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FORT ST. JOHN – Representatives from a variety of organizations and businesses came together on Thurs., April 23, to revamp the Community Tourism Foundations plan, devised in 2010, and brainstorm approaches to attract visitors. The Tourism Stakeholder Workshop, hosted by Tourism Fort St. John and Northern B.C. Tourism, drew 30 people to the Pomeroy Sport Centre to discuss what it is that makes Fort St. John a desirable tourist destination, and how to better promote our community. “We did the Community Tourism Foundations strategy plan in 2010, it was a lengthy document, it was community wide, it was one of those documents that was not only done in Fort St. John, but with the help of Destination B.C.,” said Sue Popesku, chairman of Tourism Fort St. John. “This is five years later, and things have changed, we have done some of those things, we have changed some of those things, and some of those things frankly are just a bit irrelevant now.” Tourism Fort St. John is in the process of revisiting that plan, looking for new ideas on how to move forward. “In the summertime there is over 300,000 visitors that travel by your doorstep annually, between May to September,” said April Moi, with Northern B.C. Tourism. “We want to make sure that those folks come into the community and spend time, spend time and spend their money, enjoying your experiences.” Suggestions for improvement ranged from promoting Fort St. John’s history and connection with the Alaska Highway, to better connecting visitors with locals to help provide travellers with desired experiences,
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FORT ST. JOHN – Sexting, Snapchat and posting inappropriate images on Facebook and Instagram was once the domain of teenagers, but all that is changing as younger children have increased access to social media. Teaching kids how to be aware of the potential risks of their online actions is paramount. For that reason, the Fort St. John RCMP and the North Peace Drug Awareness Society are bringing public speaker Jesse Miller, an expert on the subject of Internet safety, to Fort St. John. “Children are getting cell phones young-
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er and younger. Before, it was only something that older teenagers could afford, because they had to usually pay for it for themselves,” said Cpl. Jodi Shelkie, with the Fort St. John RCMP. “But now, parents are buying it for their children, and paying for the cell phone, so younger and younger students can get cell phones and have access to Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, and therefore these images and these inappropriate messages can get out there.” Within the last year, Fort St. John RCMP has been getting more and more calls from parents, schools and even students about problems arising from using social media, she said.
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PRRD getting tough on industry; says no to environmental assessment exemptions STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - The Peace River Regional District board decided to take a tougher stance with industry, when it rejected two requests for support of exclusion from assessments by the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) of British Columbia; one from Encana Corporation and another from Plateau Pipe Line. Ltd. Plateau Pipe Line Ltd.’s Northeast British Columbia Expansion Project by Pembina Pipeline Corp., which will run from north of Wonowan to Taylor through Electoral Areas B and C, has failed as yet to provide requested detailed information to the board or the EAO, and the board decided to put its collective foot down, with director Karen Goodings being particularly outspoken on the matter. “My biggest concern is for the residents, and the impact on them. They knew a good three weeks ago that we were looking for this information, we still have not received it. I think if we don’t start being a little bit tough then they’ll
... if we don’t start being a little bit tough then they’ll just walk all over us every time.
looking at the gigantic size this is going to morph into, yeah, this is a far cry from the compressor station we started with,” Simlik told Northeast News. The expansion will affect approximately 18.4 hectares of private land, and will be using the shallow cut method to process sweet raw gas from Encana’s Saturn oil field. PRRD staff recommended that the board support Encana’s request for exemption from the environmental assessment, however the board disagreed and moved to advise the EAO against the request. “This is a facility that is going to be there for quite some time. It probably will have some type of emissions from the site . . . There’s potential for there to be a long term impact,” said director Rob Fraser. “To me that’s what an environmental assessment should look at, it’s not just what happens while we’re building it, it’s what happens over time, so I think that this type of project in any case should go through an environmental assessment.” Doug McIntyre, spokesperson for Encana Corporation, says that since the plant is centralized and will be powered by BC Hydro electricity, it will have a small ecological footprint. The production of sweet gas only and the use of “existing area infrastructure” is also a reducer of environmental effects, he says. “We believe, as outlined
just walk all over us every time,” Goodings said. Plateau Pipe Line Ltd. had been asked on March 23 to provide more information regarding possible “significant adverse environmental, economic, social, heritage or health effects” to the area, and results of consultation with private property owners and other stakeholders along the route. “Where this pipeline is going, it is going through heavily popualated areas, and I think it needs to go through the process. We asked for the information, they didn’t give it to us, now do what you have to do,” said director Brad Sperling. The proposed project, once completed, will entail a 160 kilometer pipeline with six ancillary facilities, transporting natural gas liquids and condensate from a processing plant near Wonowon to Taylor. Approximately 46 per cent of the pipeline is within the Agricultural Land Reserve. Four hundred workers will be employed during the construction period, estimate proponents of the project. The board moved to request that the EAO deny Plateau Pipe Line Ltd.’s request for exemption from an environmental assessment. Encana’s request to be excused from an environmental