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Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott A family gets ready to slide down the ice slides together at Centennial Park on Sat., Feb. 7. High on Ice Winter Fest was in Fort St. John over the Family Day long weekend, Feb. 6-9, and the slides were a big hit. For more photos of High on Ice activities, see Page 5.
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DAWSON CREEK – Partiers looking for a venue to dance the night away could be in luck if a recent proposal gets the necessary approvals. At a regular meeting on Mon., Feb. 2, council considered an application by Lonestar Night Club for a liquor license with
hours of sale from 9 a.m. to 3 a.m., seven days a week. The current bylaw allows for liquor to be sold until 2 a.m., unless exemptions have been granted, as for special events. Lonestar Night Club would be located at 105 – 1100 Alaska Avenue, and although the permitting process is controlled by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch, a provincial body, the City of Dawson Creek has been asked to express an opinion on
behalf of the citizens on issues like noise, location and hours. “That is not to say they will necessarily accommodate whatever that view is, but they are offering you the opportunity to provide that view,” explained Jim Chute, Chief Administration officer with the City. The LCLB requires an explanation as to how the view of the citizens was determined, and if that process is deemed
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Dawson Creek ranks as one of Canada’s sexiest cities BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK – Dawson Creek may be a northern city, but its people sure know how to get down. According to statistics comparing sex toy, lingerie and adult novelty sales over a one year period, Dawson Creek ranks as the 11th sexiest city in Canada. The study, headed by online retailer PinkCherry Sex Toys, was able to determine which cities ordered the most amount of PinkCherry product per person by dividing the amount of revenue in each region by the number of adults who live there, according to the most recent census data. The top three cities whose residents ordered the most product during the period Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2014, are Kentville, Nova Scotia, Colwood, B.C., and Fort McMurray,
Alberta. Kentville claimed the top spot, with its population spending approximately three times the national average. This is the third annual list PinkCherry Sex Toys has compiled of the 50 sexiest cities across Canada, and last year Dawson Creek didn’t even make the list. The hike in online sales is likely due to the closure of Dawson Creek’s only sex store, Veronica’s Closet, in March 2014. The top 25 sexiest cities in Canada, according to PinkCherry Sex Toys sales, are as follows: 1.Kentville, NS 2.Colwood, BC 3.Fort McMurray, AB 4.Grande Prairie, AB 5.Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL
6.Cold Lake, AB 7.Victoria, BC 8.Terrace, BC 9.Truro, NS 10.Corner Brook, NL 11.Dawson Creek, BC 12.New Glasgow, NS 13.Spruce Grove, AB 14.Whistler, BC 15.Saugeen Shores, ON 16.Nelson, BC 17.View Royal, BC 18.Courtenay, BC 19.Williams Lake, BC 20.Thompson, MB 21.Fredericton, NB 22.Parksville, BC 23.Fort St. John, BC 24.Gander, NL 25.Salmon Arm, BC
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FORT ST. JOHN – North Peace Savings and Credit Union invested over $88,000 into the community through its Corporate Social Responsibility Program in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2014. That funding supported 14 initiatives, ranging from homelessness to support for disabled adults, in the North Peace and Northern Rockies regions. This information, and much more, was shared at NPSCU’s annual general meeting on Tues., Feb. 3, at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre in Fort St. John. NPSCU is a financial co-operative that differs from other financial institutions in that it is entirely member owned and focused. Members benefit from its operational success based on the institution’s financial performance. Some of the highlights shared include a refreshing of the NPSCU brand, and a new tagline, “It’s your Life. Build it Here.” To complement the new look, a new feature, enabling members to make deposits anywhere, helped to ramp up membership, which rose by 3.16 per cent in 2014. Other areas saw growth as well. Assets increased by 13.15 per cent, and retained earnings for the fiscal year grew by 8.3 per cent, to $18,881,000. In addition to NPSCU’s Corporate Social Responsibility Program funding, the institution contributed $54,801 to local community projects, activities and events, and for financial education programs and promoting community economic development.
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FSJ considers work camps in city boundaries BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca
Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Works camps could be located within Fort St. John’s city boundaries in the future, depending on research that city staff brings to council for deliberation. “Temporary worker accommodation is part of that full housing spectrum,” said Dianne Hunter, city manager. “In some ways, Fort St. John has provided camp like accommodation for a work force for many decades, we’ve seen them as hotels.” During past discussions around accommodation for Site C workers, the Affordable Housing Committee recommended that any potential work
The issue of work camps within a community is a complex one, with a wide range of impacts that must be assessed and weighted on criteria that is specific to the host community.
