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January 5, 2012 - Vol. 9 - No. 1

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2011 Year-In-Review January 13

On January 3rd, Taylorites gathered at the Taylor Community Hall to watch the premier of the 10part CBC documentary about the villages’ weight loss journey. “Village on a diet,” posed a challenge to Taylor residents in 2010, when the documentary was filmed, to collectively lose 2,000 pounds in three months. At the start of the challenge participating residents weighed a total of 28,754 pounds. The documentary concluded on March 15. November - December 2011 - Page 13

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January 20

This year Fort Motors celebrated it’s 50th anniversary in business. Wally and his wife Opal Gentles first bought the franchise after Wally was a sub-dealer for Aspol Motors in Dawson Creek and was approached by Ford Motors Co. to become a franchise. In his early years, Wally worked for Ford to learn about the manufacturing side of the industry. Early into the business Wally was awarded two major contracts that propelled the dealerships reputation: providing trucks

for the construction of the W.A.C Bennett dam and the continuation of the Alaska Highway to Whitehorse. Their son, Brian, currently runs the dealership.

January 27

The Farmer’s Advocacy Office reported that it’s first quarter saw 58 client files opened and five public presentations to various stakeholder groups. The office opened on Oct. 7 and aims to help rural landowners with issues related to the oil and gas industry. The office provides resources and advocates on behalf of farmers, they deal with a wide variety of issues including: surface lease negotiations and rent reviews, company non-compliance with lease terms, and pipeline right of way negotiations. Their job is to inform farmers of their rights.

February 2

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February 17

The hunt for the next Mantracker came to the Quality Inn in Fort St. John on Feb. 10 where nearly a dozen people auditioned for the hosting job. Mantracker, Terry Grant, will be retiring after the sixth season of the Outdoor Living Network show, making room for another host. The show’s creator and producer, Thor Macijiwsky, is looking for a candidate with good horsemanship, general bush knowledge, character, interesting personality, and an aura of intimidation.

February 24

The City of Fort St. John accepted a cheque for $1,399,610 on Feb. 15, the contribution will go towards the development of the Energetic Learning Campus in the Pomeroy Sports Centre. The new space is expected to accommodate approximately 200 students in grades 10-12. The cheque was given on behalf of School District 60, the donation ensures that the school district can use the space for the next 30 years.

March 3

Anastasia Anderson, 18, became the first duel-credit student to complete Northern Lights College’s Aircraft Maintenance Engineering program on Jan. 28. Anderson completed the 15-month program while still enrolled in high school. Anderson had completed the programs prerequisites by the time she was in grade 10 and had completed her required secondary school courses by the time she was in grade 11. Anderson says a major incentive for completing the program was the fact that the school district paid her tuition, while she only had to pay for books and a few other materials. She hopes to either get into engineering or become a helicopter pilot and believes the program has put her on the right track to do so.

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of the Quintette property in Tumbler Ridge. Teck Resources made a presentation to the Peace River Regional District on Feb. 23 to provide an update of their ongoing work. The company confirmed the reopening of the open-pit mine in May. Teck Resources projects a production rate of 3 to 3.5 million metric tonnes of coal per year.

March 17

Nearly three months after submitting a request for disaster relief, B.C. ranchers are still waiting for a response from the federal-provincial AgriRecovery program. After last year’s drought producers suffered an estimated cost of $28.7 million. They are requesting $10 million- $50 per head payment on breeding stock for the entire province- and an additional $1.5 million to deal with the impacts of fire and floods in other areas of the province.

March 24

Farmington local, Jayden Stafford, 9, took home 1st place and $1,000 prize money in the Country 103 Rising Star Showcase at the Kamloops Cowboy Festival on March 14. Stafford recited “The Curse of the Crooked Horned Cow,” by cowboy poet idol, Brian Salmond. Stafford has memorized 16 long and short poems, and impressed the judges so much that they invited him back in 2012 as an entertainer; they even offered to pay his hotel expenses next year so he would return.

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March 31

Tenor Ben Heppner performed at Unchaga Hall on Mar. 18 to support the construction of the Calvin Kruk Centre for the Arts. Heppner showcased his talents singing European classics in Russian, Swedish, and German and also performed gospel songs and songs from his album, “My Secret Heart.” A cold though, prevented him from singing “opera arias” pieces. Unchaga Hall was Heppner’s first venue- other then a church- as he spent some time in and around Dawson Creek when he was younger. Heppner had just wrapped up an Atlantic Canada tour and made the stop into Dawson Creek before heading to do performances in the United States and Switzerland. He was recently appointed as Companion to the Order of Canada.

