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DAWSON CREEK - Dawson Creek will be getting it’s own “Kindness Meters” this year, as was decided by City council Monday Feb. 1. Mayor Dale Bumstead brought the recommendation before council, after the idea was suggested to him by Bob Zimmer, MP for the Prince George—Peace River region. Bumstead told Northeast News that Zimmer suggested the idea to Bumstead after seeing the concept in Truro, Nova Scotia, and the
mayor has taken the idea and run with it. The initiative will see disused parking meters placed around the city for people to donate change to, which will in turn be donated to an as-yet undecided charity. “I [sent] it over to our administrator, and we went about seeing if we could locate some old meters, and so we’ve done that and [we brought] it to council on Monday to get council’s endorsement to move forward with them,” Bumstead said. “I’d like to put one downtown, at the Mile “0” post because we
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Northeast NEWS
February 4, 2016
Local speedskater finalist for Male Athelete of the Year JULIA LOVETT news@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – A local speedskater has been nominated for the Sport B.C. Male Senior Athlete of the Year for his achievement in his field as part of Sport B.C.’s 50 year anniversary of hosting sport recognition events in B.C. Denny Morrison, a provincial athlete has been nominated three times and last year took home the prestigious award. Along with the title, he joined the ranks of Steve Nash and Rick Hansen, both of whom were winners in their chosen sports of basketball and Paralympics. “[It’s] very cool to be recognized either way for my achievement in sport,” he said. Morrison explained that finding out he was nominated surprised him as he hasn’t been competing for about a year due to an injury which left him unable to compete this season. Northeast News 6.24”x8.9” “[The honours were] achieved in March of 2015, that
was my highlight of the season, winning the overall world cup,” said Morrison. The event generally happens in the early spring of each year and this year, will be held in March at the Vancouver Convention Centre. In past years, Morrison was unable to attend due to training but now that he is still recovering from his accident, he said there is a good possibility he’ll attend. According to the Olympian athlete, he said that he got into the sport at the age of three because of his parents. It was a way to learn to skate so he could play hockey, “like the other small town northern B.C. kids do.” His older brother was a driving influence in encouraging him to get better, stronger and faster as he was also into the sport. “I always looked up to him and he was a bit of a role model for me I guess you can say without me really knowing it at that age,” he said referring to the will to follow in his brother’s footsteps. Morrison explained that if his brother broke a record for best time, then it was a goal of his to beat it the following
Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Northeast British Columbia Expansion Project
Open House and Invitation to Comment Plateau Pipe Line Ltd., a subsidiary of Pembina Pipeline Corporation (the Proponent), is proposing to construct and operate a transmission pipeline approximately 147 kilometres in length and 12 inches (323.9 mm) in diameter to transport condensate and natural gas liquids from northwest of Wonowon, BC, to an existing terminal near Taylor, BC (the proposed Project). The proposed Project is subject to review under British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Act. The Proponent has now submitted its application (the Application) to obtain an environmental assess ment certificate which is required before any work can be undertaken on the proposed Project. In order to provide information to the public about the Application, and to receive comments from the public, the Environmental Assessment Office of British Columbia (the EAO) invites the public to attend an Open House to be held: Pomeroy Hotel, Scotty Room 11308 Alaska Road, Fort St. John, BC on: Thursday, February 25, 2016 from: 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at:
There are 30 days for the submission of comments by the public in relation to the Application. This comment period will begin on February 10, 2016 and end on March 11, 2016. All comments received during this comment period will be considered. The intention of seeking public comments is to ensure that all potential effects – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – that might result from the proposed Project are identified for consideration as part of the assessment process.
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Photo Credit Submitted Denny Morrison with his multiple awards from the Olympics year. “My brother always kept me setting goals from a very young age without me even realizing it…so that kinda kept me involved with sport and here I am today.” Speedskating has been his life’s work, at 30-years-old, he has performed on the world stage, in multiple Olympics and world cups and he said he isn’t close to retiring. Morrison explained that he has been on the national team for almost half his life and performing at that level has given him pride. “Traveling to Japan when you’re in Grade 12, it’s a pretty huge deal in getting to wear a jacket with “Canada” written across the back, it’s motivating in and of itself,” he said. Morrison added that he also stayed in his sport because he liked doing something different then his friends. “Being a speed skate amongst many hockey playing
Traveling to Japan when you’re in Grade 12, it’s a pretty huge deal in getting to wear a jacket with “Canada” written across the back, it’s motivating in and of itself friends was an interesting situation so it was kind of fun. It made me feel almost special and unique to be a speed skater,” he said. Winning provincials or traveling for nationals at the age of 10 also gave him the confidence and drive he needed to continue on, not only in his sport but also in life. It was that determination and respect for his work that he said gave him the opportunity to be on the world stage. In the 2014 Sochi Olympics, one of his team members gave up his spot at the 1,000 metre race and offered it to Morrison who ended up winning the silver medal and then the bronze for the 1,500 metre race. “The story itself, even though it was an individual achievement was a pretty team-based story,” he said, noting that while they train in teams, it’s an individual completion.” Morrison explained that training as a team pushes each member to do better on the
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Northeast NEWS
February 4, 2016
Local Reiki practitioner finds a loyal clientele in the Peace
would be people who were already doing energy work, so they wanted someone else to do it on them. Now I get rig people, nurses … they want something different, they come to me for a different experience.” He said that around a third of his current clientele are local rig workers in the oil and gas industry, who learn of his services online and come to him as a de-stressing therapy. According to the International Center for Reiki Training, Reiki is mainly used for stress reduction, though Marjanovic said that he works often to “balance the body and the mind.” It is a Japanese therapy which involves the practitioner using his or her hands to channel “life force energy”; if this energy is low in a person’s body, they are more likely to experience illness and stress. Marjanovic uses mainly intuitive methods to administer this technique, which he said is an ability everyone has but that must be developed. Prior to starting his Reiki and Quantum Touch pracPhoto Credit Stacy Thomas tice, Marjanovic was an InKristofer Marjanovic, of Marjanovic Alternative Healing. tervention Worker at School District 59. He has always liked helpSTACY THOMAS ing people, he said, but he wanted to work independently, news@northeastnews.ca and that’s when he did research and found Reiki online. After taking classes in Grande Prairie, he is now qualified DAWSON CREEK - Born and raised in Dawson Creek, to teach the method, and is practicing full time, giving sesReiki and Quantum Touch practitioner Kristofer Marjasions that novic (Marjanovic Alternative Healing) has range from found a niche in the Peace region and is enjoy15 minutes ing a growing clientele. to an hour, Reiki, the practice of using energy to redepending align the body’s functioning as well as the on the permind, was all but unheard of in Dawson Creek son. when Marjanovic started his practice in 2009, “I’m gobut he says that as locals have become more ing to stay educated about alternative therapies, his busiwith it beness has grown. cause it’s going strong,” he told Northeast News. “It took some time to educate, but now most people Marjanovic will be at the Dawson Creek Health and know what it is, Reiki,” said Marjanovic. Wellness Expo at Encana Events Centre on Feb. 14. “Back when I first started seven years ago, [clients]
They come to me for a different experience.
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get a fair amount of tourist traffic down there in the summertime.” Now that the recommendation was approved by council, a policy will be developed around where the money will be donated. “It’s not like Photo Credit File photo it’s going to cost Mayor of Dawson Creek Dale Bumstead. us a bunch of money to do or implement, it’s got such a great message, to me and the community,” said Bumstead. “You have some spare change and you put it in there and it just goes to a great cause in the community, it’s just a real nice message I think.” There will be four Kindness Meters installed around Dawson Creek. Bumstead said he would consider putting them in Memorial Arena, Encana Events Centre, or Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre as well as downtown.
