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The Lido hosted the North Peace all-candidates forum on May 1. Left to right: Independent Arthur Hadland, NDP Judy Fox-McGuire, Liberal Pat Pimm and Conservative Wyeth Sigurdson.
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By Kyla Corpuz FORT ST. JOHN – Over 160 Peace River North residents attended the MLA all-candidates forum on May 1 at The Lido in Fort St. John. Attendees guided the forum, taking turns asking the four provincial candidates, Independent Arthur Hadland, NDP Judy Fox-McGuire, Liberal Pat Pimm and Conservative Wyeth Sigurdson, questions about LNG, Site C’s viability and employment and economic growth in the region. Looking at the long-term growth in the province was the first order of business. Hadland said the province needs a plan to reduce debt in order to have a strong economy, without neglecting the environment. Building the community and educating youth to make sure they have the “best education possible,� was Fox-McGuire’s response, following her belief that there needed to be changes in �practical ways.� Pimm turned to the natural gas re-
source, which he said was his highest priority to build a strong economy. With the abundance of natural gas the region is harvesting, Pimm said the province has to focus on getting it to Asia. Balancing the budget was Sigurdson’s priority, adding that he, too, supports LNG. “Let’s develop it and make sure we do it environmentally friendly.� It wasn’t long until Pimm was questioned on why the Liberal government is “pushing Site C,� given the available energy alternatives, like co-generation plants. Pimm said he made a presentation to the minister of energy and mines on using co-generation plants on the LNG facilities, but added that even without the LNG plants the province would still be facing a 40 per cent increase in energy demand, which according to him, is a load that Site C could lighten. Pimm concluded his answer by
stating that if Site C moves forward, and if he were elected, he would make sure his constituents reap the benefits from the dam. With BC Hydro in debt, Hadland was “concerned� with the amount ratepayers could face if Site C is built. Alternative power producers, like the Burrard thermal energy plant, should be looked at, said Hadland. From a business standpoint, he argued that Spectra Energy could build a plant with the same energy output as Site C for $6.7 billion less. “So why as business people aren’t we looking at that?� Hadland questioned. Bringing back the B.C. Utilities Commission to review Site C is the NDP’s plan when addressing the controversial dam, said Fox-McGuire. “The Utilities Commission has been defunded and we need to fund it again to review our hydro needs, Mr. Hadland is correct, [BC Hydro] is a mess right now.
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DAWSON CREEK - The lecture hall in Northern Lights College’s health sciences building reached maximum capacity April 30, when South Peace residents came out to hear from their MLA candidates during the all candidates forum; some hoping to attend were even turned away at the door because of the lack of seating. Questions posed by the college’s president and CEO, Laurie Rancourt, surrounded pressing issues in the region, such as: residential care for seniors, protecting drinking water, school bus funding, labour shortage, the energy sector and industry, border leakage and the Carbon Tax. Candidates agreed on the importance of some issues, like providing residential care for seniors, protecting drinking water, and supporting the Farmers’ Advocacy Office, but how they proposed to solve those issues differed. All candidates agreed that caring for seniors is important. NDP candidate Darwin Wren suggested tailoring healthcare responses to individual areas and holding each health authority accountable for the care they provide, as a way for seniors to access better care. BC Conservative candidate Kurt Peats proposed seeking partnerships to build more seniors housing, while Independent candidate Tyrel Pohl said that not only does the government need to invest in seniors housing but they also need to invest in training people how to care for seniors. BC Liberal candidate Mike Bernier said that his party is planning on investing $2.4 billion dollars over the next three years in healthcare to ensure seniors’ care and other healthcare issues are addressed. “Seniors are the people that built this province, they need to be respected and looked after,� said Wren, a sentiment which was echoed by the rest of the candidates. Bernier, Wren and Pohl all agreed that more studies needed to be done on hy-
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North Peace MLA candidates forum Continued from Front Page.
MIKE BERNIER The only choice for the South Peace To the voters of Peace River South: May 14 will be the most significant election day ever for the Peace Region and for British Columbia. The economic direction of the province for the next four years, and beyond, will be determined according to how you vote. A vote for the NDP means a step back to the 1990s, when investment dried up, businesses were closed, and jobs were plentiful – in Alberta. A vote for the Conservatives, whose leader admits he does not expect any of his candidates to win, is really just a vote for the NDP. Your only realistic option is the BC Liberals. A vote for Mike Bernier and the BC Liberals is a vote for investment, job creation, and the economic development from which we have benefited for many years. As your MLA in a new BC Liberal government, I commit that this region will receive its Fair Share until 2030, that we will see a $50 million renovation to the Dawson Creek hospital, and that our children will be able to graduate and find good jobs without leaving home. To achieve these goals, I need your vote. On May 14, vote Mike Bernier, BC Liberals. Thank you, Mike
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he said. “So, I haven’t read my party’s policy on Fair Share, but for me, personally, if I can increase money coming to the northeast—I’m all for it.� Hadland said he is pleased with the Fair Share agreement. “It’s good for our community, it will continue to grow. My concern is that rural people get a little less, but we will try to do our best.� Hadland is currently the dirctor for Area C, he introduced the concept of the Evergreen Clause in the Fair Share agreement. A teenager girl, too young to vote, launched a question directed to Fox-McGuire. In light of comments made by a fellow NDP candidate about a possible moratorium on hydraulic fracturing, the teenager was curious to know the NDP’s plan on job growth in the natural gas sector. Fox-McGuire clarified that NDP leader, Adrian Dix, doesn’t want a moratorium on the industry, rather a sciencebased review on the process. Moments before this question was asked, another resident brought up his concern with his cows getting cancer, which he believed was caused from well heads and flaring. “As the gentleman spoke about the problems he is having, there are other people who are speaking out about the environmental practice on fracking, and that’s what we are going to be looking at.� The public school system was also a topic of discussion. One concerned teacher was interested to know how each party would support public education so it was refocused on teaching and learning,
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“We need to review if whether or not hydro needs are adequate in B.C.� She later on said that funding to BCUC would come from the one per cent-tax increase the NDP would impose on financial institutions. Sigurdson seemed to be pro-Site C. While co-generation “works good right now,� once LNG starts booming, he assumes the prices will inflate. “So if we pay more for the gas to generate electricity, with the BC Hydro dam the water just keeps coming, and you keep generating electricity and prices stay flat.� Over the years, the northeast has been the recipient of Fair Share, which is money given back to the region for their production of natural resources. NDP, Fox-McGuire noted that her government was in power when Fair Share was implemented. “[Fair share is] very important to us, as our economy has increased and become healthier the Liberals have continued that program, and I think the Liberals can agree that it’s a positive program and it will continue.� Pimm listed the amount of money the Liberals have put into the Fair Share system, adding that his government committed to extend it to 2030 if elected. He also mentioned the Liberal’s agreement with Fort Nelson to provide infrastructure funds in the tune of $200 million over 20 years. Wyeth was not prepared to address the Conservatives stance on Fair Share. “I have to apologize, I’ve only had five days to prepare for this,�
