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Dawson Creek council defers several 2015 capital projects to reopen arenas this season
Photo Credit Stacy Thomas Dawson Creek council decided at an April 30 special meeting to defer several 2015 capital projects in order to fund the reopening of Memorial Arena and the Dawson Creek Curling Rink.
STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK – After a winter of uncertainty, Dawson Creek city council decided in a special meeting April 30 to reallocate 2.4 million dollars this year and over $7 million more over five years to renew all three of the city’s arenas and ensure operable ice sheets for the 2015/2016 season. The arenas will be open by October 30 of this year, Mayor Dale Bumstead announced at the meeting. Memorial Arena and the Dawson Creek Curling Rink’s ice sheets have been closed since late 2014 due to ammonia
leaks found in their refrigeration systems. Studies performed throughout the winter of 2015 found all three arenas, including Kin Arena, to be in great need of improvement and various costly upgrades. In front of a packed council chambers which saw people standing in the hallway and crowded into extra seats behind the councillors and beside the mayor, council voted in favour of a resolution which will see several 2015 capital budget projects deferred to future years. Items to be deferred are: a fire training site, budgeted at $250,000; city cemetery ex-
pansion, $100,000; Centennial Pool demolition, $525,000; City Hall phone upgrades, $75,000; a Multiplex lighting project which would have seen LED lighting installed at $312,000; and $679,000 in Encana Events Centre upgrades. Further, $203,000 will be taken from Dawson Creek’s Carbon Fund, as well as $66,000 in capital reserves. Unexpended capital funding from the Kin Arena and Dawson Creek Curling Rink, to the tune of $190,000 is also being put towards the cost of the initial repairs to the arenas this year. The initial cost of $2.4 million this year will go towards the replacement of all three arenas’ refrigeration systems with Freon systems. Also, priority building structural, site and drainage works will be performed this year. Upgrades performed from 2016 onwards to 2020 will be approved in the year which they are proposed, and include replacement of the ice slabs of all three arenas and more building upgrades which are projected to add another 25 to 30 years of service to the buildings. The resolution was not passed without debate; councillor Mark Rogers had the loudest voice of dissent with objections to what he feels is excessive spending on recreation facilities, at least without more input from the public. He also felt that council was rushed to make a decision based on the lengthy report which was presented to council by staff on the state of the arenas. “Having 48 hours to read a report and make a decision on that report, I think is not prudent to be making. It’s a nine million dollar decision over five, six years . . . I think to make a decision, it should be a little more educated,
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Lori Ackerman said, during a Mon., April 27 council meeting. Fort St. John and Taylor have been more vocal about protecting their communities’ interests than some of the other Peace municipalities. On Thurs., April 30, there was a closed meeting with the Province and the municipalities’ negotiating teams. The next step is for the negotiators to brief city councils on the talks, and for individual councils to decide how they’ll respond. Fort St. John and Taylor met with their representative Colin Griffith and the city managers, who are part of the negotiating team, on Mon., May 4. After their meeting, the City of Fort St. John issued a statement indicating the Province has committed to working with the communities of the Northeast to ensure that future growth is not a burden to the existing taxpayer. Based on these developments, the City of Fort St. John is willing to begin negotiations with the Province on May 5, 2015, to further advance the interests of the community. Dawson Creek has a special meeting planned for Thurs., May 7, ac-
cording to Mayor Dale Bumstead. Once each council has been briefed, a single agreement will have to be decided upon for the region. “The anticipation from the province will be that, they’re going to have one agreement . . . they don’t want to have eight different, or ten different agreements,” Bumstead said. “Everybody will get a proposal in terms of where we’re at today . . . and then at the end of it, we’ll see where we stand, and what the position of the provincial government is in terms of making that final decision around it.” He’s optimistic that the current state of flux and uncertainty will soon come to an end, but only if the agreement is fair. “We’re not just going to accept any agreement just to get an agreement done, we want one that works for us in the long term, and we feel good about that today,” he said.
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Dawson Creek to ask PRRD for regional fire safety training facility, defers its own project STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - Dawson Creek will be asking the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) to consider constructing a regional fire safety training facility which would train for oil and gas industry emergencies as well as municipal response. The construction of a Dawson Creek fire safety training centre had been planned for 2015 as part of this year’s Dawson Creek capital budget plan, but council voted to defer the project to ask the PRRD for a facility. On April 30 the training site was included as one of the
for the plan were estimated in 2008 and are therefore outdated. Rogers pointed out other holes in the original plan such as dangling costs like a protective concrete or asphalt covering for the facility which were not budgeted for. Also he noted that Pacific Northern Gas (PNG) was included in the proposal to run gas lines to the site for props, in exchange for use of the facility. “PNG has been sold to Alta Gas. Is there a written agreement in that as well?” Rogers said. He said that with increased rail activity as well as industry, perhaps there were more funding possibilities there, but that he thought the PRRD should fund the project. Councillor Paul Gevatkoff liked the idea of sharing costs with the PRRD and also saw a greater likelihood of funding
. . . all the oil and gas activity that we have going on in this region, there is no set up in the province of British Columbia to provide fire training . . .
from regional mayors and directors. “I think there’s probably more of a buy-in for a regional training centre that way, plus it gets some of the cost deferred to the regional district, which would help us in the long run . . . so I like the idea of referring it,” he said. Councillor Charlie Parslow agreed. “If we can get the cooperation of the municipalities and the Regional District in this venture, I think it’s good stewardship of the tax dollar, in spreading the burden out. I like the concept,” he said. Further, Rogers said, the operating costs of the original Dawson Creek facility were not clear in the proposal, and pointed out that examples from comparable facilities in other communities varied widely. Rogers has communicated via email with Member of Parliament Bob Zimmer about the possibility of such a regional centre and whether the federal government would potentially support a project that would train for oil and gas emergencies.
