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INSIDE Hiebert wins Area D JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - Leonard Hiebert will continue to represent the approximately 5,850 people living in Area D on the Peace River Regional District board, being elected over candidate Bud Powell on Feb. 22. Hiebert has been serving as alternate director since Wayne Hiebert stepped down in October.
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Four hundred and thirty three people marked their ballots, Hiebert gaining 355 votes, Powell receiving 76, one ballot was spoiled, and another was rejected. Hiebert’s term ends in December. During a previous interview, Hiebert said that he hopes to work towards strengthening the relationship and communication between the district and rural residents. He has lived in Tomslake since 2008.
Donors are stars in hospital celebration JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - The spotlight turned to local donors Feb. 19 when the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation celebrated the generosity of the community during their annual Lights for Life dinner. The Foundation has been hosting the dinner for the last seven years as an opportunity to thank companies and individual donors. This year the Foundation raised approximately $680,000 to support the Dawson Creek and District Hospital. “It’s all about celebrating them [donors] and the fact that there’s always so many charities and so many worthwhile causes, we all know that, and we are so thankful that a portion of that would come to our hospital and to our Foundation for us to be able to purchase things,” said Foundation president Kristina Van De Walle. Approximately 100 guests enjoyed a catered dinner by Linda LaFleur while the Foundation presented what they purchased with donations and what is on the Hospital’s wishlist this year. A portion of the $680,000 went into completing the renovations in the maternity ward, and the Foundation was able to purchase a pediat-
ric positioning chair for children who need diagnostic imaging work done. They were also able to continue to support the South Peace Centre of Hope and purchase items for the trauma unit and the operating room, including a scope. “If they [doctors] can just put a scope inside you and have maybe a one stitch incision, rather than cutting you open to find something, that’s the difference between being in the hospital for several days or being in the hospital for several hours,” Van De Walle said. South Peace health service administrator for Northern Health, Jaret Clay, said that the donations that the Foundation receives helps to improve the hospital’s level of care. “I don’t think most people understand how much improved the level of care we get in the Dawson Creek hospital by the donations that we get from the donors...it’s just hard to explain, but many of the pieces of equipment that we have in the hospital just simply would not exist if it weren’t for these donations,” said Clay. Van De Walle said that provincial funding for the hospital is based on census numbers, which can be a challenge for administrators. “The reality is that there is always a big-
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ger need than what the government can give...these hospital administrators would love to be able to do more, they just aren’t given the funds to do it. They do what they can and we hope to stand in the gap and still be able to have a great health care facility,” she said. This year the Foundation hopes to focus on getting more equipment for the emergency room and replacing old equipment. Van De Walle said that the Dawson Creek and District Hospital emergency room receives more than 31,000 visits in a year, second in the north to Prince George who receives more than 40,000. Dawson Creek’s emergency room encompasses the trauma unit, the intensive care unit, and the day surgery unit.
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Fort St. John adds to disability concerns in B.C. KYLA CORPUZ reporter@northeastnews.ca Community members in Fort St. John got to add their voice to the overall disability concerns that face British Columbians. On Feb. 19, The Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation stopped in the city for a white paper consultation to hear what northern residents had to bring to the table. Comments gathered around the province have been added to the white paper, which will “form the foundation�
for a summit in June 2014, according to a press release. Susan Mader, the executive director for the White Paper Consultation said the community discussions sprouted from the government’s vision to make B.C. the most progressive place for accessibility in Canada. But getting there is going to take a lot of work. Accessibility advocates like Lori Slater, who is the chair of Fort St. John’s Mayor’s Disability Advisory Committee, and councillor Bruce Christensen, as well as those who are affected by a disability and those who work with disabled people participated in the conversation. One of the many things lacking in Fort St. John is ac-
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As important as the oil and gas industry is to the Peace Region’s economy, the multi-national companies that have moved into the area wouldn’t be able to operate without smaller service providers like Loquinn Services. Loquinn Services, owned by Dave Nelson, has been operating out of Dawson Creek and servicing the greater Peace Region for eight years. Nelson’s four trucks haul all types of oilfield related fluid, such as water, produced water, and condensate. Products will usually end up going to a disposal facility, or to another storage facility for future use. Nelson said that he saw the opportunity in the oil and gas industry and wanted to take advantage of it. He’s happy that he started Loquinn when he did since bigger service providers are also recognizing the opportunities in the industry. “If you didn’t get in fairly early it’s a tough market because the big boys are here,� he said. When Nelson first started hauling oil and gas related fluid the business was very busy. He reports that it still is, but will fluctuate depending on the price of gas and if an election is closeby. “When I first got in this business we had a year and a half of absolute flat out go as hard as we could, and then effectively, on the first of May in 06’ we shut down and we were shut down for basically six months,� he said about the unpredictable market. Nelson also said that taking on ownership, management, and driver roles in the business could be demanding. While Nelson currently works hard in his roles, building the business was also challenging and required a lot of time.
