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DAWSON CREEK - Like many other post-secondary educations around the province, Northern Lights College is also tightening up their financial belts in preparation of expected budget cuts and financial pressures for the year ahead. On Apr. 9, the College’s board of directors approved their 2014-2015 budget for $31.7 million. This year the board faced a reduced budget of approximately $875,000, accounting for the estimated $189,000 operational funding reduction from the Min-
istry of Advanced Education, the elimination of base budget funding for English as a Second Language instruction, the mandated wage and salary increase for unionized staff members, increased amortization costs and increased building maintenance and utility costs. “This has been an extremely difficult budget process for Northern Lights College. Simply put, we are faced with increasing costs and decreasing revenues from our traditional funding sources. At the same time, we are trying to ensure that our students receive the necessary education and training to help them meet labour needs in the northeast and across the province,” said
NLC president and chief executive office, Laurie Rancourt, in the press release. In order to achieve a balanced budget, which all universities and colleges are mandated to do, the college has decided to initiate a number of measures, including the elimination of the equivalent of 6.55 full time positions. Rancourt said 18.5 full time positions would be impacted, including those that have been laid off, and nine who have applied for early retirement and voluntary leave. However, the creation of 11.95 new full time positions and 21.75 vacant positions will potentially be available to impacted staff members. Continued on Page 3 .
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prise,� Maxwell said. School District 59 students Karissa Porteous who was accepted into the Aircraft Maintenance Engineering program at NLC and Rebecca Holovaci who was accepted into the Automotive Service Technician program at NLC also made their way down to Abbotsford. They participated in the Women in Trades conference, which aims to connect female high school students with women who are employed in the trades. Regional competitors were asked to pay $300 to help the cost of the trip, but they were also helped by Encana, who continued to be a major sponsor for the team this year. “The team is getting bigger each year, because as we add high school regional competitions, then it generates another single or pair that could move onto the provincials. At the post-secondary level, you don’t always have to have a competition, so the electrical students are nominated,� Maxwell said. While Maxwell was a chaperon for the competitors, he was also tapped to be a judge in the aircraft maintenance competition. He was also asked to take notes on what the students are required to do in each event. “I have instructions to do some spying because heavy duty is running down there this year as a competition, and so I’m supposed to be going and taking pictures and stealing as much as I can because we would like to run heavy duty here at the regional competition next year,� he said. Maxwell said that he strives to make the regional competition as much like provincials as possible to prepare students for what they would be up against, and hopes to add new events in the future. “We are always interested in what is coming up and what is new,� said Maxwell.
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NLC budget Continued from Front. The new positions will aim to serve the college in: student services, trades and apprenticeship programming, academic and vocational programming, international education, payroll, food services at the Dawson Creek campus and information technology. Other measures of addressing their reduced budget include implementing a temporary hiring freeze for the next two months and a tuition increase of two per cent. Rancourt said the increase would fluctuate for students depending on their program, and that the increase would range from $54 to $75, per year. After undertaking a review of the programming, the College has also decided to cancel the visual arts program at the Dawson Creek campus, though popular courses will still be offered based on student interest. More career and college preparation courses will be delivered online, instead of in-class, as a means of saving money.
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“That’s part of the life cycle of programming in post-secondary education, we always have to be looking at, are there new programs that we should be bringing online? Are there programs that exist that are not in demand anymore? So regardless what happens on a budget perspective, we can’t, and shouldn’t be trying to save all programs because we do have to be publicly accountable, we are publicly funded,” Rancourt said. This isn’t the first time the College has faced budget pressures, and it likely won’t be the last, Phhotto Cr Cred editi Jiill Ear edit ed arll with the Province of Thee bbooar Th ardd of Nor orth ther th ernn LiL gh er ghts ts Col ts olle lege g aapp ge p roove pp vedd th thei e r buudgget for ei o $31 31.7.77 milillililonn for tthe hee 201 0 44 2001155 schhoo o l yyeearr. B.C. planning to cut $25 million from the verse in that, but at this point all we know is the cuts that Ministry of Advanced are going to be planned,” said Rancourt. Education’s budget in 2015-2016. “We don’t know how that is going to impact different regions and different institutions, so it’s very difficult to say. Our hope is that as the economic activity continues to grow in our area and across the north, and with the training that is going to be needed, we start seeing a re-
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FORT ST. JOHN – UNBC students might start noticing changes on campus with the new balanced operating budget set at $400,000 less than last year, with further cuts anticipated for the future, while they’ll pay more for tuition. To help balance the budget, the Board of Governors approved a tuition fee increase of two per cent, which amounts to $96 extra per year, for a full-time undergraduate student. A reduction in provincial grant money administered to the Ministry of Advanced Education is one of the main reasons for the smaller budget, felt by universities across B.C., but other factors are also at work, giving educators cause for concern. “Nobody’s happy,� said Todd Whitcombe, UNBC professor and chairman of the Senate Committee on the university budget. “It’s not the first year we’ve had a cut, and a lot of people are sort of resigned to having a system that is, I won’t say poorly funded because it’s not true, but the continual cost pressure idea,� he said. The overall budget is $68-million, and $400,000 is a “considerable chunk,� said UNBC interim president, Mark Dale. “We’ve had to reduce a number of staff positions, staff and faculty, so clearly this is going to have an impact.� Students might not feel the pinch of cost saving measures immediately, but they may well in the future with further reductions in the provincial grant estimated at $473,000 for 2014-2015. “There is obviously a concern that if we are facing another decline in future years then it will certainly start to have more of an impact on what we can provide to stu dents,� said Dale. Static student enrolment is one of many factors influ encing the budget. “We have rising expenses
