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Turns out the weatherman was right about the snow last week, but we didn’t need to shovel. Environment Canada reported 7cm of snow over Sept. 11 and 12 — and the 5cm that fell Sept. 11 was good for a new daily record, beating the 2.4 cm recorded that day in 1993.

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Meteorologist Jim Goosen said the snow arrived thanks to “a pipeline” of cold air from the high arctic. “The jet stream is straight from the north, right in the high arctic. It’s a strong northerly flow, and it came down really quick and had no time to warm up,” Goosen said. “The sun’s angle is almost at the equinox, so it’s at like an early, early April sun angle — not too strong anymore.” The earliest snowfall on record, according to Goosen, was 13.2 cm that fell on Aug. 14, 1950.

Correction Steven Byford was introduced to District of Taylor councillors on Sept. 4, not Sept. 24 as reported last week.

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Snow, yoga, iPhones, flatulence, deli meats TORONTO TEE HEE: Let’s start by chomping on some news from Toronto. According to an item on the Internet, the latest exercise idea in trendy Toronto is Laughter Yoga. It combines stretching, deep breathing, and laughter. This is not a new idea. I remember when I took a yoga class. There was plenty of laughter when I walked into the room wearing yoga pants.

there are bubbles in every SpongeBob Squarepants cartoon? FISH FACT: In a new survey: 25 per cent of tropical fish owners talk to their fish and would not trade them for another pet. Fish are very smart. Most fish can learn to roll over and play dead.

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nadian dentists are prescribing too many antibiotics. And if you think about it, a dentist is kind of like a crooked Tooth Fairy. He takes the teeth AND the money.

THE LAST STRAW: First it was plastic straws, now the CBC reports some cities may ban toy balloons. But don’t worry. Scientists are working to come up with other things you can twist into animal shapes.

SNOW STUFF: Last week’s early blast of winter shocked many people, with September snow falling across the Country. But personally, I was DELI DISS: An interesting crime item Alberta-B.C. border 130.0 Peace not shocked. I’ve lived in the Peace for from Cleveland caught my eye. A superalmost 40 years and I’ve seen snowfall market deli worker was charged with GUITAR GAG: The famous Gibson guiFort Nelson 133.9 every month of the year. Although the stealing $19,000 worth of deli meat — by tar company filed for bankruptcy. Most t St. John, BC - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canada https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-78_metric_e.html snowflakes I saw in July and August were eating it over an eight year period. His of the big rock stars play a Gibson. In kind of pitiful. They disappeared before I lawyer says the charges are a bunch of fact, my air guitar is a Gibson. Groundbirch 128.9 could check to make sure none of them baloney. (SORRY!) were alike. Just to balance things, I have STRESS MESS: A new study shows a dirChetwynd 141.9 also seen 20 C on a Peace Country ChristiPHUN: The new iPhone was unveiled. ect link between time spent on the Internet mas Day. Santa was slim that year, his Whatever the letter “i” stands for, you and stress levels. You can read about the bowlful of jelly melted. can be sure it’s not “inexpensive.” The study on www.CheckYourStressLevel.com. Tumbler Ridge Home  Environment141.9 and natural resources  Weather information  WeatherApple  Local forecasts  British Columbia company claims their new iPhone Also on www.TakeOurStressTest.com, SELLING SPACE: Last week, NASA an- has a screen that’s impossible to crack. www.StressIsBadForYou.com, and www. Prince George 126.9 nounced it may soon allow astronauts to Millions of eenagers said: “We accept the StressStressStressandMoreStress.com. appear in TV commercials. I guess they challenge.” STRESS TEST: Speaking of stress, do Hythe 133.9 think a Mars candy bar tastes better when Fort St. 10:13 AM MST Tuesday 18 September Current Conditions it’s recommended by aObserved guy whoat: could ac-John Airport FLATULENCE FACT: You may remem-2018 you live in the Peace because you can’t t Nelson, BC - 7 Day Forecast - Environment https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-83_metric_e.html tually goCanada to Mars. I don’t like this idea, it’s ber a study that was released a few years handle the stress of big city life? A new Grande Prairie 129.5 Condition: demeaning Arm- ago2.0°C that showed cattle flatulence con- study shows people who live in small Mist to the astronauts. Neil Temperature: Wind: WNW 5 km/h strong did not say, “That’s one small step tributes to global warming. Scientists at towns have just as much stress as people Pressure: 102.5 kPa Dew point: 1.8°C Visibility: 5 km Calgary for man, one giant leap wearing my new the University of California are now feed- who live in large cities. I guess some 121.9 Tendency: Rising Humidity: 99% Nike shoes.” ing seaweed to cows to see if this reduces people enjoy the hubbub of the big city. the gas problem. OK, here’s my question: Small towns don’t have hubbub. They Edmonton 122.2 DENTAL DISS: A new report says Ca- If seaweed reduces flatulence, how come just have “bub.” Home  Environment and natural resources  Weather information  Weather  Local forecasts  British Columbia

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The Progress Energy team finished with a time of 12.33 seconds at the annual fire truck pull in support of the United Way of Northern B.C. on Saturday, Sept. 15. The team took home the trophy for fastest pull time in the category for a second year in a row. Turn to B11 to read more.

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Fort St. John won’t see a race for mayor this election season, but residents have plenty of options when it comes to choosing the rest of city council on October 20. Lori Ackerman was the only candidate to file for mayor by the time nominations closed Sept. 14, and will serve a second term in a row by acclamation. Anyone can challenge a candidate’s nomination by 4 p.m. on Sept. 18, although Chief Election Officer Janet Prestley says, “that would be pretty rare.” Ackerman was first elected mayor in 2011, edging out Don Irwin for the seat by 60 votes. She was won a second term in 2014 by acclamation, with no other candidates running for mayor. Ackerman was first elected to council in 2005. It’ll be the first time in 28 years that a Fort St. John mayor has served two terms in a row by acclamation. Steve Thorlakson was acclaimed in 1996 after he was first elected mayor in 1990 and again in 1993. Meanwhile, all incumbent councillors have filed to run for another term. That includes Larry Evans, Gord Klassen, Byron Stewart, Bruce Christensen, Lilia Hansen,

Fort St. John Mayor Lori Ackerman.

and Trevor Bolin. They are being challenged by Becky Grimsrud, Tony Zabinsky, Justin Jones, Chuck Fowler, Jim Harris, Denise Menard, and Gabor Haris. Candidates can still withdraw from the race by Sept. 21 at 4 p.m. Key dates for voters: Sept. 19 — Last day to meet 30-day jurisdiction residency / property ownership requirement for registering on general voting day, Oct. 20. Oct. 10 — Required advance

voting opportunity, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Fort St. John Legion Oct. 17 — Required advance voting opportunity, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Fort St. John Legion Oct. 18 — Special Voting Opportunities at Senior Care Facilities and Hospital Oct. 20 — General voting day; 8 am to 8 pm at the Fort St. John Legion Nov. 5 — Inaugural council meeting, 5:30 pm For more election news: alaskahighwaynews. ca/2018-civic-elections

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The District of Taylor will see a race for mayor on October 20. Incumbent mayor Rob Fraser and former district employee Laura Prosko have filed for the position. Fraser is seeking a second term after winning the 2014 election to replace Fred Jarvis, who served as the district’s mayor for 28 years. This is Prosko’s first run for district office. She is the district’s former community services director. There will also be a race for the district’s four council seats. Incumbents Betty Ponto, Dave Lueneberg, and Brent Taillefer have filed to run. Also in the running are newcomers Michelle Turnbull and Sherry Davies. Ponto will be seeking her fifth term on council. She was first elected in 2005. Lueneberg will be seeking a second term on council after being acclaimed in 2014, and shortly after moving to the district earlier that year. Taillefer is seeking a third term on council. He was first elected in 2011. Turnbull stepped down as a manager at the district’s Lone Wolf Golf Club to run for office, and was campaign manager for mayoral candidate Rob Fraser when he ran as an independent in the 2017 provincial election. Sherry Davies is a longtime Taylor resident, and former owner of Lilies & Lavender Floral Boutique. Anyone can challenge a candidate’s nominations by 4 p.m. on Sept. 18. Candidates can still with-

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The inaugural meeting of the new regional district board is Nov. 8. Goodings was elected director for Electoral Area B in 1988, served as vice chair of the board from 1994 to 1998, and as chair for both the regional district and the regional hospital district from 1998 to 2014. This will be Sperling’s second term after winning in 2014. He is the current chair of the board. Hiebert was elected director for Electoral Area D in a byelec-

tion in 2014, and re-elected in the 2014 regular election. Rose will serve a second term after defeating incumbent director Jerrilyn Schembri in 2014. Prior to that, Rose was alternate director for the area from 2005 to 2011. The regional district board is made up of the four electoral area directors, as well as appointed councillors from member municipalities of Fort St. John, Taylor, Hudson’s Hope, Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe, Chetwynd, and Tumbler Ridge.

all municipalities in British Columbia. The forum is being sponsored by the BC Northern Real Estate Board and Lido Theatre, with support from the Fort St. John & District Chamber of Commerce. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a candidate meet and greet,

with the debate to begin at 7 p.m. Seats can be reserved by calling the Lido at 250-785-3011. The election will be held October 20, with advanced voting opportunities on October 10 and 17. Voting will take place at the Fort St. John Legion from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Applicant, Mighty Peace Brewing Co., located at 10128 – 95th Avenue in Fort St. John, has applied for a Permanent Change to their Liquor Licence to amend the hours of liquor service. Mighty Peace Brewing Co. currently holds a Manufacturing Licence with a Lounge Endorsement. Current hours of liquor service are Monday through Wednesday from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Thursday from 3:00 pm to 11 pm; and Friday through Sunday from 12:00 pm (noon) to 11:00 pm. Proposed hours of liquor service are Monday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm. These hours are consistent with the hours of liquor service allowed by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch for a Manufacturing Licence with a Lounge Endorsement. The requested hours will not necessarily be the actual hours of opera�on but Mighty Peace Brewing Co. would like the ﬂexibility to meet various requests from the community for events which may occur outside of the current hours. Residents and owners of businesses located within a 0.8 kilometre (1/2 mile) radius of the facility may comment on this proposal by wri�ng to: City of Fort St. John A�en�on: Laura Howes, Deputy City Clerk 10631 – 100 Street Fort St. John, BC V1J 3Z5 Email: lhowes@fortstjohn.ca PETITIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. To ensure the considera�on of your views, your le�er must be received on or before Friday October 12, 2018. Your name(s) and residen�al/business address must be included. Please note that your comments may be made available to the applicant or Government Oﬃcials where disclosure is necessary to administer the licence applica�on process.

