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Bessborough residents protest proposed gas plant

By Matthew Bains PEACE REGION – Residents of the Bessborough community northwest of Dawson Creek are worried about plans by Spectra Energy to build a natural gas plant in their quiet community. Although the plant has yet to be formally approved, 39 residents from the predominantly agricultural community have signed a petition outlining their concerns, which they have forwarded to the company. Signatory Alanda Stables said she owns a quarter section adjacent to the proposed site and her house is within 800 metres and downwind of it. “We’re all in disbelief,” said Stables. “It’s going to devastate our community.” She said Spectra never consulted with the community before purchasing the land for the gas plant and residents only learned about the project when staff from Spectra phoned them to ask for permission to conduct sound testing in the area. The proposed Dawson Processing Plant is to be built in two phases, each with a processing capacity of 100 million cubic feet per day. Hydrogen sulphide and carbon dioxide would be removed from raw natural gas at the plant, then blended with raw gas gathered upstream of the plant and transported via the South Peace Pipeline for processing at the McMahon Gas Plant in Taylor. The processed gas would be transported via a Bessborough Pipeline to the proposed TransCanada Groundbirch Pipeline. Spectra has projected the first phase of the project to be in-service Contributed photos by late next year. Residents met at BessStables said they are not opposed to development in the area, but are concerned about the proximity to homes, as 21 residents borough Hall on March 21 to protest the location are within a three-kilometre radius of the site. Residents have indicated they are concerned about the foot- of a natural gas proprint of pipelines, noise and light pollution, traffic, odours and cessing plant proposed the impact to the small community way of life. They are also by Spectra Energy. concerned about flaring and the potential for gas leaks, including (Right): A map obtained by residents shows the the risks of gas containing H2S. The impact to property values is also a concern. Stables said proposed location of the she and her neighbours have already experienced stress and anxi- plant. ety over the proposed site, which can lead to serious health problems. explained. “Our quality of life will never be the same,” said Stables, who was clearly The company expects to submit an application to the NEB in May and upset during a telephone interview. “We have families that are talking about Jackson said that process is triggered because the project ties into existing leaving, so in turn that means the numbers at our school are going to be pipelines that are federally regulated. lower, which means our school is actually going to be threatened to even She said the Dawson Processing Plant would be about one-fifth the size of stay open because we won’t have enough children to fill the school.” the McMahon Gas Plant and comparable in size to the Doe River plant near She said there is land in the area where there are no residents so she Rolla, employing approximately 300 workers during construction. doesn’t understand why the plant can’t be built elsewhere. She said they are Jackson said she understands residents have concerns and her company hopeful they can negotiate with Spectra to get them to relocate the project. will attempt to mitigate those concerns through a consultation process. Their petition has also been forwarded to Electoral Area D director Wayne “We’re committed to being a good neighbour, to working together to try Hiebert, MLA and Energy Minister Blair Lekstrom, the Oil and Gas Com- and find solutions that folks can feel comfortable with,” she said. “We unmission, Northern Health and to the National Energy Board (NEB). derstand that development brings with it change, and that’s not always what Spectra Energy spokesperson Lise-Ann Jackson said the project is still in folks are wanting, but we’re in the business of creating infrastructure to the initial stage and consultation efforts have just begun with representatives meet the growing demands for natural gas.” meeting individually with landowners and public consultation meetings A fact sheet about the gas plant states it will be electrically-driven to replanned for later this month. She confirmed her company has purchased the duce air emissions and odours and a vapour recovery unit will further miniland for the project and said while she’s not aware of any alternative sites, mize emissions. they are open to hearing suggestions. The public consultations have been scheduled for April 13 at the Farm“We looked for a site that was in close proximity to existing infrastructure ington Hall, April 14 at the Bessborough Hall and April 15 at the Best Westin order to minimize the disturbance and the requirements for land,” she ern in Dawson Creek. All three meetings will take place from 5 to 8 p.m.

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Alsop said he felt the students took the incident seriously but managed to stay calm. The report was also taken very seriously by staff following an earlier incident last week. “We had a student disclose to one of our counselors that they had heard, sort of third or fourth hand, that somebody would be coming to the school to do harm,” said Maurer. “It was related to an incident last week, so we took it quite seriously.” Maurer wouldn’t disclose what that incident was, but he said administration immediately told teachers that students were to remain in their classrooms and students without Matthew Bains photo The doors to South Peace Secondary School in Dawson Creek were locked on the class at that time were gathered afternoon of March 31 after school administrators became aware of a threat of in the north court. “We were not on a full lockharm being done in the school. down,” said Maurer. “What we By Matthew Bains were doing was just taking preDAWSON CREEK – Anxious students at South cautionary measures and just ensuring that our superPeace Secondary School were confined to their class- vision of students was at maximum. A normal procerooms for about 90 minutes on March 31 after school dure would be to take it as seriously as possible and do administration heard that someone was coming to the everything we can to maintain the safety of students school “to do harm,” said principal Keith Maurer. and staff in the building and that’s what we did.” It was early afternoon when the alert went out to the Cpl. William McDougall confirmed that two offiteachers at the school, who immediately secured their cers attended the school to speak with students and classrooms and hallways were cleared while waiting secure the building. No suspect has been identified at for the RCMP to arrive. this time, but McDougall said the investigation is on“Nothing like this has ever happened here,” said stu- going. dent Dakota Alsop. “I was very pleased with how well the staff and the Alsop and fellow Grade 11 student Kyle Fraser, students took this,” said Maurer. “Our behaviour in who spoke to Northeast News the following day, said the school was, I think, very focused – the hallways they were concerned at first because they weren’t told were clear, and we kept people informed through the much. announcement system as to what was going on, and Fraser added they’ve had practice drills before but things went well.” no real incidents. He added they heightened supervision around the They both said as the details were announced they school and were limiting access to the building folbecame confident they were in no immediate danger. lowing the incident.

