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Dawson Creek audience learns HST pros and cons By Matthew Bains DAWSON CREEK – “There are winners and losers, make no mistake,” Peter Ranson told the audience gathered at the Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre in Dawson Creek on Feb. 16 to hear him explain the Harmonized Sales Tax. Ranson, a chartered accountant with KPMG, who has a wealth of experience dealing with taxation issues, was invited by the Dawson Creek Chamber of Commerce to host a workshop for business owners and other interested parties on the HST. Ranson explained fairness is not the principal purpose of taxation, rather it is used to raise revenue and implement policy, and the HST is no different. He gave examples of how government uses tax breaks as incentives to encourage investment from the private sector, or how taxes are deferred on RRSPs until the money is withdrawn in order to encourage people to save for their retirement. “The provincial government says [the HST] is good for business, and it is, with some exceptions,” said Ranson. He said that’s because, generally speaking, the HST shifts the tax burden from business to consumers. He said the HST is a value-added tax, like the goods and services tax (GST), as opposed to the provincial sales tax (PST), which is a cascading tax. The difference is the PST is applied to every stage of the supply chain in delivering an end product, essentially adding tax on tax, and businesses end up eating this cost and in most cases passing it on to the consumer by hiding it in the cost of goods and services. A value added tax, or consumption tax, passes that burden on to the end user of product, allowing the business to recover the taxes paid on goods and services required to make that product. This also places the task of collecting those taxes on the end-supplier rather than the government, but this is generally simplified because once the HST is implemented, businesses will only have to send one set of tax forms to the federal government as opposed to both the provincial and federal governments. Ranson said the benefit for businesses, especially those in the construction, transportation, manufacturing and resource sectors, is, under some restrictions, there will no longer be unrecoverable PST costs. There will be reduced compliance costs in dealing with the complexities of the PST system, and as mentioned, there will be only one tax return and one audit administered by the Canada Revenue Agency. The downside is an increased cost to consumers because a number of goods and services not previously subject to the PST will be subject to the HST. Some businesses, most notably in the hospitality industry, have raised concerns they could be

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Chartered accountant Peter Ranson attempted to demystify the Harmonized Sales Tax for a Dawson Creek audience on Feb. 18. severely impacted in light of a weak economy and tight budgets by the seven per cent increase to the cost of restaurant meals and airline tickets, for example. There is also complexity in the transitional rules for residential and commercial construction, leases and pre-paid services, and issues for national retailers, suppliers to provincial bodies, and interprovincial suppliers. Ranson addressed the issue of retail leakage into Alberta due to more consumer purchases being taxable in British Columbia than before, which has been a concern for some businesses in the Northeast. He said the increase is not expected to change spending patterns that much over the long term as Alberta retailers will be expected to charge their BC customers for the HST, although he admitted in the short-term that may be hard to enforce. He suggested businesses may have a lot to consider before the July 1 implementation date, depending on how much they are affected. He said, for example, they may want to consider how much the tax shift will cost them, whether they have software that can handle the changes and whether to implement a detailed plan or additional training. He said they may also want to consider deferring purchases of PST-taxable items, and/or accelerating purchases of PST-exempt items and reviewing the impact to cash flow and the frequency of reporting periods. He said the last point is especially

important for exporters as they would have to bear any additional tax burden upfront before claiming any applicable input tax credits. He added many of the details around the HST still need to be worked out and may be changed before legislation is enacted, which is expected in March. Ranson said he wasn’t trying to convince people to be for or against the HST, but when prompted by a question, he gave his own personal view as to why he thinks it’s being implemented now. He said the reality is the demographics of the Canadian tax base is changing. Namely, the Baby Boomers are entering retirement age, and generally that means they’ll begin purchasing and producing less but consuming more of the national wealth through pensions and healthcare services. He said the senior governments realize this, and coupled with large deficits and long-term debt, they are faced with either cutting services and/or raising taxes. He said a value added tax hits the underground economy – those activities, both legal and illegal, where taxes are not withheld and paid – and is considered the least regressive tax system for the economy. However, he admitted it is regressive for low and fixed income individuals who pay additional tax on necessities and added it remains to be seen if increased income tax rebates and exemptions will make up for those costs.

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Group calls for changes to oil and gas consultation regulations

By Matthew Bains PEACE REGION – Some land-based groups in the Peace are not satisfied with a regulation currently being drafted that would lay out the process for co-existence between surface and sub-surface interests and they would like more time to change it. The Consultation and Notification regulation is one piece of the enforcement and compliance picture being developed under the Oil and Gas Activities Act, passed in 2008. It would inform oil and gas companies applying for permits, or for amendments or extensions to existing permits, on how they would be required to interact with landowners, under the oversight of the Oil and Gas Commission. Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Minister Blair Lekstrom said once the regulation is enacted, he believes it will shift the perceived balance of power away from the oil and gas industry and back towards landowners, but not everybody agrees. “I can’t see that,” said Gwen Johansson, president of the Custodians of the Peace Country Society. “I’ve gone through it …maybe I’m missing something, but I cannot see where this gives the landowner any improved power to negotiate.” Johansson prepared a response to the proposed regulation, including a number of recommendations, which was endorsed by other groups such as the Metis Nation of BC, the BC Grain Producers’ Association and the Peace River Regional Cattleman’s Association. Among the recommendations is to eliminate the distinction between notification and consultation, so that any and all interactions between applicants and landowners would be consultation. She said the distances that determine whether someone is consulted with or notified seem arbitrary and not based in science. She added if industry engages landowners in dialogue and addresses their concerns in the beginning, there are fewer problems later in the process. “If you don’t consult with those people and there are problems, then it leads to greater concerns and unhappiness, and that’s the kind of stuff we’re trying to prevent,” she said.

Johansson added consultation distances should take into account factors like topography and air movements. Not withstanding the first recommendation, the groups have a few other issues with the “notification” sections as they are drafted. They believe the content of the notification should not be limited to concerns around noise, odours and traffic and should include those around water, air quality, flaring, risk or fugitive emissions and risks to health. Also, they believe applicants should be required to disclose their emergency response plans (ERP) for wells, facilities or pipelines containing hydrogen sulphide before a permit is issued. Furthermore, they believe the landowner is given limited time and criteria in which to respond and would be bound by their original statement of concerns if an appeal process was necessary. As mentioned, they feel the 14-day notification period for landowners is unfair. They feel as worded now, the regulation would allow applicants unlimited time to respond to concerns and a year to submit a written report to the OGC, leaving landowners in limbo. They recommend landowners be given the same amount of time to state a concern as a company is given to respond and suggest a 90-day period. They feel applicants should be required to submit in writing what changes were made as a result of consultation and a representative of the company who has the authority to make those changes should sign that response. They recommend landowners should receive the same copy of that response as the OGC, and should be allowed to submit their own account of the consultation. They also feel the regulation should contain language requiring applicants to make a “bona fide attempt to resolve the concerns that arise as a result of consultation.” Johansson said while the OGC may have the flexibility to determine what constitutes a satisfactory attempt to address a concern, she feels the requirement must be in the regulation. “Having it in there would be preferable to just sort of saying the OGC will look after that,” she said.

Finally, the group believes the regulation should address the matter of compensating landowners for their time and resources spent on preparing for consultation and negotiating agreements. Johansson said landowners do not choose to enter that process and so they shouldn’t be forced to pay out of pocket. She said she’s tried to have these concerns addressed throughout the consultation process, but the responsibility for drafting the regulation has been passed back and forth between the OGC and the Ministry. The comment period is now over, and the regulation is expected to be enacted by May 1. “I couldn’t agree that landowners have had lots of time for consultation,” she said. “We tried and I would say we made every effort to jump through every hoop that they gave us.” Lekstrom said even when the regulations are enacted, amendments could still be made if necessary, but Johansson said that could be a cumbersome process. “We would rather do it and do it right rather than push something through and then try to change it,” she said. “Once you have something in place and something written down, it becomes difficult to change.” OGC deputy commissioner Ken Jeakins, who is involved in drafting the regulation, was reached for comment on the recommendations and his response will be included in the next edition of the Northeast News.

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February 25, 2010

City talks capital budget with residents at public meeting

By Melanie Robinson FORT ST. JOHN – Residents that attended the Feb. 15 public meeting on the city’s budget did not question council’s announcement of one of the largest ever capital budgets the city has seen. Approximately 25 members of the public attended the meeting at the Enerplex that provided the public with an overview of the budget, including insight into some of the

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projects on the table for the year. Mayor Bruce Lantz said while projects like the potential new fire hall and expansions of the four-laning on 100 Avenue will be seen by residents, others, such as work on water and sewer, will not be seen but are still necessary. “I’ll tell you what, if it doesn’t work, you really feel it and so we have to make sure that infrastructure improvement is done,” he said. “So it’s not as glitzy as some of the above ground improvements we’re looking to do but it’s vitally important to the welfare of the community so I’m happy that we’re able to do some of those as well.” Lantz said the city staff and council were pleased with the turnout, which was higher than in years past, and said some of the suggestions from the Melanie Robinson photo audience following the meeting were Fire chief Fred Burrows explains some of the aspects of the proposed new fire appreciated. hall to Fort St. John resident Byron Stewart at the city’s presentation of the He said one of the suggestions of a capital budget on Feb. 15. The meeting gave residents an opportunity to ask bike lane downtown is not something questions of this year’s budget before it’s approved by council. in the budget right now, but it’s certachment and the proposed new fire hall are all important. tainly being looked into for the future. “I think that we need to bite the bullet and if we’re go“It is on the horizon but it’s not seen as an absolute priority ing to provide a city that meets the requirements of all of for this year,” he said. “This year we’ve had to look at taking its residents, sometimes you need to spend money,” he said. some of the things that we’ve bumped from last year’s budget so we could keep a zero per cent tax increase, but those “This hospital is going to be a huge asset to the community, things need to be done. If they aren’t done, like the Airport you need access to the hospital, the sewer and the water imRoad four-laning then we lose the infrastructure money that provements are absolutely necessary as well to provide that, came from the federal and provincial government’s to get there’s repairs required at the RCMP building which was mentioned, very much a priority.” that job done.” The city has set aside approximately $5 million over the Coun. Bruce Christensen said the reason why work near next two years for the new fire hall, slated to be built at the the Airport Road and 86 Street needs to be completed this intersection of 93 Street and 93 Avenue if it were to go foryear is because of the new hospital being built in that area. He said other projects such as the addition of a sidewalk ward. Story continued on Page 13 near Alwin Holland, proposed renovations to the RCMP de-