April 7

Duncan Cran Elementary student, Grace Alton, 10, has organized a change drive at her school to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. Alton’s father, Colin, was diagnosed with MS in 2007. Alton went class-to-class explaining what she was doing to collect donations, she even asked the Parent Advisory Committee to match any donations made, to which they agreed. Alton also wrote letters to other schools in Fort St. John asking them to host a change drive for MS, Baldonnel Elementary agreed to sign on. In the first two weeks of her change drive, Alton raised $1,429.61.

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On April 20th a fire in downtown Dawson Creek destroyed Wild Cat Video and Patra’s Pizza on the corner of 10th St. and 103 Ave.

Hope Air in 2008, 105 people used it in 2009, and 190 people used it in 2010. Most users are living below the poverty line. Users suffer from a wide variety of illnesses: 16% of users have cancer, 10% have a heart condition, 2% have an eating disorder, and 2% are in need of an organ transplant. Seats on flights are donated to Hope Air, and seats are purchased with cash donations.

sailboats. Combined the boats will cost approximately $16,500. The camp does have canoes and kayaks but the new additions will be the only sailboats. With the new boats some campers will be able to achieve their White Sail Certification.

April 21

Three Dawson Creek curlers won gold at the Optimist International Under 18 Curling Championships held in Toronto March 31-April 4. Lead Sanjay Bowry, second Tristan Steinke, third Jason Ginter, skip Daylan Vavrek from Sexsmith, Alta. and coaches Jeff Ginter and Don Bourassa faced provincial champions from across Canada as well as a team from Japan and another from Washington to win the title. The Village of Pouce Coupe said goodbye to a cherished councillor on April 13. Peter Kut, 77, died of a heart attack on April 7 on his way to an auction sale. Kut was serving his fourth term on council and had lived in Pouce Coupe since 1966. File photo

Grace Alton, 10, (above with father, Colin, and mother, Alicia) started a change drive at her school, Duncan Cran Elementary, to raise money for the MS Society of Canada.

April 14

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April 20th saw a fire in downtown Dawson Creek that destroyed two businesses on the corner of 10th St. and 103 Ave. Due to the strong winds that day firefighters found it difficult to extinguish the flames at Wild Cat Video and Patra’s Pizza, it took them several hours to put the fire out. A power line also caught fire and caused some smoke damage to Brass Scissors across the street, no one was injured.

May 5

The City of Fort St. John considered making solar panel ready houses mandatory in an effort to reduce green house gas emissions in the city. The City started working on a plan that if approved would make it easier for homeowners to be environmentally friendly. Developers would be required to make houses ‘solar ready’ for owners who want to install solar panels. Making houses ‘solar ready’ during the construction process is cheaper then deciding to install afterwards. Fort St. John plans to reduce GHG emissions by 12% of the 2007 levels by 2030.

May 12

After a unanimous vote by the Board of Directors the Kiwanis Enterprise Centre has decided to close. The centre, which offered entrepreneurship programs to young entrepreneurs in the region, has had trouble securing funds and has seen a decline in interest by young people. The enterprise has since been turned into the Kiwanis Early Learning Hub which celebrated it’s official opening on Nov. 24.

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Holly Squires, 24, was the recipient of the B.C. Lieutenant Governor’s silver medal for her high academic record and volunteer work with the school.

June 2

Dawson Creek Northern Lights College student, Holly Squires, 24, was the recipient of the B.C. Lieutenant Governor’s silver medal. Squires graduated last January from the Esthetics and Nail Care Technology program and now owns her own business, Knockout Esthetics, as apart of That Spa and Nail Place on 102 Ave. Squires was recognized for her academic achievement and commitment to her school, she graduated with a 99.8% average and often volunteered at local trade shows acting as an ambassador for the program. The award is given out annually to one student from each of the province’s community colleges and provincial institutes.

June 9

Tribal Chief Liz Logan represented the Treaty 8 Tribal Association at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, in New York on May 18. Logan was there to express concern and opposition to the building of BC Hydro’s Site C dam on behalf of West Moberly, Prophet, Doig, and Halfway River First Nations. Logan met with special rapporteur James Anaya and asked him to remind Canada that we signed the United Nation’s Declaration of Indigenous Rights and that we need to abide by the articles and principles of the declaration. That same day, Site C entered the environmental assessment stage.

May 19

Captain of Canada’s gold-winning Olympic women’s hockey team, Hayley Wickenheiser, returned to Dawson Creek to visit schools and talk about her life and Olympic experience on May 10. Wickenheiser and the rest of the hockey team spent 24 days in Dawson Creek in the spring of 2009 completing a conditioning camp. Her visit kicks off the countdown to when the City hosts the National Women’s Under 18 Championship in Nov. 2012.

