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DAWSON CREEK - Due to an increasingly difficult economic climate, Northeast News staff regret to announce that the weekly paper, which has been serving the Peace Region since 2004, is ceasing publication. The paper’s last issue is on newsstands Feb. 11. “The paper has been struggling financially for some time and the directors have determined that, in the present economic environment, there is no prospect it can be made profitable,” said Robert Doull, president of Aberdeen Publishing. “It was not an easy decision, but the communities in the Peace River Regional District and the Northern Rockies Regional District are fortunate in that they will continue to be served by the
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February 11, 2016
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FSJ talks about Site C plans with community
JULIA LOVETT news@northeastnews.ca
because you did get your best deal but I don’t think it’s comprehensive and although there was a mixed reaction great shakes,” he added. from the residents in attendance, the meeting was presented Hadland explained the reason that he believed the utility in an open fashion where everyone was allowed to share needed to work harder to include the wider region, refer- ideas, regardless of what side they were on personally. ring to Hudson’s Hope, who has yet to reach an agreement “The features of the agreement are based on…your conwith BC Hydro and already have two dams – W.A.C Ben- cerns and your hopes, so now we bring this agreement to nett and the Peace Canyon. you and close the loop.” Ackerman conceded to Hadland, saying that there were some areas that were lost due to the negotiation process, however, noted that if the community member had come together earlier and worked together, the deal that was made could’ve been stronger. One of the other issues that were brought up by the residents was whether or not there would be a percentage of local employment during the hiring process. “We’ve also been told that there’s an open labour management, so whether it’s union or non-union, if you’re qualified to work there, you will,” she said, noting that BC Hy5 Name Brands ~ Good Quality ~ Best Sale Prices dro can’t guarantee a percentage. Call The Blind Man 250-785-5754 According to the press release, the utility will also give $75,000 to local charities that are decided on by the city 9811-114A ave Fort St John www.carouseldraperies.com and will also contribute $250,000 to local non-profits such as transition and emergency houses like the Salvation Army’s Northern Center of Hope. “There’s going to be a social impact, we know that,” said Ackerman. The mayor explained to the group that the utility has agreed ONE CALL DOES IT ALL!!! to establish a Fort St. John monitoring committee that will seat members from both the utility and the city to answer questions and resolve issues that may arise from the projOver 30 Years Experience ect. Minor Household Renovations “We recognize that there is going to be issues, we don’t know what they’re going to be and so we needed to be able All Bathroom Renovations to have that committee,” said Ackerman. In addition to all the financial commitments made to the Contact Cliff 1-250-719-7272 city, the utility also promises to fund an additional RCMP officer out of the Fort St. John detachment. They will also support a health and wellness initiative for the workers give pre-purchased tickVold, Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. ets to recreational facilities DAWSON CREEK AUCTION ‘MILE ZERO CITY’ amounting to $423,000 durDawsoAve. Dawson Creek, British Columbia 301-116th ing the construction period. Dawson Creek Office: 250-782-3766 VJV Main Office: 403-783-5561 Cattle Sales, Don “We will have a camp li301-116th Fessler: 250-719-5561 Fax: 250-782-6622 aison, our staff at the city D C would be able to have conversations with the camp about any opportunities to showcase the community,” On February 2, 2016, 410 head of cattle went through Vold Jones Vold Auction in Dawson Creek she said. D1 - D2 Cows 95.00-104.00 The list of agreements is D3 - D4 Cows 80.00-93.00
