Alaska Highway News August 25, 2016 by Alaska Highway News

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 2016 VOL. 73, NO. 81

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The Light Horse Show at the North Peace Fall Fair saw horse and rider defying gravity and displaying grace on Saturday, Aug, 20. Organizers say 5,586 people took in the fair this year, up from 5,315 visitors in 2015. For more on the fair, turn to pages A5, A8, B7, and B14.

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Have an unpaid traffic or parking ticket? Starting Aug. 23, the city is rolling out a Food for Tickets campaign in an effort to raise food and cash donations for local food banks. Councillors approved the program at their Aug. 22 meeting shortly after declaring September as United Way Northern BC Month in the city. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Having been part of of the Salvation Army long before

I ever thought about being on council, I knew this was a really tough time of the year, and tough times when the economy here shrinks,â&#x20AC;? Mayor Lori Ackerman said. Anyone with an outstanding bylaw ticket is encouraged to drop by with a non-perishable food or cash donation that will be distributed to local food banks. Tickets will be accepted at city hall until Sept. 23. MATT PREPROST PHOTO

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Niki Hedges with the United Way of Northern BC says food banks in Fort St. John are swamped to capacity and struggling to meet local needs.

College to get new $33M trades centre Hub to provide regional training for welding, carpentry, wind turbine programs MIKE CARTER dcreporter@dcdn.ca

Though the economy remains depressed, some uplifting news for the Peace Region came Aug. 22 in the form of $33 million to build a new trades training centre on the Northern Lights College (NLC) campus. The project is funded by contributions from the federal government, the province and industry. The state-of-the-art facility will expand the current Energy House and Campus Centre buildings in Dawson Creek to create new training spaces for the welding, carpentry and wind turbine maintenance programs. The centre will add a new feel to the campus with its

The new state-of-the-art facility will expand the current Energy House and Campus Centre buildings to create new training spaces for the welding, carpentry and wind turbine maintenance programs.

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Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society outreach coordinator Phallon Stoutenberg stands next to the new shelves recently installed at the outreach store. More food can fit on these shelves that the previous ones.

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You’ll spend five years staring at your phone SANDWICH STUFF: A deli in Windsor, Ontario, made headlines with its “Donald Trump Sandwich.” Like Donald, the Trump Sandwich is full of bologna. If I was inventing a Donald Trump food item I would probably go with a stale waffle— topped with tripe—served with nuts and sour grapes.

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MARATHON MEMO: Peace Country athlete Dawneen Ryan was one of only a handful of runners who completed the PREVAILING PRICES famous “Canadian Death Race” in Grande Cache, Alberta. She trained for the “Ultra Dawson Creek 110.9 Marathon” by running up the Bear Mountain Ski Hill in Dawson Creek and the Big Bam Ski Hill in Taylor. Dawneen ran 125 Fort St. John 116.9 km in 23 hours—through rain, hail and snow—up and down three mountains. Alberta-B.C. border 96.9 There’s an unconfirmed report race organizers sent humans running into the John, BC - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canada mountains as part of an experiment to Fort Nelson 124.9 find out if grizzly bears appreciate home delivery of tasty food.

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FIBER FIASCO: Last week, a fibre optic cable was cut near Edmonton, disrupting cell phone service in northern Alberta and BC. Thousands of teenagers were left staring at their phones for several hours— unable to text—not knowing what to do with their thumbs.

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Ackerman, Bolin head to Pacific NorthWest LNG event MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca

last year, Ackerman said, calling it a valuable chance to chat with the companies and their partners about opportunities for local businesses. “It’s an opportunity to find out who the people were that our local people need to speak to in order to secure introductions,” Ackerman said.

Mayor Lori Ackerman and Coun. Trevor Bolin will travel to Calgary in September for some face time with the leaders of Progress Energy and Pacific NorthWest LNG. Council approved the COUNTRY $2,000 trip for Sept. 4, which will see the two meet with the companies in a private skybox suite during the final round of the Shaw Charity Class Golf Tournament. The two made the trip

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as MLA last November. In 2011, he resigned from the B.C. Liberal caucus after a domestic dispute. He was later accused of interfering with the independent Agricultural Land Commission on behalf of a constituent seeking an exclusion to build a rodeo grounds. •

The city plans to pave over a three-and-a-half block stretch of gravel road on 91 Avenue this year. Councillors added the $1.4 million project to the city’s capital plan this year after a number of other infrastructure projects have come in at a combined $4.86 million under budget. The plan calls for 91 Avenue to be paved between 75 Street to the lane west of 78A Street, along with the installation of sidewalks, streetlights, and storm sewers. Victor Shopland, the city’s general manager of integrated services, says the project will be the last road rebuild added to the city’s capital program this year. The city has already added a $1.09-million plan to pave 91 Avenue from 74 Street to the East Bypass Road to its capital plan this year, along with $195,000 to pave the Alaska South Frontage Road between 111 and 112 Streets. Projects that have come in under budget include: •108 Street from 108 Avenue to 110 Avenue: -$670,000 • 2016 local area service on 75 Street: -$580,000 • 2016 Major Storm: -$740,000 • 86 Street Sidewalk: -$670,000 (during design phases, the city said it found this project “very complicated” and would required the lowering of a distribution gas pipeline, installation of retaining walls, and possible property acquisition) • 85 Avenue from 79 Street to East Bypass Road: -$2,200,000 (a cost shared project with the developer on the south side will most probably not happen this year as the developer has not supplied their required security funds, Shopland notes in his report).

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The B.C. Criminal Justice Branch has appointed a special prosecutor after Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm was arrested for an alleged offence. The branch announced the appointment Aug. 17. A search of court records does not show any charges against Pimm. “In the late afternoon of August 16, 2016, the Assistant Deputy Attorney General for the Criminal Justice Branch appointed a Special Prosecutor in relation to a matter involving Pat Pimm—a current Member of British Columbia’s Legislative Assembly,” the branch wrote in an Aug. 17 release. “In light of Mr. Pimm’s status as a MLA, the appointment of a Special Prosecutor is intended to avoid any potential for real or perceived improper influence in the administration of criminal justice.” Pimm stepped down from the B.C. Liberal Party Aug. 15, after an “allegation” required him to obtain legal counsel. He has declined further comment. Michael Klein, described as a “senior Vancouver lawyer in private practice,” has been appointed as the Special Prosecutor. The branch has not received a report to Crown counsel from police related to Pimm, and it is possible he will not be charged with any offence related to the arrest. “The Branch understands that Mr. Pimm is currently the subject of release documents that were imposed on him by police under the Criminal Code, following an arrest for an alleged offence. In accordance with standard practice, it is up to police to independently determine whether (a report to Crown Counsel) is submitted for charge assessment, based on

“For a few months after that, when there was questions or concerns about different aspects of projects coming up, we were able to phone these people, we were able to … connect our local businesses to some of the people we had met. “I think it was quite successful. My

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THE BEST HAND Bill Rombough of Charlie Lake had the best hand at the the 2016 Peace Region Community to Community Poker Ride. Rombough drew four aces and took home $1,170, with another $1,170 going to Hope Air. Rombough took part in the ride on his 2004 Yamaha Road Star 1700. It’s his third time taking part in the event. “The highway, the scenery, and the friends. It’s just a great ride,” he said.

Province breaks from its Climate Leadership Team on carbon tax hike

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Premier Christy Clark laid out details of the province’s Climate Leadership Plan at a news conference in Richmond on Aug. 19.

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B.C.’s Climate Leadership Plan will place a major focus on electrifying oil and gas development and expanding BC Hydro’s renewable power capacity in lieu of a carbon tax hike, Premier Christy Clark announced Aug. 19. Clark laid out the details of the plan at a news conference in Richmond, during a recordsetting heatwave. While government will adopt some of the 32 recommendations of its Climate Leadership Team—a panel of academics, local governments, environmentalists, First Nations and business groups tasked with developing an emissions reductions strategy—it will not bring in an annual 10 per cent hike to the province’s carbon tax. The province was the first North American jurisdiction to bring in a tax on carbon in 2008. “The proposal to double the carbon tax in just four years, to have it rise to $100 dollars in just eight years and to keep going up, is just one we weren’t able to implement,” Clark said. “I have to balance the need for our carbon tax to remain world-leading with the obligation to ensure family affordability is at the forefront of our minds, while protecting the economy and job creation.” Environmental organizations were quick to criticize the plan, saying increasing the carbon tax from $30 per tonne of CO2 equivalent (CO2e) was the only way to bring about meaningful reductions. Critics of the tax say further increases would drive business out of British Columbia. Earlier this year, Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm came out against increases to the carbon tax, taking the unusual step of petitioning his own party to freeze the tax rate. Following the release of the plan, Pimm was pleased to see the tax freeze, noting it comes amid talks of a national carbon tax plan from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “I’m really happy the government has said, ‘no, we’re not doing that for now,’” he said. Pimm reiterated the impact a hike in the tax would have on local industry and pipeline companies, who already pay considerable carbon taxes. Pimm also said consumers would feel a hike at the gas pumps and on their heating bills, noting he paid $350 in carbon taxes on his heating bill alone last year. “People don’t understand how much it costs until we report how much these things are going to cost people in their own pockets,” he said. “That’s how we’re going to change the discussion.” B.C. has committed to axing emissions by 80 per cent of 2007 levels by 2050—a reduction of around 13 million tonnes CO2e per year. Clark laid out six policies to meet that goal in lieu of a carbon tax hike, including:

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• methane reduction and electrification in the oil and gas sector • reforestation in areas hit by mountain pine beetle infestation • moving BC Hydro from 98 per cent renewable power to 100 per cent by 2025—one year after the scheduled completion date of the Site C dam • increased focus on electric vehicles and emissions reduction in the transportation sector, as well as more stringent emissions guidelines for the construction sector The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers praised the plan, saying it would not stifle investment in the oil and gas sector. Fossil fuel production accounts for around 17 per cent of B.C.’s overall carbon emissions. Sybil Seitzinger, executive director of the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions, said B.C. could still meet its targets with the new plan and a “modest” liquefied natural gas industry. “The plan’s assumed expansion of the natural gas industry presents a major challenge in reaching our emissions reduction targets,” she said. “While natural gas is often seen as a bridging fuel to a low carbon future, greenhouse gas emissions during production and processing can be large.” The “heavy lifting” of the plan will fall on the forestry and agriculture sectors, she said, which are expected to contribute to a 12 million tonne reduction in emissions through reforestation and nutrient management plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fertilizer use. “Much more detail is needed to know how the 12 million tonnes of reduction is going to come from these two areas.” Meanwhile, groups like the Alberta-based Pembina Institute and Clean Energy Canada expressed disappointment with the province’s plan. “There are a few promising commitments … including an increase to the low-carbon fuel standard, but the key ingredient of an increasing and expanding carbon tax remains absent,Josha MacNab, Pembina’s B.C. director, said in a blog Aug. 19. Other activists were still less impressed: “Instead of bold action, B.C.’s climate leadership has fizzled,” Merran Smith, executive director of Clean Energy Canada, said in a press release. —with files from Matt Preprost, Daily Oil Bulletin

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Vendla (left) and Bill Thompson were honoured at Pioneers of the Year at the North Peace Fall Fair. The couple moved from Saskatchewan to Rose Prairie to homestead and farm in 1964.

Pioneering Thompsons honoured at fall fair MATT PREPROST editor@ahnfsj.ca

Bill and Vendla made their way north from Saskatchewan to Rose Prairie in 1964 and haven’t looked back. On Aug. 21, the couple was honoured as Pioneers of the Year at the North Peace Fall Fair for their dedication to the fair and the agricultural community. “It’s an honour,” Vendla Thompson said after a rose was pinned to her jacket. The Thompsons married in December 1951 in Choiceland, Saskatchewan, where they farmed for 13 years. They made the move to Rose Prairie in 1964 with four small girls at a St. Bernard to homestead. “There was land opening up here for farming and my sister and brother-in-law moved, so Bill decided we would come too,” Vendla recalled. The Thompsons quickly integrated them-

selves in the community, and hopped on the fall fair board almost right away, with Bill helping to organize livestock and Vendla helping organizing the baking. They farmed in Rose Prairie until 1988 before retiring to an acreage at Charlie Lake where they live today. Retirement hasn’t slowed them down, and they still play a role in helping the fair get off the ground every year. It was an easy choice to recognize them as Pioneers of the Year, organizer and volunteer Lorna Penner said. “Even still, they were just out at a work bee (at the fair grounds) two weeks ago and they came out, brought goodies and supported us, and just were here, which was so nice,” she said. While the family farm was sold off as none of the Thompson children wanted to farm, the Thompsons were given a large family: eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. To learn more about the Thompsons, visit alaskahighwaynews.ca.

