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Pair of Peace Region teachers pick up building leaders award

Jerrick Salinas and Charleen Barr are the recipients of the Loran Scholars Foundation’s Teachers Building Leaders Award and were nominated by Jessica Telizyn, a former student and Loran Scholar.

Established in 2014, the Loran Scholars Foundation’s Teachers Building Leaders Award, supported by the McCall MacBain Foundation, recognizes primary school and secondary school teachers who provide early inspiration, guidance, and growth opportunities for scholars. This award is a national award presented by graduating Loran scholars.

Telizyn attended Dalhousie University and will graduate next month with a Bachelor of Science Honours in neuroscience, with a minor in entrepreneurship and innovation. She headed to Stanford University in California this fall to complete a Master of Science in community health and prevention research.

“I really enjoyed Mr. Salinas. He was one of my favorite teachers I’ve had through my entire education at School District 60,” said Telizyn. “He really encouraged me to go above and beyond.

He was supportive and was one of my references for the Loran Award and encouraged me to reach for the stars.”

Salinas has taught for 23 years in this district, and at the Energetic Learning Campus (ELC) since the school opened in 2011.

“The biggest thing with this award is understanding it’s not about just one teacher, it’s about what we do at the ELC. It’s about

my colleagues, my staff, and the admin and how we can come together and bring forth a different take on the education system that puts kids out there,” said Salinas. “Like Jess and other students that have the attributes to take on challenges, to question, to be curious, and to give back to their community one way or another.”

“Mrs. Barr greeted me with a big smile, and set me up for academic success in grades four and six,” said Telizyn. “When the foundation gave me the opportunity to nominate one of my influential teachers, Mrs. Barr immediately came to mind.”

Barr has taught at Bert Ambrose Elementary School since 2006 and recently retired, although she still works part-time at the school a few afternoons a week.

“Jessica is the example of what we as teachers can do, that we have an influence. It’s a huge honour to be thought of, and I was floored when I was told about it,” said Barr. “Very

touched, very honoured, a huge privilege, and I’m just so very proud of Jessica for representing all of this.”

Telizyn was awarded the Loran Award in 2018, which is Canada’s largest, most comprehensive undergrad scholarship valued at $100,000. Telizyn is the first person from Fort St John to win the Loran Award. She was one of 34 Canadians selected from a pool of 5,023 applicants.

Loran scholars are chosen based on long-term leadership potential, evidence of character, and a commitment to serving the community, according to loranscholar.ca.

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Local Bert Bowes Middle School students Ava, Charlotte, and Sophie stopped by the Alaska Highway News office last week, to take a read

last week’s issue before heading off into the weekend to enjoy the spring weather. BUCK TW Buck Reporter/ Photographer

This week brings the NCLGA convention to the Peace region

The South Peace will host the 2023 North Central Local Government Association convention next week.

The communities of Chetwynd and Dawson Creek will be co-hosting the NCLGA from May 9-12 at the Ovintiv Centre.

The theme is ‘Northern Communities Leading Together’. The week is planned to discuss issues affecting northern communities, network with peers, and pass resolutions to be will be forwarded to UBCM and senior levels of government.

The NCLGA represents North Central British Columbia. The board serves as the voice for an area that encompasses 69% of British Columbia’s landmass, 7% of its population base, and almost 60% of the Indigenous population. Established in 1955 from 100 Mile House to the Yukon border, and from Haida Gwaii to Alberta, the association represents over 240 elected officials in over 40 local governments. editor@dcdn.ca

FSJ RCMP look for missing

for a month

Fort St John RCMP are requesting the assistance of the public to locate 27-yearold Jordan Dean Nande - who they first asked for help in locating last month. Nande is currently wanted on warrants for two counts of Fail to Comply with Probation Order and Brach of Probation Order.

Jordan Dean Nande is described as an indigenous male, 5’10 (178 cm) tall, 154 lbs (70 kgs), with black hair, and brown eyes.

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Nande

Nande is the subject of a missing person investigation since April 3. Nande has ties to Fort St John, Fort Nelson, and Kamloops, BC. Fort St John RCMP have reason to believe that Nande is likely in the Kamloops, BC area at the current time.

Anyone who has information on Jordan Nande’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Fort St John RCMP at 250-787-8100. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please call

NoticeofPublicHearing

OCP &ZoningAmendment BylawsNo.2512&2513,2023

When: May16,2023|6pm

Where: NorthPeaceLeisure

PoolMeetingRoom 9505100Street FortStJohnB.C

ForMore Information:

Contact:

Development Services

250-784-3200

TollFree: 1-800-670-7773

Email: planning@prrd.bc.ca

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ThePeaceRiverRegionalDistrictishostingameetingto discusstheproposedOCPandZoningAmendments.

