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North Peace residents sign to repeal HST
By Melanie Robinson FORT ST. JOHN – Fort St. John residents are fighting mad over the new harmonized sales tax, and they turned out in record numbers to sign a petition against it on April 6. A total of 1,820 people including farmers, business owners and seniors lined up to sign former Premier Bill Vander Zalm’s petition protesting the tax – which would see the existing PST and GST taxes combined into one harmonized tax, to be added to such commodities as restaurant bills and haircuts starting July 1. Alvin Stedel, official organizer of the Fight HST campaign for Northeastern BC, said while the Peace River North region has received the 10 per cent of the voting public required to move forward, he expects more support in the coming days and weeks. “The more people that sign the petition, the stronger the message is,” he said. “If we can surpass the number of people that voted in the last election, then that would be a good message.” It was during the provincial election in May that the region set a different kind of record – the lowest voter turnout in the province with 9,303 of the 28,548 eligible voters taking part. But as Stedel pointed out, everyone from business owners to the elderly and both rural and city residents were on hand to lend support against the new tax. “People seem to be pretty aware of this initiative and also the tax and how it’s going to be so harmful to the economy, especially people on fixed incomes,” he said. “We don’t even know how it’s going to affect the farm industry or some of the building trades yet. They don’t have all the rules nailed down and they’re proposing this thing for July 1.” While North Peace MLA Pat Pimm would not speculate on what it would mean if the necessary signatures are received, he said it’s important for those still on the fence to
understand all the pros and cons with the new tax. He said in the Northeast, a number of residents and small businesses will benefit from the tax, in fact the BC Chamber of Commerce supports the controversial tax, but there’s a lot of false information and “fear mongering” circulating in the region and around the province. Low income earners, for example, are eligible for rebate programs through the new tax and, coupled with some of the tax breaks put in place in previous years, there are benefits available. Not everyone is going to win, however, he added, saying that with his own budget he would have to pay somewhere between $600 and $800 extra every year. Rumours of yearly income earners of $40,000 having to pay thousands of dollars in taxes, he said, need to be put into context. “I think that’s one of the bigger problems with HST, or anytime you bring out a new tax of any description, is trying to get the information out and I think we can probably all agree that the information didn’t roll out with this announcement quite as quickly as it should have.” He stressed that while it was announced shortly after the May election that the Province was moving forward with the tax, Melanie Robinson photo the government only had a short Local resident Gary Reeder was one of approximately 1,820 resident who time to make any decision. lined up at the Lido Theatre in Fort St. John on April 6 to sign the petition He said while HST has been against the HST, slated to be implemented on July 1. The campaign in the discussed for years now, the tim- South Peace was expected to start circulating door to door late last week. ing was never quite right but the “Was it rolled out quickly?” start of the campaign on April 6 government was told that rolling out the new tax at the same as On- he asked. “Yes, it was rolled out to collect signatures from approxitario would allow the federal gov- quickly and in hindsight maybe it mately 15 per cent of the voting ernment to make changes consecu- could have been a little better co- public in the province in order for the initiative to be a success. ordinated.” tively with the two provinces. Pimm encourages residents to get The campaign in the Peace River Add on top of that the flexibility with a 12 per cent tax instead of 13 South region started on April 7. more information before signing, per cent seen in other provinces, While there’s no designated spot to including by visiting his booth at some of the exemptions that were collect signatures, Stedel said of- the CKNL Trade Show from April allowed, and the $1.6 billion paid to ficial campaigners will be heading 16 to 18 and the Fort Nelson Trade Show on May 1 and 2. the Province for enacting the tax, it door to door for residents to sign. Fight HST has 90 days after the was decided the time was right.
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Northeast school districts react to provincial budget
By Matthew Bains NORTHEAST – The provincial government has stated it will provide the largestever per-pupil funding in its 2010/11 budget, but critics say the budget leaves school districts with significant costs that are not paid for. Per pupil funding will rise to $8,301 in 2010/11 compared to almost $8,200 in 2009/10. The province will provide $150 million to schools over the next three years to implement full-day kindergarten and cover a teacher’s wage increase of two per cent. Half of the Annual Facilities Grant, totaling approximately $110 million for school maintenance that was cut last year will be restored in the 2010/11 fiscal year. However, critics such as the BC Teachers’ Federation point out the budget does not cover a teacher pensions cost increase, the cost of purchasing carbon offsets, MSP premium increases, BC Hydro rate increases and pay increases of skilled trade employees like plumbers and electricians. They say this would mean school districts would be on the hook for $38 million this year and the BCTF contends that is on top of cumulative shortfalls from years of un-
derfunding. Gerry Slykhuis, secretary-treasurer for the Peace River South School District, called the budget status-quo, which he said is good because he was expecting deeper cuts. He said it’s too early to tell now what the impact of increased per-pupil funding and the unfunded costs will have come next September, but he’s not predicting any significant shortfalls. “We’re happy with what we got,” said Slykhuis. “I think it’s covered most of what our needs were.” As for full-day kindergarten, the board of trustees voted to implement it in all the schools outside of Dawson Creek in the first year and then for the four in-town schools the next year. In the Peace River North School District, secretary-treasurer Doug Boyd said the reinstatement of some of the AFG is positive news, since the cut hit the district hard last year. He said the district will receive about $1.4 million, half of which will be received immediately, for the 2010/11 school year, although it will essentially be for two years. “The reality is because we missed out on
this current year it’s really dollars that are going to be overlapping two years to cover the repair and replacement of equipment and facilities,” he said. He added with the AFG funds they hope to be able to apply for provincial matching grants for heating, ventilating and air conditioning upgrades that were not an option last year. Boyd said the uncovered costs are a concern, but the board has yet to meet to discuss the impacts to the district’s budget. He said just over 50 per cent of eligible students will be enrolled in full-day kindergarten starting next September in Fort St. John and some nearby rural schools and the rest enrolled the following year. He added they’re still in discussions with the government on how much that will cost, including the space and equipment that will be needed. Margaret-Anne Hall, secretary-treasurer for the Fort Nelson School District, said her district is relieved to hear funding protection to cover declining enrollment will be maintained in the next school year. “We were quite pleased with that,” said Hall. “We had anticipated that was going
New system for regional waste cleanup
By Matthew Bains PEACE REGION – The Peace River Regional District is introducing a new coupon system for its spring and fall bulk waste cleanup. This month a set of four coupons will be mailed to all rural and municipal landowners with improvements (buildings/barns) in the district. Renters will not receive coupons. Each coupon entitles the bearer to dispose of up to 250 kilograms of eligible residential waste free of charge any time of the year before Dec. 31. Shannon Anderson, general manager of environmental services, said the new system should significantly reduce the cost of waste cleanup in the district. “A large percentage of our cost for this (spring/fall cleanup) program is trucking, so having the local residents bring their waste to the landfills, we hope, will dramatically decrease the cost of the program.” He added it will also mean better service for residents as they will no longer have to worry about short timeframes and long lineups for disposing of waste. Rural residents will still be able to use roll-off bins at rural transfer station sites between May 15 and 30 this year, but landfills will not be open for extra hours and tipping fees will not be waived. Anderson said they will be reviewing the new system at the end of the year and submitting a report to the board of directors.