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MLA March update March has been a very busy month in Victoria debating Legislation but I managed to be home most Fridays and Saturdays for local events. I will only be able to highlight a few of these but If you get a chance please check out my constituency report on my website www.mikeberniermla.ca where I gave a half an hour interview on a few of the exciting things taking place in the South Peace. I was very happy to host Mayor Wren, Councillor Mackay, PRRD Chair Goodings, Rich McCrea, and Dr. Charles Helm from Tumbler Ridge while they gave a presentation to the BC Liberal Caucus at the Legislature on March 12th. They did a great job showcasing the community and telling the amazing story of all the dinosaur finds in the region. The focus of the presentation was the importance of these initiatives and economic diversification that may result for the region. The Village of Pouce Coupe held its byelection on March 22nd and I would like to congratulate Mayor Bill Plowright and Councillor Andre Lavoie on their new appointments and look forward to working with them in their new roles on Council. I was very honoured to be the signatory witness and emcee for a milestone event held at the Legislature on March 26th as the Province entered into an Incremental Treaty Agreement with Lake Babine Nation to support new forestry and eco-tourism opportunities. I then went to Vancouver, where I was asked to be the chair for the first B.C. Roundtable on the Economy and Environment. This roundtable discussion brought together representatives from First Nations, industry, the environmental sector, local government and labour organizations for a positive and productive discussion. Our government is committed to finding best practices and solutions from all stakeholders ensuring we continue to be
the leader in economic growth in Canada, while protecting our pristine environment and I am very humbled to be chairing this group of amazing individuals as we work towards that balance. I attended the Chetwynd Trade Show on March 29th and enjoyed meeting and speaking to many of my Chetwynd constituents. I will also be attending the Dawson Creek Trade Show taking place on April 11-13th and look forward to seeing everyone there. I met with a group of 40 investors from Vancouver and Calgary in Dawson Creek on March 30th to highlight some of the great economic activities taking place in the South Peace. Our area has received great interest from across the Province, Country and world over the past couple of years and I look forward to the benefits this economic activity will bring to all of us. I will be holding my second “Meet your MLA” Event in Tumbler Ridge on Tuesday, April 15th at the Tumbler Ridge Museum at 255 Murray Drive from 3:00 – 5:00 pm so please be sure to drop by or, if you wish to schedule a brief private meeting with me, please contact the Dawson Creek office at 1-855-582-3430 or email Cindy. Fisher@leg.bc.ca. Finally, we will be holding our 2014 Spring Session until the end of May so, while I will be in Victoria a great deal during that time, I am going to make sure I am available for constituents via telephone, email or Facebook and I am hoping to continue to be in the riding most Fridays and Saturdays. Please be sure to contact Cindy at the office (250-782-3430) to arrange a time to meet with me or have me attend any function. Thanks again for the opportunity to represent you. Mike Bernier MLA – Peace River South
Response to Bill 24 How our BC government has introduced Bill 24 resembles how Russia’s Vladimir Putin just redrew the Russia/ Ukraine borders. No democracy here either. Our government promised consultation when they announced a core review of the ALR and the ALC, but it did not happen. On the day Bill 24 was announced, Bill Bennett acknowledged that there ‘maybe’ was not adequate consultation, and he would take the blame for that. Polls have consistently shown that people with knowledge of the ALR overwhelmingly support it, and Bill 24 does not reflect that. This government has no mandate to make such radical changes to the Act. Much of the language used by the government about Bill 24 is misleading, such as this quote from Pat Pimm, Minister of Agriculture : “These improvements are aimed at continuing to protect B.C.’s rich farmland and helping farmers make a better living from it. The changes ensure the ALC is able to protect our fertile agricultural land for another 40 years, while ensuring future generations of farmers can continue to produce food for B.C. families.” In light of the proposed Zone 2 changes to the Act, that doesn’t appear to make any sense. Bill 24 does nothing to increase farm productivity or protect farmland, rather it does the opposite. It will open the door again for land speculation and profiting from ALR land for nonfarm uses. This may result in increased farmland prices, making it harder for true farmers to acquire land for farming. These kinds of impacts to farmland and farming were what resulted in the formation of the ALR 40 years ago. We are fortunate to have the ALR and the independent ALC in this province. The regional districts of the province have
all developed their own community plans in accordance with the existing ALC Act. There is also already a delegation agreement between the ALC and the Oil and Gas Commission (OGC) whereby the OGC permits certain oil and gas activities on ALR land. The perception that only farming activities are permitted on ALR land under the existing Act is simply not true. However, the independent ALC is critical as a sober oversight that is detached from local interest and decision making that may not be in the best interest of the greater good, which ultimately is protection of farmland for future generations. It is actually a good system, but not a perfect one. However, any changes should only come as a result of a thoughtful and widely consulted process. I am told that the so called core review process did not even consult with the ALC. These are the people who deal with these issues every day, and I would almost bet the farm that they could offer useful suggestions. As reported by Gwynne Dyer, the real message of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s report is that the main impact is on the food supply. Worldwide, food production is predicted to decline. Therefore, we should consider preserving farmland as our priority, even if it is for future production, not short term financial gain from non-farm uses. Furthermore, we should be concerned about our current need to import over 50% of the food we need. Our government should be taking steps to increase our food self-sufficiency, not proposing to gut the precious ALC Act. Ken Boon Fort St. John, BC.
