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ground motion analysis from natural and manmade events, and seismic hazard assessment. He was hired for a two year assignment on behalf of the Induced Seismicity Monitoring Network Consortium, which was founded in late 2012, and is comprised of Geoscience B.C., the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, Natural Resources Canada, the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission,
and the Science and Community Environmental Knowledge Fund. The consortium has a five year mandate to collect and analyze seismic data collected from the region. Hiring a specialist to analyze local seismic data was always part of the plan, according to Amanda Clifford, director of business development with Geoscience B.C., but there previously wasn’t
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Business opportuntities abound Serial bank robber who with two major pipeline projects struck in Dawson Creek is to begin to start working with them to review and redefine the local participation programs, to ensure that they meet our expectations in terms of working with the communities, and to ensure that our prime contractors meet our requirements,” Bone said. Clearing, camp, security and medical are services that TransCanada has designated Aboriginal procurement. To qualify for an Aboriginal procurement contract, the contracting firm must have 51 per cent per share of the contracting company. Companies interested in working on either the
The project will require a significant amount of local vendors, services and labour.
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DAWSON CREEK – The man RCMP believe is responsible for a string of bank robberies across Western Canada, the last taking place in Dawson Creek on Weds., Jan. 28, has been arrested. The serial bank robber, whose identity had not been released by press deadline, struck nine communities in two months before he was apprehended on Fri., Jan. 30, at a Grande Prairie, AB, motel. In each of these instances, the man, now known to be 26 years old, was described as Caucasian, with a slim build, and between 5’6” and 6’ tall. Witnesses described him as unshaven, with a brown goatee or beard, and wearing a black toque, dark sunglasses, dark clothing, and gloves. All of his robberies involved a weapon having either been produced or mentioned. In each case, the suspect
Coastal GasLink project or the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission project can sign up with TransCanada’s vendor registry program and entering a company profile. TransCanada will share that information with the selected prime contractors, so they can identify local businesses and employment opportuPhoto Credit Bronwyn Scott nities. Scott Bone, local contract representative with TransCanada, speaking about “Our prime contracupcoming TransCanada business opportunities at a Fort St. John and District tors are not local, they Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Tues., Jan. 27, 2015. don’t know Fort St. John, they don’t know Prince George, they BRONWYN SCOTT don’t know Smithers, so this reporter@northeastnews.ca information is very important so that we can provide FORT ST. JOHN – As many as 5,000 employees will that to them,” said Bone. “The project will require be needed for two major pipeline projects originating in the B.C. Peace River region, pending final investment deci- a significant amount of local vendors, services and sions expected within the year. Local participation programs for both TransCanada proj- labour.” CHARLIE LAKE FIREHALL In fall 2014, TransCanaects will ensure area residents are first in line for jobs, but TransCanada could find itself competing for laborers with da received Environmental other developments, like Site C, and the proposed Sun- Assessment Approval and 2015 Budget ministerial approval. Both dance Fuel Facility in Chetwynd. Learn about the capital “Some of the key areas that we have recognized there projects are waiting for the plan and proposed budget. will be a shortage of is labourers, welders, transportation necessary permits to start Meet the Chief services, are some of the key ones that we know,” said pipeline construction. Say “Hi”, have a chat and let us Construction on the projScott Bone, local contract representative for TransCanada. know how we are doing. Bone gave a presentation on pipeline business opportu- ects is expected to take four Celebrate Volunteers nities at a Fort St. John and District Chamber of Commerce years, with roughly 2,500 Thank those who make the luncheon at the North Peace Cultural Centre in Fort St. people needed per project. difference. Find out more For more information, or John on Tues., Jan. 27. about volunteering! The Coastal GasLink project, which will go from Daw- to access the vendor registry, BBQ son Creek to Kitimat, is 650 km long. The Prince Rupert visit www.coastalgaslink. Your donation supports Gas Transmission project, to transport gas from the Hud- com, or www.princerupertthe Charlie Lake son’s Hope area to the proposed Pacific Northwest LNG gas.com. The TransCanada Firefighters for Families website also has links to the export facility located south of Prince Rupert, is 900 km. Fund. Exactly what opportunities local contractors and workers vendor registry. Fun for the Kids! can expect is not yet determined, as TransCanada is curDisplays and activities for rently selecting its prime contractors, multinational firms the whole family. responsible for the pipeline construction, and hiring. All TransCanada proponents, Bone explained, must include details of an Aboriginal and local participation prowww.prrd.bc.ca gram, which describes how the contractors will identify Check us out on FIND US ON FACEBOOK! and use the local business capacity. Facebook & Twitter “After we’ve selected the prime contractors, our first step
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exited the financial institution with an undisclosed amount of cash. A weapon was produced in the Dawson Creek hold up, but no one was physically injured in any of the incidents, according to Cpl. Tyreman, North District RCMP media spokesman. RCMP aren’t releasing which Dawson Creek financial institution was targeted out of a concern for the employees’ wellbeing. “By naming the institution, we’re sometimes re-victimizing the victims,” said Tyreman. “It is a very traumatizing situation, so we don’t want to bring any undue duress on these people, it’s just kind of for their consideration and privacy.”
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Prior to the suspect being detained, there were few clues as to the robber’s motive, method, or identity. “There’s no rhyme nor reason to the dates, it’s not like every third day he’s robbing an institution, it’s sporadic. It’s like three days, then five days, then two weeks, then this, then that,” Tyreman said, in an interview with the Northeast News. “Is he just doing it for kicks? Or is he doing it for the money? Or has he got a really bad drug habit? Or does he owe somebody a lot of money? . . . You’ve got to ask why.” The suspect first struck Princeton, B.C, on Dec. 1, then Vernon, B.C., on Dec. 9. Ten days later he targeted High River, AB., and Dec. 23 he held up a bank in Merritt, B.C. By Jan. 8 he’d made his way to Swift River, Sask., and less than a week later struck in Lethbridge, AB. On Jan. 16 he held up another Alberta financial institution, this time in Claresholm. By Jan. 21, he was back in B.C. where he robbed a bank in Aldergrove. On Jan. 28 it was Dawson Creek. Whatever his motive, it’s been a while since RCMP found themselves tracking a serial bank robber. “I haven’t seen too many of these nowadays where it’s the serial thing,” Tyreman said.
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Fracking and seismicity Continued from Front. enough data to warrant hiring for a full time position. “We needed to actually have a lot of data to actually justify having somebody hired, so now we’ve got two years at least of seismic information that this individual can work with, and of course, look at the new stuff that’s coming up,” Clifford said, in an interview with the Northeast News. The consortium was formed in response to recommendations outlined in a 2012 B.C. Oil and Gas Commission report, titled, Investigation of Observed Seismicity in the Horn River Basin. “That report itself concluded that low level seismic events were caused by fluid injection during hydraulic fracturing, which of course, we shorten to fracking,” Clifford said. The seismic events would happen near pre-existing and naturally occurring faults in the earth’s surface. While it was noted in the report that they weren’t causing any property damage or injury, it was important to keep a close eye on that activity to ensure the public’s safety, and also to make sure there wasn’t a major risk to the environment. Based on the report’s recommendations, the consortium partners came together to create a network and keep a close eye on the industry induced seismic events. In spring 2013, six seismographs were installed in northeast B.C. to complement two existing Canadian National Seismic Network stations. In November 2014, two more seismographs were added to the network. “This information, of course, helps the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission do what they do as a regulator, and so if something, maybe magnitude two, is happening more than once, then the regulator steps in and they say, Ok, well maybe we need to look at this in more detail and see what we can do
to mitigate that activity,” Clifford explained. The new stations enable many more lower magnitude events to be recorded than was previously possible. According to a Dec. 2014 B.C. Oil and Gas Commission report, titled, Investigation of Observed Seismicity in the Montney Trend, there were 231 seismic events in the Montney attributed to oil and gas operations. Of those, 38 were induced by wastewater disposal, and 193 by hydraulic fracturing operations. For the most part, induced seismic events aren’t felt on the surface, with very rare exceptions. “Events greater than about three-and-a-half Richter, they might be felt on surface in that region of B.C., that’s a might. So people are most likely not going to feel a two,” said Clifford. She added that, in nature throughout the world, the estimated annual frequency of seismic events between two and 2.9 Richter is more than one million. “We’re all aware that human activity increases the frequency, at this point, the magnitude isn’t anything that is crazy out of line.” Mahani’s role will be to monitor induced seismicity from natural gas development, and study the relationship between fluid injection and potential large magnitude seismic events. “It’s all about a better understanding . . . and ensuring that things are done safely, because that’s always the priority,” Clifford said. Mahani began his new role in early February.
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As many of you know, Prime Minister Stephen Harper recently announced changes in our Government’s Ministry. This included appointing the Honourable Erin O’Toole to the position of Minister of Veterans Affairs. Minister O’Toole is a veteran himself, having served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 12 years. He is also a personal friend, having been my seat mate in the House of Commons when he first came to Ottawa in 2012. I have no doubt that with his experience and knowledge, Minister O’Toole will provide strong leadership as the new Minister of Veterans Affairs. The announcement of Minister O’Toole’s appointment has also brought renewed attention to veterans’ issues. Here in Northeastern BC, there are those suggesting that a new Minister could mean the re-opening of a Veterans Affairs Office in Prince George. Some have gone even further, saying that the closing of the office has hurt our local veterans. Here is the truth. The reason the Prince George office was closed was because it was underused. At the time of its closure, there were approximately 15 active files. That is in total, not on a daily basis. For those worried about the employees who worked in the Prince George office, I have investigated where the former VA staff were relocated and have discovered they still have jobs within the Department of Veterans Affairs. In fact, the same staff that were helping those veterans with their files while the Prince George office was open are still helping them now (files were handled out of the Vancouver VA office in cooperation with staff in the Prince George VA office). The closure of the Prince George office was part of a decision to broaden the base of service for our veterans and better serve ALL veterans – both urban AND rural. Veterans across the country are now able to access faceto-face assistance at Service Canada’s over 600 locations. Each Service Canada location has staff trained by Veterans Affairs Canada to help people with their benefit applications, answer questions, and assist them in accessing other services. This means that thousands of Canadian veterans who are living in smaller communities like Mackenzie and Dawson Creek are now able to access service face-to-face, in their own communities. I have also made it a priority to help any veteran who
comes into my office asking for help with their files. Shortly after the closure of the Prince George office, I sent out a letter asking veterans to contact my office should they have any complaints or concerns regarding the delivery of veterans’ services. To date, my office has received not one specific complaint from a veteran about the service they have received. In fact, the only specific complaints about service we have ever received were from two veterans unhappy with the now-closed Prince George Veterans Affairs office. Let me be clear, I truly care about veterans and the quality of service they receive. That is why I am more than willing to continue to meet with those who have concerns about how the closure of the Prince George office has or will affect veterans. Most recently I met with the Prince George city council to discuss the issue and at that meeting I renewed my commitment to ensure that veterans are getting the service they deserve through Service Canada. I am also committed to meeting with our local legions to hear any concerns they may have. Since 2006, our Government has invested nearly $4.7 billion in new funding to enhance veterans benefits, programs and services. Close to 90% of the department’s budget goes toward direct service and support for veterans services. In order to support Canadian veterans, Veterans Affairs Canada delivers a number of personalized benefits such as home visits by a registered nurse or case-manager, in addition to grass cutting, snow clearing and home cleaning services. We are committed to honouring Canada’s veterans with quality services and programs. They deserve nothing less. So for those saying the timing is right to support veterans, we’ve never stopped.