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My letter to MLA Mike Bernier of Jan. 23, 2014 informed him clearly of the need to ensure protection of our precious and disappearing Alluvial Floodplains. Both in meeting and by several subsequent letters, he has been made graphically aware of this critical, precious, disappearing resource. To my knowledge, nothing was introduced into the new ALR regulations to protect Alluvial Floodplains, yet much was done to allow easier access to ALR lands for “other uses”, translation, sand and gravel mining for our burgeoning infrastructure needs. Hundreds of tons every day, and growing. I have requested in writing from Mr. Bernier, the DVD showing his presentation in the Legislature, on behalf of his knowledge of Horticultural Floodplain protection. I saw his vaguer rhetorical presentation about all other needs of alternate uses of Farm Land, yet not one mention of Horticulture, after telling me he was a strong supporter. After knowing of this for over a year. Perhaps I missed it. His only statement in answer to date, in letter of April 1, 2015, is he “has discussed this with Minister Letnick.” Oh. I guess I was wrong in assuming that changes to the ALR Regulations were to help protect Horticultural Lands as I had asked. I guess that’s kinda hard to do when the changes are mostly to make it easier to dig them up and flood them. How foolish of me. And here I thought Mr. Letnick stated clearly in his Aug. 2014 full page Alaska Hwy News Article that “he had talked to fruit and vegetable growers.” As he sat in MLA Bernier’s office, 2 blocks from the only active local vegetable stand in the Peace Region, known as Valley Gardens. Just which Growers was he referring to? How foolish of me. There are no Growers in the Peace Region. How foolish of me. I’m sure Mr. Bernier has that DVD almost ready for me any day now. Just like those B.C. Hydro studies on Horticultural Potential in the Peace River Valley. Any day no. I have not received one direct reply from my numerous reasonably articulate letters to Mr. Letnick in 4 years, nor has he ever discussed any of this with me. He has in somewhat grudging fashion passed the task off to numerous Minions, offering carefully crafted, deflective, patron-
izing Tripe. He has had full awareness of my concerns for Floodplain Protection since January 23, 2014, in letter to MLA Bernier, copy to his Ministry, as well as Regional and Federal levels. I quote from my letter: “I propose that a plan to identify all alluvial flood floodplains in the Northeast with clear Horticultural Potential be developed. This means site surveys, aerial identification, current land designations, etc. Areas that have good all weather access would take priority in being earmarked for Horticultural Preservation. Current landowners should be encouraged to participate, with no loss of existing tenure to those involved. I cannot emphasize enough how these lands should be protected for our future Horticultural Industry. I consider it as an essential resource.” And I ask the reader: What value should we place on our future, as a Northern Society, to be able to grow our own Horticultural Food crops, as well as many other Horticultural Products with tremendous export potential? Does our government have a duty to protect our valley river flats as the finite, distinct land base for horticultural protection for the future? Check out the March 26, 2015 Western Producer Newspaper, page 19: “One U.S. Company is clearing large tracts of land near Comox, Parksville and Duncan for future Horticultural Production”. Paragraph 2 quote from Jan. 23 2014 letter: “Once complete, this plan should include legislation that ensures these lands must remain in a special Horticultural trust under the Agricultural Land Commission. Long term leases to Horticultural Operators could be granted, and special covenants could be included within the existing Land Registry Legislation that would ensure designation of these areas to Horticulture in perpetuity. In other words, no more mining of sands or gravels, no oil or gas activities within clearly defined offset boundaries to prevent environmental
contamination. And no more Flooding. Long term sustainable Horticultural Food crop production should occur within a context of zero pesticide or pure organic environments. Significant values are placed on operations that have true sustainability, based on pesticide free and organic production. The two above paragraphs from my letter of Jan. 23, 2014 were in the hands of these Two Fine Gentlemen, Mr. Letnick and Mr. Bernier, and their associated Minions, well in advance of the ALR changes. And here I thought Mr. Letnick was here to get recommendations from Farmers to “improve” the Agricultural Land Reserve. How foolish of me to dare dream the impossible. Some support from our MLA. Dunno about you folks, but I’m calling it a slam dunk. You can shoot the messenger by whatever method of your choice, but the message is still the same. My dissertation (on the PRRD website, I’m told) to the General Meeting last year of the PRRD, hinged on improving understanding of how the Ecosystem of Wildlife throughout our Precious Valleys directly supports Organic and Pesticide Free Horticultural Production; . . . since we already know of the value of the Geographical Confluences necessary for Horticultural Field Production. I’ve also been told of how the Historic Dan German Market Garden Land at Taylor was being dug up and hauled away last summer, unconfirmed. Barbara and I talk to Peace Country Residents almost daily who express their strong support for Orchards for the children and grandchildren, and Lands to grom them on. Forever. Sincerely, Kevin Hughes Knoblauch, Valley Gardens, Dawson Creek
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FORT ST. JOHN – Billionaire Jim Pattison, with an estimated net worth of $9.5-billion, was in Fort St. John on Weds., April 29, and he stopped in at Save-On-Foods and visited with the employees. Pattison, CEO, chairman and sole owner of the Jim Pattison Group, owns Save-On-Foods, as well as Overwaitea Foods, Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, several radio and TV stations, and car dealerships, among other businesses. He was in town for a Canfor directors meeting and for the Canfor AGM, according to Julie Dickson Olmstead, media representative with the Overwaitea Food Group. “While he was there, dropped by to visit the store,” she said, in an email. Pattison, 86, had many jobs before becoming a successful businessman, Photo Credit Submitted photo including selling dough- Jim Pattison was in town on Weds., April 29, and stopped in at Save-Onnuts in a school parking Foods. Here he is smiling for a photo with employee Karsha Piper.
