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William Stodalka Staff Writer

A single railway warning sign could determine whether CN Rail was responsible for the death of a Dawson Creek man in 2012.

The company is charged with two counts of failing to ensure employee health and safety, and two counts of failing to raise awareness of a health and safety hazard. CN faces a potential $1 million fine under the Canadian Labour Code.

Crown and company lawyers

From the P harmacist’s File Antibiotics

When used properly, antibiotics save countless lives across the globe each day.

The role of antibiotics Antibiotics are used extensively in modern-day medicine to treat bacterial diseases and infections including otitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, and even once fatal diseases such as tuberculosis and pneumonia.

Antibiotics though are ineffective against viral diseases such as the common cold and the flu. Since it is difficult to differentiate viral infections from bacterial infections, you should see your doctor. He will be able to advise you on the most suitable treatment. It is especially important that you not demand or expect your doctor to prescribe antibiotics at the first sign of infection. As previously mentioned, antibiotics have no effect on viral infections and will not improve your symptoms.

The efficacy of antibiotics Antibiotics are effective when chosen and used properly. To effectively treat a specific infection, the right antibiotic must be chosen. For example, a product that is highly effective against a dental infection may be utterly ineffective against a sinus infection. Efficacy also involves the proper use of antibiotics. This simply means that taking medication at the right time and as often as prescribed is key. Lastly, when taking antibiotics, it is important to continue until the end of the prescribed course, even if you are feeling better after a few days.

Patients who fail to finish their treatment may see the infection recur which will involve another course of treatment. We would like to stress the importance of respecting the instructions given to you by your doctor or pharmacist when it comes to taking your antibiotics.

What about resistant bacteria?

Bacteria is said to be resistant when it reduces or eliminates the effectiveness of an antibiotic. You may encounter situations where, in spite of following the doctor’s and the pharmacist’s orders to the letter, the prescribed treatment fails to eliminate the bacteria. In such cases, we can assume that the bacteria are resistant to the selected antibiotic. Some bacteria protect themselves against certain antibiotics naturally, while others adapt themselves against antibiotics that are used improperly. Improper use of medication includes stopping your medication before finishing the full course - only to see the infection reappear, or taking antibiotics for viral infections. A new medication must then be prescribed in order to eradicate the bacteria. These types of problems are on the rise.

What about allergies?

If you develop a red rash on your face or body, swelling or itching, you are probably experiencing an allergic reaction to your medication. Drug allergies can be severe and should always be taken seriously. If you think you are having an allergic reaction to your medication, stop

taking it and seek medical help at once. If an allergy is confirmed, the doctor will most likely prescribe a different antibiotic.

Adverse effects associated with antibiotics Our bodies are host to countless microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi, which help maintain a healthy balance in what is known as the normal flora. The flora is what protects us against microbes that can make us sick (pathogens). Taking antibiotics can disrupt the normal flora which may lead to superinfection by a pathogenic microorganism. Below are two examples of what can happen when there is an imbalance in the normal flora resulting from the use of antibiotics.

Diarrhea While traveling through the bowels, antibiotics can affect the normal flora, resulting in mild diarrhea.

Generally speaking, the diarrhea is usually not severe enough to justify stopping treatment. To prevent this from happening, you may want to consider taking probiotics. Probiotics are sold at your local pharmacysee your pharmacist for more information.

In some people, approximately 5% of the population, the Clostridium difficile bacteria may colonize the bowel. The bacteria is commonly spread by infected persons through hand contact and is usually harmless to humans. However, when we take antibiotics to treat an illness for example, the medication disturbs the natural balance and allows the bacteria to multiply, making it more harmful. A superinfection with bacteria like C. difficile causes watery diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, dehydration and nausea. We recommend that you see your doctor if you experience these symptoms even if they appear a few days after you have finished your antibiotics.

Some people are at greater risk for developing a superinfection. These include the elderly, those with compromised immune systems, those who were recently hospitalized or recently underwent gastrointestinal surgery, those who have chronic diseases of the colon and those who have already been infected.

Yeast infections For many women, taking an antibiotic can disrupt the natural flora in the vagina or vulva and cause a yeast infection (candidiasis). If this occurs, using an appropriate cream or suppository for vaginal yeast infections is recommended. Your pharmacist can advise you on the right product.