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camps developed be built in a similar fashion to the Olympic Village in Vancouver, in that it would be repurposed after the project use. “I think when we look at the impacts of a work camp, if it’s going to be temporary, we need to look at a long term legacy that it would leave for the community,” said Mayor Lori Ackerman. “This could turn into seniors housing, or a campus type of facility,” she said. Council directed staff to research impacts of work camps specific to Fort St. John and provide recommendation to council for their consideration.
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DUNLEVY BOAT RAMP TEMPORARY CLOSURE When: Sunday, February 15 to Monday, June 15, 2015 BC Hydro is resuming a two-year project to rebuild and upgrade the Williston Reservoir boat ramp at Dunlevy, near Hudson’s Hope. The upland work took place last year and the construction scheduled in 2015 will see the replacement of the ramp itself. To maintain site safety during the project, the work will require the complete closure of the boat ramp during construction. This year’s construction closure is scheduled for approximately 17 weeks from Sunday, February 15 to Monday, June 15, 2015. Once the ice is off the reservoir, the Elizabeth Creek boat ramp will be open as an alternate location during the Dunlevy closure. Elizabeth Creek is located about 800 metres past the west abutment of the WAC Bennett Dam and may be accessed by driving across the dam. When complete, the Dunlevy facility will feature an improved boat ramp extending to a lower elevation to accommodate a wider range of water levels. For more information, please contact BC Hydro at 250 561 4858, or bchydro.com/contact.
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FORT ST. JOHN – Work camps within Fort St. John’s city boundaries is a distinct possibility, pending research city staff brings to council for consideration. Hitherto, work camps have been located outside city limits. There is currently no zone that permits work camps, and the Official Community Plan, which lays out the ultimate goal of community wellness for the city, does not address work camps. As there have recently been inquiries, city staff prepared and presented a report to council at a Committee of the Whole meeting on Mon., Jan. 26, outlining potential benefits and drawbacks to having work camps located in city boundaries. The information prepared was general, meant to prompt discussion, and not specific to Fort St. John. Social issues, stresses on an already strained health care system and police services, impacts on infrastructure, traffic flow and water services are commonly cited problems, according to Jennifer Decker, a planner with the city. But allowing camps within the borders could have positive effects, too. It could take pressure off overburdened hotels and the local housing market. As well, developing a site for camp could provide a catalyst to expand servicing and road construction, said Decker. There may also be some financial benefits to the city in the form of taxation. Other municipalities that have allowed camps in city limits have implemented a per bed fee, and used the money towards community benefits. Local businesses could also be impacted, either positively or negatively depending on whether or not services are flown into the camp, bypassing local business opportunities. “The issue of work camps within a community is a complex one, with a wide range of impacts that must be assessed and weighted on criteria that is specific to the host community,” Decker said. Kitimat and Terrace have both permitted work camps within their boundaries, and Kitimat in particular is pleased with their decision. “They’ve done some fairly in depth studies on their housing situation and with their Official Community Plan, and so they’ve really looked at this issue very in depth, and they’ve figured out some solutions that are working for them in their context,” Decker said. Council raised the point that if the city does not allow work camps within the city, they may very well end up on its periphery, which would still have a substantial effect on the resources of the municipality. Whether or not council decides to create a zone that would allow for work camps, the housing market will have to be closely considered.
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February 6-9 Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott
Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott A professional ice sculptor works away on the finishing touches of his piece during the High on Ice opening celebration at Centennial Park on Fri., Feb. 6.
Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott The ice slides at Centennial Park in Fort St. John are always a hit.
Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Sterling Middleton, 16, was in the High on Ice Mukluck Bonspiel Tournament over the weekend. He’s on the Team B.C. junior men’s curling team, and will be in the 2015 Canada Winter Games. Well wishers signed a banner for him on Fri., Feb. 6.
Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Bryce Kelly and Micheal Blanchette, on the Crystal Cup Pond Hockey organizing committee, at Charlie Lake between games on Sun., Feb. 8.
Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Head first is a daring way to go! Children enjoying the festivities at Centennial Park on Sat., Feb. 7.
Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Locals participated in the Community Ice Carving Competition over the weekend.
Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott A roaring fire at Centennial Park keeps everyone nearby warm.
