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Steel tariffs and costly energy efficient design standards could crunch the budget to build Fort St. John’s new RCMP detachment. On Monday, councillors got an update on the project, and directed staff to bring back a report on the energy efficiency of both the city’s fire hall and passive house project, and what’s needed to certify a new detachment to the passive house standard. “We talk about ambitious building performance targets and saving money in the long run in the operation of the building, I think for council to make the decision we really need some data,” Mayor Lori Ackerman said. The city has estimated a new detachment will cost as much as $43 million to build. David Wilkinson, the city’s consulting project director from LMNTS Project Services, told council estimates are being refined in talks with the RCMP about their immediate and long-term needs as the new detachment is built out for the next 20 years. Capital projects are a “lightning rod for community leadership,” Wilkinson said,

and the project’s goals are to overcome local labour market challenges and maximize building performance targets. Setting high targets costs more in the short term, but saves money in the long term, he said. “That’s to do with how much energy this building consumes and, as landlords, how much you’d like to reduce that amount over time,” Wilkinson said. “To me, it’s just common sense that we try to find ways to identify those savings early on and evaluate what design strategies and technical strategies to use in the building, how sophisticated to make the building in order to get those savings to come back. “So, you pay a little bit more, percentage points more, for the building in the first instance, but you reap benefits down range,” he said. Passive house building principles incorporate everything from sun exposure to super insulation to airtightness to improve a building’s energy performance. Passive House Canada estimates it costs 10 per cent more to build to these standards, assuming contractors have the experience and training, and

access to the high quality materials that are needed. In the long run, energy savings of up to 90 per cent a year eventually cancel out those up front costs, according to the organization. In 2012, the city began building its first passive house project as a building showcase at 9904 94th Street. The house cost $580,000, around $240,000 more than its original budget. The new 50-unit BC Housing and BC Hydro apartment block next to the fire hall is also being built to passive house standards. That building has a price tag around $21 million. During a tour of the building last week, contractors estimated the cost at around 15 per cent more than conventional construction. The planning team for the RCMP detachment includes an energy expert that’s simulating the performance of the building and assumptions on its engineering features. That will inform how much the features can be fine-tuned, Wilksinson said. “We don’t want to end up with a Ferrari even if it runs on a pint of gas, because it costs too much to get the Ferrari,” he said. See RCMP on A11

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City council ballot at 12 Denise Menard has withdrawn from Fort St. John’s city council race. Written notification was given to the chief election officer at 1:15 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21, the city says. Menard did not be respond to a request for comment. Remaining in the race are Becky Grimsrud, Larry Evans, Gord Klassen, Byron Stewart, Bruce Christensen, Lilia Hansen, Tony Zabinsky, Justin Jones, Chuck Fowler, Trevor Bolin, Jim Harris, and Gabor Haris. All of the candidates have confirmed their attendance for the All Candidates Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at the Lido Theatre. The event is open to the public and free to attend, and questions will be taken from the audience. Doors open at 6 p.m., the forum starts at 7. General voting takes place Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Fort St. John Legion from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Advanced voting takes place Wednesday, Oct. 10 and 17, also at the Legion from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Special voting opportunities will be given at senior care homes and the hospital on Oct. 18. For more election news: alaskahighwaynews. ca/2018-civic-elections

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District of Taylor councillors and their counterparts from Chetwynd unveiled a chainsaw carving donated in celebration of the new pavilion at Peace Island Park on Monday. Titled Climbing Lesson, the sculpture was carved in 2006 by Prince George artist John Rogers as part of the chainsaw carving competition, and features a mama bear teaching her cub how to climb.

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FOSSIL FACT: In Saskatchewan, archaeologists found a 65-million-year-old of a wasp. I hate wasps. To me, the Alberta-B.C. border 130.9 fossil only good wasp is a fossilized wasp. I remember learning about fossils and stuff Fort Nelson 147.9 in school. Millions of years ago some t St. John, BC - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canada dead animals changed to fossils. Others preferred to be oil. Groundbirch

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CAT CHAOS: In New Orleans, many thousands of homes lost power when a stray cat walked into an electrical substation and - zap! - the cat touched a high voltage transformer. Power was eventually restored, the cat did not survive. But here’s the thing: The cat can do this eight more times.

ROBOT REPORT: An expert was on CBC saying within 20 years robots will be doing most jobs humans currently do, and robots will treat humans as their servants. Great, so a robot is not only going to take my job, it’s going to be all snooty and hoity-toity about it.

BIKE BULLETIN: Last week, an American woman became the fastest human on a bicycle. She pedaled at 184 mph. She plans to pedal even faster after she figures out how to remove those little https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-78_metric_e.html training wheels. Wow, 184 miles per hour! SAFETY STATS: A new study shows It’s a specially designed bike. It has very 129.9 hundreds of Canadians are injured every strong baseball cards in the spokes. SERENADE SITUATION: Last week in year in office accidents. So, if you work Chetwynd 141.9 London, Justin Bieber was seen seren- in an office, be sure to practise safe stapFLAT FACT: Last week, the Flat Earth ading his girlfriend outside the gates of ling. Swivel chairs are the cause of many Society announced it believes in climate Buckingham Palace. It was kind of embar- office accidents. Swivel chairs were in- change. I’m not sure why this surprises Tumbler Ridge Home  Environment141.9 and naturalrassing, resources  Weather information  Weather  Local forecasts  British Columbia because the crowd that gathered vented so office workers can spin around me, although I was aware the society is did not applaud Justin’s singing. Queen 360 degrees and fire rubber bands at gaining popularity. The Flat Earth SociPrince George 126.9 Elizabeth came out and told Justin he their co-workers in all four directions. ety has members all around the globe. Or sounded worse than Prince Charles with By the way, your swivel office chair may in every corner of the world, whichever need adjusting if you started a swivel on you prefer. Hythe 133.0 an earache. Observed at: Fort St. John Airport 1:00 Tuesday 25 September Current Conditions Monday and PM theMST swivel did not stop until2018 t Nelson, BC - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canada https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-83_metric_e.html JUSTIN JEST: More news about the Thursday. MEDICAL MAYHEM: Millions of Grande Prairie 129.5 Condition: Biebs.Mostly JustinCloudy Bieber announced Temperature: he will people take a low-dose aspirin every day. 15.6°C Wind: W 27 gust 37 km/h become a kPa dual U.S./Canadian citizen. THE MOVIES:Visibility: Peace Country Pressure: 101.8 Dew point:AT 1.1°C 81 km movie In a study released last week, experts say Calgary This means if the States and Canada get fans saw the scary horror movie The Nun. it may cause more harm than good. Gee 132.3 Tendency: Falling Humidity: 37% into a war, Justin has to punch himself in It’s the story of a convent where they film whiz, all these studies about aspirin! Is an exercise video titled. Nuns Of Steel. aspirin good? Is aspirin bad? It’s enough Edmonton 128.2 the face. OK by me. This is the latest in a long line of Nun to give me a headache! Home  Environment and natural resources  Weather information  Weather  Local forecasts  British Columbia

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Laura Prosko focused on public engagement in bid for mayor

Rob Fraser focused on growth, seeks second term as mayor

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Laura Prosko was a surprise, lastminute candidate to enter the race for Taylor mayor last week, and the former district employee says there’s much to talk about when it comes to public engagement, public safety, and social challenges facing the district over the next four years. With a public relations and communications background, Prosko is no stranger to working behind the scenes on political campaigns. But it’s her first run for office after moving to Taylor five years ago. “It would be a privilege to serve this beautiful community,” Prosko said. “I believe the citizens of Taylor need more accountability, transparency, more public engagement in decisions. I believe that I can lead this community into a family-friendly, safe community that will be prosperous for years to come.” Prosko had been working as the district’s community services director before she was terminated earlier this summer, though she declined to discuss specifics. “I don’t think that has any significance in the reason of running for mayor,” she said. “People have come to me and said, ‘run.’ People have said, ‘we believe in you, we know that you are a member of this community who’s going to stand up for us and make that connection between municipal hall and what the residents want.’ And I value that.” Prosko said she wants to increase public engagement and give residents more say in developing district priorities, and a better understanding of the inner workings of council. She held an open house at the Peace Community

Church on Sept. 13, the night before she filed her papers, to gather input on council wages, establishing a community police station, paying for the medical clinic, attracting new business, and more. “There’s a huge disconnect between this mayor and council and the residents of Taylor,” she said. “I feel that through those processes of engagement, we will define what the number one priorities are and staff can then be empowered to do the jobs they need to do operationally.” Prokso said she’s also worried about a spike in crime in the district and the lack of before and after school care options for families. Those are problems with solutions that can be found through public feedback, she said. “What do the citizens of Taylor really want? We can get into social services like before and after school care, or medical clinic services,” she said. “If those are high priorities for the citizens of Taylor, then that’s something we can create together. But we need to define our fiscal management and where we’re spending our money, because our budget is only so big. “My number one priority is ensuring residents have a voice,” she continued. “In 2022, I can see a prosperous, economically feasible, safe, family-friendly community.” Election day is October 20, with advanced voting on October 10. Voting will take place at the municipal hall from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on both days. “It is absolutely fantastic there is a mayoral race and a councillor race at the District of Taylor this year,” Prosko said. “It holds people accountable, then people get to have their say. It’s democracy at its finest. It’s exciting, it brings out the issues of the community, and people can talk about them.”

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Taylor Mayor Rob Fraser will look to keep his seat when residents head to the ballot box in October, and says he’ll be focused on getting voters to under his vision of responsible growth for the district over the next four years. Fraser wants a second term in the mayor’s chair after winning the 2014 election to replace Fred Jarvis, who served as the district’s mayor for 28 years. “I’m really happy and really excited about the future of Taylor,” Fraser said. “There’s a lot of opportunity for Taylor moving forward in the future.” Key to capturing that opportunity is growing the district in a responsible way, according to Fraser, who sees the Parcel Z subdivision as playing a key part in that growth. “If we are going to develop a business base in Taylor that’s separate from the business base that’s around us, we need to have a consumer base. And a consumer base means more people, more residents,” he said. Businesses in Taylor are at a disadvantage because the district is so close to Fort St. John, Fraser said. But council plays an important role in fostering the market conditions to attract and sustain them, he said. “It’s up to individual business to get the market share, but one of the things councils can do to support those businesses is to create a bigger share, a bigger pie,” he said. “Each business looks after their own piece of that pie, but if we’re creating a bigger pie by growing the community in a responsible way, there’s more consumers, more consumers potentially lead to better businesses.”

