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The lights go out for Earth Hour

Cheers! To Water - Page 4

A Worthwhile Trip - Story on Page 13

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Residents throughout the Northeast took part in the global event ‘Earth Hour’ on March 27 – turning their lights out for an hour to save energy consumption and to help the environment. A sold out crowd gathered at Whole Wheat and Honey in Fort St. John for the event where, by candlelight, they took in the music of local musicians including (above) Brian MacMillan.


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Cancer patient wants more support in NE By Melanie Robinson FORT ST. JOHN – A local breast cancer patient is frustrated with the lack of support for her and patients like her in the Northeast. Gail Batenchuk required chemotherapy and radiation for her treatment but with radiation not available in Fort St. John she was told to go elsewhere. She chose to go to Winnipeg because she had support there from family but, after contacting the Canadian Cancer Society for financial support, she was told the organization only helps patients traveling throughout BC and Alberta for treatment. “Who’s there to help me? What are they collecting money for?” she asked. “I’ve spoken with some of my friends who have given to the cancer society and they’re shocked at what I’ve been through.” Batenchuk has been in Winnipeg since Feb. 22 and will remain in the city until April 19 when she’s done her treatment. While she has been helped by the ability to stay with family, she said she’s still incurring other costs like travel to her treatments and to Winnipeg and, because she’s not working, she has had to take money out of her line of credit to do that. This has been stressful and things she had not thought about when she was told she had cancer and would have to have treatments. “If I had to make the decision again, I would [go to Winnipeg] but I don’t know why the Canadian Cancer Society [wouldn’t help out],” she said. This, however, said vice president of cancer control Cathy Adair, is the society’s regulations to ensure it can help as many patients as possible. In 2009, for example, Adair said approximately $22,000 was given to northern patient’s for travel expenses. “We certainly appreciate that [patient’s] want to be closer to their family and friends if they have that option,” she said. Adair said not all provincial divisions of the organization

offer the travel services that the BC-Yukon division does for cancer patients, but provincially, the organization wants to ensure it can help where it can – and has been doing so since 1948. The Canadian Cancer Society, however, feels the funding for patients should be covered through the government or local health authorities. In the Northern Health Authority, the Northern Health Connections bus has really helped patients, said Adair, but there’s still more to be done. “We would like to see more of that across the province for people who have to travel [for treatment],” said Adair. She said cancer patients that cannot be helped by the Canadian Cancer Society should contact their local regional coordinators who are aware of other groups that provide help and solutions. Batenchuck said she would be interested in speaking with those co-ordinators about her options and has also spoke with people in Winnipeg that have said there is nothing they can do. Her work, however, will not stop after she’s returned to Fort St. John because she knows she’s not the only cancer patient dealing with this situation. She said she believes the organization should be interprovincial. “We’re in Canada, you know,” she said. “It seems like those [provincial] borders set the precedents.”

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Dawson council, company partner on water reuse project

By Matthew Bains DAWSON CREEK – City council approved, in principal, a partnership with Shell Canada to build an effluent water reuse facility in the city. The agreement proposes that Shell contribute the full $9.75 million cost estimated to upgrade the wastewater treatment system in exchange for up to 3,400 cubic metres per day of reclaimed water to use for drilling and other operations. The city

had put out a request for proposals (RFP) last month, hoping to find a proponent that would take on the capital cost necessary to build the facility, which would be located near the existing sewage treatment lagoons on 116 Avenue and First Street. In total, four proponents came forward with proposals, but two of them offered a portion of the total cost for a smaller volume of water and the third offered to construct and operate the facility and pay the city a royalty on water sold. However, that proposal was to treat the water at a lower level than the city had proposed, which would restrict potential uses. The proponent also indicated it did not want the city to sell water on its own to the oil and gas industry and the city would be charged for water it used for its own purposes. Shell’s proposal was the only one to meet the original offer extended by the city. “It’s pretty exciting for us,” said Kevin Henderson, director of operations with the City of Dawson Creek, who explained the idea for the project began nearly four years ago. “To be honest, Shell Canada hadn’t even really talked to us too much. They had received the information, but we didn’t even anticipate [a proposal] from them just because we hadn’t heard too much from them.” Henderson explained they still need to negotiate some of the terms of the agreement and then return to council with the final contract, which he expects they will do within a couple of weeks. He added they have already initiated the permitting process through the Ministry of Environment. If approved, the project would set a precedent in North America for selling treated wastewater for industrial purposes. It could extend the sustainability of the Kiskatinaw River – the city’s only water source – until 2030 or beyond, even with a population growth of two per cent over that period, by relieving the demand put on it by oil and gas activity, which last year equaled over 360,000 cubic metres of water consumed. It would also improve the quality of water being discharged into the Dawson Creek, which Henderson said is proactive because of the likelihood of new federal regulations being enacted in the near future. He added although they would have to obtain permits for each intended use, the “unrestricted access” level of treatment would mean the water could be used for irrigation, for fields and parks for example, and even for agriculture. He said they

had conservatively estimated the total amount of treated effluent available to be 4,000 cubic metres per day, allowing the city to sell or use 600 cubic metres, generating more than $500,000 per year in revenue for the city. If an agreement is finalized and permits approved, Henderson said the city has targeted the summer of 2011 to have the project up and running. Henderson said the intent would be to prohibit potable water from being sold in bulk water sales once the facility is operational, but there would be a transition period, and some uses would still be permitted, such as drinking water for rural residents. Amy Trillotson, spokesperson for Shell Canada, said the project aligns perfectly with the work of their water strategy team in looking for innovative ways to reduce consumption. “We saw the RFP as an innovative way to reduce the amount of fresh water we use for our Groundbirch venture and to minimize the impacts on local water sources,” she said. “Water is a very important resource for us, as it is for the community, so it’s an area of focus for us as well.” She added they felt it important to partner with the community on a project that could have economic, social and environmental benefits. Shell has significant developments planned for the Groundbirch field and is proposing to pipe the water from the facility to the field once it’s constructed. They estimate that could remove 85 trucks per day from area roads. Trillotson said negotiating the amount of water the company needs will be the next step and they will be looking for flexibility to accommodate future growth and the variable amount needed for their operations. Their proposal suggested they would be open to discussing having other user groups tie into their pipeline to access surplus water sold by the city and they might even explore using any excess water during low demand times to create artificial wetlands to provide habitat for wildlife. Trillotson said those ideas will be part of the upcoming discussions with the city administration. • Council approved a development permit for T. Steward Sheet Metal Ltd. to construct a 120 square foot shop at 1016 100 Avenue. If no comments are received within a 10-day notification period, the permit will be granted.

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Following the proclamation of March 22 to 29 as “Water Awareness Week” in Dawson Creek, Bea Rutledge (middle), president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 2403, joined Kit Fast (left) with the Dawson Creek Watershed Society, Mayor Mike Bernier (right) and city councillors in a toast of tap water. The BC CUPE is behind a campaign to protect public ownership of water systems. Since 1992, the United Nations has observed March 22 as World Water Day.