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FORT ST. JOHN – At a community meeting held at the Kids Arena Fieldhouse, roughly 30 residents sat in a hall and listened as Lori Ackerman, mayor of Fort St. John presented details of the agreement made between the city and BC Hydro. “This agreement is a direct result of our residents taking a pragmatic approach, regardless of their personal feelings, to join in on a conversation about how they feel the community would be impacted,” said Ackerman via press release issued by BC Hydro. The agreement will pay the city $1-million during the construction process during the nine years it will take to build and complete the project. According to the program pamphlet, the money that is paid to the community will be increased by 3.5 per cent. In addition, they are also going to provide $800,000 spread out over 8 years, for a community fund for non-profits in the region. “It’s important for us to ensure that our disenfranchised citizens and our venerable population are looked after during this time and they are not squeezed out of housing or… other issues,” she said during the meeting. The meeting was short – less than an hour in length, but community members listened intently and the mood was calm but there was a sense that the project set people on edge although fisticuffs were not part of the scene. People thanked the city for working as hard as they did to ensure a fair deal and asked question after question about the finer points and gave opinions about others. “I do believe that you’ve done your best but what I see here again is (BC) Hyro’s demonstrating a lack of social commitment to the whole of the Peace Region,” said Arthur Hadland, member of the Peace Valley Landowners Association (PVLA) and activist. “We see it in the valley, we see it in the communities along the valley and I’m going to include yours (Fort St. John)
DISTRICT OF CHETWYND DISTRICT OF CHETWYND NOTICE OF REVITALIZATION TAXAMENDMENT EXEMPTION NOTICE OF REVITALIZATION TAX EXEMPTION BYLAW BYLAW AMENDMENT
Please take note that pursuant to Section 226(4) of the Community Charter, the District of Chetwynd Council intends to consider adopting an amendment to District of Chetwynd Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 977, 2012 at its Regular Council Meeting on February 15, 2016. The proposed District of Chetwynd Revitalization Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw No. 1037, 2016 provides a pre-application and memorandum of understanding for a Revitalization Tax Exemption, which will permit Council to consider tax exemption applications prior to commencement of construction of the project. Any person wishing to express opposition to proposed District of Chetwynd Revitalization Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw No. 1037, 2016 is requested to do so in writing to: Attention Corporate Officer, District of Chetwynd, PO Box 357, Chetwynd, BC V0C 1J0; or Email: d-chet@gochetwynd.com; or Fax: (250) 401-4101; or By dropping it off in person at the District Office at 5400 Hospital Road; or By addressing Council during the opportunity for public input respecting proposed District of Chetwynd Revitalization Tax Exemption Amendment Bylaw No. 1037, 2016 at the Council Meeting on February 15, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at 5400 Hospital Road. January 19, 2016
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BC Hydro announces Site C job fair schedule
STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca Northeast News 6.24”x8.9” DAWSON CREEK - BC Hydro and it’s contractors have
announced the job fair schedule for events which will take place in Chetwynd, Dawson Creek and Fort. St John this month. “Construction activities on the Site C project are ramping up and workers at all skill levels are required” said a BC
Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Northeast British Columbia Expansion Project
Open House and Invitation to Comment Plateau Pipe Line Ltd., a subsidiary of Pembina Pipeline Corporation (the Proponent), is proposing to construct and operate a transmission pipeline approximately 147 kilometres in length and 12 inches (323.9 mm) in diameter to transport condensate and natural gas liquids from northwest of Wonowon, BC, to an existing terminal near Taylor, BC (the proposed Project). The proposed Project is subject to review under British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Act. The Proponent has now submitted its application (the Application) to obtain an environmental assess ment certificate which is required before any work can be undertaken on the proposed Project. In order to provide information to the public about the Application, and to receive comments from the public, the Environmental Assessment Office of British Columbia (the EAO) invites the public to attend an Open House to be held: Pomeroy Hotel, Scotty Room 11308 Alaska Road, Fort St. John, BC on: Thursday, February 25, 2016 from: 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at:
There are 30 days for the submission of comments by the public in relation to the Application. This comment period will begin on February 10, 2016 and end on March 11, 2016. All comments received during this comment period will be considered. The intention of seeking public comments is to ensure that all potential effects – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – that might result from the proposed Project are identified for consideration as part of the assessment process.