May 26

Thanks to a $5,000 donation made by Spectra Energy and other donations made by community members, including a large anonymous donation, Camp Sagitawa can buy two new

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Hayley Wickenheiser, captain of Canada’s women’s hockey team visited Dawson Creek to show off her Olympic gold medal and talk to schools about her life and Olympic experiences.

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The region saw a heavy rainfall during the last weekend of Doig River First Nations were one of the first First Nation communities to be connected to high speed internet under the June that caused damage to houses and roads in the area. As Pathways to Technology initiative; a $40.8 million government of June 27 Highway 97 between Chetwynd and Mackenzie was closed8as wellFebruary as Highway 292011 between Chetwynd and Hudson’s 17, funded program that will bring high speed internet to First Page Nations communities in B.C. The initiative hopes to connect Hope due to bridge washouts. Culverts along the Dangerous 203 communities, including 50 remote communities within Goods Route were washed out causing the road to close; other 5-10 years. The internet activity, that was set up on June 14, rural roads also closed due to the flooding. One house on 108 Ave Tubby’s RV Park, and some will help the approximately 250 Doig River residents access in Dawson Creek, some campers at Editor: staff, and has been able residents in Chetwynd were evacuated. Though many houses sufeducational, healthcare, and cultural resources as well as manThe past five and a half years in the Peace Country as President and CEO of leadership team members fered some damage, no one was severely injured in the flooding age their resources and market their services more effectively. Further, the clarity of the Northern Lights College have been very fulfilling. and the rainfall did not affect the local drinking water. The potential I noted for NLC when I decided to apply for this position is who want to contribute to $35.8 million has been allocated to bring signals to the commuIt also has been gratify evolving and becoming a reality. The addition nities, and the remaining $5 million will be spent on educating Lisa MacElheren photo industry School Districts, of the Centre of Excellence for Clean Energy the communities about the Internet and how to maintain the The Dawson Creek SPCA received $440 worth of items for the ALL through Northern Oppo Technologies in Dawson Creek, combined with Peace River shelter from Inland Chrysler Jeep’s customers and staff. system. the Jim Kassen Industry Training Centre/ Oil group of exceptional lea SHAREHOLDERS Seed Co-op Ltd. and Gas Centre of Excellence in Fort St. John, and to spreading the wor allows Northern Lights College to fulfil its brand I have been very impres On June 17 Sabrina L’Heureux’s Leadership class at South table, but also for their co as B.C.'s Energy College™. Peace Secondary School beat a Guinness World Record for NLC is committed to providing the skilled youth of the region. Over the years, I have r workers for these expanding industrial sectors largest organized game of Hide and Seek. The previous record and supporting the economic development of including: Senator Richa was 188 people; the class squashed it with over 250 people. February 23, 2011 • 1:30pm the region. Given the scope of the industrial Petroleum Resources; Ja Participants had to be playing in the same location for at least Rycroft Community Hall expansion in our region, a major part of my Peace River; Blair Lekstr an hour in order for the record to be legitimate; L’Heureux even 5208 - 47th Avenue role at the College was to build capacity Energy, Mines and Petro recruited a few independent observers to confirm the game went Rycroft, AB TOH 3A0 through partnerships with other post-secondary North. And I would like File photo as it was supposed to. Participants met at Pioneer Village and Agenda: June 17, South Peace Secondary School’s Leadership class institutions and industry, and to ensure that leadership provided by th paid $1 to play. Funds collected were donated to the Salvation On1) To receive the financial statements of the Association for the financial year end. broke the Guinness World Record for largest organized game of funding provided by the government supports Regional District Boards. 2) To elect Directors of the Association. Army’s Food Bank. The record became official in December. by members of the oil an the breadth and depth of needed programming. Hide and Seek. 3) To appoint an auditor of the Association. 4) To transact such other business, if any, as may properly come before I knew Northern Lights College was a "classy" for being willing to wo the meeting. institution when the first person to welcome benefits the region. 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A look back at 2011

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introduced legislation that will scrap the wasteful and ineffective long-gun registry and its data once and for all. Finally, our local hunters, farmers and sport shooters will no longer be treated like criminals for simply owning a rifle or shotgun. These are just a few examples of what our majority Conservative Government has been able to accomplish over these past few months. While I will always look back on 2011 with a great sense of pride, there is still much more work to be done.

In the New Year, I will continue to meet with local community leaders, stakeholders, and individual constituents, listening to their concerns and ideas. If you would like to get in touch with me, please feel free to contact my office in Fort St. John at 250-7871194, Prince George at 250-561-7982, or Ottawa at 613-947-4524.