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Watt’s happening: Solar array update It’s time for a quick update on the performance of my new solar power system. After our long and unusually snowy winter, the sun is returning and the power is beginning to flow. Following is a description of the system, a rationale for the design, and a look at how much electricity it is beginning to produce. HOW IT WORKS This system was chosen for its simplicity and relatively low cost. All of the components were ordered through Dawson Creek’s very own Peace Energy Cooperative. In fact, having a local supplier and local expertise was the inspiration that got me off my butt to finally “solarize” my building, a dream I have had for some time. Of course, the fact that the price for solar panels has plummeted over the last few years sure helped! The system consists of a solar array flush-mounted on the roof and an inverter that feeds power into the grid. Nothing else. When sunlight falls on the solar array, it generates direct current electricity, which the inverter changes to alternating current to be grid-compatible. The solar electricity powers the building first, and then any excess is fed into the grid. If the solar array is not generating enough power for the building’s lights and computers etc., power is drawn from the grid as usual. This is called a “grid-tie” system. My existing BC Hydro Smart Meter automatically tracks how much power is used by the building as well as how much is generated by the solar array. I am billed only for the difference, and if at the end of the year a surplus has been generated, BC Hydro pays me (now that’s a refreshing change!) for that surplus at 10 cents per kilowatt hour, a bit more than the approximate 7 cents that I usually pay for power. INSTALLATION Everything was quickly and expertly installed by Moch Electric Ltd. with help from RJ Stam Construction Ltd. It took one day (two people and helper) to install the racking system on the roof, another day to attach the panels and wire them together, and part of a third day to wire in the
inverter. It was electrically inspected and commissioned in November, and after filling out a simple one-page form, approved by BC Hydro for grid-tie almost immediately. It was very reassuring to find that BC Hydro has greatly streamlined the approval process for grid-tie systems. I was impressed with how quick and simple it was! SNOW COVER Having commissioned the system in early winter, next thing I knew is was snowing, snowing and then snowing some more, covering the panels for weeks on end. When thick snow completely covered the panels, output dropped to zero, as expected, but it was good to see the panels clearing quickly with even the slightest warming of weather due to my fairly steep roof slope, the dark coloured panels and their slippery glass surface. Our very low winter sun angle, short days plus snow cover means that ninety percent of my solar power will be generated in the spring, summer and fall, so any power generated in the winter I consider a bonus. However, even in January the array would peak at about 2000 watts when clear of snow on a sunny day. Now, in late March, it is already putting out its rated maximum peak output of 5000 watts. Not bad at all. CONSERVATION Owning a solar-powered building has made me more aware of wasted electricity. LED lights are being added to the existing compact fluorescents and fluorescent tubes. A large and unnecessary outdoor yard light was eliminated. At the end of the work day, computers and all lights are turned off, except for a few LED security lights. Simple common sense conservation, and certainly no hardship. By looking at previous electrical bills and estimating yearly solar output, Peace Energy and I calculated that this solar power system should supply all of the electrical needs of my commercial building and the electrical bills, averaged over the year,
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Peace River Regional District Briefs: Apr. 10 JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca
MANY UP FOR THE CHALLENGE Director Jerrilyn Schembri reported that this year’s Emperor’s Challenge Half Marathon Mountain Run was sold out within 30 hours of registration opening on Apr. 8. One thousand participants are set to participate in the event, which is celebrating its 16th year, on Aug. 9. The childrens’ race is still open to accept registrations.