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Minister, critic comment on forestry issues in province

April 1, 2010

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By Matthew Bains could also mitigate impacts to timber supNORTHEAST – Pat Bell, Minister of ply. Forests and Range, recently provided an up“I think the wood markets report accudate on the efforts of his ministry in the ar- rately represented the risks if we don’t do eas of trade with China, maintaining timber anything, but there is a significant number supply and preparing of options that we [have] for fire risks. available to us,” he said. The minister an“The notion of the 16 nounced that softwood mills closing across the exports to China hit province is simply one 1.63 billion board feet that’s not accurate given last year, representing the current knowledge nearly 18 per cent of tothat we have.” tal shipments, and more Bell also commented than doubling the reon preparations being cord 784 million board made for this year’s feet shipped in 2008. wildfire season. The government has set “I’m very concerned a goal of exporting four about where we are at billion board feet by the right now,” he said. end of 2011. “We’ve had record low He added although snowfalls and very earChina continues to buy Contributed photo ly-season drying trends significant quantities of Minister of Forests and Range, Pat and that has given us a economy and utility- Bell has seen the largest budget cut great deal of concern.” grade lumber, produc- in this year’s provincial budget but He said an air tanker ers here have told him he’s optimistic about the industry’s fleet has been put on 48there has been a signifi- future. hour notice to respond cant uptake in the highto high-risk areas and er grade, higher-value lumber. Sales have other crews across the province are being risen to more than $327 million in 2009 prepared. He said there have already been from about $113 million in 2007. three interface fires in the Kamloops and Bell said he will be traveling to Beijing Okanagon regions and he warned the public on March 26 – his fourth trip in the last two to be very cautious with their fire activities. years – to sign a Memorandum of UnderBell’s ministry will see the most signifistanding with China’s Ministry of Housing cant cuts to any ministry made in this year’s 9907-100 Ave, Fort St. John and Urban-Rural Development. budget, dropping to about $640 million Spectra Energy toover attend ayear. community open house to discuss our planned activ “This is the organization invites that has respon-you from just $1 billion last He said 250-785-1152 sibilityOur for all of the housing needs across plans the cuts are include: reflective of significantly lower area. development China,” said Bell. “The MOU is to build a levels of harvest over the last three years in Proof 1 - Tues. March 16 wood frame structure. 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Residents from throughout the Northeast joined the approximately 80 other communities in the province on March 27 in the now global event Earth Hour. Countries around the world participate in the event, which truly demonstrates the commitment to the environment by residents worldwide through the simple act of turning the lights out in your home for one hour. The commitment in BC showed – with a decrease in consumption of 1.04 per cent. Specifically in the Northeast, the pledge to cut down consumption was certainly there again this year but not as much as in years past. In Fort St. John for example, there was an increase of 0.06 per cent, but in Fort Nelson, there was a drop in consumption of 1.6 per cent – higher than the provincial average. The Fort St. John statistic is not only quite surprising but quite concerning as well. In an area where a number of residents are so against Site C and it’s environmental impacts, it’s a wonder more did not participate to show other ways of conserving energy and powering homes. In fact, BC Hydro has said if residents were to participate in the same methods of conservation – turning lights off in homes for an hour every evening – the combined savings would be enough to power 2,200 homes for a year. That’s just an hour, but why not do more? It’s not always a feasible option but it doesn’t seem impractical to do it frequently. Just a small commitment not only in the Northeast but what should be around the world can make a huge difference, so flick the switch and watch the lights go out and consumption go down.

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The fight for free speech continues in Afghanistan and Canada

Today of all days. Today, as I was contemplating how to best convey my sympathies to the family of Prince George’s own Cpl. Darren Fitzpatrick, there in my morning paper was an article outlining the actions of 16 professors at the University of Regina that offended me and is an affront to every Canadian soldier! Cpl. Darren Fitzpatrick was just 21 years-old when he died on Saturday. He succumbed to injuries he suffered in a blast from an improvised explosive device (IED) in Afghanistan on March 6. Cpl. Fitzpatrick, a member of the 3rd Battalion of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, fought to live long enough at a hospital in Edmonton to say goodbye to his family. According to his commanding officer, Cpl. Fitzpatrick’s family’s one request was that “his sacrifice be acknowledged.” I know that I join the residents in Prince

George and ‘most’ Canadians in recogniz- ity in Afghanistan is heroic. Our soldiers serving in Afghanistan are ing Cpl. Fitzpatrick’s bravery and honourheroic! And I find the views ing his willingness to sacriof these professors offenfice his safety to help bring sive and insulting. Howpeace, security and freedom ever, they have the right to to the people of Afghanistan. express their opinion. Do And yet, in Regina, a group they not see the irony in of professors published an the fact that they owe their open letter asking for the right to this free speech to withdrawal of Project Hero, the willingness of our sola scholarship program for the diers to fight for fundamenchildren of our fallen soldiers. By Jay Hill tal freedoms? Apparently, these “learned” While the professors’ right to air their individuals who influence the minds of their pupils every day, think “this program views is respected by their employer, the is a glorification of Canadian imperialism University of Regina has refused to cain Afghanistan” and they believe that the pitulate and the scholarship program will Afghan mission is “a military occupation remain in place. Unfortunately, the issue of freedom of of sovereign country.” They don’t even like the name of the speech has played out much differently in scholarship, Project Hero, because it another province. Ann Coulter’s views are might imply that Canada’s military activ- offensive to many in Canada and around

the world. I don’t agree with her controversial approach nor many of her opinions. However, she has the right to speak her mind. That’s not just the American way, it’s the Canadian way and it’s enshrined in our laws. Coulter delivered a speech at the University of Western Ontario on March 22 and was scheduled to speak at the University of Ottawa the next day. Instead, threats of violent action and protest by those who disagree with her views, forced the cancellation of her appearance. Her opponents should not view this as a victory. This is a case of “free speech for some but not others.” Mob rule and the threat of violence defeated free speech in Canada this week. How ironic that our soldiers are in Afghanistan right now fighting for the right of the Afghan people to freely express their opinions without fear of harm.

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Editor: Several independent wind energy projects got the go ahead from BC Hydro recently. This news is welcome and overdue because, until last summer, BC was the only province in Canada without an operating wind farm project. BC has lagged behind the rest of the country in harnessing the power of the wind. And in one case, we even came close to losing a major wind project altogether when it encountered financial difficulties. Fortunately, another company took over the project, assumed the risk, and demonstrated a commendable belief not only in the project but in BC’s potential for generating the kind of non-polluting renewable electricity the world needs a lot more of. Let’s hope the progress we’re starting to see on the wind energy front in BC is the start of many good things to come. Tia Harceg Creston, BC

Editor: I’m not the first person to point out that a huge market for renewable energy is growing globally and in North America. I’m also not the first person to realize that British Columbia is well positioned to capture a disproportionately large share of North America’s renewable energy market if we take action. The question I have is why are we not doing so? Why are we not seizing the opportunity? What are we waiting for? The potential renewable energy wealth of this province is mind blowing. While other places struggle to find alternatives to burning non-renewable coal to generate electricity, British Columbia is sitting on a gold mine of renewable wind, hydro, bioenergy, geothermal, wave and tidal energy resources like nowhere else in North America. Imagine what British Columbia’s renewable energy wealth could do

for the people of this province if we took action. For instance, the last time British Columbia was a “debtfree” province was 50 years ago. But just two years from now, the province’s debt will be almost $60 billion. Imagine what British Columbia’s renewable energy wealth could do to that debt. It could wipe it right out if we seized the opportunity. Everyone wants more money for health care. Everyone wants more money for education. Everyone wants more money for just about everything and anything you can think of. But no one ever talks about where the money is going to come from to pay for it all even though the answer is staring us in the face. We’ve got the keys to a renewable energy gold mine and it’s time we opened our eyes and realized it. What are we waiting for? Donald Leung Burnaby, BC