cessible transportation. Some said the limited Handi-Dart’s hours of operations dictates when they can go out and be part of the community, while others pointed to the fact that there are no accessible taxis in the city. Some said they felt “embarrassed� and that there was a “negative connotation on the community,� because there was a lack of accessible transportation. Advocating for those with disabilities starts with education, said one participant. It was important that the Ministry of Social Development promoted help that is available. “People need to know they can get help through Work BC,� such as peer coordinators and job matching, said one attendee. Another participant said there is funding available for workspaces to be made accessible, if they hire someone who needs it. Sharing information about the resources available in the city was another topic of discussion. “There’s a lot of expertise in the community to support each other,� said a participant. Many of the resource centres in Fort St. John do take advantage of spreading awareness and information between each other to help as many of those in need. Slater said having a disability centre would be a “dream.� Some said that change could start with implementing bylaws, particularly around accessible housing. One participant said there is a false notion that accessible housing is more expensive, which is why there are no developers in the city that will take it on. “In reality, accessibility should just be the way it is,� one person chimed in. Ensuring houses are accessible will allow more people to age at home, which would save money in the long run, pointed out another attendee. “Houses need to be built accessible and affordable,� one person noted, another added: “The community needs to investigate plans to encourage accessible housing.� For those who were unable to attend, there are various ways of submitting your input by visiting: www.engage. gov.bc.ca/disabilitywhitepaper To get connected with more information MDAC: 250-787-8150.
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“[It’s] hard work and lots of research. You need to know what your market is, you need to know what’s the proper equipment for the job. Everything that they have in the Loquinn side of things is very specialized... it’s a very specialized service,� said Nelson. Nelson has been personally banking with the Lake View Credit Union for 45 years, and using their services for business purposes was obvious to him. “Once they expanded into the business market I was one of the first on board, so that would be about 10 ten years ago. I have only praise for Lake View Credit Union, I like being able able to walk into the bank and talk to a teller that recognizes me,� Nelson said.
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He finds Lake View Credit Union staff to be very professional, helpful, and flexible. He likes that decisions are made on the local level, and that they also support local businesses and nonprofits. “As far as the Credit Union goes, it’s nice to be able to deal with a local financial institution because, they put back into the community huge, they support local people. I appreciate the hometown thing, and it is a hometown thing for me,� Nelson said.
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Zimmer talks Fed. budget benefits in PRRD JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - The $279.2 billion worth of expenses Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty tabled in Ottawa on Feb. 11 has a number of items that are expected to positively impact residents of the Peace River Regional District, according to Peace River-Prince George MP Bob Zimmer. Zimmer suspects the government’s commitment to working towards a balanced budget will please most Canadians, and while Flaherty hasn’t achieved a balanced budget this year (deficit of $2.9 billion), he plans for a surplus of $6.4 billion for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. “The main one that is concerning most Canadians is getting back to balance, so we’re closer, and we’re almost there right now,” he said. Flaherty recognized Zimmer during his budget remarks for Zimmer’s work on a new Search and Rescue Volunteers Tax Credit. Zimmer said that many MPs were also behind the idea of offering the tax credit, but that he put the idea forward first. As a part of the tax credit, search and rescue volunteers who perform at least 200 hours of service will be eligible to collect 15 per cent back on a maximum amount of $3,000, for items purchased to assist in their volunteer duties. The maximum return is $450. “It sounds crazy, but even volunteer fire fighters, a lot of it they just do on their own. The service levels now are so high with the expectations, if you go into a volunteer firefighter [department], as an example or search and rescue, it’s a full on operation, you wouldn’t believe that it’s volunteer, but it is,” said Zimmer. While details on a $305 million commitment, over five years, to provide better high speed internet to 280,000 Canadian households have yet to be released, Zimmer is happy that the government is addressing the issue. “We’ve heard the concerns that the new online age that
we live in, that rural residents want better access, so we’re saying we recognize that concern... so the details are forthcoming and we’ll see how that is going to affect us directly, that’s still a question, but we are rural, so it will affect our folks in a positive way,” he said. Those in the agricultural industry will continue to be supported by funds committed to Growing Forward 2, and the launching of a four-year Pilot Price Insurance Program for Western Livestock Producers that plans to help producers through unanticipated price decline. The budget also proposes to expand the types of livestock that qualify for tax deferral on sale by farmers dealing with drought or excess moisture conditions. Liberal leader Justin Trudeau said that the budget does nothing to support grain producers who are experiencing difficulties getting their product to market. “There is no plan, there is no vision for responding to the very real concerns that Canadian farmers have, that they’re losing millions of dollars a day,” he said. Zimmer said that Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz recently announced a study of CN and the Canadian Pacific Railway to review the logistical problems within the organizations, to address those issues. “I’ve heard study, study, study, as something that just keeps people busy, but this is something we really want the answer for, and that’s why we’re going after it,” said Zimmer. Concerning job growth and skills training, the 2014 Economic Action Plan has introduced the Canada Job Grant to align training with labour market needs, launching a jobs matching program, and expanding the Canada Student Loans Program to include Red Seal apprenticeship trades. “We always say that there are a lot of jobs [in the Peace region], and there is, there are skilled jobs, so there are people with skills, carpenter, electrician or welder, or whatever, you have to have that skill to get those good jobs. I think people are finding, that if they don’t have the skill,
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NEW BUILDINGS PROPOSED FOR HISTORIC SITE The South Peace Historical Society hopes to construct a 16 by 60 foot building at the Walter Wright Pioneer Village to be used to display artifacts. They hope to divide the building into four spaces, and are considering designing them as a bank, newspaper office, doctors office, and a barber and beauty shop, though no final decisions have been made yet. The Society requested that the City help with drafting the plans.
