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Downtown revitalization moves on to phase 3 BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – The City of Fort St. John is moving on to the third and final phase of a community planning process to begin work on the revitalization of the downtown core. At a Committee of the Whole meeting on Mon., Feb. 23, Joaquin Karakas, of Modus Planning Design & Engagement, presented a summary of the Fort St. John Planning Process to council. Karakas and his team are tasked with creating a Downtown Action Plan, which will include policies, guidelines and actions to enhance the downtown as the economic, social and cultural heart of the community. Phase one involved a detailed technical review of key
challenges and opportunities the downtown currently faces. Phase two was a collaborative, community based process centered on developing innovative, practical ideas to enhance and revitalize the downtown area. An open house was held during this stage, where the public came forward with suggestions for improvement. In addition, an ‘action team’ was developed, and stakeholder members attended workshops in order to translate the community’s ideas into concrete projects and ideas in the form of drawings, policy and design directions. “Phase two has truly been a collaborative process,” Karakas said. “We were a little surprised, actually . . . at the interest, and the overwhelming passion of the community about the downtown and their involvement.” Moving forward, phase three will be the development of policy, the implementation actions, and development area design guidelines, Karakas said. It will also include priority actions, priority capital projects, and public realm improvements as directed by council. This last phase will entail 10 “big moves,” as Karakas terms it, which have been identified through the community consultation process. These include creating pedestrian oriented streets by providing comfortable, safe and attractive streetscapes and public gathering places, as well as placing an emphasis on downtown living through housing infill and the creation of opportunities for businesses to enhance downtown vitality. Creating a market plaza is another priority, as is filling vacant storefronts. Ensuring convenient public and private parking to maximize accessibility to downtown businesses, services, jobs and housing is another focus during Phase three, as is providing and maintaining sidewalks on both sides of the street in the core area. “The impetus for the downtown project was really acknowledging the downtown as the current and traditional economic social and cultural heart of this city,” said Karakas. “The downtown is a community’s most important amenity, particularly in a community like Fort St. John that’s growing rapidly, and has a lot of young people, including young families.” As the North Peace Cultural Centre is conveniently located in the downtown hub, enhancements, like the incorporation of a terraced plaza at the south entrance, are another focus. Streetscape improvements on 101st Avenue have also been identified, with the idea being to prioritize pedestrian oriented mixed use development between 102 and 98 streets. Design enhancements will support 101 Avenue as the city’s ‘festival’ street, for such events as the Moose FM Block Party. The former hospital site is slated to become a kind of energy innovation district, where a mix of education and employment uses will showcase local and regional energy and resource sectors. Another ‘big move’ is to create and maintain a safe pedestrian and bicycle path connecting the downtown with Centennial Park along the east side of 100th Street. “I am very pleased with the thoughtful contributions from our citizens. Clearly they are invested in seeing this project through to a successful completion of a vibrant and beautiful downtown,” said Mayor Lori Ackerman, in a press release. Fort St. John is one of the fastest growing municipalities in the province, and the development of the Downtown Action Plan will help ensure that growth is well accommodated.
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Landfill gas management system now operational BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – Local dignitaries attended a ribbon cutting to mark the official commissioning of the North Peace Regional Landfill Gas project in Fort St. John on Thurs., Feb. 26. The new landfill gas management system collects methane that the decomposition of organic material in the landfill generates. The end goal is to generate power from the gas. Initially, however, flaring will convert the methane to carbon dioxide, which has a lower greenhouse gas potential, according to Jeff Rahn, general manager of environmental services for the PRRD. “Our intention is to utilize that gas beneficially, to pipeline it to a local gas utility or to generate power from it, and that’s the next stage,” Rahn said. “We’re going through, initially, a process of balancing the flows within the system, and then quantifying the flows, and characterizing the quality of the gas so that we know what we’re dealing with. “Then we can sit down with a gas utility and let them know we have it, and then come to an agreement of sorts, so that’s what’s next on the horizon,” he said. The system started with the installation of horizontal pipes in the landfill to collect the methane. Those pipes connect to a header pipe, and the blower flare facility draws the gas out of the landfill, runs it through a system, and flares it off. As the landfill expands, the piping will also be extended. “Right now this is the minimum amount of gas it will collect, but it will expand as we go,” Rahn said. However, as waste ages, its potential to produce gas becomes diminished. To offset the anticipated $2.1-million cost of the system, the PRRD applied for, and was successful in receiving, a grant for $980,000 under the Federal Gas Tax Fund. “Today’s event is the result of having a concrete regional strategy for solid waste management followed by hard work, strong partnerships and dedication,” said MP Bob Zimmer, who represents Prince George – Peace River, in a prepared statement read aloud by Lori Ackerman, PRRD chair.
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Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Lori Ackerman, Peace River Regional District chair, cuts a ribbon to mark the official commissioning of the North Peace Regional Landfill Gas project on Thurs., Feb. 26. “By investing in projects like this one, we are helping our communities address their local infrastructure priorities and support economic growth,” he said. The Peace River Regional District commissioned the gas management system in order to fulfill requirements under the provincial Landfill Gas Management Regulation. The Landfill Gas Management Regulation establishes a province wide criteria for landfill gas capture from municipal solid waste landfills, and focuses on greenhouse gas emission reductions from landfills. It came into effect on Jan. 1, 2009, as part of the provincial government’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gases by at least 33 per cent below then current levels by 2020. Under this regulation, the PRRD was required to conduct a gas generation assessment of the landfill to determine if a gas management facility needed to be installed at the North Peace Regional Landfill.
The assessment revealed that the landfill exceeded the 1,000 tonnes per year regulatory threshold for methane production, thus requiring the installation of a gas management system by the year 2021. Construction on the gas management system began in 2013. “We saw this as being a potential for social, environmental and economic resource, and to be able to provide a sustainable return on investment as well for the local community,” said Ackerman. “I think it’s important, as society moves forward, that this kind of investment is really going to become more prevalent in other communities.”
