March 21, 2013 - Vol. 10 - No. 12
BC Hydro needs more work on Site C plans: consultants
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By Jill Earl
Fire Hall update - Page 2
Fort St. John gets energized - Page 4
DC airport gets funds Page 3
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DAWSON CREEK - In preparation of the public comment period deadline on BC Hydro’s Site C Environmental Impact Statement, Peace River Regional District directors heard from two consultants at a special board meeting, Mar. 13. Consultants Bill Beamish and Catherine Henry were hired by the PRRD in January to review the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) submitted by BC Hydro and address the 56 issues that directors came up with during a workshop. Their task was almost as big as constructing the dam itself, with the EIS comprising of five volumes and approximately 15,000 pages. Concerns expressed by directors included taxes, grants and fees, services, critical infrastructure, recreation, noise and heritage. A long list of environmental concerns included wildlife resources, groundwater, land and land rights, fish and fish habitat, vegetation and ecological communities. Beamish and Henry highlight that many of the directors’ concerns were incorporated in BC Hydro’s 22 valued components, which addressed concerns surrounding human health, forestry, the oil and gas industry, the labour market and housing, among others. Beamish and Henry compressed the directors’ 56 issues into 34 questions to submit to the joint panel review; BC Hydro is obligated to answer these questions in their final application. The consultants added a number of other questions during their review for submission, which the directors approved. The PRRD will have until April 4 to submit their questions and comments to the panel. After the evening’s meeting, Beamish and Henry will begin phrasing the questions into the panel’s desired format and add more questions to their list that were brought up by directors throughout the meeting. Director Arthur Hadland of Area C, expressed that his electoral area is not recognized as being significantly impacted by the project, and would like that recognition from the power corporation. He was also concerned about the lost heritage of the river, eagle nests and the possible impacts the project will have on pipelines and gas facilities in the area. Mayor of Pouce Coupe, Larry Fynn, said that he believes there will be many traffic problems if the Site C project is approved. He suggested that BC Hy-
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FUNDRAISER FOR FRENCH LEARNING DAWSON CREEK - The Canadian Parents for French held their annual Tombola carnival at Ecole Frank Ross on Mar. 14. The evening was complete with a French CafĂŠ serving French delicacies, popcorn, a haunted house, cakewalk, lollipop tree, French book sale, face painting and opportunities to win prizes. The event was a fundraiser for the Canadian Parents for French Association, a group dedicated to making French materials available in classrooms. Their next fundraiser is French Canadian dinner on Apr. 6 at the D.C. curling rink. Jill Earl photos
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Top: Director of facilities and protective services Jim Rogers stands in front of the new fire hall in Fort St. John. Bottom: Rogers and deputy fire chief Curtis Redpath on the access roof of the fire hall that leads to the training tower.
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By Kyla Corpuz FORT ST. JOHN – A former construction safety officer who worked at the new fire hall is sounding the alarms. David Rowsell, a Fort St. John resident, was let go of his position last week by one of the main contractors LMNTS. Rowsell initially started working on the site as a first aider last October, and according to him he also took on the role as a safety officer, which was a title officially designated to him by LMNTS two weeks before he was let go of his position. He believes he was let go because of the amount of safety infractions he filed against the companies on the site. At one point he filed 23 safety concerns in a span of two weeks, according to Rowsell, who added that those concerns were then reported to LMNTS. On Mar. 14 he was told to leave the property by LMNTS and Fort St. John director of facilities and protective services Jim Rogers after recieving a notice that his services were no longer needed. Rowsell questions the integrity of the contractors on site and alleged that during his time as a safety officer safety protocals were not being followed, contractors were not keeping to safety mandates and one company failed to file their toolbox meeting docu-
ments. However, the company that oversees external and interior construction, Vector’s superintendent Daniel Webster said the company has a “greatâ€? safety plan. “All the trades have a daily meeting and report back to me, we have a meeting with the subtrades where we address safety and other issues ‌ we have had no safety concerns, we have had no injuries, we have had nothing,â€? said Webster, who has been in the construction business for 35 years. “When I started safety wasn’t an issue, but it’s become a major issue now, everybody is aware of it. A lot of the younger trades, their first commitment is to safety, if they see something they don’t like they come to me and we deal with it ‌ I think we have a very good safety plan.â€? Director of facilities and protective services Jim Rogers said as he is satisfied with all of the contractors on site. “Overall we are meeting the
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Dawson Creek Airport gets Federal funding for infrastructure By Jill Earl DAWSON CREEK - Prince George-Peace River MP Bob Zimmer met with local representatives to announce a federal investment to the city’s airport on Mar. 13. The Dawson Creek Regional Airport will receive $23,800 from the federal government’s Community Infrastructure and Improvement Fund. “In a time where we’re trying to reduce our deficit spending, we’re still wanting to invest in infrastructure and this is part of that. Today I’m announcing that the Dawson Creek Regional Airport is an important part of the community, as you know, and there is room for improvement here in this facility,” said Zimmer, announcing the funding on behalf of Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification. Airport manager Ian Darling, confirmed that the funding would be put towards the construction of a second gate with a washroom and adding an accessible washroom to the existing
gate. The City of Dawson Creek gave Darling the approval to start construction on these projects last November. At the time of the announcement last Wednesday, Darling predicted that the second gate should be completed in a few days. “The city has seen the need and said go ahead and do it, and then after that…some of the city staff and myself went for the funding from the Feds and we were awarded that, so it kind relieved the city on some of that expense,” said Darling. “Certainly the $23,000 from the federal government helps considerably,” he said, adding that the total cost of the project is not finalized yet. Zimmer said that the government is also looking at other airports in the region. “We’re looking at all of them…in Fort Nelson and Fort St. John there’s issues with the airport as well…so we see all the needs. Airports are a big part of the community and a big part of the economy as well, so if we can keep that economy working and enhancing the economy, enhance that productivity then we’ll do it,” he said about future funding. Over the last two years the government has committed $150 million to Western Economic Diversification’s fund, which supports projects aimed to improve existing community infrastructure like community centres, recreational buildings, local arenas and other cultural and public facilities. “Having contributions to the airport…it’s much needed and arguably much deserved as well” said Mayor Mike Bernier. “The Dawson Creek Airport through council, through the
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Fort St. John mayor Lori Ackerman, Peace River-Prince George MP Bob Zimmer and UBCM president Mary Sjostrom in council chambers after Zimmer announced $1.2 million for the City of Fort St. John to fund two clean power projects.
FORT ST. JOHN – Two new energy projects funded by the federal government is aimed to save the city nearly $300,000 and reduce its green house gas emissions by 20 per cent. “With these two projects the city is taking important steps to lower its green house gas emissions and improve energy savings,” said Peace River-Prince George MP Bob Zimmer, who announced funding of $1.2 million on Mar. 13. “By using micro-hydro unit to use waste water to produce electricity the city will offset significant amount of energy used every year. At the Pomeroy Sport Centre the heat generated by the refrigerated plant will be recaptured to heat the Sport Centre and the adjacent sport facilities.” The need for the micro-project has been an initiative the city had set its eyes on for a while now said Mayor Lori Ackerman. “We’ve been looking at it for a couple of years,” said Mayor Lori Ackerman. “It’s not something that we could have afforded on our own so we applied for the grant and it’s been successful.” Union of British Columbia Municipalities president Mary Sjostrom said bringing these projects to fruition wouldn’t happen without the federal Gas Tax fund. Continued on Page 8. Advertorial
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Decisions, decisions Over the next year the City of Dawson Creek will be hosting several different community forums focused on major issues facing the community. I want to encourage all residents to attend these very important meetings that will no doubt shape the development of the community, such as how the city will handle the issue of water security, sewer and water line infrastructure and how the city allots fair share funding. What council hears from the public will have a significant impact on the way they choose to proceed with these decisions. The outcome of these public meetings could change council direction, and therefore the city’s direction. Although nothing would please me more then having these meetings fill up to the point of standing room only, I think it’s important that each individual attend with an open mind and open ears. It’s all well to have an opinion on these issues, but first listen to the reports and research done on these topics by city staff and experts—then make your case to council. I’d also warn that these issues have multiple implications for different facets of the community, and what tends to affect one aspect of the community, tends to affect them all. I’m just saying, no matter what you’re campaigning for, make sure you’re ready to deal with the adverse implications of those decisions. -Jill
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Dear Editors, It was with much enjoyment that I read Mr. Tiechroeb’s editorial regarding the LNG industry and comments regarding previous editorials in the Feb 28th edition of your paper. When reading editorials in the Northeast News I have learned to read the authors name before deciding to read any farther. Certain authors regularly write editorials that are either ignorant or bias. In particular comments made by former landowners who sold their land to BC HYDRO, rent it back for next to nothing and now object to the dam being built. How could someone who is using this land for next to nothing offer an objective perspective on the proposed dam? Their main concern is the fact that they will no longer be able to enjoy the privilege of using the land at the low rent they are being charged. Once someone sells their land to BC Hydro how can they now object to it being flooded? If they were really opposed
I question the decision of the NortheastNEWS editorial staff in publishing the Pat Pimm ad on page 3 of the 7 March issue. This is obviously a political/election ad outside of the campaign period. Yes...it does not mention the election or say vote for Pimm, but that does not change what it is. Mr. Pimm is skirting the rules to do this. He writes columns in many local newspapers and bulletins, and he could have included this information in one of those columns. But they are rather bor-
to the land being flooded they should not have sold it for that purpose to begin with! On the other point Mr. Tiechroeb made concerning green technology in regards to home heating. We heat with wood. My argument is that this is one of the greenest ways to heat a home. Wood is one of only a few heating options in the north that do not convert carbon stored underground to CO2 in the atmosphere. The wood we burn is from trees that are already dead that would have been burned or rotted. Either way we are not contributing to greenhouse gases by burning this wood in our home.
