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February 14, 2013 - Vol. 10 - No. 7

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WestJet lands in Fort St. John

High on Ice

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Eric Church breaks record - Page 21

Rolla goes green - Page 16

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Clockwise: Dolly, Araya and Casey about to sled down the Toboggan Hill in Fort St. John; professional carver, Woojay Poynter, from Oregon works on an ice sculpture at Centennial Park; hockey players stay cool at the Crystal Cup Pond Hockey Challenge in Charlie Lake. More on Page 14.

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FORT ST. JOHN – If you choose to travel by plane, you’ll have more options at the North Peace Regional Airport starting this summer. West Jet announced on Feb. 11 that they will be servicing Fort St. John with flights to Calgary and Vancouver via West Jet Encore. “West Jet Encore will be in some of the regional markets where there wasn’t enough traffic that we could bring in our 737,� said Corey Evans, West Jet’s manager of sponsorship and community investment. The new fleet of Bombardier Q400 NextGen will seat 78 passengers and will have non-stop service starting Jun. 24, 2013. One-way base fares start at $109, excluding tax, for both departing and arriving cities between Fort St. John, Vancouver and Calgary, total prices will vary on the airport fees. “This way it gives us the capacity [to fly] 70 people versus 136, which gives us more option for more frequency,� said Evans, who added that having this option would benefit the leisure and business traveller. Kelly Gust, a Fort St. John resident, attended the announcement with her mom and said it was “really good� to hear the news. “My mom came here from Vancouver, and now we get to see her more often and she can come here.� Acting mayor and councillor Gord Klassen said it was “huge� for the city to welcome a new airline service. “It’s great for the people in the city, for the residents to have this opportunity to come and go out of Fort St. John and have competition for two major airlines—of course Central Mountain Airline is also here—so we’re glad we have more choices, which is good for the consumer and the companies because it will increase the amount of air traffic in Fort St. John which will benefit them as well.� Air Canada Jazz is currently the major air carrier servicing the North Peace Re-

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Shocks that save lives By Kyla Corpuz FORT ST. JOHN – A recent $2 million initiative is hoping to save lives. The Ministry of Health and the Heart and Stroke Foundation granted equal funds to increase access to automated external defibrillators (AED) across B.C. The device is used on individuals experiencing cardiac arrest. “Each year, more than 2,000 British Columbians die from sudden cardiac arrest,” said Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid in a press release. Over the next two years 450 AEDs will be installed throughout the province in community centres, arenas, recreation centres, and sport centres. “We’re placing AEDs where there is the greatest chance they’ll save a life,” said Diego Marchese, CEO, BC & Yukon, Heart and Stroke Foundation in a release. “Through this comprehensive program, we will donate 450 AEDs to public places across the province, and give people the support they need if they see someone suffer a sudden cardiac arrest.” BC Ambulance Service will also join in on the program providing training to staff members where the AEDs are set up. “Each year, our paramedics and dispatchers provide assistance for hundreds of cardiac arrest patients,” said Les Fisher, chief operating officer, BC Ambulance Service said in the release. “We know first-hand the positive impact an AED can have for a patient. Simply put, they save lives.” BCAS will also create a registry of the AEDs, this would 5 Name Brands ~ Good Quality ~ Best Sale Prices allow for a BCAS dispatcher to locate the nearest AED for Call The Blind Man 250-785-5754 a bystander who has called 911 and guide them through using 9811-114A ave Fort St John www.carouseldraperies.com it on someone experiencing

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cardiac arrest. “Sudden cardiac arrest is when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating, stopping blood from flowing to the brain or other vital organs,” the release reads, which also states that victims of sudden cardiac arrest will suffer brain damage within three minutes and chances of survival are slim after 12 minutes. “As the government puts defibrillations in more public places then there will be, each year, more and more students who know how to use those defibrillators,” said Sandra Clark, ACT foundation’s executive director. Understanding the severity of cardiac arrest and helping prevent deaths because of it, is the ACT foundation’s goal; a national non-profit group raising awareness on CPR and the use of AEDs in schools across the country. Last week ACT coordinated a training session for Hudson’s Hope Elementary/Secondary and North Peace Secondary School teachers on how to use a defibrillator so they are properly equipped to pass the knowledge to students. File photo “The focus of the program An automatic external defibrillators (AED). The provthat we set up in Fort St. John, ince announced, in partnership with the Heart and and we’re setting up in other Stroke Foundation, $2 million to increase access to schools, is on training and em- AEDs across the province. powering youth to know what to do with those defibrillators out there within the public,” said Clark. “Defibrillators are becoming more popular in public places. According to the statistics from the Heart and Stroke foundation, if you combine early CPR with early defibrillation for a person who suffered cardiac arrest—that you can increase their chances of survival up to 75 per cent,” she added. While AEDs are known to help save lives, access to it is currently limited, “so when you see an initiative like this, for example with the Heart and Stroke [and Ministry of Health] putting defibrillators in public places, it’s important that people know how to use them,” said Clark. “So we’re ensuring all youth will be trained when they are in public places. It’s a school program it’s a niche we’re focusing on.” Continued on Page 10

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Dawson Creek council looks to ensuring safety of Fair Share By Jill Earl DAWSON CREEK - Council hopes to move towards ensuring the safety of their Fair Share funding after hearing a presentation from Gagnon Strategix Consulting during their last council meeting, Feb. 4. After several months of research and community outreach, consultant, Evan Parliament, gave a general overview of the report Gagnon Strategix Consulting had prepared for the city. Parliament referred to the government’s Fair Share funding as Dawson Creek’s ‘Golden Goose,’ and with reason, after sharing how essential the funding is to the city’s spending, services and taxes. Parliament highlights that risks to the funding the city receives includes: a reduction in production or prices in the oil and gas sectors, the result of the Spring provincial election, terrorism/sabotage, the world’s financial situation, the advantage some companies find in Alberta, the national and international housing bubble and Aboriginal and Environmental concerns. Last year the city received $10,854,217 from the province for the fund. According to Gagnon, the grant usually accounts for approximately 27 per cent of the city’s budget; although last year’s grant was the highest it’s been in the past 10 years it accounted for a little less as their budget was higher then average. “If you lose 25 per cent of Fair Share funding today, you’re going to have to raise municipal residential taxes $249 on each house hold, based on an average $220,000. You’re going to have to raise $1,152 on the average commercial property, if you lose 25 per cent of Fair Share and maintain all existing service levels, you don’t change anything,� said Parliament. The report presents what the potential impacts to city services and residents would be based on $11 million worth of funding and funding reductions of 25 per cent, 50 per cent, 75 per cent and 100 per cent. A 50 per cent reduction would mean the city would miss out on $5.5 million, property taxes would increase by approximately $497 and commercial property taxes would increase by $2,304. “If you were to reduce Fair Share by about 50 per cent, that’s the equivalent of wiping out your total transportation services budget, your airport, your transit, your sidewalk and your

roads if you maintain all service levels. It’s also equal to all the water revenues you have in one year, it’s also equivalent to your entire water and sewer budget,� Parliament said. Currently, the city commits 70 per cent of the funding to what they deem as essential or core services in their city services policy, such as road and sidewalk infrastructure, water system, sewage and storm water, taxation, policy and legislation, policing and fire suppression. Thirty per cent of the funding is allocated to discretionary services such as recreation, arts and culture, transit, community policing, staff recruitment and training, mapping services and other social services. Parliament says that a reduction or elimination of the Fair Share funding could mean any number of things for the community, including raised taxes or a cut to some services. He said that the City of Dawson Creek offers a lot of unconventional services for a community of its size, like the transit system and the airport. Mayor Mike Bernier says that council will be involving the community if future discussions of service cut backs ever occur. “Everything comes with a cost and one of the discussions that we had here today was that people are always coming to City Hall saying ‘I want a service improved, I would like a new service.’ It never gets to the point where people are coming and saying, ‘Can you cancel transit? Can you stop plowing my road,