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CN Rail was in court Tuesday over a worker's death that occurred on a railway north of Fort St. John. of the accident, and a flashlight was not provided evidence that a reflecGiesbrecht’s only source of light. tive sign would have saved Gies“Tragically, the only thing the brecht’s life. second derail sign accomplished They also argued the Crown was to kill Mr. Giesbrecht,” he couldn’t point to any formal or said. “He was not aware of the informal rule or standard that CN second derail sign until it was too Rail failed to meet. late.”

“The Crown merely invites this CN lawyers Mark Rowan and court to view the accident with the Jason Jaffer argued the company benefit of hindsight and conclude “did everything reasonable to en- that something must have been sure the health and safety of Bryan criminal, without reference to any Giesbrecht.” external standard,” they wrote. “(CN Rail) honestly and reason- “This is not the appropriate analyably believed that the (derail) sign sis for such a case.” and timetable…

Rowan and Jaffer also pointed were entirely to the actions of another worker adequate,” they who was involved with the train wrote in their at the time of the accident. They submissions, a argued Giesbrecht asked another • Employment Assistance Services copy of which worker to move the train a certain • Trades & Apprenticeship was provided distance that night, about 350 feet.

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appeared in a Fort St. John courtroom Tuesday to give closing arguments in the case, which were still ongoing at press time.

Bryan Giesbrecht, a 30-year-old conductor, was killed while working on a railway line north of Fort St. John, when a fuel tanker derailed and rolled over him on Nov. 28, 2012.

In his first hour of closing arguments, Crown prosecutor Charles Hough said a derail sign warning Giesbrecht and others about the danger was inadequate, and that the documentation surrounding the warning signs were also not up to standards.

Rail lines sometimes have derailers, which allow trains to go off the track for various reasons. On this particular stretch of rail, there were two derail signs.

However, Hough said a CN Rail timetable given to Giesbrecht indicated only one derail location on the remote section of railway he was working on late that night, and not of the second location further up the line.

This second warning sign was not reflective, Hough argued. The second derail sign should have been illuminated before the accident, and should not have been placed near a steep embankment, Hough said. It was dark at the time

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Alberta workers not guaranteed Site C camp jobs, company says Staff Writer

The company hired to build and manage the Site C work camp is denying claims sent in an anonymous email to Peace Region leaders that unemployed Alberta workers have been promised service jobs at the camp.

The Nov. 28 email, obtained by the Alaska Highway News, alleges the Blue Sky Lodge in Peace River, Alta., is closing in the wake of a Shell Canada decision to halt operations at its Carmon Creek oilsands project.

“Workers from ATCO, who work at Blue Sky Lodge in Peace River, have been promised jobs at ATCO’s new lodging camp at Fort St. John’s Site C Project,” the anonymous person wrote to Hudson's Hope mayor and council.

When pressed for more details by the Alaska Highway News, the anonymous sender said they were providing the information “first-hand.”

“One of the directors from ATCO Structures & Logistics was at our camp a few days ago... he assured ATCO employees that they would be transferred to Site C,” they said.

“Workers were told that they would not have to apply for the camp jobs in Fort St. John, because ATCO would ensure Blue Sky Lodge employees would be transferred."

He or she added that there are perhaps as many as 100 unskilled jobs, including housekeeping, kitchen, reception and maintenance positions that “could easily be filled by folks in Fort St. John, Hudson’s Hope, and surrounding communities.”

It’s unclear why the person who sent the email requested anonymity.

ATCO and Site C spokespeople say the Blue Sky lodge remains partially open for other ongoing operations in the area, and is not being closed. Some staff remain on-site.

ATCO spokeswoman Shauna Peets said workers were not guaranteed jobs in Fort St. John.

“There’s been no promise made to any of our employees at the Blue Sky Lodge that they would be employed at the Site C lodge, they have to apply for work there, and our first commitment remains to hire locally and regionally qualified talent first,” Peets said.

“They have first priority, and if there’s some vacancies then we fill them with folks outside of the region if no one else either applies for them or they’re not qualified for the role.”

ATCO began hiring for the Site C camp in September, Peets said.

“We’re staffing all the time for the Site C lodge, it’s an ongoing recruitment process,” she said.