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NO ACTION ON EXPANDING RECLAIMED FACILITY After reviewing a report from staff, council has decided not to proceed with exploring the feasibility of expanding the Reclaimed Water Plant or additional water storage at this time. Staff estimate that council would need to allocate $60,000 for feasibility work if they wanted to proceed and an additional $100,000 to $500,000 for engineering work that would depend on options selected. The plant has a current design capacity for 4,000 cubic metres a day, but a report from Urban Systems suggests that it is likely that the city could produce more than that.
COUNCIL SUPPORTS DEMENTIA STRATEGY Responding to a letter from MP Claude Gravelle, city council supported a motion to support a national strategy for dementia. Gravelle has introduced Bill C-356, An Act respecting National Strategy for Dementia, which calls for a national plan that includes development strategies in primary health care, health promotion, prevention of illness, and research. In a letter to council, Gravelle wrote that over 750,000 Canadians DO YOU NEED IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE? are affected by dementia and • Citizenship • Skill Workers Program that that number will rise to • Advise Employers on • Business Immigration 1.4 million in a generation. He predicts the combined Work Visa Procedures • Student/Visitors Visa direct (medical) and indi• Family Sponsorship • Temporary/Permanent rect (lost earnings) costs of • Appeal to Immigration Work Visa dementia to total $33 billion ~ BY APPOINTMENT ~ per year, and expects that to increase to $293 billion per Shirley Palmer-Hunt, year by 2040. COMMUNITY GRANT REQUESTS DENIED Five Community Grant Requests from three community organizations, totalling $60,500 were denied by council last Monday, because they failed to meet policy criteria. The Nawican Friendship Centre requested a total of $50,000 to support renovation projects to their washrooms, hallway, and to replace the floor in the common room. The City’s grant policy states that maintaining the infrastructure at the Centre is legislated to other levels of government, and their request was denied. The Stonewell Development Society requested $3,500 to be used towards the rental fees of the city’s baseball diamonds. They hoped to host a tournament to raise funds for a water park, but bank statements show that the Society is not in financial need and they were denied. The Kiwanis Club of Dawson Creek asked for a $7,000 grant for the reduction in rental costs for the use of City facilities for their annual Kiwanis Trade Show. The City also provides funding to two secondary groups (Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre, Kiwanis Community
COUNCIL COMMITS TO GRANDSTAND CONSTRUCTION Council has allocated $600,000 of their 2014 budget to the repair of the grandstands at the Dawson Creek Exhibition Fairgrounds, and have waived their current purchasing policy to award Hegge Construction with the contract to repair the grandstands. Hegge plans to replace the existing wood structure with new beams and pressure treated wood, maintaining the seating capacity, and scheduling the work to be complete by the end June. Mayor Dale Bumstead felt that waiving their policy to purchase through a tender process was necessary, since the project is under significant time constraints. The work must be done before the exhibition and rodeo planned for August. A recent report from Force Engineering, who completed a review of the grandstand structure, determined that they are in need of immediate repairs and that the seating, plywood, and walkway planks have reached the end of their usable life span. After the repair is completed, the life expectancy of the grandstand is 25 years.
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Northern Lights and other wonders I finally saw the Northern Lights! At first I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me, but low and behold, there they were. I don’t dispute the awesomeness of it all, but I’d have to compare viewing them for the first time to my experience seeing other popular wonders. At school we learn about world-famous landmarks and I find they’re hyped-up so much that we expect to be blown away once we finally see them, but the actual experience is underwhelming. I’ve been lucky enough in my life to be afforded the opportunity to travel a little bit. I’ve seen many of the biggest tourist attractions in London and Paris, I’ve seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa,
the Colosseum in Rome, and the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, and my reactions to all have been similar. First there’s a stage of, ‘I can’t believe I’m seeing this right now,’ then there’s a thoughtful comment on what it looks like and reflect on my expectations. Next I’ll recall any fact or significant piece of information relating to the landmark and lastly, I’ve got to get a good picture. My photography skills aren’t so experienced yet that I can capture the Northern Lights on film, so I guess that’s just one more reason to appreciate them more and take a longer look. Jill Earl, reporter