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How much do the citizens of Dawson Creek know what is going on here, what we’re planning on doing? on, what we’re spending their money on.” Rogers went on to point out that with this reallocation of funds, the City is now spending “. . . over a million dollars more on recreation and cultural services than we do on protective services, and transportation, and sewer.” He also brought up the situation around the Fair Share agreement at the current time and how that casts another element of uncertainty onto future sources of funding. “I believe the arenas are important to the community, but we’re not thinking about all of the citizens,” he said. “There’s a lot of things that we should be looking at, mainly where is the money coming from and is this really going to be sustainable?” The other councillors did not disagree with Rogers expressly but were confident in the priority of the ice arenas. “I feel like this is a no-brainer, that we have to do this,” said councilor Cheryl Shuman. “I feel that building a new facility to the tune of 50 or 60 million dollars is not something that we can do at this time.” The alternatives which were presented to council by City staff included ceasing skating and curling services altogether or building a brand new facility at an estimated cost of $45 million. Councillor Paul Gevatkoff advocated for a monitoring process on the ice slabs, to prevent unnecessary repairs, and this point was included in an amendment to the resolution which requires that all future upgrades be assessed for financial feasibility. All costs at this point are estimations, as the City will put requests out for tender for the upgrades to the facilities. Once the proposals are received they will be approved or rejected by council and further action will be taken at that time.
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2011, 2012, 2013. 2014 Commercial MLS® Award BCNREB
FOR SALE 5.49 ACRES LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
OVER 6 ACRES Highway Frontage COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT LAND Dawson Creek, BC
4400sf, 4300sf, 4300sf, 2700sf all sizes +/-
Excellent development site for business looking to access the visibility and traffic patterns in this southern entrance to city
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Buildings on site : (to be confirmed by Buyer)
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8,000sf Building on about 1 acre Commercial Land
Edgewood Mobile Home Park
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BUSINESSES FOR SALE
east of Fort St John boundary down from airport roundabout. Looking for a place to put a home based business on…without high city taxes? Check this out! (Modular home & garage sold in “as is” condition) Asking $759,000 MLS® N4506877
4.74 Acre Development Property
The Flower Hut Get in on one of Fort St John’s most creative & well established floral & gift shops specializing in quality & style.
5 Acres Highway Exposure
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Property borders Baldonnel Road & Alaska Highway frontage Potential for residential home & home based business
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1 Acres Highway Exposure
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2 Lots along 100 Ave
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BC Hydro names preferred proponent for worker accommodations contract
May 7, 2015
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22-year-old stabbed, teenager arrested in FSJ BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca
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constructed and operated accommodations for up to 20,000 workers. B.C. Hydro expects to award the contract in late summer, but preparatory work will get underway in the meantime, as the company has been given limited notice to proceed in advance of the contract award. This is typical, according to Dave Conway, B.C. Hydro spokesperson. “It all depends, there is sort of site preparation stuff you can do, and things you can do in regards to preparation for the contract being awarded, before any large financial commitment is made,” he said. Conway added that the contract cannot simply be awarded sooner because it takes time to be able to confirm the details related to the contract and get the legal agreement that’s required. Information on how to connect with the preferred proponent, who will be doing the hiring for services that they’ll need, is available on the B.C. Hydro website. “There is a lot of interest from people about potential business opportunities and job opportunities, and they’ve been waiting to hear who the preferred proponents are,” Conway said. B.C. Hydro is also planning to host business liaison opportunities in the fall to connect local businesses with Two Rivers Lodging Group. Job fairs are also on the horizon, although dates for these events haven’t been set.
FORT ST. JOHN – A multi-faith centre, a 100-person movie theatre, and a standalone gymnasium with a running track are just some of the amenities that workers will enjoy during construction of Site C. Guest rooms are anticipated to have a private bathroom, a TV and wifi services, and workers will have choices for dining and recreational amenities. On Thurs., April 30, B.C. Hydro publicly released their selection of Two Rivers Lodging Group as the preferred proponent for the Site C Worker Accommodation contract. Two Rivers Lodging Group, made up of ATCO Structures & Logistics Ltd. and Bird Design Build Construction Inc., will manufacture, install and operate a 1,600-person workforce housing facility, complete with catering, janitorial, maintenance, medical and fire protection services. The dormitories will be three stories high, featuring single occupancy bedrooms. A wastewater treatment plant is also part of the plan. A central lobby will give the building an open, hotel like feel, and a licensed lounge will be on premises. Other services that will be available on location will be physiotherapy, massage and hairdressing. “Our ability to deliver a turn-key solution that covers both the building and operation of large workforce facilities provides our customers with efficiencies and cost benefits,” said George Lidgett, president of ATCO Structures & Logistics, in a press release. “When combined with our product quality and commitment to offering the best possible experience for workers at remote sites, we set ourselves apart within our industry.” A high quality of worker accommodation is an integral part of B.C. Hydro’s labour approach to attract and retain workers during what will be a periodSince of high2008 Edge Controls has been demand for skilled workers, serving Dawson Creek and area with Residential, according to a press release. Commercial and Industrial electrical and instrumentation. B.C. Hydro issued a Request for Qualifications in March 2014, and received 11 responses. In September 2014, three proponent teams for worker accommodation at the dam site wereBeing short- locally owned and operated listed. we pride our selves in doing 1st quality work with The selection process was 100% customer satisfaction GUARANTEED. competitive. Two Rivers Stop for coffee anytime at our new location in the airport industrial subdivision. Lodging Groupawas selected because ATCO and Bird both have extensive experi- Includes Continental Breakfast & Kids Stay Free • Ask for the Shoppers Discount! We carry pre ence designing, constructing, and operating worker wired power 1-877-355-3500 • www.lakeviewhotels.com accommodation facilities, in sheds for southern well as northern EDGE as ELECTRIC & CONTROLS • 250.784.0555 your rural climates. 34 Vic Turner Airport Industrial Rd., Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4H9 Now Open! power needs! ATCO has successfully Fx (250) 784-0556 • office@edgecontrols.ca
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FORT ST. JOHN – RCMP arrested a teenager after responding to a report of a stabbing outside the Pomeroy Sport Centre on the evening of Monday, April 27. At approximately 9:40 p.m., police arrived to find that a 22-year-old male had been pepper sprayed and had a stab wound to his chest, according to an RCMP press release. A 26-year-old man had also been pepper sprayed. After being transported to the Fort St. John Hospital, the victim’s wound was found to be non life threatening, and he received stitches. Police located the suspect later that evening at his residence. He is 19 years old. According to Cpl. Jodi Shelkie, he was previously known to police. The incident is not believed to be gang related, she said, and police investigation has revealed that the males knew each other. The attack was not random. RCMP recommended charges of aggravated assault and assault with a weapon against the suspect.