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Editor: Reports of an abnormally low snowpack across British Columbia means we’re probably looking at another devastatingly dry forest fire season this summer. That’s not good news. But it also means the province’s dams and reservoirs are going to see dangerously low water levels this year. And that means BC Hydro’s ability to generate electricity is going to be impaired again this year just like it has been in most recent years over the past decade. We certainly can’t control the weather, but it has not helped the situation that no money was spent to maintain or improve BC Hydro’s dams and facilities during the 1990s. As a result, we’re now having to catch up all at once and BC Hydro is having to spend billions and billions of dollars in a short span of time to bring their dams and power stations up to current standards. Yes, the billions of dollars that BC Hydro is spending to refurbish their mega dams and install new generators

(ones that can extract more power from less water) is causing our hydro bills to go up. But what we’re really paying for is the lack of maintenance and investment on these mega dams and facilities during the 1990s; neglect that’s now left us having to take the hit all at once. The good news, because there has to be some good news, is that, even with BC Hydro’s multi-billion dollar reinvestment in its hydro dams and facilities, British Columbia still has one of the lowest electricity rates in North America. And as the global economy starts to reconnect, our low electricity rates and clean hydro power will help attract new investment and jobs to our province. Kevin Lee Vancouver, BC

Traffic problem needs resolve

Editor: I am writing in regards to a problem that could cause an accident at Tim Horton’s at the mall location. I don’t see why traffic is allowed to block main roads and entrances to the mall. The drive thru can be made so people can line up in the mall parking lot along

the highway then turning right and going out to the highway. I have written a letter to city council and could ask other people to do so if they think this is a problem and also propose the same solution as I have. Thank you. Morris Kapacila, Fort St. John

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He said his party and other groups have often raised the concern of the effects of the pine beetle to timber supply and added not enough work has been done to take stock of the inventory that remains. “We simply don’t have the information that we need to have,” said Macdonald. “We have not done the work on inventory that we need to and you have a government that has continuously stepped away from that stewardship role. The minister often is not working with hard numbers.” He said he’s not convinced the minister’s statements on the lifespan of beetle-killed wood or the potential for marginal stands, for example, are based on any hard data or research. He said he and other people in forestry-dependent communities would like to share Bell’s optimism, but those statements need to based on facts. Macdonald said his party supports the government’s efforts to broaden trade relationships, but he said the importance of trade with China has been exaggerated. “We have to look at getting greater value out of our wood products and to simply send low-grades over to China for them to do the value-added work is certainly not in the

long term a strategy that’s beneficial,” he said. “We need to broaden the range of products that we have and broaden the markets.” He added while he applauds the government for improving communications and increasing firefighting capacity following the 2003 fire season, he said there is still much more work, as outlined in the Firestorm Report, that could be done to prevent forest fires. He said the government needs to provide more funding and expertise to help municipalities implement their fuel management strategies. • The Association of BC Forest Professionals have adopted new safety standard guidelines, it was announced on March 22. The Association’s Standards of Professional Practice and Code of Ethics were amended in January to include clear guidelines for interpreting its safety related bylaws. Forests and Range Minister Pat Bell said significant work has been done to improve forest safety following the auditor general’s report a couple of years ago and these changes represent another step in that direction. He said included in the changes is the requirement for forest professionals to consider the safety of workers on the ground every time they prepare a forest

development plan or even an individual cutting permit. • The Province has introduced legislation to implement a zero net deforestation policy in British Columbia. The government has committed to achieving zero net deforestation by 2015, and the Minister of Forests and Range will be required to report regularly on progress towards that goal. Loss of forest land to development will be included in the legislation, but timber harvesting will not be considered deforestation. The ministry will work with other agencies and communities to help implement the policy. • Community Forest Agreements were approved for Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge, it was announced on March 9. The Chetwynd agreement partners include the District of Chetwynd, West Moberly First Nations and Saulteau First Nations, covering an area of 20,000 cubic metres per year for a period of 25 years. The Tumbler Ridge agreement is with Tumbler Ridge Forest Ltd. and includes 20,000 cubic metres per year for a term of 25 years. CFAs allow communities to determine timber volumes to local or regional processing facilities and further recreational, cultural and educational opportunities within those areas.

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The auction market in Dawson Creek was busy on March 25, as ranchers from all over the Northeast and into Alberta converged for the cattle sale. Ranchers in the area are hoping 2010 will see prices rebound and soil moisture levels improve over a tough year last year. By Matthew Bains DAWSON CREEK – Peace Region ranchers are entering one of the busiest times of the year and remain cautiously optimistic about the outlook for 2010 and beyond. They are hoping the industry will rebound from a difficult year last year, when low prices and high input costs forced ranchers in the province to reduce their herds to near record-low numbers. However, the auction market in Dawson Creek was teeming with activity on March 25. Connie Patterson, loan administrator for

the South Peace Feeder and Bred Heifer Coop and president of the Dawson Creek Exhibition Association, which owns the auction market, said they had ranchers as far as Fort Nelson, Vanderhoof and from Alberta at the sale that day. She said most are looking to sell older cull cows for slaughter, buy young feeders to graze this summer and young heifers to breed to keep herds young. Patterson said despite the high Canadian dollar, which hurts exports to other countries, beef prices are showing some resilience. Story continued on Page 11

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“It’s getting better every week because we finally got the numbers down to where our country can handle them,” she said of the efforts to reduce the supply to reflect current demand. “We had too many cattle in our system in our country.” She said the increased opportunities opening up in international markets, specifically in Asia, are reason to be optimistic about the future. With some countries now starting to lift restrictions on Canadian beef imposed after the bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) outbreak in 2003, those opportunities should grow. “We are the best country in the world for trace-back on our feed and our animals, being able to trace back exactly where the place of origin was in just a matter of hours,” she said. Tom Krantz, vice-president of the South Peace Feeder and Bred Heifer Co-op, who raises roughly 350 cows about 32 kilometres south of Dawson Creek, said while he agrees that broadening markets is a good thing, the struggling US economy remains a big problem for producers here. He

said not only is demand for Canadian beef down in the US, but the country’s weak dollar continues to drive the Canadian dollar up in value. Krantz said while the price for older cull cows used for hamburger is expected to rise as barbeque season begins, the price of younger feeder cows is still not exceeding the cost it takes to raise those cows. He said with herd levels already low, there’s not much producers here can do other than to hope the American economy rebounds soon. ‘The only thing you can try and do is cut your expenses, but I don’t know how you do that because they’re so high, the fuel and everything,” he added. Both Patterson and Krantz agree the soil moisture conditions this year are looking much better than they did last year. They said the snowfall early in October and the most recent snowfall in March should have allowed the ground to soak up the moisture without it running off or freezing. Krantz said the dry conditions three out of the last four years have forced many ranchers to buy hay elsewhere and a shortage last year meant

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prices shot up to around $80 a ton or more to have it trucked in. He added it wasn’t an exaggeration that the industry in the region remains on the brink, as he’s seen the number of ranchers near his home disappear in the last few years.