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Court orders Province to develop plan for endangered caribou

By Matthew Bains PEACE REGION – The BC Supreme Court ruled in favour of the West Moberly First Nations in its dispute over mining permits issued in critical habitat for an endangered herd of caribou. Justice Paul Williamson ruled on March 19 that a stay be put on further activities in the area, which is in the Pine Pass south of Chetwynd, for a period of 90 days while the Prov-

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ince works with the First Nations community on “a reasonable, active plan for the protection and augmentation of the Burnt Pine herd.” He stated he did not believe the Crown’s consultation with West Moberly addressed their concerns in a meaningful way. He added while the Caribou Mitigation and Monitoring Plan put in place by First Coal Corporation “is a step in the right direction, it is not an active plan for the preservation and augmentation of the Burnt Pine herd.” Chief Roland Wilson, who was representing his community in the case, said he is satisfied with the decision. He said his community’s Treaty Rights guarantee them the ability to hunt the caribou for both practical and cultural purposes. However, he said developments such as the Williston Reservoir have destroyed ungulate winter ranges and threatened the survival of Mountain Caribou, which the Burnt Pine herd belongs to. Contributed photo He added the herd has been diminished to just Staff with the West Moberly First Nations are seen here collaring a 11 animals. Mountain Caribou so monitoring and research can be conducted. Wilson said scientists employed by the ProvThe BC Supreme Court recently ruled that the Province must work ince concluded that no activity should occur in with the community to develop a recovery plan for the Burnt Pine the area and the caribou are also protected under herd, which has critical habitat identified in the Pine Pass area. the federal Species At Risk Act (SARA). “It’s a big concern to First Nations – to West been irrelevant. Moberly – because it’s a violation of our Treaty Rights, but “The mitigation efforts that we have made so far we beit’s also a violation of the Canadian citizenship, because lieve have been successful as monitoring over the past year they’ve said SARA is there to protect these animals,” he said. has shown that the groups of caribou continue to use the He added a mitigation strategy is not sufficient. area,” said Smith. “You can’t have a mitigation plan in an area where you’re He added the permits in question were under review for not supposed to have any surface disturbance,” he said. “A about 15 months before they were issued and that process mitigation plan is completely irrelevant here, it’s a recovery included developing the Caribou Mitigation and Monitoring plan that needs to be in place and the habitat has to be pro- Plan with involvement from First Nations. tected.” Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Minister Blair Douglas Smith, president and CEO of First Coal, said Lekstrom said he thinks the ministry officials who reviewed he believes the dispute was between the Crown and West and approved the permits were diligent and felt requirements Moberly over the adequacy of consultation. He said his com- had been sufficiently met. However, he said they will company is willing to help work on the recovery plan and inte- ply with the court’s decision and work with West Moberly to grate it with their existing mitigation and monitoring strat- find a solution that will protect the caribou herd while allowegy. He said he doesn’t think those mitigation efforts have ing development to move ahead.

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By Matthew Bains DAWSON CREEK – Climate change presents both challenges and opportunities, said Tom Pedersen, director of the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS). The politics of climate change was the topic of discussion at a workshop hosted by the South Peace Chapter of the BC Sustainable Energy Association and Peace Energy Cooperative in Dawson Creek on March 26. Pedersen said the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere in March was about 390 parts per million by volume, the highest level in several million years and that threatens to warm the planet to an unbearable level. “We’ve increased the CO2 concentration by about 40 per cent since the mid-1800’s,” said Pedersen. “We were never above 280 or 300 parts per million over the last several million years.” He said the average global temperature has been much higher, and lower, in the history of the planet, but those changes have taken place over millions of years, allowing organisms to adapt. “It’s a rate of change problem,” he said. “It is happening so quickly that neither human societies can adapt to it easily …nor can natural ecosystems.” Pedersen added several of the world’s warmest years have been recorded in the last decade and 2010 is on track to be the warmest year ever recorded. “January was the warmest January in recorded history and February was the second warmest February in recorded history, worldwide,” he said.