Since 2008 Edgefacility Controls has been Continued on Page 9. assessment on its Saturn 15-27 processing in Farmington wasserving also before the board April 23.and area with Residential, Dawson Creek The project, which will Commercial and Industrial electrical and instrumentation. see the construction of a new natural gas processing facility at the site of an existing compressor station, has some local residents concerned at the expansion of what was initially projected Being locally owned w w w. r o l a nand d t roperated i e b e l j e w e l l e r s . c om to be a we smallpride compressor our selves in doing 1st quality work with site. 100% customer satisfaction GUARANTEED. Quality Sales & Vicky Simlik, who wrote Service Since 1997 Stop for a coffee anytime at our new location in the airport industrial subdivision. a letter of opposition to the EAO, has lived in her FarmSilver PROFESSIONAL ington home for 27 years, Celtic We carry pre REPAIRS DONE approximately three miles Design from the site. wired power ON PREMISES Collection “Looking right now at the sheds for 50EDGE page ELECTRIC document Encana & CONTROLS • 250.784.0555 your rural sent to the 34 Vic TurnerEnvironmental Airport Industrial Rd., Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4H9 power needs! Unit D-9803 - 93 Ave., Fort St. John, BC Assessment Office •and just Fx (250) 784-0556 office@edgecontrols.ca
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Two rural SD59 schools under scrutiny due to low numbers; board orders district-wide review STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - In a twist of ironic events, the two schools which presented to the School District 59 (SD59) board of trustees on April 22, will be coming under review in 2016 due to their falling student populations. According to SD59 policy, if any school’s enrollment numbers fall below 40, it must be reviewed for reconfiguration or possible closure. Rolla Discovery School, a kindergarten to grade 7 “School of Choice” which takes students outside of its catchment area, and McLeod Elementary, also a kindergarten to grade 7 school which serves Groundbirch, Progress
the school as well.” Decisions in regards to the schools in question will not be made until after a complex year-long review process, including public consultation, Clouthier says. “In each context of each school we look at a variety of different considerations in coming to a decision about whether we’re going to reconfigure, keep the school open, possible closure, all of those pieces.” The board decided to conduct a review of the available space and capacity of the entire district, as the last one of its kind was done in Dawson Creek in 2007. “I don’t want to say without facts before me, but we sense that there is huge space capacity in Chetwynd and obviously Tumbler Ridge there’s a lot of potential classroom place,” said DS59 superintendent Leslie Lambie. “I think it’s a good idea to do both the rural schools and at-capacity schools in the
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there too with the mines closing. I do remember something that said urban schools, if they were below 200, we would have a look at what was happening with schools that are below 200,” said board Chair Richard Powell. The main purpose of such a review is to anticipate school capacities in the case of such occurences as population increase, Clouthier says. Information will be complied and perhaps completed at the end of this school year, she said. “What they do with that information would be a whole other discussion. It really is to look at how the space is being utilized at present . . . there’s no action being taken, they’re just asking for a gathering of information.”
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On ‘saving the planet,’ and teaching kids the big picture
Dear Editor According to local newscasts, some Fort Saint John students and teachers have become very aware of emissions generated by their school buses and many other environmental issues pertaining to their schools.While it is commendable to do what good we can for our local environment, I believe just focusing on that issue creates tunnel vision that prevents students from seeing the big picture. We are creating the illusion that local environmental responsibility,recycling etc.will “save the planet” and that “business as usual” is A o.k.This is simply not true.We live in an area that has become addicted to fossil fuel extraction.Science and our own personal,visual observations inform us beyond any shadow of a doubt that the extraction and burning of fossil fuels is rapidly destroying our atmosphere,our environment,our oceans and the chance of any long term survival of life on this planet.I applaud teachers that are willing to risk speaking the truth on environmental issues.They are in a very difficult position.I would like to see teachers assist students in calculating the total
environmental damage caused by extraction,processing,tra nsportation and burning of just one shipload of LNG, assess the local and global damage,then multiply by the insanely large quantities proposed by the LNG industry.Include the environmental costs of manufacturing and transporting all of the Asian made products produced by this LNG.Consider the costs of recycling and land filling this,for the most part,unnecessary junk.Help students research and realize that fossil fuel extraction only produces approximately 1.3% of Canada’s GDP and is heavily subsidized with our tax dollars.These exercises would hopefully allow students to see through the clear lens of truth rather than the foggy optics generated by greed,materialism and the rhetoric of the unconscionable fossil fuel industries.Students need to learn that exporting fossil fuels from Canada’s coast ports will provide windfall profits for fossil fuel corporations but will do little or no good for Canada’s economy.I believe that students will conclude that the net benefit for Canada from fossil fuel extraction is depletion and pollution.I believe that students will conclude that we have the wrong