BC Hydro’s agriculture mitigation measures “nonsense” Dear Editor, In the Feb 13/14 Northeast News, Mr Dave Conway, Community Relations Manager for Hydro’s Site C project, makes comments and an attempt to address “proposed mitigation measures that are expected to benefit overall agricultural production in the region”. Mr Conway’s comments regarding “mitigation measures” are truly unmitigated nonsense! First and foremost, during the December/January Joint Panel Review for Site C here in Fort St John, BC Hydro representatives REFUSED to answer a simple question: “How much money does BC Hydro have dedicated to ANY mitigation measures?” Ms Yurkovich, Executive Vice President at BC Hydro
actually stated the following at the Hearing on Dec. 9: “we are not going to disclose that (mitigation costs) because we don’t want to fetter our ability to do a good procurement going forward”. Clearly, we tax payers will have NO IDEA of what the costs will be for ANY of the 400 different mitigations promised! BC Hydro has promised to fulfill these mitigations in their “bible” called the Executive Summary-2013 regarding the Site C project. Yet, every “mitigation” promised by Hydro comes with the following words or cautionary terms: • When appropriate • Where possible • Where practical
• Where feasible To the rest of us, it is obvious that Hydro has made clear “escape clauses and escape routes” for itself, out of its own “mitigation” promises. And so goes the “serial promising ” Hydro officials continue to make. In spite of Mr Conway’s assurance about the $20 million “regional agricultural compensation fund”, the rest of us have NO ASSURANCES about these or any other “mitigation” promises. Based on Hydro’s own words from Ms Yurkovich and their own Executive Summary-2013, nothing is written in stone….. but perhaps in disappearing ink. Rick Koechl and Mike Kroecher Fort St. John
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Getting lost in abstract art KYLA CORPUZ reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – Spectators who got to view the latest exhibit at the Peace Gallery North were sure to have gotten lost in awe and amazement. Stephen Ferris, a self taught artist, produced his first art show called ‘The Maze,’ made up of 32 of his favourite pieces. A mix of abstract and geometry, each canvas donned a spiraling effect of an optical illusion. Except in these pieces there is no illusion that appears if you cross your eyes or step back a few steps, it’s merely just gravitating art. The 28-year-old artist spends roughly eight to 10 hours on a piece. “I just start with one triangle and keep going,” said Ferris. Using only sharpies and paint pens, Ferris creates spectacular punches of colour on top of a painted black canvas. He didn’t always create this way, though. “Last year I branched off into colour, I started off with black and white,” he explained. What began as something small slowly turned into full canvas drawings. “I’ve always done it, it just slowly progressed, this is the big showcase,” said Ferris of his artwork. He started out four years ago, and since then has finished 80 pieces. When he starts on one piece he doesn’t stop until it’s done—a trait that has carried over from his avid cycling career. “I spend as much time on my art as I do cycling,” said Ferris, who works at Ferris Fast Cycles.
This budding artist didn’t get his talent from art school, which he prides himself in. He describes his pieces as an “organic process … a unique fresh look instead of being told what to do.” This aspect of Ferris’ art is what drew gallery curator Barry Moss to his work. “He’s an abstract impressionist who gets the foreground and background … which is very difficult to do, and Stephen is a natural.” Ferris is the first and only solo show at the Gallery this year. Moss said he couldn’t resist having Ferris’ work on display. “I saw a piece Stephen did last year and it caught my attention and I asked him to bring me some new stuff and it blew me away. He is talented far beyond his years.” Through his latest display, Ferris has gone on to teach abstract art at the Energetic Learning Campus to Grade 10s and will host a Kid’s Kamp class. ‘The Maze’ will be on display at Peace Gallery North in the North Peace Cultural Centre until Mar. 1.
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You may have seen this: A magician places a single loonie on his palm, closes his hand, waves mysteriously above it and a seemingly unending stream of loonies cascades from his still closed hand into a top hat. It’s a trick known as the mysteriously multiplying coins – and it is a trick, of course. But you can achieve the same effect with your investment dollars -- and it’s not a trick, it’s the magic of compounding. When you make regular investments of even small amounts and leave them in a Registered Retirement SavDaphne Hogg Financial Consultant 9319 - 100 Avenue Fort St. John, BC V1J 1X8 Ph: 250-785-4312 Fax: 250-785-2344 Email: daphne.hogg@investorsgroup.com RRSPS • INVESTMENTS • INSURANCE • RESPS • MORTGAGES TM Trademark owned by IGM Financial Inc. and licensed to its subsidiary corporations. Mortgage products are offered through I.G. Investment Management Ltd., Investors Group Trust Co. Ltd. is a trust company licensed to lend money in all jurisdictions in Canada. Clients with mortgage inquiries will be referred to an Investors Group Mortgage Planning Specialist. Insurance products and services distributed through I.G. Insurance Services Inc. Insurance license sponsored by The Great-West Life Assurance Company.
