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hey are as simple as they are intricate, moccasin tops stitched and beaded by the hundreds, adorned with hearts and moons and bear paws, a young mother swaying with her child in the breeze, and words like hope and faith, or, on some, a name: “Jimmy, a friend, an aunty: your love is strong; Irene, a mom, a sister: we will never forget you.” The Walking With Our Sisters memorial is on display this week at the Taylor community hall, its final stop after a six-year journey to honour murdered and missing women and girls in Canada and the United States. More than 2,000 pairs of moccasin tops, also called vamps, have been submitted for the memorial, and were meticulously placed by a collective of women and elders over the last week. “A lot of the vamps when they arrived came with letters inside of them. Some of those letters said, ‘When I was a little girl, my grandma told me when I wasn’t feeling good to put my beadwork down,’” said Christi Belcourt, a Metis artist and co-ordinator of the project. “You have to pick up your beadwork when you’re ready to pour that love into (it) because people will feel that from you; they feel that from the beadwork, they’ll feel your energy in the beadwork. So, when you come into this installation … it’s not so much seeing them as it is feeling them. “Our traditional belief is that our energy goes into these, and so there’s a lot of prayers and a lot of tears and a lot of joy and a lot of hope put into these vamps. That’s what you’re feeling. It’s palpable, the energy is palpable.” Ceremony, not art Belcourt and volunteers who have helped set up the memorial are quick to note this is a ceremony — not an art exhibit. Each vamp represents an unfinished life of a missing or murdered woman or girl. They have been arranged to mirror a traditional ceremonial lodge, where women stand around the periphery, facing inward. Another layer of vamps has been placed as a path to guide visitors through the display. “We’re not just people who are gazing, but we’re being gazed at,” Belcourt said. “The women are looking at us, asking us what are we going to do? Not only are we looking at their moccasins, but they are looking back at us. In that sense, it’s really important that the people that come through here and view this come with a sense of respect and love and compassion for the families who have lost people.” A lean-to has been built in the centre of the hall to represent a traditional Dane-Zaa fu-

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Collective: Evelyn Wolter, Debra Grant, Bernice Shadow, Helen Penner, Bonnie Hornsby, Helen Knott, Darcy Desjarlais, Donna Halbert, Tasha Lalonde, Nicole Amstutz, Sue Auger, Marlene Greyeyes, Connie Greyeyes, and Liz Logan were among the volunteers who worked on the Walking With Our Sisters memorial in Taylor.

neral ceremony. Medicine bags filled with tobacco, cedar, sage, and sweetgrass adorn the walls, tied with yellow, green, and blue ribbons to represent Treaty 8: as long as the sun shines, the grass grows, and the rivers flow. “That’s how long that treaty was meant to last, and given the industry and the Site C dam and the things that have been allowed to go on, that holds true to us,” says Connie Greyeyes, part of the committee that helped bring the installation to Northeast B.C. “We still honour that. Unfortunately, we can’t force other people to honour that, but we still hold to that. We have kept our side of the agreement and it’s a representation that we hold that true, that those words meant something to us and they still do.” The same medicines have been placed underneath the red cloth that covers the floor. Visitors are encouraged to smudge before they enter the memorial and when they leave, and must wear slippers or walk barefoot through the display. Women are encouraged to wear dresses, as is custom in indigenous culture. “As you’re walking along, you’re protected, and the medicine is helping to heal and guide us through this,” Greyeyes said. Local presence There are 13 murdered or missing women from the Peace Region represented in the memorial. At an opening ceremony held Monday, more local vamps were added to the collection. Liz Logan, former chief of the Fort Nelson First Nation, placed vamps to honour her grandmother and two aunts, three of at least nine women from her community who have lost their lives in suspicious circumstances, or have mysteriously disappeared, she said. “Personally, my grandmother was found dead in 1964 and they said she died from exposure.

But, rumour has it, that wasn’t so,” Logan said. “Also, I have two aunties whose lives were cut short, and it was my youngest auntie who’s murderer was convicted.” It’s a sombre memorial and a sombre time for families — even for those who shed tears placing the vamps, Logan said. But it’s an important moment to honour and respect those whose lives were taken before they were supposed to be, Logan said. “In ceremony for us, sometimes there’s no preparation,” Logan said of placing her vamps. “It is what it is, it happens when it happens. In the moment, you just accept it.” Logan was one of five grandmothers who helped guide the memorial’s setup and to advise on protocol, and jumped at the chance to take part when asked. “It’s a very important aware-

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ness event for those people that don’t know or don’t want to know about what’s happening to women out there,” Logan said. “It’s not necessarily aboriginal women. We have vamps here from non-aboriginal women. This is about murdered women and missing women, missing children who went to residential school.” Time and care was taken to learn about the women when handling and placing their vamps, Logan said. “As I opened them, I wasn’t just opening them and putting them down,” Logan said. “I’d open them, I’d read (the letter), I’d look at the vamps, and I’d pray for the name attached, and caress the vamps, and look in wonderment at the beautiful beadwork in some of the vamps. I spent a lot of time doing that.” See SISTERS on A11

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POLLUTION SOLUTION: Welcome to another week of news chewing, here on the outskirts of reality. We start with an interesting item about air pollution. A study shows high school students in cities with poor air quality get lower test scores. That’s easy to explain: Kids get low test scores when visibility is so bad their mom drops them off at the wrong school.

GAMBLING GAGS: Casinos in Fort St John and Dawson Creek pulled in a big increase in gambling revenues. Fiscal Fort Nelson 131.0 year revenues at the two Chances gaming centres totalled $29.67 million, that’s a 17 Groundbirch t St. John, BC - 7 Day Forecast 128.9- Environment per cent Canada hike, with most of money being spent on slot machines. You know you have a gambling problem when your doctor diaChetwynd 141.9 gnoses a pain as “slot machine elbow.” I’ve never been a gambler. Maybe because my Tumbler Ridge 141.9 Grandma had a painting of dogs playing poker. The dogs did not look like they were  Weather information  Weather Home  Environment and natural resources time. Prince George 126.9 having a good

MUSIC MEMO: September was proclaimed Classical Music Month. Studies show if a pregnant woman plays classical music for her unborn child, the baby will be more intelligent. Hey, it’s worth trying. Maybe the kid will be smart enough to change its own darn diaper.

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DISNEYLAND DRINKS: For the first time in its history, Disneyland now sells alcohol. So if you visit Disneyland, and you meet someone who’s talking funny, someone with no pants, it may not be Donald Duck.

WHY FLY: An official report says there were 1,000 rudeness complaints filed last year against border officers at Canadian airports. 1,000 complaints of rudeness? That’s just a typical day at a U.S. airport.

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A map of new realignment for Highway 29 at the east end of Bear Flat, marked in orange.

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A new route for Highway 29 realignment at Bear Flat will cost about 10 per cent than original planned, but avoids an indigenous cultural area and possible burial site, BC Hydro says. The realignment is being pushed north of its originally selected route, and will be 240 metres away from a potential indigenous burial site and 370 metres from an indigenous cultural site, Hydro says. It was one of three new routes considered in consultation with First Nations and landowners, Hydro said in a news release Sept. 4. “Compared to the two other options that were considered, the selected route has similar or lower impacts to archaeological and heritage sites, and has lower impacts to private lands and agricultural lands than the most northern route evaluated,” Hydro stated. The NDP government tasked the Crown utility to redesign the alignment when it committed to continuing construction of the $10.7-billion Site C dam last December. Ken Boon, who farms at Bear Flat and had much of his land expropriated in 2016 to make way for the new highway and dam reservoir, is happy with the new route, but said many questions remain. “What this means for us is it leaves our yard more intact,” he said. “There’s still question marks about whether our house can remain where it is. Hydro had some engineers take a look at it this year and we’re just waiting to see what they say. It’s probably very unlikely our house can stay where it is, but we’ll see what they come back with.” The realignment includes a new bridge over Cache Creek, one of many tributaries of the Peace River that will be flooded for the dam’s reservoir. The new highway will still go through the Boon’s campground, but will have less of an impact on its facilities, Boon said. The previous route punched right through the campground’s buildings, he said. “It couldn’t have been worse for the campground with the way they had expropriated it,” Boon said, adding he’s hopeful the campground can continue to operate. “In our view, this route is a better compromise for everybody.” BC Hydro will work with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to transfer lands that are no longer needed for the project back to former owners, Dave Conway, a spokesman for the project, wrote in an email. Geotechnical investigations and planning for the route is ongoing, and construction is planned to start by spring or summer of 2020. The cost of the new route will be around 10 per cent more than the ori-

ginal alignment plan, but has been factored into the project’s revised $10.7-billion budget, Conway said. A full cost estimate couldn’t be provided as the design is not complete. Once it is, Hydro will determine its procurement approach, Conway said. If publicly tendered, it’s expected that will be issued in the first quarter of 2020, Conway said. The timing of the work won’t impact the plan to divert the Peace River in fall 2020, needed to start building the actual dam downstream near Fort St. John, Conway said. “Our original plan was to have the this portion of the highway realignment completed before river diversion to avoid impacts to the highway in high water situations; however, a temporary detour at Cache Creek/Bear Flat will now be constructed to address road availability risks during diversion,” he said. “This realignment needs to be complete prior to reservoir filling in 2023, and we’re on track to meet this milestone.” The detour will be built just south of the existing highway and bridge, Conway said. In the meantime, construction work for highway realignment at the west end of Bear Flat will start at the end of September, according to Hydro. That work isn’t part of the new realignment on the east end of the flat, Hydro said. However, it will impact the Meek and Jardine farm, said Boon, who also represents the Peace Valley Landowner Association. Boon believes it will also make for a complicated connection between the east and west ends of the flat that could prove dangerous. “We’re disappointed with that,” he said. “Hydro seemed to refuse to want to change the west end of the highway here, and as a result of that they’re going right through Colin and Leslie’s house. To me, it’s not a very good route.” The association wrote a letter to Premier John Horgan, Boon said, asking that work be put on hold as the West Moberly and Prophet River First Nations seek a court injunction to stop construction in the area until a civil trial is heard to determine if Site C violates their treaty rights. The association hasn’t received a response, Boon said. The two First Nations were in court in Vancouver last week, and West Moberly Chief Roland Willson could not be reached for comment. “We believe that with a new government they’d be more open to communication and keeping lines of communication open, and it doesn’t really seem to be happening,” Boon said. “We’re still rooting for the First Nations getting an injunction, and to see an hopeful end to the project.”

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DISTRICT OF TAYLOR

NOTICE OF ANNUAL TAX SALE Notice is given in accordance with requirements of the Local Government Act that the following properties located in the District of Taylor will be sold by public auction if at least the delinquent portions of property taxes are not paid by 4:30 pm on Friday, September, 21.

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The Tax Sale will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, September , 24 in the Council Chambers of the District of Taylor office located at 10007 - 100A Street, Taylor, BC. Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash or certified cheque a minimum of not less than the upset price. Failure to pay this amount will result in the property promptly being offered for sale again. Any balance must be paid by cash or certified cheque by 3:00 p.m. the same day. Failure to pay the balance will result in the property being offered for sale again at 10:00 am on the following day. The District of Taylor makes no representation express or implied as to the condition or quality of the properties being offered for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the properties and make all necessary enquiries to municipal and other government departments (and strata corporation if applicable) including but not limited to building restrictions, property taxes, judgments/charges and local improvement levies. The purchase of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of the property.

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SEPTEMBER 2018 Cannabis Related Business Bylaw No. 2316, 2018 Charlie Lake Fire Department The Peace River Regional District will be holding a Public Hearing on Thursday, September 27th to discuss Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2316, 2018. The proposed bylaw introduces the cannabis-related business use and related definitions to all five PRRD Zoning Bylaws, and prohibits the use in all zones. The intent of the prohibition is to require the rezoning of any property on which a cannabis related business is proposed. The Public Hearing will start at 10 am at the Northern Grand Hotel, 9830-100th Avenue, Fort St. John prior to the Peace River Regional District regular board meeting. For more information, please call the PRRD at 250-784-3200 or visit www.prrd.bc.ca/engage/16564/cannabis-related-business-bylaw.