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rather than spending a “considerable amount of time� fundraising to keep programs alive. Hadland said government should find the money within the budget, so there is less time spent “trying to get money from people’s pockets.� Fox-McGuire turned to her party platform, which shows a commitment of $75 million in 2013/2014 in the education sector, paid by tax increases to financial institutions and those who make more than $150,000. “Certainly education is something we take very seriously,� said Pimm as he listed education programs and funds implemented by the Liberal government during their time in power. Sigurdson said the Conservatives would take a look at each of the ministries, “to see where the money is going and see that it’s spent and provided for schools.� Last year the Liberal government moved the provincial transportation budget for the school bus system to a funding line called Student Location Factor. While School District 60 saw a $500,000-subsidy decrease, other districts across the province saw an increase. School District 60 and 59 have spent the last year lobbying against the funding change but have not seen any results; forcing School District 60 to charge families up to $500 per year, to make up for the subsidy loss, if no other viable alternatives were presented before May 8. “I, too, am concerned about school buses,� said Hadland. He questioned how the Liberal government could invest $11 million to the Time of India Film awards gala in the Lower Mainland yet decrease school bus funds in certain districts. Pimm made a promise that, if elected, families in School District 60 would not pay for transportation. Rural parents would be hard-pressed and might reconsider sending their kids to school, according to FoxMcGuire. “For me and my education priorites it’s just unthinkable and we will find the money,� she said, but didn’t comment further on where it would come from. Cutting the carbon tax should make up for the funding shortfall, said Sigurdson. “But if there is still no money I will find a special interest group and cut their funding first.� The 2013 election is on May 14, but advanced polls are now open.
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D.C. all-candidates forum Continued from Front Page.
draulic fracturing and if it is effecting the region’s drinking water. Peats recommended more enforcement on the ground to be the eyes and ears on frack sites. “When you begin to cut the Conservation Office service, we don’t have the eyes and the ears of the public on site…enforcement works, a hammer works, big teeth work. We want to protect our water, I get it, we want to protect our air, but in order to do that we need to have the boots on the ground who can be out there,” Peats said. Regarding the Farmers’ Advocacy Office, Bernier noted that the Liberal government has already committed funding to the office. Pohl suggested that the office needed more backing through legislation. Both Wren and Peats believe that the office is better served with no government interference or involvement. Peats even suggested removing special interest groups from the funding, changing legislation in regards to the Oil and Gas Activities Act and having the office report directly to the legislature. To address the challenges faced by being in a community close to the Alberta border the candidates threw out a few suggestions that could help to support local business and local workers. “Our small businesses are the cornerstone of this community. If you go across to Grande Prairie to do your shopping you’re actually hurting the people that help sponsor your kid’s soccer programs, hockey programs. We have to make sure we’re reminding people to shop local,” said
Bernier. He added that companies working in the area should be obligated to hire B.C. workers first and that the government should be encouraged to implement a fair taxation system. Wren suggested implementing a buy B.C. policy for major institutions like schools and hospitals who order products from out of the province, he also said municipalities should be working to keep their business tax rates competitive. Peats believes that the government should reduce some regulations on business to generate more business and Pohl said that the government should push initiatives to get business investing in the community and even the playing field between big and small business. When asked whether they would support building an LNG refinery in the South Peace, all candidates were open to doing research and consultation to see if that project would be appropriate for the area. Continued on Page 26.
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D.C. puts the green behind green house label program By Jill Earl
During the meeting on Apr. 22, council approved $20,000 to fund the project and implement the project’s second phase, but not without raising a few concerns first. Coun. Shaely Wilbur was worried that supporting the project would create problems for buyers hoping to secure a mortgage and that it would be unfair to older buildings. She said builders and realtors echoed these concerns during the public consultation process. “People are having a hard time getting funding for mortgages because old plumbing, so now we start sticking labels on homes and that creates a bigger issue. It once was brought forth that it would be a volunteer thing but I do see it as something that lenders are going to look at, grab a hold of and use it as a means of having homes upgraded,” Wilbur said. “If we don’t move into phase two, we don’t move through those issues and the whole thing goes down the tube. I’m going to be voting in favour of this,” said Coun. Cheryl Shuman. “I already have an energy label on my home and will be WE FINANCE using that to my favour when YOUR PAST it’s time to sell it.” Phase one of the project considered how a labeling program could work on new and existing houses and invited community stakeholders to comment on the program in a workshop setting. Phase two would look at how the pilot program could
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Pimm alleges looted campaign signs
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“It definitely wasn’t the work of a few kids” Pat Pimm, Liberal MLA candidate By Kyla Corpuz
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The Fort St. John Skate Park Committee reached their fundraising goal of half-amillion dollars for a new skate park. The last boost of $100,000 came from the Fort St. John Rotary Club, which is what the park will be named after. Left to right: Stephanie Peters, City of Fort St. John; Clinton Green, Skate Park Committee; Ann Green, Fort St. John Sports Council & Skate Park Committee; Scott Selin, President of Rotary Club of Fort St. John.
LOCAL GIRL SETS EYES ON PARALYMPIC DREAM By Kyla Corpuz FORT ST. JOHN – Erica Thomas, 11, has her eyes set on being the next basketball Paralympian from the Peace country. On May 3 Thomas played her first game of wheelchair basketball at a tournament in Prince George. She was the only representative on her team from School District 60. “It was lots and lots of fun, it was really cool to actually get to play with other kids in wheelchairs, and I made a lot of good friends,” said Thomas. “I was really excited that I got to present the school district with something different other than most school sports.” Now, she’s setting her sights on making it ON the provincial Junior Paralympics basketball team. “If I’m really good in time for the next summer Olympics … I’m going to try very hard to be on the team and … see how professional people play. I think it would be an amazing experience.” Thomas was first introduced to wheelchair basketball when the organization Let’s Play BC came to Fort St. John for a demonstration. “I didn’t really know anything about it and I thought it was very in-
teresting,” said Thomas, who seemed to be hooked to the sport ever since. “It was very different when you’re playing with someone who is standing or running,” explained Thomas. But competing with others in wheelchairs allowed her to expand her skills and score some points because the hoops are
also lower. A fundraiser to bring three basketball wheelchairs to School District 60 will be held on May 10, said Thomas. “I think it will be a lot of fun … and other people can see how disabled people who can’t run and jump how it feels to be with them on the same playing field.”