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February 4, 2016
CPABC helps small boy flatten his foot
Cerebral Palsy Association of B.C. (CPABC), the association gives funding for people who live with C.P. FORT ST. JOHN - A little boy sits at a table in an empty the opportunities they need Robert Ogilvie classroom with his mother searching a plas- to succeed in life. “We provide funding to tic bucket for the next best lego piece he can find. He is animated and intent on building what looks to be a car or help people with cerebral palsy acquire assisted demaybe a truck. He isn't sure. He is standing firm, with both feet planted on the ground vices to increase their functioning and independence but he holds a secret. On his left leg, he wears a brace. "It stretches the muscles…because this leg is weaker and quality of their lives,” than the other one is," said Waytt De Groot, who at age she said. Dehdar explained that four was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy (C.P.). That diagnosis was just over a year ago and Melissa De every year, they advertise Groot, the little boy's mother, a teacher at the school, said for the various funding proit was because Wyatt's C.P. was so mild, support isn't cov- grams and members can apply. When she received ered by BC medical as the brace is bought privately. The brace, known as an ankle foot orthosis (AFO), the De Groot’s application, stretches out his tendons and forces his foot flat whereas she was informed that due without it, he would stand on tiptoes. He will also need to the mild nature of Wya new one every year due to him growing and they cost att’s disability, the family was unable to receive sup$2,000. According to Feri Dehdar, the executive director of port through other services and the only option to get the boy’s brace was to go through special funding. “The organization is the only source of funding for Photo Credit Julia Lovett him,” Dehdar said, noting that 85 per cent of the fund- Wyatt De Groot, 6, searches for the perfect piece ing came from the CPABC of lego to go on his masterpiece. while only about $300 came from Melissa’s health benbe challenging because every time they go to the doctors, efits. they get different information or something changes. For In order for Wyatt to strengthen his leg and flatten out his Wyatt, he is taking it all in stride, though in the beginning, foot, he needs to wear the AFO for eight hours a day. His when he first started school, he was frustrated at not being mother said he feels better able to sit on the floor and cross his legs like his classmates. with it on although he looks “We didn’t think of it, the staff here knew what was goforward to taking it off at the end of the day. “It seems to progress, we went from an appointment in the fall where they felt a brace was unnecessary and six months later, they said, ‘no, things are tightening up, we really need to intervene,’” she said. De Groot said it can ing on, we were all aware that there was something potential for this or that or Welcoming the other thing but nobody stopped to think ‘carpet-time is tricky,’” she said. Since that day, the teachNO SIMULATORS back to the HairBin. ers and the students have “Training with IHE has enabled me NEVER SHARE MACHINES been supportive of the young Patricia has 19 years’ to land my "dream job!" Taking boy who has grown into a TRAIN ON OUR SITE experience in both men’s confident, active and vivatraining with IHE is one of the best OR YOURS! decisions I have ever made!" and ladies. Patricia works cious six-year-old. START ANY MONDAY “I find this school in genTuesday-Saturdays. She eral is very inclusive so Mark M. IHE Grad May 2015 JOB PLACEMENT AID would like to welcome that’s kind of nice and the her clientele to come and older kids are really supporthim too,” she said. see her at The HairBin. iveAswithshe spoke, Wyatt Four day training courses offered monthly / bi-monthly! PATRICIA played with his lego and Also, any service will entitle you to enter our $10,000 Cash Draw interjected his opinion on as we are celebrating our 30 Year Anniversary Summer 2016. things to be a part of the conversation, like even though Have Experience? Need Proof? Get Certified Today! Open Late Wednesday,Thursday & Friday his10442mother’s students may 100 Street, Gift Certificates Available know him and his Fort Stabout John
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Dawson Creek to delight in the sound of classical flute and violin this month STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - Dawson Creek music lovers will be treated to the sounds of classical flutes and violins this month, when touring musicians Kathleen and Thomas (of Dawson Creek) Schoen perform at the Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre (KPAC) on Feb. 17. The Schoen Duo has toured Canada extensively, and their performances have been heard on CBC radio. Their music ranges from early music to
chamber and classical, and they perform using a variety of period instruments as well as modern sampling and looping machines and other new technology. The Dawson Creek concert will include selections from their latest release, Profile. They will also be performing new material. Tickets will be $20 for adult general admission, available at the KPAC box office. For more information about the Schoen Duo, see their website at www.schoen-duo. ca. Contact 250-782-9325 for more information.
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Northeast NEWS
February 4, 2016
What good are morals and decency? Letter to the editor. The arrest of those protesting Site C especially someone as well known and liked for various reasons and especially for his adamant stand against the controversial PRRD building bylaw is disgusting and I have nothing but contempt for BC Hydro. The people who are protesting this ecological disaster called Site C are in my opinion the real heros and BC Hydro and their foreign financiers are the criminals. It shows the difference between those who are wealthy and those who are not. If the government of BC and Canada stood behind the people and the country’s fundamental laws and moral standards they would protect the land owners. I repeat LAND OWNERS not temporary squatters but verified certified and documented land owners against foreign shysters who own the so called crown goverment entity called BC Hydro. These shysters and thugs would violate the great seal of Canada stamped on every land owners legally documented land grant patent of which according to Blacks law dictonary cannot be expropriated or taken away by anyone legaly or illegally. These shysters act like mafia Dons of
the 1930s. Money is the law and that is a fact though it be illegal and wrong. Should some brave soul, if there be such a thing in the political arena step up the jackles sitting with them would turn on them like a pack of wolves. If those in the political arena would not turn on the brave soul the stupid gullible and selfish public would. I feel very concerned for the genuinely honourable people in public office who do infact endeavour to serve the public in an honourable and up right manner. It is very difficult to protect the weaker members of the country such as the land owners of the fertile beautiful vally from a pack of wolves wanting to devour them. Those promoting this project as clean power energy are simply a bunch of smooth talking smooth voiced scroundrels. This is my opinion. P.S. What good are morals and decency if it will hinder the rich and powerful from getting richer and more powerful.
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Ten years or less . . . Dear Editor Do you sometimes feel like you are living in an insane asylum and you are the only sane one there? I do and I hope rapidly increasing numbers of our populations feel that way as well and speak out. Our world’s best non-partisan scientists tell us that we have ten years or less to be making huge greenhouse gas reductions to avoid the two degree global temperature rise that will be the beginning of the end of life on this planet. To avoid this needless calamity most of the world’s fossil fuel reserves must stay in the ground. Why are we even discussing export pipelines? Why are we even considering allowing the fossil fuel extracting industries to destroy the only planet our children and grandchildren can live on? If Alberta can’t run their economy on the millions of barrels of oil they now export every day they need to attend business school. They should have done that fifty years ago. They do not need to export more oil. Developing the LNG industry would be the most ecologically, environmentally destructive move B.C. could make. Our federal government is reviewing our National Energy Board (NEB) and its policies.
I hope this brings positive change. Under Harper the fossil fuel industries did more regulating of the NEB than the NEB did of the fossil fuel industries. The only fossil fuel projects that were not approved were the select few that were politically rather than environmentally contentious. Hopefully this review will give the NEB the ability to “just say no” to the outrageous, destructive proposals of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) and the unconscionable greed of the oil and gas extracting corporations that they represent. We need to change our lifestyles and our economies. Unregulated capitalism is killing our planet. We need more green energy. We need huge reductions in our gross human overpopulation. We need to do these and many other things to save our planet. Strict control, regulation and restriction of the gluttonous fossil fuel extracting corporations would be a good first step for Canada. Thank you.
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Local Speedskater
against the clock which is done in minutes and seconds. Sport B.C. has a membership of about 50 provincial sport organizations (PSO) in every sport and takes care Continued from Page 2. of all the unique aspects and challenges that a sports club needs to run on. Payroll benefits, opportunities through kid’s sport, community sport awards and recognition awards all fall under their domain. They also provide funding for underprivileged children or clubs in need. “It’s Canada’s longest sport recognition event, although there are other sport recognition events, we’ve kinda started the train of those events to be across the country,” said Christine Wong, executive assistant for Sport BC She explained that the majority of the athletes who have been a part of Sport B.C. have been recognized at the professional or Olympian levels and said that it makes her proud to be a part of that history. “It’s exciting for us,” she said. This year the event will add exPhoto Credit Submitted tra awards including the female Team Canada’s Speedskating health team. coach category as a way to promote women and girls in sport. She went on to say that the awards were track by reaching higher levels and higher speeds. If they for achievement for everyone and they have athletes rangwere training by themselves, he said, the results would be ing from 12 to 92 years old. much lower. “It doesn’t matter how old you are, really, it just depends “It helps to have training partners to motivate you at ev- on if you fit the criteria so it just goes from there,” she said. ery different level of sport, we can improve upon by trainThe criteria differ for each category such as age and dising as a team in speedskating,” he said. ability if the category is in accessible sports like wheelchair For those unfamiliar with speedskating, it is done on long rugby. One of the criteria that all the categories have is betracks and uses a variety of distances. Each skater must race ing a well-rounded athlete and for Morrison, that means
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going to a variety of schools and doing public speaking but regardless of where is career takes him, he said he will continue to compete until his body says it time to quit. Morrison explained that he wouldn’t have had the international success if it wasn’t for his teachers, family, coaches or the Fort St. John Speedskating Club. “That’s what got me here and to be able to not just reach the level of competing internationally but to accomplish something as well beyond that and then saying thanks to your club coach…and maybe passing on whatever words of wisdom or experiences I’ve had…it’s a pretty fun thing to be able to do.” The skater said that because he had to take the year off to recover from his injury, it has given him time to reflect on what he has achieved and what lessons he learned along the way. “There’s always adversity in life and so overcoming that adversity only to reach a level that maybe I wouldn’t have without any trouble along the way, as I have done in the past. I think that’ll be a bigger step for me and will probably carry with it a more inspirational story,” he said.