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Letters to the Editor A GREAT DAY FOR NORTHERN LIGHTS COLLEGE (Re: ‘College to get new $33M trades centre’, A1) As an advocate of this project from the very beginning, I am pleased to see that Northern Lights College will now have the opportunity to build this new, state-of-the-art facility. I received my Red Seal in Carpentry in Dawson Creek, and believe that this new training centre will help future generations get the skills they need to succeed and support our economy. Congratulations to NLC President and CEO Bryn Kulmatycki and MLA Mike Bernier on this important funding announcement. This is a great day for Northern Lights College! —Bob Zimmer, MP Prince George-Peace River -Northern Rockies A POEM FOR THE PEACE I’m quite pleased with this little poem I wrote. I hope you will like it, too. There once was a river called the Peace; BC Hydro sought its waters to leash. They said, “It’s no sham, “We’re gonna build a dam, “If you object we’ll call in the police!” —Elaine Rhymer, Hudson’s Hope PREMIER SAYS NO TO HYDRO RATEPAYERS More information released by the BC Liberal government regarding BC Hydro is yet another slap to the BC ratepayers using electricity. It became clear that eight IPP’s (or Independent Power Producers) were asked by the BC government not to produce electricity for a total cost to the taxpayer of $17.5 million last year. In effect, these IPP contracts which were put into place by former Premier Gordon Campbell in 2006-07, requires by law that BC Hydro either “take or pay” for the excess electricity being produced by IPP’s not sold to California or elsewhere. In this latest round for 2015, BC Hydro paid the $17.5 million for 300 gigawatt-hours of energy not needed. In addition to this fallacy, last year as well, BCH paid $672 million over market price because of contractual agreements with various IPPs. There is an incompetence from the top energy policy makers in this province right

through to the regulators as well. We have now paid as ratepayers in this province close to $700 million in electricity costs not needed or over priced in one year alone. And so Mme Clark continues on to the “point of no return” for the unneeded Site C project. This, at a cost of $9.6 billion, factoring in BCH’s own admissions of $800 million losses in the first four years of Site C’s operation. So, where is the government’s “Plan B” for electricity? It doesn’t exist. Madam Clark says “no” to the ratepayers of this province. —Rick Koechl and Mike Kroecher, Charlie Lake B.C. RIO PROUD Dear friend, what an incredible 16 days we just had at Rio 2016! These Games were truly spectacular for Team Canada, earning a record-tying 22 medals at a non-boycotted Summer Games. At the Rio Games we won even more gold medals than those Games in Atlanta twenty years ago, making Rio 2016 Canada’s most successful Summer Olympics ever! The Canadian Sport Institute Pacific’s mission is built upon Powering Performance. Inspiring Excellence. No wonder it’s been gratifying to see our athletes turn their hard work into such historic results on the world stage that was Rio 2016. British Columbia-affiliated athletes were a huge part of this success, being winners in 11 of the 22 medal wins, or a spectacular 50% of all medals. This was the second straight Summer Games in which B.C.-affiliated athletes contributed to 50% of the medal count, reinforcing the fact that Canada’s top athletes come to British Columbia to train due to the governmental and partner support, and the scientific and medical expertise they receive here in B.C. Sixty-one members of Team Canada won a medal in Rio, from the individual winners, such as Catharine Pendrel and Hilary Caldwell, to the teams of Women’s Soccer and Women’s Rugby Sevens. CSI Pacific is affiliated with 41 of these athletes – or 67% of all of Team Canada’s medallists – having provided them support in the past year. We are very proud to work with so many of Canada’s top athletes. We are also extremely proud to have sent our largest ever contingent of sport science and sport medicine experts to Rio this summer, to work with our sport partners and their athletes and coaches. Our work expands far beyond the 16 days of the

Olympics, however: our Integrated Support Team (IST) staff work with these athletes day-in, day-out over the entire four years of the Olympic quad. This hard work, long hours and incredible dedication to their craft all contribute to these athletes’ success in Rio. Each and every one of these staff members owns a piece of these medals. This success is also owned by each and every one of our partners. Special acknowledgment is deserved by our National Sport Organization partners. These NSOs and their coaches have provided the highest level of preparation, planning and support to their athletes, enabling them to surpass expectations in Rio. Not only did Canada win a record number of medals, but Team Canada athletes’ results featured numerous more personal bests, Canadian records and “best ever” results for Canadians in their events, showing that our partners had their athletes ready to compete on the world’s biggest stage. A huge debt of gratitude is also owed to our government partners at the federal and provincial levels for their continued support of the Canadian Sport Institute. With the ongoing commitment of the Government of Canada, Sport Canada, Own The Podium and the Members of Parliament, Canada’s current and future athletes are provided every opportunity for success. We also wish to thank the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development of the Government of British Columbia, as well as Members of the Legislative Assembly in B.C. who champion the role of sport and performance in society; this continued support makes a huge difference for athletes in British Columbia. And now we get to catch our breath for two weeks before even more of Canada’s top athletes show the world what they’re made of when the Paralympics start on Sept. 7. We can’t wait. Collaborate. Serve. Innovate. This is our mantra, and these tenets are the ones by which Team Canada earned unprecedented success at the Rio Olympics. We are excited to see how they contribute to Canadian success at the Paralympics, as well, coming in two weeks! Bom Dia e Obrigrado! —Wendy Pattenden, CEO Canadian Sport Institute Pacific Got something to say about a hot button issue? Send us a Letter to the Editor. Email editor@ahnfsj.ca or fill out the form on our website, alaskahighwaynews.ca

he joke was that Canada would be closed at 8:30 p.m. EST (5:30 p.m. PST) on Aug. 20. The Tragically Hip would be playing their final concert of the Man Machine Poem Tour, and likely their final concert ever, as Gord Downie faces incurable brain cancer. I can’t say I was ever a diehard Hip fan, but I was always aware of their presence, as were most of us. We all knew Tragically Hip songs, whether we realized it or not. They were in the background, playing on the radio during road trips and in old tape decks. Their name was known, but I always thought of them as an “old man band,” partially since my Old Man was a big fan of theirs and also because Gord looked like he could be someone’s uncle. I think my first real exposure to them other than on the radio was when I bought the Old Man the Live Between Us album. I gave it a few listens and decided this was a band I actually liked. A year later, when music videos were in their heyday, Phantom Power came out and teens my age were seeing The Hip in videos for Poets, Bobcaygeon, and Something On in pretty heavy rotation on MusicMusic. In 2011, the Hip made their first trip to Dawson Creek. Finally, years and years after I truly discovered them, I had the chance to see them live. I will always remember it as the night Gord got mad and yelled at two guys fighting in the crowd on the floor over who knows what. I remember my thought at the time was ‘Oh great, now they’re never going to play here again!” How true that was, though I didn’t know it at the time. However, in a sense they did play Dawson Creek again. And Fort St. John, and Tumbler Ridge, and Chetwynd. And every other small town, rural property and major city in this vast country of ours. They played from Kingston, Ont., and we all had the chance to watch them, with what was likely the best view you could possibly have as the CBC cameras panned all over the venue, close ups and wide shots showing the energy and emotion in the room. I held it together during most of the show. I did get a little watery a few times, but nothing major. It wasn’t until the end of the second encore, when Gord was belting out the last few notes to Grace, Too, when his bottom lip started quivering. A few more screams into the mic, face scrunched up as if he was in agony while trying to keep it together. It all culminated with a mic drop and arms around himself. We so rarely see such public displays of emotion on this level that it probably sent everyone watching right over the edge with him. This was the face of a man who is dying far too soon, and he absolutely knows it. We know it, too. Suddenly, Gord pulled himself together and returned for a third encore that wrapped the show with the song I and I’m sure many others, was hoping for. Ahead By A Century, with its line that has resonated with so many since Gord’s diagnosis— No dress rehearsal, this is our life—was even more poignant at this point, and it’s something we all should start taking to heart.

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Toiletries and other personal hygiene products will also be accepted. In June, more than 3,400 people used food-related services in the city, according to the United Way of Northern BC. During a presentation to council, Community Development and Campaign Officer Niki Hedges said food banks are swamped to capacity and struggling to meet local needs. “This has gone beyond triage and we are at breaking point,” she said. In September, the agency

will launch a pilot “Adopt-aMonth” program in Fort St. John to raise $5,000 a month to purchase fresh, perishable food for the Salvation Army food bank to ensure families get the health nutrition they need, Hedges said. “Together we can help the many who are struggling. Individuals, families, children and teens, people with disabilities, seniors, the unemployed, the underemployed, those working and receiving no benefits,” she said. “These are our friends, neighbours, and colleagues in our community.”

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Don’t count out a liquefied natural gas boom just yet, Natural Gas Minister Rich Coleman says. On a visit to Dawson Creek last week for a B.C. Liberal party fundraiser, Coleman said he remains bullish on B.C.’s LNG prospects despite a string of setbacks and delays. “I don’t think anybody should step back and say LNG might never happen,” he said in an interview. “It’s going to happen.” Creating an LNG industry to sell B.C. gas overseas was a key promise of the B.C. Liberals during the 2013 provincial JONNY WAKEFIELD PHOTO election. The industry has the potential to eliminate B.C.’s debt, create a multi- While B.C. continues to explore value-added industries such as petrochemicals, natural gas liquids, billion dollar “prosperity” fund to pay manufacturing and methanol, LNG remains the focus, Natural Gas Minister Rich Coleman says. for government programs, and reduce climate change by helping Asian the LNG window. instance, say you want to build an LNG countries transition from coal, Premier While natural gas prices are low, plant,” he said. “You need gas. If you’re Christy Clark said on the campaign trail. Coleman said proponents base their drilling for it, you’re dealing with multiple Since then, however, there has been investments on three to five year landowners and you’re dealing with a little good news for the industry. timeframes. whole bunch of other processes that go Prices took a nosedive in late 2014 “That’s about the same amount of time with that. Whereas here, because the thanks to a global supply glut. Since it takes to build an LNG plant,” Coleman resource is owned by the province, you mid-2015, the unemployment rate in said. have the certainty of your lease and you Northeast B.C. has climbed as companies LNG is “going to happen simply because have the certainty of your supply. And so lay off workers. In February, the province we have a world class resource and you it’s a way better place to do business from recorded its first-ever $0 oil and gas land can drive your costs over time. You have that perspective.” sale. the ability to predict for 50 to 100 years As for Pacific NorthWest LNG’s Many LNG projects are increasingly for supply. I don’t know if everybody environmental review, Coleman expects marginal with the low prices. At least two understands what a world class resource a decision from the federal cabinet in of the roughly 20 LNG projects proposed we’re sitting on up here. It is one of the mid-September. for B.C.’s coast have been shelved. best deposits of natural gas with Investors Group Financial Services Inc., I.G. Insurance Services Inc. Meanwhile, Pacific NorthWest LNG, the liquids on the planet.” presumed frontrunner, has been delayed While B.C. continues to explore by the federal environment ministry. A “value-added” industries such as DAPHNE HOGG FortisBC deal to sell LNG from an existing petrochemicals, natural gas liquids, Consultant plant to Hawaii fell through, and in April, manufacturing and methanol, LNG the first LNG ship sailed from the U.S. gulf remains the focus, Coleman said. 9319 - 100th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 1X8 coast, adding to the global oversupply. Despite the perception that B.C. Ph. (250) 785-4312 In Northeast B.C., many are pessimistic is a difficult place to get projects Fax (250) 785-2344 about LNG’s prospects. Last month, built, Coleman said the province Cell (250) 264-7399 leaders in B.C.’s Peace Region asked has an advantage over U.S. government to begin looking at a Plan B projects: it owns its natural gas. daphne.hogg@investorsgroup.com for the region’s gas, in case B.C. misses “If you take the United States for Licensed Sponsored by The Great-West Life Assurance Company

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Estate planning strategies – protecting your legacy When your time comes—and may it be many years from now—you will want your legacy to be passed on exactly as you wish. You will want to ensure your family is protected and the least possible taxes are levied against your estate. That’s why estate planning is so important and why you should do it now using strategies like these. • A Will is the foundation of any estate plan. It designates how your estate should be distributed. If you die without a will (i.e. intestate), provincial legislation will determine how your estate is distributed amongst your heirs. • A Living Will provides direction for your care in the event of catastrophic illness or disability. • An Enduring Power of Attorney

(also called a Mandate in case of Incapacity in Québec) provides direction for how your property will be managed in the event of incapacity. • An Executor (sometimes called a Personal Representative or in Québec, a liquidator) is the person named in your will to settle your estate according to your documented wishes. • A Guardian should be named in your will to take care of your children while they are minors. • Liquid Assets are important to pay for taxes, debts, the costs of settling your estate and/or other obligations. If you do not anticipate that your estate will have sufficient liquid assets, consideration should be given to purchasing insurance. • Funeral Services can be prearranged to save your estate some

money, avoid extra stress on your survivors, and ensure the service is according to your wishes. • Financial Assets should be comprehensively listed in your records— and be sure your Executor and/or survivors know where to find them. • Probate is the process by which your will is validated by a court with fees paid to your provincial government usually calculated on the net fair market value of the assets in your estate. Although reducing probate fees may be desirable, avoiding probate through the use of strategies such as beneficiary designations and joint ownership can lead to problems if some beneficiaries receive more of the estate than others. These comments are based on the probate process outside of Québec,

since the probate process is different in that province. • A Trust specifies a trustee who will manage the assets so long as the assets are held by the trust. Although it is possible to set up a trust during your lifetime, most people set up trusts in their will. A trust set up in your will is known as a testamentary trust, and it can serve several purposes, including maintaining control over the assets until certain beneficiaries are mature enough to manage them, and providing certain tax and government support advantages to disabled beneficiaries. This column written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. For more information on this topic, contact your Investors Group consultant.

