AHN JUNE 8, 2023

We were up flying with the birds this week - checking out the progress in construction along 100th Street. BUCK

June info session set for overdose prevention site near elementary school proposal

Rob Brown editor@dcdn.ca

There will be a meeting between Northern Health and School District 60 officials. Both sides confirm a June sesh date has been lit.

“Northern Health greatly values the long-standing collaboration and communication with School District 60 on matters of public health, school and youth health and other matters of shared interest, and we’re committed

to maintaining that relationship,” said Northern Health in a statement.

We have communicated with both school district and school board representatives over the several weeks about the planned Community Health Services Centre on 100th Avenue, and have been working toward a formal presentation to the School Board which is now set for June.”

Chair of SD 60 Helen Gil-

bert said they just want to be let in on the plan.

“We’ve done our due diligence and asked – we want to understand why this is the location and how they are going to deal with safety concerns,” said Gilbert Friday.

Both sides said they look forward to seeing more details.

“We look forward to providing trustees with more

details and answering their questions about the important health, mental health & substance use, overdose prevention and harm reduction services that the health centre will provide, as well as the methodology and considerations that went into selecting the chosen location,” added Northern Health officials.

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Three arrested after Tuesday morning shots fired

Rob Brown editor@dcdn.ca

After three men have been arrested in connection to a early morning Tuesday report of shots fired - two have been subsequently remanded and remain in custody - at least until tomorrow.

Fort St John RCMP received a report of shots fired in the area of 104A Avenue and 112th Street in Fort St John.

Frontline police officers attended and located shell casings in the area. Information was received from witnesses that two men had been walking on the street and then fired what they believed to be a gun into the air and then the men ran to a nearby residence.

Through investigation,

frontline police officers were directed to a residence on 104A Avenue where they arrested three men.

The Fort St John RCMP made a quick and thorough response to a report of shots fired with public safety being the primary goal during the situation as it unfolded, said Constable Chad Neustaeter, Media Relations Officer for the Fort St John RCMP. As a result of the investigation, two of the three men arrested will be facing numerous firearms related charges.

Ashton Shaun Schellenberg was arrested and held for court facing criminal charges of Breach of Release Order, Careless use of a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm knowing its Possession is Unauthorized, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in Motor Vehicle

and Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose. On May 31, Schellenberg was remanded until June 7.

Calvin Alexander Paige was arrested and held for court facing criminal charges of Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized and Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle. On May 31, Paige was released by the courts on a Release Order.

Isaiah Sterling Acko was arrested and held for court facing criminal charges of Breach of Release Order. On May 31, Acko was remanded until June 1.

The Fort St John RCMP are asking if anyone has additional information in this matter to contact the Fort St John RCMP at 250-787-8100.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.northernbccrimestoppers.ca.

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Get on the bus: funding supports rural regional transportation

Rob Brown editor@dcdn.ca

“We understand how critical BC Bus North and the Northern Community Shuttle program are to meeting the needs of people in northern communities who may otherwise have limited transportation options,” said Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure today in a statement.

“Extending these northern programs will ensure people can continue to access safe, reliable and affordable travel options to connect to family and industry in larger centres.”

This funding will ensure the continuation of critical transit services, including community shuttles, which connect people in rural communities to regional centres. To date, 16 northern B.C. communities and

organizations have received funding through this program and are operating community shuttles.

The province is also contributing $250,000 to help build an easy-to-use webbased platform for travel planning, reservations and customer service to help reduce barriers to travel in the north. The new booking system will include multiple service providers and allow people to book various travel options using one platform.

The platform should be ready to use by fall 2023.

“Passenger transportation services in northern B.C. will benefit greatly from this investment by the Province of B.C.,” said Joel McKay, chief executive officer of Northern Development Initiative Trust.

“The $5 million to extend the Northern Passenger Transportation Service funding program will support the operations of shuttle buses between rural and remote communities, while also benefiting the BC Bus North service that travels between regional centres. This additional funding will support mobility for those who live and work in B.C.’s North, allowing them to visit family and friends and access services using reliable transportation.”

In addition, the province has provided $2.5 million to the Northern Development Initiative Trust, the

Island Coastal Economic Trust and the Economic Trust of the southern Interior to conduct regional engagement on and analysis of rural, regional inter-city transportation.

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The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will use the outcomes of the trusts’ engagements, complemented by further engagement with other regions in the coming months, to help inform next steps for

developing options on transportation solutions in rural communities.

The province is contributing $5 million to the Northern Development Initiative Trust to continue BC Bus North and the Northern Community Shuttle Program until 2026-27.

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Police look for men posing with a potential handgun

Rob Brown editor@dcdn.ca

Fort St John RCMP request assistance of the public in identifying two men believed to be in possession of a handgun.

On April 23, 2023 at 8:12pm, RCMP received a report of suspicious circumstances after a Taylor resident received video containing footage of two South

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Asian men exchanging what appeared to be a handgun in the parking lot of the Lone Wolf Golf Club in Taylor.

Two South Asian men with dark tops, standing in front of a silver car with one holding a potential handgun

After posing for a photo with the handgun, the two men departed the area in a silver sedan, with a sun roof.

The Fort St John RCMP continue to investigate and are asking anyone who has information in this matter to contact the Fort St John RCMP at 250-787-8100. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477).

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For the next six months, 13 people from law enforcement, emergency services and related fields across northern B.C. will be working to meet a pair of epic goals.

