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FORT ST. JOHN – The City of Fort St. John is cracking down on illegal secondary suites, with potential enforcement action against noncompliant homeowners beginning April 1st. Challenges with regard to the creation, management, and administration of secondary suites have been increasing, according to Victor Shopland, general manager of integrated services with the City. “It’s growing, it certainly is, the population increases, and people need places to stay, and it just becomes more of a problem.” Illegal suites have been built without the City’s knowledge, and haven’t been inspected. Public and private safety is driving the initiative. “There’s probably not proper fire separation, or fire alarm interconnection, so safety’s number one,” said Shopland. Another key component is neighbourhood quality. “There can be too many vehicles parked on the side of the street, plugging up the streets with vehicles because of the number of people living in a home that’s been zoned for lower density,” he explained. “You’re affecting your neighbours if there’s too many people parked in an area, if it’s a low density zoned area, and we have a lot of extra density because of suites. It affects the feel of the whole neighbourhood.” Another potential problem having streets plugged with parked cars is that emergency vehicles may not be able to respond effectively in emergency situations, he said. The City’s plan of action is to educate homeowners and other stakeholders, like financial institutions, property
About 70 people crammed the District Development Centre at the Peace River North school board office on Weds., Jan. 14, to share their stories of her long commitment to children’s education. More photos from Hannaford’s celebration are on Page 23. Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott
TR Geopark looks to China for ‘twinning’ BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca TUMBLER RIDGE – The Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark is likely to expand its international reach with a proposed ‘twinning’ with Yanqing Global Geopark in China, according to Charles Helm, Tumbler Ridge Global Geopark president. Yanqing Geopark has dinosaur tracks
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Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott On Thurs., Jan. 15, a new walk-in clinic for unattached patients opened in Fort St. John to meet the medical needs of the community.
BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN –A new walk-in clinic opened today (Jan. 15) in Fort St. John to serve unattached patients on a first come, first serve basis. Located in the Fort St. John Medical Clinic building, the new clinic, announced in December 2014, will be open Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. It was developed in partnership between the Province of B.C., North Peace Division of Family Practice, Northern Health, the City of Fort St. John, and other community partners. Existing physicians in the community are taking turns staffing the clinic, which is operated by Northern Health and the North Peace Division of Family Practice. The clinic’s opening is the result of the Short Term So-
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Letter to the Editor: Since the Federal Election of 1921, we have elected members from at least three political parties making the current First Past the Post undemocratic – by dictionary definition. Then too, the so called ‘We have a Majority’ is not meeting the dictionary definition of the word. During the past number of years, both the Conservatives and Liberals have taken advantage of this, and results are – almost no input from the opposition. In the last election, the Conservatives received about 40% of the votes but had 166 seats. My math, 40% times 308 equals 123. This means – 6 out of every 10 voters supported an opposition member and they have very little say as to modifying bills, the dividing-up of those ominous bills, having a fair representation in committees, the limiting of time allocations, etc. I believe the problem is not with the parties as such – but the system by which we elect our members to Government. A form of Proportional Representation would make for more harmony in Government. In a growing number of countries, they are using a form of this system. The solu-
tion is to have a Referendum, at the same time as the up and coming federal election. What is a Referendum? It is when voting, you will have a separate ballet – where in this case, you would select One of the two choices as to the system we will use in the future when electing our MPs. How do we get to have a Referendum? The public will have to force the Government – in this case, it is the Harper’s Conservatives as to having one. How, can that be done? Many of us will have to speak up and with many voices – this will make for a better chance in achieving our goal. So discuss this letter with family and friends, using the latest methods of communicating. I am hoping you will contact your MP (of the riding you live in) and insist that he/she will Relay this Desire – of having a Referendum. If you have any problems in obtaining your MP’s web address or any other – you must remember that pen and paper is still very effective. Every message counts – so lets snow under our MPs. The wording of my note is below and others can use it, if they like.