Enormous potential for more investment in mining – good jobs and revenue Dear Editor, Our province’s mineral exploration and mining sectors have generated some $700 billion in economic activity over the past 150 years, and along the way B.C. has become a global centre for mineral and coal exploration and development. But there is enormous potential for even more investment, good jobs and revenue in B.C. from exploration and mining. We should always remember that mineral and coal resources in our province are typically owned by the Crown which means that we all benefit from their development (First Nations included) just as we have for the past 150 years of mining and mineral exploration in this province. The jobs, opportunities and economic potential are literally sitting there waiting for us to take the next step and make the next 150 years even more successful than the previous 150. B.C. is incredibly blessed with mineral and coal resources, and there are many programs and grants available to train the women and men of British Columbia to help them break into the mining sector. In fact, I am amazed at the training resources available and surprised that more young people are not taking advantage of them. New mining projects and ongoing mineral development bring opportunity and jobs to our province, all of which can help to meet the social and economic demands of our growing population. Jimmy Pelk, Langley, B.C.
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FORT ST. JOHN – Government workers in B.C. enjoy higher wages than their private sector counterparts, and likely better non wage benefits, according to a new study. The Fraser Institute, an independent, non partisan Canadian public policy think tank, released the findings in their report, Comparing Government and Private Sector Compensation in British Columbia, earlier this month. “As the B.C. government struggles with growing debt and in light of ongoing collective bargaining negotiations with public sector unions, now is an opportune time to examine the compensation of government employees, a key spending item,” said Charles Lammam, who co-authored the study. Using Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey data from January to December 2013, the study calculates that, on average, government workers in B.C., including federal, provincial, and local government workers, receive 6.7 per cent higher wages than comparable private sector workers. The study accounts for such differences in personal characteristics as age, gender, marital status, education, tenure, type of work, size of establishment, industry, and occupation. When unionization is accounted for, the government sector wage premium declines to 3.6 per cent. While wages are a big part of worker compensation, non
wage benefits, like pensions, early retirement and job security and absence rates also play a role. Fraser Institute’s study found that government workers likely receive more non wage perks than private sector employees, too. While 86.9 per cent of government workers in B.C. were covered by a registered pension plan, only 19.2 per cent in the private sector were. Government workers are also more likely to be able to retire early. Between 2009 and 2013, B.C. government workers retired 2.8 years earlier than private sector workers. In terms of job security, government workers are similarly at an advantage. While 3.3 per cent of those employed in the private sector experienced job loss in 2013, only 0.8 per cent of government workers did. Absence rates are also telling. Full time employees in B.C.’s private sector were absent due to personal reasons for an average of 9.3 days in 2013. The average government worker was absent significantly more, at 12.7 days. “Of course, governments need to provide competitive compensation to attract qualified employees, but the fact is, wages and benefits in the government sector are out of step with the private sector,” Lammam said. “An important way for governments in B.C. to better control spending is by ensuring public sector compensation broadly reflects private sector compensation for similar positions.” The Fraser Institute’s mission is to measure, study and communicate the impact of competitive markets and government intervention on the welfare of individuals.
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10 Heart Attack Signs: How to Know if You’re Having a Heart Attack Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women in America—with approximately 460,000 related deaths due to a sudden and unforeseen heart attack. Of those who die, almost half suffer an attack so suddenly that they don’t have time to call an ambulance or get to a hospital in time. Luckily, there are several warning signs that can indicate an impending heart attack. Here are ten early warning signs that can help you save a life… 1. Sweating
Leading up to a heart attack, many patients notice profuse, cold sweating without any exertion or apparent reason. Your clothes and skin may become soaked in cold sweat, and your face may turn pale or white as a sheet. When your arteries are clogged, it can take more effort for your heart to pump blood through them. As a result, your body will try to maintain a safe temperature, causing you to sweat from the extra effort by your heart. 2. Restricting Feeling
We all know it’s common for someone having a heart attack to have pain and numbness shooting down their left arm. But what a lot of people don’t know is that the pain and discomfort can travel to other areas of your body. Some heart attack survivors have told of feelings of suffocation prior to a heart attack, where there is restriction around the upper back and torso as pressure builds as if a rope is being squeezed around the body and pulled tight. You could experience this sensation in your jaw and throat as well. 3. Fatigue
Oftentimes, during the weeks before a heart attack, individuals will feel a gradual feeling of fatigue set in, which starts as a slow drain on energy and becomes complete exhaustion a few days prior to the heart attack (i.e., bending down to tie your shoes may even be too tiring). It’s easy to write off fatigue as a result from lack of sleep, disrupted sleep, a busy schedule, and stress at work or at home, which is why most people wouldn’t consider that it could be a warning sign of a heart problem and future heart attack. 4. Shortness of Breath
Many folks, particularly women, describe a feeling of breathlessness in the days or moments before a heart attack. It might be so severe that you are unable to even carry on a normal conversation without feeling short of breath. While the AHA explains that shortness of breath most commonly happens when you’re doing some form of activity, it can also occur when you’re resting or sleeping.
It could even wake you up from sleep if the shortness of breath is severe. 5. Flu-Like Symptoms
Many people who suffer a heart attack say that they thought they had the flu, due to suffering flu-like symptoms leading up to their attack—including indigestion, nausea, bloating, coughing and diarrhea, which they excuse as “just the flu”. These are other dangerous symptoms that recognizing as a potential heart-related issue could help improve your chance of recovery and survival because you sought treatment before it was too late. 6. Dizziness
Oftentimes, patients also complain of lightheadedness prior to a heart attack. Individuals often feel dizzy, like you’re about to pass out—some even do faint! This symptom could be dangerous for more than your heart because fainting could cause you to hit your head when you fall, or break other bones depending on the way you fell. 7. Anxiety
A sudden onset of stress so severe that it causes an anxiety attack is common to heart attack sufferers. Some even explain it as a feeling of impending doom setting in without any apparent reason, which is actually the body trying to get your attention that something is wrong.. 8. Insomnia
Almost 50-percent of heart attack patients (mainly women) complain of an inability to fall asleep in the days prior to suffering a heart attack or coronary episode. Other symptoms of insomnia include waking often and in general having poor quality of sleep. Insomnia can strike for weeks in advance to an attack. 9. Chest pain
Chest pain leading up to a heart attack can range from mild to severe (feeling like a weight is on the chest). However, most often it’s experienced in the breastbone, one or both shoulders, and upper back, but not always in the actual area of the heart. The Mayo Clinic explains that this pain can vary, and usually feels like one of the following: tight ache, pressure, fullness, or squeezing in the chest. The pain may radiate to other areas of your body.
Luckily, a stroke can be treated, but getting emergency medical attention as quickly as possible is the key to survival. That’s why it’s vital to recognize the following ten warning signs of a stroke… 1. Loss of Balance
The onset of a stroke will cause extreme physical turmoil, so much so that often victims have trouble walking, lose their balance and coordination completely, and even have trouble sitting down without falling. You could stumble and it could feel next to impossible to get your balance, even just focusing on your balance and coordination. Dizziness, (discussed in more detail further in this article), is a common symptom that goes along with balance, walking and coordination issues because the dizzy feelings can actually sometimes be the cause. 2. Weakness
A sudden loss of strength in the muscles of the face, arm, leg—even if it’s just temporary—can signal an oncoming stroke. Many patients complain of numbness or tingling in the left arm or shoulder that comes on suddenly and gradually worsens. Sometimes, complete muscle failure can occur, where you can’t lift an arm or bear weight on the affected leg. 3. Facial Paralysis
Oftentimes a stroke inflicts the facial muscles, where one side of the face droops or goes totally numb so the face appears non symmetrical when they try to talk or smile. This is a common symptom that’s easy for other people to notice. When you suspect someone if having a stroke, you should ask the person to smile. This is a quick way to identify if they’re having a stroke, and if facial paralysis occurs, get them emergency medical attention immediately. Even if the non symmetrical smile or speech difficulty isn’t from a stroke, it’s still a sign that something serious is wrong. 4. Difficult Speech
Difficult or slurred speech is another obvious warning sign. If an individual suddenly has difficulty speaking or forming intelligent sentences, it can indicate a stroke. Observers often explain it as watching someone helpless trying to talk, or a look of sudden confusion on the affected person’s face. The person experiencing the stroke can feel extremely confused at the inability to speak, put words together in a sentence, or simply trying to focus on speaking. 5. Impaired Vision
Those affected by a stroke often explain there is a period prior where they have trouble seeing or seeing clearly. They could experience double vision, blurred vision, or complete loss of vision. These vision problems might only be temporary, but observers can
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Discomfort or a mild tingling sensation in areas such as the stomach, back, neck, jaw, and most typically in the one or both arms (in
10 Common Symptoms of a Stroke A stroke, or cerebrovascular accident (CVA), is a scary experience. It occurs when the blood supply to the brain is impeded or cut off completely due to lack of blood flow (or ischemia), blockage (thrombosis, arterial embolism), or a brain hemorrhage. As a result, the brains stops functioning normally and oftentimes the muscles in the body, the reflexes, and the senses are all affected.
the upper or shoulder area) is very common prior to a heart attack. You could even experience pain in your teeth! While most people recognize chest pain as a symptom of a heart attack, they generally don’t know that pain in other areas can be a sign as well.
test visual aptitude by asking the victim how many fingers they are holding up. If they can’t tell, call 9-1-1. 6. Lack of Understanding
A person suffering a stroke will often have difficulty understanding certain statements and commands in the days leading up to the actual stroke. This might also present itself when they try speaking or carrying on a conversation. You might not think anything of the confusion or difficulty understanding things – you may attribute it to fatigue or stress – but it’s important to know that it’s an early warning sign of a stroke so you could recognize it early.