They’ve committed to this year’s Cops for Cancer Tour de North. Now in its 22nd year, the annual campaign is held in the name of the Canadian Cancer Society and culminates in September with a seven day, 800-kilometre ride from Prince Rupert to Prince George. By then, they also hope to have raised $200,000 for CCS.

Leighton Johnston, a member of Correctional Service of Canada in Prince George, is among them.

“I like cycling and always wanted to do this.” said Johnston. “Personally, when one of my daughters was younger, she suffered some serious medical issues. Before we got the news that it wasn’t cancer, I thought a lot about the Canadian Cancer Society and what programs would be there to help us if we needed it. I felt helpless then and now I am hoping to do something about it for other families.”

Other team members are Scott Roberts (North District RCMP), Sabrina Maaske (Prince George RCMP), Aaron Dale (Fort St. John RCMP), Roland Dixon (Fort St. John RCMP), Fiona Pirrie (BCEHS, Fort St. John), Fraser Bjornson (Williams Lake RCMP), Kasper Green (Prince Rupert Fire Rescue), Justin Preston (Smithers RCMP), Jacque Van Wyngaardt (Prince Rupert RCMP), Jordan Venditelli (Prince Rupert Fire Rescue), Jamie MacPherson (BCEHS 100 Mile House) and Anna Zintl (Interior Health, 100 Mile House).

The money raised will go to research in pediatric cancer and help send as many as 600 kids to Camp Goodtimes, a medicallysupervised recreation experience for chil-

dren and teens affected by cancer.

“With cancer still the leading cause of disease-related death in children under the age of 15, we know we have more work to do. It wouldn’t be possible without our first responder partners across the province, and the contributions of our generous sponsors and donors,” said Cops for Cancer senior manager Ninon Daubigeon.

To make a donation go to www. tourdenorth.ca.

Students take a walk on the wild side

TW Buck Reporter/Photographer

Grade one and two students from Alwin Holland Elementary in Fort St john were at the North Peace Museum on Tuesday, for the Wild Animals of the North Peace Region Program.

The students were given an interactive presentation from the staff which aimed at informing the students about the extensive biodiversity of the Peace region through activities like sorting and matching tracks to wildlife and identifying

the taxidermy from around the museum.

The program itself uses photographs, taxidermy animals, stories, crafts, and hands on activities to introduce the students to the wildlife as well as their place in local food chains and food webs.

This program follows the science curriculum for grades one through four by giving an in-depth look at the local wildlife such as their names, features, and behavioral adaptions. tbuck@ahnfsj.ca

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HeART Walk 2023 underway; deadline to register

Tom Summer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

lchenkoThe Dawson Creek Art Gallery is partnering with local arts councils to organize approximately 40 pop-up art exhibitions across businesses in the downtown cores of Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, Fort St. John, Hudson’s Hope, and Fort Nelson.

Dawson Art Gallery Executive Director Duncan Malkinson says it’s a great way to bring the arts to communities and is excited to make the event a regional affair.

“We’re pretty excited on how it’s being scoped

this year; it’s within what’s called the Northern arts envelope, where we try to do art outreach and try to get everyday folks involved with the arts and exposed to the arts,” said Malkinson. “It’s through that we hope that people will love where they live and enjoy the South Peace.”

Malkinson expressed his gratitude for his position and the opportunity to serve the community, having taken the helm last July.

“The gallery, the role, I’ve really fallen in love with it,” he said. “The mission is just unreal, and I’m still developing my own personal artistic literacy. But in terms of seeing the possibilities for

arts to partner within the community, for instance, the school district or Northern Health, or with other groups, the possibilities are really endless.”

The Young Creatives also held an opening reception on May 12, an annual youth art exhibition hosted every year at the gallery.

Students from Parkland Elementary, Notre Dame School, South Peace Secondary, Central Middle School, Ecole Frank Ross, DC art gallery youth members, and the South Peace metalwork program celebrated with an evening of live music to accompany their creative works on display.

Summer programming is also underway, offering youth and their families plenty of creative activities to dive into five days a week. The Pouce Coupe Public Library has also partnered with the gallery to share programming, noted Malkinson.

“It’s been awesome to see the leadership that our youth education leads have taken in the last year,” said Malkinson. “Our uptake on youth programming generally last year was up about 22 percent, we’ve had about 3,200 kids that were interacting with our programming in one form or another - it was really really exciting.”

Ever the busy place, an opening reception for artists Emily Lozaron and Joshua Kosabeck will be held tomorrow night at the art gallery for two shows, with doors opening at 6:30pm.

The deadline to register for HeART Walk 2023 is June 30, and artists will receive a $100 honorarium for exhibiting their work. Anyone interested can contact Payge Fortier at programs@dcartgallery.ca to register.

Tom Summer, Alaska Highway News, Local Journalism Initiative. Have a story idea or opinion? Email tsummer@ ahnfsj.ca

Fort St John’s Noble Son returns to the Peace region

TW Buck Reporter/Photographer

Noble Son, also known as Adam Kirchner, is returning to Fort St John with Naomi Shore for one night at the Lido on June 10, to share with the Peace Region his expressions of Indie-Rock.

Kirchner is returning to the Peace with his highly anticipated third full length record, “Doom” following the success of Noble Son’s single “Elvis” and signing to New York based label, AntiFragile.

“I’m really excited to come home and play the hometown show, it’s going to be so fun,” said Kirchner, “the Adam that spent 27 years in Fort St John is definitely really excited and proud to get to come home and share what I’ve been working on. I’m just really grateful, and excited

to see all the people’s faces I haven’t seen in so long.”