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with community grants cut in half. Patterson explained that money is to pay for two of the three nights of fireworks displays during the Fall Fair, which is a free event that anyone can attend. She argued that money should not be considered a grant, but instead a sponsorship, adding in return, the city receives advertising space before and during the event, about $1,200 worth of free tickets and a booth in the Agriculture, Trade and Western Art Show. She added the fair Matthew Bains photo Dawson Creek Exhibition Association president Con- brings in millions of dollars nie Patterson sits in the stands in what is to be the new to businesses, provides sigauction market building on the exhibition grounds – one nificant fundraising opportuof a number of projects they have undertaken this year. nities for community groups Patterson met with city council recently to reaffirm the and promotes the city to visiAssociation’s contributions to the community in light of tors coming from all across North America. proposed funding cuts. “The city has money speBy Matthew Bains cifically set aside to promote DAWSON CREEK – The president of the the City of Dawson Creek and this event reDawson Creek Exhibition Association took ally promotes the city,” said Patterson. the opportunity during a regular city council She said she’s not sure what they would meeting on March 22 to remind mayor and do if the funding is cut because they’ve alcouncillors of the importance of her organi- ready sent out information stating there will zation to the community. be three nights of fireworks this year. Connie Patterson was responding to the Patterson used her meeting with council to proposed funding cuts to the association’s explain some of the other ways the associaannual Fall Fair included in council’s prelim- tion benefits the community and some of the inary budget. If approved, the budget would projects they are embarking on this year. see the $10,000 for the association included Story continued on Page 12

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She said the association will be hosting a high school rodeo competition from June 3 to 6 and a five-day chuckwagon event from June 9 to 13, among other events. The new auction market on the exhibition grounds is also nearing completion. Once finished, it will house the weekly cattle auctions, special livestock auctions, as well as a concession and offices for the association and the South Peace Feeder and Bred Heifer Co-op. Patterson said there will also be an open board room that other organizations such as 4-H clubs can use for their meetings. The association continues to work towards raising $295,000 needed for a free-standing grandstand roof, which will protect spectators at the fair from the elements and allow for new bleachers to be put in once that becomes feasible. Patterson said four private donors have come forward so far, contributing about $37,000 total and they plan to approach more groups for their support, including some of the service groups that have benefited from the fair over the years. They also plan to finish rebuilding a heavy horse ring this spring. Patterson said they are not happy about the state of disrepair of five barns on the grounds used by the Stables and Arena As-

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what they would see in the second poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere, but they felt compelled to go. In February of last year, the club hosted Eric Blackburn, a humanitarian and sailing enthusiast who was born in British Columbia but had made his home in San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua. He asked the Rotarians to help him build a sewing centre so impoverished women in the area could make a living. The club took up the cause and endeavoured to raise the money for the first international project they had funded entirely on their own. Contributed photo When the sewing Three members of the Dawson Creek Sunrise Rotary Club traveled to Cangrejo, Nicara- centre was finished, the gua, earlier this year to see firsthand a sewing centre the club had funded. three decided to take a trip at their own expense to see firsthand By Matthew Bains DAWSON CREEK – Three Rotarians from Dawson what the club had accomplished. They brought with Creek shared their experiences from a trip they took them school supplies and toys donated by fellow Roto Nicaragua in early February with their fellow club tarians Danny Schilds and Joe Judge. Unfortunately, when they arrived in the capital city members during an event on March 23. George and Lisa Richmond and Dennis Armitage, of Mangua and were greeted by Blackburn, they were along with Dennis’ son Kris from Edmonton, traveled informed of some tragic news. One of the men living to the small village of Cangrejo in the Central Ameri- in Cangrejo who had worked to build the sewing cencan country to participate in an opening ceremony for tre had died due to illness. The three attended the fua sewing centre the Dawson Creek Sunrise Rotary neral later that day. Armitage said it was odd because even though it was a somber occasion, the people from Club had raised over $16,000 for. The trio said they were a bit apprehensive about the village had heard about them and were eager to

meet them. Lisa added the man’s wife is one of the women who will work at the sewing centre, hopefully giving her the opportunity to provide for her family. They also met another acquaintance of Blackburn’s, a man named Felix, who had one of his legs amputated due to an infection and was in a great deal of discomfort because his prosthesis was not level with his other leg. They said Blackburn and some others were trying to raise money to send the man to Cuba for corrective surgery, but Lisa said she sent Felix a pair of gel insoles for his feet in the meantime. The three also met members of the Rotary Club in Mangua and George said one of the other benefits of the trip was establishing those contacts. “Once we met them they were more than eager to partner with us in the future,” said Armitage. The trio said the community of Cangrejo consisted of just one house, a church, a school (one of Blackburn’s previous initiatives) and the sewing centre, with an unknown number of houses in the surrounding jungle. They described the sewing centre as a well-constructed building, but with just enough room to fit four machines. The women are learning how to make bags and other items that they can sell to tourists and the centre is a co-operative so the women share the profits. “It’s absolutely huge for them,” said Lisa. “The women have no way of making any extra income … this will enable them to earn a little money to financially help out their families.” She added some of the women are supporting multiple generations of their families on their own. While they had their doubts at first about whether the sewing centre could work, seeing how the women really took ownership of it, they are confident it will succeed. Blackburn has sent them a list of things they would like to see added to the sewing centre in the future and the local club has committed to helping in any way they can.

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National Nanny agency seeks energetic, professional, local p/t placement/ recruitment. Coordinator for Northern BC, flexible hours, excellent communication skills, motivated, sales oriented, HR exp., attention to detail, negotiation skills, home office an asset, $$$ per placement, perfect for ambitious stay at home mom. Email resume to: jobs@internationalnannies.com

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Youth Outreach Worker The candidate selected for this full-time position will work as a part of a team to provide youth, individuals and families with direct support services and assist with the delivery of the Keeginaw Kids and Miyo.sin Teens on site programs. Preference to applicants with: • Post-secondary education and/or relative training/ experience in social work, counseling, childhood development or recreational fields. • Knowledge of local Aboriginal culture and traditions • Excellent communication skills (verbal, written & computer) • First Aide Certification & a valid B.C. Driver’s License (Class 4 preferred).