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“Snakepit Road” is slated for improvements STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK – The southernmost section of Rolla Road, or the “Snakepit Road” as it is locally known, will be receiving a face lift from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOT), although representatives can not confirm a concrete timeline. At the April 27 City of Dawson Creek council meeting, representatives from the MOT told council that the Ministry has engaged a geotechnical team to begin assessing the road, which stretches between Highway 49 to Highway 2 east of Dawson Creek. “We acknowledge that it’s an issue and we’re actively looking for solutions right now,” said Scott Maxwell, MOT Northern Regional Director. When questioned on timelines for the project, MOT representatives said that the complexity and potential cost of the project means that studies and reports must be completed and assessed before any definite decisions are made. However, aging infrastructure on the road is adding a
Photo Credit Stacy Thomas The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has committed to begin improvement work on the “Snakepit Road” east of Dawson Creek. sense of urgency to the project, said Maria Butts, MOT Peace District Manager. “We are reaching the life expectancy of the current two multiplates that are at the river crossing, so one way or another we will be moving forward with an improvement, strictly based on the fact that we are going to be reaching that life expectancy for that infrastructure quite soon,” said Butts. “I think until we have some of those environmental evaluations complete and the reports in hand, they’re not going to set out the time frames, because certainly the Join us during our Drive Green Event! Get entered to win a more comJohn Deere 3032E with D160 Loader & a Frontier RC2060 plex, you can Rotary Cutter! PLUS get a coupon for $500 off the imagine the purchase of any new 1-6 Series Tractor! longer the Going On at all PCE Locations May 4-10 2015! time frame, as well as an Offers Expire May 31, 2015 increase in the cost of the project. Until we have that information it’s difficult to say. I could say •22.4HP •4WD two years but •3 Cyl. Yanmar Diesel Engine we could get a plan where it’s much more •Twin Touch Auto Transmission
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FORT ST. JOHN – Sewage might not be good for a lot of things, but a new ‘green’ project in Fort St. John will take treated effluent and turn it into power. Construction is now underway on the City of Fort St. John Micro Hydro Facility, located on a hillside leading down into the Old Fort community. A turbine and generator are being installed on a pipeline that carries treated wastewater from the city’s sewer lagoons down into the river, and it should be operational by late summer or early fall. The facility will generate enough electricity to power about 80 homes, according to Victor Shopland, general manager of integrated services with the City of Fort St. John. It’s an idea that’s been in the works for several years, but it wasn’t until 2013 that the city received notification that their Gas Tax Innovation Fund grant application had been successful. “We have this potential source of the power generation potential that’s there because of the outfall of the sewers and the lagoons, and the elevation change from the lagoons down to the river, because of the height of the drop,” Shopland said, in an interview with the Northeast News. “It’s good for the environment. Essentially, this water is flowing there all the time, and all we’re doing is putting a turbine in the flow, essentially, and generating power out of it. Otherwise we’re kind of losing an opportunity. It’s a way to produce power, it’s a way to generate some income. Those are good things.”
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Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Construction is now underway on the City of Fort St. John Micro Hydro Facility, located on a hillside leading down into the Old Fort community. They received $1.1-million in grant funding, but when the project was first tendered, it came in over budget. The city changed the scope of the work and the time frame, and got better pricing when they put it to tender for a second time. The facility is still, however, over budget, and will cost about $1.6-million, an expense that will take about eight years to make back as power is fed into the B.C. Hydro grid and the city receives remuneration. Although there are similar small energy projects that generate electricity from water flow around the province, the Micro Hydro Facility is a little different than most, and is the first project of this kind in the Peace River region. “There’s a lot of them that use rivers and stuff, but this one is fairly unique in that it’s used in a pipeline,” said Eric Sears, project engineer with Urban Systems. The project is not located very near to residences in the Old Fort, Sears said, and it is not expected to cause any trouble for community members. “It’s in an insulated building, so I don’t expect any noise issues or anything like that,” he said. Once complete, the project will produce approximately 870 megawatt hours annually.
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Tumbler Ridge R.C.M.P. warn campers to be safe this May long weekend
STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca TUMBLER RIDGE - Victoria Day falls on May 18 this year, making the weekend of May 15 “May Long Weekend” and Tumbler Ridge RCMP have issued a statement informing the public that police will be out in full force that weekend. According to Sergeant Craig Learning, Tumbler Ridge Detachment Commander, the RCMP presence that weekend will be “enhanced and proactive”, and will include not only area highways but also patrols at recreation and camping sites and in Provincial parks. “We absolutely want to see people enjoy themselves during the long weekend, but we want them to do so in a safe and responsible manner that is within the confines of the law,” said Sergeant Learning. As in past years, RCMP are working together with Natural Resource Officers on this enforcement initiative.
May 7, 2015
DC arena renewal: The pros and cons of Freon STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - As part of the renewal of Kin Arena, Dawson Creek Memorial Arena and the Dawson Creek Curling Rink, the refrigeration systems of all three arenas will be changed from ammonia systems to freon. The refrigeration systems of the curling rink and Memorial Arena were found to be leaking liquid ammonia in November of 2014 and were closed. Ammonia is not dangerous as a liquid but the arenas were closed as a preventative measure. During a meeting with industry experts from various natural gas processing companies in the area, the possibility for donated refrigeration equipment from industry had been discussed as an option for the arenas. However after council was presented with a report from Dawson Creek City staff, it was decided that the best option would be to abandon the ammonia-based equipment and transition to freon. According to the report, ammonia is naturally occurring and has no greenhouse gas impact. It heats and cools efficiently, and its compatibilty with natural gas industry refrigeration systems could have resulted in cost savings if Dawson Creek was going to receive donated equipment.