ings Plan (RRSP), the income your investments generate is reinvested – or compounded – and over the longer term, those small investments will grow seemingly magically because as your savings grow, you earn interest on an everlarger pool of money. The key is to start investing as soon as possible – because the sooner you invest, the longer your money will have time to potentially grow, and you’ll have more wealth when you need it, usually in retirement. Here’s an example of the power of compounding (rates of return are for example purposes only): You invest $10,000 at 10% and in a year, you will have earned $1,000 in interest. - Add that $1,000 to your original $10,000 investment for a new total of $11,000 and in the following year, that new total earns $1,100 interest at the same rate. - Assuming there was no immediate tax on the interest, you now have a total of $12,100 invested at 10%. When you make regular investments, the results can be even more amazing. That’s because the money you earn in investments in your RRSP grows on a tax-deferred basis. Because you don’t pay tax until those funds are withdrawn from your investments in the RRSP, your yearly returns aren’t reduced. Every loonie of interest you earn is reinvested at its full value to earn even more money inside your RRSP. For example, when you make an annual RRSP contribution of $5,000 to your investments held in your RRSP at the end of each year (and assuming an 8% annual return
for example purposes only) you would have approximately $861,584 after 35 years. But when you contribute the same amount at the beginning of each year, you will have $930,511 in 35 years – a difference of $68,972. Taking full advantage of your RRSP vehicle makes a significant difference in your eventual returns. Delay your $5,000 contribution for a single year and twenty years later (at an annual return of 8%), you’ll miss out on $23,305. The magic of compounding is amazing – and to make the most of it, and every other aspect of your financial life, talk to your professional advisor soon. This column, written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. (in QuÊbec – a Financial Services Firm), and Investors Group Securities Inc. (in QuÊbec, a firm in Financial Planning) presents general information only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments. Contact your own advisor for specific advice about your circumstances. For more information on this topic please contact your Investors Group Consultant.
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February 27, 2014
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Hotel owners check-in problems at PRRD JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca
DAWSON CREEK - The resource industry has stimulated the economy in the Peace region, but some local business owners argue the methods of those resource-based companies may be effecting nearby communities. Rudy Van Spronsen from the Dawson Creek and District Chamber of Commerce, and hotel owners Peter Chan and Sam Mangalji believe that regional worker camps could be responsible for the decline in business they have been experiencing over the last year. They expressed their concerns to the Peace River Regional District board during a delegation on Feb. 13. “Hotels are down anywhere from four to 60 per cent in some locations, so it is significant. We encourage the board, that’s really our purpose today, to look at some of the recommendations in the studies that the board already had in front of them, and talk about how better we can manage these workcamps, and how we can better get business into municipalities,� said Spronsen, referring to two worker camp studies, one by Northern Health and the other commissioned by the PRRD. The trio believes that having employees housed in worker camps takes money out of the community that those employees would otherwise be spending on lodging, food, entertainment and other services. Spronsen said that if a worker camp is located close to a municipality, some businesses won’t get an opportunity to offer services because they are already taken care of by the camp. The group recognized the necessity of some worker camps and asked the board to consider putting some controls in place, or at least advocating for some controls. Spronsen suggested limiting the proximity of worker camps to municipalities as one control that could alleviate the problem, along with following some of the other
recommendations outlined in Northern Health’s and the board’s reports. “There needs to be a boundary of some sort, however that is drawn, to limit camps. If you are 200 kilometres, out it makes sense. If you are close, municipalities aren’t getting support, aren’t getting money back and a lot of the infrastructure is being used, hospitals are an example,� he said. Mangalji thought that companies moving into the area should talk to neighbouring communities and Chambers of Commerce in order to give local businesses an equal opportunity for work, and to find out how to minimize negative impacts on those communities. “I don’t want to discourage industry...we want to work with industry together,� said Chan. Director of Area D, Leonard Hiebert, suggested that having worker camps in place may be a benefit, because they would reduce the amount of drivers on regional roads.
Mangalji said that some companies pick their employees up at their hotels in buses, and professional drivers then take them out to their work sites.
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Alice In Wonderland play dates pushed back KYLA CORPUZ reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – Stage North’s Alice in Wonderland will fall into the spotlight later than expected. The whimsical play was originally scheduled for an opening night on Feb. 21. However, lack of proper rehearsal time has pushed the play dates back (the new show times were not yet finalized when the Northeast News went to press). “We reached a point in our rehearsal process that we
were really close to show time that everybody was feeling like they weren’t fully prepared,� said Karma Pratt, Stage North’s executive director. The cast and crew reached a general consensus to take more time in putting the show together. “We found that it would be in the best interest of our members to have more time so they can be fully prepared so when then step out on stage they can be really confident and they can hit all their marks and feel really proud of the show they are putting on,� said Pratt. The Alice in Wonderland cast started rehearsing last fall, but took a break dur-
ing Christmas. It wasn’t until the beginning of January that they were back on full rehearsals. There were a number of different factors that played a part in deciding to open the show on a later date, said Pratt, citing the addition of new cast members, working around the director’s already “exceptionally busy� agenda as a teacher at North Peace Secondary, and the general expectation of putting a musical together. “We felt if we could refocus and fine tune some of those things that would give everybody any opportunity to shine,� said Pratt.