“After hosting separate forums for candidates in past elections, we’ve partnered to maximize our resources to cover this year’s race for council, and ensure residents get out to the polls,” Newton said. Voter turnout in the 2014 election was just 15 per cent in Fort St. John, the lowest of

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Fort St. John Law Courts • Joseph William Braulin (born 1988) was sentenced to an 1,305 days in jail, ordered to provide another DNA sample, and handed a 10-year mandatory firearms ban for kidnapping using a firearm. Braulin was sentenced to another 730 days in jail, ordered to provide a DNA sample, and handed a 10-year mandatory firearms ban for possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition. Braulin was further sentenced to 365 more days in jail, ordered to provide a DNA sample, and handed a 10-year mandatory firearms ban each for charges of assault with a weapon, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, and pointing a firearm. • Shania Margaret Davis (born 1995) was fined $1,500, handed a one-year criminal driving ban, and assessed a $450 victim surcharge for care or control of a vehicle or vessel while impaired. Davis was further fined $500 and assessed a $75 victim surcharge for failing to remain at the scene of the accident. • Alan James Gladue (born 1982) was sentenced to three days in jail, given 18 months of probation, ordered to provide a DNA sample, and handed a 10-year mandatory firearms ban for assault with a weapon. Gladue was further handed an 18-month probation order for assault with a weapon and willfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer. Dawson Creek Law Courts • Sheldon Leonard Braun (born 1970) was sentenced to 34 days in jail, handed 12 months of probation, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for assault. • Christopher John Engman (born 1973) was sentenced to 82 days in jail, handed an 18-month probation order, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for a count each of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and fleeing from a peace officer. • Kristopher Carl Hanson (born 1978) was sentenced to seven days in jail and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for possession of stolen property under $5,000. Hanson was further sentenced to five days in jail and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for theft $5,000 or under. • Alain Paul Beaudoin (born 1983) was handed six months of probation with a conditional discharge and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for mischief $5,000 or under. • Tristan Chase Broad (born 1996) was fined $500, handed a one-year driving ban, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for driving with a suspended licence.

General local elections in B.C. are on October 20, and there are rules that third party advertisers must follow. Third party advertising is any election advertising not sponsored by a candidate or elector organization. If you advertise as a third party between September 22 and October 20, you must:

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Fort Nelson Law Courts • Steven Barrington Dennis (born 1983) was fined $500 and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for driving with a suspended licence. • Ryan Nicholas Oswald (born 1996) was fined $500 and assessed a $75 victim surcharge for driving with a suspended licence. • Tony Joseph Capot Blanc (born 1989) was sentenced to a single day in jail and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for breaching probation.

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Man ejected, killed in crash near Wonowon A 32-year-old man was killed in car crash near Wonowon Sunday night. Police and paramedics were called to the scene of the single vehicle rollover three kilometres off the Alaska Highway on the 109 Road around 8 p.m., Fort St. John RCMP say in a news release. The crash involved a red 2007 Volkswagen Golf and two passengers. Police believe the man was ejected at the time of the crash and was declared dead at the scene. His family has been notified. A 41-year-old woman who was driving the car was taken to hospital in Fort St. John and later released. “The Fort St John RCMP implore all drivers and passengers to properly wear their seatbelts as seatbelts really do save lives,” Cst. Chad Neustaeter wrote in the release. Alcohol is believed to have been a factor and the crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call police at the detachment at 250-787-8100.

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• 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.

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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.

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Project assessments are a costly balancing act

ast week, I wrote about how B.C. intends to revitalize the environmental assessment system. Though the formal comment period has ended, the province is still interested in hearing more comments. Mine continue. No matter what government ultimately decides to change, it won’t make it better or easier for future projects like Site C and their proponents. No changes to any system will ever convince those opposed to Site C that it should be built. If government follows its own published outline and introduces some of its new proposals, it may be impossible to get large projects approved and constructed. To me, this is what the most vocal opponents of the EA systems wish and we can’t let that happen. Although the review proposal talks about new relationships and engagement between the federal, provincial, and indigenous jurisdictions, it’s not as easy as it sounds. Major projects, such as pipeline and power transmission lines that cross through dozens of First Nation territories and

Evan Saugstad MY VIEW

communities can mean just as many different perspectives and opinions, such as we see today with Trans Mountain. Whose opinion or belief matters more; those for a project or those against? If it’s the intent that the new EA system require every affected First Nation to agree and support each step of the process (ie. retain a veto), there are two predicable outcomes. First, costs related to participation and accommodation of impacts will be in the full control of each nation, and project proponents will have no options other than paying what’s requested. If those costs are beyond what the project can support, either a lengthy dispute resolution process starts, or proponents pack up and walk away. Second, it may not matter much who supports a project; if there isn’t 100% support,

then someone in government will still have the same issues that our current contentious projects already have. Government must ultimately decide if it approves a project or not, and answer why. Doesn’t seem like much will practically change from the last system. As to making this new process more transparent, good luck. The EA process is lengthy, complicated, resource intensive, and very technical. One project I worked on submitted documents to the province that, if stacked together, stood more than six feet tall. What interested person will read and understand all this data? Not many, as even those who put these huge assessments together don’t fully understand all its components and content by themselves. As to having one process between federal, provincial, and First Nation governments, good luck. If memory serves me correct, B.C. has already taken the federal government to court over one approval process, and that one only involved the province and feds, and none of the 200-plus First Nations we

currently have. There has been little discussion of providing more resources for the environmental assessment office, and what it might take to fund and work through an even more comprehensive process. There has been talk about project proponents being responsible for more funding, which is never a good sign, and especially if it’s others who dictate what that amount must be. This simply increases the risk of good projects ever being completed. My parting comment: good luck Minister Heyman. I truly hope you get it right. After all, your government’s financial future depends on getting some of our major projects through environmental assessments to construction, and to start paying for a social agenda we all value. Although the official comment period has passed, it still never hurts to express your views and concerns to your MLA, the minister responsible, or our premier. Evan Saugstad lives in Fort St. John.

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have given that question a great deal of thought as we head into the final stretch before the 2018 Words North Writing Festival taking place in Dawson Creek September 27 through 29. I have been asked to moderate a session titled Stop the Presses, where I will do my very best to keep the conversation between editors Matt Preprost and Rob Brown on some semblance of organized trajectory. I’m stressing a wee bit because each are dynamic wordsmiths and extremely passionate about their positions as editors and the industry. Award-winning journalists, both Preprost and Brown understand the responsibility they have to the communities they serve and don’t take it lightly. The session should be fast-paced and engaging with the goal of encouraging writers to consider penning a column. I hope that I can keep up! Why would someone want to be a columnist? For the past five or so years, I have written for both the Alaska Highway News and the Dawson Creek Mirror. Every week, I share my experiences, memories, thoughts and opinions. I have never written with self-assured hubris – every time I press send and email

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my column to Preprost and Brown I have a moment of panic. Was I clear in my thoughts and opinion? Will my words be misconstrued? Oh my goodness – what if I offend someone? And, finally, what will my friends and family think? There are days where I feel confident and other days where I wrestle with debilitating self-doubt. Welcome to writing. Contrary to what some people think, columnists don’t write for the choir – we want to engage discussion and encourage thought. We realize our opinion is not gospel and we know that there will be times when readers say things like, “That was probably the worst article I’ve ever read and I felt robbed of my precious time after reading it.” True story. I have been accused of virtue signalling and being a left wing elitist. On the flip side, I have also had plenty of positive

feedback and have engaged in post column conversations that have convinced me to change my mind about a subject. Sometimes we laugh, other times we cry – I love my readers because they are confident and comfortable enough to respond. Agree or disagree, but talk to me. Not everyone is going to concur with you, nor are they going to understand the personal compass that compelled you to state your opinion. Columnists aren’t reporters – we do not report the news, we merely share our opinion. If you believe you have something to share that will engage, inform or inspire, then you should come to the Stop the Presses session on September 28 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Calvin Kruk Centre in Dawson Creek. Tickets for the festival are on sale now at ticketsinthepeace.com and it’s only $60 for a full festival pass. If you’re ready to start writing, there is no better place to begin your journey. See you there! Judy Kucharuk is a lover of sarcasm, witty people and footnotes. Follow her @ judylaine

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Speak up and vote, or shut up and don’t

ivic elections are quickly approaching, and I’d like to take the next several weeks to touch on topics of interest as they pertain to the elections. The BC Patient Safety & Quality Council has a campaign going on called What Matters to You (WMTYBC). This campaign is meant to start conversations — when a health care provider starts a conversation by asking what really matters to a person they are caring for, it helps them build trust, develop empathy, and understand their patients. Ultimately, it improves the quality of care they provide. I propose to the City of Fort St. John that it start its own What Matters to You campaign around civic-related topics. Here’s an opportunity to do your part. It’s time to take action and let the future civic leaders know what’s important to you. You aren’t allowed to complain if you don’t show up, if you don’t vote, and if you don’t get involved. At this time the Community Development Institute is putting together a community survey – Your Voice Fort St. John. Please take the time to answer it by clicking here. This survey will help report the social determinants of our community. These are the soft parts of community. I grew up in a small farming community north of Fort St. John. There was support of family, friends, and community leaders for children to grow and thrive. We were offered strong values that included the ability to work together to get things done. Even though I was raised by a single mother on a small income, I wasn’t aware that we were poor. In fact, I likely had a better life raised on garden fresh and preserved foods, and farm animals with no hormones or antibiotics. It was this early start in life that has given me a huge appreciation for community. How often do you hear people say they are from somewhere else? That they don’t have family here? My response is that everyone here is from somewhere else except a few of us lifers. It’s much easier to build relationships when people have moved from somewhere else. Find your community. Fort St. John has something for everyone. If you doubt that, just show up at the Community One Stop registration, or watch the events calendar to find something to do or become involved in. Is it time for you to put forward some volunteer time?

Edwina Nearhood

Many people may not know that Hudson’s Hope has a fall fair. On August 25, 2018, my wife and I participated in the 25th Annual Hudson’s Fall Fair. It was run by a whole bunch of young ladies. It was a lot of fun! The rooster crowed, the turkey gobbled, and the flowers and vegetables were second to none. The Saddle Club provided a free sumptuous breakfast and then offered a variety of food for sale.

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I have had many discussions over the past weeks with people who I think would offer wisdom, integrity, and insight, and and be a good added member to council. I also think it keeps a mayor honest when they have won the race to earn their position. Any takers to make sure the mayor position is not by acclamation? Please remember to get out and vote. Although there are six seats on council, you don’t have to choose six names on the ballots. Choose wisely. Choose the people that you truly think will speak to your needs of the community. Conflict is a good motivator. Ask the candidates hard questions. Make sure our past council is accountable, transparent, and forthcoming to answer hard questions. Recognize when they are hiding behind systems in place, or point responsibility to another level of government. My roots tell me if something isn’t right, get involved, speak up, and work together to find the best solution for all. What matters to me? Honesty. Integrity. Vision. Diversification. Entrepreneurship. Social responsibility and justice. Arts. Culture. Community. Emapthy. Caring. What does your list of values look like when you are preparing to select the future of Fort St. John? Maybe you want to be a part of that team?

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“Daylight savings time is past its best-before date. It doesn’t seem to serve any purpose anymore.” — Gwen Johansson, mayor, Hudson’s Hope, A14

Fracking ban rejected JEREMY HAINSWORTH Alaska Highway News

Union of BC Municipalities delegates Sept. 14 rejected a call for government to place a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing, the energy industry’s process to extract oil and gas in areas where underground resources can’t be accessed by conventional drilling. The practice, also known as fracking, is used heavily in the province’s northeastern Peace Region as well as in Alberta. North Saanich Mayor Alice Finall told delegates the moratorium was needed because the process contaminates millions of litres of water that is then sequestered in the ground. She said seismic activity possibly caused by fracking could cause the release of that contaminated water to the environment. The resolution before UBCM delegates called for a moratorium on fracking until it is proven safe. District of Taylor Mayor Rob Fraser said the UBCM should wait for more information. “The province has a scientific review panel looking at this,” Fraser said. “Let’s look at that report before we make a decision.” Dawson Creek is a centre for energy activity in the Peace region.