With growth comes managing the municipal basics: water, sewer, streets, staffing. Over the next four years, the district will need to look at planning to replace and repair infrastructure, undertaking a core services and service level review, and restaffing a good chunk of its senior management team, as some have resigned and left for other jobs, while others have been terminated. “If I’m disappointed about anything over the past, it’s the fact we did not finish the term with the same team that we started with,” Fraser said. Still, four years from now, Fraser wants the district to remain a player in regional and provincial initiatives. “In four years, I hope Taylor’s still in a great position with respect to the region, that we’re still autonomous as a municipality, and our ideas down here are still seen to be relevant in the regional picture, and even the provincial picture,” Fraser said. “I think the residents of Taylor want to see our mayor and council interacting with our neighbours in a positive way.” Election day is October 20, with advanced voting on October 10. Voting will take place at the municipal hall from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on both days. Citizens hold their elected officials accountable with their ballot, Fraser said. “When you get in by acclamation, to me, you got in but it just doesn’t feel the same as when you’ve competed in an election. You put your ideas out there in front of people and you hang yourself out there, and those ideas are vetted through the people,” he said. “I’ve said it in every election I’ve been in: when people speak en masse, they’re right.”

Introducing Farai Mutamiri and his wife Letwin. Farai is the new minister in the Anglican Parish of the North Peace. As such, he will be serving St. Martins Fort St. John, St. Matthias Cecil Lake, and the Church of the Good Shepherd in Taylor. Farai and his family arrived in Fort St. John at the end of August. The Mutamiris come from Harari, Zimbabwe, where Farai was the dean of the cathedral. He completed his doctorate in theology in April from the University of Pretoria in South Africa. They have had an interesting first month seeing snow for the first time. But they don’t seem to mind.

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At left, William Brain, 9, takes a swing at Hamre’s old hearse on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. Brain was taking a swing against cancer — his great grandpa died of the disease and his mom is a survivor, he said. At right, Fort St. John firefighters take their swing at the hearse. The event raised $11,500 for the Fort St. John Firefighters Charitable Society and its medical travel fund.

Acclaimed mayor, Lori Ackerman turns focus to council race, next term ness here or relocate here.” Thirteen candidates have filed to fill six council seats on election day October 20. And there will be no shortage of work for elected councillors once they take their oaths of office at their inaugural meeting on Nov. 5. The next four years are very important to Fort St. John, and council will be tasked with managing the city’s growth, building relationships and development plans with regional First Nations and the neighbouring rural areas, and developing a social framework, Ackerman said. Council must also be prepared for the unexpected, Ackerman added. In 2011, the city’s official community plan called for initiatives ranging from developing transportation, parks, and downtown plans,

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Lori Ackerman has secured a third term as mayor in Fort St. John, and will be closely watching the crowded race to fill the rest of city council over the next month. 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. “It’s bittersweet, it is different when you are able to campaign and celebrate the decisions and achievements made over the last four years,” Ackerman said. “Being acclaimed will allow me to continue to work on the projects and initiatives that we are working on, and being available to meet with those looking to expand their busi-

to launching waste diversion initiatives and an affordable housing committee. Thrown into the mix has been the Site C dam — which has required public engagement, hearings, negotiations for a community measures agreement, and more — federal cannabis legalization, school site acquisitions, and sudden, swift changes to the provincial agreement that gives the city grants in lieu of taxes for oil and gas development outside its borders. “In a community that thrives on a rich resource region, we are at the whim of external forces out of our control. So we need to build a community that is alert to our operating environment,” Ackerman said. “Many do not recall that in 2003 over 50 per cent of our roads were gravel with open

ditches. In the past 15 years, the majority of the roads have been paved thanks to how we manage our Peace River Agreement funds. “We now have begun to look to replacement and enhancements for our parks, trails, streets and downtown. Everyone is waiting for the final investment decision on LNG and that will be a significant driver in our region. The 40 year export licence will allow us the time to focus on diversification and helping businesses attract the skilled workers they will need.” An all candidates forum for council hopefuls will be held Oct. 2 at the Lido Theatre starting at 7 p.m. There, candidates will debate their opinions on the last four years of city development, and their ideas for the next four as they vie for votes.

Ackerman said she’ll be watching the race and looking for candidates to have a strong grasp of their roles and duties as councillors, if elected. “Understanding of the time commitment, ability to manage that, desire to debate issues and a long term vision for the community. Most important would be an understanding of the role of a councillor,” Ackerman said. General voting takes place Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Fort St. John Legion from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Advanced voting takes place Wednesday, Oct. 10 and 17, also at the Legion from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Special voting opportunities will be given at senior care homes and the hospital on Oct. 18. “To put it quite simply, I believe it is a responsibility of a citizen to vote,” Ackerman said.

DISTRICT OF TAYLOR NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the District of Taylor that an elec�on by vo�ng is necessary to elect a Mayor and four Councillors, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

WorkSafeBC – Workers’ Compensation Board of B.C.

Hereby gives notice of proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (BC reg. 296/97, as amended)

MAYOR – One (1) to be elected Surname Fraser Prosko

Usual Names Rob Laura

Surname Davies Lueneberg Ponto Taillefer Turnbull

Usual Names Sherry Dave Be�y Brent Michelle

Residen�al Address Taylor Taylor

WorkSafeBC is holding public hearings for the following proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation:

COUNCILLOR – Four (4) to be elected Residen�al Address Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor

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Parts 8 and 34, Safety Headgear, sections 8.11(2) and 34.14(d)

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Part 20, Construction, Excavation and Demolition, section 20.1 and 20.17 – 20.26, concrete formwork and falsework

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Part 21, Blasting Operations, section 21.61, 21.63, and 21.73, electrical initiation and returning to the blast site

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Part 24, Diving, Fishing, and Other Marine Operations, section 24.1, 24.69, 24.124, and 24.96.1 – 24.96.3, definitions, fishing operations, seining, and new sections

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Parts 5, 23, and 29, Chemical Agents and Biological Agents, Oil and Gas, Aircraft Operations, sections 5.27(3), 23.63(6) and 29.16(2), prime contractor

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualiﬁed electors of the District of Taylor on: Saturday, October 20, 2018 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following loca�ons: Vo�ng Division 1. District Oﬃce

Loca�on Council Chambers

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ADVANCE VOTING will be available to qualiﬁed electors as follows: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 8:30 am to 8:00 pm District Oﬃce 10007 100 A Street

Public Hearings You are invited to provide feedback on the proposed amendments by oral presentation at the public hearings and/or in writing. Please register if you wish to make an oral presentation at the public hearings by telephoning 604-232-7744 or toll free in BC 1-866-614-7744 prior to the hearing.

ELECTOR REGISTRATION (For vo�ng day only registra�on) There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registra�on of all electors for this elec�on will take place at the �me of vo�ng. You will be required to make a declara�on that you meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older on general vo�ng day • Canadian ci�zen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registra�on • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the District of Taylor for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registra�on, and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from vo�ng in an elec�on or otherwise disqualified by law. Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of iden�fica�on (at least one with a signature). Picture iden�fica�on is not necessary. The iden�fica�on must prove both residency and iden�ty. Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of iden�fica�on (at least one with a signature) to prove iden�ty, proof that they are en�tled to register in rela�on to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, wri�en consent from the majority of the property owners. OR 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 vo�ng opportunity, OR • expect to be absent from the District of Taylor on general vo�ng day and at the �mes of all advance vo�ng opportuni�es.

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October 2, 2018

Parkside Hotel 810 Humboldt Street, Victoria, BC V8V 5B1

October 4, 2018

Best Western Kelowna Hotel & Suites 2402 Highway 97 N, Kelowna, BC V1X 4J1

October 11, 2018

Northern Grand Hotel 9830 100th Avenue Fort St. John, Fort St. John, BC V1J 1Y5

October 16, 2018

Executive Airport Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre 7311 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC V6X 1A3

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REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE: Before 4 pm on October 18, 2018 you must submit the following informa�on to the District oﬃce by mail (PO BOX 300, Taylor, BC V0C 2K0), telephone (250-789-3392), fax (250-789-3543) or email (mmcphail@ districto�aylor.com): (1) Full name, (2) Residen�al address, (3) Address of the property in rela�on to which you are vo�ng (for non-resident property electors), (4) Method of delivery of your mail ballot package: • pick up at the District oﬃce, OR • regular le�er mail through Canada Post to residen�al address, OR • regular le�er mail through Canada Post to an alternate address that you provide when reques�ng the ballot package, and (5) You must indicate whether you are going to be registering as a resident or non-resident property elector.

The deadline for receipt of written submissions is 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Written submissions can be made online or via e-mail, fax, mail, or delivered at the public hearings during the session times. Online: via the WorkSafeBC website at worksafebc.com E-mail: ohsregfeedback@worksafebc.com Fax:

604-279-7599; or toll free in BC: 1-877-279-7599

Mail:

Policy, Regulation and Research Division Subject: Proposed Regulatory Amendments WorkSafeBC – Workers’ Compensation Board of B.C. P.O. Box 5350, Station Terminal Vancouver, BC V6B 5L5

Notice of proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and Notice of Public Hearings pursuant to sections 225 and 226 of the Workers Compensation Act of British Columbia.

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Dave Heiberg looks for balance in Hudson’s Hope election matt preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca

Dave Heiberg will take the mayor’s chair in Hudson’s Hope. Heiberg was elected by acclamation and will take over from outgoing mayor Gwen Johansson. “I am excited and honoured to represent our community as mayor,” Heiberg said. “This will be my third term as a member of council. I feel that I have worked very hard over the years to represent the concerns and best interests of our citizens both locally and regionally. “A challenger would have been welcomed. Our democratic process works best when people are engaged in the process.” Heiberg moved to Hudson’s Hope in September 1980 to accept a high school teaching position. He was elected to council in 2011 and again in 2014. As seven candidates vie for six council seats, Heiberg said he’ll be looking for balance, and that all parts of the community are represented. “Diverse representation allows for good debate. Good debate often leads to better decisions,” he said. Hudson’s Hope has a small population in a large geographic footprint, Heiberg said. “We face many issues, some of which we have more control over than others. We, as a council, will continue to work hard at representing the best interests of our entire community,” he said. “Once a new council is established, staff and council will work together

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to develop a detailed strategic plan which will identify and prioritize our objectives and help guide us over the next four years.” Vying for a seat on council are Mattis Gibbs, Joseph King, Patricia Markin, Kelly Miller, Valerie Paice, Travous Quibell, and Leigh Summer. A forum will be held Oct. 3 at the community hall at 7 p.m. General voting takes place Saturday, Oct. 20 at the community hall from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Advanced voting takes place Wednesday, Oct. 10 also at the hall from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. A special voting opportunity will be given to residents of Silver Willow Court on Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. “It’s important that people show an interest in their communities,” Heiberg said. “One of the best and most effective ways of doing this is to get out and vote.”