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counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and careless storage of a firearm. Nineteen-year-old Avninder Singh Sidhu was charged with multiple counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and careless storage of a firearm. Twenty-two-year-old Anthony Joseph Larsen was charged with multiple counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, failure to comply with his conditions, possession of a firearm while prohibited, and careless storage of a firearm. Twenty-six-year-old Christopher Stewart Westlake was charged with multiple counts of unlawful possession of a
firearm and careless storage of a firearm.Also, a number of stolen firearms, crystal methamphetamine, crack cocaine, fentanyl pills and an undisclosed amount of cash was seized during the search. Police are anticipating that additional charges will be recommended against these men in relation to this incident, the press release states. The team currently working on this case consists of officers from the Dawson Creek RCMP, Dawson Creek General Investigative Unit (GIS) and Fort St. John GIS, as well as investigators from the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia’s Prince George office. Police are still investigating the incidents of the weekend of Feb. 20, and continue to ask anyone who has information to call the Dawson Creek RCMP at 250-784-3700 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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Letter To The Editor It seems the PRRD is going ahead with their plans to hire 15 more people at your expense to help take care of the endless parasitical bureaucratic paperwork involved in taking care of the numerous projects they have planned for you that you didn’t know you needed. They are very good at spending your money. It is my understanding that they are considering spending a large sum of your money to purchase the old Home Hardware property. They will need the extra space to put all the paperwork involved in this purchase, not to mention the parking space for all the vehicles they will need to accommodate all these new bureaucrats they will hire. I’m sure you, the public won’t mind a few million more
Knowledge is power, and Western Canada’s oil and gas expertise is no exception Dear Editor, Western Canada’s oil and gas resources have been in the media spotlight a lot lately. But it is our mineral resources and associated exploration expertise that allow us to also lay claim to being a mining superpower. Exploration companies based here in B.C., for example, are active around the world. The expertise they’ve developed over many years of exploring and mining in our province is creating economic opportunities for some of the most remote and impoverished people in the world. Knowledge is power, and the mineral exploration knowledge we are able to share with the world is just one more of the many gifts that the geology of B.C. has provided to us. Sandra Robinson, Maple Ridge, B.C.
on your taxes to pay for this, after all it puts some more university students and other useless bums to work. I’m sure 15 more people on the PRRD dole will be able to come up with a lot of programs that you didn’t know you needed. They will probably be able to hire 10 or 15 more people with university degrees that will be able to come up with a bunch more programs that you didn’t know you needed. Isn’t it wonderful all the things these educated people can do for you? Universities perform miracles when it comes to turning unrealistic people into government employees. There is a saying “if you are too lazy and stupid to work on a job that requires intelligence and ambition, just go to university, trade your brain in for an education and you can always get
a job with some government agency”. Isn’t the PRRD a wonderful place to learn how to squander money, your money!!! If you were running a business do you think you could survive the waste and useless squandering of money?? The PRRD has a Money Tree it can shake!!! You!! They just keep shaking the money tree which is you The People. If you, the manager of a business worked the way this institute works you would be bankrupt in a month. The PRRD is an incompetent wasteful institute that needs to be removed from the public purse and replaced with responsible realistic people, if there are any left. Jim Ross, Jackfish Lake (Chetwynd)
Apparent worker shortages in rural areas could be solved by connecting with First Nations communities Dear Editor, I am fascinated by a conundrum we seem to have here in BC. According to many sources, there is a shortage of workers in rural BC in some of our province’s most mineral rich mining areas. At the same time, we have well-established First Nation communities living in these mineral rich areas, and they are looking for economic sustainability and good jobs for their people. To me this appears to be an opportunity not a problem and one that is easily solved with a bit
of the right training and investment in people. No one knows their own backyard better, or cares more, than the people who already live there. Connecting potential workers with family-supporting work close to their homes, friends and families is not a conundrum, it’s a jackpot just waiting to pay out for everyone involved. Fred Reemeyer, Coquitlam B.C.
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Columbarium coming soon to Peace Valley Cemetery
BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca TAYLOR – A new columbarium will soon adorn Peace Valley Cemetery featuring artwork created by locals. Taylor council approved the $62,170 purchase at their Tues., Feb. 17 meeting, after a committee created to select the preferred unit had shared its decision with council. The chosen columbarium will be “Y” shaped, and contain 180 niches, which are compartments of the unit that hold ashes. It will have three granite ends featuring artwork or photographs etched into the surface. One of these ends will feature an image the committee selected of the Church of the Good Shepherd, hand drawn by artist Freda Murphy. Former city councillor Brad Filmer suggested a concept for one of the other panels, which is being crafted by a local artist. It will be a kind of abstract mosaic. No artwork has been chosen yet for the third panel.
Although developed to select a columbarium unit, the committee has expressed a desire to become involved in the future planning for the surroundings, such as the construction of pathways leading to the columbarium, the type of benches, and placement of planters and tress. “The committee seemed very anxious too to try to as-
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We will, I’m sure, have another tough decision to finalize that artwork for the unit. “We will, I’m sure, have another tough decision to finalize that artwork for the unit,” said Gordon Davies, director of operations with the district. As rural residents from Area C will also be using the cemetery, the Area C director contributed $30,000 to the purchase. An inscription on the columbarium will recognize that donation.
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Proposed gas plant in District of Chetwynd will produce the world’s cleanest gas, says CEO STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca CHETWYND - The proposed Blue Fuel Energy (BFE) renewables- and natural gas-to-gasoline plant, if it goes forward, could potentially turn the world’s eye towards the Peace region. It could be a producer of the planet’s cleanest and least carbon intensive gasoline, says Juergen Puetter, BFE chairman and CEO. “We think it’s going to be a project that will be globally recognized. It’s pretty unique,” said Puetter. “It’s the first large-scale project anywhere on the planet that will bridge the gap between renewable energy and fossil fuels.” “We’re trying to replace an oil-derived gasoline by using natural gas, which is cleaner than bitumen oil,” Puetter explained. “And then further reducing the intensity of the carbon by not burning gas in the process, because if you make any chemicals you need energy, typically by burning gas and making steam. Instead of that we’re using renewable electricity from BC Hydro, which is mostly hydro and wind power— that’s a low carbon density. Those two steps combined make the end product low carbon.” A unique set of properties found only in the Peace region will enable the Victoria-based company to combine several established technologies in a unique way, which together could potentially make the plant the cleanest gas processor in the world. First, vast amounts of natural gas available in Northern B.C. will provide BFE with the raw material it will need to produce its low carbon gasoline. Second, Northern B.C.’s abundant clean energy sources in the form of wind and water hydro electricity will be used to power the plant instead of burning gas or coal. “We’re the first ones to use renewable electricity to drive the plant,” Puetter said. “The more electricity you put into the process, the less fossil fuel we need and the more renewable it becomes, and that’s pretty special.” The third factor is the low-carbon fuel standards in B.C., Oregon and California; markets in which Puetter and BFE hope to find ready customers for their B.C.-produced low carbon gasoline. “So what we’re doing, we’re making a substitute for conventional gasoline right here in the Peace region, that is not only made in B.C. but is also much cleaner. That’s different from anywhere else . . . we’re actually making an end product out of natural gas.” It is a chemical process which BFE’s calls “deliberate and elegant”; reform the natural gas to “synthesis gas”,
convert that to methanol, then dehydrate and process it further, using catalysts, into gasoline, the end product. The methanol-to-gasoline process is well-known and licensed from Exxon Mobile, Puetter says, but the uses of hydrogen and oxygen in their technology are novel and are what will make the plant globally significant as the world seeks greener ways to produce and process fuels. “We end up having gasoline that meets all gasoline specifications but has a lower carbon intensity than any other gasoline made from oil. The biggest thing these days is to export as LNG (liquefied natural gas),” Puetter said. “We’re making it right there into a gasoline that we can use right here in B.C. That process will make this gas into the cleanest gasoline on earth. No other gasoline will be cleaner.” But it doesn’t stop there. A gas processing plant of this proposed size will produce vast amounts of heat energy; this energy will be given freely to First Nations groups who will build large-scale food producing greenhouses. The greenhouses will be used to grow organic produce which will be exported around western and northern Canada, Puetter says, with profits being returned to the First Nations groups themselves; BFE has already signed a Memorandum of Understanding with West Moberly First Nations which “allows both parties to explore additional opportunities and commercial benefits arising from the prospective production of renewable hydrogen and gas-derived liquid fuels on WMFN’s traditional territory.” Puetter also extends this opportunity to people at large; “we have lots and lots of energy,” he said. “We’re looking at this as a community service, to enhance our social license. What does it do for society as a whole, what does it do for the community, for the province, what does it do for Canada?” “If you look at other plants running all around the world, they just burn stuff off or evaporate it, because it’s the easy way to do it, you don’t have to deal with it. But I think environmentally speaking, that’s irresponsible. You want to use whatever you can, it’s use and reuse as much as you can, rather than just waste.” “We’re trying to get away from this end of the pipe mentality.” Finally, another byproduct of the plant’s production processes, nitrogen, can be used to reduce water-waste which
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Photo Credit Submitted Juergen Puetter, CEO and Chairman of Blue Fuel Energy, which aims to build the world’s cleanest gas processing plant in the District of Chetwynd. discussions with the Official Opposition, with the Green Party . . . we also have talked to environmental groups and have gotten very positive feedback,” Puetter said. “We’re trying to demonstrate that today, with this technology we have today, it can be done economically and environmentally responsibly, it’s very exciting to be part of it.
