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March 15, 2012 - Vol. 9 - No. 11

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Paul Brandt hits up DC - Page 2

RocKIN The Peace 2012

PRRD see’s FSJ Hospital Art - Page 5

Kyla Corpuz photos

Left: Guitarist for Barstool Music, Fort St. John jams at Rockin The Peace 2012 on Mar. 10 at The Lido in Fort St. John; middle: Twin Peaks from Fort St. John light up the stage; top right: Lead guitarist for Like Fire from Pouce Coupe captures the audience with his backup vocals and Slashlike riffs; bottom right: Smotherbox from Chetwynd serenades the crowd with acoustic flare and metal inspired vocals; bottom: Naomi Shore and Lindsay Pratt from Twin Peaks take home the grand prize. For more see Page 29.

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PRRD to maintain control over C.L. Fire Department By Jill Earl

planning processes. “Feelings of the fire fighters was disappointment in the decision of the elected officials to reduce their budget. It wasn’t the amount, but it was the principal behind not giving them exactly what they wanted... the fire fighters- it’s not even fair to say the fire fighters- I think the majority of the fire fighters didn’t care, it was a few of the Society executives felt that they had put together a budget number that they needed to provide the service. That number had changed, and they weren’t happy about that, and they were quite disgruntled that an elected body such as the Peace River Regional District board could tell them that ‘no your not getting this much money, you’re only getting this much,’” said Fred Banham, Chief Administrative Officer for the PRRD, during the discussions on March 8. Director Bruce Christensen raised the fact that during the Society’s last delegation, Allen alluded that many of the volunteers may walk out if the PRRD takes over. Christensen was concerned that no fire protection would be in place, if the volunteers were to leave. “In the current situation the assumption is that we will continue to do our jobs regardless of all the pit falls put in our way...In Feb 2011 Madame Chair you said there will always be a fire department at the Lake...I’m sure you believe that, I believe it, but unfortunately the way we are being treated at the moment, leaves me to have some concerns,” Allen said, during the Feb. 24 delegation. Banham assured that PRRD employee, Stewart Larson, Deputy Fire Chief, would respond to fires as he is able to, and other fire departments have agreed to help as well. “We have mutual aid if there were a fire and there was assistance needed, we have assurances from both Fort St. John Fire Department and Taylor Fire Department to provide assistance. They would not be the primary call out, they would not be responsible for responding to calls, our staff would do that. Having said that, Jill Earl photo that’s if absolutely everybody left…there might Paul Brandt performed with High Valley at the Encana Events Center on Monbe a core of folks that leave, but there are also day, March 5. a number of other department members that are interested in Tryon Land Surveying Ltd. practicing and working in fire Tryon Engineering Inc. departments and they’re really not interested in the administration department, they just want to ride the big fire truck and those folks would be more then welcome to come. We’re quite confident that a) there wouldn’t be a total abandonment and b) that there would be provisions in place,” Banham said. The board enlisted the help We are pleased to welcome Lead Engineer Mr. David Gao, of Dave Mitchell and Associates to conduct a study and proP.Eng. to Tryon Engineering Inc. vide recommendations on the administration and operational Mr. Gao brings 28 years of civil and structural engineering review of the fire department; their report was presented in experience as head design engineer for various large and August 2011. small scale engineering projects. “Given modern issues related to liability, accountability and Tryon Engineering provides land developers and industry oversight for fire departments, it is fair to say that the existing clients in Western Canada with consulting professional system has become outmoded,” engineering services. We specialize in the design and the report stated. execution of municipal and infrastructure development, as Arthur Hadland, Director of well as serving the civil construction of private and public Electoral Area C that includes Charlie Lake, ultimately moved industry. the recommendation to proceed with the transition to make the Please contact us or have a look at our website for more District directly administer and manage the Charlie Lake Fire information: www.tryongroup.ca Protection Service as planned. “I have received a number of phone calls and there’s a real concern in the community that 10201 - 17th St Ph: 250-782-5868 if we should reverse this it will Dawson Creek, Fax: 250-782-6029 go back to the closed Society BC V1G 4C3 mail@tryongroup.ca that was existing prior and so there’s a real support to continue with the process as recommended by the Dave Mitchell report,” Hadland said.

DAWSON CREEK- In response to a delegation by the Charlie Lake/Grandhaven Fire Protection Society on Feb. 24, the Peace River Regional District carried a motion that continues the transition of the fire service to be under their management and administration by April 1. In Feb. 2011, the Society had come to the District asking to resolve the difficulties the Society had with the District’s administration, or to take over the fire department completely. The Society received notice a month later that the PRRD would be taking over the department as of April 1, 2012. At the Feb. 24, 2012 meeting, Doug Allen, Captain and Safety Officer of the Charlie Lake Fire Department and Society President, asked the Board to reconsider the decision they had made over a year ago and asked if the Society could continue maintaining the service as they had done for over 25 years. Allen and his delegation of three volunteer fire fighters were concerned about the way things were currently being run, accusing the Board of not adequately supporting them and excluding the department from important

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Seniors benefit from donation to keep them active By Kyla Corpuz

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FORT ST. JOHN – Progress Energy donated $65,000 to the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation. The money will be used to buy an accessible bus for the new Residential Care Facility, located beside the new hospital. “The importance that this gift is in keeping our patients living in residential care connected and engaged with the community that many have lived in their entire lives,” said Angela De Smit, Northern Health, health services administrator in a press release. According to studies, staying active can lead to healthier liv-

ing. The bus is aimed to give seniors the opportunity to remain active and involved in their community. “The idea of a bus always available for the residents will be tremendously beneficial in keeping our seniors young at heart and connected to the energetic city and region,” states the release. The bus will bring residents on country drives, events with residents from the South Peace facilities, North Peace Cultural Centre and also give them the opportunity to have meals at local and out of town restaurants. This new mode of transportaWWW.CRANEMATS.CA tion for the Residential Care Crane Mats Facility will be free for resiHardwood Wedges, dents. Pipeline Blocking, The bus is designed to carry Call 604-462-7517 12 walk-on residents and four in wheelchairs or eight walk-

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Aurora inspires F.S.J. hospital art By Jill Earl

DAWSON CREEK- The Fort St. John Community Arts Council and the Hospital Art Committee announced the selected artists for the Peace River Regional District Hospital Art Project during the PRRD meeting on March 8. Michael Vandermeer and Cheryl Hamilton of ie Creative Artworks from Vancouver have been selected out of 35 entries to create a public artwork. The pair’s creation will be a permanent installation in the lobby stairwell and become the Peace River Regional Hospital District legacy commemorative dedication piece of the new Fort St. Hospital, expected to open later this year. Vandermeer and Hamilton presented their proposal to the board, outlining their idea and the nature inspiration of the piece. “On the original call for the artwork to the hospital there was a real desire to bring nature into the hospital for the visitors and patients that were there. One of things that I found absolutely unique and phenomenal about this area of the world were the northern lights,” Hamilton said. Hamilton recalled the first time she saw the northern lights, while tree planting in northern B.C. “I got up in the middle of the night and I saw this spectacular northern lights show happening, I thought it was the end of the world, or some sort of apocalypse, I had no idea they were that spectacular...It was this huge impressive moment for me, and one that I won’t forget,” she said. Vandermeer and Hamilton work extensively with metal and blown glass, their piece, entitled “Aurora” will include both elements. They plan to hand blow approximately 30 pieces of twisted glass cones around four to five feet tall, and mount them on a metal grid- with the approval of an engineer, who will sign off on the structures stability. Behind the twisted glass will be pieces of dichroic glass that emits and reflects two different colours depending on lighting. The dichroic glass will be illuminated by LED lights, flashing at various speeds and intensities to create the dancing effects of the northern lights. “We’re going to implore the use of light and the optics of blown glass to try to create a similar display of northern lights...So what we’re literally trying to do it bring the outside sky into the hospital, for the people who can’t enjoy it outside,” Hamilton said. The coloured light will shine against the back wall of the 7-foot by 11-foot staircase lobby and the glass pieces. Hamilton assures that the lights won’t be too disorientating for patients and visitors, and that the 3D sculpture will still give off the same effect when there is natural light in the building during the day. Vandermeer and Hamilton plan on conducting colour studies in their studio, and will do a mock up with cardboard to get a sense of the size and mass of their piece. “We can simulate the entire room and we can start to