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7. Headache
The sudden onset of a severe, debilitating headache or migraine that is not normal or usual is common prior to a stroke. In fact, many stroke victims explain a headache so painful that it feels like being struck by lightning, causes extreme nausea, and even collapse. The headache could include visual problems, like an aura. An aura is similar to the spots you see from turning on a light bulb after being in a dark room, or a camera flash that leaves spots and makes you blink a lot. The difference is, it doesn’t go away after a few seconds. 8. Loss of Sensation
In the days leading up to a stroke, it’s common for a gradual, or even a total, loss of vibratory sensation (or feeling) on the skin. Nerves in your brain send signals to different areas of your body. When you’re having a stroke, these signals can be damaged or stop functioning properly, causing complete loss or reduced sensation. You could experience it in one or several areas of your body, depending on the affected nerves. The other senses—such as smell, taste, and hearing can also be fully or partially affected. 9. Dizziness
When someone is having a stroke, they may have difficulty walking, balancing, or even sitting down properly. This loss of balance can be so severe that many victims of a stroke feel like the world is spinning and they can’t find their equilibrium (i.e., vertigo). The dizziness can be so severe you feel nauseous, and it may even make you to vomit. The cause of dizziness can be misdiagnosed as vertigo, putting the patient at potential risk of increased damage than if properly diagnosed early on. In some cases, the person having the stroke only experiences the severe dizziness for a short time, which is why it can be hard to diagnose stroke as the cause. 10. Lack of Reflex
It is also common to experience a decrease or loss of reflex. For instance, many stroke victims complain of trouble swallowing when eating to the point where they gag. The American Stroke Association says that up to 65% of people who have a stroke can develop dysphagia, a swallowing disorder. Since this is a predominant symptom and after-effect of a stroke, it’s always examined when you’re in the hospital. There’s a swallow test that can be done, and if you don’t pass the test a speech-language pathologist will be needed for rehabilitation.
1 in 2 Canadians has been touched by Stroke. Be aware of the signs that can occur. Pat Pimm, MLA Peace River North
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that seeds are going through there and crossing through the borders,” she said. Continued from Front. When she was presenting a related project at a Fort Nelson trade show, she spoke to a gentleman who told her that For Platzer’s project, which she calls Hay Aliens, she when he imported hay for his horses, he noticed invasive wanted to see how prevalent invasive plant species are in plants popping up. When he changed back to hay pellets, it hay. She collected samples from 22 North Peace farms, and was no longer an issue. The conversation made Platzer think that perhaps the sifted through it all to obtain 5,568 potential seeds that she invasive species were travelling in then photographed and planted. the hay itself. Her results showed that 628 of the Now that she’s demonstrated potential seeds were invasive plant that local hay is ripe with invasive species, all of which either cause pain plant species, she plans to take to animals, or have the potential to her research one step further to overtake native plants. see whether or not the seeds still Raising awareness is Platzer’s main motive. remain viable once animals eat them from the hay, and “A lot of people, you’ll go and you’ll talk to them, I’ll they’ve passed through the digestive system. ask them, have you seen any invasive plants on your propAlthough she’s very much preoccupied with invasive erty? And they’ll be like, no, I haven’t seen any, and you’re plants, Platzer has no plans to pursue a related career. She kind of standing in a field of them,” Platzer said. “No one really knows what they are, and they’re such wants to be a veterinarian, and in keeping with that goal, a major environmental problem. My projects were really she works part time at a local vet clinic. In order to be considered for the Taiwan International about getting people to be aware of what they are, and kind Science Fair, Platzer and O’Reilly needed to apply. In order of what precautions they can take.” Her interest in the subject was piqued when she’d read to be considered, they had to have participated and done that non-native species were cropping up across national well in the Canada wide science fair. Platzer won a silver medal in 2014, and a bronze in 2013. borders. The article detailed how the invasive species were Each applicant also had to submit an essay saying why found primarily in roadside ditches. he or she should be chosen. In addition to their scientific “That kind of made me think, when you see some vework, applicants were judged on how well they would rephicles going by that are just caked in dirt, it’s very possible resent their country. “We’re from B.C. but we’re representing Canada as well. We’re on an international stage, so we want to send students that are accomplished as far as their scientific work is concerned, but also represent us well in ambassadorial skills and tal$ $ $ ents that they have,” Leight said. STANDARD FAMILY KING Platzer and O’Reilly will ROOM ROOM ROOM be meeting with at least 11 other countries, and as part *Rates do not include taxes of their contribution to the event, will have to do something – be it sharing a talent, or putting on some kind of $ $ an exhibit – to showcase their community. The girls decided to prepare a joint project, and printed several pictures that they fashioned into a kind of totem pole, which serves as an educational tool to show1-1LITRE POP 2 Adult Reserved case Canada, and explain its Seating Tickets MICROWAVE POPCORN history from a First Nations perspective. To: 2015 Bud Country DELUXE HOT BUFFET BREAKFAST
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Injured on the job, and sharing his story BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – Mark Johnson was working at a sawmill when his arm got pulled into a conveyor belt, and his body became trapped in heavy machinery. He nearly died. He was 21 at the time, was a sports fanatic, and loved playing slow pitch baseball. Like many his age, Johnson felt invincible. Safety wasn’t something he took seriously. It cost him the use of his left arm. Eight years later, he’s telling his story, encouraging workers and employers to make safety a workplace priority. On Weds., Jan. 21, Johnson shared his message with Louisiana Pacific Peace Valley OSB at the Fort St. John Quality Inn. When Johnson got hurt, it was his second mill job, and he loved it. Ironically, he’d quit his previous employer less than a year earlier because he felt like just another cog in the wheel, and he didn’t appreciate the way his bosses treated him. “That was the first time I ever quit a job because I didn’t feel safe, and I didn’t feel like I was being respected,” he said. But it was different at Andersen Pacific Forest Products Ltd., a Maple Ridge sawmill. “My bosses gave me a lot of respect. It was weird, you go from somebody putting you down every day and yelling at you, to somebody saying, good job. They used to say things like, hey Mark, we like that you shut your mouth and do your work,” said Johnson. “The other thing they said to me is, Mark, we like you, it’s nice that we don’t have to check on you like some of the other employees. I liked that. I’m not a baby, nobody needs to check on me, right?” He went from earning $12 to $19 an hour plus benefits in just seven months. After his last raise, his bosses asked him if he wanted to take on more responsibility, and do cleanup. Johnson jumped at the opportunity. “They gave me about an hour of orientation . . . and they gave me my locks to lock the machines out. OK, cool, sounds good. Do you have any questions? Nope! I never had questions. Do I know how to run that? Nope. Am I going to figure it out on my own? Oh yeah, because I don’t want to look stupid,” he said. “I’m 21 years old, that’s the statistical peak age that people think they’re most invincible, and that’s exactly how I felt.” It was Sept. 18, 2006, when his boss came up to him, like he normally did, to see if he needed anything before he went home. The main bosses only worked the day shift, Johnson explained. Everyone else did two weeks of days and two weeks of nights, and it was his first day back on night shift. He responded no, he didn’t need anything.
Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Leaders and managers from Peace Valley OSB in Fort St. John are gathered at Quality Inn and are listening intently to Mark Johnson’s story. Johnson lost use of his left arm when it became caught in heavy machinery while he worked, and now Johnson is reminding locals that workplace safety should always be a priority. “Just give me more work. That’s all I ever said.” His boss looked around, and told him to clean up a pile of woodchips, which were under a running conveyor belt going around a large roller. “You could see the roller, you could see everything. First problem with that, you could see the roller. You shouldn’t be able to see the roller. There should be a guard there,” said Johnson. “There’s a guard there now. But not then. You’re not actually allowed to even go in there if the machinery is on. But you could then.” About 15 feet above was the loudest piece of machinery in the mill. A chipper. “I could yell as loud as I possibly could, and somebody could be right next to the chipper, 15 feet above me, and they could yell as loud as they could. We wouldn’t hear each other,” he said. It was two hours into his shift when he decided to clean the woodchips. He should have turned the machinery off, but he didn’t. He had a motto when he worked at the mill, and it was to do what’s best for the mill. “I felt like that was my mill. So, I didn’t shut it down,” Johnston said. “I went in there and instead of using my locks, I just went
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Injured on the job Continued from Page 11. in there, let that machine keep going. I had my locks for two months before I was hurt, and I used them the first day, and I never used them again after that.” He shoveled up most of the chips, except some had got between the belts, and between the rollers. He stuck his left hand in to clear them, and his arm was pulled in. It broke his forearm in half, and his arm was wrapped around the roller. “I wasn’t in pain from my arm. I was in shock I guess, I don’t know, I still haven’t felt my arm since September 18th, 2006,” said Johnson. But he could certainly feel his back. His torso had been pulled in against the running belt. It ate through his high visibility vest and tee shirt in just a couple of minutes, and the belts continued to eat all of the skin off of his back.