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CORRECTION: In the April 30 edition of Northeast News a picture of the Dawson Creek U16 volleyball team was printed in place of a picture of the U14s, pictured here, who won the silver medal at Provincials in Calgary April 19. Picture 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. Missing: Head Coach Garry Mah
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The downside of ammonia is that it is deadly to humans as a gas, meaning if it is released in a public facility it is forced to close. Also, the sealed pressure units which ammonia refrigeration systems require mean that a certified power engineer must monitor the systems at all times. Freon systems are initially more costly, but the associated equipment generally runs longer. It is non-toxic and non-corrosive but has a greenhouse gas impact (GHG) greater than that of ammonia; with the conversion to freon in three arenas the City’s GHG profile will increase by 1.6 per cent. Freon also requires more energy intensity for operation but may be offset by an improved compression technology.
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Mystery Shoppers Wanted. National Market Research company seeks individuals to evaluate customer experience at local establishments. Apply FREE: shop. bestmark.com or call 1-800-969-8477. 05.07-06.11 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT - 1 & 2 BDRM unfurnished from $1100 + hydro, 1 & 2 BDRM furnished from $1500 incl. Dishwasher. In-suite laundry. Elevator. Parking. Nonsmoking. Reliable maintenance. 900 100A Ave., Dawson Creek 250.782.2255 SkylineLiving.ca 04.02-05.07 6x
Busy sign shop looking to hire experienced designer/installer familiar with various sign programs. Position available immediately. Please send resume to fortstjohn8162@gmail. com 05.07-05.21
SHORT & LONG TERM RENTAL HOUSING. 1&2 BDRM unfurnished from $1100 + hydro. 1&2 BDRM furnished from $1500 incl. Dishwasher. In-suite laundry. Elevator. Parking. Non-smoking. New mgmt. Reliable maintenance. 900 100A Ave., Dawson Creek 250.782.2255 SkylineLiving.ca 05.07-05.28/4x For Sale 1999 Chevy Cavalier. New Clutch & Bearings. Open to offers. Phone 250-787-2174 04.30-05.07/2x
HELP WANTED
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
250.785.2829
Licensed technicians with ag or heavy duty experience o $33‐$42 per hour depending on experience
PARTS COUNTER SALESPERSON Journeyman ticket or 2nd year apprentice (relative experience considered) o Competitive salary depending on experience
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We offer: Comprehensive benefits and RRSP’s Employee Incentives Dynamic environment Teamwork Home every night If you are interested in becoming part of this ever‐growing, dynamic company, we welcome your resume. Send resume by: Email: fjohnstone@pcequip.ca Fax: 604‐557‐7094
Butler Farm Equipment Fort St John
HELP WANTED
Has a vacancy for an experienced agricultural parts person. Variety of duties including technical parts sourcing, merchandising, display organizing, selling assembly of products. Salary commensurate with experience. Please apply with resume to:
PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT Employment Opportunity NORTH PEACE COORDINATOR
Contact our ofce for more information! Phone: 250-785-2662 Email: reception@licar.ca
Sterling Management Services Ltd. has for rent:
Fort St. John Dawson Creek Commercial Space For Lease/Rent
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is now taking applications for 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units,
SERVICES Bach. 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Townhouses, Duplexes & Houses.
For Rent: Lovely renovated 3 Bdr, 1 1/2 bath house with nice features for rent in Tumbler Ridge. Fenced yard, sun room, washer/dryer. Responsible tenants. Rent negotiable. Call 250-832-6795 or 250465-1299. 05.07-05.14 2x
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(For the North Peace Economic Development Commission and the North Peace Airport Society)
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has an immediate opportunity for a North Peace Coordinator working from our office in the Fort St John office. Reporting to the North Peace Regional Economic Development Officer (EDO), the North Peace Coordinator will be responsible for work involving coordination, development, and implementation of the strategic plans for the North Peace Economic Development Commission (NPEDC) and the North Peace Airport Society (NPAS).
Toll Free 1-877-55-DEERE Duties of the North Peace Coordinator are to coordinate the development and implementation of strategic goals as assigned; prepare and maintain a variety of reports, records, manuals, files and other materials related to the work; assist in the research, evaluation and prepare recommendations related to implementation of strategic goals as assigned; and coordinate with external agencies, governments and internal departments.
The preferred candidate will possess the following qualifications: Minimum Grade 12, post-‐secondary an asset; Recognized education in a business related field, or equivalent relevant experience or combination of both, as well as good knowledge of business skills. Diploma or certificate in accounting or business administration would be desirable; Minimum of 3 years in a related field and/or working with Non Profit Societies; Must have general bookkeeping or accounting experience and be proficient with accounting software. Excellent time management skills with the ability to respond to rapidly changing priorities; Demonstrated public relations and customer services skills in dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders;
This position requires excellent communication and technical skills, both verbal and written, to convey necessary information to the public, professionals and other staff. A Class 5 driver’s license is required.