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set up the piece so that we get the maximum effectiveness of light passing through the sculpture,” Hamilton said. Once they are finished creating the pieces in the studio, they will drive it to Fort St. John for installation in early June while the hospital is still closed. The artists plan on filming stages of the process to help educate the public on how it was made. “It can bring in a public art awareness, it helps people understand how the artwork was made so in turn they end up enjoying the artwork a little more…it’s such a mystery for so many people,” Hamilton said. Glassblowers work with liquid glass in furnaces of approximately 2000 degrees Fahrenheit, they use wet newspaper and wooden paddles to shape the glass, and allow it to cool down in a kiln for over two days. “The thing with glass blowing is that you have to be very methodical, once the glass is coming out of the furnace it’s like a big floppy noodle. Basically you’ve got a few seconds to start blowing and if you take too long or anything like that, it’s just not going to work out. It looks free form but it’s actually very well planned out in advance,” said Vandermeer. Hamilton believes that the art project will encourage people to take the stairs and help some people heal. “When you’re in a hospital you’re faced will all kinds of issues and it’s sort of a hard dose of reality for people and sometimes what art can do is transport you to a different place. It can remove you from the present and it can let your imagination kind of run amuck, and I think in an area like a hospital too, it’s completely geared for function, and to have artwork there for visitors as well is kind of a relief. You know you can go for a little walk and have a moment and the piece can remind people of northern lights maybe it can take them to some other Jill Earl photo memory that they have, some sort of good moment inVandermeer demonstrates to the PRRD of how dichroic glass reflects stead of some other stressful moment that they may be Michael two different colours depending on the angle of light, and how that light looks having at the hospital,” Hamilton said. through twisted glass. The Hospital Art Committee considered: artistic merit, how the artist addressed the requirements of the call, the sustainability of the piece and it’s maintenance needs, the safety to the public, the value for money, and the artists similar works, as the criteria for Get the training and support you need to find and keep a job in B.C. selection. Job search resources • Personal employment planning • Workshops and training • Specialized services Though public art is not as common in this region as it is in other areas of the province, Sue Popesku, Coordinator of the Hospital Arts Committee, hopes it will bring awareness to the need for public art in this area. “Public art is not an export here to the extent that it should be and as you can see it will cause quite a stir,” said Popesku.

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EDITORIAL A manual to not giving up

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able to tie my shoe, bunny ears and loops did not make sense to me— now I can tie my shoe without even tying my shoe, it’s called Velcro. But seriously, even though I’m definitely not a female version of Ryan Gosling in Drive, yet, being able to drive standard without feeling like every single car around me wants to run me over and finally

finding that ‘sweet spot’ of going from a stop to applying the right amount of gas on time, is a shift forward, right? And I’m only getting better at it. Who knew my greatest accomplishment so far in 2012 would be proving myself wrong. Stick shift? Piece of cake. - Kyla

About a month ago I was in a car accident and my vehicle was deemed a total write off. So, I was vehicle-less for about a week until a friend let me borrow a car. The only thing, it was standard. I’ve had my experiences with standards and it was safe to say I couldn’t drive it. I could never figure out the ‘sweet spot’ to go from a complete stop to pressing on the gas and actually being able to move, neither could I figure out why or how to shift. However, I was really good at stalling, that’s actually the only thing I could do while behind the wheel. But, I had no choice. As a journalist we are required to be in many different places throughout the week. So, I took the offer, a two-hour lesson and decided that I was going to deal with it. The next day I drove myself to work behind the wheel of this foreign-functioning car. Between my heart racing like Usain Bolt in a 200 m dash and trying to be a female Ryan Gosling in Drive, I only stalled once. Great! What was not so great was trying to get home that day. Nine stalls, three missed shifts and a little tear rolling down my eye, I deemed driving standard a write-off. (I apologize to anyone who may have been behind me at a stop light, waiting for me to move after three failed attempts of not maneuvering from the clutch to gas pedal properly. Seriously, thank you for not getting out of your car and bashing my car window or fingering me.) I’m not one to give up easily, I strongly believe in learning and perfecting. Not this time. So, I let the borrowed car sit in my driveway and carpooled. And then, I finally sucked it up. I finally took all the advice from standard-driving friends that ‘it does get better.’ I putted around my neighbourhood for a good two hours before taking on the main streets. So, if you’re going through a stall in your life, if you think it’s easier to give up than to try, let me tell you, it does get better. Learning how to drive standard also applies to some valuable life lessons. 1) Practice makes perfect 2) Take Nike’s advice and Just Do it 3) When you come to a complete halt and feel like you can’t start again, just breath, shut everything off and try it again. When I started driving I made it clear in my head that I would never drive a standard, not because I didn’t like it but because I didn’t believe I could ever do it. When I was five I thought I would never be

Peace River North MLA Report - Bill 22 in B.C.

By Pat Pimm, MLA Peace River North In light of the recent debate of Bill 22, I would like to clarify some key facts surrounding the legislation. I would like to update our general public and give you some facts and figures. First, let me express my support for the students, families and teachers affected by this dispute. I know without a doubt that the majority of our teachers in BC are sincere people who genuinely love their jobs and the students that they teach. Unfortunately, while our teachers are well-respected and hardworking, they are not well represented by their union, the BC Teachers’ Federation. Over the past 20 years, the BCTF has only been able to reach one negotiated agreement with government. While legislation is not the preferred option, it is the unfortunate norm, for all political parties, when it comes to the BCTF. What is Bill 22 and what does it do? Bill 22 does the following: It provides certainty for students and parents by 1. Suspending the teachers strike action 2. Setting a cooling off period 3. And imposing financial consequences for illegal strike action It does more than that, the Bill also appoints a mediator to facilitate bargaining with the goal of reaching a mediated settlement within the net zero mandate.

The mediator will have until the end of June to issue a non binding report with recommendations. Bill 22 injects 165 million dollars into a Learning Improvement Fund to address class composition issues. Bill 22 protects class size. Class size limits for grades K-3 remain exactly the same as they were and cannot be exceeded. Those numbers are 22 students for kindergarten and 24 students for grades 1-3. For grades 4 to 12 we are setting a class maximum of 30 students - there was no maximum before. For grades 4 to 12, classes may exceed the maximum of 30 students but only if the Principal considers the learning conditions appropriate and the Superintendent approves that decision. In these cases, the teacher is entitled to additional compensation, additional prep time, professional development funding or a combination. The following is a short summary of what has happened with the negotiations to date. 1. The parties have had 78 face to face bargaining sessions 2. We have had 7 months of job action 3. We have seen next to no movement during these negotiations 4. We haven’t had one formal report card issued to any of our students. (Some excellent teachers have kept parents up-to-date

on how their students are doing). 5. Our children and families are suffering the consequences and we cannot allow this to continue much longer. One point that must be made very clearly from the Government side of this equation is the fact that during these tough economical times we do not have the additional revenue to add two billion dollars of taxpayer money to pay for the BCTF union demands. Another important fact is that if government were to deviate from net-zero for the BCTF, that would open up the 138 union contracts that have already been negotiated under the net zero mandate. This would add an additional 9.1 billion more dollars to our bottom line over three years. I do hear from time to time that the BCTF have not had an increase for a long period of time and I would like to address that point. The BCTF negotiated a 16 percent increase in salary in their last contract while most other public sector unions received an increase of about 8 per cent over the same period. And what are they looking for this time, - $ 2 billion over the next three years - and to put that into perspective for the average person Right now the government currently spends $2.9 billion in total for teachers’ salaries and benefits. Bill 22 will ensure our children can be back in school while

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There has to be change to Charlie Lake Fire Department Dear Editor Reference is made to the write up in the Northeast News regarding the Charlie lake fire dept; and Statements made by captain Doug Allen, it appears that Doug Allen does not believe in free voting and democracy. They again are pleading to once again take full control of the Charlie lake Fire department under the banner of the secret Charlie lake fire society; I believe that the majority of rate payers want to do away with that undemocratic society so that the public can see how our tax dollars are being spent. Even the Peace River regional district knew very little about how funding from them was being used. The funding from the regional district was huge, more funding flowed to Charlie lake than any other fire dept. namely – Taylor, Hudson hope, Chetwynd, Pouce Coupe and others yet Charlie lake had no better success in putting out fires .examples Charlie lake store which was ½ a km from the fire hall. A lady and a gentleman perished in their homes within 1 km from the fire hall, Doug Allen with his title of captain made derogatory comments about the new fire chief hired by the Regional district

there comments were very damaging to the creditability of our new fire chief and Mr. Allen shoot himself in foot with such uncalled for remark. Mr. Hadland and other elected regional board representative choose to take control back of the Charlie lake fire department and I commend them for doing so, Doug Allen stated the Old secretive fire society provided excellent service at an economical price, that statement is false Dave Shipley remarked and said how many of you would put your lives in the hands of someone that you don’t know. All of us do when we fly in an airplane, travel by bus, and taxi etc. so that was a stupid statement. Another thing that comes to mind is when the Charlie lake meat processing plant was destroyed by fire some two weeks prior to Christmas that was a disgrace to the fire department as that fire was only 400 meter from the fire hall, The happy members of the society were having their Xmas party that night, apparently some if not all the fire fighters were intoxicated and could not man the truck. The Fort St John fire department was called to fight that fire because of the 8km that they had to travel and the

time element the building was destroyed. I’m wondering why the insurance underwriters didn’t ask some questions which would have been very embarrassing to Mr. Pinkerton – the fire chief. Let’s look at another scenario – the distance that fire the fire dept. covers is 8km from the fire hall let’s suppose that there would have been a house fire some 8 km west of Charlie lake fire hall that night, that would have put the Fort St John fire department some 16 km from the fire completely unacceptable according to the insurance under writers. If that fire would have occurred some 8 km west of Charlie Lake and the Charlie lake fire department could not attend and if there was a loss of life, can you imagine the repercussions? The Peace River Regional board would be facing a multimillion dollar law suit and Mr. Pinkerton the fire chief at that time would be behind bars facing man slaughter charges. Yes I agree with Mr. Hadland and other members of the regional board, there has to be a change. Sincerely, Gordon Meek, Charlie Lake, B.C.