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FSJ youth compete on Team B.C. curling team takes Olympic grounds in bronze in the Canada Winter Games Biathlon Championship BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca
Photo Credit Submitted photo Cadet Benjamin Sharp of 2276 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps battles his way round the course at the Provincial Cadet Biathlon Championship at Whistler.
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portunity to do it, they’re just, usually most of them are quite enamoured by it,” said Fiona Milne, who was the technical delegate for the competition. “We’re a pretty large group.” There were 60 youth at the Provincial Biathlon Championship, and to qualify each of the athletes were winners of zone competitions in their local area. Sharp and Simons attended the Northern Biathlon Cadet Zones in Prince George on Jan. 10-11. Simmons received the gold medal in the senior boys category, ages 1516 years, and Sharpe took gold in the junior boys category, ages 1214 years. “Many of our cadets actually go past what we’re able to deliver, and they attend B.C. Winter Games, Canada Winter Games, World Championship, Junior Worlds, and that’s after they’ve left the Cadet program,” said Milne. “We still wave the banner proudly that we have ex cadets going on to Olympics as well.” Most years, the winners of the Provincial Cadet Biathlon Championship go on to compete in a national competition in Quebec, but organizers are re-evaluating their program this year, and there will not be a national competition. Instead, the Cadets’ results from the provincial competition are being ranked against athletes from across the country to determine their standing at the national level.
FORT ST. JOHN – Royal Canadian Army Cadets Benjamin Sharp and Jesse Simons have returned home to Fort St. John after competing in the Provincial Cadet Biathlon Championship on Feb. 14-15 in Whistler. It was an incredible experience for the youth, according to Capt. Cheryl Major, public affairs officer for the Cadet program in B.C. Biathlon is an Olympic sport that combines cross-country skiing and marksmanship. Sharp, 14, competed in the Male Junior category, on a 6-km race, and placed 15th. Simons, 16, competed in the Male Senior category, on a 7.5-km course, and placed 11th. “It’s a very high level of competition and it’s a great achievement for them, and it’s a great opportunity for them to compete in an Olympic setting and on Olympic facilities as well,” Major said. It was the first year that the championship was held in Whistler, and for the athletes, timing helped to make the occasion unique. “It was the fifth anniversary of the Olympics, and they were on Olympic grounds at Whistler, so it was a really neat opportunity,” she said. Sun., Feb. 15, was also the National Flag of Canada Day, which marks a 50 year milestone in the flag’s history. On Feb. 15, 1965, Canada’s national flag was raised for the first time on Parliament Hill. Although biathlon is not very well known, it’s popular among Cadets, who Leo Expinoza are introduced to the sport 250.785.9847 through the Cadet program. “Once kids have the op-
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“We just practice on our own time, by ourselves, because we can’t meet up all the time, but we get along together well and we think we’ll do pretty good,” Middleton said. He was right. Team B.C. won against Team Saskatchewan in the bronze medal draw, securing third place the B.C. squad. Team Manitoba won gold, and Team Ontario earned silver.
FORT ST. JOHN – The Team B.C. curling team, of which Sterling Middleton of Fort St. John is part, took home a bronze medal in the Canada Winter Games on Fri., Feb. 20. The opportunity to play in the Canada Winter Games is a major milestone for the young athlete. “This is by far the highest level I’ve ever played at, so I’m really looking forward to it,” he said, at a special banner signing organized by the Fort St. John Curling Club before he left for Prince George. “My team is all from the Lower Mainland, and one of them is actually from Victoria, so a really spread out team, and it just snowballed. I just met them a few years ago, and now I’m here, it’s crazy.” His team members are Tim Henderson from Victoria, Tyler Tardi from Surrey, and Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Nicholas Umbach from Co- Sterling Middleton at a special banner signing organized by the Fort quitlam. Because they live St. John Curling Club before he left for Prince George to compete in so far apart, they rarely get to the Canada Winter Games. Many well wishers signed their names to curl together. wish the athletes well.
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BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – Fort St. John RCMP believe a scare of possible gunshots having been fired near Duncan Cran Elementary School on the evening of Feb. 17 was nothing more than a firecracker. The individual who reported the incident explained seeing a burst of fire followed by a loud bang, according to an RCMP press release. Police canvassed the area, and heard similar accounts from others.
We couldn’t find any evidence to believe that it was a gunshot, so we have to assume that it was a firecracker of some kind “We couldn’t find any evidence to believe that it was a gunshot, so we have to assume that it was a firecracker of some kind,” said Cpl. Jodi Shelkie, in an interview with the Northeast News. It’s not the first time RCMP have had to investigate reports of gunfire that have turned out to be fireworks. “Besides the fact that it’s not legal to set off fireworks in Fort St. John, also it’s a waste of police resources when we investigate them as shots fired, and it turns out that it’s fireworks,” Shelkie said. The ban is in place for a number of reasons. Fireworks can cause damage to property, start fires at residences or in the woods when it’s dry, and they can also cause serious injury to the person igniting them, according to a public service announcement RCMP released on Mon., Feb. 23. In addition, it can be distressing for residents who hear a loud noise that sounds like gunfire outside their home. Often it is hard to differentiate between a firecracker and a gunshot. The Feb. 17 incident is one of the reasons the public service announcement was issued. “Residents should call police anytime they hear something like a gunshot that concerns them. If you hear something and you’re not sure if it’s a gunshot or fireworks, call 9-11. Let us come and make that determination,” Shelkie said. Anyone found unlawfully discharging fireworks within the city limits is subject to a $100 fine.
ond Brady Coates, and lead Samuel Smith. The Megan Smith team has skip Megan Smith, third Tegan Topal, second Kaci Maloney, and lead Emily Hedges. Although Maloney is the teams’ local coach, she’s not certified for provincials, and so coach Jeff Hendriks, who lives in Edmonton, was brought in for the juvenile curlers.