He said that warming is evident in the melting of alpine glaciers around the world, including in British Columbia. He added world’s oceans have absorbed about half of the CO2 humans have emitted in our history, and that is causing the water to become more acidic, which has dire consequences for coral reefs. “They are the most bio-diverse habitats in the seas and by the end of this century we’re going to lose them,” he said. Pedersen said it is probably too late to reverse that trend completely, but if we make significant efforts to reduce our emissions we will give ourselves more time to adapt to the changes. He said even if people don’t believe the science behind global warming, and a couple of people at the workshop voiced that opinion, they should appreciate the economic opportunities presented by developing alternative energy technologies. He said, for example, Canada has the second largest wind resource in the world. However, he said the country lacks the transmission infrastructure to connect power producers with the major urban centres. He added countries like Denmark have made significant investments in alternative energy and they have paid off in thousands of jobs and billions in economic activity. Nancy Olewiler, an economist with Simon Fraser University specializing in energy and environmental policy, made a presentation on “Myths and Truths about BC’s Carbon Tax.” Olewiler also sits on the board of directors for BC Hydro, Powertech and TransLink. Story continued on Page 12

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Residents in Bessborough have the right to be concerned about the proposed gas plant in the area. While they admit they understand development needs to happen, it’s understandable they do not want the facility built in their own background – but really who would? The health effects from the industry – while the proponents of the plant, Spectra Energy, indicate will be lessened by technology – are not new worries from residents in Bessborough or others near oil and gas activity. Add on top of that the concern about noise pollution and the like, along with a possible reduction in property values, and the issues from residents in the area are justified. They indicate there are other areas where residents do not live and they will work towards negotiations with the company – which is good to see because it means they’re approaching their anxiety appropriately. While community consultations are slated to happen in the coming week, Spectra has purchased the property already so is there any chance the decision for the site will change? Maybe – but that’s why it’s important for residents who are opposed to the project to attend the meetings to make those opinions heard. It’s like tax meetings where residents sometimes do not attend the public consultations beforehand and, after the taxes have been approved by council, complaints are heard. While it’s obvious from the petition that has circulated Bessborough that residents are willing to work to ensure the project does not move forward, the more who stand up for their beliefs the better. After all, not only do the residents have the right to be concerned, but they also have the right to voice them. That is what democracy is all about.

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Beyond the Speech from the Throne and Budget 2010, there has been a flurry of legislative activity in Canada’s Parliament throughout the past month as our Conservative Government continues to enact the reforms to Canadian law that you asked for. We’ve already introduced over a dozen pieces of legislation in this Parliamentary session. As Government House Leader, my priority is to secure passage of the Jobs and Economic Growth Bill, C-9 Budget Implementation Act. However, we’re advancing other legislation in the House of Commons and we’re leveraging sitting days in the Senate by introducing bills in that chamber as well. Among our new legislation are measures to restore integrity and fairness to Canada’s asylum system. Canada has given shelter to over one million refugees since World War II. Unfortunately, there are those who think they can play the system to their advan-

tage and jump the queue. Meanwhile, sure that information on offenders’ vehiother legitimate refugees patiently wait in cles (including license plates) be included line to come to Canada to escape genuine in the registry. Police officers and victims groups have conflict and oppression. The result is an been asking for these changoverburdened system with a es to better protect our chilbacklog of refugee claimants, dren and communities from many whom have unfounded sexual predators. Bill S-2 claims. will allow police to use the Bill C-11 will address this Sex Offender Registry proinequity and backlog with actively to prevent crime faster decisions and quicker rather than only to solve removals of bogus refugees. crimes after they happen. Meanwhile, in the Senate Yet another substantial we introduced legislation to By Jay Hill piece of legislation our strengthen the National Sex Conservative Government Offender Registry and the has introduced this month is Bill C-4, entiNational DNA Data Bank. Currently, a convicted sex offender is tled Sébastien’s Law in memory of Sébasregistered only when the Crown requests tien Lacasse who was beaten and stabbed it, and only when a judge agrees. Our bill to death by a 17 year-old at a house party proposes to make registration automatic in 2004. Sébastien’s parents, along with other on conviction. It would also require all convicted sex offenders to provide a DNA courageous families of victims, have sample for the national DNA Bank and en- worked tireless for amendments to address

youth violence. This legislation will simplify rules to keep violent and repeat young offenders off the streets while awaiting trial, when necessary to protect society. The bill will also require the courts to consider adult sentences for youth convicted of murder, attempted murder, manslaughter and aggravated assault. For other violent and repeat offenders, it will enable the courts to consider sentences that recognize a pattern of escalating criminal activity and reckless behaviour that puts the lives and safety of others at risk. Courts would also have to consider publishing the name of a violent young offender when necessary for the protection of society. We’ve also introduced legislation to set eight-year term limits for Senators (Bill S-4); and legislation to enact Free Trade Agreements with Columbia (C-2) and Jordan (C-8). You can keep up-to-date on all legislation introduced by our Conservative Government at www.parl.gc.ca.