Premier Clark needs to reinstate BC Utilities Commission Dear Editor, On March 22, 2011, Premier Clark made her debut here in the north with a town hall meeting at the Pomeroy Hotel here in Fort St. John. During that presentation, a person in the audience reminded the Premier of a commitment she had made to the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) while she was still hosting her own talk show on CKNW radio the previous year. Premier Clark was quoted (from a transcript of the program) where Ms. Clark voiced her dismay at former Premier Gordon Campbell. You will recall Campbell’s action to remove the BCUC’s decision making authority over anything to do with the Site C proposal or its financial viability. Here is Premier Clark’s original quote from May 17, 2010. “We need to have an independent BC Utilities Commission, that’s the watchdog that protects ratepayers and keeps our rates low”. Clearly, as a former talk show host, Premier Clark show strong support for the BCUC and its public role. The BCUC does indeed play a critical roles for all British Columbians in this province. It used to identify the viability of electricity projects, as well as other energy projects as they relate to the public purse. In 2009, the BCUC rejected the Site C proposal,

on the grounds that it did not meet the appropriate financial criteria, or cost effectiveness for a public project. Within months of that decision, the Campbell government removed the BCUC from reviewing all or any new capitol projects (including Site C), thus taking away all decision making authority from the BCUC. All future decisions regarding Site C, would now come directly out of the Liberal cabinet. Yet, ... Premier Clark indicated that the Site C project was critical to the overall game plan of liquifying natural gas for overseas export. In spite of the fact that... during the same radio interview on May 17, 2010, Premier Clark made a potent remark to the guest speaker Marc Jaccard stating, “is this going to mean Site C goes ahead despite the potential costs to taxpayers”? She was quoted in the Alaska Highway News that 100% of the electricity (from Site C) would be needed for the LNG industry. No mention was made of the cost to the public purse of that the key regulator, namely, the BCUC was still completely neutered in its ability to address or regulate the project. Recall, that Gordon Campbell had effectively removed the BCUC from its role as our public watch dog for major public projects such as Site C. 1 - Why has Premier Clark not re-commissioned the BCUC in its

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Military program aimed at Aboriginal youth By Kyla Corpuz

FORT ST. JOHN – Maj. Nolan Kemp from the Canadian Forces spoke at the Rising Spirit Youth Centre in Fort St. John about a military program geared toward Aboriginals. It caught the attention of 19-year-old Cody Belcourt. “I’ve never heard of it, I just heard of it today and it sounds pretty promising of what will happen,” said Belcourt, who is planning on applying for one of the 90 positions. “I should have fun when I go there.” Bold Eagle is a six-week military-based program targeted for Aboriginal youth across Western Canada. “What’s unique about Bold Eagle is that it combines military training but also Aboriginal culture teachings and ceremony,” said Kemp. Intertwining of the two cultures is what sparked Belcourt’s interest. “It sounds like a pretty well-rounded program and I’m pretty interested in it.” Before the youth are thrown into intense training, they are put in touch with their roots. “We start off with an enrollment ceremony,” said Kemp, which is followed by a culture camp for three days, taught by mostly Cree elders from Saskatchewan. Throughout the duration of the camp they participate in Métis teachings, pipe ceremonies, powwows and elder hours. Kemp said every group is unique. “We have youth that come from all different backgrounds, some who are in touch with ceremony or teachings, others, this could be their first time that they’ve experienced it.” For Belcourt—if he secures a spot—it will be his first time, in a long time, attending a powwow. But the course isn’t just sitting around a campfire, said Kemp—it does get intense. “I joke that when the ceremony ends the yelling begins.” The Bald Eagle camp is located at the same military base as the Canadian Forces in Wainwright, Alta., where troops train before going to Afghanistan. “It’s demanding training, it’s challenging and they need to know that when they arrive.” The course is the standard Army Reserve Basic Military Qualification taught by military personnel. They will learn general military knowledge, weapons handling, navigation, first aid, drill, survival skills and most importantly teamwork. “At the end of it all though, what’s really important is that it’s a developmental program,” Kemp said. “So they have a better resume for the future. They have skills and tools in their toolbox that they can use for whatever they want to do.” Belcourt is hopeful of that outcome. He noted that “better structure” and finding out more about himself is something he could gain from the program. After successfully completing the course, remaining in the Canadian military is an option. Kemp said last year 55 per cent of graduates stayed on board. The program started 23 years ago by a local First Nation near Prince Albert, Sask. He approached the local militia unit and asked them to create Bald Eagle, said Kemp. “They wanted to focus on things like confidence, discipline, teamwork and fitness.” The program started in Saskatchewan that summer and has since branched out to accept interested applicants from Victoria to Thunder Bay.

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“It wasn’t our [Canadian Forces] idea but we’ve embraced it and decided to commit to this program because we see the value it provides,” said Kemp, who is also the Bold Eagle coordinator. The program has become widespread and receives about 350 applicants each summer and only 90 are chosen. Before securing a spot they have to pass a number of tests: aptitude, interview, head-to-toe medical, fitness, background check, credit and criminal record. In addition, they have to meet a certain criteria: be at least 16 years old, completed Grade 10 or equivalent, parental consent if under 18, be a member of a recognized Aboriginal group in Canada and Canadian citizen. All expenses are covered by the Canadian Forces. During their time in Wainwright they will earn $3,500, the standard rate for a Private recruit.

4H members show off communication skills By Kyla Corpuz

FORT ST. JOHN - Finalists from five 4H clubs around the North Peace competed at the annual District Communications event on Mar. 10 at Northern Lights College. Each 4H member is expected to develop their communication skills as part of the 4H program. To do this they are required to partcipate in one of the four categories: public speaking, demonstration, speak and show or create an educational display. The clubs that were represented last Saturday were: Prespatou Community 4H Club, Wonowon 4H Club, Beatton Community 4H Club, Silver Willow 4H Club and Lakeshore 4H Club. All the judges were local volunteers. The winners from the district moved on to the regionals, in hopes to reach provincials.

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Alternate Calendar for next school year, balanced calendar not dismissed By Jill Earl

DAWSON CREEK- After accepting input from the community for over a month, School District 59 has officially decided on next school year’s calendar. With one opposing vote, the board passed a motion that made Alternate Calendar 1 the calendar for the 2012-2013 school year. With Alternate Calendar 1, students will have 183 instructional days and a two-week long spring break. Community members were invited to comment on four calendar options this year: the Standard Calendar issued by the government, Alternate Calendar 1, Alternate Calendar 2, and a Balanced Calendar that would have had students in school for 187 days and starting school one month earlier, spreading their vacation time in August throughout the school year. The district accepted phone calls, emails, and letters commenting on the calendars, as well as survey submissions from their website. The District received an overwhelming response. “Today I would typically read you all the feedback, that’s not going to happen. There are over 1,000 comments, and you have every piece of feedback,” said Kathy Sawchuk, Superintendent. “I think that it’s interesting that we’ve asked or have given the opportunity for lots of feedback, and that’s what I think it is, it’s feedback. We did it through survey, we’ve had people provide us with letters, emails, and I think there were 80 pages that I saw of comments. I think what I noticed of the comments was that there were people in favour of all options. They all weren’t all against one or not, although the majority came to have centered on one particular area, the balanced calendar,” said Chair of the Board, Richard Powell. Powell thinks it’s great that so many people took the opportunity to comment and said the District received feedback from parents, teachers, students, and even municipalities. 877 people filled out the online survey: 43.2% of those favoured the Alternate Calendar 1, 39.3% favoured the Standard Calendar, 15.8% favoured the Balanced Calendar, and 12.6% supported the Alternate Calendar 2. Trustees agree that many of the comments received were reasons why or why not to adopt the balanced calendar. “In regards to all the feedback that we got, and people have stated, some people spent a lot of thought and time writing their comments. I will say that there were a few that were somewhat inappropriate, but I guess in the heat of the moment people just said exactly what they were thinking,” said Trustee, Judy Cla-