desires and the wrong governments with the wrong ideas at the wrong time in human history.After fossil fuel issues have been researched,students should move on to the destructive,polluting,terminal effects of gross, human overpopulation.Human overpopulation is obviously the root cause of excessive fossil fuel extraction and most of the rest of our problems a well.Earth is the only planet we can live on.What could be more important than maintaining it in a way that can sustainably support life?Watching our wildlife,birds etc.being forced into extinction,as we speak,should trigger immediate action by every level of government world wide.In my opinion,failure to respond to this on-going global suicide can only be caused by greed induced mass insanity.What teachers teach and what students learn now will have a huge impact on future generations.Personally,I hope it has enough impact that there can and will be future generations.Thank you. Ed Pitt, Dawson Creek
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As a registered non profit in our community, we work hard everyday bringing awareness to our community about the importance of child health, family health and community participation. We have approached the City of Fort St. John and the PRRD about building a multiplex with sports recreation, community gym, indoor playground and more. This project is supported by our community’s leaders alongside our community. To find out that our families may never see something like this in our community and may continue to be put on the back burner due to loss of Fair Share dollars, upsets us tremendously. As a community of the North, we already are denied a lot of amenities that most communities are given. Our funding for programs such as daddy and me, strong start, mother goose, babies best chance etc...are all on the verge of losing their funding, not because there isn’t any, but because it is being given to communities south of us instead. We have the highest birth rate in BC per capita and we also have the highest vulnerability rates. Our children suffer from social, physical, mental and developmental disabilities at an alarming 44%. It is our position that this number would drop if we were not so limited on activities and programs available to our families, especially come winter (which
takes up for seasonal time than others). If you decide that we are not worth the money it takes to keep our community healthy and keep our families from moving away, we will suffer tremendously. Due to lack of activities and amenities, families will continue to be split as the wives move south while the men work up here, our children will continue to lose interest in an active lifestyle and the video games will continue to take over. Children with special needs will continue to sit on the sidelines while they watch more and more facilities and programs available to them, shut down. We use the Fair Share dollars responsibly. Our community’s leaders have made sure to use them in such a way that we build as we have funds available and therefore, rarely have to borrow or go into extreme debt or tax hikes.
Take away these dollars.....you take a lot more than just dollars away from us. You take away how our community has been able to thrive and you take away all the hard work that has been done to keep us this way. Losing this money will affect us in so many negative ways. Please don’t do that to the community of Fort St. John and PRRD residents. “Northeastern BC is the economic engine for BC. Please do your part to protect local access to our industrial tax base (through Fair Share) which will ensure the Northeast can continue to support the provincial economy and citizens can enjoy the same quality of life the rest of the province enjoys.” Jaandi Roemer, president, North Peace Family Park Society Inc., Fort St. John, BC
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$500,000 for North Peace Seniors Housing Society BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – The North Peace Seniors Society has been given half a million dollars to support the completion of Apartment Four, which is currently under renovation and slated for occupancy August 1st. Peace River Regional District Area B and Area C directors, Karen Goodings and Brad Sperling, each presented the North Peace Seniors Housing Society board members with a cheque for $250,000 on Tues., April 21. The total cost of the renovations is estimated at $1.9-million. “We do have enough reserves right now to cover, it’s going to be tight, but to cover the completion of Apartment Four,” said Gail Weber, chairman of the board. “As a non-profit society, it’s sincerely appreciated when governing bodies, businesses, individuals, or organizations find it possible to make generous donations to our society, allowing us to realize our vision, and enabling us to provide much needed seniors housing.” Apartment 4 will have 26 independent seniors living apartments with meal support, and there is already a waitlist numbering 44, which is testament to the need in the community.
We have seniors in their own homes that should not be in their own homes. “We have seniors in their own homes that should not be in their own homes,” Weber said. “There’s a lot of people out there that aren’t eating properly, they’re not taking care of themselves properly. They need to be here.” While North Peace Seniors Housing does not provide
nursing, every resident has a medic alert necklace in case something goes wrong. Another benefit is having neighbours in close proximity. “If somebody doesn’t show up for a meal, they go check on them to find out why,” said Weber. According to Karen Goodings, Area B Director, there are a lot of former rural residents now relying on seniors housing. “I believe we probably have more rural seniors living in complexes in Fort St. John than we do city residents. I think that’s where a Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott lot of the use is,” she said. Area B and Area C each contributed $250,000 to the North Peace “When you get to the Seniors Housing Society to help complete Apartment Four. point where you’re no longer farming, and you have to turn that farm over, obviously you lose your home, so yes, this becomes an option for them in the future.” The donated money from Area B and Area C comes from Fair Share funding. Loose? “This is as much infrastructure as water, sewer, and evPainful? TAKE the TEST erything else,” said Area C Director Brad Sperling. Are your dentures: Keeping you from smiling? Area B and Area C also supported the development of Apartment Three, which was complete two years ago. Over 5 years old? Planning is already underway for more seniors housing In your pocket? after Apartment Four is complete. The society has blueprints for an apartment block to go where the old Elks’ seCall to Book a Free Consultation in Fort St. John niors home was, a project that’s estimated to run between Denturist Jodie Atkinson milezerodentureclinic.ca 250-782-6004 $14-million and $16-million.