“Dear MP _____________, I would like you to put pressure on Prime Minister Harper as to having a Referendum at the same time as this year’s election – whereby we will select One of the possible two systems of electing members to Parliament …. The existing First Past the Post or A form of Proportional Representation.” Mail address is – MP _________ House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 Postage is free and we do have to sign this note and give name of our community. Now is the time for the youth to have their voices heard. With a true Democratic System of voting, there will be programs that are outside the government’s Philosophy. Current examples are – more protection to the environment, more fair and just programs for the vets, perhaps more jobs with a living wage and others. Thanks for your time in reading my letter and now get your note off to your MPS. Zane Williamson Smith Falls, Ontario
RE: Article entitled Publicly thanking mineral “Peace Residents Upset with Destination B.C.” explorers: prospectors
I believe we only need to stop and ponder just a few seconds in order to figure out why there were no clips of northeastern B.C. in Destination B.C.’s promotional video, which is supposed to encourage tourists to visit British Columbia. Does anyone really believe that the provincial government wants tourists to travel the Peace region? First of all, in journeying between Ft. St. John and Hudson’s Hope. travelers would see the magnificent Peace River itself. I don’t think there is anyone who has made this drive who is not impressed with the beauty of the Valley and the Peace breaks: the trees and foliage pale green in spring, deeper green through summer, and gloriously red, yellow and orange in the fall. Stop at the Halfway River lookout and an array of fertile fields in their spring, summer or fall colors is spread out before you. But then, after viewing all this natural
beauty, tourists would also notice bulletin boards scattered along the highway which say things like, “Save the Peace Valley”, “No Hydro Dam Here” and (my favorite) “Site C Sucks”! They’d see “Flood Level” signs, indicating just how much destruction the Site C dam would wreak . Tourists might talk to people who wear “No Site C Dam” buttons, or they might find out about “Paddle for the Peace” which has happened every summer for many years to protest the damming of yet another section of this wonderful river. Yep, on thinking it over, I wasn’t surprised that our provincial government left northeastern B.C. out of its promotional video! Sincerely, Elaine Rhymer, Hudson’s Hope
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Dear Editor, The recent spate of earthquakes off the B.C. coast reminded me that we live in a geologically active part of the world. It also reminded me that B.C. is blessed with geological riches just waiting to be found to improve our economy. The trick is finding those deposits. Mineral wealth contributes heavily to B.C.’s economy. Each year, in addition to the billions of dollars of minerals such as copper, gold, silver, and molybdenum mined across the province, there are hundreds of millions of additional dollars expended into the B.C. economy searching for new deposits. In 2013 those direct expenditures into the B.C. economy from
mineral exploration totaled $476 million – amazingly, about double the value of the Pacific salmon industry. Every region of the province benefits from mineral exploration: Omineca, Skeena, the Northeast, the Thompson-Okanagan, the Cariboo, the Coast, the KootenayBoundary. And the unsung heroes of this story are the prospectors and geologists who quietly comb the vastness of our province in search of minerals. These explorers are the start of all the economic activity that takes place before very few mines actually open, and they deserve our support and our thanks. Jessica Verheyden, North Vancouver
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Editor: staff, and has been able to recruit experienced leaders in many departments. The January 22, 2015 Page 7 The past five and a half years in the Peace Country as President and CEO of leadership team members are exceptional and I have been proud to work with them Editor:Lights College have been very fulfilling. staff, andthe hasclarity been able recruit experienced leaders inexperienced many departments. The Further, of thetoCollege's vision is attracting professionals Northern team members exceptional and have been proud work with them The five and a halfforyears in when the Peace Country President CEO of who want to contribute toare an organization thatI "knows where it to is going". The past potential I noted NLC I decided to as apply for thisand position is leadership of the College's vision on is attracting experienced professionals Northern Lights College have beenevolving very fulfilling. It alsothe hasclarity been gratifying to collaborate Dual Credit programming with loca and becoming a reality. The addition Further, want to contribute to an organization that "knows where it is going". partners The potential I noted for NLC I decided to apply for position is who School Districts, industry, Aboriginal agencies and other post-secondary of when the Centre of Excellence forthis Clean Energy ALL It alsoNorthern has been gratifying to collaborate on Dual Credit programming locaa evolving and becoming reality.combined The addition Opportunities. The Peace Region is very fortunate with to have Technologies in DawsonaCreek, with through Peace River School Districts, industry, Aboriginal agencies and other post-secondary partners of the Centre of Excellence for Clean Energy group of exceptional leaders committed to expanding the scope of this program the Jim Kassen Industry Training Centre/ Oil SHAREHOLDERS Seed Co-op Ltd. ALL Northernthe Opportunities. The Peace Region is veryeducational fortunate to have a Technologies in Dawson Creek,incombined with through and to spreading word on the benefits of this innovative initiative and Gas Centre of Excellence Fort St. John, Peace River exceptional leadersby committed to for expanding scope of this program the JimNorthern Kassen Lights Industry Training Centre/ Oil group I have of been very impressed the passion learningthe these leaders bring to the allows College to fulfil its brand SHAREHOLDERS Seed Co-op Ltd. spreading on the commitment benefits of this educational initiative and Gas Centre Excellence in Fort St. John, and table,tobut also forthe theirword continuing toinnovative finding learning solutions for the as B.C.'s Energyof College™. haveof been impressed by the passion for learning these leaders bring to the allows Northern Lights College to fulfil brand Iyouth the very region. NLC is committed to providing theitsskilled butthe also for their commitment to finding learning solutions for the as B.C.'s Energy College™. Over years, I havecontinuing received support and encouragement from local politicians workers for these expanding industrial sectors table, Sherri Collins, CFP Remember when the perfect picture of retirement was a grandmotherly woman and This column, written and pubyouth of the region. is committed to providing the skilled including: Senator Richard Neufeld, the former Minister of Energy, Mines and andNLC supporting the economic development of February 23, 2011 • 1:30pm Senior Financial Consultant lished by Investors Group Finana grandfatherly man sitting on a porch knitting and whittlingworkers away their sunsetexpanding years? Over theResources; years, I