FORT ST. JOHN – With the campaign season looking at wrapping up in the next four days, MLA Liberal candidate Pat Pimm fell victim to an alleged lawn sign theft last week. Pimm’s campaign members discovered “dozens” of his candidate signs were gone on the morning of May 1. The alleged theft was reported to RCMP on May 1. “There has been a complaint,” said Fort St. John Cpl. Jodi Shelkie. “A political party has reported that there have been some of their campaign signs missing.” Shelkie said campaign workers aren’t out working after dark, so if someone is seen around the signs at that time, she urges the public to call the RCMP or Crime Stoppers. However, Shelkie said she couldn’t confirm if the signs were stolen or carried away from harsh wind conditions.
“I guess we couldn’t confirm that, but I believe the report was that every [sign] was gone, I can’t speculate on the investigation techniques of the member, but if the wind blew them away on a fence or a tree I’m hoping they looked around and didn’t see that.” Pimm is certain, though, that this was an act of robbery. “It definitely wasn’t the work of a few kids,” said Pimm in a press release. He reported that “virtually” all his signs across Hudson’s Hope and Taylor were taken and a handful in Fort St. John and Fort Nelson were also apparently looted. “This wasn’t the wind or the weather. This was a premeditated theft of our campaign materials, and I’m saddened that someone would stoop to these types of tactics,” he added. NDP candidate Judy FoxMcGuire and Independent candidate Arthur Hadland,
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began their campaigning at the same time as Pimm, but said while some of their signs have gone missing they don’t believe it was stolen. “We have noticed signs have gone missing but assumed that it was Mother Nature and her wind,” said Hadland. Fox-McGuire agreed. “I haven’t had any problems that I know of … the weather was absolutely brutal, so last week we lost a lot of signs that fell over and blew away, but I don’t know of any [stolen signs] unless it was in the last couple of days.” Fox-McGuire said she would update the Northeast News if it came to light that her signs were stolen, but we did not receive any further information. In the Lower Mainland there were reports of NDP and Conservative campaign signs being stolen off lawns in the last week.
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Quiet in the classroom This time last year newspapers were in a frenzy over the break down of negotiations between the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation and the British Columbia Public School Employers’ Association. I felt like not a week went by that there wasn’t a new press release issued from either organization expressing their displeasure with the other. The BCTF and BCPSEA finally reached an agreement just before the mediation, directed by Dr. Charles Jago, time period had elapsed at the end of June. I recall the government holding a press conference shortly after the parties had come to an agreement, introducing a new way to negotiating. The government talked of even possibly implementing 10-year contracts for the teachers with the aim of less classroom disruptions caused by labour disputes. Teachers’ contracts expire this June, and right now it’s crickets on all sides. Nothing has been released from the BCPSEA or the BCTF. Should we be worried? A report from BCPSEA says no. Apparently the parties have begun negotiations but have taken a hiatus because of the election period and plan to continue negotiations on May 28. The report states that both parties signed off on making an effort to keep bargaining details out of the public realm and off their public pages. The report also states that that feature has been a constructive element and has allowed the parties to focus on negotiations, instead of the media spotlight. I’m glad to see the parties at work, but whether or not they’ve worked together to come to an agreement, well, I guess we’ll see in June. -Jill
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“Last Ditch” Desperation Dear Editor Squandering our resources to create a “gold rush “ for the oil and gas industry is grossly unconscionable and just plain wrong from every way of looking at it. It doesn’t matter how you slice it,we are trading dubious short term gain for definate long term pain. This totally irresponsible, unregulated give-away of our priceless, finite resources is nothing but a desperate”last ditch” Liberal Party effort to cling to political power at all cost with their wild promises of prosperity. This shows little respect for B.C. voters and no respect for our resources or for our environment. I do hope we can not be “led down the garden path” that easily.British Columbians should heed the Alberta example. They do not have prosperity. Many trillions of dollars worth of resources have been extracted from Alberta, billions of dollars worth every day. Their resources have been depleted and they are running a deficit budget while oil and gas corporations are laughing all the way to the bank. There is something very wrong with this picture. Responsible government would not allow this situation to exist. Why do the B.C. Liberals want to do the same thing to our province? Morally bankrupt governments and their
fossil fuel corporations, with their seriously flawed concept of globalization, are attempting to capitalize on the worlds overpopulation problem by dumping huge quantities of fossil fuel into grossly overpopulated countries rather than fixing the problem. What a shining example of gross,unconscionable greed! Contrary to fossil fuel corporation and government spin, the world does not need more energy. Our world needs population reduction and control and a huge reduction of extraction and burning of fossil fuels. At the end of the day, Canada, our economy, and the environments that give us life would be much better served by leaving our resources in the ground for the sustainable development and use of Canadians. Earth is the only planet we can live on. It is being destroyed as fast as is humanly possible. We desperately need a change of government Provincially and Federally. We need governments that are free of corporate control, governments that prioritize environmental responsibility and sustainability rather than corporate profits. Thank you. Ed Pitt Dawson Creek, B.C.