vier. One responder writes, “The balanced calendar would not work in the north -what the heck would we do with children for extended periods of winter break and our so called spring break -which in reality is still winter. Do not take August away from us up north -we only get two months of summer -PLEASE LEAVE IT AS IS,” while another simply writes, “No.” After speaking with a few PAC members, Trustee Wayne Ezeard, found that many warmed up to the idea of having a balanced calendar. “When I talked some of the PAC groups, when they ask me what the heck were we thinking and I got to explaining how in this country in August and September we have better use of outdoor education; school doesn’t have to take place inside a classroom, your sciences, all of those things can be better taught in an outdoor situation in many times, and those summer months helps that. I had many many parents afterwards say all of a sudden I don’t hate this idea. This idea has merit…now that we’ve gone down the road I’d really like to take a look at how it could be better put, what would work and how students can take advantage of better learning outcomes in new ways, using out door education and having that time to do it,” Ezeard said. Though some schools in the province have switched to balanced calendars, board members didn’t find enough information that determines the balanced calendar is better educationally. “I did a little bit of research, and I had assumed that the educational portion of the balanced calendar would be advantageous to the marginal student, in that this long break over the summer of July and August is detrimental to their learning and their retaining of information, and in fact stats don’t hold that up, and I found that to be very interesting. So unless in my mind, unless there’s an educational benefit to us going somewhere then I would support a change,” said Clavier. “There are a number of studies out there on calendars... and what they’re saying is that there hasn’t been enough research done on the balanced calendar yet to determine if it has an impact,” said Sawchuk. Powell says that although the decision this year was to go with Alternate Calendar 1, the District will not disregard the possibility of a balanced calendar in the future, if research suggests it supports education. He says that if one school wanted to try a balanced school calendar, given certain circumstances, the board may allow it in the future.

“Educationally if our goal is to look at that then maybe we need… not dismiss the balanced calendar as something that we won’t look at again. It maybe that we need to look at it and get more information on why you would have a balanced calendar...I think anytime that we think that there’s a good education idea, we would revisit it so there would be discussion amongst the board whether we still think the opportunity is to look at…say a year from now will we look at it again? I can’t say for sure, but it’s a possibility, given that maybe we’ve done some research,” said Powell.

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Gov’t funds project that looks at violence against women By Kyla Corpuz

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FORT ST. JOHN –Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society was granted $281,000 to fund a project that addresses violence against women in the community. The announcement came from the federal government a day before International Women’s Day on Mar. 8. “I am pleased our government is supporting grassroots projects that address issues of violence and economic security affecting women and girls living in rural and remote communities,” said Minister of Public Works, Government Services and Status of Women, Rona Ambrose in a press release. “It’s a locally-based project,” said Emily Goodman, FSJWRS executive director. “We’ve been given the opportunity to administer an initiative that is going to shape a culture in Fort St. John that sees less violence against women.” She added that this issue is still prevalent in our community. The project is expected to span a course of three years. “Our approach to the proposal is multifaceted,” said Goodman. The WRS is looking at taking a different route to address the issue at hand. “There’s things that we’re doing on a social service level, but really this is a top-down cultural issue, so we need to be coming together.”

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dominant position, She said “Proving to the ‘old boy’s club’ that I could do it,” was one of her toughest challenges—she added it still exists today. IWD is celebrated for so many reasons; the right for equality is one of them. But, like Green said, the fight to be equal is on going. Cpl. Jody Shelkie with the Fort St. John RCMP is quite familiar. Her line of work has been recognized by society as a man’s job for the past 132 years. “We work for equality by proving to people that we are equal,” said Cpl. Shelkie, adding it’s important to understand the social environment is different in a male-dominant workforce. Green commented further on the issue of gender equality.

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Clockwise: Mayor Lori Ackerman was among nine other local women who addressed questions by Grade 10 to 12 students as part of International Women’s Day global theme, Connecting Girls Inspiring Futures; Helen Knott, a local Aboriginal woman, recited a two-part poem at the International Women’s Day celebration at Whole Wheat and Honey, at the same event, belly dancers from Mystik Borealis entertained the crowd. All events took place on Mar. 8.

Local women inspire girls By Kyla Corpuz

FORT ST.. JOHN – It was a day of inspiration for young girls at North Peace Secondary School as Fort St. John celebrated International Women’s Day on Mar. 8. This year’s global theme was Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures. Ten accomplished, local women from different workforce sectors sat in front of bleachers filled with girls. Each took turns answering questions written by the Grade 10 to 12 students. The answers had a sense of sincerity and honesty. One of the questions was geared towards drugs, asking how each overcame the pressure to stay away and to stay healthy. “I didn’t always make the right decisions,” said Amy Chalifoux. “I wanted to live and be happy, having drugs in my life didn’t make that possible.” Chalifoux now works as a youth and family coordinator at Rising Spirit Youth Centre, she has been clean for 15 years. Applauds resonated in the gym. Stage North volunteer Chalene Scott, said her drug was theatre. She said keeping herself busy and involved with something she was passionate about kept her from being tempted to do real drugs. The panel of women was also asked what struggles they endured to get to their career. Ayza Fontaine, counsellor for the Children Who Witness Abuse program said it was finding the perfect balance between school, work and family when she was a single mother. Moira Green, North Peace Regional Airport managing director, considers her career as a maleDL#5247

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Hospital Foundation breaks ground for extreme makeover By Jill Earl

DAWSON CREEK- With the help of 78 generous donors, the Dawson Creek District Hospital Foundation has finally begun construction to complete their, “Extreme Maternity Makeover,” project that has been in the fundraising stages for almost two years. The roughly $430,000 project is expected to take 10-12 weeks to complete and will be completed in two stages so that while half of the maternity ward is under construction, the other half is still fully operational. The maternity ward and neonatal unit hasn’t been updated since 1960, and improvements include equipment and infrastructure upgrades. The long list of donations came from local industry, businesses, and individuals. Donations from the oil and gas industry made up a big portion of the funds raised. “It’s a huge amount, and it’s not doubt that the oil and gas industry in this area has been very very supportive and we think that’s just great and we appreciate it. It’s so nice to see their involvement in the community giving back so the community members can see, and a lot of their employees of course are coming in and using the facility; that’s wonderful that they have that ability to go and work for a living and see their company coming back and supporting the infrastructure in the town itself. I think Dawson Creek is extremely lucky to have the industry representatives like they do and a great foundation that helps make it all possible,” said Jaret Clay, South Peace Health Service Administrator for Northern Health. Jill Earl photo Continued on Page 20. Major donors and Dawson Creek Hospital Foundation members gather to view the maternity ward construction site.

FuNDINg For STuDENTS, NoT For wAgE hIkES. The BCTF is demanding a 15 per cent wage hike and other benefits that would cost $2 billion and raise taxes for BC families. Virtually all other public sector unions have settled for no wage increases. It’s unacceptable that schools are disrupted and that students and their families are inconvenienced over an unreasonable salary demand in difficult economic times. The union is making claims and demands that simply don’t add up.

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2100 new teaching assistants have been hired since 2001. And, with a new $165 million Learning Improvement Fund, we will hire more.

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No need for health concerns in oil and gas industry: CAPP By Kyla Corpuz