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Editor: A couple of weeks ago a report was issued that the advertising posters for the Lido Theatre were being removed from the corner of 100 Street and 100 Avenue (the old Fort Hotel location), by the City of Fort St. John, as the advertising was not in accordance with a city bylaw, concerning types of advertising. May I ask what the bylaw is concerning debris and a junk yard lot? The City of Fort St. John should be ashamed to even remove one poster that helped cover up a downtown eye sore. With the public noticing the posters, be what they may, what the posters are hung on is greatly diminished. If city council really wants to improve the downtown core, then clean up this eyesore and perhaps put a tourist information centre and/or a mini green space/park. A graveled lot with a couple of park benches would be an improvement. Chris Lamoureux Fort St. John

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Editor: Many have commented on the province’s recent budget and the fact that our province’s debt keeps growing. Debt is not something that I want to leave for my grandchildren and I’m sure many others feel the same way. British Columbia has survived the global recession better than most places, but it’s time we had a plan to reduce the province’s debt so we don’t pass this burden onto our grandchildren. Alberta got rid of its debt, why can’t British Columbia? Alberta does not even have any sales tax. British Columbia has many more resources than Alberta has. We must use these resources like previous generations have done and leave a solid financial base for those who follow us. Debt is a cost and a burden we don’t need and doing away with British Columbia’s debt needs to be the number one goal in this province. Erwin Gerick Nanaimo, BC

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Editor: I want to commend the delegation of California legislators and environmentalists who visited BC last week. They came to see firsthand what run-of-river projects in this province are really all about and they were duly impressed. At present, hydroelectric projects with more than 30 megawatts of generating capacity do not qualify as renewable energy resources in California. However, after visiting the 49.9 megawatt Ashlu Creek run-of-river project near Squamish, it became very apparent to the California delegation that you cannot compare the limited hydro resources of an arid state like California to the abundant hydro resources of a temperate rain forest like BC. The delegation members were very surprised to see how small the Ashlu project’s footprint actually is and the person heading up the delegation – Patrick Mason from the California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy – said he will be reporting back to the environmental groups on his board and telling them that they really have to take a look at BC’s run-of-river facilities

and resources. Mason also said the delegation “was impressed with BC’s regulations on run-of-the-river projects,” and he indicated that California will have to “rethink its definitions of clean power” as it works to acquire 33 percent of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2020. All of this is good news for the people of BC and for the BC economy. We have the renewable green energy resources that places like California need. Developing these resources and establishing a renewable energy trading relationship with California would have an immense positive impact on the province’s finances through the fees, licenses, royalties and taxes paid by renewable energy producers. And having gained firsthand knowledge about BC’s abundant run-of-river resources and impressive environmental standards, California legislators will be hardpressed not to conclude that renewable run-of-river electricity from BC is indeed very green, very sustainable and could play a major role in helping California meet its climate change objectives and renewable energy targets. Mike Taylor , Coquitlam, BC

Editor:   Opponents of independent green energy projects received an overdue reality check recently when BC Hydro awarded 19 Electricity Purchase Agreements (EPA) to renewable clean energy producers. These 19 wind and run-of-river projects will supply BC with 2,450 gigawatt-hours of renewable ‘firm energy’ per year when they come online. Your readers will note my emphasis on the words firm energy above, a term denoting electricity that can be supplied reliably and predictably on a seasonal or hourly basis. Firm energy is what BC Hydro is purchasing from green energy producers. Green energy opponents frequently claim that run-of-river hydro projects are not capable of generating firm energy. They also claim that run-of-river projects can only generate electricity in the spring and early summer months during the peak water flow of the freshet, a time when BC Hydro supposedly does not need the electricity. But they are wrong. What the opponents of green energy fail to grasp, or acknowledge, is that run-of-river projects are designed and built around the annual firm energy they can generate rather than the maximum peak energy they could potentially produce during the peak water flow of the spring and early summer.    Engineers spend many years studying potential runof-river sites to determine how much average water flow is reliably available through the course of the year. If a site proves to be viable for generating electricity, and

the overwhelming majority of sites do not, the engineers involved size their generator for optimal firm energy production consistent with all environmental regulations and considerations which typically include more than 50 approvals, permits, licenses and reviews from 14 government regulatory bodies. It should also be pointed out that BC Hydro pays a considerably discounted price for energy delivered during the spring freshet months based on the simple law of supply and demand. BC Hydro also restricts the total amount of firm energy that an independent producer can supply during the freshet period, which BC Hydro states “may not exceed one-quarter of the total annual firm energy” delivered by a clean energy project. So, BC Hydro is clearly not buying electricity it cannot use as some have claimed. What BC Hydro is buying from independent green energy producers is “firm” electricity generated on a reliable and predictable basis to match the predictable and growing demand for electricity in BC.    And contrary to what the public have been led to believe, run-of-river and wind energy projects are both very capable of supplying firm energy, especially here in BC where we have some of the best renewable wind, run-of-river, biomass, geothermal, wave and tidal energy resources in the world.    David Field Co-spokesperson for BC Citizens for Green Energy  Burnaby, BC

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emissions, if a rich jurisdiction with abundant clean energy available does not lead, we could not expect developing countries to do the same. Olewiler’s presentation was followed by a screening of the film, “Fuel,” which explored the world’s addiction to oil and the potential for alternative energies to break that dependence. The film is expected to be available in DVD format in the near future.