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Dear editor, Canadians are paying a hefty price for poor infrastructure. Homeowners face expensive repairs when sewer systems back up under the pressure of extreme weather. Manufacturing workers lose wages when their assembly line shuts down because parts can’t get to the factory. Commuters spend hours in stop-and-go traffic, away from their job and their families. All of that takes a hit on the economy. Our public infrastructure is approaching a breaking point. Half of it is expected to reach the end of its useful life by 2027. Just maintaining what we have will take slightly more than what all levels of government—federal, provincial and municipal—are investing combined. Instead of helping addressing these needs, the federal government has cut funding for its flagship Building Canada Fund by nearly 90% this year and next. Pathetically, the new federal infrastructure plan will invest less per Canadian at its peak than the one it replaced. This is irresponsible public administration and it couldn’t
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First Nations figure strongly in Mineral Exploration Roundup Dear Editor: First Nations issues are at the forefront of all resource exploration discussions in B.C. That’s why it was excellent to see such attention and respect paid to the matter at the Gathering Place during the recent Mineral Exploration Roundup conference in Vancouver. Productive dialogue at the Gathering Place reinforced the importance of First Nations engagement and consultation through the sharing of success stories. There is great potential for First Nations communities to benefit economically from mineral exploration, not to mention the obvious revenue potential for exploration companies and the province. However, productive partnerships and support from local communities are essential and there is still work to be done. Our forefathers worked hard in their search for valuable rocks and coal in this geologically fortunate province. Now we must work equally hard to foster relationships to ensure that there are mutually beneficial outcomes for First Nations communities, exploration companies and the province as a whole.
Geosciences funding needs to continue, for everyone’s benefit
Dear Editor, I would like to voice my support for continued geosciences funding in our province. Without this funding, and the resulting grassroots exploration activities that this funding supports, we would not have discovered deposits of minerals and benefitted substantially in the form of hundreds of billions in revenue. British Columbia, specifically Vancouver, would also not be the global hotspot for mineral exploration companies that it is, housing the headquarters of almost two-thirds of the exploration companies listed on the TSX and TSXV. Geoscience and technological improvements are integral to further understanding our geology and the best practices for coal development. But more importantly, they help us to uncover geotechnical hazards and avoid potential breaches of safety. That’s why it is important to continue funding the geosciences, and even expand on that funding, so that mineral exploration can continue contributing substantially to our province’s bottom line and everyone’s wellbeing.
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, which means there will likely be lots of opportunities for dancing. My boyfriend and I will not be among those romantic, angel-footed, two-stepping, dancers. It’s not that we wouldn’t like to be, but we are from the lower mainland, where people generally don’t dance – at least not together, and not well. I moved here at the end of March 2014, and my boyfriend joined me two months later. One of the first community events we attended together was the Moose FM block party, and in the evening there was family dance put on by the Evangel Chapel, with music by the Montney Coulees. We’d gone out for dinner, and afterwards made our way to the sound of music. There was a crowd, an it was lively. People were pairing up, and . . . what were they doing? How did everyone know how to move together to the music? They danced and danced in graceful circles, two by two. Kids, youth and adults alike. We did not dance. We were dumbfounded, and stood like dopes on the sidelines. This was not anything like the ‘dances’ we’d ever been to, where bodies – usually intoxicated – hop and thrash about in what are mostly uncoordinated movements. In Vancouver, dancing means forming a little circle with your girlfriends. There’s head bopping and hand raising and hip wiggling, and that’s about it. Everyone doing his or her own little thing. Dancing with a partner is easy. You just face one another and basically continue as before. Ignoramuses that we are, we asked a friend we happened to see from our ball team what the name of the dance was that everyone seemed to know. Of course, they were twostepping. Since then, we have practiced with Youtube videos, and gone out with friends who have tried to teach us, with little result. We haven’t quite given up, but we’re taking a break from making fools of ourselves for the time being. Instead of dancing, this Valentine’s Day we’ll be gorging ourselves on some decadent meal or other, and catching a show. It’s not quite as romantic as flitting gracefully around a dance floor, but it’s something that we can do, and that’s good enough for me. In future, if you see a couple of clumsy fools who appear to be trying to dance together, I’m sorry in advance. We try not to go bumping and crashing into people, but despite our best efforts, it does happen.