The EAO accepts public comments through the following ways: • By Online Form at http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca • By Mail: Ricardo Toledo Project Assessment Manager Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V1 • By Fax: Fax: 2503872208 An electronic copy of the Application and information regarding the environmental assessment process are available at www.eao.gov.bc.ca. Copies of the Application are also available for viewing at these locations: During public comment period: Fort St. John Public Library 10015 – 100 Avenue Fort St. John, BC V1J 1Y7
Hydro press release. Contractors working on the project will be at the job fairs to answer questions from prospective job seekers; information about the hiring process, types of jobs coming up, as well as other information will be provided. “The main civil works contractor is preparing to mobilize and some of the positions they are hiring for include machine operators, labourers, mechanics and concrete workers,” said Mike Bernier, MLA for Peace River South. “About 1,500 people will be working on the main civil works contract alone at peak construction, and 600 workers are needed by this spring.” Job seekers are asked to attend the job fairs with multiple copies of their resumés. “I’ve always been committed to seeing local workers hired for the Site C project,” said Pat Pimm, MLA for Peace River North. “Now that the main civil works contractor has been selected, we can expect to see more opportunities for workers in the coming months and years of construction. I encourage people to attend the session to learn more about the types of jobs being offered.” Advance registration for the job fairs is not required. For more information visit sitecproject.com.
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Women’s Resource Society to present Vagina Monologues JULIA LOVETT news@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – In 1996, something unique took place. A woman named Eve Ensler developed a one of a kind play through the art of monologues. In the process of interviewing hundreds of women, she brought to the forefront of society the taboo of what it means to be a woman. In her interviews, she heard stories of horrific crimes conducted in the belief that men are masters of the universe and women, merely property. Stories of the “early birthday gift” or simply what it meant to truly live with the very essence of womanhood. Now, in its 20th anniversary worldwide and the 10th annual production in Fort St. John, the Vagina Monologues will be performed at the North Peace Cultural Centre on Friday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. The performance, put on by the Women’s Resource Society, is a fundraiser for the non-profit and will feature some well-known faces, some of whom have never been on stage.
I’m sure if you asked 20 years ago about putting on this play, everyone would’ve said, ‘no way,’ “It’s very open and broad. Some of the monologues can be taken a lot of different ways and I think that that’s [why] people keep coming, even if they’ve seen the show,” said Stevi Eby, director. She said that as someone who has been part of the show since it first started being performed in Fort St. John. “It’s cool to get those kind of ideas and just creating a really open atmosphere with the ladies so that they can bring those ideas out,” she said, referring to the only male actor in the show who happens to be dressed up as a vagina. While the play has plenty of humourous aspects, they also make sure to talk about serious issues women from around the world face. Having the performance done in the
community has taken on a new a more relevance to the area and took a while to be accepted. • 11 profiles & 26+ colours “I’m sure if you asked 20 years ago about putting on this • Direct from the manufacturer play, everyone would’ve said, ‘no way,’ it’s a small town, • 40 year warranty maybe they can’t handle it,” she said. Now that the climate has changed and women’s issues • FREE QUOTES on install of are more and more present in the forefront of the mainroofing and siding stream, since its first performance in town, it has been well • LOWEST PRICES reviewed for years. “”I think sometimes you’ve gotta give our small town a little credit and it’s definitely getting out there and getting the word out there,” she said. According to Amanda Trotter, executive director with Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society, now more than ever, it is important to highlight the importance of the piece along with what it currently mean in the community. “It’s a fantastic opportunity for all of those who want to get together and recommit to the activism, essentially, because that’s what it’s about,” she said. The purpose of the monologues, according to the play itself, “has given voice to experiences and feelings not previously exposed in public and brought a deeper consciousness to the conversation around ending violence Will you help us make the Daffodil Campaign a against women and girls.” success this April? Planning starts now and we need you! In a time when the economy has taken a downward Contact Nancy Shelford nshelford@bc.cancer.ca hit with domestic violence rising in the area, the play, or 1-800-811-5666. she said, now more than ever, needs to spread the message. “The monologues is a way www.myvolunteerpage.com to say it with grace and humour but in no way detracts from the seriousness and the importance and the growing issue that we have within our own community.”
