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DAWSON CREEK - Dawson Creek RCMP are continuing to investigate the fatal shooting of a Dawson Creek youth that occurred on Jan. 22. The RCMP have released that the shooting involved two youths that were related to one another, and that no other details are available as the investigation is ongoing. Both the North District Major Crime Section and the BC Coroner Service are involved in the investigation. RCMP advise that the public is not at risk as the incident occurred on a private property in Dawson Creek, and that all parties involved are cooperating with police.

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DAWSON CREEK - The School District 59 board approved the closure of Tate Creek Elementary School during their regular meeting on Jan. 22, after beginning the review process for the rural school last June. All trustees with the exception of Wayne Ezeard, who represents the Pouce Coupe and rural areas including Tom’s Lake, voted in favour of passing the bylaw that would see the closure of the school at the end of June. Ezeard said that his vote reflected the wishes of his constituents in that area. “I’m their voice, so I was expressing their opinion at the table,” Ezeard said about his

vote. “Of course, it’s disappointing. A lot of work went into trying to keep the school open on our end. We put in a lot of resources. [Parents] just weren’t buying in putting their children back into that school,” he said about the school’s declining enrollment. Chair of the board, Richard Powell, said that it wasn’t an easy decision, and that they had reviewed Tate Creek’s enrolment several times previously. In the 2009/2010 school year, the board enacted a policy stating that they would conduct a review on rural schools if enrolment dropped below 40, and review city schools when the enrolment dropped below 200. “It’s always a very emotional process dealing with the community that has a vested interest in the school, so this deci-

sion is not lightly taken. The population just wasn’t there to look at continuing it down the road. We just didn’t see that it would rise above 18/19 students in the next foreseeable future, so that was part of how we got to the decision,” Powell said. Based on current projections, the district anticipates the school’s enrolment to drop from this year’s 19 students to 13 students in 2016, and to nine in 2017. The board gave the first two readings of the closure bylaw in October to allow for the required public meetings and consultation to occur. During the consultation process, trustees heard concerns from the Tom’s Lake community over possible increased bussing times, bus safety, the difficulty of parents to volunteer, and the quality of education.

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Fort Nelson First Nations’ voice needs to be heard: Chief Gale Shale gas exploration expected to grow 600 per cent KYLA CORPUZ reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT NELSON – It’s no secret that the provincial government is racing to stay on top of the liquefied natural gas industry, but Fort Nelson First Nations is hoping to beat them to it. “With the development that has already happened in the Horn River, we are trying to get ahead of the race, trying to ensure the development that is happening in the Liard and Cordova is happening in an environmentally friendly way,” said Fort Nelson First Nations Chief Sharleen Gale. The Fort Nelson First Nations are fearful that their culture will be choked by the impeding shale gas industry. “We’ve already seen what has happened in the Horn River, with the lines and linear disturbance, roads, access to non-aboriginal hunters; this is all taking away from our traditional way of life and how we are as Dene and Cree people,” said Gale. The FNFN territorial land spans the size of New Brunswick. Four of the major basins that are being looked at to extract and ship shale gas for the LNG projects are located in FNFN Territory, three of which are situated in the core: Liard, Horn River and Cordova Basins. “What we’re doing is trying to lay out this development on our land and protecting our Treaty rights and ensuring that there is no effect of harmful, poisonous chemicals going into our water and land,” explained Gale. “As Treaty people, as Dene and Cree people, we still rely on the land. It’s part of who we are. We have a spiritual connection to our land and it’s important that we preserve our way of life

for future generations.” Robin Platts, the communications manager for the Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation said the government takes consultation “very seriously” with First Nations. “The Province is consulting with the Fort Nelson First Nation on a project-by-project basis for natural gas exploration and extraction activities within their traditional territory … because we are committed to discussing the development of the LNG industry with First Nations and

the B.C. government needs to come and speak with our nation ... about how we are going to contain the real risk of shale gas extraction aboriginal organizations across British Columbia,” said Platts in an email. While Gale isn’t opposed to new development altogether, as a lot of band members are active in the oil patch, she is calling for a dialogue between her nation and the provincial government. “What’s happening is that the provincial government is coming out with [its] own [LNG] programs but First Nations do not have any input on those programs,” she said. “[The government is] just laying out and saying ‘it’s good to go,’ ‘we’ve got everything under control.’ The government has two consultation agreements signed

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with FNFN, according to Platts. In 2012 they reached an Economic Benefit Agreement, which provides benefit sharing from gas and resource royalties generated within the traditional territory. The government also has a formal consultation agreement in place that allows First Nations the opportunity to address their “key values, concerns and interest,” as well as avoid or mitigate potential adverse impacts from the oil and gas development, Platts added. Despite these measures, Gale maintains that meaningful consultation is still lacking. “In order for them to be able to push any programs or water strategy the voice of my people need to be involved,” said Gale. “Fort Nelson First Nations are doing a lot of work that we feel needs to be done in the area, like baseline studies and gathering that information along our territories.” FNFN is looking to host a summit called, Striking the Balance, at the end of April this year; inviting First Nation leaders, provincial and federal representatives and people involved with the natural gas industry to discuss exploration, the environment and Treaty rights. “I think what needs to be done is the B.C. government needs to come and speak to our nation, work with our land staff, talk about how we are going to contain the real risk of shale gas extraction,” said Gale. The new LNG strategy anticipates a 600 per cent increase of shale gas exploration, drilling and fracing; a potential of 3,000 new wells, millions of tones of frac sand mined and trillions of litres of water taken from the rivers, according to the FNFN Chief. The government sees the extraction of natural gas as “our province’s most promising resource” that will provide economic stability to northern and aboriginal communities. But for FNFN money isn’t everything. “This water is taken from our rivers and streams and the water is the lifeblood to our communities, the rivers and so forth—that’s how we travel,” said Gale. “All our villages are connected to our rivers. Our people are very active on the land; we still hunt, trap and gather medicine. We need to be able to ensure our selves that we can sustain our way of life now and into the future.”