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two children were also born in the Dawson Creek Hospital. EnCana donated $150,000 to the project. “We’ve donated to the Hospital Foundation before, so when we were asked we thought it would be a great investment in the community. We’ve got a lot of families that live in the comContinued from Page 16. munity so to be able to support a project like this, most of our families have kids, I have two Spectra Energy, BP Canada Energy Co., Shell Canada, Encana Corporation, Ferus, and Altakids, my kids were born here and across the hall in the other one, so it’s kind of nice to see an Gas Ltd., were among donors from the oil and gas industry. improvement in the hospital and updated equipment, and it’s something that’s going to serve “I feel Ferus had a huge involvement being a new company to the area, it’s a great way to hit Dawson Creek well in the future,” said Gowda. the ground running in the community. On behalf of Ferus it’s a great involvement essentially “Health care is an important part of our corporate social responsibility, and we’ve partnered with community getting arranged with everybody and I think with the Hospital Foundation on a number of projects that they’ve undertaken. This one was this is a great starting point for the company,” said Chance Loobviously important to the new members of the Lake View Credit Union, those that are just WWW.CRANEMATS.CA iselle, Operator at Ferus Incorporated, who donated $10,000. being born. I guess we when we, when I, was given the opportunity to tour this time capsule it Crane Mats Garth Haugen, Senior Electrical Specialist for Shell Canawas obvious that this it was time it got a makeover, we’re honoured to be apart of it,” said Rene Hardwood Wedges, da, was born in the Dawson Creek Hospital as well as his two George, CEO of Lakeview Credit Union, the Union’s contribution was $50,000. youngest children. Shell donated $25,000 towards the project. Pipeline Blocking, Not all donations were in the form of a direct financial donation, Chances Dawson Creek “We have lots of local workers working for Shell currently so Call 604-462-7517 hosted several functions to help raise money for the foundation. it’s great for them to see this, “Every year we have an annual dinner in Nov. and we invite everybody to come along and something for young families support the Hospital Foundation and any projects that they’re working on and we donate the growing up as well, so they are dinner and the time and the Hospital Foundation does silent auction and 50/50 draws and that going to be having kids and it usually does pretty well. Also in the past we’ve done poker tournaments and that also does pretty will be nice to see,” said Hauwell, this year we’re changing it up and we’re going to do a charity bingo event so maybe June,” gen. said Chances Dawson Creek General Manager, Candace Whetter. Encana’s Jason Gowda’s The Hospital Foundation’s volunteer board directors are extremely thankful to those who donated. Clay says that the community is very lucky to have the support of the donors and the drive of the Foundation. “I don’t know if people in our area really know how rare it is to have that kind of support in a local area of a town this size, so industry is great, local support, individuals stepping up, just incredible local businesses so it’s really nice to see and apart of 10611-101 Ave., FORt St. JOhN that I think is the huge hard work of the Foundation. The volunteer Foundation board really goes out of it’s way to get involved in this community to know who’s out there and to really push to • Belts • Body Jewellery • Necklaces help to get things better at the local hospital cause it’s something Your • Patches • Stickers • Wallets that Northern Health by itself just can’t do,” said. Clay. Antiques, “It’s really is just a huge improvement to a facility like this • Novelty Pipes • Knives • Toques Collectibles, and it’s something that everyone will feel, So if you have a famAdult • Zippo Lighters • Buckles • Flags ily member and they’re going to have a baby they’re going to Magazines, • Rings • T-shirt’s • Gift Sets come in here and see the benefit. They’re going to see a huge Books and amount of new equipment and they’re also going to see a huge Coins Wellness & Esthetic Services improvement to the infrastructure of what they’re experiencing Open Mon-Sat 12pm to 7pm • 10611 - 101 Avenue, Fort St. John and at that time it’s such a great thing to have that be your experience at the local hospital, so I can’t say enough for all the support that’s been given to this project,” he said.

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Still life can still be seen at new exhibit at D.C. Art Gallery By Jill Earl

DAWSON CREEK- Figure drawer, Dan Arberry, celebrated the opening of his latest exhibit, “Contact,” at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery Friday, March 9. Arberry has had the exhibit booked for over a year, and has constantly been producing work since then. Arberry says that viewers can expect a lot of still life in the exhibit, he produced 120 drawings in the span of three and a half weeks; one wall hosts 35 pictures. “There’s lots of still life…I’ve got traditional setup with still life and different positioning of objects within each other, but

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that for me goes back to the symbolic and metaphorical sense. I don’t know what to expect or what to get from it,” Arberry said. He’s not sure what viewers will get from the show either, but expects a few of his pieces will be questioned. “I’ve got a couple of pieces in there that I know are going to be questioned,” Arberry said, referring to a few nude drawings he’s included. “There are some nudes…I do figure drawing, that’s one of my mediums that’s what I do, but it’s more about the way the approach is,” Arberry adds. Arberry uses light and dark contrasts to portray emotion in his work, which is mostly done with pastels. He says that the contrast helps to explain or tell stories of the objects he’s drawn. Arberry is a Grande Prairie artist, who has achieved a Fine Arts degree attending Grande Prairie Regional College and the University of Calgary. He works full time in technology retail and also enjoys teaching drawing at the Centre for Creative Arts. “I always refer to it as the two extremes. Something from one that’s extreme where you’re dealing with numbers and technology compared to something that’s all about an emotion, a feeling. Something tactile, if you’re a drawer or a painter… it’s about making the mark…or that that contact, the pressure, the texture, the paper, the sound it makes…it’s almost like a relationship with the hobby,” Arberry said. He became interested in art when he was a small child, and found that it helped him work through issues. “I starting realizing that producing the work helped discuss things for myself internally. I have lots of discussions when I’m producing work I always have this conversation with myself about the piece, and how it talks to me, and how it portrays situations and stories I’ve seen and talked about and dealt with, I don’t know if it has anything to do with the piece whatsoever

but it helps me solve problems and challenges that I discover,” Arberry said. Arberry deems himself fortunate enough to have traveled to Europe seven times to bask in the art museums and to be inspired by the culture of the places he visits. “You’re more in awe then you are inspired…you’re just overwhelmed, it’s just a floodgate of sizes, techniques, and colours. When you’re in Europe you’re just always taking it in…being in the countries, being in the cultures, being in the streets, that’s more inspirational then being in the galleries. In the galleries you’re just in shock of all the beauty,” he said. Arberry has studied and admired a variety of artists, and though he may borrow similar techniques he is careful not to replicate those who he admires. “I try not to look at other artists for growth, I’m scared of interpreting or deciphering what they do… it’s kind of a phobia I have. I don’t want to reproduce; I don’t want to see a Moore drawing and start to reproduce Moore drawings, or using little bits about it. I want me. Right now I think I still refer to a lot of techniques that Caravaggio does, the way he paints he does everything oil, which I do not use, just the way he treats the surface,” Arberry said. Arberry hopes to always evolve as an artist, receive feedback from viewers, and share his art with the public. “I think that my role is just to share, and I think that that’s a lot of what art work is about, is to be able to share with people with what they’ve done and what they want to do and a different way of looking at things…It’s been a good experience, and every show you learn something new,” Arberry said. “Contact,” will be on display at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery until March 24.

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to 2021. As a result, we will be expanding and modernizing our fleet of haul trucks, loading equipment, drills and support equipment and are seeking journeyperson mechanics to be part of our growing maintenance department during this exciting time. We are looking for self starters who can work safely with minimal supervision, work well in a team environment and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Responsibilities will include preventative maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of engines, transmissions, hydraulics and electrical systems on 777 and 785 Cat Trucks, 992 Loader, Komatsu PC 2000 and 3000 Excavators, Cat support equipment, P & H 2100 shovels, Bucyrus-Erie and Atlas Copco rotary drills, and other small support equipment. Applicants for these positions must possess a journeyperson’s trade qualification (B.C. ticket) or an Interprovincial Heavy Duty Mechanic’s ticket and be able to perform basic welding. Experience with shovels and drills is not necessary but would be considered an asset for this position. Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. The work schedule for this position is 4 x 4 (4 days on, 4 days off) or 8 x 8 (8 days on, 8 days off) working 12 hours per day. Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Houston and Smithers are located in the scenic Bulkley Valley on TransCanada Highway 16, an excellent area to raise a family and has exceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca. Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of benefits including medical, life, disability income, RRSP savings plan and relocation allowance. We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified candidates can submit their resumes in confidence to:

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Tragically at the age of 27, Jason was taken from us on February 15, 2012 in Dawson Creek, B.C. Jason was born June 1, 1984 in Lahr, Germany where he lived for his 1st 7 years. He returned to Canada and finished grade 3 to grade 8 in Red Deer, Alberta. Jason then moved to Rivers, Manitoba in 1997 where is graduated high school. In 2003 Jason enrolled in the Computor Programmer Analyst course at the University College of the North in The Pas, Manitoba. He graduated in 2006. Jason had a love for animals. his kind and gentle manor attracted all cats and dogs. At the age of 13, Jason found his passion for the game of curling. He curled out of the Rivers curling club and the Brandon curling club. In 2002 Jason and his team mates curled in the Target Junior Men’s Provincials. He did curl a couple of years out of the FSJ curling club. In January of 2008, Jason got the job as CAD/Network operator at McElhanny Land Surverys in FSJ. He was a valued team member of the McElhanny family. Jason also had a passion for gaming on-line and he established an on-line gaming family. In November 2011, Jason and his 2 cousins went to the greycup in Vancouver. He was a true Blue Bombers fan. Jason is survived by his loving mother Vicky Foster and his father David Foster. Grandfather Roy & Lourdes Harris, Linda & Hugh Depencier, Roberta & Bob Paddock, Kevin Harris, Dave & Reema Sauve, Aunt Ethel Boyd,and many cousins. His best freinds Corey Brownfield and cousin & friend Justin Paddock. Jason was predeceased by his step-brother Chris Foster,gramma & grampa Foster and gramma Aggie Harris. A celebration of Jason’s life took place on Feb 24,2012 in Rivers, Manitoba with Glenna Beauchamp officiating. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Friends who wish,may make a donation in memory of Jason to Rivers Recreation Facilities Review Committee. Box 220 Rivers, Manitoba. ROK-1XO. “A SON “ Thinking about the boy he was makes you feel allittle senimental... Thinking about the man he’s become makes you feel more than alittle proud...