Trust fund set up for crash victims Two youth were killed and a third was airlifted to hospital after a crash Sunday, Sept. 23, on the Alaska Highway. The crash happened at the north end of the Kiskatinaw Bridge around 5 p.m., when a southbound van was hit by a northbound pickup truck, according to RCMP. There were 11 passengers involved in the accident, all with varying degrees of injury. Of the six passengers in the van, two youth were killed, and a third was airlifted by STARS Ambulance to hospital. RCMP didn’t say how serious the other passengers were injured. Impairment isn’t considered a factor. The crash is being investigated by Dawson Creek RCMP, traffic services, collision analysts, and the BC Coroners Service.

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set up “In Trust for Karry Riise” at the Lake View Credit Union in Dawson Creek to help cover funeral and medical travel costs. “Karry is a very good friend of mine, and a friend to many in the area,” Wagar wrote in an email to Alaska Highway News. “She’s always gone out of her way to help those around her, but right now it’s her who needs our help. Ashlynn was meant to graduate this year. She had just picked out her grad dress the day before the accident. It’s crazy how life can turn from happiness to tragedy in just a few short moments.” The crash is being investigated by Dawson Creek RCMP, traffic services, collision analysts, and the BC Coroners Service. The funds will help cover the family’s costs and help alleviate their financial stress in such a difficult time, Wagar said. Donations can be taken directly to the bank. For account details, contact Wagar at 250-219-1280 or email amandabryannewagar@gmail.com.

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Questions to ask your council candidates

his week, I would like to talk about the Badge of Busy. I wear one and I’m very aware I wear that badge. I humbly apologize for being so busy at times, but I’m grateful that I have the time and space to show up for work that is important to me. I truly believe in becoming involved if I don’t like what is going on. I can rattle off very quickly several roles and responsibilities I take on that sound impressive. I do that to let people know that I can get things done and am involved in committees that I have passion for. I appreciate when I am asked engaging questions such as what does that mean? Do you really make a difference? Does it matter? Do I take the time to stop and listen to the people I represent? We have six incumbent councillors that have filed to run for another term, and another seven candidates who are challenging them. Public service comes with a Badge of Busy, along with love of community and a keen eye to steer and set policy that will impact the community. Each councillor takes

Why do we not see any public differences of opinion on council? Can you tell me what the advantage of having diverse viewpoints on council?

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on a portfolio of responsibility. As you consider your votes, ask these questions: 1. Are you just busy attending meetings and being busy? How has your inclusion in your various roles and responsibilities made a difference? How are you shifting policy? What changes/improvements/initiatives has your involvement made a difference? 2. What do you contribute in your current role? This is a question of accountability. If you’re speaking on behalf of the public, do you engage in formal and informal public consultations? What is your source of direction? Do you contribute to meaningful dialogue? What do you do when you see a conflict of interest for yourself or other members?

3. What is your exit strategy? I applaud Mark Rogers for stepping off Dawson Creek City council with hopes for diversification. When do you know it is time to move on? 4. What could you do to renew your lens in city council? Often, we have an expiry date for what we have passion for. At the public meetings I have attended I often see very little debate or discussion of topics at hand. Any topics requiring discussion are often moved in -camera, and out of the public eye. I challenge incumbents to take a close look at their effectiveness, weaknesses, and areas for improvement. You’re the leaders of the community. A good leader will often take time for self reflection, self awareness, and set goals to improve and foster better relationships with those their leadership

impacts. These are also good questions to put forward for consideration to our seven challengers. Congratulations to the fresh eyes and diverse viewpoints that Fort St. John has the opportunity to consider. To our community – do your homework and become a responsible voter. Edwina Nearhood is a lifelong resident of Fort St. John, with 30 years experience in the appraisal industry. KEY DATES FOR VOTERS: 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

The complicated math of the electoral reform referendum

id you get your Elections BC information in the mail last week? I did – sandwiched between a fast food coupon booklet and a utility bill. When I noticed it on the counter amongst the other mail, I thought to myself, is this an election year? Why on earth would I receive anything from Elections BC unless it was in advance of an election? No. It is not an election year – it’s a referendum year. This fall/almost winter, our province will hold a referendum on electoral reform. I have spent hours… OK, minutes, trying to figure out the three choices that will be on the referendum ballot. Frankly, the scenario’s described read more like a sixth grade math word problem and are just as confusing. If the bus leaves the station at 5 a.m. travelling at 120 kilometres per hour, how many MLAs will be elected in your area? The current system is called First Past the Post, or FPTP. We vote for one candidate in our electoral district and whoever gets the most votes is deemed the winner and is our MLA. The party who elects the most MLAs wins the election and therefore is our new government.

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Easy-peasey? No – considering that the last election was a cluster@#!! of monumental proportions, and was finally decided by something akin to a middle school popularity contest where someone had to declare who they considered their true BFF. Electoral reform introduces new processes for voting, which include: • Dual Member Proportional; • Mixed Member Proportional; and • Rural-Urban Proportional. The referendum will determine if a) we wish to continue using the current system, or b) use one of these other systems, and, finally c) which system would you choose? So hard to understand. I consider myself fairly intelligent, but the new system descriptions are as confusing as H-E-double hockey sticks. The Elections BC website breaks it down as much as possible, but leaves a person

with so many questions, especially those of us who live in the areas deemed as large rural districts. Would the Morth and South Peace be regarded as Large Rural Districts or Semi-Urban Districts? What I really want to know is, which voting system will give Northern British Columbia more of a voice, not less of a voice in the legislature. That is the system that I would vote for in the upcoming referendum. Which brings me to the method being used to conduct the referendum – the mail system. Why are we using the mail to gather votes? Is it because it is inexpensive? A vote on whether or not we are going to use proportional representation is going to be decided by those who remember to send their ballot back? Did the blacksmith and candlestick maker suggest using the mail? I am calling foul on the entire process of this referendum. Something this important needs to be given a titch more thought don’t you think? Judy Kucharuk is a lover of sarcasm, witty people and footnotes. Follow her @ judylaine

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New data offers insight into Fort St. John’s homelessness problem matt preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca

There were at least 61 people in Fort St. John who were homeless this past spring, according to newly released data. The preliminary report on the city’s homelessness count, completed over 24 hours on April 17 and 18, provides a point-in-time snapshot of the number of people facing homelessness, their demographics, and their service needs. “I think that the overall number of homeless people in Fort St. John being counted as 61, including those who are living in shelters, is indicative that the count has managed to capture information on hidden homeless, or people who are couch surfing, in Fort St. John,” said Amanda Trotter, executive director of the Women’s Resource Society, which co-ordinated the count. “It’s important to remember that these results are from the first ever oint in time homeless

count in Fort St. John so we do not have other local data collected in the same way to use as a comparison.” Forty of those who were counted in Fort St. John, or 66 per cent, were sheltered, while 21 people did not have shelter. Fifty-nine per cent of those who responded to surveys identified as indigenous. Seventy-seven per cent of respondents were male. Seventy-one per cent were between 25 and 54 years old. A final report will be released in the fall, and the data will be used as a benchmark to measure progress in addressing homelessness. The report will be presented to city council and the Community Development Institute, Trotter said. “It will be interesting to see more data from Fort St. John, and see how we are situated in terms of similar population sized cities,” she said. The province committed $550,000 to help fund counts in 12 communities across

B.C., including Prince Rupert, Smithers, and Williams Lake, among others. The federal government funded a count in Prince George, and five other communities in the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island. The count defines someone as experiencing homelessness if they don’t have a place of their own where they pay rent and can expect to stay for at least 30 days. That includes people staying overnight in homeless shelters, including transition houses for women fleeing violence and youth safe houses, as well as people with no fixed address who are staying temporarily in hospitals, jails, detox facilities, or are couch surfing. “The Point-in-Time Count methodology is most effective at counting and surveying the ‘visible’ homeless population,” the report notes. “Not everyone experiencing homelessness can be found and not everyone who is found is willing to be surveyed.”

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Costs rising for finishing South Taylor Hill upgrades matt preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca

Engineering and design work continues for Alaska Highway upgrades on the South Taylor Hill but the costs are increasing, according to the mayor of Taylor. Rob Fraser said plans to four-lane the rest of the hill and fix the Taylor bridge were common topics at four meetings he sat in on with provincial transportation minister Claire Trevena at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention this month. “The more they look at that one kilometre, essentially

from where the four-lane end nows to the corner, the costs of changing that are really starting to ramp up and increase,” Fraser told councillors at their Monday meeting. The highway through the Peace River valley and the District of Taylor is a key link for the Peace Region economy, as well as those of Northern B.C., the Yukon, and Alaska, and activity is once again on the rise, Fraser said. But the province is looking at the highway in individual segments, and were urged to start looking at it as one whole crossing, from the top of the hill and through the district,

Fraser said. “That one kilometre stretch potentially if it fails, and it is slipping, shuts down all that economic activity,” he said. Fraser sat in on separate meetings with Travena as a representative for Taylor, the Peace River Regional District, the Rural Roads Taskforce, and the Resource Municipalities Coalition. The province is looking at a business case and different options for the Taylor bridge, but didn’t go into much details, Fraser said, likening the meetings to “15-minute speed dating” sessions. The cost of the increase to four-lane the rest of the South

Taylor Hill weren’t elaborated on, nor were the specific issues challenging the design work, Fraser said. The hill has seen a number of slides over the last couple years, and some excavation work took place this summer. In an email, the ministry of transportation and infrastructure says work on the hill is divided into three phrases. The lower phase was complete in 2016, and a $40 million federal funding partnership was announced for the middle phase, where design and project development is underway. The upper phase is in pre-project development.

“While improvements to the South Taylor Hill are very challenging due to its steep grades, the ministry is committed to improving this corridor, which we know is an important route for industry in the north,” an official said. “The final delivery option remains to be determined based on the outcome of the ongoing project investigation. Once this is determined, the ministry will seek approvals from Capital Board and Treasury Board to proceed with the remaining project phases. At that time, we will be able to provide details regarding the timeline and cost for the remaining work.”