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Notice of Omicron Opportunity for BC Hydro Work Date of Notice: February 19th, 2014 Submissions Due: Contractor’s Qualification Statement and Related Material to be received on or before: Time: 12:00 pm Date: Friday March 7th, 2014
Submit To: Houman Rounaghi, Construction Manager c/o Omicron Construction Management 5th floor, 595 Burrard Street, PO Box 49369 Vancouver, B.C. V7X 1L4 Email: hrounaghi@omicronaec.com
Project: BC Hydro Hudson’s Hope Employee Housing Re-development
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DESCRIPTION Omicron Construction Ltd. (“Omicron”) is requesting interested trade contractors to submit their Pre-Tender Qualification Statements for various tender packages and scopes of work for the redevelopment of employee accommodations in the town of Hudson’s Hope, BC. The Project: In the 1960’s, BC Hydro constructed a series of row houses in Hudson’s Hope. However given their age, condition and configuration, there is now a need to replace these row houses to adequately meet the ongoing need for employee rental accommodations required to support operations at the GMS and Peace Canyon generating stations. BC Hydro will re-develop new rental employee accommodations on its existing site on Dudley Drive in Hudson’s Hope. The site re-development encompasses 35,449 sq.ft. and includes the construction of 5 (2) unit townhomes and (1) 20 unit apartment building. Scope of Work – Design Package 1 & 2: Omicron will be inviting bids for this project from pre-qualified trade contractors. Interested trade contractors are invited to submit pre-tender qualification statements for the following specific scopes of work to be bid as separate tender packages: Tender Package #2
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Fort Nelson First Nation RR1 Mile 295 Alaska Highway Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 Tel: 250-774-7257 Halfway River First Nation PO Box 59 Wonowon, BC V0C 2N0 Tel: 250-772-5058
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McLeod Lake Indian Band 61 Sekani Drive McLeod Lake, BC V0J 2G0 Tel: 250-750-4415 Prophet River First Nation PO Box 3250 Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 Tel: 250-773-6555
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February 27, 2014
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Health and Safety At Work SAFETY ON THE ROAD: - Adjust speed in poor whether conditions and be aware of other drivers. - Avoid Fatigue
FORKLIFT SAFETY: - Slow down and sound horn where vision is obstructed - Look toward the travel path and keep a clear view of it.
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OILFIELD SAFETY: - Do not walk under suspended loads - Conduct gas tests when required
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READY, SET, LEARN and OPEN HOUSE for Kindergarten on Tuesday, March 13th at 7 pm CHRISTIAN LIFE SCHOOL Fort St. John, BC Christian Life School in Fort St. John wishes to inÁuence the school readiness of children by hosting an Open House.
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APRIL VERCH BIGGER BAND - MAR 6 This maritime treasure is taking the Canadian Celtic scene by storm! A champion fiddler/dancer backed by an amazing five piece band for this special “bigger” band date in Fort St. John! April Verch is on the “must see” list!
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“With over 40 years of experience, I can confidently say that Northern Gateway’s emergency response will be world class.” - Dr. Ed Owens, expert on shoreline response
Meet the expert: Dr. Ed Owens is a world renowned authority on shoreline response planning and cleanup operations, and has consulted for the UN, World Bank, and Environment Canada.
Northern Gateway is committed to protecting B.C.’s waters. That’s why we will plan, prepare for and implement international emergency response best practices. LEARNING FROM EXPERIENCE Northern Gateway has consulted with dozens of experts, including Dr. Ed Owens, an oil spill specialist who has acted as a consultant to the UN, the Arctic Council, and more. With over 40 years of experience, he was instrumental in helping us develop our marine emergency response program. “I have worked closely with Northern Gateway to develop programs for enhanced spill response along all marine transportation routes. These programs will help ensure the environmental safety along the shipping routes.” Northern Gateway will implement some of the safest marine operations practices from around the world to help prevent a marine spill from ever occurring. We are also preparing for the most effective response possible in the unlikely event of a marine emergency.
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Lights for Life Continued from Front. “You look at Terrace, and Smithers, and Fort St. John, and they have much bigger facilities then we have, however, we still top them with ER visits, so that says to us that we need to ramp up our ER,” Van De Walle said. One example of equipment that is needed in the emergency room is a heart monitor. Van De Walle said they currently only have one, which can be problematic if two
people come in complaining of a heart issues in one night. Many of the same companies and individuals donate year-to-year. “A hospital is a common denominator and it’s something that we all want to have top notch. I don’t care whether you’re young or old, you’re a parent or you’re a senior, it doesn’t matter your socioeconomic standings, if you’re sick, you want a hospital nearby and you want them to have all the equipment they need to make you really healthy and really happy to get you out of there, so that you can get on with your life,” said Van De Walle.
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Photo Credit Jill Earl The Foundation was able to raise $680,000 thanks to the generosity of several donors.
Hotel owners Continued from Page 9. Mayor of Chetwynd Merlin Nichols suggested getting all worker camp authorizers to make correspondence with nearby communities a condition of receiving their permit. That way, communities can voice individual concerns, wants, challenges, and potentially mutually-beneficial partnerships. “At present, they have no obligation to do so [correspond]. Some of them actually are good neighbours, but others just shut their eyes and go forward and ignore. Maybe if we could make some kind of representation to the ministries involved, this could be made a condition of getting a permit to start operations,” he said. Director Jerrilyn Schembri suggested including the local Chambers of Commerce in future stakeholder meetings with regulatory authorities. She also suggested crafting a resolution for the North Central Local Government Association regarding worker camps that could potentially go on to the Union of B.C. Municipalities. “I know that this is something that is not unique to this area, it’s not unique to the Peace. It’s starting to move, and
I know that northwestern B.C. is starting to get their concerns about it as well, because they are seeing a lot of activity there as well. So it would be something that I think would be a province-wide interest,” Schembri said. District staff are currently exploring different ways all the agencies authorized to provide permits can share information using one database. General manager of development services for the district, Bruce Simard, said that their first goal is to get an idea of how many camps are in the area. “No single agency has a handle of what’s going on, how many camps, what’s coming and going. The first thing that we’re trying to get a handle on is the magnitude and looking at a way to aggregate all that information,” he said, adding that this work needs to be done before any other actions can be implemented.