McKay takes over NDIT helm After just three years as the Northern Development Initiative Trust’s (NDIT) director of communications, 31-yearold Joel McKay is being promoted to head the organization. When McKay takes over as the NDIT’s chief executive officer on Oct. 3, he will be responsible for managing a fund with a capital base of more than $250 million. The trust, which was set up in 2005, was established to stimulate economic growth and development in B.C.’s northern communities. McKay, a former Business in Vancouver reporter and editor, performs a number of roles at the trust and has taken on additional responsibilities, including leading the team’s economic research, analysis and

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event funding programs. “We’re a very tight knit team at northern development,” said McKay. “We only have 12 employees and even as director of communications I wore multiple hats at the trust. So I’ve been exposed to all aspects of the business to date.” McKay is not new to the northern terrain. During his previous life as a Webster award-winning journalist, McKay

was a beat reporter covering the province’s forestry, mining, oil and gas sectors. Eventually being promoted to be the publication’s assignment editor, McKay had the opportunity to learn about the north’s industrial landscape and economic potential. NDIT is an independent, non-profit organization that works with government and members of industry to stimulate economic development in northern B.C. communities. It has invested a total of $150 million into more than 2,000 projects since 2005. According to NDIT, that initiative has drawn more then $1.2 billion in business and government investment into the north’s regional economy. —Business in Vancouver

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CANADA’S ICELANDIC COMMUNITY Canada is home to the largest community of Icelandic descent outside of Iceland itself, which should come as no surprise given the similarities between the two countries— especially when it comes to our cool climate! In fact, early migrants from Iceland to North America stood out from other European populations by choosing Canada over the more popular United States. Many Icelandic Canadians are descendants of people who fled the violent eruption of volcano Askja, in 1875. These families mostly settled in Manitoba, going against the majority of early immigrants who chose Quebec and Ontario to call home. Today, Manitoba is still home to the highest concentration of Canadians of Icelandic heritage, a demographic trend that’s reflected in some of the province’s town names—Erickson, Gimli and Reykjavik, to name a few. You’ve probably heard of a fair number of notable Canadians of Icelandic descent. Hockey players Robert Benson and Frank Frederickson, signers Tom Cochrane and k.d. Lang and legendary secret agent Stephan G. Stephansson—one of the inspirations for the character James Bond—all share Nordic heritage and Canadian identity.

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sion: to collect, catalogue and study the Earth’s insect life. This trip would be the first of many, and more than a decade of globetrotting later, Brossard had amassed an impressive 250,000 insect specimens from over 100 countries. Brossard believed that the traditional representation of insects in museums was poorly designed and made the topic boring, but that these misunderstood beings could teach people a lot about the environment and biodiversity. Once he had built a satisfactory collection, he began showing his insects all over Quebec. Each time, more and more people flocked to see his curious creatures, and crowds were inspired by Brossard’s unrelenting enthusiasm. The success of his travelling exhibits convinced Brossard that he could change the public’s perspective toward “bugs”. To do so, he donated his entire collection to the City of Montreal and received the green light from then-mayor Jean Doré to start funding a museum. Public support poured in, allowing Georges Brossard to open the world’s first insectarium in 1989. The Insectarium de Montréal currently welcomes over 400,000 visitors a year. In addition to his museum work, Brossard engages in philanthropy and has an active media career. The 2004 film Le Papillon Bleu is based on a trip he took with a terminally ill child to capture a rare butterfly. He’s also hosted and directed television programs, namely Mémoires d’insectes and Insectia.

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Georges Brossard’s life-long passion for insects would eventually lead to a whole new kind of educational institution. Born in 1940, Brossard attended a rural elementary school where he was Montreal Insectarium © Space for Life, Michel Tremblay encouraged to take up insect collecting as a hobby. Fascinated by the complexity of these tiny creatures, Brossard was devastated when he returned from vacation one summer to find his collection destroyed. At that moment, he decided that he would start over, this time with an ambitious goal: to collect every kind of insect on earth. Even as a law student at the University of Ottawa, Brossard had bugs on his mind—to the point where he planned on writing his PhD on bees, an idea that he ultimately abandoned to become a notary. At age 25, he opened his own practice and worked day and night, six days a week, for the next thirteen years, quietly amassing the funds that would allow him to someday pursue his childhood dream. On New Year’s Day 1978, Georges Brossard retired from his lucrative career as a notary. His wife Suzanne also left her job, and the very next day the couple was on a plane toward the first leg of an eight-month journey around the world. Their mis-

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infO Canada THE STORIES BEHIND OUR SYMBOLS NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR BIRD: ATLANTIC PUFFIN In 1992 the Atlantic Puffin was named Newfoundland’s provincial bird. These brightbilled seabirds are superb underwater swimmers but clumsy fliers. Their diet consists almost entirely of small fish. They live in large colonies and spend most of the year at sea, landing solely for breeding season.

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Peace Region hardest hit by moose tick infestation MIKE CARTER dcreporter@dcdn.ca

New findings released by the province Aug. 15 show that the Peace Region is the hardest hit by a potentially deadly winter tick infestation in the province’s moose population. The study was done on a voluntary survey basis and conducted between Jan. 1 and April 30, 2016. More than 500 observation surveys were collected from wildlife professionals, forestry and environmental consultants, members of local First Nations and the general public. Tick infestation rates were based on observations of moose in the wild showing signs of hair loss. More than 60 per cent of moose provincewide showed signs of hair loss. That rate was higher for Peace Region moose, however, with 73 per cent showing signs of hair loss. Most of the voluntary reports came from northern B.C., including the Skeena and

Omnieca regions. As in 2015— the first year of the study— most documented sightings were in the Peace. An infected moose carries an average of 32,500 ticks. But in severe cases, as many as 100,000-plus have been documented. Irritation associated with active feeding and growth of female winter ticks leads to heavy self-grooming, rubbing and scratching in affected moose resulting in damage to the winter coat in the form of hair loss around the neck, shoulders, upper mane, withers and hind quarters. The problem is especially prevalent among calves and yearlings. Moderate to severe tick infestations leading to high levels of blood loss can severely affect nutrition and growth, particularly during the winter months. Using 2015 and 2016 data, the Ministry of Environment produced tick severity predictions for 2017 in each of the northern regions. Models show that for next

year, the tick problem should decrease in the Peace. The same could not be said for other northern regions. The Skeena could see the worst infection rate in the last 10 years in 2017 and the Omenica could see similar levels to 2011. Winter ticks were first documented in 1869. One of the worst tick infestations in recent history occurred in Northeast and Central B.C. in 1999. The province hopes the study will lead to a better understanding of the winter tick problem in B.C. Unlike the other 32 species of ticks found in Canada, the winter tick spends its entire life on its host, rather than requiring different hosts for the larval, nymph and adult stages of life. The provincial Ministry of Environment cannot confirm any deaths directly related to tick infestations, but say it could be a contributing factor in moose found dead as a result of starvation or predation.

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COURT DOCKET Here’s a look at what happened in Peace Region courts for the week ending Aug. 19. Fort St. John Law Courts:

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City of Fort St. John Bylaw Officer Bonnie Isenberg was recognized for her five years of service during a council meeting on Aug. 22. According to the city, Isenberg joined the bylaw enforcement team in August 2011 after working in bylaw and animal care in Ontario. In 2014, she received the Community Summit Award for her work to create a pet-friendly environment in the city, and was recognized by the Licence Inspectors and Bylaw Officer Association in 2016 for developing a training program for animal control officers in B.C. Isenberg has been working with animals for almost 20 years—a career that spans the SPCA, pet stores, safaris and zoos.

• Cody Lee Arthur Housego (born 1994) was sentenced to 218 days in jail, two years of probation, ordered to provide a DNA sample, banned from firearms ownership for 10 years, ordered to pay $1,000 in restitution, and assessed $200 in victim surcharges for one count of assault with a weapon and one count of mischief $5,000 or under. • Marc Andre Renaud (born 1986) was sentenced to two years of probation, after which he will be given a suspended sentence, assessed $200 in victim surcharges, and ordered to pay $1,000 in restitution for one count of assault and one count of mischief $5,000 or under. Renaud was in custody for 95 days prior to sentencing. • Justin Vaughan Dolan (born 1982) was sentenced to 10 days in jail, one year of probation, and handed $400 in victim surcharges for one count of driving while his licence was suspended, one count breach of an undertaking, one count mischief/obstruct use or enjoyment of property, one count breach of undertaking or recognizance, and one count being unlawfully in dwelling/ house. • Sam Allen Arvid Tapanila (born 1981) was sentenced to four days in jail, banned from driving for two years, and handed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of driving while her licence was suspended. • Ghislain Leonard Cormier (born 1996) was sentenced to two years of probation, after which will be given a suspended sentence, ordered to provide a DNA sample, fined $500, and handed $375 in victim surcharges for one count of assault, one count of assault with a weapon, one count of driving while prohibited, and one count of trespassing. • Bryceson Charles McCarthy (born 1990) was sentenced to one year of probation, given a conditional discharge, and handed a $100 victim surcharge for

one count of assault. • Crystal St. Pierre (born 1982) was sentenced to one year of probation, given a conditional discharge, and handed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of assault. • Vashti Megan Woods (born 1983) was sentenced to four days in jail, with conditions, for one count of theft $5,000 or under. Dawson Creek Law Courts: • Payden Troy Hingley (born 1996) was sentenced to 24 months in jail with conditions, six years of probation, handed $600 in victim surcharges, and ordered to pay $173 in restitution for two counts of mischief $5,000 or under and five counts breach of an undertaking or recognizance. • Douglas Joseph Grey (born 1970) was sentenced to 14 days in jail, one year of probation, and handed a $100 victim surcharge after being found guilty of a lesser charge of mischief/destroy/damage property and one count of breach of a recognizance. The original charge was break and enter and commit an indictable offence. • Nathan Gerald Grant Walker (born 1977) was given a 14-month conditional sentence and ordered to pay $57,270 in restitution for one count of assault. Chetwynd Law Courts: • Jesse William Freeman (born 1992) was sentenced to one year of probation, after which he will be given a suspended sentence, and was handed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of breaching a recognizance. • Howard Allan Vig (born 1958) was sentenced to one year of probation, after which he will be issued a suspended sentence, and was handed a $100 victim surcharge for one count of assault. Vig has been in custody since the offence took place in March. • Austin Leonard Weesemat (born 1997) was given a conditional discharge, sentenced to one year of probation, and handed a victim surcharge of $100 for one count of mischief $5,000 or under and one count of breaching an undertaking. —Mike Carter

Supreme Court dismisses negligence case against Taylor Fire Department MIKE CARTER dcreporter@dcdn.ca

A company in Taylor had its case against the local government dismissed in B.C. Supreme Court this month after it failed to prove allegations of negligence against the local fire department for failing to stop a fire that destroyed its property. On May 5, 2014, volunteer firefighters responded to a fire burning 11 greenhouses and other buildings as well as about 35,000 Styrofoam planting blocks at Peace River Greenhouses Ltd. They were unable to extinguish the flames and the facilities were destroyed. Peace River Greenhouses Ltd. took the District of Taylor to court for negligence, claiming the methods used to combat the fire were inadequate and caused the fire to spread. Justice Kenneth W. Ball dismissed the case after the company failed to provide any expert testimony. Attempts to reach representatives with Peace River Greenhouse Ltd. for comment were unsuccessful. The District of Taylor wished to consult its legal team before offering comment. “Just because the defendant’s fire department did not extinguish the fire does not mean the defendant was guilty of negligence,” Ball wrote in his Aug. 8 decision. “Volunteer fire departments in rural areas may experience limitations when compared to professional departments in large urban centres, which could affect the services they are able to provide. Given these potential limitations, and in the absence of…evidence, it is

not possible for this Court to ascertain whether the defendant’s response to the fire was adequate.” Peace River Greenhouses Ltd. asserted at the trial, which began April 20, 2016, and lasted for two days, that the fire department made “critical errors in judgement” by using water instead of foam on burning Styrofoam, causing the fire to spread instead of putting it out. It also argued other factors like a lack of firefighting personnel, a shortage of trucks, water and equipment at the scene for the size of the fire, and poor fire fighting techniques and methods of suppression. Peace River Greenhouses Ltd. however, failed to produce an expert witness to back up their claims. The District of Taylor, represented by Vancouver-based solicitors Twining, Short & Haakonson, filed an expert’s report which showed the firefighting techniques of the volunteer department were consistent with standard practices. “It is clear that the allegations of negligence in this case concern activities of a technical or specialized nature that fall outside the knowledge and experience of the ordinary person,” Ball wrote. “Without expert evidence respecting firefighting standards… there is no evidence upon which a reasonable and properly instructed jury could determine the standard of care the defendant was supposed to meet or find that the defendant breached that standard of care in treating the fire.” The districts moved for a no evidence motion and the case was dismissed. See SUPREME on A15

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Fort St. John North Peace Museum Curator Heather Sjoblom, along with Coun. Larry Evans, gave another round of history lessons to the community at the Fort St. John Cemetery on Friday, Aug. 19. The museum’s two cemetery tours this summer drew more than 120 people who wanted to learn more about the region’s earliest residents.