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Canada’s ongoing saga with the Trans Mountain pipeline and free trade talks with the United States won’t impact an investment decision on the LNG Canada, according to the project’s chief executive officer. In an interview with Bloomberg, Andy Calitz was optimistic and told the news agency that conditions remain

“quite good” for the estimated $40-billion project. Since an investment decision was delayed in 2016, the project has trimmed the cost of shipping gas from Kitimat to Asia by six per cent, Bloomberg reports. “The Trans Mountain decision, impactful as it has been in Canada on the regulatory scene, has not in any way stopped the

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LNG Canada project, which is ongoing,” Calitz told Bloomberg. On the North American Free Trade Agreement, Calitz said: “It is a really important Canadian-U.S. bilateral issue but does not stand in the way of a final investment decision on this project.” The Federal Court of Appeal is expected to rule by the end

of the month on whether steel modules for LNG Canada can be exempt from import duties, Bloomberg reports. Earlier this year, Calitz said the joint venture plans to begin construction in 2018 pending a positive investment decision. However, each partner has other projects competing for investment dollars, he told Bloomberg.

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Work progressing on new Site C apartments matt preprost editor@ahnfsj.ca

City officials got a sneak peek inside a new 50-unit apartment block being built in tandem with the Site C dam on Thursday, Sept. 20. Officials with Western Canadian Property Group and BC Housing gave city staff, councillors, and local media a tour of the apartments at 9404 93 Avenue, and the passive house standards being used to make it as energy efficient as possible. “We’re really pleased it’s here and that we’re going to be able to showcase more passive house standards, and showcase not just to our community but our province and the nation how to build properly,” Mayor Lori Ackerman said. Construction on the sixstorey, wood frame building began next to the Fort St. John fire hall in 2017, and is part of the city’s agreement with BC Hydro on the Site C dam. The building was designed by Low Hammond Row Architects based in Victoria, and is being built by Western Canadian Property Group. Once complete, it will be the largest passive house-certified building in B.C., according to BC Hydro. The building was oriented from north to south against conventional wisdom to ensure every unit gets access to direct, natural light, architect Paul Hammond said. “Conventional wisdom would have oriented the long facade to the south and maximize your heat gain. But what that does is put half of the building on the north side,” Hammond said. “When we ran the numbers for the passive house performance, we needed the heat gain in the winter. We wanted to maximize the amount of sun

exposure in the winter, knowing that in the summertime we’d have to complement it with a bit of cooling to offset those heat loads.” The building’s form is straightforward, but bent slightly to create a “rift” in the middle for an entryway, and a point of interest from the street, Hammond said. Each end of the building features a series of fins — extensions of the walls to show just how thick they are to keep the building as airtight and insulated as possible. “That’s to express the actual true thickness of the passive house wall because it is significantly larger than conventional construction,” Hammond said. “It’s all about conserving energy, not needing energy to heat the building.” The apartments cost $21 million to build — $13 million from BC Hydro, and $7.8 million from BC Housing. The apartments will include 35 two-bedroom and 15 three-bedroom units. Five units will be wheelchair accessible. Construction is expected to be complete by the end of December. During Site C construction, 40 units will be made available for rent by BC Hydro for employees working on the dam, while 10 units will be available for the community’s use. The full 50 units will be turned over to the community for low- and moderate-income families when construction of the dam is complete. BC Housing is is leading the management and construction of the building, and will look for a non-profit building operator later this year. Both BC Housing and the operator will share information regarding eligibility and application for the apartments as they become available.

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A three-year study of Northeast B.C. has identified two tight oil plays with the potential to produce tens of millions of barrels of oil. The study was conducted for Geoscience BC by Petral Robertson Consulting, which focused on areas outside of the Montney, since that region’s oil and gas reserves are already well understood. The study looked at 19 potential reservoirs, but eliminated 10 as having low prospects. Six are deemed to be “B” plays, which means they show good potential but lack the test horizontal drilling activity needed to confirm their potential. Two areas have been graded “A” plays – the Halfway formation north of Fort St. John and the Chinkeh formation northwest of Fort Nelson. The area had conventional oil production in the past, between the 1950s and 1970s.

Some conventional wells are still producing. Old and declining conventional oil producing formations can often be revived through horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracking, which can unlock oil and gas that was heretofore unrecoverable. “There are historically some really nice older oil fields, particularly around Fort St. John area and a little bit north of there,” said Petral Robertson president Brad Hayes. “Really nice discoveries, most of them drilled up in the 50s and 60s and 70s and since then mostly depleted. There haven’t been many new light oil discoveries, and so that’s one reason everyone’s so excited about finding oil in the Montney.” Oil and gas producers in B.C. produced 7.7 million barrels of oil in 2017, according to the BC Oil and Gas Commission, which was down from 8.5 million in 2016. Whereas Western Canadian Select, the heavy oil produced

in Alberta’s oil sands, is heavily discounted – currently selling at $32 per barrel – companies like ARC Resources are getting roughly $70 per barrel for the light crude it produces in Alberta and in the Montney. Hayes points to plays like the Cardium in Alberta, which was a prolific conventional oil producing region that declined but which has been reinvigorated by horizontal drilling. He thinks the Halfway formation in particular could likewise be revived with horizontal drilling and fracking. “The geological work suggests that it might be surrounded by a halo or a fringe of lower quality rock that we just could not produce economically in the good old days with the conventional wells,” he said. “But if you go in there with horizontal wells and the multi-frac technology that we use now, you might be able to establish a bunch of economic producible oil from the Halfway formation that people just didn’t look at before.”

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Macro Industries has signed a contract to build a two-unit greenfield compressor station near Dawson Creek as part of the North Montney Mainline. The contract’s value is in excess of $37 million. Work includes the installation of two 15.1-megawatt ISO rated gas-turbine-driven centrifugal

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Pembina expands Montney network by $120M

A happy retirement to Sonya Runacres, who ends a long career with the City of Fort St. John, and was recognized by city council on Sept. 24.

Runacres love of gardening has paid off for the city — she was instrumental in bringing edible landscapes to city facilities, which residents still enjoy today.

B.C. Farmers’ Advocacy Office up for review Jeremy Simes Alaska Highway News

The Farmers’ Advocacy Office in British Columbia is up for review as officials determine whether the service is still warranted or if it should change. The Peace River Regional District board voted in late August for the third-party review of the service. It’s expected to be complete before the beginning of March. “What we’re looking at is if the service is still relevant, what they’re doing, can it be improved, and should it go on,” said Brad Sperling, board chair of the regional district. The advocacy office has been in the province for more than five years, helping rural landowners deal with oil and gas activity on their property. While he hasn’t heard of any negative feedback about the service, Sperling said the re-

view is still necessary. “For transparency purposes, the review is important,” he said. “We need to find out how things are going. Just going on hearsay is not always the proper way to do things.” Renee Ardill, a rancher in the Fort St. John area, said she would support the continuation of the office. She has used the service to get advice on how to deal with a pipeline going through her land. “I think the office is a very good thing,” said Ardill, a board director with the British Columbia Cattlemen’s Association. “It gives people somewhere to go for information. When it comes to oil and gas, most of the farmers don’t know much about it.” The review will also help officials determine whether the office should go beyond helping farmers deal with oil and

gas issues. The installation of wind turbines has become increasingly popular, which creates a host of other problems. “Looking at wind would be a good thing because everything has its own unique set of problems,” Ardill said. As well, if the district determines the office can remain, it’s expected that there will be debate over how it should be funded. Both the district and the province fund the office, but some say it might be best for funding to come solely from the district. Anne Clayton, owner of Aspen Grove Property Services, which was contracted to operate the advocacy office, said having funding from the province could be perceived as a conflict of interest. The province helps facilitate the oil and gas industry, she added, so any funds toward the advocacy office, which

helps farmers deal with oil and gas issues, could be viewed negatively by landowners. “I’m not saying the regional district is opposed to industry, but it does represent rural landowners,” she said. “It’s something landowners would have more trust in.” As well, she said the office has been receiving pushback from the province, alleging that the office was told it was exceeding the intent of its contract. “We likely wouldn’t have that pushback from the district, at least I don’t think we would,” Clayton said. However, Sperling said it could be argued that the office should receive provincial funding because oil and gas activity is a provincial issue. “Until we have this review done, we’re not really going to know how the funding will work,” he said. —Western Producer

BEFORE

The staged expansion of Pembina Pipeline’s system connecting the Montney play to the Edmonton region is getting bigger. The company says that in response to increased customer demand, it will spend $120 million to build additional pipeline and terminalling infrastructure on its Peace Pipeline network. Pembina recently increased capacity to transport crude oil, condensate and natural gas liquids into the Edmonton market with the completion of its Phase III expansion. Construction is currently underway on the Phase IV and V expansions. These projects are nearing completion and expected to be placed into service in late 2018, Pembina said on Monday. Since announcing the pipeline’s Phase VI expansion earlier this year, customers have booked an additional 50,000 bbls/d on the Peace and Northern Pipeline systems, the company said. This increases peak firm volume commitments to approximately 885,000 bbls/d in 2019. “Ultimately, Pembina expects to have at least four segregated product pipelines in the corridors between Gordondale, Alberta and the Edmonton area, which will significantly improve operating efficiencies and capital requirements,” senior vicepresident Jason Wiun said in a statement.

Runacres was hired on Sept. 30, 1992, as a cashier at the Centennial Pool. In July 1996, she became a part-time pool attendant and became a full-time attendant in 2000. In 2004, Runacres moved into a labourer’s position in the public works department, and in 2008 took on the role of groundskeeper in the roads and grounds department. In 2017, Runacres moved into the finance department as an accounting clerk, and remained there until her recent decision to retire.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT 60 (Peace River North)

10112-105 Avenue, Fort St. John, B.C. V1J 4S4 Tel: (250) 262-6000; Fax: (250) 262-6048

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of Trustee Electoral Area 2 (see the map and description of the Trustee Electoral Areas on this page) that an election by voting is necessary to elect a School Trustee, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

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TRUSTEE ELECTORAL AREA 2 – SCHOOL TRUSTEE – One (1) to be elected

Fort St. John Law Courts • Nathan Mark Dejonghe (born 1987) was sentenced to 12 months and 26 days in jail, handed a 10-year mandatory firearms ban, ordered to provide a DNA sample, and handed a $200 victim surcharge for possession with the purpose of trafficking. Dejonghe was sentenced to four more months in jail, given 18 months of probation, handed a second 10-year firearms ban, ordered to provide another DNA sample, and assessed a $200 victim surcharge for willfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer. • Joseph William Kelly (born 1963) was sentenced to 11 days in jail for theft. • Christina Magun (born 1991) was fined $500, handed a one-year criminal driving ban, and assessed a $150 victim surcharge for operating a motor vehicle while disqualified.