Proposal:Tore-designatea1.89haportionofa53.18ha parcelfromAgricultural(Ag)toRuralResidential(RR),andto rezonethe1.89haportionfromLargeAgriculturalHoldings Zone(A-2)toResidential4Zone(R-4),foraproposed2lot subdivision.

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More skills to pay the bills: NLC announces new programs

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Don’t be blue, NLC announces new programs to help you get through.

Following the announcement by the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills of the Future Skills Grant, providing $3,500 to every BC resident for short-term skills training, Northern Lights College has 20 new programs to meet funding criteria and help workers improve their skills in their chosen field.

“Northern Lights College is pleased to work with the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills in offering a variety of programs through the Future Skills Grant Fall of 2023,” says Chante PattersonElden, Dean of Continuing Education today in a statement.

“NLC has always been committed to helping people who are interested in expanding their skills and knowledge, and this grant coupled with our new programs allows us a new pathway for that.”

The following programs will be available through NLC:

Coming Fall 2023

Leadership Fundamentals

Project Management PMP Bootcamp Prep Customer Service Leader Certificate Computer Fundamentals for the Workplace Digital Marketing

Introduction to Programming

Introduction to Python 3

Advanced Python QuickBooks Online Web Design

Understanding the Cloud

Introduction to SharePoint 2019

CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation Creating a Successful Business Plan

Introduction to PC Troubleshooting Introduction to PC Security Medical Terminology Level 1

Medical Terminology Level 2

Coming January 2024

Monitoring Terrestrial Biodiversity and Freshwater Ecosystems Natural Resources Leadership

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Public hearing for 144-person work camp set

The PRRD will be hosting a public hearing concerning a 144-person work camp, and fuel card lock

The region is seeking feedback for a work camp proposal in the Beatton River area. Tourmaline Oil Corp. as agent for Earl Beaty Shepherd is proposing a zoning amend-

ment to permit the camp. A public hearing is scheduled for May 23.

If you have questions about the development application process or how the PRRD can help you - email: planning@prrd.bc.ca editor@dcdn.ca

Morning support group

The first Friday of each month in FSJ brings a morning family support group.

Hosted by the BC Schizophrenia Society Foundation, if you are in need of some support, this is the week. The support group meets

May 5 at 7:30am at W Restaurant.

For more information about the group- reach out to Julie Kornelsen at 250-261-9189 or nemanager@ bcss.org editor@dcdn.ca

Hudson’s Hope mayor resigns

The mayor of Hudson’s Hope has resigned.

Dave Heiberg has announced his last day as mayor of Hudson’s Hope will be May 15. “A by-election will be held,” he confirmed adding it was an honour to serve as the mayor. editor@dcdn.ca

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HelloreadersmynameisJessicaWiebeIamaSrmemberofthePrespatou4-HCommunityClub. It’sthetimeoftheyearwherethe4-Hmembersareverybusy.Thesheepmembersjustgottheirlambsin Aprilandareworkingwiththem,thebeefmembersareworkingwiththeiranimalstomakesuretheyare soundproofandreadyforachievementdays.

Forourclubthisisthemonthoffundraising.Wehaveoneofthemembers’grandfathermaking someplantersandbenches.Alsoourclubhassomepicnictablesthatwedidnotgettoselllast summer.OurleaderswillbeadvertisingthoseitemsontheNorthPeace4HDistrictFacebook pagesobesuretogocheckthatout.WearealsocookinghotdogsforthePrespatouschool carnivalMay5.ThankyoutoFortStJohnCo-opforbringingoutthebbqandthehotdogs.We alsomadeanagreementwithDawsonRoadMaintenanceandwe’vegota5kmditchgarbage cleanupthatwewillbedoinginourcommunity.

InAprilwehadourfirstsheepweighin,wedidittogetherwiththedistrict.Allofouranimalswerebig enoughtouseinthis4Hyear,sowewerehappyaboutthat.Themembershavebeenworkinghardtoget theirlambstotrustthemandbeginningtheleadingprocessforthelastmonth.Ourclubdoesonceamonth weighinswiththesheepsothatwillcomeuphereshortly.

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Hello readers my name is Jessica Wiebe I am a Sr member of the Prespatou 4-H Community Club.

NoticeofIntenttoConsider

TEMPORARYUSEPERMITNO.23-001

When: May18,2023| 10:00AM

Where: PeaceRiverRegional DistrictOffice

1981AlaskaAvenue DawsonCreek,B.C

ForMore Information: Contact: Development Services

250-784-3200

TollFree: 1-800-670-7773

Email: planning@prrd.bc.ca

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Wanted by RCMP: Jessica Krupp

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Address: 9909240Road

ThePeaceRiverRegionalDistrictwillbediscussingthe proposedTemporaryUsePermitattheRegionalBoard meeting.