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DISTRICT OF OF CHETWYND DISTRICT CHETWYND Zoning Bylaw Amendment Official Community Plan Bylaw and Zoning Bylaw NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to Section 465 of the Local Government Act RSBC 2015, the Council of the District of Chetwynd gives notice it will hold a Public Hearing: Date: Time: Place:
February 15, 2016 4:00 p.m. Council Chambers
to consider proposed Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1030, 2016 and Zoning Bylaw No. 1035, 2016. The proposed bylaws will guide and regulate future development throughout the community, and can be viewed in their entirety at www.gochetwynd.com All persons who believe their interest in property may be affected by the proposed bylaws and wish to register an opinion may do so by: 1. Appearing before Council at the said Public Hearing; and/or 2. Forwarding written submissions for Council’s consideration, prior to 2:30 p.m. February 11, 2016, to District of Chetwynd, P.O. Box 357, Chetwynd, BC, V0C 1J0; Fax: 250-401-4101; or Email: d-chet@gochetwynd.com The bylaws and other written information pertaining to this matter may be viewed at www.gochetwynd.com, or at the District of Chetwynd Office located at 5400 Hospital Road, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday inclusive, excluding statutory holidays, from January 19, 2016 to February 15, 2016. Any inquiries should be referred to the District of Chetwynd, Telephone: 250-401-4100, Fax: 250-401-4101, Email: d-chet@gochetwynd.com or by mail to P.O. Box 357, Chetwynd, BC, V0C 1J0 Dated this 19th day of January, 2016 Carol Newsom, Director of Corporate Administration.
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February 11, 2016
“What lies ahead, I have no way of knowin’ ... it’s time to move on, it’s time to get goin’.” “freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication;” -Section 2b, Fundamental Freedoms, Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, 1982
Every time another Canadian newspaper hits the dust, or we hear of a major layoff at a media conglomerate, the whole industry shudders, especially those of us working in the trenches, slugging it out on the community news beat, reporting on regional politics, health, school sports and plays and occasionally a tragic shooting death, or a car wreck, or an especially heinous drug hazing. You get sheltered in these jobs. You get cozy. And when you suddenly find the economy knocking at your paper’s door, and your publisher literally walking through the door of your office and telling you that he’s sorry, but it’s over, this issue is the last, to say that it is a shock, is an understatement. For me, being laid off from a closing newspaper has been a suddenly hardening experience, it’s forced me to quickly evaluate my values, my desires, and my future path, as the one I was walking on was suddenly dead-ended with no apparent detour. I have to create the detour, find a new road to walk. And it’s made me realize how closely tied I am to my work, how closely tied I think a lot of us are, not only journalists. Now that I’ve had my profession taken away from me, and I’m in this limbo where I don’t even know if I want to continue rowing away on a boat that seems to be sinking, I feel lost. I feel let down. I feel disappointed by a nation and a system that is allowing more and more voices to be silenced by an economy that won’t let the little guy keep up, where it seems that only the big boys can play. How far can we go in this direction before there are no more newspapers, no professional working journalists, only a million confused voices shouting on the internet? Where will people turn when they just want to know the facts, and there are no more facts because the real journalists, the ones who have worked and trained and educated themselves to be trusted storytellers, not just click-baiters, have defected to the better paying realms of marketing, copywriting, communications and social media management? No, I have no idea what the solution is. But we are losing our independent voices, and it’s not only a disservice to the reporters and journalists who work their butts off only to be handed the proverbial pink slip and sent off into the wasted battlefield of journalism job-hunting—it’s a disservice to every single Canadian citizen who has a right to access to information which is provided by journalists who are supposed to be supported by Freedom of the Press. But I, for one, am not feeling that freedom right now. Because my voice, and those of many of my colleagues, has been silenced and who knows if we’ll be able to speak again. -Stacy Thomas, former Northeast News reporter
Where do I begin? I wonder if there is much to say after we were unceremoniously silenced earlier this week. A bloody Wednesday indeed. It has left myself and my colleagues at a loss for words - an unusual trait given our profession. Yesterday, Friday, Feb. 5, as we were putting together our last Northeast News issue ever, a man came into the office to put up a “for lease” sign and plastered it to the window. That was the moment when what was happening to our little paper became real. In a world where conglomerates are increasingly monopolizing the news industry, the life of the little independent - a true voice of the community it serves, slowly fades until it disappears completely and its demise is absolute. A question for the readers: is this what we really want? To live in a world where only the big papers like the National Post, Globe and Mail and the Toronto Star survive? Please don’t get me wrong, I love these papers and I enjoy reading them. What concerns me is if these big papers are the only ones allowed to survive, then the everyday residents in our communities, like a little boy who just caught a massive fish or the older lady who single-handedly organized a fundraiser to help fight cancer, well then, those stories cease to be told and all we will hear about are the dirty deeds of politicians and the lives of celebrities. As for myself and my work mates, we begin anew. The job hunt is back on and in our profession, the positions are not a dime-a-dozen. So it’s back to applying for every job we can find and that may mean leaving the province. It does for me. While I am looking forward to the next adventure, I was also really happy with my job and had only been here for 5 months. I just got here and now leaving is my only option to continue down my chosen path. So here’s to great friends, good times and amazing experiences that we now take away with us. Cheers. -Julia Lovett, former Northeast News reporter
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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. 10. Pain in Other Areas 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 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.
