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By Matthew Bains DAWSON CREEK – Police are investigating convicted oil patch bomber and anti-oil and gas industry activist Wiebo Ludwig in connection with the six separate bombings of EnCana installations in the area of Dawson Creek. The 68 year-old rancher from Hythe, Alta., was arrested in Grande Prairie without incident on the morning of Jan. 8, an RCMP spokesperson confirmed. However, no charges were laid and Ludwig has since returned to his home, although dozens of police continued to search his home and other buildings at the Trickle Creek farm, home to about 50 people, located about 25 kilometres east of the British Columbia and Alberta border near Hythe. “I can tell you that the evidence came to light in the fall of 2009, and it was at that time that this particular man had his status changed from being a person of interest in this investigation to an actual suspect,” said RCMP Insp. Tim Shields on Jan. 8, who couldn’t confirm it was Ludwig as BC Crown counsel had yet to confirm any criminal charges. “And since that time, over the past few months, members of the Integrated National Security Enforcement Team [INSET] have been working very hard to follow that evidence to see where it leads, and eventually, we believe, it led to this

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farm.” Shields spoke to the media outside of a police roadblock that had been setup along the road leading to the property, where a number of command centre units had been setup as well. He said police had obtained a warrant to search the property for five days from the time of the arrest. He didn’t say what evidence had led them to the ranch or what evidence police were searching for, although he did say they had found evidence on the property they would be submitting to Crown counsel. However, no charges had been laid by press time on Jan. 11 and Ludwig was released from police custody on Jan. 9 in Grande Prairie. Shields added the residents have been cooperative with the search and police have not asked anyone to leave their home. Ludwig’s lawyer, Paul Moreau, has stated to several media sources that police were looking for items such as pens, paper, video, computers, computer parts and even dynamite. He has also stated Ludwig was arrested at a Grande Prairie motel where he thought police wanted to meet with him to discuss issues related to the oil and gas industry. Shields declined to comment on either of those statements. Ludwig was convicted back in 1999 on three counts of unlawful use of explosives and two counts of mischief following two explo-

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A number of RCMP officers were part of the search of the Trickle Creek farm near Hythe, Alberta where they attempted to find evidence of the EnCana bombings. No charges were made by press time. sions near Trickle Creek and one near Hinton, Alta. He served two-thirds of a 28-month sentence and was released in 2001. The rancher has blamed exposure to hydrogen sulphide gas from nearby wells for several miscarriages that happened to women at the farm, and the stillborn birth of a grandchild. However, until the fall, Shields said police did not consider the man a suspect in the investigation of six bombings in the Tomslake area south of Dawson Creek, which started in October, 2008, and ended in July, 2009. It was around that time that Ludwig wrote an open letter addressed to the bomber, sympathizing with the bomber’s cause but asking the person responsible to stop and abandon the use of force. Ludwig reportedly even co-operated with police in the investigation. Shields declined to comment on whether the letter was a piece of the evidence that led them to the farm. He said police believe they are in the right place and have the right suspect, but added the investigation is not over. “This case is not over,” he said. “We are still looking for information from the public. There is still an unclaimed $1 million reward being offered by EnCana, and we’re hoping that if anyone wants to make a claim to that reward that they will come forward to the police with any information.”

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Pouce Coupe invests in infrastructure during tough times By Matthew Bains POUCE COUPE – The Village of Pouce Coupe took advantage of federal and provincial stimulus money to make some critical investments in infrastructure this year. The village received funding to build a new fire hall and to reinforce the barrier between the sewage treatment lagoon and the Pouce Coupe River. Provincial funding also went into replacing the Bissette Creek Bridge and joint provincial and federal funding was allocated for a new climbing lane to be constructed near Blockline Road, easing traffic flows through the community. The Village of Pouce Coupe invested local monies to complete a waterline looping project to improve efficiency and access to water, and it also invested in expanded parking spaces and electrification of some of the campgrounds at Pouce Park, with more improvements planned for next year. The new fire hall was completed recently, with room to train and accommodate over 20 volunteer firefighters, and house three fire engines, including a new one arriving in the spring. “Our fire hall was a spectacular project as far as being on time and the quality of workmanship,” said Mayor Lyman Clark. The Village will be looking to make upgrades to the water reservoir this summer, as well as creating an access into the

industrial park that will alleviate the issues such as dust that have caused problems for residents and the elementary school near the existing access. “One of the things we’re getting bids on now is to upgrade the Tremblay Trail, which is the main access into the industrial park, without the trucks having to go past the school,” said Clark. He added there are also paving projects that need to be done. However, he said it will be a challenge for himself and council to find the money they need for those projects, while keeping tax rates where they are. “Soon, we’re going to sit down for the budget for this coming year, and see what we can do and what we can’t do, and try to make our dollars go as far as we can,” he said. The Village is hoping those investments in infrastructure, however, will continue to attract new residents and businesses. Clark said a new restaurant and archery shop have opened up on 50 Street and 50 Avenue, and one of the lots in the new Peterson subdivision has been sold. Another lot was donated to the Northern Lights College so students in the residential construction program at the

Dawson Creek campus could build a home on it, which is already underway. Clark said the project will help increase the profile of the neighbourhood and will help the Village sell the other lots. The mayor said they also continue to pursue opportunities to attract more tourism to the village. He said they have advertised in tourism magazines and worked with Tourism Dawson Creek this summer on the Summer Staycation campaign, which highlighted local attractions such as the museum. He said they will continue to work on the little things that will persuade visitors to stop and stay in the village. “I don’t feel you need a lot of things done, not big projects, to make a town look nice, it’s just you’ve got to trim and cut and clip, mow your grass and sweep up the gravel on the side of the road, just make it look like a pleasant community,” he said. “People notice that.” “Maybe we need a new sign that says we’re the gateway to Dawson Creek and to northern British Columbia,” Clark joked.