haveJay received supportMember and encouragement politicians for Given these industrial sectors Petroleum Hill, former of Parliament forlocal Prince Georgethe region. the scope cial of Services the industrial 9319 - 100 Avenue from Inc. (in QuĂŠbec – a Well, maybe Rycroft that was once an accurate depiction of retirementand but itsupporting certainly isn’t today.a major Community Hall including: Senator Richard Neufeld, former Minister of Mines and theregion, economic development ofFirm), Peace River; Blair Lekstrom, MLA forthe Peace River South former Minister of expansion in our partServices of my Fort St. John, BC V1J and 1X8Energy, Financial and InFebruary 23, 2011 • 1:30pm - 47th Today’s retirees5208 are active andAvenue looking forward to many yearsthe of excitement, fulfillment Resources; Jay Hill, Resources; former Member ofFax: Parliament forfor Prince Georgethe was scopetovestors ofbuild theGroup industrial Energy, and Petroleum and Pat Pimm, MLA Peace River role region. at theGiven College capacity Ph: 250-785-4312 250-785-2344 SecuritiesPetroleum Inc. (in Mines Rycroft, AB TOH 3A0 Rycroft Community Hall and fun! Peace River; Lekstrom, MLA forsherri.collins@investorsgroup.com Peace Southmunicipal and formerand Minister of expansion in our region, major part of inmy Email: North. And IBlair would like to acknowledge the River exceptional regiona through partnerships with aother post-secondary QuĂŠbec, a firm Financial PlanAgenda:Avenue 5208 - 47th What have you got planned for retirement – travel to terrific locations, RV-ing across ning) presents general informaEnergy, Mines and Petroleum Resources; and Pat Pimm, MLA for Peace River role at the College was to build capacity leadership provided by the Chiefs and Band Councils, Mayors and Councils, and institutions and industry, and to ensure that • RRSPS • BRokeR SeRviceS • iNSURANce 1) To receive the financial statements of the Association for the financial Rycroft, ABfor TOH tionpost-secondary only and is not a solicitation year end. ReSPS •quality MoRTGAGeS North. And I would like Itowas acknowledge thethe exceptional municipaldemonstrated and regiona partnerships other Regional District Boards. impressed• by of leadership funding provided by the government supports the continent, volunteering your3A0 favourite charity, adding through to your education, orwith even 2) To elect Directors of the Association. Agenda: buyensure or sell that any investments. TMand Trademark owned by IGM Financial Inc. andand licensed leadership provided byand the Chiefs Band Councils, Mayors Councils, institutions anddepth industry, andto programming. to by members of the oil gas and renewable energy industries. Thank you toand al the breadth and of needed starting a the new business? 3) To receive appoint an financial auditor ofstatements the Association. 1) To of the Association for the financial to its subsidiary corporations. Mortgage products are offered Contact own advisor for District 4) year To transact other business, if any, as may properly come before end. such through I.G. Investment Investors Group Regional I was byLights the Management quality ofLtd., leadership demonstrated funding the College government supports for being willingBoards. to work withimpressed Northern College on joint planning tha Iyour knewprovided Northernby Lights was ayour "classy" Whatever your retirement plans, you need a few things to make retirement dreams Trust Co. Ltd. is a trust company licensed to lend money in specific about by your cir-the region. theelect meeting. 2) To Directors of the Association. members of the oil and gas and renewable energy Thank you to al the breadth andwhy depth of needed programming. benefits institution when theyou’ve first person to advice welcome all jurisdictions in Canada. Clients industries. with mortgage inquiries 3)come To appoint auditorhealth, of the Association. true:angood a positive attitude and, of course, money. That’s cumstances. For more informawill be referred to an Investors Group Mortgage Planning 4) To transact such other business, if any, as may properly come before for being willing to work with Northern Lights College on joint planning tha I knew Northern Lights College was a "classy" The College’s Board of Governors recruited me to make changes and supported me to my Specialist. Insurance products and services distributed built your retirement savings for so many years – because you know your good financial tion on this topic please contact the meeting. through I.G. Insurance Services Inc. Insurance license benefits the region. institution when the first person to welcome me when the changes became uncomfortable. I was very appreciative of this suppor new job was sponsored by The Great-West Life Assurance Company. health is essential if you want your third age to be as wonderful, personal and fun-filled your Investors Group Consultant. The College’s of Governors recruited me to Boards make changes andprogressive supported me my and pleased that Board the original Board and succeeding provided the toformer as you wish. when the became uncomfortable. I was veryproud appreciative this supporto new job was direction andchanges encouraged innovation. I am particularly that weofcontinued President, Jim me Sure, you’ll have to use some of your nest egg income to cover essential expenses for the original Boardofand succeeding Boardsforprovided progressive the focuspleased on the that fundamental mandate providing education quality of life in the Kassen.former He and food, health care, utilities and other everyday living costs. But how you choose to use andthat encouraged innovation.toIrequests am particularly proud continued to President, region, and we were responsive by industry forthat newwe programming committedJim 25 direction Together willsure find solution. the rest of your money is entirely up to you. The key is towe make youa have enough the fundamental of providing education for quality lifeapplied in the Kassen. He focus I amonlooking forward tomandate the innovative initiatives and years to NLC Dr. J. Grant Timmins Dr. J.opportunities Grant Timoffor We understand what they you’remay going money to fund your essential needs and fun interests – whatever be through. -- for all Dr.byin John E. Gentles weenergy were responsive to requests industry for new programming committed 25 region, researchand in that clean technologies that are the planning stages. Through and provided Dr. John E. Ge we will find athat solution. Dr. and Todd J. 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A creative solution for staff retention at Lone Wolf BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca TAYLOR – The District of Taylor’s newly adopted zoning bylaw might undergo some revisions in light of a housing proposal brought forth by Dave Callum, general manager of Lone Wolf Golf Course. Retaining seasonal staff has become increasingly problematic over the years, and Callum cites the high cost of living as being particularly problematic for the seasonal employees. He’s proposed RV sites on the course to help alleviate the problem of staff retention, but currently no zones in Taylor allow RV’s to be used as long term residences, except those locations that have been grandfathered in under, and abide by, a previous bylaw. “When we’re trying to attract workers, it always seems that prices, when they’re looking at moving to the area, when they look at what we pay them . . . the questions people ask is do we have subsidized housing, or anything like that, which we don’t have,” Callum said, in an interview with the Northeast News. “The cost of housing for rent and everything has gone up astronomically in the last couple of years . . . there’s always questions that they ask, well, do you have RV sites, where we can stay in an RV? What are the options?” A report he prepared for council indicates that applicants have said they are unable to get ahead, even working 40 hours per week, on what he can reasonably pay them. One of their two monthly pay cheques covers rent, and the second all other expenses, like food, a cell phone bill, utilities and clothing, leaving little or no disposable income remaining. The golf course, now in operation for 21 years, was actually designed with the idea in mind of having spaces for RV’s. “There’s a road there and everything else, there’d be