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Daycare children win the golden ticket and taste Charlie’s Chocolates JULIA LOVETT news@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN - In a petite flower shop, children sit at little table and decorate crape paper with stickers. They are given little cups of hot chocolate with healthy scoops of marshmallows and as they drink, their eyes close, as if to savour the very essence that is the warm sweet cocoa mixture. What was special about this visit to the Flower Hut was that the children, who are from the Zoo Daycare, is that they were having a private taste test. Not just any taste test, either. The six young daycare children were sampling chocolate from Charlie's Chocolate Factory. The company, founded in 1970 in Burnaby, makes hand made chocolates in small batches and each one, a marvel. Marla Belziuk, the shop's proprietor, had her own children attend the Zoo. She said she wanted to give the children who attend the day care to have a unique experience and since she is a chocoholic, she thought she'd invite them
According to Joan Olson, who runs the Zoo, she likes to take her group of children out to various businesses in the community to teach them about what each store does for the town. Together, they have gone on tours to McDonald, Honda, the Fort St. John RCMP detachment where they went inside the police cars and listened to the sirens wail. "It went awesome, the kids had so much fun. I think the best part was the hot chocolate and the chocolates and they're very excited to take home flowers," said Olson. One of the impressive aspects of the morning was how well the children, all between two to four-years-old, behaved and the workers in the shop said they couldn't believe how mature the group was. Olson said she attributes that to common sense. "There's rules in he daycare, there's structure in the daycare and when we do go out, they use their manners and they're taught manners and I think that is very important for our children today," she said. Olson, who has run her daycare for 34 years, said she raises her children the same way her parents raised her. She explained that regardless of how many children she had with her, she would be just as proud to take them out because in the end, she said, it all comes down to manners and being taught why manners are important. "In September when we all start the daycare, we go through the
rules of going out to a business, going out to story time, strong start, walking on the street so their taught and that's the number one thing," she said. While the children worked on their crafts and ate their chocolates, the chatter and good humour was infectious. The entire shop was grinning ear to ear and as they left, all were bouncing on springs thanks to the indulgent, chocolatey morning. Olson explained that after the visit, they were going to go to a park to play and explore "They need to run, after this."
I think the best part was the hot chocolate and the chocolates and they’re very excited to take home flowers.
to not only drink and eat chocolate but also to decorate wrapping paper to be wrapped around flowers that would be given to their mothers for Valentine's day. "They are so well-behaved for daycare," said Belziuk.
Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd.
Call for Nominations for Lake View Credit Union Board of Directors
DAWSON CREEK AUCTION ‘MILE ZERO CITY’ DawsoAve. Dawson Creek, British Columbia 301-116th
Dawson Creek Office: 250-782-3766 VJV Main Office: 403-783-5561 Cattle Sales, Don 301-116th Fessler: 250-719-5561 Fax: 250-782-6622 D C
MARKET REPORT ON JANUARY 26, 2016
SLAUGHTER CATTLE
On January 26, 2016, 940 head of cattle went through Vold Jones Vold Auction in Dawson Creek D1 - D2 Cows 95.00-103.00 D3 - D4 Cows 80.00-93.00 Holstein Cows N/A Heiferettes 115.00-145.00 Bologna Bulls 110.00-135.00 Feeder Bulls 115.00-148.00 Good Bred Cows N/A Good Bred Heifers N/A Cow/calf pairs younger N/A Cow/calf pairs older N/A Older Cows N/A Milk Cows N/A
STOCKERS AND FEEDERS Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 700 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus:
175.00-198.00 195.00-213.00 205.00-224.00 210.00-235.00 220.00-253.00 250.00-280.00 280.00-305.00 300.00-320.00
Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers
165.00-189.00 180.00-195.00 185.00-201.00 204.00-221.00 210.00-235.00 218.00-245.00 230.00-260.00 275.00-289.00
Next Regular Cattle Sale is Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd.
DAWSON CREEK AUCTION ‘MILE ZERO CITY’
Dawso 301-116th Ave. Dawson Creek, British Columbia Dawson Creek Office: 301-116th 250-782-3766 VJV Main Office: 403-783-5561 Cattle Sales, Don Fessler: 250-719-5561 Fax: 250-782-6622 D
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The nomination period will be January 11th - February 9th, 2016. Nomination forms are available online at our website or pick them up from any of our branches.
If you are interested in seeking a seat on our Board, please request a nomination package. This is available upon request at any of our 3 branches.
Lake View Credit Union is governed by 7 directors whom set the strategic direction and ensure the long term success of our credit union for our 12,000 members.
You can also print a nomination package online at our website: www.lakeviewcreditunion.com.
NOTICE OF AGM April 14th, 2016 at the Calvin Kruk Centre for the Arts at 7:00pm 2016 Board Positions: There are 4 positions up for election in 2016. 3 - 3 year terms and 1 - 2 year term. The following incumbents have indicated they plan to seek re-election: • Darren Hamre • John Kurjata
Alternatively please feel free to contact any of the Nominating Committee members: Myles Mowat mmowat@lakeviewcreditunion.com Jean Hicks jhicks@lakeviewcreditunion.com Everett Beaulne ebeaulne@lakeviewcreditunion.com For further details regarding the Director Elections, please watch for details in our branches and our website.
If you have any questions about the Board of Directors or the nomination process, please contact: JENNIFER LALONDE, Executive Assistant Lake View Credit Union, 800-102 Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 2B2 250-782-4871 • jlalonde@lvcu.ca
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2011, 2012, 2013. 2014 Commercial MLS® Award BC Northern Real Estate Board This year Ron Rodgers marks his 30th anniversary serving this area’s real estate needs!
FOR SALE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Water Hauling Business for Sale
Development Opportunities
WHY PAY RENT
when you can own your place of business in the
5 Acres Highway Exposure
HUB OF DOWNTOWN FORT
GREAT OPPORTUNITY to be your own boss!
Great annual revenue - Sustainable community service Well established family business with loads to offer any entrepreneur! Asking $1.498 Million MLS® N4507327 POP’S PIZZA Over 2025sf lease space along 100 Ave in downtown Fort St John (just across the street from the Quality Inn) Pop's Pizza & Pasta asking price includes furnish-
ings, kitchen equipment, signs, front end equipment, and more. Asking $97,800 MLS® C8000851
LAND-BUILDING-BUSINESS
Largest Laundry Facility in FSJ
Great income producing business, equipment in great condition & mechanics exceed expectations!
GREAT LOCATION! 5,330+sf BUILDING on 0.6+/- ACRES ALONG 100 AVE!
ST JOHN!
2,500sf Building on 40’ x 120’ lot with side access back lane access and parking!
LAND & BUILDING Asking $355,000 MLS® N4507533 Commercial Asking $485,000
Scoop Clothing
Women’s Fashion, Footwear & more!
Here’s your opportunity to become a business owner
...your career path in women’s fashion is waiting... Asking $119,000 MLS® C8001476
SHARE PURCHASE dba Northwoods Inn
Share includes business & liquor licenses, 44,700+sf floor space building,
4.5+ acres land on highway with frontage access!
Asking $5.8 Million MLS® C8001574
AV-TECH Heating & Service
Land, Building & Business
200+/-sf retail office space front portion of the building. Manager suite 800sf +/- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, currently leased. Quonset shop connected by a breezeway. 1200sf shop on concrete pad. Back fenced. Asking Price includes 2 trades vehicles, 1 trailer, lifts, equipment, tools, some inventory and goodwill.
GREAT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY In Dawson Creek, BC Asking $1.2 Million
MLS®156714 CALL RON FOR DETAILS, APPOINTMENT TO VIEW & INFO PACKAGE
Over 160+ acres located along Williston Lake This beautiful area of north east British Columbia offers a spectacular backdrop for a unique resort facility for all seasons (includes 9 private lots remaining from residential subdivision)
11,600sf lodge/spa facility
plus 1960sf staff lodging, equestrian barn, & 30 year
recreational license Asking $4.518 million MLS® C8000520
Call Ron for package on the FORMER TORWOOD LODGE
Many organizations and charities receive a lot of attention over the holiday season—but what happens throughout the rest of the year? Find a cause that has affected your world and become a champion of that cause by supporting it through out the year. This ad space donated on behalf of NorthEast BC Realty’s clients, suppliers and Ron and Theresa Rodgers
112 Ave Commercial Lot
Development opportunity across from new proposed school location & new hospital. Asking $749,000 MLS® N4506822
Site is fenced and currently has metal warehouse (sold ‘as is, where is’ ). Located close to post office, bus depot and across from expanding daycare/office center PRIME FUTURE DEVELOPMENT LAND IN DOWNTOWN FORT ST JOHN!
Dawson Creek Medical Building
Land & 15,000sf Building For Sale Asking $2.2 Million MLS® 156630-157608 - only vacant space of 1200+ office space also for lease
LAND & BUILDING
3,200sf Shop on 0.329 Acre fully serviced city lot
50’x122’ Commercial Lot
Stripped and ready for development - located behind Telus & DQ Asking $159,900 MLS® N4507275
Property corners Alaska Highway & 269 Road between Charlie Lake & Fort St John. Zoned Light Industrial - 3 buildings, 1 storage building with 2 tenants. High profile area with opportunity for future development along the highway! Asking $4.5 Million MLS® N4507284
4.74 Acre Development Land
Asking $699,000 MLS® C8003438
1/2 Section Land & Buildings
Rare property overlooking banks of Beaton River offering country lifestyle in private setting! House, shops, modulars & more! Ideal home based business location. Asking $ 1.998 Million MLS® C8003071 R2019958
1.13 Acres RM2 HIGH DENSITY MULTI-RES LAND Two 2 storey Townhouses 8 income producing leased units
Great invest in RM2 land that has room to build additional multifamily units and keep existing income from current rentals!