Water main breaks at college

By Melanie Robinson FORT ST. JOHN – Students at Northern Lights College were only out of school for one day last week when the main water main broke in the college parking lot on Jan. 6. The break, which was discovered at approximately 9 a.m., forced the college to cancel classes for the day while city workers dealt with the situation. NLC spokesperson, Brad Lyon said the college was lucky, because no damage was done to the campus buildings. “The main was located just off the side of the main road coming in, just across the

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YEAR IN REVIEW

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Fort Nelson superintendent reports on student achievement

This is a follow-up to “Superintendents in Northeast report on student achievement,” which appeared in the Northeast News on Jan. 7. By Matthew Bains FORT NELSON – School District 81 has seen some challenges in the last year, and one of the most difficult ones was outside of student achievement. The provincial government announced last September it would be eliminating the Annual Facilities Grant it provides to schools to make infrastructure repairs and upgrades. This put the school district in a particularly difficult spot as they were counting on that money to pay back a loan that was taken out to do some critical repairs to a boiler system back in 2007. Superintendent Diana Samchuk said while the school board avoided reallocating money from operations to cover repaying the loan, the AFG cut will remain a concern for this year and the following years. She said they have also seen a continuing decline in enrollment – 20 fewer students this school year compared to the previous year – but not enough of a decline to qualify for full funding protection from the Ministry of Education. The funding protection is a temporary program to help schools deal with declining enrollments, but the ministry may be looking to phase it out, she said. “That’s also going to cause some financial concerns, so we definitely are in the process of looking at everything for next year and the coming years, and how we’re going to manage without those dollars,” said Samchuk. The superintendent said there is grow-

ing enrollment in one school, and with the activity in the Horn River Basin expected to pick up, the trend of declining enrollment is expected to reverse in the next few years in the district. She added the district may have to look at reconfiguring schools as needed. There are significant areas of improvement in student achievement in the district, however, according to Samchuk’s report. There are about 100 children registered in the two StrongStart Centres, and the district’s Early Development Instrument results show the percentage of vulnerable children in Fort Nelson decreased by about 10 per cent in 2008/09. “Our [EDI] certainly shows that we’ve gone up in the areas of social interaction, and we’ve done quite well in language and communication,” said Samchuk. “It’s hard to pinpoint that [the StrongStart Centres] are making a difference, but it was right around the same time that those went into the schools that the EDI started to show we were improving, so there could be some relationship.” Also, phonemic awareness (the basis for learning to read and write) in Kindergarten students has increased to 81 per cent from 57 per cent. The Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) Grade 4 Reading results show 96 per cent of all students and 100 per cent of Aboriginal students are meeting or exceeding expectations. Samchuk attributes these results to the emphasis the board has put on literacy through increased staff time and support for teachers. The district is continuing to use a number of programs to help identified at-risk students with reading.

The FSA Grade 4 Numeracy results show 92 per cent of all students and 100 per cent of Aboriginal students are meeting or exceeding expectations. The district has hired an elementary math co-ordinator, and has used a number of programs and workshops to help students achieve in that area. The area of secondary school student attendance continues to be a challenge for the district. Fort Nelson Secondary School implemented an attendance policy last year that prevented students from participating in extra-curricular activities if classes weren’t being attended, but it doesn’t appear to have worked, as 66 per cent of Aboriginal students and 39

per cent of non-Aboriginal students were deemed “not eligible to participate” in the period of September to November last year. “It’s something that has been an ongoing concern and one that we’re still working on that doesn’t seem to have any easy answers,” said Samchuk. She said most students at the school have jobs and that may be a factor in why classes are being missed, so the district has reached out to local businesses to help keep those students in class. The district also has an Aboriginal support worker and an attendance clerk to help follow-up on students who aren’t showing up for class.

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Report on dementia in Canada calls for more work to be done By Matthew Bains NORTHEAST – January marks Alzheimer Awareness Month, and a new report released by the Alzheimer Society of Canada is projecting the disease could overwhelm the national healthcare system in the next 30 years if nothing is done. The report, entitled “Rising Tide: The Impact of Dementia on Canadian Society,” projects that by 2038, the number of Canadians with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia will rise to over 1.1 million from just under 500,000 in 2008, which includes an estimated 177,684 British Columbians compared to about 70,000 now. The cost of care would rise to $153 billion from $15 billion, the total economic burden would be a projected $872 billion, and the number of hours required for informal care would jump to 756 million hours from 231 million hours. Muriel Stanley, support and education co-ordinator in the Peace Region for the Alzheimer Society of BC, said the findings in the report are alarming, but not surprising. “We’re all aware that the population is aging, and we’re seeing incidences of dementia of all types increasing in numbers,” said Stanley. However, the report outlines four inter-

vention scenarios that could significantly reduce the cost to society and improve health outcomes, and it calls for a national strategy to be developed to implement those interventions. Two scenarios focus on prevention and delaying the onset of dementia by two years through increased physical activity and promoting healthy diets and lifestyles. The other two are interventions that focus on increasing support and training for informal caregivers – those family members and others who care for people with dementia on an unpaid basis – and assigning a case manager to each newly-diagnosed person, which would relieve the financial and health burdens placed on caregivers and relieve much of the direct costs to the healthcare system. “By supporting people in the early stages of this disease, both with peer support and the support of their families, people stay healthier and therefore stay out of [longterm] care, and therefore the cost of care is so much less,” said Stanley. Taken on their own or combined, the report states these scenarios could reduce direct healthcare costs by tens of billions of dollars and the total economic burden (the direct costs as well as indirect costs and the value of unpaid care) by hundreds of billions

of dollars over that 30-year period. Stanley said she understands the projections may seem overwhelming, but there is work that can be done that can improve the quality of care and reduce the costs to society. “The report indicated statistics now and statistics if we don’t do anything, in 2038, so the idea there is to let people know that there is hope, that with hard work and continued effort we can make difference,” she said. She said public awareness is a huge part of making that difference, and that is one of the aims of the Investors Group Walk for Memories on Jan. 31. It is also one of the biggest annual fundraisers for the Alzheimer Society of BC, and locally it raised about $15,000 in Chetwynd and Dawson Creek. In Dawson Creek, the walk is again starting at the Sudeten Hall a 1 p.m. and going until 3 p.m., weather permitting. There will also be a silent and “toonie auction,” as well as live entertainment and refreshments, all made possible by contributions from the community. A route for the walk has yet to be formalized. The Walk of Memories recognizes a local honouree each year, and in Dawson Creek the honouree is Claire Kirk. Kirk recently retired from her 25-year career as a long-term

case manager with Northern Health. She said in working with clients with dementia, she came to know Stanley quite well, and is very appreciative of the work of Stanley and the Alzheimer Society in supporting those patients. “I think the Alzheimer’s Society does a fabulous job and I couldn’t have done my job without Muriel and the support that she gave, not only to me, but to other families,” said Kirk. She added the family members, friends and neighbours who volunteer their time to care for people with dementia are the real heroes. In Chetwynd, the day will begin with a pancake breakfast at 10 a.m. at the Legion Hall, with a walk and silent auction to follow. Despite extremely cold temperatures curtailing the walk last year, the small community still managed to raise over $10,000. This year’s honouree is Etienne LeBlanc, a resident who passed away last summer after battling with Alzheimer’s. For more information on the Investors Group Walk for Memories or to register or make a pledge, call (250) 219-9993 in Dawson Creek or (250) 788-9113, or go online to www.walkformemories.com.