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PRRD chair Karen Goodings emphasized the need for an emergency plan from BC Hydro for their dams, while Mayor of Hudson’s Hope, Gwen Johansson, questioned the need for the project. “I really think that there is some need for some serious cross-examination,” said Johansson.”There has been no scrutiny as I understand other than from BC Hydro and the ministry, as they work together on this project, so I think the rate payers of B.C. deserve to have a serious independent report on need,” Johansson said. Jerrilyn Schembri, director of electoral area E, expressed her concern for unforeseen emergency situations. “I compared it once to the Titanic, they hired the best people to build this unsinkable ship and it took one iceberg and a couple of days and that ship was gone. I ask the question, what is going to be this dam’s iceberg? I just wonder, what is going to be that thing that they haven’t foreseen,” she said.
March 21, 2013 In their presentation, Beamish and Henry noted that if the Site C project is approved BC Hydro predicts that 5,550ha of land will be flooded, that includes the loss of 675ha of wetlands and the loss of 122ha of rare plant occurrences. Beamish and Henry acknowledged that BC Hydro had done a massive amount of work and research to develop the EIS, but shared with the directors that they thought more work should be done, especially surrounding mitigation strategies to some proposed impacts and ensuring that BC Hydro follows through with all promises made. “In some areas, we feel that more work needs to be done to protect the long-term interest of your communities and to ensure that if this project is approved and proceeds through the pre-construction, construction and operational stages, there is sufficient community oversight to hold BC Hydro accountable for the many commitments and promises that they have made,” said Beamish. In order to ensure all promises are met, Beamish suggested the PRRD make cer-
tain their long-term interests are guaranteed and protected, additional studies are undertaken to address shortcomings raised by directors, that commitments in the EIS are documented in local and regional legal agreements, and any agreements are monitored from pre-construction to at least 10 years after operations have commenced. He also suggested PRRD directors ensure that BC Hydro set aside funds to establish and administer a joint monitoring committee responsible for ensuring that any unanticipated impacts can be adequately and promptly dealt with. In September 1981 the board voted in opposition to the Site C project that was proposed at that time, this time Fred Banham, chief administrative officer for the PRRD, suggests the directors stay neutral. “Our position should be to bring all of the valid points out that could be issues and concerns and make sure that they are identified for consideration in the final application. “We don’t have to have a position to support or oppose the project in order to do that,” said Banham.
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Director Arthur Hadland of electoral area C, expresses many concerns he has with BC Hydro’s Environmental Impact Statement during a special PRRD board meeting on Mar. 13.
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“I just have to say to our MP: this is why the Gas Tax is so important ‌ it’s something that our local system and taxation just doesn’t allow us to do. “With these transfers it just helps us accelerate and allows us to do it sooner than later,â€? said Sjostrom. The grant was administered through the Union of British Columbia Municipalities and the funds came from the federal Gas Tax. Despite the federal government trying to reach a balanced budget, contributing to clean energy
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THE ESSENTIALS OF ESTATE PLANNING RULE ONE: DO IT NOW By Investors Group Submitted article “In this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes.” The famous American, Benjamin Franklin, wrote those words over 200 years ago and they still ring true today. Most of us tend to avoid thinking about the end of our life and most – if not all – of us certainly do not enjoy paying taxes. But you should think ahead and establish an estate plan now. By clearly stating your wishes for how your legacy should be passed on, you will protect your family and reduce the taxes levied against your estate. Here are the essentials of an estate plan: •A Will is the foundation of any estate plan. It designates how your estate – money, property, insurance proceeds and other investments – should be distributed. If you die without a Will (i.e. intestate), provincial legislation will determine how your estate is distributed amongst your heirs. •A Living Will provides direction for your care in the event of catastrophic illness or disability.
•An Enduring Power of Attorney (also called a Mandate in case of Incapacity in Québec) provides direction for how your property will be managed in the event of incapacity. •An Executor (sometimes called a Personal Representative or in Québec, a liquidator) is the person named in your Will to settle your estate according to your documented wishes. •A Guardian should be named in your will for your minor children. •Liquid Assets are important to pay for taxes, debts, the costs of settling your estate and/or other obligations. If you do not anticipate that your estate will have sufficient liquid assets to pay these amounts, consideration should be given to purchasing insurance. •A Trust can provide that part or all of your estate be held by a trustee until a beneficiary reaches a certain age. Trusts in your will can also be used to reduce taxes for the beneficiaries. •Funeral Services can be prearranged to save your estate some money, avoid extra stress on your survivors, and ensure the ser-
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Revenue Agency warns of underground economy By Jill Earl DAWSON CREEK - The Canadian Revenue Agency was in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John last week to educate the public about Canada’s underground economy and the online services they have available for individuals and business. On Mar. 11 the CRA was in Dawson Creek talking to Chamber of Commerce members. Attendees learned how the underground economy could not only hurt the province, but individuals too. Presenters Sheila Sherlock from the Northern B.C. and Yukon Office and Wayne McCullough from the office’s audit division explain that the underground economy is comprised of individuals and businesses that do not file their taxes or underreport their income. “[It’s] often associated with the exchange of goods and services for cash where no records are kept,” said CRA communications manager Dave Morgan. Sherlock and McCullough highlight that high-risk industries for this type of activity includes construction, various project sectors and the hospitality industry. They said that tips servers in restaurants or housekeepers in hotels make are included as taxable income and direct individuals in those positions and others to the CRA website to learn how to claim income not included on T4 slips. When an individual or business doesn’t report their income accurately and are not paying proportionate taxes, it generally means a loss in tax revenue for the province, and therefore a loss in funding for social services like schools and Email your pet’s photo to hospitals. Morgan said that the editor@northeastnews.ca CRA does not obtain or estifor a chance to win a special mate the amount of tax revenue lost by the underground prize from the North Peace economy. Veterinary Clinic “The underground economy, it doesn’t effect the City 1 pet will be chosen each week and will be of Dawson Creek so much as featured in the Northeast News. it does on a provincial scale... Each pet chosen will be entered into a draw when you have companies out for a monthly prize supplied by the there and they’re not reporting North Peace Veterinary Clinic
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all their income or many home based businesses... on the grand scheme of things this is really important for the province, when you look at revenues coming in,” said Mayor Mike Bernier, who attended the meeting. An individual must file their taxes if they earn an income, if they receive a demand from the CRA to file and if they have disposed of any assets (such as property). Individuals can still file even if they have made no income for the year, they could possibly be eligible for certain benefits. Morgan could not comment on why the CRA believes some people don’t file. In an effort to discourage the underground economy the CRA has undertaken a number of outreach initiatives throughout the province including community visits. “It’s an opportunity for business people in the community to ask questions, learn more about the services that are available online and discuss any tax related issues or concerns they might have. It’s really about education, if people have the information the vast majority of individuals comply and file their returns as required,” Morgan said. The presenters said that the relationships the CRA builds through outreach will help educate the public and may lead to more information about possible offenders. “Information can come from many different channels, it can come from people who contact us about individuals who may not be reporting, it can come as a result of when we’re auditing business. It may come out that they’re individuals [not reporting] when we’re trying to verify sources of income, it comes out that individuals may not be reporting there’s a number of different means,” said Morgan. The CRA also has the T5018 tax form for construction companies to report amounts paid to contractors, this insures that the contractor’s income in captured accurately. They have also partnered with the Construction Association on a program called Get it in Writing, warning of risks to hiring contractors that offer a cheaper service on the condition they don’t issue a receipt. Sherlock says that without hiring a professional or getting a receipt, the homeowner may be liable for any injuries that are sustained by the worker on the job and that often insurance companies need receipts in order to process claims- if anything should be wrong with the workmanship. “You want to make sure that books t hat matter you get it in writing because there’s a number of consebody jewelr y quences, not the least of which detox is the possibly of income not going reported, there’s also 10116 100 Street, FSJ 250.261.6979 other liabilities that may impact homeowners,” said Morgan.