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Coupons can only be used at the Bessborough, Chetwynd, Fort St. John, and Rose Prairie landfills as well as the Dawson Creek transfer station, and a combination of coupons and cash can be used. The coupons can only be used for residential waste. Ineligible materials include vehicle hulks, tires on rims, tires over 24.5 inches inner diameter, animal carcasses listed in the Wildlife Act or Livestock Act, and special waste and/ or prohibited waste as defined under the Regional District’s Solid Waste Regulations and Fees Bylaw. Wood, metal, tires, and automotive batteries must be separated & placed into designated areas at the landfills or Dawson Creek transfer station. All other waste disposal rules and regulations apply. For waste materials that are charged both by the piece and by their weight, such as automotive batteries and tires, a fee exemption will be given on their weight up to the coupon limit, but will still be charged by the piece. Tires and batteries are managed under BC product stewardship programs and can be returned to designated depots within the district free-of-charge. The district is encouraging everyone to recycle where possible. Recycling information can be obtained by calling 1-888-689-6328 or by visiting www.prrrdy.com/recycle/stewardship. For more information on the new coupon system, phone 250-784-3200 or 1-800-670-7773.
to be phased out, at least partially this year, so we had done all of our preliminary planning based on that assumption.” However, she said it is unclear whether that funding would continue beyond 2010/11 and she would like the government to provide more predictable funding so they can plan and not have any surprises. Hall said they have received about half of the AFG they would normally receive for the current year, and a little bit less than that for the next year, which is appreciated. However, she said in the future if the AFG is not restored completely, they will have to use operating funds to cover a loan that was taken out a few years ago to pay for critical HVAC upgrades. “That is going to have a long-term effect on us,” she said. The district will not be partially implementing full-day kindergarten in the next school year. Hall said the board had some questions on how much of the cost would be funded and how the program would be implemented, so they decided to wait until the next school year to make sure that planning is in place.
Police briefs
By Matthew Bains CHETWYND – Police are advising parents to remind their children to be cautious when approached by strangers after receiving a report of a young girl being accosted by a male when walking home form school in Chetwynd. Chetwynd RCMP are investigating an incident where a man confronted a girl while she was walking on 50 Avenue North East from Windrem Elementary School on the afternoon of April 8. The man reportedly told the girl she was pretty and that he would like to take her home before leaving without further incident. He is described as being between 40 to 50 years old, with gray hair, a moustache with stubble on his chin, wearing a black baseball cap and dark coloured jacket. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Chetwynd RCMP at 250-788-9221 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). DAWSON CREEK – Police are looking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing Dawson Creek resident. Larry Powell, 60, was last seen leaving the city traveling toward Mackenzie on the evening of April 1, and was reported missing on April 3. He was driving a late 1990’s model, black Volkswagen Jetta. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Dawson Creek RCMP at 250-784-3700 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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By Matthew Bains DAWSON CREEK – Residents at the Rotary Manor seniors’ care facility were delighted to be part of an official opening of the expanded facility in Dawson Creek on April 6. The new, attached wing will accommodate 71 additional residential care beds, including 24 special care beds for residents living with dementia, two rooms for palliative care and two new respite care beds. Residents of the Pouce Coupe Care Home made the move to Rotary Manor back in November, but the ceremony was a chance for residents, staff and contributors to the project to celebrate the accomplishment. Resident Doug Ennis made the move from Pouce Coupe after living in that facility for about seven months, and he thinks the new facility is great. He said at Rotary Manor, the residents live in smaller blocks or “neighbourhoods,” which he likes because it makes his relationships with his neighbours more personal. He said he also enjoys having his own room. “I think mostly everybody’s adjusting pretty good,” said Ennis of the move. “Before we moved there were some that had their doubts, but everybody has fit in pretty good.” “The staff here is super,” he added. Mary Rankin said she most enjoys the recreational opportunities available at the new facility. “I really like it. I like the different things that go on, like exercises and bus tours.” Karen Davis, health service administrator in the Northeast for Northern Health, said the facility represents a new model of care for seniors. “It’s called the Eden Philosophy, and what that really means is we create environments whereby it is home and it’s community,” said Davis. “That’s a really big shift for healthcare …we are trying to move away from institutionalization.” The health authority contributed $1.1 million to the project. Peace River South MLA Blair Lekstrom said the facility will allow residents to get the care they need close to home
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and close to their family and friends. He thanked the citizens of Pouce Coupe for the kindness they showed to care home residents, but he said the closure of the Pouce Coupe Care home and the pending closure of Peace Haven Care Home are the right decisions because of the age of those buildings. Lekstrom said Rotary Manor is truly like a home, not just a place to receive long-term care and offers a diversity of options from supportive housing, assisted living and complex care. He said the nearby parks, com-
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April 15, 2010
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Around The Corner Spring Is Just
By Melanie Robinson TAYLOR – Children in Taylor will soon have some fancy new equipment where they can swing, slide and climb. A federal grant of $45,000 will pay for the replacement of equipment at Minaker Park and a brand new playground near the existing arenas. The announcement for the funding was made on the site of the new playground on April 6 by MP Jay Hill, who said Taylor is Melanie Robinson photo part of his family’s heritage. From left: Mayor Fred Jarvis, MP Jay Hill One of his grandfathers, for example, bought an old log store in the district in and Coun. Betty Ponto break ground at the 1934, and established Hill’s Cash Store, site of a new playground to be built in the Diswhich operated through the end of the trict of Taylor. Great Depression. The other grandfather worrying about work and worrying about started a gravel pit and construction company in the late 1940s and ultimately the ex- money – families really need something that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg to come out to pansion of the Alaska Highway. “So my roots are really here in Taylor and and that’s what we do here in Taylor.” Hill said improving playgrounds will also always have been, so it’s always great to come to Taylor, to come back home for an an- help attract young families to the community and will add to the existing facilities in the nouncement,” he said. Mayor Fred Jarvis said the addition will district, including a swimming pool – slated to provide even more space for families to get open soon, ball diamonds, a community hall, out and spend time together. The mayor of ice rink, golf course, curling rink and Peace 24 years said he was always envious when Island Park for camping, swimming and boatreturning to his hometown in the prairies of ing. “That’s the demographic you want, so if the community activities always taking place there. But through the years, he said Taylor you can attract those young couples and keep has become more that way and he wants that them here, then they put down roots here and they’re more likely to stay for a long period of trend to continue. “I’m so happy when I can walk out of my time and sustain the community through good house and look up and down the street through times and tough times.” The district will contribute approximately the summer time, and there’s so much activity going on with the recreation and entertain- $90,000 towards the project, which will be started once the frost in the ground disappears. ment,” he said. The funding from the federal government is “We wanted to have a family-friendly community where a family could have some through the Recreational Infrastructure Canaleisure time together, too. There is so much da program and is one of about 718 funded in work time in everybody’s life nowadays and western Canada.
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Northeast NEWS
EDITORIAL
Words of Opinion
Region springs to life
Residents in the Northeast are aware of their environments and the harsh winter conditions that bless this region for a large part of the year. Though people are not afraid to get out when it’s cold, they’re not out as much but they certainly do not hibernate throughout the winter months. Come spring, or signs of spring, however, northern residents take advantage of the outdoors, descending from their homes to enjoy the longer days and warmer weather – and it’s inspiring. From families to individuals, people of all ages hit the streets and the green spaces as soon as they can. In that way, the individual communities in the region need to be commended for its efforts in ensuring residents are able to get out and enjoy the great outdoors and in a safe manner. It would be difficult for people to enjoy the outdoors at the first signs of spring when things are soft and wet, if it weren’t for community trails and green spaces that are well taken care of and can be used not only year-round, but quite easily as the signs of winter begin to disappear. If it weren’t for these spaces, it would likely take longer for people to head outside – not for doing everyday things like errands and the like – but rather to enjoy the environment in which they live. While there’s many indoor activities for young and old alike to enjoy in the winter months, it’s always nice to soak in the sun while it’s here because as all northern residents know – though the days are getting longer and warmer now…the snow will soon fly again.