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He screamed for help, and realized quickly that nobody was going check on him. “Imagine somebody grabbing you up here with one hand, taking a knife with the other, and scraping away the skin off your back, and doing it again and again and again and again and again, and no matter what you do, or what you say, or however you move, and obviously you can’t move much, it just keeps being more painful and more painful, until you get to a point where it’s so raw that it kind of just goes away,” Johnson said. He knew it was unlikely anyone would find him until the end of his shift. He always stayed working longer than the others, and his friends would have to come find him. Johnson was their ride home. As he waited, he began to get tired. “I later found out that they had to give me two pints of blood in the hospital. You can live without one with no problem, so I probably lost at least three, and once I started to pass out, or so I thought I was going to pass out, I have this overwhelming feeling come over my body. Something I’d never felt any other time in my life. You’re not going to make it, Mark. I just felt like, I’m not going to make it.” He figured it was time to make his last prayers, and try to pass out. “Because the chipper is located outside, the only actual thing I said out loud was the last thing I said. I look up to the sky, it was a clear night, I looked at the stars, and I said, Please, God, make it stop. Then the machine shut down right after I said that. Shaker shut off, and all I heard was the chipper winding down.” He could finally yell out for help and someone might hear. He yelled and he yelled, but no one came. There was nobody there. Now, instead of trying to pass out, he was doing everything he could to stay awake. Fifteen minutes later he could hear footsteps coming his way. He yelled. It was Jeff Buckles, who’d gone to high school with Johnson. All Buckles could see were feet dangling from the machinery. He sounded the horns, three in a row to signify a medical emergency. He did it again and again, and no one came. “Two horns is lunch break, and four horns is to get help from your boss. A lot of times during the week, three horns
were hit by accident, and nobody took it seriously,” Johnson said. Buckles had to go find help himself. At length, Johnson was loaded into an ambulance. Before the attendant could say anything, Johnson asked him if he’d ever be able to play baseball again. The answer: I don’t think so. “I teared up, and I went to sleep. Didn’t cry once the whole time all that skin was ripping off my back, but the idea of not playing baseball again made me tear up,” he said. When he awoke, hours later, his bosses and his parents were standing over him. He was about to go into surgery, and the doctor told him to say goodbye to his visitors. Unexpectedly, more people came into the room. A lot more. “I had to say goodbye to roughly 20 or 30 people before I went into surgery,” Johnson said. “I live three towns away, 45 minutes away from the hospital, and I had to say goodbye to a lot of friends and family before I went into surgery at midnight on a Monday night, when everybody has to work the next morning.” It shocked him. “I thought nobody gave a [crap] about me . . . you think nobody gives a [crap] about you? You’re wrong. I definitely was wrong.” He recovered. Morning and night, nurses came into his room to peel and put a sheet on his back because he had an open wound. Without that, he would stick to the bed sheets. He had four surgeries in ten days, but was not able to regain use of his left arm. If he’d only taken five minutes to turn off the machines, he wouldn’t be in his current situation. Although Johnson struggled with depression for years, he’s found new meaning in life, and is now engaged to be married. He takes pride in the talks he gives, and hopes to effect positive change in the workplace. His message is simple: take every precaution to keep yourself and others safe.
I look up to the sky, it was a clear night, I looked at the stars, and I said, Please, God, make it stop. Then the machine shut down . . .
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Notice of Director Elections In accordance with the rules of our Credit Union, we must advise our members that the terms of official Directors Joe Judge and Everett Beaulne will expire at the next Annual General Meeting.
The Nominating Committee invites the submission to it, in writing, for consideration, the names of proposed candidates to fill two positions. Please refer to Rule Number 4.5 and 4.12, overleaf, detailing eligibility for the position of Director and conditions of acceptance of a nomination. Rule 4.9 states “No member, unless he/she is a member of the Nominating Committee, may nominate more than one (1) candidate in respect of an election of a director or directors”. Rule 4.13, overleaf, is included for information and outlines the responsibilities of the Nominating Committee.
Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Minister of Advanced Education Andrew Wilkinson, Northern Lights College president Nick Rubidge, and MLA for Peace River North Pat Pimm announced $350,274 for new trades training equipment on Tues., Jan. 27.
FORT ST. JOHN – Northern Lights College students studying in demand trades will be getting a lot more hands on experience, thanks to $350,274 in funding for new equipment from the provincial government. Minister of Advanced Education Andrew Wilkinson was at the Fort St. John campus when he made the announcement on Tues., Jan. 27. “This is a great thing because we believe in investing where British Columbians need the training and the opportunities, that’s right here,” he said. New welding machines, new band saws for carpentry, and a new loader and excavator for heavy duty and commercial transport are all on the shopping list. Also coming is new energy efficient training systems with solar technology capability for the college’s plumber/ gasfitter program, a new lathe for the millwright program, and new ranges for the professional cook program. “It covers the full slate of trades that are very applicable right here in the north,” Wilkinson said, in an interview. The equipment is expected to arrive at the college in short order. “We’ll be able to roll this equipment out in the very near future to enhance trades training right here at Northern Lights College.” The funding is part of B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint commitment of $185-million over three years for trades training infrastructure and equipment at public post secondary institutions. Consultations with institutions and the Industry Training Authority, as well as the most recent labour market data, informed funding allocation decisions. “We’re investing in our 11 colleges around the province, and they vary in their emphasis,” Wilkinson said. “Where there are colleges with heavy trades programs like this one, we invest where the need is and where the expertise is.” The announcement means locals will have access to solid training and good wages that will help to enhance communities in the northeast. “Any time you can get a minister come into town, and first off just to come to town and be part of the scene here in the Peace country, and to see our facilities, that’s what we try to do first, but when they come in and actually announce some things, and leave some money behind, I mean that’s an extra benefit to the residents of the community,” said MLA for Peace River North Pat Pimm. B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint, launched in April 2014, outlines how the Province is re-engineering the education system to make sure education and training aligns with B.C. jobs.
By 2022, there will be one million job openings in B.C., according to a Ministry of Advanced Education press release. Over 78 per cent of these jobs will require some form of post secondary education, and 44 per cent of jobs will be in skilled trades and technical occupations.
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Plunging oil prices have put the nation’s books in disarray and the government is doing little to deal with the matter, says NDP MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley Nathan Cullen. “Revenue has dropped off and they are scrambling right now,” he said of the Conservative government. “They are not coming clean to Canadians.” Last week Cullen called on the government to provide a
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Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth, is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Fort St. John. Students will spend a full day at the Fort St. John Hospital listening to presenters that range from the RCMP Traffic Section, Hamre’s Funeral Chapel, B.C. Ambulance, Youth Mental Health and Addictions, and the hospital’s x-ray de-
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partment. An emergency room physician will also be there to speak to the students. P.A.R.T.Y. focuses on teaching youth how to idenUnderstanding Dementia, tify potentially dangerous situations through active Communication & Behaviour participation, personal testiVideoconference Workshop mony, and a multimedia presentation. The teenagers will An education session for family members who be exposed to potential emoare caring for a person with dementia. Learn tional and physical impacts about types of dementia and practical coping that result from traumatic strategies, tools for effective communication, and injury using vivid clinical behaviour as a form of communication and tips reality. for understanding what the person with dementia “There are around 400 might be trying to communicate. Grade 10 students in Fort St. John and area,” said Cpl. Date: Monday, February 16 Jodi Shelkie, with the Fort Location: Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John RCMP. Nelson, Chetwynd, Prince George The students will not only Time: 1 – 4 p.m. be listening to presenters, Cost: By donation. but will be actively participating in scenarios. Clinical To register, call Leanne at experiences include visits 1-866-564-7533 or e-mail to the hospital’s emergency ljones@alzheimerbc.org room, the morgue and physiotherapy.
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Beatton Journal: February 1915
Mon 1st George after Hay. Self in office. Cold and stormy with snow. Wind from North.
Tues 2nd Self in office. George at wood. Montagine & Thomas arrived from Moose Lake and brought in a few Furs. A fine clear day. Wed 3rd Cold & stormy. Mr Howland & man arrived from Grande Prairie. Self busy in office. Thurs 4th Self busy in office. Mr Howland & man left at noon for Hudson’s Hope. A fine clear day. Fri 5th Self chopping fence rails. George helping. A fine mild day. Snow towards evening. Sat 6th Self as yesterday. Fine and warm. Mon 8th Self & George went after a load of hay. Self got back but George will not get in until tomorrow. Cloudy all day Snow towards evening. Tues 9th A fine clear day. Very warm. George got home with hay. Montagine & Japain arrived and brought in a few furs. Wed 10th Continues fine weather. George went for a load of hay. Self busy with Indians. Joe Appassasin came in and brought a few furs. 2 miners arrived from the mountains with a train of dogs.
George went for a load of hay. A fine clear day.
Sat 13th Self busy in office. Continues very fine weather. 2 Teams arrived from H. Hope and 1 team from Halfway River on their way out. The Mail left for H. Hope. Continues fine weather. Sun 14th Self fixing up the Mail. D.H. Taylor came up on a visit with his family. The Mail left this evening. The Teams left this morning.
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this evening from the North. They report the wolves very numerous and killing some horses. Wed 24th Self busy with Indians. The Deaf Boy came in from the North Pine River and brought a few Furs. 2 Teams arrived with wire for the Telegraph outfit. Thurs 25th Self in bush chopping rails. George helping. Continues vey fine weather. The Indians left this morning.
Mon 15th Self in office. 2 men arrived from Grande Prairie to take the Boilers out of the D.P. Boat. Started to snow towards evening.
Fri 26th Self as yesterday. Continues very fine weather. Joe Appassasin came in and brought a few Furs. A Team arrived with wire for the Telegraph outfit and reports the line men to be at the South Pine today.
Tues 16th Cold & stormy with snow all day. Very little doing. Modest came back from his trap line. Got nothing.
Sat 27th Self in office. Started to snow in the afternoon. No one arrived and very little doing.
Wed 17th A fine clear day but cold. Self in back cutting fire wood. George helping.
Sun 28th 3 teams arrived from H. Hope on their way to Montagine River for freight left by the D.P. Steamer. Cadenhead & Mr. Parsons arrived from H. Hope.
Thurs 18th Self busy as yesterday. Continues fine but cold. 2 teams arrived with oats for the telegraph line man from Pouce Coupe. Fri 19th Self as yesterday. A fine clear day but cold. Cadenhead arrived from Grande Prairie. Sat 20th Cadenhead left for H. Hope this morning. The Police went along with him. Continues very cold.
Thurs 11th Self & George cutting rails. Continues fine weather. The Miners left this morning for Puskupie.
Mon 22nd Self chopping rails. A fine clear day. 3 Indians arrived from N. Pine.
Fri 12th Mr Howland’s man & Team got back from H.Hope. and is going out to Grouard. Mr Howland is to be at the Hope until his return. The Mail got in from H. Hope.
Tues 23rd Self as yesterday. 3 teams arrived this morning with freight for the Telegraph outfit. The Indians left this morning. Big Charlie & 2 Boys got in
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Design flaw led to Mount Polley tailings pond breach: Report cility (TSF) should be required to be a member of the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) or be obliged to commit to an equivalent program for tailings management, including the audit function.