The rate of pay for this CUPE position is $33.38 per hour, based on a 35 hour work week. A full and competitive benefit package is also included. For a full job description go to www.prrd.bc.ca Please submit applications in confidence, which include a cover letter, resume and 3 references by Friday May 15th, 2015 addressed to: North Peace Regional Economic Development Officer 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
The Regional District thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
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Email butlerfarm@telus.net or fax 250-785-9771 Fort St. John Friendship Society Employment Opportunities Youth Support Worker The candidate selected for this full-time position will work as part of Youth & Family Support Services Team to provide children, youth, individuals & families with direct support services and assist with the collaborative delivery of the Keeginaw Kids/Tweens & Miyo.sin Teens programs. Early Childhood Educator (ECE) The candidate selected for this full-time position will be a part of our Early Childhood/Literacy Team responsible for the delivery of our Keeginaw Preschool & Kinders Programs (3-5 years). Our Early Literacy Team also provides programming support to the Keeginaw Kids/Tweens Programs (children 6-12 years of age). Preference to applicants with: • Post-secondary education and/or relative training/experience in social services, counseling, childhood development, ECE, or recreational fields. • A creative multi-tasker with excellent communication & organizational skills. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule. • First Aide Certification & a valid B.C. Driver’s License (Class 4 preferred). • Knowledge of local Aboriginal culture and traditions an asset. • Deadline for Applications: Thursday, May 14, 2015 @ 4:00 PM. Interested in working in a supportive, “Team” oriented & Family-friendly environment? We’d love to hear from you! We offer a competitive wage and benefit package. Drop off, fax, or e-mail a Cover Letter and Resume to: Fort St. John Friendship Society ATTN: Anita Lee, Executive Director 10208 – 95 Avenue, Fort St. John, BC V1J 1J2 Phone: (250) 785-8566 Fax: (250) 785-1507 E-mail: anitalee@bluenova.ca
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HELP WANTED
District of Taylor NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DISPOSE OF LAND
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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:
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 skills and a strong knowledge of sales and marketing are required. Above average communication skills, valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle are necessary.
Parcel A, Section 36, Township 82, Range 18, West of the 6th Meridian, Peace River District Plan PGP42980 PID 024-‐277-‐088 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.
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.
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 Make a difference join the Northeast News team; the number one community newspaper in Northeast BC.
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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HELP WANTED
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 HELP WANTED
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SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST Dawson Creek’s Local Casual – Fort St. John Office
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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.
Hiring Electric/Instrumentation Journeyman/Apprentice Since 2008 Edge Controls has been serving Dawson Creek and area with Residential, Commercial and Industrial electrical and instrumentation. 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.
We alsowilloffer and instrumentation retail. Preference be givenelectrical to applicants with working knowledge or experience inparts a corporate or government environment. RV Batteries & Solar Panels Available. 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:
Being locally owned and operated http://prrd.bc.ca/quick_links/employment/index.php we pride our selves in doing 1st quality work with Applicants are invited to submit their resumes, complete with cover letter and references “in customer satisfaction GUARANTEED. confidence”100% to: Stop for a coffee anytime atPeace our new location in District the airport industrial subdivision. River Regional 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 carry pre We thank you for your interest, however, only those applicants selected for interviewswired will be contacted. power sheds for EDGE ELECTRIC & CONTROLS • 250.784.0555 your rural 34 Vic Turner Airport Industrial Rd., Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4H9 power needs! Fx (250) 784-0556 • office@edgecontrols.ca
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Camp Positions: Positions that may become available are 1 cook and nd 2 cook and housekeeping. Nice camps, nice people, and good pay. We prefer some camp experience but will consider a great cook and someone that likes to clean. Transportation will be provided from Fort St John. Please bring a resume in person to Macenna office or email to KerriL@macenna.com. We will keep your resume on file for future consideration if nothing is available now. Accounts Payable Clerk: Have you good experience with data entry for Accounts Payable? We have a position for someone who has 2-3 years previous payables experience and has good accurate data entry skills. Strong Excel skills are a must. Monday to Friday 8am-5pm. Receptionist/Legal Assistant: An excellent opportunity to work in a professional office. The successful candidate will have excellent phone manners and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, as well as excellent attention to detail. A legal background would be an asset. This position is Maternity Leave coverage. For the purpose of training, the hours will be twice a week for half days to start, turning to full time end of May/ beginning of June. Office Administrator: This is a full time position in a small Oil & Gas office. Duties will include answering phones, greeting clients, filing and some data entry for A/R. The successful candidate will have good working knowledge of MicroSoft Office and 1-2 years office experience. Previous experience with ISN is an asset. Administrative Assistant: We are seeking somebody with previous office experience and good customer service skills. Candidates should have good computer skills, excellent phone manner, and good typing skills. Other duties assigned will include data entry for A/P and data entry for employee timesheets. Shifts are Tuesday - Friday, 8am - 4pm. 10139 101 Ave. Fort St. John, BC V1J 2B4 | p. 250.785.8367
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Upcoming Fort St. John
Starts at:05:00 PM Ends at:09:00 PM. Visit or call the Fort St. John Visitors Centre at 250-785-3033for more information. Tickets:FREE • Annual Cadet Ceremonial Review, on May 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is hosted by 2276 PPCLI Army Cadet Corps, and will take place at the Fort St John Curling Club. Please come out to the Annual Ceremonial Review for 2276 Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps. This is where our cadets showcase what they have accomplished and learned this year and is also where we make our awards and presentations to our top cadets. Everyone is welcome to attend and see some of Fort St John’s finest young people who are becoming tomorrow’sleaders while helping to build the community of Fort St John today. Please arrive by 10:45 in order to be present at the arrival of the Reviewing Officer. For more info, please call the Cadet Office on a Monday or Wednesday evening at 787-5323 • 5th Annual Heroes Mess Dinner at the Quality Inn Northern Grand, May 30th, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This event is to celebrate all those in uniform that keep us safe and protect our way of life. Open to everyone including past or present members of our Armed Forces, Emergency Services and anyone that appreciates how much these individuals contribute to our great country. Dress is Formal. This dinner is also a fundraiser for Honour House in Vancouver which provides a home away from home for anyone in uniform that needs a place to stay during medical travel for them or their families. Check our Honourhouse.ca for more info. For Tickets contact Ken Lane at 250 261 4860 or KRLane@spectraenergy.com Tickets:Tickets $75 • Bluey Day 2015, organized by the Fort St. John