Dear Editor: I have read that the Dawson Creek Hospital will soon undergo a 50 Million Dollar Expansion. This is terrific news, thanks Mike Bernier-- your expansion news is fitting in this campaign. After reading of this ambitious campaign promise, I telephoned the Northern Health to find out more. Shocking as it may be to Mr. Bernier and the rest of us, the 50 Million Dollar upgrade expansion is no where. Northern Health simply couldn’t comment on anything a candidate “might dream up” --that was the quote. Mike obviously has no idea what it takes to build a hospital. His “promise dream” can’t be found in any capital expansion projects, it isn’t in any of planning stages and even a feasibility study is non-existing. I am so glad that Mr. Bernier must have all these elements in his back pocket too! Having served on a large regional health authority for 6 years I know what it takes for that board to build a Hospital and an Ambulatory Care Unit (budgets of about 70 million). It took a bit more than a campaign promise. Dan Hingley Dawson Creek
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COOPERATIVES: NOT BUSINESS AS USUAL By Don Pettit Submitted article I push my cart down the isle and pick up a few groceries, then grab a coffee and say howdy to a few familiar faces. On the way out I stop at the gas bar, fill my tank and buy a magazine. Then it’s across the street to Lake View Credit Union to pay a few bills and pick up some cash. When I get home I go on-line to the Peace Energy website to read the latest renewable energy news and browse some cool stuff about good deals on solar panels. Just going about my day-to-day affairs. But each stop was actually a revolutionary act and a political and economic statement: I have just had the cooperative experience. The Dawson Coop Union is a food cooperative, credit unions are financial cooperatives, and Peace Energy Coop is a hybrid purchasing/investing cooperative. There are also worker cooperatives where the employees own and democratically govern their own businesses, and there are producer cooperatives, where farmers and others band together to market their products. And on and on . . . a zillion varieties, so seamlessly woven into our world that they are virtually invisible, yet representing a profound and fundamental shift in the way the world is doing business. Coops are profit-making entities, but they are not profit maximizing. It’s a model designed to serve customers, not take as much profit from them as possible. It does not funnel wealth up to the top, but rather distributes it to those at the bottom. Cooperatives are intensely democratic, governed from the bottom up, not from the top down: each member has one and only one vote,
period. Coops are designed to serve not just their members but also their communities, and often have a clear commitment to the environment and principles like “fair trade.” Even though it has grown side-by-side with the corporate economy for some two hundred years, few people realize the size and scope of this distinctly different economic model. In the United States, more than 130 million people are members of a coop or credit union, more than Americans holding shares in the stock market. Worldwide, cooperatives have close to a billion members, and about three billion people use products or receive services from cooperatives. The U.S. is home to some 30,000 cooperatives that provide 2 million jobs, $75 billion in wages and benefits, and $500 billion in annual revenue. Total revenue for cooperatives worldwide approaches $2 trillion. These diverse enterprises, if grouped together into a single nation, would be the 9th largest in the world. And it’s growing. Why? Cooperatives are more resilient in crisis. While banks foundered, credit unions faired relatively well during the 2008 financial collapse. They had handed out fewer toxic mortgages that required fewer bailouts, and had half the number of delinquent loans. Millions have flocked to credit unions since. Many people are also disillusioned with our corporate-dominated world, marked by ridiculous wealth inequity and careless environmental destruction. It is becoming clear to many that the corporate model has reached both its environmental and financial limits: it is eating itself, while alienating and disempowering the very consumers it relies on for its profits, and destroying the very planet it relies on for all of its wealth. When labour and
land, people and the earth itself become mere commodities to be bought and sold, used and destroyed at will, something is dreadfully wrong. The cooperative model restores control of land, capital, labour and the environment to the community, where it used to be not that long ago. It will continue to grow, from the grassroots up, not from the top down, and it will help us make the critical transition to a saner world where people, their communities, and the environment on which they depend are important again. It’s about time.
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Lake View Credit Union in Dawson Creek is essentially a financial cooperative. Cooperatives strive for a balance between profits, people and community, making them more financially stable and resilient during a crisis.
The Magic of Spring at Charlie Lake By Charlie Lake Conservation Society Submitted article More direct sunshine and warm spring winds are making quick work of our snow banks. The melting of 3 to 4 feet of ice on Charlie Lake takes a little more time to make way for boating. For many, it almost seems like magic when the ice disappears – sometimes from being ice covered one day to totally open the next! So how does ice on Charlie Lake melt? As the snow on the lake melts, the sun can directly impact the ice. The ice appears black in some spots, slushy and opaque as this process occurs. The ice, now acting like a greenhouse, heats the water below, as the sun shines through the ice. The ice in contact with this warmer water then starts to melt from the bottom. As the ice thickness erodes by 12 inches, it transforms into long vertical crystals called “candles.” These conduct “light well”, so the ice starts to look black, because it is not reflecting much sunlight. As the sun continues to heat the ice, the water below the ice continues to warm. Melt water fills in between the crystals,
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which begin breaking apart. The surface appears grayish as the ice reflects a bit more light than before. At this point, a bit of wind will break the surface ice apart. The ice candles will often be blown to one side of the lake, making a tinkling sound as they knock against one another, and pile up on the shore. This final process can take just a few hours where one day the lake is ice-covered and the next it is not – just like magic! The earliest ice-off occurred on April 19, 1992 and latest being May 20, 2002. Last year ice-off occurred on May 10th. It’s your guess for 2013!
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Thanks for supporting the cdc! together we raised $110,112 at this year’s talent show Day for the Kids, and CDC Month Activities!! Thank you to everyone who pledged performers, volunteered their time, performed, or donated money at the various events throughout February and march.
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Pension income-splitting – why it works and how to do it By Investors Group Submitted article
in a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) or Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) annuity contract resulting from the death of the original annuity owner. At age 65, income from these sources also becomes eligible for pension income-splitting: • Payments from your investments held within a RRIF. • The interest component of the annuity payments under a contract purchased with non-registered funds. You can qualify for pension income splitting even if you are receiving a periodic pension benefit and have started a second
Even for younger people, doing the splits can be difficult but, believe it or not, doing the splits becomes easier as you mature. Of course, what we’re talking about here is not physically doing the splits but financially – as in splitting your pension income with a spouse or common-law partner to save on taxes. The federal government allows eligible retirees to save on income tax by letting couples shift up to 50% of the higher earner’s eligible pension income to the lower earning partner who is taxed at a lower rate, reducing the tax bite for both of you. (By the way, you don’t actually have to pay the shifted income to your partner, you simply report it for tax purposes.) To qualify for pension income-splitting, you and your partner must be Canadian residents and either married or living in a common-law relationship. Regardless of your age, income from these sources is eligible for income splitting: • Lifetime pension, bridging payments, or annuity payments from a registered pension plan or foreign pension plan. • Payments to a surviving spouse from investments held with-
career. But your income may change year-to-year, so you should frequently re-evaluate to determine if you still qualify for pension income-splitting and the percentage of income that should be transferred to the lower earner in order to maximize tax savings. Pension income-splitting is a valuable tax-reduction strategy for most retirees – but to be certain it’s right for you, check out the tax implications of income-splitting -- and get good info on other tax-saving strategies – by talking to your professional advisor.
