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Photo Credit Kyla Corpuz The Fort St. John Minor Hockey Association hosted the Atom Tournament from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 at the Pomeroy Sport Centre. Pictured above: Team Pomeroy (green) takes on Grande Prairie on Feb. 1.

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FORT NELSON – Fort Nelson First Nation is hoping to raise new standards for oil and gas companies to abide by after a black bear was accidentally run over and killed by a contractor operating a mulcher on Jan. 23. The incident occurred during a seismic program, by Apache, in the Liard Basin. “This was a very unusual and unfortunate situation,” said Paul Wyke, Apache’s spokesperson, who added that it was a shallow den that offered no protection to the black bear. Following the accident Apache notified the Fort Nelson First Nations biologist and the area conservation officer. A stop work order was issued and a week later operations were still ceased.

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FORT ST. JOHN – A looming financial crisis means The North Peace Cultural Centre will no longer be open on Mondays, announced the executive director and board chair on Jan. 31. The decision was made after a $73,000-deficit was recognized. “Funding cuts, legal costs associated with union certification, a sharp increase on repairs to an aging building, record snow removal costs and rental subsidies placed the Centre in a deficit position,” said NPCC executive director Bettyanne Hampton. The NPCC was hit hard when it’s only funding grant of $33,000 was pulled from the City. “The city was clear that they were reducing their grant-in-aid program…$33,000 is difficult,” she said, but later added, “We can’t blame the city, we just have to change the way we do business.” In addition, a $20,000-donation, which came from a fundraising event put on by Peace Art Gallery Society, was no longer available to the Centre in the time frame they anticipated. “So because of the changes it simply put that funding in a different fiscal situation. What we are thankful about is that they are continuing with that event,” said Hampton. “These are all pieces of a larger picture.” The North Peace Cultural Society decided to close on Mondays because it is their softest rental day; the library and gallery are closed on that day. While they won’t be operating on Mondays, they will still open its doors to existing contracts. “It’s important that we don’t uproot some of the things that have existed all year, such as PlayArts [Preschool] … but as effective immediately we will no longer take on any new bookings.” While the NPCC has faced financial challenges in the past, this was the first time they had to seriously consider downsizing their operations. “What we’re looking at are ways to change so that the cycle no longer exists. We need to address how to do business, we need to address our operating model and go forward so that the Centre is on solid footings at all times,” said Hampton, who entered into her role at the NPCC three years ago. “I arrived … at this Centre when it was in debt. So what we’ve done was bring it up to cost recovery, what we are doing now—going forward—is to ensure that we can do better than cost recovery.”

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Environmental assessment process waived for Encana JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - The Encana Corporation has been granted an exemption from the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office, that otherwise would have required them to complete an assessment for a project approximately 16 kilometres from Dawson Creek. The exemption was granted on Jan. 13 from the Environmental Assessment Office’s Executive Director, Doug Caul. Caul felt Encana’s Refrigeration Project would not result in any significant adverse environmental, economic, social, heritage or health effects. “Among the characteristics of this project that led to this determination is its small physical footprint; adding refrigeration capabilities to what was an already planned compressor site increases the footprint from 16 hectares to 20 hectares. It is also important to note that the project site is on non-forested private land that does not contain sensitive or critical wildlife habitat,” said Doug McIntyre with Encana via email. The project is a sweet natural gas processing facility that will have the capability to remove water and natural gas liquids through the refrigeration process at 11.37 million cubic metres a day. The gas will then be piped to the TransCanada’s Groundbirch Pipeline. Additional infrastructure on the premises will include natural gas liquids storage, utility heat and flare systems, produced liquids storage, interconnecting pipeline, supporting facilities and topsoil storage. During the required consultation process, the McLeod Lake Indian Band raised several concerns regarding the project’s potential impact on air quality, water quality, employment, and cumulative effects. With the increase in gas activity in the Groundbirch area, Eran Spence, the senior land referral officer for the McLeod Lake Indian Band questioned how long-term effects will be calculated and incorporated in the decision making process for future projects Mypups reg $150.00 in the area. Further, Spence NOW 109.95!! wanted to know what efMuck-lucks regular 250.00 fects the project could have NOW 199.99!! on the health of the land, users, livestock, and crops. Encana’s response to those concerns was that the raw gas from the area is sweet and may contain trace amounts of H2S and C02, but not enough to require removal. They also