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lived in a rural community my whole live, my own elementary education occurred in a rural school, as did that of my children. I uphold the benefits that a rural school has afforded the community, my family and myself,â&#x20AC;? said trustee Judy Clavier. Photo Credit File Photo â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are three areas that Tate Creek Elementary School will be closing at the end of June. I will mention that I considered with respect to this bylaw, they are: low enrolment, teachers could be moved to the receiving school, Pouce cost per student for instruction, and a reasonable alternative Coupe Elementary, for the comfort of the transitioning stufor students. Let me just say that I have wrestled with this dents. Sawchuk said that could be taken into consideration. bylaw,â&#x20AC;? she said. While Ezeard wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happy with the outcome of the vote, The district predicts that closing the school could save he said that he was glad that the decision was finally made. them more than $155,000 annually. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People need to move on, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to plan when you Before Powell read the bylaw for the decision-making have something hanging over your head, in limbo, so thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vote, Ezeard questioned whether it would be plausible to not fair. Some of those people can at least take the rest of make Tate Creek a primary school. Judging from current the year, knowing that their kids are still going to the same enrolment, superintendent Kathy Sawchuk said it wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t school, and start sitting back and formulating what it is they be plausible. Ezeard also asked if one of the Tate Creek see in their childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future. It gives us time to help them make that transition or explore avenues and get to that next step,â&#x20AC;? he said. Powell said that parents now have to consider where they want their students to attend school, and what will happen to the community hall that resides in the school. He said that will be a conversation for the Ministry of Education, the Peace River Regional District and the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We would expect the staff to work together to transition those students from Tate Creek School into the other one. You might have been around when we talked about Park Hill closing and what happened there, and once we got through that process, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing how the kids adapted to their new school, kids are pretty resilient,â&#x20AC;? Powell said.

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Hiebert hopes to hold on to PRRD position JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - Newest member to the Peace River Regional District board, Leonard Hiebert, hopes to remain there at least until the end of the year. He is one of two candidates running to represent Electoral Area D in the Feb. 22 election. Hiebert is currently the area’s alternate director, and has been filling the position ever since former director Wayne Hiebert stepped down in October. He describes his three months experience as a crash course “You are learning as you’re going and sometimes by the seat of your pants. [There’s] a lot of reading and rereading to make sure you understand what’s going on. I am to the point now where I’m more confident than when I first started,” Hiebert said. Wayne approached Hiebert early last year about the opportunity to be his alternate, he contacted him again in October, making it official. Hiebert said that he always liked to serve people and followed politics, but never really got

Photo Credit Jill Earl Leonard Hiebert is one of two candidates running in the Feb. 22 election to represent Electoral Area D.

involved. “I’ve never put myself in the position where I could get involved, until now. Just talking with a lot of the constituents out there about their different concerns, it gives you a new zest. These guys do need, they want somebody that will listen and so that kind of got me going when I got the ‘ok’ that this is something that I could actually do really well at,” he said. Although Hiebert had relatively short notice to fill the position, ultimately, he’s glad it happened the way it did. “I’m learning and I’m learning fast. I guess that’s the most intriguing part, is that I don’t have a choice, but to learn at this stage in the game,” said Hiebert. Hiebert has lived in the Tom’s Lake area since 2008. He raises lambs and rabbits, and also works as a medic in the oil and gas industry. During his three months in the position, Hiebert said that it has become clear that the regional district needs to continue to work towards strengthening their communication with rural residents. If elected, Hiebert hopes to encourage that communication. “If we don’t have a strong connection with the rural people, then we’re constantly going to be going through the same thing we are, or we just went through. I want to make sure that all the rural directors communicate amongst each other. We are doing it very well, and that just continues because you get a lot of information just by talking to each other,” he said. Hiebert would also like to begin meeting more community leaders from around the vast area he hopes to represent. He said, ideally, he would like to meet with representatives from every community in Area D to get their opinions about regional issues before heading into a district meeting. “It is very important to me to make sure that I get as much information as I can, I get all the opinions that I can, when I go to a meeting. The more people you have sitting and getting the information from, the better representation you’ll have going into a meeting,” said Hiebert. He believes that Area D constituents want a leader who will listen to them and stand up for what they want. Hiebert said that listening

Photo Credit Jill Earl Ann Dean received an award during the Canadian Cancer Society’s Survivors Luncheon on Jan. 25, from Dawson Creek unit president Susan Shepherd, recognizing her over 20 years of volunteer service with the Society.

and communication skills are the two biggest attributes a leader should have; he believes he possesses both of those skills. “If you’re not going to listen you can’t represent and it’s very important to me to get the information so that I can. I think as a leader you have to listen to what the people are saying, if you’re not going to listen then it’s just going to go by what you think should be right, you’re more than likely not going to be around the next election time,” Hiebert said.