Tumbler Ridge couple needs help to win their dream wedding

By Matthew Bains TUMBLER RIDGE – A couple from Tumbler Ridge needs the help of their fellow residents in the Northeast to make a dream wedding a reality. Jennifer Schuerkamp and Kale Ericson are one of 10 couples who made the finals of the “Win a Dream Wedding” contest held by Global TV BC. They have the chance to win a Euphoria Wedding Package, including a pair of wedding rings, and 10 tickets to the five-star, allinclusive Barceló Maya Palace Prestige Class in the Riviera Maya, Mexico, for their wedding, a package valued at over $26,000. However, they need to get the most votes from residents in the province in order to win. Schuerkamp and Ericson are the only couple from the North in the top 10, which was narrowed down from over 1,400 entries. They got engaged last year and have been together for almost five years, said Ericson. He works for Pelly Construction, which is contracted to work in the Wolverine Mine, and his fiancée works for Peace River Coal. Schuerkamp grew up in Tumbler Ridge and Ericson moved there about five and a half years ago, and they met through mutual friends, he explained. Ericson said they are very excited to be in the finals and winning the trip and the wedding package would be un-

believable. “It would be a huge financial help, for sure, and it would be a dream come true, is what it would be,” he said. “If we did win, I don’t know what we would do, we’d both be so excited about it.” He said they’ve been networking through friends and family, as well as Facebook, to get the word out, but he suspects the other couples are doing the same, so they will need more help to win. The couple were asked to do an interview for Global’s Morning News show, which was broadcast on a later show and can also be viewed online. Ericson said it was a bit unnerving to be on live television and to be in a big city, as they’ve both never been to Vancouver before. In fact, he said they’ve never been on a holiday together before, so a wedding in Mexico would be the perfect getaway for them. He

DISTRICT OF HUDSON’S HOPE NOTICE OF 2010 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE

The following District of Hudson’s Hope regular Council meetings are scheduled for 2010 and will be held in the Council Chambers, District Office, at 9904 Dudley Drive, Hudson’s Hope. All meetings will commence at 7:00pm, unless otherwise advertised. January 11 January 25 February 8 February 22 March 8 March 22 April 12 April 26 May 10 May 24 June 14

June 28 July 12 July 26 August 9 August 23 September 13 October 12 October 25 November 8 November 22 December 13

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said if they did win, each of them would invite four people along, and he said they would like to give those opportunities to friends and family who might not otherwise be able to afford it. To find out more about the couple and to vote for them, go online to www.globaltvbc.com. The voting ends Jan. 24 and the winner is to be announced at the end of the month. Voters will be entered to win a $1,500 Transat Holidays Travel Voucher.

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Words of Opinion

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EDITORIAL

The Fort St. John High on Ice Festival has not been around for long but it’s certainly left a lasting impact on both local’s who take it in year after year and the professional ice carvers who continually descend on the region to participate. The impact’s locally are not limited to those who decide to take in the festival each January but, because of the festival, a number of hidden talents have been uncovered as the chipping bug is discovered by artists and those with no artistic talent alike. There are also economic benefits to having such a festival, which easily demonstrates the need to continue supporting such an event in the region. Since the festival started six years ago, two local companies have been created that stem from the desire for the sport. One company now makes ice carving tools because very few such companies exist. In fact, carvers would have to travel far east or into the US if they wanted to replace their tools while they’re competing in Fort St. John. This year, because of an interest stemming from the competition, ice is being produced locally by a new company, which saves not only money for festival organizers, versus having to bring it in from other areas, but also benefits the local areas economy as well. While the festival only lasts three days, once a year, the results of which can only be seen throughout winter months, the impacts can be felt year-round and truly benefit us all. Editor’s Note: The High on Ice Festival is scheduled for this weekend (Jan. 15, 16 and 17) in Fort St. John.

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Canada plays host to the world in 2010 at the Olympic Games

Inspiring predictions of wonderful things to come may seem cliché and even obligatory for a New Year’s article …after all who wants to start a brand new calendar year on a note of doom and gloom? However, I truly believe that 2010 is going to bring many moments of excitement and hope. Just looking ahead to major scheduled events this year offers a remarkable snapshot. Canada will be frontand-centre on the international stage as we host four major events in the first six months of 2010 alone. Of course, the world will be watching as the 2010 Vancouver-Whistler Olympics get underway in February for 17 days of events with 5,500 athletes and officials from over 80 countries and three billion television viewers worldwide. Canada will definitely be featured on the international stage with help from the 10,000 media representatives who will descend on our province. Then the Paralympic Games get un-

derway in March for 10 days with ticipation and national pride, our Gov1,350 athletes and officials from over ernment’s top priority remains our economic action plan to protect existing 40 countries. Our nation will once again be in the jobs, to stimulate new job creation and help families, workers spotlight when we host the and businesses cope durG8 Summit in June in Oning the global economic tario’s Muskoka region. recession. Immediately afterwards As I reported last Canada will host the G20 month, there are very enSummit in Toronto. couraging signs of ecoThese important internanomic revival but it’s a tional summits are opporfragile recovery. tunities for Canada to conOur focus in 2010 is to tribute to discussions aimed ensure Canada is well-poat reaching a consensus on By Jay Hill sitioned for a true, robust common global issues such recovery by returning to as the economy, energy, the environment and security. These sum- balanced budgets. Over the next several weeks, our mits also allow us to demonstrate leadership on the world stage and ensure we Government will be undertaking a can promote Canadian values such as cross-country tour, meeting with Canahuman rights, democracy and the rule dians as we enter Phase II of Canada’s Economic Action Plan and leading up of law. While these major international to the Throne Speech on March 3 and events will generate considerable an- the federal Budget on March 4.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty and a number of my other Cabinet colleagues, including myself, will be meeting with and hearing from Canadian families, homeowners, workers, business-owners and industries across the country about how best to meet our economic goals. With the arrival of spring here in Prince George-Peace River we can look forward to another very busy, job-creating construction season as the Stimulus Plan continues to be implemented. All over the region, you can fully expect to see more projects get underway, building new and better roads, bridges, sewer and water systems, as well as community and recreational facilities. I look forward to continuing to work with my constituents in 2010 as we seize every opportunity that these new investments and improvements can offer to build a brighter future into 2011 and beyond!