City Coun. Shaely Wilbur asked delegates to look at the importance of the practice. “Water is reused,” she said. “It’s the only way to get it out of the ground. It’s a consumer-use product.” Vancouver Coun. Adrianne Carr, however, supported Finall. “The science is clear that there are these negative impacts . . . regarding water, regarding seismic activity, regarding toxicity,” she said. The BC Oil and Gas Commission (BCOGC), which regulates fracking, has identified waste-water disposal and fracking as causes of seismic activity. “Both activities introduce pressure under the Earth’s surface, which may trigger a seismic event,” the BCOGC website says. “None of the events that have taken place in B.C. have resulted in any property damage or hazards to safety or the environment.” Some delegates questioned why the resolution has returned to the UBCM when similar suggestions have been rejected before. The issue has been controversial worldwide. Quebec said in June it was banning the practice province-wide. It is also banned in the Maritimes and Yukon.

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Hudson’s Hope solar project awarded ernments to follow, not only in British Columbia but around the world, making communities more efficient, healthier and ultimately more livable,” convention officials noted in a press release. In June, Hudson’s Hope cut the ribbon on its 500kW municipal solar power system, which includes more than 1,500 panels installed at public facilities, including the arena, public works shop, curling club, visitor centre, sewage treatment plant, district office, and the pool. It’s the largest municipal sol-

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The District of Hudson’s Hope was recognized for its solar power system at the annual convention of B.C. municipalities on Tuesday. The Union of B.C. Municipalities awarded the district a community excellence award in the excellence in service delivery category, which recognizes local governments for providing sustainable and beneficial services to the community. “In all categories, winners offer a path for other local gov-

ar project in B.C., and it’s estimated it will save the district $74,000 a year in electricity costs, or or $3 million over the next 30 years. The project was funded with a $1.35-million grant from the Strategic Priorities Fund and Federal Gas Tax Fund through the Union of B.C. Municipalities. Also recognized were the City of Richmond for excellence in governance; the City of Coquitlam for excellence is asset management; and the Regional District of East Kootenay for excellence in sustainability.

All First Nations agreements now in place for Coastal GasLink pipeline MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca

TransCanada says it has signed project agreements with all 20 indigenous communities along its Coastal GasLink pipeline route from Northeast B.C. to Kitimat. Support for the agreements comes from both traditional and hereditary leaders in the communities, the company said in a news release Thursday. “This is an important milestone for the Coastal GasLink team,” Rick Gateman, president of the Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project, said in a statement. “When we first began this

project over six years ago, our goal was to build more than just relationships with First Nations communities in B.C.; it was to build trusted partnerships, and that has made all the difference. We are grateful to these First Nations communities for this opportunity and appreciate the incredible support they have shown us over the years.” TransCanada has signed agreements to provide $620 million worth of contracts to more than a dozen First Nations governments and businesses. Another $400 million in contract awards are expected, totalling a $1 billion impact for indigenous communities and businesses, TransCanada says.

Karen Ogen-Toews, CEO of the First Nations LNG Alliance, said the announcement was great news. “When the pipeline goes through, it will mean employment and career opportunities for Indigenous people, and long-term revenue for their communities and councils,” Ogen-Toews said in a statement. Indigenous communities with agreements include: 1. Stellat’en First Nation 2. Saik’uz First Nation 3. Cheslatta Carrier Nation 4. McLeod Lake Indian Band 5. Saulteau First Nations 6. Kitselas First Nation 7. West Moberly First

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GasLink pipeline will take natural gas from Northeast B.C. to Kitimat, where it will processed and shipped to Asian markets through Shell’s LNG Canada project. Both projects have secured regulatory approvals by the province, and a final investment decision on LNG Canada is imminent. The project has been challenged over whether the province has jurisdictional authority over the pipeline, or the federal government. Last week, a group of Northern B.C. mayors penned a letter to Michael Sawyer about his challenge, and voiced their disappointment with his 11th hour effort to stall the pipeline.

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BC Hydro CEO gives update on Site C dam NELSON BENNETT Alaska Highway News

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is celebrating the official commissioning today of what may be the last large run-ofriver hydro project in B.C. for years to come. The project – two new generating stations on the Upper Lillooet River and Boulder Creek in the Pemberton Valley – actually began producing power in 2017, but the official commissioning was delayed until Friday September 14. Innergex, which earlier this year bought out Vancouver’s Alterra Power, invested $491 million in the two run-of-river hydro-electric projects, which have a generating capacity of 106 megawatts of power. The project has the generating capacity to power 39,000 homes. The commissioning happened to coincide with an address by BC Hydro CEO Chris O’Riley to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Friday, in which he provided an update on the progress of the $10.7-billion Site C dam project. That project has put an end, for the foreseeable future, of any major new run-of-river projects like the Innergex project in Pemberton. BC Hydro expects the new dam to produce a surplus of power when it is commissioned in November 2024, so no new clean energy power calls are

Land sale nets $835,492 in September

expected for years to come. Independent power producers aren’t the only ones who have seen a decline in opportunities to make money in B.C. providing renewable power. So will homeowners who over -build their own solar power systems, in an attempt to make money from power sales. There are about 1,300 homeowners in B.C. with rooftop solar systems, and when they produce surplus power, they can sell it to BC Hydro. BC Hydro is amending the net metering program to discourage homeowners from over-building. In some cases, some howeowners have been generating 40% to 50% more power than they need. “We were getting installations that were massively over -sized for their load, and selling this big quantity of power to us,” O’Riley said. “And that was never the idea of the program.” Going forward, BC Hydro plans to place limits on how much power a homeowner can sell to BC Hydro. BC Hydro has been criticized for building Site C when the demand for power has been generally flat. But O’Riley said the dam isn’t being built for today’s generation, but the next. “We’re not building Site C for today,” he said. “We have an energy surplus for the short term. We’re not even building it for 2024. We’re building it for the next 100 years.” B.C.’s September land sale drew $835,492 in bonus bids. The government sold 2,782 hectares on Sept. 13 at an average price of $299.78. Elk Run Resources Ltd. picked up a 2,228-hectare drilling licence for $607,419.64, or $272.63 per

BC Hydro CEO Chris O’Riley updates Greater Vancouver Board of Trade on $10.7 billion Site C dam project.

O’Riley acknowledged Site C dam has been a contentious and “extremely challenging” project. It has faced numerous court challenges, a latestage review by the BC Utilities Commission, cost overruns, geotechnical problems and a dispute with the main contractors. But those issues have been resolved, O’Riley said, and the project is back on track with a new construction schedule. “As we move forward, we have a responsibility to deliver a project on time and against the new revised budget, and I’m confident the changes we’ve made are set up to do that,” O’Riley said. Currently, there are about 3,300 workers employed on the dam project.

Despite criticisms that BC Hydro is investing in a legacy mega-project at a time when cost of wind and solar have been falling, O’Riley insisted that Site C was the best and lowest cost option. “First, it’s the lowest cost option,” he said. “We expect over the first 20 years of Site C’s operating life, our customers will see rates 7% to 10% below what it would otherwise be using the alternatives.” BC Hydro missed a critical window to divert the Peace River, something that can only be done in September, during lower river flows. That added a full year’s delay to the project. O’Riley said BC Hydro had built in a one-year contingency into the project, so he expects the project can still be com-

pleted by 2024 – the original in-service target date. But the delay will add more than $2 billion to the last budget estimate, boosting the estimated capital cost from $8.3 billion to $10.7 billion. Meeting the 2024 in-service target date could be important, if Royal Dutch Shell and its consortium partners make a final investment decision this year on the $40 billion LNG Canada project. That project also has a completion target date of 2024, and would be a major new industrial customer with a substantial power draw. “If they make a decision to go forward, they will be a very big customer of BC Hydro,” O’Riley told Business in Vancouver. “They would be in our top three or four biggest customers.”

hectare. Storm Resources Ltd. picked up a 559-hectare lease for $228,072.50, or $408 per hectare. Year-to-date, the government has attracted $60.51 million in bonus bids on 58,330 hectares at an average price of $1,037.30. That compares to

$169.18 million over the same stretch of 2017 for 64,050 hectares at an average price of $2,641.30. The September sale capped off a weak third quarter in which the province took in just $1.06 million in bonus bids on an average price of $259.40.

That compares to $15.82 million ($328.16/ha) in the first quarter and $43.63 million ($7,220/ha) in the second quarter. There are three sales left in B.C. this year. The next sale is scheduled for Oct. 10. — Daily Oil Bulletin

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Five trustees to be elected for School District 60 Five trustees will be elected October 20 to steer a $77.4-million organization responsible for educating 6,000 students in the North Peace. Nicole Gilliss will serve as trustee for Area 3 for the Hudson’s Hope and Williston areas by acclamation. Ida Campbell will serve as trustee for Area 4 for the Taylor, Baldonnel, and Two Rivers areas, also by acclamation. Elections will take place for one trustee in Area 1 for the Cecil Lake, Goodlow, and Clayhurst areas; one trustee in Area 2 for Prespatou, Buick, and Montney areas, including Doig River and Blueberry River First Nations; and three trustees for Area 5 in Fort St. John.

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• Madeleine Lehmann. • Melanie Edwards. Area 2

• Darrell Pasichnyk. Pasichnyk is one of the three incumbents for the area. • Helen Gilbert. Gilbert is former principal of CM Finch Elementary School. • Erin Evans. Evans was acclaimed in the former Zone 2 area of Upper Pine/Prespatou in 2014, and is current board chair. • Jeff Richert. Richert ran as an independent MLA in the 2017 provincial election. Richert is also an editorial columnist for the Alaska Highway News, and will not be writing for the duration of the election campaign. • Bill Snow. Snow is one of three incumbents for the area.

• David Scott-Moncrieff. • David Christie. Christie is aboriginal education director at Northern Lights College. Area 3 • Nicole Gilliss. Gillis is a former Hudson’s Hope councillor. Area 4 • Ida Campbell. Campbell is the long-time incumbent trustee for the area.

Here’s who has filed for a seat on the board of education:

Candidates running in Hudson’s Hope Dave Heiberg is poised to take the mayor’s chair in Hudson’s Hope, while residents will be tasked to choose his council. Heiberg, first elected to council in 2011, is the only declared candidate for mayor. Incumbent councillors Mattis Gibb, Kelly Miller, and Travous

Quibell are seeking re-election. Joseph King, Patricia Markin, Valerie Paice, and Leigh Summer are also seeking a seat. Anyone can challenge a candidate’s nomination by 4 p.m. on Sept. 18. Candidates can still withdraw from the race by Sept. 21 at 4 p.m.