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Teachers and Fraser Institute battle over school rankings

compare school performance, they don’t want that comparison to happen. They are purely looking after the interests of their members.” In a statement, Education Minister Margaret MacDiarmid said the FSA provides valuable information on student learning, but is only one measure of student performance. She said her government does not support the rating or ranking of schools based on FSA results, but they cannot control how a third party uses publically accessible information.s

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She said that information should be released in a randomized format so individual schools couldn’t be ranked. However, the Fraser Institute maintains school rankings are important. Communications director Dean Pelkey said the intent is to make information on school performance readily available to parents and educators. However, he said the only consistent data available to track school performance yearover-year are exam results – the FSA in the case of BC elementary schools. He said the data is compiled with a number of other indicators including the number of English as a Second Language (ESL) students, students with special needs and French Immersion students, as well as the average incomes of parents. He said they put that information together to come up with a score out of 10, which is tracked over a five-year period to determine if a school is improving or not. “It’s really a way of giving parents information and empowering parents,” said Pelkey. He said The Fraser Institute doesn’t promote the rankings as the only tool parents should use to assess school performance. He admitted the results don’t include results for fine art programs, athletic programs and others, but he said that data isn’t measured. He said parents should talk to teachers, principals and other parents about school performance, but the report card is a good starting point. “We believe competition inspires improvement,” said Pelkey on why that information is used in a ranking format. “Schools compete against other schools in sports, they try to do better, they try to beat other schools and that’s okay with the teachers’ union,” he said. “Why is [it] not okay to try and do better when it comes to academic performance?” He said the point of the report card is not to compare a highend private school in Vancouver to a small, public school in a rural community. However, he said if some schools are doing much better, then teachers, administrators and trustees should be asking how the results could be duplicated in their schools. He said the teachers’ union would like parents to believe all schools are equally good in student outcomes, but that’s not the case. “That is the whole reason why they are trying to eliminate the FSA,” he said. “They do not like the fact we use the results to produce the school report card reason that allows parents to

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By Matthew Bains NORTHEAST – A war of words spanning nearly 10 years between conservative think-tank The Fraser Institute and the BC Teachers’ Federation over the ranking of public schools has once again heated up after this year’s results for elementary schools was released. The Fraser Institute has published The Report Card on British Columbia’s Elementary Schools since 2003. The Report Card on Secondary Schools in BC has been published since 1998, and in 2004, the first Report Card on Aboriginal Education in British Columbia was released. For elementary schools, the rankings are based on the results of the Foundation Skills Assessment, a province-wide exam given to Grade 4 and 7 students that measures reading, writing and numeracy, which is used to calculate a school’s overall rating out of 10. The teachers’ union has called for an end to the FSA because they feel it is not an accurate reflection of overall student achievement and they believe the Fraser Institutes’ use of the assessment is unfair, politically-motivated and damaging to school morale. “That assessment is a snapshot of one point in time, not a full perspective,” said Judy Richardson, president of the Peace River South Teachers’ Association. “Rankings don’t serve any purpose other than to demoralize schools because they’re based on a reference set that doesn’t cover all aspects of what is being taught.” She added the rankings don’t cover academic areas such as science and social studies. Richardson said the problem is that parents may use the rankings to determine which school they send their children to and they may even influence school closure decisions. She said the best way for parents to find out how their children are doing in school is to talk to their teacher and to trust their own experiences. She said the Fraser Institute’s agenda is to undermine public schools in favour of private schools and that the Liberal government is in agreement with that agenda. “It’s the BC Liberal’s agenda to undermine public education, to go private,” she said. “The Minister of Health doesn’t let out the rankings for hospitals in the province, why do they let out the rankings for the schools?”

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It’s truly amazing to see the opportunities offered to students these days and it’s also great to see students taking advantage of just that. As early as the junior high level, school-aged youth are given the chance to consider their futures and the possible careers those futures hold and it is at that level that they start getting the support of their school districts. That support continues into high school as the students prepare for their post-secondary education and it’s through programs like Northern Opportunities, greatly supported by local groups and organizations, that youth are able to experience their choice of trades or university transfer courses – before they are even done high school. The opportunities, however, don’t end there. Aboriginal youth and adults alike are now able to get experience in trades after high school that could help them to find future interests and careers through a program at the Northeast Aboriginal Skills and Employment Program. The program, which touches on a variety of different trades, may even spark an interest that hadn’t been discovered In addition to the support from the community of our youth, it’s also interesting to think of the newer and ever-expanding careers available that weren’t options five to 10 years ago. Take the wind turbine technician option – not only was this not an opportunity just a short time ago but five or 10 years ago, people might not have even considered it as an option. Now, that course is being taught locally and it’s through such courses that new jobs are being created. Imagine what other opportunities will be unveiled in another 10 years. One thing that would be great to see in that period of time, however, would be the continued support and continued enthusiasm from the youth of the future.

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Olympic fever hits Canada, patriotism for country is shown Canadians have been collectively experiencing a wide range of emotions throughout the past week since the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games opened last Friday. Anticipation, joy, amazement, surprise, disappointment and suspense, but most of all …pride. Pride in our country as we host the world. Pride in our athletes for their talent and dedication. Since experiences are so much better when shared, all across Canada families, friends and neighbours are gathering together to watch the best reality TV show ever produced! In fact 23 million viewers tuned-in to CTV’s coverage of the opening ceremonies, or two out of three Canadians. And it was worth it! If patriotism has a sound, it was what the world heard live on 11 television networks when Rick Hansen brought the Olympic Flame into BC Place Stadium where he was joined by four other Canadian sports legends,

Catriona Le May Doan, Steve Nash, an to take on a self-deprecating attitude Nancy Greene Raine and Wayne Gretz- …part of our modest and humble style. Yet, I’m disappointed by the number of ky. news stories focused on The beaming, joyful and glitches and tough expecproud faces of those five detations on our athletes. serving Canadians captured Yes, it’s worth reporting the first of many “Olymon the technical malfuncpic Moments.” More were tion that caused one of the quick to follow. legs of the indoor flame Jenn Heil won Canada’s cauldron at the openfirst medal with a silver ing ceremonies to remain Saturday night in Moguls’ underground. However, Skiing. Then, on only the By Jay Hill what’s wrong with also second day of competition, focusing on the class and Alexandre Bilodeau won Canada’s first gold at these games in professionalism with which the flamemen’s moguls. In just the first five days, bearers dealt with that unexpected issue? And when Alexandre Bilodeau won Canadian athletes captured six medals! If I have one complaint surrounding his event, the pundits obsessed that these Olympics, it’s the extremes which “finally” we won our first gold here at some of our national news media have home in Canada. What does his success taken in criticizing every possible aspect have to do with what did or did not happen in 1976 in Montreal or 1988 in Calof the games. Some might say it’s typically Canadi- gary?

As for the endless stories on the weather, Mother Nature has been impacting Olympic Games since rowing was cancelled due to bad weather at the very first “modern” Olympics held in Athens in 1896! Let’s please emphasize the ability of organizers to overcome these challenges and to allow the games to go on! Personally, one of the most rewarding moments of these Olympics so far was the Men’s 1,000 metre speed skating final featuring our very own Fort St. John native, Denny Morrison. To be in the stands at the fabulous Richmond Oval with thousands of other Canadians hollering and whistling Denny on is an experience I’ll not soon forget. Although Denny didn’t win, I’m sure he’d be one of the first to agree, that just to have qualified to be there, representing Canada …the greatest country on earth … was a victory in itself! Go Canada Go.

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Editor: On Jan. 12, 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the western coast of Haiti. Buildings all over the Haitian capital of Port au Prince collapsed, killing thousands and trapping thousands more. It’s estimated that three million people have been affected by the disaster, and more than 200,000 people have been left homeless. Chaos descended upon the city, as survivors desperately searched for food, water and shelter amid the rubble. The response of hundreds of local Haitian Red Cross volunteers was immediate. The International Red Cross Movement has subsequently mobilized to launch their largest ever emergency relief and recovery operation in one country. Decades of experience has proven the best way to get the right materials as quickly as possible to those affected is through financial donations. Red Cross personnel can acquire exactly the materials needed most, ensure it’s appropriate for the climate, culture and other conditions and acquire the goods from suppliers as close to the scene as possible. This saves time and cuts the cost of transport and ultimately does the most good with financial donations. As such, the Canadian Red Cross has been asking the public to support this response with financial donations. Your support has already allowed the Red Cross to provide over 2,600 metric tonnes of relief items to Haiti; provide relief items such as blankets, kitchen tools, tarps and hygiene kits to over 122,000 people; distribute one million litres of water to 200,000 people each day; and provide medical care to over 9,600 people to date. To all the individual donors, community organizations, corporations and governments of all levels – thank you for your generous support. The destruction is large in scale and the needs are overwhelming, but the Canadian public is working hard to make a difference. One is continually impressed by the humanitarian action we see every single day through different fundraising initiatives. At the Northern BC and Yukon Regional Red Cross office located in Prince George, the staff and volunteers daily sing the praises of the local community fundraisers. Individuals, schools, corporates, groups – people – who, through the generous gift of their time have planned concerts, dances, dinners, lunches, bake sales, penny drives and even challenges involving haircuts! To each and every one of the people who organized, participated in, or supported a community fundraiser, we thank you. As mentioned, the Haitian volunteers were quick to respond to humanity in their own country as disaster fell around them. The same is true of the volunteers who support the work of the Canadian Red Cross. Domestic volunteers across Canada have been working extremely hard to provide all levels of support to this event. The response of the Canadian Red Cross could not have been managed without the local volunteers’ support, initiative and energy. Thank you. Please take a moment to thank those in your community who have been providing support to this incredible humanitarian event. The Red Cross is committed to ensuring the people of Haiti have the resources and support needed to rebuild their homes, communities and lives in the months and years ahead. For more information on the Canadian Red Cross, the response in Haiti, or how to make a donation, please go to our website: www.redcross.ca. Becky Row Regional Operations Manager Northern BC and Yukon

Editor: In reply to Allen Watson’s letter in your Feb. 11 edition concerning the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB), I find it wonderfully refreshing to find that someone understands what is going on in our country and our world. I had thought the truth had been brainwashed right out of everyones heads. The Harper governments dismantling of the CWB has never been about marketing choice or any other benefit for Canadian farmers. It is about handing total control of our huge agricultural industries over to the US. Our governments have done the same thing with all of our major industries. We are in the final stages of a process that started with Brian Mulroney over 20 years ago. When it is finished, Canada will be totally dependent on the US for our every need, a free sovereign nation no longer. We will be nothing more than a fuel tank whose sole purpose is driving the US economy.