DIRECTORS TO WORK ON WORKER CAMPS By the request of alternate director for Area C, Bradley Sperling, directors passed a motion to solicit a meeting with all worker camp operators who have obtained permits from the the Peace River Regional District. Chief administrative officer, Fred Banham, said that the district has only dealt with six applications, but that there are many others obtained through the Oil and Gas Commission and FrontCounter BC. Directors hope to discuss the potential of a bed tax with those operators who they have permitted; they do not have jurisdiction to introduce a bed tax to operators who obtain their permits through other authorities. “I really think it involves all of us...this would be a good start,” said Sperling.
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BUILDING BYLAW MOVES TO SPECIAL MEETING A draft building bylaw will be the topic of discussion at a special committee of the whole meeting, scheduled for Apr. 29. Directors received the Draft 2014 Building Bylaw prepared by staff and agreed to engage a facilitator to assist managing the discussion about the bylaw at the meeting. Alternate director for Area D Joe Breti was less than pleased with the draft, because he felt it went beyond the mandate that was provided by the board. He also said that the content of the draft was far removed from the content within Building Bylaw 1189. He prefered that staff create another draft of the bylaw, to be amended by the board and presented to the public. Chief administrative officer, Fred Banham, said the draft is a working copy that hasn’t been given any readings. He said that a committee of the whole meeting would allow the opportunity for directors to raise concerns, ask questions and suggest changes to the draft to be considered and included in a revised copy.
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The Dawson Creek Youth Centre Society (The ARK) was granted $950 from the board to host their 3rd Annual Youth Ice Breaker Ball Hockey Tournament. The ARK is
Carlie Smith of Boralex presented to the PRRD board about their partnership with Aeolis Wind Power and their
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F.S.J. kids speak up and out at Toastmasters BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca
FORT ST.JOHN - In an age where public speaking is a requirement in practically every profession, kids enrolled in Speak
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GOODINGS SHARES FAIR SHARE UPDATE Chair of the board, Karen Goodings, updated the directors on her meeting with Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Coralee Oakes about the need to continuing Fair Share in the region. Goodings said that Oakes felt it was important that the District be involved in future Fair Share meetings and encouraged the idea of them working collaboratively. Goodings said that they discussed the impacts to the region from the drive to provide natural gas, and recommended to the board that they follow through with making sure the Province recognizes that Fair Share is not revenue sharing, but is a grant in lieu of taxation. He’d already been through B.C. 4-H, a youth program designed to build leadership skills, and although he gave presentations that involved a lot of preparatory work, he still wasn’t the greatest at impromptu speaking. That’s where Speak Up, Speak Out really helped him.
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Chris Cvik has been named the new chief administrative officer to replace current CAO Fred Banham. Banham announced his plans to retire last Fall, and a search to find his replacement followed shortly after. Cvik will join the District starting May 1, from Prince Albert, Sask. where he held the position of director of corporate service. His education credentials include: Certified Management Accountant, Bachelor in Project Management, Masters in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Commerce degree.
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ARTS&CULTURE Little artists shine in D.C. gala fundraiser JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - The arts community has always been an integral part of the city, and that community just got a bit bigger with the debut of works from Dawson Creek’s littlest residents. On Apr. 12, the South Peace Child De-
velopment Centre hosted their first annual Preschool Art Gala, which showcased 160 pieces from artists ages three months to five years old. Their works were displayed and auctioned off to benefit the Centre. “As an organization we never sort of launched a real formal fundraising event... and so this was a brainstorming session not only focusing on a fundraiser, but trying to really have an event that platforms fami-
lies and then clearly showcases the many talents of preschool children,” said Kim Hughes-Brinsky, executive director of the Centre. The evening included a dinner at Fixx Urban Grill, and a live auction of works donated by local artists and other donated items, with help from auctioneers at Weav-
er Brothers Auctions Ltd. Hughes-Brinsky reports that the event sold out of their approximately 200 tickets. Many parents and family members attended to support the young artists, many of which were also in attendance to personally sign their work.