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City revises boundary extension John’s municipal lines are jagged; city manager Dianne Hunter refers to it as “boundary expansion by demand.” Once mayor and council hear back from the ministry they will decide whether or not to proceed with an applicaFORT ST. JOHN – A revised boundary expansion tion. If they move forward with it, they will notify rural doesn’t quite line up with government expectation, but it residents of the downsized application, start consultation with the ministry and First Nations and obtain necessary does address rural resident’s opposition—to an extent. City council will wait on informal feedback from the data from the Regional District. If the application is apMinistry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development proved, the next step is canvassing city residents to obtain on a modified plan that includes eight opposed landowners, their stance on the expansion, said director of legislative BC Hydro’s 85th industrial lands and developable land, and administrative services Janet Prestley. The plan was presented at a city council meeting on Jan. which has the potential to meet the City’s effort to accommodate the demand for urban growth. The only downside 27. It followed the City’s original initiation for boundary to this is that it doesn’t align to the ministry and city’s vi- expansion, which started last May, to incorporate 182 propsion to ‘square off’ the boundaries. Right now, Fort St. erties on the south/southwest side of the city. However, 73 per cent of landowners were opposed to it, mainly because of hiked tax rates and the costly endeavour to hook up to city services. With that in mind the City knew it wasn’t going to get an approval from the ministry to move forward. Despite the City’s efforts to find a balanced medium, not all council members were on board with the reResearch Technician Position Available vised expansion. Coun. Byron Stewart felt The BC Grain Producers Association Research Department the new plan didn’t address in Dawson Creek is seeking an individual to assist the team long-term growth. “We’re in conducting its field research trials for local and inter- going to have to go through provincial projects. This is a full-time permanent position this process again, which is costing our tax payers dollars offering a competitive salary with excellent health benefits. because of the time and energy being done to continuousDuties Include: ly do this,” said Stewart. He Seed preparation, cleaning, weighing and organizing of felt that even if this adjusted samples boundary expansion was approved, any future approach Site preparation, mechanical & hand maintenance of plots to boundary expansion by Assist in planting, assessments and harvest activities the city was going to be met Assist in data collection and data entry by opposition regardless.

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Photo Credit City of FSJ Revised boundary expansion presented by city staff on Jan. 27. Red areas indicate land that may be sought after for municipal incorporation. Hunter said the Ministry of Transportation wouldn’t look favourably on this application either. “They won’t be happy with it, they will see it as a costly way to service the city,” explained Hunter. “They’re going to look at that and go, ‘what’s the status of that and maintenance of 85 avenue land, you’re leaving with us some streets that are internal to your community.’” She anticipated that the Ministry of Transportation and the city would do a trade-off. “We’ll take on that area and they’ll take on a city-serviced area that’s easier for them to service … Ministry of Transportation is not going to be happy to see that by any stretch.” Expanding city’s boundaries has become a dilemma for Coun. Trevor Bolin. “When we started this process I thought it was a great idea. But as we’ve gotten further and gotten results back, I don’t know—it’s not like one’s easier, one’s harder, it’s what one will make the most sense and give us expandable, developable land in the next five years when we’re going to be out [of it],” he said.