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Fort Nelson filmmaker granted $50,000 A filmmaker from Fort Nelson has been granted $50,000 to produce a documentary about a Scouts program for queer and trans youth. Katie Cutting received the grant from Storyhive, a competition that helps fund film development and distribution in B.C. and Alberta. Cutting’s 19-minute documentary Queer Scouts follows the inaugural year of Queer Scouts YEG in Edmonton, started in spring 2018 to help youth learn about queer history, and how to advocate for social justice and change. “As a trans person myself who wasn’t able to come out during my youth, I know first hand the problems that come with queer kids having to hide away their true selves,” said Cutting, who now lives in Edmonton, in her pitch video. “I’m personally inspired by the work these youth are taking on and I can’t wait to see where their journey takes them.” Cutting’s team is rounded out by Andrea Beça, Katie Gobert, Sheena Rossiter, and Iannari Melissa Casillas. The film is one 30 projects to receive funding from Storyhive. Final projects will be available in Spring 2019 on TELUS Optik™ TV On Demand and on STORYHIVE.com.

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UBCM throws support behind Hudson’s Hope on daylight savings Jeremy Hainsworth Alaska Highway News

A proposal to stop observing daylight saving time in British Columbia was narrowly approved by Union of B.C. Municipalities delegates Sept. 14. The resolution said daylight saving time and the resulting time changes twice a year no longer serves a purpose and affects people’s health when time changes. “We think daylight savings time is past its best-before date,” said Hudson’s Hope Mayor Gwen Johansson. “It doesn’t seem to serve any purpose anymore.” The district had put forward the resolution to the UBCM convention. Metchosin Mayor John Ranns said the issue is one of safety for workers. “If you get rid of daylight savings time, you’re condemning workers in the province to working longer in the dark,” he said. Ranns said working in such conditions would increase work hazards. The resolution was ap-

proved 52.3 per cent to 47.7 perc ent. Premier John Horgan said the province will continue consulting with other jurisdictions before making any decisions on the issue.

provide funding to rural and First Nations fire brigades and fire departments for emergency training, equipment and response capacity with respect to urban interface wildfires

Passenger rail extension, restrictions on raw log exports

B34 Implementation of Water Sustainability Act The UBCM requests that the Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development should work with UBCM and water governance specialists to establish regulations, implement water objectives, and designate areas for water sustainability plans, where needed to ease tensions due to competition between domestic and agricultural water use, source protection, resource extraction and wildfire mitigation.

At their annual convention, Union of BC Municipalities delegates September 12 approved a block of resolutions without debate. Among the resolutions were: B14 Passenger Rail Service from North Vancouver to Prince George The provincial government should be encouraged to work in partnership with VIA Rail to fund and conduct a feasibility study for VIA Rail passenger rail service between North Vancouver and Prince George. B22 Interface Wildfire Funding The UBCM request that the provincial government

B46 Log Export Policy The UBCM heard $805 million of unprocessed logs were exported from B.C. in 2017, compared to $278 million exported in 2008. It said this meant lost opportunities to

add value to and create local jobs. The UBCM resolved the provincial government should enact policy that prohibits raw log exports from B.C. without provincial wood processing needs and capacity first being evaluated and met. B47 Fibre Optic Infrastructure Funding UBCM delegates resolved to ask the provincial government to provide funding programs to enable small and rural communities to invest in fibre optic infrastructure. The resolution said fibre optic infrastructure is increasingly necessary to provide advanced technology in community-sustaining sectors such as business development, health, education, government, and emergency response management. B52 Funding for Mental Health and Addictions Services on Riverview Lands UBCM delegates approved a resolution that Victoria be urged to commit significant additional funds for mental

health and addictions services on the Riverview lands. The resolution said a “lack of adequate treatment and housing resources for British Columbians living with mental illness and addictions places severe financial and social burdens on local communities, contributes to homelessness, and prevents many British Columbians from accessing the support they need to heal, secure safe and stable housing, and participate fully in community life.” B54 Cannabis and Harmonizing Smoking Regulations The resolution urges the provincial government to extend the prescribed distance from a doorway, window, or air intake in which a person cannot smoke tobacco or an e-cigarette from six meters to 7.5 meters and prohibit smoking in all public parks by amending the Tobacco and Vapour Control Regulations and by ensuring the corresponding distances in the Cannabis Control and Licensing Regulations are the same.

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 # 000015.404 000015.405 000015.406 000015.407 000015.408 000015.409 000015.410 000015.411 000015.414 000015.415 000015.416 000015.417 000015.418 000015.419 000015.420 000015.423 000015.424 000015.425 000015.427 000015.448 000015.449 000015.451 000015.454 000015.455 000015.456 000015.457 000514.000 000621.000 000662.001 001176.000 001257.000 001288.010 001971.000 002087.000 002308.000 002550.000 002654.000 002678.000

Civic Address 8121-85A AVE 8119-85A AVE 8117-85A AVE 8115-85A AVE 8113-85A AVE 8111-85A AVE 8109-85A AVE 8107-85A AVE 8101-85A Ave 7927-85A Ave 7925-85A Ave 7923-85A Ave 7921-85A Ave 7919-85A Ave 7917-85A Ave 8521-79A St 8601-79A St 8603-79A St 8607-79A St 7918-85A Ave 7920-85A Ave 7924-85A Ave 8104-85A Ave 8106-85A Ave 8108-85A Ave 8110-85A Ave 9819-97 AVE 9415-100 AVE 10327-101 AVE 9705/9707-103 AVE 10416-104 AVE 9208-100 AVE 9616-94 ST 9815-114 AVE 9303-111 AVE 8519-96 AVE 8123-95 AVE 8215-95 AVE

Legal Descrip�on 4--EPP7629 5--EPP7629 6--EPP7629 7--EPP7629 8--EPP7629 9--EPP7629 10--EPP7629 11--EPP7629 14--EPP7629 15--EPP7629 16--EPP7629 17--EPP7629 18--EPP7629 19--EPP7629 20--EPP7629 23--EPP7629 24--EPP7629 25--EPP7629 27--EPP7629 48--EPP7629 49--EPP7629 51--EPP7629 54--EPP7629 55--EPP7629 56--EPP7629 57--EPP7629 24-4-2956 1/08/02 1--EPP6115 21-3-5807 4/02/56 1--EPP49882 1/02/81 19-3-8182 29-6-8196 1/08/20 7/13/20 7/14/20

Upset Price 8,756.34 8,729.44 8,793.54 8,773.64 8,729.53 8,778.40 8,772.01 8,647.48 8,647.47 8,647.55 8,730.46 8,648.58 8,648.35 9,144.17 8,728.36 8,823.58 8,789.48 8,790.67 8,874.70 8,618.65 8,548.23 8,669.80 8,617.22 8,617.18 8,620.74 8,578.02 7,889.07 52,118.14 15,339.64 12,198.94 6,715.35 34,857.57 13,003.25 9,781.28 14,854.47 16,539.67 4,293.15 10,488.28

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Civic Address 8512-94 AVE 11007-102 AVE 10311-110 AVE 8616-86 ST 9108-88 ST 8820-88 ST 9216-105 AVE 11204-93 ST 9607-108 AVE 9215-76 ST 9015-75 ST 8607-75 ST 8507-77 ST 8608-77 ST 9011-103A AVE 8815-101 ST 9404-106 AVE 9123-99 AVE 9020-114 AVE 8035-88 AVE 10307-98 AVE 10220-97 Ave, #1 10220-97 AVE, #3 10220-97 AVE, #4 10223-98 AVE, #4 10703-109A St 10916-108 Ave 10228-118 AVE 11715-102A ST 10104-114A AVE, #159 8304-72 ST 85 Ave-77 Ave / 78A St-72 St 9112-109 AVE 7704-ALASKA RD 11019-114 AVE 6923-87A AVE 8723-113A AVE 8739-113 AVE

Legal Descrip�on 21-15-8520 21-3-8680 13-1-8725 2/04/80 11/09/80 2/11/80 4-2-10234 1-3-10800 2-2-11501 22-4-12116 22-10-12116 20-24-12116 14-26-12116 5-27-12116 2--18357 3--21662 1--23151 6--24032 36-2-24121 5--26102 SL 2--BCS 2443 SL1--EPS1224 SL3--EPS1224 SL4--EPS1224 SL16--EPS1224 111--EPP29963 116--EPP29963 29--EPP34476 64--EPP34476 SL13--EPS2258 1--46097 2--46097 14--46880 1--47077 34--EPP46435 20--BCP 16491 143--BCP 32324 102--BCP 37388

Upset Price 9,008.23 7,044.06 9,301.91 11,545.88 11,302.53 5,060.17 5,363.90 11,963.00 8,443.23 7,300.06 11,114.50 8,477.24 5,506.40 7,721.35 11,664.10 85,542.17 14,489.30 11,380.23 8,849.24 7,751.60 4,238.11 9,429.34 10,065.29 10,325.52 9,652.62 17,504.21 18,260.69 14,658.84 4,167.42 9,944.60 241,442.96 1,788,906.87 13,249.32 197,689.58 18,150.66 151,721.58 14,003.44 8,097.51

Note: Payments received after Sept 14th, 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

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By fax to: (250) 262-6048 or By email to: dalger@prn.bc.ca

From 9:00 am Tuesday, September 4, 2018 to 4:00 pm Friday, September 14, 2018 Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4:30 pm on Friday, September 21, 2018

Seven (7) trustees, representing five trustee electoral areas, are to be elected as set out below: • Area 1 – includes Cecil Lake, Goodlow and Clayhurst - one (1) trustee to be elected; • Area 2 – includes Prespatou, Buick, Rose Prairie, Doig RiverFirst Nation, Blueberry River First Nation, North Pine, Montney and Wonowon (east) – one (1) trustee to be elected; • Area 3 – includes the District of Hudson’s Hope, Upper Cache, Tsay Keh Dene Nation and Williston Lake – one (1) trustee to be elected; • Area 4 – includes the District of Taylor, Baldonnel and Two Rivers - one (1) trustee to be elected; and • Area 5 – includes the City of Fort St. John, the Upper Halfway, Halfway River First Nation, Wonowon (west), Charlie Lake, Pink Mountain and north to Mile 225 on the Alaska Highway - three (3) trustees to be elected.

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Nomination forms are available online at the Ministry of Education website: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/administration/legislation-policy/school-trustee-election-procedures and may also be picked up at the office of School District 60, 10112 – 105 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC until the close of the nomination period.