North Peace Fall Fair Society

The Regional Trails Grants Grant The Charlie Lake Fire application deadline is Department received November 15th, 2018. a Pembina Fire Safety For more information got to Grant of $3,000 for https://prrd.bc.ca/services/grants/ the purchase of fire hose. The Pembina The Economic Development Grant Pipeline Corporation proudly supports local fire application deadline is October 15th, 2018 departments by helping to ensure fire departments For more information got to https://prrd.bc.ca/services/grants/ have the resources they need to respond effectively. The CLFD responded to a call at 1:15 pm on August 21st to assist the FSJ fire department at a motor vehicle accident on Hwy 97. One apparatus and four responders assisted in fire control at the site. No one from the Charlie Lake Fire Department was injured.

The Regional Board directed staff to investigate what must be done to turn the North Peace Fall Fair Grounds over to the North Peace Fall The CLFD deployed Tender 3 and two volunteers to Fair Society. The Board wishes to ensure that the property continues Burns Lake in support of the wildfire response. They to be used for Fall Fair purposes or must be returned to the PRRD. will be providing water tender service to wildfire and structure protection crews. The CLFD will deploy two Solid Waste additional volunteers to replace the current team in 8 1. The Regional District will not pursue the establishment of a days. The CLFD has retained two engines, two tenders, recycling depot in Charlie Lake due to additional costs and and 22 volunteers to fully support local fire responses. insecurities in the global recycling market. 2. The Bessborough Landfill Leachate Impoundment Design/ Temporary Use Permit Tender Services Contract was awarded to GHD Limited at a The Regional Board refused the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit to Loiselle Investments Ltd, cost of $102,772.10 (excluding taxes). 3. The establishment of a transfer station in the Groundbirch for the operation of a work camp on Bear Mountain area, will be deferred until such time as the Regional District for the Louisiana Pacific project. has completed the forthcoming renewal of the Solid Waste Zoning Approvals Management Plan. The Wade and Britta Goeson zoning amendment, 4. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;PRRD Solid Waste Regulation Bylaw No. 2065, 2013â&#x20AC;? to permit a smaller minimum lot size when a parcel will be amended, removing all references to unsecured is connected to a community sewer in order to loads and subsequent charges. Staff will continue with facilitate future subdivision was adopted. public education/awareness regarding cargo securement. 5. A letter will be forwarded to the Northern Health Authority, Wildfire Resource Deployment requesting that they provide information about the current The Board authorized the City of Dawson Creek to practices in local health care facilities, including care homes, deploy the Peace River Regional District Tender in support of the wildfire response. related to recycling and waste diversion. 6. The Charlie Lake Community Church request for a waiver of The Charlie Lake Fire Department deployed Tender 3 and two volunteers to Burns Lake in support of the tipping fees was approved, to a maximum of $500 and on the condition that the materials from the demolition of the wildfire response. church be sorted prior to delivery to the landfill. The Regional Board approved the donation of the outdoor fitness equipment, located on the Chetwynd Recreation Centre property, to the District of Chetwynd. The equipment will be relocated to the Don Titus Park in an effort to increase public use. We need your ideas for a future pool/recreation facility. For more info visit the Peace River Regional District website at prrd.bc.ca/engage

RN/RPN Scholarship Application Deadline

The Peace River Regional District RN/RPN Scholarship applications deadline is October 31st, 2018. For more information go to https://prrd.bc.ca/scholarships/

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee will be dissolved. The member groups will be advised that they may bring forward concerns or suggestions to either the Electoral Area Directorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Committee or the Board by registering to appear as a delegation.

Delegations to the Regional Board

Persons or parties wishing to address the Regional District Board as a scheduled delegation are required to observe the following guidelines: 1. Your request must be made at least ten (10) days before the meeting. 2. Complete a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Request to Appear as a Delegationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; form. 3. You will be contacted to confirm a date and time to appear before the Board. 4. The deadline to send in your presentation materials is ten (10) days before the meeting. This gives the Board Directors time to review your information before the meeting. 5. You will be given a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes for your presentation, including a question and answer period. prrd.bc.ca/who-we-are/board/meeting-information

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1. A grant in the amount of $1,000 will be issued to the Northern Trails Historical Society to assist with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Exposing the Museum Auto Circle Tourâ&#x20AC;? project. 2. A grant in the amount of $500, will be issued to the Northern BC Tourism Association in support of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Northern BC Tourism Summitâ&#x20AC;? being held on October 11 & 12, 2018 in Prince George.

National Disaster Mitigation Program

The Board authorized entering into agreement with the Province of British Columbia for the purpose of receiving grant funding from the National Disaster Mitigation Program for flood risk assessments in the following amounts: Chetwynd Fringe Moberly Lake: Pouce Coupe/Tomslake

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B.C.’s project review system isn’t broken

nvironmental assessments for most are a very boring topic, until you understand the importance to all of us who rely on the resource economy. For those living in rural B.C., and especially in resource communities like Fort St. John, virtually all of our largescale projects from mines to pipelines, gas plants to pulp mills require some type of environmental assessment. As we rely on these industries, we need to pay attention anytime our governments propose changes to current legislation based on the squeaking wheel, or the Not In My Backyard Syndrome, versus fixing something that’s legitimately broken and not working. I will attempt to explain its importance, and in my view, with what’s wrong with this process and its potential outcomes over the next two columns. First, in June, BC Environment Minister George Heyman announced the province would consult the public on our environmental assessment process until July 30. The review was characterized as “revitalization,” and intended to make changes to legislation, regulations, policies, and practices. It was focused on enhancing public confidence and transparency, advancing reconciliation with First Nations, and protecting the environment while giving a clear pathways to sustainable project approvals.

Evan Saugstad MY VIEW

The proposed changes are outlined in a report written by the Environmental Assessment Advisory (EAO) Committee, consisting of First Nations, industry, local governments, and others. In July, the EAO released an interim report summarizing feedback it had received and requested further input. I haven’t worked in the current EA process for the past two-plus years, but I did spend most of the last decade working through them, including B.C.’s. I must say, that once one isn’t working within a process as complicated as these, one’s knowledge of the line by line details does fade, but I still retain a good understanding and working knowledge. From my direct experiences, and a close following of some of our current regulatory discussions and court cases on Site C and Trans Mountain, I thought I would weigh-in and provide my thoughts. I do note that Trans Mountain is federally regulated by the National Energy Board, but it still faces the same types of regulatory issues that most major projects in Canada do, be they provincial or federally regulated. I have gone online and filled

out B.C.’s questionnaire on our process, but it’s mainly focused on what the public thinks of the current process and how we perceive the EA. Interestingly, the interim report shows that only about 215 people had responded, and, of these, over 50% were from the Vancouver and Vancouver Island area. Only about 9% were from Northern B.C. It’s a bad sign when we aren’t paying attention to things that could affect us more than anyone else. It’s interesting that this process is called a revitalization, as if the current system is broken. It isn’t. It’s a very robust process that takes a lot of time, effort, and dollars to work through. If one talks to any of those who have worked trying to get a project approved under the current system, they would likely say the same. They are also likely to say the current system is too onerous. But, if you were to ask those who opposed a project that was ultimately approved despite their objections, , such as Site C, they would likely say the system is broken and needs to be fixed. Interestingly, the same is said of the federal and NEB assessment processes. It’s my belief, after having worked through the B.C. system, mostly in consulting with affected First Nations, local governments and residents, that our EA process doesn’t need fixing, or any real changes at all. It’s hard and tedious work to meet, listen to, and address all expressed concerns from all First Nations and stakeholders.

For example, I worked on a natural gas pipeline project between here and Prince Rupert that took years and hundreds of hours of meetings, and back and forth dialogue to address all concerns and potential impacts, and to come to mutually acceptable resolutions. Although the project did receive its approval, it eventually stalled when the price of LNG dropped. I can say that up to the point where the project work stopped, almost all participants expressed concerns, and they were addressed with resolutions to the satisfaction of those involved. One concern that couldn’t be addressed was that the pipeline should simply disappear and not be built at all, but even that may be what ultimately happens. I believe it’s those who vehemently oppose a project and see it approved to their dismay are what’s driving this current review. The review is not about how to address issues or concerns, or what takes precedence, such as engineering or science. Instead, it’s about feelings or beliefs, and how to stop the process when one doesn’t want something built. If government’s intent is to satisfy all interested parties, it will fail miserably, and we, the residents will pay the price. Next week, the conclusion on what this may mean. As always, and from my simple perspective. Evan Saugstad lives in Fort St. John.

How much power should provinces have over municipalities?

ide-eyed and a bit confused, I have been attempting to follow the politicking happening in Ontario, where the province is hell-bent on drastically reducing the number of Toronto city councilors prior to the October municipal election. The current council sits at 47 members and the province wants to cut that number to 25. The situation is made more peculiar because Doug Ford is the premier, and his resume includes time on that same Toronto council and a failed attempt at the mayoral race. In August, the province adopted Bill 5: The Better Local Government Act. The bill was the first attempt to reduce the size of the Toronto Mcouncil. The bill was quickly challenged and this week a judge ruled the bill was unconstitutional.

Judy Kucharuk THE DESK OF THE GREEN-EYED GIRL

But wait, it’s not over. The province responded by stating it would pass a new version of the legislation and invoking something called the ‘notwithstanding’ clause, which is a section of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The clause allows the province to enact laws overriding the Charter for a limited time of five years. Don’t you find that uncomfortable? Doesn’t that scare you a wee bit? Granted, we don’t live in Ontario, but the clause that

they are using is the same clause at the disposal for any premier and provincial government to use if necessary. It’s almost as if they said, “We can do this the easy way, the original Bill 5, or the hard way — using the notwithstanding clause.” At face value, this entire transaction is like watching a bully on a playground. Is this the type of politics we want our elected officials to play? Some may say that what happens in Toronto doesn’t affect us, don’t worry about it. I beg to differ. These types of decisions become precedent and, in my opinion, infringe on our democratic process. Judy Kucharuk is a lover of sarcasm, witty people and footnotes. Follow her @ judylaine

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 A7

OP-ED

Site C dam has been studied for decades, being built to last

Northeast is rich in shale, but can it hold up Site C?

n a recent warm and smoky weekend, my family and I decided to go crystal hunting at a familiar old haunt: the Montney coulee. This is a great spot if you want to find gypsum crystals. As we scrambled along the embankment, it was clear this site was typical of something called Shaftesbury shale and sedimentary layers. You’ll find this shale everywhere you go along the banks of the Peace River or its tributaries. Here’s what else you’ll notice: shale is highly unstable. Trying to climb up the embankments of this stuff created a number of minor landslides, making any progress very difficult indeed. As I looked up at the slopes of the coulee, I was surprised to see just how much sloughing, erosion, and sliding has taken place since our last visit a few years ago. I was amazed to see three fence posts, still attached to their wires, suspended in mid-air without any grounding whatsoever. The shale and silt that used to be under foot of those posts was long gone! Shaftesbury shale is a type of rock found everywhere throughout the Peace Country. It’s not very solid or stable material. It’s soft, sedimentary, and porous to water. In fact, it dissolves over time with water contact. According to Ian H. Harder, formerly the owner of Harder and Associates Engineering Consulting Inc. in Fort St. John, shales are insidious to every hillside and valley around the Peace. In his own words, “every substantial hillside and valley in the Peace Country is a geohazard. It would be difficult to identify which slopes are stable and which pose a threat to potential movements.” Why is this so important to present day issues? Well, on Aug. 22, Dave Conway, the key Site C spokesman for BC Hydro gave local media an update on Hydro’s search for real bedrock at the Site C dam. “We know what rock is here, so we’re not looking for bedrock,” Conway said. “The dam is going to rest on shales, and the powerhouse and spillway structures are going to be anchored into shale materials as well.” So, now we have absolute certainty that BC Hydro wants to build Site C on a very unstable and water-absorbing substrate. Should this not be of concern for everyone living downstream or in the vicinity of the project? And what about the financial implications for all