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Black bear death Continued from Front Page â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are working with [Apache] to make inspector was sent to the site. The Commissure it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen again,â&#x20AC;? said Lana sion confirmed the operator was in compliLowe, FNFN lands and resources director. ance with permit conditions.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The company responded, in my opinion, Still, Lowe said this is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;wake up call appropriately and immediately and very se- as to what can go wrong when there arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t riously.â&#x20AC;? proper rules, regulations and procedures in FNFN and Apache started work on map- place to manage industrial activity on the ping out potential areas where wildlife is land.â&#x20AC;? living, by flying over the vicinity with a She hopes this event will be a catalyst to heat-seeking camera to identify hot spots. make â&#x20AC;&#x153;real change on the groundâ&#x20AC;? to preTraditional land use workers are then sent vent similar incidences in the future and out to flag off the vulnerable land. monitor how industry works within tradiFNFN is looking now to implement these tional territory. mitigation measures. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are hoping the standards we put in place to prevent the incident will raise the standard for all seismic, road building and all other services in our territory,â&#x20AC;? said Lowe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to be insisting that all oil and gas companies follow the same procedure regardless of whether or not the Oil and Gas Commission or BC Government requires it or not.â&#x20AC;? Prior to this incident there were no rules or regulations to prevent this unpleasant circumstance from happening, according to Lowe. However, Hardy Friedrich with the Oil and Gas ComEmail your petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photo to mission (OGC) said, the editor@northeastnews.ca for provincial Wildlife Act does a chance to win a special contain requirement compaprize from the North Peace nies must follow regarding Veterinary Clinic wildlife habitat protection, including bear habitat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In this case, the opera1 pet will be chosen each week torâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s permit required they and will be featured in the have a qualified wildlife Northeast News. Each pet chosen professional on-site for all will be entered into a draw for a clearing operations to enmonthly prize supplied by the sure habitat protection,â&#x20AC;? said North Peace Veterinary Clinic Friedrich. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Commission

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It’s all a gamble On Feb. 1 a small portion of the Totem Mall was sprinkled with spectators waiting to see if their name would get pulled during the Rotary Club’s Mega Lottery draw. There were 39 prizes up for grabs, and people spent as much as $100 for three tickets, but judging by the lack of cheers, hoots and hollers it appeared there were no winners in the crowd that day. The Rotary Club spent $200,000 on prizes, which they bought from local businesses in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek. However, after ticket sales and the cost of prizes were considered, the Lottery only raised over $187,000 for the clubs who participated in selling tickets. Would it not have been more productive to have just donated the $200,000 to the clubs instead? That was my initial thought. Then I started to think about it more. I guess the Lottery generates support in more ways than one: it boosts local economy, brings together a community and then gives back to the local clubs that went out and sold the tickets in the first place. So, at the end of the day it’s really all a gamble. Depending how you look at it, everyone ends up winning, one way or another. Kyla Corpuz, assistant editor

Concerned about the international competitiveness of Canada Dear Editor, Not so long ago, things where cheaper. For example a stamp was 17 cent and a airline round trip to Vancouver was under $ 300 prior to West jets arrival. A liter of gasoline was 28 cent. Things have changed domestically and international. My credit card statement showed for two return airline tickets from Nuremberg, Germany to London, Stansted for a 1 3/4 hour flight including one piece of extra luggage $ 302.09. The nearest Belarus dealer in Prince George quoted for a key lock $ 104.00 plus freight to the dealer and up to FSJ. The same thing was shipped to my address in Germany for Euro 28 which equals about $ 40 including 19% HST. A small parcel was send to me from Germany to Canada for postage of $ 9.50 After taking two insoles and a pocket calculator out, I sent the parcel to an address in Saskatoon

for a cost of $ 13.00. My voting documents for the general election in Germany came in a large envelope express mail for $ 9.50. To send it back in a smaller envelope with less weight was $ 64.00. A bank wiring in Germany is .70 cents or less, most quotes were $ 30.00 or more here. One year ago I made two trips to Pr. George to get one set of insoles for $ 370. One set in Germany with superior quality was $ 80. I found in Edmonton somebody able to make orthopedic shoes. An estimate in Edmonton for orthopedic shoes was $ 3700 with four trips required. My WCB case worker in Augsburg, Germany paid for orthopedic shoes which eliminated 39 years of pain in one month $ 1450. Four years ago, my annual humanitarian trip to Belarus and Ukraine, I paid a dentist for a root canal, two fillings and a cleanup $ 95 plus a good tip.