Asking $ 1.7 Million
4.5+ ACRES LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
City services at property line, bare & level, and currently leased! Asking $1.798 million MLS® N4507518
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
MLS® N4507277
50’x150’ C2 Commercial Lot
99 Ave Downtown Asking $139,000 MLS® C8000963
155’x120’ 3 city lots with alley access city downtown core 101 Ave
10,400sf LEASED SHOP-WAREHOUSE 4.76 ACRES Fort St Asking $2.35 million MLS®N4507464 John
Asking $2.28 Million
Northern portion of property borders Baldonnel Road, west of the Baldonnel school. Asking $639,000 MLS® N4506877 Building on site being sold in “as is” condition...may be used for residential or office
Currently zoned/used for residential - lot is adjacent to Light Industrial use to the north & west. Looking for a place to put a home based business on…without high city taxes? Check this out! (Modular home & garage on site sold in “as is” condition) Asking $785,000 MLS® N4507218
Residential Development Lots 50’X150’ Lot on 98 Ave just before the dead end cul-de-sac, offers a quiet residential neighborhood to build your home. Back lane access. R2 zoning; single or duplex development. Asking $148,000 MLS ® C8003051 117.7’x127.8’ lot on 89A Street RM1 Low Density Multiple Housing just blocks from the proposed new school across from hospital and senior housing development. Asking $410,000 MLS ®C8003078 0.418 acre RM1 lot on 89A Street close to college, golf, schools, and walking path. Great location for townhouse or large scale multi-family development. Asking $450,000MLS ® C8003076
MLS® N4507485
COMMERCIAL LAND
Downtown Condo...great investment opportunity Or your are tired of paying rent and want to start building equity. Asking $135,000 MLS® R2027135 Appraised Oct 2015 at $136,000
DEVELOPMENT OR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY IN FORT ST JOHN
CHARLIE LAKE
4.455 ACRES - Light Industrial Land Near corner of Hwy 97 & Hwy 29 Asking $869,000 MLS® C8003641
Asking $3.89 Million MLS® N4507247
Cherry Lane Estates, Taylor
4.76 to 6.7 Acre lots on hillside overlooking Taylor & Peace River Valley Buy Now & move in this summer TELEPHONE, HYDRO, PNG on site Ministry of Environment approved residential development! Asking price in $160,000 to $180,000+ range Call Ron for details. MLS® N220006+
Every week an array of people enter the doors of a public library to access computers, borrow a book, take part in a reading event or get involved in a library program. In 1981 a few FSJ Public Library volunteers organized a non-profit group called “Friends of the Fort St John Public Library” to assist in fundraising for the library and build awareness of the library’s services. Since its inception, ‘Friends’ fundraising has provided the FSJ library with well needed equipment and helped fund various children programs. In the summer of 2015, over 2,000 FSJ children took advantage of such ‘Friends’ funded programs. Become a member of the FRIENDS OF YOUR COMMUNITY LIBRARY and help continue the legacy of assisting in the growth of your local library! Stop in at your local library to find out how you can become a ‘Friend’.
CALL RON @ 250 785 4115 FOR APPOINTMENT or More Information about Commercial Real Estate
Information is not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale, or buyers already under contract. Information is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed and should be verified.
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NH IMAGINE Grants now available RCMP to educate about proper usage for community health projects of child car seats at D.C. Health show
lation,â&#x20AC;? Lang stated in a press release. Lang, a Child Passenger Safety Educator, will be on hand to offer assistance to anyone who has questions about the correct installation of car seats. Up to 80 per cent of car seats are not installed correctly, according to Lang, and a child car seat that is installed securely will greatly reduce risks of death or injury in the case of a collision. Lang said to follow car seat regulations and guidelines, and to use proper restraints even when driving short distances. The 2nd annual Health and Wellness Expo takes place at the Encana Events Photo Credit MetroCreativeConnection Centre in Dawson Creek, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is by donations with proceeds STACY THOMAS going to charity. news@northeastnews.ca
DAWSON CREEK Dawson Creek Community Police OfďŹ cer Cst. Stephanie Lang will be at the Health and Wellness Expo on Feb. 13 to educate the public about proper child car seat installation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;According to Transport Canada, 10,000 children under the age of 12 are injured in trafďŹ c accidents every year due to improper instal-
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STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - A grant from Northern Health (NH) is now available for community members and groups who are developing projects to improve the health of residents of northern B.C. IMAGINE Community Grants, in its seventh year, promotes healthy living by funding municipalities, First Nations organizations, schools, service providers, community organizations and regional districts who are starting health-related projects. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s granting cycle is focussed on the prevention of chronic diseases and injury. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know that building healthy communities is an effective approach to addressing chronic disease and injury risk factors, and improving the health of the entire population,â&#x20AC;? said Terry Lake, B.C. Minister of Health. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With this in mind, these grants help support projects that address priorities like healthy eating, being physically active, and quitting smoking.â&#x20AC;? Projects which promote health in the areas of physical activity and active living, healthy aging, early childhood development, tobacco-free living, injury preven-
tion, positive mental health, prevention of substance abuse and harms, healthy eating and food security are considered for grants. Projects which promote the integration of different groups and organizations, address a missing element in a community, develop community resources, and that are likely to continue after grant funding are given preference. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Providing seed money to communities through the IMAGINE grants allows Northern Health to engage with our populations to promote health and wellness, while allowing the communities to identify their individual needs for better health,â&#x20AC;? said Dr. Sandra Allison, NH Chief Medical Health OfďŹ cer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is inspiring to see how the positive impact of these small grants can be magniďŹ ed through the partnerships created and community investment at the grassroots level.â&#x20AC;? Grants of up to $5,000 are available. Information on how to apply, as well as applications, are available at NHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Imagine Grants website, or by emailing imagine. grants@northernhealth.ca or calling 1-855645-6555 or 250-645-6407. Applications are accepted until February 29, 2016, and another round of grants will be available in the Fall of 2016.
North Peace Fringe Area OďŹ&#x192;cial Community Plan Update! The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is updating the North Peace Fringe Area OďŹ&#x192;cial Community Plan (OCP), which will guide decisions about how the area will evolve over time. Building on Phase 1 of the process, the PRRD has identiďŹ ed emerging policy directions for the OCP and wants your feedback! Here are some of the ways you can get involved in the process: Attend a public open house (drop-in format) at one of the following locations: Monday February 15th: at Baldonnel Elementary School | 5pm-8pm Tuesday February 16th: at the Charlie Lake Community Club | 5pm-8pm Wednesday February 17th: at the North Peace Cultural Centre | 5pm-8pm Complete the online survey between February 15th - 29th by visiting the PRRD Engage Page: http://prrd.bc.ca/engage/
Contact:
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Assistant Manager of Development Services Phone: 250-784-3231 Main OďŹ&#x192;ce: 250-784-3200 Email: Claire.Negrin@prrd.bc.ca
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“tricky leg,” they “don’t know one thing,” to which his mother replied, “they know what you’re getting for your birthday, I told them,” she said, teasing her son who at this point has his full attention on her. His ability to communicate mirrors that of someone three times his age. Wyatt’s intelligence is easy and unassuming and while a majority of people living with C.P. struggle with school, his mother said he is doing quite well.
Wyatt’s CP only affects the lower half of his left leg and because of that, people, including the doctors didn’t see the subtle differences in his fine motor skills or the fact that one foot was up on tiptoes. “On one hand, I was happy with the brace because before the doctor said to me the biggest challenge for me was going to be because his disability was so invisible,” she said. “She (the doctor) said, ‘you really need to advocate for what’s going on with him,’ and once he got the brace, it’s visible now that there’s something happening but I think of how intelligent he is, it kind of makes up for some of the physical gaps.”
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Will yours work? Do you have one? also create a Living Will and a Power of Attorney that designates person(s) of your choice to make financial and/or health-related decisions on your behalf should you become too ill to do so on your own. Generally speaking, the purchase of will kits and power of attorney kits at various retail stores or on line is not recommended, as itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to make mistakes. A holograph Will is one prepared by you in your own handwriting and signed by you, without witnesses. Such a Will can raise many problems and should be avoided except in an emergency. The bottom line: when it comes to Wills, professional advice is well worth the cost.
Good financial planning must include providing for your loved ones and ensuring they are taken care of after your death. It should also include taking the right steps to ensure that your wishes for your finances and medical treatment will be respected even if you become incapacitated. The essential basis for all this is a valid, up-to-date Will that: â&#x20AC;˘ Names your Executor (sometimes called a Personal Representative or in QuĂŠbec, a liquidator) to take charge of your estate.