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I’m responding to a recent opinion piece that questioned slope stability at Site C. BC Hydro is committed to advancing the Site C project safely and responsibly. Safety is the top consideration in our project design. We have conducted extensive engineering studies into the geology of the project area – including the dam site – for decades. The presence of shale bedrock is well documented in the project’s environmental impact statement. This was reviewed by the Site C Joint Review Panel and later approved by the provincial and federal governments in 2014. Further, building hydro-electric dams on shale bedrock is not uncommon. The environmental impact statement for Site C identified 16 other earthfill dams around the world that were built on similar bedrock. Since starting construction in 2015, we’ve hit shale bedrock on both the north and south banks. On the south bank, we’ve removed bedrock to create the area for the concrete foundation that will be placed under the spillway and generating station for stability and seismic protection. We’ve also removed millions of cubic metres of materials on the north bank to create a stable slope for the dam. The dam safety program for all BC Hydro facilities – including Site C – is rigorous. It’s based on provincial regulations, Canadian Dam Association guidelines and international best practice. The project is also being designed to withstand major events, including unlikely extreme earthquakes and floods. BC Hydro has a long-standing history of safely operating its facilities throughout British Columbia. Once complete, Site C will provide our customers with safe, clean, dependable and affordable energy for the next 100 years. — Ken McKenzie, Executive Vice President, Site C Project

of us ratepayers? In April, there were rumours Hydro had hired three Italian geotechnical experts in a quest to find true bedrock. Whether the rumour is true or not is now moot. A similar sedimentary substrate was used as fill for the failed Teton Dam in Idaho. It did not end well. In fact, it was catastrophic. It’s not locals who have concerns about this shale being used, but also BC Hydro’s own engineers. In a report presented to the Canadian Dam Association, dated October 2017, these engineers made the following observation: “moderately weak, flaky to fissile shale interbedded with thin beds of siltstone, sandstone and shale.” This is a description of the same stuff BC Hydro now considers to be just fine in lieu of bedrock. So, weak and flaky wins over solid bedrock? A 2006 report regarding the number of landslides within the Site C reservoir zone showed there were 4,010 slides identified. On average, each slide produced about 194,000 cubic metres of silt, shale, and overburden. Each of these slides contains overburden, on average, 80 times the amount of water that an Olympic swimming pool would hold. As we headed home from our crystal collecting trip, a picture formed in my head: instead of seeing fence posts swaying in thin air, I imagined the turbines of Site C swinging on cables in the same manner as the dam structure below disappears and moves down river along with that water-soluble shale — the taxpayers and ratepayers of the province in canoes following behind, trying to pick up the pieces. Mike Kroecher is a long retired resident of the Peace, expressing his deep roots in the land through his art. Rick Koechl is a recently retired teacher of the Peace with an enthusiasm for politics and energy.

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Meet Taylor’s new fire chief MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca

It may go down as the fastest promotion in municipal history. Just as soon as Steven Byford arrived in Taylor and was introduced as the new deputy fire chief to council last week, he was promoted to fire chief. Byford will take the helm from Ed Albury, who leaves for the fire chief post in Charlie Lake later this month. “I’m very enthusiastic coming here, not just for the work but for my family. It’s time for them now,” Byford told councillors on Sept. 24. “The last 25 years in military, I’ve been away a lot, and now it’s time to be home with them, calling some place home. We’re looking forward to Taylor being that home.” Byford was introduced as the deputy fire chief and protective services specialist at the Sept. 24 regular council meeting. He was later interviewed and offered the fire chief job in a closed meeting, and accepted the post. Mayor Rob Fraser said the municipality got lucky in its hiring process, both in finding Byford, and for having a good number of qualified candidates that Byford can now re-review for the open deputy chief position. “He comes with an exceptional resume and experience in service to the country,” Fraser said. “We’re really expecting he’s going to be a good fit for the community.” Byford joined the military after high school and had his first tour in Bosnia at the age of 17. “When I got back, I was hooked,” he said of the military. From the reserves, Byford joined the regular force and spent three years in

artillery before transferring to the air force and firefighting where, as he puts it with a laugh, he was blowing stuff up and putting it out. He served from the late 1990s to August 2017, which saw him move nine times across Canada, and included a stint as fire chief in Alert. He served a tour in Afghanistan, and two postings sailing as a firefighter on naval ships. “Due to that, I’ve seen the world,” Byford said. Byford retired from the military last August in Esquimalt on Vancouver Island, and has spent the last year upgrading his firefighting qualifications. He comes to Taylor after serving as captain at the Maple Bay Fire Department. “I”ve progressed over these 25 years up into management,” Byford said. “It was natural to carry on and continue, and the deputy chief job came up.” Byford admits he was a little unsure of which way councillors would sway when it came to his promotion. But he believes they made the right choice after their discussion about the job and firefighting. Taylor tweaked his interest for its family-like feel, and Byford said he looks forward to working with his new crew. “Taylor has opened their arms in the last week,” he said. Byford is already settling into town with his two sons. His wife and two daughters will make the move at the end of the month. Albury starts his new job in Charlie Lake on Sept. 24. Albury will be supported by Ron Schildroth as the new deputy fire chief. Schildroth starts Sept. 10, according to the regional district, and comes from North Perth, Ontario, with 20 years in the fire service.

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Steven Byford is settling in at the Taylor Fire Hall.

Unemployment at 6% The unemployment rate in Northeast B.C. dropped more than a percentage point to six per cent in August. In an estimated labour force of 43,400, there were 40,700 employed and 2,600 unemployed, according to the survey released Sept. 7. Year-over-year the unemployment rate is up from August 2017 when it sat at 5.2 per cent in a labour pool of 40,300 people. Unemployment in the region was recorded at 7.4 per cent in July. Monthover-month, the labour pool shrunk by 100 people, while the number of people working increased by 400. The number of unemployed dropped by 600. Across B.C., the province added 9,900 jobs, though the unemployment rate moved up to 5.3% as more people entered the labour force looking for work. According to BC Stats, the province saw major job gains in transportation and warehousing, up 5,000 jobs, and

District to extend medical clinic deal MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca

The District of Taylor is set to extend a deal with the North Peace Primary Care Clinic to keep the municipality’s medical clinic open for another year. Details of the agreement are still being fine-tuned, but will see the clinic continue to send doctors to see patients in Taylor on a revised schedule. The clinic is proposed to be open two full days a week, and open for another three halfdays each month, one of those to provide for a female clinic, officials say. “We’re still negotiating the fine details of what the schedule will look like in the interim, because they have less doctors than they did when we first signed on to the partnership,” said Tyla Pennell, corporate officer for the district.

The district first signed a deal with the clinic last year after Vancouver-based Livecare ended its telemedicine operations in Taylor in March 2017. The extension is set to take effect Sept. 17, and the district will continue to cover the facility, staff, and operational costs of the clinic, between $9,500 to $10,500 per month. In the meantime, the two parties continue to work on a long-term plan to keep the clinic open without ongoing financial support from the district. “That’s always been our long-term goal, to try to have longevity in our clinic where the district doesn’t need to have a financial contribution to support the clinic,” Pennell said. “We want to provide healthcare to our community. The best way we can do that at this point, for it to be feasible, is to do it through a partnership

agreement.” The North Peace Primary Care Clinic is the former “unattached patient” clinic established by Northern Heath in Fort St. John in summer 2014. It’s now privately owned, and operates on a communitybased funding model where doctors are paid to see a set number of patients instead of billing fees for service. It currently has a doctor completing the province’s practice readiness assessment, and it’s hoped they will work in the district, Pennell said. Mayor Rob Fraser says the new funding model for doctors as well as the clinic will be topics of discussion with the health minister this week at the Union of B.C. Municipalities Convention in Whistler. The agreement can be viewed at the municipal hall.

accommodations and food services, up 5,400 jobs. The province saw job losses in forestry, fishing, mining, quarrying, and oil and gas, down 1,700 jobs month over month, while agriculture jobs were down by 1,500.

Site C jobs total 3,300

Employment on BC Hydro’s Site C dam continues to grow, with 3,303 workers in July 2018. There were 705 Peace Region residents on site employed as construction and non-construction contractors, or roughly 21 per cent of the total workforce. There were a total of 2,625 workers, 79 per cent, from B.C. in construction and non-construction contractors, engineers and project team jobs. The bulk of the project’s workforce continues to be heavy equipment operators, with roughly 750 employed on the project, an increase of more than 100 month over month. There were another 440 labourers and 150 engineers.

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KNOW THE REFERENDUM ADVERTISING RULES British Columbia is having a referendum on what voting system we should use for provincial elections. There are rules that referendum advertising sponsors need to know. The campaign period for the referendum is July 1 to November 30, 2018. Individuals or organizations that sponsor advertising about the referendum during this period must:

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OCTOBER 20 ADVANCE VOTING

OCTOBER 10 & 17

NOTICE OF 2018 MUNICIPAL ELECTION Voting opportunities, dates and locations DATE AND TIME

VOTING PLACE

GENERAL VOTING DAY

Saturday, October 20. 2018 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

10103 – 105 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC

ADVANCE VOTING

Wednesdays, October 10, 2018 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

10103 – 105 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC

ADVANCE VOTING

Wednesdays, October 17, 2018 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

10103 – 105 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC

SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES

Thursday, October 18, 2018 10:00 am to 11:30 am

8407 – 112 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC

Thursday, October 18, 2018 1:30 pm to 2:00 pm

8112 – 96 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC

Thursday, October 18, 2018 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

9812 – 108 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC

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Thursday, October 18, 2018 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Heritage Manor

9819 – 107 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC

Saturday, October 20, 2018 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

8407 – 112 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC

Fort St. John Hospital

ELECTOR REGISTRATION There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration (April 19, 2018) • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the City of Fort St. John for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration (September 19, 2018), and

• not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law. Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING Qualified electors may vote by mail if they: • have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity, OR • expect to be absent from the City of Fort St. John on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities.

REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE:

The City will be accepting mail ballot requests up to 4:00 pm on Thursday, October 18, 2018. The following information must be submitted to City Hall: 1. Full name, 2. Residential address, 3. Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident property electors), 4. Method of delivery of your mail ballot package: • pick up at City Hall’s office, OR • regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address, OR • regular letter mail through Canada Post to an alternate address that you provide when requesting the ballot package,

5. If you are a non-resident property owner please indicate this information as part of your request. A non-resident property owner application will be included in the package. This information can be submitted by: mail (10631 – 100 Street, Fort St. John, BC, V1J 3Z5), telephone (250-787-8150), fax (250-787-8181) or email (jprestley@fortstjohn.ca or lhowes@fortstjohn.ca) to receive a mail ballot. The City will send out mail ballot packages commencing on or about October 1, 2018. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00 pm on Saturday, October 20, 2018.

CURBSIDE VOTING CURBSIDE VOTING will be offered on general voting day (Saturday, October 20, 2018) for those electors who come to the voting place to vote but are unable to enter the voting place because of a physical disability or impaired mobility.

If you have questions regarding the 2018 MUNICIPAL ELECTION contact Janet Prestley, Chief Election Officer or Laura Howes, Deputy Chief Election Officer, at 250-787-8150.