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Fair Representation for BC and Listening to Canadians Due to publication deadlines, I wasn’t able to include in my report last week another piece of federal legislation that our Conservative Government has introduced in the past month which is of great importance to British Columbians. Democratic Reform Minister Steven Fletcher tabled Bill C-12 to restore representation by population in the House of Commons. The representation formula has not been updated since 1985. Over time, this has penalized British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, Canada’s faster-growing provinces. Our Government is acting to restore fair representation for these three provinces while protecting the seat counts of slower growth provinces. The Bill proposes to expand the House of Commons by 30 members to 338 MPs. If this legislation is passed, British Columbia will have an additional 7 seats in the Commons, while Alberta would have 5 more and Ontario would have an additional 18 MPs. Another development that took place
over the past week is deeply troubling crimes that remain shocking to all Caand gravely disturbing to Canadians nadians. and to our Conservative The Prime Minister Government! has also asked Public It was revealed that Safety Minister Vic convicted sex offendToews to propose reer and former minor forms that will ensure hockey coach Graham that the National PaJames was granted a role Board always and pardon for his crimes unequivocally puts the by the National Parole public’s safety first. Board. Meanwhile, groups While the National such as the John HowParole Board is fully ard Society and highindependent in its opprofile defense aterations and decisiontorneys are critical of making, our Governwhat they view as a By Jay Hill ment is shocked that knee-jerk reaction to we are only learning this news by our Conof it three years after servative Government. Graham James was pardoned. This deI have no doubt about the views of the cision was made without our Govern- constituents of Prince George-Peace ment’s consent or knowledge. River on this matter. I share your anPrime Minister Stephen Harper has ger and outrage at James pardon and asked for an explanation on how the I thank all of those constituents who National Parole Board can pardon have written or called to express your someone who committed such horrific belief that reforms to the parole system
are necessary to ensure the safety or our communities! On a final note, our Conservative Government is also looking for your feedback on another issue of national importance. Late last month, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty launched nationwide consultations on Canada’s Retirement Income System. Canadians work hard to realize their retirement dreams and the need to protect this became especially apparent during the global economic crisis. Our Government will be giving Canadians an unprecedented opportunity to provide direct input on the future security and soundness of Canada’s retirement income system. Public town hall meetings, roundtable discussions and conferences will be held across the country in the coming weeks. In addition, individual Canadians are encouraged to participate in online consultations. Have your say in the future security of our retirement income system before the April 30th deadline at www.fin.gc.ca.
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Always in remembrance Editor: Do you watch the news and mentally tick off the things that don’t affect you? That isn’t the case for me anymore when it comes to our soldiers that are defending our freedom right now. Remembrance Day is a very special day for me. Actually, I believe it should be more than one day we give Remembrance and I was verbally spanked a few years back for wearing my poppy a week after Remembrance Day. It was at my Great Aunt’s funeral in Summerland seven or eight years ago. Her funeral service was even taking place at the Legion and her son felt it was important at this time and place to tell me that I should not be wearing the poppy one single day after Remembrance Day. I don’t know this cousin very well at all and so I was a bit taken back – not too far, just far enough back that if I had swung I would have missed. Instead, I put on my sweetest smile and said, “I have been to Dieppe, Dunkirk and Vimy Ridge (1st World War Monument the French built for Canada). I have seen the thousands of white crosses that mark where our Fathers lay and the Sons that were never Fathers. I have seen with my own eyes why Remembrance Day is or should be more than just one day. Remembering them before or after November 11 is recognition to their sacrifice for our futures. Wearing a poppy is a symbol of that remembrance.” My words were met with silence. At the beginning of March we lost a son, a brother and friend. I did not know him but I went to elementary school in Vanderhoof with his Dad, Jim Fitzpatrick. Cpl. Darren
James Fitzpatrick, 21, was hurt in Afghanistan. Taken to a hospital in Germany, his parents flew over to Germany and when they could stabilize him they brought him home to a hospital in Edmonton. His family was able to be with him when he passed away the next day. His friends and fellow soldiers called him “Fritz”. Darren grew up in Prince George. His parents went with him when he enlisted and they went to Germany to bring him home. How many of us make this sacrifice... how many of us realize, give thanks and pray for our soldiers? Just think about it for a moment, how brave is brave? I say brave is soldier brave. When you hear “Support the Troops” or see a yellow ribbon on the back of vehicles, I saw one on a big tractor the other day, what do you think? I believe that I support the Canadian Troops, their families make the sacrifice. Please Google Cpl. Darren James Fitzpatrick, he is the 141st Canadian Soldier to sacrifice his life and freedom for the Canadian people. Please sign the guestbook or light a candle for Cpl. Darren James Fitzpatrick @ Legacy.com. His mom, dad, older and younger brother, grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles need our support now. Bless us all and thank you, Cindy Munro, Abbotsford, BC
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April 15, 2010
AGRICULTURE
DC gardeners asked to donate a row to feed less fortunate
By Matthew Bains DAWSON CREEK – A group managing the community gardens in Dawson Creek is spearheading an initiative to bring fresh produce grown by local gardeners to those who need it the most. The Paul Dampier Community Gardens group would like to see a “Plant a Row Grow a Row” campaign started in the city. The nationwide program enlists private citizens to donate fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs to local food banks and/or soup kitchens. “We don’t just want people in the community gardens to grow the produce, we want everybody in Dawson Creek with a garden to donate one little row towards this cause,” said garden manager Tamara Supernault. She said the first challenge will be to get the word out and find gardeners who are interested in participating. She added they will have a booth at this year’s Kiwanis Trade Show later this month to help promote the initiative. “From what I know, gardeners love to share their harvests, so I’m definitely counting on the good hearts of the people of Dawson Creek.” Supernault said she has also begun to contact the appropriate charitable groups in the city to gauge the interest in the program and see what kind of food they would need. She said it will be important to have gardeners formally register in the program
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so that they can track donations and match the food grown with the needs of the community. Brenda L’Hirondelle, program coordinator for the Nawican Friendship Centre, said the soup kitchen her organization runs three days a week would definitely benefit. She said they’ve had up to 80 people visit the kitchen in a single day, but funding has been cut and they are now strictly relying on donations from the community to keep it running. “We’re really pinching pennies, and the garden would really help us, especially the fresh stuff. A lot of these people aren’t going to get that anywhere else.” L’Hirondelle said they might even be able to provide transportation to distribute the produce. She added she would like to get the youth at the centre involved as well by having them grow their own produce or help to prepare it once it’s delivered. Wendy Davies, a volunteer with the soup kitchen at St. Marks Anglican Church, said she had been approached with the idea a couple of months ago but has yet to hear more about it. She said they already have private individuals who donate produce to them, but more is always appreciated. “If people wanted to grow a row of produce specifically for the soup kitchen, that would be great, and also the food bank could use some to,” said Davies. “Any fresh items in the summer and fall are always welcomed.”
