer their time to prepare the lunch. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Cecil Lake Hall or cemetery.
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I wish to express my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the many people who helped alleviate the sorrow caused by the passing of my Grandmother, Mary Clarkson. To everyone who attended her Celebration of Life, made donations in her memory, extended support through sympathy cards, call and prayers, I will always remember your kindness and comfort it provided.
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Music Therapy Workshop Sat. Oct. 22, 2016 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Sudeten Hall 1901 Alaska Hwy, Dawson Creek $25 FEE to attend South Peace Hospice Palliative Care Society presents a one day Music Therapy workshop conducted by Registered Music Therapist, Kelsi McInnis. Lunch is included For more information and to pre-register by October 15th Call: 250-782-3261 or Email: sphpcs@pris.ca Pouce Coupe Museum Harvest Tea & Bake Sale for all ages Sat. Oct. 15, 2016 2:00 pm-4:00 pm at the Pouce Coupe Community Centre at Pouce Coupe School. Entrance fee is by donation. This event is a fundraiser. The money is used for the upkeep and maintenance of the Pouce Coupe Museum. There will be a bake sale, door prizes and a silent auction. Coffee, tea, juice and peach shortcake will be served.
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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land
Take notice that Tea Creek Farms Ltd. from Charlie Lake, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Northeast Region, for an AgricultureExtensive Crown Grant situated on Provincial Crown land located at the SW ¼, Section 6, Township 84, Range 19, W6M. The Lands File for this application is 8015876. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Jason Pederson, Authorization Officer, Northeast Region, MFLNRO, at 100, 10003110 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC, V1J 6M7, (250) 787-2063. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to November 4, 2016. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information and a map of the application area. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. Access to these records requires the SAMPLE ADVERTISEMENT submission NEWSPAPER of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. Visit LAND ACT http://www.gov.bc.ca/freedomofinformation to learn more about FOI submissions. R0011307093
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Take notice that Philip Bell of Charlie Lake, BC, has made an application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Peace Region, for a Direct Sale for Agriculture Extensive purposes covering approximately 65 hectares situated on Provincial Crown land in the vicinity of Charlie Lake, Peace River District. The Lands File for this application is 8015874. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Joyce Veller, Authorization Officer, Northeast Region, MFLNRO, at 370, 10003-110 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC, V1J 6M7, (250) 7873438. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to November 2, 2016. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information and a map of the application area. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. Access to these records requires the submission of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. Visit http://www.gov.bc.ca/freedomofinformation to learn more about FOI submissions.
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COMING EVENTS Rotary Clubs of Dawson Creek Fantasy Hockey Pool 2016-2017 Registration deadline is October 11th. Are you ready? Hockey season is so close we can smell it. Join the Rotary Clubs of Dawson Creek Fantasy Hockey Pool and help us raise some money for the Splash Park at Rotary Lake. Pick up your entries at the Dawson Creek Mirror Newspaper or call 250-219-7762. http://portal.clubrunner.ca/.../.../rotaryhockey-pool-20162017 Save the Dates July 7, 5:00 pm to July 9, 2017 at 3:30 pm for the 23rd 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 2017 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! SUNDAYS: FAMILY TREE HELP - Peace Country Roots Group Meeting - Fourth Sunday of each Month at the CALVIN KRUK CENTRE in Dawson Creek 1:30pm
COMMERCIAL SPACE LOCATED IN THE ALPINE VILLAGE COMPLEX: 2400 SQ. FT. OF OPEN SPACE, 2 BATH ROOMS, COFFEE AREAS, INTERIOR NEWLY PAINTED, AND NEW FLOORING. 3 YEAR LEASE REQUIRED @ $16.50/SQ FT PLUS TRIPLE NET. CALL GARY @ 250-261-1214 FOR LEASE DETAILS.