With more than 90,000 monthly listeners, and 1.9 million social media followers, Noble Son has amassed quite the fanbase with his balance of humor and intensity which resonates in the music.

“A lot of my music is influenced by my upbringing, and being from Fort St John,” said Kirchner, “there is a lot of isolation, and the winters are long. There’s a lot of time to think and get in your head.”

Kirchner moved to Vancouver around 2015 pursuing his music career and this is Noble Sons’ first gig outside of Vancouver since pre covid.

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Open Sky’s the limit

artists from the Peace to the Northern Rockies.

Held annually and rotating through different member communities, Open Sky is an opportunity for regional artists to exhibit their talent and be recognized through juried awards in various categories.

This year marks the 41st time the event has been held, with the opening reception on June 9 at the Chetwynd Rec Center’s Tamarack Hall from 6 to 8pm. A series of virtual artist talks are planned, including Gerry Sheena, a carver and a member of the Interior Salish Nation, and Mary Anne Molcan, a Vancouver Island-based print-maker.

submit whatever mediums and subjects they like.

“There’s no theme, it’s wide open - people think sometimes, or ask me if it has to be sky-themed artwork, and absolutely not,” said Bassett. “I really encourage people to come out, we’ve got some really amazing entries this year, and some from artists that haven’t previously submitted to Open Sky, so I’m really excited to have them included.”

undergone a name change, a refresh that was much needed, said Bassett, and better encompasses the region as a whole.

“It’s a long name and it’s difficult to remember. The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality is not called the Liard region anymore, so it was time for an update,” said Bassett.

Summer,

Arts North East (formerly the Peace Liard Regional Art Council) is getting ready to celebrate and award local

Arts North East Executive Director Haley Bassett notes that the sky truly is the limit - there’s no particular theme in Open Sky, artists are encouraged to

Peace Valley Arts Society flourishing

Tom Summer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Entering its second year, the Peace Valley Arts Society is flourishing in the small town of Hudson’s Hope. Board director and founder Caitlin Vince says the society is providing a much needed space for arts in the community, with a wide variety of mediums on offer - painting, live music, pottery and more.

We’re really trying to cultivate the arts in our community; there’s no arts programming currently, other than the school. So, for adults there’s been nothing here really since Janis Herbison passed away,” said Vince. “And she was a great patron of the arts, she had painting classes and brought in all sorts of different media. She was really inspiring for me, and the impetus behind starting the arts society”

The society has grown far beyond what the board directors are able to support, added Vince, with the non-profit currently seeking an executive director. Two years of grant funding has been secured through the BC Arts Council to create the position.

“We’ve kind of outgrown what the board members have the capacity for, we all work full-time jobs and have families, and all of these things, and there’s only four

Bassett says she’s excited to see more pieces of woodworking by local artist Becky Banack, who’s just completed a show at Peace Gallery North. Open Sky is currently scheduled to run from June 9 to July 7, giving residents across Northeast BC plenty of time to engage with the exhibition.

The Peace Liard Regional Arts Council has also

Registration is still open for both Open Sky and the Open Sky Youth Art Exhibition until June 2. Applications are also being taken for the Open Sky Artist in Residence program, providing a stipend for a regional artist to work on their craft in the community.

Tom Summer, Alaska Highway News, Local Journalism Initiative. Have a story idea or opinion? Email tsummer@ahnfsj.ca

of us,” said Vince. “We want to ramp up the programming even more.”

The executive director would be responsible for handling the society’s finances, programming, organizing fundraising, and advocating on their behalf.

The society is also open to partnering with neighbouring communities’ art initiatives and will take part in HeART Walk 2023, a regional hosting of pop-up art in-

stallations from the Peace to the Northern Rockies. Last year they helped host the region-wide event.

“It was a great little addition to the community,” Vince said.

Tom Summer, Alaska Highway News, Local Journalism Initiative. Have a story idea or opinion? Email tsummer@ahnfsj.ca

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Peace region court docket: May 19-24, 2023

- Dennis Walter Wyczesany (born 1995) was sentenced to nine days in jail for assault and to seven days in jail for breaching a release order and to one year probation on the counts, committed in Fort St. John. Wyczesany was in custody for 13 days prior to sentencing.

- Jason Stephen Lucas (born 1972) was ordered to pay $1,200 restitution and fined $300 plus a $45 victim surcharge for hunting on cultivated land without

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consent under the Wildlife Act, committed in Dawson Creek.

- Justin Dean Collins (born 1982) was sentenced to 77 days in jail ordered to pay $611.91 restitution and ordered to provide a DNA sample for breaking and entering and committing an indictable offence, to 45 days and ordered to pay $959.99 restitution for theft $5,000 or under, to 43 days for possessing stolen property under $5,000 to 20 days for breaching a re-

Hot garbage after an evac: where to take your trash

Rob Brown editor@dcdn.ca

The PRRD wants you to know where to throw some additional waste and larger items that need disposal after a evacuation and or emergency alert.

Safety Alert: Material that was previously on fire cannot be accepted at PRRD landfills or transfer stations until it has been extinguished for at least 30 days, or is accompanied with a letter from a recognized municipal, local or volunteer fire department, confirming that the material has been fully extinguished and is ready for disposal. This is to reduce the risk of fires in bins.