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Committee of the Whole Meeting 2:00 p.m. In-Camera Board Meeting 5:15 p.m. Public Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. February 6 Committee of the Whole Meeting 2:00 p.m. February 20 In-Camera Board Meeting 5:15 p.m. Public Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. March 6 Committee of the Whole Meeting 2:00 p.m. March 13 In-Camera Board Meeting 5:15 p.m. Public Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. Spring Vacation: March 20 – March 31, 2017; Schools re-open April 3, 2017 April 10 April 24 May 1 May 15 June 5 June 19

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A plan to make electricity widely available to natural gas facilities in Northeast British Columbia depends on whether or not proposed West Coast LNG projects go ahead. The climate change plan B.C. Premier Christy Clark released Aug. 19 referred generically to “infrastructure” that would have to be built to “close the gap between electricity and natural gas costs” in B.C. Since then, B.C. government staff has explained the cryptic reference. The government’s plan is to use electricity to power gas production and processing facilities in Northeast B.C., while the infrastructure mentioned is the series of high-voltage transmission lines that would have to be built to the region, as well as other needed equipment, such as electric pumps

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and compressors. Provincial government staff said B.C. Hydro’s proposed Peace Region Electricity Supply (PRES) project and ATCO Power’s proposed North Montney Power Supply (NMPS) project would allow low-carbon electricity to be supplied from the BC Hydro transmission grid to gas-processing facilities in the region. However, the plan depends on West Coast LNG. “Construction of this electrification infrastructure will begin once LNG companies make their final investment decisions,” stated a note from B.C. government staff in response to queries from the Bulletin. In recent months, some West Coast LNG projects have been postponed, while investment decisions on others have been delayed. The B.C. government is also consulting with industry on

NEB raises caribou concerns in Spectra High Pine approval Citing the importance of maintaining, and where necessary restoring critical caribou habitat, the National Energy Board has required Westcoast Energy Inc. to file a Caribou Habitat Restoration Plan (CHRP) as a condition of approval for its High Pine expansion project. The plan is to be filed at least 60 days prior to the beginning of construction. “Westcoast has a responsibility to not only reduce effects on caribou habitat but also to

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programs to encourage use of electric equipment over gas-driven equipment in upstream gas production and processing facilities. Should the plan to ‘electrify’ the Montney go ahead, B.C. would partner with the federal government to invest the necessary capital to build the required power lines and infrastructure, staff said. Provincial officials estimate full electrification of the Montney could avoid “up to” four megatonnes of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per year, minimizing the GHG footprint of upstream gas development. As well, government staff said broader electrification of the Montney formation will require the design of programs to make the cost of using electric pumps and compressors comparable to natural gas-driven equipment for upstream applications, in order to encourage electrification.

restore affected habitat as soon as possible and as much as possible,” said the board. Westcoast, which carries on business as Spectra Energy Transmission, is currently assessing the board’s approval conditions and has no updates to the project timelines at this point, said Jesse Semko, a Spectra spokesperson. The company has indicated it expects to have the expansion in service in the first half of 2017. —Daily Oil Bulletin

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Revellers take in a musical set by Dinosaur Alley at the Hip Peace Produce farm at Bear Flat on Sunday, Aug. 21. The band provided live entertainment as part of a day of hula-hooping and U-picking at the farm. Hip Peace Produce has also been working with Chef Judah Koile from The Beam, who is planning to host farm activities in the valley with the Women’s Resource Centre, including harvesting and a live outdoor cooking lesson.

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A second hearing to determine who would pay the legal costs of the case was held Aug. 9. This matter has yet to be determined and will be forwarded to the Fort St. John law courts for decision. A dinner, dance and silent auction was held in 2014 to benefit the family-owned greenhouses. Prior to the fire, Les Shurtliff, listed as an owner of the business, provided plans to the Peace River Regional District for a proposed cogeneration waste heat recycling project at the greenhouses. The documents listed the greenhouses gross revenue sales including berry bushes, vegetables, bedding plants and ornamental trees and shrubs at an estimated $1.9 million, with an annual net profit of $300,000. Peace River Greenhouses Ltd. was also pursuing an exclusive contract to grow Goji Berry bushes for sale throughout the country.

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The 12-year-old girl who was critically injured after an incident at Rotary Lake in Dawson Creek Aug. 13 has died. RCMP say the girl, whose name is not being released to the public because of her age, passed away Aug. 18. Police say they are continuing their investigation after the young girl was sent to a Lower Mainland hospital in “grave” condition after she was trapped underwater at the popular recreation site. The girl had initially survived the near-drowning incident but remained in critical care. The girl snagged her leg on a lake intake grate, which “may have contributed to the girl remaining submerged at the time of the incident,” RCMP said. “Everything happened so damn fast,” said a man who helped pull the girl out of the water. He asked that his name not be used. “I couldn’t get my head around ‘how can they not get her out?’ She couldn’t move. Her feet were caught.” The man said a nearby woman was one of the first to jump in. He said she checked the girl’s pulse and said it appeared “weak.” He noted she tried to get the girl’s legs dislodged, but could not. Once the witness realized what was going on, he jumped in to help others who were attempting to free the girl’s legs and get her out of the water. “(One guy) went underneath her and pushed as hard as he could. I pulled up as hard as I could with my arms in her armpits and she just popped out.” The man said she appeared “lifeless” as they carried her to the side of the lake. “I didn’t check for a pulse or nothing. I just started trying to get water out of her. I just talked to (her) and I said ‘you can pull through. You’re out now, it’s okay. Come back to us.’” The man said he couldn’t tell how the girl’s legs were caught. Bert Goulet, general manager of the Mile Zero Park, said the pool is now drained and will remain closed until an investigation into the incident is complete. Goulet confirmed the depth of the water where the incident is believed to have occurred was around five feet.

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The Fort St. John Huskies will embark on another North West Junior Hockey League journey Friday night, with a few key dogs out of the fight. For the first time in three seasons, hockey fans won’t see the names of Bell and Harder in their familiar spots on the ice when the puck drops on training camp Aug. 26 at the Pomeroy Sport Centre. Both players have aged out of the NWJHL and have moved on, along with captain Kody Disher. With camp starting Friday, Huskies GM Jeremy Clothier understands the team can’t replace the talent or leadership of those veteran names, but hopes the void can create a competitive camp where young players see an opportunity to step up. “Competitiveness. Just to see how competitive they are in the corners. Whether they are the first guy in to get the puck or they hang back. Looking for guys that want to play. Guys that want to go to that next level to be competitive in our league,” he said. Thirty players including six goalies are expected to suit up for the three weekend sessions and Clothier said there are still

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The Fort St. John Huskies will kick off training camp on Friday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Pomeroy Sport Centre.

plenty of bodies outstanding from last year’s group that he expects to be back with the team later in September. “Obviously some guys missing with Junior A camps or other junior camps that they’re at right now. A couple kids in Grande Prairie for the Storm camp and a couple kids down south,” he said.

“We still should have a pretty good crop with the local kids that are moving up from the Trackers and the midget program. There’s also a few out of town kids that were pretty excited about coming in. It’ll be good, fairly high-paced.” Last year, early in the season the Huskies struggled to find defensemen to fill gaps in their

lineup and Clothier said it’s been the same problem in 2016. “We definitely tried to approach that a little more serious this summer. It’s tough… there’s not as many defensemen out there as there is every other position. Seems like there’s 600 goalies out there and only seven defensemen,” Clothier said with a laugh.

And while defensively the Huskies may be short, losing three players who scored 61 of team’s 156 goals last year will be as tough a hill to climb as any. “I don’t know if you can ever replace the guys that we lost. We lost some pretty highpowered guns,” Clothier said. “They’ll be some internal guys that hopefully because they are in their second or third year now, they will continue to get better every year like Jacob Lang and Josh Robinson. We’re hoping they take that next step to become what we lost.” Rookie Ryan McDonald who was the Huskies third leading point getter with 12 goals and 26 assists in 32 games also won’t be returning. The Huskies will hit the ice to start the regular season one week earlier than usual in 2016, with league play starting on Sept. 24 in Sexsmith and their next two games on the road. Critical to having the players ready for that start is a week of conditioning in Taylor this week, as well as a two-game exhibition set against the Vermillion Tigers on Sept. 17 and 18. The first ice session for the camp goes at the Pomeroy Sport Centre on Friday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. Players can register before the session begins.

Huge turnout at Halfway River Rodeo 167 competitors battled it out for $50,000 worth of prize money at Halfway River Rodeo BYRON HACKETT sports@ahnfsj.ca

Even the horses and bulls looked tired as dusk loomed over the trees at the Halfway River Rodeo. Two straight days of competition— even opening an hour early on Saturday just to squeeze the 167 competitors in for their chance at the $50,000, was a tall task. However, it was one that the rodeo club was more than happy to do for the biggest turnout the rodeo has seen in the 16 year history of the event. “It’s the most entries we’ve got in 16 years and the payout is over $50,000 for two days. It’s just gotten really big and it’s been good,” said Jeff Metecheah, Vice President of the Halfway River Valley Rough Stock and Roping Club during a quick break from his arena grooming duties. “Everything has been running smooth, we had to move the start one hour ahead just to hope to get through the day. The weather was perfect, not too hot, a little bit of cloud, little bit of wind.” In one great display on Saturday, more than 40 individuals ran through the barrel racing arena, including youngsters guided by their parents in the Pee-Wee division. It’s arguably how the rodeo tradition continues through generations; how a child of the rodeo quickly grows to a father or mother of one. Like Professional Rodeos Cowboy Association Canadian and World Champion bull rider Darryl Mills, who team roped several times in the event, including with his daughter Fallyn Mills, who has shown her talents in the B.C. High School Rodeo Association. “For me, I get to see a lot of my

friends that, through rodeo over the years… we have 1994 PRCA bullriding champion Darryl Mills and his family are here. There’s really good old cowboys here, like Kevin Shortbusche… it’s a real cowboy rodeo,” Metecheah said. The longstanding tradition of good payouts and a good time are what keep the crowds funnelling toward Halfway River First Nation for their annual rodeo according the vice president. “It’s a well run rodeo and it’s just so beautiful here. We try our best to host a decent rodeo and put up half decent coin at it for the cowboys and cowgirls who come here year after year. Social media has been a really big part of bringing people here. We have people from Southern Alberta and Southern B.C,” he added. Some of the big winners on Saturday included Kim Babcock in the ladies barrel racing, Dillian Hall in bull riding and Gordie Lambert in steer wrestling. On Sunday, Rylee Tremholm was the top ladies barrel racer, Ryan Wilson had the only qualified bull ride and Justin Harrell was the top saddle bronc rider. For full results check out the scoreboard on B4. The rodeo is expected to return in 2017 and the club added without tremendous support it wouldn’t be possible to hold such a big event in the first place. “Just wanted to thank all the sponsors and everybody that volunteered,” Metecheah added. “The Halfway Youth Group did a really excellent job fixing up place. We’re just very thankful to the sponsors and volunteers, without them this would not be possible for so many years.”

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(above): Zack Apsassin hangs on tight during a bull ride at the Halfway River Rodeo on Saturday. Aug. 20. (Below): Frankie Wilson whips around a barrel during the ladies barrel racing competition at the Halfway River Rodeo.

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Red-eye full of hope The Allan LaFleur Tournament of Hope has raised almost $100,00 since 2006 BYRON HACKETT sports@ahnfsj.ca

It was like Woodstock without the music. From players dressed up like pirates and hippies, to slip-inslides and more trailers than an R.V. sale, the red-eye slo-pitch tournament has become an institution in Taylor. From Friday to Sunday last weekend teams played nearly 48 hours straight on four diamonds to incorporate the 40 teams and about 500 players gathered for a random assortment of reasons. Some gather for the game; others for the experience and many for the cause.

The cause: Allan LaFleur Tournament of Hope, which has burgeoned into one of the most important fundraisers in the fight against cancer in the region. In its 10-year history, the tournament has raised close $100,000 to support families in the battle with the disease. With that, every time the third weekend in August flies by, despite tired eyes and weary players and volunteers, organizer Velma Alexander said it’s all worth it. “It’s amazing,” she said. “It’s really cool to see people that used to play with Al come down and support what we’re doing.” This year the money raised

will be given to the families of Raymond Auger and Karsten Mayinger. The tournament has actually only been a red-eye since 2009. In 2008, they played with 18 teams, and after the tournament ended prematurely due to daylight, Al purposed the red-eye. “Unfortunately, that next year, he had a battle with cancer that he didn’t win,” Alexander said. “Neighbours of ours, who actually played down here, they hosted a red-eye in his name in 2009. The funds went to me and my kids, which was much appreciated. Then the next year, me and my kids decided we were just going to carry it on.” Brady Willich, Allan LaFleur’s

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Forty teams and around 500 players took the field for the 10th annual Allan LAFleur Tournament of Hope in Taylor on the weekend. Teams played from Friday to Sunday for almost 48 hours straight. Saturday after was near perfect conditions, but Sunday team’s battled rain on mud on route to the title games.

niece, who’s been at the Taylor diamonds in one capacity or another since the tournament started said the support continues to be remarkable year-after-year.

“It’s phenomenal,” she said. “It’s pretty powerful to know this went from a dozen trailers and a couple teams to 40 teams and about 500 people, that’s big.” See RED-EYE on B4

Big money raised at Mother’s Day Run ALEISHA HENDRY ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

Despite the rainy weather—and the rescheduling—the Fort St. John Mother’s Day Rotary Walk and Run had a good turnout. Originally scheduled for May 8, the run had to be postponed due to poor air quality caused by several wildfires in the area at the time. Regardless of the event being moved to August, there were 167 people registered in the 5k and 52 people registered in the 10k. Organizer with the Fort St. John

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(Above): Chantal Richard runs the 5km route at the Fort St. John Rescheduled Mother’s Day Rotary Run and Walk on Aug. 21. (Right): Marie Ehmann runs the 5km route at the Fort St. John Rescheduled Mother’s Day Rotary Run and Walk on Aug. 21. R0021217976

Rotary Club Kendra Delichte was pleased with how the event turned out. “I think it turned out great, I couldn’t believe how many people came out,” said Delichte. “People were happy that we rescheduled, that we didn’t just cancel it.” When the race was postponed, registered runners that were unable to make it on the new date had the choice to get a refund on their registration fee, or donate their fee to the Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society. Many runners picked to donation option, which helped the Rotary Club raise about $13,000 for the event.

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Last Week: Si Woo Kim won the Wyndham Championship

The Barclays is the first tournament of the FedEx Cup Playoff. The Barclays has been a fixture on the PGA Tour since 1967. The inaugural event was Defending: Jason Day won by Jack Nicklaus when it was Winning Score: 19-under par known as the Westchester Classic. Winning Share: $1,440,000 Nicklaus is one of five players to win this event on two separate occassions along with Seve Ballesteros, Ernie Els and Sergio Garcia. The most frequent winner of the tournament is Vijay Singh, who has won the event four times. The 1982 champion, Bob Gilder, holds the tournament record for this event. Gilder fired a 21-under total of 261 to win the title over Peter Jacobsen and Tom Kite. Bethpage State Park Farmingdale, N.Y. 7,091 yards, Par 72

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Si Woo Kim closed with Tournament Results a 3-under 67 for a five1. Si Woo Kim Score: -21 stroke victory Sunday in the Earnings: $1,008,000 Wyndham Championship. 2. Luke Donald Score: -16 The 21-year-old South Korean player finished with a 21-under 259 Player Earnings: $604,800 Score Earnings total at Sedgefield, tying the event T-3. Hideki Matsuyama -15 $324,800 72-hole record set eight years ago T-3. Brandt Snedeker -15 $324,800 by Carl Pettersson. Kim also shot a tournament record 60 in the second round. He became the youngest winner on tour this season, and the second-youngest in tournament history. Seve Ballesteros was 20 when he won the Wyndham Championship in 1978.