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S.P. palliative care event to roll on next month JILL EARL news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - While no one truly knows when their time on earth is going to end, generally, we all seek comfort during our last days and moments. The volunteers of the South Peace Hospice Palliative Care Society strive to do just that for local palliative care patients. The programs hosted by the Society are partly funded by provincial and Northern Health grants, but program coordinator Linda La Fleur said they also rely on community donations to support their work, which fluctuates year-toyear. In an effort to raise money the Society is hosting their second annual Bowling Fundraising Event on May 10 at the Hypertension Escape Bowling Lanes in Dawson Creek. The event is one of two the Society organizes annually. La Fleur is hoping to attract 60 teams of two for the event which will include a steak supper and prizes. “We don’t like to focus on fundraising because our focus is the palliative care patients, but if we could do two good fundraisers a year then we don’t have to worry every month,” La Fleur said. Last year, the Society hosted a Ukrainian dinner to raise money, and in the past have held raffles and sold pies and tarts during Christmas and during the Mile Zero Cruisers’ Show and Shine. During the Bowling Fundraising Event last year, the Society raised approximately $2,900, and La Fleur hopes to reach $5,000 this year. Proceeds will be allocated towards the Society’s bed loan program, education and training for volunteers, grief support programs and maintaining palliative care beds at the Dawson Creek and District Hospital and at Rotary Manor. The Society has four electric hospital beds with special air pressure mattresses and over-the- bed tables; they loan them out to palliative care patients for free. Some of the
money raised will be allocated towards hiring a contractor to deliver and assemble the beds for patients. With help from local organizations, the Society also upkeeps a room at the local hospital for palliative care patients. They also have two dedicated rooms at Rotary Manor that are furnished, so families can stay with their loved ones during their last days. “It gives them a home-like atmosphere to be in. It’s just more private for families, because you don’t want to be in a four-bed ward when you’re dying,” said La Fleur. “The view out of the window [at Rotary Manor] is quite nice, so it’s a little bit bigger space, nice place for someone when they are spending their last time on earth...they are not just shoved in a regular room.” The Society has been operating in Dawson Creek since 1989. Patients and families with members going through palliative care can request volunteers to assist making the patient more comfortable. La Fleur says her volunteers are ‘the glue’ that helps keep everything together. Volunteers spend time with the patient, giving family members a little break. “It gives the family time to get out of the house and pay the bills, get groceries, go for a coffee, go for a drive, just to get away and get a bit of a break,” said La Fleur. “We don’t take over their care or anything, it’s just some extra help. Lots of families that have used our services are very grateful,” she said. May 4-10 is National Hospice Palliative Care Week, and May is National Hospice Month. Besides the bowling
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dren were given the opportunity to just create on their own, because they are older, they definitely have some ideas on what they would like to paint. The younger children, we did support them a little bit more, and some of theirs are created with a handprint or a footprint, to just give their art a bit of vision before they add their own special details,” Hughes-Brinsky said. In the past, the Centre has hosted a Try-A Triathlon as a means of raising funds. It attracted many adults and few children. They stopped hosting that event three years ago, and before Saturday’s
“What we hoped for was a real celebration of kids and a real celebration of their talents and families really embrace that...so often what we we’ve seen is for one artist ticket that has been sold, and three adult tickets are coming with. So it is really meeting the goals that we wanted, which is creating that special moment for a young child,” HughesBrinsky said. “We have had a really good response this round, I think that it could hopefully be our annual event. I think it could be a really great event for kids,” she said. Although the Centre is funded by the Ministry of Children and Family Development, Hughes-Brinsky with the scrumptious scent said that additional funds of Mango and Peach. are often needed for capital expenses, equipment and Mango peach pedicure to support their many prowith Mango scrub and grams. The Centre was built cream with a in the 80s and capital projPeach paraffin ects are frequently underat no extra taken. charge The young artists spent this April. two months working on their masterpieces, with help from their caregivers at the Centre. Paint was their sole medium used in their pictures. Younger children used hand and footprints to express themselves, and many older children were inspired Open Late Thursday & Friday! by space, a topic they were Gift Certificates Available learning about in one of their programs. 10440-100th Street 10442-100th Street 250-787-1553 250-787-1552 “The four-year-old chilWWW.HAIRBIN.COM