Surname

Usual Names

Residential Address

CHRISTIE SCOTT-MONCRIEFF

David Darren David Robert

Taylor, BC Fort St. John, BC

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of Trustee Electoral Area 2 on:

ADVANCE VOTING

Saturday, October 20, 2018 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm Upper Pine Elementary/Jr. Secondary School 16242 Rose Prairie Road, Rose Prairie, BC

Wednesday, October 10, 2018 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm Upper Pine Elementary/Jr. Secondary School 16242 Rose Prairie Road, Rose Prairie, BC ANY QUALIFIED ELECTOR MAY VOTE AT AN ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITY

18 years of age or older on general voting day Canadian citizen Resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration (April 19, 2018) Resident of OR registered owner of real property in TEA 2 for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration (September 19, 2018), and Not disqualified under the School 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.

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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.

• Jesse Ryan Smith (born 1995) was sentenced to 45 days in jail, given a three-year probation order, handed a 10-year mandatory firearms ban, ordered to provide a DNA sample, and assessed a $200 victim surcharge for robbery. Smith was sentenced to 45 days jail, handed three years of probation and assessed a $200 victim surcharge for uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm. • Mathew Camron Wiebe (born 1993) was handed a one-year probation order, handed a 10-year mandatory firearms ban, ordered to provide a DNA sample, and assessed a $200 victim surcharge for possession with the purpose of trafficking. — Tom Summer

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of Trustee Electoral Area 1 (see the map and description of the Trustee Electoral Areas on this page) that an election by voting is necessary to elect a School Trustee, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

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“But there are some sweet spots in there, particularly in this kind of environment: lots of sun but lots of extreme cold, the need for cooling and heating. There’s lots of things we can do to save there,” Wilkinson said. City Manager Dianne Hunter told council the new detachment is a “complex” project, and that the steel needed for its construction will have a significant impact on its budget, referring to Canada’s trade tensions with the United States. “This is something we did not envision a year ago when we were looking at our cost estimates, but with the reality of tariffs coming on in a number of different areas, we’re being mindful of that,” Hunter said. Three councillors will sit on a committee to oversee the detachment’s construction, which will be formed later this year after the Oct. 20 election. The city has taken a leadership on passive house construction, Hunter said, but council will need to determine to what extent the city should commit to the standard with the new detachment. However, council has already hinted at just how far they’d like to push the city with the passive house standard. At a meeting with Education Minister Rob Fleming earlier this month, council requested the new Northeast Elementary School be built to the standard. On Monday, Ackerman gloated at how the city is ahead of the curve compared to Vancouver. “Building on Fort St. John’s passive house success, we had that passive house long built before Vancouver even had one approved and they’re trying to catch up,” she said. Under the current plan, the province would pay for 40 per cent of the construction costs in annual lease payments over 20 years. The city would fund the rest through its Peace River Agreement funding and capital reserves, and can apply for various grants from the federal government.

TRUSTEE ELECTORAL AREA 1 – SCHOOL TRUSTEE – One (1) to be elected Surname

Usual Names

Residential Address

EDWARDS LEHMANN

Melanie Joanne Madeleine Gertrud

Cecil Lake, BC Cecil Lake, BC

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of Trustee Electoral Area 1 on: Saturday, October 20, 2018 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm Cecil Lake Community Hall 4864 Cecil Lake Road, Cecil Lake, BC

ADVANCE VOTING Wednesday, October 10, 2018 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm Cecil Lake Community Hall 4864 Cecil Lake Road, Cecil Lake, BC ANY QUALIFIED ELECTOR MAY VOTE AT AN ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITY

18 years of age or older on general voting day Canadian citizen Resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration (April 19, 2018) Resident of OR registered owner of real property in TEA 1 for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration (September 19, 2018), and not disqualified under the School 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. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of Trustee Electoral Area 5 that an election by voting is necessary to elect three School Trustees, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

TRUSTEE ELECTORAL AREA 5 – SCHOOL TRUSTEE – One (1) to be elected Surname

Usual Names

Residential Address

EVANS GILBERT PASICHNYK RICHERT SNOW

Erin G. Helen Norma Darrell Don Jeff Bill

Fort St. John, BC Fort St. John, BC Fort St. John, BC Taylor, BC Fort St. John, BC

The City of Fort St. John is administering the voting for the electors within its municipal boundaries. This notice only applies to the resident electors and non-resident property electors of the unincorporated area of TEA 5 (“rural electors”) – see the map and description of the Trustee Electoral Areas on this page.

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of Trustee Electoral Area 5 on: Saturday, October 20, 2018 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm Charlie Lake Elementary School 12655 Frontage Road, Charlie Lake, BC

ADVANCE VOTING Wednesday, October 10, 2018 - and Wednesday, October 17, 2018 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm Charlie Lake Community Hall 12717 Charlie Hall Avenue, Charlie Lake, BC ANY QUALIFIED ELECTOR MAY VOTE AT AN ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITY

18 years of age or older on general voting day Canadian citizen Resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration (April 19, 2018) Resident of OR registered owner of real property in the unincorporated area of TEA 5 for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration (September 19, 2018), and not disqualified under the School Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING – TEA 5 ONLY 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 region on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities. REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE: School District 60 will be accepting mail ballot requests up to 4:00 pm on Thursday, October 18, 2018. The following information must be submitted to the office: (1) (2) (3) (4)

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Full name, Residential address, Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident property electors), Method of delivery of your mail ballot package: • Pick up at School District office, OR • Regular letter mail through Canada Post to your 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 (10112 – 105 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC, V1J 4S4), telephone (250-262-6000), fax (250-262-6048) or email mross@prn.bc.ca to receive a mail ballot. School District 60 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. W.K. (Bill) Lindsay, Chief Election Officer

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ARTS & CULTURE

PAGS celebrates 35th art auction this weekend Peace Arts Gallery Society’s 35th annual Art Auction, “Une Nuit des Temps: Past, Present and Future” is destined to be an unforgettable event celebrating our community as well as the arts and culture of the Peace Region. This year’s fundraiser will take place at the North Peace Cultural Centre, opening at 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 29. The Art Auction is an exclusive look at specially selected, original

artworks created by local, regional and national artists. We are pleased to present a number of outstanding works of art with a silent auction on display throughout the night and an exciting live auction program that begins at 7:30 p.m. Funds raised at this event enables PAGS to support Peace Gallery North operations and exhibits, children’s art programming, the giving of student bursaries, community and North Peace Cultural

Centre art initiatives and more. The evening begins with a cocktail hour and viewing from 5 to 6 accompanied by live entertainment. A scrumptious French cuisine dinner, as only the Gourmet Chef can deliver, including complimentary wine will conclude with an assortment of desserts, coffee, and tea. Call the North Peace Cultural Centre at 250-785-1992 for ticket information.

Treaty 8 Tribal Association receives repatriation funding The Treaty 8 Tribal Association is one of 21 First Nation groups in B.C. receiving grants to support repatriation work across the province. The association is receiving $21,883 from the Royal BC Museum to a create Repatriation Registry that will enable member First Nations to develop repatriation plans and carry out necessary research. The museum is awarding a total of $586,160 to support repatriation

work, including consultation, documentation and repatriation of First Nations cultural items, ancestral remains and burial items as well as intangible cultural heritage from global museums. “Museums around the world, including the Royal BC Museum, have a moral obligation to support Indigenous communities engaged in repatriation,” said Prof. Jack Lohman, CEO of the Royal BC Museum, in a

news release. “Providing this financial support for repatriation projects across the province is one way for this museum to put its full institutional weight behind reconciliation efforts.” Officials with Treaty 8 did not respond to a request for comment. In 2017, a collection of indigenous artifacts from the Peace Region were repatriated back to the Tse’K’wa Heritage Centre.

OCTOBER 20 ADVANCE VOTING

OCTOBER 10 & 17

NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING COUNCILLOR – Six (6) to be elected

AREA 5 SCHOOL TRUSTEE – Three (3) to be elected

SURNAME

USUAL NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

SURNAME

USUAL NAMES

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

KLASSEN HANSEN STEWART CHRISTENSEN BOLIN FOWLER HARRIS EVANS JONES HARIS GRIMSRUD ZABINSKY

Gord Lilia Byron Bruce Trevor Chuck Jim Larry Justin Gabor Becky Tony

Fort St. John, BC Fort St. John, BC Fort St. John, BC Fort St. John, BC Fort St. John, BC Charlie Lake, BC Fort St. John, BC Fort St. John, BC Fort St. John, BC Fort St. John, BC Fort St. John, BC Fort St. John, BC

EVANS GILBERT PASICHNYK RICHERT SNOW

Erin Helen Norma Darrell Don Jeff Bill

Fort St. John, BC Fort St. John, BC Fort St. John, BC Fort St. John, BC Fort St. John, BC

In 2014, Fort St. John had the lowest municipal voter turnout in the province. Yikes! Let’s do better in 2018

Voter Turnout BC Municipalities vs. Fort St. John 43%

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40% 23%

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15%

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DATE AND TIME

VOTING PLACE

GENERAL VOTING DAY

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

10103 – 105 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC

ADVANCE VOTING

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

10103 – 105 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC

ADVANCE VOTING

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

10103 – 105 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC

SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES

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

8407 – 112 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC

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

8112 – 96 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC

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

9812 – 108 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC

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

9819 – 107 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC

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

8407 – 112 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC

Open to all qualified electors Open to all qualified electors Open to all qualified electors

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

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

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

REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE:

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

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

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

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

Floyd Erickstad is the president of the Fort St. John 50+ Club. He has been a member since 1992 and has served on the executive in various positions over the years. He has also been an avid supporter of the B.C. 55+ Senior’s Association where he has worn many hats and has won several medals for his table tennis skills. Floyd was born in Sunrise, and grew up in the Peace Country. Much of his working life was spent on the Ministry of Transportation’s bridge crew as foreman and bridge manager – a huge area from Taylor to the Territories. Floyd invites all those 50+ to come and join in the fun on Monday and Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon. Activities include shuffle board, carpet bowling, cards, crib, pool, table tennis, floor curling and more. For more info, call Heather at 250-785-4546.