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 5. Impaired Vision Those affected by a stroke often explain there is a period prior where they have trouble seeing or seeing clearly. 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. 7. Headache The sudden onset of a severe, debilitating headache or migraine that is not normal or usual is common prior to a stroke. 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. 9. Dizziness When someone is having a stroke, they may have difficulty walking, balancing, or even sitting down properly. 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.
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Mobile digital mammograms heading to Peace STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - Rural communities of the Peace will be receiving digital mobile mammogram services this Spring, as the BC Cancer Agency (BCCA) will be dispatching two new digital mammography vehicles to the far reaches of the Province.
Photo Credit BC Cancer Society The two coaches feature up-to-date screening technology and are part of BCCA’s Mobile Mammography program, which visits 120 rural and remote communities and over 40 indigenous communities. The coaches will be entering the Peace region in May 2016 and will be in the area for a few months, according to a representative of the Provincial Health Services Authority. They will be visiting Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge, Fort Nelson, and Mackenzie during that time but exact dates have not been confirmed yet. Visit www.screeningbc.ca/breast for scheduling, a clinic locator, information on breast cancer, mammograms and how to book appointments. The coaches were blessed at a ceremony at the Musqueam First Nation in Vancouver on Feb. 1, a ceremony to honour indigenous communities and increase acceptance of the units in these areas.
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“As a breast cancer survivor, I know first hand that mammograms save lives,” said Johnna Sparrow-Crawford, breast cancer survivor. “My cancer was found two years ago when the mobile mammography service was visiting my community. I was already two years overdue for my routine mammogram – I kept putting it off because, like many women, I was too busy. I’m so grateful that this service came to my community and I made the time to get screened. My cancer was found early and we were able to treat it and move on. I’m so excited about these new vehicles. These new coaches will make getting a mammogram easier for women. They are comfortable and private, and because they travel to rural and remote communities, they are so accessible. If I could tell women in B.C. anything, it would be to take care of your health. Book a mammogram – it can save your life. It saved mine.” There are fixed screening locations in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek hospitals. For women who live in remote locations where the coaches can’t access, there is assisted travel support available. Mammograms are available for women over 40 years of age, and are available to them every two years without a doctor’s referral. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canadian women. The earlier breast cancer is found and diagnosed in a patient, the more treatment options and greater chance for survival she has. “The BC Cancer Agency has always been a leader in breast cancer screening, and with the launch of these two new vehicles I’m hopeful that we can continue to improve our breast cancer screening rates. BC has always led the way in breast cancer screening, first by launching the screening mammography program in 1988, and again today with these new digital mammography vehicles. We’re the first in Canada to use wireless technology to ensure faster, more efficient results,” said Dr. Malcolm Moore, BCCA president. In 2014, 1,404 cases of breast cancer were found out of 259,341 screening mammograms in B.C.
Continued from Page 9. “The first thing is to engage families and youth to be part of the Local Action Team and let us know what’s working and what’s not. What is it like accessing services, for them? So that we can improve, so they can receive timely access to services when they need it,” said Bolduc. Along with the larger B.C. collaborative, part of the LAT’s focus will be to find ways to make it’s work sustainable past the life of the program, which ends in March 2017.