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Pat Pimm has been endorsed by over 90 local companies! Because these companies know what an NDP government WON’T do for our economy! Thorlakson Management Ltd. Colteran Developments Co Ltd. Ken Marsh and Sons Plumbing and Heating Principle Services Inc. Energetic Services Inc. Complete Crawler Flower Hut Alpha Controls DGS Astro Paving Ft Nelson Reddi-Mix D. Loewen Ent AJ Philpot Turnbull Consulting Federal Ranch Enterprises Pimm’s Production Equipment Curtis Robinson Realtor Sterling Management Co Ltd. LaPrairie Crane LaPrairie Works Oilfield Services Blue Canyon Concrete Totem Electronics Sniders Electronics Terry McLeod G. Baumeister Construction Driving Force TCL/Trans Carrier Ltd. Surerus Pipeline Inc. Great Northern Bridgeworks Autographics Trim and Signs Rogers Trucking L7 Bison Ranch K Bar C Ranch Cliffside Printing Peace Enterprises Peace Holdings Inc Hamilton Basics Marcel Ducharme KW Surveys Senator Richard Neufeld Blair Lekstrom Trimtek Custom Signs Cap-it Macro Industries Nieco Controls Myriad Consulting Ltd Trojan Safety
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“My name is Dave Turchanski, and I am the President of Energy Services BC. This could be the most important election in 50 years for British Columbia, and our Natural Gas Industry. NDP have been already promised to add a carbon tax to emissions venting, and have been less than clear on their proposed moratorium on fracing. This uncertainty will chase the industry back to Alberta.
BC Liberals are clear, but a vote for anything else such as Independent or BCC will be the same as a vote for NDP. Vote Pat Pimm on May 14th.” - Dave Turchanski
“My name is Tyler Kosick. Local business owner and past president of the FSJ Petroleum Association. This may be the most important election in BC ever. The NDP is already trying to bury our local economy with an expanded carbon tax and an unclear view on fracing. The truth is BC is leaps and bounds ahead of the world in every aspect, making us a preffered region in the global marketplace.
Voting anything other than the BC Liberal party could split the vote and leave us with an NDP government that will chase the industry back to Alberta and ruin all chances of BC becoming a prosperous LNG exporter. Please think about our future and vote Pat Pimm on May 14th.” - Tyler Kosick
“My name is Senator Richard Neufeld. I encourage you to re-elect MLA Pat Pimm.
I still remember what splitting the vote cost us in 1996 when the NDP formed government. A vote for an Independant or BC Conservative candidate will only help the NDP form a majority in Victoria. I know personally how the NDP would affect our area, so… On May 14th, I urge you to vote for Pat Pimm, the BC Liberal Party and its proven track record of bringing maximum benefits to our area.” - Senator Richard Neufeld
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Air Canada responds to airport growth with roomier plane By Kyla Corpuz
FORT ST. JOHN – Air Canada was flying high with the launch of their Q-400, which made it’s first round trip from Vancouver to Fort St. John on May. 1. “Today marks the inaugural flight of the Q-400 here to Fort St. John,” said Fitti Lourenco, Air Canada’s director of government affairs. The new aircraft, which replaced one of their Dash 8-300, has 19 per cent increased capacity. “We’re maintaining our frequency levels, but again, we’ve increased seat count … and that’s a reflection of the demand and the economy here in Fort St. John—it seems to be doing well,” said Lourenco. There is an additional 50 seats per round trip, and Air Canada runs five round trips per day. Moira Green, North Peace Regional Airport managing director said Air Canada’s expansion at the NPRA is a telling of the
airport’s growth. “The fact that the air carriers believe in the market tells us just how much we have done locally for our economy and for the development in our region,” said Green. The new Q-400 has an additional 24 seats, is quieter and has less vibration than the Dash 8-300 and has more space for cargo. “It’s a very efficient aircraft so it means cost for Air Canada is lower, so it makes everyone happy,” said Green. “It’s good for business and we need additional capacity because we are a growing community.” Less than two weeks before West Jet confirmed their fleet of Q-400s in Fort St. John, Air Canada announced their inten-
tion of using the same aircraft. “We’re launching Q-400s on a few key routes across the country and it’s not just in western Canada but eastern Canada as well,” said Lourenco. “It’s a reflection of demand in communities that we serve whose economies are demanding more and more service room from Air Canada jets.”
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The new Q-400 Air Canada air carrier made its first trip to Fort St. John from Vancouver on May 1. The new plane seats 19 per cent more passengers than the original Dash 8-300s.
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Rezoning becomes issue in new South Peace fringe OCP By Jill Earl DAWSON CREEK - Over 25 years has past since the Peace River Regional District developed their last South Peace Fringe Area Official Community Plan (SPFA OCP); the district is now close to adopting a new one. Directors have given the plan its second reading and turned to the public last week to hear their comments before the plan is officially adopted, expected sometime in May. Public hearings were hosted at the PRRD office in Dawson Creek, April 29, and at the Tupper Community Hall, Apr 30. Few residents of the Friesen subdivision, located just outside the boundaries of Dawson Creek, attended the Monday night meeting to express their concern over the plan’s intention to possibly rezone the subdivision as light industrial in the future. Residents were concerned that if the area were to be zoned light industrial, they would soon lose the quiet life
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Wayne Heibert promises to review the community’s rezoning concerns.
style they have come to enjoy. One letter protesting the plan’s land use of that area, read at the meeting, said that already residents are noticing more industrial noise and less wildlife in the area. “Due to light industry, I’m bombarded with noise,� one letter read. “I would be disappointed if it went light industrial,� said one attendee. Bruce Simard, manager of development services for the PRRD, said that in a 2012 meeting some residents of the subdivision expressed interest in allowing light industrial into the area so they could sell portions of their land for that purpose, and that was why the plan incorporates the changed land use. The Friesen subdivision is currently zoned as residential Light industrial use includes truck shops, construction yards, equipment dealers, heavy equipment maintenance shops and the like. Some attendees were worried that their concerns wouldn’t be heard in time to make changes. “I have a say but it’s not going to be heard because everybody’s pretty much got their minds made up,� said one attendee. The SPFA OCP covers approximately 94,500 hectors of land, mostly within electoral area D. Wayne Hiebert, director of electoral D, said that their concerns will be considered. “We’ll have a look at it, honestly we will,� he said. Simard said that even if the board was to approve the OCP, that wouldn’t mean that
the area would automatically be rezoned. “Should someone come forward with a light industrial proposal for one of the properties, they would have to go through a whole public hearing zoning process and there’s no obligation requirement for the board to approve it, just because the OCP says it might go that way,â€? he said. Hiebert and Simard told attendees that hosting a neighbourhood meeting might be necessary to determine the wishes of residents. The plan encompasses objectives and policies for environmental, economic and social sustainability under several items, including: agricultural, energy and emissions, water management, health and quality of life, housing, home based business, resources, parks and recreation and other land use designations. The purpose of an OCP is to guide the future development of a community. Simard said that while some objectives and policies from the 1986 SPFA OCP will stay the same, others would change, especially around resource extraction. “In the times it was constructed in the mid-80s it was a very depressed period economically and so anything with oil and gas could go anywhere with no strings attached, but now, with the huge onset‌the public wants us to maybe take a stronger hand in trying to make that development interface easier, better, more respectfully,â€? he said. The OCP directs the board to implement a more proactive management strategy to ad-
dress public concern regarding petroleum activities, collaborate with and guide the provincial government to establish standards when locating oil and gas production facilities near residents, and encourage the provincial government to monitor the effectiveness of Oil and Gas Activities Act regulations, among other policies. The plan also continues to recognize the importance of the agriculture industry by supporting the overarching principles of the Agricultural Land Commission, create and implement a strategy plan that identifies solutions to farming issues, support the Farmers’ Advocacy Office and the district’s Invasive Plants Program. A third reading of the plan is expected to take place in May.