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Major funding coming BC Hydro request to rush fed court hearings is denied to local arts groups
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FORT ST. JOHN – Over $41,000 has been awarded to local arts communities from the B.C. Arts Council. The funding comes from a record high $24-million that the B.C. Arts Council has received from the provincial government to support artists, arts activities and culture in 2014-2015. “The arts enrich our lives and it’s great to see arts councils in our region continue to develop artistic talent and excite and engage audiences through their respective grants,” said Pat Pimm, MLA for Peace River North, in a press release. The Fort St. John Community Arts Council received $9,629, and the Peace-Liard Regional Arts Council $9,100, both for operating activities. The South Peace Community Arts Council received $11,077, the Chetwynd Community Arts Council Society received $6,399. Artist Donna Kane, of Rolla, received $6,000 for project support. “The council and Ms. Kane do a fantastic job of entertaining and inspiring our community through their respective artistic mediums,” said Mike Bernier, MLA for Peace River South. “We’re lucky to have them contribute to our thriving arts scene.” The B.C. Arts Council is the province’s lead agency for arts funding and development, and as such, enlists the expertise of British Columbia’s artists to evaluate grant applications through a peer review process, independent of government.
FORT ST. JOHN – The Peace Valley Landowners Association and the B.C. and Alberta Treaty 8 First Nations were in court on Thurs., Jan. 29, opposing B.C. Hydro’s motion to set their federal court hearings for May 2015. B.C. Hydro’s motion was denied, as the early date would limit the time available to P.V.L.A. and Treaty 8 to cross examine and prepare legal arguments for the hearings. “B.C. Hydro hadn’t persuaded them that there was sufficient grounds to cut back on the time we would normally have to prepare. Also, the court was likely not going to be available in May,” said Maegen Giltrow, legal counsel to P.V.L.A.
Canada pointed out to the court, they said, these are cases of such complexity that normally these are the kinds where you extend the time line, not cut them back.” The Peace Valley Landowners’ Association sees the court’s decision as a positive.
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On February 5, 2015, 710 head of cattle went through Vold Jones Vold Auction in Dawson Creek D1 - D2 Cows 122.00-137.00 D3 - D4 Cows 100.00-118.00 Holstein Cows N/A Heiferettes 125.00-158.00 Bologna Bulls 125.00-155.00 Feeder Bulls 145.00-160.00 Good Bred Cows 2300.00-3100.00 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
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17 - $50 credit for food and beverage purchase
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10405-8th Street, Dawson Creek - 250-782-8666
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$300 Apple iPad Mini 16GB and Folio Case $150 ASUS Memo Pad 7 Tablet
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Bergeron Funeral Services Crematorium
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Bing’s Furniture and Appliances Ltd.
1000 - 102nd Avenue, Dawson Creek - (250)782-2210
$1200 Broihill Upholstered love Seat
1200.00
Black Gold Transport
#12 Collins Rd., Dawson Creek - (250)782-5151
3 - $100.00 gift card from Dawson Creek Co-op
300.00
Boston Pizza
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11200- 8th St, Dawson Creek - (250)782-2253
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#30, Vic Turner Road, Dawson Creek - (250)782-1333
2 - $425 gift certificate towards equipment rentals
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901-102nd Avenue, Dawson Creek - 250-782-3341
$1000.00 Credit Voucher
1000.00
Corlane Sporting Goods
10033-9th Street, Dawson Creek - 250-782-2111
$1070 Generator
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Box 818, Dawson Creek - 250-784-0600
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1629 96 Avenue, Dawson Creek - 250-219-6561
$1650 reverse osmosis drinking water machine, installed
1650.00
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1141 97th Avenue, Dawson Creek - (250)782-4747
2 - $900 truck and pup 3/4 crush gravel delivered
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Box 28, Dawson Creek - 250-782-7966
$3000 Credit Note Towards Paving, Gravel, Top Soil
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Douglas Lake Equipment LTD.
Box 418, Dawson Creek - 250-782-5281
2 - $1000.00 voucher towards parts, sales or service
2000.00
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11121 14 Street, Dawson Creek - 250-782-7071
$700 Peter Steuart painting $700 Painting by Daniel Smith
1400.00
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11609 7 St., Dawson Creek - (250)782-4834
$1100 Novo Water Eco Smart ECS24 HE Water Softener
1100.00
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Prince Rupert, BC - 250-692-6168
$1250, 1 Day Fishing Charter - Pr Rupert
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920 Adams Road, Dawson Creek - 250-782-2722
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1101 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek - 250-782-5555
$ 1,000.00 Gift Certificate towards Tires
1000.00
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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
1000.00
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Halo Ventures
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$1100, 50” Panasonic Smart TV
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Hart Oilfield Rentals
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$1000 Mr Heater Forced Air Kerosene Heater
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Hawkair
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$1000 Two round trip tickets to Vancouver
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Homer’s Oilfield Services
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Hyper Toys
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JT Safety Training Ltd.
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Pacific Northern Gas (N.E.) Ltd.