A summary of sentences and fines handed out in Northeast B.C. courts for the week ending Sept. 7, 2018. Fort St. John Law Courts • Anthony Armstrong Lenfesty (born 1977) was sentenced to 21 days in jail, handed a 12-month probation order, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for assault. Lenfesty received another 10 days in jail, was handed a second 12-month probation order, and was assessed a $100 victim surcharge for breach of undertaking. Lenfesty was sentenced to another five days in jail and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for a second breach of undertaking. • Darius Melvin Paynton (born 1979) was sentenced to 30 days in jail, given nine months of probation, handed a 18-month criminal driving ban, and assessed a $200 victim surcharge for causing an accident resulting in bodily harm. • Hunter Douglas Braun (born 1997) was fined $1,000, handed a 12-month criminal driving ban, and assessed a $300 victim surcharge for care or control vehicle or vessel while impaired. Braun was handed an additional twomonth conditional sentence and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. • Michael John Fraser (born 1966) was fined $1,000, handed twelve months of probation and assessed a $300 victim surcharge for possession of stolen property under $5,000. • William James McWhirter (born 1979) was fined $2,000, handed a one-year criminal driving ban, and assessed a $600 victim surcharge for fleeing from a peace officer. • Nathan Adrien Clark (born 1971) was fined $500, handed a one-year driving ban, and assessed a $75 victim surcharge for driving with a suspended licence. • Camille Lillian Caslick (born 1992) was handed a year of probation with a conditional discharge and assessed a $100 victim surcharge each for a count of fraud, using a forged document, and breach of undertaking. Dawson Creek Law Courts • Jody Lorne Hall (born 1971) was fined $500, given a one-year driving ban, and assessed a $75 victim surcharge for driving with a suspended licence. Chetwynd Law Courts • Clifford Jimmy Apsassin Jr. (born 1971) was sentenced to 28 days in jail, fined $500, handed a one-year driving ban, and assessed a $75 victim surcharge for driving with a suspended licence. • Chace Robert Martin (born 1994) was fined $500 and assessed a $75 victim charge for driving with a suspended licence. • Tara-Lee Ann Wells (born 1981) was handed six months of probation with a suspended sentence, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for breaching probation. — Tom Summer

Lock your doors, police warn after string of truck thefts Police in Fort St. John are reminding residents to keep their vehicles locked and secure after pulling a stolen truck out of Charlie Lake last week. A stolen Ford F-350 was found submerged Sept. 5 after being driven nose first into the lake at the Beatton Provincial Park boat launch, according to a Fort St. John RCMP news release. It’s believed the truck was stolen from the area of 101 Avenue and 92 Street sometime between 9 and 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 4, and a witness saw the truck being driven into the park around 10:30 p.m., police say. There has been a rash of thefts targeting Ford F-350s this summer, police say, but thieves look for any easy target that’s left unlocked or has valuable items visible. “Thieves are looking for the easiest targets they can find and seeing valuables make them think the possible pay off is worth the risk,” Cst. Chad Neustaeter said in the release. Police are reminding drivers to lock their vehicles overnight or anytime they leave them unattended, and to remove all keys and valuables including cell phones, identifications, and wallets. Police continue to investigate the Charlie Lake matter. Anyone with information is asked to call the detachment at 250-787-8100, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Walking With Our Sisters is on display in Taylor until Sept. 16. After that, the vamps will be returned to families who request them back, or be laid to rest in a final ceremony next year. Belcourt has travelled from community to community to help with the installations. But it’s the locas who have carried the memorial over the last six years, she said. “Everywhere we go, the elders are really the leaders, and each community follows its own traditional ceremonial protocols according to the territory,” Belcourt said. “I would define my role as a helper and being a helper for the last six years has been one of the biggest honours of my life, and so I don’t feel sad about it closing. I feel happy, not that it’s closing, but I feel happy for the work that has been done. Six years is a long time for a memorial and it’s been very powerful.” The purpose has always been to commemorate lives and offer support to families, she said. Raising awareness has been a bonus. “We do see their grief and we feel their grief with them. The losses of their family members are losses to our nations, and we really feel deeply about that,” Belcourt said.

“I don’t look at whether it raised awareness or not, and I wouldn’t be able to tell you whether it did because I haven’t been keeping track of that at all. “Our whole thing has just been: are we doing this part well? And if we do this part well, then we leave everything else up to the grand design of the mystery of life.” For Greyeyes, seeing the memorial finally open in Northeast B.C. is seeing her goal come full circle. “When I look at my sisters and my friends and my newfound friends that are here doing this, I am so filled with love and gratitude over it that there’s really no words,” Greyeyes said. “For me being able to honour families the way that they deserve, and the sisters, the families in this region, it’s something so special it’s, besides giving birth to my children, probably one of the most profound things I’ll ever been involved in. “It’s a great honour,” she said. Walking With Our Sisters will be open daily at the Taylor hall starting at 9 a.m. All are welcome and the installation is free to attend. To learn more, visit: facebook.com/WWOSTaylorBC.

Woodlots to be audited this month B.C.’s Forest Practices Board will audit five woodlots in the Peace Resource District for forest planning and practices starting next week. The audit begins Sept. 17 and will focus on the forestry activities between September 2016 and September 2018, including road and bridge maintenance, silviculture obligations, and fire protection. The Peace Resource District was selected at random, the board notes in an information bulletin, and the lots are within a one to two-hour drive of Fort St.

John in areas known for ranching and oil and gas development. Two of the woodlots were impacted by the 2016 wildfires. The findings will be compiled in a report, and impacted parties will be given a chance to respond before a final report and recommendations are publicly released. The Forest Practices Board is B.C.’s independent watchdog of sound forest and range practices. It audits forest and range practices on public land, as well as the appropriateness of government enforcement.

A pair of vamps in the Walking With Our Sisters memorial.

Did you know that 9 in 10 Canadians has one or more risk factors for Heart Disease? Northern Health wants your input on Heart Health Join us in a conversation to learn about current services and to share with us your thoughts on what is working, what might be done better, and what you would like to see in the future. We hope you will join us: Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Stonebridge, Fixx Urban Grill You will have an opportunity to ask questions, to share your views and experiences about heart health in your community, and to hear about the experiences of other participants. Refreshments will be provided. Please share this invitation with others in our community and join us for this important event!

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DISTRICT OF HUDSON'S HOPE 2018 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public No�ce is given to the electors of the District of Hudson's Hope that nomina�ons for the oﬃce of: One (1) Mayor Six (6) Councillors will be received by the Chief Elec�on Oﬃcer or a designated person, as follows:

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From 9:00 am on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 To 4:00 pm on Friday, September 14, 2018

By email to: clerk@hudsonshope.ca

Originals of faxed or emailed nomina�on documents must be received by the Chief Elec�on Oﬃcer by 4:30 pm on Friday, September 21, 2018

Nomina�on forms are available at District of Hudson's Hope, 9904 Dudley Drive during regular oﬃce hours from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday and online at www.hudsonshope.ca to the close of the nomina�on period.

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CAMPAIGN PERIOD EXPENSE LIMITS In accordance with the Local Elec�ons Campaign Financing Act, for the 2018 general local elec�on, the following expense limits for candidates during the campaign period apply: Mayor $10,000.00 Councillor $5,000.00

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HOROSCOPE ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) Today you will encounter confusion at work. Someone might accidentally deceive you, or this person could deceive you on purpose. Be aware of this. That’s because Mercury, the planet of communication, is opposite fuzzy Neptune. Yikes! TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20) Romance might be discouraging today. Remember: Unexpressed expectations almost always lead to disappointment. People can’t read your mind. GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) Family discussions might not be productive today because too much whining is taking place. Someone might have a big sob story. Of course you’re sympathetic, but sometimes things get blown out of proportion. CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) You will probably spend a lot of time daydreaming or lost in a fantasy world today. Don’t worry, we all need days like this. Your imagination is in overdrive. LEO (JULY 23 TO AUG. 22) Avoid important financial decisions today because you might be deceived about your facts or you could be confused. Things are not as they appear. Trust nothing. VIRGO (AUG. 23 TO SEPT. 22) Your encounter with a friend or partner might be demoralizing or confusing today. Furthermore, you are low-energy. Actually, so is everyone else! It’s that kinda day.

For Thursday September 13 2018

LIBRA (SEPT. 23 TO OCT. 22) You will have trouble defending your own best interests today. You will more easily surrender to somebody else rather than stand up for yourself. Postpone important discussions for another day. SCORPIO (OCT. 23 TO NOV. 21) Your relations with a friend or a member of a group will be confusing today. You might withdraw or, in turn, you might just agree to avoid confrontation. It’s a fuzzy day. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 TO DEC. 21) In conversations with bosses, parents and VIPs, make sure you know what is expected of you today because confusion is rampant! Make no assumptions. Double-check all instructions. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 TO JAN. 19) Your idealism is aroused today. This can make you susceptible to fancy words and snake oil about exotic subjects and mysticism. Don’t be sucked into something weird. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 TO FEB. 18) Postpone important decisions about inheritances and shared property until another day. Things are too confusing today. You might be dealing with incorrect facts. PISCES (FEB. 19 TO MARCH 20) Don’t be disappointed with a partner or close friend today. You might feel let down. But you have to ask yourself, Were your expectations realistic? Hmm?

he Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, commemorates the birth of the universe, the day God created Adam and Eve. Rosh Hashanah 2018 begins at sundown on September 9 and continues through nightfall on September 11. It is considered one long day of prayer, a time to ask the Almighty to grant a year of peace, prosperity and blessing. It is a day that reminds Jews that they are absolutely dependent upon God, a joyous day when Jews proclaim God King of the Universe. The central observance of Rosh Hashanah is the sounding of the shofar, the ram’s horn. The blowing of the shofar represents the trumpet blast that is sounded at a king’s coronation. Its mournful cry also serves as a call to repentance. On the first afternoon of Rosh Hashanah (provided that it is not Shabbat), it is customary to go to a body of water and perform the Tashlich ceremony, in which sins are ceremonially cast into the water evoking the verse, “And You shall cast their sins into the depths of the sea.” The Torah is read on both mornings of Rosh Hashanah. On the first day, the stories of Isaac’s birth and the subsequent banishment of Hagar and Ishmael are read. These readings are followed by the reading of the birth of the prophet Samuel. Both readings are about the prayer for a child being answered, and both of these births are reputed to have occurred on Rosh Hashanah. On the second morning, the story of Abraham’s near-sacrifice of his son Isaac is read. The shofar blowing recalls the ram, which symbolizes Abraham’s devotion to God and God’s eternal love for His people. Traditionally sweet foods are eaten to ask God for a year of sweet blessings, and bitter foods are avoided so as to not incur a bitter year. Celebrants might wish their friends and family a good, sweet New Year with the Hebrew words Shana Tova. Yom Kippur, which occurs a week after Rosh Hashanah (September 19th in 2018), is considered by many Jews to be the holiest and most solemn day of the year. It is often called the Day of Repentance as it inspires introspection, prayer and petitions for forgiveness

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so that Jews can enter the New Year with a clean slate. This is one of Judaism’s fasting holidays, which begins at sundown and ends after nightfall the following day. The end of the fast is marked with a meal during which family and friends reconnect. The story of Jonah and the Whale is often shared as an example of how God grants forgiveness. Some Jews wear white on Yom Kippur to symbolize purity and to resemble the angels. Many attend synagogue on this day and the preceding evening. Five days after Yom Kippur, Jews celebrate the joyous holidays of Sukkot and Simchat Torah. Sukkot is a seven-day festival (September 23rd to September 30th in 2018), also known as the Feast of Tabernacles. It is one of the three pilgrimage festivals mentioned in the Bible. It is celebrated by the building of a sukkah, or temporary dwelling, outdoors to commemorate the shelter with which God provided their ancestors as they made their way out of Egypt. It is a time to be in nature and to eat of four different types of vegetation to express appreciation for God’s bounty. The season of the High Holidays in Judaism is a time for reflection and spiritual growth, and it all begins with Rosh Hashanah. The Peace is a place of many peoples and faiths. In this space, readers are invited to share their own reflections of faith in the Peace. If you have a story of faith you’d like to share, email angelamarygriffin@gmail.com. Editor’s Note: Angela Mary Griffin’s writings will continue to appear in the Alaska Highway News through the fall. If you’d like to contribute articles about faith in our community, please email Managing Editor Matt Preprost at editor@ ahnfsj.ca.

Husband Doodles Immaturely Dear Annie: My husband of over 30 years is a great person, successful and well-educated. I love him dearly except for one annoying thing. He draws on people’s photos in magazines and newspapers. Almost daily, for a few minutes after breakfast or dinner, he’ll draw mustaches, knockedout teeth, facial hair and blemishes on the faces of people in the photos. Most of the time, these are models or unknown people, both male and female. He only does this at the table and throws the photos away right away. I’ve asked and asked why he does such a childish and immature thing. He says that it’s funny but that more so, it releases stress. And he does have a very stressful job. Don’t suggest adult coloring books, professional drawing supplies, paint or charcoal. I’ve suggested all that to him. Don’t suggest a hobby, yoga or meditating; he already does that stuff. What I want to know is: Am I being overly critical, or is this just stupid? -- He’s No Picasso Dear He’s No Picasso: Doodling is actually very smart. According to a 2017 study by researchers at Drexel Univer-

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sity, doodling “helps with attention and improves health and well-being.” You don’t have to be Picasso to reap the benefits, because it’s not about the end result; it’s about the act of doodling itself. So it sounds as though your husband is just having a bit of fun and blowing off some steam. If such a harmless activity stresses you out so much, perhaps you should give doodling a try. Dear Annie: I’m writing to you not about a problem but about your responses to others’ problems. You always seem to recommend seeking therapy. Therapists are sometimes expensive. Waiting lists are long and often even longer for specific things. You have many readers. If all those who have problems sought out therapists, the wait would be even longer. Surely, you have a recommendation besides seeking therapy when people have problems that need to be fixed in a timely fashion and they do not have a month or more to seek help. -Wondering in Massachusetts

Dear Wondering: I’m glad you raised this topic, as it’s a fair point and something I’ve given a great deal of consideration to. Whenever possible, I try to offer direct, practical advice that I believe would better the letter writer’s situation or state of mind, as opposed to just recommending therapy. I recognize that if someone is deeply troubled by something and is bringing the issue to me, it’s usually because the person can’t go to therapy or doesn’t want to. But there are times when people so clearly need professional help that it would be just plain reckless not to recommend that they seek it. For people who are unable to access a therapist because of limitations of finance or mobility, I suggest trying Talkspace, BetterHelp or another e-counseling service that employs licensed professionals. These are more affordable options than traditional therapy.