“We’ve been to a number of business fairs and hiring fairs in the region there, and we’ve been to Fort St. John, and Tumbler Ridge, and Chetwynd, and we’ve been connecting with people locally there first to hire.”

ATCO Two Rivers Lodging Group was formally awarded an eight-year $470-million contract to build and manage the 1,600-person camp in October.

A press release issued with the announcement said approximately 360 positions would be created by the construction and operation of the camp, and that “ATCO Two Rivers Lodging is recruiting locally for these positions.”

Recipients copied on the original email included the mayor and councillors of Hudson’s Hope, and the sender said they had also contacted Fort St. John Mayor Lori Ackerman. The email was later forwarded to others, including regional district directors and Taylor Mayor Rob Fraser.

In the email thread, Hudson’s Hope Mayor Gwen Johansson questioned whether the Peace River Regional District should look into the matter.

“It is anonymous so I guess can be put under the category of ‘whistleblower.' Whoever it is appears to know whereof he/she speaks… Is there any interest in pursuing this issue at a regional level?” she asked.

When queried after a council meeting Monday, Ackerman told the Alaska Highway News she’d asked for more information from the sender, but he or she was not forthcoming.

“I asked for specifics, they couldn’t be given, so until we see specifics there’s nothing we can do,” Ackerman said.

“If this fellow has specifics, then we’ve got something that we can address when we’re talking to proponents, but if there’s no specifics we can’t address the issues.”

Area C Director Brad Sperling pressed BC Hydro for answers, and received a reply from spokesman Dave Conway.

“ATCO informs us that there was no promise of employment made to employees at the Shell Blue Sky Lodge. Their staff have been made aware that they would need to apply for the Site C lodge job opportunities and that ATCO cannot transfer them,” Conway wrote in an email.

“ATCO’s commitment remains to hire locally/regionally qualified talent first, and some

of those folks working at Blue Sky and applying for work at the Site C lodge may in fact be from B.C.” peacereporter@ahnfsj.ca william stodalka photo

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Are cookies really an appropriate snack for Santa Claus?

“I’m a man, and I can eat whatever the heck I want”.

Is what I picture Jolly Old Saint Nic yelling wildly back at Mrs. Claus when she tells him he has to cut cookies out of his diet.

I mean sure, the man could afford to burn a few calories, but how the heck do you expect the guy to fly around the world in 24 hours drinking only warm milk and carrots?

While I’m sure with the caloric intake of a few million cookies in one day is extremely dangerous to one’s health, but somebody who does that much good shouldn’t be limited by regular human dietary restrictions.

What lessons would be teaching kids about adulthood if we didn’t let them know that after a hard nights work of doing good for about a billion children, it’s okay to enjoy a snack or two?

So maybe we shouldn’t all leave five cookies out for the big guy this year, but what’s the harm in one or two, if not to complete moral obligation of carrying on a tradition that has lasted longer than most of the people reading this right now.

I’m not taking on that responsibility and when push comes to shove, you probably shouldn’t be the one to break a 100 year old ritual either.

Science Matters David Suzuki

Wind offers a healthy way to generate power

There's no free ride when it comes to generating energy.

Even the cleanest sources have environmental consequences.

Materials for all power-generating facilities have to be obtained and transported, and infrastructure must be built, maintained and eventually decommissioned.

Wind turbines take up space and can harm wildlife. Hydro floods agricultural land and alters water cycles.

That's why conservation is the best way to reduce energy-consumption impacts. Reductions in energy use and investment in energy-efficiency technologies are so significant that the International Energy Agency refers to conservation as the "first fuel".

No matter how good we get at conserving, though, we'll always need energy, so we must find ways to employ the least damaging technologies and reduce negative effects. We know the world's preferred, and currently cheapest, method to generate power — burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas — is the most destructive, causing pollution, global warming and massive environmental damage during extraction, transport, refining and use. And supplies are becoming more difficult to obtain and will eventually run out.

In contrast, wind power doesn't create pollution or global warming emissions, is affordable and will never run out.

Improvements to power-generation capacity, efficiency and affordability will continue to boost its importance in the energy mix. But we must ensure turbines are installed in locations and using methods that reduce negative impacts on humans and wildlife.