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Avalanche safety is more than just a probe and shovel By Kyla Corpuz FORT ST. JOHN – With avalanche season on the rise, the BC Coroner Service is urging backcountry enthusiast to take extra caution. In the last 16 years there was an average of 10 avalanche-
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North Peace has sole NDP candidate, Judy Fox-McGuire By Jill Earl FORT ST. JOHN - The BC New Democratic Party closed their nominations for riding candidates on Mar. 8, leaving Judy Fox-McGuire as the sole candidate in the North Peace. The North Peace NDP will have their nomination meeting on April 5 to officially make McGuire their candidate for the provincial election on May 14, or decide to have no candidate. Though McGuire has never served in a political position before, she doesn’t believe that that makes her politically inexperienced. She said that she has always been engaged in politics, and as a union activist and in her position as an adult probation officer has developed valuable communication skills. “I like to communicate with people one on one, I like to help people problem solve, I’ve developed some pretty good problem solving skills in my last ten years,” McGuire said. “I’ve developed some communications skills and some negotiation skills that way…I think I have a lot of energy, I think I have a really positive attitude and I think that that positive attitude is going to go a long way in representing the North Peace in the legislature,” she added. McGuire admits that she has thought about being a political representative before but never really seriously considered it until now. McGuire was approached in December about running and took some time over the holiday season to think about the suggestion before agreeing in January. “When I started considering it I looked at the factors, like people are really ready for a change in this area, and more and more people are becoming engaged politically. I saw Adrian Dix speak when I was in Vancouver and I really liked what his message was,” said McGuire on why she agreed. She found that she was attracted to the Party because her personal values aligned with what the NDP stand for. McGuire believes that Dix understands the importance of a positive business climate and respects that he is not making promises to labour or business, instead advocating that everyone can work together. “Seeing what people have been put through with cuts to services and increased income inequality in this province in the last eight years has been really hard for me. The HST was something
NAWICAN FRIENDSHIP CENTRE TO HOST HIV/AIDS WORKSHOP By Jill Earl DAWSON CREEK - In an effort to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS in the region, the Nawican Friendship Centre is hosting a workshop on the very sensitive topic Mar. 27. Facilitated by Positive Living North, the workshop on the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome and Hepatitis C will run from 9:15a.m. to 2:00p.m. Education services manager at Positive Living North, Sandra Sasaki, will be sharing information about the viral infections, how they’re contracted, who can get them, how to prevent them, symptoms, consequences and regional HIV/AIDS statistics. Program coordinator at the centre, Brenda L’Hirondelle, believes that the virus is becoming more widespread, especially in the northeast. “There seems to be quite a high occurrence of HIV/ AIDS, Hepatitis C, because of drug use and other factors that are happening up in the northeast here. So therefore we’re trying to educate people as much as we can,” she said. The Nawican Friendship
Centre hosted a workshop on the same topic less then a year ago but because of the low attendance L’Hirondelle wanted to host another one- this time with a free lunch and ten door prizes to entice participants. The workshop is free and L’Hirondelle stresses that everyone is welcome, not just to the workshop but to the centre in general. “This is just one of the services that we’ve needed up here, and we need this education, this HIV/AIDS, hepatitis education up here. We wanted to bring it to the centre and open it up to everyone and hopefully everyone will feel welcome to come and learn more about it and to learn how it’s effecting the northeastern part of our province,” she said. To begin the day a drumming group will play a few songs in remembrance of people who have battled the virus and lost, and for those who are still living with it. Registering for the workshop is not required but those who are planning to attend can call the centre at 250-7825202.
that really bothered me,” McGuire said, listing other reasons why she decided to run. McGuire hopes to build her platform with help from people she talks to, around issues concerning healthcare, promoting business, and other regional issue; the BC NDP platform is expected to be released sometime next month. She considers the proposed Site C project to be among the bigger election issues. “When the Liberals announced that the hydro that was going to be produced by Site C Facebook photo was going to fuel the generator Judy Fox-McGuire, sole in the LNG [liquid natural gas] NDP candidate for North plant in Kitimat, I think people were disappointed because peo- Peace. ple were under the impression that it was to provide power to the rest of the province,” said McGuire. Before the candidate meeting, McGuire will be busy preparing her campaign plan and renting an office in Fort St. John that will allow her to meet with supporters and persuade critics. According to McGuire the North Peace has a low voter-turnout rate, she aims to raise that through her campaign and through outreach to people who have previously not chosen to participate in politics. “I would like to sit in and talk to anybody and I would invite anybody to talk to me about how they’re feeling or what their concerns are…a lot of people I’ve talked to said that they don’t vote and don’t partake because they don’t believe they have a voice and it’s really important to me to get these people engaged and to bring them in to give them a voice,” she said. McGuire feels that some people may be reluctant to give the NDP an opportunity for fear of them making wide-sweeping
changes, but she said that that is not her understanding of their intensions. “We’ll see more when the platform is released obviously but my understanding is this is going to be a slower process,” she said. McGuire was born and raised in Fort St. John and has her bachelors degree in criminology which she received from Simon Fraser University but the bulk of her studies came from Northern Lights College. She has been working as an adult probation officer for the past 10 years. “To me, that aligns really strongly with my political ambition because I like to help people and I think that I can really help the people of the North Peace,” said McGuire.
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By Jill Earl DAWSON CREEK - Residents and travelers of Bessborough Road will soon enjoy a safer route thanks to a recent provincial tender. The project is a part of this year’s $51 million in highway improvements for the South Peace and includes four kilometres of road between Mason Semple Road and Road 241 being widened and sealcoated. Improvements will also be made at the Mason Semple Road intersection. The road was targeted for it’s heavy use by the oil and gas industry. The improvements are meant to reduce the amount of dust and road maintenance needed, making it safer for users to travel on. “I know how important it is for both industry and our local residents to be supported by a well-developed and maintained road network. This project will provide a safer road for all who use it and will continue the unprecedented investment we have seen in our northeast road network,” said Peace River South MLA Blair Lekstrom. With work scheduled to start in the Spring, the project is expected to be complete by mid-September this year.
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Submitted article When it comes to Canadian post-secondary education, British Columbia is leading the way in several areas. For example, our college-touniversity transfer system is a standard-bearer for the rest of the country, and Northern Lights College (NLC) is a leader in this innovation. The simple 2 + 2 beauty of the university transfer system is this: by attending NLC, academically-inclined students can take the first two years of Submitted photo a four-year university degree Steve Roe, Dean of Academic and Professional Proright here at home. In doing gramsNorthern Lights College so, students from our region can save a substantial amount of money through competitive uition and lower accommodation costs. But the advantages aren’t just monetary. By starting university here at home, students have easy access to highly trained instructors amid the friendly environment of small classes. I can’t think of a better way to successfully transition into the world of university-level studies. One of our former students, a Criminology Diploma graduate, said it best: “At NLC, I was never lost in a crowd of students. I still had a name.” 2 + 2. That’s the concept. If, say, you’re aiming for a degree in accounting or business, NLC’s Business Management Diploma offers outstanding two-year transfer around the province. And for students seeking a degree in the traditional academic disciplines of the humanities and social sciences, perhaps as a stepping stone to careers in law or civil service, NLC’s Associate of Arts Degree provides two-year “block” transfer to any university in BC. The bottom line: for academic students at NLC, 2 + 2 = 1 Great Education with excellent career prospects! For more information: visit nlc.bc.ca.