We are almost in that position now. Obviously some of our provincial governments are walking arm in arm with Stephen Harper. They must be replaced. The WTO is a brain child of the US. Its purpose is to eventually give the US total control over world trade and thereby, world control. The WTO will cause poverty, suffering and death for millions and should be rejected. The Harper Government should also be rejected. With the right government, Canada could soon rebuild and be the free, sovereign, sustainable, prosperous nation it can and should be. Here is one more thing you can take to the bank. The Governor of California carried a torch in the opening ceremonies of the Canadian sponsored Olympic Games so Canadians can get used to seeing Americans in positions of great importance in Canada. This also should be soundly rejected. We are fast losing our freedoms and our country. HE Karselott Dawson Creek

BC should use Alberta standards

This letter to Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Blair Lekstrom and Premier Gordon Campbell was provided for publication. Gentlemen: EnCana contributes to fund the air monitoring system across the Alberta border from Dawson Creek (www.pasza.ca). Don’t tell us that you “can’t afford air monitoring.” What an insult. You, the government, don’t have to contribute a red cent. Just step up to the plate and require from industry the standard for safety and health that Alberta’s government does. Lois Hill Farmington

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Positions changed but goals the same at hospital foundation

By Melanie Robinson FORT ST. JOHN – There’s an old face in a new position at the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation. Janice Isberg, the executive director of the hospital foundation for three and a half years has left her position, to be replaced by former fund development officer Ashley Bentley. The memories of her time with the foundation, howev-

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er, are something Isberg holds dear. “I found out that I knew very little about my community and through this job I have learned, I believe anyway, the heart and soul of our community and I’m not saying that from a fundraisers point of view,” she said. “I’ve been here 23 years and I really didn’t understand our community the way I understand it now having done this job.” Some of the highlights and fond moments for Isberg include meeting people she wouldn’t have had the chance to meet if not for her position, shaving her head for the 2009 Bluey Day event, something she says everyone has to do at least once in their lives, and the recent CT Scanner campaign. “Of course the CT Scanner campaign is certainly a highlight,” she said. “Not every executive director Melanie Robinson photo is going to have the opportunity to After two years of working together at the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation, do those large scale campaigns and Ashley Bentley (left) has taken over the position of executive director from Janfor me to have got the opportunity ice Isberg, who has many fond memories of her three and a half years with the to be a part of that and for us to have foundation. done it in such a short period of time really is probably one of my career “She is the right person for the job,” said Isberg. “She’s highlights in all of my career, including education. It’s not grounded in our community, she has a degree in marketthe only highlight in my career but it is one of those big ing, she has a love of our community, she’s not going anyhighlights in a career because everything came together where, her family is all here and she’s been working with just the way it’s supposed to and when you are the conduc- me for two years so she has intimate knowledge of the tor of that and it all fell in place and it worked and you’ve relationships that are important to the foundation and the never done it before, it’s like ‘wow, thank you.’” ones that we’re continuing to develop, so she’s the right Isberg said she’s confident in Bentley’s ability to take person for the job.” over the position at the foundation after they’ve worked Bentley too is ready for her new role and has already alongside each other for the past two years. established goals, including figuring out the strengths of While working together, Isberg said Bentley is learned the foundation employees and continuing work with camthe ins and outs of the foundation and the importance of a paigns, in the next few months. good relation with the community. Story continued on Page 9

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Bentley said she has the advantage of having worked with the foundation already and is lucky to have learned so much from Isberg in their time working together. “I’ve taken a lot of her information, what she’s learned,” she said. “She did a lot of research when she started here on donor relations, on how it works for the hospital so I’ve learned basically all that from her.” She’s also learned the success of the hospital foundation and the generosity of the community and she hopes to continue that success into the future. “[We] definitely want to keep this foundation as successful as it has been in a [one year period],” she said. “It’s amazing, I think we’re just under $1 million every year, except for last year with the CT Scanner campaign but usually we’re just around that million dollar mark and definitely keep it being a successful foundation and buying that equipment for our hospital is really important, to be able to supply that.”

Isberg and her husband will be moving to Edmonton where she will take up the position of education program manager for the Edmonton Waste Management Centre for Excellence – a non-profit organization that does research and development in waste water management and solid waste management. Isberg said she feels her position at the hospital foundation has helped prepare her for the new job, which also involves working agreements with Mexico and a letter of understanding with China for the centre to take what its doing currently and customize it for the two markets – something she’s greatly looking forward to. Another positive about the change, she said, is to be closer to some of her family. “The opportunity to go and be part of my brothers and sisters and my parents life, and I’ve done that at a distance for so many years, that I’m very much looking forward to,” she said. “So my plans for the future are just to have an awful lot of family gatherings.”

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February 25, 2010

Group demanding public inquiry into gas leak in Pouce Coupe

By Matthew Bains NORTHEAST – A petition has been forwarded to Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Minister Blair Lekstrom and commissioner Alex Ferguson of the Oil and Gas Commission calling for a public inquiry into the Nov. 22 gas leak near Pouce Coupe. The petition is being supported locally by the Farmington-based residents’ group, Peace Environmental Safety Trustees (PEST), as well as nearly 40 individuals in the Alberta and BC Peace River regions, 16 regional organizations including Peace Valley Environment Association and the West Moberly First Nation, and 12 provincial organizations including the Sierra Club of BC and the BC Federation of Labour. PEST member Lois Hill said a public inquiry is needed to examine the failures of the government and the regulator that they believe contributed to the situation on Nov. 22.

“We feel that this system is what enabled the disaster south of Pouce Coupe to happen,” said Hill. She said they feel EnCana has been able to continue its operations without penalty for its part in the leak and added they would like to see the directives issued to the company by the OGC apply to the entire oil and gas industry in the province. Hill said there are no repercussions available to those residents who feel their health or the health of their livestock has been harmed by the gas leak. She said the OGC and Minister Lekstrom have said publically there were no adverse health effects. “I’m sorry, but they’re lying, they’re covering it up,” she said. “We need a public inquiry.” Hill said there have been other cases of

health being harmed, and the public deserves to know about all of them, but the government and industry are denying those affects. She added Northern Health has had an Oil and Gas Committee for almost two years but have not acted on any of those concerns. The petition also requests that the Consultation and Notification Regulation being drafted under the Oil and Gas Activities Act not be finalized until concerns raised by the Pembina Institute and landowner representatives on the North East Energy Mines Advisory Committee are addressed. When reached for comment, Lekstrom said he didn’t think a public inquiry would do much more to further the investigation. “I think the report and the technical work that has been completed by the OGC that was just reported out is fairly in-depth and detailed,” he said. “I think the preliminary

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recommendations that were put forward seem quite sound to correct the problem and with no questions, this was a problem.” He added he would not support halting the development of regulations. He said a lot of consultation has been done already, and he believes the regulations shift the balance of power back towards the landowner. He said if there are improvements to be made they can still be added after the regulations are enacted. Lekstrom said as a result of the investigation his Ministry will be looking to making improvements on how the entire industry operates in the province, and Ferguson had made the same commitment when he met with residents on Feb. 10. The Commissioner also said while he did hear concerns about effects on people and animals from the gas leak, the OGC lacks the medical expertise to determine if that was in fact the cause.

Members of the Relay for Life committee met at the Canadian Cancer Society office in Dawson Creek to discuss plans for the annual cancer research fundraiser. The Relay takes place on May 29 in Fort St. John and June 5 in Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson. Those interested in joining are encouraged to register their teams early by going online to www.cancer.ca and following the links, or by calling (250) 784-1913 in Dawson Creek, (250) 500-2499 in Fort Nelson or (250) 785-0903 in Fort St. John.

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Notice of PUBLIC HEARING Notice of PUBLIC HEARING Proposed NorthFringe PeaceArea Fringe Area Proposed North Peace Official Community By-law No. 1870, Official Community PlanPlan By-law No. 1870, 20092009 Notice is hereby given that Public Hearings are scheduled to be held as follows:

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North Peace Fringe Area - OCP By-law No. 1870, 2009 will act as a guide for future land use development within the plan area. The OCP sets out objectives to be achieved through the implementation of various policy directions included in the following land uses designations: ŹAgriculture ŹResource ŹResidential ŹSettlement Centre ŹSouth Taylor Management Area ŹCommercial ŹIndustrial ŹCivic, Assembly, Institutional ŹPark, Open Space & Environment ŹServices, Utilities & Transportation Written submissions not presented at the Public Hearing must be received by the Regional District before 4:30 pm on March 8th, 2010. Submissions will not be received by the Regional Board after the conclusion of the Public Hearings.