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It’s not that bad I was one of the lucky few who was virtually unaffected by the Jan. 14 windstorm that caused so many in the city to lose power. My lights flickered a little and the Internet was down, which caused a little boredom, but other than that it was business as usual. Thanks to social media, I got a glimpse of what others in the city experienced; some went a few days without power. They had clean running water, food, a roof over their head, but no power. They were pretty frustrated, and I would be too. Environment Canada reported that the city experienced 115km/hour winds that night. At a recent fundraising din-

ner I attended for the typhoon relief efforts in the Philippines, organizers showed the devastation that residents there are still going through, nearly three months later. It was reported that they experienced 315km/ hour winds. Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced, left homeless and hungry. This includes children. Further, it may be many more months or even years until the country is cleaned up and stability restored. My point is that our problems pale in comparison to others, and we should remember that the next time we’re bored because the Internet is down. Jill Earl, reporter

BC Hydro is grasping at straws This latest announcement however, has become the last straw. BC Hydro has come full circle. It has arrived at the place it began, and apparently doesn’t quite recognize it— California. On Jan23/14 Hydro told the Joint Panel Review for Site C here in Fort St John, that it needs to sell its electricity to their brothers in California. Seems that Hydro has no memory, virtual or otherwise of its recent past experiences with its California brethren. California is presently going through a severe drought which will possibly remove 2500 MW of power from its grid system this year. BC Hydro sees a window of opportunity. Recall how BCHydro(and ENRON Corp) sold huge volumes of electricity to Californians at super inflated prices? (apparently—illegally…) BC Hydro is more than willing to jump in to assist Californians again! (never mind that Site C won’t even be operable for another 10 years!) Hydro’s short term memory must also be replete con-

sidering that just four short months ago, Energy Minister Bill Bennett relinquished the BC position in a long standing court battle with California. This stems from our sale of electricity to California in the early years of 21st century. BC has now agreed to PAY California a penalty of three quarters of a BILLION “taxpayer” dollars. So…we now have completed the circle of life, (in the words of the Lion King): Over time, BC Hydro had decided that the Site C electricity would be needed for the following reasons: 1990’S-The Site C -electricity for California! 2009-Site C –self sufficiency/ 425,000 homes 2006- Site C –Horn River Shale gas play 2007- Site C –bitumen production/Alberta May/2011- Site C –LNG compression/transmission 2011- Site C –self sufficiency/452,000 homes Dec/2014- MLA Pimm states Site C is for “industry” Dec/2014 –Premier Clark states Site C for LNG January 23/14- Site C - electricity for California!

Full Circle ! Of course...back in the early 2000’s when $$$ signs were flashing in front of the Corporation, it began selling electricity to Californians (our brothers) for as much as $1500/MWh. All good Ponzi schemes must come to an end. The bottom fell out of the electricity market and BC Hydro was accused of collusion. BC Hydro accepted the blame, (under Minister Bill Bennett’s watch) and..the rest is history. We now pay the piper-California...$750,000,000! So, here we are once again, with BC Hydro “scheming” on how it will make a “fast buck” on the backs of the ever forgiving BC rate payers. Will things be any different this time around? Will history again repeat itself or will April 1/2014 be the first of many, many electricity rate increases that finally trigger a public reaction? Time will soon tell. Fool us once….shame on you. Fool us twice….shame on us Mike Kroecher Rick Koechl Fort St. John

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No room for Site C at Fort St. John’s CDC KYLA CORPUZ reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – If the Site C project is approved, pediatric rehabilitation provided by the Fort ST. John Child Development Centre will be stretched thin, said the CDC’s executive director Penny Gagnon. On Jan. 21 Gagnon recommended that BC Hydro sit down with members from the CDC for a formal discussion to address short- and long-term effects that the proposed Site C project could have on their organization. She also asked that a formal agreement be made between Hydro and the CDC about the state of affairs of what the Centre will look like at the end of the day. BC Hydro understands the pressures that CDC currently faces and Site C’s potential for exhausting its capacity. “There is a recognition that Site C is part of it but there are also some existing conditions,” said Susan Yurkovich, BC Hydro’s senior vice-president. Yurkovich said Hydro staff looks forward to bring further discussions to the table and work with other organizations to see “what the greatest need” is and where to disperse funding for non-profits in the community. If Site C goes ahead, Gagnon is concerned about the added demands the CDC will face. They currently have a waiting list of 300 kids. “Even though I’ve been provided with some stats from BC Hydro on what the number of kids are going to be at the height of the project … I have been here long enough to know that big projects bring lots of people.” Gagnon expressed her concern over the accessibility of the CDC for new comers. “If I can be so blunt to say that unfortunately new families coming to Fort St. John needing our services, unless their child is very complex, they will sit on a waitlist. That’s how stretched we are,” she said. Joint Review Panel member, Jocelyn Beaudet, asked if the CDC kept a record of where familes, who use their facility, come from. “We don’t keep stats on the parents, but we keep it on the child,” said Gagnon. “We don’t track if they are local individuals or somehow have migrated in.” However, Gagnon added that “most” families using the Centre are “probably not born and raised [in Fort St. John].” The CDC is the only pediatric rehabilitation service in the region and there is currently no pediatrician in the city. BC Hydro’s proposed Site C dam could be the third hydroelectric dam along the Peace river. It has the potential to create 10,000 construction jobs during site development over seven years. Throughout the last two months the project has undergone public hearings conducted by an independent Joint Review Panel made up of three members. The members will deliberate and make recommendations on the project. This fall, Site C’s environmental certification will ultimately be granted or rejected by the provincial and federal government.

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Highways upgraded to support LNG future KYLA CORPUZ reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – Highway 97 will see major improvements to accommodate the future of the liquefied natural gas industry, announced the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. From Prince George to Chetwynd, and the entire northern section of Highway 97 from Cache Creek past Fort St. John will be upgraded from Class B to Class A. Class A highways receive more maintenance, like plowing, snow removal and salt and sand applications. In addition these highways will receive quicker response times and frequent patrol. “Highway 16 and Highway 97 are both key corridors in the north, supporting the region’s growing LNG and industrial development,” said Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone. “This change will ensure these highways are maintained to the best possible standards.” In the last four years Highway 16 has received nearly $130 million in upgrades. Now, it will see even more improvements. A majority of Highway 16, that spans from Prince Rupert to the B.C./Alberta border, will also be taken care of as a Class A highway. Paying closer attention to these northern highways also means safer roads for the travelling public, said B.C. MLAs. “Highway 97 North is a vital corridor for industry, and I know that commercial drivers and local users will be thrilled with this change in the highway’s maintenance