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Year round RV Lots for rent. Phone 250-262-9466. 2 Rentals for rent. 1 in Charlie Lake and other in town 250-261-2620
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Exciting New Employment Opportunity: Conuma Coal has immediate openings for Qualified candidates with a demonstrated history of strong safety performance and dependability to join our team in an exciting start-up of our Brule Mine and Willow Creek plant site. -Pit Shifters (foreman) -Drillers -Certified Blasters -Shovel Operators -Dozer Operators -Haul Truck Drivers -Grader Operators -Excavator Operators
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Careful consideration needed for exotic pets E
xotic pets can make very interesting companions. Some can fly, others slither, and some can even walk on walls. Exotic pets can include birds, snakes, lizards, small mammals (like hamsters and guinea pigs), and they are usually non-domesticated species that have come from a far-off land. To own an exotic animal is a big undertaking. Each one has specific requirements that need to be met in order to survive and thrive. Imagine a bearded dragon originally from Australia, where the average yearly temperature is above 20 C, trying to survive in chilly Fort St. John. These animals are originally adapted to live in climates a lot hotter and likely more humid than here,
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and that’s why their enclosure should try to mimic the natural environment as closely as possible. Even trying to replicate the natural diet of exotics can be a challenge. While exotics can make very personable and cool pets, they need a lot of investment to make their environment similar to what it would be in the wild. Something often overlooked is the mental health of exotic animals. Every species has different requirements for what
is needed to make them happy. For example, though reptiles are generally considered less intelligent than birds, they can still be trained to perform a variety of tasks such as target training with a clicker. Don’t underestimate the needs of the species. Most species of birds come from large flocks with intricate group dynamics or may have a mate they bond with for life. These natural inclinations can make it difficult to provide appropriate group dynamics in captivity, and many birds have a very long life span. Making an informed decision before taking on a pet is very important. The majority of illnesses seen in exotic pets are due to improper husbandry, meaning that they are not being kept in
an ideal environment meant to match their needs. This also means that the majority of illnesses are preventable. Doing research before purchasing one of these animals is paramount and can mean the difference between life and death for them. Every species has a very specific set of requirements that need to be met. Important things to consider are: temperature, humidity, size of enclosure (how big will they get?), UV lighting, type of food and ability to provide the appropriate variety of foods, and whether they can be kept with companions or if they are most happy alone. These animals can be lots of fun and make very interesting pets, but they do need proper care. Doing your research be-
fore picking them up will make ownership a lot more rewarding and can ensure a pet companion for as long as possible. Dr. Sydney Routley is a 2012 graduate of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. She was raised in Fort St. John and first started working at the North Peace Veterinary Clinic as a student back in 2004. She enjoys mixed animal practice and has a special interest in small animal medicine as well as exotics including pocket pets, birds and reptiles. During veterinary school, Dr. Routley was a member of the WEAMS (Wildlife Exotic Medicine Society). In her spare time, Sydney enjoys traveling, fishing, fossil hunting and gardening.
Animals of the Week Spectra Venue Management (www.SpectraExperiences.com) requires an energetic, mature, highly motivated, detail-orientated and customer-focused team player to become the Event Manager at the Encana Events Centre (www.dawsoncreekeventscentre.com). This unique and dynamic opportunity is full time and comes with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The successful candidate will lead in the management of all events at the Encana Events Centre: from the advanced planning of events to the execution of and post event wrap up. You will conduct the hiring, training, scheduling and supervision of all event staff. You will interact with local public safety officials to ensure the events run smooth and safe, coordinate communication between event staff, and delegate assignments to the appropriate employees or departments. You will need to demonstrate a high energy approach, excel in a fast paced work environment and have the ability to adapt quickly to change and communicate effectively to all levels of staff and management. You will be responsible for resolving conflicts and ensuring that the overall customer, promoter and all venue guests’ experiences are positive. The ideal candidate will have a minimum College Diploma or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience and must possess strong computer skills (specifically Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and AutoCAD). A background in theatre is a definite asset. Note that a flexible schedule is imperative as evening, weekend, and lengthy shifts are required.