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$750 Cuisinart Gourmet 810 BBQ
PC Oilfield Supplies
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Peace Country Automotive
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Peace Country Toyota
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Folk singer Kim Beggs Two men dead after head on collision coming to Rolla Pub and Remedies Lounge BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca
your heart. And I really like for the heart part to come through in the writing, I put a lot of work into the writing, and my brain is at work as well, but I never want my brain to forget about my heart.” While some of the songs on Beggs’s latest album are through and through folk, others test the boundaries of that genre. A.J. Goodard Shipwreck has a lot of jazz progressions, and Not Only From the Whisky falls perhaps more neatly into the category of blues. But labels aside, Beggs insists that her music is all about the lyrics. Having moved to Yukon as a young adult 23 years ago, coming by way of a Photo Credit Submitted photo Greyhound bus with only Folk musician Kim Beggs, from Yukon, is on a cross Canada tour, and is $50 and a pawn shop guitar stopping at Rolla Pub and at Remedies Lounge in Fort St. John. to her name, Beggs found her voice there, and never looked back. BRONWYN SCOTT “It’s just a really nurturing place where reporter@northeastnews.ca you can discover things about yourself that you never knew existed, and I find that hapFORT ST. JOHN – Kim Beggs, an ac- pens to a lot of people,” she said. complished folk singer from Yukon, will It was there that she learned the joy of be gracing Rolla Pub with her presence on creating music with her voice, and where Feb. 14, and Remedies Lounge in Fort St. she evolved into the artist she is today. John on Feb. 15. “I feel like that’s Her latest where I was born,” album, Beauty she said. and Breaking, Currently on a received criticross Canada tour, cal acclaim in Beggs is sharing her Canada, the talent from B.C. all U.S., and the the way to the MariU.K. since times. its release in In the midst of it 2013. all, she’ll be spendLocally, ing some time at the Beggs was renowned Banff Muhonoured at sicians in Residence the Canadian Folk Music Awards in fall Program, where she’ll get to work on her 2014 with a nomination for Traditional next album. Singer of the Year. At the Western Canadian Music Awards, Beauty and Breaking was recognized with a nomination for Solo Roots Album of the Year. presents: “I am exploring a lot of different genres on that album, but I feel like the essence, it’s the fragility of the heart and emotion,” said Beggs, in an interview with Two one-day industry outlooks the Northeast News. brought to you at no cost. “We could do the whole’ love and loss’ thing, but you March 3rd: Oil and Gas Outlook | 9:30am – 3:00pm know, I’m a human being March 4th: Agriculture Outlook | 9:30am – 3:00pm and I’m sensitive, like we all are, and I think that it’s Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre – Sterling Room by: a part of how human beings 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 navigate the world. market realities for producers. and tax advantages of the family farm. “You do it with your mind, and you also do it with For event & registration info, call 250 794 3742 or visit npscu.ca. Space is limited!
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FORT ST. JOHN – A head on collision took two lives on Tuesday evening, Feb. 3. When RCMP arrived at the scene, at Mile 64 of the Alaska Highway, north of Fort St. John, two pickup trucks had collided head on. The drivers of both vehicles, an 18-year-old Wonowon man and a 31-year-old Fort St. John man, were already deceased. The highway was closed in both directions from the time of the crash until 3 a.m., February 4, but a detour was in place at the time.
The cause of the collision is still under investigation. The Peace Region Traffic Services is asking anyone who may have been a witness either prior to the crash, or a witness of the crash itself, to call police at 250-787-8140.
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B.C. Hydro request Continued from Page 9. “I think B.C. Hydro and the government have been so used to getting their way on everything they do with this, and now we’re in a different forum, this is not their stage anymore, now it’s in the court system, and everybody’s got to follow the rules,” said Ken Boon, P.V.L.A. president. “Hydro’s trying to rush things through of course, but it is important to remember that when the government announced in December that they were going to build the projects, of course they already knew all these court cases were lined up.” The cases were challenged when the environ-
FOR PROPOSED OCP & ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO.’s 2184 & 2185 (CGF Church), 2014 Arras Area beside the Arras Firehall
Career Opportunity Electoral Manager Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing meeting isArea scheduled to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday
24, 2015, at the Devereaux Elementary School, located at 4584 208 Road, Arras, BC. The purpose The February largest regional district in British Columbia welcomes qualified applicants to apply for the newly created position of this meeting is to hear from those persons who believe that their interest in property will be affected by the of Electoral Manager. followingArea proposal: Proposal: To build a church, parking lot and recreation area (playground)
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Electoral Area Manager is responsible for the overall coordination of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2184(CGF Church), 2014, proposes to re-designate 4.5 ha activities relatedof tothetheNortheast Electoral¼Area Directors (EADC), in thefrom presentation (10 acres) of Section 7, Committee Township 78, Range particularly 16, W6M, PRD OS “Park and and follow-up Natural of Environment” to Civic “Civic, Assembly and Institutional” within the South Peace Fringe Area OCP Bylaw No. the EADC agenda business management and administration of the function. 2048, 2012. Bylaw No. 2185(CGF Church), 2014, proposes to rezone 4.5 ha (10 acres) of the The Zoning ElectoralAmendment Area Manager is a member of the Senior Management Team and participates in development of Northeast ¼ of Section 7, Township 78, Range 16, W6M, PRD from P-1 “Park and Open Space Zone” to P-2 “Civic,and Assembly andgoals Institutional” as shown shaded on the below: strategic corporate / objectives, business plans anddrawing 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.