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Builder, designer make home a model of sustainability
By Matthew Bains years, Karpinski said. BC wood is incorDAWSON CREEK – A local contractor is hoping the porated almost everywhere in the design. house he is building in Dawson Creek will inspire others “I was raised in a log home, so I always as a model of sustainable design. liked the idea of a home that’s not full of Max Karpinski, owner of 2-Stroke Painting and Con- plastics,” he said. tracting Ltd., said he started building the spec home about He added through extensive recycling, a year and a half ago in his spare time when he’s not run- they’ve been able to reduce the amount of ning his business. construction waste by 80 per cent. “We recycle everything possible, and He has built standard homes before, but was challenged by his brother, architect Lukas Armstrong, who designed we’re trying to use as many reusable prodthe home, to incorporate strategies to be energy efficient, ucts as we can,” he said. “We’ll take three or four bags to recycling and a half a bag healthy, durable and environmentally responsible. The house is a three-bedroom, 1,000-square-foot bun- to the garbage.” The house is not only sustainable but acgalow with a 700-square-foot solarium/covered entryway surrounding the south, west and north sides of the build- cessible as well. A wheelchair ramp can ing. The solarium is meant to maximize solar energy for be easily attached to the front entrance, the main bathroom has fixtures that are wheelheating and lighting the house. In the summertime, the deep eaves that shade the win- chair accessible and all the bedrooms are dows and the sliding panels that open up to let air out pre- located on the main floor. Karpinski said he expects the house to vent the house from overheating and eliminate the need for air conditioning. In the winter, the covered entryways be complete within a month to six weeks Matthew Bains photos act as a buffer to prevent heat loss from the envelope of and then he hopes to begin hosting open houses for potential buyers and to educate The designers of this home, located at 1516 105 Avenue in Dawson the building. The house has a high-efficiency furnace that he plans the general public on what design options Creek, are hoping it will serve as an example of how to build sustainably. (Below) Builder Max Karpinski stands in the entrance of the solarium, are out there. to tie into solar Armstrong, an intern archi- which surrounds the house on three sides and maximizes energy from hot water panels. tect who is a LEED-certified the sun for heating and lighting. 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Rotary Manor residents celebrate cont’d
“We have long recognized the need for palliative care rooms in our community as another resource,” said Alexander.
“We want to thank Northern Health for acknowledging that need and designating the two palliative care rooms, with the quiet room, in the new building.” A separate ceremony for the opening of the $7 million project at Rotary Manor funded through Northern Health’s capital allocation from the Province added 26 assisted living units to the Northview complex is expected in the near future.
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THE KIWANIS ENTERPRISE CENTRE
One of the many successes of the Dawson Kiwanis Club
In the early 1980’s there was a recession that resulted in a high unemployment rate in Dawson Creek. Young people were leaving the community in droves to seek their fame and fortune outside of the region. The idea was to help young people to remain in the community by introducing them to the idea of becoming selfemployed. And so the story begins. The School District and the Kiwanis Club of Dawson Creek worked together to innovatively create a place called the Kiwanis Enterprise Centre. This small business incubator has been an ongoing source of pride for the community since 1986. It provides an incredible link between school and community and has been the recipient of many awards and honours over the years. Every single project and idea incubated has resulted in more new projects and innovative ideas. Success continues to grow out of new ideas as they are turned into new ventures; whether it is a young entrepreneur, student, unemployed individual, senior citizen, agricultural group, gardener, collective marketing group, co-operative, new immigrant, over-achiever or minority group. Many entrepreneurs, young and old, have benefited from the services offered by the centre. Providing time, space and resources to help people create their own vision for the future is really what it is all about. The Kiwanis Enterprise Centre is a safe place to incubate dreams. Reading the publication “20 Years of Turning Ideas Into New Ventures” it becomes clear how interconnected everyone in our community is and how everyone has dreams and talents. This led us to recognizing the need for Social Entrepreneurship and Social Enterprise in 2009. Society and the marketplace today is not the same as it was 24 years ago. Change occurs frequently and rapidly. Technology rules our lives. Organizations and individuals who are able to adapt quickly to a changing business and economic environment are going to have the greatest chance
for survival and growth. People interested in social responsibility and helping others also have the upper hand. Social Enterprise is leading edge in Canada and that is
where the Kiwanis Enterprise Centre likes to be. Social Enterprise is simply a way of doing business that focuses on more than just making money; it focuses on both economic and social aspects of community life. It is a holistic way of doing business. Integrity in business is the key to making Social Entrepreneurship work in our community. The Social Enterprise Business Plan, created in 2009, that the Kiwanis Enterprise Centre is working to implement includes: • engaging young people in community building and business activities; • training youth in entrepreneurship, media and communications, technology and sales; • reinvesting profits in order to hire more entrepreneurship
and media educators; • leveraging government funding dollars more successfully; • developing products ready for commercialization; • growing and achieving sustainability as an organization; • assisting other organizations to realize their financial and social goals; and • spawning a more entrepreneurial culture based on creativity and innovation. The progress made over the years is evident in the fact that in 1986 the centre only serviced the needs of the community of Dawson Creek. Since that time, it has grown to meet the needs of people and organizations regionally, provincially, nationally and internationally. This didn’t happen overnight. It has been an evolutionary process that has taken 24 years and a lot of hard work and community support to achieve. The Kiwanis Enterprise Centre continues to provide a wealth of information and a source of pride to our community and region. Who would have guessed that this tiny seed of an idea that was planted in the Peace River Country of Canada by members of the Kiwanis Club of Dawson Creek and School District 59 in 1986 would germinate and grown into a beautiful new venture in Siberia in 2009? May wonders never cease to amaze us! Other successes The successes of the Dawson Creek Kiwanis Club do not end there. In addition to the work being done through the trade show, the Kiwanis Community Band, Kiwanis Kids Choir and the Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre, the organization also does the Christmas Card Lane on a yearly basis as well, among other things. The lane is located on the Alaska Highway and features a number of Christmas messages from local businesses who support the club. Members of the club meet once a week on Thursday mornings to conduct business or talk with guest speakers.
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Arts group carries on tradition of exhibit in Dawson Creek
By Matthew Bains “It was fun, but it was hard DAWSON CREEK – to think of – spots, like rainLocal art students showed drops, snowdrops, what were off their amazing talents we going to do?” to a packed house at the The idea came from Jim Dawson Creek Art Gallery Rowland, the group’s only on March 31 for the grand male member. opening of the “Explore “They treat me pretty good,” Art,” exhibition. Rowland joked. Over 130 works created The camaraderie and supby 20 students will be disport among the group is obviplayed at the gallery until ous. Beth Simpson said after April 17. returning to Dawson Creek “It’s one of our favoufollowing an eight-year ab- This piece by Beth Simpson is not actually a rite exhibits in the year,” sence, she was welcomed in painting, but rather a collage of small pieces of Matthew Bains photos paper put together. She said it was inspired by said curator Ellen Corea. Joyce Bailey poses beside a portrait of her that was painted by with open arms. “We’re really happy to her granddaughter, Carol Munro. Munro, who has six works “It’s a real honour to be part the lilies growing in her garden and she even see these artists come ev- featured at the “Explore Art” exhibit, said she loves painting of such a talented group,” said glued in some parts of a real flower. ery Wednesday during the people and this one was inspired by a photo she took while cel- Simpson. winter, they go upstairs and ebrating her grandmother’s birthday. The group showed their apprecia- dressed those in attendance, praising the they just explore their own tion for fellow artist Blanche Guay contribution that the artists and the volunVeiner. creativity, give each other by presenting her with a cheque teers in the arts community have made to She said usually about 15 to 17 artists for $175. Guay sits on the Beautification the city. all kinds of support and mentorship, and “Looking around the room and seeing meet every week at the art gallery, where Committee through the city and said the we get this incredible exhibit.” all the colours and all the people, this is an somebody comes up with a theme and they This year’s exhibit featured mostly money will go towards a sundial project amazing event and a great thing to showall do their best to interpret the theme in paintings but also included collages done in Kin Park in honour of Edna and Jim case in Dawson Creek,” said Bernier. their own way. by the art gallery students as well. McPhail. She said the most difficult theme for her Long-time member Ruth Veiner exMayor Mike Bernier adwas ‘spots.’ plained the group started about 20 years ago as the “Time Out for SeMatthew Bains photo niors” program, although they welcome Marigene Fahriamn artists of all ages. She said the group said she had a number was led and supported by fellow artist of paintings featured Edna McPhail. When McPhail passed at the exhibit, but this away in 2008, the group wondered if is one of her favouthey could carry on, but they found the rites. She interpreted strength to continue. the theme “close-up” “We can still hear her voice, so she by painting a picture really hasn’t left us, because I think all of a photo she took of of us, when we get up to paint, we hear, quossend her daughter barrel ru e alicilla ptatiam, assitinumnow, let’s get to work,’” said b iliquae quiscit la iliberese ‘Okay , odi bea racing. comnisi c o c d electot ffi a b rumqua c o ia pos e re exe no ten
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All regions are celebrating BC Arts Week, April 18-24. Contact your local arts council for events in your community! Dawson Creek: April 17 to 21 Peace River South Festival of the Arts, call KPAC for schedule of events and locations April 18 KPAC Dance, Solo and Duet Extravaganza, 2 p.m. at Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre April 22 Kevin Fox Trio performing at KPAC, 7:30 p.m. Fort St. John: April 17 Stage North Garage Sale Fundraiser, 7524 100 Street, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 20 “Art That Moves You” bookmark launch at the Fort St. John Public Library April 20 “Spread the Word” open mic night for poets and writers, 7:30 p.m. at Retro Relics Many more events are happening this month in your community. Visit www.peaceliardarts.org to see the complete events calendar.