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Dawson Creek springs into community clean up campaign By Jill Earl DAWSON CREEK - The City of Dawson Creek, like many of its residents, is also compelled to do a little cleaning when warmer temperatures signal the arrival of a new season. On May 11th the City of Dawson Creek will be hosting Community Clean Up Day and their 5th Annual Swap and Shop as a part of their annual Community Clean Up Campaign. Hundreds of residents volunteer each year to help in the clean up. They are asked to register in groups of ten, and on May 11th are assigned a section of the city and pick up any garbage that maybe in that section; this year the city has been divided into 60 sections. Each group of ten will receive a $200 honorarium for every section of the city they clean; they are also invited to enjoy
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RCMP REMINDERS FOR MOTORCYCLE SEASON By Kyla Corpuz FORT ST. JOHN – With motorcycle season in gear RCMP are reminding drivers to be on the look out. “Always be aware of motorcycles (and all other vehicles) around your car. A motorcycle is small enough to be entirely hidden within your blind spot,” read a public safety announcement issued on May 6 by the Fort St. John RCMP. The RCMP asks that drivers treat motorcyclists like vehicles. “A motorcycle’s speed and distance can easily be misjudged by drivers. Make sure you don’t pull out in front of, or cut off, a
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Wilbur also played a music video produced by Waste Management Canada called, “Toss it Baby,” and promoted the fact that the city is considering their options for offering curbside recycling. She also did a few Mothers’ Day crafts with the eight classes she visited, using recycled materials borrowed from her granddaughter’s collection. Students received a vehicle trash bag filled with pencils and colouring books, thanks to sponsors Peace Country Toyota. They also received a certificate proclaiming their involvement in Operation: Clean Sweep. The Community Clean Up Campaign is involved in projects
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Offers include freight and air tax of $1,650/$1,700/$1,700/$1,700/$1,700 but exclude variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI (if applicable), registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ▲Offer only valid from April 2, 2013 to May 31, 2013 (the “Offer Period”) to resident Canadians with a Costco membership on or before March 31, 2013. Use this $1,000CDN Costco member offer towards the purchase or lease of a new 2013/2014 Ford vehicle (excluding Fiesta, Focus, C-Max , Raptor, GT500, Mustang Boss 302, Transit Connect EV & Medium Truck) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). The Eligible Vehicle must be delivered and/or factory-ordered from your participating Ford dealer within the Offer Period. 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Limited time offer, see dealer for details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for 2013 F-150 4X4 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic transmission: [15.0L/100km (19MPG) City, 10.6L/100km (27MPG) Hwy] / 2013 Fusion FWD 2.5L I4 6-speed SST transmission: [9.2L/100km (31MPG) City, 5.8L/100km (49MPG) Hwy] / 2013 Escape FWD 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic transmission: [9.5L/100km (30MPG) City, 6.3L/100km (45MPG) Hwy] /. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. 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throughout the year, including Water Awareness Week, and the campaign that encourages people to turn their lights off. Wilbur said the spring is their busiest season, but their work is never done. She said after this year’s clean up activities are through the committee would reevaluate the program. “The spring time is basically our main event, and after this year’s done we’re going to look at how we can revamp and a more modernized approach. We’ll be gearing up for next year right after we’re done working towards that,” she said.
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Energy Services BC is seeking a part time Administrator to deliver the day to day operations of the association. Must be computer literate to maintain and update our new, user friendly website, will perform general receptionist and office duties and providing services to the associations 200+ member companies. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with industry business leaders, stakeholders and government agencies through the delivery of their duties. ESBC will consider applicants interested in either contract or employee status. The successful candidate will be required to work with minimal supervision. Please send resume to: art@energyservicesbc.org. 04/11
FT head cashier, some cashier exp, ensure shift cashier operation, co-ordinate cashiers, resolve customer complaints, receive & process payment, authorize payments by cheque, long term & stable employment $16-18/hr, qmart@outlook. com 05/16
Great Starter home! 3 Bed, 2 Full Baths, the master has a four piece en-suite. Open concept includes F/S, D/W, fresh paint, newer flooring and window coverings. A deck for your summer B-B-Q’s, shed, fenced yard! Quick possession. Call Heidi at Gary Reeder Realty Ltd. 250-261-3018 to view this property. 06/27
Bills Books & Bargains. We Buy your collectables, Adult Magazines, Books and coins. Open 12pm to 7pm Mon to Sat. Phone 250-7852660 TFN
Large Pails of Honey, Hay Bales, Alfalfa, Brome, Timothy Mix Tamarack Corral Posts 10 ½, Corral Rails up to 24 feet long Call 250-719-6142 04/25
Learn to operate a Mini Office Outlet working from your home computer. Flexible hours, great income and incentives. www.optimalwell-being.com 05/29
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FSJ Oriental Massage. Deeply relaxing, full body Call 250261-3923 By appointment only. 04/25
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SPRING INTO A NEW HOME Sterling Management Services Ltd. has for rent Bach, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Townhouses & Duplexes Fort St John Dawson Creek Commercial Space For Lease/Rent Brandt: 9907-100th Ave 2500 sq ft retail retail or office Dehod: 10614 Alaska Road 4000 commercial highway frontage Endicotte: 9512-100 Street 1533 sq ft retail or office Pioneer Square: 9900-100 Ave 2050 sq ft approx. 100 Ave office or retail Yenkana: Shop space 3000 sq ft TD Bank: upstairs office space 1323 sq ft Call Rob for viewing, rates and details - 250-785-2829 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL
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NOTICE A celebration of life will be held for the late Isabelle Mills formally of Pink Mountain, BC on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 2:00 pm at the Charlie Lake Community Church. In lieu of Áowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in memory of Isabelle to the BC SPCA or the Alzheimer’s Society of BC. Condolences may be forwarded through to www.hamresfuneral.com.