Thanks to ongoing research and testing, wind power has come a long way in a relatively short time. Wildlife behaviour

William Stodalka

Obesity is a serious epidemic in Canada and around the world. Even now, countries that are struggling with poverty are now finding obesity to a problem, as junk food slowly becomes regular food.

Santa Claus has always been larger than most – even back in the 20th century, when Coca-Cola introduced the more modern image of Kris Kringle that we know and love, he had a bit of a tummy.

But keep in mind that the population of the world has grown quite a bit since then, and will continue to grow. That’s a lot of cookies for one person to eat as he goes from house to house, chimney to chimney, distributing toys for all the good boys and girls of the world.

That’s why cookies may not be an appropriate snack for Santa.

Even just for variety sake after years and years of distributing toys, Santa might like a bit of variety, and something healthy. As a child, I remember making a healthy snack where cheese was placed with raisins in between a cucumber. Santa didn’t seem to mind that snack one year.

In some countries, like Germany, children do not leave out a snack for Santa.

But in North America, we use the cookie snack to prove that Santa came. How do they do know over in Deustchland? Well, they take it on faith. Maybe North Americans could take a cue from that particular tradition. We can perhaps even make new traditions, rather than leaving out cookies.

studies, along with technological improvements, have significantly reduced harm to birds and bats, and better siting has reduced impacts on other wildlife and habitat. Wind power generation is far safer for birds, bats and other animals than burning fossil fuels.

But what about wind power's effects on humans, a key argument used by opponents?

Turbines, especially older ones, can be noisy, and some people find them unsightly — although I prefer the sight of wind farms to smokestacks and smog. Many problems can be addressed by locating quieter turbines far enough from human habitation to reduce impacts.

As for health effects, a recent comprehensive Health Canada study confirms previous research: Although people report being annoyed by wind turbines, there's no measurable association between wind turbine noise and sleep disturbance and disorders, illnesses and chronic health conditions, or stress and quality-oflife issues. A 2013 Australian report concluded people living near wind installations where

anti-wind campaigns were active were more likely to report health problems, suggesting some issues may be psychological.

Health Canada says more research may be needed and we shouldn't downplay the annoyance factor. Again, improvements in technology and proper siting will help overcome many problems. And there's no doubt that fossil fuel development and use — from bitumen mining, deep-sea drilling, mountaintop removal and fracking to wasteful burning in single-user vehicles — are far more annoying and damaging to human health than wind power and other renewableenergy technologies.

Wind energy is also becoming more affordable and reliable.

Denmark gets 34 per cent of its electricity from wind and Spain 21 per cent, making wind their largest electricity source. Portugal gets more than 20 per cent, Ireland 16 and Germany nine per cent. All have much higher population densities than Canada.

Overall, wind power contributes about four per cent to worldwide electricity generation.

Improvements in grid and

storage technologies also mean wind and other renewable technologies are increasingly feasible and desirable, especially as costs continue to drop. Investing in wind and other renewable energy is also good for jobs and the economy and can create greater stability in energy pricing than relying on volatile fossil fuel markets.

Total global investment in wind energy in 2012 was more than $80 billion, creating 670,000 jobs. According to a Blue Green Canada report, investing the $1.3 billion the oil industry gets in annual federal taxpayer subsidies in renewable energy and conservation could create 18,000 to 20,000 jobs, compared to fewer than 3,000 in oil and gas. And we can't ignore the many related cost impacts of fossil fuel development, from health-care to infrastructure.

To reduce global greenhouse gas emissions at a pace and scale that experts agree is necessary to avoid increasing catastrophic effects of global warming, we need a mix of renewable energy.

Wind power will play a large role.

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Christmas party donations: Lido Theatre owner Brian Kirschner hands a cheque worth $3,500 to Danielle Armstrong of Big Brothers Big Sisters Fort St. John, and another cheque worth $3,500 to Sherry Marshall of the Fort St. John Women's Resource Society. Kirschner said that the money came from people who had their Christmas parties at the Lido since Nov. 13 up until last week. His group hopes to continue raising more money for events until Monday, to contribute another potential funds of up to $10,000. Armstrong said that the money will go to Christmas hampers, and Marshall said that the money will go towards Christmas hampers given to family needs and purchasing items for families living in a temporary shelter set up by the Society for women escaping abusive situations. .