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Not many people get to say they’ve competed against Olympic athletes, but the Fort St. John Huskies had that opportunity last weekend with the Canadian Women’s National Hockey Team in Dawson Creek for their main training camp. The Huskies, playing in their first exhibition games of the season, played Canada White, consisting of Olympians Natalie Spooner and Brianne Jenner, on Sept. 14, and Canada Red, with Marie-Philip Poulin and Shannon Szabados, on Sept. 15. The games went as many would expect: the Huskies lost 4-0 to White and 6-2 to Red, as more than 40 women were playing their heart out to make an impression and crack the national team roster. “I think we came out pretty strong, and caught the guys a bit off guard. They came out stronger in the second period,” Spooner said about her team’s 4-0 win. Indeed, Canada White took a 2-0 lead in the first period, but the Huskies rebounded in the second, and outshot Canada 14 to 6 in the second. “As the game went on we got better. There’s adjustments we have to make, like not being able to hit. A lot of us haven’t played against high-end athletes like that before,” said Huskies goalie Jonathan Bateman. “It’s fun to see so many people in the stands for training camp, and it’s always fun to play the guys,” said Jenner. Bateman said there were some nerves before the games, as his team didn’t know what to expect, but the Huskies would come out stronger in the game

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against Canada Red, and he was right. The Huskies were tied at 2-2 midway through the second period, before surrendering the lead. Huskies coach Todd Alexander was pleased with the effort from his team, given their opponent and that it was their first exhibition games of the season. “The experience was really good. Anytime you get an opportunity to be a part of something like that, it’s something you want to jump at. Being around them and seeing what they’re doing, what it takes to be a top athlete, is a good learning experience for not only myself but our players and organization overall,” said Alexander. DILLON GIANCOLA PHOTO Alexander liked how the Canada White was hustling down the ice all weekend long, beating team is coming together, but Canada Red, the Huskies, and the Dawson Creek Jr. Canucks. noted some things he could work on. The Huskies will have to That’s what we did last year,” “We found out we need work out the kinks quickly, said Bateman. to be in better shape. We as they open the NWJHL For the Canadian women, allowed five goals in the regular season this Saturday, they want to return to being third period between the in Peace River against the champions after losing to two games, and that’s a good North Peace Navigators. the U.S.A. in the gold medal indication of running out The players have one goal game at the Olympics. of gas. Take away those two this season— to repeat as “Losing made us hungry third periods and they’re NWJHL champions. and now we want to win closer hockey games. It’s “It’s in the back of our gold at the Four Nations Cup good for the players to heads, we want to win every and World Championships,” see that for themselves,” year. If we work hard, the said Spooner. Alexander said. championship will come.

t seems like just yesterday I was excited for September, beautiful fall weather, and the spotlight being solely on football. But, just like that, September is almost over, we haven’t had a single nice day yet, and football is soon to be the furthest thing from anyone’s mind. As much as I would like to get out for one or two more rounds of golf, I don’t particularly want to wear my winter jacket to do it. One nice thing about the cold weather, if there is such a thing, is that it now seems fitting that hockey season is about to start. Now that snow’s already fallen, I’m game for anything. Heck, you could tell me the ski resorts are opening up on October 1 and I’d believe you. Alright, it’s not that bad, but it’s interesting that once there’s snow in September, you kind of forget that this doesn’t usually happen. I was mad at the snow for two days before wondering why it was still light out at 4:30 p.m., like I was fully winterized already. If there’s anything that makes the winter tolerable in the Peace Region, it’s hockey. Going to local games, watching on TV, and playing some shinny is what it’s all about. The teams and players coming out of Fort St. John only seem to be getting better, to the point I’m surprised there isn’t always at least five players from Fort St. John and the surrounding area in the WHL, and that the Huskies and Sr. Flyers aren’t always winning championships. Maybe I’m naive, but I expect things to stay this way for the forseeable future. There’s just too many talented players, coaches, and perfect hockey weather for there not to be great players joining key programs every year, male or female. I apologize in advance to all the coaches for placing this pressure on you, but I will be disappointed if the Huskies, Trackers and Sr. Flyers don’t repeat as champions this year, and the Predators don’t take the next step. For proof that hockey season is back, the Huskies begin their regular season this weekend in Peace River. The team just played its only two pre-season games last weekend, against the Canadian Women’s National Team. It was a really cool opportunity for them, and really fun to watch. Yes, they lost, but that makes quite a bit of sense when you think about it. Either way, the Huskies stood their ground, and showed flashes of what made them so successful last season. I’m trying to think of an example of an Olympic sport where I could play against the best players in Canada and only lose by four points or goals. The best I came up with is fooseball. Unfortunately, fooseball isn’t an Olympic sport. Even worse, I don’t actually play that often anymore, and would probably get destroyed. Anyways, as I was saying, hockey’s back. Sharpen your skates, and I’ll see you at the rink.

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Jordan Fairlie excited to sign with WHL’s Broncos, focused on next step Dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

Jordan Fairlie has had his eyes set on playing in the WHL for some time now, with an eventual goal of playing at the pro level. He cleared the first hurdle when he was signed by the Swift Current Broncos on August 30 during training camp. “It was very exciting and my goal at the beginning of camp. I was happy when they asked if I was interested and it feels great to know that my hard work paid off,” Fairlie said. Fairlie started the team’s first preseason game this year against the Regina Pats on August 31. The Broncos lost 4-1, but Fairlie faced 36 shots and felt good about how he played. He was set to go back to Swift Current for the team’s next two preseason games, but he and the Broncos decided it’s best he stay with his team in Penticton since he had three league games coming up. Fairlie plays for the Okanagan Hockey Academy’s midget prep team in the CSSHL. Last year, he played for the OHA’s elite 15 team, and had a .896 save percentage

and a 3.73 goals against average. Fairlie moved from Fort St. John to Penticton when he was 14 and has moved up a division in all three years he’s been there. The midget prep level is comparable to the major midget level that the Prince George Cariboo Cougars play in. Fairlie said he’s eager to start the season with OHA, as he’ll face a lot of shots and it will be a good year for his development. He expects to be called up once or twice by the Broncos this year, and hopes to make the team’s active roster for the 2019-20 season. He had a great camp with the Broncos, playing in five scrimmages and only allowing four goals. “I’m happy I reached my goal, but now I’m working towards the next ones, like staying at the WHL team and eventually playing pro hockey. It’s like I’m taking baby steps,” said Fairlie. Though he’s going on his third year in Penticton, Fairlie is grateful to his coaches in Fort St. John that helped him get to this level, as he began playing hockey here when he was four up until his first year in bantam.

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Jordan Fairlie in a preseason game against the Regina Pats on August 31.

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For the first time since 1994, Fort St. John will host the Coy Cup as the best senior men’s AA teams in the province gather for the annual tournament. The Fort St. John Flyers, winners of the 2015 and 2016 Coy Cups, will receive an automatic entry into the tournament, which will take place from Macrch 26 to 30, 2019. “The Fort St. John Senior Flyers Hockey Club wishes to thank the BC

Hockey Board of Directors for selecting our organization to host the 2019 Coy Cup Senior AA Championship,” said team president Paul van Nostrand. “The entire Flyers organization, including our executive, sponsors, volunteers and fans are extremely excited to host this prestigious event.” The Flyers have been trying to host the Coy Cup for five years. Flyers General Manager Lee Hartman said he and van Nostrand attended the Coy Cup in 2014 to see what it would take to host one, and witnessed the tournament the next

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two years as the Flyers won. The Flyers put in a bid to host the 2017 Coy Cup, but the nod went to Whitehorse. This year, everything came together for the Flyers to host it during the team’s 60th season. “It’s going to be a great Coy Cup, featuring some great hockey,” Hartman said. Hartman said he’s not sure which teams or regions will qualify for the tournament. The Dawson Creek Sr. Canucks beat out the Flyers in a playdown for the 2018 Coy Cup in

Williams Lake, and the Sr. Canucks went on to win the whole thing. “Having Dawson Creek at the tournament would be great for us and our fans, it’s a great rivalry and would make for some great games,” said Hartman. The Flyers’ training camp starts October 1, as the team prepares to defend its NPHL championship. Anyone interested in attending the camp can contact Hartman at 250-261-9865.

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Fuel your hunt: the right diet for hunting Zone 12 wins 19 medals

here is a movement that is undeniable, where the common hunter is being targeted to become a lean and cunning athlete, and this article is aimed at getting you to think about what your individual needs are for food. Physical preparation is a keystone that helps you build grit and endurance to become a better hunter, and food fuels that result. When I say physical preparation, I’m talking about good old diet and exercise. Now, you may not have thought about what or how much you eat affects your performance in the outdoors. But it’s crucial to analyze your diet, make sure it’s fuelling your hunt, and know why it’s important. The backcountry provides many challenges, like changing environments, elevations, and unpredictable weather. All these factors affect how your body absorbs and uses the food and water you are consuming. If your diet doesn’t help you with these challenges, you are

setting yourself up for failure and maybe even injury, so eating how you normally would in your day-to-day life won’t work in the back country. Relying on foods that are convenient and light will also provide less than optimal fuel according to your body type. So, figuring out the ratio of quality fats, proteins, and carbs will get you functioning at your best. If you’re not sure where to start with your diet, analyze your hunting trip. Specifically, what type of hunt you will be embarking on, what kind of environment you will be in, and how long you will be there. For example, compare a mountain hunt with a truck hunt. Each hunt has a very different environment and will vary greatly in the amount of energy and work a person will have to put in. In turn, the diet requirements for either hunt will be drastically different. You can also ask yourself questions, such as, do I have

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From Zone 12, 39 men and women travelled to participate in the BC Senior Games Society (for ages 55 and older) in Kimberley and Cranbrook, Sept 12 to 15. Zone 12, includes Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Taylor, Tumbler Ridge, Chetwynd, and Hudson’s Hope. We had a good time renewing past friendships, making new friends and competing in some of the 20 events. Zone 12 brought home 19 medals, listed below. We are so proud of all our participants who attended and participated in these Games. Next September, the games will be held in Kelowna and we are looking forward to more 55 plus men and women participating. For more information on being a member and participating in the 55+ BC Games, contact Zone 12 Director Annette Reeder at 250-783-4394 or areeder@ telus.net.

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Hello Readers, Summer is coming to an end! Many 4-H members are starting to pick out projects for next year. Our 4-H club has not had an extremely busy summer but we have had a few events. On August 15 our club had their year end party at the jump yard in Grande Prairie, I think all the members enjoyed jumping on the trampolines and the other activities, when we finished jumping we had pizza and pop, and handed out all the awards. Our club also did the canteen at the rhythm auctions annual falL consignment sale on September 8 as a fundraiser, well, that’s all! -Lacey

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NPSS, Bert Bowes runners stand out at Dawson Creek cross country race

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From left, NPSS runners Quinlan Snider, Jordynn McPherson, Celine Quigley, Claire Turner, Leigh Hedges, and Kenzie Chilcott after the Dawson Creek Sneak cross country race on Sept. 15.

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Despite there still being some snow on the ground, the cross country running season started with the Dawson Creek Sneak cross country race on Sept. 15. Both the NPSS and Bert Bowes teams had a good showing to start the year. The NPSS girls swept the first five spots in the senior Girls 4km race, with Kenzie Chilcott taking first place. Second was Leigh Hedges, third was Claire Turner, Celine Quigley was fourth and Jordynn McPherson fifth. Quinlan Snider was fourth in the senior boys 6km race. “Great turnout for our first meet. Special shout-out to rookie Quinlan Snider who had a

great first race,” said coach Rebecca Pimm. For Bert Bowes, both Kane Schreiner and Elenor Copes won the boys and girls junior 4.3km races, respectively. Rounding out the girls were Nora Redford in third, Makenna Armstrong in fifth, and Madeline Perett was 10th. Mason Maddigan was third in the boys race, while Owen Lang was sixth. The Bert Bowes Bulldogswill host their meet on Oct. 13 at Surerus Field. In other NPSS athletics news, the girls soccer team will play Prince George this weekend, and both senior boys and girls volleyball teams will be in Grande Prairie for the Big Red Volleyball Tournament, Sept. 21 and 22.