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A detailed evaluation of all potential failure modes and That is the conclusion of an independent review panel a management scheme for all residual risk tasked with investigating the cause of the August 4 failure, b. Detailed cost/benefit analyses of best available techwhich resulted in the release of 17 million cubic metres of nology tailings and closure options so that economic efwater and eight million cubic metres of tailings into Hazelfects can be understood, recognizing that the results of the tine Creek, Polley and Quesnel Lakes. cost/benefit analyses should not supersede BAT safety conThe review panel said evidence indicates the breach was siderations the result of a failure in the foundation of the embankment, c. A detailed declaration of Quantitative Performance a failure that occurred in a glaciolacustrine (GLU) layer of Objectives (QPOs). the embankment’s foundation. According to the panel’s report: “The panel concluded 4) To enhance validation of safety and regulation of all that the dominant contribution to the failure resides in the phases of a TSF: design. The design did not take into account the complexity Increase utilization of Independent Tailings Review of the sub-glacial and pre-glacial geological environment Boards. associated with the perimeter embankment foundation. As a result, foundation investigations and associated site char5) To strengthen current regulatory operations: acterization failed to identify a continuous GLU layer in a. Utilize the recent inspections of TSFs in the province the vicinity of the breach and to recognize that it was susto ascertain whether they may be at risk due to the followceptible to undrained failure when subject to the stresses ing potential failure modes and take appropriate actions associated with the embankment.” i. Undrained shear failure The report also indicated that the failure was triggered of silt and clay foundations by construction of the downstream rockfill zone at a steep ii. Water balance adequaslope. The panel concluded that had the downstream slope cy been flattened failure would have been avoided. The slope iii. Filter adequacy was in the process of being flattened to meet its ultimate b. Utilize the concept of design criteria at the time of the accident. Quantitative Performance In its report, the panel also concludes that there was no Objectives to improve reguevidence that the failure was due to human intervention or lator evaluation of ongoing overtopping of the perimeter embankments and that piping facilities. and cracking, which is often the cause of the failure of earth dams, was not the cause of the breach. 6) To improve professionSince 2008 Edge Controls has been In regard to regulatory oversight, the panel found that al practice: inspections of the tailings storage facility would not have serving Dawson Creek and area with Residential, Encourage the Associaprevented failure. tion of Professional EngiCommercial and Industrial electrical and instrumentation. The panel made seven recommendations to improve neers and Geoscientists of practice and reduce the potential for future failures. RecBritish Columbia (APEGognizing that the path to zero failures involves a combinaBC) to develop guidelines tion of best available technology (BAT) and best applicable that would lead to improved practices (BAP), the Panel recommends the following: site characterization for tailings dams with respect to 1) To implement best available technology using a Being locally owned and operated the geological, geomorphophased approach: we pride our selves in doing 1st quality work with logical, hydrogeological a. For existing tailings impoundments. Rely on best pracand possibly seismotectonic 100% customer satisfaction GUARANTEED. tices for the remaining active life. characteristics. Stop for a coffee anytime at our new location in the airport industrial subdivision. b. For new tailings facilities. Best available technology should be actively encouraged for new tailings facilities at 7) To improve dam safety existing and proposed mines. guidelines: We carry pre c. For closure. 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New pool staffing Strong turnout at FSJ’s wildlife allocation policy meeting costs prompt public meeting in Fort Nelson BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT NELSON – The public will have a chance to discuss options for staffing requirements at the completed Fort Nelson Aquatic Centre, Regional Council decided, during a Jan. 26 meeting. After a discussion report was presented to Regional Council for consideration, members of the public expressed a desire to speak to their concerns. Council waived the rules of procedure to let members from the gallery speak. The Aquatic Centre is in Phase Three of its development, which involves most of the construction activities that are currently underway. Since the Fort Nelson Recreation Centre roof collapsed due to snow in 2009, a new facility has been in the works. Because the community pool was nearing its life span, council decided to make room for a new pool in the new recreation centre, too. “When we got the ice surfaces in, everything was looking really good, and the economy was still pretty vibrant, so it was decided that we’d go ahead and get the new pool completed,” said Leonora Kneller, legislative co-ordinator for the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality. The pool has been under construction for about a year and a half, and in the meantime, the economy has taken a turn for the worse. Reducing hours of operation and utilizing existing staff to keep costs down, as well as contracting out, were all ideas brought to the floor. It was noted that with the downturn in the economy, the timing of the opening of Phase Three is unfortunate. In order to maintain the current number of operational hours at the new facility, two and a half additional full time equivalent lifeguards are needed, as per the Aquatic Safety Audit. Other staff requirements include slide attendants, customer service clerks, and building service workers. Maintaining the existing number of lifeguards would result in a reduction from 89 hours per week to 77 hours per week. At the Jan. 27 meeting, council decided to explore alternate options for cost efficient operations, while considering the views of both taxpayers and user groups. Staff is currently preparing that report for council. A date has not yet been set for the public meeting. When a date is decided, likely in March, according to Kneller, there will be at least two weeks notice. It will be well advertised in advance, she said.
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1030 Alaska Ave., Dawson Creek - (250)719-6700
16 - $25, 1 - large 3 topping pizza
Douglas Lake Equipment LTD.
Box 418, Dawson Creek - 250-782-5281
2 - $1000.00 voucher towards parts, sales or service
Dr. Mark Sevier
1024 103 Avenue, Dawson Creek - 250-782-4440
3 - $170 SONIC TOOTH BRUSH
510.00
Drs Kadziolka, Smart & Spataro
1100 - 103rd Avenue, Dawson Creek - (250)782-9451
4 - $100 gift certificate (eye exams, glasses or contacts)
400.00
Ducks Unlimited
11121 14 Street, Dawson Creek - 250-782-7071
$700 Peter Steuart painting $700 Painting by Daniel Smith
400.00 2000.00
1400.00
Elite International Foods
Calgary, Alberta - 403-257-9725
3 -$150 Import Food Basket - Simple Pleasures
450.00
Emco
11609 7 St., Dawson Creek - (250)782-4834
$1100 Novo Water Eco Smart ECS24 HE Water Softener
Enlighten Energy Services Inc.
Dawson Creek - 250-219-0778
Two $250.00 Certificates For Butcher Block
500.00
Epscan
600 113 Ave., Dawson Creek - (250)782-9656
$479 iCom 128 channel Mobile Radio
479.00
Farmington Fairways
913 91A Avenue, Farmington, BC - 250-843-7774
$650, 1 Full Play Single Adult Membership
650.00
Foggy Point Fishing Charters
Prince Rupert, BC - 250-692-6168
$1250, 1 Day Fishing Charter - Pr Rupert
1250.00
Foster’s RV & Trailer Sales Inc.
920 Adams Road, Dawson Creek - 250-782-2722
$399 CHOKO - LADIES SNOWMOBILE SUIT (M)
1100.00
$399 CHOKO - MEN’S SNOWMOBILE SUIT $139.99 HELMET $63 SNOWMOBILE GLOVES
1000.99 1000.00
Fountain Tire
1101 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek - 250-782-5555
$ 1,000.00 Gift Certificate towards Tires
Gear-O-Rama Supply Ltd.
Box 90, Dawson Creek - 250-782-8126
$500 Credit Note For Goods, Parts & Services
500.00
George Dawson Inn
11705 - 8th Street, Dawson Creek - (250)782-9151
2 - $200 One night Deluxe Room With Whirlpool Stay
400.00
Glacier Mobile Glass Ltd.
1425 97 Avenue, Dawson Creek - 250-782-8800
$500 Chev/GMC w’shield up to $500.00 value $500 Chrysler Dodge Jeep w’shield up to $500.00
Global Spectrum-Encana Event Centre
1, 300 Highway 2, Dawson Creek - 250-782-7440
1000.00
2 - $56, 2 Monster X Tour Tickets 4 - $122, 2 Best of Celtic Thunder Tickets
600.00 1500.00
Golden Bear Transport Ltd.
Box 168, Farmington, BC - 250-843-6832
2 - $750 Credit note towards trucking
Great North Piling
181 Moore Way, Dawson Creek - 250-786-5040
$500 Credit Note for screw piling
Hawkair
4345 Bristol Rd., Terrace - (250)635-4295
$1000 Two round trip tickets to Vancouver
Hegge Construction Ltd.
620 114 Avenue, Dawson Creek - 250-782-1282
$400 Cash Donation
400.00
Hi Tech Business Systems
103, 10312 12 Street, Dawson Creek - 250-843-7649
$349 Lexmark MS312 dn monochrome printer
349.00
Higson Apps
1136 - 103rd Avenue, Dawson Creek - (250)782-9134
$520 Wills for an individual or couple
520.00
In Touch Massage
Dawson Creek - 250-719-0083
5 - $75 ONE HOUR MASSAGE SESSION
375.00
Inn On The Creek
10600 - 8th Street, Dawson Creek - (250)782-8136
3 - $150 Deluxe room with a bottle of wine
450.00
Inn on the Harbour
720 1 Avenue W, Prince Rupert - 250-624-9107
$349 two night weekend stay harbour view Prince Rupert
349.00
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Integra Tire
1145 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek - 250-782-1777
Jacques Electric 1977 Ltd.
1533 - 97th Avenue, Dawson Creek - (250)782-7029
March 6 - 15, 2015
$750 Gift Certificate
750.00
$100 Safeway Gift Card $100 Sola’s Gift Card $100 Brown’s Social House Gift Card $100 Boston Pizza Gift Card
Jock’s Restoration
623 114 Avenue, Dawson Creek - 250-782-5625
JT Safety Training Ltd.