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Large one bedroom apartment Central location, Cable included, newer carpet and paint $700.00 a month. Call 250.785.4305

Candidates must complete a criminal records check and be willing to work flexible hours. Interested in working in a fun, “Team” oriented environment? We’d love to hear from you! We offer a competitive wage and benefit package. Drop off, fax, or e-mail a Cover Letter and Resume to:

Advertising Sales Trainee We are seeking a dynamic and motivated entry level individual to sell advertising in the Northeast News and our specialty Publications. The ideal candidate will be determined, persuasive, focused and motivated. Previous experience an asset but not a prerequisite. If interested please forward your resume to salesmanager@northeastnews.ca or mail to The Northeast News 9909-100th Ave. Fort St. John BC V1J 1Y4 or phone 250-787-7030

Fort St. John Friendship Society ATTN: Anita Lee, Executive Director 10208 – 95 Avenue Fort St. John, BC V1J 1J2 Phone: (250) 785-8566 Fax: (250) 785-1507 E-mail: anitalee@bluenova.ca

Business Opportunity Investors wanted global or local to develop Sea water conversion using Geothermal energy to create massive fresh water for the future. Call: John Stender 780.837.6337 or Glen Martin 780.788.9747 Investors wanted Overseas or local North America to purchase OSB Plant in Fort Nelson, BC for major refrigeration storage facility. Contact: John Stender 780.837.6337 or Glen Martin 780.788.9747 Investors wanted Overseas or Canada to purchase mill in Fort Nelson, BC and restructure for a flour mill production. Contact: John Stender 780.837.6337 or Glen Martin 780.788.9747

Excellent people. Awesome Benefits. Great Wages. Have you ever thought about a job with Local Government? Would you like to be part of an incredible team? Check out the following job opportunities currently available with the City of Fort St. John: •

RCMP Guard – Auxiliary on Call – $25.34/hour - Posting 2010-21. Position closes Tuesday, April 6, 2010

For job details go to www.cityfsj.com. Interested candidates should forward a complete resume prior to 4:00 pm on the closing date to: Manager of Human Resources, City of Fort St. John 10631 - 100th Street, Fort St. John, BC. V1J 3Z5 PHONE: (250) 787-8150 FAX: (250) 787-8181 Email: gfika@fortstjohn.ca

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Help Wanted

Dr. Brian Ashley. Looking for a full time certified Dental Assistant in Fort Nelson. For further information please contact Wanda 250.774.3510 or fax your resume 250.774.7481

Farm hand in Cecil Lake / Flatrock area. Wages negotiable depending on experience. Accommodations available. Call Dave 250.262.9043

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Real Estate – 500 Sq Feet Office space on 2nd floor in professional building 1200 – 103 Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC Call: 250.219.1434

Business for Sale For sale in the real estate industry. Turn Key business, well established. Please contact 250.264.7598 for information.

Janitorial Services Janitorial services available for homes and business offices. Exceptionally clean, hard working and dedicated. Call 250.794.7021 or 250.772.5154

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Need cash? We buy silver and gold in any form. Broken or unwanted jewelry and coins. By appointment. ID required. Phone: 250.782.7609

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AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING BC Native Housing Corporation Applicants are needed in the following areas: Kelly Lake and Moberly Lake Families with low to moderate income preferred. To apply call the Prince George office

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Management Group Now taking applications for 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units. Call our office for more information or one of our Professional Site managers! Alpine- Office 250-785-2662 Bona Vista - Natasha 250-787-1075 Sandalwood- Bob 250-262-2011 Hillcrest- Glen 250-261-4216 Driftwood- Bob 250-262-2011 Melsher- Office 250-785-2662 Maplewood- Bob 250-262-2011 Graham- Office 250-785-2662 Killarney- Bob 250-262-2011 Ambassador- Erin 250-787-8897 Green Glen- Bob 250-262-2011 Phone - Office 250-785-2662 Email: reception@licar.ca

2010 PJ Campaign

It has come to our attention that there are some members of our community that need our help.

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CHILDREN IN CRISIS our priority 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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Local figure skater committs herself for 2013 world’s comp. By Melanie Robinson FORT ST. JOHN – A local figure skater is doing everything she can to get to her second world’s competition. Darlene Jakubowski recently competed in a Pacific Star Skate competition in Kamloops, winning all four of her events and walking away with two gold medals. The win will move Jakubowski onto provincials next year, nationals following and, hopefully, a chance at regaining her title at worlds. “She’s excited, she wants to go to world’s again and when she saw her mark on the wall that she had won, she must have jumped three feet – I didn’t know that she could jump that high,” said Jakubowski’s mother, Leona. Jakubowski won a gold and silver in Boise, Idaho last year at the Special Olympics World Winter Games and it was from there that her goal became to compete again in 2013. She presently travels to Dawson Creek four to five times per week for practice and has competed recently against regular skaters and has excelled at that as well – earning two fifth place spots, a third place and a second in the recent Totem Figure Skating competition in Contributed photo Fort St. John. While it’s a lot of work, Leona said they Darlene Jakubowski (left) and one of her best friends, Alexandra Magee from Surrey, BC, both participated in the Pacific Star Skate are happy with how the year is going, though there is some work the skater needs to do on where Jakubowski took home two gold medals.

her dances, which she’ll do this summer during a six week summer program in Prince George. Jakubowski will also be participating in the summer skate program in Dawson Creek to tighten her skills. “It’s a lot of work and it’s a big commitment and you have to keep practicing, you must keep doing your exercises so that everything stays in place,” said Leona. Jakubowski will also be traveling to Tennessee to receive the International Yes I Can Award for athletics on April 23. She also won the provincial award for athletics in November.