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Park Inbee, the 28-year-old female golfer from the Republic of Korea, shot a final round five-under 66 to win Olympic gold in women’s golf at Rio 2016. “I feel extremely honoured and proud that I get to win a gold medal in the Olympic Games,” said Park. “It feels truly unreal. I am just so happy to be standing on the highest spot Golf Trivia on the podium. I have won many tournaments Which golfer has the record for the but I have never felt this before.” Lydia Ko of New Zealand, the world no. 1, made an eightmost victories at the Barclays? foot birdie putt on the final hole for a 69 to claim the silver medal. Feng Shanshan of China shot a) Vijay Singh c) Jason Day 69 and took the bronze. Park has won seven b) Sergio Garcia d) Dustin Johnson majors, including the career Grand Slam, and Answer: a) Vijay Singh has won the Barclays four earlier this year became the youngest player in history to qualify for the LPGA Hall of Fame. times in his career.

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Lessons from the Golf Pro We are used to practicing shots from the fairway, sand or rough to try things on different surfaces, but one of the areas that most golfers have little to no practice on is some hard pan. Hard pan refers to a path of rock-hard ground where there is no grass for the ball to prop up on. This shot is very difficult because we try to be too cute and the predominant shot is skulled and runs forever. To play the shot correctly, a sand or pitching wedge is the club of choice according to the trajectory you desire. The trajectory is solely determined by the position of the ball in your stance. For a high soft shot, place the ball forward. A standard pitch requires the ball in the center of the stance. If you are looking to hit a low, running shot, place the ball back in your stance.

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Turned Professional: 2012 World Ranking: 62nd FedEx Cup Ranking: 15th PGA Tour Wins: 1

FedEx Cup Standings Through Aug. 22, 2016

1) Jason Day

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2) Dustin Johnson 2,701 pts. / 12 top tens

3) Adam Scott

2,063 pts. / 5 top tens

4) Russell Knox 2,001 pts. / 4 top tens

5) Jordan Spieth 1,965 pts. / 6 top tens

FedEx Cup Standings continued... Player Points 6) Brandt Snedeker 1,717 7) Patrick Reed 1,575 8) Phil Mickelson 1,532 9) Kevin Na 1,529 10) Justin Thomas 1,512

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Dawson wins mountain bike title BYRON HACKETT sports@ahnfsj.ca

The Blizzard Bike Club goes to the trails a few times every summer and this year it was a familiar face that was the king of the mountain bike. Ben Dawson won his second of back-to-back mountain bike titles. This year at the newly formed course at Beatton Provincial Park after the club had previously held the race at the Cactus Trails. Dawson finished the almost eight kilometre ride in 33 minutes and 44 seconds and it was no walk in the park, as fellow rider Dawit Feyissa pushed

him all the way to the wire. “It definitely made me pick up the speed I started slacking off a little bit going into the second lap and he caught right back up to me. I had to get back to work and work hard to stay ahead,” Dawson said. “I was faster on the downhill but he was faster on the uphill, luckily the course ends on a downhill so I was able to keep a gap.” Dawson also became one of just six riders in the club’s history to sweep the road championships and the mountain bike championship. Dawson also had a bit of home trail advantage, as he and Robert Sapp have been largely

responsible for the layout and its maintenance in the first year the club has used it. “The club switched all our activates to Beatton Park here because we’re able to be in talks with the parks to get official trail status here,” he said. “I built a lot of this with Robert and a couple other volunteers from the club so we kind of made it the way we wanted it to be. I’m thrilled with how it rides. I didn’t think it would ride as well as it does.” Feyissa finished just behind in 34:56; Robb Sapp was third in 35:45; Tyler Brunet was fourth in 39.56 and Pat Ferris was fifth in 47:06.

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Ben Dawson rides over an obstacle at the Beatton Park trails as part of the Blizzard Bike Club mountain bike championship on Sunday, Aug. 21.

Street legal day revving engines for all at NLR BYRON HACKETT sports@ahnfsj.ca

Even your terrible looking, rusted out 1996 Toyota Corolla that was driven into the ground could have posted a time at Northern Lights Raceway on the weekend. From old beaters to brand new Mustangs and everything in between, drag racing fans in Fort St. John got a real chance to get behind the wheel of their own car and race down the quarter mile strip on Saturday. President of the NLR Mark Brush said at the urging of a few passionate racing fans and in an attempt to keep racing in a safe environment, the street

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About 30 drivers showed up for the first street legal race day at Northern Lights Raceway on Saturday, Aug. 20.

legal day was born. “I’d love to see more,” Brush said about the 30 or so drivers that turned up on Saturday, Aug. 20. “I think the biggest thing is that people are scared to come out here because they are scared to be embarrassed. That they don’t know what they’re doing.” Brush added that this common feeling probably comes from the main race days where flashy cars, fast times and top drivers fill the pit area, whereas on the street legal day every step of the process is explained to new drivers. “This is about getting them in and helping them understand. We had four brand new

drivers, they were nervous as heck when they got here and they had a blast,” Brush said. “Put fuel in your car, 20 dollars in your pocket and we’ll teach the rest when you get out here…we take you right to the line and show you exactly what we mean. We will explain it to you because that’s what we’re here for, we want to teach you. We really enjoy having new people come out.” Brush also said that as long as there’s at least a little bit of interest, the track would continue to play host to street legal days. The final races of the season at NLR will go on Sept. 10 and 11.

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2016 Standings Sprint Cup Series Top Ten 1) Kevin Harvick

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Location: Brooklyn, Mich. Date: Aug. 28th, 2:15 p.m. TV: NBCSN Last Year’s Pole: Matt Kenseth - 197.488 mph Last Year’s Winner: Matt Kenseth

Michigan International Speedway

Points: 762 Wins: 2 Top 5: 10 Top 10: 18

2) Brad Keselowski

Points: 735 Wins: 4 Top 5: 10 Top 10: 14

3) Kurt Busch

Points: 692 Wins: 1 Top 5: 6 Top 10: 16

Xfinity Series Top Ten Driver 1) Elliott Sadler 2) Daniel Suarez 3) Justin Allgaier 4) Ty Dillon 5) Brendan Gaughan 6) Erik Jones 7) Brennan Poole 8) Brandon Jones 9) Darrell Wallace Jr. 10) Ryan Reed

4) Carl Edwards

5) Joey Logano

Points: 684 Wins: 1 Top 5: 9 Top 10: 15

6) Kyle Busch

Points: 674 Wins: 4 Top 5: 11 Top 10: 15

Michigan International Speedway hosts some of America’s best racing action on its 1,400-plus acres in the scenic Irish Hills. The raceway has 18 degree banking and 73-foot wide sweeping turns on a twomile speedway. The wide corners often feature three distinct grooves which allows for exciting racing. In 2005, the seating capacity was increased to accommodate 137,243 fans. Races at Michigan often come down to fuel mileage battles as the long green flag runs make pit strategy critical to finding victory lane. David Pearson heads the all-time victory list at Michigan with nine wins.

7) Denny Hamlin

Points: 659 Wins: 2 Top 5: 8 Top 10: 12

8) Martin Truex Jr.

Points: 630 Wins: 1 Top 5: 3 Top 10: 10

9) Jimmie Johnson

Points: 612 Wins: 2 Top 5: 7 Top 10: 9

10) Matt Kenseth

Points: 604 Wins: 2 Top 5: 4 Top 10: 10

Racing News

Jeff Gordon says he will not drive the #88 Chevy for Dale Earnhardt Jr. this weekend at Michigan because of a prior commitment. “I didn’t know I was going to be doing all of this,” Gordon said. Gordon would not say what the commitment was but said he would only be at Michigan on race day. Hendrick Motorsports confirmed that Alex Bowman will drive the #88 at Michigan if Earnhardt is unable to race. Bowman drove for Earnhardt last month at New Hampshire and finished 26th.

Racing Trivia

Which driver won the first Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway? a) Cale Yarborough c) Fireball Roberts b) Richard Petty d) David Pearson

Answer : a) Cale Yarborough

Shape: D-shaped oval Distance: 2.0 miles Turns / Front / Back: 18º / 12º / 5º

Points: 689 Wins: 2 Top 5: 7 Top 10: 14

Points 737 686 685 684 667 657 631 627 574 532

Last Weekend’s Race: Kevin Harvick won the Bristol Night Race Bristol Night Race Top Ten Driver Points Kevin Harvick 44 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 39 Denny Hamlin 39 Austin Dillon 37 Chris Buescher 36 Carl Edwards 36 Jimmie Johnson 34 Jamie McMurray 33 AJ Allmendinger 32 Joey Logano 32

For most of the final 200 laps of Sunday’s rain-interrupted Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, Kevin Harvick was where he needed to be – out front and in control of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. Behind Harvick, who took the checkered flag 1.933 seconds ahead of runner-up Ricky Stenhouse Jr., the race was often out of control, as the essence of traditional Bristol made an emphatic appearance at the .533-mile concrete short track. Harvick’s victory was his second at Thunder Valley, his second of the season and the 33rd of his career. It was the first Bristol victory for crew chief Rodney Childers and for Stewart-Haas Racing, whose co-owner, Tony Stewart, finished 30th after experiencing mechanical problems in his final run at the high-banked speedway.

Kevin Harvick Born: Dec. 8, 1975 Crew Chief: Rodney Childers Car: Chevrolet

Year 2016 2015

Wins 2 3

Top 10s 18 28

Avg. Finish 9.0 8.7

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Balls Deep outlasted the field to win the A side of the tournament and Mixed Nuts took home the B side title. Willich added it’s like seeing her uncle come alive all over again every year when the first pitch is thrown. “Knowing how important it was to my uncle and how much baseball meant to him,” she said. “Watching him put tournaments on and how much he put his heart into it, we fail in comparison to what he did. I

like watching Jackie and Velma do it, it reminds me a little bit of him because they do so much, it’s like he’s still here with us.” So remarkable, that growing from a handful of teams in the first tournament 10 years ago to the 40 with a four-team waiting list this year has meant trailers arrive sometimes even a week early to claim the best camping spots; players book vacations or families arrange weddings and functions around it. “They’re pretty floored with the fact that we’re going to stay out here all night,” Alexander

said proudly about the all-nighter aspect of the tournament. “They’re going to play no matter the weather, not matter the time of day and a lot of people… it turns into quiet a big party. A lot of people come as kind of a family reunion. They get together just for this one tournament a year and they come down and the hang out all weekend and they play ball.” While scores of players left with cut knees, rain-soaked gear, and tired eyes, it’s the cause and one heck of a party that makes the experience last long beyond the final out.

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Almost 60 speed skaters gathered at the Pomeroy Sports Centre oval for the annual Fort St. John Elks Summer Camp this week. Last year the camp was one of the biggest in Western Canada and skaters are coached by former national coach Arno Hoogveld.

SCOREBOARD 2016 Halfway River Rough Stock Rodeo Results Saturday Open Cow- riding 1. Dillion Hall 2. Ralph Achla 3. Chad Cooper Tie- down roping 1. Mack Leask Jr. 2. Chance Bolin 3. Ingram Perterson Bareback Riding 1. Brandon Braun 2. Colton Crook Steer Wrestling 1. Danny Corr 2. Chance Bolin 3. Wade Roberts Jr. Steer Riding 1. Jaden Metecheah 2. Auzyn 3. Randy Field Jr. Steer Riding under 12 1. Auzyn Corr 2. Brekan Lowen

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Hello everybody reading this article. I’m Gracie English and hopefully by reading this you will be all up to date on what the Beatton Community Horse 4H club has been up to lately. I mean, that is my job as the reporter of the cub. Ok so let’s talk about the 4H Achievement Days that took place on July 7,8, and 9. Basically Achievement Days is a 3 or so day long event where all the 4H clubs in the area come to show off what they’ve learned in their projects, and in some cases, auction off their projects. Clubs in the auction are the clubs that had beef, pig, or sheep for their projects. But we are a HORSE 4H club so I won’t get to into the how the other clubs run things. So for us horse people Achievement Days consists of us bring our horses to the Fall Fair Grounds, where Achievement Days was held, and basically showing our leaders and the judge that we had learned certain skills throughout the year. This year it was organized a lot like a horse show. That means we had a judge, classes to compete in, and even prizes and ribbons for at the end of the class. I’d just like to take a minute right now to congratulate everyone who participated, everyone did amazing, and also to thank everybody who sponsored prizes. Couldn’t have done it without you! They were pretty great prizes. To name some their was haters, stools that doubled as storage for anything really, braiding kits, and much more but I’d be here all day if

I named all of it. We also decorated our stalls. Our theme was the Enchanted Forest. Great job to all the members on that. It looked pretty cool, both during the day AND at night. Thanks whoever brought those cool lights. It got pretty rainy one day but that wouldn’t stop this club! Lots of members lead their horses through the Trail course in the rain. That’s right, in the pouring rain. But don’t worry it cleared up the next day in time for all the mem-

bers, and some adults, to race through the Trail course again. This time on their horses. Us members had lots of fun commentating the parents rides. It was quite interesting, to put it simply. All in all, it was a pretty unforgettable weekend and I can’t wait for next year’s. Thanks for reading everyone. I’ll be back with another article next month.

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Arts & Culture The mystery of FSJ’s Painted Rocks “Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties.”