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support [but] there just wasn’t enough.” Flamond is beginning to see a trend. “You know it’s another nail in the coffin, an indication of our community not supporting local business. On the other hand we are competing right now with online shopping.” While business owners say online shopping is one of the main culprits to a decrease in sales, the shift in postal deliveries is another telling where consumers are looking to shop. “Our business is changing from letter mail to parcel delivery for sure,” said Canada Post spokesperson John Cains. In the last five years letter mail declined by 20 per cent and in the last year alone parcel deliveries increased by 12 per cent. “So, anybody, if they’re in Fort St. John or [anywhere in] Canada, they can shop online if they have a computer and we haven’t seen a computer yet that deliver those parcels but that’s what we do.” Cains said Canada Post is “definitely changing” to cater to

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D.C. parks and rec. to get new user fee policy By Jill Earl DAWSON CREEK - Individual and community recreation users playing fair will soon be paying fare since city council approved a new user fee and charges policy at their last meeting, Feb. 4. The new policy gives council and city staff a foundation for setting recovery rates and calculating fees and charges for the different uses of their recreation facilities, all while providing a defensible and consistent rationale for the fees. The City of Dawson Creek hired the Professional Environmental Recreation Consultants Ltd. last year to come up with the policy, which they spent all last year forming through workshops, public engagements and reviewing the city’s current fee structure. PERC presented their findings to council on Jan. 21. PERC consultant Brian Johnston told council that in general the city was charging appropriate prices for the recreation services they provide. “There is in many cases a fairly close alignment in what you were already doing and what this policy suggests you should be doing, in other words, you were doing it right all along. There are some small suggestions suggested in this table just to bring things more completely into alignment,” he said. Johnston’s suggested fees do not stray far from what the city already charges, but residents can expect to pay $20 more for adult ice and dry floor rentals per hour. He said that the city doesn’t charge for the use of soccer fields and baseball diamonds that they maintain, and that that should be changed. Now, if groups want exclusive rights to these areas at a specific time and day, they have to pay for it. Adult slow pitch renters will pay anywhere between $9.50 per hour and $67.90, minor baseball renters will pay between $1.50 and $9, and to rent the soccer field will cost $4 to $27.50 depending on the renter group. “There is no justification with charging for some kinds of public services and not for others,” Johnston said. One area where PERC recommended a minimum increase compared to the indicated maintenance and operating cost is group ice rental. In 2012 the city charged youth groups $90.75 per hour to use the ice, and while it costs the city approximately $173.88 to run the space for youth groups, PERC recommended that youth groups only pay $95. Johnston said that the actual

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My parents got a divorce when I was 13, but even before then I can hardly recall any fond ‘family time’ memories. My mom worked a lot, (thinking about it now, I’m pretty sure she was the bread-winner in the family) and she couldn’t afford to take too much time off to go on mini getaways like camping trips. One summer my dad took my sisters and I to the Oregon sand dunes. While eating breakfast in our camper my dad pulled out one of those massive tape recorders that belonged in the early 90s. My sisters and I relayed messages to my mom, telling her how much we missed her and how we wished she could have join us. My mom wasn’t always absent in our family gatherings, but a lot of the time she was. At one point she was holding three jobs, by the time she got home from work, I could only imagine how pooped she must have been—thinking back to it now at least. I may not agree with everything our Liberal government does, but one thing I can agree on is Family Day. I know B.C. is a little late on this, but having a stat holiday solely to enjoy your family is something I wish existed growing up. For parents out there who may be able to relate to my mom’s situation I really hope you were able to take that day off and be fully immersed with either your children and/or spouse. Family Day shouldn’t just be looked at as an annual holiday, but its meaning should be something that households constantly work at and cultivate. It’s such an important part of a child’s life, whether they’re in a single parent home or not. Besides, I’m sure my mom would have much rather been sitting in that camper eating breakfast with us, than having to watch it days later from a tape recorder. -Kyla

Does global pollution also cause mass insanity? Dear Editor, Australia and Tazmania have recently experienced unprecedented hot temperatures and have been ravaged by resulting wild fires. These fires caused much loss of life and billions of dollars worth of damage. The fires were scarcely extinguished when torrential downpours began, causing much more loss of life and billions of dollars more of damage. It is common knowledge that these bizarre, destructive weather events are the result of global warming caused by the extraction and burning of fossil fuels. Destructive weather events are no longer isolated incidents. They are a global problem with the potential to exterminate life on this planet. Climate change could be stopped and reversed. It would require dedicated, co-operative global effort. Greed and human stupidity are the only stumbling blocks for positive change. Many Chinese are now suffering respiratory etc. problems from unprecedented pollution levels. On his last trip to India, Stephen Harper and his wife were seen visiting the Taj Mahal which was almost totally obscured by pollution. We all breathe the same air. Why are world leaders not petitioning the United Nations to address the world’s most pressing problem? Why are we opening more and more coal mines? Why are we extracting more and more oil and gas? Todays world order defies logic. It does not make any sense. The negative impacts on our physical health are well documented but does global pollution also cause mass insanity? The scale and intent of our own fossil fuel industry is insane. It is depleting and polluting beyond belief and for the most part, unnecessary. All of our problems result

from horribly irresponsible leadership that allows corporate greed to have its way with the worlds resources. Emperor Nero, who “fiddled while Rome burned”, was thought to be insane. Todays world leaders are doing the very same thing. There has never been a more imminent or dire threat to our well being than global warming. Past wars, events in Mali, Syria, Iran, North Korea, etc. are of comparatively little significance. What does it take to motivate people? World leaders should be facing huge protests and demonstrations every day until they bring positive change. I pray that we will take every opportunity to elect responsible governments that will bring sustainability and longevity to our once beautiful planet and its life sustaining environment. We must support environmentally responsible government and organizations. We also must support Proportional Representation so the voice of unconscionable greed does not constantly drown out the voice of common sense and reason. We need to focus on sustainability, not economy. The worlds problems are obvious, as are their solutions. We have had no success in creating the political will to act. Our governments must be unfettered by corporate greed. I have suggested sustainable alternatives in past letters, so I won’t address that subject today. If life is to continue on this planet, we must act now. There is no time to wait. Thank you, Ed Pitt Dawson Creek

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COMMUNITY ACTION FOR SENIORS’ INDEPENDENCE By CASI Submitted article One of the most popular services offered by CASI is housekeeping. Many CASI seniors are able to remain independent in their homes because someone comes in regularly to help with the heavier tasks. But CASI is all about independence and although occasional help is important, it’s also important to help seniors find new ways to approach old tasks, so they can be truly independent. Sometimes it’s as simple as getting a dustpan with a long handle so you don’t have to bend over to sweep up the dust. At the other end of the spectrum, there are high tech robotic vacuum cleaners – like the “Roomba” – that will buzz around and vacuum your home all by themselves. We are all creatures of habit, and we develop ways of doing things that work for us. Until one day they don’t work anymore. It can be annoying, frustrating, and downright depressing to realize that there are some things we just can’t do comfortably anymore. But instead of letting it get us down, sometimes all we need to do is re-think. Is there a better way? Is there a tool that would make it easier? Would it be easier to access things in bottom cupboard if I sat on a low stool? Just how big of a vacuum cleaner do I really need? There are some very efficient rechargeable vacuum cleaners available that are light, easy to push, and don’t trail a tangled cord for you to trip over. There are dusters on handles that can be extended and swivelled, long-handled shower scrubbers, and lightweight spray mops. Whatever you need to clean, somewhere there’s a cleaning product

with a long handle to help you clean it! And don’t overlook the simple long handled grabbing devices for reaching things that are on high shelves. They’re also good for grabbing things that have fallen to the floor. From kitchen utensils with oversized, easy to grip handles to a simple rubber mat that you can use to give you ‘traction’ when you’re opening jars, department stores and specialty stores offer a wide variety of wonderful gadgets that can simplify life. There’s a saying - ‘Work smart instead of hard’- that can easily apply to the work we do around the house. When an obstacle doesn’t move, the first impulse is to push harder, before we even investigate whether there’s an easier path around that obstacle. True independence is a mindset, and if we focus on the solutions instead of on the problems, we find that there are many roads to independence. CASI can provide housekeeping services to seniors in Dawson Creek (fees may apply depending upon the senior’s annual income). We also have friendly visitor volunteers as well as volunteers who can help out with snow removal, yard work, and handyman tasks. You can contact CASI at 250-782-1138 ext. 228, or by stopping in to the office in the Co-op Mall. CASI is co-hosted by South Peace Seniors Access Services Society and South Peace Community Resources Society and is funded by the Province of BC and the United Way of the Lower Mainland.