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Community UPCOMING Calendar

May hangingJenn: baskets,day cut nights flowers, photography and several children’s when broke intototheirtelus.net African and home in prize 2008.donations Come contact April13 3 to June 17 • Mile 0 Quilt ed Show andburglars Tea from 1 p.m. any 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. All teens ages •• Are you living chronic health condition?4The for to the17 flower show book in several locations. hear testimony on how God’s love carried the Burgens categories. Look 13 Parents’ Groupwith for aChildren with Special p.m.Univerat KPAC,and 1100 95the Avenue in Dawson tjbell@telus.net. welcome. sity of Victoria Northern Health to of- andthrough ONGOING thetea, ordeal. Thisarray Canadian from Vernon, have locations. Needs – will beand meeting every otherAuthority Saturdayare pleased Creek. Come enjoy the a wide of couple • New Totem hasBC changed Our Chetwynd Fort St. John • Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesday and fer ‘Living a Healthy with Chronic in Fort chosen forgiveness, and are returning continue at the Tumbler RidgeLife Children’s CentreConditions’ from quilts and St. entertainment by the Potluck Basenewtolocation is the missionary old Co-op mall underneath • The Fort Women’s Resource Society is seeking motiJohn. This six-session education program for persons living work they started in Kenya. Drilling wells, Gym. growing andon Tuesdays 11 a.m. to 1free p.m. ment Singers. the Worlds Wefood, are open andSt. John Friday at 8 p.m. at the Public Library, 5012 46 vated people their250-788-9658 volunteer team. If helping people sparks with chronic 990013 100 helping to support six orphanages.Thursdays The eventfrom is at 7Quality Innand at Sundays April 3 health conditions will be available at #300,April to 9 p.m. from 1to join Street. your Everone interest drop by the meets office Wednesday at #201, 10142-100 (above Avenue. The workshop meets for six Wednesday 7 p.m. • Easter Hymn singing at Prespatou School evenings • CMSfrom students going to Europe for the 65th to 4 p.m. Bows are free to try as well. • NA at 8 p.m.Ave. at the AirGirl Guides Thriftport Store) or call 250-787-1121. 6gym p.m.atto7 8:30 To register orMontney for more Meninformation, call Terryof Victory Mayin28 p.m. p.m. Sponsored by the anniversary Europe tour invite all welcome. Contact newtotemarchey@live.com waiting room. •A Prevention Group may be held weekly, in Cayer Cordinator toll freewelcome. at 1-866-902-3767 or e-mail • Abbeyfield Housestoofa Fort John is holding their AGM at nonite-Church. Everyone local tcayer@ war veterans and legion members bar- St. or http://www.newtotemarchery.com orYouth under Relapse Tumbler Ridge HealthAnonymous and Addiction- meeting Services,Wed. #3008dccnet.com. p.m. at Northern Lights College. Everyoneatwelcome. DirecApril 4 Space is limited so call today. becue and tea at7Central Middle School from facebook New Totem Archery the Clubafternoons Fort St. at Mental • Alcoholics 9900 – 100 Ave.p.m. For115 more information call(Baptist Chris or Shaun at May 23 for Tumbler Ridge Jr. Idol Reg- 1:30 to 2:45 p.m.tors and volunteers needed. Memberships • Deadline John. will be sold prior to Commercial Park Church). • First annual Peace RegionatPalaeontology Symposium the meeting ($10). Please come out and support our home forSociety 250-262-5269. istration – Forms available the Community Aprilfeatur17 • The Canadian Cancer Fort St. John • Mondays: Bingo - 6 pm doors open, 7 pm • The Citizensgames Patrolbegin. is seeking people who can volunteer ing the fourth annual Fossil Road Show, speakers, door• prizes independent living!sale For more callWednesday Clara at of each Centre Front Desk. Stageand North senior’s will have a huge garage unitinformation meets the first month, Community Centre Rms. 4 and 5.at least five hours Perfect for new to town,Drop-In those conguided activities. Ridge Public 785-6450. Aprilchildren’s 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 Held at the Tumbler starting at 8 a.m.(250) at 7524 100 Avenue. Cos- September to June, at noon at the Business Re- a month. • Tuesdays: TRthose Seniors (55+) – cerned about safety, want carpet to makebowling, the community safer Library Curling for Rink. For more information contact furniture, (250) May 29 • Apriland storytimes pre-schoolers ages one tumes, theatre props, upright piano source Centre behind the museum. Volunteers Floorwho curling, card & aboard and play. coordinator Connie 250-262242-3466. • Access St. John. Stay tuned to the place to work, live to two years-old from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. at the $500 OBO, air hockey tableAwareness $100 OBO,Day largein Fort always welcome. games, coffeeCall & cookies. Community Centre 4530 or RCMP 250-787-8100. May Northeast News forThe more information. Fort St. 23 John Public Library. For more informa- speakers $50 OBO and much more. garage • A Youth Relapse Prevention Group may be liaison RoomRick 5 from 1-4 pm. Small drop-in fee. • Alcoholics - If youTR think you might a prob• Country dance at (250) Farmington Hall featuring Highway 40! May 30 North, which is held weekly, in the afternoons at Mental tion, call the library 785-3731. sale is a fundraiser for Stage Health Anonymous • Wednesdays: Seniors (55+)have Drop-In – with Call for times placescompany. or someone to talk to Dance from 9 p.m. to 128 a.m., no minors. Tickets $15 each, avail• Thespace, Fort Nelson Woman of Industry is holdingServices, a golf tournaApril 7, 14, 21 and moving their rehearsal set construction and Addiction #300 - lem 9900 – drinking. 100 Cribbage, Whistand & good Beginners 250-785-8866. able at Farmington Store.your Fortax more information, callcostume Clarissestorage mentinto at the golf course. Lots of door prizes, putterinformation to be won and • Need a hand with return? The and a smaller space. AdAve. For more call Chris or Shaun welcome! 7 pm in the Library. Small drop-in Fort Nelson fee. (250) 843-7954. an extra prize ifare a member brings friend becomes a member. Community Volunteer Income Tax Program ditional garage sale donations welcome to aat (250)that 262-5269. Alcoholics 24 volunteers that can help you com- be dropped off from Please RSVP to 16. Karen Prouse hasMay trained April 12 to Please callat kprouse@sd81.bc.ca • The Canadian Cancer Society •Relay For Anonymous Taylor - Monday 8 p.m. Catholic Church Basement (closed meeting); Wednesday 8 p.m. Catholic Church • The Forgotten -- Grizzly Valley Book Players present a mati- andMay plete your incomeHouse tax and benefit return. (250) 785-2088 leave30a message. Life in Fort St John will be held on May 29th. • Civil Air Search and Rescue (CASARA) Thursday 8 p.m.every Catholic Church Basement; nee at 3 p.m. intoday Roomat5the ofFort the Community Centre in Tumbler theregister Baby Shower and Grand- Basement; an appointment St. John Public April 21 to 23 • The Welcome Wagon events,To go to www.cancer.ca/relay or call meetings second Tuesday at theSaturday Taylor Sunday p.m.information Friendship Centre Ridge. parent Showcase willatbethe taking at the Hotel at 1 8 p.m. Hospital Cafeteria; Library. Events from 7 to 9 p.m., call (250) 785• A Poverty Workshop will be held DC place Gwen at Stonebridge 1.800.811.5666. Fire Hall at 7 p.m.8 For call Bob at • Cocaine - Tuesday 8 p.m. Catholic Church BaseMayfor 29more to 31information. Remember to bring Teacher Centre on p.m. The21Bridal will take place at 6:30 p.m. 3731 April and atShowcase Central Mid• Grandhaven District and Community Asso-Anonymous 250-789-9152 or 250-787-5802. Cafeteria. Couple’s “Loveand andforms Romance” Retreat at The King’s Valley 30 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ciation meets the third Tuesday ofment; all•your tax papers with you. dle School on AprilMay 23 from each Friday month8 p.m.• Hospital The Alaska Highway RRA (Recreation • Alanon - Tuesday 8 p.m. Northern Lights (backThursdoor). Christian Camp. Accommodation available. For further informaThe 34 annual Gymkhana being held Hall at theatMile April 7, 14, 21, 28 Please call the DC•Teacher Centre Trutch to register in theisGrandhaven 8 p.m. Keep this hall Aircraft Association) meetsCollege every third Pouce Coupeday at the Taylor Fire Hall at 7:30 p.m. For tion• or registration call (250) 827-3549. 