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My name is Janet Holder and I am the leader of the Northern Gateway Project. This past December, my team came one step closer towards our goal of building a better pipeline. After weighing the evidence in the most comprehensive, scientific review in Canadian pipeline history, the Joint Review Panel of the National Energy Board and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency provided its recommendation. The Panel concluded that Canada and Canadians would be better off with the Northern Gateway Project than without it. They also provided 209 conditions we must meet before we build the project or before we start operations. From the beginning, Northern Gateway has committed to building a safer and better pipeline. The Panel’s conditions are an important step towards that goal. They reflect the input of thousands of British Columbians and Canadians, and include many of the commitments we made in our submission. But our work is far from done. As a proud British Columbian, I assure you that my team will continue to work hard towards meeting all of the final conditions set out by the Joint Review Panel, just as we’re working hard to meet the Province’s tough conditions. Building a better pipeline isn’t easy. It takes hard work and complete dedication to meeting the highest standards possible. The Joint Review Panel’s recommendation is an important step toward building a better pipeline.

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DAWSON CREEK - Ramps, elevators and automatic doors all assist those with mobility issues, but they are lacking in Dawson Creek according to B.C. People First board president David Johnston. Johnston, of Dawson Creek, approached council on Jan. 20 requesting that the City form an accessibility committee. Above helping all business in Dawson Creek become accessible to those with disabilities, Johnston would also like to see more businesses be open to hiring those with disabilities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of them [businesses] Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m talking about is the library. If people with wheelchairs want to get upstairs they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get upstairs, because there is no ramp or elevator to get up there. They want to go into lawyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offices, they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get upstairs to see a lawyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office,â&#x20AC;? said Johnson. He suggests that the committee could help educate businesses on why itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that they become accessible for people with all abilities, and give them advice on how to go about doing that. Johnston said that offering grants and other incentives, possibly leveraged from the provincial and federal governments, could help encourage local business to become more accessible. Johnston also raised concerns regarding affordable housing in the city and healthcare coverage. If a committee is formed, he hopes that they will advocate to the province to mitigate these issues. Many councillors applauded Johnstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts, and Mayor Dale Bumstead arranged to meet with him to further discuss a potential committee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really appreciated Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presentation today. I really like his passion Phot Ph oto Cr Cred editit Jiill ed l Ear arl rl for trying to help promote Daavid id John hnnst ston on of Peoplee First, addresses Daaws w on on awareness for persons with Creek ccouncil about utt aacc cccessssiibiilility lityy iinn thhe city ty. ty disabilities, and this People

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FORT ST. JOHN – Treaty 8 First Nations gave a presentation unlike any other during the Site C public hearings on Jan. 21. There was no technical review, documentation, slideshows or debates. This presentation was a performance called The Dreamer’s Prophecy. It was an opportunity to give the Joint Review Panel, who conducted the two-month long hearings, an insight into the arts and culture of the Dene-zaa people. “This allows a creative space for [the Panel] to enjoy themselves, it’s like going to a theatre. Hopefully they can take it back and feel it in their hearts that this dam is going to affect the spirit of the people,” said the director of the play Gary Oker. The play was based on traditional stories, incorporating mythological creatures like the caribou wom-

an, wolverine man and star sisters. The story follows a boy who is on a vision quest and meets these creatures who provide him with teachings and insights, like protecting the land and ‘taking only what you need.’ “We’re hoping the panel can pick up on some key messages embedded into the story and given that they have been here for over a month, we want them to feel the spirit of the people,” said Oker. BC Hydro is proposing to build a third hydroelectric dam that would inundate thousands of hectares of land that hold significant meaning to the First Nations. BC Hydro says it will also provide enough energy to power 450,000 homes.

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Children’s illustrator helps students bring books to life KYLA CORPUZ reporter@northeastnews.ca TAYLOR – An eruption of claps echoed off the gymnasium walls at Taylor Elementary after a well-known illustrator finished two masterpiece caricatures. John Gurney, an author and illustrator, spent a week with the kids and on his last day he drew caricatures of two lucky students: Kaylee and Maryssa. A handful of children’s names were then drawn to win a signed copy of one of Gurney’s books he illustrated. Gurney was invited by the staff to be a resident guest teacher, hosting drawing workshops from Jan. 20 to Jan 24 at the Home of the Tigers. “They’ve been doing a book project here for a number of years and I guess they just wanted to tie in with that and have someone come in and give some guidance on that,” said Gurney on why he came to the District of Taylor. Every year the students at Taylor Elementary have the opportunity to write and illustrate a book, which is then

published and put on display at the local library. “I mean the books look great, they don’t look like they need an improvement to me.” Gurney visited the classes offering tips and tricks on how to bring a story to life without using words. “I gave them pointers about what an illustrator thinks about when making pictures and how the pictures communicate and give information,” explained Gurney. The veteran artist has produced illustrations for over 140 books and wrote one book himself. This was his first time giving workshops in a Canadian school. He had been overseas to the Philippines once, and does about eight to 10 trips a year visiting schools across the US. But of all the classes he’s visited, he said there was something special about the students at Taylor Elementary. “They’re great, very enthusiastic. Very excited and well behaved.” While some students he’s taught are quite frigid and structured, he said the students in Taylor seemed like they had “a lot of freedom.” “It’s really a treat to be here.” Gurney lives in Vermont and has been exercising his artistic talent for the last 30 years.