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Welcome to the new Fort St. John Enerplex and the 38th annual CKNL trade show

Never in my wildest dreams did I think the CKNL Trade Show would reach the stage where all the indoor exhibits would be able to fit under one roof. But here we are, 38 years after the first show, and the dream has become reality as we present this year’s trade show in the new Fort St. John Enerplex, which just opened its doors in the fall of 2009. When I got involved with the first CKNL Trade Show in 1973, it was at the Alexander Mackenzie Inn, now the Stonebridge Hotel, in the ball room with a grand total of 30 exhibitors and about a thousand people who turned out for the three-day show. Since those humble beginnings, the show grew to the point where the curling rink, the Kids Arena and the North Peace Arena were all used for the shows the last decade. The attendance also grew and has consistently been in the 11,000 to 12,000 people range. The number of exhibitors these past few years stalled at around 200

plus the outside displays because there was only so much appearance of Harley Davidson of Prince George. And square footage to utilize and we utilized it all to the point there are many of the regulars, the people you have come where we were always turning potential exhibitors away to know and love from previous shows, back again showthe past few years. ing their wares, their goods and services. Now it’s a brand new era – a brand I look forward now to see the reaction of new building with 80,000 square feet of the general public to the show in the new “We have been usable event space on the main floor and Enerplex. I hope it’s a pleasant and satisfya second level supported by a concrete ing experience and welcome your feedback. able to put base, featuring another 60,000 square Leave your comments at the Astral Media together the feet. With that much square footage, we booth on the second level where Energy FM biggest trade show have been able to put together the bigand the Bear will be broadcasting throughever in gest trade show ever in Fort St. John with out the three-day show and where the draw Fort St. John with more than 250 exhibits, displays and atbarrels are located for all the major door tractions on two levels under one roof prizes. more than 250 plus outside exhibitors as well. BasiIn closing, I take this opportunity to once exhibits, displays cally, the Enerplex can house everything again thank the many people who work and attractions on we had in the other three buildings in the with me in putting on this show. It is far two levels under past and still have room for close to anfrom a one man show. I acknowledge esone roof.” other 100 exhibits. Unlike other years, pecially assistant show producer Donni Lewe never had to turn anyone away this vac from Astral Media for her tireless efyear who wanted to exhibit. forts. Most everyone else from the Bear and To make this first ever trade show memorable in the Energy FM has helped out in one way or another and I new Enerplex, we created a program of activities and at- thank them all. Special thanks to Nyomi Foster who has tractions with wide and varied appeal. There’s the Family spent a lot of time and effort in upgrading our accounting Fun Zone, the karaoke entertainment area and the food and reporting procedures. I also thank Cynthia and Mark court all on the second level. There’s a chance to win Lanovaz, the Ann Mast family, Jeannette Johnston and $100,000 at the Western Financial booth, and a 12-foot her team, Molly Stark, Mary Daniel, Andrea Brooks and Castaway boat at the Castaway booth on the main floor. Art Jarvis. These are the people who help organize and There’s a raft of new exhibitors who have never been work the show. It is truly a team effort. We hope you like in the Fort St. John show previously, headlined by the what we have put together for you.

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Not only will Castaway Boats be showing their amazing Peace country invention – a plastic, foam filled 12-foot boat, they are giving one of these boats away to a lucky person who visits their joint booth with the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters, Local 170. Castaway Boats has been quietly developing the boat over the last couple of years in the Fort St. John/Dawson Creek area. The boat was designed so it could easily be transported into more isolated locations than was currently possible with existing conventional boats. The end result was a plastic foam filled 12-foot boat which easily breaks down into two separate individual six-foot crafts. Each six-foot section weights under 100 pounds and fits into

most every pickup truck box. Extensive testing was done meeting both Canadian and US standards for small vessel construction. It is Transport Canada rated conforming to Canadian construction standards for small vessels. As a result of this BC Peace River Country invention, the company was recently awarded the SciTech North’s award for technology Entrepreneur of the Year for 2009. Show goers can check out the boat and enter the draw at the Castaway Boats and UA Local 170 booths #148

and #149 on the main floor of the Enerplex. Draw for the boat will take place at the close of the show on April 18.

The Castaway Boat makes for easy use on the water and easy transportation on the ground. Invented in the Peace Region, it can also convert from 12-feet to two six-foot water crafts. Take a look for the boat on display at the show!

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The west and northwest side of the second floor at the Enerplex has been transformed into the ‘Family Fun Zone’ – non-stop fun all weekend long for all members of the family. Here’s what the fun zone has to offer: The Blueberry Ministry Centre Inflatable slide Easily spotted standing at 15-feet high, a regular trade show attraction. And this year, all youngsters eight and under who come to the trade show will get one free slide coupon as they pass through the entrance gates. The coupon is good for a free slide during the trade show weekend. In the Zone Party Inflatables

Come bounce and jump and play all weekend long at any of the In the Zone Party Inflatables in the fun zone. All youngsters eight and under will get one free jump coupon as they pass through the entrance gates. The coupon is good for a free jump, bounce or play at any of the In the Zone Inflatables. In the Zone Air Brush Tattoos In the Zone Party Rentals will be providing free air brush tattoos to young and old at the following times April 16 – 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. April 17 – Noon to 4 p.m. April 18 – 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Rainbow the Clown Face Painting April 17 – 10:30 a.m. to noon 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. April 18 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. And throughout the weekend, look for Rainbow ‘clowning’ around. Count Floyd Productions Karaoke Part of the fun zone on the second level. Count Floyd himself will be entertaining off and on. Open to everyone young or old. Sing to your heart’s content, non-stop karaoke all weekend with children’s songs, country and rock and roll. Choose whatever you want to sing. Participate or watch, but don’t miss the karaoke stage next to the food court and part of the Family Fun Zone. And don’t forget the Camp Sagitawa 20-foot rock climbing wall on the first floor booth #102 main floor at the Enerplex. A popular attraction at the show every year.