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. A competitive salary and excellent benefit package is available with this exempt position. A detailed job description is available at www.prrd.bc.ca. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter by Friday, February 13, 2015 in confidence to: Mr. Chris Cvik, Chief Administrative Officer Peace River Regional District Box background 810, Dawson Creek, may BC, be V1G 4H8 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to This notice is in general form only. Relevant documents inspected 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, at the Peace River Regional District Phone: 1-800-670-7773 Fax: 1-250-784-3220 office located at 1981 Alaska Avenue, Dawson Creek, B.C. Any comments or concerns should be referred in writing to the e-mail: Diana.Mitchell@prrd.bc.ca web at page: www.prrd.bc.ca Development Services Department, at the Peace River Regional District Box 810, Dawson Creek, BC, V1G 4H8 or faxed to (250) 784-3201. Inquiries can also be made by telephone at (250) 784-3200 or 1-800-670-7773. Chris Cvik, CAO
mental assessment certificates were issued in October 2014. “They knew that was there, and they know how the court system works, and so, they can’t be blaming the groups for holding up construction, because they decided to announce they’re going to go ahead with it with these court cases pending.”
. . . they decided to announce they’re going to go ahead with it with these court cases pending.
The court also ordered that all of the four applications for judicial review – which include two brought forward by Mikisew Cree and Athabasca Chipewyan First NaDawson Creek Veterinary Clinic tions, one by Prophet River, Doig River, West Moberly and McLeod Lake First NaMarch is Senior Animal Health Month tions, and one by P.V.L.A. We are offering great – be heard consecutively by one judge. promotions for our B.C. Hydro isn’t saying patients. Call Today and much about the declined find out!! motion. “I can’t speak in detail Small Animal: 250-782-5616 Large Animal: 250-782-1080 about it,” said Dave Con238-116th Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC way, spokesman for B.C. www.dcvet.ca Hydro. “At this time a hearing date for the federal judicial review has not been set, and our current project schedule is to start site preparation and construction in summer of 2015, and we’re continuing to work towards that schedule. Outside of that I can’t make any additional 1 & 2 Bed Apts – 2 & 3 Bed TH comments in regards to any Furnished & Unfurnished, Short & Long particular court case.” term rentals! Call Carlyn today for Details The hearings will now likely be set for summer 2015, depending on court availability, according to ckoecher@npreit.com Giltrow, who will be arguing npreit.com/apartments/cities/dawson-‐creek PVLA’s case in court. We Live & Work Here Too!
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Nightclub Continued from Front. not satisfactory, LCLB conducts its own process of soliciting the view of the public. “When they have done that, it has added months, and in one case even more than a year to the applicant’s wait time,” said Chute. For that reason, staff’s recommendation was to have the city conduct its own, much faster process. The applicant pays for the expense of the soliciting process, whether conducted by the city or LCLB. Council directed staff to gather views of the residents through direct mail to properties within a 30-metre zone of the proposed night club. The deadline for responses will be Weds., March 4. In addition, staff was directed to provide a report to council summarizing any comments received, andEVENTS to proFEATURES CLASSIFIEDS ADVERTISE pose a resolution taking all aspects into consideration.