Proposal:Topermitanasphaltplantonthesubjectproperty fora3yearterm.

Fort St John RCMP request the assistance of the public to locate 27-year-old, Jessica Krupp - wanted on warrants for two counts of Breach of Undertaking, two counts of Theft Under $5000, and Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

Krupp is described as a caucasian female, 5 foot 7 inches tall (170 cm), 111 lbs (50 kg), brown eyes, currently having long blonde hair.

Anyone who has information on Jessica Krupp’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Fort St John RCMP at 250-787-8100.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.northernbccrimestoppers.ca.

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NoticeofPublicHearing

Zoning AmendmentBylawNO.2505,2023

When: May23,2023|6PM

Where: BuickCreek CommunityHall 15288BeattonRiver Rd,Buick,B.C

ForMore Information: Contact: Development Services 250-784-3200

TollFree: 1-800-670-7773

Email: planning@prrd.bc.ca

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ThePeaceRiverRegionalDistrictishostingameetingtodiscuss theproposedZoningAmendment.

Proposal:Toallowa144personclosedworkcampandcardlock fuelsalesona±2.43haportionofthesubjectproperty

Pair wanted after Taylor road rage assault

Two male suspects are on the lam after a road rage incident in the District of Taylor.

On April 28 Fort St John RCMP received a report of an assault near the 9700 block of 99 Avenue, in Taylor.

A victim reported they were approached by two unknown men in a white side by side after a road rage incident. The two male suspects assaulted the victim and then departed.

The side by side is described as a white or silver lifted side by side that was very muddy. The two suspects are described as:

Male 1: Caucasian male, approximately 6’3 (190 cm) tall, brown hair, and wearing a red jacket over a grey hoody.

Male 2: approximately 5’7 (170 cm) tall, brown hair, wearing a red jacket.

The side by side was believed to have also been travelling on Hwy 97 near Alcan Frontage Road at approximately 8:10pm.

The Fort St John RCMP is requesting the public check for any surveillance video or dash camera footage documenting the incident or the side by side travelling on Hwy 97.

RCMP continue to investigate and are asking anyone who has information about this matter to contact them at 250-787-8100. If you want to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www. northernbccrimestoppers. ca.

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UBC expands occupational therapy program in northern BC

Hanna Petersen Reporter/Photographer

Students in the newly expanded occupational therapy (MOT) program at UBC are now learning and training in the north.

Based out of Prince George, the MOT program was expanded last fall with the goal of inspiring more OT graduates to stay and practice in northern, rural and remote communities across B.C., as well as increase access to OT services for patients.

It was created with funding from the B.C. Government, and is delivered in partnership with the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC).

“I’m from northern B.C., so I’m really excited to be

learning and training here,” said Miranda Doerksen, a first-year student.

“There’s such a need for occupational therapy (OT) services here and now I’m able to get the practical skills and experience I need to best serve our communities.”

Occupational therapists do things like teach people how to live independently after a stroke; provide vehicle modifications so that people can drive safely; help children with cognitive or physical disabilities participate in play with their peers; or lead group counselling sessions for people living with mental health challenges.

“We know that students are more likely to practice in their home commun-

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ities or where their training took place,” said Dr. Susan Forwell, head of UBC’s department of occupational science and occupational therapy.

“This expansion provides students with the exposure they need to build deep connections with the communities, as well as learn about all the career possibilities that are in these areas.”

UBC OT students at the Vancouver and Prince George sites study the same curriculum. However, some of the coursework in Prince George has a northern and rural focus, explains Elisha Williams, assistant professor and clinical lead for fieldwork for the MOT program in Prince George.

“You’re really a jack of all trades in smaller com-

munities, so your scope of practice can be broad. You might work in hospitals, long-term care homes, community centers and doing outreach,” she said. “And our case studies reflect that. Students also gain the exposure and experience they need through clinical placements.”

Williams said the UBC MOT program focuses on the importance of patientcentered, team-based care through inter-professional learning. The program is also expanding its focus on Indigenous wellness.

Dr. Forwell noted the lasting impact for northern and rural communities will be profound.

“People will be able to access care closer to home,” she said. “And have an occupational therapist who is deeply in tune with the needs of the community.”

Come this fall, a new class of UBC MOT students will begin their studies in the north further expanding the program’s reach.

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It was the fifth anniversary of the day Colten Fleury went missing and on his mother’s face was etched each day’s pain of her loss as Phyllis Fleury shared her story with those seated before her.

The audience was at Famous Players Wednesday night in Prince George to see a documentary that looks into the lives of those who have lost loved ones along the Highway of Tears. The documentary aired in time to acknowledge Red Dress Day to honour murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls.