7, 1405 102 Avenue, Dawson Creek - 250-843-7444
$100 Mr. Mikes Gift Card
500.00
2 - $150 Credit Note for Carpet Cleaning
300.00
2 - $180 H2S Alive Training Course 2 - $80 Transportation of Dangerous Goods Training Course 2 - $80 WHMIS Training Course 2 - $168 Basic Level 1 First Aid Training Course $199 Ground Disturbance SupervisorTraining 201 Standard 1215.00
Kube’s Kustom Transmissions Ltd
1519 97 Avenue, Dawson Creek - 250-782-8031
3 - $200.00 credit note for transmission service
Laura Westgate Royal Lepage Cascade
44 - 11000 8 Street Dawson Creek - 250-219-9009
2 - Gift Certifate - $500.00 cash back Gift Certifate - $1000.00 cash back
Lawrence Meat Packing / Butcher Block
1013 - 102nd Avenue, Dawson Creek - (250)782-5111
600.00
2000.00
3 - $100.00 Gift Certificate for Butcher Block $200 1 Side of Pork, Cut and Wrapped $100 Bar-B-Que Party Meat Package
600.00
Longhorn Oilfield Services
Dawson Creek - 250-782-7353
4 - $250 Co-op Gift Certificate
1000.00
Louisiana Pacific Canada Ltd.
Box 2338 Dawson Creek - 250-782-1616
2 - $600, 1 lift of 7/16 or 15/32 OSB
1200.00
Marjanovic Alternative Healing
101 - 1001 102 Avenue, Dawson Creek - 250-219-2827
8 - $40 Gift Certificate for Massage & Reiki Combined
320.00
Meng Fan Restaurant
1025 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek - 250-782-5928
7 - $50 gift certificate for Meng Fan restaurant
350.00
Mile 0 Electric
1037 Spinney Drive, Dawson Creek - 250-782-4662
Cash Donation $500
500.00
Moch Electric Ltd.
536 115 Avenue, Dawson Creek - 250-782-2618
1000.00 Credit Note for Labor
Mr. Mike’s Steakhouse & Bar
1501 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek - 250-782-1577
7- $100 Mr. Mike’s Gift Card
700.00
National Car Rentals
1440 101 Avenue, Dawson Creek - 250-782-8823
$300, 2 Day Weekend Car Rental
300.00
Nels Ostero Ltd.
Box 120, Taylor, BC - 250-789-3508
$726, 35 tonne (28.68 yards)3/4” minus road crush gravel
726.00
No Frills Food Store
1401 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek - 250-782-8415
2 - $100 voucher @ Dave’s No Frills Food Store
1000.00
3 - $100 voucher
500.00
Nor-tech Welding & Fabricating Inc.
9500 - 20th Street, Dawson Creek - (250)782-3833
$750, 450 L Slip Tank c/w manual pump & cap
750.00
North Country Construction & Design
926A 102 Ave, Dawson Creek - 250-219-6770
2 - $300 Credit Voucher for 3 hr Interior Design
600.00
Northeast News
1509B Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek - 250-782-7060
$810 Credit Voucher towards Half page ad with colour
810.00
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Northern Diesel Services 1987 Ltd.
9801 17 Street, Dawson Creek - 250-782-8910
$600 credit towards labour on repair services
600.00
Northern Lights College
11401 8 Street, Dawson Creek - 250-784-7555
$1000 Donated Location for Rotary Auction
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1000.00
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Northern Lights Massage Therapy
853 106 Avenue, Dawson Creek - 250-782-6631
6 - $84 A 45 minute treatment session
504.00
Northern Metalic Sales Ltd.
9729 17 Street, Dawson Creek - 250-782-5595
$520 pallett of floor dry
520.00
NORTHERN MOUNTAIN WATER LTD
1509 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek - 250-782-1895
2 - $208 WATER FOR A YEAR
416.00
Northern Safety and Welding
9708 17 Street, Dawson Creek - 250-782-4831
$890 HANNAY REEL
890.00
Northern Saw Pump Center
9733 17 Street, Dawson Creek - 250-782-7294
$350 STIHL RE108 CONSUMER PRESSURE WASHER
350.00
NorthLink Safety Training and Services
924 94 Ave., Dawson Creek - (250)219-3479
2 - $185 Gift Certificate for Enform H2s Alive 1Day Course $150 Gift Certificate for Red Cross Emergency
Olde Creek Store
10304B 10 Street, Dawson Creek - 250-782-8185
520.00
2 - $50 Gift Certificate 2 - $100 Gift Certificate
300.00 309.00
Pacific Inn
909 3 Avenue, Prince Rupert, BC - 250-627-1711
$309 Two night weekend stay - king deluxe
PC Oilfield Supplies
PO Box 68, Pouce Coupe - (250)786-5468
$1500 Concrete Picnic Table
1500.00
Peace Country Toyota
801 - 118th Avenue, Dawson Creek - (250)782-6614
5 - $250.00 Gift Cert Peace Country Toyota
1250.00
Peace FM
1017 103 Avenue, Dawson Creek - 250-788-6344
5 - $200 Credit Note
1000.00
TO DONATE ITEM OR SERVICE: INFO@DCROATY.CA Peace Photographics Inc.
1204 103 Avenue, Dawson Creek - 250-782-6068
$450 “The Peace” portrait on canvas
Praxair
1500 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek - (250)782-8280
2 - $105 Gift Certificate One Year Lease for Acetylene
450.00
2 - $105 Gift Certificate One Year Lease for Oxygen
420.00 300.00
Pro Fast Towing
10516 10 Street, Dawson Creek - 250-719-7520
2 - $150.00 credit voucher towards towing
Pure Northern Spring
68 Vic Turner Road, Dawson Creek - 250-219-2756
$325 Hot and Cold Water dispenser for home or office 4 - $50 Pickup Water Card
Reg Norman Trucking Ltd.
9809 17 Street, Dawson Creek - 250-782-2778
4 - $250, 4 yards soil mix or 3/4 crushed gravel
Rhubarb to Roses Garden Center
10865 225 Rd, Dawson Creek - 250-782-2269
4 - $25 Thérèse Bugnet Rose Shrub
525.00 1000.00
10 - $15 Hedge Cotoneaster - 1 gal. 10 - $15 Tower Poplar Tree - 1 gal.
400.00
Roland Triebel Jewellers
D-9803-93rd Ave., Ft. St. John - (250)787-1995
$350 Continental Geneve Men’s Sport Watch
350.00
Rolla Agricultural Services
Rolla, BC - 250-759-4770
$500 Cash Donation
500.00
Rosenau Transport Ltd.
71 Vic Turner Drive, Dawson Creek - (250)782-2901
$350 Framed Limited Edition Print with Authenticity
350.00
Royal Bank of Canada
10324 - 10th Street, Dawson Creek - (250)719-3464
$450 Golf Lessons & Green Fee’s & Apparel
450.00
RSS Auto Glass
316 116 Avenue, Dawson Creek - 250-782-8053
5 - $100 Credit Note for RSS Auto Glass
500.00
Russ’ Body Shop 1988 Ltd.
1400 101 Avenue, Dawson Creek - 250-782-3830
$300.00 Cash Donation
300.00
Safe Start Driving School
Dawson Creek - 250-219-9901
2 - $500 Air Brake Certification Course seat
1000.00
Salo Denture Clinic
2 - 10415 10 Street, Dawson Creek - 250-782-2740
$3000 Set of Upper & Lower Dentures
3000.00
Sam’s Kitchen
10600 8th Street, Dawson Creek - (250)782-3666
3 - Two $50.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE
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300.00
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$700 1/4 oz. Pure Gold Coin; Polar Bear and Cub (2015) $700 1/4 oz. Pure Gold Coin - UNESCO at Home and Abroad 1400.00 1200.00
Scott’s Water Service (2006) Ltd
Box 2129, Dawson Creek - 250-782-4663
6 -$200 Gift Certificate Scott’s Water Service
Shoppers Drug Mart
11000 - 8th Street, Dawson Creek - (250)782-5903
$500 Gift Basket with Beauty Products
500.00
Silverado Cold Wine & Beer Store
10100 10 Street, Dawson Creek - 250-782-6256
$500 Cash Donation
500.00
SOS Disaster Services Inc
203 - 1025 102 Avenue, Dawson Creek - 250-782-7150
2 - $200 Gift Certificate for Mold inspection
400.00
South Peace Grain Cleaning Co-op
Rolla Rd, Dawson Creek - 250-782-7820
$300 Credit note
300.00
Speedy Glass
11308 8 Street, Dawson Creek
$100 Chev/GMC Hoodflector $550 Orbit Remote Control Car Starter $250 Chevy/GMC Full Size Pick Up Front Seat Covers
900.00
Sprucewood Ventures
403 Street, Rolla, BC - 250-759-4783
$375 Plywood Pickup Box Liner
375.00
Stache Barber Shop
937 103 Avenue, Dawson Creek - 250-782-1199
6 - $60 Hair Cut & Shave Gift Certificate
360.00
Stonewerx
Dawson Creek - (250)719-7467
3 - $1000 Credit Note (Kitchen Countertop, quartz or granite) $1400 Bathroom Vanity Top
4400.00
Studio TGP
1017 103 Avenue, Dawson Creek - 250-782-4671
$375, 500 16pt 2 sided color Business cards&1.5hr design
Swampdonkey Oilfield Services
101 - 10419 10 Street, Dawson Creek - 250-782-3377
2 - $500 Corlane Sporting Goods gift card
Swervin Kervin’s Automotive Repairs
3 - 420 115 Avenue, Dawson Creek - 250-719-7447
2 - $150 Oil Change and Check Over (Gas Only)
Sylvan Raaen/S & S Seed Corp
606 404 Avenue, Rolla BC - 250-219-1778
$2040, 3 Bags of the Best Pioneer Hi-Bred Canola Seed
Terra Max Contracting LTD
Box 22, Farmington, BC - 250-843-6865
2 - $300.00 voucher towards pilot car service etc.
600.00
Tim Hortons
11608 - 8th Street, Dawson Creek - (250)784-0202
2 - $150 Tim Horton’s coffee maker
300.00
Totally Digital Productions
Box 116, Dawson Creek - 250-784-7828
5 - $60, 2014 Grad Package - 3 DVDs
300.00 2040.00
400.00 500.00
Box 7 Dawson Creek - 250-759-4330
5 - $100 Credit note towards drinking water delivery
Ultramodern Products Corp.
9201 6 Street, Dawson Creek - 250-782-4808
$365 Powertrain Protection KIt by Enviro-save $170 Powertrain Protection KIt by Enviro-save
11634 - 7th Street, Dawson Creek - (250)782-1136
1000.00
4 - $25 VHS to DVD Conversion Gift Certificate Triple R Ventures
United Spring and Brake Ltd.