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Rocks painted like animals or with inspirational messages have been popping up all over town this summer ALEISHA HENDRY ahendry@ahnfsj.ca

Owls, Angry Birds, pokeballs, and other seemingly random things painted on rocks have been appearing all over Fort St. John recently. If you find one of these rocks, don’t just leave it there—take it home with you. These brightly coloured rocks are the brainchild of a local resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, that runs a Facebook page called FSJ’s Painted Rocks (FSJPR). FSJPR got the idea from a story about a woman in Vancouver who was painting rocks and leaving them in a local park. After reading how excited a little boy was about finding the rocks, they decided to give it a

try in Fort St. John. The rocks are painted to look like owls, rainbows, ladybugs and flowers, as well as some with inspirational words. Others are more pop culture, with Angry Birds, ninja turtles, Mario mushrooms and pokeballs. The back of the rocks have the name of the Facebook page and people that find the rocks are encouraged to take a photo and share it on the page. The rocks are left at random businesses, parks and other locations around the community. In the two months since they started, FSJPR has painted and hidden over 160 rocks. If you happen to come across a painted rock, be sure to take a photo and share it to FSJ Painted Rocks on Facebook.

This owl was by a lamp post in the Canadian Tire parking lot. If you flip the rocks over, it shows the Facebook page where people can post photos of the rocks they’ve found.

This pokeball was found at the Pokestop at Matthew’s Park.

A red Angry Bird was perched at the wooden archway in the garden at Centennial Park.

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This owl was sitting by the door at the Tim Hortons near the Alaska Highway.

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Hip hop artist Egon spits a hot rhyme at the Lido Theatre on Saturday, Aug. 20. He joined local artists MC Awkward and Reynes of Fort St. John, along with touring artists BIOSON, Snak the Ripper, and Merkules.

Unbound exhibition coming to Peace Gallery North Peace Gallery North’s latest exhibition, Unbound, features the work of local artist Sandy Troudt. Unbound: Not restrained by medium, technique or

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Summer is coming to an end, which means artSpace is gearing up for its fall session of classes. Melissa Paakkonen, one of the artSpace co-ordinators, is especially excited for this session, as the workshops will be with local artists from the Flying Colours Artists Association. “We were approached from some of the artists themselves, they said ‘we’re looking to expand our audience base and we’d love to be able to work with you’ and we said ‘totally, we’ll take it,’” said Paakkonen. The first will be Creative Gratitude Through Art Journaling with Barb Daley, where participants will celebrate their creativity and learn to make “to-be” lists instead of “to-do” lists. The second workshop will be Mono Print Magic with Mary Parslow, where participants will create landscapes and learn to add and subtract ink from printing plates. The third workshop will be Acrylics with Sandy Troudt, where paintings will be done on black-toned canHOROSCOPE ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) Steer clear of controversial issues like politics, religion and racial matters, because there is too much confusion today. Even when it comes to travel plans, you might be indecisive. TAURUS (APRIL 20 TO MAY 20) This is a poor day to make important decisions about inheritances and shared property. An element of confusion, even deceit, is present. Plus you might not be strong enough to defend your own best interests. GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20) It’s hard to stand up to others today, even to defend yourself. Fortunately, other people may have the same difficulty! It’s definitely a wishy-washy day. CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22) Your efforts to get things done at work will be challenged by confusion regard.ing travel, foreign countries and the tim. ing of when things should be done. Good luck! LEO (JULY 23 TO AUG. 22) Be careful with social plans or plans regarding vacations. Leave yourself a loophole in case you have to change things. Similarly, choose less-ambitious projects when dealing with children. VIRGO (AUG. 23 TO SEPT. 22) Postpone important decisions about family or real estate situations, because there is too much confusion today. People

vas as opposed to the more common white canvas. The last workshop will be Lino-Cut Printmaking, also with Mary Parslow, which will show participants how to use a printing press. For teens and adults, there will be Beginner Spanish with Alex Adhikary, which will introduce the fundamental elements of the Spanish language within a cultural context. There is also an American Sign Language class, taught by Jennifer Morrison and a Wilton Cake Decorating class with Angela Kimmie. For kids, there will be Performance Drama class with Paakkonen that will end in a performance of The Three Bully Goats Griff—a new twist on the classic Billy Goats Gruff story. There will also be a beginner drama class with Aaron Duke for those first timers interested in being on stage. Kids that like to draw can take Pokemon Draw, where Samantha Wigglesworth will show kids how to draw different kinds of Pokemon. For more information on these classes, call the North Peace Cultural Centre at 250-785-1992 or email artSpace@npcc.bc.ca For Thursday August 25, 2016

are indecisive. It’s hard to know what to do. LIBRA (SEPT. 23 TO OCT. 22) Today is one of those days where you’re not sure when or how to act. That’s why it might be best to just do nothing. Easy does it. SCORPIO (OCT. 23 TO NOV. 21) Be careful with financial arrangements and how you handle your money today. Assume nothing. Take nothing for granted. Guard your possessions. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 TO DEC. 21) You might feel tired today. This is not a good day to tax yourself or to push your energy too far. Just take care of smaller matters. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 TO JAN. 19) Secrets might come out today. Or per.haps you are involved with secret activi.ties. Be careful and commit to nothing, to be on the safe side. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 TO FEB. 18) Your efforts to lead others today might be impeded by something. Don’t expect too much from anyone (including your.self ). Go slowly. PISCES (FEB. 19 TO MARCH 20) Check things out, especially instruc.tions from bosses and authority figures, before you act today. It’s all too easy to go off in a wrong direction. If you are smart, you can save wasted effort and possible mistakes.

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Above, Jack Jackson strums a tune for attendees at the North Peace Fall Fair. Right, Shirley Krawece of Teryl’s Concessions stirs a batch of kettle corn. Below, Krispin Johnson strums a tune on his banjo at the Fort St. John Palliative Care Society booth.

Divorce After a Long Marriage Dear Annie: I am a 70-yearold man with two adult sons. My wife and I divorced eight years ago after 30 years together. It was simply a case of two people having grown apart over the years and seeking different things in life. She had insisted that we move to the East Coast to be nearer to her family. I had no desire to either move crosscountry to an uncertain future or live near her troubled family. I always felt that because we have children, our relationship should be civil, if not amicable. But for some inexplicable reason, she has disparaged and defamed me to anyone who will listen, especially our kids. She cut off all contact with me and poisoned my younger son’s mind with all manner of lies and distortions, such that he cut off all contact with me, too. Curiously, my own mother did the exact same thing many years ago when she and my father divorced. Annie, I have always believed that if you love your children, you should encourage them to have a good relationship with the other parent. So I am mystified by this kind of behavior. Can you explain it to me? -Puzzled in Los Angeles Dear Puzzled: You’re right that in a divorce, the best thing for the children is for both parents to stay civil. But there are two sides to every story, and I would question whether your divorce really was simply a case

Annie Lane DEAR ANNIE

of two people growing apart. Your wife may feel differently. Thirty years is a long time to have everything unravel so uncivilly. She may have been really hurt by you. Reflect on that. Then talk to her. Perhaps you could bring up how your own mother did the same thing and explain how that negatively impacted you. If she is flat-out irrational and uninterested in compromise, talk to your sons, but keep it simple and respectful. There’s no need to defend yourself on every specific charge she is leveling against you. Just let them know that their mom may be saying some negative things about you because she is hurting. Relate to them about what you went through with your own mother. Don’t be vengeful, but don’t let her push you out of your sons’ lives, either. Dear Annie: In response to your advice to the “Deserted Dad,” who is worried about his marriage once the kids leave the nest, I would go a bit further with advice to act fast and make changes today. I was with my wife for 30 years, and I would describe our marriage basically the same way Deserted Dad

did. Our kids were our life. More specifically, my life revolved around our kids. I see now why that was a bad idea. Deserted Dad should waste no time in developing other interests to explore with his spouse. He should insist on it immediately. As a man, I had taken no time to have friendships outside my four walls. My life was just work and family, which is unhealthy. I made excuses as to why we didn’t need to do new things together, but so did my wife. We were complacent, and it ended badly. There are groups out there, and the website Meetup is a good place to start. Deserted Dad and his wife can go there for ideas and get involved with other people who share their interests. At 48 years old, I now find myself searching for activities to do alone, feeling guilty every time I go out to try something new, knowing that there is no reason we couldn’t have been doing these things together. It is a very serious turning point that Deserted Dad is facing -and one that thousands of others are probably facing, as well. Act now, before it’s too late. -Regretful Ex-Husband Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com. To find out more about Annie Lane and read features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2016 CREATORS.COM

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Community

“Sometimes I wonder what my wedding would have looked like had there been a Dollar Store.” - Judy Kucharuk

S.T.O.P. program helps men overcome unhealthy behaviours Men who know they engage in destructive and abusive behaviours in relationships and want to get help will have the chance this fall. Community Bridge is facilitating the S.T.O.P. Program this October in partnership with the Northern John Howard Society. It is a group domestic violence prevention program designed for adult men who use violence and other controlling behaviours in their intimate relationships. “This is a program that’s been needed for a long time in the community,” said Karla Marsh, executive director of Community Bridge. Marsh said the main difference between STOP and other programs is this one is completely voluntary—many programs are there for men that have been court-ordered to attend after being arrested and charged. “It’s a shame because guys have to actually go and get charged, and get into trouble before they can get help. That’s what we’re really hoping will make the difference here,” said Marsh. The program is a series of 12 group sessions with two facilitators—Ben Garrett and Theresa Campbell—who will discuss what abuse is and how they can

“It’s a shame because guys have to actually go and get charged, and get into trouble before they can get help. That’s what we’re really hoping will make the difference here.”

change their behaviour. They will also talk about anger, interpersonal communication and non-violent communication, as well as work on self-esteem and accountability for their actions. Marsh also noted that no one involved in the program will be labeled as an abuser, that there is no judgement of the participants. “We don’t want to deter them by thinking they’ve already been labeled and put in a pile,” she said. There will also be a session for women during the STOP program, which will help them identify what abuse actually is. “Sometimes the partner doesn’t understand that they’re being abused or mistreated,” said Marsh. The sessions begin Oct. 17 at Community Bridge. A referral form must be filled out and submitted—it can be a selfreferral or from community agencies. For more information, call Christine Clark at 250-7856021 ext. 228 or email CM@ communitybridge.ca.

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ometimes I wonder what my wedding would have looked like had there been a Dollar Store. Thirty odd years ago, there were no Dollar Stores or Pinterest pages. There were no disposable cutlery that resembles stainless steel, there were no plates and napkins in a rainbow of colours. The tin foil heart that was mounted behind the head table that acted as a center point for the red and white paper streamers had been covered with real aluminum foil. You can’t do that these days because of the price of aluminum foil but if you did, you would probably advertise it for sale on Kijiji after the wedding to try to get your money back or maybe peel the aluminum foil off the cardboard and use for wrapping baked potatoes. Paper plates are another pricey conundrum—they are available in so many pretty colours at the Dollar Store, but so thin that you could only purchase them for serving dainties or a very airy cake. I went to purchase paper plates for the trailer the other day and was shocked at the price of the Chinet type paper plates. So expensive! Also, has anyone noticed that the Chinet type plates are uber absorbent (ridiculously so)? You can place a juicy steak immediately from the barbeque onto the plate, cover it with $10 worth of aluminum foil to let it rest and by the time you return with your corn or baked potato, the steak has been sucked dry and the paper plate is saturated. You might as well have placed your steak on a piece of paper towel. Of course I can’t recommend using a Styrofoam plate, because a baby unicorn dies

Judy Kucharuk THE DESK OF THE GREEN-EYED GIRL

when you use one, but to be honest, they did get the job done. Am I rambling this morning? I probably am. I am a bit distracted because as I write this I am putting finishing touches on the launch of my first book, Naked Tuesday. By the time you read this, I will have launched my book and held my first book signing and I will probably be exhausted, but very happy. Perhaps happy is the incorrect word, I will probably be satisfied (and happy). My book, Naked Tuesday is part memoir, part personal essays and I am very proud of it. The cover of the book is a homegrown product—the original art was created by Catherine Ruddell and the graphic design and book cover was done by Karen Thierson of Indigo Design. Thank you to both of those talented women for their role in bringing my vision to life. If you are interested in reading a wee bit more of my ramblings that I have strung together in a pretty book, check out my website www. judykucharuk.com for details on how to get a copy. Yes, I am shamelessly promoting myself in my column. Judy Kucharuk is a lover of sarcasm, witty people and footnotes. You can follow her blog at www.judykucharuk.com or catch her on CBC Radio Daybreak North where she shares her “Peace of Mind”. Follow her on twitter @judylaine

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Ben Garrett and Theresa Campbell will be facilitating the S.T.O.P. program at Community Bridge this October. The voluntary program works with men to change unhealthy behaviours in relationships.