Lorna Brown is director/producer of the documentary and not only included the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls but also the murdered and missing Indigenous men as well and that is why Colten Fleury was included in the documentary.

Phyllis Fleury has dedicated her life to helping the unhoused in Prince George as an outreach worker for the Central Interior Native Health Society in the heart of downtown.

“I do my outreach because if my son is out there then somebody is helping him,” Fleury said.

Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS), in partnership with the Indian Residential School Survivors’ Society (IRSSS), hosted the special screening of the film called Adaawk (pronounced a-dow-ick), which means oral history in English.

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Peace region court docket: April 20-26, 2023

- Travis Leigh Briscoe (born 1994) was sentenced to 30 days in jail for breaching a conditional sentence order, committed in Fort St. John.

- Jarred Colten Lepretre (born 1992) was sentenced to time served for five counts of breaching a release order, committed in Chetwynd. Time served was not available.

Jarred Colten Lepretre (born 1992) was prohibited from driving for one year and fined $500 plus a $75 victim surcharge for driving while prohibited or licence suspended under the Motor Vehicle Act and was sentenced to time served for

mischief, both committed in Chetwynd. Time served was not available.

- Bailie Mellany Marie Kinnear (born 1987) was sentenced to one year probation and ordered to pay $2,200 restitution for fraud $5,000 or under, committed

in Fort St. John.

- Christopher Lee Chipesia (born 1979) was sentenced to 15 days in jail for breaching a conditional sentence order, to seven days for wilfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer and prohibited from driving

for one year and fined $500 plus a $75 victim surcharge for driving while prohibited or licence suspended under the Motor Vehicle Act, all committed in Fort St. John. Chipesia was in custody for two days prior to sentencing.

- Ehren Lee Getz (born 1975) was sentenced to six months probation and fined $1,500 plus a $225 victim surcharge for driving without due care and attention under the Motor Vehicle Act, committed in Fort St. John.

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Murder charge approved in PG stabbing death

A Dawson Creek man has been charged with seconddegree murder in connection with a stabbing death in Prince George.

Braidan Josie Meck, 29, faces the count for a June 11, 2022 incident at a motel on Queensway that led to the death of Devon Myles Lind-

strom, 28, Prince George RCMP said Wednesday.

Both the accused and the victim were known to the police and courts.

Second-degree murder implies that act was committed on impulse. To convict a person of first-degree

murder, Crown must prove beyond reasonable doubt that the act was planned and deliberate.

The sentence for seconddegree murder is life imprisonment with no chance of parole for 10 to 25 years, as determined by a judge. The sentence for first-de-

gree murder is life without chance of parole for 25 years.

Meck also continues to face drug and gun-related charges from an alleged December 2016 incident in Dawson Creek and counts of dangerous driving and fleeing police from an al-

leged July 2022 incident, also in Dawson Creek. He remains in custody, according to court records.

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Report of body found in city trash false: RCMP

No bodies have been found in any Fort St. John garbage truck, or landfill.

“This is certainly an unusual report for the Fort St John RCMP to receive but we are glad that in the end, no one was found to have been injured or killed in the compacted garbage,” says Constable Chad Neustaeter, Fort St John RCMP Media Relations Officer.

On the morning of April 28,around 10:30am, Fort St John RCMP responded after a garbage truck driver received a report that

someone had been inside the garbage can that had been emptied.

The garbage truck waited at the Fort St John landfill for emergency responders before emptying the truck. Several emergency responders were present for the unloading of the truck, who sifted through the garbage twice before concluding that there was no evidence of a person amongst the compacted contents.

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A brush with the future of painting

TW Buck Reporter/Photographer

Students with Mrs. Vanessa Waddell from Alwin Holland Elementary School had the opportunity to tour the FSJ Art Gallery and its newest exhibit, as well as a one-on-one with artist, Alison Newth.

Students were given the grand tour of the North Peace Art Galleries most recent exhibit on April 27, 2023, alongside their teacher Mrs. Waddell and Principal Mrs. Melody Braun.

Introducing the local youth to healthy and creative outlets such as art, is how this generation can

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paint the future for the next.

Students got to walk amongst the exhibit alongside local showcased artist Alison Newth, while discussing the creative processes that occur to produce such wonderful paintings.

After spending time observing the artwork with

Newth, students were given a chance to ask the artist questions before saying goodbye.

“To give them that chance of choice,” said Mrs. Braun, responding to the importance of introducing kids to art while they’re young. “It’s not all sports, and it’s not all art. If I can catch just

one kid, then I’ve done my job.”

Mrs. Braun is the new Principle at Alwin Holland and is the real push behind this initiative.

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Tuesday evening saw the RCMP respond to a gunfight between occupants of two vehicles.