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Taking a swing at death What do you do with a dead hearse? Give it a proper funeral, of course. On Sept. 22, Hamre’s Funeral Chapel will do just that, inviting residents to pick up a sledgehammer and take a swing at its old 2006 Cadillac Superior in memory of loved ones they’ve lost. It’s a fun way to raise money for local charity instead of selling the hearse, which has recently been replaced, Darlene Hamre says. The hearse is being covered in decals of local companies that have sponsored the event, and are taking a swing at everything from cancer to Parkinson’s disease, opioid overdoses to Lou Gehrig’s disease.

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“All of these diseases that are on here have affected somebody,” Hamre says. “We’ve all been touched by death, and we’re taking a swing at it and saying no more.” Hamre’s has already raised $15,000 through the decal sponsorships — $10,000 will go to the Fort St. John Firefighters Charitable Society’s medical travel fund, and $5,000 for the Rotary Club of Fort St. John. The public can drop by the parking lot across the Lido Theatre on Sept. 22 to take a swing by donation and add to the total. Those donations will go to the firefighters, who will be on hand to provide a barbecue lunch. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Biking from Prince George to Prince Rupert may seem like either a great test of will or a horrible idea, depending on who you are, but it’s much easier to commit to when it’s for a good cause that’s affected so many. The Tour de North, as part of Cops for Cancer, will begin on Sept. 14 and arrive in Prince Rupert Sept. 21. Three riders from Fort St. John — police officers Spencer Owen and Rebecca Bojczuk, and sherriff Joelle Jensen — will take part. Bojczuk was on the tour last year, while Owen and Jensen are first-year participants. The tour raises money for the Canadian Cancer Society to fund research and provide information and resources to Canadians impacted by cancer. The Fort St. John trio held the annual jail and bail fundraiser on Wednesday, Sept. 5. Residents can nominate community members to be arrested at work and thrown in jail — the jail bird then has to petition friends and family for donations to make their bail and secure their release. This years event raised $21, 813, despite a slow start, just short of the $22,000 raised in 2017. “We were really happy with how it went. We had some great donations, the community pulled together, and I’m grateful for everyone who was super cooperative and took the time out of their busy days to participate in a cause that’s really close to me,” said Bojczuk.

Bojczuk had a good time last year, and enjoyed riding for a good cause, so had already planned on doing the tour again this year when she lost a good friend this summer to cancer. “I’ll be riding in memory of her. She’s on my mind and it’s very important,” Bojczuk said. Owen always wanted to take part in the Tour de Rock when he was posted in Campbell River, but had a young family and was unable to. Now, everyone’s older and he was able to take the time to do it. His brother fought and survived cancer when they were growing up. Jensen has enjoyed cycling all her life, and jumped at the opportunity. “To do something I love and for a good cause was a no brainer,” she said. The tour won’t go through Fort St. John this year, as it alternates each year, going east to west this year instead of south to north. There are smaller communities compared to 2017, so the riders will be spending a lot of nights on gym floors instead of hotel rooms. The biggest challenge is the second day of the ride, when the riders will bike 185km. “I have a feeling that day will be the greatest challenge, and the day after going another 100km on exhausted legs. It will be a gorgeous ride, and I’ve never been on that section of the highway or to Prince Rupert,” Jensen said. “I’m looking forward to seeing the different communities and speaking along the way, but nervous at the same time. The whole thing’s got me jazzed up,” Owen said.

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Shawn Dore is on the phone trying to raise money and meet the conditions for his release at the jail and bail fundraiser on Sept. 5. The event raised $21,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society.

Was Serena Williams wrongfully penalized?

or an hour last Saturday afternoon, Sept. 8, I was glued to my TV screen. Serena Williams was losing to Naomi Osaka in the U.S. Open Women’s Final, and was yelling at the umpire and losing her composure in response to the controversial penalties he handed her for receiving coaching and verbal abuse. I love watching tennis, men’s or women’s. Williams is the best women’s player of all time, but her matches are rarely close or exciting because of her dominance. When Williams destroyed Anastasija Sevastova in straight sets in the semi-final, I had seen enough. She was still the best in the world, and was surely going to beat a talented but young Naomi Osaka. Still, I switched over to the match just in case there was an upset. Indeed there was, as Osaka won in straight sets. Immediately following the match, Williams called the umpire sexist for penalizing her, when men, she said, yell at the umpire and receive coaching all the time, but don’t receive point and game penalties as she did. This is true. Male players aren’t penalized for these actions either. Still, it’s not the first time Williams has acted like this on the court. This is a touchy subject. You’re not supposed to criticize Williams, or else you’re labelled sexist or against the values she represents, regardless if you happen to be cheering for another woman. Her supporters argue that she should be able to act like this, and not have to be reserved and even keeled, just because she’s a woman. That’s fair and makes sense, but male players don’t run around screaming at the umpire in every match either, as some

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are suggesting. It happens sometimes, just as Williams sometimes gets mad at officials during a match. But this is a big deal understandably because it’s one of the first times a game penalty was handed out, and it was to a woman player. Carlos Ramos is a long-serving and respected official, who hasn’t been accused of being sexist before. Watching the video, it’s clear he was trying to remain calm, uncomfortable, and didn’t know what to do. In the end, he decided to stick up for himself, not unlike an NBA ref calling a technical foul or an MLB umpire tossing a player from a game. My suggestion is these penalties should be handed out more often, to both men and women. I’m naive enough to think it might actually happen, as there will be so much scrutiny on the next umpire in this position they’ll be conscious of doing the right thing, and avoiding backlash, obviously. Either way, Williams brought this issue to the limelight, as she’s done countless times before, and I applaud that. This issue isn’t going anyway time soon, and will be talked about heavily during the next major tennis tournament. However, there’s no need to pretend that her behaviour wasn’t deserving of what came next.

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2018 Tour of the Peace perseveres despite rainy day, raises $17,000 Dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

The night before the Tour of the Peace was set to take place, organizer Dan Webster held a meeting with the participants to see if they wanted to continue with the ride on Sept. 8 despite the 40mm of rain forecasted. “We picked pretty much the worst day you could imagine, but you can’t delay these things or they end up not happening. The diabetics we’re fundraising for can’t turn their diabetes off when they don’t like the weather, so we carried forward and persevered,” Webster said. The final number of money raised wasn’t known as of press time, but The riders of the 2018 Tour of the Peace in Hudson’s Hope on Sept. 8, following the ride. Webster is expecting it to be in the 17 to 18 thousand dollar range, more than the mostly stopping by the end of the ride at When the bikers made it to the $15,000 raised in 2017 but short of the Hudson’s Hope. Peace Valley Viewpoint, Webster said goal they’re working towards. “We were so wet by that point it was they were worried about their plans to The weather was as advertised, but hard to tell if it was still raining or not,” hold an outdoor barbecue at Dinosaur 18 of the 19 bike riders who committed said Webster. Lake. They called the Hudson’s Hope showed up for the ride, which left from Overall, the Tour of the Peace carried Fellowship Church to see if they would Peace Island Park at 8 a.m. Webster said on, with no injuries or major problems. open their doors, and the church was the worst of the conditions were from Webster decided to cancel the Williston gracious enough to host them last Taylor to Mile 54, where they dealt with Arm portion of the ride, shortening minute. Sixty-five people showed up for pouring rain, the wind in their face, and the length from 150km to 122. The 18 the barbecue. a temperature of four degrees. walkers and runners in Hudson’s Hope “We’re so grateful to them for helping From then on, the rain slowly let up, carried on as planned. us out like they did,” Webster said.

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In all, Webster and his wife Joanna were pleased with everyone who participated and volunteered despite the setbacks. “Northerners are tough, and I was surprised at the amount of smiles I saw throughout the day,” said Webster. Webster is still accepting donations towards Type 1 Diabetes research through the link on the Tour of the Peace Facebook page.

Third Stacy Horse Show will be biggest yet

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This November marks the third year since Stacy Ollenberger died from Cushing’s disease, and the North Peace Light Horse Association is honouring her by hosting the Third Annual Stacy Memorial Horse Show this weekend, Sept. 14 to 16. The show is a part of the Peace Country Show Circuit, and a qualifyer for the B.C. Summer Games, which attracts a lot of riders to the show and makes it the success it’s been since its inception.

“Every show is better and better, and we’re expecting a bigger show than last year,” said Show Manager Jennifer Paluck. Each show, Pluck takes time to speak to the riders about Cushing’s disease, helping to raise awareness of the deadly disease. The show honours Ollenberger by presenting the Stacy Memorial Award at the end of each show to the person who “helps without asking, and goes the extra mile to help someone in need,” Paluck said.

Last year, the award went to Suzy Goodbin, a parent who helped kids in the lineup ring all day long and helped those who lacked confidence. This year, the show is adding a junior award as well, to honour both the adult and kid who go out of their way to help others out. The show starts Sept. 14 evening with dressage classes, and show jumping and English performance on Saturday, before doing halter and western reigning competitions on Sunday.

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Lone Wolf holds farewell dinner for departing manager Dave Callum Dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

The rain and cold weather were not enough to drown out the outpouring of affection for Dave and Crystal Callum at Lone Wolf on Sept. 8. The scheduled fun tournament was cancelled, but a dinner and party was held instead in Lone Wolf’s outdoor tent for Callum, the club’s longtime general manager, whose last day was Wednesday, Sept. 12. More than 50 people came out to say their goodbyes, share their favourite story about Callum, enjoy a prime rib meal, and dance to the music of Adam Winn. “People leave jobs. You don’t usually throw them a party like this, but it shows the fun, family-friendly culture we’ve created here and I’m happy that so many people came out,” Callum said. The night featured many people close to the Callums and a part of the course sharing their thoughts and how great it’s been getting to know Callum over the 10 years he’s been there. As well, junior golfers Jarrett Lawson and Jakob Simpson presented Callum with a junior golf medal, and the course staff presented him with a framed picture. The picture included the phrase, “The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one who gets the people to do

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Dave and Crystal Callum share a laugh as they cut their cake on Sept. 9 at Lone Wolf.

the greatest things.” Callum teared up when the quote was read aloud and was clearly emotional. L.J. Lawson has been the marketing and events coordinator at Lone Wolf for two years, but was a member and

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nowhere near the same. From course conditions to service, the restaurant and tournament experiences, it’s just become a great place to be,” she said. Callum announced his resignation back on Aug. 14, and that he would be taking over as the general manager of the Fort McMurray Golf Club, where he begins working on Sept. 17. He said that was both a good day and an awful day. Callum said he felt those around the course were sad to see him go but happy for he and his wife at the same time. “I’m happy for him but sad for us. This was Dave’s vision, he was the spark. We hope it’s now bred in everyone here to keep us on track, and hopefully whoever comes next has the passion to keep it going,” said Lawson. Callum said he’s excited at the opportunity in front of him, but it’s scary at the same time. The Fort McMurray Golf Club is a popular course, but one facing a lot of challenges. The transition into a newly-built clubhouse will begin shortly, and the course recently added a third nine. Callum will be moving from a municipally-owned course to a privately-owned one, where he’ll report to a board of directors, whose focus will be solely on the course, and Callum is excited to work in that environment.