From India to Fort St. John, Bollywood Nite a multicultural showcase MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca

Canadians might think they know a lot about India, but they may also find themselves surprised at all the things they don’t at a special event next month. The Rotary Club of Fort St. John is hosting Bollywood Nite at the Lido Theatre on Oct. 14, to showcase the country’s diverse range of culture and dance before capping things off with a movie screening. “If you say Europe is a continent, then India is also a continent. France and Germany and Italy and Spain are strikingly different from each other, from language, writing, culture, food, everything. India has around 29 to 30 provinces, and they are also different from each other, completely,” said Raj Acharjee, an organizer for the event. “This event is showcasing that even in Indian culture we are multicultural.” Most Canadians are familiar with Indian culture that comes from the northern region of Punjab, Acharjee said, but the country’s regions vary from north to south, and coast to coast. For example, Goa, on India’s southwestern coast, was ruled by the Portuguese for hundreds of years and that influence remains in its architecture and place names and dance. It’s dance is more carnival in style compared to the Bhangra dance popular in the Punjab region. Acharjee has amassed five sets of costumes from India to outfit the Energetic Dance Explosion, which is choreographing and performing five different regional dance routines on Bollywood Nite, from the carnival dance of Goa, to the slum dances of southern India. Even the dance group itself is a multicultural cast — performers are from Canada, the U.S., Korea, the Philippines, and India. “This shows how Fort St. John is emerging as a multicultural (city),” Acharjee said. “That’s the strength of this place.” Aneudy Grullon, who leads the Energetic Dance Explosion, is from the Dominican Republic, and has spent the last month and a half preparing for the show. Learning about India and its culture and languages and dance has been a lesson, he said. “I do this for fun,” Grullon said. “I love dancing and I want to show Fort St. John a little bit more.” Bollywood Nite takes place on Sunday, Oct. 14, with shows at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The dance performances will be followed by a screening of the 2013 hit Bollywood movie Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, a coming-of-age romantic comedy whose title translates to “This Youth is Crazy” and follows the relationship of two students who meet in college and again later in their lives. Proceeds from the event will support the building of an inclusive playground at Margaret ‘Ma’ Murray Community School. “We are also trying to involve the immigrant community to give back to community,” Acharjee said. For more, visit the thelido.ca.

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Words North writing festival this weekend Helen Knott is a Dane-zaa and Nehiyawak writer, spoken word poet, and advocate from the Prophet River First Nations living in Fort St. John. Currently completing a Masters in First Nations Studies at UNBC, Helen was recently named one of 16 Nobel laureate-honoured world activists and one of 150 Indigenous Canadian artists honored with the Hnyatyshyn Foundation REVEAL Indigenous Art Award. She has published short stories and poetry in the Malahat Review, Red Rising Magazine, CBC Arts, the Surviving Canada anthology, alongside many other publications and poetry video productions. Helen has forthcoming academic pieces that focus on connecting violence against Indigenous lands and bodies. Her first book is a memoir that weaves in poetry entitled, In My Own Moccasins Now, to be released in Fall 2019 by the University of Regina Press. At Words North, Helen will be taking part in the panel discussion, Writing to Engage Community at 10 am, giving a presentation, From Hard Lines to Heart Lines, at 2 pm and a collaborative performance with Jasmine Netsena at 7 pm, all on Saturday at the Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre. Helen describes her workshop, From Hard Lines to Heart Lines as follows:

power that is in the uncomfortable and often avoided hard and heart spaces. Music is Jasmine Netsena’s first language. From the age of five, the award-winning singer -songwriter, who is of the Dene and Tahltan Nations, learned to sing from her grandmothers in their Indigenous languages. Classical voice training only strengthened that bedrock, and now, Jasmine has been honing her songwriting and guitar skills for close to 15 years. Jasmine released her debut album, Take You With Me, in 2014. For her second record, she uses her voice to uncover long-buried issues. The daughter of a residential school survivor, Jasmine wants to use music to add to the dialogue of intergenerational healing. Jasmine has charmed audiences in New York City, Nashville and across Canada. In 2014, the Fort Nelson resident won Best Folk/Acoustic Album in the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards and was nominated for at Indigenous Songwriter of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. At Words North, Jasmine will be taking part in the panel discussion, Writing to Engage Community, giving a presentation, Writing as Ceremony, and performing her work Saturday Sept. 29 at the Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre. Jasmine describes her workshop, Writing as Ceremony, as follows:

Writing uncomfortable truths that make people squirm in their seats is never the ultimate dream of writers. Hard lines are words written from the crossroads of injustices and oppression that often provide insight and build understanding. Heart lines are words that have evolved from human experiences that are emotionally charged with “the feels.” Often hard lines and heart lines are intertwined and can be utilized to not only provide powerful social commentary, but to deepen our abilities to connect to each other as human beings. Helen will discuss how she has used writing to heal from oppression and to illuminate social injustices. Discover the

What helps you to find your writing flow? How does routine and ritual help us write? Some writers go for a drive or a walk. Some ski. Sometimes a simple “change of scene” can get your writing juices flowing. Where does motion and writing meet? Join Jasmine in this discussion around writing, ritual and movement. Participants will also engage in some writing exercises, so don’t forget your notebook and pen (as if you would).

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Volunteers and racing enthusiasts help install hitching rails and permanent lighting at the Taylor Speedway work bee on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. The railing will be used to supply power, air, and water to each pit stop; the recently purchased lights will enable the track to hold night races all season long.

Willow Moon Internal Arts celebrates 40 years of tai chi in Fort St. John DILLON GIANCOLA sports@ahnfsj.ca

A 40th anniversary is an impressive milestone for any organization, nevermind one outside the cultural mainstream. Yet, 2018 marks the 40th year that tai chi has been taught in and around Fort St. John. The group has gone through many iterations, from the meeting space to the teacher. David Walker first started teaching in 1978, and the reins eventually passed to Jodie Shelkie and later Jody Decker. The school, now known as Willow Moon Internal Arts, School of Tai Chi and Qigong, is now run by Tammy Bilodeau, who has been involved for 25 years, and first became lead director in 2001. Bilodeau often tells the story of when she first started attending classes. As she would walk down the hall in the basement of the school’s former building, and begin to hear the music, her whole body and mindset would be relaxed, and she would be put at ease. “I didn’t know I was walking towards my destiny,” Bilodeau said. She had no idea at the time that teaching tai chi would become her career and fulltime job. It’s this sense of relaxation and destiny that makes tai chi such a worthwhile practice, Bilodeau said. Tai chi is an ancient Chinese non-competitive form of martial arts, used to achieve relaxation. “Success is when you can say you’re sleeping better, or have less stress, and can calm down during a situation which would cause you anxiety,” Bilodeau said, describing the benefits of the practice.

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Though there are many ways one can look after their mental and physical health, Bilodeau said tai chi stands out because of how gentle and low-intensity the exercises are. This is why she has students as old as 80 — you’re never too old to study tai chi. One of the most interesting things about tai chi in Fort St. John is the school is now in the midst of a five-year high point. When Bilodeau started out in 1993, there was one class a week with six regular students. The school now has 60 students, with seven classes taught per week in Fort St. John and Taylor by Bilodeau and her assistant instructor, Dian Loro. The school meets SUPPLIED PHOTO mostly in the Bert Ambrose Willow Moon Internal Arts assistant instructor Dian Loro and lead gymnasium. Bilodeau said when she director Tammy Bilodeau. travels to tai chi workshops mainstream ideas and who with little fan fair. and conferences, she is want to take ownership of “The fact we’ve been encountered by people who their health,” said Bilodeau. here 40 years speaks to can’t believe a city the size Willow Moon has something this club has of Fort St. John and with the flourished in spite of its offered this community. sterotypes surrounding it, quiet demeanor. There is We’re not going anywhere. has supported tai chi for so no signage or advertising We have a commitment long and so successfully. for the school around town, to this community, and “Fort St. John is much something Bilodeau said the community has given more diverse than people is like tai chi itself. It’s the a commitment to tai chi,” think, and there’s a lot underdog, existing and Bilodeau said. of people seeking non- impacting people’s lives

’ve long said September and October are the best months to be a sports fan. NFL is in full swing, the MLB playoffs and World Series take place, and the NHL and NBA regular seasons lift off. There’s an exciting game to watch every single day, and usually severalgames at once. As if this wasn’t enough, the fan experience is increased when chaos is added to the mix. I’m talking about massive upsets, ridiculously high scoring games, and insane storylines. It makes the games that much more entertaining, as literally anything can happen and you can’t take one play off. Week three of the NFL brought us enough upsets to last the season, although I hope there’s more to come. The Buffalo Bills 27-6 beatdown of the Minnesota Vikings marked the first time a 17-point underdog has won since 1995. Since I didn’t start seriously following the NFL until 1999, I’ve never seen a team choke as hard as the Vikings did last Sunday. Let’s not forget the 0-2 Detroit Lions beating the New England Patriots 26-10, the first time the Patriots have lost back to back games by double digits since 2002. That’s only one year into the Patriots’ 18-year dynasty. Kansas Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, in his first year as a starter, as the most touchdowns, 13, of any quarterback ever in the first three games of the season. Ryan Fitzpatrick, known more by his beard and the fact he went to Harvard than by his play on the football field, is the first quarterback ever to have three straight games with at least 400 passing yards. If you tried to write a movie before the start of the season, similar to the 2014 Kevin Costner film Draft Day, you still couldn’t come up with these storylines. That’s really saying something considering the fact that movie saw the Cleveland Browns have the best draft of all time. Then there’s the chaos that has yet to happen. The Boston Red Sox had 106 wins as of press time, the most in franchise history, and a shot at reaching the 110 win mark. The MLB record for most wins in a season is 116. That’s already crazy, but I’d like to crank things up a notch. I’m hoping the perennial underdog Oakland Athletics beat the New York Yankees in the wild card game and knock out the Red Sox, the best team in franchise history, in the divisional round of the playoffs. It’s so much fun just to think about, and yet not outside the realm of possibility. In terms of expectations, the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the Stanley Cup this season wouldn’t be that big of an upset. But considering the fact the team hasn’t won a championship since 1967, and is in the midst of one of the longest title droughts in all of North American sports, I still can’t convince myself, a life-long Leafs fan, that they can do it. Maybe I’m a bad fan, or maybe I’ve just gotten my hopes up too many times. Either way, upset season is here, and I can’t wait. I’m almost of mind to say the Edmonton Oilers could be good this year and contend for the Stanley Cup as well. But hey, there’s no need to be foolish.

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Above: Huskies goalie Johnny Bateman makes a point blank save during his team’s 5-3 loss to the North Peace Navigators on Saturday, Sept. 22. Below: North Peace Navigators alumni stood on the ice alongside both teams during a moment of silence and memorial ceremony for Darcy Haugan prior to the start of the game between the Huskies and Navigators. Haugan, the former Navs coach, was killed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash.