On May 2, at 10pm, RCMP received a report of shots fired and that shots were exchanged between vehicles in the area of 92 St. in the city.

“Police quickly attended, and while no suspects were found, two vehicles suspected of being involved were located abandoned, and seized by police. Several shell casings and firearms were also located and seized,” say officials

Wednesday

While no injuries have been reported, the risk to public safety is elevated when firearms are involved said S/Sgt Scott Watson Operations NCO Fort St John RCMP.

If you have any information on this, or may have captured video or witnessed to the event you are asked to call the Fort St John RCMP at (250) 787-8100.

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FSJ RCMP want to locate Jeanine Jacqueline Joe

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42-year-old Jeanine Jacqueline Joe is currently wanted by the Fort St John RCMP - and has a warrant out for assault.

Jeanine Joe is described as: Indigenous female, 5 feet 3 inches tall (160 cm), 130 lbs (59 kg),

Brown hair, Green eyes.

The RCMP are now asking the public for assistance in locating Jeanine Joe, as well as anyone with information to contect them.

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Saugstad: on Treaty Land entitlement agreements part II

any encumbrances (timber, mineral, gas/oil, range etc.), consultations with other local communities and in some cases, bands changing which lands they wished to select. Add in the BC government offering up more lands for Site C impacts and the process slowed. Could it have been done better and faster, most likely, but as DRFN said “it was complicated”.

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Depending upon who one talks to, reasons for those missed vary from being out on the lands, to individuals not wishing to participate in the treaty process (historical Treaty 8 reports by government agents) to sloppy counting to dereliction of duty by government agents (Ebby’s version). It should be noted that each band received their original lands as Indian Reserve Lands and not as individual ownership. These lands are still held by the Federal government for the beneficial use of each Nation, which is another story.

Being an outsider looking in, and with not all information readily being made public, it is a bit hard to follow how this process unfolded and understand all reasons for taking the time it did. Easy to understand that those individuals missing from the Treaty 8 count had to be checked against the original documents, verified, and then added to each band list. Complicating this was to which band each person would be attributable to, given the subsequent band splits and as inter-marriages

between band members (and non-members). SFN was a bit different as they had recently immigrated from Manitoba to BC between the years 1888 and 1908 (SFN website 2023) which would result in only those members residing in BC at the time of signing being eligible for inclusion.

A Feb 13/20 report by Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation (MIRR) to the Peace River Regional District stated that the TLE calculations resulted in a shortfall for the five affected First Nations of 18,841 acres or 7625 hectares. Dividing that total by the 128 acres/person suggests +/- 147 persons (20 - 25 families?) were not accounted for during the Treaty 8 process. BRFN was to receive 2695 ha for their TLE claim (52 persons extrapolated from that number), DRFN – 1617 ha (31), HRFN – 970 ha (19), WMFN – 1036 ha (20) and SFN 1308 ha (25) for each claim. This same report outlined each band was to receive lands for compensation for Site C impacts – BRFN – 6305 ha; DRFN – 4510 ha; HRFN –3510 ha; WMFN – 6665 ha and SFN – 14690 ha for a total of 35,689 hectares or 88,189 acres.

The 2020 MIRR report for both the TLE and Site C claims was 43,314 hectares (107,030 acres), close to the total claim of 44,266 hectares (109,385 acres) in the BC government press release of April 15, 2023, which made no reference to the Site C Impact benefit lands. In follow up comments Minister Rankin (MIRR) indicated that the Province had made “additional” lands available.

The Federal government’s contribution of $800 million dollars was to compensate for the loss of lands by the five First Nations since their signing of the Treaty. $800 million divided by +/- 7625 hectares TLE lands is approximately $104,920/hectare or $1000/ ha/year, or potential loss of income of approx. $5.44 million per uncounted person. By extension and using the estimate of missing membership, then BRFN would receive +/- $283 million, DRFN - $168 million, HRFN - $103 million, WMFN$109 million and SFN - $136 million.

It is hard to find any evidence of or reference to “cheating” as Premier Ebby emphatically stated, as one

reads through the history of Treaty 8 and the subsequent TLE land claims. The one instant that comes close was in 1945 when the local Indian Agent (federal government) cancelled part of the Fort St John Bands reserve lands, without the Bands permission, and then gave/sold these lands to returning World War veterans. These lands were eventually replaced with new reserve lands to compensate the loss, but did not contain subsurface rights (minerals, gas and oil) as did the original reserve lands. In 1995 BRFN and DRFN won their claim against the federal government and received $147 million dollars as a replacement for the lost revenue they could have received from sub surface rights.