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Bantam Flyers heading to all-star game B yron Hackett Staff Writer

The Northern Metalic Bantam Flyers have finally garnered significant attention from the rest of the Edmonton Rural Bantam Hockey League.

Two players from the club, goalie Tyler McArthur and forward Connor Bowie will represent the Flyers this weekend at the sixth annual ERBHL All-Star Game in Edmonton.

The Flyers have been on a tear this season, with a 15-1 record, the second most wins in the entire league behind the St. Albert Comets who have 16. Their 82 file photo goals for is tied for third best in the league, and their Connor Bowie (9) is third in the ERBHL in points with 31. plus 52 goal differential ranks number one.

With their league best winning percentage of .937, the coaching staff of Craig Brownlee, John Herrington, Jer- is second behind only SSAC United Cycle goalie Riley emy Brown, Jim Ferrie and manager Laura Beamish will be O’Laney. McArthur’s .948 SV% also ranks second just behind O’Laney. behind the bench for the Black and White all-star team.

You can catch the Bantam Flyers resume their 2015-2016 Individually, Bowie ranks third in the league in both goals season on Jan. 3 when they take on the Grande Prairie Ath(20) and points (31). file photo McArthur sits tied for second in wins with 8 and has yet letic Club Coyote North Storm at 1 p.m. in Fort St. John.

Tyler McArthur will play in the ERBHL All-Star sports@ahnfsj.ca to lose a game this season. His 1.38 goals against average game this year.

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Huskies rally for OT win

Staff Writer

It’s strange when the winning team seems disheartened, and the losers appear victorious.

But that’s what happens when the winning team leads a game 3-0 and looks largely in control, before giving up the game tying goal with 30 seconds left, but eventually winning in overtime.

The Fort St. John Huskies won 4-3 against the Dawson Creek Junior Canucks on Friday night at North Peace Arena after an OT goal from rookie Brandon Howard. The end result may have been two points, but the process nowhere near what the Huskies coaching staff expected.

“Our play wasn’t there tonight,” Huskies assistant coach Todd Alexander said.

“Our breakout was sloppy. We just for whatever reason didn’t come engaged tonight. Dawson works hard every night and they don’t give up and it showed again, down three goals heading into the third and they keep working hard. And there they are, they get a point out of the game.”

On the losing side, but not really feeling like losers at all, Junior Canucks head coach Gene Cooper thought a few bounces and the game could have gone their way.

“Early on in the game I thought we moved the puck well. I don’t think we had too much drive to the net and didn’t have too many shots,” Cooper said.

“We wanted to focus more on keeping the puck moving, getting some more shots and some traffic. The boys beared down and they started shooting the puck more, going through the middle of the ice and getting to the net and it seemed to pay off. We tried to keep the

momentum and it worked.”

Especially considering NWJHL rookie Jordan Rea, who put home a third period natural hat trick and has been a godsend for the lacklustre offense of the Junior Canucks this season.

“He has brought a lot to the team, there’s no doubt about it,” Cooper added. “Earlier on in the game there was numerous opportunities that we missed, but we had good pressure but we were just a little snake bitten. Some of the other boys just have to work harder to find the luck that Jordan has. He certainly has had it going the last little while.”

Captain Colton Gies also assisted on all three Rea goals and now has 15 points since the Vernon, B.C. native arrived in Dawson Creek.

The Huskies got first period goals from Cayle Bell and Howard, before Disher scored to give the home side a 3-0 lead early in the second.

Disher would be half the catalyst of a ruckus that lead to his ejection, after Junior Canucks defenseman Tyler Krane laid a blindside hit on Huskies forward Ryan McDonald. Disher went after Krane and both were given game misconducts. McDonald was also ejected for a fight with Brad Dixon in the same skirmish.

That left the Huskies down two of their top forwards in the third period and that’s when the Junior Canucks took advantage. Fort St. John only had 8 shots in the third, compared to Dawson Creek’s 11.

“You’re always missing guys like that," Alexander said of Disher and McDonald.

"Those are good players to pull out of the lineup but there are enough players on our bench that they [need a] next man up mentality. There’s depth there, especially in the forwards. We struggled with some turnovers on the back end again tonight and that just is what

it is. All in all we were flat. We got through it, we had good enough goaltending tonight that helped us out, but we sure bailed on him in the third period.”