Friends from Germany complained that food is expensive in Canada. I told them that what they see and what they pay is only half of the story. A Canadian Farmer cannot like a German Farmer charge 11 % HST which he is allowed to keep when he sells his farm products nor is in Canada 7 % HST in the price of food incorporated. Germany is as Canada internationally considered a high salary country with very high social benefits for the labor force. Eighty two million citizens in Germany rival 1.3 billion low wage earner Chinese citizens for the world championship in exporting goods and services. I am looking forward to some feedback from my fellow Canadian why Canada is falling behind in its international competitiveness? Tony Stoeckl Fort St. John

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

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

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

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

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

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

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can American troops on the Alaska Highway was seen by some in the army, I’m sure, as an experiment. Not everybody thought it was the best choice,” said military historian Charles Hendricks in the documentary. According to historian Alvin Schexnider, in ‘Building the Alaska Highway,’ black soldiers were subjected to discrimination. In a study from the Army War College, a finishing school for white officers, the black troops were described as irresponsible, careless and secretive. “So you can imagine the kind of stereotypes that the officers entered this experience with and how difficult it was for the black troops,” said Schexnider. Historian Heath Twichell is quoted in the documentary saying that the black troops were also underminded. “In the minds of most senior white officers, black troops were not as capable in terms of their technical efficiency and ability to use the equipment, there was an expectation that they would do poorly,” said Twichell. While some had low expectations for the black troops, anecdotes, from the book ‘This was no ΦYXNH Picnic’ written by John Schmidt, painted the soldiers as hard workers, who had a fear of bears and uneasiness with the cold.

DAWSON CREEK - The booming resource industry in the northeast has brought new residents to the area from all corners of the world. Multiculturalism seems to be at an alltime high, with culture sharing becoming the norm. Arguably, the last time the area saw such a boom was during the building of the Alaska Highway in 1942 when Dawson Creek’s population of approximately 600 swelled with over 10,000 American Soldiers. The building of the 2,230-kilometre highway has been called the greatest achievement of the U.S. Corps of Engineers since the construction of Panama Canal, and played a role in influencing the outcome of World War II. Construction of the highway has also been said to have influenced the treatment of black soldiers in the U.S. Army. While the region’s harsh climate, unmapped terrain, mosquitos, muskeg, mud and the grueling labour challenged all soldiers working on the highway—black soldiers were further challenged by the prejudices held during the era. Of the seven engineering regiments deployed to work on the highway, three were African American regiments; the 93rd, 95th, and 97th Engineer General Service Regiments. During that time the American Army was segregated, with black and white soldiers working in separate units; though black regiments were always led by white officers. Sources differ on how many black soldiers came to the area, but estimates have been as low as 3,000 and as high as 7,000. According to the PBS documentary, ‘Building the Alaska Highway,’ the army had a policy at that time that banned sending black units to cold climates; their theory was that black people could not function in the extreme cold. The three all-black units were sent to work on the project because many other engineering D-9803 - 93 Ave., Fort St. John regiments had already been 250.787.1995 assigned elsewhere in the war Don’t forget to check out our website: effort. www.rolandtriebeljewellers.com “The employment of Afri-