ample parking and lighting, so it would be a nice, safe place, but away from golf balls too,” Callum said. Water and sewer services are already set up, and putting the plan in motion would be relatively easy, excepting the fact that the plans would go against the current bylaws, which prohibit long term stays in recreational vehicles for a number of reasons. “The discussion that council had at that time was that we did not want to continue on within Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott the community long term living Dave Callum, general manager at Lone Wolf Golf Course, listens to council’s deliberations about in RV’s. Travel and things like his request to provide RV spaces to seasonal staff during a Jan. 6 regular council meeting. that would be OK, but not the long term accommodation,” said must be undertaken. Charlotte McLeod, administrator for the District of Taylor. “We have to be careful that we don’t allow ourselves One potential problem with the wording of the bylaw, to do something that we won’t let anybody else do,” said however, is that it doesn’t define what constitutes a long Mayor Rob Fraser. term stay. “We can’t put ourselves in a position where we’re allow“That’s where we’re running into an issue. What is the ing it to get through some kind of a problem that we have, intent, how long would you say is reasonable before you and then say to everybody else, you can’t do it. If we want start enforcing it, saying, it’s now become a residence, and to allow RV parking at the golf course, we are going to that’s not acceptable?” said McLeod. have to allow RV parking in some other zones.” The decision to prohibit long term stays in recreational In order to make the change, there will have to be a pubvehicles in the current zoning bylaw had to do with long lic consultation process and three readings of the bylaw. term visioning through the Official Community Plan and Council gave direction to staff to determine the approprithe zoning process. ate language for a potential zoning amendment that would “What was deemed through consultation to be most val- allow for recreational vehicles to be used either in some ued by residents, and there is a shortage of property, wheth- zones, or for a duration of time that would allow seasonal er it be commercial or residential, here, so for the long term workers to stay at the golf course. vision, that needed to increase,” said Coun. Betty Ponto. A seasonal worker at Lone Wolf Golf Course works But to permit seasonal employees to stay at the golf from April to October. course means that a broader change to the zoning bylaw
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January 22, 2015
Northeast NEWS
Dawson Creek considers funding opportunties on a tight timeline BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK – City councilors have a short deadline to meet if they want funding through a component of the Building Canada Fund allotted specifically for communities with less than 100,000 people. MP Bob Zimmer, who represents Prince George – Peace River, gave a presentation at a special council meeting in Dawson Creek on Thurs., Jan. 8, where he explained the funding supports the infrastructure needs of smaller com-
munities, and focuses on projects that meet environmental, economic and quality of life objectives. But applications have to be in by Feb. 18, 2015, an unusually tight timeline that was affected by municipal elections. “We wouldn’t intake any applications during the municipal election campaigns, because council has changed, so this is why we’re in a bit of a pinch for time,” Zimmer explained.
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Illegal suites Continued from Front. management companies and developers, and provide an opportunity for owners of homes with illegal secondary suites to either make them legal, or decommission them. “There’ll be a voluntary ability for people to report their suite and make them right. They’ll have the opportunity to have them inspected and made legal,” said Shopland. If homeowners choose to do nothing, the City will implement an enforcement procedure that could have repercussions if ever the owner chooses to sell. “What the city would do is to proceed to register a bylaw contravention charge on title, and that’s just something that goes against the title of the properties, and if and when that person decides to sell the property, there could be a problem with that until the charges are moved from title,” Shopland said. “The only way to remove it from title would be to either make the suite legal, or to decommission the suite. So it’s not an immediate penalty, so to speak, but it
will affect them when they decide to move, or sell.” With new developments on the horizon, tenants are likely to have more housing options in the coming years. “Last year was a record building year, we’re looking at this coming year being another very busy year, so there’s a lot of new units coming on stream, so that will help the situation for sure,” said Shopland.
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January 22, 2015
January 18-24 A fast-paced physical sport (leading to the nickname “The Fastest Game on Earth”), hockey is most popular in areas of North America (particularly Canada and northern parts of the United States) andEurope. In North America, the National Hockey League (NHL) is the highest level for men’s hockey and the most popular. Ice hockey is the official national winter sport of Canada,[1] where the game enjoys immense popularity. Worldwide, there are ice hockey federations in 73 countries. The sport is believed to be an off-shoot of stick and ball games invented elsewhere, particularly the games of the 1700s and 1800s in the United Kingdom. These games were brought to Canada and the United States and several similar winter games using informal rules developed, such as “shinney” and “ice polo”. The first indoor hockey game was played on March 3, 1875, in Montreal, and some characteristics of that game such as the length of the ice rink and the use of a puck have been retained to this day. Amateur ice hockey leagues began in the 1880s, and professional ice hockey originated around 1900. The Stanley Cup, emblematic of ice hockey club supremacy, was first awarded in 1893 to recognize the Canadian amateur champion and later became the championship trophy of the NHL. In the early 1900s, the Canadian rules were adopted by the Ligue International de Hockey sur Glace, the precursor of today’s International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) and the sport was played for the first time in the Olympics in the Olympic Games of 1920.