ADDING PROPERTY VALUE AND PROTECTION By Charlie Lake Conservation Society Submitted article A beautiful and stable natural shoreline not only adds property value, but it also serves to protect the lake and the creatures living in and around the water. The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) along with other local governments throughout the province have taken a more active role in managing development around lakeshore areas to protect water quality, preserve wildlife habitat and minimize negative impacts from human activities. The PRRD has had the foresight to place lake front property in a Development Permit area. This means that any development along the lake must be done under permit to help insure the works are done in a manner which is consistent with well thought out Lakeshore Development Guidelines. These guidelines outline a number of basic measures that can be used towards the protection of our lakes. Some of these include: • planning the construction/road access • minimizing clearing and grading activities • controlling excavated soil and properly locating stockpiles • consideration of the surface and slope conditions • planning for surface runoff control measures In the long term, these measures are more cost effective than reacting to problems resulting from poor planning. Inadequate planning could result in major damage to the property as well as make the land more vulnerable to serious soil erosion. Soil erosion increases shoreline insta-

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Left to right: Darin Peterson, Progress’ Health Safety and Environment coordinator and Suzanne Cavalheiro, Progress’ field office administrator, present KidSport board member Byron Stewart with $5,300. The funds were raised at the company Christmas party’s silent auction. Cavalheiro said they decided to donate the funds to KidSport because it’s the most beneficial program to provide kids with an opportunity to participate in organized sports.

bility and adds nutrient bearing sediment to the lake potentially contributing to an increased algal bloom and damaging fish spawning beds. Protect your investment and Charlie Lake. Pick up a copy of the Lakeshore Development Guidelines before embarking on work on your lakefront property at the PRRD office or website: (http://prrd.bc.ca/services/development/documents/ lakeshore_development.pdf).

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Fair Share

Continued from Page 3. “It’s such a complex discussion and debate on if we are going to change how we do things, what do we get rid of? What do we stop doing? Do we look at partners? Do we look at contracting out‌those are interesting, tough, difficult, debates to have, I don’t see any of that changing without a lot of public consultation,â€? he adds. Gagnon’s report lists six potential options for the city to consider adopting, as well as a policy that they have not yet approved. Gagnon recommended that the city should either assign the Fair Share funding to cover debt payments and divide the

rest between operating and capital budgets, or allocate the funding to essential services only (either in operating or capital), or leverage the funding by matching it to other green capital grants. Suggestions also included, assigning 80 per cent of the fund to capital and 20 per cent to operating budgets and leverage the capital dollars with other sources of funding, committing a percentage of their annual property tax to a Fair Share reserve fund, or building a reserve from the funding to use towards tax shielding (protecting residents from increased taxes in case the funding was to ever be reduced or eliminated). “There’s a bunch of hybrid [recommendations], it’s like ‘a la carte’, pick and choose, ‘we want this, we want that, and we’re going to make this,’� said Parliament, recommending that the city mix and match with any number of their recommendations.

He admits that deciding on how to proceed with securing Fair Share funds will not be a simple decision for the city or it’s residents. He says that residents expect ‘hard services’ to be maintained but want ‘soft services’. “People expect hard infrastructure‌sewers, roads and sidewalks, but the reason they move to your community is for ‌ your parks, your green space, your recreation facilities, your cultural facilities, your libraries, your art centre, they’re attacked because they feel that you should be focusing on the hard,â€? Parliament said. “You’re very fortunate to have Fair Share, I know every municipality in the province of British Columbia would love to be in your situation‌In summery, there is no simple solution,â€? he said.

User fee policy Continued from Page 5.

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PERC’s policy also recommends that the city should: recalculate and revise the user fees every three years and that the cost of living index should be used to adjust the fees, make bulk packages available with discounts to encourage facility use, and work with different local agencies to provide access to public recreation services for families or individuals which qualify for income assistance. The community will have until Mar. 6 to respond to the proposed policy; council has already had their first comment, from Jonathan Gilman, head coach of the Rams Swimming and Triathlon Club. Gilman was at the Feb. 4 meeting to tell councillors of his displeasure with the proposed lane rentals for his club. “I was a little bit disappointed with this rate because it’s double the rate of Fort St. John‌because of the high rate, it imposes a ceiling on how much the swim group could participate and use the pool,â€? Gilman said. He hopes to host several swim meets at the Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre, but is unable to do so with the current cost. He says with a lower rate, he could train his swimmers more often and host more meets—meaning more revenue for the city. “I respect that he doesn’t agree with the rationale around pricing, around what he has to pay for his club ‌ we’ve reached out to other users and the whole point of doing this rationale around user fees is to try to make it more fair ‌ Mr. Gilman’s suggestion this morning was that his group should pay less and the tax payers pay more, council just didn’t agree,â€? said Mayor Mike Bernier.

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Unusual RRSP facts you should know By Investors Group Submitted article

eligible investments for yourself but if your spouse is under age 71, you can still make contributions on their behalf.

For the most part, RRSP concepts and facts are easy to understand: You regularly contribute to RRSP-eligible investments, the accumulating investment amounts are tax-deductible and taxsheltered until you make withdrawals in retirement, and you enjoy the considerable benefits of compound growth over the longer term. Those RRSP facts are plain and simple but here are a few lesser known facts that will help you get the most from your RRSP eligible investments.

THE HOME BUYER’S PLAN allows you to borrow from investments held in your RRSP for the purchase of your first home. You and your spouse can each borrow up to $25,000 but you can only participate in the program once and you must repay investments held in your RRSP over the next fifteen years or you’ll pay tax on any amounts not repaid. THE LIFELONG LEARNING PLAN makes it possible for you to use funds held within your RRSP to pay for training or education. If you qualify, you can withdraw up to $10,000 in a calendar year with the total withdrawal amount capped at $20,000 over a maximum of four consecutive years. You must repay within ten years to avoid penalties.