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THE LEGEND OF ST. VALENTINE The history of Valentine’s Day–and the story of its patron saint–is shrouded in mystery. We do know that February has long been celebrated as a month of romance, and that St. Valentine’s Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. But who was Saint Valentine, and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? The Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine’s actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death. Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons, where they were often beaten and tortured. According to one legend, an imprisoned Valentine actually sent the first “valentine” greeting himself after he fell in love with a young girl–possibly his jailor’s daughter–who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter signed “From your Valentine,” an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories all emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic and–most importantly–romantic figure. By the Middle Ages, perhaps thanks to this reputation, Valentine would become one of the most popular saints in England and France.
ORIGINS OF VALENTINE’S DAY: A PAGAN FESTIVAL IN FEBRUARY While some believe that Valentine’s Day is celebrated in the middle of February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine’s death or burial–which probably occurred around A.D. 270–others claim that the Christian church may have decided to place St. Valentine’s feast day in the middle of February in an effort to “Christianize” the pagan celebration of Lupercalia. Celebrated at the ides of February, or February 15, Lupercalia was a fertility festival dedicated to Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, as well as to the Roman founders Romulus and Remus. To begin the festival, members of the Luperci, an order
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of Roman priests, would gather at a sacred cave where the infants Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome, were believed to have been cared for by a she-wolf or lupa. The priests would sacrifice a goat, for fertility, and a dog, for purification. They would then strip the goat’s hide into strips, dip them into the sacrificial blood and take to the streets, gently slapping both women and crop fields with the goat hide. Far from being fearful, Roman women welcomed the touch of the hides because it was believed to make them more fertile in the coming year. Later in the day, according to legend, all the young women in the city would place their names in a big urn. The city’s bachelors would each choose a name and become paired for the year with his chosen woman. These matches often ended in marriage.
VALENTINE’S DAY: A DAY OF ROMANCE Lupercalia survived the initial rise of Christianity and but was outlawed—as it was deemed “un-Christian”–at the end of the 5th century, when Pope Gelasius declared February 14 St. Valentine’s Day. It was not until much later, however, that the day became definitively associated with love. During the Middle Ages, it was commonly believed in France and England that February 14 was the beginning of birds’ mating season, which added to the idea that the middle of Valentine’s Day should be a day for romance. Valentine greetings were popular as far back as the Middle Ages, though written Valentine’s didn’t begin to appear until after 1400. The oldest known valentine still in existence today was a poem written in 1415 by Charles, Duke of Orleans, to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London following his capture at the Battle of Agincourt. (The greeting is now part of the manuscript collection of the British Library in London, England.) Several years later, it is believed that King Henry V hired a writer named John Lydgate to compose a valentine note to Catherine of Valois.
around the 17th century. By the middle of the 18th, it was common for friends and lovers of all social classes to exchange small tokens of affection or handwritten notes, and by 1900 printed cards began to replace written letters due to improvements in printing technology. Ready-made cards were an easy way for people to express their emotions in a time when direct expression of one’s feelings was discouraged. Cheaper postage rates also contributed to an increase in the popularity of sending Valentine’s Day greetings. Americans probably began exchanging hand-made valentines in the early 1700s. In the 1840s, Esther A. Howland began selling the first mass-produced valentines in America. Howland, known as the “Mother of the Valentine,” made elaborate creations with real lace, ribbons and colorful pictures known as “scrap.” Today, according to the Greeting Card Association, an estimated 1 billion Valentine’s Day cards are sent each year, making Valentine’s Day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year. (An estimated 2.6 billion cards are sent for Christmas.) Women purchase approximately 85 percent of all valentines.
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Low Canadian dollar supports beef and cattle industry By Richard Kamchen
Canadian dollar woes are actually good news for Canada’s beef and cattle industry, says the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. “Generally in the cattle industry, especially for cow-calf producers, that weaker dollar translates into higher prices and usually helps the bottom line,” says Brian Perillat, manager and senior analyst of Canfax, CCA’s market analysis division. CCA notes U.S. oil prices dropped over 70 per cent in 18 months, falling below $30 a barrel for the first time in 12 years. That plunge helped drag down the Canadian dollar, all the way to 14-year lows. And if the global oil glut worsens before it improves – as some analysts expect – the Canadian dollar could remain under pressure and devalue even more, with CCA citing wide ranging analysts’ predictions between US$0.65 and US$0.59. But CCA notes a depreciating Canadian currency supported live cattle and beef prices in 2015.
“[U.S.] prices decreased dramatically faster than ours did, and if it wasn’t for our dollar, our calf and fed prices would be in a lot worse shape than they are,” Perillat says.
“For every cent our dollar depreciates, you can add five, six cents a pound on the price of calves, so it’s a little over one-and-a-half per cent,” he says. A lower dollar also increases packer competitiveness, as it lowers packer labour costs compared to their U.S. competitors. That enables Canadian packers to be more aggressive and keep more cattle in Canada, CCA says. “If your costs are cheaper here, you can process them here and you can basically narrow the price spread between Canada and the U.S. in terms of what packers are able to pay for fed cattle,” Perillat says. The impact of a low dollar on feed prices, however, offsets some of its benefits. “That’s going to drive up the domestic price, whether we’re importing [feed grains] or competing against export markets,” he says. “But the price increase in the cattle more than offsets the slightly higher feed costs.”
This article is reprinted by permission of the author and Farm Credit Canada. It was originally published in the January 29 issue of FCC’s e-newsletter, FCC Express. For subscription information about FCC Express, see www.fcc.ca/ Express.
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CCA says research reveals a one per cent depreciation in the exchange rate increases beef and cattle prices by one per cent. The impact on calf prices is even greater.
NOTICE OF PROPERTY DISPOSITION
NOTICE OF PROPERTY DISPOSITION Please note that in accordance with Section 26 (3) of the Community Charter, the District of Chetwynd intends to sell to Lakeview Credit Union the vacant land at 5060 North Access Road, legally known as Lot 1, Plan EPP48567, DL 398 (PID 029-485-231) and as illustrated in the map below.
Please note that in accordance with Section 26 (3) of the Community Charter, the District of Chetwynd is accepting offers for the vacant land legally known as Remainder Lot 1, Plan EPP19842, DL 398 and 1813 and as illustrated in the map below.
As previously advertised, the purchase price of the subject property is $240,000.
The purchase price of the subject property is $390,420.
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Beatton Journal: February 1916
warm. Mon 14th Continues very warm. The snow on the hills nearly gone. Self in office. George cutting hay. Tues 15th Continues very warm. The snow all gone off the Hills. Self in office. George cutting fire wood. Wed 16th A fine warm day. Snow nearly all gone. Self cut some firewood on Island. George cutting rails. Ivor Mowick & his Brother arrived from Edmonton with a Team. Thurs 17th Continues very fine. Self making a pole for the waggon. George cutting fence rails. B Carmichael came up from Taylors flat. Fri 18th Continues very fine weather. Very little snow left. Self at odd jobs. George hunting horses. Sat 19th Very warm. A lot of people around. 3 teams came up from Taylors flat. The Mail got in this afternoon. Constable Mansel arrived from H Hope along with the Mail Man. Sun 20th The Mail left this morning. Continues very fine weather. 3 Indians arrived from beyond Charlie Lake. Self busy with Indians until 12 o’clock as they were in a hurry to go back. Mon 21st Continues very fine. Self in store. The Indians left this Morning. Nearly all the Farmers were down at the Farmers Association held at the Post Office today at noon. Tues 22nd Continues fine. Cloudy towards evening and looks like snow. Mr. Parsons left for H Hope on Horse back this morning. Joe Appasassin arrived from Cutbank River & brought a few Furs. Wed 23rd Continues very fine weather. Self very busy. Joe Appasassin left this morning. Mr. Birley of Revillions left for H Hope in the afternoon. Thurs 24th Continues fine. Boys haulling rails. Self cutting rails. Snow all gone. Fri 25th Continues fine. Self making a pole for the Bobsled. Had a visit from Porter who brought in a load of oats from Pouce Coupie. George cutting Fence rails. Sat 26th Continues fine. Self at odd jobs. Mr. Birley and Parsons arrived from H Hope. George cutting fence rails. Sun 27th A fine day. Cloudy toward evening and looks like snow. Mon 28th Cold & stormy all day with snow. Self fixing up a sled. George cutting firewood. Tues 29th Continues cold & stormy. Self & George went for a load of hay. Mr. Jamieson & McDougall’s Boys arrived from PR Xing at 9 o’clock this evening. Came by River.