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Cleaning Service Quality Service Cleaning Honest, Reliable,Respectful and Bondable,. References available For Appointment call Anja in Fort St. John at 250-787-9441 For Sale Large pails of honey $3.00 per lb. Well Cured Tamarack Furniture Wood Tamarack Corral Rails 2 - 24 feet long Call 250-843-9987 Novelty Bills Books & Bargains We buy your Antiques, collectibles, Adult magazines, Books and coins. Open 12pm to 7:00 pm Mon to Sat phone 250-785-2660

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Help Wanted P A R T - T I M E MERCHANDISER Powerhouse Retail Services has an opening for a merchandiser to service our clients in Fort St. John & Dawson Creek, BC for part-time weekday hours between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Excellent opportunity for additional work for an existing rep or anyone working part time. Retail /merchandising experience preferred. Must provide own transportation & internet. Email: sukhi@ powerhousepromo. on.ca Fax: 1-866-8470068. (yrly) Services Picture shipping boxes and free frames MasterPeace Framing 9422 - 100st Fort St. John B.C 250-7859099

Items Wanted Seeking Used or Slightly Damaged ATCO Trailers or want to rent 26’ Mobile Trailer - Not for Mobile Use. Phone Darrenn at 250-785-4134 (03/22) For Sale Limited time only – no GST on manufactured homes. Toll free 877.504.5005. jandelhomes.com Business Opportunity Heading Need Extra Income? Operate a Mini-Office Outlet from home computer. http://www.optimalwellbeing.com

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A step in the right direction! Share in our growth and success Lakeland Mills Ltd., a Division of Sinclar Group Forest Products is a privately owned stud lumber manufacturer located on River Road in the C.N. Industrial Site in Prince George, BC. We are known in the industry as producers of some of the highest quality wood products available today. While our focus is meeting the needs of our customers, our success is driven by our people. We are currently looking at adding additional strength to our team in the following position in our three shift Maintenance Department.

Certified Millwright The successful applicant must have their Millwright T.Q. and have considerable experience in a lumber manufacturing environment. Wages and benefits are those contained in the Collective Agreement with the Steelworkers Local 1-424 Union. Interested applicants can submit a complete resume, including a list of work references and a copy of your certification to: hr@lakelandmills.bc.ca or drop off a resume in person to 1385 River Road, Prince George by Monday, March 19, 2012. We would like to thank everyone for submitting their resumes but only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Check out our job board! www.macenna.com “Never a cost to candidates seeking or accepting employment!” Field Clerk with OFA 3: Duties to include data entry, phones, admin duties as required, and any occupational first aid situations. Candidates should have good computer skills, and some previous office experience is an asset. Must have current OFA 3 certification. Bookkeeper: Candidates for this position will be well experienced with all aspects of bookkeeping and will be able to take a set of books to 'accountant ready'. Duties will include day to day A/R and A/P entries, payroll and remits, and GST filings. The successful candidate should have experience with both Simply Accounting and QuickBooks. Lead Oil & Gas Plant Operator: 5 years plus experience, camp position. Commute from Edmonton or Fort St John. Oil & Gas Plant Operator: 1 to 3 years experience. Camp situation (8 days in/6 days out) Successful candidate will commute by plane from Fort St John or Edmonton. Maintenance Clerk: The successful candidate for this position will be part of the team responsible for maintaining maintenance data in compliance with the business's regulatory policies and procedures. Strong organizational skills, an attention to detail and good communication skills are needed. A background in the Oil and Gas industry is an asset. Occasional travel may be required. Bookkeeper: Our client is a local company who would like someone who is well experienced with all aspects of bookkeeping, able to take the books to accountant ready. Nice smaller office that is very busy during the winter months. 10139 101 Ave. Fort St. John, BC V1J 2B4 | p. 250.785.8367 | f. 250.785.4795 | www.macenna.com e. apply@macenna.com | www.macenna.com

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UPCOMING Dawson Creek • Dawson Creek Toastmasters meets every Thursday at 7pm at Farmer’s Advocacy Office 1032 103 Ave (Front door on 11 st.) Contact Heather at 250-784-5700 or 780-353-3050. • Coountry Music Dance, Saturday March 17 at the Senior Citizen’s Hall, 1101 McKellar Ave, Dawson Creek. Music by Old Friends. Dance 8:30-12:30 / Lunch Included. Members $10 Non-Members $12. 19 Years and Over Welcome. For More Information, Call 782-2192 or 782-8834 or 843-7418. • March 31, 2012, Saturday morning. The 27th Annual Pancake Breakfast co-sponsored by the Dawson Creek Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society will be held in the Co-op Café from 8:00 till 11:30. Please come, enjoy your breakfast and support the Kickoff to Relay for Life 2012. Fort St. John • The Campfire Cowboys will be hosting a St. Paddy’s Burgers, Beans, N Beer Party at 5 pm Sat; March 17/2012 in the Fort St. John Legion Lounge. • March 31, 2012 Royal Canadian Legion is hosting its annual 50’s & 60’s dance - 8pm tickets available at the bar for $15.00 each door prizes, spot dances, prizes for best costume, main door prize an 1/2 hr helicopter ride donated by Bailey Helicopters more information call Jo Ann 250-787-7728 • British Home Child Memory Quilt Exhibit - Between 1869 and 1948, 100 000 British Home Children were sent to Canada by church groups, orphanages, and workhouses to work on farms or as domestic help. These groups thought that poor and abandoned children would have a better life in Canada than on the street and in the workhouses of Britain. Many thrived in Canada but others suffered abuse, poor working conditions, and loneliness. 2010 was designated as the Year of the British Home Child. Three quilts were made in Canada with squares submitted by descendents of these British Home Children. This quilt comes to us from Alberta and was lovingly put together by Hazel Perrier, a descendent of British Home Children. It depicts the experiences of these children across the country. On display until the end of August at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum, 9323 – 100th Street. Open Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 250-787-0430. ONGOING Fort St. John • The Family Literacy Program is open for registration! Classes run every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Children under the age of 6 are welcome to take part in the children’s program; and, baby care is also available. Healthy snacks are provided for each class. Every month, the Family Literacy Program also offers parenting and life skills seminars. Opportunities for parents and children to learn together are offered each week. For more information, please contact Jean McFadden at 250-785-2110. • The Fort St. John Public Library is offering Free Computer Skills Training Sessions. These are one-on-one, one hour sessions, where you can learn at your own pace. You can learn what you are interested in learning and how you want to learn it. Areas covered can include, but are not limited to, basic computer skills, using the internet, office skills, email and social networking. Call the Fort St. John Public Library at 250-785-3731 to register or find out more. • The Fort St. John Literacy Society is currently looking for participants to enroll in the next session of our C.H.O.O.S.E.Family Literacy Program. Participants must be parents of children six years or younger. Participants decide what to study for - work, school or to learn English as a Second Language. Meanwhile, an Early Childhood Educator and a child minder care for their children. A teacher