Stephen Culling wins Canadian tour steer wrestling championship Dillon giancola sports@ahnfsj.ca

After the Dawson Creek Stampede, which finished August 12, Fort St. John’s Stephen Culling was near the top of the Finning Canada Pro Tour standings for steer wrestling. With one event left on the schedule, in Armstrong, Culling’s goal was to finish the tour on top of the standings and earn entry into the 2019 Calgary Stampede. It came down to the final day of the tour, but Culling achieved his goal. Culling didn’t win any money in Armstrong, which went August 29 to September 1. However, because he was in the top 10, he qualified for the Finning Canada Pro Tour

Finals, also in Armstrong, on September 2. He came in third, won $1,200, and finished the tour in first place with 645 points, 40 more than Craig Wiesgerber of Ponoka, who finished second. Other Peace Region cowboys in the Finning tour included Hudson’s Hope riders Jake Watson and Ricky Warren, who placed eighth and 10th in saddle bronc, respectively. Clayton Moore of Pouce Coupe was 13th of 66 in steer wrestling, while Jacob Gardner finished 42nd. Moore was also the 57th ranked team roping heeler, while Gardner was also the 21st place bull rider. Chelsea Moore placed 42nd out of 98 competitors in barrel racing.

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John Herrington at home with Prince George Cariboo Cougars Ted Clarke Prince George Citizen

John Herrington is the first Cariboo Cougar in the major midget hockey team’s 15-year history to call Hudson’s Hope home. The town of 1,000, a four-hour drive north of Prince George, has an indoor arena and not a lot of people using it, which left plenty of ice time for Herrington and his dad, John Sr., to work together developing his hockey skills. That started soon after John Jr. got his first pair of skates when he was two. Now 16, Herrington has cracked the roster of the top midget team in Northern B.C. and over the weekend in their exhibition series at CN Centre against the Everett Silvertips under-18s he reminded the Cougar brass what a supplied photo talent they have on their hands. John Herrington Herrington played two of the four games and was at his offensive best with immersed in the hockey culture that a hat-trick effort in an 8-2 win over the exists around the Cougars dressing Silvertips on Aug. 31. He also had two room at the Kin Centre. The team’s wall assists in a 9-2 triumph on Sept. 1. of fame highlights Cougar alumni such Herrington joined the Cougars in the as Brett Connolly, Ryan Howse, Brett playoffs last March and played both Bulmer, and Brandon Manning, who games of the B.C. Hockey Major Midget used their major midget opportunities League final against the Fraser Valley as a springboard to the NHL, and that Thunderbirds. left a big impression on Herrington. It didn’t take him long to get “I’m a pretty big fan of Brandon

Manning. He was on my favourite team, the (Philadelphia) Flyers,” said Herrington. “I didn’t know much about the Cariboo Cougars until my second year of bantam when I came to U-16 (camp). Just to see him on the side of the bus and stuff was pretty cool.” Herrington can score but is also responsible defensively and that will no doubt help raise his value as he climbs the ladder to junior hockey. “I think I’m a two-way forward and I’m pretty versatile,” he said. “If you want me to kill a penalty I can kill a penalty and if you want me to score I can try to score.” Herrington’s introduction to the major midget ranks comes on the heels of a provincial bronze medal win in March with the Northeast Trackers double-A team. “The Trackers did a great job developing him and it was a great spot for him to build some confidence,” said Cariboo Cougars general manager Trevor Sprague. “He’ll play wing or centre, and he’s come in and done a good job. He did have a good Cougars camp, and he’s had a good camp here and put up some numbers. “He’s not very big (five-foot-nine, 150

pounds) but he’s very smart and very skilled, and he plays both ends of the ice very well. He’s a guy from the north that not a lot of guys know because he comes from Hudson’s Hope. He’s definitely a guy we had penciled to be here this year.” Former Tracker forward Curtis Hammond, 17, is also in his first year with the Cariboo major team while forward Connor Bowie, 17, who was with the Trackers two seasons ago, has found a role with the WHL Cougars. Herrington attended the WHL Cougars training camp in Prince George the past two years and got to play in the Black-White intrasquad game last Wednesday. He plans to stick around the city for a few years and the Cougars have indicated they have a spot for him on their 50-player protected list. Herrington says he’s looking forward to a winter playing in the shadow of the WHL Cougars and BCHL Spruce Kings. “I don’t think there’s a lot of towns that have major junior, junior A and major midget hockey teams, Vancouver maybe,” he said. “You have the Cougars and Spruce Kings, all the exposure you need is here.” Herrington will be attending Grade 11 classes starting at Prince George secondary school.

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Rebecca Mycock, six, at the Third Annual Stacy Memorial Horse Show on September 16. She won first place in the halter class, costume class and leadline classes.

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How to Give Your Cat a Pill

Dear Annie: Many years ago, my cat-loving sister clipped out an Ann Landers column called “How to Give Your Cat a Pill.” She lost it during a move, and I’d love to surprise her with a new one. Could you SCORPIO (OCT. 23 TO NOV. 21) please let me know where I might A conversation with someone younger will be vibrant and lively be able to find that? -- Cat Aunt

today! It will stimulate you and Dear Cat Aunt: I’d be delighted make you feel enthusiastic about to reprint this hilarious piece. As life. You might learn something. someone who’s had cats all her life, SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 TO DEC. 21) A discussion with a boss or parent will be very much to the point today. You are keen to let this person know your thoughts about something, but you are also interested to hear what he or she has to say.

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Pick cat up and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as though holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 TO JAN. 19) cat’s mouth, and gently apply presThis is a fabulous day to study sure to his cheeks. When cat opens anything. Your mind is curious and focused. It’s also an excellent up, pop pill into mouth. Cat will day to write or teach. then close mouth and swallow.

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Ask assistant to drive you to emergency room. Sit quietly while doctor administers anesthetic, stitches forearm and removes pill remnants from eye. Drop off cat, along with a generous donation, at animal shelter, and adopt a goldfish. Dear Annie: I agree with your response to “Wife of ‘Bud,’ Who Is Really Joseph, in Kentucky,” who is frustrated with people’s use of nicknames. Many years ago while traveling in Sweden, I asked our tour guide, “What is the name of this church?” He answered with an old Swedish proverb: “Kart barn har manga namn” (“A beloved child has many names”). It so delighted me -- because our family has always bestowed nicknames on loved ones, both family and friends -- that I came home and made a calligraphed piece for my teenage daughter, who had often squirmed at the many nicknames we called her in front of her friends. We always call nicknames “love names” in our family. -- Pam the Calligrapher Dear Pam: Your letter put a big smile on my face. Thank you for sharing that beautiful proverb. Perhaps it will help the nicknamed squirm a little less. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com. To find out more about Annie Lane and read features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2017 CREATORS.COM

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UNBC president hopeful about nursing school approval for Fort St. John MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca

A plan for a nursing school in Fort St. John is in the hands of the advanced education ministry, and the president of the University of Northern British Columbia believes a green light from the province could come soon. Daniel Weeks, recently confirmed for a second term to lead the university, was in Fort St. John Sept. 13 for a board meeting and alumni gathering. In an interview with Alaska Highway News, Weeks said the university and Northern Lights College have put forward an attractive proposal for the province to consider, and will be forging ahead with campus renovations in anticipation of an approval. “The real sweet spot, so to speak, in this is the strong partnership we’ve developed with the college. I think that’s going to be the thing that’s going to tip this now in our favour,” Weeks said. “It makes sense. We don’t need to reinvent these programs and try to duplicate what each other is doing. It’s better we leverage the strengths of both institutions in a way that makes it better for the potential students in the north.” Talks between the university and college, along with Northern Health and the City of Fort St. John, began in earnest in February. Northern Health projects Northeast B.C. will need an average of 78 registered nurses per year over the next four years to fill staffing gaps, a number officials fear will only get worse if education needs aren’t addressed. Weeks couldn’t predict the government’s timeline for approval, but said campus renovations will begin in the meantime. “It’s hard to know, I think it could come sooner than later. They’re on their timeframe,” he said. “In the meantime, we have work to do as well to get ready. We’ll be renovating some of the space here at the campus we share in Fort St. John with Northern Lights College. We’ll renovate some of that space to get ready for this program. Things are moving ahead as we would expect them and I’m confident that we’ll get there.” Alaska Highway News sat down with Weeks to talk about plans for his second term at the helm of the university, program developments, attracting students, and why he sees agriculture as an emerging opportunity for the north. The following has been edited for length and clarity. AHN: Congratulations, you were recently renewed for a second term as president. Daniel Weeks: It’s a fiveyear term, it’ll take me to 2022, and I’m very excited about keeping the momentum going and many of the successes we’ve had, not only in Prince George but on all of our campuses. Certainly the Fort St. John work we do is incredibly important to the bigger plan

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University of Northern British Columbia President Daniel Weeks.

for the University of Northern British Columbia. AHN: Let’s talk about that momentum and the bigger plan. Where do you want UNBC to be at the end of your second term? DW: The pathways from the colleges to our institution, I want those to be smoother and more robust, and have more opportunities for those pathways. The three northern colleges and UNBC have come together on a very extensive marketing campaign. We all have our specialties and niche programs, but what we’re doing is really marketing the north in general as a destination for international students, for students across Canada, and for students right here in British Columbia. At the end of my next term, I hope we make those pathways to all the programs that are available at UNBC more robust. As always, we want to help develop programming that is targeted at some of the needs of the communities. We have a proposal right now in front of the government for expanding our nursing offerings here. We’re pretty excited about it. With the incredible help of Northern Lights College, they’ve been absolutely fantastic in developing this proposal, I think we finally have the right kind of partnership and proposal that’s going to be really attractive to government. We’re also looking the potential for increased offerings in physiotherapy as well, another major need in the north. We’re just going to keep on keeping on. We’re trying to, in some sense, shrink the size of the north in a way that allows students to be more mobile through the institutions here in the north. AHN: Coming back to the nursing school, how soon will we see a decision? DW: It could come fairly soon. We have done a few iterations, we’ve met with representatives from the ministry of advanced education, they’ve been very helpful in helping

us craft a proposal they think is quite attractive. We’ve had a few back and forths, and they wanted more details on some things. I think the real sweet spot, so to speak, in this is the strong partnership we’ve developed with the college. I think that’s going to be the thing that’s going to tip this now in our favour. It makes sense. We don’t need to reinvent these programs and try to duplicate what each other is doing. It’s better that we leverage the strengths of both institutions in a way that makes it better for the potential students in the north. AHN: Do you think this is something to come in the province’s next budget cycle? DW: It’s hard to know. I think it could come sooner than later. They’re on their timeframe. But in the meantime we have work to do as well to get ready. We’ll be renovating some of the space here at the campus we share in Fort St. John with Northern Lights College. We’ll renovate some of that space to get ready for this program. Things are moving ahead as we would expect them and I’m confident that we’ll get there. AHN: What other programming would you like to see established over this term? DW: Certainly business. The opportunities for business here in the north are huge. We are also looking at some initiatives on our own campus around entrepreneurism and related kinds of programming. These are absolutely incredibly valuable to the north and in areas like Fort St. John. Look at the growth and development here as the various industries expand. The need for business savvy individuals are paramount. The other major development this past year is the fact we’ve been accredited and have received money for an engineering program. This is absolutely huge for UNBC, it’s huge for the north. With the opportunities for the developments of new busi-

nesses, new companies, engineers are going to be in big demand. And the fact we can train them here in the north, where they’ll stay and make their lives and develop those businesses and expertise, is absolutely incredible. AHN: UNBC recently opened a Community Development Institute office in Fort St. John, which is primarily research based. What opportunities are there for UNBC to expand its university-level research in the city? DW: There’s always opportunities for that. One of the initiatives we’re working on in the area of entrepreneurism is indeed that kind of idea — it’s not just to teach about entrepreneurism, but to do research around things like aboriginal entrepreneurism, and the kind of work that would lead us to understand what the key factors are in helping business develop. That’s a research area in and of itself. So, what are the challenges and what are the opportunities to facilitate that? AHN: What about research related to the resource industry? DW: We have a partnership we’re facilitating right now with Thompson Rivers University and the University of British Columbia at Okanagan. That three-way partnership is looking at things like developing research around resiliency in the environment, about reclamation of the lands once the resource extraction has happened. What research do we need to understand how to get that land back to the way it was? Another major area for us I would argue goes right alongside the resource work is agriculture in the north. This is an emerging area of opportunity. Climate change is happening but it does mean that the growing season potentially is going to be longer further north. We’re interested very much in doing more research around the kinds of opportunities for agriculture in the