Logan Edwards made 31 in the win, while Nathan Anderson kept the Junior Canucks in the game with 30 saves.

Friday marked the fourth time the two sides had met in 2015, with the Huskies holding a 3-1 edge over their Alaska Highway rival.

Both teams are now finished for the holidays, before returning to the ice Jan. 8. The Junior Canucks will host the County of Grande Prairie JDA Kings while the Huskies will travel to Fairview to take on the Flyers. sports@ahnfsj.ca

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worth keeping the project in mind.

“I’m not saying to increase it (the work) because we recognize that we have a budget we have to adhere to, but it’s easier to put it in while you’re doing work,” she said.

Grange’s letter was a project for her social studies class. Students were asked to come up with an idea to better the town, the school or the world.

Council directed staff to respond to Grange’s letter outlining what work is scheduled in the 2016 budget, and thanking her for her suggestions.

North Peace Secondary student Sierra Grange wants to make the streets of Fort St. John safer and more visually appealing.

The Grade 11 student wrote city council a letter saying the city should repair and install more sidewalks around town for pedestrian safety, and to improve the appearance of the downtown.

“I feel as though some of the sidewalks need to be fixed, or some need to be added,” Grange wrote.

“There are a lot of sidewalks in Fort St. John that are in good condition, but I peacereporter@ahnfsj.ca do know that there are places that could use a sidewalk.”

Grange is particularly lobbying for a sidewalk at Toboggan Hill Park, in front of Canadian Tire to 100th Street, and across the road from the Fort St. John Curling Club.

Dr. Justin Sewell “There should be a sidewalk Using verbal cues such as Rivers Animal Hospital “outside” or something to down Toboggan Hill Park bethis effect will help the pet cause at lunches and after school recognize when it is time to Puppies are cute and there is a large amount of high cuddly but housebreaking eliminate. Always praise the school students that walk down your newly acquired friend puppy or give it a treat if it the hill,” she said. may pose a challenge. Do eliminates in the correct not give up and be consis- place. If you catch your “I think that it would be good tent; there will be accidents. puppy eliminating in the for the children and for adults The younger your puppy is house then scold mildly, too. I also think that it will help the more often it will need take outside and praise the our town look a little neater.” to go out. Within the first 4 puppy when it goes in the As for 93rd Avenue in front of months puppies usually uri- correct location. Never rub your puppy’s nose or face in nate at least every 4 hours.

Canadian Tire, Grange says “on the soiled area, the puppy One of the most successmany occasions I have walked ful ways to housebreak a will generally not remember there and I have had to walk on puppy is to take it to the that it made the mess and it the grass... I think a sidewalk desired elimination location will only make the puppy would be a lot better for making after waking, after meals fearful. Areas that have been and if it loses interest in soiled should be thoroughly that spot a little nicer.” playing. It is also helpful to cleaned to prevent the dog She adds that a little green use a crate as a training tool, being attracted to this area belt with trees and flowers would especially when you are out again. Some puppies will “bring a little bit of colour to that of the house during the day. pee when they get nervous spot.”

Getting your puppy used to or very excited (submissive the crate can take time and urination). This is often a One of her primary arguments patience but is well worth it condition that puppies will for having a sidewalk across the in the long run. Puppies are outgrow as they gain confistreet from the curling rink is that instinctively reluctant to dence and their urinary tract there’s a bus stop there. void where they sleep and if matures.

If despite your best taken out every few hours “She has some pretty valid efforts you are not succeedwill go as you take them out. points, especially along 93rd ing make sure to discuss Puppies will still eliminate (Avenue),” said Coun. Trevor with your in the crate if you leave concerns Bolin. them for too long. Never use Veterinarian as there can be Although 93rd Avenue will the crate as a place for pun- medical or anatomical probishment, and make it as lems with your puppy’s have some roadwork done in the comfortable as possible. urinary tract. coming year, a sidewalk is not in the budget, said Victor Shopland, general manager of integrated services.

He explained that the addition of a sidewalk there would cost roughly $400,000.

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Throughout November hundreds of donors contributed to the campaign by participating in one of several opportunities to donate including via mail, in drop-boxes located at all six financial institutions, during Moose FM’s “Light a Moose” radiothon, and at the “Be an Angel” Gala hosted on December 1.