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Online shopping hurts local business Story continued from Page 4 online consumers. In Fort St. John, Flamond said during the holiday season a Canada Post courier told her they were receiving about 500 parcels a day coming from online distributors. While Cains didn’t have the exact numbers he said that was possible. At that time Canada Post delivered more than one million parcels in a day. Their average parcel delivery is between 500,000 to 700,000. One Fort St. John resident admitted to taking her money outside of the city because she couldn’t justify spending it at local shops. “It’s very sad the situation here,” she said. “It’s such a big town and a booming town but there’s really nothing to shop.” While she tries to support local businesses she still finds herself in Grande Prairie or Vancouver. “There’s a lack of finding anything, you can’t find what you need,” she said this was mostly regarding clothing. “I think people can make money if they stock the right stuff. They need to be fashionable and priced right.” McArthur can relate to hearing these comments from passersby. “I’ve had people come in and say ‘Well, you don’t have everything I want.’ Well, I can’t carry everything for everybody— and I think that’s what a lot of times local people think: you should have what they want.” Troy McRae, owner of Good 2 Go Shoes and Frolic, said the situation could be worse. “Lots of people do shop local and make an effort to shop local, and I understand that there are certain things you can search high and low and you can’t find it, but it’s the size of the city,” he said. “You can’t have everything under the sun … we could be living in a smaller centre and have

nothing but a grocery store but really, it’s how big the town is and how much it can support.” For Flamond, she said the key to running her store is by taking into consideration the needs and wants of her customers. “Retail is really a challenging business and to be profitable and to do well we listen to our customers.” But for Kim Simard, owner of This and That on 100 Street, she said her business thrives off selling items that aren’t popular. “I think you have to come here and offer the stuff that people don’t know they want,” said Simard, whose store carries antique collectables, home ware and clothes. Whether consumers are shopping for retail, home furnishings or the service industry, Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce president Brad Brain, said it’s about keeping the money in town. “Really what it’s all about is having strong and healthy communities to support the people who support you,” said Brain. “If a person is going to take their business to Grande Prairie then who is sponsoring that person’s kid’s hockey team? Who’s first in line when the Hospital Foundation is putting on a fundraiser? Well, it’s often the local businessman.” Asides from being the Chamber president, Brain is also an economist. Given his profession, he says it’s important for people to weigh out the cost of shopping locally rather than taking alternate routes. “Sometimes, perhaps the person may only look at the sticker prices. In some cases that’s appropriate, but in other cases if you’re looking at all the aspects of shopping local you’re supporting the community that also supports you.” While Brain says local businesses don’t deserve “unquestioned support purely because we share the same postal code,” he says it’s a matter of giving “the local guy a chance.” Last holiday season, the Chamber of Commerce, North Peace Economic Development Commission and Moose FM created a Facebook page called ‘I Pledge To Shop Local,’ it has over 200 members.

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NLC to build training tower in D.C. By Jill Earl

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DAWSON CREEK - The city’s skyline will look a little different next fall. Northern Lights College in Dawson Creek is expected to complete construction of a 20-meter tall tower to help students enrolled in the Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician program. The tower will also be used by students in Workforce Training safety courses to complete the high angle rescue portion of their programs. The college is required to have the training tower as a part of offering the BZEE (Bildungszentrum fur Erneuerbare Energein) certificate, a German wind turbine course that is recognized worldwide by the wind energy industry. NLC offers the only Wind Turbine program in the province. Since the program’s start, the college used alternative methods of getting students trained, which usually included taking a trip to the city’s wind farm on Bear Mountain. Bear Mountain’s turbines are approximately 82 meters tall, four times as big as what the college plans to build. The training tower is supposed to mimic the conditions of an actual tower, but staff felt it doesn’t need to be as tall as the real thing for the students to learn on. “Bear Mountain are the conditions, this isn’t fully built, we don’t need it to [be as tall to] accomplish the learning outcomes,” Brent Deinstadt, vice president of corporate services for NLC said. “It’s part of the health and safety program of the technician program, they have to go climb up inside, go out into a platform and it’s simulating an emergency and they have to do an emergency evacuation, so they have to put on

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all their gear, and then repel down through a trap door. It’s pretty scary actually,” he adds. According to Deinstadt, the tower will cost approximately $860,000 to construct. It will be made of cross-laminated timbers, an advanced technology promoted by the B.C. government. Students will use it at least three times during their course, it will also be available to other community groups and companies. The necessary permits from the City of Dawson Creek and NAV Canada to begin construction were ob-

tained and they hosted a public information session on Feb. 6 to let the community know of their plans to build. Deinstadt said many residents were concerned about having an operating wind turbine so close to their homes, but the training tower will not serve as a wind turbine or have any blades attached. The training tower will be located adjacent to the Centre of Excellence for Clean Energy Technology and was part of the original plan of the Centre’s project.

Jason Patrick Foster June 1, 1984 February 15, 2012 In Loving Memory of my Son Jason Patrick Foster “Squeak” The moment you died suddenly on that tragic night, my heart was torn in two. Your life was at its brightest, the best days of your life. I always find ways to talk about you, but that always comes easily. All I have now are all the memories of you tucked away that no one can take from me. But missing you is the hardest. If I had one wish it would be for a stairway that reached up to Heaven so I could bring you Home.

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EX-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PLEADS GUILTY TO STEALING FROM CHETWYND ORGANIZATION By Jill Earl CHETWYND - A women once charged with the responsibility of helping women in need is behind a fraud that cost the Chetwynd Women’s Resource Society more then $30,000. Former executive director of the Society, Lonnie Llewellyn, plead guilty to one count of fraud over $5,000 to the Provincial Court

in Vancouver, Feb. 7. Llewellyn will return to court on April 11 for sentencing. The women’s centre closed its doors in Jan. 2012; now women seeking help in Chetwynd have to travel to Fort St. John or Dawson Creek to get help. Before closing, the Centre offered resources to women on income assistance, health, sexual harassment and abuse.

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Strict marine safety standards will ensure we respect our neighbours above, around and below us.

Although tankers have been safely navigating the north coast and its channels for decades, marine safety remains a top priority for British Columbians. We have been planning the Northern Gateway Project for over a decade, with a particular focus on protecting the environment. We have added specific safety requirements to our marine operations plan to help make the waters of the north coast safer not just for tankers serving the project, but for all marine vessels.

Tankers will reduce speeds in the channels…

Qualified BC Coast Pilots will board and guide all tankers… To prevent spills, all tankers serving the project will be modern and double-hulled, and will be vetted by independent, third party agencies before entering Canadian waters. Once strict safety and environmental standards are met, they will be guided through the Douglas and Principe Channels by qualified BC Coast Pilots.

Tankers travel slowly, but to make sure that marine species and their habitats are respected, tankers will be required to reduce speed as they pass through certain sections of the channels. Even their escort tugboats will have quieter engines to reduce underwater noise.

Powerful tugboats will escort tankers… Additional radar and navigational aids will improve safety for all vessels…

Tugboats have been shown to significantly reduce tanker incidents worldwide. Powerful tugboats that have been specially commissioned for Northern Gateway will assist in the safe arrival and departure of tankers. All tankers will be attended by a close escort tug. In the channels, laden tankers will have two tugs–one tethered at all times. These tugboats will have emergency response equipment on board and will be capable of assisting any marine vessel.

For increased safety and sure guidance, additional radar systems and navigational aids, such as beacons, buoys and lights, will be installed throughout the routes. This will not only improve safety for tankers, but for all marine traffic on the north coast.

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Kyla Corpuz photos Above: On Feb. 9 three boys get ready to slide down the Toboggon Hill. The hill was packed with kids and parents taking advantage of the slipper slope. Right: Former Vancouver Cancuck, Dave Babych, accepts an invitation to join the fun at the Crystal Cup Pond Hockey Challenge on Feb. 8 and 9.

A little boy gets pulled by his two helpers after having fun at Toboggan Hill on Jan. 9.

Back-to-back hockey games proved to be quite the challenge as 40 teams took to Charlie Lake to play for the Crystal Cup from Feb. 9 to 11.

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Above: Glen McCoy and his wife travelled from Bonanza, Alta. every day for High On Ice to provide festival goers with a sleigh ride experience at Toboggan Hill. Bottom left: Tessa Jean, 10, baked the winning treat, strawberry explosion, for the Kids category at the Chocolate Festival on Feb. 9. Bottom right: Twins Nayelle and Galix treat their sweet tooth to an array of chocolate testers at the Chocolate Festival.