There are valid reasons for this process taking time. Years of research were needed to satisfy both government and bands that all members were accounted for and assigned to the appropriate band. Once membership numbers were agreed to, lands were selected which then required vetting amongst their band membership, with other bands, with other government agencies for

Although most, if not all lands selected have been made public in one form or venue, more work still needs to be completed with consulting/informing the public at large what these land transfers mean. Some/ most/all of lands will/may/ can be held as private lands and access limited to band membership or with band permissions. In some case, big changes for those who previously used these lands for their own personal outdoor recreational purposes.

Sadly, what I write was not conveyed by our government leaders or picked up by the media reporting on the agreement. I am not sure why Premier Ebby would choose such a false narrative, as the real story is more compelling and highlights the complexities of righting wrongs, fixing mistakes, and moving to reconciliation with the indigenous peoples of northeast BC.

Coming from one who believes that by using the truth and telling the correct and complete story(s) is the only way to build the trust that reconciliation so desperately needs. Using political spin as a justification does nothing for all those who must rely on and trust government to do the right thing, for the benefit of us all.

LETTER: on FSJ’s withdrawal from Resource Municipalities Coalition

I was surprised to read in the paper of April 12, the City of Fort St. John decided to withdraw from the Resource Municipalities Coalition (RMC), effective December 31, 2023.

The decision being based on “budgetary reasons” doesn’t make any sense. It seems inconsistent with the City’s strategic goals, and I am concerned it is going to seriously weaken advocacy for our region and set

us back years in getting the Province to actually listen.

For some background, the RMC is a platform for several of our Peace Region municipalities to collaborate on issues of common concern, to obtain the necessary evidence and data relevant to those issues, and to strategically coordinate advocacy.

A lot of these issues take

years for the relevant bodies to recognize there’s a problem, more years to properly understand the problem, and even more years to develop an effective solution. The rebuttal to the “budgetary” excuse given by the City stares council in the face on the City’s financials: $25,000,000 received annually via the Peace River Agreement.

This money originated from the Fair Share agree-

ments that started in 90s, which came from the concerted advocacy of the Peace Region’s municipalities, much like the effort coordinated via the RMC.

One of the City’s Strategic Pillars is to “initiate and foster relationships and advocate to decision makers on the issues that impact our community and our neighbours”. How does the City reconcile the withdrawal with this pillar?

Do the strategic pillars

actually guide decisionmaking, or are they just words on a piece of paper? Withdrawal should be an act of last resort.

I implore City Council to revisit the matter. If there were issues in the way RMC was structured or operated, then address that with your RMC partners. The Peace Region depends on it.

Tyler Holte

A Blizzard Bike Club results update

Nigel Wray won the King of Spring road race Sunday, covering the 60k hilly Montney loop in 1:26:27 hours.

Davide Loro was second edging out Dan Webster at 2:01:30.

Ard Hoogenboom was

fourth at 2:03:40. Sam Keats had 1:18:45 for 32k and Pat Ferris 44:05 for 20k.

Thanks to Patricia Emery for timing.

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CATCH the VIDEO: spinning those wheels

Alongside Tahltan Rd, just off Old Fort Rd are the remnants of Fort St John ‘donuts’, visible in the soft springtime mud.

After a long winter of being cooped up, locals are rearing to get up and get out there, but are reminded to do so in a safe manner and to follow the laws.

See more at www. alaskahighwaynews.ca/ photos-and-videos

High temps and forecasted rainfall cause flooding concerns

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The early-season heat and the rain in the forecast are causing serious flooding concerns across the province, while some areas of the Interior have been feeling the impacts for several days.

In a press conference Thursday morning, Dave Campbell, head of the River Forecast Centre, said the past week of record-breaking high temperatures across the province has led to the significant melt of

mid-elevation snowpacks, which has resulted in flooding in Cache Creek and in the Parker’s Cove area off Westside Road.

With moderate to heavy rain forecast in some areas of the Interior through the weekend, the already surging waterways in the Interior could be at risk of flooding their banks.

“The conditions have been very rapid in terms of the onset, the temperatures we’re seeing right now have

been pushing up into record territory for the past seven days or so. So it’s very unusual to see that rapid melt this early in the season,” Campbell said.

“It’s not a typical freshet so far, I would say, but it’s hard to put it into context as it’s still early in the season ... really continuing to monitor the weather is going to be important, and that’s really going to determine how significant overall this year is compared to previous ones.”

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forgotten donation when it comes to food bank hampers for those in need.

“It sometimes is left off like toothpaste or toothbrushes, but these items are just as needed.”

For the month of May, locations throughout the Peace region will be accepting donations of feminine hygiene products – including Fort St. John and Dawson Creek Safeway, Save On, and Shoppers Drug Mart locations.

“There are 17 locations across northeast BC,” says Lynnsy Noll with the United Way.

A food bank volunteer says these are products half the population use each month.