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The Lumbermen’s Bonspiel took place at the Taylor culing rink from Mar. 8 to 10, 2013.
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Representatives from Anglo American visit the Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre in Dawson Creek on Mar. 11 to give the public details on their latest project.
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Roman project up next for Anglo American By Jill Earl
DAWSON CREEK - Representatives of Anglo American made their way to Dawson Creek, Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge Williams Lake last week to dish on the details of their latest proposed project. ͡Ͳ Â&#x2018;Â&#x2022;Â&#x2021; Â&#x2013;Â&#x201D;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2021;Â&#x2013; The project is an extension to their existing Trend mine that Â&#x2039;Â&#x17D;Â&#x17D;Â&#x2039;Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2022; Â&#x192;Â?Â&#x2021;ÇĄ comprises of approximately 1,400 ha of land. The proposed ad Í´ Íś ͡ dition, called the Roman mine, would be 475 ha of land located Č&#x2039;ʹ͡ͲČ&#x152;;͝ʹnj͡Ͳ͡Ͳ directly adjacent to the Trend mine. Both mines produce metallurgical coal, used to make steel, and together will be referred to as the Trend-Roman Mine Project. The mines are located in Anglo Americanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Peace River Coal asset approximately 25 km south of Tumbler Ridge. According to Adriana MacLeod, senior permitting coordinator for Anglo American, the Roman project already has an approved provincial enviENFORM BC - Fort St. John 250.785.6009 www.enformbc.ca ronmental assessment certifiTOLL FREE 1.855.4ENFORM (1.855.436.3676) cate and they are currently preparing the operational permit, which is an amendment to their current permit for the Trend mine. They hope to submit that application to the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas Safety Program Development April 29-30 $625 within the next few months. The operational permit will Small Employer Certificate of May 1 $195 dictate how Anglo American Recognition - (SECOR) Refresher
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mines, at what rate they mine, how they treat waste rock and lays out a reclamation and water management plan for the site. The project has two phases, the first being construction of a water catchment area to collect water run-off from mine-disturbed land. These ponds will allow sediment to settle before being discharged to the existing environment; the two main receivers of the pondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water will be Babcock Creek and Gordon Creek. Timber clearing and the construction of access roads to support construction will also be a part of phase one. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All water that is mine effected has to be collected to settle mostly sediment out because when you disturb land, you create mud, so these ponds sort of slow the water down, let the sentiment settle out and then discharge clean water to the environment, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a form of passive treatment,â&#x20AC;? said MacLeod. Phase two includes the mine becoming operational with three open pits. MacLeod said that they hope to have phase one done by the end of the summer to be able to start producing next year, all pending regulatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approval. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If government runs on schedule and we run on schedule as well,â&#x20AC;? she said about the projectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s timeline. The Trend mine has been in operation since December 2005; they are currently in phase four of six for that project. When and if the Roman extension is granted approval and begins operating, production at the Trend mine will pause until the Roman mine is expected to be exhausted in 2023. After production is stopped at the Roman mine, the Trend mine will finish their last two phases, which are expected to be complete by 2029.
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“The way it’s phased in, is we will continue mining into Trend until about 2014, Roman will begin, Roman will phase in, Trend will phase out and we’ll bring the equipment out of Trend and into Roman,” said Brendan Crisp, project engineer for Anglo American. Federico Velásquez, director of external affairs for Anglo American, said that the Trend mine produces approximately one million tons of coal a year. Crisp predicts that with the addition of the Roman extension, they could produce two and a half million tons of sellable coal each year. Currently the Trend mine employs 350 people, the extension could mean another 100 full-time jobs: equipment operators, haul truck drivers, excavator workers, technical engineers, labour and maintenance would be among some of the positions, according to MacLeod. “It [Roman mine] will also have the additional employment and then the spin off of indirect services that will come off from that as well, it’s not just the 450 direct jobs but the services that we use like laundry, gasoline, all those kinds of things,” said MacLeod.
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The jobs that will be made available if the project is approved is the most requested information by the public, said Morgan Tanner, aboriginal and stakeholder engagement advisor for the project. Anglo American is required to host one to two information sessions for their application, and besides the sessions held last week in Dawson Creek Mar. 11, Tumbler Ridge Mar. 12, and Chetwynd Mar. 13, Tanner wants to host another round of information sessions further into the application process. Tanner said she is also doing a number of sessions for First Nation communities. “Jobs is really just the informal feedback, everyone wants to know about jobs, and that’s mostly what it is that we’ve heard from the community,” she said. Besides air and water management plans for the project, environmental stewardship efforts also reach to the region’s caribou population. Under the Northern Mountain Caribou Management Plan, Anglo American will provide $2.56 million to the conservation and mitigation efforts and will turn 1852ha of untouched land to the government to help habitat security. While the Trend-Roman Mine Project is still underway, MacLeod confirms that Anglo American has a lot of interest in the region. “There are other projects within the region, that we do have in development,” she said.
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Construction continues on Encana water hub By Jill Earl DAWSON CREEK - Water has been a running topic in the city as of late, especially surrounding the use by the oil and gas industry. In an effort to reduce the amount of their city water use and potable water use in general the Encana Corporation is currently constructing a Water Resource Hub in Farmington to serve their hydraulic fracturing needs. The Hub will utilize saline [salt] water found in deep underground aquifers instead of the combination of city water and surface water they are currently using. “Taking non-usable water for agricultural and human use and using it and constructing it into a bit of a hub where we have source water,” said Michael Forgo, vice-president of business services and stakeholder relations for Encana, describing the project. “We collect the water and we transfer that water through pipelines to our operations in Farmington for our completion and fracing operations…That should largely reduce our dependency on service water of a number of types that we would currently use,” Forgo said, adding that Encana plans on reusing the water recycled from their fracturing operations. Encana started construction on the Hub last
fall; Forgo hopes that they will be able to complete construction on the site by early 2014. He said that construction has stalled a little over the winter, but that they have drilled three subsurface wells that are currently being tested for their volumes of saline water. Forgo said that the saline aquifers are so large that they are confident there is enough water in them to meet their needs in the area over a 25 year period. He said that depending on a number of factors, it is plausible that in the future their water needs for fracing could be completely self-sufficient. “Based on what we know today…combined with what we expect to get for water that’s produced back from our development here in the Montney, in that area, that it should take care of the majority of our water needs…so again a lot of factors that could influence that, but we’re very optimistic,” said Forgo. Obvious benefits include the decreased use of the city’s potable water, but Forgo highlights the reduction in trucking as a benefit as well. Without water haulers there could be less emissions produced, less dust, less noise and less trucks on the road. He believes these reductions will increase safety, but points out the downfall to less work for water haulers. Though some oil and gas companies use liquid nitrogen for their hydraulic fracturing operations, Forgo doesn’t believe it’s an option for Encana at this time. “In order to do our completions of the wells…water is still by far for Encana and our operations, is still by far the best medium to use in our hydraulic fracturing so we don’t see that as an opportunity at this time,” he said.
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Frank Ripley from the local Elks Lodge donates $500 on behalf of the group to the Almighty Lights, received by organizer Rose MacDonald. Ripley personally donated another $200 to the group to complete their fundraising efforts for their tour of Alberta during Spring Break. The Almighty Lights, comprised of 11 girls, are travelling to Edmonton, Olds, Lethbridge, High River, Calgary, Airdrie, Slave Lake and Leduc to perform their black light show at different community centres. The group raised $3,500 from generous donations from sponsors for their trip.