FORT ST. JOHN – There were two Fort St. John teams representing the Peace Curling Association at the 2015 Alberta Juvenile Provincials at the Saville Sports Centre in Edmonton from Feb. 27 to March 1. Both the Layton Tremblay team in the boys’ division and the Megan Smith team in the girls’ division curl out of the Fort St. John Curling Club. Although both teams lost all five games, coach Paula Maloney believes they had a strong showing, considering they were playing against older and more experienced curlers. The age for the juvenile competitors is 17 and under, and the two local teams range from 11 to 15 years old. “They were by far the youngest competitors there,” Maloney said, in an interview with the Northeast News. “It was a tremendous, tremendous experience for them, they played the top level Alberta 17 and under teams,” she said. “It was most definitely a learning experience for them this year.” Both teams had a couple of close games, where it came down to the last couple of rocks to determine the outcome. “With no prior really experience, going in blind, they settled down after the first game and they played pretty well, just not as consistently as the older teams,” said Maloney. Photo Credit Submitted photo It was round robin for the six boys’ teams The Layton Tremblay team, pictured from left to and six girls’ teams, with two of the games beright: skip Layton Tremplay, third Murray Lawing played Friday, two on Saturday, one game rence, second Brady Coates, lead Samuel Smith. on Sunday, March 1. There were no playoffs, it was strictly won by win-loss record. It’s been a long time since local juvenile teams played at such a high level. “I actually can’t remember the last time juvenile teams from Fort St. John went, so it’s been a few years at least,” Maloney said. The local teams qualified for the provincials at the Peace Curling Association Juvenile District Playdowns, held in Falher, Alberta, on Feb. 6-7. There were four boys’ teams and three girls’ teams under the age of 17 that competed. The Layton Tremblay team was the ‘B’ qualifier in the boys’ division, and the Megan Smith team was the ‘B’ Photo Credit Submitted photo qualifier in the girls’ division. The Megan Smith team, pictured from left to right: skip Megan Smith, third Tegan Topal, second Kaci The Layton Tremblay team is Maloney, and lead Emily Hedges (not pictured, Amanda Lawrence spared in the Peace Curling Assocomprised of skip Layton Tremciation Juvenile District Playdowns), and coach Paula Maloney. blay, third Murray Lawrence, sec-
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STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca The Forum for Women Entrepreneurs (FEW), based in Vancouver, is running a three-day educational seminar in April and is offering grants to assist women in rural areas with travel and accommodation costs. The deadline for applications is March 6. Judy Kucharuk, owner of Footprint Management Systems Inc. in Dawson Creek, sees the value not only in business development but in assistance to women entrepreneurs in rural areas. “I try to take advantage of as much professional development opportunities as I can,” said Kucharuk. But travel to seminars and conferences in urban centres can be costly for those living in remote districts such as Northern B.C., she says. “Even to go to a two day conference, you have to add a travel day on front and a travel day behind. I am a huge proponent for any type of education that we can get that’s closer to us.” Kucharuk has initiated a “women’s leadership conference” for more northerly located women; Share the Spark held its first conference in Fort St. John last year and is currently planning the 2015 event, also in Fort St. John. “These types of events are necessary, professional development is critical for us, for women specifically,” Kucharuk said. The FEW “E-Series” is a three day program at the Vancouver Club in Vancouver, designed to inform women entrepreneurs with all stages and sizes of businesses who are interested in expansion. It will feature experienced speakers from various industries from retail to commerce, and hands-on class-style seminars. A limited number of grants of $2,500 or more are available to women entrepreneurs from across rural areas of Canada who otherwise may not be able to afford the cost of travel to the event. Additional grants have been made available for women in Tumbler Ridge and the surrounding areas.
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CHETWYND - Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce held its 53rd annual Civic Night event on Feb. 26 2015, and about 150 people turned up to congratulate and recognize the community’s outstanding members. “The evening ran smoothly and according to plan,” said Tonia Richter, Chamber of Commerce executive director. The award for Citizen of the Year was presented to Pam Engelland by Deputy Mayor Rochelle Galbraith, for her several volunteering and charity initiatives. Kidsport Chetwynd refers to her as the “Heart of Kidsport.” She was instrumental in helping its committee exceed a goal of $10,000 in its first year. She created the very successful Project Prom in Chetwynd, which saw the public and students alike donating prom and cocktail dresses as well as business attire, and giving them away at a free shopping night for all high school students. After a moment of inspiration, she put out a call for dresses on Facebook late one evening, and by the next Photo Credit Submitted morning her phone was ringing off Chetwynd Junior Citizen of the Year Brailee Guillett and the hook, she says. Citizen of the Year Pam Engelland. “Within two weeks we had probably thirty or forty grad dresses. Some still had the tags on them.” Also, she donates her time to the Christdo these things thinking, maybe I’ll get an mas Bureau Society, volunteers at the track award for this. At least I don’t. You just do meets of all of the Chetwynd schools, and it because it’s a fun thing.” has been the head Team Mom and a board Other recipients were Clair Harford of member of the Chetwynd and District Mithe Red Lion Restaurant & Inn, who renor Hockey Association since 2013. ceived the Customer Service RepresentaEngelland also donates her vegetables to tive award for going above and beyond her the food bank and organizes multigenerational non-profit events such as a senior’s Continued on Page 16.