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HD Mining wants unions to drop case

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TUMBLER RIDGE – In an open letter HD Mining chair Penggui Yan asked two unions to discontinue their litigation against the coal mine company. Construction and SpecialUA PIPING INDUSTRY COLLEGE OF BC ized Worker’s Union Local 115 and the International Union of 7825 100th Avenue Operating Engineers filed court Fort St John, B.C., V1J 1W1 documents on Jan. 31 alleging T: 250-263-9595 F: 250-263-0058 that HD Mining overlooked a Email: miranda.myles@uapicbc.ca number of qualified Canadian www.uapicbc.ca workers for their Murray River Coal Project in Tumbler Ridge. ARE YOU A WOMAN, IMMIGRANT OR ABORIGINAL On Feb. 7 Yan initiated a LOOKING FOR A CAREER IN THE PIPING TRADES? meeting with the unions based on discussions that the unions EXPLORATORY would stop purusing the litiFEBRUARY 18th, 2013 TO MARCH 29th, 2013 gation and that the company UA Piping Industry College of B.C. is offering an could continue the bulk sample Exploratory Program from February 18th, 2013 to permit with their approved 201 March 29th, 2013. The Exploratory Program is a 6 Temporary Foreign Workers week course that lets participants explore the piping (TFW). trades: Plumbing, SteamďŹ tting, SprinklerďŹ tting and However, Union Local 115 Welding. At the end of 6 weeks, participants will know president Wayne Mills said if this is the right career choice for them and can move that fight is not over. “The forward into Foundation if they choose. building trades, ourselves and FOUNDATION the labourers are the ones who APRIL 2nd, 2013 TO AUGUST 2nd, 2013 instigated this suit, we’ll be talking further. At the time I UA Piping Industry College of B.C is offering a don’t see [us] stopping because Foundation Program from April 2nd, 2013 to August I don’t see it doing any Canadi2nd, 2013. This program is 18 weeks and the training ans any good,â€? said Mills. consists of learning the basics of the piping trades: Yan’s letter went on to say Plumbing, SteamďŹ tting and SprinklerďŹ tting. At the end that if both parties met, HD of the program successful participants will receive credit towards their ďŹ rst year apprenticeship in the Mining would consult with trade of Plumbing, SteamďŹ iting or SprinklerďŹ tting. This the unions in the future before program is designed for individuals wishing to pursue a career in the piping trades, with little or no making further applications for experience in the trade or with tools and materials. TFW. “Our hope is this would These programs are subsidized through a Labour Market Partnership Agreement funded by the maximize opportunities for Cagovernments of Canada and B.C. If you are unemployed and not eligible for E.I., and haven’t been nadian workers.â€? on E.I. for the past 3 years; or if you are employed and have no post secondary education towards a university degree in Canada, you may qualify for free tuition, books, daycare supports, daily Yan maintains that the 201 lunches and transportation. If you are interested in a career in the piping trades and want to see if foreign workers are crucial to you qualify for this funding opportunity please phone Miranda Myles at 250-263-9595 or by email carrying out the bulk sample miranda.myles@uapicbc.ca. permit, (the stage which determines if the mine is viable) as

the company has spent “millions of dollars� to hire Canadians for above ground work and construction of housing (HD Mining invested $15 million on a housing project for the Murray River Coal project). Mills said that doesn’t justify the use of TFW. “Regardless, those construction jobs and preparation jobs they’ll be done by Canadians whether there were temporary foreign workers or no temporary foreign workers, those jobs were already going to be done to develop the mine. It’s the next step of the whole, ‘dig in the ground, pulling some coal out.’� After the unions obtained over 200 Canadian resumes submitted to HD Mining, they concluded that there were a number of qualified Canadian workers for the Murray Coal project. The unions believe the TFW should be withdrawn so a Canadian workforce can be utilized. The applicants shown on the court documents, filed on Jan. 31, outline years of experience in the underground mining industry. However the sections of the resumes shown on the court documents don’t specify whether or not the applicants are experienced in long-wall underground mining or room and pillar. Room and pillar is a mining method commonly used in Canada, but HD Mining has proposed to use the long-wall method. The company says Canada lacks a trained workforce in longwall mining, which is why they applied to bring 200 workers from China. However, Mills said there were numerous entry-level positions like labourers, timberman helpers and blaster helpers, that Canadians should have been hired for instead of TFW. This particular case is why the entire TFW program needs to be looked at, said Mills. “Our scope has been, to this job in particular, but overall the entire temporary foreign worker program needs working. That’s why, we said in our opinion [HD Mining using 200 foreign workers] isn’t right and that’s what is wrong with the temporary foreign worker program.� While the government is doing a policy review of the TFW program, Yan said HD Mining should not be affected. “We do not believe the goal posts should be changed or that our plans should be disrupted many months after approvals were granted, and almost two years after we publicly announced our intention to use temporary foreign workers.� If court proceedings go through Yan said he believes the court will agree their permits were validly issued under existing law and policy. Last year Northern Lights College and HD Mining signed a memorandum of understanding to implement a long-wall mining program in the college, which will begin development in 2014.

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Above: Rolla Traditional School principal, Joanne Dueck, joins her students in recycling products the school has been collecting. Below: Students pitch in by bringing out the recycle, ready to be dropped in their new bins. The students canvassed School District 59 and the Peace River Regional District last year for the bins. The PRRD agreed to the students’ request and EcoDepot dropped off the bins Feb. 4.

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3. Gathering and disseminating land valuation information from surface lease agreements as necessary background knowledge for landowners to negotiate and learn what is genuinely accepted practise for comparison purposes. This contract position also involves strategic leadership in responding to critical issues involving rural landowners that may be agriculture or non-agriculture in scope. The position liaises with numerous agencies and brings a vital perspective to numerous cross-ministry initiatives in a sensitive political environment. This 5 year renewable contract opportunity is the result of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Peace River Regional District, the Ministry of Energy Mines and Natural Gas, and the Ministry of Agriculture. The contract will be awarded by the Peace River Regional District and managed by a four member Farmers’ Advocate Management Committee.