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8, Beukema mobilized to get a group of people together wanting to provide aid to the country. Family friends, Smith and Terrane were quick to step-up. All three had done mission trips previously, and are excited to be able to help people by utilizing their passion for travel. “I love to travel. I love experiencing cultures, and actually experiencing the place that I go to...to see first hand rather than just have somebody tell us what’s happening is just important to me. I just think it’s an amazing experience,” Smith said. During their time in the Philippines the girls may be asked to help in a variety of activities. They expect to help by handing out food and necessities, cooking, building and cleaning up debris. Although the typhoon hit in November, Smith said that a lot of work still needs to be done. “We will just be doing everything we can to ease that burden. They [KIM] did respond to us with a sense of desperation, so they are still needing people,” she said. “Everybody is down there to help and then they all have to go home, and they have the reality of their own lives,” said Beukema, about the need for volunteers.

PARTNERSHIP PRESENTED TO DISTRICT Executive director of the Dawson Creek Chamber of Commerce, Kathleen Connolly, presented a potential partnership to School District trustees, Jan. 22, that if implemented, could benefit students and local businesses alike. Connolly said that a group of local businesses are prepared to hire and possibly pay for local students to take courses that will allow them to be hired over the summer for those same businesses. She said that the partnership could help students gain experience in an interested field, while meeting labour needs for local businesses. Connolly said if a partnership were to occur, she would require space in one of the schools for the courses to run. She said that Alberta students are able to complete these courses and occupy some of the summer jobs available locally. BUSES DRIVING CONCERNS School transportation continues to be a concern for School District 59. Trustees recently received a letter from transportation manager, Keith Trail, who was concerned

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CALENDAR CALLS FOR FEEDBACK The district will distribute two proposed calendars for their 2014/2015 school year. One calendar has a two-week spring break (what the district currently has) and the other with a one-week spring break. The trustees hope to elicit public feedback to help them choose a calendar at their Mar. 12 meeting. RESTRUCTURING IN THE DISTRICT School District 59’s board office is currently undergoing some restructuring that will see superintendent Kathy Sawchuk stepping down in August. Sawchuk will take a parttime position as director of instruction, helping to provide Aboriginal students with educational support. The board will be seeking a new person to fill the position, and in the meantime assistant superintendent Leslie Lambie will fill the role. A new secretary-treasurer, Mohammed Azim, has been hired and is scheduled to start in March. Succession planning has also begun with district staff.

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Philippine fundraiser Continued from Page 12. The threesome said that they expect the mission to be difficult: being tired, away from home, and emotionally drained from seeing the devastation. However, they all hope to overcome those challenges by finding strength in each other and turning to prayer. “Even being there before I think it’s just going to be a brand new experience, because you look at the pictures and some people still don’t have running water, they are still bringing in one to two bodies a day, still finding them under

January 30, 2014 the rumble and stuff. It’s just a disaster there. There’s still flooded streets and it’s muddy and it’s dirty. I think it will be a shock for everyone because we’ve never been in a situation like that,” said Terrane. The girls said that they have had a lot of support from businesses in the community when reaching out for items for their silent and live auction. They said most businesses were willing to donate something. Although originally unsure of the turnout to the fundraising dinner, spreading awareness was another one of their major goals. “People are aware of what is going on down there and that we are going to be going down

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there. There is a lot more time to give money to this ministry. We get to see first hand what kind of work they are doing in the community, and how much damage has been done by the typhoon,” said Beukema. They intend to update their trip’s Facebook page with pictures and stories whenever possible. Donations can still be made at http://server1.charityadvantageservers.com.

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CITY CASHES IN GAMING GRANT Last year the City of Dawson Creek received approximately $865,000 in Gaming Grant Funding. Together with the $1,072,175 in carry forward funding from 2012, the City was able to contribute $1,935,781 towards the Calvin Kruk Arts Centre project. They have approximately $1,500 in carry-forward funding for 2014. Ten per cent of the net gaming revenue from Chances casino in Dawson Creek is given to the City to be used for any purpose that would benefit the city. ELECTION EXCITEMENT BEGINS Director of Corporate Administration, Brenda Ginter, was appointed as the Chief Election Officer for the 2014 general local election. Tyra Henderson and Janet Loiselle were appointed as deputy chief election officers. The next election for city council and school board trustees is scheduled for Nov. 15. POTENTIAL CANADIAN TIRE TRAFFIC ALLEVIATED Council approved development permit plans for a gas station and convenience store at Canadian Tire’s location on 8th Street earlier this month. Council again approved a small amendment to their permit, which would see an additional entrance and exit from the gas station, and the relocating of the proposed propane store. Canadian Tire and the neighbouring McDonald’s restaurant have signed a cross-access agreement allowing for the new entrance. The agreement will eliminate five of the restaurant’s 49 parking stalls. Council believes the partnership will mitigate some of their traffic concerns.

PROMO VIDEO PAUSED Council plans to continue their discussion of posting a request for proposals regarding the creation of a new promotional video for the City of Dawson Creek. The current videos on the City’s website highlight tourism, business and opportunities for families, and were made approximately 10 years ago. Mayor Dale Bumstead’s hope is to play a new video at trade fairs and provide the video on memory sticks to potential new residents and businesses. The proposed budget for the project is $25,000, which can be paid with the Economic Development Budget and other grants. Council tabled the topic for future discussion.