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FORT ST. JOHN & DISTRICT CHURCH DIRECTORY ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA NORTH PEACE PARISH Please join us at our temporary location at the Lutheran Church 9812 108 Ave Ph: 250-785-6471 “All are Invited and Welcome Here” - (Luke 14:23) SERVICES St. Martin’s, Fort St. John, BC Sundays 1:30 p.m. Rev. Enid Pow ********** Church of the Good Shepherd Taylor, BC - Sundays 9:30 a.m. ********** St. Matthias, Cecil Lake, BC 3rd Sun. of the Month 3:00 p.m. Holy Communion BAHA’I FAITH BAHA’I FAITH National Baha’i Information 1-800-433-3284 Regular Firesides Mondays @ 8:00 p.m. Deepenings continued Wednesdays at 250-7870089 Next Feast Info. 250-787-0089 ********** BAPTIST CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 9607-107th Ave., FSJ Ph. (Office) 250-785-4307 Pastor: Michael Hayes Associate Pastor: Doug Janzen SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30AM ********** CATHOLIC ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (Resurrection Church) Pastor: Rev. Vener Sabacan Phone 250-785-3413 www.fsjcatholic.ca MASSES: Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sunday - 10:00 a.m. ONLY OFFICE HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. BAPTISM: Contact the Pastor 3 months before baptism. MARRIAGES: Contact the Pastor 3 months before the wedding. ********** ALLIANCE CHURCH 9804-99 Ave., Fort St. John, BC V1J 3T8 Ph: 250-785-4644 Fax: 250-785-8932 e-mail: office@fsjalliance.ca www.fsjalliance.ca SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE: 9:15am & 11:00am KIDVILLE: for ages 2yrs.-Gr.6 @ 9:15am **********

COMMUNITY CHURCH CHARLIE LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH Lead Pastor: Alfred Reschke Associate Pastor: Jared Braun 250-785-1723 Fax: 250-785-4136 clcc@pris.ca SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:30am SUNDAY WORSHIP: 10:40am 1st left turn off Alaska Highway past the Charlie Lake Store. ********** PEACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 10556-100th Street, Taylor, BC Pastor: Wally Pohlmann Phone: 250-789-3045 HOURS: 9:00am-Noon Monday-Wednesday & Friday Email: office@taylorchurch.ca Website: www.taylorchurch.ca SUNDAY ADULT CLASS - 9:30am SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE - 10:30am ********** EVANGELICAL FORT ST. JOHN EVANGELICAL MISSION 8220-89th Avenue, FSJ Pastor: Art Voth Sunday School September-June begins at 9:30am Sunday mornings. Worship Service - 10:45am Phone: 250-787-2550 ******* INTERDENOMINATIONAL UPPER PINE GOSPEL CHAPEL Church Phone: 250-827-3833 Email: upgc@pris.ca Board Chairman: Andy Burkholder 250-827-3811 Box 66, Rose Prairie, BC ********** LUTHERAN PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 9812-108th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 2R3 Office Phone: 250-785-2718 Pastor: Rev. Kebede Dibaba Regular Worship Schedule: 9:00am Youth, Adult Bible Study 10:00am Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School ********** PEACE RIVER MUSLIM ASSOCIATION Information: 250-787-1264 Jumm’a (Friday) Prayer @ 1:00pm 203-10903-100th Street, Fort St. John, BC email: tahermorsi@shaw.ca ********** MENNONITE NORTH PEACE MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH North Peace Mennonite Brethren Church 10816 106 St. Fort St. John, BC V1J 5V2 250-785-3869

Lead Pastor: Andrew Eby Associate Pastor of Youth & Young Adults: Don Banman SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES: 9:15am & 10:00am ********** MENNONITE MONTNEY MENNONITE CHURCH SUNDAY MORNING: Sunday School & Worship: 9:30am SUNDAY EVENING: 2nd & 4th Sundays: 7:00pm Everyone Welcome! Pastor Warren Martin Phone: (250) 827-3131 ********** NONDENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTRE “Associated with “Fellowship of Christian Assemblies” “King Jesus is Lord Over the Peace” 8923-112th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 6G2 website: www.christianlifefsj.ca Ph: 250-785-4040 Fax: 250-785-4021 Pastor Steve Oboh Principal of Christian Life School: Garry Jones Everyone Welcome Sunday Morning Worship Service: 10:00am Nursery available and Sunday School is held during the sermon for ages 3-12 years. Christian Life Centre is “Home of Christian Life School” ********** FORT ST. JOHN NATIVE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP Sunday Worship: 11:00am Wed., Night Bible Study: 7:30pm Pastor John A Giesbrecht 250-785-0127 ********** GIDEONS INTERNATIONAL Fort St. John Camp Ray Hein 250-827-3636 John Giesbrecht 250-785-0127 ********** NORTHERN LIGHTS CHURCH INTERNATIONAL (Rose Prairie, BC Sunday Service: Pre-Service Prayer: 10:30am Worship Service: 11:00am Everyone Welcome ********** THE SHELTER CHURCH “...the Lord will be a shelter for His people” Joel 3:6 9808-98A Ave. Fort St. John, BC 250-785-3888 SUNDAY SERVICE: 10am Pastor: Oral Benterud 250-785-9151 ********** PENTECOSTAL THE PENTECOSTALS of FORT ST. JOHN Phone: 250-787-9888 Pastor: Jason McLaughlin Sunday 10am Service, Sunday School Youth Sunday 11am Worship Service Tuesday 7pm Prayer

Wednesday 7pm Bibile Study Friday 7pm Youth ********** PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLIES of CANADA EVANGEL CHAPEL 10040-100 St., Fort St. John Phone: 250-785-3386 Fax: 250-785-8345 Lead Pastor: Tony Warriner Sunday Services: 9:30am, 11:00am www.evangelfsj.com ********** The Journey 10011-100 St., Fort St. John Phone: 250-785-6254 Pastor: Larry Lorentz Services: Sundays: 10:30am Tuesdays: 7:00pm ********** PRESBYTERIAN Fort St. John Presbyterian Church 9907-98th St., Fort St. John, BC Phone: 250-785-2482 Fax: 250-785-2482 Sunday Worship Times 9:00 a.m. - Regular Service Everyone is invited to participate ********** REFORMED TRINITY COVENANT CHURCH Sunday Service: 10:00am Meets at the Quality Inn Northern Grand 100th Ave & 98th St., Fort St. John, BC Elder: Mike Donovan Phone: 250-787-7702 Affiliated with C.R.E.C. ********** THE SALVATION ARMY THE SALVATION ARMY Sunday Worship Service: 10:30am 10116-100th Ave., Fort St. John, BC Come Worship With Us. For information; Phone 250-785-0506 or Food Bank 250-785-0500 ********** SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 9008-100th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC Phone: 250-785-8632 Pastor: Cavin Chwyl Phone: 250-719-7949 Saturday Service: 9:30am ********** UNITED CHURCH of CANADA ST. LUKE’S UNITED 9907-98 St., Fort St. John, BC Office: 250-785-2919 Fax: 250-785-2788 Email: stlukeuc@telus.net Sunday Worship Service @ 9:00am. for the month of August No Sunday School All are Welcome! The United Church of Canada is a Union of Congregationalist, Methodist & Presbyterian Churches in Canada formed in 1925. R0021161774

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COMMUNITY

Antibiotics the cornerstone of modern and veterinary medicine

familiar public education campaign uses the catch phrase “Not all bugs need drugs.” It has been around for the last few years in an effort to get the public to think about the need for prescription drugs to treat minor ailments. This program has been largely brought out by our health care profession and the government agencies that administrate health care. Why is this important and how does this relate to us and our pets and our farm animals? To start, let’s look at the history of antibiotic use in medicine. Penicillin and sulfonamide antibiotics were discovered in the period between the First and Second World Wars. The first use of these drugs was at the time of

the Second World War. They were miracles! Lives previously lost to infections were saved by the hundreds and thousands. A great rush to find more of these bacteria fighters was soon undertaken and new families of antibiotics came forth. Soon these wonderful medical tools were brought into the veterinary world to save our pets and our livestock animals as well. However, bacteria adapt. By chance mutation, under pressure from the antibiotics that wipe out the weaker sensitive bacteria, stronger resistant bacteria developed. In the space of one human lifetime, the infections that penicillin and sulfonamides used to easily treat have developed resistance to nearly every known

ingly difficult to find. Resistance to them is not. Indeed, it is accelerating. This problem can only be solved if all parties work together. New regulations are on the horizon and some antibiotics may become reclassified and more strictly controlled. More control on sale and use of antimicrobials will follow. Health care providers must make informed decisions and choose treatment wisely. It is very important that antibiotics work when we need them to work. The health of one depends on the health of all. One health—we all play a part. Dr. Perry Spitzer is an owner and director of North Peace Veterinary Clinic Ltd. with his life and veterinary partner, Dr. Corinne Spitzer.

with the antibiotic tools we have. We do not want to lose the last tools that work to save lives. At the most recent Canadian Veterinary Convention, there was a full day summit about antimicrobials in animal health. One speaker compared antimicrobial resistance on the scale with the current war on ISIS. Potentially many more lives could be lost than by a war displacing millions of people from their homes as they flee to safety! Second, we must use every method to maintain health, and not rely as heavily on our antibiotics. This is not just a problem of human medicine, but veterinary medicine too, and all people looking after pets and livestock. New antibiotics are increas-

Dr. Perry Spitzer NORTH PEACE CREATURE FEATURE

antibiotic. They are now called “superbugs.” They are kind of scary. Antibiotic use has been a cornerstone of modern medicine and, secondarily, veterinary medicine. In fact, some of the largest volumes of antibiotics are used in animals to maintain health and even prevent health problems in our food production systems. What does all this mean to us? First, the health of human patients is at risk and superbugs are very difficult to treat

Animals of the Week Peggy and Valley

Valley, left, and Peggy are back at the North Peace SPCA, and staff are hoping to find them a permanent home this time around.

Through no fault of their own, bonded sisters Peggy and Valley are back at the North Peace SPCA, and this time, staff hopes to find them a permanent home. These girls are extremely shy when in the shelter environment, but once they’re comfortable in their surroundings, they are friendly and curious. Valley is the more affectionate of the two, she will come and sit on your lap for petting. Peggy may only have three legs, but it doesn’t slow her down at all.

She loves to play with crinkly balls, wand toys and squeaky mice. The girls have no issues with dogs and would do best in a home with older children. A long-term foster would be a good option, as it can take a week or two for Peggy and Valley to get comfortable and confident in new situations. Anyone interested in giving these sisters a second chance at a good home, visit the North Peace SPCA. —Aleisha Hendry

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Four gables, each accented by a decorative corbel, give an open, friendly look to the Ellington. Gentle arches, Craftsman-style windows and stone veneer wainscoting all add to the exterior appeal. With the exception of the bonus room (or bedroom) over the garage, this is a single level plan. A bright and spacious vaulted living area fills the entire center of this home. Sunlight spills into the living room from the rear through two windows and atrium glass doors, and when skies darken, the gas fireplace serves as a warm, colorful focal point. The doors access a patio or deck, and provide plenty of air circulation when needed. Dining room and kitchen are next to each other, partially separated by a raised eating bar. Family and friends will enjoy sitting here, especially while food is being prepared. Standing at the sink, you've got a panoramic view of the gathering spaces as well as the patio and landscape outside. Utilities are nearby, hidden behind

a pocket door. Because this large space connects to the garage, it also doubles as a mudroom and is handy for unloading groceries in safety, out of the rain, snow, or what have you. Families with muddypawed dogs will particularly appreciate this space. Double doors next to a charming arched display cove open into the Ellington's luxurious owners' suite. In addition to direct patio access, notable features include: a huge walk-in closet, twin vanity, a spa tub awash in the soft light filtered through glass blocks, and separately enclosed shower and toilet. Stairs from the kitchen lead up to a skylit bonus room with a half bath. Associated Designs is the original source for the Ellington 30-242. For more information or to view other designs, visit www.AssociatedDesigns.com or call 800634-0123.

Patio 26' x 12'

Owners’ Suite 18' x 13'

Bedroom 11' x 12'2''

Vaulted Living 21'6'' x 17'

Foyer Kitchen Up

Vaulted Dining 11' x 14'8''

Bedroom/ Bonus Room 12' x 14'8''

Bedroom 11' x 12'2''

Porch

Utility

Ellington

PLAN 30-242

First Floor 1877 sq.ft. Second Floor 306 sq.ft. Living Area 2183 sq.ft. Garage 592 sq.ft. Dimensions 58'x 62' 2000 SERIES

Garage 23'4'' x 22'8''

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$385,000

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$199,900

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$925,000

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$435,000

Perfectly maintained 4 bedroom home on a half acre 1 minute from the city! This energy efficient 2000 sq. ft home has had many updated such as newer windows, heated tile in the main bath, new flooring and paint through out the basement. On site sewer system is a huge savings and the detached 24 X 26 shop with 10â�� ceiling is waiting for your vehicles! Plus, you have great RV parking with power plug. Large covered deck and Hot tub is where you watch kids play in the big fully fenced yard with trees and space to explore!

$635,000

Nice big house with RV parking! Big master with modern ensuite to relax in and a great room living area for entertaining! Downstairs rec room is over 20 ft square with no support posts to restrict your use! Garage is heated and ﬁts long vehicles and still room for storage too! 3 bedrooms all together keeps parents close to the little ones and there is space in the basement when they turn into teenagers! Amazing family home investment value!

$479,900

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$279,900

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$509,900

Great home in Ambrose area with nice yard and roomy garage! Very well maintained and nice room sizes bring a very modern feel to a traditional home. Nice deck for summers outside, and a toasty fireplace for winter evenings, too!

$329,900

Great spot, this one's hot! Live large on small money with 4 bedrooms, ensuite, nice room sizes and fenced yard with alley access! Modern building and dÃ©cor, you can move right in with no extra work!

$389,900

9' walls, daylight basement, landscaped and appliances included! Excellent maintenance and yard access for future garage! Perfect starter/retirement home so get into this one before it goes!

$579,900

3/4's of an acre 8 min to FSJ with a well cared for 4 bedroom home and very nice detached shop! Private yard with room to run, park toys, keep work stuff and chill in the hot tub is just what you need to melt the stresses of life away! Here is where you will learn how amazing the acreage life can be! Easy to show so call now before it's too late!