206 Trutch Rodeo lots ofoperating camping in space and a April storytimes for pre-schoolers ages or email cjones@sd59.bc.ca. ThereGrounds, is required thisavailable community. • Alcoholics Anonymous Friday 8 p.m.at Old250-782-2421 Library (closed). Mayto17five to June 28 from 10:15 to 11 a.m. at to be a minimumconcession will be on Great family fun, all ages ride!! Please three years-old of 12 participants to site. run. The • “Butterfly Families – Families Supporting information -call Richard or Triathlon Training areFor coming Fort St.cost John. call Beth at (250) 262-5712 for more information. the• Fort St. John Publicclinics Library. more to inforis Come $75 for non-district participants which Families” is open to all caregivers250-786-0155 of children Heath at (250) 785-4758. at the Pouce Coupe Seniors Hall every Monout and learn about triathlon and 785-3731. get prepared for theincludes local upcomJune 4 lunches. mation, call the library at (250) materials and two and youth with Special Needs. We• Computer meet the ClassDawson Creek andChild Wednesday from group 9:30 a.m. 12:00Health p.m. and ImingApril triathlons. swimming • Ladies out of town dinner in conjunction with the Men’s 8 Held on May 3, 4, and 6 are clinics on May 1 third Wednesday ofOil every monthday at the • Craft for to Mental andLow Addicexercise every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 Open stroke improvement, bikeBusiness tuning and equipment and• UCW triathlon. presented by OilWives Club of FSJ. Cocktails • Mind Your Local Community SpringGolf TeaTournament at South Peace United Development Centre from 7 p.m. pact to 8:30 p.m., class tions Clients. Meets Thurs 1:30 -3:30a.m. at 1017to have everyone! moreAve., information Carol at 250-786-5673 Come hear -from local triathletes askisquestions about events, at 61300 p.m.104 andAvenue dinner at p.m. at 10408 the Pomeroy Inns and Reception the purpose of this and event to re- Church Upper Hall, in 7Daw105 Avenue. DoesSuites. your child learn-For103 Dawsoncall Creek. (250) 782-4410. Chetwynd training, and anything elsecustomer you like. Sign up at the areto$50 andp.m. include: entertainment, dinner, dessert, wine, special connect preparation local businesses with their son Creek from Tickets 1:30 p.m. 3:30 Enjoy ing, behavior or other complex needs? • Alcoholics Anonymous - meets Mon., • Alcoholics Friday at 8Health p.m. at North LeisureofPool or contact at (250)787-5780 orandjewellry Tickets available at Flowbase –Peace the residents Tumbler Ridge.Becky Not only sandwhiches dainties.draw, games and door prizes. Would you like to connect with other caregiv- Anonymous Tues., Fri., meets & Sat.,Monday 8 p.m. atand Peace River Friendship bkeim@fortstjohn.ca information. ers by Tamee, Frontier Jewellers. Call (250) 785-8737 or buttheplease does this event provideforanmore opportunity for busiMay 8 ers?Marlene Child minding available call Centre. Unit. 250-788-9658 Wed. 8 p.m. Hospital Education Room. NA(250) meets Wednesday at 8are p.m. at the Airport waiting room. Upcoming local Triathlons include: (250)Show 787-5100 for moreahead information. nesses to showcase their products and services, • Farmerettes Debbie Tea andatQuilt at Parka few days before the meeting.•Call All meetings open. • Tuesdays & Thursdays: ballmeets 5 pm-7 pmto at 8:30 Chetwynd Dawson Creekvenue May to 24seek feedback directly land School in Farmington June 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. 785-3200 for more information. it is also a great • Mile 0 Minor Al-Anon 7:30 p.m. CentreTuesday Diamonds. Fortthe St. people John June • Rotary Manor Annual Garage Sale 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Ballpark & Rec. every from that7 use them. This feedback Enjoy strawberry shortcake. To reserve a sale Fortfrom Nelson evening at Parkhill Community Tumbler Fort 28 your operations in or- table, contact Kim 1121-90 Household items, •tools, toys, furniture, coffee- Monday can be Nelson used to June help adjust at (250)Avenue. 843-7017. Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m.Ridge School 9700-5th Street, Dawson Creek. Alcoholics Anonymous meeting Wed. 8 p.m.Health 115 ComMay 12 tomake July it28easier for the community to welcome after May 4 (no der to help ONGOING and donuts and much more. Donations Catholic Church Basement (closed• meeting); • Relapse -Prevention. Mental and mercial Park (Baptist Church). • Relapse Prevention Group - Tuesdays from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. appliances please). All proceed toWednesday toward resident programs shop local. To book a free table, please contact Fort St.atJohn 8 p.m. Catholicand Church Basement; Addictions 1017-103rd Ave., Dawson Creek, Mondays: Bingo pm doorsFridays open, 7 from pm games Mental & Addiction Dennis at• (250)262activities. Rain shine, noyou early birds, there8will be Catholic no sales beLindseyHealth Wozniak at (250)Services. 242-4242Contact ext. 236, Alcoholics Anonymous - Iforyou think Thursday p.m. Church •Basement; (250)- 6782-4410. 10 to begin. 11 a.m.ComEvmunity Centre 4&5. 5269. fore 9with a.m.drinking, come to an Saturday 8 p.m. Hospital Cafeteria; or lwozniak@dtr.ca. might have a problem Sunday 8 Rms. eryone welcome! Please call to confirm meet• Tuesdays: TR Seniors (55+) Drop-In – Floor curling, carpet May June 14and places or some- p.m. Friendship Centre. April23 10 AA meeting. Call for times ing. bowling, card & board coffee & cookies. •• The Club of Fort John–willone be to hosting Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion •walk, wheel,Anonymous run and wheelWhyDerrick is My Dance Child Behaving LikeSt.This? talk toa(250) •785-8866. Cocaine - Tuesday 8 p.m. • Thegames, Canadian Cancer SocietyCommunity Relay For pm. Small drop-in dance 1 a.m.free. in the Senior Tricia Citizens Hall 10908 chair challenge. Registration at 12:30, event Church starts at 1Basement; p.m. in CenAges: from 0 to 98 p.m. years.to Cost: Contact • atFort St. John Multiple Sclerosis support Catholic FridayCentre 8 p.m.Room Hos- 5 from Life 1-4 in Dawson Creek will fee. be held on June 5th. • Wednesdays:To TRregister Seniorsgo (55+) Drop-In – Cribbage, Whist & 100 Street. by Night Sounds. $10, non members tennial Park. For information, leader Lori Slater at Todd (250)Music 242-0173 or Jodi PennerMembers (250) 242group. If you or anyone you know has MS andcontact pital event Cafeteria. to www.cancer.ca/relay or call good company. welcome! 7 pm in the Library. Small $12. and over is Forms welcome. For information (250) 4503Everyone for more19 information. available at havecall anyLucy questions or 787-1912 just need or to slaterl@shaw.ca talk, please • Alanon - Tuesday 8 p.m. Northern Lights Beginners Marie at (250) 784-1913. drop-in fee. at 785-2867Centre or Judy at (250) 787-0460. 12 or Sandi at (250) College (back door). the(250) Community Front Desk, the Library call Susie at (250) July 785-2381 • The Canadian Cancer Society, Dawson May • North Peace Horticultural Society plansCanadian their annual Garden and the23Tumbler Ridge Children’s Centre. 787-2652. • The Cancer Society Taylor Relay For Creek Unit, meets the last Monday of every • Civil and September Rescue (CASARA) • Theis Magic Sam Pearce Show is scheduled at•the family and tourLife a variety Fort St.will John gar- on June Space limited;ofbooking is essential. FSJStoneGradfestTour. 2010Bring meetsyour the first Monday in FortofNelson be held 5th.Air ToSearch month, to June, atmeetings 7 p.m. inevery theirsecofFire at 7 p.m. For information call bridge Hotel April 10 with the show to benefit the Fort St. JohnofFirefighters. every month dens. at 7 p.m. in the North Peace register go to www.cancer.ca/relayond or Tuesday call Car-at the ficeTaylor at 1000 105Hall Avenue in Dawson Creek. New August 1 This is a safe, fun mella at (250) 500-2499 Bob at 250-789-9152 or 250-787-5802. May 25 to May 29 • Baldonnel Women’s Institute spring tea, Secondary School cafeteria. volunteers always welcome. Marilyn Lefflerthe Memorial and Show • New Totem Archery is now at the Taylor Community Hall • Dosale youand think you’ve treated unfairly by a B.C. bake bazaar willbeen be held from 11 a.m. filledgovernevent for all• The Grads following cer- Ride Pouce Coupe‘n Shine in sup• The Bear Mountain Ski Hill has Jam Night portmarch. of the Canadian Cancer BC and YukonAnonymous Region. RegisTuesdays and Thursdays from from 6-9 p.m. newtotemment ministry or Baldonnel public agency? Thegym. B.C.Come Ombudsman may and be grand to 3 p.m. in the School emonies We are in needSociety of • Alcoholics - Friday 8 p.m. Old every Saturday 6 p.m.Contact to 10 p.m. Bring tration begins for this alltodayLibrary event at(closed). Casey’s Pub in Fort St. archery.com. your instrument and your friends and come able to help.beef TheonOmbudsman’s staff will be in the following and enjoy a bun and a strawberry shortvolunteers and donations. AnyJuly one1wanting 250-786-0155. ‘n Shine awards for seven motorcycle categories • The Alaska Highway RRA (Recreation Aircraft communities on the dates listed below, and are available by ap-contactJohn. cake. volunteer Carl:Show carldes@telus.net, any • Youth Drop-In at Pouceand Coupe Communijam’in. For more information phoneAssociation) (250) 782of door prizes. Cardex1@ Event includestya Church ride to the viewpoint the library). meets every Thursday atbearmountainskihill.ca. the Taylor Fire Hall at 7:30 p.m. pointment 1-800-567April 11to discuss your problem or complaint. Call donations pleaselots contact Shelley: Annex (the oldon Pouce Satur-third4988 or go to 3247 to book an appointment or see www.ombudsman.bc.ca for Hudson’s Hope Road. Everyone welcome to this fundraising event For information call Richard at 250-782-2421 or Heath at 250to fight cancer. 785-4758. more info. August 21 to 23 Dawson Creek Fort Nelson May 25 • The North Peace Horticultural Society presents their 16th an• The Dawson Creek Chamber of Commerce luncheons are Fort St. John May 26 nual Flower Show and Exhibition at the North Peace Cultural Cen- held the first Thursday of each month at noon at the Best Western. Dawson Creek May 27 tre. The event will be open to the public on Aug. 22 from 3 p.m. to Different guest speaker each month. Members and Non-members Mackenzie May 28 7 p.m. and on Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Awards presenta- welcome. Contact: Lesley Pewarchuck 250-782 4868. Chetwynd May 29 tions will take place at 4 p.m. Refreshments will be available by If your non-profit group has events or meeting you wish pubMay 27 • John and Eloise Bergen, missionaries working with ‘Hope for donations on both Saturday and Sunday while the show is open. lished, send them by fax to (250) 787-7090 or via email to: edithe Nations’ in Kenya were brutally attacked and severly wound- Categories include arrangements, art, houseplants, patio plants, tor@northeastnews.ca.