MP Report by Bob Zimmer

2011 has been an extremely busy but productive and rewarding year! After much hard work and time spent meeting with thousands of residents throughout the riding, I am honoured and humbled to be representing you as your Member of Parliament in Ottawa. Thank you once again for putting your trust in me. I appreciate that you exercised your democratic right to stand up for the values and concerns of Canadians, and I am working every day to defend your interests in Ottawa. Walking into the House of Commons and taking my seat for the first time this past spring, I was not only struck by the historical significance of the room that I was in, but also the immense responsibility you have entrusted in me. It was a moment I will truly never forget. On May 2, Canadians chose a strong, stable, national Conservative majority Government focused on delivering results for families, seniors, and businesses. Our first budget as a majority government has ensured that we will continue to guide Canada’s economic recovery, while also identifying savings and eliminating the deficit. At the same time, we are directing our attention to several other key issues and fulfilling longstanding promises we have made to Canadians. The recent session of Parliament ended on a historic note, with the Marketing Freedom for Western Grain Farmers Act receiving Royal Assent and becoming law. With the passing of this legislation, Western Canadian wheat and barley farmers now have right to decide whether to sell their product in an open market, or through the Canadian Wheat Board without the fear of going to jail. Our Government has also remained committed to ensuring criminals are held fully accountable for their actions and that the safety and security of law-abiding Canadians and victims comes first in Canada’s justice system. To that end, our Safe Streets and Communities legislation has passed in the House of Commons and is quickly making its way through the Senate. This Bill contains measures that will protect our children from sexual predators, crack down on organized crime and protect the rights of victims. At the same time, we are working to ensure that law-abiding citizens are not treated like criminals. That is why we have

Next week, a look back from Fort St. John Mayor Lori Ackerman and North Peace MLA Pat Pimm.

A look back at 2011 by Dawson Creek Mayor Mike Bernier By Mike Bernier With a New Year upon us, it gives me the opportunity to reflect back on the year that past, and think about the New Year that is upon us. I must say that the years seem to go by very quickly and I am not sure if that is due to the fact that things are so busy in Dawson Creek, or that I am just getting older. I guess realistically it is both, and I would not be very pleased for the alternative to either scenario or what that would mean!!! 2011 was another great year for Dawson Creek, being one of our top years again for development and investment around the City. With around $50 million in private investment, it shows that there is confidence in our economy and that we are a stable place to invest. We are starting to see many multi family dwellings being constructed in the City, which are being occupied as quickly as they are built by new people moving to our community. We are also seeing many new commercial developments that are catering to the oil and gas industry, and with these new projects, come many new jobs to the region. I personally would have to say that one of my highlights for the last year, in the spirit of being the entertainment capital of the Peace, was attending so many events at the Encana Events Centre, with my favorite being the band KISS… I have to admit that my friends around the Province are still shaking their heads that Dawson Creek is being so successful in getting top acts to our City, but for a community that is trying to be a place for

people to come and visit, and choose to move to, it definitely is an asset to have the facilities we have. 2011 also saw Dawson Creek receiving recognition again for being one of the most progressive, sustainable communities in Canada, seeing us win more awards, and getting media attention right across Canada. I must say that I am very privileged to travel around promoting our City, and it is a great opportunity to come home and appreciate how lucky we truly are compared to so many other places… As we move into 2012, I know it is going to be a very exciting time for us, but one that may also brings challenges that we need to face. With a strong economy, we have many people who are choosing to move to Dawson Creek. There is a shortage of workers in almost every sector, but unfortunately there is also a shortage of affordable housing for those who require it. At City Hall, we are working with developers to look at alternatives and options to try to ensure that we have a variety of housing options in our city. As been reported all around the Province, Dawson Creek is the place to be if you are looking for a good paying job, but what most are forgetting to say is that a lot of those jobs require special training, tickets, or experience, and so I am trying to remind people that they should be prepared when they come here, and make sure they have done their research and more importantly, secured accommodations. We are trying to encourage everyone to consider making this great City their home, but I do not want to see people being unprepared for the realities that we are facing.