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Every hockey player — from the professional to the recreation-league player skating at the local rink — had to get a start on the ice somewhere. And for many players, particularly in Canada, that start came early, often before they even reached elementaryschool age. While there are learn-to-skate classes and other more informal programs for children who are younger, the organized minor hockey system generally starts at age five and works its way up to the junior level where players are as old as 20.
While the category breakdowns and names may differ slightly from province to province, state to state, and country to country, the information below provides a brief overview of the most common levels of minor hockey. Initiation
The Initiation division — called Hockey 1 and Hockey 2 in British Columbia — is the division of minor hockey for beginning players ages five to six. It is mostly designed to help youngsters learn the game while keeping the focus on fun. Novice
The Novice division — Hockey 3 and Hockey 4 in British Columbia — is for players ages seven to eight and, like the Initiation level, players are still learning the ins and outs of the game. Atom
Once players (nine to 10 years old) reach Atom, it is common for top players to be selected for A1 (AAA), A2 (AA), A3 (A) or B rep teams, which typically travel more than recreational (house-league) teams and will play teams from other cities (rather than within their own local association). Other players will remain in their respective association’s “house” league, which is designed for those who do not want, or are not ready for, the intense competition of rep-level hockey. Peewee
The Peewee division is for players aged 11 to 12 and, like Atom, often features both rep and house-league levels. Bantam
The Bantam division is for players aged 13 to 14. It is the division where many top players begin to take things more seriously. For starters, second-year Bantam players are eligible for the Canadian Hockey League’s Major Junior draft, and junior-hockey scouts can often be found at many rep team’s games. Midget (or Midget Minor)
January 18-24 Junior A
Junior A is for players aged 16 to 20 and is one level below the Canadian Hockey League (CHL). It is also a feeder system to U.S. and Canadian college/university teams. Each province west of the Atlantic provinces has its own Junior A league (the Atlantic provinces have a joint, regional league) and players are eligible to be traded, not just throughout their own leagues, but to other leagues as well. This is the preferred route for players hoping to obtain a U.S. scholarship to play National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) hockey. This is because if they decide to go the Major Junior route (see below) they become ineligible to play U.S. college hockey. Players can, however, play college hockey in Canada once their Major Junior careers are over. Major Junior
Considered the highest level of junior hockey, Major Junior teams compete in three leagues across the country (along with some American franchises, too): the Western Hockey League (WHL), the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). Major junior players are considered professionals in the eyes of the NCAA — they receive small stipends to play — and are ineligible to play U.S. college hockey once they play in an official Major Junior game. Major Junior is considered by many to be the best route for players to go if they are seeking to have professional careers. BC Hockey governs competition in amateur hockey in various divisions, including: Senior Male and Female • Any age Junior Male • 20 years and younger Junior Female • 21 years and younger Juvenile Male and Female • 20 years and younger Midget Male and Female • 17 years and younger
Bantam Male and Female • 14 years and younger PeeWee Male and Female • 12 years and younger Atom Male and Female • 10 years and younger Novice Male and Female • 8 years and younger Pre-Novice Male and Female • 6 years and younger
The player’s age is determined for the current playing season by the player’s age at December 31 of the current season.
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Unlike the previously mentioned minor hockey divisions, players stay in Midget hockey for three seasons (as opposed to two), from 15 to 17 years old. But like other levels, there is still house-league competition, in addition to the various rep programs. Major Midget
Most states in the U.S. and provinces in Canada now have Major Midget divisions (sometimes called Midget AAA). Major Midget, also for 15- to 17-year-olds, is considered one step up from the top Midget rep team. Teams are often regional in nature, consisting of players from a variety of nearby associations. They compete on a regional circuit, often travelling on weekends. Juvenile
The Juvenile division is for players aged 18 to 20 who choose to continue to play minor hockey rather than move on to the junior leagues. Junior B
Junior B hockey is open to players from 16 to 20 years old. Junior B leagues are considered to be a feeder system to the Junior A ranks, and even to the Canadian Hockey League’s three Major Junior leagues: the Western Hockey League (WHL), the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).
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Kiosks offer history lessons plus travel help BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca
FORT ST. JOHN – In the coming weeks, three interactive kiosks featuring a new, tourist friendly website will be located at the Pomeroy Sports Centre, Pomeroy Hotel and the North Peace Regional Airport. The initiative, developed out of a partnership with Tourism Fort St. John and the City, and funded in part by Des-
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“Council recognizes the importance of tourism to the economy of the Fort St. John region and appreciates the efforts of the Tourism Fort St. John committee in its promotion of tourism,” said Coun. Bruce Christensen, in a press release. Tourism Fort St. John is a council supported initiative to promote Fort St. John and local businesses to travellers.