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north to deal with issues of food security. All of that goes together, it’s all related to development in the north. AHN: What is the university doing in attracting students and increasing opportunities for indigenous students? DW: Our enrolment this year of indigenous students, who declare themselves as aboriginal students, is, I think, at all time high. It’s as high as it’s been certainly in the past several years. Across the board, for all students, we’re very interested in the retention of our students. We attract students but then we want to keep them up here because that’s the long-term plan, in terms of economic development in the north and the role that we can play. So, we’ve invested a lot in making our campus more welcoming, more exciting, places that people want to stay and study. The university was created in the north and for the north, and that’s been the mantra ever since I arrived. We don’t want to lose sight of that. We have to be in the north for the north, but looking globally. We’re trying to position our university as a northern university here in B.C., but also relevant across the north. Now we’re included in international rankings, world rankings. We don’t want UNBC to be the best kept secret. That’s not a good strategy. We want everyone to know about UNBC and where it is, particularly for international students, and students anywhere else in Canada for that matter. If you really want to come here and have a Canadian experience, yes, it’s great to visit the Lower Mainland and Vancouver’s a lovely city. So is Montreal, and so is Calgary and Toronto. But, if you really want to come and see what Canada is about, walk outside the door here in Fort St. John. This is Canada. I think international students really need to see more than just metropolitan areas, they really need to see the real Canada.

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100 Women Who Care: Latest donation supports addictions recovery cer, or struggle with diabetes or heart disease, she said. And it affects a person’s ability to identify, understand, interpret, and communicate properly and effectively, making it difficult to break cycles of hunger, poverty, and crime, she said. “If this was classified as a health issue, it would be an epidemic,” Kalman said.

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New Day in the Peace Ministries has received a $11,200 boost that will help finish building a recovery centre for women battling addictions. The organization walked away with the funds at the third meeting of 100 Women Who Care Fort St. John in support of local charities on Tuesday, Sept. 11. “It’s awesome,” said director Anita McKnight, noting the project has been entirely community funded since construction began in August 2017. The ministry is a faith-based non-profit currently helping two woman in recovery, but the ministry has outgrown its space. The new centre, located off the Airport Road, will increase capacity to seven, McKnight said, and the new donation will help finish the interior including bathrooms and a kitchenette. Naomi Larson told the 112 women who gathered at the Lido that she recently found herself turning to New Day after twice trying to commit suicide, and struggling with alcoholism and post-traumatic stress disorder through a violent and abusive marriage. She tried three expensive treatment centres but always found herself relapsing. It wasn’t until a relative suggested New Day after her most recent hospitalization that she found safety, security, and genuine care, Larson said. “This was my last kick at the can,” she said. “This decision has literally saved my life. I feel like I’m starting to heal.” Addictions and broken lifestyles affect everyone, McKnight said. It’s human connection that helps break

Coming up 100 Women have now donated $32,800 since launching in fall 2017 with a simple concept — at least 100 women getting together to donate $100 each to a local worthy cause. The North Peace Ride for the Disabled received $11,500 at the inaugural event, and the Fort St. John Fire Fighters Charitable Society received $10,100 in the spring. Adam Winn, president of the firefighters charity, said funding for his organization was immediately able to help a young family that had recently moved to Fort St. John, and had pregnancy complications with their son, Theodore. Covering their high costs of travel to and from Vancouver, as well as accommodations, helped take a burden off the family, he said. “The help truly meant a lot,” said Winn, reading a letter from the family. The firefighter’s medical travel fund has covered $100,000 in costs for families in need since launching in 2017, Winn said. 100 Women will hold their next event Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at the Lido. Organizer Tara Waddy said she hopes to see the theatre sold out to capacity at 300 — or more. “We dare the fire department to come tell us we’re overcapacity,” she quipped.

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From left: Cindy Mohr, Karen Mason-Bennett, Jennifer Courtorielle, Anita McKnight, Naomi Larson, Karin Carlson, Tara Waddy, and Anette Lang.

the cycle, and helped make a difference with Larson sharing her story, she said. “People really get to learn what we’re about,” McKnight said. “It makes it real for people.” McKnight hopes the centre will be open before Christmas, with a grand opening in the spring. Other charities need help too The Northern Dance Theatre Society and the Fort St. John Literacy Society also made their pitch for funding Tuesday night. The NDTS has been promoting dance in the north since 1985, and performed a short dance routine for attendees. Dancers shared testimonials about the positive impact dance has had on their lives, from learning discipline and

work ethic, to building trust and improving communication. It costs roughly $128,000 to run the society every year and, after membership fees, around $75,000 is fundraised through concessions, bake sales, auctions, costume rentals and more. The society offers lessons and scholarships, and covers the cost of festival entry fees for dancers. It’s expanded to include anti-bullying and nutritional programming, and ensures its dancers are active in the community. That includes volunteering with Tapping Into Talent, performing for seniors in Taylor at Christmas, and collecting food donations for the women’s centre. “We want our dancers to understand they have a part to play in our community,” said Heather Brooks, society

president. The Fort St. John Literacy Society was hoping to secure funding to help cover the first year of costs for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in the region, and put books into the hands of kids. The society is the regional affiliate for the program, which will deliver a book a month to registered kids in the first five years of their life. By the time they turn five, they’ll have 60 books in their library, said Jessica Kalman, executive director. “Intellectual development for our youth is a must have, not a nice to have,” Kalman said. September is Literacy Month in Fort St. John, and there are one billion people worldwide who are illiterate, Kalman said. That’s more than the number of people who die from can-

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Fire truck pullers raise $62,000 for United Way of Northern B.C. matt preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca

Fire truck haulers flexed their muscles and opened their wallets on Saturday morning, raising more than $62,000 for the United Way of Northern B.C. Ten teams came together for the eighth annual event outside the Pomeroy Sport Centre, with Progress Energy pulling away with the fastest time in the Heavy Weight category with a pull time of 12.33 seconds. The Progress team also raised $4,000 for the event, while the company made a separate corporate donation of $50,000. “The United Way campaign is a very worthwhile campaign,” said Randy Sather, operations manager. “On behalf of all the Progress team and all the employees, the families and the friends, and the colleagues, it wasn’t just a Progress effort. It was a concerted effort from everybody.” Enbridge was winner in Not So Heavy Weight category with a time of 17.18 seconds, and the team raised $8,648, the most by an individual team. Ninenty per cent of every dollar raised goes back into community programming in Fort St. John and the surrounding area that’s supported by the United Way of Northern B.C. “I want to let you know what an amazing community Fort St. John is and just to see the love that pours out to your most vulnerable,” said Lindsey Larsen, director of resource development.

“This money stays within Fort St. John and the surrounding area. Only 10 per cent goes back to United Way, which means nine out of every $10 you’re putting in is going back to social programs in your community to help those people that need the most help.” Heavy Weight Category: 1. Progress Energy: 12.33 2. Shell: 14.49 3. Techmation: 15.24 Not So Heavy Weight Category: 1. Enbridge: 17.18 2. Just Jacks: 18.47 3. Driving Force: 18.70 4. Northern Lights College: 18.96 5. Shell Canada: 19.91 6. Peace River Hydro Partners: 21.04 7. Chances Fort St. John: 24.51 Best Dressed/Most Spirited Team: Just Jacks

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The Enbridge team in the Not So Heavyweight category, with a time of 17.18. The team raised $8,647.

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Enbridge: $8,647.90 Progress Energy: $4,000 * Techmation: $1,750 Chances/Just Jacks: $915 Shell: $740 Driving Force: $250 Northern Lights College: 250 8. Peace River Hydro Partners: $250 * Progress Energy also made a separate corporate donation of $50,000 to the United of Northern B.C.

Museum News — September 2018 We are settling in for a quieter fall here at the museum after a fairly busy summer. This means much more behind the scenes work can be accomplished from cataloguing newly donated items from this summer to working on new exhibits such as our school display. Our historic buildings will be open until we start to get frost and then they’ll be closed for the winter, but the main part of the museum is open year-round. Archives & Collections Staff and volunteers have responded to 79 research requests so far this year. Our summer students have photographed our entire textile collection that is housed in storage and uploaded these images to our database. They’re also entered several albums and collections of photos into our database. Memory Kit for Seniors Our university summer student, Paulette Auger, has developed a free memory kit that will travel to seniors’ homes in our community. This kit helps seniors (no matter where they are from) reminisce about a variety of historic items (both artefacts and photographs). Kit includes discussion questions and two artefact-based games to play. If you are interested in hosting this kit, please

contact Heather Sjoblom at 250-787-0430 or fsjnpmuseum@fsjmail.com. Upcoming Events • Documentary Night: Margaret “Ma” Murray Double Header Friday, September 21 at 7 p.m. at the Museum Want to learn more about Margaret “Ma” Murray (founder of the Alaska Highway News) as the new elementary school named for her opens this month? Ma was quite the character and not afraid to speak her mind! This documentary night will feature two short films – Diary of a Frontier Newspaper and a Take 30 documentary – on Margaret’s life running the Alaska Highway News and Bridge River – Lillooet News. Free Admission. Donations are appreciated. Exhibits • Tools of the Frontier We have a new temporary exhibit on display at the museum entitled Tools of the Frontier. It looks at a variety of tools and their uses for trappers and homesteaders as well as the changes in technology over time. Summer student Walker Brady assembled this exhibit. Heather Sjoblom is manager and curator of the Fort St. John North Peace Museum.

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The Techmation team in the heavyweight category, with a time of 15.24.