The Fort St. John Huskies are eager to get in the win column in Sexsmith against the Vipers on Sept. 28, after failing to do so in game one against the North Peace Navigators. The Huskies dropped the opener 5-3. The team didn’t lose a game until its 11th contest a season ago. The Huskies broke out to a 3-2 lead after two periods on goals from Cody Brodhagen, Matthew Apsassin and Gary Loewen, but were unable to hold the lead in the third period. “I liked about 40 minutes of our hockey game, but in the third we weren’t able to maintain the pace we set. We played a lot slower and (the Navigators) took advantage of that,” said Huskies

Head Coach Todd Alexander. Alexander liked the speed his team showed and thinks they can be a really fast-paced team. But the players have to put the work in and be in good enough shape to keep it up for 60 minutes. Alexander also pointed out his team’s poor defensive coverage in the slot area, and lack of discipline in the third period, as things to work on heading into Friday’s game. “We have to clean our coverage in that area so we’re not relying on our goaltender to be our best defender. These are things we will address and make adjustments for,” Alexander said. The Huskies are facing a Vipers team who beat the County of Grande Prairie Kings 2-1 at home in their season opener. The game starts at 8 p.m. locally.

Predators finish fifth at Firestarter tourney The Midget Predators were in Calgary from Sept. 21 to 23 for the 2018 Midget AA Firestarter tournament, the third straight year the Predators have attended. The team started off strong, beating the Okatoks Raiders 2-1. However, in game two against Calgary Fire White, the Preds lost 7-1. “We managed to keep the game scoreless for the first and compete hard for the whole game (against Edmonton). We played two of the top three AA teams over the weekend and we know where

the bar is. Hopefully being full time with regular practices we can reach that level by the end of the season,” Larson said. The Predators have a new group of team leaders for the 2018-19 season. Beth Connelly, (defence) is the captain, while Jaycee Bird (defence), Piket (centre), Jordyn Larson (wing), and Keagan Goulet (defence) are assistant captains. The Predators next game is in Dawson Creek on Sept. 29 at 10:45 a.m., where they will host the Peace Country Storm.

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The NEBC Midget Trackers had an excellent start to their season at the 2018 Whitecourt Ice Breaker Tournament, Sept. 21 to 23. The Trackers were undefeated on way to winning the tournament. In game one, the Trackers beat the Whitecourt Wolverines 8-0, outshooting them 56-15. In game two, the Trackers beat Peace River 6-1, again thoroughly

outplaying their opponent by leading shots on goal 44-28. Later on Saturday, the Trackers beat Grande Prairie 5-2. The two teams met again in the final on Sunday, with the Trackers coming out on top again, 5-1. The Trackers begin the NAML regular season against the Lakeland Panthers this weekend, Sept. 28.

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Fort St. John city councillors appointed the board of directors for the 2020 B.C. Winter Games on Monday, Sept. 24, with Darren Snider being named president of the board. The games will be held in Fort St. John from February 20 to 23, 2020. “With only 18 months to plan and execute the games, we have assembled a passionate and committed group of volunteers who will once again demonstrate to our visitors that the city and region specialize in (the) exceptional,” said Snider. Mayor Lori Ackerman spoke about the games and the board that was selected. “Our community is set to build on the legacy of many other higher level sporting events and continue to demonstrate our ability to host competitions at this level. We have appointed a diverse group that will lead our volunteers to ensure a successful games, while leaving a lasting legacy for our community,” said Ackerman. The board is organized into 14 planning areas, as the amount of preparation needed to hold the games is substantial. Up to 2,000 volunteers could be involved, and up to 1,436 athletes, 361 coaches, and 246 officials coudl make their way to Fort St. John for

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The 2020 BC Winter Games Board of Directors was appointed by city council on Monday, Sept. 24.

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LAKESHORE 4H Community Club I’m Liam Koop from the swine club and I am here to give you an update on the activities of the Lakeshore 4-H Community Club. On the July 6th weekend we prepared our animals for final weigh-in, Achievement

After Achievement Days, we had to finish up our record books. Record books are where we calculated all our expenses and earnings and evaluated our overall project. We also got a chance to put together a photo album of our project animal. ! As a year-end celebration Lakeshore club had a bowling party. We handed in our record books there. We had a lot of fun! District Awards Night will be held in October where final awards will be given out and we will start all over again to gear up for another 4-H year. Special thanks to all our 4-H leaders for all their hard work and to all who have supported 4-H. !

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Days and the auction that was on Saturday. During the achievement part we presented our hogs in the show ring as did the sheep, beef, dog, and horse members. Animals were judged on their grooming, how well they were handled in the show ring and for overall conformation. My hog, Gru, got 3rd in grooming and conformation and got 1st in showmanship. The day after came the auction. We presented our animals in the ring and many of the buyers bid a very generous price. Everyone did a great job with their animals. A big thank-you to all our buyers and congratulations to all the 4-H participants.

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Lone Wolf Members celebrate winning their third consecutive championship at Fort St. John Links on Sept. 23.

Lone Wolf repeats as interclub champions The season long competition between the Peace Region’s golf clubs came to an end on Sunday, Sept. 23 at Fort St John Links. Going into the final event, the race was once again between Lone Wolf Golf Club and Farmington Fairways with only seven points separating the two clubs. Both clubs rallied their members to come out for the final event but when the final results were tallied, Lone Wolf Golf Club had once again defended their championship title. The Interclub Championship is a competition between the Members of Dawson Creek, Farmington Fairways, FSJ Links, Lakepoint Golf & Country Club and Lone Wolf Golf Club. Each club hosts an event where members play matches against players from other clubs. This is Lone Wolf Golf Club’s third consecutive title. FSJ Links won their event, receiving 12 points, followed by Lone Wolf Golf Club at 11. Farmington Fairways had seven points, but it wasn’t enough

for them to climb the leaderboard. “FSJ Links put on a great event to wrap up this season’s interclub competition,” said Larry Ramstad, Lone Wolf Golf Club’s CPGA Head Professional and participant in the day’s event. “These events are such a great opportunity for members to golf the other courses in the region and meet each other.” “Our members rally behind this competition and it demonstrates the spirit and enthusiasm they have for the club,” said Ramstad about winning this year’s championship. Year-End Results Lone Wolf Golf Club – 68 points Farmington Fairways – 57.5 points Dawson Creek – 25.5 points Lakepoint Golf & Country Club – 22.5 points FSJ Links – 21 points

CDC Golf Tournament raises $31,400 The Childhood Development Centre held its 11th annual charity gold tournament at Lakepoint on Sept. 22. Despite the wind and cold temperature, the tournament had 96 players and brought in $31,400 in donations. It’s the most the CDC has raised with the tournament in years. “We were really happy with the money we raised and the number of people who came out. Everyone was in a great support and they

continue to support what the CDC does,” said Tana Millner, executive director of the CDC. The money will go towards the centre’s Kids Connect Program, which helps and supports kids diagnosed with autism. “Lots of the families and companies who played today and support us know a child with autism and are familiar with the cause,” said Millner.

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Dan Goss admires his drive on hole one at Lakepoint during the CDC Golf Tournament on Sept. 22.

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DWB CONSULTING SERVICES LTD. FORESTRY POSITIONS − FORT ST JOHN DWB Consulting Services Ltd. (DWB) is an in− tegrated consulting firm specializing in offering clients engineering, environmental, and forestry services. DWB employs diversified professional and technical staff with a wide range of experience. Our team approach and quality service has led to many long−term di− rect award relationships with clients in the for− est, mining, oil and gas, and transportation sectors. DWB is seeking applications for two positions based out of our Fort St John Office. The Junior Forester Position is open to appli− cants with 2 to 3 years related field experience in the areas of: cut block layout (roads or boundary), GPS traversing, timber cruising, or ecological data collection. Preference will be given to applicants who are registered, or eli− gible for registration with the ABCFP. The Forestry Assistant position is open to all applicants. The ideal candidate will be physi− cally fit, enjoy working outside, and have a demonstrated interest in Forestry. No formal education is required. The positions are available immediately. Salary is commensurate with experience and industry standards. DWB provides incentives for em− ployees including annual bonus, professional development, and other company sponsored events. Please submit cover letter and resume with references by email to Mathew Peasgood, RPF. Peace Area Forestry Manager. mpeasgood@dwbconsulting.ca Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. For more information on DWB Consulting Ser− vices Ltd., please visit our website at www.dwbconsulting.ca DWB would like to thank all candidates in ad− vance for submitting their resume, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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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. North Peace Mental Health Society is holding a Special General Meeting. Tuesday October 2, 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.

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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/ Dawson Creek Seniors Hall Activities 1011 McKellar Ave. Floor curling, carpet bowling, pool, line dancing, bridge, crib, darts, bingo, Wellness Exercise, craft classes. Schedules are available at the hall. Come and see our hall and try out our activities. Mile “O” Quilter’s Guild meets every Tuesday & Thursday in Dawson Creek at KPAC in Studio #10 at 7pm

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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

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

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

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! 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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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that 0858708 BC Ltd. from Kelowna, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development (MFLNRORD), Northeast Region, for a Crown Land Lease situated on Provincial Crown land located near Pine River. The Lands File for this application is 8016021. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Jason Pederson, Authorization Officer, Northeast Region, MFLNRO, at 100, 10003-110 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC, V1J 6M7, (250) 261-2063. Comments will be received by MFLNRORD up to October 27, 2018. MFLNRORD may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information and a map of the application area. 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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The Lands File for this application is 8015975 . Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Joyce Veller, Authorization Officer, Northeast Region, MFLNRO, at 100-10003-110th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 6M7, (250) 787-3438. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to October 27, 2018. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information and a map of the application area or send comments directly to: AuthorizingAgency.FortStJohn@gov.bc.ca Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. Access to these records requires the submission of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. Visit http://www.gov.bc.ca/ freedomofinformation to learn more about FOI submissions.

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Walter George Pomeroy 1940~2018 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of (Walter) George Pomeroy on September 14, 2018, at the age of 78.

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Take notice that 543077 Alberta Ltd. from Edmonton, AB, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Northeast Region, for an Investigative Aggregate Tenure situated on Provincial Crown land located at Kiskatinaw River, Peace River District The Lands File for this application is 8015972. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Joyce Veller, Authorization Officer, Northeast Region, MFLNRO, at 100-10003-110th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 6M7, (250) 787-3438. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to October 27, 2018. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information and a map of the application area or send comments directly to: AuthorizingAgency.FortStJohn@gov.bc.ca Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. Access to these records requires the submission of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. Visit http://www.gov.bc.ca/ freedomofinformation to learn more about FOI submissions.