All campaign donations have been directed to the “Angel Fund,” which helps purchase medical equipment in the Hospital and Peace Villa Residential Care Facility to enhance patient care and comfort. With funds raised from last year’s campaign, over 30 pieces of equipment were purchased.

Many donors who gave in memory or in honour of a loved one filled out a paper ornament that was hung on the Foundation’s Angel Tree.

Santa shoots for Unforgettable Memories

Unforgettable Memories Foto Source captured hundreds of families in their encounters with Santa this month, in an effort to raise money for the FSJ Hospital Foundation.

Over three days, hundreds of photos were taken, and $5,275 was donated to the Foundation. Owner Lynette Kitt has been hosting Santa photos to benefit the Foundation for the past four years. Every child who met Santa left with a candy cane and teddy bear.

Jessica Kalman and Ashley Bentley receive a donation on behalf of the Foundation from Lynette Kitt and Jody Baumle. Santa, Mrs. Claus and Mrs. Claus’ sister were also in attendance to help celebrate.

Moose FM receives Janet Taylor Award The FSJ Hospital Foundation’s Janet Taylor Award recognizes the committed individuals, groups, and businesses that commit their time, talents, and financial support to benefit patients of the FSJ Hospital and Peace Villa. This year’s recipient was Moose FM. For the past 12 years, management and staff at Moose FM have worked hard to help spread the Foundation’s mission and mandate into the community. They are quick to promote Foundation events, and always welcome Foundation news on-air and online. Their annual “Light a Moose” radiothon has helped to raise more than $360,000 for the Foundation.

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WEEKLY PRO RACING UPDATE Postseason Racing News, Stats & Trivia

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Brian Scott will pilot the Richard Petty Motorsports No. 9 next year in his first full-time season in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. “I won’t lie. I went into the offseason really having no clue what the future held and giving some serious thought that there’s a real possibility that something might not come together and I might not be doing anything next year,” Scott said. Scott, 27, has competed full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for six seasons, the last three for Richard Childress Racing. He will join a team which also fields Petty’s famed No. 43 for Aric Almirola. Scott has already dipped his toe into Sprint Cup waters, with 17 starts in his career and a Coors Light Pole Award at Talladega Superspeedway in May 2014. Scott will participate in this week’s Goodyear tire test at Homestead. “I’m going to put him right to work right away,” Sammy Johns, RPM Vice President of Competition and Operations, said with a chuckle.

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What is the most wins Rusty Wallace had in a season? a) 4 b) 6

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Dec. 14, 1927 - Former Cup driver Hershel McGriff was born on this day. McGriff made news in 2009 when he started two races in the Camping World West Series at the spry age of 81. He finished 13th of 26 cars on the road course of Portland (Ore.) International Raceway in July and two weeks later finished 19th on the road course of Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah.

Racing Trivia

Rusty Wallace Born: Aug. 14, 1956 Cup wins: 55 Cup top-tens: 349 Cup championships: 1 Rusty Wallace finished second in his first NASCAR race at the Atlanta 500 in 1980.

He made nine further NASCAR appearances over the next three years, although he did not score any further top 10 finishes.

Wallace joined the Cup series full-time in 1984, winning Rookie of the Year honors and finishing 14th in the final points standings. He won his first Cup race in 1986 at the Bristol Motor Speedway in the Valleydale 500.

Rusty earned his first pole position about a year later at the Miller 400 at Michigan International Speedway. In 1989, he had 6 victories along with thirteen top 5s and twenty top 10s to win the Cup championship, beating arch rival Dale Earnhardt by just 12 points for the honor. Rusty won at least one race every year from 1986 to 2002. His last Cup victory came in 2004 in the Advance Auto Parts 500 at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia.

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Last Week: Jason Dufner and Brandt Snedeker won the Franklin Templeton Challenge

Jason Dufner and Brandt Snedeker birdied the last two holes in “best ball” on Saturday and won the Franklin Templeton Shootout by two shots. The DufnerSnedeker team finished at 30-under 186 at Tiburon Golf Club. “I’m pretty consistent, I’m in the fairway, I’m on the greens. That gives Brandt a lot of confidence,” Dufner said.