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lay because we still want to have the people teams, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m running for somebody who is going through it right now, have also had the disease. She has participated in the relay & " or just finished going through it,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; because those teams are before, but this is her first time as co-chair. & " Phone 250-787-0010 â&#x20AC;&#x153;It really affected my family, big time, but also because really important too,â&#x20AC;? said Rogers. I just moved here; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really great way to get to know â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just about the fundraising, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about having a lot 11116 100th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC of people in the community out there on the field, standing the community,â&#x20AC;? Rogers said on why she wanted to get inup to cancer and supporting the people in their community volved. Money raised goes tothat are going through it. The statistics for the high rates NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER of cancer that we have, you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go through life without wards cancer research, prevention, education and knowing people who have had cancer,â&#x20AC;? she added. PROPOSED TEMPORARY USE This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme is Carnival for a Cure. Organizers are resources for people with PERMIT NO. TUP # 003/2014 planning to have food vendors, clowns, activities, games cancer in the community. and entertainment throughout the entire event day. Rogers To register go to www. Gundy Creek Area said that those who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t register for a team can still drop relayforlife.ca, or visit the in to participate and learn a little more about cancer preven- local Canadian Cancer SoNotice is hereby given that the Regional Board of the Peace River Regional District ciety unit. tion. intends to consider issuance of a Temporary Use Permit at its Board Meeting on February 13, 2014, to be held at the Peace River Regional District Office, located at 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC, starting at 10:00am. This permit proposes to affect land described as: NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER

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DL 155 PRD Except the west 25 metres The proposed Temporary Use Permit will allow a portion of the subject property to be used for the following purpose in addition to those permitted by the zoning applicable to the property: To construct and operate a 210-person camp serving workers employed by the oil and gas industry for a three year term. The conditions under which the Temporary Use must be carried out are as follows: i) permit to be posted on site for its duration ii) compliance with all statutory and bylaw requirements

To construct and operate a 50 person camp serving workers in the oil & gas industry The conditions under which the Temporary Use must be carried out are as follows: i) permit to be posted on site for its duration ii) compliance with all statutory and bylaw requirements

This notice is in general form only. A copy of the proposed Temporary Use Permit application and relevant background documents may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, at the Peace River Regional District offices located at #1981 Alaska Ave, Dawson Creek, BC. Any inquiries, comments or concerns should be referred to Development Service Department at the above Fred Banham, CAO noted addresses or telephone 784-3200 or 1-800-670-7773

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Hospital auxiliary hopes for new president JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - It was another long year for the members of the Dawson Creek Hospital Auxiliary, who volunteer for the benefit and comfort of patients and staff. After 12 years of filling the position of president, Eunice Dilworth is planning on stepping down during their annual general meeting, scheduled for Feb. 26. “I just have been doing it for too long.

I’m played out. I do a lot of jobs, I have the president job, the volunteer coordinator, I sent the sympathy cards, the get-well cards, I do the history book, so it’s just too many, too many jobs” said Dilworth, on why she plans to step down. “I have been trying to get out of this position for three years, this year is it,” she added. Dilworth said that any of their members could easily learn to do the job, but as of the Auxiliary’s Jan. 28 meeting, no one showed an interest in the position. There was talk of rotating the job between members month-

to-month, but nothing has been decided as of yet. “Whatever way it works to keep the Auxiliary going, if not, then it will be time we look at folding it up, and that’s a big job,” Dilworth said. During their last meeting Dilworth reported that in 2013 volunteer hours totaled 3,404. By running the hospital’s gift shop, selling magazines, and offering a hair washing service, the Hospital Auxiliary is able buy needed equipment for the Dawson Creek Hospital. Last year they were able to purchase approximately $20,000 worth of items for the operating room, and donated $5,000 to Ro-

tary Manor for portable toilets. They also distribute cards and small gifts to patients having to spend Christmas in the hospital. But, like many other local charitable organizations, the Auxiliary is also having difficulty finding and retaining new members. Of the 52 members, Dilworth reports that only 22 regularly volunteer. She said that their regional representative on the BC Association of Health Care Auxiliaries suggested that they make attending four meetings a year and volunteering twice a month mandatory for members. “They pay their dues, but they have the privilege of saying, ‘I’m a member of the Hospital Auxiliary,’ but that’s all they do,” said Dilworth on nonactive members. Membership is eight dollars a year. The Dawson Creek Hospital Auxiliary invites all those interested in volunteering and becoming members to fill out an application form at the Dawson Creek Hospital’s gift shop. They also encouraged those interested, to attend one of their monthly meetings that takes place on the last Tuesday of every month at 1:30pm at the hospital.