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Editor: staff, and has been able to recruit experienced leaders departments. The March 5, 2015in many Page 17 The past five and a half years in the Peace Country as President and CEO of leadership team members are exceptional and I have been proud to work with them Editor:Lights College have been very fulfilling. staff, andthe hasclarity been able recruit experienced leaders inexperienced many departments. The Further, of thetoCollege's vision is attracting professionals Northern team members exceptional and have been proud work with them The five and a halfforyears in when the Peace Country President CEO of who want to contribute toare an organization thatI "knows where it to is going". The past potential I noted NLC I decided to as apply for thisand position is leadership of the College's vision on is attracting experienced professionals Northern Lights College have beenevolving very fulfilling. It alsothe hasclarity been gratifying to collaborate Dual Credit programming with loca and becoming a reality. The addition Further, want to contribute to an organization that "knows where it is going". partners The potential I noted for NLC I decided to apply for position is who School Districts, industry, Aboriginal agencies and other post-secondary of when the Centre of Excellence forthis Clean Energy ALL It alsoNorthern has been gratifying to collaborate on Dual Credit programming locaa evolving and becoming reality.combined The addition Opportunities. The Peace Region is very fortunate with to have Technologies in DawsonaCreek, with through Peace River industry, Aboriginal agencies and other partners of of Industry Excellence for Clean Energy group ofDistricts, exceptional leaders committed to expanding thepost-secondary scope of this program thethe JimCentre Kassen Training Centre/ Oil School SHAREHOLDERS Seed Co-op Ltd. ALL Northernthe Opportunities. The Peace Region is veryeducational fortunate to have a Technologies in Dawson Creek,incombined with through and to spreading word on the benefits of this innovative initiative and Gas Centre of Excellence Fort St. John, Peace River exceptional leadersby committed to for expanding scope of this program the JimNorthern Kassen Lights Industry Training Centre/ Oil group I have of been very impressed the passion learningthe these leaders bring to the allows College to fulfil its brand SHAREHOLDERS Seed Co-op Ltd. spreading on the commitment benefits of this educational initiative and Gas Centre Excellence in Fort St. John, and table,tobut also forthe theirword continuing toinnovative finding learning solutions for the as B.C.'s Energyof College™. haveof been impressed by the passion for learning these leaders bring to the allows Northern Lights College to fulfil brand Iyouth the very region. NLC is committed to providing theitsskilled table, but also for their commitment to finding learning solutions for the as B.C.'s Energy College™. Over the years, I havecontinuing received support and encouragement from local politicians workers for these expanding industrial sectors This column, written and pubEvery year around this time, you scramble to find ‘extra’ money to make your contribution to Daphne Hogg of Energy, Mines and youth of the region. NLC is committed to providing the skilled including: Senator Richard Neufeld, the former Minister and supporting the economic development of February 23, 2011 •Retirement 1:30pm investments held in your Registered Savings Program (RRSP). And, while max- lished by Investors Group FinanFinancial Consultant Over years, I haveJay received supportMember and encouragement from politicians for Given these industrial sectors Petroleum Hill, former of Parliament forlocal Prince Georgethe region. the scope cial of Services the industrial Inc. (in QuĂŠbec – a theResources; ing your contribution each year is the right path to maxing your workers savings held in yourexpanding RRSP 9319 - 100 Avenue Rycroft Community Hall Senator Richard Neufeld, former Minister of Energy, Mines and and supporting economic development of Peace Blair Lekstrom, MLA forthe Peace River South and former Minister of expansion in region, a major part of my Financial Services Firm),including: and In-River; for retirement, finding23, that ‘extra’ money by the RRSP contribution deadline canour bethe stressful. February 2011 • 1:30pm Fort St. John, BC V1J 1X8 5208 SecuritiesPetroleum Inc. (in Mines Resources; Jay Hill, Resources; former Member of Parliament for Prince Georgethe the scopetovestors ofbuild theGroup industrial Energy, and Petroleum and Pat Pimm, MLA for Peace River role region. atContribution theGiven College was capacity But stress not next year-–47th there Avenue is a much better way: a Pre-Authorized (PAC) Ph: 250-785-4312 Fax: 250-785-2344 Rycroft, AB TOH 3A0 Rycroft Community Hall QuĂŠbec, a firm Financial Plan-River; Peace Lekstrom, MLA fordaphne.hogg@investorsgroup.com Peace Southmunicipal and formerand Minister of expansion in our region, major part ofinmy North. And IBlair would like to acknowledge the River exceptional regiona through partnerships with aother post-secondary program. Email: Agenda:Avenue 5208 - 47th general informaPAC-ing for a more comfortable retirement is simple: just set up a regular plan – and Mines and Petroleum Resources; and Pat Pimm, MLA forCouncils, Peace River role at thepayment College was toning) build capacity leadership provided by the Chiefs and Band Councils, and and institutions and industry, to presents ensure that Energy, 1) To receive the financial statements of the Association for the financial RRSPS • inveStmentS •Mayors inSURAnCe Rycroft, AB TOH 3A0 tionpost-secondary only and is not a solicitation usually an automatic withdrawal from your bank account -- in through an amount you canbyafford. year end. North. And I would like Itowas acknowledge thethe exceptional municipaldemonstrated and regiona partnerships with other Regional District Boards. impressed• by of leadership funding provided the government supports ReSPS •quality mORtGAGeS 2) To elect Directors of the Association. Agenda: to programming. buy ensure or sell that any investments. Your investment starts growing right away, meaning it will likely enjoy more growth than leadership provided by the Chiefs and Band Councils, Mayors and Councils, institutions and industry, and to by members of the oil and gas and renewable energy industries. Thank you toand al the breadth and depth of needed TM Trademark owned by IGM Financial Inc. and licensed 3) To To receive appointthe an financial auditor ofstatements the Association. 1) of the Association for the financial Contact your own advisor for to its subsidiary corporations. Mortgage products are offered ifyear you waitsuch until thebusiness, end of ifthe youcome maybefore benefit from the magic of compound4) To transact other any,year. as mayPlus, properly end. Regional District Boards. I was impressed by the quality of leadership demonstrated funding provided by the College government supports for being willing to work with Northern Lights College on joint planning tha I knew Northern Lights was a "classy" through I.G. Investment Management Ltd., Investors Group specific advice about your circumtheelect meeting. 2) To Directors of the ing returns which canAssociation. produce a larger nest egg than contributing abreadth lump-sum the Trust renewable Co. Ltd. is a trustenergy company licensed to lend money in by members of the oil and gas and industries. Thank you to al the andatdepth of needed programming. benefits institution when theRRSP first person toFor welcome 3) To appoint an auditor of the Association. all jurisdictions in Canada. Clients with mortgage inquiries stances. more information on the region. deadline. will be referred toLights an Investors Group Mortgage Planning 4) To transact such other business, if any, as may properly come before for being willing to work with Northern College on joint planning tha I knew Northern Lights College was a "classy" The College’s Board of Governors recruited me to make changes and supported me to my this topic please contact your InSpecialist. Insurance products and services distributed Athe regular PAC becomes part of your budget as a monthly cash outflow that you probably meeting. through I.G. Insurance Services Inc. Insurance license benefits the region. institution when the first person to welcome me when the changes became uncomfortable. I was very appreciative of this suppor new job was won’t miss and when markets decline, automatic contributions allow you to purchase more vestors Group Consultant. sponsored by The Great-West Life Assurance Company. The College’s of Governors recruited me to Boards make changes andprogressive supported me my and pleased that Board the original Board and succeeding provided the toformer mutual fund shares or units, resulting in a lower average cost over the long term. me when the changes became uncomfortable. I was very appreciative of this supporto new job was direction and encouraged innovation. I am particularly proud that we continued President, Jim Here’s an example of the power of PAC-ing: the original Boardofand succeeding Boardsforprovided progressive the focuspleased on the that fundamental mandate providing education quality of life in the Kassen.former He and • Set up a regular investment plan – say, $250 into your RRSP-eligible investments on the andthat encouraged innovation.toIrequests am particularly proud continued to President, region, and we were responsive by industry forthat newwe programming committedJim 25 direction first of every month. Together we will find a solution. the fundamental of providing education for quality offor lifeapplied in the Kassen. He focus I amonlooking forward tomandate the innovative initiatives and opportunities years to NLC • At a compound annual return of 6.5%, you’ll have $278,000 of pre-tax assets after 30 Dr. J. Grant Timmins Dr. J. Grant Tim We understand what you’re going through. weenergy were responsive to requests industry for new programming committed 25 region, researchand in that clean technologies that are the planning stages. Through and provided years.* Dr.byin John E. Gentles Dr. John E. Ge Together we of will findinto a solution. Dr. and Todd J. Lang I am looking forward to thenational innovative opportunities applied years to aNLC with provincial, andinitiatives international leaders inJ.thisforevolving me with firm partnerships • If you wait until the end of each year and invest a lump sum $3,000 your RRSP Dr. Todd We understand what you’re going through. For that yourlarge FREE confidential consultation, eligible investments (presuming you can up with chunk of cash on short notice) in clean energy technologies thattoare in the planning stages. Through and provided research industry, Northern Lights College is poised demonstrate the strength of its vision foundation ÂŒ State-of-the-Art eye health FORT ST. JOHN P 250-785-2020 you’ll have only $259,100 of pre-tax assets after 30 years. partnerships with provincial, national and international leaders in this evolving me with a firm I will be cheering from afar as these plans become operational. on which to FORT ST. JOHN P 250-785-20 and vision examinations CALL • By PAC-ing each month, you could potentiallyFor add $18,900 your retirement fund – and your FREEtoconfidential consultation, industry, Northern Lightsand College is poised demonstrate of its vision foundation My husband Gordon I made friendstowith a numberthe ofstrength very special people build. 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2011, 2012, 2013. 2014 Commercial MLS® Award BCNREB
FOR SALE
5 Acres Highway Exposure
OVER 6 ACRES Highway Frontage COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT LAND Dawson Creek, BC
Northern portion of property borders Baldonnel Road, west of the Baldonnel school.