With the possibility of the Kitimat LNG plant becoming a reality, and us being able to move our presently land locked commodity of natural gas to a world market, this will require us to stay in constant communication with the major companies in the area to understand their expectations, and so that we can be prepared for any changes that could affect us. With the possibility of Site C receiving approval, this too could drastically change our region, and the demands on our workforce and housing requirements, and whether you support any of these initiatives or not, it is still a requirement at the city level to be attempting to stay in front of the issues, and to plan for the years ahead, to make sure that the community and the citizens will benefit by any major developments. 2012 will also see the completion of the Calvin Kruk Centre for the Arts, which will be another great addition for families in our City, will be a feature to help invite more professionals to the community, and add another positive element to the downtown. I am very honored to be the Mayor of such a great community and enjoy all the opportunities I have to promote what we have to offer. I encourage everyone to stay informed on all that is happening in our City, and one way to do that would be to check out the City’s Facebook page or website. On a personal note, you could always follow me on Facebook and Twitter as well. It is a great way to stay involved and to see what is taking place, but of course, the telephone is not obsolete quite yet so feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.

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July 7

To force a settlement in a dispute between Canada Post and its employees the federal government moved to pass back-to-work legislation. The legislation that was introduced on Jun. 20 imposed a four-year contract on postal workers that stipulates wage increase and leaves non-wage issues up to an arbitrator. The arbitrator would select either Canada Post’s or the Canadian Union of Postal Worker’s final offer to decide those issues. Opposition parties slammed the government for undermining the rights of postal workers to collectively bargain. However, the government said a reason it intervened was because the disruption in the postal service was impacting the economy.

July 14

The Peace had an unusual summer this year. Rain drenched the region causing floods and damages to houses and infrastructure. The week of July 14 the rain started to die down, but it left behind repairs in Chetwynd that were estimated to cost $1.5 million.

July 21

The Fort St. John Energetic City Roller Derby hosted a mixbagged derby bout on Jul. 16. This match drew roller derby girls from Grand Prairie to Edmonton. It was the second game of the year. The players were split into two teams: Bunker Busters and Cherry Bombers. The Cherry Bombers took the win. The Energetic City Roller Derby geared up for their first match as a team on Aug. 13.

July 28

Blair Lekstrom, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure announced the expansion of the Highway 2 and Highway 97N into four lanes. Expanding the highways means improvement for safer roads. “This will ensure our highways remain safe for all local and commercial motorists, while supporting increased economic

activity in the Peace,” said Lekstrom. Highway 2 will be widened into four lanes between Tupper Creek to Rusheinski Rd, Tupper Creek Bridge and 4-Mile Culvert, 1st Street to 8th Street in Dawson Creek, Rolla Rd to 1st Street and on Highway 97 at the bottom of South Taylor Hill. Passing lanes are also scheduled for Blockline southbound on Highway 2 and northbound at Farmington Fairways on Highway 91. Lekstrom said the projects would be done in several stages over a number of years with millions invested by the province.

August 4

Controversy stirred over the City’s vision to expand city boundaries. Two current landowners who could be affected by the expansion stepped forward to city council to address their concern. Landowners, Connie and Brian Surerus said they were opposed to their property being included in city limits because of the potential costs that would come along with it. City manager Dianne Hunter said there are still many areas that need to be looked at and possible adjustments to meet the needs of agricultural land if brought into the city. Council concluded that an open house should be scheduled for affected residents and the city where further information on boundary expansion would be available.

August 11

The North Peace Cultural Centre in Fort St. John introduced a Play Arts Preschool, the first preschool in Northeastern B.C., that intertwines early learning with music, art and dance. It has been shown in several studies that music education boosts students’ learning capacity, self-esteem and academic success. Bettyanne Hampton, executive director of the NPCC and Susan McGarvey, Play Arts and Arts Space coordinator collaborated to create this unique pre-

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August 18

The youth in Fort St. John stepped up to propose a new skate park. The current skate park that sits between the Pomeroy Sport Centre and North Peace Arena was described as “outdated” and worn down. It was lacking potential for intermediate skaters and bikers to improve their skills and the location was hidden. The proposed location for the skate park is at 93 Street and 93 Avenue, across the new fire hall. The price tag pinned to the skate park was half a million dollars which was said would be banked through fundraising efforts by the Skate Park Committee. City Council approved the new skate park and planning is currently in progress.

August 25

The first Rage Hockey School drew 96 hockey tykes to the Dawson Creek arena. Kids from age five to 16 gathered for the ultimate hockey training experience. Team members from the Dawson Creek Rage were the instructors for the camp. Usually the Dawson Creek Minor Hockey league take on the roles as teachers. The training consisted of skating, puck handling, passing, shooting and light body checking for the older students.

September 1

Fifty five per cent of British Columbians voted against the HST. In the North Peace, 50.02 per cent voted to axe the tax and in the South 59 per cent agreed. While most tax payers showed their satisfaction with the results, Minister of Finance Kevin Falcon and former President of the Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce Andrew Tylosky expressed their disappointment. “The fact is that it’s going to cost billions of dollars to go back to the PST,” said Tylosky. However, Falcon acknowledged that the introduction of the

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HST could have been more open. “We should have stopped and asked the public first before we went on to make that decision,” said Falcon in a press conference. The HST won’t see it’s full demise until Mar. 31, 2013.