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George is survived by his loving wife of 21 years Elisabeth. He will be dearly missed by his step children, Cassandra Francis (Matt Beare) and Cleighton Francis, as well as his former wife Linda and children Terry Francis (Tim) and Trevor Pomeroy (Cori), and 7 grandchildren, Andrea (Matt Wood), Stephanie, Spencer, James, Julie, Abby and Georgia, as well as his cherished brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and many, many friends. George will forever be missed by all those who knew him. His kindness, generosity, care for others, along with his sense of humour and positivity will remain in our hearts and memories. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday September 20, 2018 at Everden Rust Funeral Services, 1910 Windsor Rd, Kelowna, BC. Everyone is welcome to the reception following the celebration. Interment for close family members at the West Kelowna Cemetery at 3200 Elliott Road. Arrangements have been entrusted to Everden Rust Funeral Services, West Kelowna Arrangement Of�ice, Phone: 250-860-6440 Condolences may be offered at www.everdenrust.com Please consider a memorial donation to Central Okanagan Hospice House http://hospicecoha.org

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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

It is with deep sorrow, that we announce that Neil Fredrick Johnson, passed away on September 17, 2018 at the age of 79 years. Neil was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta, and was raised in the Winnifred and Bow Island district where he attended school. At the age of 16, he went to Northern Alberta and British Columbia to work in the oil patch. There, he was married to Rita Poitras and their son, Dale, was born. The family, along with Dennis and Wayne, were raised in Fort St. John. Around this time, Neil took this opportunity to work overseas in Nigeria and Egypt in offshore drilling.

(Mar 26, 1937 – Sept 21, 2018)

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A few years later, Neil moved to Victoria where he had a brief career in real estate and in 1997 he moved to Calgary, Alberta, where much of his family lived. He met Nat Klinck, an old school friend from Bow Island, and they renewed their friendship that lasted twenty wonderful years. In his retirement, he spent several years wintering in Yuma, Arizona, where he met his many friends to golf, hike, and socialize. Neil is survived by children Dale, Wayne and Dennis, his grandchildren Danielle, Marcus and Nolan, his sisters Joan and Audrey. Neil was predeceased by his parents Leroy and Ruth, and his brother Gordon.

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of Fort St John will be held on September 29th at 2:00pm from the Cecil Lake Hall. In lieu of �lowers Donations may be made to St. Matthias Anglican Church. Expressions of Sympathy can be made through Hamre’s Funeral Chapel

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A Celebrating of Life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Crowfoot, 82 Crowfoot Circle N.W., Calgary, AB), on Monday, September 24, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of Neil Johnson, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. CALGARY, AB, T3G 2T3, Telephone: 403-241-0044.

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Take notice that Abe Loewen and Elaine Loewen from Prespatou, BC, have applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Northeast Region, for a Direct Sale (Agriculture – Extensive) situated on Provincial Crown land located near Buick Creek.

Please remove any non-permanent ornamentation placed on a plot before October 1, 2018. Effective October 1, 2018, any remaining non-permanent ornamentation will be removed from grave plots at the Woodlawn and Fort St. John Cemeteries.

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oodbye, British Columbia, Canada, and America. I’m off to Europe for at least three years before I’ll get the chance to travel outside the continent again. Italy, Iceland, Ireland, Scotland, Hungary and Lithuania – countries I’ve never visited before in Europe – are now on my list to explore with my friends. After that, a trip to Japan or China would be more than nice. And, after that, maybe a couple of weeks down in Madagascar, scuba diving and searching for some pirate treasures from the 17th Century in the island republic’s jungles and coastlines with my golddigging friends Stefanovic and Erik Äpple. Once those countries have been crossed of my list, I’ll come back to America and… nah, who am I kidding. Of course, I’ll be back to America before then. A visit to Newfoundland, as I missed this year, is a must. And the Yukon too. And Montreal and… well, let’s just say there are a lot of places in Canada I need to visit before death takes me. After cycling across USA, off-road hiking across New Zealand, living on a deserted island in the Caribbean, living with a tribe of Maasai in Tanzania, I can now add hiking alone without social media or the internet in Canada. My time here has been more than great. Hiking in Eastern Canada was rough, but amazing at the same time in May and June. So was

my time in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida too. And, of course, here in the fantastic province of British Columbia. It’s sad for the British to just let go of B.C. If I were king, I’d be more than happy to have this province in my imperium. The friendly people, wonderful nature, and stunning fauna — these are things I’ll miss a lot. After all these months on the road, my legs are tired of the walking and look forward to some time on a sailing boat – but has my thirst for adventure been quenched? No. I’m thirsty for some new adventures, different than what I’ve been doing here in America. For what, exactly, I’m not 100 per cent sure, but I think it’ll be something under the water this time… or not. I honestly can’t decide. So many things to do, such a big world to see. But one thing I do know: it will be an adventure in some historical person’s footsteps. Maybe Marco Polo. Maybe Karl XII. Maybe Lawrence of Arabia. Or maybe in Captain Henry Avery’s, even if many of them, in that case, will be in the waters of Madagascar. We’ll see, my friends in B.C. We’ll see. Emil Carlberg is a Swedish adventurer who visited the Peace Region in summer 2018. Carlberg is off on a sailing trip. Email him at emil.carlberg@ outlook.com.

ne might think that veterinary medicine is just about treating sick and injured animals, but actually a large amount of our work is dedicated to keeping animals healthy. The tools that we use to do this are wellness exams, education on topics such as nutrition and housing, protection from parasites, and vaccinations. Vaccines are some of our most powerful tools in preventative animal health. Vaccines are medications given to stimulate the immune system of an animal to increase the body’s ability to protect itself from disease. They are either very, very small doses of the live infectious organism that stimulate the immune system without causing the disease, or a dose of a killed infectious organism that can’t cause the disease. Typically, live vaccines give better protection in a shorter time frame. Vaccines are very expensive to develop and only work with certain diseases. Diseases that are targeted for vaccine development usually cause very serious illness and/or are very contagious, affecting a large population quickly. Vaccines can stop an animal from suffering from the disease altogether or minimize the symptoms of the disease. Another benefit is that they stop the animal from being able to spread the disease to other animals. This means that protecting your animal with vaccinations protects other animals around it, and the effect of the vaccine is amplified through this ‘herd immunity’. Not all vaccines are appropriate for every animal. It is part of a veterinarian’s job to assess which vaccines are necessary based on where an animal lives or travels to, and the diseases present in those areas. We use guidelines prepared by the World Small Animal Veterinary Association Vaccine Guidelines Group that uses

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vast amounts of research to create their recommendations. These guidelines help us determine which vaccines to use, at which age they are required, and how frequently they need to be given to provide the most reliable protection. Not all vaccines require yearly administration, and it is not desirable to over-vaccinate a pet. Another source of information that we use is the Animal Health Centre and other North American reporting centres’ reports on disease distribution. This allows us to decide, for example, that vaccinating for Canine Flu is not a necessary vaccine in our area unless a dog is travelling to risk areas found mostly in eastern North America. Keeping up to date on changing disease distribution and changing guidelines help us protect more of our patients, while minimizing unnecessary vaccines. Reactions to vaccines are a question that we deal with on a regular basis, and they certainly do happen. In a 2005 study (by Moore et al published in the Journal of the American

Veterinary Medical Association) they found the equivalent of 15 reactions in 10,000 vaccines given. This included even mild reactions such as sleepiness and inappetence in the first 24 hours, as well as the more severe reactions of anaphylaxis. It is important to also remember that these types of reactions can also occur with wasp stings, spider bites, or any exposure to an allergen. The vast majority of reactions noticed by owners are easily treated, as with other allergic reactions. It is important for veterinarians to be informed of any vaccine reactions so they can treat them as necessary, possibly adjust future vaccine decisions for your pet, and report the reactions to build the database of information and assist in future vaccine production and guidelines. Every medication, vaccine, food or other element that we put in our body comes with a risk of reaction, but that does not mean that they should be avoided at all costs. Sensible, educated decision-making based on the benefits to the individual and the population as a whole in comparison to the potential side effects is important. Your veterinarian is a very important part of creating your pet’s vaccine protocol to help you provide that ounce of protection to avoid the pound of cure.

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When Tim Zimmer returned from playing for the B.C. U17 rugby team at the U18 Canadian Rugby Western Championships, he thought that would be would be done rugby until the spring, and turned his focus to hockey. Turns out, he would be playing rugby sooner than he thought. A month after the Western Championships finished, Zimmer received an invite to Canada Rugby’s U18 National Team tryout in Vancouver. From Sept. 13 to 16, Zimmer was at the camp, competing with 47 other players from across the country for of the 28 spots on the national team. Whoever makes the team will travel to San Diego and play for Canada during the Christmas break.

“It was lots of fun, and very physical. Playing with the best in the country is an amazing experience,” Zimmer said. Zimmer started the scrimmage between the two teams at the eightman position, playing well and making lots of tackles, before moving to flank. He said the game was really fast paced and was a step up from playing at the provincial level. Zimmer said the physicality of the camp is what stood out the most, and how good and even all the players were. “It would be an honour to play for the country. Playing for a national team in any sport is fascinating,” said Zimmer. The final roster will be named late October or early November. Zimmer isn’t what sure to expect, but is happy with his effort and said he played his best.

Jennifer Paluck was right when she predicted the Third Annual Stacy Memorial Horse Show would be the biggest one yet. The 2018 show, which was hosted at the NPLHA grounds from Sept. 14 to 16, featured 44 different rider-horse combinations. “A lot of horse shows this year and a decrease in attendance, so for us to actually be on the rise is a great thing,” said Paluck, the show manager. Paluck and the volunteers were forced to hold the show indoors, due to the cold weather and wet outdoor arena, but the show went off without a hitch, and allowed the NPLHA to show off the

brand new panels it has for the indoor arena. Two groups that stood out to Paluck were the senior class and the walk-trot riders. There were 12 this year in the senior class, up from the usual two or three, and six walk-trot riders, compared to just two in 2017. “It was pretty cool to see both classes grow. The walk-trot riders are newcomers to the sport in their first show, so it’s good to see the growth in the sport,” Paluck said. The Jr. Stacy Memorial Award went to Kyra Taylor this year, while the Sr. award went to Paluck herself, who was recognized for all the hard work she does at the show.

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Carol Gee Highest Percent in a Dressage Test Trophy - Katrina Kimmie 77.73%

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