Council recognizes the importance of tourism to the economy of the Fort St. John region and appreciates the efforts of the Tourism Fort St. John committee “If you want to find out more information about where to go eat, you can click on a button, and then you’ll be able to say, I want to see sushi places, or I want to see steakhouses. If you want to see outdoor activities, or exercise, there will be a category for that, and then it will break down from there,” Reaburn said. About 80 per cent of Fort St. John’s travellers are here for business, and the kiosks are meant to get people out of their hotels in the evening or early morning hours, exploring the community.
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Northern Health welcomes new team member Spirit the Caribou is dedicated to helping youth make healthy life choices. BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca
mascot. Part of Stratton’s submission was an original art piece, and Spirit’s origin story, which featured Spirit as an adventurous youth who gets a nasty cold. He’s forced to see a doctor, where he learns all about the importance of health. In her story, Spirit “enjoys exercising, eating well, and making the right choices for himself and his body.” Spirit made his debut at Stratton’s school, Duchess Park Secondary School in Prince George, on Tues., Jan. 13. He’ll also make appearances during the 2015 Canada Winter Games, and at events across the north.
FORT ST. JOHN – Northern Health has a new team member committed to engaging youth in healthy living. New mascot Spirit the Caribou sends positive messages to kids and youth, encouraging such habits as healthy eating, physical activity, proper dental hygiene, abstaining from tobacco products, and injury prevention, including wearing helmets and other protective gear. The northern population is not as healthy as the rest of the province, according to Sandra Allison, Northern Health’s chief medical health officer, but by beginning with healthy habits at a young age, there’s hope that could change. “There are few things that cause worry and stress for families like the health of their children,” said MLA Shirley Bond, who represents Prince George-Valemount, in a press release. “I am confident that Spirit the Caribou will make it much easier to reach out and share important healthy living information with our young people.” The character and accompanying story behind Spirit the Caribou is the result of a Northern Health contest, initiated last summer, which called upon northerners to submit mascot design concepts. Submissions were narrowed Photo Credit Submitted photo down to two entries, Spirit, the Isabel Stratton, Grade 8 student at Duchess Park Secondary, brainchild of 13-year-old Isabel Spirit the Caribou, and Karen Wonders, Northern Health’s proStratton, and a bear named Rex. gram manager for school and youth at the mascot unveiling After a public vote, Spirit was cho- event in Prince George on Jan. 13. sen to be Northern Health’s new
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January is Family Literacy Month Family Literacy Facts & Stats
• Family literacy refers to the many ways families develop and use literacy skills, from enjoying a storybook together at bedtime and during the day, to playing with word games, singing, writing to a relative or friend, sharing day-to-day tasks such as making a shopping list or using a recipe, and surfing the Internet for fun and interesting sites (Family Literacy in Canada: Profiles of Effective Practices, Adele Thomas, Soleil Publishing Inc., 1998). • Researchers estimate that over the lifetime of participants in an early literacy intervention program, returns to the public are $7.16 for every dollar invested (Schweinhart et al., 1993). • Differences in young children’s development are largely attributable to differences in socialization, with heredity playing a small role (Literacy Skills for the Knowledge Society, IALS 1997 page 62).
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Parental Influence
• Research shows children have a better chance of becoming fully literate adults if reading is encouraged in the home (Literacy BC). • Many studies have shown that improving parents’ skills directly and positively affects the language development of children (Literacy Skills for the Knowledge Society, IALS 1997, page 62). • Studies show beyond dispute that children’s achievements in school improves with increased parent involvement in education (Henderson, 1998).
• Connections between parents’ levels of educational attainment and children’s academic scores have been established in a number of studies. The connections have also been made between socioeconomic status, education and literacy levels of parents and of the children of those parents (Literacy Skills for the Knowledge Society, IALS 1997 pp. 30-31). • Quality of life for families, including income levels and employment status, is directly related to the literacy levels of parents (IALS 1995/97). • Children raised in literate households are likely to enter grade one with several thousand hours of one to one pre-reading experience behind them (Literacy BC).
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• For a child, the more time spent with a parent reading aloud increases his or her level of attachment, enhances a sense of security, and imparts the knowledge that their parent feels they are worthwhile people with whom to spend time (How to Raise a Reader, 1987). • Having a parent or other caring person read aloud with their children helps children learn listening skills, vocabulary and language skills, as well as develop imagination and creativity (Family Literacy Foundation, 2001). • Parents should pay careful attention to three potential reading slump times that can hinder a child’s reading development: when a child enters kindergarten; at grade 4; and when a child enters high school (How to Make Your Child a Reader for Life, Paul Kropp, 2000).
Family Literacy Impacts Lives
• Simple things like reading and telling stories to a child at 18 months are powerful stimuli for brain development in the early years (Early Years Study Final Report: Reversing the Real Brain Drain, Government of Ontario, 1999).
• Reading to children more than once a day has a substantial positive impact on their future academic skills. In addition, research indicates children with early exposure to books and reading are better at performing mathematical tasks (National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth, Statistics Canada, 1996-1997). • Children aged 2 to 3 who are read to several times a day do substantially better in kindergarten at the age of 4 and 5 than youngsters who are read to only a few times a week or less (National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth, Statistics Canada, 1996-1997).
• Some experts say that for 80 per cent of children, simple immersion in reading and books will lead to independent reading by school age (How to Make Your Child a Reader for Life, Paul Kropp, Random House Canada, 2000). • Increased literacy levels among parents mean more reading and literacy-building activities in the home, preparing their children for success in school and encouraging a lifelong love of reading and learning.