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Huckleberry Mines Ltd., an 18,,000 TPD open pit copper/molybdenum mine located 121 kilometers south of Houston in west central British Columbia, commenced operation in September 1997; a recent expansion has extended the mine life to 2021. We are currently recruiting for the following positions:
MILL MAINTENANCE PLANNER/SCHEDULER
Huckleberry Mines is seeking a Mill Maintenance Planner/Scheduler to join our multi-disciplined team of maintenance personnel. Reporting to the Mill Maintenance Coordinator, the individual filling this position will be a key team member in developing, managing and controlling all aspects of planning and scheduling maintenance activities in an 18,000 tonne per day copper mineral processing plant. Duties will include: • Promoting and maintaining a safe working environment through compliance with Huckleberry Mines Health and Safety programs and the BC Mines Act • Ensuring planned and scheduled maintenance activities are aligned with the annual budget and operational needs • Maintaining a short range plan (3 months) and long range plan (annual) • Work with the maintenance team to develop job scopes • Work with the Purchasing group to request, source and obtain parts, tooling and specialized resources • Scheduling work orders based on priority and resource availability • Tracking and reporting Key Performance Indicators The successful candidate will possess a minimum of a journeyman’s qualification or a related technical diploma or engineering degree preferred. The candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to establish and meet deadlines, be a team player and work well in a fast paced environment. Competent computer skills with experience with Microsoft Office, CMMS programs and Preventive Maintenance programs are required. This position works a Monday to Thursday, 4x3 schedule (4 days in, 3 days out). Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston and Smithers by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Houston and Smithers are located in the scenic Bulkley Valley on TransCanada Highway 16, an excellent area to raise a family and has exceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of benefits including medical, life, disability income and RRSP savings plan. We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those in consideration will be contacted. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Qualified candidates can submit their resumes in confidence to: Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000 Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Fax: (604) 517-4701 Email: HR@Huckleberrymines.com
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Tradesman, Electrical/Instrumentation Fort St. John, BC Your primary role will include the ongoing preventative maintenance and repair of all electrical and instrumentation equipment. This will include ensuring proper maintenance schedules for stations and sites are followed and performance of various pipeline duties including maintaining and programming PLCs, valves operators, instrumentation, meters, flow computers, and high voltage MCCs. Supervising construction contractors, and ensuring safety standards are met are among your responsibilities. You are a certified Provincial Electrical or Instrumentation Journeyman with strong knowledge of high and low voltage switch gear, motor controls, Modicon PLCs, RTUs and other pipeline related analytical and instrumentation equipment. Pipeline operations experience is preferred, and some knowledge of communication systems would be an asset. The successful candidate must reside within 100 km of Fort St. John, BC and have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
Tradesman, Millwright/Mechanic Fort St. John, BC Your primary role will be the ongoing preventative maintenance and repair of equipment including pumps, valves and piping to ensure pipeline reliability and safety. You will assist with installation and operation of new equipment and ERP equipment, and complete preventative maintenance schedules to ensure dependability. You are a certified Provincial Heavy Duty Mechanic or Millwright with pipeline operations experience. We are seeking someone with excellent trouble-shooting skills, able to skillfully communicate both verbally and in writing. Safety courses will be provided. The successful candidate must reside within 100 km of Fort St. John, BC and have a Class 5 Driver’s License. Visit pembina.com to apply online by February 20, 2015. Follow the Careers link to the position you are applying for.
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Have roses, boxed sweets and fancy dinners not been doing much for your latest attempts to woo your love? With glaring reminders of cupid’s day at every retailer in sight, it is easy to lose sight of Valentine’s true meaning and “buy” your way through whole ordeal. But if you (or your loved one) beg to differ from the usual fare, try adding some creativity to your celebrations. Here are three nonclichéd ideas to celebrate your Valentine’s Day: For the love of birds If you prefer counting real birds over dining next to pairs of doe-eyed lovebirds, there is an international bird count just in time for Valentine’s Day weekend. The 18th annual Great Backyard Bird Count is a joint project by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society in partnership with Bird Studies Canada. From February 13 to 16, count the birds you spot for at least 15 minutes a day on one or more days and enter your sightings at BirdCount.org. The collective data helps scientists create snapshots of bird populations worldwide. Last year, a total of 4,296 species were sighted with a total of 17,748,756 individual birds counted worldwide! Spread the love to your feathery friends by making a pinecone bird feeder at home and to bring on your nature walks! Escape to a nature preserve Whether you delight in the cover of ancient woods or the embrace of open prairies, there are many places to visit for all ages and activity levels, with some surprisingly not far from urban centres. Be it a day trip or a brisk walk, a return to nature helps you unwind from a buildup of stress. Many parks offer equipment rental and guided tours for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing this time of year. Some itineraries may even involve a nose-to-beak encounter with the sociable chickadee. Not sure where to go? Conservation organizations like the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) offer many publicly accessible reserves to satisfy your winter wanderlust. Be sure to pack a thermos of hot cocoa to share! A winter-spring affair in tandem