Photo Credit Submitted Frank Beatton at his home near Old Fort. Tues 1st Continues very fine. The Indians left this morning. Self cleaning up the store. The Hope teams left this morning. Wed 2nd Self in office. Geo. Went for Hay. Another Fur buyer arrived from the outside this evening. Thurs 3rd The Fur buyer left for H Hope this morning. Self in office. George got back with the Hay. A fine clear day but started to snow towards evening with a cold North wind. Fri 4th A fine clear day. Very mild. Self out cutting logs. George went for Hay. The Fur buyer returned from ½ Way River. Sat 5th 38 below this morning. Jamieson and MacDougall’s 2 sons arrived from H Hope at noon and after a few hours rest they continued on their way down. Self caught a Cross Fox. Sun 6th The Mail arrived this evening from Pouce Coupie. A fine clear day. Mon 7th Snow this morning but cleared up about noon.
3 Indians arrived from the North. Blowing a strong gale of wind from the North this evening. Tues 8th A beautiful day. George off for hay. Self at odd jobs. The Indians left for home this morning. Wed 9th Cold & stormy. Self in office. George at wood. Thurs 10th Continues cold & stormy. Self out looking up horses. George as yesterday. 2 Indians arrived from the North this evening and report snow very deep. Fri 11th A fine mild day. Self busy with Indians. George cutting firewood. Ogilvie left today for Pouce Coupie. The Indians left this evening. Sat 12th A fine warm day and looks like fine weather. George getting firewood. Self at odd jobs. One Indian arrived from Montaigne’s camp. Sun 13th 7 teams reported to have arrived at Taylor flats with freight for B. Carmichael who is starting a store for McKay. A fine day blowDISTRICT OF OF CHETWYND ing a Chinook wind. Very DISTRICT CHETWYND
DISTRICT OF CHETWYND DISTRICT OF CHETWYND NOTICE OF REVITALIZATION TAXAMENDMENT EXEMPTION NOTICE OF REVITALIZATION TAX EXEMPTION BYLAW BYLAW AMENDMENT
Please take note that pursuant to Section 226(4) of the Community Charter, the District of Chetwynd Council intends to consider adopting an amendment to District of Chetwynd Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 977, 2012 at its Regular Council Meeting on February 15, 2016. The proposed District of Chetwynd Revitalization Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw No. 1037, 2016 provides a pre-application and memorandum of understanding for a Revitalization Tax Exemption, which will permit Council to consider tax exemption applications prior to commencement of construction of the project. Any person wishing to express opposition to proposed District of Chetwynd Revitalization Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw No. 1037, 2016 is requested to do so in writing to: Attention Corporate Officer, District of Chetwynd, PO Box 357, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0; or Email: d-chet@gochetwynd.com; or Fax: (250) 401-4101; or By dropping it off in person at the District Office at 5400 Hospital Road; or By addressing Council during the opportunity for public input respecting proposed District of Chetwynd Revitalization Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw No. 1037, 2016 at the Council Meeting on February 15, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at 5400 Hospital Road. January 19, 2016
Carol Newsom Director of Corporate Administration
Zoning Bylaw Amendment Official Community Plan Bylaw and Zoning Bylaw NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Section 465 of the Local Government Act RSBC 2015, the Council of the District of Chetwynd gives notice it will hold a Public Hearing: Date: Time: Place:
February 15, 2016 4:00 p.m. Council Chambers
to consider proposed Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1030, 2016 and Zoning Bylaw No. 1035, 2016. The proposed bylaws will guide and regulate future development throughout the community, and can be viewed in their entirety at www.gochetwynd.com All persons who believe their interest in property may be affected by the proposed bylaws and wish to register an opinion may do so by: 1. Appearing before Council at the said Public Hearing; and/or 2. Forwarding written submissions for Council’s consideration, prior to 2:30 p.m. February 11, 2016, to District of Chetwynd, P.O. Box 357, Chetwynd, BC, V0C 1J0; Fax: 250-401-4101; or Email: d-chet@gochetwynd.com The bylaws and other written information pertaining to this matter may be viewed at www.gochetwynd.com, or at the District of Chetwynd Office located at 5400 Hospital Road, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday inclusive, excluding statutory holidays, from January 19, 2016 to February 15, 2016. Any inquiries should be referred to the District of Chetwynd, Telephone: 250-401-4100, Fax: 250-401-4101, Email: d-chet@gochetwynd.com or by mail to P.O. Box 357, Chetwynd, BC, V0C 1J0 Dated this 19th day of January, 2016 Carol Newsom, Director of Corporate Administration.
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• Winter Photo Contest. Have you taken some prize-worthy pictures this winter? Enter them into our Winter Photo Contest starting January 25th - Feb. 12. Visit http://www.fortstjohn.ca/ winter-photo-contest for more information and contest rules. • Pro - D Camp. Date: January 29, February 26 & 29, May 13 &16, 8:00 am-5:30 pm. Ages: 5-10 (must be enrolled in Kindergarten) Location: Pomeroy Sport Centre (upstairs meeting room) Cost: $45/day. Registration: Pre Register at the Visitor Centre or North Peace Leisure Pool. No school? No problem! The City of Fort St. John brings you Friday Fun Days at the Pomeroy Sport Centre. Keep busy with a day filled with pitch activities, skating, swimming, games, crafts, movies, and more! Meet new friends, try new activities, and kick off the weekend with non-stop fun! For more information contact the City of Fort St. John. 2507854592 | recreation@fortstjohn.ca | www.fortstjohn.ca. • The Vagina Monologues. The annual fundraiser of The Women’s Resource Society. The show is February 5th at The North Peace Culture Centre. 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. You can buy tickets at the NPCC, or online. www.npcc.bc.ca. For more info: Amanda or Phallon 250 787 1121. Tickets $30. • Northern Environmental Action Team’s Soup Stock is returning to High On Ice 2016, Saturday, February 6th, 10:30am-2:30pm. We will have a tent in the parking lot of the North Peace Leisure Pool. With 6+ restaurants participating this year, it is a great way to warm up and have some lunch during the High On Ice Festival. We will be selling tickets for $2/each. That will get you a sample size serving of the soup of your choice. We invite you to try them all. We will have a washing station for you to rinse a cup between servings. We encourage you to bring your own mug and spoon because we are trying to make this a waste free event. Tickets: $2/each Each ticket will get you a sample serving of soup. • Avid Book Club: The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman. Open to absolutely anyone who loves to devour a good book, and who is up for a wide range of reading materials! Contemporary and classic fiction, non-fiction, Young Adult... all make appearances at this club! Fort St John Public Library Thursday, February 11, 2016 -18:00 to 20:00. • Open Mic Night at the Rose Prairie Curling Centre on Saturday February 13 at 7:30pm. M.C. will be Tom Cole, admission by donation. It’s a family event, everyone’s welcome, bring your talent! For more information call 250-827-3210. Tickets:By donation • Galentine’s Day: FSJ Dance Society. The Lido. Date: 2016-02-12 To 2016-02-12. Starts at:19:00:00 Ends at: 23:00:00. Grab your best guy, gal or pal and don’t miss “Galentine’s Day”, featuring TWIN PEAKS with Special Guests 56th Collective! MC for the evening will be the charming Dylan Evenson. $50 Tickets include a delicious appetizer tray catered by Whole Wheat & Honey for each table. This community event is a fundraiser for the FSJ Dance Society featuring amazing local talent and businesses. Come on out and support YOUR community! • Join the party of the year with all of your most cherished characters! Koba Entertainment is proud to bring families across Canada Koba’s Great Big Show Live! Starring Little Charmers, The Backyardigans, Max & Ruby and Mike the Knight - a theatrical production of epic proportions. Koba’s Great Big Show Live! will captivate audiences with an authentic live stage experience starring beloved characters: The Backyardigans, Max & Ruby, Mike the Knight, and introducing for the first time ever, Little Charmers as they sparkle up the stage with magic, mischief and mayhem! Show starts at 1 p.m. Tickets: $29.00 each. Contact: 250-785-1992. • Boundless is an exciting experience with strong themes of youth and love. Former National Ballet of Canada dancer and internationally renowned choreographer, Matjash Mrozewski,
will partner with renowned Canadian composer Owen Belton. This piece is created in partnership with the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club and UBC Okanagan. Show starts on Friday, February 19 @ 7:30. Purchased in advance, Adults $35, Students & Seniors $30, Children $20. At the Door, Adults $40, Students & Seniors $35, Children $25. • Feb 25, 26, 27 South Peace Players Present “Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queens” at South Peace United Church Hall, Dawson Creek; Play starts at 7:30 pm with dessert at intermission. Tickets at Simple Pleasures. Feb. 28: South Peace Players Dessert Matinee: “Last Round-up of the Guacamole Queens” at South Peace United Church Hall, Dawson Creek; Play starts at 2:00 pm with dessert at intermission. Tickets at Simple Pleasures. • Too Chill for February 27th w/ My Two Daves. LIVE IMPROV. We’re back at the North Peace Cultural Centre (in the Conference Room) Saturday Feb 27th for some laughs. So bring your friends, put on your silly pants and come be funny with us! SHOWTIME 8PM $10 at the Door WARNING: Show not recommended for anyone under the age of 14 Tickets: $10 at the Door.