is also available to help the adults with their studies. Start date: Tuesday, January 10th Duration: 12 weeks Class date and time: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am to 12:00pm Cost: FREE To register, phone 250-785-2110 or email info@ fsjliteracy.ca • Ft. St. John Parkinson’s Support Group Parkinson Society British Columbia People living with Parkinson’s disease, caregivers and family members are warmly invited to the Ft. St. John Parkinson’s Support Group. Join others in your community to share information and resources, coping strategies, ideas for living well with PD, good humour, social support and more. Last Wednesday of the month at 11:00 am McDonald’s Restaurant 10920 Alaska Road North Ft. St. John, BC Note: there is no meeting in December For more information please contact: Sarah at 250 785 7348 • The Fort St. John Literacy Society offers free one-toone tutoring for people who want to improve their reading, writing or math skills. We also offer free English as a Second Language classes and one-to-tutoring for people learning English. Contact 250-785-2110 or info@fsjliteracy.ca for more information. • S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Northern B.C. Newcomers Integration Service Centre is a non-profit organization in Fort St. John. Our Settlement Program provides information, orientation, assessment, referral and service linking, educational workshops and short term adaptation counselling to immigrants. The program also offers assistance with form completion, correspondence between clients and service providers, navigating immigration processes including sponsorship applications, obtaining permanent residence cards and applying for citizenship. Bridging services are provided to a variety of community and government service agencies and organizations. Service is available in English and Spanish. The Settlement Program is located at: #211 10142101st Ave (Execuplace building). From 8:30-4:30 p.m. Phone # 250-785-5323 Ext 22. • ROTARY PLAY CENTRE SCHEDULE AT THE CDC, 10417 – 106 Ave., Fort St. John. Tel. (250) 785-3200. Mon. 9:00 to 12:00, Tues. 12:30 to 3:30 Gym Time 2-2:30, Wed. 9:00 to 12:00, Thurs. 9:00 to 12:00 Gym Time 10:30-11, Fri. 12:30 to 2:30 Gym Time 2-2:30. Outdoor Play - We’ll be taking advantage of nice weather-please come prepared. Schedule may change slightly due to holidays and special events. • StrongStart is a free drop-in learning program for children aged 0 – 5 and their parent/caregiver. A qualified Early Childhood educator is on-site. Duncan Cran StrongStart 8130 89 Avenue (250) 787-0417. Monday 8:30 – 11:30, Tuesday 12:30 – 3:00, library 1:00 – 1:30, Wednesday 8:30 – 11:30, Thursday 8:30 – 11:30, Friday 8:30 – 11:30, gym 8:45 – 9:45. Robert Ogilvie StrongStart 9907 86 Street (250) 785-3704. Monday 12:30 – 3:00, library time, Tuesday 8:30 – 11:30, Wednesday 8:30 – 11:30, Thursday 12:30 – 3:00, gym time, Friday 8:30 – 11:30, (alternating Fridays 12:30 – 3:00). Hudson’s Hope StrongStart 10441 Holland Street (250) 7839994. Mon/Wed/Friday 9:00 – 12:00, Tuesday/Thursday 1:30 – 4:30, gym time. StrongStart Outreach, Charlie Lake Elementary, Mondays 9:00 – 11:30 Mile 52 Alaska Hwy (250) 785-2025. Taylor Elementary, Mondays, 1:00 – 3:30 9808 Birch Avenue E (250) 789-3323. Prespatou Elementary, Tuesdays 9:30 – 12:30 22113 Triad Rd (250) 785-2025. Clearview Elementary, Thursdays 9:00 – 12:00 223 Rd (250) 781-3333. • Words on Wheels Bus - Traveling lending library and on-board stories, songs and interactive play. Parent resources available. Wednesdays and Fridays, September – June. See web-site for current stops. www.earlylearning.prn.bc.ca.

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• Toastmasters International Club of Fort St. John meets from 7 - 8:30 p.m. every Thursday evening at Northern Lights College, Room 105. Learn valuable communication & leadership skills. Contact Claire Seidler at 250-787-9697 or Gayle Wagner at 250-785-3991 for more information. • Rocky Mountain Rangers Army Cadets meet at 6:30 PM each Wednesday night at the Royal Canadian Legion on 102nd and 105 Ave. If you are between 12 and 18 years old please drop in or call us at 250-787-5323. • Alcoholics Anonymous - If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to (250) 785-8866. • Fort St. John Multiple Sclerosis support group. If you or anyone you know has MS and have any questions or just need to talk, please call Susie at (250) 785-2381 or Sandi at (250) 787-2652. • A Youth Relapse Prevention Group may be held weekly, in the afternoons at Mental Health and Addiction Services, #300 - 9900 – 100 Ave. For more information call Chris or Shaun at (250) 262-5269. • “Butterfly Families – Families Supporting Families” is open to all caregivers of children and youth with Special Needs. We meet the third Wednesday of every month at the Child Development Centre from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., 10408 105 Avenue. Does your child have learning, behavior or other complex special needs? Would you like to connect with other caregivers? Child minding available but please call ahead a few days before the meeting. Call (250) 785-3200 for more information. • Pregnancy tests, pregnancy options, peer-counselling and support are available at the North Peace Pregnancy Care Centre. New location at #208 10139 100 Street (above TD Bank). Drop in hours Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesday from noon to 4 p.m. or to make an appointment call our 24 hour hotline at (250) 262-1280. All services are free and completely confidential. • Are you tired of the crime? Then do the time. Join the Fort St. John Citizens Patrol. Donate a minimum of five hours per month. For information, call (250) 262-4530. • Pan African Caribbean Association welcomes the community to join our group to promote community awareness of culture, music and cuisine. Phone Donald at (250) 785-0815 for more information. • New Totem Archery hold their indoor shoots at the Fort St. John Co-op Mall every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. • Come out and join us for an afternoon of play, crafts, a healthy snack, circle time and an opportunity to borrow books from the Devereaux School Library. This is a chance to meet other people from your community and introduce your children to a school setting. We meet from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. every other Wednesday beginning Oct. 20th. This program is geared for three to four year-olds but siblings are welcome to come with their parents. Call Patti (250) 8437813 for more information. • Join us for fun, fun, fun at the artSpace! ArtSpace classes are here again at the North Peace Cultural Centre with wonderful programming for all ages! Don’t miss out! Register today for preschool, Mommy and Me, afterschool and adult classes! Check out the great selection of activities at www.npcc.bc.ca, or pick up a brochure at the North Peace Cultural Centre. Call (250) 785-1992 for more information or to register.

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What’s the difference between a bank and a credit union? We are a financial institution. So are they. We are in business to generate a profit. Them too. We call the people who trust us with their money our “members”. They call them customers. We made a profit in 2011. So did they. We are sharing our profits by returning $600,000 in dividend and patronage payments. And them? We’re not sure what to say. Oh. One more little thing. Well, actually we think it’s a pretty big thing. We really do support the communities where we live and work. In 2011, that support amounted to over $185,000. We’re not sure what the other guys did.

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Peopl e of the Peace Kyla Corpuz photo Dave and Long Road from Fairview, Alta. kicked off the night at RocKIN The Peace at The Lido in Fort St. John on Mar. 10. RocKIN the Peace is an annual local music search and fundraiser for the Fort St. John Kin Club.

John Dwyer, a Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician student at Northern Lights College, is the recipient of a Northern Lights College Foundation Entrance Award, valued at $1,000.

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The Fort St. John Women’s Resource Centre finished off last weekend with two sold out shows of the Vagina Monologues.

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Dawson Creek city council and staff look for public opinion during consultation By Jill Earl

DAWSON CREEK- City council and administrative staff gathered to host a public consultation regarding the first draft of the 2012 City Budget, at the Kiwanis Performing Arts Center last Tuesday, March 6. Chief Financial Officer, Shelly Woolf, went through a summery of the proposed budget for the attendees, while a detailed account of the City’s operating and capital expenditures, revenues, assessment information and other details were available on posters around the room. The 2012 Draft 1 Budget Report estimates the City will have approximately $38.06 million in operating revenues with approximately $35.21 million in expenditures. Residential tax rates are proposed to remain the same at $5.16 per thousand,

while business, light industry, and major industry tax rates may drop one dollar from $18.50 to $17.50 per thousand. Approximately $23 million will go towards the capital plan including $10 million of new capital projects, and $13 million of carry forward projects like the Calvin Kruk Art Centre and the Water Reclamation Facility. Approximately $3.5 million in new debt will fund the proposed capital plan for road, storm drainage, and sidewalk upgrades. One attendee questioned whether the city had caught up to capital upgrades that weren’t done in previous years because the community had opposed the capital plan because it was funded by debt borrowing. “We missed out, two years, we didn’t borrow any money we did cut backs instead, and now we’re back in the situation now where we’re identifying plans to staff that will involve road works and sidewalks and I recognize the fact, and council has recognized the fact that we need to do something. The community is not getting any younger we have to do our roads and sidewalks,” Mayor Mike Bernier said. Another resident was interested in what happens to the un-

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used money in the budget set aside for snow removal. He wanted to know if it would be transferred to the snow removal budget for next year. Bernier said the budget allocates approximately $750,000 for snow removal this year, and that they don’t use what’s left of that allocated money for the same service next year. “No we don’t carry surpluses from individual services over to that service for next year. What we do do is have that money fall into a carry forward surplus, a carry forward surplus goes to fund the whole budget for next year, unless council sets aside a reserve for snowplow and removal, that’s the only time we set it aside,” said Woolf. Suggestions that came from the audience included a request to the City to start investing in low cost housing, and that the City should request more money from the Peace River Regional District for the use of Dawson Creek’s recreational facilities by rural residents. “There’s a lot of money that’s sitting there that we should be getting that we in fact are covering off for the people who have decided to live out in the rural district,” said one resident. Another resident brought up the inaccessibility of the public library. The library’s second floor is completely inaccessible to those in wheelchairs. “There’s no money in the budget to actually do something specific with the library, because we really want to make sure that the decisions in the end are the best ones for everybody, whether that means trying to put an external lift on the building or renovating and expanding the building completely or whether that means building a whole new one…there’s quite a few steps that we need to go through to make sure that at the end of the day it meets everybody’s needs,” Bernier said. Attendees could fill out comment cards, and those who were unable to attend can email, write, call, or even Facebook message their comments and questions to the City. “One of the things that council has committed to, which we’ve done for a few years now is…we have committed that we answer every single question that comes forward to council, because the whole point of this is to have the interaction so we can be confident when we look forward to the 2012 budget in our five year plan that we’re looking to go forward with the majority of community in support,” Bernier said.