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Mega winners announced

Highway history Continued from Page 9. “They did work nobody thought that they could do, in an area nobody thought that they could survive. They had shown to the American Army that they could do almost anything that they were asked to do,” said historian Ken Coates for the PBS documentary. In one description, Schmidt retold truck driver Harold Havig’s story about how black soldiers mistreated and misused their equipment on purpose. However, in the Federal Highway Administration’s article, ‘The Road to Civil Rights,’ Twichell explained that the black

regiments were often issued less heavy equipment than white regiments, and more shovels and wheelbarrows. While the true experiences of black soldiers are debatable, the tremendous effort of all soldiers is evident. One of the most publicized achievements of black soldiers on the project was building the Sikanni Chief River Bridge. Reportedly, the 95th Regiment built the bridge in three and a half days, about half the time it would usually take. “They believed in their heart of hearts that by fulfilling this military obligation, when they returned

home as civilians they would be treated differently; their children, their families would have a different life, and all of the hardship and suffering that they experienced would somehow be vindicated,” said Schexnider. Years after the completion of the highway, in 1948 President Harry Truman signed Executive Order 9981, to end military segregation and forbidding discrimination in the military. It wasn’t until 1954 that the U.S. Supreme Court overturned all segregation laws in the country.

Photo Credit Kyla Corpuz Fort St. John Rotary members get ready to pick the name of the first winner for the Mega Lottery on Feb. 1. The winner of the grand prize, Troy Hullery, had the option to pick a Mustang, F-150 or the cash equivalent. The Rotary Club bought 39 prizes totalling $200,000. Their ticket sales produced $387,860, leaving the Club with a toal of $187,860 to distribute to participating clubs that helped with ticket sales.

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER PROPOSED TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. TUP # 009/2014

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER PROPOSED TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. TUP # 010/2014

Off of Alaska Highway 97 N • Pink Mountain Area

Gundy Creek Road • West of Wonowon

Notice is hereby given that the Regional Board of the Peace River Regional District intends to consider issuance of a Temporary Use Permit at its Board Meeting of February 13th, 2014 to be held at 10 am at the PRRD office located at 1981 Alaska Avenue in Dawson Creek. This permit proposes to affect land described as: District Lot 1371, Peace River District, Except Plan 28971 The proposed Temporary Use Permit will allow a portion of the subject property to be used for the following purpose in addition to those permitted by the zoning applicable to the property:

Fuel Card Lock The conditions under which the Temporary Use must be carried out are as follows: i) permit to be posted on site for its duration ii) compliance with all statutory and by-law requirements This notice is in general form only. A copy of the proposed Temporary Use Permit application and relevant background documents may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, at the Peace River Regional District offices located at #1981 Alaska Ave, Dawson Creek, BC. Any inquiries, comments or concerns should be referred to Development Service Department at the above noted addresses or telephone 784-3200 or 1-800-670-7773 Fred Banham, CAO

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SLAUGHTER CATTLE

On Thursday, January 30, 2014, 800 head of cattle went through our ring D1 - D2 Cows 76.00-84.00 D3 - D4 Cows 67.00-74.00 Holstein Cows N/A Heiferettes 70.00-80.00 Bologna Bulls 78.00-93.00 Feeder Bulls 80.00-100.00 Good Bred Cows N/A Good Bred Heifers N/A Milk Cows N/A Cow/ Calf Pairs (younger) N/A Cow/ Calf Pairs (older) 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:

125.00-146.00 145.00-155.00 150.00-168.00 167.00-180.00 175.00-190.00 184.00-206.00 185.00-210.00 185.00-212.00

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110.00-132.00 122.00-141.00 137.00-155.00 150.00-167.00 155.00-173.00 165.00-182.00 175.00-190.00 175.00-195.00