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Editor: In the Dec. 18 issue of the Alaska Highway News and the Dec. 24 issue of the Northeast News, there was front page coverage of the meeting between the government and three Treaty 8 bands. I noticed there were two cabinet ministers present. There was a very congenial appearance about the setting, a mix of native culture and modern boardroom décor. This is a far cry from the setting in a mediation and arbitration board room where the industry sit with folded arms and determined countenances, determined to not pay landowners a percentage point more than the historic average of less than one percent of industry’s total gross expenditures. One thing in the article that the AHN put out was the mention of EBs [economic benefits] – doesn’t that have a nice ring to it? A few economic benefits spread around annually, and some high profile recognition would be welcome in this pipeline ravished land that nonnative, surface right owners have a diminished claim to. Speaking of pipelines, does any BC resident think it is fair if a sour gas pipeline crossed their land and they were restricted from using the property for 100 metres on each side of the righta-way, for anything except cropping and for as long as it is deemed necessary, or in perpetuity? They get a one time payment based on three years crop loss on the 15 metres of right-of-way. The restrictions are for any permanent structure such as houses and barns etc. With a pipeline crossing at right angles on a quarter section (160 acres) the restricted area would cover 42 acres. Not many economic benefits for high priced ALR real estate, eh? D.E Peterson Rose Prairie

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Editor: The global economy continues to fight for stability and direction while the environment struggles on the brink of collapse. Freedom, privacy, respect and honesty seem to be all but lost as those meant to lead us become consumed with greed, power and total control. When we actually stop and look at our own consumer habits, banking choices or political and community involvement we soon realize our individual power and influence in a world spiraling out of control. We have the power to control the greedy, regain our own health, wellness and live in sync with nature, animals and each other. We have the power to decide what food we eat, what chemicals and pollutants we refuse to support, purchase or allow to exist in our community, what companies (and people) we allow to become successful or obsolete based on their integrity, ethics and practices. I beg everyone in Canada to regain their power through their voice, their wallet and their conscious actions. Support Canadi-

an credit unions that support community not billion dollar profits as continually achieved by Royal Bank, TD Canada Trust and CIBC. Support car companies who didn’t turn to us for a bailout – kudos to Ford! Vote for politicians and community leaders who work honestly for the collective good of every single Canadian and impeach the many who continue to lie, steal and promote corruption – there are many! Activism not Consumerism. Nature not Genetically Modified. Local not Imported. Labeled not Creatively Marketed. Honesty not PR or Legalese. Self Esteem not Celebrity Obsession. Knowledge not Fear. Support not Discrimination. Respect earned not bought, appointed or expected. Justice not political correctness or courtroom ineptness. Education not War! Bless humanity in the face of self destruction! Jeff Leggat Burnaby, BC

Editor: Future generations will no doubt look back on 2009 as the year in which the world changed in a profound and very fundamental way. Throughout this past year, the global media have been filled with news stories about the accelerated shift to electric and hybrid vehicles and away from the unsustainable use of fossil fuels like coal and gas to generate the electricity modern life is built upon. The spectre of global climate change and the global financial crisis which rang in 2009 have brought us all to a sharp realization that adopting sustainability in all facets of our lives is now essential to maintaining and expanding our economic

prosperity. Sustainability is no longer a buzzword: It’s a reality we must all face and embrace. The year 2010, and years that follow, promise to be a profoundly transformational time in human history. The alternative renewable energy sources that people have talked and dreamed about for decades will quickly become the global norm as they displace the unsustainable, polluting energy sources of the past. Given the changes unleashed in 2009, I am optimistic that we are on the right track to create a better, cleaner world built on the solid ground of sustainability. Only time will tell if our resolve is strong enough to see it through. Mike Taylor Coquitlam, BC

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Countdown to the Torch Dawson Creek in the top 10 for Gamestown title in province By Matthew Bains DAWSON CREEK – Dawson Creek is in the top 10 communities vying for the title of GamesTown 2010. The city was one of two finalists chosen from the 10,001 to 25,000 population category, along with Salmon Arm, and is the only community in the Northeast to crack the top 10. The other eight communities narrowed down from the 124 that participated are Houston, Princeton, Quesnel, Smithers, Kamloops, Prince George, Coquitlam and Kelowna. A panel of celebrity judges will now decide which community will be called GamesTown 2010. The community submitted over 160 stories, photos and videos showcasing what Dawson Creek had to offer in sport, healthy living and environmental sustainability. Points were also given for residents who signed up for the ActNow BC Healthy Living Pledge, a commitment to come up with three goals towards a healthier lifestyle. The competition started last year and the top 10 communities, announced on Jan. 5, were given until midnight on Jan. 7 to submit their final entries. “In Dawson Creek, the groups always seem to rally when they need to, and we always get things done up here,” said Mayor Mike Bernier on the response from the community. “It might be surprising to a lot of other people, though, how much there is to do in Dawson Creek and how many different groups there are.” Entries submitted from community groups in the city demonstrated the volunteer spirit, civic and national pride and level of activity of residents. It also showcased the breadth of recreational opportunities available in the city, from hockey to skiing, soccer to base-

ball, dancing to horseback riding. “We’re very lucky here in Dawson Creek, for the size of our community, to have the services, amenities and opportunities that we have,” said Bernier. “We were up against communities that were up to 25,000 [people], twice our size, and Contributed photo we were able From left: Lyndsey Lekstrom, Erin Oliver and Lindsay Dufresne of the City of Dawson Creek’s parks to have a lot and recreation department were showing their Olympic spirit in this picture, which was submitted as of the same part of the 2010 GamesTown competition. services, amenities at City Hall deserves much of the credit for promoting and opportunities, and get more votes than those comand encouraging participation in the competition. The munities, so that was really exciting as well.” staff in the parks and recreation department, specifiNot only is Dawson Creek competing for the prescally, volunteered many hours to get people involved. tige of being named “We’re absolutely thrilled,” said recreation clerk GamesTown 2010, but Lindsay Dufresne. “We worked really hard in the last the “gold medal” winner couple of months to get all these stories and pledges, also receives $100,000, and to just promote the whole GamesTown 2010.” tickets to the Olympic and She said every member of the department submitParalympic Games, and ted at least one of their own stories and each of them a visit from one or more committed to a pledge to cut down their coffee conOlympic and/or Paralymsumption, eat healthy snacks and get outdoors on their pic athletes. The silver and breaks whenever possible. They also had staff membronze finalists receive bers at the swimming pool and schools encourage resi$50,000 and $25,000, redents to participate. spectively, and tickets to Both Bernier and Dufresne emphasized that just as the Games. important as winning money is the recognition and The mayor said the staff promotion Dawson Creek would receive if named GamesTown 2010. Dufresne added the Olympics are expected to increase participation in sports across the province, and Have you received your 2010 property they’ve already seen a jump assessment notice? in the number of people registered for winter sports If not, call toll free 1-800-668-0086. in the city. The judges who will be If so, review it carefully. deciding a winner are former Olympians Nancy Any questions, call your local Greene-Raine, Steve Podassessment office. borski and Simon Whitfield, as well as Dr. Art Go online to compare other property Hister and Dr. Rhonda TM assessments using the free e-valueBC Low. service on our website. If Dawson Creek does finish in the top three, city Don’t forget ... if you disagree with council would decide how your assessment, you must file a the prize money would be formal appeal by February 1, 2010. allocated towards sports and recreation in the comFor more information visit munity. Those who submitwww.bcassessment.ca ted stories or took pledges would be entered into a draw for the tickets, said Dufresne. The submissions can be viewed online by visiting www.gamestown2010.ca.