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Is it curtains for Stage North? By Sue Popesku Submitted article All packed up and nowhere to go. Stage North Theatre Society has scouted out suitable spaces for rent and discovered, as a non-profit organization, they cannot afford any of those available spaces. As of March 30, Stage North no longer has a home to rehearse shows nor build sets. This could mean no season of productions for Stage North next year in the North Peace Cultural Centre. With no place to mount a production, which takes about 3 months preparation, Stage North will have no shows to perform. The membership of the theatre society has been sorting and packing set pieces, costumes and tools since they were given 30 days to vacate the basement premises of the old COOP. The 30 days notice was no surprised since it was part and parcel of the
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Backdrops, flats, stairs, platforms, costumes, props and more are part of the massive volume that Stage North is storing until they can find a place to rehearse and build sets. The search is on for a suitable, affordable space for this non-profit group on a limited budget. affordable rental agreement. Previous to moving into the Coop about 4 years ago, Stage North found similar affordable arrangements with Tracker Contracting before they also opted to renovate their premises. After nearly 15 years of development, Stage North is homeless. Packed into two C-cans with costumes stored in a dry temporary location, Stage North is searching for a heated space of about 2000 square feet with a washroom. Stage North President Oliver Hachmeister said that a shared space is possible. “Our rehearsals are in the evenings and on weekends since everyone is a volunteer with a career job elsewhere or is a student. However, sets are constructed early and they remain in place until we truck them to the Cultural Centre for performances.” Stage North has few options. Finding affordable, suitable space is the best answer and an immediate solution. The problem is the affordability. Stage North’s fundraising capabilities are already stretched to the maximum and commercial rents in Fort St. John are not within Stage North’s range. Hachmeister said, “Stage North can afford about $25,000 per year to rent rehearsal space.” He explained that rehearsal space, the cost of each production and the fees for performance space are the major line items in the annual Stage North budget. Another option is pursuing the construction of a permanent space which would involve the purchase of land and a long-term fundraising program plus sustainable funding for operation. Stage North is a volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality theatre for residents and visitors and mentor-
ing youth in presentation and technical skills of production. Without on-going support from the community, this major project is not possible. A third option is to return to the days of producing plays with small casts in make-shift locations only when a space is available for rehearsals. Theatre in Fort St. John, as far back as the 1940’s, found nooks and crannies to rehearse and perform. The casts were small; there was no program of mentoring youth; and technical instruction was non-existent. It has only been in the last 20 years since the North Peace Cultural Centre opened in 1992 that a proper theatre facility has been available for performances. Local theatre has taken huge strides with larger musical productions, youth theatre summer schools, acting workshops, and instruction in production and technical aspects of theatre. Stage North provides production support for other community organizations and costumes for schools shows, talent shows and more. The opportunities for honing personal presentation skills for the young and the not-so-young provide another benefit to the community. Stage North pays $30-40,000 each year in performance fees to the North Peace Cultural Centre. This, along with all the other indirect economic benefits to Fort St. John, will be lost if Stage North cannot mount a season of shows. Stage North is open for suggestions and partnerships with other organizations in solving the problem of lack of space for non-profits in this community. Contact Oliver at 261-1639 or stagenorth@stagenorth.ca with any possible solutions.
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Hand signals make trail riding safer. Continually practice them and when crossing roads of any kind, remember to come to a complete stop, check to make sure that no traffic is approaching from any direction, and then cross at a right angle to traffic. Always snowmobile with a buddy and report estimated departure and arrival time to a friend or family member. Be aware that 70% of fatalities occur between 6pm and 6am. Collisions on lakes account for a significant number of accidents. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hold the at-
titude that lakes are flat, wide open areas, and free of obstructions. Remember, if you can ride and turn in any direction without boundaries, so can other riders. Drowning is a leading cause of snowmobile fatalities. If you go through the ice, remember that your snowmobile suit and helmet may keep you afloat for several minutes. Slide back onto the ice, using anything sharp to dig in for a better pull. Kick your feet to propel yourself onto the ice. If the ice keeps breaking, continue moving toward shore or
the direction from which you came. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t remove your gloves or mitts. Did you know that in BC, to be able cross highways and secondary maintained roads, you must register your snowmobile with Motor Vehicle, buy a plate and get ICBC road liability insurance? The optional Off Road Liability Insurance purchased with the BCSF Snowmobile Permit does not cover road crossing. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have a safe and fulfilling snowmobiling day on Charlie Lake! See you on the lake.
Fire hall update
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SLAUGHTER CATTLE
On Thursday, March 14, 2013, 200 head of cattle went through our ring D1 - D2 Cows 62.00-68.00 D3 - D4 Cows 50.00-60.00 Holstein Cows N/A Heiferettes 60.00-80.00 Bologna Bulls 75.00-90.00 Feeder Bulls 70.00-95.00 Good Bred Cows 900.00-1200.00 Good Bred Heifers N/A Milk Cows N/A Cow/ Calf Pairs (younger) N/A Cow/ Calf Pairs (older) N/A
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While some may believe the fire hall is over due and not on track, Rogers said the progress is coming along as it should, given the obstacles they faced with the early-winter weather conditions. Rogers said there was no specific finishing date, but anticipates that if the weather cooperates, the fire hall should be ready by this summer. The city broke ground on the new fire hall in the fall of 2011. The new facility will span over 20,000 square feet. It will be equipped with a self-con-
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tained dispatch room, sheer walls made to withstand a 9.0 earthquake, work out facility, a 10-person dorm room, and training tower for high angle rescue demonstrations. The fire hall will also use geothermal heating to offset operational costs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good building, it fits our needs because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been working on it for quite a few years,â&#x20AC;? said deputy fire chief Curtis Redpath. The budget for the fire hall sits at $12 million, which Rogers said is an everyday strug-
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gle to not go over board. He added that they are currently lingering around the $12 million-mark, but the final cost of the fire hall remains unforeseen as they are still waiting to tender a few more projects. The facilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital cost is funded through Faire Share funds. Rogers credits the help of the main contractors: LMNTS, PML (Professional mechanical Ltd) and Vector in helping the city finds ways to stay within the budget.
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Urban and rural Grade 7 students were also bussed in as part of the Discover Trades initiative to introduce young people to Trades and Apprenticeship.
such automotive, carpentry, culinary arts, cosmetology, welding and much more. The competition tested studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; abilities in a variety of trades to help promote and celebrate Trades and Apprenticeship as a career choice. Gold medalists in each division have the opportunity to travel to Abbotsford this June for the Pro-
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Next Cattle Sale - Thursday, March 21st Thursday, March 28, 2013 Bar 4A Red/Black Angus Bull Sale
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Students were tested in a variety of trades, including Cosmetology, as part of the Skills Canada competition last week in Dawson Creek.
Students of all ages in Skills competition Dozens of students of all ages and grades participated in the Skills Canada regional competition Mar 6 on the Dawson Creek Campus. Students from middle and secondary school were bussed in from the Peace Region and competed with college students in junior, secondary and post-secondary skill categories to be the best with exFLWLQJ KDQGV RQ FKDOOHQJHV LQ Ă&#x20AC;HOGV
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vincial Skills competition. Last year Andrew Lines, a former NLC Aircraft Maintenance Engineering student, captured the provincial title and went on to win a silver medal at the Skills Canada national championships. In 2012 there were 460 competitors at the Provincial competition in Abbotsford together with more than 4000 other event visitors.
ECE Virtual doors opened A virtual online conference offered by NLC Early Childhood Education (ECED) instructor, Patricia McClelland, demonstrated the brilliance of borderless classrooms on Mar. 6. McClellandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ECED 210/208 online seminar featured guest speaker Michaela Jelen, from the Ministry of Children and Family Developmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Children and Youth with Special Needs Policy Team. Jelen has been offering workshops province-wide and spoke about autism and using a team approach when working with children and families. Approximately 53 students and community members â&#x20AC;&#x153;attendedâ&#x20AC;? the seminar with McClellandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students preparing ahead of time with questions for the guest speaker thus enriching a collective understanding of the subject. NLCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ECED classes are delivered online and include students from the Peace region, the provLQFH DQG IXUWKHU DĂ&#x20AC;HOG LQ ORFDWLRQV such as Inuvik, Edmonton and Toronto. Guest speakers are a featured highlight of ECED classes.
Former NLC student and UNBC Masters of Social Work candidate, Theresa Campbell. Her work now allows her to be an advocate for women and children. She said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I work in the area of youth justice and also for Correc[PVUZ *HUHKH HZ H WHYVSL VMĂ&#x201E;JLY ZV MVY the future I foresee that I will continue to work long-term in the Peace for marginalized groups.â&#x20AC;?
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NOTICE In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On June 11, 2008, at the 7900 block of 98th Avenue and at Highway 97 and 108th Street, Fort St. John, B.C. Peace Officer(s) of the Fort St. John RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $180 CAD, on or about 00:10 Hours, $628 CAD, on or about 00:10 Hours (all from 97/108th), and $38,135 CAD, on or about 08:00 Hours (98th Avenue). The subject property was seized because there was a warrant authorized by the court pursuant to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada (CDSA) to seize evidence in respect of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the CDSA and because there was evidence the subject property had been used in/obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under s.5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the CDSA; s.354(1) (Possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada; s.7(1) (Prohibitions on aftermarket compartment) of the B.C. Armoured
Vehicle and After-Market Compartment Act. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2013-1417, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, accessible online at www.pssg.gov. bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.
NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION REGARDING LAND IN THE AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE We, FLOYD STERLING LAUGHREN, EDNA LILLIAN LAUGHREN, GERALD ALLAN BESSERER, and ISABLEEE ANNETTE BESSERER of c/o: WARREN CHAPMAN LAW OFFICE BOX 258 BURNS LAKE, BC V0J 1E0 intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described as, THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 83 RANGE 19 WEST OF THE 6TH MERIDIAN PEACE RIVER DISTRICT, EXCEPT PLAN 20374 and located at 7514 265 ROAD FORT ST. JOHN, BC. Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to, PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT by April 12, 2013
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The Municipal Council of the District of Taylor gives notice pursuant to Section 26 and 94 of the Community Charter of the intention to dispose of land that is not being made available to the public for acquisition. The land to be sold is bare land located at 9953 -100 A Street and most particularly described as: Lot A, Section 6, Township 83, Range 17, West of the 6th Meridian, Peace River District Plan PGP44635, and as shown per the attached plan. The District intends to sell the above noted lands to Cameron Schulz (or nominee) for the sum of TWO HUNDRED SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($206,800.00) on the following terms: â&#x20AC;˘ The Purchaser will be responsible for all development and servicing costs. â&#x20AC;˘ The property will be sold for the construction and operation of a grocery store. Additional retail space may also be constructed.
For more information concerning this sale, please contact the undersigned at (250) 789-3392. CHARLETTE MCLEOD Administrator
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UPCOMING
Fort St. John • Mar. 23: The Northern Environmental Action Team (NEAT) is proud to announce the first ever Earth Hour 5K Run/Walk in the dark. Join us on at the Fort St John campus of the Northern Lights College as we celebrate Earth Hour. Registration starts at 7 and the run starts at 7:30. Grab a flashlight, the kids and the dog and join us at the College on March 23 at 7 p.m. • Mar. 28: The Great Plains in Concert at 7:30 pm at the Lido Theatre. Support the Fort St. John North Peace Museum by attending a fundraising concert featuring The Great Plains (Saskia and Darrel). They are a talented folk singing duo who have toured with Gary Fjellgaard. To hear a sample of their music go to http://www.youtube.com/user/saskiandarrel. Tickets are only $15.000 and are available at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum (250) 787-0430 or the Lido Theatre (250) 785-3011. For more information contact the museum. • Jun. 22: Beatton Community 4-H Fun Shoot. Non-competitive courses, concession. BBQ supper with registration, no arrow speed or weight restrictions and wagon rides. Pre-registration: $40, day of registration: $50, Peewee shoot: $5. Shoot starts at 11 a.m. Location: Home of the Taylor Family 13429 256 Rd, Montney. More info: 250-264-7422.
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• Mar. 20: Seniors Program at Dawson Creek Library at 1:30 p.m. Tamara Graham from Alzheimer’s Society is the guest speaker, also the conclusion of the travel show “Railway Adventures across Canada: frontiers of the west.” Refreshments by friends of library. Everyone welcome. • Mar. 26: Adult book club at Dawson Creek Public Library at 7 p.m. This is
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Fort St. John • Ft. St. John Parkinson’s Support Group Parkinson Society British Columbia People living with Parkinson’s disease, caregivers and family members are warmly invited to the Ft. St. John Parkinson’s Support Group. Join others in your community to share information and resources, coping strategies, ideas for living well with PD, good humour, social support and more. Last Wednesday of the month at 11:00 am McDonald’s Restaurant 10920 Alaska Road North Ft. St. John, BC Note: there is no meeting in December For more information please contact: Sarah at 250 785 7348 • S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Northern B.C. Newcomers Integration Service Centre is a non-profit organization in Fort St. John. Our Settlement Program provides information, orientation, assessment, referral and service linking, educational workshops and short term adaptation counselling to immigrants. The program also offers assistance with form completion, correspondence between clients and service providers, navigating immigration processes including sponsorship applications, obtaining permanent residence cards and applying for citizenship. Bridging services are provided to a variety of community and government service agencies and organizations. Service is available in English and Spanish. The Settlement Program is located at: #209 10142-101st Ave (Execuplace building). From 8:30-4:30 p.m. Phone # 250785-5323 Ext 22. • Toastmasters International Club of Fort St. John meets from 7 - 8:30 p.m. every Thursday evening at Northern Lights College, Room 105. Learn valuable communication & leadership skills. Contact Claire Seidler at 250-787-9697 or Gayle Wagner at 250785-3991 for more information. • Rocky Mountain Rangers Army Cadets meet at 6:30 PM each Wednesday night at the Royal Cana-
the second meeting, it is an informal club, read a book of your choice and share a brief outline. You can also drop in and listen. The club is on the last Tuesday of each month. To register: 250-782-4661. • Mar. 27: HIV/AIDS workshops/information session at the Nawican
Friendship Centre, everyone welcome, 9:30 a.m. to 2p.m. • Mar. 30: Easter Eggstravaganza 11p.m. to 4p.m. at the Encana Events Centre. Hop on over for a fun, activity-filled day: Easter egg scramble, face painting, petting zoo, cupcake hop, crafts, lots of games, and of course the Easter Bunny. • Apr. 2: The Visually Impaired Support Group will meet at First Baptist church on Tuesday at noon. Anyone who is visually impaired or who cares about someone with vision problems is welcome. For more information call Margaret 782-3221 or Pam 782-5187. • Apr. 6: UCW Strawberry Tea, Bake Sale & Grannie’s Attic will be held at South Peace United Church Upper Hall, 1300-104th Avenue, Dawson Creek from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. • Apr. 9: Linda Greene will present a workshop “Container Gardening for balconies and patios” on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Get a jump on Spring. At the Seniors’ Access office (Coop Mall). Everyone is welcome, but space is limited. • Apr. 12: A Tea Party and Tales for Twos at Dawson Creek Public Library at 10 a.m. Two year olds bring your adults for a tea party, stories and crafts. Each child will get a goody bag and book to take home provided by the Rotary Sunrise Club. Parents, grandparents welcome.
dian 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.
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• The Visually Impaired Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 12 noon at First Baptist Church, 1400 113 Ave. Each month we have a guest speaker and we share lunch. (cost by donation). Anyone who is visually impaired or who cares about someone with vision difficulties is welcome to attend. For further information please call Kathy 7827539 orMargaret 782-3221. • If you know how to visit with a friend, you already have the skills required to be a CASI Friendly Visitor volunteer! There are seniors in Dawson Creek right now who would like to have a friend come and visit them and perhaps take them to doctor’s appointments or shopping. Can you spare an hour or two a week to visit a senior? Call CASI (Community Action for Seniors’ Independence) today. 250-782-1138 ext. 228, email lstudley@spcrs.ca or visit the website at www. casidc.org. • Alcoholics Anonymous - meets Mon., Tues., Fri., & Sat., 8 p.m. at Peace River Health Unit. Wed. 8 p.m. Hospital Education Room. All meetings are open. • Mile 0 Al-Anon meets 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday evening at the Health Unit, Dawson Creek. • Mile 0 Quilt Guild meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m., Studio 10 at KPAC. Come join us for sewing, fun and friendship. Contact Gloria at 250 786 5597. for more info. • Dawson Creek Toastmasters meets every Thursday at 7pm at Farmer’s Advocacy Office 1032 103 Ave (Front door on 11 st.) Contact Heather at 250-7845700 or 780-353-3050.
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• The Community Market is held at the Westend Campground every Saturday except on long week-
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ends. For more info or a vendor package please contact Jaylene Arnold at (250) 774-2541 or Audrey Reynolds (250) 774-6574. Pouce Coupe • Youth Drop-In at Pouce Coupe Community Church Annex (the old Pouce library). Saturday nights 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Ages 13 to 17.
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• Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesday and Friday at 8 p.m. at the Public Library, 5012 46 Street. If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to, phone 788-9658 or 788-1100
Tumbler Ridge
• Alcoholics Anonymous - meeting Thursday. 8 p.m. 115 Commercial Park (Baptist Church). If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to. Phone 242-4018. • Tuesdays: TR Seniors (55+) Drop-In – Floor curling, carpet bowling, card & board games, coffee & cookies. Community Centre Room 5 from 1-4 pm. Small drop-in fee. • Tumbler Ridge’s self-employed women will receive six months of free personal business monitoring beginning this October at no charge. If you are a self-employed woman in their first three years of operation, or partially operate a business, contact Sara Cooper at the Women’s Enterprise Centre at 1-800643-7014 ext. 104 or Mila Lansdowne by e-mail at mila@persona.ca or (250) 242-3389. Registration is required.