September 8

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With a new school year already started, School District 60 was in its final stages of welcoming students into a new campus. The Energetic Learning Campus was built to alleviate the population at the North Peace Secondary School. The campus was built into the Pomeroy Sport Centre for Grade 10 students. The ELC was also the starting point for a new learning initiative called Project Based Learning. The construction and completion of the campus was held back, so students were utilizing other rooms in the Pomeroy Sport Centre until it was ready.

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The North East Native Advancing Society hosted their first ever Gala that celebrated 20 individuals across the region. The celebration came in light of recognizing the accomplishments of the Native community. The Pomeroy Hotel Ballroom was filled with various bands and treaties. An awards ceremony and different forms of entertainment made for a successful event. NENAS executive director Audrey Sam spearheaded the celebratory night on Aug. 17.

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September 29

The South Peace SPCA asked the regional district for financial aid considering the rough condition that the shelter is currently in and the amount of animals it cares for. The South Peace SPCA is home to animals from across the region that don’t have a real home. The building has experienced leaking, mold and flooding, but the major issue is the lack of funding and space. Regional district members did not make any financial commitment but promised to take the issue back to their respected areas.

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Dawson Creek was awarded with the 2011 Energy and Climate Action Award. The city earned the award because of its initiative to give $100 for every tonne of greenhouse gas produced by municipal buildings to the fund. Dawson Creek was one of 24 considered for the award. Mayor Mike Bernier was proud to be granted with the prize especially since Dawson Creek is seeing an economic boom around the oil and gas industry.

October 13

Members from the Canadian Cancer Society met in Fort St. John to give an update on the first northern cancer care treatment centre. The Kordyban Lodge will be located in Prince George. There are two other lodges already located in Vancouver and Kelowna. The doors of Kordyban Lodge are projected to open in November 2012 and ground works have already begun. The budget for the centre tolled in at $10 million and donors from Fort St. John to Fort Nelson drew in $130,000.

October 20

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Premier Christy Clark travelled to Dawson Creek for the opening of the Centre of Excellence for Clean Energy Technology and the renovation of the Health Sciences building at the Northern Lights College. Harper said the projects were funded under the Knowledge Infrastructure Program, which is part of Canada’s economic Action Plan.

October 27

The Co-op Mall in Dawson Creek announced that a Pharmasave and walk-in clinic would be its newest addition. The service that the pharmacy and clinic will provide to residents was said to have been long overdue. Continued on Page 13.

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November 3

Former Mayor Bruce Lantz announced the introduction of the first rehabilitation centre in northeastern B.C. Northern Lights Recovery Centre will provide care for adults and youth across the northeast region. The program runs for 28 days and the facility will be located in Fort St. John.

November 10

Residents of Fort St. John got informed about what was in their water system. A referendum whether or not to keep fluoride in the city’s water was included in the 2011 municipal elections ballot. Two experts spoke on the pros and cons of fluoride at the Lido Theatre. Many questions were raised about the health risks that pertain to fluoride.

• The Fort St. John Literacy Society is currently looking for participants to enroll in the next session of our C.H.O.O.S.E.Family Literacy Program. Participants must be parents of children six years or younger. Participants decide what to study for - work, school or to learn English as a Second Language. Meanwhile, an Early Childhood Educator and a child minder care for their children. A teacher is also available to help the adults with their studies. Start date: Tuesday, January 10th Duration: 12 weeks Class date and time: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am to 12:00pm Cost: FREE To register, phone 250-785-2110 or email info@fsjliteracy.ca • Ft. St. John Parkinson’s Support Group Parkinson Society British Columbia People living with Parkinson’s disease, caregivers and family members are warmly invited to the Ft. St. John Parkinson’s Support Group. Join others in your community to share information and resources, coping strategies, ideas for living well with PD, good humour, social support and more. Last Wednesday of the month at 11:00 am McDonald’s Restaurant 10920 Alaska Road North Ft. St. John, BC Note: there is no meeting in December For more information please contact: Sarah at 250 785 7348 • February 18, 7pm - The Campfire Cowboys are back. Come for a fun evening of country music at the FSJ Legion Hall. $10 at the door, lunch will be served. ONGOING Fort St. John • The Fort St. John Literacy Society offers free one-to-one tutoring for people who want to improve their reading, writing or math skills. We also offer free English as a Second Language classes and oneto-tutoring for people learning English. Contact 250-785-2110 or info@fsjliteracy.ca for more information. • S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Northern B.C. Newcomers Integration Service Centre is a non-profit organization in Fort St. John. Our Settlement Program provides information, orientation, assessment, referral and service linking, educational workshops and short term adaptation counselling to immigrants. The program also offers assistance with form completion, correspondence between clients and service providers, navigating immigration processes including sponsorship applications, obtaining permanent residence cards and applying for citizenship. Bridging services are provided to a variety of

The Learning Hub is shared by three child development and support organizations: Axis Family Resource ltd, Dawson Creek StrongStart and the Child Development Centre. The facility is a playful environment where parents and children can participate in interactive programs.