Damascus
Three-year-old Damascus is a handsome tuxie with glorious white whiskers. He’s been at the North Peace SPCA since mid-August, so he’s definitely ready to find a forever home. This fellow would love to be the only king in the castle, where he can be an indoor/outdoor cat with room to explore while giving you plenty of purrs and head-butts. If your looking for a cat companion, come visit Damascus at the North Peace SPCA! —Aleisha Hendry
Pepper Three-year-old Pepper is another black/white kitty looking to be the only feline for you! Pepper will let you know that he would like some attention, please. He’s another cuddly cat that would love to be indoor/outdoor pet. The North Peace SPCA is offering 50 per cent off adoptions fees for adult cats and black/white kittens until Oct. 14, so now is a good opportunity to bring home a wonderful adult cat like Pepper! — Aleisha Hendry
Please mail your cover letter and current resume to the attention of Shannon McKenzie, Spectra Venue Management, # 1, 300 Highway # 2, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 0A4, email to smckenzie@ dawsoncreekeventscentre.com or fax to 250-782-7446. We appreciate all applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Beatton Journals
Frank Beatton
October 1916
Sun 1st Very cold last night. Adisless & a few others arrived. Mon 2nd Continues cold. Self busy with Indians all day. The Motor Boat arrived from H. Hope. One passenger Brady came down in her. Tues 3rd Self & Johnny taking up potatoes. Poor crop. Ed Forfar came for a few supplies. The Indians left this morning. Mail arrived this evening. Wed 4th A fine clear day. Busy at potatoes. Judge Robertson arrived from H. Hope and will hold court tomorrow. Klutz arrived from Montaigne Camp. He reports that they have over 30 Moose & 35 Bear. Thurs 5th A fine clear day. Finished taking up potatoes. Judge Robertson holding Court across the River. Heavy rain towards evening with a strong north wind. Fri 6th A fine clear day. The Judge left this afternoon for Pouce Coupe. Self in office. River falling fast. Sat 7th Very cold last night but fine today. Self opening up Goods. Attachie & Wuskully arrived from North Pine River. River going down fast. They boys finished taking up potatoes at the Ranch. They got 7 sks. Sun 8th A beautiful day. Montaigne & his crowd patched into Fish Creek. Mon 9th Continues fine. Self very busy in store with Indians. Yakatachie’s
band arrived from the North. Tues 10th Continues very fine weather. Self busy with Indians all day2 men arrived from Pouce Coupie Prairie. One is on his way to H. Hope. Wed 11th Self busy as yesterday. Adisless & party patched off. Continues very fine weather. Mr. Tupper & party passed down the River in a Boat on their way out. They have been working at the Forks of the Finlay all summer. Thurs 12th Cloudy with a little rain this morning but cleared up towards noon. Mr. Prat came down from up the Pine for a few supplies. Self busy with Indians. Johnny went up to his Ranche to mud his House. Fri 13th Self in office. Blowing a strong gale of wind all day. Joe Appasassin arrived from across the S. Pine. A little Motor Boat Arrived from the Crossing. Big Charlie arrived. A big fire started between here and the North Pine. Sat 14th Cloudy and looks llike rain. Self busy at odd jobs. Started to rain towards evening. Sun 15th A very fine day. Mon 16th A lot of Indians around. Self very busy. The Motorboat arrived from H. Hope and continued on her way down. Cold toward evening.
We had 38 sacks. Busy with Indians in the afternoon. Mr. Parsons arrived from Pouce Coupie, Charlie & one French man left for Spirit River for a lot of cattle. Wed 18th Self very busy. Mail arrived. Joe Appasassin patched off. Davis arrived from Moose Lake. Sat 21st Self busy putting up a stable for the horses. Blowing a strong gale of west wind all day. The Indians still around. Sun 22nd A fine clear day. Self took a walk up to the Ranche. Mon 23rd Self in store a while and working at the stable. Johnny after Horses. The water falling. Continues fine with a strong gale of west wind. Tues 24th Self working at stable. Johnny out at odd jobs. The Indians patcing off for the winter. Smith’s Boat arrived from the Crossing this evening and continued on her way to H. Hope. Chief Const. Parsons went up as passenger on a visit to H. Hope. Wed 25th Self busy as yesterday. Tom Sanders & Frank Wright arrived from the Mountains shere they have been prospecting during the past summer. Wright will winter somewhere below here. Tom Sanders is going out to Edmonton.
again today. Water falling. Fri 27th Self finished the stable this evening. The first snow of the season fell this morning. About 2” of snow but mild all day. Asquity came down from Cache Creek on a Raft. He met Smith’s Boat above here having been stuck on a bar and just got off. Sat 28th A fine clear day. The snow all gone. Self & Johnny in the back making roads for haulling fire wood. Japasia’s wife very sick. Japasia & Montaigne are the only ones left. The rest are all patched off. Sun 29th Japasia’s wife died early this morning. Self went up the hill and saw the Indians. 2 men passed sown the River this morning. Mon 30th Self made a coffin for the dead woman and in the afternoon we wnt up the hill and buried her. Blowing a cold wind all day. The deaf boy arrived from Adisless Camp & reports a woman very sick. Still no sign of Smith’s Boat from the Hope. Tues 31st Snow this morning and continued nearly all day. Self in office. Johnny at odd jobs. Still no sign of Cap. Smith. The Alaska Highway News is now carrying the journals of pioneer Frank Beatton, who was clerk for the Hudson’s Bay Company at Old Fort St. John. His journals will appear the first Thursday of every month. Digital images of the journals are available to view for research purposes at the North Peace Museum.
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Tues 17th Continues fine but cold. Self & the Boys taking in the Potatoes and put them in the Ciller.
Thurs 26th Self as yesterday. The Indians nearly all gone. Tom Sanders left this morning for the Crossing. Blowing a strong gale
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