Dawson Creek with that grain elevator which is now an arts cenBy Jill Earl If you are interested in submitting a proposal to operate the Farmers’ Advocacy Office please acquire a Request for Service package from DAWSON CREEK - The South Peace Arts Society has an- tre. Hats off to them, the organizers, the volunteers who make it www.prrd.bc.ca or a hard copy of the package from the Peace River nounced Karyl Gilbertson, a graphic design instructor at North- a reality,” he said. Regional District offices in Dawson Creek or Fort St. John. Proposals will The SPAS announced Gilbertson as the winner on Feb. 7 at ern Lights College, as the winner of their 30th anniversary logo be accepted up to 4:00 PM (local time), February 18th, 2013. the opening of their latest exhibit, The Articulate Eye: looking contest they ran Oct. 22 to Jan. 21. Submit proposals (1 hard copy and 1 electronic copy) Gilbertson will receive $150 for his winning entry that will be beyond the snapshot. The exhibit includes the work of six Peace to the attention of Fred Banham, CAO: Peace River Regional District used throughout the year to promote the gallery and its celebra- Country photographers, Don A. Pettit, Kim Scott, Donna BoBox 810, 1981 Alaska Avenue tion of 30 years at its current location in the grain elevator at zarth, Kurtis Nguyen, Emily Parsons and Brian Knodel. Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4H8 Photographers were presthe beginning of the Alaska Highway. The Society plans to host many events this year that they hope will draw more people into ent at the opening to answer the gallery and into the arts. They have planned for an Alaska questions about their work Highway exhibit over the summer, an Art Walk, workshops and that included a wide variety of Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. techniques and subjects. The a juried art exhibit. “The main event for the year will be a juried art exhibit that exhibit comprises of themed would have full representation for the region and this would rep- photography, travel photogra301-116th Ave. Dawson Creek, British Columbia Dawson Creek Office: 250-782-3766 VJV Main Office: 403-783-5561 Cattle Sales, Don resent not only the 30 years in the grain elevator gallery but the phy, series, landscapes, por301-116th Fessler: 250-719-5561 Fax: 250-782-6622 entire heritage of sum 60 years of the South Peace Arts Society traits, experimental, and work D C that has been hand developed in its various forms,” said art gallery curator Kit Fast. “We also are planning to hold a series of workshops by visit- and printed on unorthodox ing artists or local artists that would help reinforce this striving material. The exhibit runs until Mar. 1. to better the artists in the region,” he adds. On Thursday, February 7, 2013, 820 head of cattle went through our ring The Society also hopes to put up D1 - D2 Cows 66.00-73.00 banners, designed by local artists, D3 - D4 Cows 52.00-64.00 along 8th St. promoting the gallery and enticing both locals and tourists to Holstein Cows N/A visit. Feb. 4 Fast addressed city counHeiferettes 65.00-80.00 cil requesting a sponsorship of $5,000 Bologna Bulls 50.00-75.00 for the banners and a letter of support Feeder Bulls 65.00-90.00 they can use as an aid to gain additionGood Bred Cows N/A al funding from other levels of governGood Bred Heifers N/A ment for their 30th anniversary plans. Milk Cows N/A “It would also reinforce our heriCow/ Calf Pairs (younger) N/A tage, after the Alaska Hotel burnt Cow/ Calf Pairs (older) N/A down the gallery in the elevator is the economic symbol for our agricultural history,” Fast said. Council agreed to their requests, the Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: 100.00-121.00 Heifers 90.00-111.00 letter and $5,000, although this Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: 105.00-125.00 Heifers 100.00-118.00 year’s budget hasn’t been apGood Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: 110.00-129.00 Heifers 105.00-120.00 proved yet. “It’s really important not only for Good Feeder Steers 700 lbs Plus: 115.00-135.00 Heifers 110.00-125.00 council to recognize but for the comGood Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: 125.00-149.00 Heifers 115.00-136.00 munity, the City of Dawson Creek has Good Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: 140.00-167.00 Heifers 120.00-145.00 an amazing group of artists, the culture Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: 150.00-175.00 Heifers 130.00-154.00 we have in this community is amazGood Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus: 150.00-180.00 Heifers 130.00-170.00 ing… it’s amazing the compliments we get from not only local people but tourists that come to town, and go in Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Co. 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Progress Energy Canada Ltd. (‘Progress”) is a Calgary, Alberta based energy company focused on exploration, development and production of large, unconventional natural gas resources in the northeast British Columbia Foothills and the northwest Alberta Deep Basin. Progress currently produces approximately 50,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (“boepd”).

With over 160 employees, we are committed to working together and building upon the strengths of the team. We believe in the continued growth of our company and have a vested interest in ongoing success. At Progress we encourage initiative, professional development and career growth and we offer a positive, dynamic and challenging working environment. With a competitive total compensation package and a track record of success, Progress seeks the brightest and most talented professionals in their area of expertise to join our team.

Progress Energy Canada Ltd. (‘Progress”) is a Calgary, Alberta based energy company focused on exploration, development and production of large, unconventional natural gas resources in the northeast British Columbia Foothills and the northwest Alberta Deep Basin. Progress currently produces approximately 50,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (“boepd”). Progress is a leader in tight and unconventional natural gas development in the western Canadian sedimentary basin, and has been successful in securing some of the basin’s highest quality assets. Progress is the largest landholder in the prolific Montney fairway, which represents the growth engine of the future for the Company. Progress is aggressively developing the Montney as it seeks to prove up reserves and increase production to supply a future LNG terminal at Lelu Island on the west coast of British Columbia. With over 160 employees, we are committed to working together and building upon the strengths of the team. We believe in the continued growth of our company and have a vested interest in ongoing success. At Progress we encourage initiative, professional development and career growth and we offer a positive, dynamic and challenging working environment. With a competitive total compensation package and a track record of success, Progress seeks the brightest and most talented professionals in their area of expertise to join our team.

The Role

The Role

Progress is a leader in tight and unconventional natural gas development in the western Canadian sedimentary basin, and has been successful in securing some of the basin’s highest quality assets. Progress is the largest landholder in the prolific Montney fairway, which represents the growth engine of the future for the Company. Progress is aggressively developing the Montney as it seeks to prove up reserves and increase production to supply a future LNG terminal at Lelu Island on the west coast of British Columbia.

Due to recent growth, Progress has an excellent opportunity for a Lead Operator. This position is best suited to someone with extensive oil and gas experience who enjoys working in a fast paced environment, while taking on a leadership role. The Lead Operator assists the foreman and production engineers in day to day operations to pro-actively optimize production, minimize operation costs and conducts all daily activities within the framework of Progress’ corporate policies and EH&S, Asset Integrity and the Operations Manual. The incumbent should be fully familiar with all aspects of oil/gas facility operations including start-ups/shutdowns and turnarounds, industry accepted safe work practices, well servicing operations, general oilfield maintenance and regulatory requirements such as OGC and WorkSafeBC. This position is required to work in a camp setting in the NE BC area.

Progress Energy is seeking a self-motivated individual committed to personal growth to join our Drilling and Completions team in Fort St. John, BC in a contract role. With an aggressive frac stimulation program over the next several years, the successful candidate must have prior supervisory experience as well as a minimum of 2 years’ experience within a water group. The incumbent will report to the Water Foreman.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

· Directly supervise, mentor and assist operators as required to maintain peak production, reduce operation costs and maintain a high quality safety program. · Review production trends and well schematics to identify cost and production optimization opportunities in well bores and all production equipment. · Confirm all daily production measurements and reporting are accurate. · Manage new well and compressor commissioning and start-up as required. · Ensure all daily activities are conducted within the Progress Energy Environmental Health & Safety and Company guidelines. · Review and assist in troubleshooting operational problems as required. · Liaise with field operators and other facility operators to ensure production remains optimized and to ensure all facilities are in good operational condition. · Organization, orientation, safe work permitting and supervision of service contractors to maintain daily production operations. Service contractors may include mechanical and maintenance crews, instrumentation and electrical crews, road maintenance and fluid handling equipment crews. · Field liaison with other operational departments, including but not limited to, Drilling, Completions, Facilities, Lease Construction, Environmental, Land and other stakeholders such as producers, processors, landowners.

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A minimum of 15 years of related experience with progressive responsibilities High School Diploma is preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience Current, valid certification in, or the ability to obtain, WHMIS, H2S, TDG, First Aid & CPR Valid class 5 driving license Ability to work under pressure while exercising sound judgment and a concern for safety Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel is preferred and general knowledge of PVR and AccuMap would be considered an asset · Must be able to work independently, take initiative and demonstrate leadership qualities in a fast-paced environment · Sound organizational, time management and prioritizing skills, with the ability to multitask and move from one priority to another while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail · Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required

If you are interested in this career opportunity, please forward your resume in confidence to careers@progressenergy.com, or send it to our confidential fax # 403-539-1818. Progress would like to thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team however only the candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Ability to work an 8 and 6 schedule Supervise and inspect set up of fluid transfer and heating equipment. Provide support to onsite Frac Fluid Operator. Check locations to ensure all requirements for the job are being met. Monthly inspections of all Produced water facilities. Calculate volumes for all water pits Operation of cascade systems, using produced water pits and tanks Inspect and maintain water source wells and equipment Train junior operators Demonstrates safe and ethical behavior at all times. Identifies opportunities for cost reductions, job efficiency, and safety improvements. Approves invoices submit POs, document daily operations and costs, prepare cost estimates, create and revise location schematics, and create graphs and spreadsheets. · Maintains compliance with local, provincial, and federal laws and regulations

Required Education, Experience and Skills · High school degree or equivalent · Basic computer skills · Good communication, both verbal and written · Capable of working effectively and willingly within a team environment · Creative individual, capable of analyzing and solving mechanical problems · Strong leadership, supervisory and coaching skills Please forward your resume, in confidence, to careers@progressenergy.com, or to our confidential fax # 403-539-1818 to be considered for this opportunity. Progress would like to thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team; however only the candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Finance Manager is responsible for planning, directing and controlling all financial and administrative functions for the WMFN by following current policies and procedures and in accordance with the goals of WMFN. The incumbent reports directly to Director of Operations under the direction of Chief and Council. Responsibilities for managing financial and administrative functions include, but are not limited to preparing annual program budgets, conducting financial analysis and preparing monthly financial reports, developing and implementing an effective system of accounting, maintaining accurate and current financial records and overseeing the payroll system. Additionally, the incumbent will work with the management teams to assess financial responsibility against both the annual budget and long-term strategy; Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information making recommendations on strategy and operations; Engage the Council in trends and changes in the operating models and operational delivery; Participate in long- term budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with strategic plans. Manage preparation and support of all external audits. Mentor and develop finance teams, managing work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation, and the building of effective team dynamics.