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Nor will a â&#x20AC;&#x153;kitâ&#x20AC;? program provide tax advice or assess the different tax liabilities each beneficiary could face, leading to an inequitable distribution of your estate. In addition, when a lawyer prepares your will, the lawyer has certain obligations under the law to make a basic assessment of your capacity, which could become important evidence later on, if some family members want to challenge your will. I will give significant sums of money to family members during my lifetime. Whether the money is â&#x20AC;&#x153;giftedâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;loanedâ&#x20AC;? to your children for whatever reason, without the proper advice and direction, there could be a minefield of problems down the road. For example, if the arrangement isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t properly documented, it could be argued that it was, indeed, a loan or may result in one child receiving a significant gift during your lifetime that unfairly reduces anotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inheritance. What you should or shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do in situations like these isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always clear. Your legal and professional advisors can bring clarity you need to every aspect of your financial life.
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PACA to celebrate Black History Month
JULIA LOVETT news@northeastnews.ca
FORT ST. JOHN - Vibrant music, tasty food with flavours of faraway lands and fashions to inspire will be on display during the Pan African Caribbean Association (PACA) festivities during the celebration of Black History Month with a number of family friendly activities. According to M. Shamalla, a member of PACA, Black History Month, which is celebrated worldwide in February, needs to be celebrated as it serves as a memory for the struggle and achievements that were made. "I think it's still very relevant and if nothing else, it is a chance for us to be able to say 'this is who we are, this is
I was raised very strongly in a culture where the history is just as important as the present
our culture, this is where we are from,' because on an average day…the more you get to know people, the better you understand each other," she said. Shamalla explained that for her, she doesn't get the opportunities to showcase her culture and her language and that is the reason PACA is excited to be presenting four major events. The Sights and Sounds of Africa and the Caribbean themed event kicked off with the screening of the critically acclaimed Hollywood film, Invictus, which told the
story of what happened in South Africa during the 1995 Rugby World Cup after apartheid on Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Lido Theatre On Wednesday, Feb. 10, PACA will hold a Canada vs. Africa youth soccer match at the North Peace Secondary School at 5:30 p.m. Along with the soccer game, which is the most popular sport in Africa, PACA will also have an Afro-Caribbean storytelling event on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 10:30 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. for different age groups. To round out the month, a dinner, fashion show and live musical entertainment will be provided by Juno Award winning, Alpha Yaya Diallo, who is Vancouverbased and Guinean-born. For Shamalla, who is originally from Kenya, each event will give something unique to the community. "It's an opportunity to be able to appreciate that, this is who we are and this is why we're here," she said. Shamalla said that organization, while not the biggest in the community, is mighty. She explained that as an association, they do food drives, community clean up, community kitchens and give talks to schools. Shamalla said the association is a community-minded group who wants to see the community thrive and to have celebrations during the month of February, is a opportunity to learn and grow. Photo Credit Submitted “I was raised very strongly in a culture where the hisA performer sings during a previous celebration tory is just as important as the present so I think when we dinner. take it as a word ‘Black History month’ then we lose the meaning of what it is,” said Shamalla. She explains that for the people who attended last Nigeria alone had over 350 languages, it surprised them. year’s dinner, after they ate the food, which featured a wide “If you take that moment, then that is the value of Black variety of dishes from around the continent of Africa and History Month,” she said. Jamaica, initiated discussions not only about the food but For those who are interested in attending, contact any of also culture. According to Shamalla, they wanted to learn the events, tickets can be found on Eventbrite.ca or at the as much as they could and noted that when they were told NEAT offices, located at 10027-100 Street.
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To provide vision and leadership for the organization to address training to employment needs of First Nations people residing in northeast British Columbia, and to report annually to the Society’s membership.
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Dawson Creek
Thursday, February 18
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Fort St. John
Friday, February 19
12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Prince George
Monday, February 22
12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Quesnel
Tuesday, February 23
12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
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Mackenzie
Wednesday, February 24
12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, March 2
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Must be an urban First Nations person residing in the northeast region of British Columbia Applicant will be selected on the basis of factors such as skills, knowledge, gender balance, interest in education and willingness to accept the responsibilities.