NEW AREA SERVICE POLICY PROPOSED A 30-day public review period has started for the proposed Local Area Service Policy. Council approved the policy as presented on Jan. 20, rescinding their Local Improvement Policy. Their previous policy had property owners paying approximately half of the road projects’ estimated cost; through this policy, work could be halted by petition from residents in the area. The new policy states that council will attempt to limit paving projects to a curb and gutter standard, and property owners will pay for the asphalt paving portion of the construction and additional items like sidewalks or street lights. The City will pay for the construction of the road base, work necessary to handle storm water, and upgrading existing sidewalks. NEW BABY TO GET BIG GIFT To celebrate the birth of Dawson Creek’s New Year’s Baby, council will gift newborn Cayden Vyse an engraved plate, as well as a lifetime swim pass to the Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre. Mayor Dale Bumstead said

that the city only gets one New Year’s baby a year, and that it was a great opportunity to celebrate new life. Not all councillors were onboard with the idea, Coun. Duncan Malkinson said that they have turned down free swim passes to other worthy groups. Coun. Charlie Parslow thought the gift was excessive, as an annual swim pass for youth is valued at $500, and an adult pass is valued at $740. The pass will become active when Cayden turns six, as children under six are free to swim.

COMMENT ELICITED FOR ELECTION EXPENSES Minister of Community, Sport, and Cultural Development Coralee Oakes is seeking comment from local governments

regarding expense limits and third party sponsorship in local elections. Both Coun. Charlie Parslow and Coun. Cheryl Shuman believe that every community should be able to set their own election expense limits, as expense challenges are different in urban and rural areas. They also believe that third party sponsorship should not be allowed in local elections. Coun. Duncan Malkinson believes that the community should adhere to the principles that running for office should be easy, accessible, and affordable. Mayor Dale Bumstead will summarize council’s thoughts in a letter to the minister.

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Northern Health’s recruitment strategy goes worldwide

New website hopes to turn around physician shortages KYLA CORPUZ reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – A physician moving to northern B.C. can expect nearly $36,000 before their first day of work. That covers a $20,000 signing bonus, $15,000 moving allowance and $1,000-recreational pass. In addition, physicians are also granted an $1,800 monthly retention stipend. But if that’s not enough incentive to welcome physicians to the north, an interactive website will hopefully do the trick, says Northern Health and North Peace Division of Family Practice. “We are recruiting young people, [and] social media is the way people interact. Young physicians don’t look in newspapers or on websites for static information, said Northeast Medical Director Becky Temple. “We’re looking for physicians to come to our communities and these are the kind of things they respond to.” The website, physicians.northernhealth.ca, was launched last week. It includes video testimonials from physicians who made the move to Fort St. John to live and work, as a means to encourage others to do the same; information about northern communities from Prince Rupert to Dawson Creek; current practice opportunities and a description of the Northern Medical Program. One of the two first ambassadors featured on the website is Dr. Quinton Du Preez who moved to the Energetic City from South Africa six years ago. “My wife and I decided to move to Canada just to try something new,” he said. “So we started looking around in B.C. and looked at a lot of places and found Fort St. John.” After doing some research he was connected to another South African physician who immigrated to Fort St. John

for his practice. currently looking for three family doctors and one obstetri“We spoke a lot of times on the phone, he made Fort St. cian/gynecologist. John sound fantastic. We kind of have had similar interNorthern Health staff is actively looking for more health ests.” Du Preez has a family with two kids, they love the professionals who would like to give their testimony about outdoors and the kid-friendly activities that the city has to moving up north to work and live, to showcase on their offer. new website. “The city’s role is to create a good community,” said Representatives from the City of Fort St. John, Northern Fort St. John Mayor Lori Ackerman. “But I can’t recruit Health and the North Peace Division of Family Practice physicians … so if our physicians are supported to recruit attended the website launch on Jan. 24 at the Fort St. John other physicians—then we’ve won.” Medical Clinic. Having a network that was connected to his hometown helped in Du Prrez’s move to northeastern B.C. “It was a fairly easy … to move from South Africa to Fort St. John when there was already a community of some South African doctors and some familiarity.” Northern Health hopes Du Preez’s experience will act as a vessel to recruit physicians and combat the shortage of health profesResearch Technician Position Available sionals northern B.C. is currently facing. Fort St. John needs five The BC Grain Producers Association Research Department family practitioners, one in Dawson Creek is seeking an individual to assist the team pediatrician, one internal in conducting its field research trials for local and intermedicine specialist and one provincial projects. This is a full-time permanent position general surgeon. Dawson offering a competitive salary with excellent health benefits. Creek is also facing shortages, its medical services is

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SPORTS Fort Nelson sled dog team victorious in Minnesota LIZ STEWERT submitted article FORT NELSON - Buddy Streeper and his team of championship sled dogs, raced to victory across the state of Minnesota. To claim the top spot in the 2nd running of the

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Six speed skaters from Peace going to nationals KYLA CORPUZ reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – Five speed skaters from Fort St. John and one from Dawson Creek are advancing to the Canadian Age Class Championships being held in Quebec City. On Jan. 25 and 26 the provincial speed skating championships were hosted at the Pomeroy Sport Centre, where 10 clubs were represented. Approximately 80 skaters attended and competed in the following categories: FUNale, L2T, T2T, C4L (Competitive for Life Open and Live Master). Only the skaters from the T2T (females aged 11 to 14 and

males 9 to 12) were eligible for the nationals, which are being held in two weeks. Yuna Lovell (F-11 gold), Amanda Mitchell (F-11 silver), Kierra Brule (F-14 bronze), Kaden Hagers (M-12 bronze) and Colton Johnson (M-15 gold) will be representing the Fort St. John Elks team and from Dawson Creek, Hannah Brunn (F-14 silver) will take to the nationals. Fort St. John has played host to the provincial speed skating championships for a number of years. Meet coordinator Dee-Ann Stickel

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#201, 1112-102nd Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC

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300

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Application for Development Variance Permit

FOR RENT

Lot 1 Section 35 TWP 82 R18 W6M District Plan 11252

WE HAVE A WARM PLACE FOR YOU THIS WINTER! Sterling Management Services Ltd. has for rent Bach, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Townhouses, Duplexes & Houses Fort St John Dawson Creek Commercial Space For Lease/Rent Brandt: 9907-100th Ave 2500 sq ft retail retail or ofﬁce TD Bank: upstairs ofﬁce space 1323 sq ft Call Rob for viewing, rates and details - 250-785-2829 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL

is now taking applications for 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units, Contact our ofÀce for more information! Phone: 250-785-2662 Email: reception@licar.ca