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Local students ‘walk across Canada’ and ‘walk to Vancouver’

By Matthew Bains DAWSON CREEK – Students at Ecole Frank Ross in Dawson Creek are in the midst of a journey across Canada. While not literally traveling the entire country, students there are attempting to walk the equivalent distance from Vancouver to St. John’s, Nfld., as part of the “Can You Walk Across Canada?” program. If successful, they will have walked 7,234 kilometres, following a path along the Trans-Canada Highway. Karine Martel, who teaches the Grade 4/5 French Immersion class at Ecole Frank Ross, explained her students don their pedometers everyday and go for walks around the school or take part in gym class. Their distances are recorded onto a spreadsheet and tracked every week to see how far they’ve come. So far, they’ve walked over 2,200 kilometres, which would put them in Manitoba nearing the Ontario border. She said there were six classes at the school that started the challenge back in October, but the interest waned and her class is the only one continuing with the challenge. She said some of her students are self-motivated and others are motivated by the friendly competition with their classmates. She said at first they were averaging about 60 kilometres a day, but know they’re averaging 140 kilometres a week. “It’s really pushing them to do more,” said Martel, adding where once there were students just sitting and chatting during

recess, now they are running around trying to get their distances up so they can stay ahead of their friends. Besides the physical benefits, she said her students are learning about the geography of the country, as well as keeping their math skills sharp by adding up the distances every week. She added the students are also aware of Terry Fox’s attempt to walk across Canada during his Marathon of Hope and that may be another source of inspiration for them. Students at Tate Creek Elementary School in Tomslake are taking part in their own, Olympic-inspired challenge. They are attempting to walk the 1,226 kilometre distance from Tomslake to Vancouver. Principal Christine Aylward said she was approached about having students participate in the walk across Canada, but with only 40 students, that longer journey would have been very difficult to complete. Instead, they began their journey to the Olympic Games about five weeks ago. Aylward said the students are nearly to Vancouver, as they had just reached Hope at last count. She said perhaps next year they might look for a new, more challenging route. She said the challenge fits right in with the school’s emphasis on physical activity. “That’s sort of a philosophy that the school has had all along,” she said. “We’re involved in lots of activity-based

things. We want to instill in [students] those healthy lifestyles and those habits that they need to have.” The program is one of four included in the Lifestyle Journey resources developed for students by Kevin Murdoch and Steve Coons, co-founders of Ontario-based Ideas for People. As fathers of school-aged children themselves, Coons explained he and Murdoch began 10 years ago trying to come up with ideas on how to instill healthy lifestyle habits in their own children. He said they started with a program that taught students about those habits through a fictional story, but they wanted a more physical aspect to their programs, so the “Can You Walk Across Canada?” challenge was born. “One of the things we tried to do is instill a little bit of friendly competition,” said Coons. “In some schools, there may be multiple classes involved, or one grade versus another, or girls versus boys.The students seem to get a lot out of that, they have fun seeing how far their class has walked, or how far they’ve progressed.” The program is now in its third year, and nearly 9,000 students from British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan will participate in the 2009/10 school year.

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Fire chief Fred Burrows said while artist renderings of the building have been presented, the architectural form has engaged electrical, mechanical, structural and architectural engineers in order to bring forward a design to tender work for the project and give council a better idea of true costs. Burrows said, however, the fire department has had all the input as to the needs of the fire hall as it will be used for many years. “[The architects have] been very good with ensuring that the needs of the fire department and the future needs of the fire department are going to be met out of this building,” he said. “This is not a five year building, this is like a 40-year structure, this is to be around for a long time and to be utilized for a long time.” The present Fort St. John fire hall is approximately 40 years-old and Burrows said the department and the community have outgrown the facility and residents have noticed that when they go to the facility. “By looking at the design from 40 years ago, that was probably a very state-of-the-art building and very functional at the time,” he said. “We’ve moved forward and the community’s moved forward.” No decision has been made by council as to whether the facility will be built or how much of this year’s budget will be dedicated to the project. The city will also be holding a public meeting on March 1 to discuss the upcoming operational budget. Lantz said the city and council have some goals it would like to see achieved before that date including finalizing the capital budget based on the meetings input which will allow the city to rationalize the rest of the budget and allow a presentation of the operational side in March. “That should be the last piece of the jigsaw puzzle and from that point on, it’s a matter of fine tuning the operational budget based on the input from the March 1 budget meeting and then we can come up with a final budget, ratify it and away we go,” he said. The meeting will be held at 5 p.m. at City Hall.

W.A.C. bennett DAm Crest roAD Closure BC Hydro is working closely with provincial and local agencies to ensure increased protection of vital hydro-electric facilities during the Olympic Games. Security will be enhanced at a number of critical BC Hydro facilities across the province, including the W.A.C. Bennett and Peace Canyon dams. These increased security measures will be in place from February 1st to February 28th, 2010.

For more information or questions, please contact: Dan Bouillon Environment & Social Issues Manager BC Hydro, Peace Region Phone: 250 783 5006 Fax: 250 783 5013 Email: dan.bouillon@bchydro.com.

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as principal residence for another four years. With the move to the nursing home, the client failed to file the proper paper work with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) so the house was no longer considered her principal residence. When she sold the property in 2004, it was subject to capital gain taxes and resulted in a tax bill of nearly $20,000. H&R Block worked with the taxpayer to apply under the taxpayer relief provision for a late election due to the stress involved in moving into the nursing home. The initial requests to the CRA were denied so H&R Block took the case to the Federal Court for judicial review. In February 2008, the Federal Court decided in her favour and the exemption was granted. The court recognized the need for relief from certain provisions of the Act that can result in undue hardship because of the complexity of the tax advertisement

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A tax professional at H&R Block can talk about other credits and deductions that may affect you. Please call 785-7549 in Fort St John or in Dawson Creek at 782-7906. This article provides only an overview of the regulations in force at the date of publication, and no action should be taken without consulting the detailed legislation or seeking professional advice. Therefore no responsibility for loss occasioned by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of the material contained in this bulletin can be accepted by H&R Block Canada, Inc.

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February 25, 2010

Program allows learners to become the Jack of all trades

By Melanie Robinson FORT ST. JOHN – A new program is giving Aboriginal learners an opportunity to touch on many different trades in a short period of time. Now in its second intake, the eight-week program, through the Northeast Aboriginal Skills and Employment Program (NEASEP) gives its students a touch of trades such as carpentry, plumbing and electrical to potentially peak their interest.

Sean Brown, who is presently in the course, said while he’s always been intrigued by carpentry, he’s keen to find out what else there is to learn. “I think this course could be good for a lot of things, even if you’re really not into it, it could be good for just life skills, when you get your own house [you can] learn how to fix and do the plumbing, some wiring and carpentry, it’s just a good all around course for that kind of thing,” he said. Brown said he was surprised by how much the group of five learned so quickly and he’s hoping to take what he’s learned further on when he does an apprenticeship with Melanie Robinson photo his cousin who’s a journey- One of the projects the students in the trades program through the Northeast Abman. He said he’s also think- original Skills and Employment Program (NEASEP) have learned in the first week ing of going to the college was building a picnic table. In celebration of the Olympic spirit, the students opted to get some upgrading in the for a Canadian flag design which instructors were impressed with. From left: (Back): future. Brandon Bigfoot, West Moberly First Nations, Sean Brown, WMFN, Hugh Large, inThat is just one of the suc- structor (Front): Kayla Brown, WMFN, Trevor Gauthier, Saulteau First Nations and cess stories from the program Derek Pouce Coupe, Doig River First Nations said job coach Steve Wilks. kind of a start or if they don’t want to – if they’re satisfied Past students are doing such things as career college prep for the electrical trade, taking with what they got and they want to go on to something else part in electrical apprenticeships and carpentry apprentice- – that’s fine too,” he said. The idea, he said, is to develop a program that works toships, doing plumbing foundation courses and carpentry wards employment and it has evolved as it has gone along. foundation programs just to name a few. Wilks said in the future the program may even evolve to He said students in the program, which has partners such as Greensmart Manufacturing, Western Canadian Coal and include work in communities where the students can focus the Piping Industry Apprenticeship Board, have done sim- on building a home or other project over the eight-week pepler things such as building sawhorses to larger projects such riod to learn about the skills of trades. The program, while directed at youth, is also offered to as building worker’s trailers that are fully plumbed and elecadults interested in trades as well. trical. For more information, contact Margaret Carter or Steve “Hopefully these guys will go on and we can place them in areas where they want to be, to take more training, this is Wilks at NEASEP at (250) 785-0887.

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February 25, 2010

Northern Opportunities has students thinking future careers

By Melanie Robinson FORT ST. JOHN – High school students throughout the Northeast have a greater opportunity to focus on their future career choices through the newly expanded Northern Opportunities program. The program, funded through the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT), have been involved in dual-credit trade courses with the three school districts, Northern Lights College and a number of businesses and industries throughout the region. This past September, however, that program expanded to more than just trades. “Initially the trades was the focus in the first phase because they wanted to address students who weren’t being successful and [what] the reasons were behind it, those who were apt to drop out and not graduate and why,” said program director Cheryl Anthony. “Was it because we were too geared to university level types of courses? So that phase addressed the trades and it was so successful and it was so well established that everyone felt confident that it was now time to expand and include everybody.” Through the program, students now have the opportunity to study areas such as early childhood education, health sciences and nursing, English, biology, math, psychology, visual and graphic arts and business management. Expanding the program was important, said Brian Campbell, career program manager, to ensure there was “something for everyone.”   “Northern Opportunities is about building strong communities and for the school districts, it’s about meeting the needs of all our learners, not just the ones that want to go into trades,” he said. Campbell was quick to add that while trades are a great pathway for students, the program wants to ensure it provides opportunities for other interests as well. He said the idea is to start the students early in the path towards their future to ensure they take the credits necessary to not only be prepared for courses after high school but be prepared well in advanced of the dual credit program. “It’s about not only taking the right courses to make sure that they’re successful but it’s also planning to make sure that they have all the credits that they need to graduate and take

these courses at the same time,” he said, adding that while sometimes Grade 11 students partake in the program, it’s mainly Grade 12’s in their second semester of school. Campbell said the success of the programs past students is catching on as they return to the schools to talk about their experience and the benefits it has provided. In fact, added Anthony, past students are now recruiting present students in the program. “So the successes are visible and tangible,” she said. “You Contributed photo can hear and see it and kids are gradu- Students in Northeast BC will further benefit from a financial contribution to the Northern ating that wouldn’t Opportunities program from the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT). Members of have normally grad- the partnership are seen here witnessing the signing of the accountability agreement for the uated and kids are next three year phase. The program has received the first installment of $178,500 for program leaving here and go- development and support of dual credit courses expanding into non-trades related offerings. ing straight into a ly 30 students are enrolled in academic courses and 40 in career.” She later added the program has helped address the needs trades courses. School District 81 could not be reached beof recruitment and retention within local industries because fore press time. Anthony said the program is always looking for further students are not having to leave the area for their training. The three school districts recently received additional business organizations or industry that are interested in work funding from NDIT to be used towards expanding the pro- experience and future employment opportunities throughout the region. gram further than trades. Those interested in becoming involved with partnerships In School District 60, there are approximately 60 students taking part in the trades aspect and approximately 70 in the with Northern Opportunities can contact Anthony at (250) newly added course list. In School District 59, approximate- 787-6884.