• Calling all actors young and old in the Fort St John area! Come out to The Space and show us what you’ve got! We have selected our 2015/16 Season and we want you. Please come prepared to do a monologue and sing a little tune and most of all...HAVE FUN! April 13-June 20. Any questions please feel free to contact: Lisa Behrens Executive Director for Stage Northexecdir@stagenorth.ca (250)785-8118 Tickets:eg. Adults: $12 Kids: $7 Children under 5 - Free • Mother’s Day Luncheon & Tea at the Quality Inn Northern Grand. May 9, 2015, from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m., hosted by the North Peace Family Superpark Society – We are at it again!! Raising money for the SuperPark aka Indoor Playground. This time we would love to welcome you and your children to a semi-formal tea and luncheon. Included in your registration is: Crafts Mini Manicures Lunch - mini sandwiches, desserts, coffee/tea/juice/water Face Painting All proceeds from sales go toward the event and money left over goes toward the playground equipment. Register ASAP to ensure you have a seat as space is limited for this event. Tickets:By PreRegistration ONLY Adults $20 Children (all ages) $10 • Celebrate with us as we celebrate “All Mother’s” – Adoptive moms, foster moms and birth moms for Mother’s Day on Saturday, May 9 at Dunvegan Gardens from 9am-6pm. We will be serving fresh popcorn! Your generous donations at this event will benefit moms, single dads and their babies in need in our area. See you then! Tickets:Fundraiser: proceeds will help moms, single dads and their babies in need Hospital Foundation. This event will take place at the in Ft. St. John and surrounding area. B.C. Ambulance Station on May 30, from 10:30 a.m. • Night at the Museum. Friday, May 22, 2015 at 7 p.m. - 2 p.m. On May 30th participants will gather at the Imagine if characters from Fort St. John’s past came to life BC Ambulance Building to “Be Brave & Shave”. The at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum the way they do 2015 campaign goal is $100,000 for the Foundation’s in the movie Night at the Museum. Now is your chance to Cancer Diagnostic and Treatment Fund. Donations to meet and interact with nine characters from Fort St. John’s this fund are used to purchase equipment that aids in past. Find out their stories, challenges, and opportunities. the comfort, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with Ticket prices: Adults - $12 • Seniors (65+) - $8 • Students cancer at our hospital. It also ensures the Foundation - $5 • Under 5 - Free Tours run every ten minutes from 7 can meet both the long term and emergent needs of p.m. to 8:30 p.m.and last about 45 minutes. Please call the our hospital as our medical staff works on early dimuseum at 250-787-0430 to register your time slot today. agnosis and treatment of patients with cancer. With REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY AND LIMITED. the funds raised from previous Bluey Day events, Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes before your tour start time. the Foundation was able to purchase a software upPayment will be taken at the door. Registration is limited grade to the Hospital’s CT Scanner. The installation and mandatory. Payment is made at the door on May 22. of the upgrade is scheduled for mid-April 2015, and • 2015 Energetic Amazing Race, hosted by the City of Fort is expected to lengthen the life of the scanner. The St. John Visitor Centre on May 22nd, 2015. Think you $206,000 upgrade will also allow the Hospital’s raknow Fort St. John? Put your skills to the test at the 2015 diologist technicians to lower the radiation dose to 2008 Edge haspatients, been without compromising the quality of the Energetic Amazing Since Race! Enter a team in theControls adult or famserving Dawson Creek and area withimages. Residential, ily division and race to finish in the top three to win a prize Bluey Day participants are key to this fundpack. The event will kick off with a barbeque/pre-race parraiser. Each “Be Brave & Shave” participant agrees Commercial and Industrial electrical and instrumentation. ty (with all proceeds going to the SPCA), then racers will to raise at least $500 to have their head shaved but have a 2.5 hour window to rip around the city and complete most set much higher personal goals. These amaztheir tasks. Whether you’re a group of friends, family or ing individuals seek sponsorship from family, friends corporate team – all are welcome to partake. Registration is and businesses. To meet the $100,000 target the free but there are only 40 spots available to sign up today! Foundation hopes to have at least 65 head shavers
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Being locally owned and operated Each participant has a personal reason for shaving. It might a young child shaving for his grandma or we pride our selves in doing 1st quality workbewith entire families shaving in support of their neighbor 100% customer satisfaction GUARANTEED.
To have your non-profit and friend. Regardless of the reason they share the desire to do what they can to help battle this disease. Bluey Day in Fort St. John was established in 1998 event listed on our and through the generosity of donors over $1 million We carry pre has been raised! 100% of those funds have stayed in wired power Community page, email our community to support our citizens dealing with cancer. This is a for family friendly event that brings our sheds together. Participants, volunteers, EDGE ELECTRIC & CONTROLS • 250.784.0555 entire community your rural reporter@northeastnews.ca businesses, families and friends all gather to celebrate power needs! Stop for a coffee anytime at our new location in the airport industrial subdivision.
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cer survivors, those currently battling the disease as well as remembering those we have lost.
•UEFA Champion’s League Final, hosted by the Fort St. John Soccer Club, at the Lido Theatre Sat., June 6, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Join us to celebrate the Champions of Europe on June 6. This is a great event for the whole family. Tickets at FSJ Soccer Office Mon – Fri 10 am – 2 pm Tickets and reserve seating at the Lido 250.785-3011 For more info, call Jaimelia 250-794-7336. Tickets:$5 in advance $10 at the door.
Taylor
• Save the Date! Thurs., June 11th is UNITED WAY’s 5th Annual CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER at the Lone Wolf Golf Course in Taylor, once again proudly sponsored in part by our good friends at Shell. A day full of fun and laughs! Please join us to raise funds and awareness for critical community programs! Your entry fee will include Golf Fees/18 Holes/Lunch/Dinner/ Registration Gift For Sponsorship Opportunities, contact Niki Hedges at 250-263-9266. Tickets:Registration online www.pguw.bc.ca $150 includes 18 Holes of Golf/Green Fees/Power Carts/Dinner/Lunch/Registration Gift
Farmington
• May 9: Farmerettes Strawberry Tea and Craft Sale, 1 pm to 3:30 pm at Parkland Elementary School in Farmington. Everyone welcome to enjoy strawberries,cake & ice cream and browse the quilted items and craft tables.