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Students showoff at science fair BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN - When most of her grade six peers were playing hopscotch and biding their time in the ways that 11-year-olds do, Meagan Haugen-Koechl was fascinated with the decline of bees and began the research that she’s still working on today. Now in grade 11, her study that looks at the fatty acids in pollen was just one of 198 projects at the Northern B.C. Regional Science Fair that took place at the North Peace Secondary School on Apr. 8. Perhaps not surprisingly, given her extensive research, Haugen-Koechl, a North Peace Secondary student, is one of five finalists heading to the Canada Wide Science Fair in Windsor, Ontario, on May 10. Her impressive study is in good company with her peers’ work. Kyle Plamondon, also from North Peace Secondary, is going too. He took home the top senior prize for his simulation of a star cluster. The stars in a cluster called Hyades, he explained, are moving around in chaotic orbits due to their gravity on each other, because there are so many different gravitational forces applying on them. He has taken what the current cluster looks like and, using gravitational calculations, projecting what it will look like in the future using computer simulations. “And doing that, as I experimented with different masses, the idea was that the cluster would increase in size over time, but then at a certain point that maximum size of separation from the cluster slowly separating over time would come to decrease and that max point, basically, is where I could solve for the average mass of stars in the cluster,” said Plamondon. It’s the same theme that got him to the Canada Wide Science Fair last year, but he’s expanded on his research and significantly improved it. “So one of the biggest things is the accuracy as well as designing my own computer program for giving better visual representations for what the numbers are really doing,
and so with more accuracy I started using more complex algorithms to get accurate orbits of each star,” he said. “Another thing that I’ve done is I’ve started looking into a function to determine a more close approximation to what the mass will look like, instead of just doing certain masses and seeing which ones are the closest, but using an actual trend line to find the data.” For the most accurate representation he’s been using scientific data that’s been coming from universities. Plamondon’s younger brother Jesse, from Bert Bowes Middle School, is also gearing up for the national competition for the second year in a row after winning second place in the junior category. His project displayed a robot for use in mines to detect hydrogen sulfide, an extremely hazardous toxic compound. The top junior project went to Victoria Plazer, also from Bert Bowes, and she’s also heading to the Canada Wide competition, as is Kyra Taylor from Upper Pines Junior School, who received an honourable mention in the junior category. Students from 24 schools spanning School District 59 in Dawson Creek, School District 60 in Fort St. John and School District 81 in Fort Nelson participated. “It’s been great, actually there’s a lot of really, really good projects,” said Jennie Copeland, chairperson of the Northern B.C. Regional Science Fair. She’s also, incidentally, Jesse and Kyle Plamondon’s mother. She’s been on the Regional Science Fair committee for the past five years. “I’ve watched over the years as they’ve changed their projects, and it’s really good to see them increase the level of what they’re doing. They’re getting more and more challenged in their work,” she said. For the kids in grade four to six, the Science Fair is often done through school, but when they get into junior high school, students take on projects voluntarily, outside of class time. “So some of the kids have been putting a year or two years into a project that they will never get a mark for,” explained Copeland.
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COMMUNITY Submit your community event to info@northeastnews.ca
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Dawson Creek
• Apr. 26: Fort St. John Achievers Toastmaters 20th Anniversary Celebration, 6-9p.m. at the Quality Inn Northern Grande. All past and present Toastmasters are invited to attend. For more information contact Lori Slater at slater@shaw.ca, 250-787-1912 or Gayle Wagner at dgwagner@shaw.ca, 250-785-3991. • Mar. 11 – May 31: The Fort St. John North Peace Museum presents the exhibit A Shadow Over the Earth: The Life and Death of the Passenger Pigeon. This display was developed by the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History & Project Passenger Pigeon. It commemorates the 100th anniversary of the death of the last passenger pigeon in 1914. The Passenger Pigeon’s range extended as far north as the Peace River – it was even shot and eaten at Rocky Mountain Fort. Now it’s gone. How can we prevent this from happening again? Come find out March 11, 2014 to May 31 2014 at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum (9323 100th Street Fort St. John, BC). For more information call 250-787-0430. • Apr. 26: Derrick Dance Club of Fort St. John hosting a Country Music Dance from 8:30 pm to 12:30 am in the Senior Citizens Hall (10908-100 St) Music by ‘Let er Rip.’ Everyone 19 and over welcome. More info: Chris at 250-785-1021 or George at 250-827-3396
• Apr. 22: The Dawson Creek Library will host a reading by BC Book Prize finalists at 7pm. Robin Stevenson and Catherine Greenwood will read from their shortlisted books. Join us for this special evening for all readers and books lovers. Refreshments will be served at this free event. Call 250-782-4661 for more details. • May 10: Farmington Spring Tea and Craft Sale at Parkland Elementary School from 1-3p.m. To reserve a sale table phone Kim at 250-843-7018. • June 21: Summer Solstice Run at 10am, 5km and 10km for those over age 12 and 3km run for kids 8-12 years-old. BBQ afterwards. Registration cutoff is May 31, call Deep Physio at 250-782-3676 to register.
Chetwynd • Apr.: Pine Valley Senior Association. Tuesday - Carpet Bowling at 1:30 pm, Wednesday - Computers at 1:30 pm, Friday - Bingo at 1:30 pm, Saturday - Crib at 1:00 pm & Whist at 7:00 pm. Everyone over 55 years-old is welcome. For more information & hall rental call Bernice at 250-788-2307.