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• Formal accounting courses and completion of introductory level (3rd level CGA, CMA, CA of equivalent accounting designation) an asset; or an equivalent combination of education and experience - minimum of 5 years • AFOA Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager an asset • Experience with Adagio Accounting program or a readiness to learn • Familiarity to fund accounting • Knowledge of Canada Revenue requirements and reporting procedures • Knowledge of AANDC and Health Canada requirements and reporting processes • Knowledge of Canada Labour Code/law • Adept in Microsoft Office Software • Conducting business daily with individuals at all levels in the community and in external agencies • Organizing and prioritizing a large number of tasks and completing tasks concurrently

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Successful candidates must have Journeyman status in Instrumentation Successful candidates must have maintenance instrumentation experience CSTS, H2S Alive, and First Aid certification required Drug & Alcohol testing, and fire retardant coveralls are required Must be able to stand for long periods of time Dedicated to safety, quality and customer satisfaction Self-motivated, organized and a team player Good written and verbal skills

Please also submit copies of any certificates and tickets that may pertain to the position posted.

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February 5, 2013 #1598 Personnel & Practice Coordinator Program Coordinator II Family Safety, Counseling & Support Services

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Department Manager, the Personnel & Practice Coordinator will: - Create and maintain information systems - Ensure that the service recipients’ needs are met - Creates and maintains Accountability Case management process - Creates and maintain, with Department Manager, program planning - Provide orientation, training , work direction and guidance to employees - Contribute to employee performance evaluations and performance plans - Provide regular feedback to employees - Ensure a smooth functioning Program(s) - Assist in hiring interviews. QualiÄcations: - Bachelor Degree in social work, psychology, counseling or criminology and two years casework in a supervised setting; or - Two years diploma in the area of social services and four years of experience in a supervised setting; or - Six years combination of the above. - All supervised settings to be in services to vulnerable and marginalized persons speciÄc to the Programs’ target group. Skills & Knowledge: - Management Training CertiÄcate - Emergency First Aid and CPR CertiÄcate - W.H.M.I.S. CertiÄcate - Medication Delivery Training CertiÄcate - Foodsafe CertiÄcate - Basic Skills Training CertiÄcate - Suicide Prevention and Intervention CertiÄcate - CPI - Valid Driver’s License - Independent ability to use the computer and a knowledge of all relevant software programs - Diversity Training - Demonstrated team building skills and leadership ability Vehicle Use: This position requires that you use your personal vehicle for business. You must have a valid driver’s license. Hours of Work: 31.5 Hours Per Week. Flexible to meet the needs of the program. Rate of Pay: As per the Collective Agreement Closing Date: March 1, 2013 Submit Resumes To: Lori Brooks, Human Resource Coordinator P.O. Box 713 (10110 13th Street) Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4H7 Fax: (250) 782 4167 E-mail: lbrooks@spcrs.ca • Please include competition Job-1598 with resume • Only short-listed applicants will be contacted • This position requires union membership • This position is open to female and male applicants

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Job 1596 Outreach Program – Dawson Creek Position Title: Outreach Worker – Temporary coverage for 1 year Maternity Leave Job Responsibilities: The Outreach Worker will: - Assist in the development of networks and co-ordination of services with community support agencies, both in and between communities that provide service to adult women who have experienced, or are at risk of abuse, threats, or violence, and their dependent children. - Provide public education and co-ordinate awareness activities around the issue of violence against women. - Respond to the speciÄc needs of women not residing in a transition house through the provision of supportive counselling, practical support, advocacy, referral and follow-up.

Job 1597 Community Support Worker (Residential) – Dawson Creek Position Title: Community Support Worker Job Responsibilities: The Community Support Worker will: - Be responsible for providing a smooth functioning program. - Provide educational, vocational, social, and recreational opportunities and training to an individual with developmental disabilities, mental health disorders and challenging behaviours. - Encourage progressive independence through programming, routines, and consistent responses.

QualiÄcations: - Diploma in social work or public administration and two years related experience; or - An equivalent combination of education and/or experience. - All supervised settings to be in services to women and children who are victims of abuse. Hours of Work: 17.5 Hours per week - Flexible to meet the needs of the program Rate of Pay: As per the Collective Agreement Closing Date: March 1, 2013 Submit Resumes To: Lori Brooks, Human Resource Coordinator P.O. Box 713 (10110 – 13th Street) Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4H7 Fax: (250) 782 4167 E-mail: lbrooks@spcrs.ca • Please include Competition #1596 with resume • This position is open to female applicants • Only short-listed applicants will be contacted • This position is a union position -VY TVYL PUMVYTH[PVU WSLHZL ]PZP[ V\Y *HYLLY 6WWVY[\UP[` ZLJ[PVU H[ ^^^ ZWJYZ JH >L SVVR MVY^HYK [V OLHYPUN MYVT `V\

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• Feb. 17: From 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum (9323-100th Street) come celebrate Heritage Day with free admission at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum. This year’s theme is heritage buildings. Come see our heritage building recreations at the Museum, try our “What Is It or Where Is It?” Heritage Building Quiz, search a model homestead, make a trapper’s cabin, pick up a Pioneer Pathway Walking Tour Map, take a behind the scenes tour of the Museum, and help identify photographs. Fun for all ages. Call the Museum at 250-787-0430 for more information. • Feb. 18: Fort St. John Hospital Auxiliary Society Annual General Meeting in the multi-purpose room at the Fort St. John Hospital at 6 p.m. • Feb. 18 – Feb. 22: Students who are currently attending Kindergarten are being asked to take part in a screening and immunization clinic at the Health Unit in Fort St John. The clinic is scheduled for February 18 – 22, 2013. Screening will include hearing, vision and dental health status. School entry immunization boosters will also be available. Please call the Health Unit at (250) 263-6000 and make an appointment. • Feb. 27: North Peace Historical Society Annual General Meeting at 6 pm at the Seniors Hall (10908 100th Street). Enjoy good food and local history at the North Peace Historical Society’s AGM. Special presentation by Ross Peck entitled “Stories my Mother Told Me and Some She Didn’t.” Everyone is welcome. Tickets are $27.00 each and are available at the Museum. Call the Museum at 250-787-0430 for more information.