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SJS CBJ WPG TBL WIN

Box 9 M Marner J. Gaudreau R Johansen E Kuznetsov D Doughty

TOR CAL NSH WAS LAK

Box 13 PK Subban B Schenn J Marchessault R O’Reilly J Schwartz

NAS STL VEG STL STL

Box 17 S Jones V Namestnikov C Eakin R Rakell A Stralmen

CBJ NYR VEG ANA TBL

Box 2 V. Tarasenko P Kane E Malkin T Seguin A Ovechkin

STL CHI PIT DAL WAS

Box 6 R Getzlaf M Pacioretty J Carter B Boeser L Draisaitl

ANA MON LAK VAN EDM

Box 10 C Atkinson M Barzal S Monahan M Johansson M Granlund

CBJ NYI CGY NJD MIN

Box 14 T Bozak G Landeskog W Simmons V Trochek D Krejci

STL COL PHI FLA BOS

Box 18 C McLeod M Martin T Wilson D Byfuglien A Roussel

NYR NYI WAS WPG VAN

Box 3 N Backstrom B Marchand M Scheifele S Stamkos N Mackinnon

WAS BOS WPG TBL COL

Box 7 N Ehlers A Kopitar M Duchene F Forsberg J Van Reimsdyk

WPG LAK OTT NSH PHI

Box 11 J Toews M Koivu C Giroux J Neal J Eichel

CHI MIN PHI CAL BUF

Box 15 M Stone A Radulov J Skinner K Palmieri B Saad

OTT DAL BUF NJD CHI

Box 4 I Kovalchuk D. Pastrnak P Kessel J Tavares Jamie Benn

LAK BOS PIT TOR DAL

Box 8 N Kadri V Arvidsson M Hoffman W Nylander J Vorachek

TOR NSH FLA TOR PHI

Box 12 TJ Oshie E Kane C Coyle K Shattenkirk J Bailey

WAS SJS MIN NYR NYI

Box 16 J Eberle P Bergeron C Perry L Couture P Marleau

NYI BOS ANA SJS TOR

Pick Any 2 Goalies Pick 1 Player in each Box 6 Player Trades during Season No Goalie Trades during Season

Good Luck Everyone !!!!

Green Valley 4-H Report Katelynn Bueckert Green Valley 4H Hi there Katelynn Bueckert club reporter for the Green Valley 4-H club. Another year has come and gone man did it ﬂy ﬁrst we pick our projects and our animals. Then we brought them home fed them water took care of them then it was time to break them to lead. And then the big achievement day came and gone everybody had loads of fun was a great year our club did very well. And now it’s time to start all over talking to farmers or relatives to see if they have animals that you can pick from. You have to look at their body structure and see if they’re put together from top to bottom and back to front even throughout. Good legs to carry their weight heavy body and then the feed begins and the training begins and bonding with your animal begins

can’t wait for this new year to start our old year was great. I’d like to think the leaders and all the 4-H members that were part of our club helping throughout the year and passing what they have learned on to others thank you. And I would also like to thank our parents for driving us to meetings And then sometimes our animals had to tagalong. And also a great big thanks to all the buyers and sponsors that came out for achievement days to support 4-H it was greatly appreciated. Thank you for reading my report. Thanks to our page sponsor for this month we greatly appreciate it.

250.785.2116 | 9511 - 85th Ave, Fort St. John

Katelynn Bueckert club reporter Green Valley 4-H Club

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2018 B5

Notice of Annual Tax Sale Pursuant to Section 403(1) of the Local Government Act, the City of Fort St. John will conduct a Tax Sale to recover outstanding taxes. The sale will be held at the City Hall Council Chambers, 10631-100 Street, Fort St. John, BC at 10:00 AM, Monday, September 24, 2018. All the properties listed below will be sold by public auction for a minimum of the upset price, unless guaranteed payment by cash, interac, money order, certified cheque is received prior to 10:00 AM Monday, September 24, 2018, for the Delinquent Portion of Taxes plus Interest. Roll #

Legal Description

Civic Address

Upset Price

Roll #

Legal Description

Civic Address

Upset Price

000015.404

8121-85A AVE

4--EPP7629

8,756.34

004436.001

PCL 1-11-BCP 3598

8,863.17

000015.405

8119-85A AVE

5--EPP7629

8,729.44

Lane 79 Ave-81 Ave / 90-89A St

000015.406

8117-85A AVE

6--EPP7629

8,793.54

004437.000

8019-90 ST

2/11/25

3,721.05

000015.407

8115-85A AVE

7--EPP7629

8,773.64

004438.000

8015-90 ST

3/11/25

3,721.05

000015.408

8113-85A AVE

8--EPP7629

8,729.53

004439.000

8011-90 ST

4/11/25

3,721.05

000015.409

8111-85A AVE

9--EPP7629

8,778.40

004440.000

8007-90 ST

5/11/25

3,721.05

000015.410

8109-85A AVE

10--EPP7629

8,772.01

004441.000

8003-90 ST

6/11/25

3,721.05

000015.411

8107-85A AVE

11--EPP7629

8,647.48

004442.000

7923-90 ST

7/11/25

3,721.05

004443.000

7919-90 ST

8/11/25

3,721.05

004444.000

7915-90 ST

9/11/25

3,721.05

004445.000

7911-90 ST

10/11/25

3,721.05

004446.000

7907-90 ST

11/11/25

3,721.05

004447.000

7903-90 ST

12/11/25

3,721.05

004448.000

7904-89A ST

13-11-9925

3,721.05

004449.000

7908-89A ST

14-11-9925

3,721.05

004450.000

7912-89A St

15-11-9925

3,721.05

004451.000

7916-89A ST

16-11-9925

3,721.05

004452.000

7920-89A ST

17-11-9925

3,721.05

004453.000

7924-89A ST

18-11-9925

3,721.05

004454.000

8004-89A St

19-11-9925

3,721.05

004455.000

8008-89A St

20-11-9925

3,721.05

004456.000

8012-89A ST

21-11-9925

3,721.05

004457.000

8016-89A ST

22-11-9925

3,721.05

004458.000

8020-89A ST

23-11-9925

3,721.05

004459.000

8024-89A ST

24-11-9925

3,818.01

004475.110

8404-88 ST

SL1--EPS2307

7,318.17

004639.000

9216-105 AVE

4-2-10234

5,363.90

004656.000

10616-92 ST

7-3-10234

6,104.94

004799.000

11204-93 ST

1-3-10800

11,963.00

004881.000

9607-108 AVE

2-2-11501

8,443.23

005080.000

9215-76 ST

22-4-12116

7,300.06

005224.000

9015-75 ST

22-10-12116

11,114.50

005532.000

8607-75 ST

20-24-12116

8,477.24

005574.000

8507-77 ST

14-26-12116

5,506.40

005589.000

8608-77 ST

5-27-12116

7,721.35

006061.000

10415-112 AVE

4-1-16986

7,464.06

006237.000

9011-103A AVE

2--18357

11,664.10

006516.000

8815-101 ST

3--21662

85,542.17

006741.000

9404-106 AVE

1--23151

14,489.30

007237.000

9123-99 AVE

6--24032

11,380.23

007551.000

9020-114 AVE

36-2-24121

8,849.24

007994.000

10411-90 ST

182--24586

15,437.14

008775.001

8035-88 AVE

5--26102

7,751.60

008873.000

8416-90 AVE

15--26160

8,150.53

009318.032

10307-98 AVE

SL 2--BCS 2443

4,238.11

009318.101

10220-97 Ave, #1

SL1--EPS1224

9,429.34

009318.103

10220-97 AVE, #3

SL3--EPS1224

10,065.29

009318.104

10220-97 AVE, #4

SL4--EPS1224

10,325.52

009318.116

10223-98 AVE, #4

SL16--EPS1224

9,652.62

009330.265

10703-109A St

111--EPP29963

17,504.21

009330.277

10912-108 Ave

115--EPP29963

19,152.45

009330.280

10916-108 Ave

116--EPP29963

18,260.69

009680.161

10228-118 AVE

29--EPP34476

14,658.84

009680.230

11715-103A ST

52--EPP34476

18,188.92

000015.414

8101-85A Ave

14--EPP7629

8,647.47

000015.415

7927-85A Ave

15--EPP7629

8,647.55

000015.416

7925-85A Ave

16--EPP7629

8,730.46

000015.417

7923-85A Ave

17--EPP7629

8,648.58

000015.418

7921-85A Ave

18--EPP7629

8,648.35

000015.419

7919-85A Ave

19--EPP7629

9,144.17

000015.420

7917-85A Ave

20--EPP7629

8,728.36

000015.423

8521-79A St

23--EPP7629

8,823.58

000015.424

8601-79A St

24--EPP7629

8,789.48

000015.425

8603-79A St

25--EPP7629

8,790.67

000015.427

8607-79A St

27--EPP7629

8,874.70

000015.448

7918-85A Ave

48--EPP7629

8,618.65

000015.449

7920-85A Ave

49--EPP7629

8,548.23

000015.451

7924-85A Ave

51--EPP7629

8,669.80

000015.454

8104-85A Ave

54--EPP7629

8,617.22

000015.455

8106-85A Ave

55--EPP7629

8,617.18

000015.456

8108-85A Ave

56--EPP7629

8,620.74

000015.457

8110-85A Ave

57--EPP7629

8,578.02

000015.512

8620-81A ST

65--EPP29291

4,127.32

000015.542

8120-87 AVE

75--EPP29291

3,890.74

000015.587

8611-81 ST

90--EPP29291

3,630.98

000015.590

8607-81 ST

91--EPP29291

3,650.51

000015.593

8603-81 ST

92--EPP29291

3,650.51

000015.608

8620-81 ST

97--EPP29291

3,918.73

000015.611

8103-87 AVE

98--EPP29291

4,074.69

000015.614

8107-87 AVE

99--EPP29291

3,920.14

000015.617

8111-87 AVE

100--EPP29291

3,920.07

000015.620

8115-87 AVE

101--EPP29291

3,920.19

000015.623

8119-87 ave

102--EPP29291

3,920.14

000015.626

8123-87 AVE

103--EPP29291

4,074.56

000514.000

9819-97 AVE

24-4-2956

7,889.07

000621.000

9415-100 AVE

1/08/02

52,118.14

000662.001

10327-101 AVE

1--EPP6115

15,339.64

001176.000

9705-103 AVE

21-3-5807

12,198.94

001257.000

10416-104 AVE

4/02/56

6,715.35

001288.010

9208-100 AVE

1--EPP49882

34,857.57

001443.020

8107-99 Ave

SL2--EPS170

6,826.35

001665.000

10420-102 AVE

5/01/21

6,118.09

001971.000

9616-94 ST

1/02/81

13,003.25

002087.000

9815-114 AVE

19-3-8182

9,781.28

002308.000

9303-111 AVE

29-6-8196

14,854.47

002550.000

8519-96 AVE

1/08/20

16,539.67

002654.000

8123-95 AVE

7/13/20

4,293.15

002664.000

8120-94 AVE

17-13-8520

11,552.44

002678.000

8215-95 AVE

7/14/20

10,488.28

002714.000

8512-94 AVE

21-15-8520

9,008.23

003069.000

11007-102 AVE

21-3-8680

7,044.06

009680.266

11715-102A ST

64--EPP34476

4,167.42

003073.000

10812-101 AVE

3/04/80

5,200.30

009680.424

10104-114A AVE, #159

SL13--EPS2258

9,944.60

003112.000

10311-110 AVE

13-1-8725

9,301.91

009810.901

11008-102 AVE, #101

SL1--EPS2484

8,954.94

003151.000

10204-110 AVE

1/04/25

8,164.07

009833.010

8304-72 ST

1--46097

241,442.96

003265.000

8616-86 ST

2/04/80

11,545.88

009833.020

2--46097

1,788,906.87

003316.000

8916-87 ST

9/06/80

11,339.51

85 Ave-77 Ave / 78A St-72 St

003386.000

9108-88 ST

11/09/80

11,302.53

009842.014

9112-109 AVE

14--46880

13,249.32

003425.000

8820-88 ST

2/11/80

5,369.74

009851.001

7704-ALASKA RD

1--47077

197,689.58

003457.000

8804-85 AVE

10/12/80

11,943.99

009863.587

11019-114 AVE

34--EPP46435

18,150.66

003623.000

8611-91 ST

17-19-8780

12,650.93

009865.190

6923-87A AVE

20--BCP 16491

151,721.58

004436.000

8023-90 ST

1/11/25

3,818.01

009866.323

8723-113A AVE

143--BCP 32324

14,003.44

009866.369

8739-113 AVE

102--BCP 37388

10,202.28

Note: Payments received after Sept 7th, 2018, are not reflected in this listing. The successful bidder on each property must immediately pay in cash, interac, money order, certified cheque, a minimum no less than the upset price. Failure to pay this amount will result in the property promptly being offered for sale again. Any balance must be paid in cash, interac, money order, certified cheque, by 3:00 PM of the same day. Failure to pay the balance will result in the property being offered for sale again at 10:00 AM on the following day. Angie Bernardin ~ Collector