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Photo Credits Stacy Thomas The Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede hosted its second dual sanctioned Spring Breakup Pro Rodeo & Dance on April 24 and 25 at the Encana Events Centre.
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DAWSON CREEK - Karissa Porteous has already achieved more than most do before reaching their thirties, and she hasn’t even finished high school yet. The 17-year-old Aircraft Maintenance Engineering dual credit student took gold in Aerospace Technology at the recent Skills B.C. Competition in Abbotsford on April 15, and is headed to the national competition in Saskatoon with Team B.C. The Skills Canada National Competition takes place from May 27 to 30, and if Porteous is successful she could go on to compete for Canada at World Skills Competitions. She is nervous but also confident. “Everyone that I go to class with, they say that I’m really determined, that I’ve got the mindset to get through the competition and not let anyone bother me,” she said. Growing up with three brothers in a mechanically-inclined family may have prepared her for a future in such male-dominated industries as aeronautics or perhaps the oil and gas industry, and Porteous looks forward to the challenge. “I think it’ll be kind of fun cause it shows that guys don’t rule a single industry,” she said.
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Photo Credit Submitted photo The Dawson Creek Volleyball Club’s U14 team brought home the silver medal from the Provincials in Calgary on April 18 and 19. “Through hard work the girls have consistently improved throughout the year. It was satisfying to see that hard work produce an appearance in the gold medal final,” said head coach Garry Mah. Back row left to right: Rory Todd, Courtney Arndt, Haleigh Reay, Charlize Gibson, Assistant Coach Stephen Gibson, Renee Braddick, Micki Finkle, Kristen Gauthier & Sierra Evans. Front row left to right: Libby Schram, Hayley Marion, Alicia Hankins, Felina Squires & Lisa Gauthier.
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Peace communities get ‘green’ dollars E. coli keeps turning up at Romedo Spring Water Station
porting on their community’s greenhouse gas emissions profile. They also agree to work to create compact, more energy efficient communities. By publicly reporting on their progress toward meeting climate action goals, communities are eligible to receive a grant equivalent to 100 per cent of the carbon tax they pay directly. “To reduce the impacts of greenhouse gas emissions, we need to work together,” said Mike Bernier, MLA for Peace River South, in a press release. “This funding will help our local governments offset their carbon tax Photo Credit MetroCreativeConnection.com so they can invest back into our communities.” Since 2008, the provincial govBRONWYN SCOTT ernment has provided $25-million to B.C. communities reporter@northeastnews.ca through the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program.
BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – Ongoing water tests at the Romedo Spring Water Station in the community of Buick, B.C., continue to turn up E. coli, despite the system being flushed and disinfected. As a result, the facility will continue to be closed until further notice for public health reasons. Romedo Springs is a rural untreated tank loader facility that was closed on Thurs., April 2, when E. coli in the water was originally detected during regular monthly testing. Romedo Spring water is to be used for agricultural purposes only, however, if a person has drawn water from the site for personal consumption prior to the closure on April 2, it is advisable to boil the water, according to a Peace River Regional District press release. If residents filled their own drinking water systems or storage tanks for personal use from Romedo Spring in the days prior to the closure, your system could be at risk for contamination, and should be tested to ensure the water is safe. Escherichia coli, typically shortened to E. coli, refers to a group of bacteria commonly found in humans’ and animals’ intestines, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada website. While most E. coli strains are harmless, some can make people sick, causing severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting. Serious complications can include kidney failure. District staff are completing scheduled maintenance on the dispensing system while the water station is closed. Residents who require a treated water source can access the water station in Prespatou, at 21869 Triad Road.
FORT ST. JOHN –Peace region communities have been granted $262,548 to help support healthier and more sustainable communities. The funding comes from the B.C. government’s Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program that provides conditional grants to communities that have signed the Climate Action Charter. Fort St. John received $99,106, Dawson Creek was granted $98,398, and Chetwynd has been given $32,306. Taylor received $19,289, Hudson’s Hope got $8,202, and the Peace River Regional District was granted $5,247. Of 188 B.C. municipalities, 180 have signed the charter, according to information from Live Smart B.C. website. By signing, local governments commit to measuring and re-
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Dawson Creek man pursued and apprehended by RCMP after committing two break and enters STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK – Dawson Creek RCMP pursued and apprehended a male individual after he broke into two residences on the 1500 block of 100th Avenue, on the evening of April 24. At approximately 8 p.m. Friday night the perpetrator smashed the windows of and entered a vacant house on the
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Community Awards celebrate local heroes Lido Theatre in Fort St. John on Thurs., April 16, where those individuals, organizations, athletes and volunteers were recognized and honoured for their contributions.
BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – Mother Teresa once said, “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.” Fort St. John might not have a Roman Catholic religious sister as influential as she was, but it’s a community with a lot of hardworking and passionate citizens who have made Fort St. John a better place to live. The eighth annual Community Awards took place at the
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The Humanitarian Award, which recognizes an individual or a group of volunteers whose actions, commitment, volunteer leadership and community spirit have made a difference in the lives of those in the community, was given to Jeanette and Blair Johnston. The Johnstons contribute to the community in many ways. They organize an annual seniors’ Christmas dinner, and are behind the popular community event, RocKin the Peace. Every year, they hold a haunted house in their own personal home, and take no profits for themselves. They simply charge the public a food donation, which is given to the needy. They have made it their mission
Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Sue Popesku won the Cultural Award this year at the eighth annual Community Awards in Fort St. John on Thurs., April 16. to make Fort St. John a great place to live. “Blair and I moved here 18 years ago, we had no family, and it was at that time that we decided to make this community our family,” Jeanette Johnston said, upon receiving the award. Also nominated was Bruce Kosugi, Adam Richards, Lindsey Soderholm, Dr. Willie Watt and Dr. Richard Moody, the Fort St. John Association for Community Living, the Fort St. John Hospital Auxiliary, the Northern Environmental Action Team, the Peace Valley Environment Association, and the Women’s Resource Society.
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The Cultural Award, which recognizes an individual or group for their volunteer efforts in historical, visual, performing or literary arts, had three nominees. Heather Hannaford, who is a committed member of the arts community, Sue Popesku, who has been a part of many lasting initiatives for numerous arts and cultural events in the region, and the Pan African Caribbean Association were all contenders for the award. Popesku had the honour of winning it this year. “We’re only as good as the people we work with, and many of you out there have made so, so many good For the month of May take advantage changes in Fort St. John, of our “A Moment for Yourself” package I think it’s wonderful that which consists of a 45 minute full body you’ve all been recognized,” Reg. $140 massage followed by a 45 minute she said. relaxing facial. “I’d like to say there’s at Book today at 250-787-1553 or stop in and purchase least ten times as many peoa gift certificate just in time for MOTHER’S DAY ple out there that need this recognition. So, let’s make Voted People’s Choice Spa sure that next year we recognize ten times more people,
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Groundwater study results presented to PRRD
Photo Credit Stacy Thomas Dr. Gilles Wendling (pictured) of GW Solutions Inc., and Nancy McHarg of Hoggan & Associates Inc. presented the halfway-point status of the Ground Water Baseline Project which GW Solutions is conducting on behalf of the Peace River Regional District.
STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - Dr. Gilles Wendling was present at the April 23 Peace River Regional District (PRRD) board meeting to present what his firm, GW Solutions, has accomplished so far in their study and compilation of data concerning groundwater formations in the Peace region. GW Solutions was contracted in 2014 to conduct the PRRD Ground Water Baseline Project, the mandate of which was to “establish a comprehensive understanding of regional groundwater resources and share that information with stakeholders and residents of the PRRD in a timely manner”, according to the PRRD report. “We have built a huge database,” Wendling told the board. His team has been working since July of 2014 to compile existing data from agencies such as the Ministry of Environment and Northern Health, to create the comprehensive database which will eventually—it will launch sometime in 2016— be loaded into an online searchable site. The interactive site will be free for anyone to use for research and their own knowledge. Intensive data on groundwater, surface water and water chemistry has been gathered. “We hope to have the research available at Spring of next year, 2016,” Wendling said. “It’s for the regional district government, but we want that information to be as transparent and publicly available as possible and as simply describd as possible, so people
can understand the meaning of the information.” Wendling stresses that the results of his team’s work are only preliminary so far, as they have not begun to analyze the data yet. However he did point out some interesting findings to the board, such as high levels of cadmium—which can negatively affect aquatic life—in the Murray River watershed and apparent stress on the Tumbler Ridge aquifer. “Over years the aquifer will go up in the spring, down in the fall,” said Wendling. “For several years in a row the levels get lower and lower and don’t rebound as high . . . it is an indication of stress of an aquifer, that there is too much water being removed from the aquifer, and not enough water getting in.” Wendling says factors such as climate change, less precipitation and pump wells could affect the pressure of an anaquifer. “We need to spend more time to figure out what we’ve observed,” he said. As part of the project, Hoggan & Associates, a public relations firm, conducted stakeholder consultations with First Nations groups, local businesses, farmers and industry representatives, and determined that transparency and efficient use of public resources was a top concern. “This is very much to help people in the region understand where the groundwater is, how it flows, what it’s quality is, and that information will be available to everyone throughout the district . . . the study is being done to best practice standards,”
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Pagepresident 16 April 30, 2015 Editor: NLC The past five and a half years in the Peace Country as President and CEO of Editor:Lights College have been very fulfilling. bids president farewell Northern NLC The five and a halfforyears in when the Peace Country President CEO of The past potential I noted NLC I decided to as apply for thisand position is Lights College have beenevolving very fulfilling. and becoming a reality. The addition bids farewell Northern The potential I noted for NLC I decided to apply for position is of when the Centre of Excellence forthis Clean Energy