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Countdown to the Torch DC resident joins Olympic Torch Relay as flame attendant

By Matthew Bains DAWSON CREEK – A Dawson Creek resident has been given the responsibility of keeping the Olympic Flame burning as the Olympic Torch Relay winds its way through Western Canada. Travis Jones was selected as one of 10 Youth Flame Attendants, a partnership between the Vancouver Organizing Committee (VANOC) and the Métis National Council. He flew out to Ontario on Dec. 26 to join the Relay in London, and will follow it until it reaches Prince George on Jan. 30. When reached for comment on Jan. 5, he said he was just entering the city limits of Winnipeg. “We’re the keepers of the Olympic Flame,” explained Jones. “We’re the ones who look after the flame, we make sure it doesn’t ever go out, we light the torches from our main mother flame, and at the end of the day we meet the flame [and join it] with the mother flame.” He said it’s easy to get caught up in all the excitement in the communities where the torch has passed through. “It’s a whole new experience, there’s no words

to put with it,” he said. “Going into all of the celebration sites, it’s just a rush of adrenaline, and it hits you pretty good when you’re running beside the torch, through all the small communities and the large cities.” Jones was nominated largely because of his involvement in local sports and the community. The 19 year-old has coached junior curling in the past, and was an instructor at a summer camp last year. He is currently taking a digital design course at the Grande Prairie Regional College, and in April he hopes to pursue his Level Three coaching certification from the National Coaching Certification Program, allowing him to coach at a higher level. Before he does that, however, Jones will have a chance to take in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Vancouver. He’s been asked to be a product merchandiser for Coca-Cola, one of the Torch Relay’s main sponsors, and will be set up in one of the Olympic venues to promote their products. He said he believes he will be given tickets to some of the events, although he’s not sure which ones, and added he would most like to see the gold medal matches in curling. Jones said he believes Resident & Long Term Care Restorative Care Canada’s men’s Psychiatric Disorders Human Anatomy & Physiology and women’s teams will be Body Systems Dementia: A Caring Approach very competitive this year Train with an Industry Professional! and will finish on the podium. Call for Dawson Creek Info.! Check out the ll (250) Enro Northeast News ! W NO in the coming weeks for more Call Our Prince George Campus (250) information and highlights Funding may be available of the Olympic Not all courses available at all campuses Torch Relay in the region.

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Suspicious male FORT ST. JOHN – On Dec. 24, 2009, RCMP received a complaint of a male that attended a residence stating he was from Shaw Cable to fix a broken cable box in the 9000 block of 96 A Avenue. Upon further investigation, Shaw did not have any work orders for the residence or any other residences in the neighbourhood, leading police to believe the male was impersonating a Shaw employee.

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Airport manager leaves community but commends potential By Melanie Robinson FORT ST. JOHN – The Fort St. John Airport will be without an airport manager at the beginning of 2010. Todd Tripp, who was the airport manager at the facility for just over two years has resigned from his position and has moved back to Ontario to be closer to his family. The decision to do so, however, said Tripp, was a hard one, considering how much he and his wife have grown to love the community, even in the short time they have lived here. “I’ve made a lot of life-long friends and I find this community very warm and welcoming, it has been

since the day I arrived,” he said. “It’s going to be very hard to leave. This is a great community, it really is, great people and that’s what makes the fabric of this community is the people and there’s a lot of backing here that want to see this airport do well and I’m one of them and I’ll continue [helping] where I can.” One thing he really loves about the region is the potential for the community to grow in the future, and the potential for transportation to grow as well. Tripp said he’s been involved in discussions through the local tourism board that show how the airport could expand in the future, and he’s excited about those possibilities. “This airport here is a fantastic airport with great potential. It needs a little bit more push from the community to get involved, which we were starting Melanie Robinson photo to do when I was on the tourism Todd Tripp, the former airport manager at the Fort St. John Airport, said the board,” he said. “The tourism community and the region have great potential for transportation in the future. board is starting to get businesses involved to start acquirJohn] but it has a larger drawing area that it supports,” ing new airlines [because] the airport can’t do it all on he said. “I’m told it did about 165,000 passengers last its own.” year, which is more than here but it’s on a different Tripp said he feels that progress will take place but scale. There is no large carrier into Sioux Lookout, it’s the support and involvement of the community, spe- three smaller carriers that are handled through there cifically the business community, is needed to ensure but they have much more frequency. So the developthat happens. ment opportunities are there as well.”          Tripp will be moving on as airport manager at Sioux Tripp said he is thankful to the people in Fort St. Lookout’s airport, a community of about 5,600 in the John and the region for making his experience here northern part of Ontario. what it is. In the meantime, staff at the airport will fill “You’re talking about one third the size [of Fort St. the position until a new manager is hired.