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Classifieds IN MEMORIAM

OBITUARIES

FUNERAL NOTICE

Anastasia Margaret (Fontaine) O’Donovan (nee: Strasky)

God saw the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb, So He closed your weary eyelids And whispered, “Peace be thine.” The rolling stream of life moves on, But still the vacant chair Recalls the love, the voice, the smile Of you who once sat there. Nothing can ever take away The love our hearts hold dear. Fond memories linger every day, And remembrance keeps you near. Sadly missed and forever loved by your children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extensive family, friends and caregivers.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of

ALDRIDGE, Sharon Minerva November 9, 1949−August 16, 2016 Sharon Aldridge, fondly known as "George", passed away quietly in Edmonton after a lengthy battle with cancer and radiation fibrosis. George is survived by her 6 sisters and 2 brothers as well as several members of her extended family. She was predeceased by her husband, Rick Aldridge, in April 2012 and by her parents previous to that. George was a 33 year resident of Dawson Creek and will be remembered for owning and operating the local Boston Pizza during that time. No service will be held at George’s request. Anyone wishing to make a tribute in memory of George is asked to kindly submit to the South Peace SPCA or of the charity of your choice. "I give you this one thought to keep, I am with you still... please do not weep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning’s hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not think of me as gone; I am with you still in each new dawn."

To learn more about diabetes, volunteer, advocate or donate, please contact : Northern Region (250) 561-9284 boyanne.young@diabetes.ca

IN MEMORIAM

LOCAL EXPERIENCED CLASS 1 DRIVERS Cascade Energy Services LP Fort St. John lo− cation is actively recruiting local Class 1 Drivers for the following positions: − Tank Truck − Vac/Hydro Vac All candidates for all positions must hold valid H2S, WHMIS, PST/EGSO, Standard First Aid certificates. Ground disturbance required for hydrovac drivers. Confined Space an asset.

Annemarie Haerdi of

Baldonnel, British Columbia. Services for Annemarie will be held in Fort St. John on

Carolynn Theoret 250-262-0078 Baby

at the Peace Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made to Canadian Lutheran World Relief or the Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute. Condolences may be forwarded through www.hamresfuneral.com

Bonnie Carlson 250-827-3132 Community & Bridal

Cascade Energy Services offers a competitive wage relative to experience, company share purchase plan and complete benefit package. Please send resume and current drivers abstract to: aseymour@cascade−energy.ca Fax:250−785−0716

Thursday, August 25 at 2pm

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A year has passed since that sad day, When, Mother, you were called away

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The Lido on September 22, 2016. Doors will be open at 5:30pm. Please contact the FSJACL Office for more information at (250) 787-9262.

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Land Act: Notice of Application for a Disposition of Crown Land

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GENERAL EMPLOYMENT For Hire: caregiver to look after my 2 children; year old girl and 3 year old boy. Permanent, full time at a rate of 11.50/hour for 40hrs/week. Completion of Secondary School: some college/CEGEP/ vocational. 1 to 2 years experience supervision or care for children. Accomodation available on a live-in basis at no cost, but is not a condition of employment. main duties include: supervise and care; assist/guide children on personal hygiene; meal preparations; organize and participate in children’s activities and may perform light housekeeping. Applicatant may apply via email: joan24garcia@yahoo

Take notice that Michal Peters of Altona, BC, has made an application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Peace Region, for a Direct Sale for Agriculture Extensive purposes covering approximately 65 hectares situated on Provincial Crown land in the vicinity of Altona, Peace River District. The Lands File Number that has been established for this project is 8015887. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Jason Pederson, Authorization Officer at 370, 10003-110 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC, V1J 6M7, (250) 261-2063. Comments will be received until, October 3, 2016. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our Applications and Reasons for Decision website at www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this notice will be part of the public record and is subject to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. R0011290598

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Join an Amazing Team North East Native Advancing Society has an opening for an Early Childhood Educator The North East Native Advancing Society is a non-profit charitable organization that provides holistic human resource development programs and services to First Nation, Status, Non-status and Inuit persons residing in Northeastern BC. Programs are intended to improve the quality of life for First Nation and Inuit people and are mandated through various contribution agreements held with the federal and provincial governments.

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Sas Natsadle Aboriginal Head Start is an early intervention pre-school program mandated to provide a positive learning experience for children during their introductory year at the center which prepares them for kindergarten. This amazing program encourages and includes family involvement in many aspects of the program. Teaching and curriculum are designed to include the following six key components: education and school readiness, health promotion, nutrition, social support, Aboriginal culture and language, and parental involvement.

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Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Reporting to the Society’s Manager, this role will include but not be limited to: • Planning and organizing activities for pre-school children in collaboration with the other teachers at the centre • Leading and monitoring children in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth • Assist with program accountabilities and requirements • Schedule and conduct parent-teacher interviews • Share in the responsibility of conducting home visitations • Assist Head ECE in ensuring that the centre maintains all health, licensing and safety standards at all times The successful applicant should possess: • College diploma or university degree in Early Childhood Education or related field of study or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably with experience in a First Nations educational environment; Infant Development and Infant Toddler Certification an asset. • Valid Child Care License • Valid First Aid Certificate, specialized for children e.g. Child Safe • Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture • Ability to communicate effectively and to build strong relationships with community members, partners, and children • Ability to work as part of a team • Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and email • Acceptable criminal record check Salary range will be based on experience and industry standards. Individuals of Aboriginal ancestry are encouraged to apply. Closing date is September 9, 2016. While we appreciate all applications, only those short-listed will be contacted. Please submit your cover letter and resume with references to:

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Shelley Gauthier, Finance Officer North East Native Advancing Society 10328 – 101st Avenue, Fort St. John, B.C. V1J 2B5 Bus: (250) 785-0887 | Fax: (250) 785-0876 Email: sgauthier@nenas.org

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Take notice that Shell Canada Ltd. from Fort St. John, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Northeast Region, for a Communication Site situated on Provincial Crown land located at Groundbirch. The Lands File for this application is 8015883. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Joyce Veller, Authorization Officer, Northeast Region, MFLNRO, at 100-10003-110th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 6M7, (250)7873438. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to October 3, 2016. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information and a map of the application area. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. Access to these records requires the submission of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. Visit http://www.gov.bc.ca/freedomofinformation to learn more about FOI submissions. R0011289565

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COURT BAILIFF’S SALE OF LAND In the matter of, Megan Rose Walter vs. Ryan Arthur Walter By virtue of an Order issued out of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Registry No., 20489 dated the 09 day of March, 2016, I will sell by sealed tender to be held in the office of Expert Court Bailiff, located at 10315 - 100 Avenue, Fort St. John, B.C., on Thursday, the 12 of September, 2016 at the hour of 11:00 o’clock in the forenoon, all the right title of the Respondent, Ryan Arthur Walter, in and for the following land, more particularly known and described as follows: PID 006-619-592 Registered Owner in Fee Simple: Registered Owner/Mailing Address: RYAN ARTHUR WALTER 10612 - 113 AVENUE, FORT ST. JOHN, BC, V1J 6H1 Taxation Authority: CITY OF FORT ST. JOHN Description of Land: Parcel Identifier: 006-619-592 Legal Description: LOT 30 SECTION 1 TOWNSHIP 84 RANGE 19 WEST OF THE 6TH MERIDIAN PEACE RIVER DISTRICT PLAN 27139 Charges, Liens, and Interests Nature: STATUTORY BUILDING SCHEME Registration Number: R17015 Registration Date and Time: 1981-04-16 13:37 Remarks: INTER ALIA LAND TITLE ACT SECTION 216

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NOTICE TO THE CREDITORS OF WALTER ENERGY CANADA HOLDINGS, INC. AND THE PETITIONERS AND PARTNERSHIPS LISTED ON SCHEDULE “A” AND SCHEDULE “C”, RESPECTIVELY, OF THE INITIAL ORDER (collectively, the “Walter Canada Group”) RE:

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This notice is being published pursuant to an order of the Supreme Court of British Columbia dated August 16, 2016 (the “Claims Process Order”) which approved a claims process for the determination of certain claims against the Walter Canada Group and/or their Directors and/ or Officers. Any capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the Claims Process Order. The claims procedure only applies to the Claims or Claimants described in the Claims Process Order. A copy of the Claims Process Order and other public information concerning the CCAA proceedings can be obtained on the website of KPMG Inc., the Court-Appointed Monitor of the Walter Canada Group (the “Monitor”) at http://www.kpmg.com/ca/walterenergycanada. Any person who may have a claim against any of the Walter Canada Group entities and/or any of their Directors and/or Officers should carefully review and comply with the Claims Process Order. Any person having a Claim against any of the Walter Canada Group entities and/or any of their Directors and/or Officers arising or relating to the period prior to December 7, 2015 (the “Commencement Date”), which would have been a claim provable in bankruptcy had the Walter Canada Group become bankrupt on the Commencement Date and who does not receive an Employee Claim Amount Notice with their Claims Package, or who receives an Employee Claim Amount Notice with their Claims Packages, but disputes the amount or nature of their Employee Claim as listed in their Employee Claim Amount Notice, must send a Proof of Claim (or in the case of an Employee Claimant who disputes his/her Employee Claim Amount Notice, a Notice of Dispute of Employee Claim) to the Monitor, to be received by the Monitor by no later than 5:00 p.m. (Vancouver Time) on October 5, 2016 (the “Claims Bar Date”). Proofs of Claim for claims arising as a result of a restructuring, disclaimer, resiliation, termination or breach by any of the Walter Canada Group entities on or after the Commencement Date of any contract, employment agreement, lease or other agreement or arrangement of any nature whatsoever, whether written or oral, must be received by the Monitor by no later than (a) the Claims Bar Date, and (b) 5:00 p.m. (Vancouver Time) on the day which is twenty (20) Business Days after the date of the notice of disclaimer or resiliation sent by the Monitor to such Claimant. For the avoidance of doubt, any claim a Claimant may have against any of the Walter Canada Group entities must be filed in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Claims Process Order. Proofs of Claim filed solely with the United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Alabama in respect of Walter Energy, Inc.’s Chapter 11 proceedings are invalid. Claimants requiring more information or who have not received a Proof of Claim form or Claims Package should contact the Monitor by phone at 1-855-393-3547 (Toll free within North America) or at 1-416-649-7580 (Locally and Abroad) or by email at waltercanada@kpmg. ca or visit the Monitor’s website at http://www.kpmg.com/ca/walterenergycanada. UNLESS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THE CLAIMS PROCESS ORDER, HOLDERS OF CLAIMS THAT DO NOT FILE PROOFS OF CLAIM WITH THE MONITOR BY THE APPLICABLE DEADLINE SPECIFIED ABOVE SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY FURTHER NOTICE OR DISTRIBUTION UNDER A PLAN, IF ANY, OR OF ANY PROCEEDS OF SALE OF ANY OF THE WALTER CANADA GROUP’S ASSETS, OR TO PARTICIPATE AS A CLAIMANT IN THE CCAA PROCEEDINGS OF THE WALTER CANADA GROUP, AND SHALL BE PROHIBITED FROM MAKING OR ENFORCING ANY CLAIM AGAINST ANY OF THE WALTER CANADA GROUP ENTITIES AND/OR ANY OF THEIR DIRECTORS AND/OR OFFICERS. ADDITIONALLY, ANY CLAIMS SUCH CLAIMANT MAY HAVE AGAINST ANY OF THE WALTER CANADA GROUP ENTITIES AND/OR ANY OF THEIR DIRECTORS AND/OR OFFICERS SHALL BE FOREVER BARRED AND EXTINGUISHED. R0011291619

The following vehicles located at Generic Towing & Auto Parts Ltd., 9319-81st Ave Fort St John, BC will be auctioned off within 14 days: 1) 1988 Red Chev 3500 VIN#1GCGK34N8JE1958 18. Registered to Albert Barber of Fort St John,BC. Outstanding charges as of August 18,2016 are $1149.75 2) 1999 Green Dodge Dakota VIN# 1B7GG22XX5X5295367. Registered to Jason Schafer of Fort st John, BC. Outstanding charges as of Aug 18,2016 are $866.25 3) 2014 Grey Chev 1500 VIN# 3GCUKREH3EG170788. Registered to Whitney Dawn Appaw of Chetwynd, BC. Outstanding charges as of August 18,2016 are #3738.50 4) 2005 Black Mazda Tribute VIN# 4F2CZ96175KM08028. Registered to James Anderson of Fort St John, BC. Outstanding charges as of August 18,2016 are #3570.00 5) 2001 Dodge 2500 Pickup VIN#1B7KF23661J5078 69. Registered to Shalaina Lemieux of Quesnel, BC. Outstanding charges as of August 18,2016 are $3748.50 Sealed bids accepted at the above address until September 9,2016 at 11:00am

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Sealed tenders marked “Court Bailiff Bid” will be accepted and the office of the Court Bailiff at 10315 - 100 Avenue, Fort St. John, B.C. V1J 1Y8 at the hour of 11:00 o’clock in the forenoon on Thursday, the 12 of September, 2016. Each tender shall be accompanied by a certified cheque, money order, or draft, drawn in favour of “Expert Court Bailiff” for 10% of the bid. The successful bidder is required to pay the balance of the bid within ten (10) days of the notice of the acceptance from the Court Bailiff. Time is of the essence. IF the balance is not paid within 10 days from the date of the sale, the bidder will forfeit their deposit.

All unsuccessful tenders will be returned. The Court Bailiff reserve the right to reject and or all offers, further reserves to seek further direction from the Court. The Court Bailiff shall convey the land to the successful purchaser at the completion date of the sale, in the manner and form prescribed in the Court Order Enforcement Act, RSBC 1996, c78. Expert Court Bailiff Joyce Smith

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Carpet starts @ $1.69 per Sq Ft Luxury Vinyl/ Vinyl 2 Go Planks: @ $3.99 per Sq Ft Vinyl Sheets Start @ $1.49 per Sq Ft.

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We are still the in town Benjamin Moore dealer for paint and accessories and we offer Air miles, free quotes and free consult /expert advice on flooring, paint and window blinds.

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10020-96 Ave., Fort St. John, BC V1J 1L3 Website: www.braunsflooring.com