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• Bear Mountain Ski Hill hosts a weekly steak night from 6PM to 10PM during their ski season. Have some dinner and a ski/ snowboard under the lights - a perfect Friday night out! Check up-to-date weather and other details at http://bearmtnskihill. com/. Bear Mountain Ski Hill is just 5 minutes from Dawson Creek, south on 17th Street. T-bar lift, Snow making abilities, Night Skiing, Great place to enjoy a few runs, some good food and for the moms and dads the lounge upstairs with a great view of the kids outside skiing. • Our next Home Routes Concert is set for Friday February 5th, featuring Suzie Vinnick, Juno Nominated Roots & Blues musician from Ontario. The concert takes place at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery. Showtime begins at 7pm with local musician Josh Lacroix warming up the crowd. Advance tickets are $17 each at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery (250) 782-2601 or admission is $20 at the door. • Family Day FREE Swim & Climb at Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre. Join us on Family Day, Monday, February 8, for a FREE Swim & Climb with prizes, popcorn and family fun! Just a reminder, if you are under 19 years of age your parent will need to sign your waiver form (climbing is for 4 years and up). This event is sponsored by The Masonic Lodge, Success by 6, The Shriners, EnCana Events Centre & The City of Dawson Creek. We acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia! • Tuesday, Feb. 9. The South Peace Communtity Arts Council will be holding its monthly meeting at noon at the Calvin Kruk Performing Arts Centre. • We Have a Dream: Songs of Hope and Acceptance. Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 7 PM. Unchagah Hall. Presented by local partners working with Organizing Against Racism and Hate. (OARH), We Have a Dream is a community concert featuring music and other performing arts with a theme centered around hope and acceptance. By drawing the conversation around issues of racism and intolerance in our community, this event is sure to be inspiring and uplifting for all in attendance. Headlining the event is Edmonton’s sixpiece acappella group High Street Sound. Don’t miss this opportunity to catch the professional singing group in this exclusive concert. Other performers include Dawson Creek Choral Society children’s, youth, and community choirs, the Northern Lights Drummers, the Kiwanis Dance Orchestra, the Ukulele Club of Dawson Creek, and more! • ADULT VALENTINE’S DINNER & DANCE Feb. 13 at Farmington Hall, hosted by the Farmington Community Association. Doors open at 7:00 PM; Beef dinner served at 7:30 PM. Dance to follow with live music by “Morgan McGowan and Cover Me”. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are available at Tiger Stationers in Dawson Creek or phone Michelle at 250-784-6944. • Seniors Cabin Fever Dinner. At the Notre Dame Auditorium,
Sunday February 14, 2016. Doors open at 3:30 PM and dinner will be served at 5:00 PM. Tickets $5 each and are available at the Dawson Co-Op office. All proceeds go to Step Up N Ride. Those 60 years of age and older are welcome. Step Up N Ride (call 250-782-7433): Please book your lift with the shuttle service by February 12, 2016.
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• Senior’s Swim & Tea Every Wednesday from 10:00am – 12:00pm Swim any time between 9:00 – 11:00 am, then join us for tea, coffee and treats in the classroom. Monthly guest speakers as well – all included in the regular admission price! Hope to see you here! • Mile “O” Quilter’s Guild meet every Tuesday & Thursday at the Calvin Kruk Centre for the Arts at 7pm • Seniors Computer Club meet Wednesdays in the Co-op Cafe from 1:15 - 2:15pm. All seniors are welcome to attend. This FREE club is for all skill levels! Bring your phone, tablet, laptop or any electronic gadget. No computer? No problem! We have laptops to led! Call Anne for more information or to register 250-782-4668 • Dawson Creek Ladies Hospital Auxiliary meets the last Tuesday of the month in the Hospital Conference room (3rd Floor) at 1:30pm. New members are welcome. Call Carol at (250-)782-4595(3rd Floor) at 1:30pm. • Knit Night every Thursday at Faking Sanity (901 103Ave) from 6.30 –8.30pm. Bring your craft and have a great time! Refreshments are available. • Join us for Seniors Game Time! Cards, trivia, word games and more. We meet the 1st Thursday of each month at the Dawson Creek Municipal Library from 10:30am until noon. Light refreshments provided. • Visually Impaired Support Group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 12 noon at First Baptist Church (south side of Tremblay School)1400 113 Ave. Come and enjoy a simple lunch (by donation) and a short program. For further information please phone Margaret, 250-782-3221 or Pam,250-782-5187
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• Seniors Swim & Tea. Tuesday 10:30 - 12:30. Come out and enjoy a swim or rest in the hot spots, have a cup of tea and visit with others! Cost: $2.00 for those aged 65+. Contact: North Peace Leisure Pool - 250-787-8178. • Open Mic is now every Wednesday night at On The Rocks Pub! The show starts at 8pm. Come support local music!
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Watts #74: Global Update 2016
By Don Pettit So, you may have heard. The price of oil has tanked. We hear lots about the effects, but little about the cause. No, I’m not saying renewables have somehow pushed fossil fuels aside. The renewable energy industry is still small compared to the global fossil mega-industry, the biggest industry in human history and the most powerful force in the world today. Powerful, but not ALLpowerful. The trillions of investment dollars that are not going into fossils right now aren’t just sitting around and waiting. They are in large part going right into renewables, pushing them forward at unprecedented and unexpected rates. This continues a trend started a few years ago with the surprising explosion of solar power, which is now vying with wind power as the fastest growing energy source on the planet. Why? Because the future, if there is to be one, is clearly powered by cheap, non-polluting energies that are constantly and automatically renewed by nature. It is the way. The world has seen the way, and that is where it is going. Not in some far and distant future-world, but right now. The crash in oil prices is merely helping it along. Let’s see watt’s happening. Here are some highlights: RENEWABLES LEAD The year 2013 was a renewable energy milestone: for the first time, the world added more renewable energy capacity
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than new capacity from all fossil fuels combined. In that year the world added 141 thousand megawatts (141 gigawatts) of fossil energy, but 143 GW of clean energy. A first, but not the last. The trend has continued ever since. Sure, the numbers vary depending on what study you read, but the direction is clear: renewables in, fossils out. CHINA LEADS IN RENEWABLES The world’s biggest carbon emitter is also the world leader in new clean energy. Over the next decade they plan
rooftop solar will reach grid parity (its cost will be equal to the normal cost of grid electricity) in almost all 50 U.S. states in 2016. We can expect the same in most of Canada. After reaching grid parity (solar is about to, wind is already there in most areas) the economies of scale just keep on going, so in just a few years most renewables will become less expensive than conventional energy. And they will stay that way, because the fuel is free. In just a few short years, renewables will be cheaper,
to install more solar and wind power than all the rest of the world combined. China’s latest goal for solar is mind-boggling: 200 GW by 2020, quadrupling their previous target. Add to that their goal of 250 GW of wind by the same year, and you sort of get the idea: wow! SOLAR REACHING GRID PARITY The fact is, the cost of electricity generated from wind and solar continues to fall along with the cost of the technology itself. In the U.S., the cost of solar panels fell by 60 percent between 2011-2013 alone, as more and more installations were deployed nation wide. In some states, wholesale solar electricity is selling at less than 4 cents per kilowatt-hour (in BC you and I are paying about 8 cents), which may be the cheapest electricity in the U.S. In many states, solar is already cost competitive with other sources, and Deutsche Bank recently predicted that
and they are already cleaner and more reliable than fossilbased energy. This transition to clean energy will boost the economy, create jobs and make us more competitive. At that point, fossil energy will be obsolete. JOBS? NO PROBLEM Want jobs? Go green. Experience around the world has shown that renewables make more jobs (and not boom and bust jobs either) per dollar invested than fossils. An October 2015 Clean Energy Canada report estimates that 270,000 new jobs could be created in B.C. if it adopts new policies to meet its 2050 climate target to reduce greenhouse emissions by 80 percent. The price of oil may have tanked, but its not the only game in town. 2016 is showing signs of becoming “The Year of Renewables.” Time to celebrate.