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Joyce Lee’s jewellery will be available for sale on Mother’s Day weekend, May 8th at the Dawson Creek Farmers’ Market.
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“Serendipitous” is the word Joyce Lee uses to describe the way she discovered an interest in creating jewellery. While helping her husband with some home renovations, the Rolla area resident found herself with a piece of electrical wire in one hand and a pair of pliers in the other. Her natural instinct was to twist and manipulate the wire and this activity was so engaging that Lee was ‘hooked.’ A jewellery artist was born. Today, after over ten years of creating custom made jewellery, Joyce Lee designs are hot items in the region and Lee says that her business is as big as she wants it to be. This is a big deal considering that the average artist is struggling to find a market for his work. Entirely self-taught, Lee’s art is constantly evolving. “My hands can’t keep up with my ideas,” she explained, and during the seasons that she creates new work, she finds inspiration everywhere. “I believe that every woman is beautiful,” she said. “Sometimes I am inspired by a particular woman, imagining what I would design for her.” Lee’s day job as a life coach gives her the opportunity to help women discover their personal beauty, which nicely parallels her contribution to beauty in her jewellery business. The beauty of the natural world is another inspiration, as well as the materials she uses in her work. Lee loves beads, and her stock rivals many bead stores. Her jewellery has an earthy feel, the natural hues of sea glass, semi-precious stones or gorgeous glass beads set in intricate arrangements of wire in silver, copper or gold. Lee’s work is rarely purely symmetrical, preferring instead the harder task of creating balance in asymmetry. This is a very contemporary look as well. Another evolution in Lee’s business is how much time she spends on creating jewellery. “When I create, it’s very intense,” she explains. Her biggest sales event of the year is the Christmas show and sale every November at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery. Lee has been the guest artist there for nine years now and her clients know that’s where they can seek her out. She gets busy in fall building a collection for this event and then after the sale takes a breather from creation for several months, until time comes to craft new pieces for spring and the Dawson Creek Farmers’ Market. While she used to be a regular vendor at the
market, she’s found that to moderate her business she has had to limit her sales venues and the Mother’s Day weekend market is the only one she can guarantee her attendance at this year. Every piece is very time-consuming as the wire is twisted by hand, and because Lee’s clients want her original creations, she refuses to outsource her work. Every piece she sells is a Joyce Lee original and the limited availability only increases the value of her work. Truly a poster child for “do what you love,” Lee has found that everything around her jewellery business has flowed relatively smoothly. The obstaContributed photos cles that so many artists fight against Artist Joyce Lee. have not seemed relevant for this artist whose art adorns women all over the world. Part of this is because Lee has an instinct for pleasing the client and “reading” their style, while still remaining consistent with her own personal vision. This has allowed her to find a loyal following of past customers. “Some of them own more of my jewellery than I do,” she laughs. There are times when she creates a finished piece, whether pendant, bracelet, brooch and knows immediately that the item will suit one of her previous clients perfectly. With one phone call she has that piece sold before she’s even had a chance to exhibit it. Quality is another factor that has built her reputation. “I almost never have to fix my own jewellery,” she says, explaining that she creates her work to last and will not sell a piece that has a flaw or weak link. While many artists bemoan the difficulty of marketing and selling art in a northern rural region, Joyce Lee has found an almost mythical space – a harmony between creating art and marketing that art and anyone who sees her original jewellery can understand why this artist enjoys such popularity.
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It has come to our attention that there are some members of our community that need our help.
We are making
CHILDREN IN CRISIS our priority
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On behalf of the Women’s Resource Centre, Women’s/ Children’s Emergency Shelter and Foster Parents of Fort St. John, we are raising money to supply 1,000 “Sweet Dreams Initiative” kits for local children in crisis. Each kit will include: 1 pair of pyjamas, 1 reading/picture book, 1 stuffed teddy bear, 1 toothbrush, toothpaste, 1 night light and an addressed stamped postcard for the child to send a thank you to the supplier.
We would like to thank you for helping us meet this goal and most of all, thank you for helping these children in need. To make a donation or receive more information please contact your local Western Financial Group Office:
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Some of the beautiful examples of the jewelry handcrafted by artist Joyce Lee.
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Initiative turns children’s nightmares into sweet dreams
By Melanie Robinson FORT ST. JOHN – It can be a scary situation for kids who are removed from their home in the middle of the night to be put in a safer environment. To have that nightmare lessened somewhat by the help of the community can make a huge difference and the Sweet Dreams Initiative through the Western Financial Group does just that. “Basically when the children are taken out of a bad situation, and usually it’s in the middle of the night, it’s a trauma,” said Sherry Marshall, co-chair for the board at the Women’s Resource Society. “Most times it’s traumatic for them, so when they enter these facilities, they’ll be able to get a bag that might take them away from the tragedy part.” Approximately 400 bags, which include items like pajamas, toothbrush and toothpaste, a teddy bear, book and nightlight, were delivered to the society on April 7 to comfort children in those circumstances. Marshall said there’s a common misconception in the community that there’s no need for such items because there’s a lot of money being made. What people often don’t think of, however, is that in times where not everyone is working, stressful situations at work lead to stressful situations at home. “Sometimes when you have breaks in work, that is when things happen at home,” she said. “Especially right now, we have a lot of people out of work – yes there’s a lot of people working but there’s a lot of people not working which causes
friction at home and causes bad things to happen and the children are the ones who are caught in the middle.” Lorne Clarkson with C&V Trailer Sales volunteered his time and a trailer to transport the goods to the Women’s Resource Society. He said his company likes to be involved in the community and the choice to take part in the Sweet Dreams Initiative was an easy decision. “We really believe that times are getting better for the economy and for the families,” he said. “But right now in the time when people and families need it, this whole initiative has really answered that and C&V Trailer Sales is just so pleased to be able to offer assistance.” Sam Beerling with Western Financial Group said the initiative started with the need to do things for children in the community. She said the organization wanted to reach out and show children there are people who care about them and are looking to improve their quality of life. She said by providing the kits, it will brighten kids’ spirits and have them be more confident to look towards the next day. “We’re just hoping that they see in times of crisis, and when things are not the brightest and their futures are a little uncertain, that this might provide them something that they can actually feel good about,” she said. The initiative will be running until Sept. 3 and donations can be dropped off at any of the Western Financial Group offices in Fort St. John.