“He putts really well so that gives me more confidence. I was able to stroke the ball a lot freer this week.” Harris English and Matt Kuchar, who have finished first, second and second the past three years, shot 28-under for second. Charley Hoffman and PGA Tour Rookie of the Year Daniel Berger finished at 27-under. Dufner-Snedeker, starting one shot back, had

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six birdies on the front nine. A Tournament Results Snedeker chip-in from 30 feet on 1. Dufner-Snedeker No. 3 helped get them off to a Score: -30 good start. “I thought today we 2. English-Kuchar did exactly what I thought we Score: -28 had to do,” Snedeker said. They 3. Hoffman-Berger followed with birdies on Nos. 10, Score: -27 12, 13, 17 and 18 as they kept attacking. “The key for us was 17,” Snedeker said. “(Jason) made a clutch, tough 4-footer down the hill that gave us the lead going into the last hole.”

Golfing News

The PGA Tour will be considering On October 17th, 1860 at Prestwick in other sites after the conclusion of the Scotland, eight players contested the first 2016 WGC-Cadillac Championships at Open Championship over 36 holes. The Trump National Doral. The Tour did not tournament was won by Willie Park, with explicitly say whether it is weighing moving the event a score of 174, edging out his compatriot, because of Trump’s inflammatory remarks, but did “Old” Tom Morris, by two strokes. issue the following statement, “We continue to stand

Golf Trivia The first 12 British Opens were all played at the same golf course, which at that time was 12 holes in length.

Which course? a) Musselburgh b) North Berwick Answer: d) Prestwick

c) Old Course d) Prestwick

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by our earlier statement, and the statement of other golf organizations, that Mr. Trump’s comments are inconsistent with our strong commitment to an inclusive and welcoming environment in the game of golf. The PGA Tour has had a 53-year commitment to the Doral community, the greater Miami area and the charities that have benefited from the tournament. Given this commitment, we are moving forward with holding the 2016 event at the Blue Monster. Immediately after the completion of the 2016 tournament, we will explore all options regarding the event’s future.”

Lessons from the Golf Pro We are used to seeing shots that slice or draw when we hit them with our irons, but another common problem is a shot that goes to the right and does not curve. This is generally termed a push and usually occurs when you are trying to make an aggressive swing. The crux of the problem, for right-handed golfers, is in the left forearm and there is a simple solution to stop the push. When you get too aggressive with a swing, the left forearm tightens up immensely and the end result is a club face that is open at impact.

The problem also arises if we grip the club too tightly during a swing. Take an iron out and hold it straight in front of you with only a left hand grip. Then, tighten your left forearm and watch the club face open up. The simple fix is to stay relaxed and a straighter shot at the target will result.

Player Profile

Jason Dufner Turned Professional: 2000 World Ranking: 134th PGA Tour Wins: 3

FedEx Cup Standings Through Dec. 13, 2015

1) Kevin Kisner 888 pts. / 2 top tens

2) Russell Knox 876 pts. / 2 top tens

3) Justin Thomas 699 pts. / 2 top tens

4) Graeme McDowell 690 pts. / 2 top tens

5) Smylie Kaufman 640 pts. / 2 top tens

FedEx Cup Standings continued...

Player Points 6) Kevin Na 631 7) Jason Bohn 560 8) Emiliano Grillo 534 9) Peter Malnati 376 10) Kevin Chappell 347

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We had a our first 4-H fun ride on October 23, I didn't attend but I heard it was really fun.

We also had a ride Nov 22 to get everyone signed up. Don't worry you can still sign up though! Our club has one more ride coming up and one meeting. The two rides are on Nov 22nd and Dec 19th. The meeting is on Nov 25th.

We also had a big event at charlie lake school that I wrote about in my last report which was our awards night for 4-H. It was really fun and we had two MCs - people hosting it, that were seniors. (I have some photos that were from it down below because I didn't get them quick enough for my last report).

Also If anyone is interested in joining our club which is a horse club. The cloverbuds can be 6-8 years old to join, where you can learn more about 4-H and your horse. The horse project is from 9-18 years old working with horses in different units and learning about your horse too.

Leigh Hedges 4-H Reporter

Beatton Community

16 • The Northerner • Friday, December 25, 2015 Hello again its Leigh Hedges reporting for the beatton community 4-H Club. We've done a few thing since my last report and I'd like to share them with you.

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