• Establishing a culture of learning encourages an exchange of ideas, enriches family relationships, and bolsters confidence and independent thinking.
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January 27th is LITERACY DAY
The month of January celebrates Family Literacy with events happening all across British Columbia in order to promote family literacy. Family literacy is important to ALL British Columbians, as it impacts every aspect of peoples’ daily lives. Studies show that when parents and caregivers spend time engaged in family learning-based activities, it directly and positively affects the language and literacy development of their child(ren). By collectively learning and engaging as a family, the benefits of literacy go far beyond the ability to read. When you invest in literacy, you invest in society by creating jobs, improving health, reducing crime and building strong individuals, families and communities. Literacy and learning promote the sharing of ideas, the building of family relationships and an increase in confident, independent thinking. During Family Literacy Week, January 24th to 31st, the Fort St. John Literacy Society will be celebrating alongside the Fort St. John Public Library with two events at their location in the North Peace Cultural Centre. The community is invited to drop-by on Sat. Jan. 24th from 10am – 1pm and/or sign up for a sleepover event on Sat. Jan. 31. This year, we’re teaming up with Science World to provide an opportunity for families to engage in hands-on learning activities as part of an approach to other important life skill areas such as Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM). Literacy is the foundation for all of those highly skilled subject areas and families and individuals of all ages are invited to come on out to the events at the library to indulge in fun-filled learning activities complete with puzzles, games and take home materials! If you are unable to make it out to any of the community events, the Decoda Literacy Solutions website has a “Share Your Selfie” contest which simply requires contestants to submit a photo of themselves with their family engaging in any type of activity during the month of January. You are then required to challenge someone else to do the same and you could be eligible to win a great prize! The Decoda Literacy website also has a wealth of resources and activities including free family literacy games and activities. The website is www. decoda.ca or alternatively, you can e-mail the Fort St. John Literacy Society at info@fsjliteracy.ca for more information regarding Literacy Week events and other services offered such as free English Second Language courses and one-to-one tutoring opportunities. Fort St. John Literacy Society is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to promoting literacy in the community through program delivery and lifelong learning opportunities. Learn more about us by visiting our website www. fsjliteracy.ca or by following us on social media: Twitter.com/locfsj, instagram @fsjliteracy or Facebook.com/fsjliteracy. By: Jessica Petit
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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On October 21, 2009, near 93rd Avenue and 89th Street, Fort St. John, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Fort St. John RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $6,413.36 CAD, on or about 16:40 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2566, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute
is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.
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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.
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On June 5, 2013, at the 9800 block of 87th Street, Fort St. John, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Fort St. John RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $3,155.80 CAD, on or about 20:00 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2587, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute
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www.PreApproval.cc 1-800-910-6402 Administrative Assistant The Fort St John Association for Community Living has been providing support to adults with developmental disabilities in Fort St John for over 50 years. We are seeking a motivated person to join our administrative team. General duties will be: • Answering phones and providing exceptional customer service • Sorting and distributing mail • Data entry, filing, word processing and general office duties • Providing administrative assistance to the leadership team • Assisting with payroll and Human Resource Duties • Assisting with monthly newsletter and assistance with special projects • Education, Training, and Experience: • High level skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Publisher) • Excellent communication skills, including professional phone manner • Attention to detail, team mentality and positive attitude • Professional presentation • Experience in bookkeeping and with accounting software would be an asset For more information about this position please contact Trina Blank at 250-787-9262 ext 229 or Trina. blank@fsjacl.com
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The Fitzhugh is an award-winning community news organization in beautiful Jasper, Alberta – the heart of the Canadian Rockies. We are seeking a passionate, driven, and highly creative individual to fill the role of Production Manager with our team. Ours is a young, enthusiastic office in a not-so-average mountain town. As soon as the rooftop pool is installed we plan to have regular Friday afternoon diving competitions. The Google compound’s got nothing on us. Working here, you’ll want to keep your trail mix close to your camera, tucked safely beside those tickets to the next local gig. The Production Manager plans, schedules, strategizes, and oversees all production activities, while playing a fundamental role in the creative direction and graphic design of the newspaper and the advertising within it. You will perform essential functions in layout and design to ensure that the newspaper meets strict print deadlines. The ideal candidate will have: • • • • • • • • • •
Strong knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills Ability to execute creative designs, concepts, and layouts based on knowledge of layout principles and aesthetic design concepts Minimum of 3 years experience designing for print, ideally with publishing experience Knowledge of 4 colour print production process Strong attention to detail Ability to meet strict weekly deadlines Ability to multi-task and utilize resources to execute tasks within a deadline oriented environment Confidence to work independently and in support of business objectives Illustration, photography and advertising experience a bonus
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LAPRAIRIE WORKS OILFIELD SERVICES Dawson, Creek B.C.
LaPrairie Works Oilfield Services is a diversified and growing transportation, logistics specialist, within the LaPrairie Group of Companies. We come with over 30 years of operating experience in Western Canada, with core businesses providing mobile-‐crane hoisting & rigging, lift supervision, highway heavy hauling, oilfield transportation and logistics, frac sand distribution & trans loading, and highway maintenance services. We pride ourselves on providing our employee groups with stable, long-‐term opportunities that present rewarding challenges within our expanding operating team.