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Responsible for communicating to and hearing from the off reserve urban population within the northeast region of B.C. To ensure the Society meets all requirements as outlined in the documents of the Registrar of Society’s Branch. To develop and implement a vision, mission and mandate for the organization. To ensure senior management is implementing policies and procedures for the organization and that an evaluation is conducted throughout the life of the agreement. To ensure the organization is operating in accordance to the guidelines as set within the terms and conditions of funding agreements and that the organization is operating within budget. To hire and evaluate the performance of the Executive Director.
Individually each Director on the board: 1. 2. 3.
Accepts a share in the responsibility of the whole Board; Must learn the role of a Director and the responsibilities of the Board as a whole; Must give time and energy to the functions of the Board; that is, attend meetings, engage actively in committee work, express ideas and opinions, help formulate policy, and attend special events and promotions; 4. Must work as a member of the team; 5. Contributes expertise, consults with the Executive Director; 6. Must understand the philosophy and purposes of the organization and contribute to its development; 7. Acts as an “ambassador” for the Society, interpreting its work to the community and the public in general and representing the organization at the specific request of the Board or the Executive Director; 8. Acts as a link to the community, listens to the needs expressed in the community, communicates with other elements of the community, and shares her/his knowledge of the community with the rest of the Board; 9. Assists in monitoring and evaluating the work of the Society; 10. Assists in identifying interested and dedicated members to serve on the Board. MEETS: A minimum four times per year TERM: A of two years (as per Society Act – Directors and Officers 5.6) Individuals of Aboriginal ancestry are encouraged to apply. While we appreciate all applications, only those shortlisted will be contacted. Please submit your cover letter and resume with references by March 3, 2016 to: Deanne Mcleod, Manager North East Native Advancing Society 10328-101 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 2B5 Bus: (250) 785-0887 Fax: (250) 785-0876 Email: dmcleod@nenas.org
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February 11, 2016
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Let’s Talk Site C –Closing the Loop
Protecting and promoting our community’s interests Fort St. John City Council & staff have been assessing potential Site C impacts on our community for decades. As the municipality that is most impacted during the construction phase of the Site C Project, the City has taken a proactive role in ensuring community interests are protected. Council identified 11 draft objectives to protect the interests of the community and consulted with the community over several months. The City took what the community said was important to them to the negotiation table with BC Hydro and Fort St. John now has a draft of a legally binding agreement that will protect and promote community interests for years to come.
Council’s goal was to promote and protect the interests of the community. This agreement does that. You can read the details of the agreement in the Let’s Talk Site C brochure available in all City buildings, or visit fortstjohn.ca/ community-measures-agreement.
Summary of the Fort St. John Community Measures Draft Agreement BC Hydro will provide $1 million per year to the City during construction, increased by 3.5per cent each year. BC Hydro will contribute $100,000 per year for eight years to a community fund to assist non-profit agencies in the Peace Region. BC Hydro will contribute $250,000 to local non-profits that provide emergency and transitional housing services, including the recent $200,000 donation to the Salvation Army’s Northern Centre of Hope. BC Hydro will contribute $75,000 this year to support local charities identified by the City. BC Hydro will fund one additional police officer to be based out of the Fort St. John RCMP detachment, and will also conduct regular traffic monitoring on local roads near the project. BC Hydro and the City will work together through a Site C Community Agreement Monitoring Committee, consisting of senior representatives from both BC Hydro and the City. The Committee will track implementation of the agreement, and provide a forum to identify and resolve issues arising during project construction. BC Hydro and the City have also agreed to a dispute resolution process to support resolution of issues, if required. BC Hydro and the City will support the health and wellness of the project workforce, through BC Hydro’s annual pre-purchase of tickets for the use of Fort St. John recreation facilities totalling approximately $423,000 over the construction period. Should the City decide to expand its boundaries, BC Hydro will support the application to include the 96 hectares of land at 85th Avenue. BC Hydro will maintain a Community Consultation Office as a means of providing information to the public and stakeholders regarding procurement, employment and construction activities. BC Hydro and the City will coordinate regular monitoring of the City drinking water source quality and quantity at BC Hydro’s expense. The City has confirmed its ability to access its rights to water from the reservoir as a potential future source of domestic water, if needed, and at no charge from BC Hydro.
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