54007

www.fortstjohn.ca

B6 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Obituaries

Career OppOrtunities

Daniel James Palfy October 30, 1946 August 4, 2018

Dan, a longtime former resident of Dawson Creek, BC, passed away on August 4, 2018 at the age of 71 years with family by his side. Dan was born on October 30, 1946 in Viscount SK, to Jim and Julia Palfy. He had three brothers and five sisters, when the family moved to Dawson Creek in 1962. Dan loved the outdoors, and as many of his friends and family can attest had a great sense of adventure. Just ask anyone about hunting with Dan, and there will be many stories. Dan and Phyllis met in 1997 and made their life together, most recently in Wildwood, AB. Dan is predeceased by his parents Jim and Julia Palfy and his brother Raymond Palfy. Dan leaves to mourn his wife Phyllis Siemens: his siblings Marguerite Nordholm, Pauline (George) Holland, Lou (Kit) Palfy, Marianne (Larry) Stone, Bonnie Palfy, Bud Palfy and Rose Marie Palfy; his children Nicole, Stephanie, Gerardine, Anthony, and Michael; his step daughter Stacey (Shawn) Ruth; his grandson Logan (Amber); and many more relatives including cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. A funeral service was held on August 14, 2018 in Evansburg, AB. Dan will be laid to rest in Dawson Creek, BC on September 14, 2018 in a private gathering at the Dawson Creek Columbarium. Say not in grief that he is no more but say in thankfulness that he was A death is not the extinguishing of a light, but the putting out of a lamp because the dawn has come.

Poem by R Tagore

Dan will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

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In MeMorIaM

In Loving Memory Class 1 City Driver Fort St John We are currently looking for a reliable Class 1 City Driver at our Fort St John, BC location to join our team. Our Class 1 City Drivers complete pickups and deliveries in the local area. You will be required to complete pre/post trip inspections, keep logs up to date and be able to secure freight for transport. Drivers are also expected to work with a variety of vehicles, such as body job, tractor trailer or flat deck as required. What We Will do for You: • Competitive Benefit Package – including short term and long term disability • Profit Sharing • Competitive Wages • Scholarship Program Qualifications: • Class 1 Licence • Forklift experience • Knowledge of area and sites we service considered an asset • Familiar with Flat deck trailer an asset • Good Customer service skills • Able to pass drug and alcohol ALL DRIVERS CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT MUST PASS A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK and have a CLEAN DRIVERS ABSTRACT To apply please apply within at 10603 87 Ave Fort ST John BC. Or Call 250-787-1958

Rooms FSJ Motor Inn. 10707-102 St. Furnished & private rooms. $1350/month. Full kitchen, bathroom, T.V. & Wi-Fi, utilities included. Call Gary/250-682-1982

ESTHER LOUISE CHAPPLE, Passed away peacefully, at the age of 93, in Armstrong, BC on September 1, 2018. Esther is predeceased by her husband, Cyril, son, Sid and 2 siblings, Bessy Cawston and Earl Gillard. She leaves behind her children; Shirley Sevigny (Bill), Valerie Tolton (Dave) and Dean Chapple (Pam), 10 grandchildren; Charene Vandale, Kevin Sevigny, Shayla Blue, Brent Sevigny, Kody Chapple, AJ Thompson, Brett Tolton, Vicki Brown, Brendan and Miranda Chapple, 20 great grandchildren and siblings John Gillard, Marshall Gillard and Doris Light. Esther was born in Point Grey, BC on November 30, 1924, the daughter of William & Edna Gillard. As a child they moved to Beaverlodge, AB where the family farmed. In 1944 Esther married Cyril Chapple and they settled and farmed in Rose Prairie until 1952 when they moved to Fort St John, BC. Esther was very passionate about her flowers, she was famous for her baking (cinnamon buns & dough gods) she loved to cook and can. She golfed, curled and was an active member of the FSJ Ladies Auxiliary for many years. They semi-retired to Mesa, Arizona in 1977 where they became snowbirds. She worked diligently running the ceramic shop aka “mud house” for 27 odd years. At which time they moved to Vernon, BC where she spent the remaining years of her life. There will be a Celebration of Life, open house on Sunday, October 7,2018 at the home of Dean & Pam Chapple, 4226 Salmon River Rd, Armstrong, BC, for further details please call 250-546-8177. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the amazing staff of Pioneer Square and Pleasant Valley Manor for their utmost care and kindness to our mother during her last years in Armstrong. 51297

Farms For sale 3000 ACRES OF COMPLETE High End Cattle & Grain Operation for Sale in Sask. Manages 2k to 3k Cow/Calf Operation with Complete Solid Infrastructure. 200k Acres Cultivated. Contact Doug @ 306-716-2671 or saskfarms@shaw.ca Steel BuildingS / granarieS STEEL BUILDING CLEARANCE...”SUMMER OVERSTOCK SALE- BLAZING HOT DEALS!” 20X21 $5,845. 25X27 $6,588. 30X31 $9,564. 33X35 $9,833. 35X35 $11,955. End Wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036

General employment

Grace Bishop

Dad, Jim, passed away on August 18 2018. A memorial and celebration of his life will be held at the

Your memory is my keepsake with which I will never part. God has you in His keeping. I have you in my heart.

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Career OppOrtunities

BC ASSESSMENT APPRAISER BC Assessment is now hiring for one (1) per− manent Appraiser and one (1) temporary Property Information Collector in our Northern BC offices (Prince George, Terrace, Dawson Creek or Williams Lake). BC Assessment values all property in the province of British Columbia. Our applications and data are used to create an annual Assess− ment Roll which informs and acts as an im− portant factor for municipal and provincial tax− ation planning, policy and decision. As a Crown corporation providing property assess− ment services for a variety of customers across the province, BC Assessment recog− nizes the importance of its employees’ contri− butions. Learn more about the opportunity and apply, visit our website at: https://bcassessmentcareer s.mua.hrdepartment.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/vie wAll

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

Baptist Church at 11:00 am. September 29, 2018 in Chetwynd, BC.

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Donald Henry Taras Don Taras, formerly of Fort St John, BC, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Fort Saskatchewan, AB on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at the age of 54 years.

Sadly Missed - Your Children JoAnn, Stewart, Ross, Anita, Wade and families

He is survived by his sisters, Lynn (Gary) White, and Maureen (Tom) Emes; 5 nephews, Randy, Ricky, Billy, Andrew, and Danny; his 2 nieces, Nichole, and Christie; and 1 great-nephew, Madden. Donald was predeceased by his parents, Joyce and Al Taras; and his twin brother, David. Donations to honour Don’s generous spirit gratefully accepted directly to the Alberta Cancer Foundation, 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6G1Z2. Online condolences may be sent through www.riverviewfuneral.com. Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial Riverview Chapel, Fort Saskatchewan, AB 780-998-9898

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Coming EvEnts Dawson Creek Seniors Hall Activities 1011 McKellar Ave. Floor curling, carpet bowling, pool, line dancing, bridge, crib, darts, bingo, Wellness Exercise, craft classes. Schedules are available at the hall. Come and see our hall and try out our activities.

Competitive Wages, Beneﬁts & Accommodations Email: info@lydellgroup.ca Phone: 780-542-6019 Fax: 780-542-6739 Drayton Valley, Alberta www.lydellgroup.ca

of Pink Mountain, British Columbia born May 13, 1956 in Oceanside, California to Dillard and Georganna Hammett, passed away August 12, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Mike’s family moved all over the U.S. and Canada during his childhood, eventually settling in Dallas, Texas. It was there he met the love of his life, Dixie (Houser) Hammett at just 14 years old in youth group at Walnut Hill United Methodist Church. He graduated from W.T. White High School in 1974 and married Dixie at that very church January 8, 1977. Mike always dreamed of being an outfitter and dedicated years of his life to training to obtain skills he would need to succeed, including earning his pilot’s license in 1978. His career began at Higgins Ranch in Pinedale, Wyoming as cowboy and ranch manager. He and Dixie then welcomed their three children into the world, Carolina, Zach, and Jenny. Mike then worked as a guide for Box R Ranch in Pinedale. His outfitting career started at Bighorn Outfitters in Salmon, Idaho. The Hammett’s eventually moved to Pink Mountain, British Columbia where Mike & Dixie started Sikanni River Outfitting. Mike’s passion for hunting and fishing was evident to all who had the pleasure of working with, and for, him. He mentored countless men and women throughout his 40+ year career and made an unforgettable impact on the industry. More than an outfitter though, Mike was a devoted husband, father, and ‘Pops’ extraordinaire. A true renaissance man, he could fix anything, build anything you could imagine, and could out tell any story you could dream up. Mike is survived by his mother Georganna Hammett, his beloved wife of 41 years Dixie Hammett, daughter Carolina Cunningham and husband Rob, son Zachary Hammett and wife Cathrine, daughter Jennifer Kolbensvik, grandchildren Cooper, Georgia, and Dixie Ruth Cunningham and Melody Starr Kolbensvik. He is also survived by his sister Karen Hammett, sister Lee Anne Harvey and husband Alex, brother Jeff Hammett and wife Nicola, brother-in-law Mark Houser and wife Lou, along with several nieces, nephews, great nieces, cousins and many close friends. Mike is preceded in death by his father Dillard Starr Hammett, brother Mark Alan Hammett, father-in-law Ezra Carol Houser, mother-in-law Betty Sue Houser, sister-in-law Carol Lynn Wise and son-in-law Jeremiah Kolbensvik. Two services will be held in order to celebrate a life as legendary as Mike’s. The first will be September 17, 2018 at 1pm at McFarlin Memorial United Methodist Church in Norman, Oklahoma. The second will be November 21, 2018 at 2pm at Pomeroy Hotel in Fort St. John, British Columbia. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pathfinders Foundation, a program near to Mike’s heart helping disabled veterans and youth with incurable diseases explore the world of hunting. Donations can be made to: NEMSCI c/o Suzanne Wilmot 468 S. Ripley Blvd., PMB #118, Alpena, MI 49707, ph: (248)521-1524. The family would like to thank the many people that took such incredible care of Mike during his battle with cancer: Dr. Michael Wright, Dr. John Breen, Dr. Daniel Renouf, Dr. Maja Segedi, and the countless nurses and clinicians at Fort St. John Hospital, Fort St. John Cancer Centre, and Vancouver General Hospital. And to the extraordinary staff and clients of SRO for your unwavering support throughout this ordeal and continuing to honor Mike’s legacy, we thank you.

William Bishop

I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and your picture in a frame.

Coming EvEnts

JAMES MCGINN May 12 1931August 18, 2018

I thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and days before that too.