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Bus drivers preach road safety, road rules

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The new school year is still young, but Cindy Dettling cringes at the number of accidents involving school buses already adding up on roads across Canada. Perhaps most unsettling is the story out of Grand Barachois, New Brunswick, last week, where a 22-year-old woman was killed after driving into the back of a stopped school bus that was picking up a student on Sept. 10. In Innisfil, Ontario, three students were seriously injured in a crash between a bus and pickup truck. Elsewhere, a bus rolled over into a ditch and hit a power pole while navigating a curve on a narrow road outside Halifax. In Winnipeg’s St. Vital neighbourhood, a bus crashed into a fence on the first day of school. “It’s a tragedy, no matter how it plays out,” said Dettling, a bus driver in School District 60 who has made it her mission to educate local drivers about road safety during the school year. School buses are statistically the safest mode of transportation, Dettling says, but there are risky drivers who increase the odds of an accident every day on local roads. So far this year, at least three drivers have driven past school buses that have been lawfully stopped on the road to pick up students. One of them involves

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

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

PRESBYTERIAN fort St. John Presbyterian Church 9907-98th St., fort St. John, BC Phone: 250-785-2482 fax: 250-785-2482 12:30 p.m. - Pie and Coffee 1:00 p.m. - Worship Service Everyone is invited to participate ********** REfoRMED TRINITY CoVENANT CHURCH Sunday Service: 10:00am Meets at the The Plaza 8111 100th Ave fort St. John, BC Elder: Desmond Jones Phone: 250-785-8289 www.trinitycovenant.ca matthew@trinitycovenant.ca Affiliated with C.R.E.C. ********** THE SALVATIoN ARMY THE SALVATIoN ARMY Sunday Worship Service: 10:30am 10116-100th Ave., fort St. John, BC Come Worship With Us. For information; Phone 250-785-0506 or food Bank 250-785-0500 ********** SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 9008-100th Avenue, fort St. John, BC Phone: 250-785-8632 Pastor: Cavin Chwyl Phone: 250-719-7949 Saturday Service: 9:30am ********** UNITED CHURCH of CANADA ST. LUKE’S UNITED 9907-98 St., fort St. John, BC Office: 250-785-2919 Rev. Rick Marsh Email: stlukeuc@telus.net Sunday Worship Service @ 10:00am All are Welcome! The United Church of Canada is a Union of Congregationalist, Methodist & Presbyterian Churches in Canada formed in 1925.

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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 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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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

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North Peace Mental Health Society is holding a Special General Meeting. Tuesday October 4, 2018 to adopt the Bylaws needed to comply with the New Societies Act. 9410-104Ave 6:30pm. Call Ruth Ann @ 250-785-2105 for further details. The Sabbath Day shalt thou keep holy. Remember; Sanctify and rest. For God, has hallowed to His glory, The Sabbath worship, which He blest. The Canadian Lords Day Association. Chilliwack auxiliary.

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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/ 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

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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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Borderline Culture Series presents: The Claire Lynch BandSunday, September 30, 2018 at the Demmitt Community Centre (1/2 Mile South of Hwy 43 on RR 132). Doors open at 7:00 pm (AB time) Concert at 8:00pm. Advance Tickets: $25. Door $30. For tickets and information call 780-833-2614 or www.borderlineculture.com

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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.

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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.

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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

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Maintenance Technician EI&C – Taylor, BC #46896

Responsible for the repair, installation, troubleshooting and performing planned maintenance and corrective tasks on assigned electronic, electrical, pneumatic and/or mechanical control systems, devices, and ancillary equipment as well as operate and maintain natural gas compression and auxiliary equipment. • Certified Journeyperson Electrical or Instrumentation and Controls. • 3+ yrs experience in Oil and Gas, specifically operations with high pressure gas transmission and inspections and/or commissioning preferred. • Experience in gas measurement, analyzers, meter and compressor station operations an asset. • Enbridge’s core values are safety, integrity and respect- we’re looking to add to our team an individual who shares these same values. Excellent work/life balance, great benefits, family-oriented company, stability and career advancement opportunities. For detailed job description and list of full qualifications, please visit our website at https://careers.enbridge.com and reference #46896

Mile “O” Quilter’s Guild meets every Tuesday & Thursday in Dawson Creek at KPAC in Studio #10 at 7pm 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

SANDMAN INNS RURAL BC recruiting management couples, both full-time and part-time roles available. Ask us about our great employee perks and accommodation. Apply: sbraid@sandman.ca TRAFFIC CONTROL TRAINING BCCSA/WCB Certified FSJ: Oct. 01 & 02, 25 & 26 PG: Sept. 27 & 28, Oct. 22 & 23 1-866-737-2389 or roadsafetytcs.com

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Trades Help Quindelle International Inc. Now hiring for upcoming Facility work. We are looking for ex− perienced pipefitter’s, Laborers, Welders, and Coaters, wages are ne− gotiable. Please fax or email: 403−844−2790 quindelle.office @gmail.com

Auctions WATERWELL CORING Equipment Auction, Sat. Sept 29, 2018, 10AM Red Deer, AB. West Hwy 11, South 1KM Burn Lake Trail. Trucks/ PU, Skid shacks, Office trailers, Coring equipment/trailers. www.shieldsauctions.com & Facebook. Email: ios.john@yahoo.ca; Johnny; 403-464-0202, Cochrane, AB.

For Sale MiSc Canucks 2017 Team Signed Jersey & Game used Autograph stick by Daniel & Henrik Sedin for sale $800 firm. 250-262-7437 SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1800-567-0404 Ext:400OT.

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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

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Death changes everything! Time changes nothing, . . . I still miss the sound of your voice, the wisdom in your advice, the stories of your life and just being in your presence. So, no, time changes nothing, I miss you as much today as I did the day you died.

Written comments on the proposed Woodlot Licence Plan for W1913 will be accepted until 5:00 pm, October 19, 2018.

Qualifications:

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

April 27, 1938 - September 23, 2016

The Woodlot Licence Plan is available for review and comment until October 19, 2018 by prior appointment with Jeff Beale, at the following location: 9416105th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC, V1J 4V7. Contact Jeff Beale at jbeale@telus.net or mobile 250.219.4780 for appointments.

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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

In Loving Memory Of Lydia Ostashek

Notice is hereby given that a proposed Woodlot Licence Plan for W1925 located approximately 76km northwest of Fort St. John, BC between Km 14.5 and Km 16.5 on the Inga Lake Road south of the Alaska Highway #97, is open for public review and comment to persons interested or affected by forest activities under the plan.

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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 SATURDAYS: LEARN YOUR ROOTS - Genealogy information NAR PARK ROOTS BUILDING 10:00am peacecountryroots.ca 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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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.

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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

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

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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

Gavin Brian Holmes

April 1943 – August 2018 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gavin Brian Holmes. Gavin was born April 12, 1943 (Epsom, England) Gavin a loving father, grandfather and husband passed away in the Fort St. John Hospital at 3:30 am on August 25 with his wife Doreen by his side. Sadly, missed but loving remembered. Hear�elt thanks to the staff of the Fort St. John Hospital. Gavin is a veteran of the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals and spent 7 years in the service. He then gave over 40 years of his life to the radiator business. He always took pride in the cleanliness of his shop and honest, hard work that he offered to everyone. Later in life he enjoyed gardening, metal and woodwork. He enjoyed working with his hands and teaching his grandchildren. He loved to fish rivers and oceans, enjoyed nature and reading a good mystery novel. Gavin’s generous ways, quick wit and dry humour will be missed by all whose life he touched. Predeceased by his father, Rexford Holmes and stepmother Marie Paule; his mother and stepfather Doreen and Peter Guilder, Gavin is survived by his wife, Doreen Holmes, Daughter Carreen (Stewart) Forrest, their two children Caylen and Hayleigh; Son Cean Holmes, his children Kai and Cowan; Daughter Tara-Lei (John) Royer and son Braedan; Stepson Shaun (Lorrie) Po�s and son Shad; Brother Selwyn; Sister Bronwyn. No service will be held as per Gavin’s request. If you wish to make a dona�ons in Gavin’s name dona�ons can be made to the SPCA.

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

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The great unknown

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Bus drivers Rachel Vermette and Camilla Mingay with Jordyn Firman, 2, at the Safe Stop event in Fort St. John on Sept. 13, 2018. Missed the story? Turn back to B12.

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Canada White, after their exhibition game against the Fort St. John Huskies.

ot long after my father died, I had an appointment in Toronto early in the morning. As I left London, Ontario at 5 a.m., I switched on CBC Radio in my car. There was a panel discussion about the afterlife. Each person was in agreement that there was no afterlife. I switched off the radio and said out loud, “Dad. If there is a heaven and you’re there and happy, send me a sign.” I switched my radio back on and proceeded to drive to Toronto listening to the panel, placing my request to the back of my mind. After my appointments and a busy day in downtown Toronto, I drove back to London. I didn’t recall what had happened earlier that morning. Rush hour traffic along the Gardiner Expressway required my full focus. Suddenly, a pale green Chrysler cut in front of me. It was exactly like the car we had when I was a child. That reminded me of my dad and what I’d asked him earlier that day. “Is this my sign, Dad?” I wondered aloud. The Chrysler pulled out from in front of me as quickly as it had cut in front of me and I saw a black jeep now directly ahead of my vehicle. Its license plate read: JOE OK. My father’s name is Joe. That was my sign. Everyone wonders about the afterlife because each of us must make that final journey when life ends. The transition between life and death then, is the last great journey. It is a mystery what truly happens on that final adventure. Consequently, it has been called The Great Unknown. Of course, it needn’t be the unanswered question it so often is. I really didn’t need a sign from my dad because Jesus spoke about eternal life with God the Father in heaven, and as a follower of Christ, the words from the mouth of my Lord and Savior are all I need: “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be

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also” (John 14:1–3). Sounds good to me. In the Bible, Jesus references God the Father dwelling in Heaven nineteen times. Here are but a few: “Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect” (Matthew 5:48). “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name” (Matthew 6:9). “But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses” (Mark 11:26). “Rejoice in that day and leap for joy! For indeed your reward is great in heaven…” (Luke 6:23). Jesus also demonstrated to His followers where the dwelling place of God is when He “lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee” (John 17:1). We know from all the words of Jesus that Heaven is the place of eternal life with God after we depart this world. We know that it is a place of rest and peace, as well as of perfect restoration and communion with God our Creator, Father, Lord, and Saviour. There is indeed an afterlife. My father is there, in heaven with God the Father, and he’s happy. In short, Joe’s okay. 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.

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goats, are good. Nothing else in this world is as important, and maybe that’s something we in West can learn from them. Family, friends, and animals first — the rest comes after, always, no matter what. My time with the Maasai was really special for me — to go out hunting with them, to try to pass their tests and walk a whole day without food or water under the African sun, to listen to their exciting hunting stories, to taste their homemade beer and wine, and to join a big party they held the day before I left, with more than 500 invited. And I think it was really special for the Maasai tribe and their chief to have me and my three friends from Europe there as well. They had never seen a white person before, you see, and now they got the see four of us at the same time, and learned what a day for people in Europe was like. We had brought some gifts to them from Europe: salt liquorice, snuff, and a really fine vodka. They liked everything except the liqourice, which they thought were witchcraft drugs. Anyway, my time with the Maasai was a really unique time in my life I’ll never forget. You don’t know before you’ve tried. Emil Carlberg is a Swedish adventurer.

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