By Melanie Robinson FORT ST. JOHN – A local family is looking for help to make medical trips a little easier on them and their daughter. Elizebeth Becker was two years-old when she was run over by a lawn mower and, since then, she has had five surgeries Contributed photo – one of which took nine Two year-old Elizebeth Becker hours to reconstruct her will be heading to Vancouver in foot after the incident. May or June with her family for Aside from trips every another operation after her foot six months to Vancouver was run over by a lawn mower. for check-ups, the Becker family has been told their daughter needs another surgery sometime in May or June. “She is doing well but there’s still medical issues,” said Blaire Becker. “They need to go back, stretch out the scars and try and pull her toe back in.” Becker said the surgeries her daughter has had so far enables
her to use the foot normally and doctors believe she will continue to use the foot as she ages. With frequent trips and the upcoming surgery, Becker said she will have to take time off work to be in Vancouver with her daughter. With that in mind, Becker and her family are organizing a benefit dance for Elizebeth with any help from the community greatly appreciated. The response from residents has been amazing so far but Becker said there is still a need for donations of items for men, women and children for raffle draws and door prizes to take place at the event. “The goal is to help us out financially with Elizebeth going back for surgery,” she said. She added the family would ultimately like to have people come out and have a good time at the event. The dance will be taking place at the Stonebridge Hotel on April 24 at 7 p.m. Those looking to donate or buy tickets for $30 a person, $10 for children, can contact Becker at (250) 264-2092 or by email at blaire.becker@enform.ca. Tickets are also available at the Stonebridge Hotel or at the door.
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Donations for the Sweet Dreams Initiative, which provides comfort for children i can be made at any of the Western Financial Group offices in Fort St. John.
All items donated will stay in the community and bags will also be given out through the Foster Parents of Fort St. John and Meaope House.
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Dennis returns uncontested to the LVCU board, ready to continue with his contributions. Born and raised in Dawson Creek, he recently retired after selling his auto dealership. His’ passion for exceptional customer service is a great complement to his commitment to financial responsibility and continued growth for Lake View.
Ruth was born and raised in the area, and dedicated many years to childhood education and in farming as well. Ruth has serve in varying capacities on a number of boards, and is returning by acclamation to a Director position on our board.
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Practicing law since 1978, Wayne is a well-respected mediator and active community member. He is ready to further the work he has done on our Governance committee, and he is proud of the developments to date in this area. Wayne also brings experience which will help LVCU hone its community responsibility and patronage policies. We are pleased that Wayne has returned to the Board by acclamation.
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May June photography and several children’s– whenFor burglars into their African home in 2008. Come hanging baskets, cut• flowers, April13 15,to22 and17 29 able at the TRSSedoffice. more broke information, Fort Nelson Wednesdays: TR Seniors (55+) Drop-In •• Are living with chronic health condition? The Univercategories. Look for the flower show&book in company. several locations. and hearorthe testimony how God’s love carried the Burgens- Monday Aprilyou storytimes forapre-schoolers ages one contact Deidre Render Tracy Krausson(250) • Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m. Cribbage, Whist good Beginners sity of Victoria Northern to of- through the ordeal. This Canadian Catholic couple from Vernon, BC have(closedONGOING to two years-oldand from 10:15 toHealth 10:45Authority a.m. at theare pleased 242-4227. Church Basement meeting); welcome! 7 pm in the Library. Small drop-in Fort St. Johnfee. fer HealthyLibrary. Life with Conditions’ April in Fort22St. chosen forgiveness, and are returning to continue the missionary Fort‘Living St. Johna Public ForChronic more informaWednesday 8 p.m. Catholic Church Basement; The Fort St. JohnTaylor Women’s Resource Society is seeking motiJohn. Thisthefree six-session living Earth workDay theywith started in Kenya. wells, 8growing food, and tion, call library at (250)education 785-3731.program for persons • Celebrate the South PeaceDrilling Thursday p.m. Catholic Church •Basement; people8to join •their volunteer team.and If helping sparks with chronic health 9900 100Artshelping to support orphanages. The event8 is at Quality InnCafeteria; at vatedSunday April 21 and 28conditions will be available at #300, Community Council as we six present the Saturday p.m. Hospital Civil Air Search Rescuepeople (CASARA) your interest dropmeetings by the office #201, 10142-100 Avenue. workshop meets for six Wednesday fromTrio 7asp.m. • AprilThe storytimes for pre-schoolers ages three evenings Kevin Fox part of our Overture Con- p.m. Friendship Centre. everyat second Tuesday atAve. the (above Taylor Girl Guides ThriftFire Store) oratcall 6top.m. 8:30 p.m.from To register information, Terry fivetoyears-old 10:15 or to for 11 more a.m. at the certcall Series. Join usMay as we28welcome this highly • Cocaine Anonymous - Tuesday 8 p.m. Hall 7 250-787-1121. p.m. For information call Bob at A Youth PreventionorGroup may be held weekly, in Cayer free atFor 1-866-902-3767 or e-mail tcayer@ Abbeyfield Houses of is holding AGM atFriday 8•p.m. Fort St.- Cordinator John Publictoll Library. more informaacclaimed artist for•one special evening at Fort 7:30St. John Catholic Churchtheir Basement; Hos-Relapse 250-789-9152 250-787-5802. the afternoons at Mental Addiction #300 dccnet.com. so call today. p.m. at Northern Lights College. pital Everyone welcome. Direction, call theSpace libraryisatlimited (250) 785-3731. p.m. at KPAC, 7doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets Cafeteria. • The Health Alaska and Highway RRAServices, (Recreation Air-9900 – Lights 100 Ave.craft ForAssociation) more information call Chris Shaun at May torsArt andGallery volunteers Memberships will be sold prior8top.m. Northern April23 21 and 28 are available at the (250)needed. 782-2601, • Alanon - Tuesday meets every third or Thursday 250-262-5269. the Taylor Fire Hall at 7:30 p.m. For information •• First Peace Region Symposium the meeting ($10).Travel Please come and support home for Needannual a hand with your Palaeontology tax return? The KPACfeatur(250) 782-9325, Uniglobe (250) outCollege (backour door). The Citizens Patrol is seeking people whoorcan volunteer at ing the fourth annual Fossil Road Show, speakers, door prizes and independent For more• information call Clara at Society •Relay Community Volunteer Income Tax Program 782-8117 and atsenior’s the door. This Earthliving! Day celThe Canadian Cancer For call Richard at 250-782-2421 Heath at (250) Perfect for those new to town, those conguided children’s activities. Heldhelp at the has trained volunteers that can youTumbler com- Ridge ebrationPublic includes(250) ways785-6450. you too can help reduce Life in Fort Nelson will be held onleast Junefive 5th.hours To a month. 