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Man hospitalized after assault at Northwoods Inn FORT ST. JOHN – RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in investigating a serious assault that occurred at the Northwoods Inn in the early morning hours of Nov. 28, 2009. One of the victims, an Alberta man in his forties, received severe facial injuries. Although his injuries were not life threatening, he was hospitalized after being airlifted to the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton where he was treated for multiple fractures to his face. Shortly after midnight on Nov. 28, 2009, a verbal altercation broke out in the lounge of the Northwoods Inn between four males. The Alberta man in his forties was with another Alberta man in his twenties. They were arguing with two other males in their early twen-

ties. The altercation continued out into the lobby after which the two suspects, accompanied by a group of other males, broke into the hotel room of the two Alberta men and seriously assaulted the 40 year-old male while the 20 year-old male was forcibly restrained. The police were called to the scene shortly after this incident occurred. This information is being released as this matter is still under investigation and the police believe that there are other witnesses who have yet to come forward. RCMP are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact Cst. Farrell of the Fort St. John RCMP Crime Reduction Unit at (250) 787-8140. Multiple break and enters CHETWYND – Chetwynd RCMP are investigating a couple of break and enters, and

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Fort St. John 100 years ago

Frank Beatton lived at the Hudson’s Bay Post on the north shore of the Peace River and kept entries of daily life in early Fort St. John. The recordings of this early Hudson’s Bay Company Factor have been digitized by The Cemetery Seekers and brought home to Fort St. John. This project was funded by the North Peace Savings and Credit Union. Over 4,000 images were photographed at the provincial archives in October 2008. Excerpts from January 1910 Saturday January 1 A Happy New Year to all. A few people around. Wablie, Charlie and Alanie, also Thomas, Montyine and four others, also Attachie. A fine clear day. Gave the Indians a feed as usual. Self and Fields in office. Sunday January 2 Revillion Men started for Dunvegan this morning with the Packet. Monday January 3 All the Indians left for their camp this morning. Self and Fields in store all day. Edward at wood. Cloudy towards evening. Tuesday January 4 Fell a little snow last evening. Self at odd jobs. Fields in office. Edward after horses but could not find them. Mr. Taylor around from Hudson’s Hope, reports very little fur in that quarter. Wednesday January 5 Self in store. Fields in office at Hudson’s Hope Books. Edward hauling wood for Mr. Campbell. Continues fine weather. Thursday January 6 Self at wood, Edward after horses, Fields in office. Mr. Taylor left for Hudson’s Hope this morning. Friday January 7 Self at odd jobs, Edward at wood for Mr. Taylor. Fields in office. Continues very fine weather. Saturday January 8 Edward and Fields cutting fire wood. Self preparing to start to Thomas Camp. Monday January 10 Self and Edward left for Thomas camp this morning. Left Fields in charge. Tuesday January 11 Revillion men arrive from Dunvegan this morning at 3 a.m. Thursday January 13 Arrived from Thomas Camp at noon and brought up a few furs. Found the Indians in a very bad way as they cannot get moose and are at the point of starvation. Found everything okay at our arrival. Attachie arrived. Blowing a stormy gale of wind from the north with snow all day. Friday January 14 Gave Attachie and his party a little grub to patch off with. Mr. Fields in office. Edward resting. After his trip, he is pretty well used up and unable to walk around. Blowing a strong gale of wind from the north with snow all day. Saturday January 15 Self at odd jobs with Fields in office. Edward went across to see the white horse and found them in good shape. Wuscully arrived. Stormy as usual. The Beatton Journals and other documents can be viewed digitally at the North Peace Museum. Inquiries: (250) 787-0430.

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Audience to travel back to the eighties in The Wedding Singer ney. “They can expect to laugh, to cry, it’s a romantic comedy and it’s quite sad in some parts, there’s broken hearts and things like that. They can expect something very different than what Dr. Kearney has done in a long, long time. So if they’re curious, they should definitely come to see it.” Another aspect worth seeing is the new talents just unveiled this year by theatre students along with the returning talent from years past. “I’ve had a really strong group of kids Melanie Robinson photo this year,” she said. The students from the musical theatre class at Dr. Kearney in Fort St. John have been work- “They’ve come along ing since September to ensure they can put on the best production possible for its audience. really quickly, they’re learned the lines much The play combines both music and dance to entertain the crowd on Jan. 14 to 16. more quickly, they By Melanie Robinson picked up the dancing FORT ST. JOHN – Students at Dr. Kearney are head- really quickly and picked up the singing really quickly. ing back to the ‘80s in their latest musical performance There’s always the usual crazy stress of trying to get it from the hit movie ‘The Wedding Singer.’ all together, for sure.” The students, who have been working on the producRichard Leong, who’s a returning theatre student, tion since September and getting ready to debut their tal- plays Robbie Hart in the play – the character played by ents later this month, combine Adam Sandler in the movie. For those who remember and enjoyed the movie and Leong said the audience can expect a lot of laughs from for those who grew up in the eighties, this play is for the play as the group touches on the hilarity of the eightthem. ies, including the size of cell phones way back when. “They can expect a trip down memory lane, nostalgia, While he’s acted in plays before, including last year’s eighties clothes, eighties style music,” said Liza Rhym- production of ‘Teens in Tinseltown’, Leong said this is er, the drama and musical theatre teacher at Dr. Kear- his first big role – something he’s excited about.

“for me, it’s just a chance to express myself. I really like it, it’s a chance to meet new people too. For Emily Olson, another third year musical theatre student, who plays Julia Sullivan, originally played by Drew Barrymore, the play is an opportunity to play an older character, a new challenge for her. One thing, she said, the audience will enjoy is the introduction of new characters to the play. “[The play] is somewhat like a musical but get ready for some other stuff too because it’s not exactly the same,” she said. “Some of the characters you’re going to recognize right away but some of them, they’re new.” What’s new for Shelbie Quinn, who plays George in the play, is not only musical theatre but also playing a male character. Quinn said she chose the role because it was something different for her to try. “I thought about it for a bit and I was just thinking of something that could relate to me and I thought ‘George, I’ll try that,’” she said, adding that theatre has done a lot for her personally. “I like how I’ve become more open to things, [more] out front.” The play will be performed from Jan. 14 to 16 at the North Peace Cultural Centre at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door for $13 for adults, $7 for students and $10 for seniors.