Landfills & Transfer Stations: Locations & Hours of Operation

The landfills and transfer stations are open on varying schedules.

Dealing with large amounts of garbage:

Each property can request a Cleanup Coupon, which can be used up to four times each year to drop off larger amounts of garbage for free at the PRRD transfer stations or landfills. The Coupon has details on how they can be used.

You must haul your own waste (no commercial service providers) to use the Cleanup Coupons.

Cleanup Coupons will be available for pick-up at the PRRD office in Fort St. John

lease order, to 15 days for breaching probation, to time served and ordered to pay $1,590.37 restitution for theft over $5,000, to time served for two counts each of possessing a stolen credit card and theft $5,000 or under, and for one separate count of breaching probation, all committed in Fort St. John. Collins was also sentenced to 18 months probation on the counts and was in custody for 64 days prior to sentencing.

at 9505 – 100th Street, Fort St. John starting Thursday, May 25

Call 250-784-3200 to have a Cleanup Coupon mailed to you.

Reminder of the Spring Cleanup going from June 5-18. You can also use the free drop-off of garbage as part of the annual Spring Cleanup. You must haul your own waste (no commercial service providers).

Household Waste: Take to Tier 1 or 2 Transfer Stations

Regular household waste, including spoiled food in tied, plastic bags, can be dropped off at any of the transfer stations.

Large Household Items and Small Amounts Demolition Waste: Tier 1 Transfer Stations Only

Large items like freezers and refrigerators or demolition waste that would fit in the back of a truck or small trailer can be taken to Tier 1 Transfer Stations. The doors must be securely shut with double straps (e.g. ratchet straps) for safety.

Large Amounts of Demolition Waste – Landfill Only

If there is extensive damage to structures that results in large amounts of demolition waste, this must be taken directly to the landfill.

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BEAR FLAT DISPATCH: Living with wildfire smoke

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After almost three weeks of wildfires and smoke in the region, it sure is nice to see cooler temperatures and a significant rain event finally arrive. As I write this on May 25th, it looks like we are getting a break from the worst of wildfire conditions which will be a relief for firefighters and affected residents. This is also a much-needed change for farmers who desperately needed the moisture.

However, it seems that the ‘new normal’ (I hate that phrase) includes living with smoke from wildfires more than in the past. While most people can get by ok with some smoke, it is not healthy, and is especially problematic for some. Recent conditions were so severe that we found ourselves limiting time spent outdoors as much as possible and even wearing N95 masks when it was the worst. The dreary conditions created by heavy smoke can also be somewhat depressing with days of apocalyptic like conditions.

fire, we have experienced how the evening flow of air down the creek has filled the low elevation Peace River valley at Bear Flat full of smoke during the night. That is caused by the effect of katabatic winds. Wikipedia explains it as such:

A katabatic wind (named from Ancient Greek ( katábasis) ‘descent’) is a drainage wind, a wind that carries high-density air from a higher elevation down a slope under the force of gravity.

I first learned of katabatic wind when I was a hunting guide working in the mountains and one had to pay attention to such things. More pronounced and sometimes problematic in the mountains was the anabatic wind which move air upslope during the day.

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Living with smoke in hot weather is especially challenging. Without air conditioning in our older home, we have always relied on having the windows and blinds closed during the day but wide open at night to moderate our indoor temperatures during times of high daytime temperatures. However, smoky air throws a wrench into that practice as windows should be kept closed then. Recently with the Red Creek

But I digress. Fortunately, most of the smoke so far this spring took place with fairly moderate temperatures, but that will not always be the case. Having a well-functioning HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system in your home is beneficial during times of dense smoke in hot temperatures. In fact, with the various impacts of climate change hitting us, having your home as efficient as possible and fire-guarded is becoming more important.

OPINION John Grady: Pentecost Sunday

This year May 28th is Pentecost Sunday.

I find it so amazing how misunderstood, confusing and misinterpreted the word Pentecost is among the followers of Jesus Christ. Many just judge it is a group of tongue talking, arm waving, prophecy crazy charismatics when in fact Pentecost means 50 which in the Christian faith is the 7th Sunday after Easter which is the 50th day after Resurrection Sunday.

Many identify Pentecost as the day in Jerusalem when the Apostles and followers of Jesus were all filled with the Holy Spirit which is confirmed in Scripture in Acts 2: 1-4. The “all

filled” with the Holy Spirit is what has caused so much confusion with believers of our Lord. To try and keep matters very simple there are 4 key Biblical themes which I refer to as the “P”s in a Christian journey with the Lord. Private, Public, Power and Passing.

When a person receives Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord through confession of sin and asking our Lord to come into their lives and heart it is a Private moment where the person is Born Again as he or she is born of God’s Spirit. The person becomes a child of God, and your body becomes the temple of the Holy Spirit which resides in that person. The Lord’s DNA is now in you. That is the Private matter

that is between the person and our Lord.

Then we have the P for Public which in fact is Water Baptism when a believer openly and publicly declares to the world that he or she is a true follower of Christ signified through Water Baptism that as they go under the water they are dying to self as Christ did but as they come out of the water they like Christ are being raised with Him to walk in newness of life as a follower of our Lord. It is a outward picture of what is to happen personally. That P is the Public.