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For the stay-at-home couple, how about getting your hands dirty in a two-part bombshell affair – seed bomb making that is. A seed bomb is essentially a nugget of soil and seed mix, strategically tossed to re-wild parts of the Commercial & Residential city. Once thrown, the bombs help encourage the spread Carpet & Lino of natives species. With cheap and easy-to-find ingrediLaminate & Hardwood ents, you can easily make a batch in winter and bomb away Ceramics & Window Coverings come spring. Hours: Mon–Thurs 9am to 5pm To make your own Valentine’s Day-inspired seed bomb, 250-782-7640 Friday 9am to 12pm Sunday 12pm to 3pm simply form the balls with a heart-shaped ice cube or cupTF: 1-866-736-2860 cake tray, et voila, you have eco-Valentine’s Day gifts that 721A - 100A AVENUE, DAWSON CREEK, BC everyone will love. The best part: watching the seeds of your labour bloom in the unlikeliest of places and help bring back wildlife that relies on native species like from bees to birds! Tips on how to be nature’s Valentine When spending time in nature, remember the ageold adage: leave only footprints and take only memories (or pictures). Capture nature’s sweet scene only through the lens of your camera and consider making an e-card to share! Keep those heart etchings to your notebook; a tree will thank you for one less wound and scar. You can also remember your loved ones by giving a The CrediT MediC, we finanCe gift in your name to organiyour fuTure noT your pasT zations that help protect the environment in perpetuity. Will you be a green Valentine this year?
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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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Editor - Merritt Herald Merritt, BC Our community newspaper located in the beautiful ThompsonOkanagan is seeking an editor. The successful applicant will work with the newsroom’s generalassignment and sports reporters on story assignment and editing. The successful applicant will be responsible for producing six to eight stories per week, taking photographs to accompany those stories, writing columns and editorials, and editing the stories coming in from the reporter and columnists. The editor will also lay out the newspaper twice a week using Adobe InDesign and uploading the paper and photo galleries to the newspaper’s website and social media pages. The successful candidate will be community-oriented and have a serious interest in current events — locally, regionally, provincially, nationally and globally. This position is ideal for a candidate with at least two years of reporting experience wishing to gain editor experience in the everevolving world of journalism. Qualifications: The preferred candidate will be a self-starter with an accredited journalism degree who works efficiently on his or her own. The preferred candidate will also be highly organized and flexible in the hours she or he works in order to cover community events as they arise. The successful candidate will be committed to a high standard of writing and will be proficient in CP Style. Proficiency in InDesign and PhotoShop are required, as are strong layout skills.
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.
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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Applicants must have their own transportation. Please send your resume to: Theresa Arnold - Publisher publisher@merrittherald.com Merritt Herald - 2090 Granite Ave. P.O. Box 9 Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Tel: (250) 378 4241 Fax: (250) 378 6818
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LAPRAIRIE WORKS OILFIELD SERVICES SERVICES LAPRAIRIE WORKS OILFIELD Dawson, Creek B.C. B.C. Dawson Creek,
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.
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.
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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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Remember There is No Cost to Our Candidates…Ever! Production Operator - Out of Dawson Creek: Candidates may have Power Engineering designation and post secondary training; preferred 12 years field experience. This is a full time position, home every night. Candidates are required to have current H2S, 1st Aid 1 and current driver's license. Apply by resume, please include a drivers abstract and reference names and contact information. Administrative Assistant: We have an opening for an Administrative Assistant for a very busy company. Candidates should have very good MSOffice skills and be able to work in a busy environment. Duties will include but are not limited to preparing and attending meetings, recording and transcribing minutes, Typing and formatting, proofing and editing correspondence, filing, setting up and maintaining a paper filing system and other duties as assigned. Experience with SAP is an asset. st
Camp Positions: Positions that may become available are 1 cook and nd 2 cook and housekeeping. Nice camps, nice people, and good pay. We prefer some camp experience but will consider a great cook and someone that likes to clean. Transportation will be provided from Fort St John. Please bring a resume in person to Macenna office or email to KerriL@macenna.com. We will keep your resume on file for future consideration if nothing is available now.
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Finance Assistant: Do you enjoy data entry? This 1 year Maternity leave position may be for you! Duties will include but are not limited to time entries/records, journal entries, reconciliations and other duties as assigned by the Supervisor. The successful candidate will be selfmotivated with a strong computer knowledge including SAP program. Previous office experience and Office Administration Diploma are required, must have valid Class 5 Drivers License and reliable vehicle. 10139 101 Ave. Fort St. John, BC V1J 2B4 | p. 250.785.8367
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