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CLASSIFIEDS For Sale 2001 Subaru Impreza AWD, 4 Door Hatchback, 4 Cylinder, Automatic, Brand New Ice & Snow Tires in Fort St. John, 230,000 km Asking $3900.00 Text or Call 1-250-493-1807
Novelty Bills Books & Bargains. We Buy your collectables, Adult Magazines, Books and coins. Open 12pm to 7pm Mon to Sat. Phone 250-785-2660 Help Wanted Peace River Building Products is looking for a yard/delivery person. Forklift experience an asset. Must have a valid drivers license. Wage starting at $17-$19’hr. Bring resume to 9511-85 th Ave. Buy the Whole House Off set mortgage with basement Suite Rental Main floor 3 bedroom, bath , kitchen & living room Lower floor 2 bedroom, bath, kitchen & living room Shared Laundry $20,000 in recent repairs Located at 6388 Daisy Ave, Fort St. John Call 1-250-493-1807 Price $374,000 OBO Pre approvals only
Wanted Looking for 2 house cleaning jobs Preferably between 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday. Call Jeannie at 250-262-4449
For Sale 2004 Ford Escape, V6, Automatic, AWD Only Driven on Highways Down South, Immaculate Condition, Fully Loaded, New Brakes and Recent Major Tune Up. 320,000 km, Asking $5500.00 or OBO Call or Text 1-250-493-1807
Wanted /Looking for Residential or Commercial Cleaning Call or text Marg at 250-329-8976.
For Rent 2 Bedroom Basement Suite for Rent to a Quiet Person, Share House with One Other Person, 3 km from town, No Pets, Smoking Outdoors, Shared Laundry Room. $700.00 Per Month includes all Utilities, Internet & Shaw Cable. Call or Text 1-250-493-1807 Help Wanted Dutch casing Services 15711-289 Rd Fort St John BC Requires Administration Manager to oversee and direct administrative branch Min 3 years’ experience & college Dipl. $30./hr Email Dianne@dutchcasing.com
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Help Wanted Big Horn Spring & Brake 2006 (Ltd) Fort St John, BC Service Technician/Mechanic 1 Full Time Review work orders and discuss work with supervisor Inspect motor in operation, road test motor vehicle, and test automotive systems and components using computerized diagnostic and other testing devices to diagnose and isolate faults. The Municipal Council of the District of Taylor gives notice pursuant to Section 26 and 94 of the Community Charter of the intention to dispose of land that is not being made Adjust, repair or replace parts available to the public for acquisition. and components of automotive systems including fuel system, This land will be exchanged for land at another location brakes, steering and suspension, emission control and exhaust us- The District of Taylor land contains an existing communication tower belonging to Westcoast Energy ing hand tools and other specialized automotive repair equipment. Lot A Section 36 Township 82 Range 18 West of the 6th Meridian Test and adjust repaired systems Peace River District Plan EPP28553 to manufacturer’s performance It will be exchanged for bare land of similar size and value belonging to Westcoast Energy specifications. Perform scheduled Inc., Inc. No.57129A and described as: maintenance service, such as oil Lot 4 Block 10 Section 36 Township 82 Range changes, lubrications and tune 18West of the 6th Meridian Peace Rive District ups. Advise customers on work Plan 7714, Except Plan B7755 performed, general vehicle condiA copy of the proposed land exchange tion and future repair requireagreements in draft from may be inspected at the ments. office of the Municipal Hall, 10007 - 100A Street, Salary: $25.00/hourly Box 300, Taylor, BC V0C 2K0 during business Minimum Education: Technical hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm from Monday to Friday daily, except holidays. Training 8508-100 Street, Fort St. John, For more information concerning this BC V1J 3W8 exchange, please contact the undersigned at Email resumes at: (250) 789-3392 jobs.apply@sphpoweratwork.com
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WE HAVE A WARM PLACE FOR YOU THIS WINTER! Sterling Management Services Ltd. has for rent Bach, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Townhouses, Duplexes & Houses Fort St John Dawson Creek Commercial Space For Lease/Rent Brandt: 9907-100th Ave 2500 sq ft retail retail or ofďŹ ce TD Bank: upstairs ofďŹ ce space 1323 sq ft Call Rob for viewing, rates and details - 250-785-2829 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL
Li-Car Management Group is now taking applications for 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units, Contact our ofÀce for more information! Phone: 250-785-2662 Email: reception@licar.ca