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FSJWRS project

Continued from Page 12. In the first year, the WRS will engage stakeholders and different employment sectors, who have not previously been involved, to be part of the discussion around violence against women. “We want to bring a larger group to the table, to broaden that conversation and take that conversation into action.” Goodman hopes these talks will address questions such as: “What is going on in our community and what are we capable of doing to see a paradigm shift?” and “What is it about our culture that influences violence against women?” This new project will also look at a gender-based analysis. “This is a very important research opportunity for our community to get some accredited research conducted on what violence against women in our community is really like,” said Goodman. Part of the funding will be used to hire someone to conduct the research and work alongside the WRS. “This is a long-term project, and our hope is to have a long-term legacy with the community,” she added. The initiative FSJWRS is carrying out is parallel with Canada’s theme for IWD and Week: Strong Women, Strong Canada – Women in Rural, Remote and Northern Communities: Key to Canada’s Economic Prosperity. “The Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society is an important local organization and this project will help improve their ability to assist women in our community,” said MP for Prince George-Peace River Bob Zimmer in a press release.

Inspiring girls

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“Stand firmly in your conviction,” she said. “You will have to work harder, you will have to be better … that’s just the way it is.” Mayor Lori Ackerman quoted Eleanor Roosevelt, “No one can make you feel inferior without your permission.” These last pieces of advice struck home for Laura, a Grade 12 student. She’s an aspiring politician who is currently working in the oil industry, a job she said she loves but has its challenges. As an 18-year-old girl in the midst of truck drivers, she said she doesn’t feel respected as a coworker. But coming away from the conservation with the panel of women sitting in front of her, Laura felt inspired. “It’s so empowering to see all these women who are so powerful who are out in the world doing what they want to do and are working in such an environment where all these people are coming at you, and all this pressure and people saying, ‘You can’t do it you can’t do it,’ and they’re rising above all of that and they’re going, ‘Yes I can’. And that for me, inspires me to push forward and say, ‘I can do this’.” Laura said she wants to be a mechanic but her end goal is to be the next Premier. The rest of the panel consisted of Dionne Sanderson with Northern Health Authority; Amy Te Bulte, part-time music and arts director at Evangel Church; Lacy Jardine, field operator at Imperial Oil and Vanessa Lalonde, counsellor and life coach.

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REAL ESTATE: 1/4 Section farmland northeast of Beaverlodge, AB. Legal: SE 26-72-9-W6M, 120 acres hayland. CONSTRUCTION and ATTACHMENTS: 2005 JD 772D AWD motor grader, 7435 hrs, snow wing • 2005 Cat D5G crawler, cab, 6-way blade, winch, pro-heat, mulcher hyd • Case 450C crawler, long track, 6-way blade, winch • Cat D7F crawler, blade, winch • 2006 Fecon FTX90-FM mulcher • Cat 325BL excavator, thumb • JD 892 excavator • Case 888 excavator, digging and cleanout buckets • AC 545H wheel loader, dsl, 3 yd. bucket • 2005 Posi-Track RC100 track skid steer loader • (2) 2004 case 90XT skidsteer loaders, aux. hyd, fuel tanks • Unused rock grapple and bucket • Unused 60" bucket • Cable control unit, drawbar hitch • Cat D5 undercarriage and parts • Cat D7 brush rake • 72" swing tooth mulcher head • Fecon 72" mulcher head • 10 ft 4 way blade • TRUCKS: 1983 White WS 4964 t/a, 855 Cummins, 10 spd, air ride • 1972 IHC 1910 t/a grain truck, Cancade 18 ft. steel box • 1969 Pacific P9 t/a, 855 Cummins • 1988 Kenworth T600A t/a deck truck, Cummins L10, 10 spd • TRACTORS: 1999 NH TV140 bidirectional, 105 hp, dual pto, grapple • 2001 Ford-NH TM115 2wd, 92 hp, 3 pt, dual pto, Ezee-on 2100 FEL, bale spear • Case 3394 MFD, 1000 pto, 3 hyd • MF 1100, cab, MF 246 FEL • JD 70 antique tractor, pto, hyd • White 4-210 4wd • Case 1070, FEL • Ford 8N, 3 pth, pto • TRAILERS: 1979 Marques 40 ft. t/a grain trailer, roll tarp, spring susp • 1980 Linden t/a 48 ft. step deck equipment trailer, 9 ft. wide, hyd. ramps, winch • 2004 Road Blazer 5th wheel car haul trailer • 1995 equipment trailer, t/a dual wheels, ramps • 1991 Trailmann 22 ft. 5th wheel stock trailer, angle haul • Pace Setter 18 ft. t/a stock trailer • Wylee 16 ft. stock trailer • 3 axle trailer with hay dump rack • SEEDING and

CAT 325BL EXCAVATOR TILLAGE: • Concord 5410 air drill, s/s, 54 ft. drill, 10" spacing, rubber packers, tbh 3400 air cart • Flexi-Coil 5000 air drill, 57 ft., s/s, 7" spacing, steel packers, tbh 2320 air cart • FlexiCoil S62 90 ft. field sprayer, 800 gal. tank • Flexi-Coil 5000 40 ft. air drill, 7" spacing, s/s, steel packers, broadcast kit, Flexi-Coil 2320 air cart, 3rd tank • 1996 Harmon 5280 52 ft. air drill, 12" spacing, d/s, 1994 Harmon 3100 air cart, 250 bus, 3rd tank • Crippen MF-588 seed cleaner, 18 extra screens • 2x1000 gal. NH3 wagon, certified to 2016 • Computor Spray 60' sprayer • WilRich 2900 10x18" hinged plow • JD 32 ft. disc • Bush Hog 30' tandem disc • 32' land roller • Rock-O-Matic 546 rock picker • Cultivator, 4 btm plow • HAY and HARVEST: 1983 JD 8820 com- 1 of 2 FLEXI-COIL AIR DRILLS bine, p/u, chopper • 1980 JD 8820 combine • 1994 MacDon 960 25 ft. draper header, p/u reel • Case 8350 haybine • NH 499 haybine • JD 566 round baler • Sitrex 10 wheel hay rake • 1985 Case 8750 forage harvester • 2001 Highline 7000 bale shredder • CAMP: Northgate 10x40 ft. self contained 3 axle camp, fully furnished • REC: 23.5' aluminum river boat, 350 Kodiak • Sangster 16' fibreglass boat, Johnson 115 hp outboard, s/a trailer • 1997 Shasta 24' motorhome, air, awning • Polaris 400 4wd ATV • 2 unused side by side UTVs, 4 stroke • 2 unused 110cc ATVs, 4 stroke • 2001 JD 6x4 Gator, dsl eng • 1994 Polaris 400 4wd ATV • 1985 Kawasaki 185 ATV • LIVESTOCK EQUIP: Cattlelac livestock squeeze, elec scale • Morand 300 bu. self feeder • (40) 24' freestanding panels • P/U's and CARS: 2008 Ford F250 4wd crewcab p/u • 2006 Ford F250 4wd crewcab p/u • 1997 Chev 3500 4wd service truck, picker • 1998 Dodge 2500 e-cab p/u, 4wd • 1998 Ford F250 4wd service truck • 1986 Nissan Sentra car • 1998 Dodge Caravan • 1977 Dodge p/u • 1994 Nissan Pathfinder 4wd SUV • 1991 Ford S-cab 4wd p/u • LAWN and GARDEN: JD LX188, 235 and 325 riding mowers • LTR180 lawn tractor • MTD Gold riding mower • 2 Unused 60" trail mowers • ATV sprayer • PORTABLE BUILDINGS: 2012 40' h/c sea can • 30x65x15' storage shelter • 30x40x15' high storage bldg • (2) 14x30x14' RV storage shelters • (2) 20x40' container shelters •16x22' marquee event tent • 20x40' party tent • 20x30x12' storage canopy • SHOP TOOLS: 4 unused Magnum Gold 4000 psi hot water pressure washers • (2) 3 piece ind gauge tool cabinet set • Gas water pumps • Edwards grain guard 60,000 btu heater • MISC: Augers • FK 3 pt. 60" mower • 1000 and 1200 gal poly tanks • Multi function massage leather chair • 18' driveway gate • Partial list only.

BOOK YOUR EQUIPMENT TODAY • Call JEFF at 780.864.7750 or LORNE at 250.219.0871

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We are adding equipment to this sale on a daily basis, for complete up to date info log on to weaverauctions.com Weaver Bros. Auctions Ltd. • Auctioneers for the B.C. and Alberta Peace Country JEFF WEAVER • 780.864.7750 • weaverauctions@gmail.com | LORNE WEAVER • 250.219.0871

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