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Job 1603 Community Support Worker – Dawson Creek Position Title: Community Support Worker Job Responsibilities: The Community Support Worker will: - Be responsible for providing a smooth functioning program. - Provide educational, vocational, social and recreational opportunities and training to an individual with developmental disabilities, mental health disorders and challenging behaviours. - Encourage progressive independence through programming, routines, and consistent responses. QualiÄcations: - Two years experience in a supervised setting with a Social Services Diploma, a Community Support Worker CertiÄcate or a Residential Care Aide CertiÄcate; or - An equivalent combination of education and/or experience in a a supported employment and/or residential resource. - All supervised settings to be in services to people with developmental disabilities. Hours of Work: 35.75 Hours per week - Flexible to meet the needs of the program
Look no further panoramic views, unlimited recreational opportunities, 1 mile east of Enderby, bordering provincial park. Custom built log home on 31 acres, central rock fireplace, recently renovated. 2680 sq.ft., 4 bdrm, 3 bath, media room, cold room, decks, shop/garage. With 80 gpm well. 22 acres in hay. For sale by owner.
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• SALES • We’re a fast-growing player in the automotive retail industry and need a self-starter who can build and manage their own business and complement our team of sales all-stars. If you’ve got the horsepower to take over this critical position, hit our high standards and grow fast with our company, send in or drop off your resume or apply online at www.info@browns.com. Include a separate write-up describing your most significant team and individual accomplishment. We realize a compensation package needs to be very aggressive to continue to build our all-star team.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT The Fort Nelson First Nation seeks an organized, professional individual to join our Lands Department. As a full-time, permanent Administrative Assistant you will use your excellent organizational and communication skills to manage information within the department while providing administrative support to the Lands Director and other Lands staff.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN The Fort Nelson First Nation seeks a motivated and versatile individual for a 6 month maternity leave position as our Environmental Technician beginning July 11, 2013 ending January 10, 2014, with a strong possibility of extension. Working closely with the Referrals Assessor to plan and conduct field investigations of proposed development, the Environmental Technician informs and engages FNFN staff, Chief and Council, community members, industry and government to ensure that FNFN members are aware of proposed developments, and that FNFN interests are brought forward and represented appropriately. The Environmental Technician also leads field surveys and other assessment activities on the land as needed.
MAJOR PROJECTS COORDINATOR The Fort Nelson First Nation seeks a reliable, knowledgeable individual to join our Lands team. This is a full time, 14 month maternity leave placement position beginning July 8, 2013, ending August 31, 2014. The FNFN Major Projects Coordinator acts as a liaison between FNFN staff, Chief and Council, community members, industry and government and oversees FNFN’s engagement in environmental assessment and permitting processes for major projects in FNFN territory. The Major Projects Coordinator also oversees research and may participate in assessment activities on the land in relation to proposed major projects.
For more information go to lands.fnnation.ca/jobs Please send a cover letter, resume and two references to:
Lana Lowe, FNFN Lands Director, R.R.#1, Mile 295, Alaska Highway, Fort Nelson, BC V0C1R0 lana.lowe@fnnation.ca or fax to: 250.774.6317 Submissions without a cover letter will not be accepted. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. No phone calls please. Only those who are short-listed will be contacted.
Notice: Open House The District of Hudson’s Hope is updating its Official Community Plan (OCP) and Zoning Bylaw. There have been significant changes in Hudson’s Hope in recent years. The District undertook the development of these plans to prepare to handle future changes and to encourage the continued health and sustainability of the community. We encourage you to attend this public open house to review the new draft OCP and Zoning Bylaw.
Public Open House You are invited to review the updated Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw:
Community Hall Thursday, May 9 Drop-in from 4pm to 8pm For more information, please visit the project website at www.ourhudsonshope.ca or contact Loretta Foley, Project Manager at Urban Systems (250) 785-9697.
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• May 9: The North Peace Pregnancy Care Centre will be having a fundraiser BBQ on Thursday from 11am-2pm in the Pricesmart Parking lot. • May 11: Campfire Cowboy Lounge Party at the Fort St. John Legion. Donations at door. • May 11: FSJ Arts Market at the Pomeroy Sports Centre (Enerplex) from 10am to 2pm. New artists are welcome too, call 250.793.6599 • Jun. 9: Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Bowl for Kids’ Sake: “Luau on the Lanes” takes place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. @ Fort Bowling Lanes. To find out about becoming a Corporate Sponsor or to register your team of four, please call 250.787.9674 or email: fsjbbbs@telus.net • Jun. 22: Beatton Community 4-H Fun Shoot. Non-competitive courses, concession. BBQ supper with registration, no arrow speed or weight restrictions and wagon rides. Pre-registration: $40, day of registration: $50, Peewee shoot: $5.
• Alcoholics Anonymous - If you think you might have a problem with drinking, come to an AA meeting. Call for times and places or someone to talk to (250) 785-8866. • Fort St. John Multiple Sclerosis support group. If you or anyone you know has MS and have any questions or just need to talk, please call Susie at (250) 785-2381 or Sandi at (250) 787-2652.
Dawson Creek
• Alcoholics Anonymous - meets Mon., Tues., Fri., & Sat., 8 p.m. at Peace River Health Unit. Wed. 8 p.m. Hospital Education Room. All meetings are open. • Mile 0 Al-Anon meets 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday evening at the Health Unit, Dawson Creek. • Mile 0 Quilt Guild meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m., Studio 10 at KPAC. Come join us for sewing, fun and friendship. Contact Gloria at 250
Shoot starts at 11 a.m. Location: Home of the Taylor Family 13429 256 Rd, Montney. More info: 250-264-7422.
Dawson Creek
• May 10: Notre Dame School Carnival from 5:30-7:30pm. Betty’s Face painting, M & M’s hot dogs and burgers, fun games like hockey shoot and golf, silent auction, great prizes and a candy guessing jar booth. This is a fundraiser for Notre Dame School. Address: 925 104 Ave • May 18: UCW Spring Tea, Bake Sale & Grannie’s Attic will be held at South Peace United ChurchUpper Hall, 1300-104th Avenue, Dawson Creek from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Enjoy sandwiches and squares. • May 28: Martha Funk will present “When Gambling Isn’t Fun Anymore; How gambling may affect you, your family and friends” at 1: 30 p.m. Come for a fun afternoon with games, prizes and refreshments. At the Seniors’ Access office (next door to Sears in the Coop). Everyone is welcome.