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Farmers don’t want to miss out on carbon market opportunities

By Matthew Bains PEACE REGION – The carbon tax continues to be a burden on farmers in the BC Peace Region and the board of the Peace River Regional District wants to ensure producers aren’t missing out on opportunities to offset those costs. The board passed a motion on Feb. 11 to have staff work with rural directors to develop a resolution to support farmers and ranchers to utilize forested lands on their properties in carbon sequestration (storage) and acquiring “carbon credits.” Electoral Area E director Tim Caton introduced the motion and said producers in his area have approached him asking why they wouldn’t be eligible to receive carbon credits for pasturelands and other areas that are already forested. He said the way the system is set up now, farmers would have to incur an additional expense to buy trees to plant them on their cultivated lands. “That’s the crux of the problem,” said Caton. “They don’t want to take away from their hayfields or their grain fields or their green feed fields or anything like that, when they already have pasturelands, or whatever, that are forested. Why can’t they get credit for that?” The executive of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities recently endorsed a resolution to lobby the provincial government to allow woodlots and community forest licence holders under Crown tenure, as well as local government “green projects” such as greenways and urban and community forests, to retain the carbon sequestering and carbon credits accrued. The Government

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ment has a carbon offset purchasing regulation in place as a result of its commitment to be carbon neutral in its operations beginning this year. He said that regulation is neutral as to where those offsets come from. “Offsets can come from any sector of the economy, including forested agricultural lands,” said Thiessen. He later added there are some criteria to ensure the offset is measured and verified. However, he added they must be projects or practices that wouldn’t have been in the course of normal operations, so existing vegetation would not count. He acknowledged planting new trees might not be an option for every farmer, but they would have to calculate the cost and benefit of each project. Thiessen said his government is continuing to work on other opportunities for farmers to offset their emissions. Anaerobic digestion, for example – an organic process of turning biological wastes into gas for heat and electricity – is a promising area, and they continue to work on making it economically viable for farmers. There is also an Environmental Farm Plan program in place that helps producers implement projects and practices that reduce energy and water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, and he said those could be eligible as offsets. He said other entities in the province other than the government have begun to purchase offsets, and the hope is with the Western Climate Initiative’s cap and trade system in place, more opportunities will be open for the agriculture community and others.

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Wall of Distinction recognizes Dawson Creek Civic Awards excellence of SP citizens winners recognized

By Matthew Bains became the major player in the initial exploDAWSON CREEK – Last month, the ration of the Arctic for oil and gas. Borek Kenn Borek Wall of Distinction was unveiled Construction set up a base camp in Norman in the main lobby of the EnCana Events Cen- Wells, Northwest Territories that flourished tre in Dawson Creek. The Wall is the legacy for many years. of the 2003 BC Oil and Gas Conference, and Finning Tractor followed their biggest cusoffers a venue to recognize individuals from tomer, Borek Construction Ltd., to the Arctic the South Peace Region who have excelled in and set-up a branch at Inuvik, Northwest Tertheir endeavors in three areas ritories. – business, professional and Borek Construction has resport. In the inaugural year, cruited many thousands of em10 people were inducted on to ployees through its Dawson the wall, including its nameCreek office, and continues to sake and three individuals in manage operations from Daweach of the three categories. son Creek. Kenn started in the One person in each category South Peace and has always will be inducted each year. been loyal to the people of the Kenn Borek earned his reputaSouth Peace. Borek Construction of “Pioneer of the North” tion continues to be a generous with hard work, the help of his supporter of the community. family and an absolute comBorek started an airline mitment to developing a busicompany in 1970 with one ness empire that spanned the Contributed photo Twin Otter to fill a need to world. Kenn received numer- Kenn Borek was recently supply Arctic operations. ous awards for his business recognized at the Kenn Kenn Borek Air Ltd. grew to successes. Borek Wall of Distinc- be the largest fleet of Twin Kenn Borek, 1933-2002 tion at the EnCana Events Otters in the world, supplying He started Borek Construc- Centre in Dawson Creek planes to the United Nations, tion Ltd. with a D-8 Cat in in recognition of his suc- scientific teams, tourism op1956, clearing land for farmers cess. erators and many other venin the South Peace. His wife tures. The company gained the Rosella often doubled shifted with him to pay respect of the world in 2001 when their pilots the bills. Borek soon expanded to work in the evacuated an American doctor out of Antoil and gas industry cutting seismic lines in arctica to Chile for medical treatment. Borek Northeast BC. Rosella was an integral part of Farms in the South Peace has developed into the team, looking after personnel and ensur- the largest farm in Northern BC. Kenn Borek ing necessary parts were supplied to the rebuilt an empire and always remained down to mote camps. earth. His denim jacket and his dog were his Borek expanded to the High Arctic and trademark.

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Volunteer of the Year Markeeta Lepky (second left) accepted her award along with fellow nominees. From left: Connie Patterson, Marie Scheck and Pat O’Reilly. A fifth nominee, Alex Reschny, was unable to make it to the award ceremony. The award was one of two new ones presented at the 2009 Dawson Creek Civic Awards Dinner on Feb. 18.

By Matthew Bains DAWSON CREEK – The Dawson Creek Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2009 Civic Awards Dinner on Feb. 18 at the George Dawson Inn. Here are the award winners: Family Friendly Award Recipient: JT Safety Training – owned and operated by June Allan, the business offers CPR training to parents and grandparents free of charge, and those taking the courses are welcome to bring their children with them if they can’t find alternative childcare. Innovative/Green Business Award Recipient: 3D It – through the use of digital bulletin boards, the recipients of this award found an innovative and environmentally friendly way to display community events throughout Dawson Creek. They continue to give back to the community by sponsoring sports teams, events and charities. Most Accessible Business Award (new award) Recipient: Dawson Creek Best Western – out of 65 local businesses that participated in an accessible tourism study done last year, this business was the only one to be deemed fully accessible to those customers with wheelchairs, visual impairments and hearing impairments. Non-Profit Organization of the Year Award – showing outstanding contributions to the community. Recipient: Grandpa’s Bikes – over 10 years, Neil McInnis has repaired 3,121 broken down and unwanted bikes at his home and then has given them to children and youth in the community who might not otherwise be able to afford them. Entrepreneur of the Year Award Recipient: Sandra Minifie – Minifie purchased Action Health and Safety at the end of 2008, and in the year under her direction the company’s profits have doubled and it has contributed more than $6 million to the local economy. At peak season, the company employed 62 people. Minifie also donated to a number of charitable causes in 2009, and was the recipient last year of the Aurora Award for the Woman of the Year in the Oil and Gas Industry. Exceptional Customer Service Award Recipient – Arlene Delawsky of ReMax Realty – Delawsky goes above and beyond for her clients, bringing them housewarming gifts, writing them thank-you notes, hosting dinners and pool parties for them and even supplying them with a moving van. She has been praised for being a hard worker and a fun and friendly person to be around. Business of the Year Award Recipient: Café Europa – recognized by its many customers as an important business that offered something no one else in Dawson Creek did – a European-style café. Nominators commented on the café’s friendly environment and customer service combined with great food and coffee. They often have donated their services to organizations and community events free of charge. Citizen of the Year Recipient: Austin Sonnes – Sonnes has devoted himself to the poor and down-ontheir luck people of Dawson Creek by working countless hours at St. Mark’s soup kitchen, and by helping people find jobs, homes and food and even offering people a room in his home for the night. When the Youth Emergency Shelter was opened next door to his home, he offered support and assistance to troubled youth and helped repair and maintain the building. Sonnes was involved in the Dawson Creek Symphonette and Choir until its cessation in 2006, helping to build the sets, and was a host to many out-of-town musicians and performers.

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Frank Beatton lived at the Hudson’s Bay Post on the north shore of the Peace River and kept entries of daily life in early Fort St. John. The recordings of this early Hudson’s Bay Company Factor have been digitized by The Cemetery Seekers and brought home to Fort St. John. This project was funded by the North Peace Savings and Credit Union. Over 4,000 images were photographed at the provincial archives in October 2008. Excerpts from February 1910 Wednesday February 16 Busy at grade and got some firewood and then put the sled up the hill. Cold and cloudy with snow. Preparing to start to Hudson’s Hope Post. Saturday February 19 I arrived from Hudson’s Hope this evening. Left Hudson’s Hope this morning at 7 a.m. Very little doing in the fur line at Hudson’s Hope. Continues cold. Sunday February 20 Cold all day. Thirty below zero this evening. Monday February 21 Edward hauling hay. Fields in the office. Self doing very little. Continues very cold. Cloudy and looks like snow. Tuesday February 22 Self at odd jobs. Mr. Fields in office. Edward hauling hay. Wednesday February 23 Busy as yesterday. Cold and stormy. Thirty-three below zero. Joe Mykose arrived. Thursday February 24 Edward hauled the last of the hay today. Self and Fields in office. Started to snow this morning and continued all day. Wuscully arrived and Geo Constable. Friday February 25 Busy at odd jobs. Edward at wood. Fields in office. Preparing to start Samson and Edward to Dunvegan. Saturday February 26 Samson and Edward started this morning to Dunvegan along with G. Johnstone. Self and Fields at wood. Snow towards evening. Sunday February 27 A fine clear day. Monday February 28 Busy at odd jobs. Continues fine weather, but cold. The Beatton Journals and other documents can be viewed digitally at the North Peace Museum. Inquiries: (250) 787-0430.