A relaxation of the light industrial zoning requirement pertaining to the maximum building height is being sought. The relaxation sought is: i) maximum building height from 12 m to 29 m for elevating sand (bulk storage of fracturing sand) The submitted application can be reviewed at the District Ofﬁce between the hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm from Monday to Friday (statutory holidays excluded) up until February 18, 2014 at 5:00 pm. If you wish to make a separate written submission pertaining to the application, it can be made to the attention of Charlette McLeod, Administrator, Box 300, Taylor, BC V0C 2K0 prior to February 18, 2014. Alternatively, if you would like to appear as a delegation to Council, the deadline for being placed on the agenda is February 13, 2014 at 12:00 (noon). Please call Tracy Kucera at 789-3392 to register.

floor 3 bedroom, bath , kitchen & living room Lower floor 2 bedroom, bath, kitchen & living room Shared Laundry $20,000 in recent repairs Located at 6388 Daisy Ave, Fort St. John Call 1-250-493-1807 Price $374,000 OBO Pre approvals only

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Please be advised that the above-noted Development Variance permit application will be considered by Council at a Special Meeting of February 18, 2014 at 5:00 pm in the Council Chambers located in the District Ofﬁce at 10007-100th A Street, Taylor, BC.

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CLEANING House/ Office Cleaner looking to pick up 3 to 5 Contracts $25.00 an hour Call or text Mary at 250-329-8976 Wanted Looking for 2 house cleaning jobs, Preferably between 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday Call Jeannie at 250-262-4449 Help Wanted Dutch Casing Services 15711-289 Rd Fort St John, B.C. Requires Administration Manager to Oversee and direct administrative branch. Min 3 years’ experience & college dipl. $30/hr. Email Dianne@dutchcasing.com Wanted House Cleaning Jobs Looking for 2 house cleaning jobs, Preferably between 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday Call Jeannie at 250-262-4449

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HELPWANTED WANTED HELP

Field Service Technician OUR NEW EQUIPMENT IS ARRIVING AND WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

Boreal Pumping – A Division of Bonnett’s Energy Corp. has immediate openings in our Grande Prairie, AB and Whitecourt, AB locations for:

Fluid Pumping Operators & Supervisors Nitrogen Supervisors Our Pumping Services division operates a full group of stimulation services covering northeastern British Columbia and northern Alberta. We combine our superior technology with the most skilled and experienced personnel in the industry to provide the highest levels of stimulation services demanded by the industry. We are currently seeking energetic and motivated people to join our team, with a valid class 1 or 3 driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract. Qualified candidates will have Fluid and/or Nitrogen pumping experience and current certificates for H2S and First Aid. If you are a safety oriented individual, interested in joining a dynamic, growth oriented oilfield Services Company, we would like to hear from you. We offer a competitive salary and field bonus program, company matching RRSP as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Pre-employment testing is in effect for all positions.

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We are seeking an energetic, personable and self-motivated individual to work the front line and provide outstanding service to our customers in the installation and on-going support of our various products on drilling and service rigs in the Fort St. John, BC area. This requires the ability to work independently during irregular and sometimes long hours, strong organizational and problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively interact and work in a team environment. Experience with oilfield drilling and service rigs as well as instrumentation is an asset. We provide the training and on-going support required to be successful as well as all necessary tools and equipment including a field service vehicle. We offer a competitive base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefit program. If you are seeking a dynamic work environment with an industry leader, forward your application to fieldtechresumes@pason.com with “Field Service Technician-Fort St. John” in the subject field. We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Visit our website for more information about Pason at www.pason.com. Pason promotes a safe and healthy work environment and applicants for this position will be subject to our alcohol and drug testing program.

To apply, please send your resume (indicating position and location) and driver’s abstract to hr@bonnettsenergy.com or by fax to 780-532-4811. We thank you for your interest. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN PMP file reference # 121-136-14/19 Applicant: Crew Energy Inc. is developing an Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) under British Columbia’s Integrated Pest Management Act and associated regulation. th

Contact: Roxann Rosenkranz, Crew Energy Inc. 8043-100 Ave. Fort St John, BC V1J 1W2 250-785-9953 Notice is given that a draft Integrated Pest Management Plan has been prepared by the applicant to manage vegetation on Crown and private land using the principles of integrated pest management. The purpose of the IPMP is to ensure safe and effective vegetation and noxious weed control by utilizing integrated pest management techniques on facilities, production and well sites, right-of-way and other managed lands. The use of herbicides is intended within the area to which the pest management plan applies. Other nonherbicide methods may include mowing, mechanical cutting, controlled burning or hand pulling. The herbicides and application methods proposed for use under this plan include: Herbicide Trade Name Vantage / Roundup Garlon XRT Arsenal Tordon 22K Kerb SC 2,4-D Amine Banvel VM / Vanquish MCPA 600 Lontrel 360 Clearview Milestone

Active Ingredient Glyphosate Triclopyr Imazapyr Picloram Propyzamide 2,4-D Dicamba MCPA Clopyralid Metsulfuron methyl / Aminopyralid Aminopyralid

Application Methods Ground - ATV, Backpack, Boom Ground - ATV, Backpack, Boom Ground - ATV, Backpack, Boom Ground - ATV, Backpack, Boom Ground - ATV, Backpack, Boom Ground - ATV, Backpack, Boom Ground - ATV, Backpack, Boom Ground - ATV, Backpack, Boom Ground - ATV, Backpack, Boom Ground - ATV, Backpack, Boom Ground - ATV, Backpack, Boom