“I was 12 when I got my first period. I don’t remember having access to menstrual products at the time. A lot of the time we couldn’t afford them, struggled to buy them, or only had a small amount. I remember my perception of being “rich” as a young woman was having all your needs met, never having to worry about rationing necessities, or worrying about going without necessities,” she says.

“It wasn’t my fault that we went without, I was just a kid, but life isn’t always fair, and I had to deal with the consequence of actions

Police still look for Kiskatinaw Bridge jumper

RCMP are looking for a parachute and BASE jump enthusiast.

Dawson Creek RCMP are investigating an unusual circumstance where a man was seen parachuting off of the Kiskatinaw Bridge.

Two witnesses reported to RCMP about a man dressed in all black throw-

ing a parachute into the air and then leaping from the Kiskatinaw Bridge on the afternoon of April 23, at about 3:15 pm. The man is believed to be engaged in BASE jumping or some form of extreme sport.

A search of the area did not reveal anything of concern, however RCMP seek

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that weren’t even my own. It’s not fair that a young lady should have to go without something that is necessary through no fault of her own.”

Other FSJ locations taking hygiene product donations include; Nenan Dane zaa Deh Zona Family Services Society, LiUna (internal), BizzyBody Enterprises, Strait (internal), and Shell. DC collection locations are; Network Ministries, Rebel Beauty Inc., Our Social Collective, Central Middle School (internal), South Peace Secondary School (internal), Dawson Creek Public Library, Dawson Creek City Hall, Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre, and Work BC. Chetwynd locations include Work BC, Chetwynd Public Library, and Tansi Friendship Centre.

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Crown wants protesters who stormed Trans Mountain site locked up

Tim Petruk/Castanet Prosecutors are seeking jail sentences for two pipeline protesters convicted last year of criminal contempt for storming a Trans Mountain worksite in Kamloops and refusing to leave.

April Thomas and Jocelyn Billie Pierre were two of eight protesters convicted following trials in December in BC Supreme Court. They are the only two who have not yet been sentenced.

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Thomas and Pierre, alongside Henry Sauls and Romilly Cavanaugh, were convicted for violating an injunction that lays out a fivemetre buffer zone around

all Trans Mountain construction sites.

During a hearing on Monday, Crown prosecutor Trevor Shaw said he is seeking a 32-day sentence for Thomas and a 40-day sentence for Pierre.

Shaw said he is OK with Pierre serving her sentence as house arrest to allow her to care for her teenaged son.

The two women were among a group of people who entered onto a Trans Mountain worksite on Mission Flats on Oct. 15, 2020.

Thomas climbed onto an excavator and took a selfie, then refused to leave. Pierre zip-tied herself to a bulldozer and had to be carried away by police.

Sauls was sentenced to 28 days in jail and Cavanaugh received a 32-day sentence.

Four other protesters — Miranda Dick, Heather Lamoureux, Susan Bibbings and Laura Zadarozny — were also handed similar jail sentences in February for their part in an Oct. 17, 2020, protest at a Trans Mountain worksite near Kamloops Airport.

Lisa Foremost is a mother of two - and also a Peace region food bank client.

She says feminine hygiene products are often a

Fundraiser to benefit Fort St. John, PG firefighter charities

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Northern Estate Winery has launched its Firefighter Brews fundraising efforts for the second year.

This year sees the winery partner with Crossroads Brewing and Distilling and newcomers Deadfall Brewing Company to join the cause that offers one product from each local business. A $1 donation from each sale will go towards the Prince George Firefighters Charitable Society (PGFCS) or Fort St. John Firefighters Charitable Society (FSJFCS).

Northern Lights is offering Ember wine, Crossroads is offering its Cinders

Red Rye and Deadfall is offering its Belgian Dark Strong Ale.

The Prince George and Fort St John Firefighters Charitable Societies are run by local firefighters from the IAFF Local 1372 and 2143 respectively.

Both groups play important roles in their communities, supporting individuals and families that have been affected by fires, providing funding for those needing to travel for medical treatment, and providing burn prevention education.

“It is both a continuation and expansion of the great volunteer work that has been a staple for our

membership for the last 30plus years,” Jason Geddes, Prince George Firefighters Charitable Society director, said.

Last year’s program raised $1,500 for the PGFCS and this year the businesses are hoping to double their donation.

“This is only our second year doing this program, but the amount it has grown already has been truly amazing,” Doug Bell, Northern Lights owner operator, said. “We’re already looking at more firefighter charitable groups to partner with and we’re hoping to bring in brewers from other communities.”

High noon shootout in Dawson Creek

Dawson Creek RCMP are investigating what they are calling a “brazen” daytime shooting

Tuesday, May 2, at approximately 12:23 pm Dawson Creek RCMP began receiving calls of a shooting occurring in the area of 1201 – 118th Ave, the Mile Zero Trailer Park.