Next regular cattle sale will be Thursday February 6, 2014

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DAWSON CREEK ROTARY AUCTION Why enroll in the program? s !FTER SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING THE COURSE DRIVERS MAY REDUCE THE NOVICE STAGE BY MONTHS s 4HE -INISTRY OF %DUCATION WILL RECOGNIZE THE ',0 COURSE AS TWO GRADE CREDITS TOWARDS GRADUATION s ,ICENSED DRIVERS AGED TO YEARS REPRESENT OF LICENSED DRIVERS BUT ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OF CRASH RELATED CLAIMS

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DAWSON CREEK TRAILS The Paradise Valley Snowmobile Club is a small club of approximately 30 members in Dawson Creek, BC. The riding area is located just out of town and offers nearly 500 km (300 mi.) of snowmobile trails. Trails include: Bear Mountain Loop, One Island Trail, Alberta Connector (Closed), River Road Trail, Salt Ridge Trail, Puggins Mountain Trail, Muskeg Lake Trail and Murray River/Wasp Lake Trail

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SNOW T RAX Snowmobile Safety Tips Be a defensive driver. Always be alert of potential danger. Your helmet and engine noise can impair your hearing. Visibility is also reduced in conditions of snowfall, blowing snow and night driving. Never assume what another snowmobiler will do. Do all that you can to ensure your safety and that of other riders. Expect the unexpected!

Watch out for: Thin ice and open water • Grooming equipment • Oncoming snowmobiles Unforeseen obstacles beneath snow • Unexpected corners, intersections and stops Road and railway crossings • Logging/Forestry operations • Snow banks and drifting snow • Trees and branches on the trail • Bridges and approaches • Wildlife and domestic animals • Other trail users (skiers, hikers)

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CLASSIFIEDS HELPWANTED WANTED HELP OUR NEW EQUIPMENT IS ARRIVING AND WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM! Boreal Pumping – A Division of Bonnett’s Energy Corp. has immediate openings in our Grande Prairie, AB and Whitecourt, AB locations for:

Inland Kenworth Parker PaciÀc Fort St. John is currently seeking Heavy Equipment Technicians Inland Kenworth Parker PaciÀc is an industry leading group of heavy truck and equipment dealerships in business for over 60 years with over 900 employees and 20 locations in North America. We offer competitive wages and an attractive beneÀt package. Contact: Ray Backus Phone: 250-785-6105 or Email: rbackus@inland-group.com

Wanted Looking for 2 house cleaning jobs Preferably between 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday. Call Jeannie at 250-262-4449. 02/13

Fluid Pumping Operators & Supervisors Nitrogen Supervisors Our Pumping Services division operates a full group of stimulation services covering northeastern British Columbia and northern Alberta. We combine our superior technology with the most skilled and experienced personnel in the industry to provide the highest levels of stimulation services demanded by the industry. We are currently seeking energetic and motivated people to join our team, with a valid class 1 or 3 driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract. Qualified candidates will have Fluid and/or Nitrogen pumping experience and current certificates for H2S and First Aid. If you are a safety oriented individual, interested in joining a dynamic, growth oriented oilfield Services Company, we would like to hear from you. We offer a competitive salary and field bonus program, company matching RRSP as well as a comprehensive benefits package. Pre-employment testing is in effect for all positions. To apply, please send your resume (indicating position and location) and driver’s abstract to hr@bonnettsenergy.com or by fax to 780-532-4811. We thank you for your interest. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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Inland Kenworth Parker PaciÀc Fort St. John is currently seeking Journeyman Commercial Transport Technicians Inland Kenworth Parker PaciÀc is an industry leading group of heavy truck and equipment dealerships in business for over 60 years with over 900 employees and 20 locations in North America. We offer competitive wages and an attractive beneÀt package. Contact: James O’Neill Phone: 250-785-6105 or Email: joneill@inland-group.com