The P for Power is described by Jesus in Acts 1 as one of the purposes of the Holy Spirit “ But you will re-

ceive Power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses “ and of course many think that was for them 2000 years ago but the Apostle Peter states in Acts 2 “ The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off – for all whom the Lord our God will call.” For many the thought of being a witness of our Lord can be very uncomfortable, challenging, personal and sad to the purposes of our Lord who gave His life for all and called us to be witnesses and gave us the great commission. Just maybe it is because we lack the Holy Spirit power, and can that be why we do not share our faith? Who would not want to ask the Holy Spirit to fill him or her daily?

Cemetery tours, museum exhibits, activities for seniors

Pamela den Ouden

A new byline for this column! Just a bit about myself: I’ve lived in Fort St. John since 1977—not as long as some but not a newcomer, either. I worked at Northern Lights College for 29 years and retired in June 2022. At NLC, I held a variety of positions and taught many courses, including English, English as a Second Language, and Women’s Studies.

I recently joined the Senior Citizens Association and have enjoyed meeting new people, playing cards, floor curling, and Scrabble. Ruby McBeth, who has done a terrific job writing this column for several years, has

asked me to step up and help!

If you have news pertaining to seniors in our community, please contact me at phbeav@gmail.com or give me a call at 250-7877311. I’ll be away at times over the summer but will do my best to hear from you and spread the news about what’s going on in the 55+ community!

The deadline at the Alaska Highway News is Thursday for the next week’s edition, so the sooner you get the information to me, the better.

Alaska Highway Cemetery Tour

Friday, June 9, 2023 at 7

p.m. at the Main Cemetery (9404 - 100th Ave.)

Join a guided cemetery tour of the Fort St. John Cemetery. From construction workers to entrepreneurs to ambulance drivers, the cemetery is full of people who worked and lived along the highway. Tour is $10 and can be paid at the gate of the cemetery prior to the tour. This is not a scary tour! We share stories (humorous, informative, and sometimes sad) about these people and the history of the highway while standing by their graves.

Museum Exhibit

The Museum is teaming up with the Charlie Lake Conservation Society and

hosting their exhibit, The Lake Next Door, from now until Sept. 15. This is a super interactive exhibit which is great for kids (and adults) of all ages. Stay tuned for some fun events coming up later this summer that tie into this exhibit. There are still a few spaces left for classes in June and lots of space for camps in July and August. Give the museum a call at 250-787-0430 for more information.

BC Summer Games

The BC 55+ Summer Games will be held in Abbotsford, August 22-26.

How do you register? 1. Choose your Sport. 2. Contact Annette Reeder, director for Zone 12 (Peace Area)

The last P is Passing on as in Passing on from this life to eternity and along with the teaching of Jesus Christ , the Apostle Peter makes it so clear when he states “ Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”

It is clear from scripture that we all come before the judgement seat and who would want to take the chance that scripture and the ways of the Lord are wrong. Let our P for passing be yes and amen to the Lord. Just call out to Him because He hears you.

at 250-793-4394 or Heather Bickford, Registrar at 250261-0546. 3. Once your forms are filled out, submit them, along with your fees to Heather. Note: Registration must be completed through your Zone (Golf is not available as the playdowns have closed) Hurry! Registration closes June 14th. For more information visit www.55plusbcgames. org

Parting thought: I recently attended a Paint Night at the North Peace Cultural Centre and the woman sitting next to me expressed this beautiful sentiment: “Anything done well is a joy!”

Ryan Wallace Sales Manager rwallace@ahnfsj.ca

John Grady Fort St John

Pride exhibit a colourful affair at the North Peace

TW Buck Reporter/Photographer

The opening reception of the pride art exhibit was on May 27, and was wonderfully attended by the community and will be on display at the North Peace Art Gallery until June 3.

Numerous artists, of all ages and backgrounds contributed to the exhibit with artists as young as seven years old, creating an amazing collection of artistic expression for the city of Fort St John to view.

The reception featured food and drinks and had more than 50 people come down to attend the opening night of the exhibit.

Peace Gallery North teamed with the North Peace Pride Society to bring this event to life, though not without challenges.

During the lead up to the event, the Art Gallery was approached by a male confronting the staff with threats and aggressive behavior, for which the RCMP had to be called to the scene.

Due to these circumstances, this was the first event where the Art Gallery had to have security.

The next art exhibit is the FiliCan Filipino Artist of FSJ, which runs June 2 until June 24.

Clockwise from top rightMasculinity - Samantha Wigglesworth, Together - Jada Sturt, LGBT+ - JP Negreros, and Growing - Charlie Thompson tbuck@ahnfsj.ca

Campfire

Safety

Sitting under the stars by a crackling fire has its appeal. It’s where stories are told, sing-a-longs happen, and meals are cooked over an open flame. Campfires bring family and friends together. But campfire mishaps can cause injuries. With a few safety tips, you can prevent these accidents.

SAFETY AROUND THE FIRE

• Before setting up a campfire, be sure it is permitted. Check with your local fire department.

• If campfires are permitted, they need to be at least 25 feet away from any structure and anything that can burn.

• Clear away dry leaves and sticks, overhanging low branches and shrubs.

• Avoid burning on windy, dry days. It is easier for open burning to spread out of control when it is windy and dry.

• Watch children while the fire is burning. Never let children or pets play or stand too close to the fire.

• Attend to the campfire at all times. A campfire left alone for only a few minutes can grow into a damaging fire.

• Keep a campfire small which is easier to control.

• Never use gasoline or other flammable or combustible liquids.

• Always have a hose, bucket of water, or shovel and dirt or sand nearby to put out the fire. Make sure to put it completely out before leaving the site.