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Upcoming Events

Arts Events in the Peace Region April 2 - 16

Chetwynd: April 9 Regional Juried Art Exhibition Opening, 7 p.m. at the Chetwynd Recreation Centre April 10 Regional Exhibition Critique Session, Chetwynd Recreation Centre, 10 a.m. Dawson Creek: April 11 Mile 0 Quilters Tea and Quilt Show, 1 to 4 p.m. at Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre Fort St. John: April 10 North Peace Potters’ Guild Classes for youth, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Saturdays until May 22. April 10 FSJCAC Toga Party at Retro Relics, 8 p.m. April 17 Stage North Garage Sale, 7524 100 Street, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Interested in this feature artist?

Sandy Troudt’s art can be seen online at www.artistsnorthcanada.com or locally at Peace Gallery North in Fort St. John and the Dawson Creek Art Gallery in Dawson Creek. For inquiries about Troudt’s paintings or the Flying Colours Artists Association, call Sandy Troudt at (250) 785-3867 or e-mail sdtroudt@gmail.com.

of the Peace

Local painter’s energy benefits art and community

For artist Sandy Troudt, retirement may have signified an end to one career but it was also a long-anticipated launch into the next. While art was always a priority for the long-time Fort St. John resident, during her career as an educator Troudt was more often on the teaching and facilitating end, leaving creating her own art a hobby and a dream long delayed. Whether it is her past involvement in education or simply an innate desire, Troudt’s approach to art is that of a student, eager to learn and experiment. Over the years she has studied art under many experienced artists, and has worked with a variety of different mediums, currently enjoying the diversity of acrylic, watercolour and encaustic painting (a type of painting with hot wax). The unifying element of her work might be considered the vibrance of her colours, which is apt, considering the energy she brings in pursuing art. The year 2009 saw two of her paintings recognized at the Peace Liard Regional Juried Art Exhibition, receiving both a Chosen Piece award and an Honourable Mention. While such acclaim may lead some artists to rest on their laurels, Troudt has no sense of having “arrived” but is constantly pushing herself on to the next challenge, always making painting a learning experience. Troudt would be the first to tell you that the personal artistic time “lost” in the years leading up to retirement was not lost at all, but that the sum total of her life experience has enriched her, given her a vision and clarified her goals in creating art. A recent workshop with internationally renowned Canadian artist Mike Svob motivated Troudt to continue pushing the envelope in terms of colour, making contrast and colour relationships the priority even over realistic tone and her most current paintings explore the dynamics of colour with zest and a sense of action. Choosing to live in the Peace Region for its accessibility to the wilderness and the beauty of the area, Troudt’s paintings are usually inspired by elements of her surroundings. She is intrigued by the natural landscape and also the history of our region, the dotting of weathered buildings that carry an echo of pioneer life in an untamed land. Troudt’s energy

By Angela Fehr

isn’t limited to creating art – she is passionate about community and has been instrumental in the creation of the Flying Colours Art Association, an artists’ group based out of Fort St. John. As president of the Flying Colours group, among Troudt’s goals are to assist in artist education by bringing art workshops into the area and to strengthen and build a sense of community between the many talented artists in the Peace Region. Troudt’s personal artist community has brought her into partnership with five other local artists who together have colContributed photos laborated on the web site www. artistsnorthcanada.com and the Artist Sandy Troudt. six artists are working toward a group exhibition this fall that will show in both Dawson Creek and Fort St. John. This network of artists is another motivational tool for Troudt – a way to inspire one another, to set goals and make them happen, creating art and building relationships. As with so many inspiring artists, Troudt’s true satisfaction lies in creating art. She sees painting as a never-ending learning process, saying, “If you are learning in an area where your passions lie, how can you not have fun with that?”

Acrylic painting ‘Back Alley’.

‘Peaceful’ acrylic painting.

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