staff, and has been able to recruit experienced leaders in many departments. The Northeast NEWS leadership team members are exceptional and I have been proud to work with them staff, andthe hasclarity been able recruit experienced leaders inexperienced many departments. The Further, of thetoCollege's vision is attracting professionals leadership team members exceptional and have been proud work with them who want to contribute toare an organization thatI "knows where it to is going". Further, of the College's vision on is attracting experienced professionals It alsothe hasclarity been gratifying to collaborate Dual Credit programming with loca who want to contribute to an organization that "knows where it is going". partners School Districts, industry, Aboriginal agencies and other post-secondary ALL It alsoNorthern has been gratifying to collaborate on Dual Credit programming locaa evolving and becoming reality.combined The addition Opportunities. The Peace Region is very fortunate with to have Technologies in DawsonaCreek, with through Peace River industry, Aboriginal agencies and other partners of of Industry Excellence for Clean Energy group ofDistricts, exceptional leaders committed to expanding thepost-secondary scope of this program thethe JimCentre Kassen Training Centre/ Oil School SHAREHOLDERS Seed Co-op Ltd. ALL Northernthe Opportunities. The Peace Region is veryeducational fortunate to have a Technologies in Dawson Creek,incombined with through and to spreading word on the benefits of this innovative initiative and Gas Centre of Excellence Fort St. John, Peace River exceptional leadersby committed to for expanding scope of this program the JimNorthern Kassen Lights Industry Training Centre/ Oil group I have of been very impressed the passion learningthe these leaders bring to the allows College to fulfil its brand SHAREHOLDERS Seed Co-op Ltd. spreading on the commitment benefits of this educational initiative and Gas Centre Excellence in Fort St. John, and table,tobut also forthe theirword continuing toinnovative finding learning solutions for the as B.C.'s Energyof College™. haveof been impressed by the passion for learning these leaders bring to the allows Northern Lights College to fulfil brand Iyouth the very region. NLC is committed to providing theitsskilled butthe also for their commitment to finding learning solutions for the as B.C.'s Energy College™. Over years, I havecontinuing received support and encouragement from local politicians workers for these expanding industrial sectors table, youth of the region. NLC is committed to providing the skilled including: Senator Richard Neufeld, the former Minister of Energy, Mines and and supporting the economic development of Increased production and drilling coupled with new effireaction to them. Two others are effective asset allocation through a careFebruary 23, 2011 • 1:30pm Over thefully years,selected I haveJay received supportMember and encouragement from politicians for Given these expanding sectors Petroleum Resources; Hill,properly former of Parliament forlocal Prince Georgethe region. the scope industrial of the industrial ciency measures, stockpiles of unused oil and weakening Ifworkers and diversified mix of assets and yousupporting react in by our jumping in and out ofpart the market, Rycroft Community Hall including: Senator Richard Neufeld, former of Energy, Mines and and theregion, economic development of trying PeacetoRiver; Blaircost Lekstrom, MLAthe forthe Peace River South and former of expansion a major of my 2011 • 1:30pm globalFebruary demand have 23, driven the cost of oil down signifi- dump dollar averaging, strategy ofMinister buying a stock or Minister losers and find winners; if you react by selling out at Mines 5208 - 47th Avenue Petroleum Resources; Jay Hill, former Member of Parliament for Prince Georgethe region. Given the scope of the industrial Energy, and Petroleum Resources; and Pat Pimm, MLA for Peace River role at the College was to build capacity cantly. The weakness in oil also weakened the big losses and sitting on the cash; if you react by chasing fund on a regular basis, regardless of the stock or fund Rycroft, ABprices TOH has 3A0 Rycroft Community Hall Lekstrom, Peace River Southmunicipal andout former Minister of expansion in our region, major part of my Peace North.River; Andprice IBlair would like to acknowledge the exceptional regiona through partnerships with aother post-secondary Canadian dollar 5208 because, as a significant – the price ofMLA yourfor stock or fund averages overand Agenda:Avenue supplier, our dol- 47th other forms of ‘investment’ likebuild coins and that gold that are Mines Energy, and Petroleum Resources; and Pat Pimm, MLA for Peace River role at the College was to capacity leadership provided by the Chiefs and Band Councils, Mayors and Councils, and institutions and industry, and to ensure 1) To receive the financial statements of the Association for the financial lar is closely connected theTOH price3A0 of oil. time and you are always participating in the market so you Rycroft,toAB generally not considered be sources of a stableNorth. retire-And year end. I would like Itowas acknowledge thethe exceptional municipaldemonstrated and regiona through other post-secondary Regional District Boards. impressed by quality of leadership funding partnerships provided bywith the togovernment supports will never miss out on periods of strong returns. 2) To elect Directors of the Association. Agenda: With oil down and the Loonie down plus other current ment income; if you react in any of these ways, that’s the leadership provided by the Chiefs and Band Councils, Mayors and Councils, institutions and industry, and to ensure that by members of the oil and gas and renewable energy industries. Thank you toand al the breadth and depth of needed programming. 3) To To receive appointthe an financial auditor ofstatements the Association. 