• Feb. 16: Cookbook Swap and Sale from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Dawson Creek Library. Bring your cookbooks you don’t use and swap them for a new one. You can also sell or donate them. Donated cookbooks dropped off at the library before Feb. 26. • Feb. 16: Young Life Dawson Creek is hosting their annual Dessert Fundraiser at the Best Western Inn @ 7 p.m. Young Life Dawson Creek is a non-profit organization that works with teens between the ages of 12-18. Tickets are available at the front door for $10. Live entertainment, a live/silent auction and keynote speaker Grant Diener of Vancouver BC. • Feb. 20: Senior’s program at the Dawson Creek Public Library starting at 1:30 p.m. Join us for the travel show “Railway Adventures across Canada: frontiers of the west.” Enjoy popcorn while you relax and enjoy this train journey across western Canada. This is a free library program. 250-782-4661 for more info. • Feb. 26: A book club for adults at the Dawson Creek Library starting at 7 p.m. Members read a book of their choice, during the meet you can share your likes and dislikes about the book. Limited spaces, register at 250-782-4661. • Mar. 2: Winter Fun Day for all ages at Matthews Park in Farmington starting at 10:00 AM. with pancake breakfast. Admission by donation. Children’s races, hot dog lunch, log sawing competition for adults and youth, tea boiling competition with prizes & frying pan toss. The event ends at 4:00 PM. For more information contact the Farmington Community Association: Jane at 250-843-7617

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Fort St. John • Ft. St. John Parkinson’s Support Group Parkinson Society British Columbia People living with Parkinson’s disease, caregivers and family members are warmly invited to the Ft. St. John Parkinson’s Support Group. Join others in your community to share information and resources, coping strategies, ideas for living well with PD, good humour, social support and more. Last Wednesday of the month at 11:00 am McDonald’s Restaurant 10920 Alaska Road North Ft. St. John, BC Note: there is no meeting in December For more information please contact: Sarah at 250 785 7348 • S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Northern B.C. Newcomers Integration Service Centre is a non-profit organization in Fort St. John. Our Settlement Program provides information, orientation, assessment, referral and service linking, educational workshops and short term adaptation counselling to immigrants. The program also offers assistance with form completion, correspondence between clients and service providers, navigating immigration processes including sponsorship applications, obtaining permanent residence cards and applying for citizenship. Bridging services are provided to a variety of community and government service agencies and organizations. Service is available in English and Spanish. The Settlement Program is located at: #209 10142-101st Ave (Execuplace building). From 8:30-4:30 p.m. Phone # 250785-5323 Ext 22. • Toastmasters International Club of Fort St. John meets from 7 - 8:30 p.m. every Thursday evening at Northern Lights College, Room 105. Learn valuable communication & leadership skills. Contact Claire Seidler at 250-787-9697 or Gayle Wagner at 250785-3991 for more information. • Rocky Mountain Rangers Army Cadets meet at 6:30 PM each Wednesday night at the Royal Canadian Legion on 102nd and 105 Ave. If you are between 12 and 18 years old please drop in or call us at 250-787-5323. • Alcoholics Anonymous - If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to (250) 785-8866. • Fort St. John Multiple Sclerosis support group. If you or anyone you know has MS and have any questions or just need to talk, please call Susie at (250) 785-2381 or Sandi at (250) 787-2652. • A Youth Relapse Prevention Group may be held weekly, in the afternoons at Mental Health and Addiction Services, #300 - 9900 – 100 Ave. For more

information call Chris or Shaun at (250) 262-5269. • “Butterfly Families – Families Supporting Families” is open to all caregivers of children and youth with Special Needs. We meet the third Wednesday of every month at the Child Development Centre from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., 10417 106 Ave. Does your child have learning, behavior or other complex special needs? Would you like to connect with other caregivers? Child minding available but please call ahead a few days before the meeting. Call (250) 785-3200 for more information. • Pregnancy tests, pregnancy options, peer-counselling and support are available at the North Peace Pregnancy Care Centre. New location at #208 10139 100 Street (above TD Bank). Drop in hours Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesday from noon to 4 p.m. or to make an appointment call our 24 hour hotline at (250) 262-1280. All services are free and completely confidential. • New Totem Archery hold their indoor shoots at the Fort St. John Co-op Mall every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. • Come out and join us for an afternoon of play, crafts, a healthy snack, circle time and an opportunity to borrow books from the Devereaux School Library. This is a chance to meet other people from your community and introduce your children to a school setting. We meet from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. every other Wednesday beginning Oct. 20th. This program is geared for three to four year-olds but siblings are welcome to come with their parents. Call Patti (250) 843-7813 for more information.

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• The Visually Impaired Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 12 noon at First Baptist Church, 1400 113 Ave. Each month we have a guest speaker and we share lunch. (cost by donation). Anyone who is visually impaired or who cares about someone with vision difficulties is welcome to attend. For further information please call Kathy 7827539 orMargaret 782-3221. • If you know how to visit with a friend, you already have the skills required to be a CASI Friendly Visitor volunteer! There are seniors in Dawson Creek right now who would like to have a friend come and visit them and perhaps take them to doctor’s appointments or shopping. Can you spare an hour or two a week to visit a senior? Call CASI (Community Action for Seniors’ Independence) today. 250-782-1138 ext. 228, email lstudley@spcrs.ca or visit the website at www. casidc.org. • Alcoholics Anonymous - meets Mon., Tues., Fri., &

Sat., 8 p.m. at Peace River Health Unit. Wed. 8 p.m. Hospital Education Room. All meetings are open. • Mile 0 Al-Anon meets 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday evening at the Health Unit, Dawson Creek. • Mile 0 Quilt Guild meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m., Studio 10 at KPAC. Come join us for sewing, fun and friendship. Contact Gloria at 250 786 5597. for more info. • Dawson Creek Toastmasters meets every Thursday at 7pm at Farmer’s Advocacy Office 1032 103 Ave (Front door on 11 st.) Contact Heather at 250-7845700 or 780-353-3050.

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• The Community Market is held at the Westend Campground every Saturday except on long weekends. For more info or a vendor package please contact Jaylene Arnold at (250) 774-2541 or Audrey Reynolds (250) 774-6574. Pouce Coupe • Youth Drop-In at Pouce Coupe Community Church Annex (the old Pouce library). Saturday nights 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Ages 13 to 17.

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• Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesday and Friday at 8 p.m. at the Public Library, 5012 46 Street. If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to, phone 788-9658 or 788-1100

Tumbler Ridge

• Alcoholics Anonymous - meeting Thursday. 8 p.m. 115 Commercial Park (Baptist Church). If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to. Phone 242-4018. • Tuesdays: TR Seniors (55+) Drop-In – Floor curling, carpet bowling, card & board games, coffee & cookies. Community Centre Room 5 from 1-4 pm. Small drop-in fee. • Tumbler Ridge’s self-employed women will receive six months of free personal business monitoring beginning this October at no charge. If you are a self-employed woman in their first three years of operation, or partially operate a business, contact Sara Cooper at the Women’s Enterprise Centre at 1-800643-7014 ext. 104 or Mila Lansdowne by e-mail at mila@persona.ca or (250) 242-3389. Registration is required.

Taylor

• Civil Air Search and Rescue (CASARA) meetings every second Tuesday at the Taylor Fire Hall at 7 p.m. For information call Bob at 250-789-9152 or 250-787-5802.

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Above: Wilma Lumnitzer enjoys viewing a picture of herself at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery that photographer Emily Parsons took during one of her many themed photo shoots. In this particular series, Lumnitzer plays a witch who has captured two prisoners. Below: The Dawson Creek Art Gallery’s latest exhibit, The Articulate Eye: looking beyond the snapshot celebrated it’s opening Feb. 7. All contributing photographers were at the opening and we’re happy to share their experience and technique with those interested. Local Don A Pettit has been photographing the Peace Region for approximately 25 years. Pettit’s love of nature is evident in the pieces he has chosen for the show. Here he is answering questions about his pieces.

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Independent MLAs: Start Fixing B.C.’s Democratic Deficit VICTORIA – Three of B.C.’s Independent MLAs today announced a collaborative agenda for democratic reform which they hope to see implemented when the Legislature opens next week. “Our shared experiences in the Legislature have taught us all one thing: centralization of power is not healthy for our democracy,” said Delta South MLA Vicki Huntington. “We need to start tak-

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