375.00
535.00
$500 Credit Note for parts or labour $1000 Credit Note for parts or labour
1500.00
VD Drywall & Painting
1501 99 Avenue, Dawson Creek - 250-782-6362
2 - $300 credit for drywall installation
600.00
Walter Hees Construction Ltd.
1313 115 Avenue, Dawson Creek - 250-784-5713
$700, 12 Yards Of 3/4” Minus Crushed Gravel Delivered
700.00
Western Financial Group
1020 - 104 Avenue, Dawson Creek - (250)782-4505
5 - $85 10 # ABC Portable Fire Extinguisher
425.00
Willow Valley Wood Products
1017 - 99 Ave., Dawson Creek - (250)782-9220
$300 Cash Donation
300.00
Windcharger Heritage Farm Ltd
7230 Alaska Hwy, Dawson Creek - 250-719-7427
$600 Sleigh,Grad,Wedding,Hayride-2 hrs with the Shires
600.00
Wrap-It
1608 114 Ave., Dawson Creek - (250)719-4881
$300 Gift Certificate
300.00
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Li-Car Management Group is now taking applications for 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units,
Contact our ofce for more information! Phone: 250-785-2662 Email: reception@licar.ca careers@laprairiegroup.com
For Sale - 7 prime acres bordering highway 3 in Grande Forks BC, 1 km from US border crossing. Thinking of retiring, building a southern dream home. Enquire about renting this property for a summer vacation! Land has long gravel driveway with power, all the best water you can possibly need. Assessed value $239,000 asking $220,000. Call for full details 250-493-1807 01.15-03.12/5x For Rent - Modern 1 bedroom apartment at Charlie Lake. Lots of parking, close to store and Post Office. Call 250-785-5073 or 250-785-5070 02/12 01.29-02.12/3x 101st Preowned Furniture & Collectibles is clearing out! Everything must go! No sticker cause we dicker! Too many neat items to mention. 10404 - 100st avenue Fort St John. 01.29-03.05/6x We are looking for a qualified Child Care Provider to help us w/ our 2 Children ages 3 and 1. Experience and references are a plus. For detailed information and interest person please contact us at: 250-271-0933; cvsimmigration@ gmail.com 01.08-03.19/6x
LAPRAIRIE WORKS OILFIELD SERVICES SERVICES LAPRAIRIE WORKS OILFIELD
LAPRAIRIE WORKS OILFIELD SERVICES
LaPrairie Works Oilfield Services is a diversified and growing transportation, logistics specialist, within the LaPrairie Group of Companies. We come with over 30 years of operating experience in Western Canada, with core businesses providing mobile-‐crane hoisting & rigging, lift supervision, highway heavy hauling, oilfield transportation and logistics, frac sand distribution & trans loading, and highway maintenance services. We pride ourselves on providing our employee groups with stable, long-‐term opportunities that present rewarding challenges within our expanding operating team.
LaPrairie Works Oilfield Services is a diversified and growing transportation, logistics specialist, within the LaPrairie Group of Companies. We come with over 30 years of operating experience in Western Canada, with core businesses providing mobile-crane hoisting & rigging, lift supervision, highway heavy hauling, oilfield transportation and logistics, frac sand distribution & trans-loading, and highway maintenance services. We pride ourselves on providing our employee groups with stable, long-term opportunities that present rewarding challenges within our expanding operating team.
Dawson, Creek B.C. B.C. Dawson Creek,
Dawson, Creek B.C.
Operations Coordinator Operations // DDispatch ispatch Coordinator
Operations/Dispatch Coordinator: You will assist the Regional Operations Manager with day to day frac sand deliveries, oversee dispatch scheduling for equipment and driver resources, as well as coordination of sub-‐contractor resources to meet contract specifications. You will assist with fleet licensing, permitting, trip/route planning, commercial drivers hours of service, daily logs, pre/post trip report to comply with relevant regulations. This is a challenging, high profile position and the ideal candidate will have transportation experience coordinating fleets up to 40 units, will present a professional and cooperative attitude and will possess the ability to organize, schedule and communicate effectively across a broad spectrum of operations.
Branch Administrator - Dawson Creek, BC Reporting to the Controller, this salary position will involve a variety of daily accounting, costing and administrative functions relating to our Trucking / Logistics operations in Dawson Creek, BC. Key aspects of the position will include (not limited to):
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HSE/HR Coordinator: To coordinate and administer our occupational health & safety programs within our base and field operations. The successful proponent will help in the coordination of HR / Recruiting needs and employee administrative issues. The preferred candidate will have or be working toward the following competencies: • NCSO or CSRP designation • 5 years’ experience in a related position within the transportation field. • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs • Highly motivated and self-‐directed, capable of multi-‐tasking • Detail oriented, analytical thinker, with good oral and written communication skills LaPrairie offers very competitive salary and benefits packages, an incredible work environment, and genuine career advancement opportunities. To apply for these full-‐time, permanent employment opportunities, please send your resume to:
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The preferred candidate will possess experience with Payroll, AP and AR functions, and will have proven administrative and computer skills in a variety of business related applications. LaPrairie offers very competitive salary and benefits packages, an incredible work environment, and genuine career advancement opportunities. To apply for this full-time, permanent employment opportunity, please send your resume to:
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The Adoptive Families Association of BC is seeking a P/T Adoption Family Support Counsellor in the Fort St John/Dawson Creek area to provide in-home and out-reach adoption support services to families in the transition period from pre-placement through one year of placement. Adoption experience is essential. For a detailed job description visit: www.bcadoption.com/employment. Please send your resume & cover letter detailing your interest and experience to: jfry@bcadoption.com no later than Feb 14, 2015.
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Career Opportunity Electoral Area Manager The largest regional district in British Columbia welcomes qualified applicants to apply for the newly created position of Electoral Area Manager. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Electoral Area Manager is responsible for the overall coordination of activities related to the Electoral Area Directors Committee (EADC), particularly in the presentation and follow-up of the EADC agenda business management and administration of the function. The Electoral Area Manager is a member of the Senior Management Team and participates in development of strategic and corporate goals / objectives, business plans and budgets. Working closely with the Electoral Area Directors, the successful candidate will formulate recommendations with respect to policies, procedures, bylaws, programs, budgets, and long term planning issues for the rural areas.
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As a preferred candidate you will have completed a post-secondary education program in public administration or business administration and at least five years of relevant work experience, preferably in local or regional government. Specific skills include the demonstrated ability to work independently to achieve results and solve problems in a complex political environment. Excellent communication skill, both written and verbal is required, as is the ability to analyze and interpret financial statements. A valid BC driver’s license is required as travel around the region will be required.
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Situated in northeastern BC, the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) covers an area of about 119,000 square kilometres and includes seven municipalities and four electoral areas. The PRRD represents a population of just over 60,000, including a rural population of 20,600. The region offers a diversity of interests and opportunities with an affordable lifestyle.
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A competitive salary and excellent benefit package is available with this exempt position. A detailed job description is available at www.prrd.bc.ca.
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Mr. Chris Cvik, Chief Administrative Officer Peace River Regional District Box 810, Dawson Creek, BC, V1G 4H8 Phone: 1-800-670-7773 Fax: 1-250-784-3220 e-mail: Diana.Mitchell@prrd.bc.ca web page: www.prrd.bc.ca
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Upcoming Fort St. John
• 2015 Winter Photo Scavenger Hunt. Jan. 20-March 13, 2015. Capture your community in pictures! Each Monday morning, beginning February 2, a photo description will be released and for those who submit a photo that reflects the photo description requested, they will get their name in a weekly prize pack draw! At the end of 6 weeks, all those who won a weekly prize will have a chance at the grand prize - a weekend at Powder King (includes 3 nights hotel and 2 days of skiing)! Register in person at the City of Fort St. John Visitor Centre beginning Monday, January 26. Sponsored by MooseFM and energeticcity.ca For more information, please visit www.fortstjohn.ca/photo-scavenger-hunt. Tickets:FREE. Hosted by the City of FSJ • High on Ice Winter Festival 2015, Feb. 6-9, 2015. This event takes place on Family Day weekend, and includes international ice carving displays, local ice carving competition, snow sculpting, toboggan & snowshoe races, children’s crafts/activities, sleigh rides, an ice fishing derby, the Over the Line (OTL) softball tournament, “Laugh your ice off “ comedy show, Crystal Cup Pond Hockey Challenge, Mukluk Curling Bonspiel, free swimming, free skating, and the always popular ice slides in Centennial Park! The celebration has something for all demographics. Families, adults, youth, children and seniors can all experience the festival in some way. For more info. visit http://www. fortstjohn.ca/ice Tickets: Adults: $12 Kids: $7 Children under 5 - Free. Venue:Centennial Park • The LIDO Theatre is proud to present Laugh Your ICE Off in conjunction with The Fort St John High On Ice Fest February 6th, 7th, and 8th. Come inside and warm up with the comedy of stylings of Johnny Gardhouse and Kerry Unger. Tickets available at systems or reserve your tickets by calling The LIDO Theatre box office @ 250-785-3011 This is a 19+ event. Tickets: $20-general, $25-reserved, $35-at the door. ALL TICKETS SUBJECT TO GST • Cruise the Coast challenge, hosted by the City of Fort St. John. The City of Fort St. John challenges you to swim, skate or walk your way from Whitehorse to Whistler from Jan. 12 to Feb. 22!! This challenge has three levels in order to complete: The Eagle (Whitehorse to Sitka), Grizzly (Sitka to Bella Coola) and Orca (Bella Coola to Whistler). You can complete this challenge by swimming laps at the North Peace Leisure Pool, walking or running laps on the Northern Vac Track or skating laps on the oval at the Pomeroy Sport Centre. Choose one or more of the options to compete this challenge and receive prizes at each level! For more info, please contact recreation@fortstjohn.ca or call 250.785.4592. FREE North Peace Leisure Pool & Pomeroy Sport Centre Regular Admission • Pride & Prejudice is coming to the North Peace Cultural Centre, presented by Stage North. Mr. and Mrs. Bennet have five unmarried daughters, and the clock is ticking. When the wealthy bachelor Mr. Bingley arrives in town, Mrs. Bennet sees a perfect match for her beautiful daughter Jane. Mr. Bingley is not alone, however, and the combustible chemistry between the brooding stranger Mr. Darcy and the strong-willed Elizabeth Bennet will soon rock the family’s very foundation and change all of their destinies. Adapted from one of the most enduring bestsellers of all time, Pride and Prejudice sparkles with the mischievous wit and timeless characters that made Jane Austen the inventor of the modern romantic comedy. Tickets: Adults $25, Seniors/Youth $20, Children $15. • Ahoy, mateys! Saturday crafternoon with a Pirates theme. Last one to Crafterrrrrrrrrnoon walks the plank!! Sat., Feb. 14, 1-2 p.m. at the Fort St. John Library. • Valentines Day Dueling Pianos at the Lido Theatre. Feb. 14, from 7 p.m.-12 a.m. FSJ Dance Society presents Las Vegas Dueling Pianos - prizes include a trip to VEGAS!