NOW HIRING:

HAMMETT, Michael Starr

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Feb 16, 1921 -July 6, 1995

Mechanic or Apprentice Class 1 Log Hauler Feller Buncher Operator Processor Operator Grapple Skidder Operator

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Coming EvEnts Acquired Brain Injury Support Group: ABI Support group meets every 2nd & 4th Thursday of month at 6:00pm at the Northern Brain Injury Association office: #11-1405 102 Ave Dawson Creek. Please call 250-719-4673 for more information. http://nbia.ca/ SATURDAYS: LEARN YOUR ROOTS - Genealogy information NAR PARK ROOTS BUILDING 10:00am peacecountryroots.ca Mile “O” Quilter’s Guild meets every Tuesday & Thursday in Dawson Creek at KPAC in Studio #10 at 7pm PLACE YOUR AD IN THE

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Fort St John Country Quilters Guild is holding an open house Monday September 24, 2018 at 7pm at the North Peace Cultural Center. Everyone welcome. Come see what quilting is all about. For more info email fsjcountryquilters@gmail.com PC Roots Group Building Open: Every Saturday Sept-June 10:00am-12:00pm to members wanting to use the genealogy library. A member will be available by appointment to anyone requiring help on how to get started on your family history. Everyone is welcome. We are located in the small building in NAR Park. For appointment call: Lynn- 250-7824058. Neil- 250-7827651. Website http://peacecountryroots.ca SATURDAY Sept 15, 2018 - COUNTRY MUSIC DANCE-Music by “Let R Rip” at the Senior Citizens Hall, 1101 McKellar Ave, Dawson Creek. Dance from 8:30- 12:30 Admission includes lunch. For more information phone Linda at 250843-7418 or Joanne 250-782-0158 Announcements

Gerald Avery Scott Gerry Age 73 June 22, 1945 to September 2, 2018

Gerry passed away in the South Okanagan Hospital in Oliver, B.C. with his family at his side. He is predeceased by his father, Avery Scott in 1979, his mother Elsie (Hamilton) Whitelock in 1986, stepfather Thomas Whitelock in 2003 and his stepson Kenneth Calkins in 2010. Gerry is survived by his wife Madeline Scott, his daughter Michelle Scott (Mark Roedel), son Keith Scott (Sharon) and granddaughter Amanda Malfait. Gerry is also survived by his step children, Theresa Calkins, Valerie Coe (Terry) and Jim Calkins (Kim) as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren who called him “papa”. Gerry was born in Red Deer, Alberta and lived in many locations in Western Canada throughout his life. His job as flight engineer at PWA took him and his family to Yellowknife, N.W.T. He then shifted his career to professional truck driver and eventually ended up in Fort St John, B.C. for many years until his retirement in 2010. He enjoyed driving with his wife and together they traveled the North American Continent in their motorhome. As the song goes “I’ve been everywhere man…” describes his love of exploring. Gerry loved fishing, woodworking, fixing things and tinkering in his garage and shop. He will be missed, and we hope he catches the “big one”! Thank you to the Doctors, Nurses and staff at the South Okanagan General Hospital for the care, attention and compassion they provided to Gerry and his family. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation (www.heartandstroke. ca) or charity of your choice are gratefully accepted. Condolences may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com

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

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

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North Peace Gymnastics 10023 95 Ave. Fort St John, BC Wednesday October 3rd at 6:30 Child Minding Available (toys/crafts)

Thursday at 9:30 amNew Beginnings Baptist Church in DC, 10221-18th St.-TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Phone: Gail at 250-782-7208 for more info.

Save the Dates July 12, 5:00 pm to July 14, 2018 at 3:30 pm for the Mile Zero Cruisers Silver Anniversary Summer Cruise weekend starts with on-site Registration at Dawson Co-op parking lot. Bring down your pride and joy and register for the Summer Cruise Car Show weekend. For online Registration and more information: MileZeroCruisers.com

Career OppOrtunities Part time Program Coordinator needed for South Peace Hospice Palliative Care Society for 20 hours weekly. The successful applicant will be a competent, self-motivated, responsible individual, reporting to the Board and working closely with the Board President. Ability to work well and communicate with people is essential as well as understanding and ensuring confidentiality. Duties include (and are not limited to): volunteer coordination, client services (including liaison with other community organizations), fund raising, public relations and advocacy, education, administration support including basic accounting financial tasks (must also be familiar with Office 2010).Must have own transportation. Please email resumes to sphpcs@pris.ca Resumes accepted until Sept. 14, 2018

General employment ARROW TRANSPORTATION: Hiring Class 1 Drivers in Chetwynd for chip haul. Email: jobs@arrow.ca Call: 1877-700-4445 Caregiver/Nanny for hire: To look after my (3) children; 14 year old; 8 year old & 4 year old girls. Permanent, full-time at a rate of $12.65/hour for 40 hours/week. Completion of Secondary School/Some College/CEPEG/Vocational. 1 to 2 years of experience supervision or care for children. Accomodation available on a live-in basis at no cost but is not a condition of employment. Main duties include: supervise and care, assist/guide children on personal hygiene; meal preparation; organize and participate in children’s activities and may perform light housekeeping. Applicants may apply via email: gelinemdetorres@yahoo.com Child Caregiver: 7 year old girl & 17 month boy. $12.65 per hour. Permanent-40 hours per week. Employer’s home/94 Ave, Completion of Secondary School, some college/ CEPEG/Vocational or technical training in child care or related field. 1 to 2 years supervision of children. Assist children on personal hygiene. Plan, prepare meals for children, participate in games, reading and may perform light housekeeping. Accommodations could be made available on a live-in basis at no cost. But not a condition of employment. Apply by email: herbert_barateta@yah oo.com

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LAND ACT: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR A DISPOSITION OF CROWN LAND Take notice that Martin Fehr from Prespatou, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Northeast Region, for a Agriculture Sale situated on Provincial Crown land located at Prespatou, BC, Peace River District. The Lands File for this application is 8016038. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Jason Pederson, Authorization Officer, Northeast Region, MFLNRO, at 100-10003-110th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 6M7, (250) 787-2063. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to October 25, 2018. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information and a map of the application area or send comments directly to: AuthorizingAgency.FortStJohn@gov.bc.ca A Government decision for this application is expected on or after October 25, 2018 Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. Access to these records requires the submission of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. Visit http://www.gov.bc.ca/freedomofinformation to learn more about FOI submissions.

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LAND ACT: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR A DISPOSITION OF CROWN LAND Take notice that 543077 Alberta Ltd. from Ed− monton, AB, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Opera− tions and Rural Development (MFLNRO), Northeast Region, for a Temporary License situated on Provincial Crown land located at Pine River, within the Peace River District.

The Lands File for this application is 8015956. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Jason Pederson, Autho− rization Officer, Northeast Region, MFLNRO, at 100, 10003−110 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC, V1J 6M7, (250) 261−2063. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to October 11, 2018. MFLNRO may not be able to consider com− ments received after this date. Please visit the website at www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/Application− Posting/index.jsp for more information and a map of the application area.

The Lands Files for these applications are 8015972, 8015975, respectively. Written com− ments concerning these applications should be directed to Joyce Veller, Authorization Officer, Northeast Region, MFLNRO, at 100, 10003− 110 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC, V1J 6M7, (250) 261−2063. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to October 13, 2018. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments re− ceived 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 advertise− ment 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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LAND ACT: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR A DISPOSITION OF CROWN LAND

Take notice that Frank Dyck from Prespatou, BC, has applied to Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development (MFLNRORD), Northeast Region, for a Direct Sale situated on Provincial Crown land located near Prespatou, BC. The Lands File for this application is 8016031. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Kimberly Cimini, Authorization Officer, Northeast Region, MFLNRO, at 100, 10003-110 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC, V1J 6M7, (250) 787-3435. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to October 19, 2018. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp

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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.

PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with section 647 of the Local Government Act, the following real properties located within the District of Hudson’s Hope will be offered for sale by public auction on September 24, 2018 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Hall, 9904 Dudley Drive, Hudson’s Hope, BC at 10:00am local time.

The Lands File for this application is 8015936. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Joyce Veller, Authorization Officer, Northeast Region, MFLNRO, at 100-10003-110th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 6M7, (250) 7873438. Comments will be received by MFLNRORD up to October 18, 2018. MFLNRORD may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information and a map of the application area or send comments directly to: AuthorizingAgency.FortStJohn@gov.bc.ca A Government decision for this application is expected on or after October 18, 2018.

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Application No. 374691

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE Application for a Permit amendment Under the Provisions of the Environmental Management Act We/I, Tourmaline Oil Corporation/Duane Peperkorn, of address; 3700 250 6th Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 3H7 intend to submit this amendment application to the Director to amend Permit PA-108719, issued March 10th, 2017 which authorizes the discharge of air emission from the West Doe 02-11 gas processing plant. The land upon which the facility is situated and the discharge occurs is located at LSD: 02-11-080-16 W6M near Sweetwater Road, approximately 16km West of Rolla, BC within the Peace River Regional District. The amendment requests that the following conditions be changed from: 3.3 g/s NOx, 0.0g/s SO2,174.8 g/s CO, 27.33 g/s VOC and 58.51 g/s TSP (total suspended particulates) to the following: 5.03 g/s NOx, 46.3 g/s SO2, 181.71 g/s CO, 32.76 g/s VOC and 59.10 g/s TSP.

PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

No�ce of Public Hearing

ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2316, (Cannabis Related Business) 2018

When:

Thursday September 27, 2018 | 10:00 am

Where: Northern Grand Hotel, Grand 1 Room, 9830 100 Avenue, Fort St. John, B.C

For More Informa�on: Contact: Shawn Dahlen, Ac�ng Chief Administra�ve Oﬃcer Tel: 250-784-3200 Toll Free: 1-800-670-7773 Email: prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca

Any person who may be adversely aﬀected by the proposed amendment and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant, with a copy to the Regional Manager, Environmental Protection at Bag 2, Fort St. John, B.C. V1J 2B0. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record.

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Dated this 7th day of August, 2018.

(Signature)

Contact Person: Duane Peperkorn

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DISTRICT OF HUDSON’S HOPE 2018 TAX SALE

Take notice that Peaceland Oilfield Services Ltd from Fort St. John, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations & Rural Development (MFLNRORD), Northeast Region, for a Roadway amendment situated on Provincial Crown land located at Sikanni Chief River, (Mason Creek Road).

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The Peace River Regional District is hosting a public hearing to discuss the proposed Zoning Amendment Proposal: To introduce the cannabis-related business use and related definitions to all five PRRD Zoning Bylaws, and prohibit the use in all zones. The intent of the prohibition is to require the rezoning of any property proposed for use for a cannabis-related businesses.

This amendment will be made in all ﬁve zoning bylaws currently in eﬀect in the Peace River Regional District, and will be applicable to any property currently within the area covered by those Zoning Bylaws. For map details, please see: prrd.bc.ca/services/mapping-gis/web-map

This no�ce is in general form only. Relevant background documents may be inspected from Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, between the hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm at the PRRD Dawson Creek office (1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC) or 8:30am – Noon and 1:00pm – 4:30pm at the PRRD Fort St. John office (9505-100th Street, Fort St. John, BC). Wri�en comments or concerns accepted. Shawn Dahlen, Ac�ng Chief Administra�ve Officer

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he world championship in obstacle course running can described with one word: hell. A couple months after I was back from Everest base camp, I had only one thought in my mind: to go back, bring a three-metre ladder to the top of the mountain, climb it, and be three metres higher up than anyone else in the world. That’s a promise to myself — but maybe something I’ll try 15 years from now. That’s a long time, so I had to come up with a new thrilling project to complete. Months later, I stood close to Lake Tahoe and looked at the starting line of the Spartan Race World Championship, the official world championship in obstacle course running, as one of the challengers to become the best in the world in this sport. Sick! The race took more than four hours to finish, and was far beyond the toughest challenge I had ever done. Running up and down mountains 3,000 to 3,500 metres above sea level; swimming in lakes so cold that, for a short while, took me back to the shower room on the way up to Everest base camp; throwing spears, jumping over cliffs,

carrying sandbags and rocks that were heavier than I was; crawling through mud and climbing slippery ropes — these were all some of the things every Spartan had to do during the competition. It was enough to make every challenger swear, spit blood, and wipe away tears from their eyes, at least once. Well, at least I did. A couple of times. Especially swearing, and releasing all that anger you collect inside yourself during the toughest race against neverending obstacles. But, it was still nothing if I compare it to how I stood a mere 200 to 300 metres away from a grizzly and her cubs in Tumbler Ridge this summer. That thrill shook my body for hours, and is something you can really love, or hate. For me, it’s love, most of the time. Even with the obstacles in Lake Tahoe, I had to face them and take over. You hate the feeling at first, but when you’re safe and have it behind you, you love what you had to face. That’s the path of excitement, and the best way of living. Emil Carlberg is a Swedish adventurer.

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

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

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