• If your clothes catch fire, stop, drop, and roll. Stop, drop to the ground and cover your face with your hands. Roll over and over or back and forth until the fire is out.

• Treat a burn right away. Cool the burn with cool water for 3 to 5 minutes. Cover with a clean, dry cloth. Get medical help if needed.

Roast with Care

If roasting marshmallows, help young children. Never shake a roasting marshmallow. It can turn into a flying, flaming ball. A heated metal skewer can cause burns.

FACT

Campfire accidents send thousands of people to emergency rooms with burn injuries every year.

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Ready for a dip? Jaw-dropping lakes that will take your breath away

Elana Shepert

If you’re planning on going on a road trip this summer, finding a spot to go for a swim might be top of the list.

Even if you don’t plan on swimming, there are several places to hike or camp with stunning lake views. Many of B.C.’s most breathtaking bodies of water are glacier-fed, meaning that they stay pretty cool, even in the summer months. But they do offer some of the most spell-binding, turquoise hues framed by treelined mountain ranges.

Have a look at some of the best B.C. lakes to check out across the province.

Lindeman Lake

With stunning, brightblue waters like the Caribbean, it’s not a surprise this body of water is a social media darling.

Surrounded by soaring mountain peaks and lush forests, visitors enjoy stunning views of the sparkling blue-green water along a hike through the park. The 3.4-km hike to the glacial lake is considered “intermediate” and takes a couple of hours to complete, with a 300-metre elevation gain. It is also dog-friendly and is generally safe to do from May to September, according to Vancouver Trails.

Emerald Lake

Surrounded by views of soaring mountain ranges and lush forests, Emerald Lake in B.C.’s Yoho National Park Lake dazzles visitors with its hypnotic bright blue-green waters.

The Emerald Lake Lodge

is located on the side of this breathtaking body of water, providing the ideal vantage point to soak in the surrounding scenery. What’s more, it offers a range of amenities and exceptional service that creates a luxurious stay for guests at the mountain accommodation.

Okanagan Lake

Okanagan Lake is the largest lake in B.C.’s interior and is believed by some people to be the home of a mythological creature called Ogopogo. Stories of the legendary beast date back thousands of years when the “Interior Salish First Nation people spoke of N’ha-a-itk, the spirit of the lake.” Since then, people have transformed the stories into a creature that is most commonly described as having a long, snakelike body and a horse, goat, or reptilian head, according to the Canadian Encyclopedia.

There are over 30 beaches along the lake and it is bordered by several cities and municipalities, including Vernon, Lake Country, Kelowna, West Kelowna, Peachland, Summerland, and Penticton.

There are numerous activities to enjoy at the lake during the summer months, including stand-up paddle boarding, boating, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and snorkeling.

Cultus Lake

As one of the most popular lakes in the Lower Mainland, Cultus Lake sees throngs of visitors daily to enjoy its warm water and the surrounding forest-clad mountains.

There are numerous

activities to enjoy on the water and the surrounding area, which is home to the popular Cultus Lake Adventure Park and Cultus Lake Waterpark.

Located roughly an hourand-a-half drive from Vancouver, Cultus Lake Park “has four campgrounds, a large day-use area for picnicking and boating, and ample opportunity for fishing, water skiing, wind surfing, and hiking,” according to the government of B.C.

Boya Lake

Located near the B.C./ Yukon border, this lake stuns visitors with its striking blue-green water, which appears to be a variety of hues based on the depth of the water. There are several small island formations throughout the lake and the area around them has a light-teal colour that transitions into a deeper blue.

The lake’s bottom is “composed of marl, a mixture of silt and shell fragments,” which reflects the light and creates aquamarine hues. It is one of the only lakes in Northern B.C. that is warm

enough for swimming, according to BC Parks.

Beavers are often spotted swimming in the lake and there are ample wildlife viewing opportunities on trails in the area.

Ruby Lake

Located on B.C.’s breathtaking Sunshine Coast, Ruby Lake is suitable for a variety of watersports, swimming, boating, and more.

You can rent kayaks or stand-up paddleboards at the lake and the lake’s boat launch is located just a two-minute drive from nearby Ruby Lake Resort. The 60-acre resort offers a variety of accommodations, including cottages, suites, tiny wood cabins, and safari glamping tents.

Buntzen Lake

Located in Anmore, Buntzen Lake was named after the first general manager of the BC Electric Railway Co., Johannes Buntzen, in 1905. While it was once Vancouver’s main source of electricity, it is now most

commonly used as a recreation site for several watersports and swimming.

BC Hydro advises that visitors must book a free parking pass before heading to the lake during peak season from May 16 until Sept. 4.

Chilko Lake

This striking turquoise body of water is also Canada’s largest natural, highelevation freshwater lake. Located at the head of the Chilko River on the Chilcotin Plateau, the glacier-fed lake is surrounded by picturesque mountain ranges.

While Chilko Lake is beautiful, only experienced boaters and kayakers should brave the waters due to “unpredictable winds, potentially high waves, icy waters, and a shortage of safe landing areas,” according to BritishColumbia.com

There are also a couple of campgrounds in the area and the lake is home to B.C.’s third-largest Chinook/sockeye salmon run from August through October.

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In a recent survey of 2,461 Canadians, when it comes to driving traffic to automotive websites, or visits to a dealership, print and online newspapers rank highest. They outperform TV, radio,

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If you’re looking for better ROI from your advertising, perhaps more of your “I” should be in newspapers.