December 8

Throughout December the Northeast Environmental Action Team encouraged people of the Peace to go green for the holiday season. A light exchange was held throughout the region where people could exchange a string of old holiday lights for LED lights. Incandescent lights use 90 per cent more electricity than LED lights.

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community and government service agencies and organizations. Service is available in English and Spanish. The Settlement Program is located at: #211 10142-101st Ave (Execuplace building). From 8:30-4:30 p.m. Phone # 250-785-5323 Ext 22. • ROTARY PLAY CENTRE SCHEDULE AT THE CDC, 10417 – 106 Ave., Fort St. John. Tel. (250) 785-3200. Mon. 9:00 to 12:00, Tues. 12:30 to 3:30 Gym Time 2-2:30, Wed. 9:00 to 12:00, Thurs. 9:00 to 12:00 Gym Time 10:30-11, Fri. 12:30 to 2:30 Gym Time 2-2:30. Outdoor Play - We’ll be taking advantage of nice weather-please come prepared. Schedule may change slightly due to holidays and special events. • StrongStart is a free drop-in learning program for children aged 0 – 5 and their parent/caregiver. A qualified Early Childhood educator is on-site. Duncan Cran StrongStart 8130 89 Avenue (250) 787-0417. Monday 8:30 – 11:30, Tuesday 12:30 – 3:00, library 1:00 – 1:30, Wednesday 8:30 – 11:30, Thursday 8:30 – 11:30, Friday 8:30 – 11:30, gym 8:45 – 9:45.Robert Ogilvie StrongStart 9907 86 Street (250) 785-3704. Monday 12:30 – 3:00, library time, Tuesday 8:30 – 11:30, Wednesday 8:30 – 11:30, Thursday 12:30 – 3:00, gym time, Friday 8:30 – 11:30, (alternating Fridays 12:30 – 3:00). Hudson’s Hope StrongStart 10441 Holland Street (250) 783-9994. Mon/Wed/Friday 9:00 – 12:00, Tuesday/Thursday 1:30 – 4:30, gym time. StrongStart Outreach, Charlie Lake Elementary, Mondays 9:00 – 11:30 Mile 52 Alaska Hwy (250) 785-2025. Taylor Elementary, Mondays, 1:00 – 3:30 9808 Birch Avenue E (250) 789-3323. Prespatou Elementary, Tuesdays 9:30 – 12:30 22113 Triad Rd (250) 785-2025. Clearview Elementary, Thursdays 9:00 – 12:00 223 Rd (250) 781-3333. • Words on Wheels Bus - Traveling lending library and on-board stories, songs and interactive play. Parent resources available. Wednesdays and Fridays, September – June. See web-site for current stops. www.earlylearning.prn.bc.ca. • Toastmasters International Club of Fort St. John meets from 7 - 8:30 p.m. every Thursday evening at Northern Lights College, Room 105. Learn valuable communication & leadership skills. Contact Claire Seidler at 250-787-9697 or Gayle Wagner at 250785-3991 for more information.

December 22

You know it’s Christmas time when houses light up and nativity scenes and Santa start to take over yards. The City of Fort St. John hosted their annual Best Decked House. There were seven winners in six different categories. Good 2 Go Shoes and Expert Bailiff and Collections tied for the bestdecked business.

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November 17

Dawson Creek, Fort St. John and Fort Nelson all took part in Restorative Justice System Week. The non-profit organization gives first time offenders the opportunity to connect with the people they’ve harmed for a chance of atonement.

November 24

The results were in for the 2011 Municipal Elections. Fort St. John saw a new mayor: Lori Ackerman as well as Chetwynd, who voted in Merlin Nichols and Tumbler Ridge welcomed in Darwin Wren. Dawson Creek, Hudson Hope and Taylor’s mayors were all acclaimed. In addition, the vote to keep fluoride in Fort St. John’s water system won.

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Though the official opening celebration of the Kiwanis Early Learning Hub was on Nov. 24, Jill Earl got the inside of what this new centre means to residents of Dawson Creek.