Opportunity to have residential home on the north side & home based business fronting the highway (Call PR Regional District regarding development opportunites).
Asking $639,000 MLS®
Excellent development site for business looking to access the visibility and traffic patterns in this southern entrance to Dawson Creek.
Asking $2.95 Million
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT LAND
located within the Peace River Regional District jurisdiction, east of City of Fort St John boundary just down form airport roundabout. Currently zoned/used for residential - lot is adjacent to Light Industrial use to the north & west. Looking for a place to put a home based business on…without high city taxes? Check this out! Asking $759,000
Asking $3.89 Million MLS® N4507247
(Modular home & garage on site sold in “as is” condition)
LAND-BUILDING-BUSINESS
Land, Building & Equipment
2,447sf building on 1/4+ acre corner lot located in growing western area of Fort St John. Building set up for meat processing facility with storefront deli.
Asking $679,000
Call Ron for viewing and details of included items MLS® N4507211
2 Lots along 100 Ave
5.49 ACRES LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
SOLD AS PACKAGE C4 Zoning
loads of traffic visibility
100 Ave & lane access, city services, fenced yard
Asking $429,000
MLS® N4506845 (Structures on site sold in “as is” condition)
1 acre commercial development lot located along 100th Street in hub of Fort St John (C3) Asking $1.29 million MLS® N4506311
Light Industrial
Land & Building 10,400sf shop/warehouse/office
Highly Visible Corner Location & Leased Buildings
3 bay shop with drive thru wash bay, crane, racks, compressor, pressure washer. 2 offices & reception on main floor, 2 offices on upper, furnishings, 3 phase power, natural gas heat, 3500 gallon cistern, septic system
FORT ST JOHN, BC
(approx. $14,520 base rent/month) plus triple net & GST MLS® N4506777
On ALASKA HIGHWAY
What a find!
7,000+sf on 1.2 acres Light Industrial frontage access along Alaska Highway
Asking $4.5 Million
7 offices, reception, boardroom, staff kitchen, mezzanine, 29’x35’ shop, storage & MORE!
MLS® N4507284
Asking $18.00sf
Multi-Residential Lot (RM2)
Asking $379,000
0.42+ acres (155’x120’)
MLS® N4507109
Asking 485,000
Commercial Development Land
MLS® N4507260
located along 101 Ave in hub of Fort St John Downtown Core
Over 8,000sf MultiTenant Building on just under 1 acre Commercial Land Located within City of Fort St John and fully serviced. This fully leased property is worth Investor’s consideration
HIGHWAY FRONTAGE 5,740sf warehouse with office mezzanine Asking $4,500/month plus GST Rent includes hydro MLS® N4507175
DOWNTOWN office space
Beside Fort St John Cultural Center 2nd Floor Walk up Multi-Tenant
Complex 262sf Unit #5-6 Asking $900 per month + GST
GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! ASKING $1.72 Million MLS®
Fully Leased SIX-PLEX in TAYLOR, BC Asking $479,000 LS® N4506989 GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
plus triple net & GST MLS® N4506988 (approx. $10,500 base rent/mn)
Land & Building
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FOR LEASE
Asking $16.75
Neighborhood Commercial Lot (C1)
Asking $749,000
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5.738 ACRES This property is zoned for various uses and is located close to hotel/ gaming center, retail business, various density residential developments and offers any developer an opportunity for expanding commercial development. Investors note – great holding property
4.74 Acre Development Property
Asking $2.28 Million
MLS® 153056 N457247
INCREDIBLE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
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Great income producing business in the very active Fort St John market.
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Monthly lease rate includes; Furniture, water/ sewer, hydro, heating, and common area use.
Current Tenant and Owner willing to stay on as Tennant
CALL RON @ 250 785 4115 FOR APPOINTMENT or More Information about Commercial Real Estate Information is not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale, or buyers already under contract. Information is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed and should be verified.
CONGRATULATIONS
RON RODGERS
2014 MLS® TOP COMMERCIAL
REALTOR®
as awarded by the Commercial Council of the BC Northern Real Estate Board (BCNREB)
Ron won both for the highest dollar volume of commercial transactions and the most number of units for commercial transactions sold in 2014 in BCNREB area as reported through MLS® The BC Northern Real Estate Board (BCNREB) is non-profit organization comprised of a membership of REALTORS® in Northern BC. BCNREB covers a large area from Queen Charlotte Islands to the Alberta border and 70 Mile House to the Yukon border, excluding Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, and Tumbler Ridge.
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FSJ Flyers advance to the Coy Cup A new president and CEO
Huskies on Sat., Feb. 28 and Sun., March 1. The teams played in a two game total point B.C. Hockey Senior AA Playdown at the North Peace Arena in Fort St. John. After the Flyers won the first game 8-2, the Huskies put up a fight in the Sunday game, and held their ground into the second period with a 2-1 lead. The Flyers came back in the third and scored four goals, resulting in a 5-2 win. Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott The 2015 Coy Cup Senior AA Championship will be held in Fort Nelson March 24-28.
for Northern Lights College coming in April STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca Northern Lights College (NLC) will be swearing in a new president and CEO in April; Dr. Bryn Kulmatycki will become the college’s sixth president on April 1, 2015. Jennifer Fernandes, Acting Executive Director of Communications and Community Relations of the college, announced that the NLC Board of Governors voted unanimously to appoint Kulmatycki, who was endorsed by a search committee.