ONGOING Fort St. John • Ft. St. John Parkinson’s Support Group Parkinson Society British Columbia People living with Parkinson’s disease, caregivers and family members are warmly invited to the Ft. St. John Parkinson’s Support Group. Join others in your community to share information and resources, coping strategies, ideas for living well with PD, good humour, social support and more. Last Wednesday of the month at 11:00 am McDonald’s Restaurant 10920 Alaska Road North Ft. St. John, BC Note: there is no meeting in December For more information please contact: Sarah at 250 785 7348 • S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Northern B.C. Newcomers Integration Service Centre is a non-profit organization in Fort St. John. Our Settlement Program provides information, orientation, assessment, referral and service linking, educational workshops and short term adaptation counselling to immigrants. The program also offers assistance with form completion, correspondence between clients and service providers, navigating immigration processes including sponsorship applications, obtaining permanent residence cards and applying for citizenship. Bridging services are provided to a variety of community and government service agencies and organizations. Service is available in English and Spanish. The Settlement Program is located at: #209 10142-101st Ave (Execuplace building). From 8:30-4:30 p.m. Phone # 250-785-5323 Ext 22. • Toastmasters International Club of Fort St. John meets from 7 - 8:30 pm every Thursday evening at Northern Lights College, Room 105. Learn valuable communication and leadership skills. Contact Joyce Hadland at 250-261-3886 or Lori Slater at 250-787-1912 for more information. No meetings during July and August. • Rocky Mountain Rangers Army Cadets meet at 6:30 PM each Wednesday night at the Royal Canadian Legion on 102nd and 105 Ave. If you are between 12 and 18 years old please drop in or call us at 250-787-5323. • Alcoholics Anonymous - If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to (250) 785-8866. • Fort St. John Multiple Sclerosis support group. If you or anyone you know has MS and have any questions or just need to talk, please call Susie at (250) 785-2381 or Sandi at (250) 787-2652. • “Butterfly Families – Families Supporting Families” is open to all caregivers of children and youth with Special Needs. We meet the third Wednesday of every month at the Child Development Centre from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.,
10417 106 Ave. Does your child have learning, behavior or other complex special needs? Would you like to connect with other caregivers? Child minding available but please call ahead a few days before the meeting. Call (250) 785-3200 for more information. • Pregnancy tests, pregnancy options, peer-counselling and support are available at the North Peace Pregnancy Care Centre. New location at #335 9909-100 Ave, Fort St. John. Please visit our website: northpeacepregnancycare.ca. To make an appointment call our 24 hour hotline at (250) 262-1280. All services are free and completely confidential. • Are you tired of the crime? Then do the time. Join the Fort St. John Citizens Patrol. Donate a minimum of five hours per month. For information, call (250) 262-4530. • Pan African Caribbean Association welcomes the community to join our group to promote community awareness of culture, music and cuisine. Phone Donald at (250) 785-0815 for more information. • New Totem Archery hold their indoor shoots at the Fort St. John Co-op Mall every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. • Come out and join us for an afternoon of play, crafts, a healthy snack, circle time and an opportunity to borrow books from the Devereaux School Library. This is a chance to meet other people from your community and introduce your children to a school setting. We meet from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. every other Wednesday beginning Oct. 20th. This program is geared for three to four yearolds but siblings are welcome to come with their parents. Call Patti (250) 843-7813 for more information. • Join us for fun, fun, fun at the artSpace! ArtSpace classes are here again at the North Peace Cultural Centre with wonderful programming for all ages! Don’t miss out! Register today for preschool, Mommy and Me, afterschool and adult classes! Check out the great selection of activities at www.npcc.bc.ca, or pick up a brochure at the North Peace Cultural Centre. Call (250) 785-1992 for more information or to register. • Hearts for Adoption Support Group: Waiting families, adoptive families and wondering families/individuals are welcome to join us for adoption stories, resources and snacks! Meets regularly. For dates and times contact Joel or Gigi at 250-787-7559
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• The Visually Impaired Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 12 noon at First Baptist Church, 1400 113 Ave. Each month we have a guest speaker and
we share lunch. (cost by donation). Anyone who is visually impaired or who cares about someone with vision difficulties is welcome to attend. For further information please call Pam 782-5187 or Margaret 782-3221. • ‘No matter how much time you have to spare, or what your interests are, ‘Better at Home has a volunteer opportunity for you! From mowing a lawn to hanging curtains, there are lots of ways you can help seniors in your community. It can be as simple and enjoyable as stopping in for a visit or taking someone shopping. Can you spare a little time to help a senior to remain independent in their home? Call ‘Better at Home’ at 250-782-2341 and see how easy and enjoyable volunteering can be.’ • Alcoholics Anonymous - meets Mon., Tues., Fri., & Sat., 8 p.m. at Peace River Health Unit. Wed. 8 p.m. Hospital Education Room. All meetings are open. • Mile 0 Al-Anon meets 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday evening at the Health Unit, Dawson Creek. • Mile 0 Quilt Guild meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m., Studio 10 at KPAC. Come join us for sewing, fun and friendship. Contact Gloria at 250 786 5597. for more info. • Stream of Life (Korean Church) 433-95 Ave Dawson Creek BC V1G 1H4 Phone 250-219-8016 Sunday Worship: 10:00 AM Sunday School: 10:00 AM Bible Study: 7:00 PM (Wednesday) Intercession Pry:700 PM (Thursday)
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• Youth Drop-In at Pouce Coupe Community Church Annex (the old Pouce library). Saturday nights 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Ages 13 to 17.