Taylor
• Civil Air Search and Rescue (CASARA) meetings every second Tuesday at the Taylor Fire Hall at 7 p.m. For information call Bob at 250-789-9152 or 250-787-5802.
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EQUIPMENT AUCTION TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2013 • 9:00 a.m. CAT D8N CRAWLER
Weaver Sale Yard • Rycroft, AB • Internet Bidding
HARVEST EQUIPMENT: 2009 CR9070 NH combine, rear wheel drive, diff locks, auto steer, Class 8 combine, 552 threshing hrs, 826 eng. hrs • 2008 NH 94C 36 ft draper header, used 1400 acres • 2008 JD 9770 STS combine, 615 p/u, 800/70R38 tires, hi wear pkg. auto steer ready, 1489 eng. hrs., 1048 sep. hrs • 2006 JD 9760 STS combine, rear wheel drive, 615 p/u, 35.5L32 tires, hi wear pkg. auto steer ready, variable speed feeder house, hi capacity unload, 2082 eng. hrs., 1446 sep. hrs • 2006 and 2003 JD 936D draper headers, p/u reel, transport • NH TX66 combine, p/u, chopper, 3428 eng. hrs, 2576 sep. hrs • NH 25 ft. s/c grain hdr • 1996 JD 9600 combine, 4wd, 914 p/u, chopper , 4685 eng JOHN DEERE 200 LC EXCAVATOR hrs, 3250 thresh hrs • 1993 NH TR96 combine, chopper, rake-up p/u, 3309 eng. hrs, 2223 thresh hrs • IHC 820 grain hdr, p/u reel • 2005 premier 2952I swather, d/s, p/u reel,1460 cutting hrs, 1732 eng. hrs • 2001 Premier 2952 25 ft. swather, triple delivery, p/u reel, 3112 eng hrs, 2453 cutting hrs • 1999 Premier 2930 25 ft. swather, triple delivery, p/u reel, 4634 hrs • JD 3430 25 ft. swather, dsl • JD 2420 21' dsl. swather, UII p/u reel, d/s • IHC 230 14' swather • GT grain dryer • JD 21' p/t swather • 2011 Flaman 1110 grain bagger • 2008 Tridekon 10' grain bag unloader • CONSTRUCTION: 1993 Cat D8N crawler, 16 ft. angle blade, twin tilts, 4bbl 2 shank ripper, 8550 hrs • 1989 Cat D4H LGP crawler, 6 way blade, canopy 30 in. FLEXI-COIL 67XLT SPRAYER swamp pads, 4950 hrs showing • 1998 JD 200LC excavator, 36" bucket, thumb, 8065 hrs • Steiger 6 yd. hyd scraper • Sureway 7 wheel solid tooth root rake • TRACTORS: 2005 JD 5105 mfd tractor, 50 hp, roll bar, 372 hrs, 3 pt, pto, JD 522 FEL, joystick • 1992 JD 4760 mfd, 175 hp, pto, 3 hyd, JD 840 s/l FEL, grapple, 11,760 hrs • 1985 Steiger Cougar 4wd, 280 hp, Cum. L10 eng, standard, 7290 hrs • JD 8650 4wd • JD 7520 4wd, duals, pto • Case 970, Leon FEL • IHC 1566, duals, IHC 2360 FEL • IHC 1066, dual pto, 2hyd, Ezee-On 100 FEL • Ford 8N, 3 pt, pto • JD 430 gas tractor, pto, 3 pt • TRUCKS: 1998 Volvo 610 t/a truck, 525 hp. 18 spd., 46k JOHN DEERE 5105 TRACTOR rears, 60 in. sleeper • 1986 IHC S1900 t/a truck, cab and chassis, 466 dsl, 13 spd • 1987 IHC 9370 t/a truck, 400 Cummins, 15 spd • 1980 Ford F700 t/a grain truck, dsl, 19 ft. steel box • 1978 Ford F700 s/a grain truck, steel 16 ft. box • TRAILERS: 2005 Lode King 36 ft. Prestige t/a grain trailer, 24.5 tires • 1999 Doepker Super B grain trailers • 37 ft. t/a grain trailer • S/a golf cart trailer • 2007 Big Tex trailer, tandem dual wheels, pintle hitch, 16 in. tires, fold up ramps • PICKUPS, CARS and SUV`s: 2008 Dodge 3500 dsl 4wd p/u, Cummins 6.7L eng, 5th wheel • 2007 GMC Denali, AWD • 2005 Ford F150XLT, 4wd p/u • 2003 Chev p/u • 2002 Dodge diesel p/u • 2001 Ford F350 p/u, 4wd • 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee • 1995 Lincoln car • 1993 Chev dsl p/u • 2003 Pontiac Bonneville car • TILLAGE: 2006 McFarlane 70 ft. flex harrows • Hi-line 60 ft. heavy harrows • Blanchard 70 ft. harrow packer • Flexi-Coil 70 ft. auto fold harrows • Bourgault 40 ft. cult, mtd harrows • Flexi-Coil 70 ft. flex harrows • Flexi-Coil 40 ft. tine harrows, auto fold • JD 3600 8 bottom 16-20 in. vari-width plow • Kverneland 7 bottom 16-20 in. vari-width plow, auto reset • Melroe 903 8-18 in. plow, auto reset • Melroe 903 6-16 in. plow, auto reset • CCIL 33 ft. d/t cult, mt. harrows • JD 35 ft. d/t cult • Morris Rangler II 40 ft. harrow packer • Bourgault 36 ft. vibra-master field cult, mt. harrows • Bourgault 40 ft. vibra-master field cult, diamond harrows • White 27 ft. d/t cult • Leon 32 ft. field cultivator • Morris 48 ft. vibrashank cult, mt. harrows • White 36 ft. d/t cult, mt.