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May 13 to14June hanging baskets, cut flowers, and several children’s into their African homeRelapse in 2008. Come Group January to 1617 cluded. Everyoneed19when yearsburglars and overbroke is welcome. • A Youth Prevention may be call Richard photography at 250-782-2421 or Heath at 250• Are living with a chronic health condition? The Univercategories. Look for the flower show book in several locations. the testimony onnonhow God’s love carried Burgens at Mental The you Dr. Kearney Musical Theatre group will Admission is $10and for hear members and $12 for held weekly, in thethe afternoons Health 785-4758. sity of Victoria‘The and Northern to ofthrough the ordeal. ThisFred Canadian couple from Vernon, BC#300 have- 9900ONGOING be performing WeddingHealth Singer’Authority (based onare pleased members. For more information phone at and Addiction Services, – 100 Ave. Dawson Creek Fort St. John • Craft group for Mental Health and Addicfer a Healthy Lifeofwith Conditions’ in Fort St. or chosen and are returning continue the missionary the ‘Living Adam Sandler movie the Chronic same name) at (250) 782-2192 Lindaforgiveness, at (250) 843-7418. For to more information call Chris or Shaun at 250• The Fort St. John Resource Society seeking motiJohn. This free six-session program living wells, growing food, and the North Peace Cultural education Centre with perfor-for persons January 19 work they started in Kenya. Drilling 262-5269. tionsWomen’s Clients. Meets Thurs 1:30is-3:30 at 1017vatedthink people volunteer If helping people sparks with chronic health will bewelcome availabletoat #300,• 9900 100Vehicles: helpingWhat’s to support six orphanages. event is atAnonymous Quality Inn at- If you mances starting at 7conditions p.m. Everyone Electric Brewing, How The • Alcoholics youto join 103their Ave., Dawsonteam. Creek. 250-782-4410. your interest office at #201, 10142-100 Ave. (above Avenue. The workshop sixfor Wednesday 7 p.m.we prepare? The BC Sus- might have a problem with drinking, attend. Tickets, availablemeets at thefor door $13 for evenings Fast andfrom How should come to androp by • the Alcoholics Anonymous - meets Mon., Girl Guides ThriftTues., Store)Fri., or call 250-787-1121. 6adults, p.m. to p.m. To and register more information, call Terry May 28 is pleased to invite AA meeting. Call for times and places $78:30 for students $10or forfor seniors. tainable Energy Association or some& Sat., 8 p.m. at Peace River Health • A Youth Relapse may be held weekly, in Cayer - Cordinator tcayer@our monthly • Abbeyfield Houses Fort St. John holding their785-8866. AGM at January 14 to 17toll free at 1-866-902-3767 or e-mail you toattend Climate and of Energy one toistalk to (250) Unit.Prevention Wed. 8 p.m.Group Hospital Education Room. All thePeace afternoons Mental Health and Addiction Services, #300 dccnet.com. call today. 7 p.m. Northern Lights College. Everyone welcome. Direc• The CitySpace of FortisStlimited John’sso annual High on Ice Solutions Webinars to at expand upon important • Volunteers wanted at the North Cul- at meetings are open. 9900 100 Ave. For more information call7:30-8:30 Chris or pm Shaun at May 23 and volunteers needed. Memberships will be sold new priorskills, to meet Festival is fun for the whole family. This excit- developments in tors the fields of sustainable energy tural Centre. Learn new–people, • Mile 0 Al-Anon meets every 250-262-5269. annual Peace RegionanPalaeontology Symposium featur-change. the meeting ($10). come outget andinvolved. support our home ing• First signature event includes International Ice and climate Log in via yourPlease computer’s Ushers andforvolunteers required for Tuesday evening at Parkhill Community School • The Citizens9700-5th Patrol is Street, seekingDawson people Creek. who can volunteer at ing the fourth annual Fossil Show,toboggan speakers, door and to senior’s living! For more information call(250) Clara785-1992. at Carving Competition, snowRoad sculpting, webprizes browser see and independent hear the presentations theatre events. Call least five9hours Perfect for those new to town, those guided children’sactivities activities. 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June 4 Pouce Coupe chuck 250-782 day8and a.m. toSongwriters’ 12:00 p.m. and Low Iming triathlons. on May 4, and swimming • Ladies out of town dinner in conjunction withAnonymous the Oil Men’s brary’s annualHeld January book3, sale will6 are be clinics held on January 23 • Alcoholics - Friday p.m.Wednesday Old • from Peace9:30 Region Association every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. of Open stroke tuning and equipment triathlon. Golf Tournament by OilWives of FSJ. Cocktails pact exercise classMonthly from 10improvement, a.m. to 3 p.m.bike at the North Peace Cul- and• The Derrick Dance Club of Fortpresented St. John will Library Club (closed). 250-786-0155 Coffee House - Last Saturday the callAug., CarolDec.), at 250-786-5673 Come hear from localselection triathletes questions about events, 6 p.m. andtodinner Pomeroy Inns and Suites. to everyone! For more tural Centre. 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Friday at 8 p.m. at theatPublic 5012 46 Anonymous ent featured performer every month atfrom 7:30 250-788-9658 bkeim@fortstjohn.ca for more information. ers by Everyone Tamee, Frontier Marlene (250) 785-8737 or the Friendship Centre. • The Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Foundation $12 for non-members. 19 andJewellers. over is Call Street. 250-788-9658 to 8:30 p.m., open mic from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and NA p.m. at the Airport waiting room. local Triathlons include: Debbie at (250) 787-5100 foratmore information. hasUpcoming been established to help local cancer patients welcome. For more information, call Lucy • NA meets Wednesday at 8 p.m.•at themeets Air- Wednesday from 8:30atto8 10 p.m. Musicians, poets, singers, • Tuesdays & Thursdays: Minor 5 pm-7 pm at Chetwynd Dawson Creek May 24burdens due to their ill- (250) 785-2867 or Judy Juneat6(250) 7987-0460. that experience financial port waiting room. and performers of ball all sorts welcomed (just show FortWe St. John 7 • Rotary Manor Annual Garage Sale from 9Ridge a.m. to 12 noon. Ballpark & Rec. Centre ness. inviteJune everyone from the community January 30 Tumbler up and Diamonds. sign up to play). $5 cover charge to the Tumbler Nelson 28 1121-90 Avenue. Household toys, furniture, coffee- meeting to Fort attend our June first fundraising event, the Pink • First Peace Region Songwriters’ Associationitems, •tools, Alcoholics Anonymous Wed. Ridge 8 Songwriters’ Association. www.prsaonline.com • Alcoholics Anonymous - meeting Wed. 8 p.m. 115 ComMay 12 to Julyat28 much Donations welcome after May 4 (no Ribbon Banquet the Pomeroy Hotel in Fort St. Coffee House ofand the donuts year atand Under themore. Willow p.m. 115 Commercial Park (Baptist Church). or info@prsaonline.com. mercial Church). • Relapse Group - Tuesdays - 8:30 p.m. at Performers, appliancesPoets, please). All proceed residentBingo programs anddoors John. DoorsPrevention open at 5 p.m. with cocktailsfrom avail-6:30Cultural Cafe. welcome. Fea- to toward • Mondays: - 6 pm open, Park 7 pm(Baptist• Songwriter’s Circles are held on the second • Mondays: - 6 pmofdoors open, 7atpm games begin. ComMental & Addiction Services. Contact the Dennisture at (250)262activities. or shine, no early birds, willCommunity be no salesCentre be- Rms. able andHealth appetizers will be served throughout performers for JanuaryRain include “Nightcap” gamesthere begin. 