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Operations/Dispatch Coordinator: You will assist the Regional Operations Manager with day to day frac sand deliveries, oversee dispatch scheduling for equipment and driver resources, as well as coordination of sub-‐contractor resources to meet contract specifications. You will assist with fleet licensing, permitting, trip/route planning, commercial drivers hours of service, daily logs, pre/post trip report to comply with relevant regulations. This is a challenging, high profile position and the ideal candidate will have transportation experience coordinating fleets up to 40 units, will present a professional and cooperative attitude and will possess the ability to organize, schedule and communicate effectively across a broad spectrum of operations.
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HSE/HR Coordinator: To coordinate and administer our occupational health & safety programs within our base and field operations. The successful proponent will help in the coordination of HR / Recruiting needs and employee administrative issues. The preferred candidate will have or be working toward the following competencies: • NCSO or CSRP designation • 5 years’ experience in a related position within the transportation field. • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs • Highly motivated and self-‐directed, capable of multi-‐tasking • Detail oriented, analytical thinker, with good oral and written communication skills LaPrairie offers very competitive salary and benefits packages, an incredible work environment, and genuine career advancement opportunities. To apply for these full-‐time, permanent employment opportunities, please send your resume to:
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PROTECTIVE SERVICES MANAGER Full-time Exempt Management Position
Join the Peace River Regional District’s team in the mighty Peace Region of northeastern BC – renowned for our friendly people, spectacular outdoor recreation and bustling northern economy. The Peace River Regional District is geographically the largest local government in the province, encompassing four electoral areas and seven member municipalities, with a total population of more than 60,000 in its vast 12 million hectares. The Regional District is seeking an energetic and qualified individual for the position of Protective Services Manager to work out of our Dawson Creek office. Reporting to the Regional District’s Manager of Community Services, the Protective Services Manager is responsible for the ongoing operation of the Regional District’s emergency and protective services functions. The Protective Services Manager provides oversight and support of rural fire protection services provided directly by the Peace River Regional District and through agreement with non-profit societies and member municipalities; coordination and implementation of the Regional District’s rural emergency program for 22,000+ residents located in four Electoral Areas; and coordination of the 9-1-1 and fire dispatch services. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills; be results oriented; have a strong understanding of fire service administrative and operational requirements; have experience in emergency program management; and an understanding of best practices and guidelines for 9-1-1 and fire dispatch services. The candidate will have superior ability to communicate effectively and concisely, verbally and written and have the capability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, Regional District staff, elected officials, stakeholders and the general public. As a member of the Regional District’s management team, the Protective Services Manager will play a fundamental role in developing, recommending and implementing plans, policies and programs in addition to preparing and monitoring annual and long range operational and capital budgets. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a grade twelve education followed by completion of a recognized program of study in Fire Administration and Emergency Management coupled with the ability to obtain Fire Service Instructor and Evaluator certification. Completion of Fire Officer II and NFPA 1001 Level 2 is preferred, however, an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. For a complete list of responsibilities and preferred qualifications please view the job description at: http://www.prrd.bc.ca/quick_links/employment/index.php This is a full-time exempt position with a competitive salary and benefit package commensurate with the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume, cover letter and at least three references “in confidence” to: Peace River Regional District Attention: Diana Mitchell, Executive Assistant Email: Diana.Mitchell@prrd.bc.ca PO Box 810, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4H8 Telephone: (250) 784-3200 Confidential Fax: (250) 784-3220 Closing date for this opportunity is 4:30 pm local time, Friday, February 6, 2015 We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Heavy Duty Mechanic, Millwright ticket or similar qualification Minimum 5 years experience with Waukesha, Caterpillar and natural gas driven compression Experience with new package commissioning would be an asset Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel and Outlook) Self-starter, ability to prioritize work assignments and work in field without supervision Excellent administration, communication and organizational skills
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Job Benefits: Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, and Vacation, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Casual Dress, Other Benefits and Excellent Remuneration. We offer competitive wages, excellent benefits, and a positive working environment. If you are interested in an opportunity to develop your skills and career, please submit your resume by mail, email, or fax to:
Northern Regional Manager Propak Energy Services 9101 116th Street, Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 6S7 Fax: (780) 402-3363 Email: mboyda@propakenergy.com PROPAK ENERGY SERVICES thanks all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Tight timeline Continued from Page 9. Eligible projects must already be underway, with engineering components complete, but not to the point where shovels are already in the ground. Council must now determine what project they should focus on when preparing their application. Improving water infrastructure projects was one suggestion. “To the core piece of our infrastructure for the community today is going to be our water, I mean, that’s been an ongoing conversation in the community for the last two or three years,” said Mayor Dale Bumstead. “The treatment plant currently is a pinch point for us for the future, and so we’re going to look at increasing or doubling the capacity potentially of that treatment plant.” In order for that to happen, a number of components need upgrades. This program is merit based, explained Jim Chute, chief administration officer for the City. “You must demonstrate your business case, you must meet the criteria, you must have a meritorious application. I don’t believe we’re going to have any trouble doing that on water, but I believe there are more places that similarly won’t have a lot of trouble demonstrating the merit,” he said. “We’re going to need advocacy from our MP and our MLA in those processes for our projects . . . there’s no chance that we will rise to the top of the pile of all meritorious applications without the support of the MP and the MLA.” Zimmer and MLA for Peace River South Mike Bernier, who was in attendance at the meeting, are keen to speak for
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