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Patch Java 126 D&G Jewellery 25 Daksha’s Goumet Spices 26 Danielson’s Refridgeration 131 A Dasa Inc 4,5 Discovery Shoes/ Marc’s Foot Care 105,106 Distict of Taylor 13 Distinct Designs 209,210 Emco Plumbing K Emerge Designs 220 Employment Connections 152 Upstairs Enviro Home Inc I Energetic Papimi 204 Epicure Selections- Kimberly Janzen 266 Etisno Computers A Family Friendly Market 78 Family Image Photography 200,201 Fantasy Toys & Gifts Ltd 6 Fifth Avenue Collection 121 B Fine Point Cedar Homes 23 Fisherking Charters 9 Fleece by Sharon 155 Fort St. John Co-op 315 Fort St. John Women’s Society 44 FSJ Assoc. For Community Living 34 FSJ General Hospital Aux. Society 135,136 FSJ Hi-Performance* Beachcomber Spas* 76 FSJ Links Golf Course 47 Gideons 35 Global Maxfin Investments Inc Q Global Wealth Trade 45 Golder Associates 37 Goodies by Thelma FF Gorcomb Industry 133 A Grammas Attic 137,138 Graph-X 157 Hamilton Copiers 53 Hans on Mechanical Services 252,253 Harley Davidson 301 Hotsy Waterblast Manufacturing 70 Investors Group 153 Upstairs Ivanhoe D Jechelle’s Natural Nails E Jett Industries 205 Juice Plus 258 Just Like Gram’s Designer Cakes 128,129 Lets Get Better Antiques & Coll.

58 Lia Sophia U Lynn’s Photos 121 C & D Marmit Plastics Inc / Cover-All North 12 Mary Kay Cosmetics 140 McElhanney Land Surveys 206 Mighty Peace Tourism 52 Miller Custom Concrete & Design 272 Moms To Be The Baby Store 120 Moose ATV Club F Music Nation Direct 264,265 NEAT 270 Neso Lake Adventures 125 Neufeld Petroleum & Propane 107 Nextenergy Geothermal Ltd 46 Nextstar Technologies 82 Nikken 219 Nortech Data Services 111,112 North East Native Advancing Soc. 111,112 Northeast Aboriginal Skills and 147 Northern Auto Electric 264,265 Northern Enviro Action Team 18 Northern Grand Hotel 319 Northern Health Home & Community Care 146 Northern imprinting & Advertising 143 Northern Lights College 271 Northern Sound Hearing Clinic 221 Norwex Enviro Products - Angela Kosick 49 Norwex Enviro Products Linsey Whalen 117,134 Ocean Sales Ltd 11,17,43 Ocean Sales Ltd 29 Organo Gold-Healthier Coffee 214 Oxygen Salon & Day Spa 16 Pacesetter Enterprises 218,219 Paddisons Brewing / Becky’s Hair Artist 73 Pampered Chef R Pandamotive 317,318 Paradigm Marketing Ltd H Partylite J Passion Parties Lobby Pat Pimm MLA 267,268 Peace Clinic of Naturopathic Medicine

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Peace County Toyota Peace Saunas/ Bodo Wellness Cen. Peace Valley Enviro. Assc Petron Communications Pics by Jaime Pizazz International Pizazz International Plasti-Fab PLR Insulating Co. Pomeroy Group Popcorn Plus PrairieCoast Equipment Pride Magnets Primerica Financial Services Prince George & District Elizebeth Fry Society Prince George Peace River EDA Princess House / Silverwolf Artworks Puma Energy Rack N’Roll Clothing RCMP Recruiting Regal Ridge Rentco Equipment Roxanne’s Interior Design S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Scentsy School District 60 Serenity Ranch Serenity Spa Shuswap Orthotics Silpada Silverwolf Artworks / Princess House Snowy River Imports

19,20 Spectra Energy 101 St John Advertising Inc 251 Staples 313 Stewart’s Hardwood Floors 48 Sunrise Radio 250 Sunrise Rotary 36 Surepoint Techologies 257 Swanberg Air 42,262 Swiss Style Nuts G Tammy Mischler 22 TaraTom-Gold Canyon Candles 83 Taste Buds 1,2 Temptations BB Terry Johnston MD Medical Esthetics 310-313 The Brick Pending 108 The Glass Slipper Bridal & Acces. 57 The Original Basket Boutique 8 The Pillownook 123 The Scottish Shoppe 269 Thee Glass Nail File 154 Upstairs Timbr Mart 113,114 Todays Techniques 150,151 Trail Blazin’ Power 255,256 Transcanada Pipelines Corp 38,39 Treasure Chest Distributors 259 True Value 57 Tupperware (baskets & bows) 31 Two and a Half Techs 80 T-Zone Vibration Technology 21 Unforgetable Memories 148,149 United Assoc. Plumbers & Pipefitters