Missing 15-year-old walks into FSJ RCMP detachment

RCMP report David Todd Laboucan Harvey. attended the Fort St John RCMP detachment after hearing they were missing and police were looking for

them.

Original story: RCMP requests the public’s assistance in locating missing 15-year-old David Todd

Laboucan Harvey.

David was initially reported missing on May 26, 2023, by group home staff after last being seen on May 25.

BC, Edmonton men face charges in Whitehorse drug raid

Two men, one from Metro Vancouver and another from Alberta, face several charges following a weekend drug raid in Whitehorse.

A statement from Yukon RCMP says a search warrant was executed at a Whitehorse home on Saturday and a 22-year-old Richmond, B.C., man and 23-year-old Edmonton resident were arrested.

Charges against them include traf-

ficking, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of the proceeds of crime over $5,000, and money laundering.

Mounties say more than $130,000 in cash was seized during the bust, along with cellphones, scales and nearly two-thirds of a kilogram of what they believe is packaged cocaine.

A pickup truck that investigators al-

lege was used during the suspected trafficking was also seized.

The two men have appeared in Territorial Court in Whitehorse and have been released on bail under the condition they leave Yukon and only return for court dates, including the next one, set for July 12.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 1, 2023.

Jade Najam was getting excited about camping during the May long weekend, sitting around the campfire late into the night with his family and sipping hot chocolate.

“Camping is all about the campfire. Just surfing the fire and sitting around the fire,” said Najam. “Sitting around the campfire is the most important part of our evening.”

But Alberta’s fire ban, which was put in place in early May, still hadn’t been lifted. Najam called off the plans to go camping in the wilderness, deciding it was better to stay home instead.

Fire bans began rolling in after hot, dry weather took over much of Canada early in the season — starting in Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia, now expanding to the Maritimes. While Saskatchewan and Alberta have lifted the bans in some regions, people in the Prairies have been monitoring the wildfire season closely.

Companies that supply camping enthusiasts have been seeing trends change.

Najam, who is the managing director of Smart Firewood Products, based in Leduc, Alta., says demand usually picks

up around mid-April and continues until mid-October.

“This May, I’m not even at five per cent of what I did last year in sales,” he said.

Najam said his company provides “truckloads” of firewood to national parks in Alberta every year, while serving locals with retail firewood in his yard.

“My semi-truck full of firewood didn’t even get out of the yard,” he said of the current season.

Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press

‘All about the campfire’: Campers adjust their plans with fire bans in place

A war of words has raged this week between fish farm supporters and opponents, with accusations of regulatory capture against Fisheries and Oceans scientists and staff and ideological capture against federal fisheries minister, Joyce Murray, who appeared to retreat this week by announcing a six-month delay to a final decision on open net salmon farms in B.C.

Both sides in the ideological battle expected Murray would announce a decision in June on what to do with the remaining open-net salmon farms that she hasn’t already shut down in B.C.

But according to the Globe and Mail, Murray has decided to delay her final decision by six months in order to extend consultation.

This morning, the First Nation Wild Salmon Alliance, which wants open-net salmon farms gone, held a press conference to raise concerns over what it sees as a softening of policy on opennet salmon farms, and at noon today the United Steelworkers Local 1-1937 planned to rally in Campbell River in support of fish plant workers in Port Hardy whose jobs are at risk if more salmon farms are forcibly shut down.

And earlier this week, the Surrey Board of Trade held a press conference warning of the economic impact of major job losses, if Murray forces all open-net salmon farms in B.C. to shut down.

Eighty fish processing plant jobs were already lost in Surrey last year as a result of a decision by Murray and her predecessor to shut down 15 open-net salmon farms in the Discovery Islands, said Surrey Board of Trade CEO Anita Huberman.

That took out 25 per cent of farmed salmon production in B.C.

Another 15 per cent was lost as a result of fish farm companies and the provincial govern-

ment not renewing tenures in the Broughton Archipelago and Sechelt area due to First Nation opposition. The new provincial policy for provincial tenures is that fish farms must be supported by local First Nations before provincial tenures are issued or renewed.

Surrey is a salmon farming supply hub, with business that provide feed milling, fish processing, trucking, packaging, and other goods and services.

“We have seen the impacts the closures have had on our businesses in Surrey,” Huberman said. “Last year Mowi Canada West permanently closed their fish processing plant, which resulted in the loss of 80 direct jobs locally, and this isn’t the only example. There still has been no government action to support these workers.”

In recent days, the Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship warned that major fish farming companies may be planning to quit B.C., as it has simply become too risky.

“We have been warned by the salmon farming companies we partner with that any further reductions will eliminate the financial viability of the sector and could lead to the exit of the major salmon farming producers from British Columbia,” the coalition said in a press release. “The result, if approved, will be devastating to our many remote, coastal communities.”

Environmentalists opposed to open-net salmon farming, as well

as a majority of coastal First Nations, blame open-net fish farms for the decline of wild salmon, and want them shut down.

First Nations opposed to opennet salmon farming worry that Murray’s original transition plan – which was assumed be a wholesale transition out of the water -- is being watered down. Bob Chamberlin, chairman of the First Nation Wild Salmon Alliance, accused DFO staff and scientists of regulatory capture in favour of the salmon farming industry.

“DFO staff continue to advance a one sided view to inform the ministers decision on fish farm transition,” Chamberlin said. “Even though a majority of First Nations are identified in the Phase 2 report, the substantial content is advancing an industry that is utterly incompatible with wild salmon.”