1) of the Association for the financial economic ups other and business, downs ifyou may concerned about threat to your portfolio. There Boards. are other proven by ‘opportunities’ for 4) To transact any, as may be properly come before year end. such I was impressed the quality of leadership funding provided by the College government for beingDistrict willing to many work with Northern Lights College ongrowing joint demonstrated planning tha I knew Northern Lights was asupports "classy" Regional theelect meeting. 2) To Directors of the Association. your portfolio and ofitstheperformance. The question is: Are It’s wealth andgas funding a comfortable and you to al by members of the oil and and renewable energyretirement industries.–Thank the breadthemotional and depth of needed programming. benefits theyour region. institution when theinvesting first person to 3) To appoint an auditor Association. called and thatwelcome ‘strategy’ doesn’t 4) To transact business,dollar if any, asamay properly come portfolio before for being willing to work with Northern Lights College on joint planning tha I knew Northern Lights College was a "classy" The College’s Board of Governors recruited me to make changes and supported me to my cheaper oilsuch andother a weaker threat to your they should all be wrapped into a comprehensive finanpay, it costs. The market does what it does – sometimes the meeting. benefits the region. institution when the first personnew to welcome me when the changes became uncomfortable. I was very appreciative of this suppor job was or an opportunity? 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The Peace River Regional District invites applications from administrative professionals with prior similar experience for a casual secretary/receptionist position at our Fort St. John office. Work will become available on an as needed basis to assist with workload and to cover staff leave. We need an organized individual with excellent typing and computer skills and the ability to effectively interact with the public. Reporting to the Corporate Officer, you will: assist and direct the public; prepare, process and maintain diverse correspondence, documents and material for various departments with attention to detail; and process payments for utilities, building permits and assorted other applications. You must have grade 12 plus a minimum of two years secretarial experience in a busy office environment and be efficient in computer use and programs, particularly Microsoft Office suite. Preference will be given to applicants with working knowledge or experience in a corporate or government environment. The rate of pay for this union position is $23.07 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits. A detailed job description can be obtained at: http://prrd.bc.ca/quick_links/employment/index.php Applicants are invited to submit their resumes, complete with cover letter and references “in confidence” to: Peace River Regional District Box 810, Dawson Creek, BC, V1G 4H8 Phone: 1-800-670-7773 Fax: 1-250-784-3220 e-mail: diana.mitchell@prrd.bc.ca We thank you for your interest, however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
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CLASSIFIEDS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT - 1 & 2 BDRM unfurnished from $1100 + hydro, 1 & 2 BDRM furnished from $1500 incl. Dishwasher. In-suite laundry. Elevator. Parking. Non-smoking. Reliable maintenance. 900 100A Ave., Dawson Creek 250.782.2255 SkylineLiving. ca 04.02-05.07 6x House for rent in Tumbler Ridge. 3 bedrooms 1 1/2 baths, fenced yard, sun room, washer/dryer. References preferred. Call 250-832-6795 or 250-4651299 04.23-04.30/2x For Sale 1999 Chevy Cavalier. New Clutch & Bearings. Open to offers. Phone 250-787-2174 04.3005.14/3x
For Sale - 7 prime acres bordering highway 3 in Grand Forks BC, 1 km from US border crossing. Thinking of retiring, building a southern dream home. Enquire about renting this property for a summer vacation! Land has long gravel driveway with power, all the best water you can possibly need. Assessed value $239,000 asking $230,000. Call for full details 250-493-1807 04.02-04.30
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NAME CHANGE ON PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Pest Management Plan Reference Number: PMP# WRI BL 2015-2020 Applicant: Whitecap Resources Inc (WRI) Contact: Joanne Germaine 500, 222 – 3 Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0B4 Tel. 403-817-2306 Notice is given that the above mentioned Pest Management Plan (PMP) has undergone a name change from Imperial Oil Ltd to Whitecap Resources Inc. The PMP is in place to conduct vegetation management activities using the principles of integrated pest management. The vegetation management activities are carried out at WRI’s Boundary Lake operations located approximately 65 km northeast of Fort St. John, B.C. The area to be treated spans Townships 83-86 and Ranges 12-14 with portions that cross into Alberta. No other changes have been made to the Pest Management Plan. The proposed duration of the Pest Management Plan is from May 25, 2015 to May 25, 2020. A draft copy of the Pest Management Plan document with a map of the treatment area may be obtained for review by contacting the applicant.
District of Taylor NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DISPOSE OF LAND
The Municipal Council of the District of Taylor gives notice pursuant to Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter of the intention to dispose of land that is not being made available to the public for acquisition.
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Dawson Creek
Make a difference join the Northeast News team; the number one community newspaper in Northeast BC. The Northeast News has an opening for the position of Advertising Sales Consultant. We are seeking a “team player” with organizational skills, sales experience, pleasant telephone skills, experience in creating written proposals and an ability and desire to work and learn in a fast paced, busy environment.
The land to be sold is shown below and is most particularly described as: Parcel A, Section 36, Township 82, Range 18, West of the 6th Meridian, Peace River District Plan PGP42980 PID 024-‐277-‐088
The ideal candidate must be motivated and take the initiative to sell multiple media products, including on-line advertising and special products, work with existing customers and find ways to grow sales and income. Strong interpersonal Freeand 1-877-55-DEERE skills and a strong knowledge of Toll sales marketing are required. Above average communication skills, valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle are necessary.