Insurance Advisor Fort St John, British Columbia Western Financial Group can offer you: Extensive opportunities to grow and develop 100% company paid extended health and dental premiums Start accruing 3 weeks vacation from your first day of employment Investment and saving opportunities A career that makes an impact on our clients’ lives Competitive compensation package This exciting opportunity offers the right person the chance to make their mark within a reputable company, and establish themselves as the go-to insurance professional in their community. Can you offer Western Financial Group: a proven track record of excellence in sales and customer services? a dynamic personality with exceptional interpersonal skills? If you are the right person for this role:
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CLASSIFIEDS LOCK SOLID LOCK AND KEY
HELP WANTED
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Continental Pipeline & Facility has immediate openings for Class 1 Truck drivers, based out of Fort St. John, B.C. We are currently looking for Lowbed Drivers and Pipe Haul Drivers. We offer New Trucks and competitive wages. Please submit resumes to: Tyler: twhitford@continentalpipeline.com or Sheldon: sgibb@continentalpipeline.com Apply in person to: 8484 Old Fort Rd. Fort St. John, BC
“The The Crack Stops S Here” ALL ICBC PAPERWORK DONE ON SITE
TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 1.877.787.7030
COURTESY CAR AVAILABLE
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Finning Frontage Road, Mile 47, Alaska Hwy
renovations Automotive Chipped Transponder Keys Available
Securing all points of the Peace Region
• Master Key System •Lockout Boards • Padlocks
250-785-6409 9712-108 ST FORT ST JOHN
Looking for Farm Job I am looking actively to rent and/or to work on an equine farm this July 1st/2014. Rent negotiable/ free if my personal labour is provided. Have slight experience in feeding, brushing, mounting, and riding methods. Will provide resume, work/social contacts upon request. Farm MUST be within either Fort St John and/or the North Peace Area. I would also welcome working with cows (I must learn this step, but I know the milking process is now electronically done), goats and many more farm animals. I want a LONG -TERM LEASE if it is convenient with everybody’s concerned. Finally, I am a mature male who is a NONSMOKER, NON- DRINKER, and NON- DRUGGIE because I would be fulfilled by living on the land. You can reach me ANYTIME at these two addresses.E mail: claude.marcel@hotmail. com or on my cell which has voice mail (250) 262 1729
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Overhead Door Co of Fort St. John 8215 93 Street Fort St. John, BC 250-787-0216
2009 People’s Choice Award Winner
Alpine Glass Windows & Doors Ltd.
• Windshields • Flooring • Custom Showers •Windows & doors
250-785-6409
*Free in-Home Consultations
9712-108 Street, Fort St. John
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FEBRUARY FUEL DAYS 250 FUEL CARD
$
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FE B RUA RY FU E L DAYS
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4X4 LEATHER
WAS WA W AS $11,90 $1190 $1 900 9 90 0 $11,900
10,995
NOW $
STK# L02773
2010 NAVIGATOR
LOW KMS LOADED
STK# L09179
NEW STOCK
MARK SHANTZ SALES MANAGER
LOW K 4.6L V8 TOW PACKAGE
NEW STOCK
24,995
$
STK#LR2819
LEATHER, HEATED SEATS. REMOTE START SYNC, AWD STK# L32588
JUSTIN BUTTS FLEET MANAGER & SALES
NEW STOCK
28,995
$
O LY ONLY 43,040KM
19,995
2011 EXPLORER XLT
LEATHER LOADED AWD
2011 ESCAPE LTD
NEW NEW K STOCK
29,900
$
STK# L23262
2012 F-150 CREW LARIAT
LEATHER HEATED SEATS REMOTE START SYNC, AWD
KARL WEISS SALES
NATHAN GIEBELHAUS SALES
LEATHER EATHER LOADED AWD
NEW NEW STO ST STOC OCK OC CK STOCK
27,900
$
STK# L26150
2012 FORD F150 CREW
39,995
$
STK# L38477
11,995
$
STK# K33075
ONLY 8000K XTR, SKID PLATES. 3.5 ECO
SHANNON CHIUPKA SALES
33,995
$
STK# LR1803
NEW STOCK
6,995
$
STK# L
2009 FORD FOCUS SE
WAS $21,900
NOW $ STK L55092
2012 ESCAPE XLT
20,995
$
AWD ONLY 41,460KMS
TOURING AUTO
2010 F-150 LARIAT
WAS $29,995
28,995
NOW $
SUPER CREW 4X4 LEATHER LOADED
STK# K72887
2012 FORD FOCUS TITANIUM
LEATHER INTERIOR, MOON ROOF, HTD SEATS, DUAL ZONE A/C, SIRIUS CAPABLE
WAS $22,995
18,995
NOW $ STK# KR6228
2012 FORD F150 CREW XLT
XTR 4X4 WARRENTY
JASON (MAC) MCKENZIE SALES
STK# L07729
NEW STOCK
30,995
$
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STK# KR4806
8,995
NOW $
STK# K84382
8,995
$
STK# L15222
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AWD LEATHER MOONROOF
4 DOOR, PW, PL, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, UNDER 100,000 KMS
4 DOOR OR AWD
2009 CHEV EQUIOX AWD LT
2010 FORD F150 CREW XLT
31,900
$
22007 20 07 CCHEV HHEEV IM IMPALA MPA P LA
9,900
$
NEW STOCK
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STK# L07595
NEW NE STOCK ST STOCK
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2006 MAZDA 3
2005 KIA SORRENTO
2004 HONDA ODYSSEY
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