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that. The church voted unanimously to do so and has since to get them here and help them settle in. gained momentum. “Could be surprises along the way but at this point, there “The way our church works it’s not a hierarchy, from the is nothing major for us to be aware of or concerned about,” top down, it’s much more a democratic system and so for he said. somebody in the church to come up with the idea, yes, I am For those wishing to help or for more information, call more than happy to jump on that bus,” he said. Rechke at 250-785-1723 or go online to charlielakechurch. According to the reverend, the denomination, Canadian com. Baptists of Western Canada (CBWC) has a sponsorship holder agreement with the federal government. It is not the first time the small community church has sponsored refugees and they seek to ensure that when the families do come over, they can settle in. The government worked out an agreement with the church through a pretty straight forward process and asked questions about how many families would be sponsored and what size of family. “Some basic ideas, we’d like them to fit well within the demographics of Fort St. John. Young family, young kids kind of thing,” he said. The reverend explained that the reason the familes chose Canada was because they have friends from the same community in Syria who live in Calgary, AB. It was their friends who advocated for them to come. At the moment, the families are in the process of filling out the paperwork by means of a member of the church’s head office who can speak fluent Lebanese. Photo Credit Julia Lovett The church also has a group of people who are Flower child, Madison Oftebro, 3 , holds a pink flower looking at housing, and all the amenities that a to give to her mother for Valentine’s Day. household would need. “This news has gone out into our community, we’ve already had numerous people contact us and offer us housing and we’re going to take a good look at Check us out on it in terms of trying to figure out where’s the best place for Facebook & Twitter them to be living,” said the reverend. He said they are in the group is considering schools, walking distance Reduced Good Condition, 8610 79A Street to grocery stores and so far, 3 year old, 3 bedroom, 2 - 4 piece baths. Clean and those decisions have yet to roomy includes shed and 4 appliances. Fenced yard, be settled. large driveway. Open to offers. $ “We’ve certainly been thrilled with the response of a number of very generous 5 Minutes to the City people from our commuLocated on 271 RR, 4.4 acres with a wonderful home. 1500 nity,” he said. sq.ft., 2 bedrooms on main plus full basement developed. Large double attached garage. Excellent shop 14x14 doors. The reverend said his Welder/generator hook up for hydro emergencies. Drilled $ church is moving full steam water well. Great view from back deck. Very well maintained. ahead and even more so now that they were told that the Great Panabode Home, 9120 77 Street community can expect the 2 bedrooms, 4 piece bath. New roof and hot two new families in the near water tank 2014, New step 2015. Panabode future. One of the issues that construction. Concrete foundation. Seller concerned Canadians was $ anxious to move. whether or not those coming over were healthy. The rev8716 & 8718 74 Street erend said he and his flock New duplex in a new subdivision is now finished and ready to view. aren’t focused on that and Well built by Bold Point Construction. 2 bedroom main floor and 2 will deal with it as it comes, more in basement. Rec Room and storage also in basement. 2 - 4 noting the important thing is piece baths. Large concrete driveway. (Total developed 1671 sq.ft.) $
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CHARLIE LAKE - Rev. Alfred Reschke, lead pastor of the Charlie Lake Community Church has a unique family history. Perhaps not unlike those of eastern European lineage who had family trying to escape when Hitler and the Nazis had Europe in a crippling grasp during the formative war years. “Seeing what was on the news, the disaster that was happening in Europe, they saw the need and thought that that is something that they would like to try and pursue,” he said, referring to the church’s mission committee wish to help with the refugee crisis. His own relatives, Ukrainian Germans, sought refuge in faraway countries. Denominations of Baptists from Canada took them in and gave them sanctuary. That decision over 70 years ago, gave Reschke a different perspective in how he lived his life and inspired him to hear the call and join the humanitarian effort to give aid to those who need. The two families the church is now in the processs of bringing over to Canada are related and will be making the pilgrimage to the area and will be doing so rather soon. What was to be a process involving several months has now been kicked up a notch as the families will be arriving in just over a month. Earlier this past year, Reschke was granted a sabbatical and took the time to travel. While he and wife were in Turkey, they met some of the refugees and he said it changed him. “Right out in front of our hotel was a young mom living on the street, an infant newborn and two kids under the age of five and they were just living on the curb basically,” he said. After they returned home from Turkey, the parallel history between the modern Syrian family and his own family dawned on him. As he looked back, he saw his grandmother with his mother and her siblings in place of the curbside family. “When the war started, it became increasingly difficult to be German living in a place that’s being attacked by Germans and so they became refugees and fled and ended up moving, were homeless seven times and ended up in a refugee camp in northern Germany,” he said. Rechke explained that knowing that when he found out the church was pursuing the sponsorship of the two families, he was thrilled, due to his personal experiences in Europe but also because of his own history. “Now I’m in a position where I get to work with the church to repay, or to show the same sort of love and grace that was shown us,” he said. The experience in the country that straddles both Europe and Asia was not to be his last. While having dinner abroad, a teenage girl begged for food because she was hungry. “It just tore me up to see that. I would’ve been prepared to do something regardless of my own history and it wasn’t till I got back that all the pieces started to fit together,” he said, noting that it took about a month before he drew parallels between his life and the refugees. He explained that while he was away, the church started a grassroots campaign to bring families over and he liked
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BCNU, the Nurses Bargaining Association, and the Ministry of Health and HEABC: approximately $5-million was allocated to specialty nurse training to improve patient
Nurses are important, highlyskilled members of health care teams ... care, including operating room and emergency room training, and obstetric and neonatal care. Also, the Province committed $1-million to help Licensed Practical Nurses to pursue registered nurse education as well as $2-million for new mobile technology for community nurses.
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authorities in a partnership with HealthMatch BC, under contract by BCNU and HEABC. “Nurses are a key pillar of BC’s health care system, delivering quality treatment to thousands of patients every day throughout the province,” said David Logan, HEABC president and chief executive officer. “This recruitment effort will contribute immensely to maintaining these high standards while supporting Application # Encana-BCBU-2016 our current efforts at the bargaining table as we work Applicant: Encana Corporation to reach a collective agree37 Vic Turner Airport Road Dawson Creek, BC V1G 0G1 ment over the next couple of Attention: Jennifer Critcher jennifer.critcher@encana.com months that serves the pri250-719-6829 ext: 1120 mary aim of providing the best care possible to British The purpose of the proposed Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to manage vegetation, Columbians.” including noxious weeds and invasive plants on all land owned, leased, and/or controlled Last April an agreeby Encana for oil and gas production, transmission, distribution and storage within the ment was reached between plan area, including oil and gas wells and associated production facilities (and their access
DAWSON CREEK - In partnership with the BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU), the Province of B.C. is creating over 1,600 new nursing positions in the province, including 100 positions allocated to Northern Health. The positions, 1,643 in total, will be created by March 31, 2016. “Nurses are important, highly-skilled members of health care teams throughout British Columbia, and today’s announcement acknowledges their integral role in the health system,” said Terry Lake, Minister of Health. “Over the past year, we have been working closely with nurses to make health care improvements that benefit both patients and staff. We are confident this spirit of partnership will continue as we work together on a new collective agreement that meets the goals of nurses, health authorities and the Province.” The jobs are being created from a joint commitment from the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC), BCNU, the Ministry of Health and B.C. health authorities. THE “To nurses who are trying Buy 1 Get 1 FREE ** to provide safe patient care LIMITED On your Herbal Magic program sign up fee while working short in ERs TIME! and operating rooms and START TODAY for as low as nurses who cope with overwhelming workloads, this $6/DAY † agreement means that relief is on the way,” said Gayle Our clients Duteil, BCNU president. agree that “I urge nurses who are working casual and who IT WORKS! want a permanent posiBEFORE tion to send an email today to: hireanurse@bcnu.org. Kelsey lost FREE FIRST CONSULT 100 lbs* BCNU is supporting the hiring process by providing a first point of contact for all *Individual results vary **Only applicable on sign up fee portion. qualified nurses.” Referred client will get sign up fee waived.Referral must be within 6 days of initial new client sign up. Promo only applicable for new & current A recruitment campaign clients. Can not be combined with any other offers. Valid Feb 8-20, 2016. †Based on a 52 week program plus cost of supplements and meal plans. will be undertaken by health
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Using the principles of integrated vegetation management (IPM), the pest management methods proposed include seeding, hand-pulling, mowing, whipping, deep ripping, caping, brushing (selective slashing), biological control agents, and the use of pesticides. The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the PMP applies. The common name and some example(s) of trade names of the pesticides proposed for use under this plan include: aminocyclopyrachlor (Navius, Truvist), aminopyralid (Milestone, Restore, Sightline, ClearView), amitrole (Amitrole T), bromacil (Krovar, Hyvar, Calmix Pellets), chlorsulfuron (Telar, Truvist), clopyralid (Transline, Lontrel 360), dicamba (Dyvel, Killex, Banvel, Vanquish, Oracle), diuron (Karmex), flumioxazin (Payload, Torpedo), glyphosate (Roundup, Roundup Weathermax, Glyphos, Vantage XRT, Credit, Touchdown), hexazinone (Velpar), imazapyr (Esplanade, Arsenal), indaziflam (Esplanade SC), metsulfuron-methyl (Escort, Ally, Sightline, ClearView), MCPA (MCPA Esther and Amine), picloram (Aspect, Tordon 101, Tordon 22k), propyzamide (Kerb SC), quizalofop (Assure II, Yuma), sodium diflufenzopyr (Overdrive), simazine (Precep Nine T, Simazine), triclopyr (Garlon RTU, Garlon XRT), 2,4-D (2,4-D Amine 500, 2,4-D Amine 600). Application methods includes: cut surface, basal bark, injection and foliar. The proposed duration of the PMP is from March 2016 to March 2021. A copy of the proposed PMP and maps of the treatment areas may be examined at the above address. A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the address above within 30 days of the publication of this notice.
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