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• The Community Market is held at the Westend Campground every Saturday except on long weekends. For more info or a vendor package please contact Jaylene Arnold at (250) 774-2541 or Audrey Reynolds (250) 774-6574.
Pouce Coupe
• Youth Drop-In at Pouce Coupe Community Church Annex (the old Pouce library). Saturday nights 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Ages 13 to 17.
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For more information call Keith at 250.719.5123 or Cell 250.219.5662 EILEEN HANSEN • BEAVER VALLEY FARMS LTD. EQUIPMENT: Steiger Bearcat 4wd tractor • Case 1175 tractor, pto, 2 hyd • Ford 8N tractor, 3pt, pto, blade • 1991 Dodge 250 4wd p/u • 2000 Bombardier 500cc 4wd ATV • Sidewinder 6-wheel solid tooth root rake • Kello-Bilt 350 14' offset hd disc • 14' aerator • 14' hyd. land leveler • Hyd. trail type post pounder • 40' harrows, field sprayer • Brush rake to fit D8 • Tractor mt. snow blower • SHOP TOOLS and MISC: 250 amp elec welder • 220v air comp, pressure washer • Grinders, welding rod, helmets • Bolt bins, nuts, bolts, chain hoist, come-a- long • 3/4 drive socket set, tap and die, drill bits • Solar fence panels, electric fencer • 33 bags forestry mix grass seed • 1000 gal fuel tank and stand, (2) 500 gal fuel tanks and stands, 500 gal fuel trailer • Cattle guards, 1200 gal poly tank, fence posts, fencing materials • Tractor mt. grass seeder, livestock supplies • Stihl brush cutter, chainsaw • HOUSEHOLD: Singer sewing machine • JD riding mower, push mower • For more information call Eileen at 250.786.5002 or Lorne at 250.219.4019
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SELLING for DAVID and HELENA BULLERT TRACTORS and TRUCKS: 2002 MF 4370 mfd tractor, 3 pt, pto • 1994 Zetor 16245 mfd tractor, Ezee-On 2100 FEL • 1979 Versatile 835 4wd tractor • MF tractor • 2003 Chev Venture minivan • 1999 Dodge 2500 4wd E-cab p/u • Rainbow 20' t/a flatdeck trailer • 1979 GMC 7000 s/a grain truck, gas, 18' steel box • IHC 1600 s/a grain truck, steel box, gas • HARVEST and TILLAGE: 1979 JD 7700 turbo combine, p/u, chopper • 1979 JD 6600 combine, p/u, chopper • 1983 Versatile 4400 swather, 18' • 1982 Versatile 4400 swather, 18', p/u reel • NH 499 haybine • NH 660 round baler • Enrossi 10 wheel hay rake • Morris 881 hay hiker • JD 9350 21' hoe drill, steel packers • White 26' tandem disc • CCIL 28' d/t cult, IHC 26' d/t cult • Flexi-coil 60' diamond harrows • 5 btm plow • Computor Spray 60' sprayer • Augers • Westfield tailgate drill fill auger • LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: A, D&D 16" stock trailer • FK 180 roller mill • NH 352 grinder/mixer • Manure spreaders • (2) 200 bus. hopper wagons • WW mat pen, squeeze, round bale feeders • Livestock waterer • TANKS, TOOLS and MISC.: 2003 Skidoo Summit snowmobile • Baja 90 ATV • Tanks, stands, water pumps, hose • Sand blast pot, Mastercraft 10" table saw • Concrete mixer, belt/disc sander, air compressor • Baler belting, hay tarp, boomers, chains • Fence posts, elec. roller mill • Bolt bins, bench vise, 12 ton shop press • Steel racks, 3/4" drive set • Hoist, fence posts, barb wire, lumber, septic tank • For information call Reuben at 250.264.7587, Felix at 250.263.2488 or David at 250.827.6887 Weaver Bros. Auctions Ltd. • Auctioneers for the B.C. and Alberta Peace Country JEFF WEAVER • 780.864.7750 • weaverauctions@gmail.com
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May 9, 2013 some areas of the South Peace. Bernier believes the government needs to develop better programs and incentives to make sure the manufacturing companies are doing a better job of using less packaging. Candidates agreed that initiatives needed to be implemented in order to address labour shortages in the region. Bernier suggested building family-friendly communities to attract workers and their families to the area and implementing a B.C. first hiring policy. Peats said the BC Conservatives are prepared to offer a tax incentive to build communities and their amenities, as well as a $50 million grant administered to communities to address their individual issues. Pohl believes having provincial funding to help students complete their training programs would help address labour shortages. Wren said that the NDP want to invest $100 million in skills training and pay for it with a small tax increase to big banks, who in turn will be paid back with the interest from houses and cars when those students graduate and find good jobs. Candidate’s views on the Carbon Tax varied greatly. Bernier noted that the Carbon Tax adds approximately two
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Brocke said that the book was always a work in progress and throughout the years would tweak it every so often. After years of encouragement from family and friends, she finally decided to try to get the book published. With no success from other publishers, she decided to do it herself. “We always liked it, but we’re busy and we just didn’t have the time or the money to complete the job, and it was never really perfect, it always needed tweaking...we wanted to share it, it was really good, like the illustrations are fantastic and the watercolours are beautiful, the words are lots of fun and anybody we showed it to always liked it,” said Brocke, on why she decided to self publish. “That process is still a lot of work and [there’s] a lot of risk, you have to pay for it by yourJill Earl photo self and you have to make all the decisions and then you have Doris’ niece, Caroline Brocke, displays some of the early drafts of the book’s pages. to market it yourself, so there’s a lot of steps involved,” she ABC Musical Garden will also be available at the Northern said. Toy Box, Moms to Be, Dawson Creek Tourism, the Chetwynd Brocke did have help though, from stepson Shawn Brocke Visitors Centre, Fort St. John Playtime Toys, North Peace Galwho drew the pictures, her niece Caroline Brocke who added co- lery, and Dunvegan Gardens and Wonderland Toy and Hobby lour to the book with watercolour paintings, and Denise Young in Grande Prairie. from Tiger Printers who helped with the layout. The book will also be available on Amazon.ca. Brocke has also found help from those family and friends who “I had lots of friends and family that wanted to see it in print,” encouraged her to have it published; many will be selling them Brocke explained. in Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Victoria and Banff.
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