Following extensive meetings with the search committee, senior executive, and faculty, it was clear that Bryn had the depth of character and leadership vision that will be an excellent fit for Northern Lights College. “Following extensive meetings with the search committee, senior executive, and faculty, it was clear that Bryn had the depth of character and leadership vision that will be an excellent fit for Northern Lights College,” said Karen Simpson, Chair of the NLC Board of Governors. “I have no doubt that he will be an outstanding president for this college because of his track record as an experienced and effective administrator with a history of bringing innovation to education.” Kulmatycki has served as president, vice-chancellor and CEO at the Newman Theological College in Edmonton and has been a regional superintendent and CEO in Grande Prairie and Whitecourt. He is currently the vice president of academics at the College of New Caledonia in Prince George. Kulmatycki holds a doctorate in Educational Research and Leadership, a Bachelor of Education from the University of Calgary and a Master of Educational Administration from the University of Alberta. “I am truly excited to return to the north and be a part of the excitement and energy that is happening in northeastern British Columbia,” said Kulmatycki. “Northern Lights College is the North’s premier training facility and the opportunity to lead this organization into the next phase of northern British Columbia’s strong economic outlook is one to which I look forward.”
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Being a farm safety champion This March, the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) are encouraging all Canadians to become farm safety champions as a part of Canadian Agricultural Safety Week 2015 presented by Farm Credit Canada (FCC), which runs from March 15 to 21, 2015. Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) is an annual public education campaign focusing on the importance of safe agriculture. This year’s theme is Be the Difference, and organizers want to inspire all Canadians to become farm safety champions through feature champion testimonials, farmer resources and a social media contest. http://www.agsafetyweek.ca/“This year, we are focusing on the power of the positive. We know that we need to engage with all Canadians to make farms safer places to work and live,” says Marcel Hacault, Executive Director of CASA. “We’re encouraging all Canadians to become farm safety champions. Health care providers, teachers, agri-business leaders, community members and farmers all play an important role in promoting farm safety.” “As a farmer myself and in the role as President at the CFA, I see the importance of farm safety firsthand – on my farm and for farms across Canada,” says Ron Bonnett, CFA President. “Injuries on the farm are no joke, and they happen much more often than they should. We need to work together so that farm safety is acknowledged as important and change ensues.”
“Our commitment to Canadian agriculture extends beyond financing by helping those in the industry successfully manage risks on their farms or agribusiness operations,” says Brenda Stasuik, FCC Director, Strategy, Government Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility. “We’re pleased to partner with CASA for Canadian Agriculture Safety Week to empower producers with the information and resources they need to make their operations safer.” As a part of CASW 2015, CASA and CFA are working with the PEI Federation of Agriculture to host Be the Difference launch activities in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island on March 16th, 2015. Activities include a luncheon with speeches from farm safety champions and half-day training on hazard and risk assessment; Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) or CPR. “The PEI Federation of Agriculture is pleased to see this year’s CASW launch on Prince Edward Island soil,” says Charlotte Crooks, Farm Safety Coordinator. “We are proud of our farm safety initiatives in the province and we look forward to seeing what others are doing to “Be the Difference” in their areas. This event is a wonderful way to share knowledge and bring awareness to farm safety nationwide.” Canadian Agricultural Safety Week takes place every year during the third week of March. This year, CASW runs from March 15thto 21st. For more information about CASW or PEI launch activities, or to access CASW media kits, please visit agsafetyweek.ca. Media kits include press releases, feature safety champion articles, safety advice articles, psas, graphics and more. CASW 2015 is presented by Farm Credit Canada and brought to you by the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture with assistance from the Government of Canada through Growing Forward 2, a federal, provincial and territorial initiative. In 2015, CASW sponsors include long-time corporate sponsor Farm Credit Canada, Imperial Oil and their Esso Branded Retailers, Ag for Life, Canadian Fertilizer Institute, Dupont Pioneer, Viterra and Brandt.
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Health and Safety at work always come first Duties of Employees
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Employer Responsibilities
As an employer, you play an important role in preventing workplace accidents and injuries, and promoting safe and healthy workplaces. These responsibilities and obligations fall under
Part II of the Canada Labour Code and apply to workplaces under federal jurisdiction only.
Employers must ensure that employees have the necessary information, training and supervision to perform their jobs safely. Managers, supervisors, health and safety committees and representatives must also understand their roles and responsibilities under the Code. Additional areas of employer obligations and responsibilities under the Code include investigations, inspections, accident reporting, and the Hazard Prevention Program.
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Upcoming Fort St. John
• Oilmen’s Monthly Meeting, hosted by the Fort St. John Petroleum Association, will be March 5, 2015, at the Lido Theatre. Dinner and entertainment provided. Coctails at 5:30 p.m. Please RSVP to the Lido Theatre at 250-7853011 to reserve your tickets. • RocKin the Peace, March 7, 2015. General seating $25, reserved $30, at the door $35. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Peace Country Talent at its best. • Art Night for kids. Nurture the passion, build confidence, encourage dedication and honour the joy of living that comes with being an artist. With a focus on fun, self expression and a connection among young artists. Ages 8-12. Monday evenings from March 2-April 20, 6:30-8:00 p.m., beginning Mon., March 9. Questions/registration: Penny at Trembling Forest Art, 250-329-6535 or tremblingforest@ explorenet.com. • Preschool Health Roundup, Weds., March 11, 10 a.m.5:30 p.m. at Totem Mall. Another Preschool Health Roundup is being hosted at the Totem Mall for children aged three and four. This is essentially a one-stop-shop to check your child’s developmental progress. Drop in and pick-up your passport, then make your way around the mall as you visit interactive booths with fun activities. The interactive booths will have local community experts on-call for developmental screening, dental checks, vision info, hearing checks and fire safety. The kids can also look forward to face painting, prizes, interactive PlayStations, hand washing demonstrations and story time. For more info contact the Child Care Resource and Referral at 250-785-5701 or email ecdfsj@gmail.com. • The second annual masquerade ball fundraiser Hollywood Night is coming to FSJ March 14 at the Lido Theatre, 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. The North Peace Family Superpark Society rolls out the red carpet for a star studded night to remember. This event is 19+. Tickets: $80 per person. For advance tickets call Jaandi at 250-262-2703 • The Big Bad Musical, Sat., March 14, 6-8 p.m. The students of Bert Bowes Middle School present The Big Bad Musical at the North Peace Cultural Centre. The Big Bad Wolf is being taken to court by the Little Red Riding Hood, her Grandmother, the Three Little Pigs and the Shepherd and the Boy Who Cried Wolf. With the Evil Step Mother defending the accused and the Fairy Godmother representing the plaintiffs, this quirky musical comedy is fun for all ages. Come be a part of the show, as our jury you will decide the outcome of the show. The matinee is at 1 p.m. followed by an evening show at 6 p.m. Tickets: $12 for an adult, $8 for a student, $5 for a child under 12 years of age. • 15th Annual Chocolate Festival, Sat., March 28. This happiest event in the north opens its doors again at the North Peace Cultural Centre at 6 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the NPCC box office. For the price of a ticket, $15 per person or $30 for a family of four with an extra $5 per additional family member, patrons have the opportunity for unlimited tasting of many deliciously decadent chocolate confections donated by home and commercial bakers. A live auction for the beautiful baked goods begins around 6:45 and while enjoying the tasting treats, bids may be placed at the silent auction table. There is something for everyone at this amazing event. Proceeds go to supporting children’s art programming in the form of an expanded FREE KIDS’ ART PROGRAMMING initiative, the giving of student bursaries and to support art in its many forms at Peace Gallery North and the North Peace Cultural Centre. • Campfire Cowboy Lounge Party, Sat., March 7 at the Fort St. John Legion. 5 p.m., snacks provided, local live country music, donation at the door. • Northern B.C. High School Rodeo Association Fundraiser Gala, April 11, 2015, at the Pomeroy Hotel Banquet Room.
Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., auction at 8 p.m. followed by a dance. Tickets: $60 each, or a table of eight for $400. Tickets will be available at 8 Seconds Western Wear in Fort St. John, or contact Lynn Peck at 1-250-262-5955. • The best and the brightest local talent takes to the stage in the 41st annual Child Development Centre Talent Show at the North Peace Cultural Centre. March 6, 2015, at 6 p.m. Entertainers young and old interested in performing please contact CDC at talent@cdcfsj.ca. • 2015 Winter Photo Scavenger Hunt. Jan. 20-March 13, 2015. Capture your community in pictures! Each Monday morning, beginning February 2, a photo description will be released and for those who submit a photo that reflects the photo description requested, they will get their name in a weekly prize pack draw! At the end of 6 weeks, all those who won a weekly prize will have a chance at the grand prize - a weekend at Powder King (includes 3 nights hotel and 2 days of skiing)! Register in person at the City of Fort St. John Visitor Centre beginning Monday, January 26. Sponsored by MooseFM and energeticcity.ca For more information, please visit www.fortstjohn.ca/photo-scavenger-hunt. Tickets:FREE. Hosted by the City of FSJ • Merchant Bazaar at the North Peace Cultural Centre –– 10015 100th Avenue, from Jan. 23-Dec. 23. Held at the North Peace Cultural Centre every Sunday from 10-4. The Bazaar gives home based business and nonprofits a new venue in town to show the community what products, or services they have to offer. This is also an inexpensive way to advertise your business. FSJ’s Merchant Bazaar advertises each week on their Facebook page as well as other local business sites to let the people know what kind of businesses will be attending each week. Tickets:Free. Open Every Sunday all year round. Many differnet businesses are welcome. We invite you to take part as one of our Vendors. • In a daze wondering what to do about Pro-D Days? We have a NEAT idea! NEAT’s Pro-D Daze run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The cost is $40/day. To register, or for more info, phone 250-785-6328, or email susan@neat.ca. Do you have more than one child? If so, there’s 10 per cent savings to be had. Remember to pack a litterless lunch and snacks.
Dawson Creek
• Opening reception for A Bird’s Eye View: with Lynn LeCorre, Jim Stokes, and Debbie Courvoisier, at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery, 816-Alaska Avenue. Fri., March 6, 7-9 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. • Spring Break Swim & Climb, March 8, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre. Spring break is coming up fast! To escape the winter weather you can take your family to the Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre for a swim and a soak in the hot tub! The Aquatic Centre is having a Toonie Swim and Climb...Come join the fun on March 8. • The South Peace Community Arts Council will be holding their montly meeting at noon, March 10, 2015, at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery. • Strawberry Tea and Bake Sale, Sat., March 14, 1:30-3:30 at the South Peace United Church in Dawson Creek. Everyone welcome to enjoy strawberries, angel cake an dice cream and tea/coffee/juice with friends. Shop the bake table for wonderful food. • Ladies Wine and Art Night, March 21 at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery. We will provide the wine, dessert and ambiance, if you provide your creativity. Each night will bring a new artistic experience – painting, sketching, or something else entirely. You must register and purchase a ticket as space is limited. Tickets are $20 each and are available at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery. • PC Roots Group, Apriil 4, 2015, at the Roots Group Building DC NAR PARK. Open to member wanting to to use the genealogy library. A member will be available to anyone requiring help on how to get started on your family history. Everyone welcome, for appointment please call Lynn 250-782 4058 or Neil 250-782-7651 or Lyle 250 782-2804.
Hudson’s Hope
• The Hudson’s Hope Figure Skating Club will be holding their Annual Carnival on Sun., March 8. Games night, doors open at 5:30 p.m., show at 6 p.m.. Door prizes, 50/50, raffles, concession, popcorn, flowers, great local talent. • Hudson’s Hope Historical Society 2015 Annual General meeting at St. Peter’s Church Hall, March 12 at 7 p.m.
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• Participate with your young child (aged birth to five years old) in school-based early learning activities – including stories, music and art. At no cost to families, this early learning drop-in program helps prepare children for success in Kindergarten. Don Titus StrongStart on March 5 and March 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Don Titus Early Learning Hub, 5305 - 47th Street. StrongStart BC programs provide rich learning environments designed for early learning development – language, physical, cognitive, social and emotional. Qualified early childhood educators lead learning activities where children find opportunity to make friends and interact with others of similar ages. Free 0-5yrs, Birth Certificate required. Call Luisa Surerus 250788-2531 for more information • Lunch n’ Tales on Thurs., March 5, 11:30am – 1:00 p.m. at the Chetwynd Public Library, 5012 46 St, Chetwynd, BC, Canada. Ages 3-5, Storytime, crafts & lunch. Call 250788-2559. • Drop In Hockey at the Chetwynd Rec Centre. Mondays/ Wednesdays/Fridays DI Hockey - 11:30am-1:00pm $5.50/ person. Full equipment is required for Drop In Hockey.
Ongoing Pouce Coupe
• Youth Drop-In at Pouce Coupe Community Church Annex (the old Pouce library). Saturday nights 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Ages 13 to 17.
Chetwynd
• Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesday and Friday at 8 p.m. at the Tansi Friendship Centre, 5301 South Access. If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to, phone 788-9658 or 788-1100.
Tumbler Ridge
• Alcoholics Anonymous - meeting Thursday. 8 p.m. 115 Commercial Park (Baptist Church). If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to. Phone 242-4018. • Tuesdays: TR Seniors (55+) Drop-In – Floor curling, carpet bowling, card & board games, coffee & cookies. Community Centre Room 5 from 1-4 pm. Small drop-in fee.
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