Two vehicles, reported to be involved in the gunfire, were a black colored sedan and an older model Motorhome cream colored with orange stripes on top and middle of the body. Both vehicles fled the area.

Police immediately arrived in the area and confirmed that there were no injuries to anyone at scene or any innocent bystanders.

Police later located the Motorhome and Black sedan, the investigation is continuing. At this time, it is believed the parties are known to each other and the incident was targeted.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have dash cam in that area in that time frame that may have captured these vehicles to call the Dawson Creek Detachment and ask to speak to the General Investigation Section at 250-784-3700.

Fort ST. John RCMP are also investigating a shooting in their community this week.

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Fort St John, and surrounding

Alaska Highway crash

Readers have reported and sent photos of a crash just outside Fort St. John enroute to the dump.

Injury Research BC says each day, more than 800 crashes occur in BC, and around 170 of them result in an injury or fatality.

Readers, send your pictures and news tips to editor@dcdn.ca or editor@ahnfsj.ca.

$383,714 in agricultural grant funding greenlit

BC Hydro’s Peace Agricultural Compensation Fund (PACF) board of directors has dropped some cash on the Peace. The board approved $383,714 in grant funding to support agricultural production and related economic activity in the Peace Region.

From large to small, no project too short or tall. $100,000 for the BC Grain Producers Association to conduct field research to $1,715 for a gardener in Taylor to construct a fence around an organic field, the varying projects will financially support 12 organizations and provide far-reaching benefits to the agricultural community and beyond.

Talon Gauthier, area director with Bear Mountain Grazing Association said receiving this grant through the PACF allows Bear Mountain Grazing Association to invest in much-needed upgrades to the community pasture without financially burdening members. The association picked up $28,860 to install approximately 3.7 kilometres of fencing around a community pasture on Crown grazing land.

“The association realizes the need for new fencing to keep livestock safely contained on the pasture and prevent cattle from accessing neighbouring properties.”

Other recipients include:

Jedidiah Franklin (Peace River Regional District): $50,000 to build a pellet mill to produce organic alfalfa pellets to be sold as livestock feed. Before the project, Franklin produced and shipped alfalfa to Vancouver. By transitioning to providing pellets, the farm will reduce its fossil fuel footprint by approximately half as it takes less fuel to transport pellets. This will result in environmental and financial benefits for the proponent while delivering a new product to the Peace Region.

Julian Napoleon (Peace River Regional District): $28,320 to assist with investing in equipment such as a greenhouse and caterpillar tunnel to extend the growing season. Napoleon operates as an independent farm business start-up under a sole proprietorship structure on Amisk Farm on East Moberly Indian Reserve 169 (Saulteau First Nations). This project will allow Napoleon to capitalize on shoulder season marketing opportunities and the ability to produce high-value heat loving crops, such as tomatoes, basil, peppers and pole beans, while positively contributing to food security in the region.

Peace Region Forage Seed Association (Peace River Regional District): $60,745 for the Peace Region Forage Seed Association (PRFSA) to build on and improve pest surveillance activities in the region. PRFSA will gather sur-

veillance data on key pest species (insect, pathogen and invasive plants) for forages seed, forage, pulse, horticulture, oilseeds and grains. By improving longer-term data sets and enhancing producers’ capacity to forecast, identify, prepare and mitigate pest issues, this project will allow producers to adapt their operations more successfully in response to pest challenges.

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Crews battling out of control wildfire north of Fort St. John

Crews battled a wildfire of note, which is a highly visible fire that poses a threat to public safety, in the Prince George Fire Centre.

Located near Coffee Creek in the Peace Region north of Fort St. John, the fire was discovered on May 3 at 3:46 p.m.

It’s approximately 60 hectares in size and has 25 British Columbia Wildfire Service (BCWS) firefighters responding along with two helicopters.

Air tankers were on scene yesterday to support structure protection and guard building operations.

The fire also closed Highway 97 in both directions between Wright Rd. and 256 Road and a detour was put in place.

The wildfire is classified as out of control as it is continuing to spread and not responding to suppression efforts.

The cause of the wildfire is under investigation.

Casey Marshall

Casey Marshall of Fort St. John passed away at the age of 56 on April 20, 2023.

He will be sadly missed by son Braydon Ouellette, parents Ralph and Eleanor Marshall, sister Terry Hackle (Victor), brother Dean Marshall (Tracey), and nieces and nephews.

There will be no service as per his wishes.

Richard Fuerst GET RESULTS!

A remembrance tea will be held for Richard’s family and friends on May 21st at 3PM following a private family outing; with Richard being set free to soar to his next journey. Please feel free to come share love and memories.

Everyone is welcome at 11616 - 91 Street Fort St. John

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