785-4758. cerned who want to make the community a safer Library andincome CurlingtaxRink. For more information (250)footprint, May 29 waste and find out register go to www.cancer.ca/relay plete your and benefit return. Book contact your carbon reduce or callabout Car-safety,Dawson Creek play. Callfor coordinator Connieand 250-262242-3466. • Access Awareness Day to in Fort St. at John. tuned to the place to work, live •and an appointment today at the Fort St. John Public about environmentally friendly alternatives mella (250)Stay 500-2499 Craft group Mental Health Addic4530 or RCMP liaison Rick 250-787-8100. May 23 Northeast News for more information.Pouce Coupe Library. Events from 7 to 9 p.m., call (250) 785- everyday household products. tions Clients. Meets Thurs 1:30 -3:30 at 1017- If you think might have a prob• Country at Farmington Halltofeaturing 3731 for moredance information. Remember bring Highway April 2140! to 23 May 30 • Alcoholics Anonymous - Friday•8Alcoholics p.m. Old Anonymous 103 Ave., Dawson Creek.you (250) 782-4410. for times and places or someone to Dance 9 p.m.and to 1forms a.m., no minors. avail- Workshop • The Fort Nelson Woman of Industry holding a250-786-0155. golf tourna- lem with drinking. Call all yourfrom tax papers with you. Tickets $15 each, • A Poverty will be held at the Libraryis(closed). • Alcoholics Anonymous - meetsto talk Mon., able at Farmington Store. For more information, DC callTeacher ClarisseCentre mentonatApril the golf Lots of door •prizes, to be April 17 21 course. and at Central Youthputter Drop-In at won Pouceand Coupe250-785-8866. Community Tues., Fri., & Sat., 8 p.m. at Peace River Health Fort Nelson Unit. Wed. 8 p.m. Hospital Education Room. (250) 843-7954. extra23 prize if a9 member friend that becomes a member. • Country music dance with music by Country Middle School onanApril from a.m. to 3brings p.m. a Church Annex (the old Pouce library). Saturday • Alcoholics Monday May 24at the Senior Citizens Hall, 1101 Please call the DC Please RSVPCentre to Karen Rhythm Teacher to Prouse registerat kprouse@sd81.bc.ca nights 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. All teens ages 13 Anonymous All meetings-are open. 8 p.m. Catholic Church Basement (closed meeting); 8 p.m.7:30 Catholic Church • The Forgotten -- Grizzly Valley Players a matiMay 30 There is required to 17 welcome. McKellar AvenueHouse in Dawson Creek from 9 present or e-mail cjones@sd59.bc.ca. • Mile 0Wednesday Al-Anon meets to 8:30 p.m. 8 p.m. Catholic Church Basement; Saturday nee Room 5 ofincluded. the Community CentretoinbeTumbler Welcome Wagon events, theChetwynd Baby Shower and Grand- Basement; Thursday p.m.atto3 1p.m. a.m.inwith lunch Everyone a minimum of• The 12 participants to run. The every Tuesday evening at Parkhill Community p.m. Hospital Sunday Street, 8 p.m. Dawson Friendship Centre Ridge. parent Showcase will which be taking the Stonebridge Hotel atmeets 1 8Tuesday 19 years and over is welcome. Admission is cost is $75 for non-district participants in-place •atAlcoholics Anonymous and Cafeteria; School 9700-5th Creek. • Cocaine Anonymous - Tuesday 8 p.m.Mental CatholicHealth Church BaseMay 29For to 31 p.m.two Thelunches. Bridal Showcase will takeFriday place at 6:30 p.m. charged. more information, phone Fred at cludes materials and 8 p.m. at the Public Library, 5012 46 • Relapse Prevention. and Adment; Friday 8 p.m. Hospital Cafeteria. • Couple’s “Love and Romance” Retreat at The King’s Valley May 30 (250) 782-2192 or Linda at (250) 843-7418. April 24 Street. 250-788-9658 dictions 1017-103rd Ave., Dawson Creek, (250) Alanon - Tuesday 8 p.m.Fridays Northernfrom Lights (back door). Christian Camp. Accommodation available. For further informa• The 34ofannual Trutch Gymkhana is being at the Mile April 17 • The Derrick Dance Club Fort St. John will • NA meetsheld Wednesday at 8 p.m.• at the Air782-4410. 10 College to 11 a.m. Everyone Pouce Coupe welcome! Please call to confirm meeting. tion• or registration call (250) 206from Trutch Rodeo lots ofport camping space available and a Stage North will have a827-3549. huge garage sale be hosting a dance 9 p.m. to 1Grounds, a.m. in the waiting room. • Alcoholics Anonymous - Friday 8Cancer p.m. Old LibraryRelay (closed). May 17atto8June concession will100 be on site. with Great family fun, all Ridge ages ride!! Please starting a.m. 28 at 7524 100 Avenue. Cos- Senior Citizens Hall at 10908 Street Tumbler • The Canadian Society For 250-786-0155 • Triathlon Training clinics are coming Fort St.music John. by Come BethMembers at (250) 262-5712 for more •information. tumes, furniture, theatre props, upright to piano Silver call Eagle. are $10 and Alcoholics Anonymous - meeting Wed. 8 Life in Dawson Creek will be held on June 5th. • Computer Class the Pouce Seniors Hall everyor Monout andOBO, learn air about triathlon and get prepared for thenon-members local upcom- are $12. JuneEveryone 4 $500 hockey table $100 OBO, large 19 and over p.m. 115 Commercial Park (Baptist Church). To atregister go Coupe to www.cancer.ca/relay call day and 7Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Low Iming triathlons. Held on 4, andThe 6 are clinics on swimmingFor more • Ladies out of town dinneratin conjunction withBingo the Oil speakers $50 OBO andMay much3,more. garage is welcome. information call Lucy • Mondays: - 6Men’s pm doors open, pm Marie at (250) 784-1913. pact exercise from 10:30-11:30 a.m.Dawson Open stroke bike tuning and which equipment Golf Tournament presented by OilWives Club of FSJ. Cocktails sale is improvement, a fundraiser for Stage North, is and (250)triathlon. 785-2867 or Judy at (250) 787-0460. games begin. Community Centre Rms. 4 and 5.class every • TheThursday Canadian Cancer Society, to everyone! callthe Carol 250-786-5673 Come from local triathletes andconstruction ask questions about events, at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. at the• Tuesdays: Pomeroy Inns and Suites. movinghear their rehearsal space, set ONGOING TR Seniors (55+) Drop-In – FloorFor more Creekinformation Unit, meets lastatMonday of every Chetwynd training, preparation youAdlike. Sign up theJohn Tickets are $50 and include: entertainment, dinner,bowling, dessert, wine, and costume storageand intoanything a smallerelse space. FortatSt. curling, carpet card & board games, month, September to June, at 7 p.m. in their of• Alcoholics Mondayinand FridayCreek. New at 8 p.m. at North Leisure Pool or contact Becky atto(250)787-5780 or Anonymous jewellry draw, and door Tickets available at Flow- Centre ditionalPeace garage sale donations are welcome • Alcoholics - Ifgames you think you prizes. coffee & cookies. Community Room 5 Anonymous fice at 1000meets 105 Avenue Dawson 250-788-9658 bkeim@fortstjohn.ca for more information. ers bywith Tamee, Frontier Jewellers. Marlene 785-8737 or the Friendship Centre. be dropped off from April 12 to 16. Please call might have a problem drinking, come to an Call from 1-4 pm.