203 USC Education Savings Plan DD Victorian Pleasure Parties 212,213 Viper Innovations 72 Wach’s Canada 62 Watkins Products 104 WCA Contracting 56 Wee Piggies & Paws 142 Western Financial Group 63 Wildart Photography 154 Upstairs Woodland Timbrmart S Youth Juice

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Over the past 20 years, there have been hundreds, if not even a thousand exhibitors, who have participated in the CKNL Trade Show. But of all those exhibitors, only two in the past 20 years have never missed a show. They are Butler Farm Equipment from Fort St. John and Temptations from Grande Prairie. This milestone of 20 years of consecutive participation deserves special recognition and in this newspaper supplement we’re taking the opportunity to honour each business.

decades and says it is just one of a number of shows, fairs, farmers’ markets and the like which she attends year in and year out. Temptations features Carol’s homemade chocolate fudge and many other sweet temptations – hence the name. These delights are made in Carol’s in house commercial kitchen and then taken on the road. Carol didn’t always travel the highways and byways. She started off with a fruit and nursery operation in the Grande Prairie area, which resulted in going into a retail outlet at the Prairie Mall and then eventually she purchased her own building. As she started doing more on the road, she realized she didn’t need to be married to a retail outlet and got out of a permanent location and now spends her time with her husband Bill taking the show on the road. Trade show goers in Fort St. John are happy she does, as they line-up year after year for more of those famous ‘Temptations’.

Butler Farm Equipment Dave Butler of Butler Farm Equipment has been the New Holland dealer in Fort St. John for about the same number of years he has been in the trade show. The company provides agricultural and light industrial equipment to clientel anywhere within a 150-mile radius of Fort St. John and even as far north as Fort Nelson. Butler Farm Equipment’s display at the trade show has been front and centre as a mainstay of the outdoor displays and this year will be no exception with the display in the outdoor area in front of the main entrance to the Enerplex. Dave says appearing at the show is a good way to keep Butler Farm Equipment’s name in front of the public. Over the 20 years in business and at the trade show, Dave reflects how the agricultural scene has changed in the North Peace. He says, when he first started, there were six farm implement dealers in Fort St. John, now he is the Butler Farm Equipment always puts on a great display – only one. With less farmers as seen here from the 2009 CKNL Trade Show. than in the past, and farmers and ranchers always adjusting to market demand, it’s a challenge to predict what to stock and how much, but he does his best to cater to the needs of our farmers. As for recent trends, Dave says he sees a lot more grass seed farmers than grain farmers and a big increase in horses. Will this trend continue for a while? Stay tuned.

Temptations Carol Watkins of Temptations in Grande Prairie has been making the trek to the Carol Watkins standing behind her Temptations counter CKNL Trade Show for two at the 2009 CKNL Trade Show.

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WHAT’S NEW AT THE SHOW

With more than 250 exhibits, displays and attractions, the biggest turn out ever, all under one roof at the brand new Enerplex, show goers can be assured they will be seeing many new and exciting display and exhibits never seen at the show before. A good one third of the exhibitors are new this year – many from Fort St. John and area, but also a good cross section from other parts of BC and Alberta. Among some of the first timers making an appearance at the CKNL Trade Show are the following: Harley Davidson of Prince George – Come view the exciting line-up of Harley Davidson motorcycles, clothing and merchandise. Booth located in the second floor. Also on display in the outdoor display area. Castaway Boats – Developed and designed in the BC Peace Country, Castaway Boats are made of durable foam filled plastic. The 12foot boat breaks down easily into two separate individual six-foot sections for easy transporting. Visit their booth on the main floor and

enter your name to win one of these boats. Emco Plumbing and Heating – A Fort St. John company with plumbing and heating prodcuts on display. Located on the second floor. Dasa Inc. – Grande Prairie exhibitor show Silverstone quartz countertops. Located on the main floor. Peace Clinic of Naturopathic Medicine Inc. – a Fort St. John business welcoming everyone wanting to know more abou naturopathic medicine. Located on the second floor. My Caribban Paradise – In the business to help Canadians purchase property in Honduras offering building and vacationing packages as well. Visit them on the second floor. Nextstar Technologies – From Clairmont, Alberta, this firm specializes in concrete floor coatings and concrete repair. Booth located on the main floor. These are just a handful of the newcomers to the show. Space does not permit to name all of the first timers.