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• Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesday and Friday at 8 p.m. at the Public Library, 5012 46 Street. If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to, phone 788-9658 or 788-1100
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• Alcoholics Anonymous - meeting Thursday. 8 p.m. 115 Commercial Park (Baptist Church). If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to. Phone 242-4018. • Tuesdays: TR Seniors (55+) Drop-In – Floor curling, carpet bowling, card & board games, coffee & cookies. Community Centre Room 5 from 1-4 pm. Small drop-in fee.
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Northeast heard by Fed. resource committee our Government is working hard to make those opportunities happen,” said Zimmer. Streeper highlighted the importance of oil and gas activity, and the role it plays to residents of Fort Nelson and DAWSON CREEK - Northeastern B.C.’s interests in surrounding communities. He said the forestry industry in the oil and gas industry were represented during the Stand- the municipality was shut down and that they rely heavily ing Committee on Natural Resources’ meeting last week on oil and gas development. by Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Mayor Bill “If it wasn’t for the activity of oil and gas, especially in Streeper and president of Energy Services BC, Dave Tur- the north, we would have very restricted income to supchanski, based out of Fort St. John. port our citizens and to supStreeper and Turchanski port our communities. We joined the meeting in Ottawa are very much in favour of via teleconference on Apr. the oil and gas industry, the 8, to assist the Committee in things they do, the employtheir study of cross-Canada Includes Continental Breakfast & Kids Stay Free • Ask for the Shoppers Discount! ment they create and the jobs benefits of developing the oil they supply in our communiand gas industry of the en1-877-355-3500 • www.lakeviewhotels.com ties,” said Streeper. ergy sector. Besides providing direct employment opportunities to Prince George-Peace River MP Bob Zimmer was also residents, Streeper said that indirect jobs are also supported in attendance. by the oil and gas industry. Many have taken advantage of Now Open! “Natural resource development is more than just an eco- the growth of the industry to become entrepreneurs in the nomic benefit. It creates op- service sector. Streeper himself was a part of that sector, he portunities, and that enables employed 84 people, and said he contributed $8.4 million families to stay together. a year to wages. Strong families are essential “Oil and gas is an industry that creates a lot of small to strong communities, and business people to large business people... This [service sector] is one of the main backbones of the oil and gas industry. The employment Safety driven created by this industry is major...and very reliable and People driven a very strong part of northern Future driven communities,” he said. Fatigue Management for Supervisors April 23 $153 Turchanski, representing over 200 members of Energy Certified Health and Safety Auditor April 28 – May 2 $1,030 Services BC, outlined some Program of the challenges for the service sector during his preAlberta Occupational Health and Safety May 20 $195 sentation to the Committee. spectraenergy.com
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He listed market resources, understanding exporter and producer procurement processes and relationship building with producers and exporters as some of their barriers. He said members of parliament and their limited information of the B.C. service sector could also be a potential barrier. The oil and gas industry has also contributed to Fort Nelson’s infrastructure. The municipality has seen approximately $90 million in royalties since the introduction of the industry to the area, which has helped to fund their recreation centre, roads, and water systems. Streeper also reports that residents have cell service now because the industry has put towers up for their use.
“This is the backbone to our community, our recreation centre does everything, but give birth. Our recreation centre is used for all types of community events, including funerals. We have yet to have a maternity ward put in there,” Streeper joked. “The oil and gas industry has contributed extensively to a lot of our rural aspects as far as road use, road development...to the point of being paved, most of it is to service the oil and gas industry. Our water system in Fort Nelson is largely supported by the oil and gas industry as they purchase water in large amounts for the use of their camps.” “We know that there are a lot of needs still, with infrastructure and roads, and that kind of thing, but you guys have done a good job,” said Zimmer.
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ARC Resources Ltd. is a leading oil and gas company with operations across Western Canada. An industry leader, socially responsible operator, and key contributor to the communities in which we work, ARC has consistently delivered top performance and measureable results since inception in 1996.
Operator Our Pouce Coupe Operations team is currently seeking an Operator. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient performance of the wells and facilities in the area. The facilities include a sweet gas processing and refrigeration plant, a sour gas central compressor station, and the associated gathering systems, field compression, and wells. Ideally, you will have experience in the operation of gas refrigeration systems, sour and sweet gas, as well as compression and water injection facilities. You are a motivated team player with strong organizational and computer literacy skills. The successful candidate must be located or willing to relocate to close proximity to Bonanza, AB. Please submit your resume online, no later than April 23, 2014, to: www.arcresources.com/careers/career-opportunities We thank you for your interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
10139 101 Ave. Fort St. John, BC V1J 2B4 | p. 250.785.8367 | f. 250.785.4795 | e. apply@macenna.com | www.macenna.com
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