Tix:General $45 Reserved $50 At the Door $55 • Valentine’s Day at Chances Gaming Centre - $80 includes entertainment by Fort St. John’s Naomi Shore, an appetizer, entree and dessert and one bottle of wine. Seats are limited, reserve at Chances today! • Heritage Day – Celebrate Heritage Day on Sun., Feb. 15 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum. This year’s theme for Heritage Week is Main Street. Explore the significance of Main Street (100th Avenue) to Fort St. John’s past through our Main Street photo exhibit. Explore our historic buildings through a self-guided walking tour (brochures available at the museum). Test your knowledge by trying our Main Street Quiz. Make a popup building card. Go behind the scenes with our curator to learn more about what the museum does and see some special artefacts relating to Main Street. Free admission. • Carding to Create Colour, hosted by the North Peace Spinners and Weavers Guild at ArtsPost on March 7, from 9-5 p.m. Learn how to use carding techniques to create unique fibre colours. Registration deadline is Feb. 21st. Contact: Mary @ 250 789-3619 for more info or to register. Please bring a bag lunch ~ coffee and tea provided ~ please bring goodies to share Equipment rental, library access and reduced class rates are available to members. Membership=$20.00. Tickets: $20 for NPSW Guild Members $40 for the general public. • North Peace Historical Society Annual General Meeting. Join us for the North Peace Historical Society’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday February 25 at the Seniors Hall (Doors open at 6 p.m.; Turkey Dinner at 6:30 p.m.) This meeting features a special discussion entitled Papers, Pictures and Pioneers- Preserving History into the Future which will be facilitated by Sue Popesku. Tickets are $30 and are available at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum. • Merchant Bazaar at the North Peace Cultural Centre –– 10015 100th Avenue, from Jan. 23-Dec. 23. Held at the North Peace Cultural Centre every Sunday from 10-4. The Bazaar gives home based business and nonprofits a new venue in town to show the community what products, or services they have to offer. This is also an inexpensive way to advertise your business. FSJ’s Merchant Bazaar advertises each week on their Facebook page as well as other local business sites to let the people know what kind of businesses will be attending each week. Tickets:Free. Open Every Sunday all year round. Many differnet businesses are welcome. We invite you to take part as one of our Vendors. • In a daze wondering what to do about Pro-D Days? We have a NEAT idea! NEAT’s Pro-D Daze run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The cost is $40/day. To register, or for more info, phone 250-785-6328, or email susan@neat.ca. Do you have more than one child? If so, there’s 10 per cent savings to be had. Remember to pack a litterless lunch and snacks.
Hudson’s Hope
• The Winter Carnival is running from Jan. 26 to Feb. 2, 2015. Ice Fest events will take place at beautiful Beattie Park. Come play, imagine and create your own ice sculpture. Gather your friends and family and come carve or shape your perfect ice creation. You can also carve out a snow creation. Participate in great family fun activities. There may even be sleigh rides. Sip on the free delicious hot chocolate. Get ready to play! Free giveaways, prize draws, and treats. It’s your winter playground, so check out the: -Good Ole Hockey game - Figure Skating Show - Dance Extravaganza. • Feb. 4 is the Home Routes House Concerts. Veda Hille will be performing at the Forrester’s, 10005 Dudley Drive, Hudson’s Hope. $20 Donation at the door to the Artist $10 Seniors/Students. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., Concert 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. Limited Seating - Reservations 250-783-8923. Bring some snacks for sharing • On Feb. 27 at 11 a.m. the Bullhead Mountain Curling Club is hosting a curling event for children 7 years old and younger (please bring parents or guardians). Healthy snacks and beverages will be provided free of charge. There will be children-sized rocks to throw. Please bring clean inside shoes
to protect the ice.
Dawson Creek
• Monday Feb. 9 Family Day, Free Swim, Free Climb. 1-5 p.m. at the Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre. Games, prizes! Free public swim: Come and enjoy some fantastic family fun!! Prizes to be won!! Pool Rule: Children 7 yrs and under must be with a responsible person 16 years of age or older in the water, within arm’s reach at all times. Free Climbing: All persons under the age of 19 must have a waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian. Waivers may be picked up at pool reception. Bring a pair of indoor shoes and comfortable clothes. • The Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre presents An Evening with Roy Forbes on stage at the Calvin Kruk Centre for the Arts, Sat., Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. Born in Dawson Creek, BC, and nicknamed Bim as a child, two-time Juno nominee and multi West Coast Music Award winner Roy Forbes has been a strong presence on the Canadian music scene since the early 70s as a performer, recording artist, record producer, and is regarded as one of Canada’s finest songwriters. Tickets: $25 each, available at KPAC during regular office hours. Call 250-782-9325 for more info. • Tues., Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. – Volunteer Drop In at “Better at Home” in the Co-op Mall. Want to volunteer but don’t know if you have the time or experience? Drop in, meet volunteers and staff, and find out how easy and fun it is to volunteer. Everyone welcome! Every month we’ll have a guest who can address questions about issues to do with seniors and/or volunteering. This month, Tracie Janzen, Geriatric Clinician with Northern Health, will be our guest. Drop in, no pressure, no strings – but there will be cookies! Call 250-782-2341 for more information. • Sat. Feb. 21 – an Old School Saturday Night at the Calvin Kruk Centre for the Arts. Bring your friends to get down in downtown Dawson! With live music from the Jazz Band, it will be a night of fun, with dancing, games, music, trivia. Come dressed up for a retro costume contest! Food is free (appies and desserts will be served), but drinks are not included in the ticket price. This is a 19+ event. Safe rides home will be available from Step Up ‘N’ Ride. Tickets sold at Simple Pleasures and the KPAC office. $30 each, or $25 each for groups of four or more. • FARMINGTON February 14: ADULT VALENTINE’S DINNER & DANCE at Farmington Hall. Doors open at 7:00 PM; Dinner served at 7:30 PM.Dance to follow with “Binder Twang” band. Tickets at Tiger Stationers in Dawson Creek or phone Michelle at 250-843-2332.
Ongoing Pouce Coupe
• Youth Drop-In at Pouce Coupe Community Church Annex (the old Pouce library). Saturday nights 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Ages 13 to 17.
Chetwynd
• Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesday and Friday at 8 p.m. at the Tansi Friendship Centre, 5301 South Access. If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to, phone 788-9658 or 788-1100.
Tumbler Ridge
• Alcoholics Anonymous - meeting Thursday. 8 p.m. 115 Commercial Park (Baptist Church). If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to. Phone 242-4018. • Tuesdays: TR Seniors (55+) Drop-In – Floor curling, carpet bowling, card & board games, coffee & cookies. Community Centre Room 5 from 1-4 pm. Small drop-in fee.
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SPORTS F.S.J. men’s curling PCA Men’s Master Championship tournament winners BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca
eliminated. Team Titley made it to the A final, but lost both the A final to a Grande Prairie foursome of Colin Griffith and then lost in the B final to Team Dumont from Peace River / Fahler.
FORT ST. JOHN – At the Peace Curling Association Masters Men’s Championship, held Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 at the Fort St. John Curling Rink, two teams qualified for the provincials, which takes place at the Calgary Winter Club Feb. 18presents: 22, 2015. Colin Griffith, Pete Plante, Murray Gummer, and Jim Stephenson are the P.C.A. Master District “A” Winners headed to the provincials. Don Dumont, Cliff Kosti- Two one-day industry outlooks uck, Brian Rolling and Lorne brought to you at no cost. Bekevich are the PCA Master District “B” Winners. March 3rd: Oil and Gas Outlook | 9:30am – 3:00pm Two local Fort St. John March 4th: Agriculture Outlook | 9:30am – 3:00pm teams, Ian Titley and John Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre – Sterling Room Mast (Mast can boast as a by: team of all over 70) felt dis- Led Brad Magnusson – Overview of the current and future of MNP – Financial tools for businesses, advantages of the oil and gas industry in the North Peace, and current separating from operating business risks, farm success market realities for producers. and tax advantages of the family farm. appointment, as John lost two games in a row and was
Industry Outlook 2015
Photo Credit Submitted photo Winners of the A event of the Fort St. John Men’s Bonspiel, held Jan. 9-10, are Rob Stirling, Kevin Hrab, Vic Peebles and Russ Travis.
For event & registration info, call 250 794 3742 or visit npscu.ca. Space is limited!
Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd.
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 29, 2015
SLAUGHTER CATTLE
Photo Credit Submitted photo Lead Alan Bone, skip Gordon Hill, second Blair Hill and third Horst Hoffman are the winners of the B event at the Fort St. John Men’s Bonspiel, held at the Fort St. John Curling Rink Jan. 9-10.
On January 29, 2015, 840 head of cattle went through Vold Jones Vold Auction in Dawson Creek D1 - D2 Cows 121.00-133.00 D3 - D4 Cows 104.00-118.00 Holstein Cows N/A Heiferettes 125.00-155.00 Bologna Bulls 130.00-155.00 Feeder Bulls 140.00-160.00 Good Bred Cows 1700.00-2400.00 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:
190.00-214.00 210.00-222.00 220.00-238.00 237.00-256.00 275.00-294.00 285.00-313.00 295.00-330.00 300.00-360.00
Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers Heifers
170.00-185.00 180.00-205.00 205.00-220.00 210.00-236.00 250.00-270.00 265.00-280.00 280.00-305.00 285.00-315.00
Next Regular Cattle Sale February 5, 2015
Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. Photo Credit Submitted photo Tyler Coates, Curtis Shafer, Dan Webber and Shane Marshall are the winners of the C event at the Fort St. John Men’s Bonspiel, held at the Fort St. John Curling RInk Jan. 9-10, 2015.
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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