FOOD COURT AND OTHER PLACES TO EAT

A new concept is being unveiled at this yummy donuts. year’s trade show. It’s the ‘Food Court Area’ Also on the second floor: on the second floor of the Enerplex. Four esSwiss Style Nuts (Booth #262 and Booth tablishments will be serving a variety of food #42 on the main floor) – Freshly roasted canin this area and you will be able to sit and use died peanuts, almonds, pecans, sunflower the tables being provided as you dig into your seeds, btrittle, fudge products, candy apples, food. Be prepared to be entertained because caramel apples, floss and confections right next door to the food court, Count Floyd On the main floor: Productions will provide non-stop karaoke. Temptations (Booth #1 and 2) – Fudge, Food court participants are: popcorn, candy and caramel apples, cotton A&W Restaurant – featuring whistle dogs, candy, sno cones, nachos, hot dogs, pop, waice cream cones, root beer floats, milkshakes, ter and slush coffee and pop Tastebuds (Booth #83) – Hard ice cream, Tim&Tycs Bistro – Fort St. John’s best sno cones, cotton candy, popcorn Ukranian food makes its way to the trade Enerplex Lobby: show food court. All your Ukranian favouJane’s Grill – has the burgers you crave for, rites will be there plus beverages. hot dogs, chips and a full line-up of beverages Franco’s Pizza – pizza slices, Italian sauOutside: sages on a bun, beverages Birdies Donuts – At the main entrance to Yummy Donuts – The yummiest donuts coffee, quossend the Enerplex. Offering mini donuts, rufruit p ta alicil ti assitinumA culinary delight of bite-sizedil ec- etea, around. hot chocolate, iced mochas, slushes, a m la ,q b iliquae iberesed , odi bea cwater ofﬁcia ex uiscit laccabore omnisi te electojuice rumquthey pos est pThat’s stasy. why called yummy pop, and t e am, si are n a rum ve is e re in i raest p v eri en d

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Check out these prize winners from the 2009 Trade Show

(Above): Creative Ironworks & Design of Calgary was one of the top three display booths at the 2009 show. Their display of handmade metal art sculptures dazzled the general public as well as the judges. Creative Ironworks sculptures will be back again this year at the Enerplex in booth numbers 64 and 65 with another stunning metal art sculpture display. (Left): Over the past decade, Roxanne’s Interior Designs from Taylor has won numerous best booth awards and her perpetual awards have earned Roxanne’s a special distinction award for excellence. Last year’s display was another example of the outstanding displays Roxanne’s puts into the show each and every year. This year, Roxanne’s is in booth number 66 at the Enerplex.

One of the main attractions last year in the outside display section was the log building erected by Rustico Log Structures from Farmington. An excellent example of the fine workmanship carried out by this BC Peace Country firm who will be back again this year with another outside display at the Enerplex that should make a big impact on trade show patrons.

Taking top spot in the ‘Best Booth Display’ at last year’s show was Fort St. John’s Trail Blazin’ Power who always score high marks with the judges for their visually stunning booths. Trail Blazin’ Power will be back again this year with a gigantic display on the main floor of the Enerplex.

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By Matthew Bains DAWSON CREEK – The Dawson Co-op Mall cafeteria hosted the Canadian Cancer Society’s Survivor Breakfast on March 27. The event was a chance for the community to come out in support of those battling cancer, while enjoying a full meal of pancakes, sausages, juice, coffee and much more. Proceeds from the meals were donated to the society. Local politicians joined members of the British Columbia/ Yukon chapter of the society to serve food and bus tables. Peace River South MLA Blair Lekstrom thanked those in attendance, adding cancer has touched many people’s lives in Dawson Creek, including his own, as he lost his father to the disease many years ago. “But we have come so far, and the progress has been tremendous, and that progress wouldn’t be possible without the Canadian Cancer Society and all of the volunteers,” said Lekstrom. He also helped present a plaque to general manager Rod Hillary and cafeteria manager Debbie Regner to show appreciation for the 25 years the Co-op has hosted the event. “The Co-op really stands for community, that’s what we’re all about, and it’s just awesome all our members and non-members come out and support this,” said Hillary. Regner added in those 25 years the community has always shown their support, even when the weather wasn’t as good as it was that morning. Lorraine Grant, director (Video Conference) of the Northern Region with the British Columbia/Yukon APrIl 14 & 28 – Room 202 chapter, was attending her first Survivors’ Breakfast in MAy 5 & 19 – Room 202 Dawson Creek and said it was a privilege to be able to 4:00 PM – UNBC Peace river-liard Campus, 9820-120th Avenue take part. “Going through the cancer journey is a very lonely experience because everybody has their own issues they are dealing with,” said Grant. “So for them to be able to look around the community Information session seating is limited. Please register at www.unbc.ca/mba and see the daffodil, the symor call 1-877-220-3622, to reserve your seat. We look forward to meeting you. bol of courage, and know there are people out there who know what they could be going through and are trying www.unbc.ca/business www.unbc.ca/mba to support them, is just awe-

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By Melanie Robinson FORT ST. JOHN – Calvin Osterlund is still carrying his Olympic torch to fuel the spirit of the games in Fort St. John. The local father and athlete carried the torch through Dawson Creek on Jan. 31 and, though his experience carrying the Olympic flame lasted only a few moments, Osterlund said it’s important for him to continue sharing his journey with the community. “To see the smiling faces of everybody when I get to take it out and show it off to people, and for people to carry on the spirit of the Olympic Games long after it’s come and gone …it’s amazing,” he said. Students in the Fort St. John Community Enrichment Centre Foundation program had a first-hand experience with an Olympic torch and an Olympic torchbearer, Calvin Osterlund. The non-profit foundation provides a day program for adults with special needs at Northern Lights College cov-

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