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Grande Prairie had an indoor archery shoot recently and the New Totem Archery Club did quite well. In the Mens Release, Serge Arsenault placed first and Basil Szoo placed third. In the Ladies Release, Velynda Szoo came first and Jessica Arsenault came second. In the Male Traditional bow, first place was Louis Hofer and Pat Dressler came in third. In the Cadets, Dhillion Bouck came in third. Next indoor shoot will be in Red Deer Feb. 27, 2010.

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Portage Mountain Yacht Club requires a Caretaker from May 15/10 – Oct 15/10 at their Dunlevy Rd, Williston Lake location. (Near Hudson’s Hope, BC) The successful Applicant will be expected to perform general caretaker’s duties and will enjoy free accommodation. This is a perfect job for a retiree. Please apply to P.M.Y.C. Box 6431 Fort St. John, BC V1J 4H8 by Mar 15/10 only successful applicants will be contacted.

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Vector Geomatics is a locally owned and operated professional land surveying company in Fort St John, which provides a wide range of professional land surveying, municipal engineering, planning, and land information/mapping solutions to oil and gas, transportation and land development clients within North Eastern British Columbia. In order to effectively meet client expectations, we need to bring additional associates into this company, who have a vision for the future and who want to contribute in a meaningful way to a growing and vital company.

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Survey Assistant (Chainman) Vector Geomatics currently has employment opportunities for Survey Assistants/ Chainman with experience in Oil & Gas surveying. Individuals with a good work ethic and a desire to advance in the survey industry will be particularly suited for this position. Opportunities will be given for training and advancement. This position entails physically demanding outdoor work, and requires a valid driver’s license, with a clean driver’s abstract. Current Faller certification, First Aid Level I, H2S Alive, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, WHMIS and ATV/ Snowmobile Safety certificates will be an asset. Send resume detailing related work experience along with a current copy of your driver’s abstract to: Jason Whale, CEO Vector Geomatics Land Surveying Ltd. Email: jason.whale@vectorgeomatics.com Fax: 250-785-7454

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School District No. 60 (Peace River North) ELECTRICIAN CompETITIoN #29-117

There is a position available for a Journeyman Trades Electrician in the Facilities/ Maintenance Department. Written applications will be accepted by the SecretaryTreasurer. Qualifications and Attributes • minimum grade 12 or equivalency • Completed 4 year apprenticeship or Provincial TQ • conversant with all aspects of the electrical trade and applicable codes • ability to operate computer control systems • experience in calibration, operation, and servicing of direct digital control systems and associated equipment • experience in HVAC building mechanical systems • minimum class 5 BC drivers license • ability to work at heights including a ladder or scaffold • ability to work in crawl spaces • Field Service Representative License • physical ability to perform heavy lifting • A Criminal Records Search must be completed and results returned to the Administration Office prior to employees starting any position in the District. For More Information, Please Contact: Ivan Lewis, Maintenance Supervisor 263-6423 Drop resume at : School District #60 10112-105 Avenue Fort St. John, BC V1J 4S4 Please mark application with Competition Number 29-117 Or email your resume to shunt@prn.bc.ca

PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT Manager of Community Services The Peace River country of British Columbia is a vibrant and growing area covering nearly 120,000 square kilometers. Like most of BC, the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has experienced an increase in regional growth and economic activity which is still reasonably strong through the recent economic downturn. The PRRD is a federation of seven incorporated municipalities and four electoral areas including the City of Fort St. John, City of Dawson Creek, District of Taylor, District of Hudson’s Hope, District of Chetwynd, District of Tumbler Ridge, Village of Pouce Coupe, Electoral Area ‘B’, Electoral Area ‘C’, Electoral Area ‘D’ and Electoral Area ‘E’. The Peace River Regional District is looking for a Manager of Community Services to join the Regional District’s management team to manage the delivery of Regional District community services out of our Dawson Creek office. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, you will assume responsibility for the management of the Community Services Department and the day-to-day delivery of community services throughout the Regional District. The Community Services Department is responsible for the delivery of the following: Rural Emergency Management Program; 911 Emergency Call Answer Service; rural fire protection service areas; development of community service establishment by-laws; overseeing Regional District community services; and, parks and recreation functions delivery. As the ideal candidate you will have a minimum of five years experience showing increasing responsibility covering the spectrum of activities for managing a municipal / regional government, with sound knowledge of the Local Government Act, the Community Charter, the Emergency Management Act, and other legislation affecting local government. Your background could even include experience in the private sector or other levels of government. You must show strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. It would be preferred if your educational background contained a university or college degree / diploma in public administration, economics, commerce or a related field. Certification by the British Columbia Board of Examiners or equivalent from another province / jurisdiction would be an asset. This is an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing part of British Columbia. The PRRD offers a competitive salary and a full range of benefits for this exempt position. A detailed job description is available. Applicants are invited to submit their resumes, complete with cover letter and references - IN CONFIDENCE - to:

Peace River Regional District Attention: Diana Mitchell, Executive Secretary PO Box 810, 1981 Alaska AvenueDawson Creek, BC V1G 4H8 Email: Diana.Mitchell@prrd.bc.ca Fax: (250) 784-3201 Phone: (250) 784-3200 Closing date for this opportunity will be 2:00 p.m., Monday March 1, 2010 The Peace River Regional District thanks all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those candidates being considered will be contacted.

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The Fort St John Public Library Association's Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 17th at 7 pm in the Library. All are welcome to attend. If you are interested in becoming a board member, please contact Kim at the Library 250-785-3731

For Sale Case W18 Loader, 65 hours on rebuilt engine, 2700 hours on machine, 2 cu/ yd bucket size, front loader cylinders repacked. Starts in any weather asking $16,500.00 call 250-7851490 Down sizing. Like new, Sundowner rollbar equipped MTC’S, Medical supplies and equipment, AED’S and Motorolla 800 bag phones. Call: 780.814.0425 (03/11 Well established mobile local business for sale. Very lucrative, room for expansion, includes 2 trailers and all equipment. Serious inquiries only. Call: 250.785.7774 (03/04) 2002 eight passenger Van. Remote start, All wheel drive, Anti lock breaks. Back seats are removable for hauling cargo. Call 250.787.0865 2001 Bob Cat with pallet forks and straight bucket asking $17,000.00 or best offer. 1990 GM Topkick Tandam gravel / sander truck $12,000.00 or best offer. Call: 250.263.4688 Arctic Cat sleds for sale (2005) King Cat 900 and (1999) ZL600. Very good condition. Call 250.785.1085 for more information. (03/11)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC REVIEW OF SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN # 2 The Participants in the Fort St. John Pilot Project, which include the major forest industry companies and the Ministry of Forests BC Timber Sales, who operate in the Fort St. John Timber Supply Area, have developed a Sustainable Forest Management Plan #2 (SFMP). The SFMP will provide strategic direction to future forestry operations. This SFMP has been developed with input from a Public Advisory Group representing interests from a wide variety of sectors. The SFMP includes landscape level strategies that will be implemented by the Participants to address resource issues that may be impacted by their activities. The SFMP is available for public review and comment from February 8th, 2010 until April 8th, 2010. Copies of the SFMP are available for reviewing between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, until April 8th, 2010 at the following locations: B.C. Ministry of Forests: 9000 -17th Street, Dawson Creek, B.C. Canfor: 9312 - 259 Road, Fort St. John, B.C. A copy of the SFMP is also available at http://fsjpilotproject.com/ Revisions may be made to the SFM Plan as a result of comments received during the review period. Written submissions received prior to 4 pm April 8th, 2010 are welcome, and should be sent to: Darrell Regimbald RPF (250) 787-3651 Planning Coordinator-North-East Forest Management Group Canadian Forest Products Ltd. RR# 1, Site 13, Compartment 2, Fort St. John B.C. V1J 4M6 Email: darrell.regimbald@canfor.com

DISTRICT OF HUDSON’S HOPE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AND ZONING AMMENDMENT BYLAWS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held in the DISTRICT OF HUDSON’S HOPE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 9904 Dudley Drive, on MONDAY, March 8th, 2010, at 6:00 p.m., to allow the public to make verbal or written representation to Council with respect to the following proposed bylaws. A)

“OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW, NO 780, 2010”

PROPOSED RE-DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY ON CANYON DRIVE FROM RESIDENTIAL TO INDUSTRIAL USE. The intent of this proposed bylaw is to amend Schedule “B” of Bylaw No. 680 by changing the land use designation of the portion of Block 2, Section 13, Township 81 Range 26 West of the 6th Meridian Peace River District, Plan 17453 from Residential to Industrial shown in black on the map below. ii) “ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW, NO 781, 2010” PROPOSED REZONING FROM RU-2 (RURAL 2 ZONE) TO I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE): The intent of this proposed bylaw is to rezone Block 2, Section 13, Township 81 Range 26 West of the 6th Meridian Peace River District, Plan 17453; from RU-2 (Rural 2 Zone) to I-1 (Light Industrial Zone).