Canalta Elementary’s Parent Advisory Committee received a $20,000 reimbursement for recently purchased playground equipment. The cost of the playground was approximately $25,000. The payback comes from Premier Christy Clark’s announcement of committing $8 million over two years for playgrounds. Two-million dollars went towards schools that don’t have funds to purchase playgrounds, $3.6 million went towards schools that need repairs and replacements and $2.4 million was allocated to eligible PAC’s that purchased playground equipment from Jan. 1, 2011 to Sept. 1, 2011. The money that Canalta received from the Provincial government can be used for upgrading to make it accessible for students with disabilities, according to Minister of Education George Abbott.

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Men—take charge of your health in 2012

It’s a well-known fact men put off seeing their doctors. But with one in seven Canadian men having prostate cancer during his lifetime, it’s important for men to start taking charge of their health in 2012 and talk to their doctor about prostate cancer prevention and screening options. A recent survey commissioned by Mayo Clinic revealed a general lack of knowledge regarding the prostate-specific antigen test (PSA), a screening option used for physicians to determine a patient’s potential risk of developing prostate cancer. The test measures the amount of PSA, a protein produced by cells of the prostate gland, in the patient’s blood. A surprising 50 per cent of men (aged 20-49) do not know what the PSA test is. One hotly debated question has been the PSA test’s accuracy as a predictor of the need for a biopsy and future development of low-risk cancer. A Mayo Clinic study, released this past October, found a clear link between the test and next steps in the prostate cancer continuum of care. “The decision to get a PSA test done is best made by the patient in consultation with their doctor, as there isn’t always an easy answer,” advises Dr. R. Jeffrey Karnes, urologist at the Mayo Clinic. Preventative steps to take now While screening tests are typically considered at the age of 40 and over, there are steps most Canadian men can take now. Everyday actions like drinking more green tea, and adding fish and soy to their meals have been linked to keeping the prostate healthy. Interestingly, 73 per cent of men have not considered adding soy to their diets to help reduce risks. There’s an important nutrient in soy called isoflavones, which has been linked to fighting prostate cancer. If eating tofu isn’t appealing, try adding peanuts, kidney beans, chickpeas and lentils to meals— all these foods contain isoflavones. If you want to reduce your risk of prostate cancer, consider: • Choosing a low-fat diet • Eating more fat from plants than from animals • Consuming more fruits and vegetables • Eating fatty fish • Drinking green tea • Drinking alcohol in moderation • Maintaining a healthy weight • Exercising most days of the week

Stay in shape with winter exercise With the cold winter months upon us, we can choose to hibernate or we can make the best of it and discover a winter wonderland that is full of possibilities. While bundling up in front of a crackling fireplace has its appeal, taking a brisk walk on a crisp, sunny day beforehand will make it that much more enjoyable. Staying active year-round has many health benefits. Properly designed activities can keep your weight in check, increase your flexibility and overall fitness, and do wonders for your state of mind. When it comes to your joints, physical activity can provide direct benefits. When you’re active, you’re actually “feeding your joints.” Cartilage depends on joint movement to absorb nutrients and remove waste. Cartilage, ligaments and bone also become stronger and more resilient with regular exercise. Physical activity and exercise actually help keep joints healthy. Even if you haven’t been physically active in a while, it’s never too late to start. Physical activity doesn’t have to be difficult. The Arthritis Society offers the following winter tips: Stay warm. When heading outdoors, remember to wear a hat even on moderate days. If it’s very cold, breathe through a balaclava or scarf. Take to the trails. Consider taking a lesson in cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. Both activities have a low impact on your knees, yet work the whole body and can burn an incredible 480 calories per hour even at a relatively relaxed pace. Many winter resorts, ski clubs and provincial parks offer equipment rentals, as well as instructions. Play in the snow. Build a snowman or a snow-fort, or make snow angels. Or challenge the neighbours to a game of “snow-pitch.” Don’t forget your shovel. That snowy sidewalk has to be cleared anyway, so why not turn shovelling into an impromptu workout? Shovelling snow requires as much energy (read: burns as many calories) as running at 15 km per hour. A fully-loaded shovel can weigh up to 25 pounds. But you can minimize the strain on your muscles and joints, and still get a great work out by taking your time and stretching beforehand. Drink plenty of fluids. Remember to stay well hydrated when exercising in cold weather just as you would when exercising in warm weather. Even if you’re not thirsty, remember to drink water or sports drinks before, during and after your workout. You can become just as dehydrated in the cold as in the heat from sweating, breathing and increased urine production, but it may be harder to notice during cold weather.

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