This plan covers activities within the following Regional Districts: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality and Peace River. Some facilities may be located in proximity to communities such as Fort St. John, Fort Nelson, Dawson Creek, Taylor and Buick, as well as other local small communities in this region. th

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We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive beneðts package. If you believe that you have the skills and qualiðcations, and want to experience the special West Coast lifestyle, reply in conðdence to:

The proposed duration of this IPMP is from April 15 , 2014 to April 14 , 2019. A draft IPMP, diagrams or map(s) are available and may be reviewed by contacting the person listed above. A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of this PMP may send copies of the information to the applicant at the address above within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

Human Resources Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com

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PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT ELECTORAL AREA ‘D’ DIRECTOR BY-ELECTION 2014 NOTICE OF BY-ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of Peace River Regional District Electoral Area ‘D’ that a by-election by voting will be held to elect one (1) Electoral Area Director for the term ending December 2014 and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are: DIRECTOR, ELECTORAL AREA ‘D’ - One (1) to be elected Surname Usual Names Residential Address HIEBERT Leonard 14910 213 Road, Tomslake, B.C. POWELL Bud 4984 West Arras Road, Arras, B.C.

GENERAL VOTING DAY AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualiﬁed electors of Peace River Regional District Electoral Area ‘D’ on: Saturday, February 22, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the following locations: Location Address Location Bessborough Community Hall 6888 243 Road, Bessborough, BC Peace River Regional District office Cutbank Community Hall 13514 Highway 52N, Fellers Heights, BC Pouce Coupe Community Centre Devereaux Elementary School 4584 208 Road, Arras, BC Rolla Traditional School Doe River Community Hall 3816 Rolla Road, Doe River, BC Tate Creek School/Community Hall Kelly Lake Community Centre 107 Kelly Lake Road, Kelly Lake, BC Tower Lake Community Hall Parkland Elementary School 5104 Parkland Road, Farmington, BC

Address 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC 5010 52 Avenue, Pouce Coupe, BC 5167 405 Street, Rolla, BC 15439 Frontage Road, Tomslake, BC 5018 226 Road, Tower Lake, BC

ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be available to qualified electors at the Peace River Regional District office, 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, as follows: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (local time) - and - Monday, February 17 to Friday, February 21, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (local time)

ELECTOR REGISTRATION AND QUALIFICATIONS There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this by-election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements as a RESIDENT ELECTOR: • 18 years of age or older on voting day, • Canadian citizen, • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately before voting day, • resident of OR registered owner of real property in Electoral Area ‘D’ for at least 30 days before voting day, and • not disqualified by law from voting. RESIDENT ELECTORS will be required to produce two (2) pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. If you own property in Electoral Area ‘D’ and live somewhere else in B.C., you can vote in this election as a NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTOR if you: • are 18 years of age or older on voting day, • are a Canadian citizen, • have lived in BC for at least 6 months before voting day, • are the registered owner of real property in Electoral Area ‘D’ for at least 30 days before voting day, and • are not disqualified by law from voting. NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS may only vote once, regardless of the number of properties you own. If there is more than one registered owner of your property, only one of you may, with the written consent of the majority of the other owners, register as a non-resident property elector. NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS will be required to produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the majority of the property owners. If voting as a Non-Resident Property Elector, you are encouraged to contact the Chief Election Ofﬁcer well in advance of voting day to ensure that all required information is submitted.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING Qualiﬁed electors may vote by mail if they: • have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote in the conventional manner; OR • expect to be absent from the Peace River Regional District on general voting day and at the times of all advance voting opportunities; OR • reside further than 90 kilometres away from the nearest voting place, as measured by road distance. REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE: Before 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2014 you must submit the following information to the Peace River Regional District office in person during regular business hours (1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC) from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (local time); by mail (Box 810, Dawson Creek, BC, V1G 4H8); by fax (250-784-3201); or email (prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca): 1. Full name, 2. Residential (911) address, 3. Physical address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident property electors), 4. Method of delivery of your mail ballot package: (a) pick up at Peace River Regional District office, OR (b) regular letter mail through Canada Post to mailing address, OR (c) regular letter mail through Canada Post to an alternate address that you provide when requesting the ballot package, 5. To ensure you receive the correct registration application form in your package, you must indicate whether you are going to be registering as a resident or non-resident property elector. Upon receipt of a request, the Peace River Regional District will send out mail ballot packages commencing on or about January 31, 2014. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00 p.m., on Saturday, February 22, 2014. If you have questions regarding the upcoming Electoral Area ‘D’ Director by-election, please contact the Peace River Regional District at 1-800-670-7773 or (250)784-3200. Jo-Anne Frank, Chief Election Officer Peace River Regional District, 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca

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2009 VOLKSWAGEN CITY GOLF

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26,995

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19,995

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39,995

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18,995

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17,900

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43,995

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SHANNON CHIUPKA SALES

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16,495

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2010 F-150 LARIAT

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2013 FORD EXPLORER LTD

WAS $22,995

CREW CAB 4X4

2010 DODGE CHARGER SXT

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16,995

NOW $ STK# K22504

2012 JEEP COMPASS AWD

WAS $21,995

WAS $47,995

11,900

NOW $

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WAS $29,995

SUPER CREW 4X4 LEATHER LOADED

28,995

NOW $ STK# K72887

2012 F-150 SUPER CREW LARIAT LA ARI RIA IAT

WAS $33,995

4X4 ECO BOOST

31,995

NOW $

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2007 DODGE QUAD CAB 1500

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JASON (MAC) MCKENZIE SALES

18,995

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WAS $21,900

2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV

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WAS $19,500

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WA WAS AS $24,995

2009 CHEV EQUIOX AWD LT

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