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Resident says machine eases workload of wood processing

quired to process wood. Local resident Doug Lamb has brought a Hahn wood processor to Fort St. John, one of three in Western Canada and he wants other residents to know about the convenience of the machine which can cut wood to stove length and split it into necessary sizes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from 16 Contributed photo inches to 24 inches Doug Lamb (right) said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s had lots of help from friends in the and with logs up to region, including help from Dave Calnan (left) with working the 16 feet long. Hahn wood processor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a one man concept and it just By Melanie Robinson FORT ST. JOHN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A unique piece of eliminates the need for multiple machines machinery has been brought to the Peace and people to run a firewood operation, Region that will ease the labour work re- thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the best explanation of it,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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Doorsor e-mail online. by donation. or Houses to register, callSt. John • Cocaine Anonymous - Tuesday p.m. Cath• A Youth Relapse Prevention Group may be held8weekly, in Cayer Cordinator tolland freeMonica at 1-866-902-3767 tcayer@For information • Abbeyfield of Fort is holding their AGM at open at 7 p.m. showisstarts at 7:30 p.m. March welcome. 4 (250) 782-1439 7orp.m. e-mail: mstanley@alzheimChurch Basement; Friday Services, 8 p.m. Hospital the afternoons at olic Mental Health and Addiction #300 dccnet.com. Space limited so call today. at Northern Lights College. Everyone DirecFebruary • Movie the to Lido Theatre erbc.org. 9900featuring – 100 Ave.Cafeteria. For more information call Chris or Shaun at May 23 26 tors and volunteers needed. Memberships will Night be soldatprior Howannual to get Peace the most fromPalaeontology your income tax Change’ This February • Alanon - Tuesday 8 p.m. Northern Lights 250-262-5269. • First Region Symposium featur-27 the meeting ($10). Please come out‘Be andthe support our (Canadian home for Documentary). return – a workshop given by Show, Jan Patterson event is free andcall everyone is welcome• The to attend. The Derrick Club of Fort St.living! John will door). CitizensCollege Patrol is(back seeking people who can volunteer at ing the fourth annual Fossil Road speakers, door•prizes and Dance senior’s independent For more information Clara at (Sander,children’s Rose Trobak). Are Held you claiming ALL be March 11 hosting a dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the • ThePerfect Canadian Society Relay ForconLife least five hours a month. for Cancer those new to town, those guided activities. at the Tumbler Ridge Public (250) 785-6450. your eligible deductions? and find out at contact • Be the Change, Fort St. Johncerned at the about Northsafety, Senior Citizens at 10908 100 Street with in Fort be held June 5th. To regwhoNelson want will to make theon community a safer Library and Curling Rink.Come For more information (250) Hall May 29 the Enterprise Centre, 10805 14 Street (behind music by Country •Rhythm. Peace Cultural performances $10, ister goplay. to www.cancer.ca/relay or call 250-262Carmella to work, live and Call coordinator Connie 242-3466. Access Members Awarenessare Day in Fort St. John. StayCentre tuned featuring to the place SPMay Secondary $12. Everyone and information. over by local school children accompanied at (250) 500-2499 4530byorVoices RCMP liaison Rick 250-787-8100. 23 School) at 10 a.m. For more infor- non-members areNortheast News for19more mation call Seniors’ at (250) 782-5745 Berman, Anonymous is welcome. call Lucy at of Nature, Key Note Speaker Tzeporah Pouce Coupe • Alcoholics - If you think you might have a prob• Country dance atAccess Farmington Hall featuring Highway 40!For more Mayinformation 30 (Monday to 9Thursday to 3 no p.m.) or Margaret and anisintroduction to the Fort St. John Commu(250) (250) 787-0460. • Alcoholics Friday 8 to p.m. lem with drinking. Call for timesAnonymous and places or-someone talkOld to Dance from p.m. to 11a.m., minors. Tickets $15 each,785-2867 avail- or Judy • TheatFort Nelson Woman of Industry holding a golf tourna(250)at782-3221. Sponsored by Seniors’ Access. nityprizes, Energy andtoEmissions Plan. 250-785-8866. This event is Library (closed). 250-786-0155. February able Farmington Store. For more information, call Clarisse28 ment at the golf course. Lots of door putter be won and February 26 and everyone • Oxygen Salon Day Spaif is joining hands • Youth Drop-In at Pouce Coupe Community Fort Nelson (250) 843-7954. anand extra prize a member brings a free friend that becomesisawelcome member.to attend. • Friday March 12 Development CentreProuse for ourat kprouse@sd81.bc.ca Church Annex (the old Pouce • Alcoholics Anonymous - Monday 8 p.m.library). CatholicSaturday Church May 24 night dance with country music by with the local Child Please RSVP to Karen Night (alcohol at Senior Citizens • Be the Change at Whole Wheat & Honey first annual ‘Cuts for Kids’ 7:30 Wednesday p.m. to 9:30 p.m. AllCatholic teens ages 13 to Basement (closednights meeting); 8 p.m. Church • TheSounds Forgotten Housefree) -- Grizzly Valley Players present a matiMay 30from 12 p.m. until 4 Hall,at1101 McKellar Avenue in Dawson Creek. Nature and coffee compliWe invite everyone from the Wagon community 17 welcome. Basement; Thursday 8 p.m. Catholic Church Basement; Saturday nee 3 p.m. in Room 5 of the Community Centrep.m. in Tumbler • The Welcome events,featuring the BabyVoices Showerofand GrandDance from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Admission is $10 and surrounding areas ments the City of Fort is Cafeteria; take part!will Simply come place Chetwynd p.m.event Hospital Sunday 8 p.m. Friendship Centre Ridge. parenttoShowcase be taking at theofStonebridge HotelSt. at John. 1 8This per person, andateveryone down to the salonp.m. at 9009 Avenue and get • Alcoholics Anonymous meetsChurch Tuesday and • Cocaine Anonymous - Tuesday 8 p.m. Catholic BaseMay 29 tolunch 31 included. All ages welcome. The 100 Bridal Showcase willa takefree place 6:30 p.m.is welcome to attend. March 17 hair cut! All hair cuts this30day will be by donaFriday at 8 p.m. at the Public Library, 5012 46 ment; Friday 8 p.m. Hospital Cafeteria. •February Couple’s 27 “Love and Romance” Retreat at The King’s Valley May • The Peace Branch of Engineers • The Fort held St. John Public Association only! No donation tooannual big orTrutch too small! Street. 250-788-9658. • Alanon - Tuesday 8 p.m. Northern Lights College (back door). Christian Camp.River Accommodation available. and For further informa• Theis34 Gymkhana is being at the Mile Library Geoscientists Association BC is holding a All proceeds will206 annual general meeting held Coupe at 7 be Trutch given to the Fort St. John • NA meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the AirPouce tion or registration call (250)of827-3549. Rodeo Grounds, lots oftion’s camping space available and a will be popsicle bridge p.m. in theallCultural Centre. All are welcome to Anonymous Centre. will Come and Great sup- family port waiting- room. • Alcoholics Friday 8 p.m. Old Library (closed). May 17stick to June 28 building contest and geol- Child Development concession be out on site. fun, ages ride!! Please ogy fun timeTraining event atclinics RL Angus Elementary attend. If you are interested in becoming a board your community! Tumbler Ridge 250-786-0155 • Triathlon are coming to Fort St.port John. Come call Beth at (250) 262-5712 for more information. School in Fort Nelson fromand 11get a.m. to 2 p.m. members, please contact Kim at the• Computer library at Class•atAlcoholics March 1 Anonymous meeting the Pouce Coupe Seniors- Hall everyWed. Mon-8 out and learn about triathlon prepared for the local upcomJune 4 There is no cost to attend the 3, event, it is6free. Par- on •swimming (250) 785-3731. The artSpace Program an In-in conjunction p.m.from 115 Commercial Church). 9:30 a.m. to Park 12:00(Baptist p.m. and Low Iming triathlons. Held on May 4, and are clinics • Ladieswill outbe ofholding town dinner with the Oil Men’s day and Wednesday ticipants are expectedbike to use supplies ONGOING formation Meeting regarding the formation of by an OilWives • Wednesdays: TR Seniors (55+)a.m. Drop-In Thursday from 10:30-11:30 Open– stroke improvement, tuning and provided equipment and triathlon. Golf Tournament presented Club of FSJ. Cocktails pact exercise class every and build prior to the Fort St. John Society’ at 6:30 at the Cribbage, Whist & Beginners information callgood Carolcompany. at 250-786-5673 Come heartheir frombridges local triathletes andcompetition, ask questions ‘artSpace about events, at on 6 p.m. andp.m. dinner at 7North p.m. at the Pomeroy Inns and Suites. to everyone! For more which is preparation a bridge busting event withelse cashyou prizes • The Canadian Cancerwine, Society Fort St. John welcome! 7 pm in the Library. Small drop-in fee. Peace would allow Chetwynd training, and anything like. Sign upCultural at the Centre. TicketsAaresociety $50 and include: entertainment, dinner, dessert, for thePeace strongLeisure bridgesPool and certificates ingenuunit Tickets meets the first Wednesday month, Anonymous charitable status to the artSpace Program, and prizes. Taylor meets Monday and Friday at 8 p.m. at • Alcoholics North or contact for Becky at (250)787-5780 or jewellry draw, games and door available at Flow- of each ity in design. Suppliesfor aremore available from Jason offer more fundraising, September June,785-8737 at noon at Business Re- Centre. grant and sponsorship • Civil Air Search and Rescue (CASARA) Friendship 250-788-9658 bkeim@fortstjohn.ca information. ers by Tamee, Frontier Jewellers. Call Marleneto(250) or thethe Vissers at the Spectra Energy Office during work opportunities. A Debbie Centre behind the museum. •Volunteers society would expandfor andmoresource meetings at every second at the room. Taylor NA meets Wednesday 8 p.m. at the Tuesday Airport waiting Upcoming local Triathlons include: at (250)also 787-5100 information. hours or byCreek contacting Program by broadening always welcome. Fire Hall atMinor 7 p.m.ball For5information Bob at • Tuesdays & Thursdays: pm-7 pm at call Chetwynd Dawson MayJason 24 at (250) 233-6242. enhance the artSpace June 6 February 27June 7 • A from Youth9 Relapse Prevention may the range of programming offer Annual to the com250-789-9152 or 250-787-5802. Ballpark & be Rec. Centre Diamonds. Fort St. John • Rotarywe Manor Garage Sale a.m. to 12 noon. Group • Adult Dance held weekly, the afternoons HealthRidge • The Alaska Highway RRA (Recreation AirexcitingAvenue. time for artSpace! Allitems, Tumbler Fort Nelson Juneat28Farmington Hall featuring munity. This is an1121-90 Household tools, toys,infurniture, coffee at Mental Hwy 9 p.m. and Addiction 100 Ave. Anonymous are encouraged to attend. craft Association) meetsWed. every8third at - meeting p.m.Thursday 115 ComMay4012atto July For 28 tickets call Clarise at (250) interested parties and donuts and much more. Donations welcome Services, after May#300 4 (no- 9900•–Alcoholics 843-7954. moreresident information call Chris Shaun atPark 250-(Baptist March the Taylor Fire Hall at 7:30 p.m. For information Church). • Relapse Prevention Group - Tuesdays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.1at appliances please). All proceed to For toward programs and ormercial February 262-5269. Would you like to learnRain moreorabout call -Richard at 250-782-2421 or Heath 250• Mondays: Bingo 6 pm doors open, 7 pm games begin.atComMental Health27 & Addiction Services. Contact Dennis at•(250)262activities. shine,supportno early birds, there will be no sales be• Farmington country dance featuring Hwy ing community participation • Alcoholics Anonymous - If you think you Rms. 785-4758. munity Centre 4&5. 5269. fore 9 a.m. for seniors through 40May at Farmington Hall from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in- arts and culture, and/or to an TR Seniors Dawson(55+) Creek Tuesdays: Drop-In – Floor curling, carpet 23 Juneto14learn more about ef- might have a problem with drinking,•come cluding midnight lunch. Tickets are St. $15John eachwillfective AA meeting. and places or somegrantawriting? Here’s a greatWheels opportunity. • Craft groupcoffee for Mental HealthCommunity and Addicbowling, card & board games, & cookies. • The aDerrick Dance Club of Fort be hosting • Rick Hansen in Motion walk, wheel,Call runfor andtimes wheelin advance (250) 843-7954 oneevent to talk to (250) 785-8866. Twoatfree workshops, day: Engaging Seniors tions1-4 Clients. Meets Thursfee. 1:30 -3:30 at 1017pm. Small drop-in dance from only. 9 p.m.Call to 1Clarise a.m. inatthe Senior Citizens Hall 10908 chairone challenge. Registration at 12:30, starts at 1 p.m. in Cen- Centre Room 5 from or visit the Farmington Store. Sorry,Members no minors.$10, non Canadian Cancer Society For Life 103 in the Arts: How tennial to plan Park. and operate an arts pro-contact• The Ave., Dawson Creek. 250-782-4410. • Wednesdays: TR Seniors (55+) Drop-In – Cribbage, Whist & 100 Street. Music by Night Sounds. members For information, event leader Lori Slater at Relay February To Beginners gramcall forLucy seniors(250) (9:30787-1912 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) and in Fort St John will be held on May • Alcoholics Anonymous Mon., Small Tues., good29th. company. welcome! 7 pm in- meets the Library. $12. Everyone2719 and over is welcome. For information or slaterl@shaw.ca • The785-2867 Dementiaorseries 2010 work- Grab the Grants: What or call Gwen you need to know to register go to www.cancer.ca/relaydrop-in Fri., & Sat., 8 p.m. at Peace River Health Unit. fee. at (250) Judy February at (250) 787-0460. July 12 shop will at 1.800.811.5666. (1:30 p.m.Society Wed. 8 p.m. Hospital Education Room. All Taylor May 23be held at 10221 18 Street in Dawson write successful funding • Northproposals Peace Horticultural plans their annual Garden Creek (the former will to • Grandhaven p.m.). Attend or the other, or both meetings are open. • CivilAssoAir Search and Rescue (CASARA) meetings every sec• The Magic of Cornerstone Sam PearceChurch) Show isand scheduled at 3:00 the StoneTour.one Bring your family andattour a variety of FortDistrict St. Johnand gar-Community discussHotel the progression of Alzheimer’s each monthat the Taylor Chetwynd Public • Mile Fire 0 Al-Anon 7:30-8:30 pm every Tuesday Hall at 7meets p.m. For information call bridge with the show to benefit theDisease, Fort St. Johnthe Firefighters. dens.Library, 5012 46th Street. ciation meets the third Tuesday ofond creative approaches, Keepatthis hall Tuesday those who evening at Parkhill Community School 1 are pre-registered. in the Grandhaven Hall at 8 p.m. Bob 250-789-9152 or 250-787-5802. May 25 to May 29creative solutions and plan- Lunch included for August ning. will be discussions on the progresoperating in this‘ncommunity. For more information and/or to register, the Ride 9700-5thisStreet, Creek. • The Marilyn Leffler call Memorial and Show Shine in sup• New Totem Archery now Dawson at the Taylor Community Hall • DoThere you think you’ve been treated unfairly by a B.C. governsion of the disease andagency? how to The meetB.C. theOmbudsman chal- library • Fort St. John Multiple support at (250) • Relapsefrom Prevention. Mental Health and Adport of the Canadian Cancer Society BC and Yukon Region. Regis-Sclerosis Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-9 p.m. Contact newtotemment ministry or public may be 788-2559. lenges of Alzheimer’s disease bystaff modifying thethe following you or Pub anyone youSt.knowarchery.com. has MS and dictions 1017-103rd Ave., Dawson Creek, 782March 3 tration begins July 1 for this all day group. event atIfCasey’s in Fort able to help. The Ombudsman’s will be in approach of the People with dementia havemotorcycle any questions or justand need to •talk, • AbyMagical for‘n Kids eight and up. 4410. Fridays 10 –11 am.Aircraft Everyone welcome! John. Show Shine awards for seven categories Theplease Alaska Highway RRA (Recreation Association) communities oncaregiver. the dates listed below, and are available ap- Workshop typically experience changes in communication Susie at (250) 785-2381 (250)thirdPlease Master Illusionists, call to meeting. lotsTed of and doorMarion prizes. Outerbridge Event includescall a ride to the viewpoint on theor Sandi meetsatevery Thursday atconfirm the Taylor Fire Hall at 7:30 p.m. pointment to discuss your problem or complaint. Call 1-800-5673247 to book an appointment or see www.ombudsman.bc.ca for Hudson’s Hope Road. Everyone welcome to this fundraising event For information call Richard at 250-782-2421 or Heath at 250to fight cancer. 785-4758. more info. August 21 to 23 Dawson Creek Fort Nelson May 25 • The North Peace Horticultural Society presents their 16th an• The Dawson Creek Chamber of Commerce luncheons are Fort St. John May 26 nual Flower Show and Exhibition at the North Peace Cultural Cen- held the first Thursday of each month at noon at the Best Western. Dawson Creek May 27 tre. The event will be open to the public on Aug. 22 from 3 p.m. to Different guest speaker each month. Members and Non-members Mackenzie May 28 7 p.m. and on Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Awards presenta- welcome. Contact: Lesley Pewarchuck 250-782 4868. Chetwynd May 29 tions will take place at 4 p.m. Refreshments will be available by If your non-profit group has events or meeting you wish pubMay 27 • John and Eloise Bergen, missionaries working with ‘Hope for donations on both Saturday and Sunday while the show is open. lished, send them by fax to (250) 787-7090 or via email to: edithe Nations’ in Kenya were brutally attacked and severly wound- Categories include arrangements, art, houseplants, patio plants, tor@northeastnews.ca.