Chamberlin said he acknowledges that there may be other factors driving the decline of wild salmon in B.C. but believes salmon farms are a major cause of the decline.

“My opinion is that fish farms represent a very large and significant impact, and that’s why we’re working so hard to make sure food security for all First Nations is primary,” Chamberlin said. nbennett@biv.com

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 1, 2023.

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Ingvar Nelson passed away at 104 years of age on May 28, 2023. Service arrangements are entrusted to Hamre's Funeral Chapel. Condolences and service information can be found at www.hamresfuneral.com.

Notices of Expropriation

Pursuant to section 6(2) of the Expropriation Act, RSBC 1996, c. 125, take notice that the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority intends to expropriate interests in lands located in Fort St. John and legally described as:

• PID: 014-633-884 (That South East 1/4 of Section 17 Township 84

Range 20 West of the 6th Meridian Peace River District);

• PID: 014-642-115 (The North East 1/4 of Section 8 Township 84

Range 20 West of the 6th Meridian Peace River District);

• PID: 014-651-661 (The South East 1/4 of Section 8 Township 84

Range 20 West of the 6th Meridian Peace River District);

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Range 20 West of the 6th Meridian Peace River District);

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HSE Field Advisor – Dawson Creek Asset

About Us Murphy Oil Corporation is a leading independent energy company committed to balanced crude oil and natural gas development and exploration. We remain steadfast in our devotion to innovative strategies and differentiated perspectives, resulting in sustainable, efficient growth worldwide. At Murphy Oil Corporation, we believe the rich experiences and backgrounds of our employees strengthen our Company, create a productive workforce, and drive our success. We encourage you to apply for the positions for which you meet the qualifications.

To apply please email chance_rich@murphyoilcorp.com. No phone calls please.

Job Summary

The HSE Field Advisor primarily provides field level support to Murphy’s Dawson Creek Asset to ensure provincial regulatory compliance. The position coordinates with the HSE team and field personnel to oversee and resolve regulatory issues specifically arising out of operational impacts to the physical environment, and to assist in limiting those impacts, consistent with the Company’s internal policies regarding environmental best practices, social responsibility, and sound corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Conducts field inspections to ensure compliance to Internal Murphy HSE-MS and Provincial Regulatory compliance.

• Developing and presenting safety presentations at monthly and quarterly field safety meetings

• Coordinating Incident reporting and investigations

• Support Company Programs & Policies

• Provide input in Company HSE-MS policy and Procedure rewrites

• Supporting Drilling and Completions, Projects & Facilities and Production Operations

• Coaching of field personnel on safe practices and risk reduction activities

• Providing HSE oversight on control of work activities, (e.g., Hot Work, Confined Space, Permit to Work and Energy Isolation)

• Plan and support Company ERP drill mandates

• Support company Audits

• Support Murphy Corporate Goals & HSE initiatives

• Back fill HSE Team lead on a needed basis (holiday coverage)

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies or other related fields

• Minimum 10 years’ HSE experience in upstream Oil & Gas Industry

• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point

• Experience working in BC and AB OHS/WSBC/AER/OGC

• Strong Investigation skill set

• Field audits, inspections, and risk assessments

• Plan and support Company ERP drill mandates

• Competency Programs development and support

• Programs such as ISN Networld, SAP, Blackline, Intellex

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and efficiently

• This position works a 5/2 or 7/7

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid driver’s license with no restrictions that would prohibit driving a company vehicle is required.

• Professional certification CRSP/OHS Certification

• NCSO

• First Aid/CPR, H2S, WHMIS/TDG

• Incident investigation

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma in Applied Business Technology or successful completion of a related Office Administration program would be considered an asset.

• Prior experience/knowledge of SAP would be considered an asset

• Knowledge of the oil and gas industry

Murphy Oil Company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents or have appropriate work authorization in Canada will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other category protected by federal or provincial law.

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Producers have it an easy gold winning plot here with the multiverse.

Nothing but in jokes and all about Spider-Man – while torquing the familiar Uncle Ben/Aunt May narrative you and we all know.

Jump into any point – into any character of this multiverse – and away we go. Spend some time with them and tell their version of the Spider-Man myth.

Then crash them into another character – often on the same character arc. Repeat, and rinse and that is your formula here.

Team up some of the characters, make some bad guys, and cast well known voices that keep you guessing somewhat until the credits ro. And done. Story telling is simply retelling of older stories – and this is another masterclass from producers and writers.

Perhaps the film is a bit low on the bad guy quotient, and perhaps just as the last film set the bar for the next live action film – so this will set a bar for the Flash to jump later in the summer

Spider Man Across the SpiderVerse is quite futurist – and soon producers will realize they can do the same type of stories with IP they own from different adventures. Han Solo flying the Millennium Falcon with Goofy instead of Chewbacca.

The multi-verse does ground itself well with the rules of ‘canon’ events (ie Uncle Ben must always die for Spider-Man to be created). This of course sets ups quite the quandry for a Spider Man named Miles Morales and not Peter Parker.

So a future third film is set up at the end of ‘Across’ like a few SpiderMan before where the lead character is a forgotten anomaly with the entire world out to get him.

Great tie ins to the live action films with Andrew Garfield and some other Uncle bens popping in for a minute as well as old school 1967 Spider-Man in a limited role.

Great fun for kids – or anyone a fan of strong writing and world building.

Across the Spider Verse swings into the Peace this week.