(250) Small drop-in fee. volunteers always welcome. • NA meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Airport waiting room. Upcoming local include: at (250) 787-5100 for more information. (250) 785-2088 andTriathlons leave a message. AA meeting. CallDebbie for times and places or some• Tuesdays & Thursdays: Minor ball 5 pm-7 pm at Chetwynd Dawson 6 April 17Creek May 24 one to talk to (250) June 785-8866. Fort St. John 7 Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 Rotary Manor Annual Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Ballpark & Rec. Centre Diamonds. • Garage andJune Crafters • Fort St. John• Multiple Sclerosis support Tumbler Ridge FortinNelson June 28 Avenue. p.m. the Fireside Lounge in Tumbler Ridge. group. If you or 1121-90 anyone you know Household has MS anditems, tools, toys, furniture, coffee • Alcoholics Anonymous - meeting Wed. 8 p.m. 115 ComMay to July 28 andor donuts and much more. Donations welcome after May 4 (no $10 per12 table. have any questions just need to talk, please •April Relapse - 8:30 p.m.atat(250) appliances please). All at proceed 17 Prevention Group - Tuesdays from 6:30call Susie 785-2381 or Sandi (250) to toward resident programs and mercial Park (Baptist Church). • Mondays: Bingo - 6 pm doors open, 7 pm games begin. ComMental Health & Addiction Services. Contactball Dennis787-2652. at (250)262- activities. Rain or shine, no early birds, there will be no sales be• Walleyball Tournament at racquet munity Centre Rms. 4&5. 5269. courts in Tumbler Ridge. There will be a 9 a.m. • New Totemfore has9 a.m. changed locations. Our • Tuesdays: TR Seniors (55+) Drop-In – Floor curling, carpet May 14 mall underneath sign in, 23 games start at 10 a.m. Register by April new location is theJune old Co-op The Derrick Dance Club of Fort St. John willthe be Worlds hostingGym. a • Rick Hansen Wheels inand Motion walk, wheel, run and wheel- bowling, card & board games, coffee & cookies. Community 14.• Entry fee is $10 per person. We are open on Tuesdays dance from at 10908 Registration April 17 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Senior Citizens Hall Thursdays from 7chair to 9challenge. p.m. and Sundays fromat112:30, event starts at 1 p.m. in Cen- Centre Room 5 from 1-4 pm. Small drop-in fee. • Wednesdays: TR Seniors (55+) Drop-In – Cribbage, Whist & 100• Mother Street. Music by Night Sounds. Members $10, non tennial information, and Baby Massage for ages 0 to 12 to 4members p.m. Bows are freePark. to tryFor as well. Everonecontact event leader Lori Slater at good company. Beginners welcome! 7 pm in the Library. Small $12. Everyone 19 and over is welcome. call Lucy (250) 787-1912 or slaterl@shaw.ca months with Chrissy Irving. Cost is For freeinformation and welcome. Contact newtotemarchey@live.com drop-in fee. at (250)are 785-2867 or Judy (250) 787-0460. July 12 forms available at theatCommunity Centre or http://www.newtotemarchery.com or under Taylor May 23 the library and the Tumbler Ridge facebook at New Totem • NorthArchery Peace Horticultural front desk, Club Fort St.Society plans their annual Garden • Civil Air Search and Rescue (CASARA) meetings every sec• The Magic of Sam Showbooking is scheduled at the Stone- Tour. Bring your family and tour a variety of Fort St. John garChildren’s Centre. SpacePearce is limited; is John. ond Tuesday at the Taylor Fire Hall at 7 p.m. For information call bridge Hotel with the showTodd to benefit Fort St. John Firefighters. dens. essential. Contact Tricia (250)the242-0173 • The Canadian Cancer Society Fort St. John 1 of each month, Bob at 250-789-9152 or 250-787-5802. to May 29 242-4503 for more infor- unit meets the first August orMay Jodi 25 Penner (250) Wednesday Marilyn Memorial • New Totem Archery is now at the Taylor Community Hall • Do you think you’ve been treated unfairly by a B.C. govern-to June,•atThe mation. September noon at theLeffler Business Re- Ride and Show ‘n Shine in support ofthe themuseum. Canadian Cancer Society BC and Yukon Region. Regis- Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. Contact newtotemment ministry may be behind April 17 or public agency? The B.C. Ombudsman source Centre Volunteers able help. The Ombudsman’s staff willSpecial be in the following • to Parents’ Group for Children with always welcome.tration begins July 1 for this all day event at Casey’s Pub in Fort St. archery.com. John.Prevention Show ‘n Shine awards for seven motorcycle categories and • The Alaska Highway RRA (Recreation Aircraft Association) communities the datesevery listedother below, and areat available ap- Relapse Needs will beonmeeting Saturday • AbyYouth Group may be lotsafternoons of door prizes. EventHealth includes a ride to the viewpoint on the meets every third Thursday at the Taylor Fire Hall at 7:30 p.m. pointment to discuss your problem or complaint. 1-800-567the Tumbler Ridge Children’s Centre from 11 Call held weekly, in the at Mental Hudson’s Hope Road. Everyone 3247 to1book for Services, a.m. to p.m.an appointment or see www.ombudsman.bc.ca and Addiction #300 - 9900 – 100 Ave. welcome to this fundraising event For information call Richard at 250-782-2421 or Heath at 250to fight call cancer. 785-4758. more info.17 April For more information Chris or Shaun at Dawson Creek Fort Nelson 25 Hall with (250) 262-5269. August 21 to 23 • Spring dance at CharlieMay Lake The North PeaceRelay Horticultural • The Dawson Creek Chamber of Commerce luncheons are Fort St.atJohn cocktails 6 p.m., dinner at 7May p.m.26and a dance • The Canadian• Cancer Society For Society presents their 16th annualwill Flower Showonand Exhibition Dawson Maythe 27band Train Life in Fort St John from 9 p.m.Creek to 2 a.m. featuring be held May 29th. at the North Peace Cultural Cen- held the first Thursday of each month at noon at the Best Western. The event will be open the public on Aug. 22 from 3 p.m. to Different guest speaker each month. Members and Non-members Mackenzie May 28 Wreck. Tickets are $40 per person and includes To register go totre.www.cancer.ca/relay ortocall 7 p.m. and on Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Awards presenta- welcome. Contact: Lesley Pewarchuck 250-782 4868. Chetwyndlunch. Call Linda May 29 785-8473 Gwen at 1.800.811.5666. a midnight at (250) willand take place at 4 Assop.m. Refreshments will be available by If your non-profit group has events or meeting you wish pub27 forMay tickets. • Grandhaven tions District Community on both and Sunday while the show is open. lished, send them by fax to (250) 787-7090 or via email to: edi•April John 18 and Eloise Bergen, missionaries working with ‘Hope for thedonations ciation meets third Tuesday of Saturday each month Categories arrangements, the•Nations’ Kenya attacked and severly TumblerinRidge Jr.were Idol brutally Competition. Come in thewoundGrandhaven Hall at 8 include p.m. Keep this hall art, houseplants, patio plants, tor@northeastnews.ca. and cheer on our youth idols! Show begins at 2 operating in this community. p.m. in Rooms 4 and 5. Admission by silver do• “Butterfly Families – Families Supporting nation. For more information, contact the Front Families” is open to all caregivers of children Desk (250) 242-4246. and youth with Special Needs. We meet the April 20 third Wednesday of every month at the Child • Abraca Dazzle Magic Show with magi- Development Centre from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., $5,000 minimum Fort St.Non-Redeemable John Family cian John Kaplan, will be entertaining Tumbler 10408 105 Avenue. “Focused Does youron child have Eyecare” learn9808-101st Ave. Ridge as a fundraising effort for the TRSS Dra- ing, behavior or other complex special needs? Phone: 785-2020 Dawson Creek: (250)782-4871 Dr. J.with Grant Timmins ma Group. Advance tickets are $30 for a family, Would you like to connect other caregivDawson Creek Dr. John Gentles Chetwynd: (250) 788-9237 $10 for adults, and $5 for children. At the door ers? Child minding available butE. please call 900-102nd Ave. Suite 102 Dr. Todd J. 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