4&5. Bingo Tuesday the month 7 p.m. and on the last munity–Centre 4&5. of the month at 4:30 p.m. (before the 5269. 9 a.m. evening. We are offering live entertainment and (Ian Smith and fore Linda Connell Studley) from • Tuesdays: TR Seniors (55+) Drop-In Floor Rms. Saturday • Tuesdays: Seniors Coffee (55+) Drop-In curling, carpet Mayauction. 23 a live Tickets are $50 each and can be 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. $5June cover14goes to the Songwrit- curling, carpet bowling, card & board games, TRmonthly House) –atFloor Under the Willow bowling, card board games, coffee of & 103 cookies. Community • The Derrick ClubHotel, of Fort St. John beAssociation. hosting a www.prsaonline.com • Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion walk,&wheel, run and wheel- Centre purchased at theDance Pomeroy Moose FM,willers or info@ coffee cookies. Community Room 5 & Cultural Cafe (corner Ave and 9 Street). 1-4 pm. Small drop-in dance from 9 p.m. 1 a.m. in the Senior Citizens at 10908 chair challenge. Registration at 12:30, event at 1 p.m. in CenOxygen Salon andtoDay Spa, Isabelle’s Bou- Hall prsaonline.com from 1-4starts pm. Small drop-in fee. Centre Room 5 from Songwriters’ Circles are anfee. informal gathering in Wednesdays: Seniors (55+)environment Drop-In – Cribbage, Whist & 100 Music bylocated Night Sounds. $10, nonJanuary members leader Lori at (55+)• Drop-In tiqueStreet. and the office at #104,Members 10142 101 31 tennial Park. For information, contact• event Wednesdays: TR Slater Seniors – aTR safe, respectful where songwritgoodBeginners company. Beginners welcome! pm in the Library. Small $12. Everyone 19can andalso overbe is welcome. information• The call Lucy 787-1912 or slaterl@shaw.ca Avenue. Tickets purchasedFor through Olympic(250) Torch Relay Celebration will Cribbage, Whist & good company. ers can find support7and encouragement from drop-in fee.fee. their peers. Opportunities to attend workshops, at (250) 785-2867 or Judy at (250)or787-0460. July 12 Billy Reimer at (250) 262-8883 Wendy Pol- take place at the EnCana Events Centre in Daw- welcome! 7 pm in the Library. Small drop-in Taylor May • North Peace Horticultural Society plans their annual Garden lock at 23 (250) 263-1333. Please come out for a son Creek. Taylor perform, and collaborate. All songwriters and • Civil Air Search and Rescue (CASARA) meetings every sec• The Magicwhile of Sam Pearce the Show is scheduled the Stone- Tour. Bring your family and tour a variety St. John great evening supporting breast cancer at ONGOING • Civil of AirFort Search andgarRescue (CASARA) anyone interested in becoming a songwriter are Tuesday Taylor Fire Hall at 7musicians p.m. For information call bridge Hotel with the show to benefit the Fort St. John Firefighters. dens. community. Fort St. John meetings every second Tuesday ond at the Taylorat the welcome; poets and too! www.prsaAugustSociety 1 Bob at 250-789-9152 or 250-787-5802. May 25 to16May 29 January • The Canadian Cancer Fort St. John Fire Hall at 7 p.m. For information call Bob at online.com or info@prsaonline.com The MarilynofLeffler and Showor ‘n250-787-5802. Shine in sup• New Totem Archery now at thegroup Taylor Hall • Do you think you’ve been treated unfairly by a B.C. A country music dance, with music by night unit governmeets the first •Wednesday each Memorial month, Ride 250-789-9152 If yourisnon-profit hasCommunity events or meetportatofnoon the Canadian Cancer ReSociety BC andAlaska Yukon Highway Region. RegisTuesdays Airand Thursdays frompublished, 6-9 p.m. send Contact ment ministry public The B.C. Ombudsman may beto June, sounds, will beorheld at agency? the Senior Citizens Hall September at the Business • The RRA (Recreation ings you wish themnewtotemby fax to trationthe begins July 1 for this all day craft eventAssociation) at Casey’s Pub in Fort St. third archery.com. able to help. The Ombudsman’s staff will be in the following in Dawson Creek at 1101 McKellar Avenue. source Centre behind museum. Volunteers meets every Thursday at (250) 787-7090 or email to: editor@northeastJohn. Show ‘n Shine awards for seven motorcycle categories • The Alaska Highway communities on the9 dates listed below, areinavailable by welcome. apThe dance is from p.m. to 1 a.m. with and lunch always the Taylor Fire Hall at 7:30 and p.m. For information news.ca.RRA (Recreation Aircraft Association) pointment to discuss your problem or complaint. Call 1-800-567- lots of door prizes. Event includes a ride to the viewpoint on the meets every third Thursday at the Taylor Fire Hall at 7:30 p.m. 3247 to book an appointment or see www.ombudsman.bc.ca for Hudson’s Hope Road. Everyone welcome to this fundraising event For information call Richard at 250-782-2421 or Heath at 250to fight cancer. 785-4758. more info. August 21 to 23 Dawson Creek Fort Nelson May 25 • The North Peace Horticultural Society presents their 16th an• The Dawson Creek Chamber of Commerce luncheons are Fort St. John May 26 nual Flower Show and Exhibition at the North Peace Cultural Cen- held the first Thursday of each month at noon at the Best Western. Dawson Creek May 27 tre. The event will be open to the public on Aug. 22 from 3 p.m. to Different guest speaker each month. Members and Non-members Mackenzie May 28 7 p.m. and on Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Awards presenta- welcome. Contact: Lesley Pewarchuck 250-782 4868. Chetwynd May 29 tions will take place at 4 p.m. Refreshments will be available by If your non-profit group has events or meeting you wish pubMay 27 • John and Eloise Bergen, missionaries working with ‘Hope for donations on both Saturday and Sunday while the show is open. lished, send them by fax to (250) 787-7090 or via email to: edithe Nations’ in Kenya were brutally attacked and severly wound- Categories include arrangements, art, houseplants, patio plants, tor@northeastnews.ca.

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