Inland Kenworth Parker PaciÀc Fort St. John is currently seeking Auto Collision Repair Technician (Bodyman) Inland Kenworth Parker PaciÀc is an industry leading group of heavy truck and equipment dealerships in business for over 60 years with over 900 employees and 20 locations in North America. We offer competitive wages and an attractive beneÀt package. Contact: Darrell Burton Phone: 250-785-6105 or Email: dburton@inland-group.com

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Help Wanted Dutch Casing Services 15711-289 Rd, Fort St John, B.C. Requires Administration Manager to Oversee and direct administrative branch. Min 3 years’ experience & college dipl. $30/hr. Email Dianne@dutchcasing. com. 02/20 Help Wanted Big Horn Spring & Brake 2006 (Ltd), Fort St John, BC Service Technician/ Mechanic 1 Full Time Review work orders and discuss work with supervisor, Inspect motor in operation, road test motor vehicle, and test automotive systems and components using computerized diagnostic and other testing devices to diagnose and isolate faults. Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of automotive systems including fuel system, brakes, steering and suspension, emission control and exhaust using hand tools and other specialized automotive repair equipment. Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer’s performance specifications. Perform scheduled maintenance service, such as oil changes, lubrications and tune ups. Advise customers on work performed, general vehicle condition and future repair requirements. Salary: $25.00/hourly Minimum Education: Technical Training Email resumes at: jobs. apply@sphpoweratwork. com. 02/27 For Sale 2001 Subaru Impreza AWD, 4 Door Hatchback, 4 Cylinder, Automatic, Brand New Ice & Snow Tires in Fort St. John, 230,000 km Asking $3900.00 Text or Call 1-250-493-1807. 02/27

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For Rent 2 Bedroom Basement Suite for Rent to a Quiet Person, Share House with One Other Person, 3 km from town, No Pets, Smoking Outdoors, Shared Laundry Room. $700.00 Per Month includes all Utilities, Internet & Shaw Cable. Call or Text 1-250-493-1807. 02/27

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Field Service Technician Fort St. John, BC

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

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www.fortcitychrysler.ca f t it h l • 250-787-5220 250 787 522 5220 8424 Alaska Road, Fort St. John All Vehicle offers and contest ends Saturday February 8, 2014 at 5pm. No two offers can be combined. One attempt to Crack the Vault per person. No purchase necessary. Must be 18 years of age or older. A maximum of one Grand Prize will be awarded for $50,000 CDN. The odds of winning the contest are dependent upon the number of entries received. Contest rules available at the sales event location. (1) All applications accepted from customers who are currently employed full-time with a minimum monthly income of $1,900. Vehicle payment total including current monthly payments must not exceed 50% of gross income. Must provide any documents requested by lender. Bankruptcies must be discharged. Additional down payment of up to 90% of retail value may be required. Purchaser must ﬁt lender criteria. (2) Vehicle value to be determined by dealer. Trade-in value must be within Canadian Black Book guidelines, minus reconditioning cost and/or excessive kilometers. Any negative amount will be applied to the purchase of sale vehicle, on approved credit. Available on select units, see dealer for details. (3) All payments are inclusive of taxes and fees of $573.00. Payments of 2011 and 2012 models are calculated B/W over a 78 month term at 5.99% OAC. Payments on 2008 Models are calculated bi-weekly over a 54 month term at 6.49% OAC. (4) Contest rules available at sales event location. Although every precaution is taken, errors in price and/or speciﬁcations may occur in print. Dealership will not be responsible for print errors. We reserve the right to correct any such errors without prejudice or penalty to ourselves. (5) Up to $10,000 cash back on every purchase- Cash back $ will be added to amount to Finance, and are subject to Bank approval. Cash back cannot be combined with any other offer. See Dealer for Details. We are not responsible for typographical errors, nor are we responsible for late receipt of mail. All images are for display purposes only and vehicles may not be exactly as illustrated. All vehicles are available at the time of print. Please see a knowledgeable sales consultant at Fort City Chrysler for complete details.