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Offer ends February 28, 2010. Services available with compatible devices within network coverage areas available from Bell Mobility where technology permits. Long distance and roaming charges (including foreign taxes) may apply outside your local area. Weeknights Mon-Thu, 6pm-7am; Weekends Fri 6pm-Mon 7am. One-time device activation fee ($35) applies. Paper bill service charge ($2/mo.) applies unless you register for e-bill and cancel your paper bill. Upon early termination, price adjustment charges apply. Subject to change without notice; not combinable with other offers. Taxes extra. Other conditions apply. (1) With new activation on a 3-yr. term. (2) With HSPA/HSPA+ devices. Based on: (a) fastest network, according to tests of average upload and download speeds in large Canadian urban centres, (b) largest network, based on total square kms of coverage, and (c) tests for fewest dropped calls and clearest reception in large Canadian urban centres; all on the shared HSPA/HSPA+ network available from Bell, vs. Rogers HSPA/HSPA+ network. Excludes roaming partners’ HSPA and GSM/Edge coverage in certain parts of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Speed may vary due to topography, environmental conditions, device type and other factors. HSPA/HSPA+ not available in all areas. Bell.ca/network. (3) Mobile Browser does not include use of your device as a modem to connect to the Internet from your computer; additional per kilobyte data charges apply. Unlimited in core network and high speed mobile network coverage areas. 100 mins. in other digital coverage areas; 25¢/additional min. Subject to acceptable use restrictions in Terms of Service, including consuming excessive network capacity or causing our network to be adversely affected. See bell.ca/acceptableuse for details. (4) Supports personal email accounts, HTML & WAP Browsing and tethering. Instant Messaging includes Windows Live Messenger for compatible Windows Mobile smartphones. Outlook synchronization, corporate email integration and other corporate-type solutions available on select devices. (5) Sent messages include domestic text messages and exclude international, roaming, alerts, premium text messages and messages sent with an instant messaging application. Received messages include domestic, international, roaming and service related messages from Bell and exclude premium, alerts or dial-up messages. (6) With new post-paid activations in-store from Jan. 15 to Feb. 28, 2010. Limit one voucher per activation. Voucher expires the sooner of May 1, 2011 or 12 months from first use. Liability limited to the value of the voucher; Bell Canada and affiliates not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged vouchers. No cash value and non-refundable; void if altered or defaced. Details at bellprepaid.ca (7) With new activation on a post-paid voice plan and a data feature with a total min. value of $50/mo. You must keep a min. $50/mo. post-paid voice and data plan for 12 months after activation, otherwise a one-time data service price adjustment of $99 will be charged on your account. Mobile Browser is a trade-mark of Bell Mobility Inc. Samsung Omnia II and Samsung Galaxy are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and its related entities. Google is a trademark of Google Inc. TM © 2005, VANOC.

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