The District intends to sell the above noted lands to the City of Fort St John for the sum of EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND TEN DOLLARS ($85,910.00) with the intention that it be used in conjunction with and provide access to their gravel pit operations. A copy of the proposed Land Sale Agreement in draft form may be inspected at the office of the Municipal Hall, 10007 – 100A Street, Taylor, BC V0C 2K0 during business hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm from Monday to Friday, except holidays. For more information concerning this sale, please contact the undersigned at (250) 789-‐3392. CHARLETTE MCLEOD Administrator
Advertising Sales Consultant
Heavy Duty/Ag Mechanics and Parts Counter Salesperson PrairieCoast Equipment has openings for the following positions in our Dawson Creek branch: TICKETED HEAVY DUTY TECHNICIANS
The benefits and opportunities of working for the leading newspaper in Northeast BC are why we attract and employ the best. If a rewarding challenge resonates with you, contact us today. Please submit your resume and cover letter to the attention of:
Brenda Piper, Publisher / Sales Manager Northeast News, 9909 - 100th Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 1Y4 salesmanager@northeastnews.ca
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Social media use Continued from Front. “It previously was something that was being addressed in the high school, but now, I’ve given a talk to a Grade 6 class about it.” To help spread the word and teach youth about making smart choices online, Miller will present at local middle and high schools, as well at a free public presentation on May 4-5. His talks are designed to help both parents and students in the community navigate conversations around social media awareness, and how to communicate online concerns. “One of the things that I’m trying my best to get kids to become aware of is that every stage of life that you go through is going to be audited in some way now,” Miller said, in an interview with the Northeast News. It starts with a Google search, or people looking up your online contacts. It could be the family of your date looking you up, or potential employers. “We’re trying to start digital citizenship conversations at earlier ages, but right now my biggest concern is the middle age school group in B.C.,” he said. “They’ve been born into this, so they very much believe there is a bit of an invincibility with it.”
Youtube is now 10 years old, and Facebook is 11. There are mobile apps that are dominating our everyday lives. Part of Miller’s mission is to get people to be more aware of what kids in B.C. are doing. To help make children and youth better Internet users, Miller has some tips for parents. “It’s not about spying on your kids, or limiting access, it’s about having very good open conversations with your kids based on your home values, based on your understanding of the technology, based on the connectivity your child is demonstrating, based on their want to use this technology,” he said. Like teaching your kids to swim, educating children and youth to be good digital citizens is a process. “If you got in the pool with your kid when they were a little baby, and you helped them swim, and then you got in with them when they were a little bit older, that’s great. “The second they look like they’re really interested and needed a bit more, you got them some lessons. You didn’t just let them go and jump into the deep end of the pool and walk away,” said Miller. A free presentation for all community members will be held at the School District 60 building on Mon., May 4, at 7 p.m.
They’ve been born into this, so they very much believe there is a bit of an invincibility with it.
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Local heroes Continued from Page 14.
and look at those people that really don’t make the paper quite often, maybe don’t speak so often, but they’re back out there working every day of their lives to make Fort St. John a better place.”
Literacy Award
There were also three nominees for the Literacy Award: Amy Cosens, David Rattray, and Sherri Williams. The Literacy Award recognizes special contributions of an individual or group that has made a great contribution towards promoting literacy, language, multiculturalism and community issues in Fort St. John. Cosens, a retired schoolteacher, has financially assisted many students over the years to support their continuing education when they’ve not had the ability to finance their studies on their own. Williams is the executive director for the women’s shelter, and assists women and families through difficult situations. As an Aboriginal youth counsellor for School District 60, Rattray is known for his commitment to all youth in the community. The winner was Rattray, whose knowledge of human behaviour is spreading, and who is now requested to speak in communities across the province and Canada to share his expertise.
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an individual or group for volunteer efforts promoting sports, recreation and leisure pursuits including healthy and active living. There were several nominees, but Wim Kok, who is an ambassador for speed skating throughout the region, won the award. Other nominees included Dan Bonin, Karen Cranston, Neil Evans, Laura Farquhar, Pat Ferris, Michael Friesen, Wim Kok, Barb McCracken, April Spurn, De-Ann and Richard Stickel, and the Elks Speed Skating Club.
Mayor’s Citizen of the Year Award
The Mayor’s Citizen of the Year Award, given to an individual that has achieved positive notoriety outside the Fort St. John community for their actions, had two nominees. Ken Lane is an active volunteer in the community. He works with both the Air Show and Cancer Societies, organizes Terry Fox runs and helps the Legion shovel all their sidewalks. He is also the commanding officer for the local Army Cadets. Eliza Stanford is a dedicated promoter of cross country skiing in the region, and is the president of the Whisky Jack Nordic Ski Club. She’s also a prominent member of the arts community, and an active member of the Fort St. John Arts Council. Stanford won the award.
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