NEW HOLLAND CR9070 COMBINE harrows • 20 ft. field cult • JD 1610 20 ft. NH3 app • Bourgault 4000 packer bar, 40 ft • Kello-Bilt 225 25 ft. tandem disc • Krause 1428 24 ft. tandem disc • 20 ft. tandem disc • Case 15 ft. offset disc, 9 in. spacing, 22 in. blades • 10 sections 5 ft. coil packers • 35 ft. diamond harrows • SEEDING: 2002 Harmon 5280 air drill, triple shoot, 4 in. steel packers, 9.5 in. spacing, tbh 4100 3 comp. air tank • Flexi-Coil 5000 air drill, 57 ft., 9 in. spacing, 3 in. packers • New Noble 35 ft. air drill, tbh, triple shoot, grass, NH3 kit, Haukkas markers • Bourgault 8800 40 ft. air seeder, 8 in. spacing, s/s, Bourgault 4300 3 cmp. tbh air tank • Bourgault 3225 air tank, tbh • Flexi-Coil 1110 air tank • Prasco 7555 air JD 9770 and 9760 COMBINES cart • 2000 Case 230 bus. 2 comp. air tank, tbh • 1996 Case 240 bus. 2 comp. air tank, tbt • IHC 8500 45 ft. air drill, pto drive • JD 9350 30 ft. hoe press drill, grass, steel packers • Case 7200 28 ft. hoe press drills, grass, steel packers, transport • Melroe 24 ft. disc drill, grass, transport • SPRAYERS and FLOATERS: 1999 FlexiCoil 67XLT 120 ft. sprayer, 1200 gal. tank, dual boom, dual pump, auto rate, wind screens • Flexi-Coil 67 sprayer, 90 ft. susp. boom, 850 gal tank, wind screens, mix tank, triple nozzle • Terra-Gator 1844 floater truck, JD eng, pwr shift, 39,680 mi., 5293 hrs., 66x43.00-25 rear tires, 48x31.00-20 front tires • Flexi-Coil 80 ft. broadcast seeder, hyd. fold, f/c 2320 tank, no monitor • PREMIER 2952I SWATHER Spray-air 2180 sprayer • Sprayer trailer, 1200 gal. poly tank, Honda 2 in. pump, chem handler • 1999 Trail Tech t/a sprayer trailer • VACS, AUGERS and GRAIN BINS: (7) Westeel 2000 bu bins, Westeel 3000 bus. bin • Westeel hopper bin • (4) 9900 bu circle crop bins with tarp • Wallinga 510 deluxe grain vac • Brandt 7x30' grain auger, Kohler 16 hp gas engine • Westfield 13x71' and 10x71 swing augers • HAY EQUIPMENT: NH BR780 round baler • NH 664 round baler, 1000 pto • NH 1116h bi-directional hay header • Sovema 12 wheel V hay rake • 3 PT EQUIPMENT and ATTACHMENTS: Buhler 96" blade, hyd. angle • JD I-Match, Frontier 84" angle blade, pallet forks • Frontier RC2072 mower • Samurai frt. mt. hyd. mower • Wallenstein wood splitter • Westward 6' blade • NH 737 rotary mower, 7 ft. • (2) 72 in. rototillers • Turco TC180 72" rototiller, 540 pto, fits 35-55 hp tractor • 42" Rotocar rotovator • RECREATION: 2001 Terry 29 ft. Dakota travel trailer, slide, awning, a/c • 2000 Westwind 5th wheel trailer, 25 ft. • NH MZ18H zero turn mower • Golf cart trailer • LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: Haybuster 2640 and 2620 bale processors • Oswalt t/a silage feed wagon • Blanchard 7 in. auger • JD forage chopper • 2 dual wheel t/a bale trailers • 7x32 ft. auger, bale feeder, grain grinder, grain cleaner • 16 ft. wagon • (40) 6x24 ft. freestanding livestock panels • PORTABLE STRUCTURES: Steel trussed frame storage building • High ceiling double door storage shelters • Marquee event tents • 20x40 container shelter • 40' sea can • 8, 7 and 6' steel storage containers • MISC: Western Champion 15.5" show saddle • Multi function massage chair • Easy-Kleen pressure washers • Unused plate tampers • H/D work benches, tool cabinets • Wrought iron gates • Gas engine water pumps • Pipe racks • Powertek generators and compressors • Linde welder • Turco log splitter • Tires • Partial list only, complete PRESTIGE 36 FT. T/A GRAIN TRAILER list at weaverauctions.com
CONSIGN YOUR EQUIPMENT TODAY - CALL JEFF at 780.864.7750 • LORNE at 250.219.0871 • EVAN at 250.219.4539
BRUCE and JUDY WILSON • ROLLA, B.C. SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2013 • 10:00 a.m. • INTERNET BIDDING Directions: From Dawson Creek, B.C., go 18.5 km north on Rolla Road #3 (from Highway 49), 9 km east on Road 220 (Coleman Creek Road), 2.8 km north on RR 134, 1.5 km east on TWP 804, 1 km south on RR 133. TRACTORS, TRUCKS and TRAILERS: JD 4440 tractor, 7309 hours, 1000 hrs on rebuilt motor, JD 148 FEL • NH 9680 4wd tractor, 350 hp, stan. trans, 4 hyd, 5900 hrs • 1978 Versatile 875 4wd tractor, 4 hyd, 9717 hrs, 2000 hrs NH 9680 4WD TRACTOR on rebuilt eng • 1982 IHC F1954 t/a grain truck, Allison trans, 20 ft. box, roll tarp • 1980 IHC F2574 t/a grain truck, GM 871 eng, 13 spd, 18 ft. box, roll tarp • GMC 6500 t/a grain truck, gas, 5 & 4, 18 ft. box • GMC 960 s/a grain truck, gas, wood box • 1997 Dodge 3500 4wd flat deck truck • 24 ft. tri-axle 5th wheel trailer • SEED and TILLAGE: Flexi-Coil 5000 40 ft. air drill, 7 1/2 in. spacing, s/s, 2320 air tank • Flexi-Coil 40 ft. harrow packer bar, diamond harrows • Blanchard 90 ft. field sprayer, hyd. pump, foam marker, wind cups • Case 22 ft. tandem disc, 9 1/2 in. spacing, 22 in. blades • Case 4700 36 ft. vibra-chisel flex harrows • JD 1600 36 ft. d/t cult, mtd. harrows • JD 610 41 ft. NH3 app, mtd. harrows • Allied 45 ft. diamond harrows • IHC 12x16 in. hinge plow • Fertilizer - tank • Haul-All 16 ft. drill fill tank • Nodet 40 ft. granular app • 60 ft. t/a sprayer • IHC 4-16 in. plow • 1 btm breaking plow • HARVEST: Case 2388 combine, p/u, chopper, 1812 eng hrs, 1400 sep. hours, new p/u belts • Case 1020 25 ft. flex grain header, p/u reel • Case IHC 4000 19 ft. swather, p/u reel • Versatile 18 ft. swather • Vers 20 ft. p/t swather • Swath roller, 28 ft. p/u reel • GRAIN BINS: Westeel Magnum F hopper fert bin • 2 Behlen 2500 bu. hopper bins • Twister 2400 bu. hopper • Westeel 2400 bu. hopper • Westeel 2000 bu. hopper • 2 Westeel 6000 bu. bins • Westeel 3800 bu • Twister 2800 bu • Twister 2400 bu • 7 Twister 2400 bu • Westeel 2400 bu • DRYER, AUGERS, AERATION: M-C B400 grain dryer, propane, pto fan • Kongskilde grain vac •
Sno-Co grain cleaner • Westfield 10x61 ft. swing auger • Brandt 8x35 ft. auger, motor, bin sweep • Brandt 7x50 ft. auger, s/p, 24 hp motor and bin sweep • Versatile 8x54 ft. auger, pto • Westfield 7x41 ft. auger • Westfield CASE 2388 COMBINE 6x40 ft. auger, 10 hp motor • Westfield 6x26 ft. auger, 10 hp motor • Caldwell 7 hp inline fan • 2 Edwards 5 hp fans • Edwards 3 hp fan, aeration ducting, bin erector • MISC. EQUIPMENT: Dakota 12 ft. manual angle blade • 1 1/2 yard hyd. scraper, V ditcher • JD STX38 riding mower • 800 gal. poly tank • Miller 225 welder • Skidded 1000 gal. fuel tank, (3) 500 gal. tanks and stands • ALSO SELLING - 250.786.5253: IHC 1440 combine, p/u header, low hours, rice tires, shedded • IHC 20 ft. s/c header, p/u reel, crop lifters • IHC 20 ft. s/c header, bat reel • Co-op 20 ft. d/t cultivators, mtd harrows, sweeps • Melroe 20 ft. d/t cult, twist chisels, mtd harrows • Case 18 ft. d/t cult, diamond harFLEXI-COIL 5000 AIR DRILL rows and bar • 1978 GMC t/a grain truck, 427 gas, 18 ft. steel box • For further information contact Bruce at 780.353.2123 or Cell 780.505.1108
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 | EVAN WEAVER • 250.219.4539
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UA PIPING INDUSTRY COLLEGE OF BC
Tombola Celebration
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ARE YOU A WOMAN, IMMIGRANT OR ABORIGINAL LOOKING FOR A CAREER IN THE PIPING TRADES?
FOUNDATION APRIL 2nd, 2013 TO AUGUST 2nd, 2013
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Hailey Marion, 11, volunteers for the sponge toss game at Ecole Frank Ross’s Tombola celebration Mar. 14. The object of the game was to throw wet sponges at the faces in the cutouts.
UA Piping Industry College of B.C is offering a Foundation Program from April 2nd, 2013 to August 2nd, 2013. This program is 18 weeks and the training consists of learning the basics of the piping trades: Plumbing, Steamfitting and Sprinklerfitting. At the end of the program successful participants will receive credit towards their first year apprenticeship in the trade of Plumbing, Steamfiiting or Sprinklerfitting. This program is designed for individuals wishing to pursue a career in the piping trades, with little or no experience in the trade or with tools and materials. These programs are subsidized through a Labour Market Partnership Agreement funded by the governments of Canada and B.C. If you are unemployed and not eligible for E.I., and haven’t been on E.I. for the past 3 years; or if you are employed and have no post secondary education towards a university degree in Canada, you may qualify for free tuition, books, daycare supports, daily lunches and transportation. If you are interested in a career in the piping trades and want to see if you qualify for this funding opportunity please phone Miranda Myles at 250-263-9595 or by email miranda.myles@uapicbc.ca.
Funding provided through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement.
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Hunter Landrath, 5, tries his luck at the beanbag toss.
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Students and their parents played all sorts of games in order to win tickets redeemable at the prize table. Prizes were all donated to the event.
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