Dawson Creek
• May 10 Dawson Creek Elks #289 will be hosting a Mothers Day Breakfast at the seniors hall (1101 McKellar Avenue) from 9 am to noon. Proceeds will be donated to a charity. Everyone welcome • May 16 - COUNTRY MUSIC DANCE - Music by Old Friends at the Senior Citizens Hall, 1101 McKellar Ave. Dawson Creek Dance from 8:30 - 12:30. Admission includes lunch. 19 years and over welcome. For more information phone Fred at 782-2192 or Linda at 843-7418. • The South Peace Hospice Palliative Care Society is hosting a Bowling Fundraiser Event May 23, 1-4 p.m. at the Hypertension Escape Bowling Alley, 1501 - 102nd Ave., Dawson Creek. $50 per person entrance fee includes *three games *shoe rental *steak dinner. There will be door prizes! To enter a team of four, please call Andre at 250-782-3261 or 250719-9226. Come join us for fun and support a local charity! • May 23: UCW SPRING TEA & BAKE SALE at South Peace United Church Upper Hall, 1300-104th Avenue, Dawson Creek from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Enjoy sandwiches & squares with tea/coffee/juice.
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality
• Water Treatment Plant Open House May 9th 10:00 am - 3:00 p.m. Please join the Public Works crew for an open house and tours of the WTP! There will be door prizes and giveaways as well as lots of valuable information regarding how you can do your part to conserve water in Fort Nelson.
Ongoing Dawson Creek
• Dawson Creek Ladies Hospital Auxiliary meets the last Tuesday of the month in the Hospital Conference room (3rd Floor) at 1:30pm. New members are welcome. Call Carol at (250-)782-4595
Chetwynd
• Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tues & Fri at Tansi Friendship Centre, 5301 S ACCESS. Tues. are closed meetings (AA members), Fri. mtgs open. Both days from 8-9 p.m.
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Watt’s Happening #56: Renewables take the lead
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ity of life. This is a big motivator in China, for instance, where breathing has become an issue. *Renewables are distributed across the landscape, spreading out the benefits to more people, creating a more secure and efficient grid. (You can own a roof-top solar array that makes all the electricity you need, for instance, but you will never be able to own your own nuclear reactor. Thank goodness.) Photo Credit Submitted photo *Renewables are diAccording to Bloomberg New Energy Finance and other sources, the world is verse. There are a zillion now adding more capacity from renewable power each year than from condifferent ways of creatventional energy sources, an historic first – and there’s no going back. ing new clean energy from nature, some of which we haven’t even Submitted article by Don Pettit imagined yet, but it’s already pretty diverse: solar, wind, Last year was an historic year – for the first time, the geothermal, tidal, wave, hydro, biomass . . . A diverse elecworld added more renewable energy capacity than new ca- trical supply is more robust and more secure than highly pacity from all fossil fuels combined. Future projections centralized, single-source energy supplies. *Renewables have a relatively small environmental show fossil investment plummeting while clean energy footprint, and as more renewable energy is used to produce skyrockets. www.aspol.bc.ca This historic announcement was made at Bloomberg more renewable energy, this only improves. *Energy from renewables cost less. Once the renewable New Energy Finance’s annual summit meeting earlier this 1125 102 Ave, month. According to Bloomberg, the world added 141 GW energy infrastructure is in place, it costs very little to run Dawson Creek (one gigawatt = 1,000 megawatts) of fossil energy in 2013, because the fuel is supplied for free. The up-front cost of One block west of the Mile 0 Post but 143 GW of clean energy in the same year. Renewables that infrastructure is also plummeting, as the economies of scale kick in, clearly demonpulled ahead for the first time. Projections for 2015 show fossils falling to 110 GW with strated by the recent decline renewables surging to 164 GW. Fossils are predicted to fall in the cost of solar. Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Co. Ltd. *Renewables are fast. steadily over the next few decades, with 2030 showing With a high level of social about 64 GW of new capacity, while clean energy soars DAWSON CREEK AUCTION ‘MILE ZERO CITY’ to 279 GW in the same year, mostly solar followed closely license, low environmental DawsoAve. Dawson Creek, British Columbia 301-116th footprint and quick to upby wind. Dawson Creek Office: 250-782-3766 VJV Main Office: 403-783-5561 Cattle Sales, Don 301-116th Fessler: 250-719-5561 Fax: 250-782-6622 Sure, the numbers vary depending on whose study you scale with mass production, D C renewables can break all read, but the trend is clear and accelerating. When I first became interested in renewables about 40 records for speed of impleyears ago, the transition to a clean energy world powered mentation. by energies supplied free from nature seemed centuries On April 30, 2015, 463 head of cattle went through Vold Jones Vold Auction in Dawson Creek Renewables are not yet away, some utopic dream. Today, it is happening so quickD1 - D2 Cows 135.00-147.00 “business as usual” but they ly that it’s taking everyone by surprise. D3 - D4 Cows 110.00-125.00 soon will be. Germany, one Holstein Cows N/A of the world’s most techWIND IS ROARING Heiferettes 165.00-180.00 The global wind sector set a new record last year, build- nologically advanced and Bologna Bulls 155.00-178.00 ing more than 51 GW of new capacity, for a world total industrialized countries and Feeder Bulls 160.00-180.00 capacity of 372 GW. China continued to lead the way, in- one of the most financially Good Bred Cows N/A stalling an astounding 23 GW in oneEdge year. Controls hassound, Good Bred Heifers N/A Since 2008 beenis now close to 50 percent renewable (mostly Cow/calf pairs younger N/A servingSOLAR Dawson Creek and area withsolar Residential, and wind), and is aimCow/calf pairs older N/A IS SHINING Older Cows N/A Commercial Industrial electrical and ing instrumentation. for 100 percent by 2050. In 2013 Australiaand installed one million rooftop solar Milk Cows N/A Germany is not alone. arrays, and put up another million in 2014. Japan hit one One by one, we will see million solar roofs in 2014, and expects to double that this countries, states and provyear. Amazing. inces achieve 100 percent. Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: 185.00-208.00 Heifers 180.00-200.00 They will be the leaders and WHY? Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: 200.00-220.00 Heifers 195.00-212.00 Why such a rapid shift to clean energy? 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