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DAWSON CREEK - After 25 years of teaching, organizing, inspiring and advocating in the Dawson Creek school system, special education teacher Charlene Hodson is moving on, and will be leaving a large space in the halls of the school she loves and the hearts
of those who love her. Hailing from Scarborough, Ontario originally, Hodson came to Dawson Creek in 1990 for a two-year stint, and ended up staying until this, her year of retirement. “We are going to miss her wisdom in so many ways we can’t count,” said Pat Strasky, Hodson’s long-time partner in the
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Spectra Energy reported the leak at the McMahon Plant to Fort St. John RCMP at 2:30 p.m., and as a precaution, the Taylor Fire Department and the RCMP initiated an evacuation of the area, spanning approximately three blocks by four blocks. The Alaska Highway was closed in both directions. By 3:50 p.m. Spectra EnPhoto Credit File photo ergy’s emergency response team had the leak fully contained, according to an BRONWYN SCOTT RCMP press release, and by 3:56 p.m., air reporter@northeastnews.ca quality testing indicated that there were no TAYLOR – A natural gas leak caused remnants of the product left in the air. The evacuation was called off. Only a some trouble for residents of south west small portion of residents in the affected Taylor on Sat., May 9. area had been evacuated by that time, and the remaining residents were allowed to stay in their homes. By about 3:55 p.m. the M&M Meat Shops would like to introduce Alaska Highway was reopened. Christel and Mark Haynes as the Both the Ministry of EnNew Owners of the Fort St. John location vironment and Environment Canada were notified of the incident. Spectra Energy along with regulators are Totem Mall conducting a full investigaFort St. John tion of the cause of the leak. 250-263-9500 PRODUCED BY KOBA ENTERTAINMENT
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Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Denny Morrison (pictured right) with his speedskating teammate Gilmore Junio (left) at a welcome home celebration in Fort St. John on April 2014.
BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – Long track speed skating Olympic medalist Denny Morrison’s athletic career has been put on hold after fracturing his femur and sustaining other non life threatening injuries in a motorcycle accident. The Fort St. John native was in Calgary when the crash occurred on Thursday evening, May 7. He’s currently in the care of Calgary’s Foothills Hospital orthopaedic trauma surgery department. Morrison suffered a clean fracture through the middle of his femur, according to a Speed Skating Canada Press release, and will need an operation for the placement of a metal rod to stabilize the bone. “It is premature at this point to determine what will come next, as well as the duration
of his convalescence,” said Brian Rahill, Speed Skating Canada’s high performance director. “However, knowing Denny’s determination, we know he will do everything possible to be back on his feet as soon as possible.” Morrison has won four career Olympic medals, including one gold in 2010, and one silver in 2006. At Sochi in 2014, he won the silver medal in the 1,000-meter event, and the bronze in the 1,500-meter race. This season he finished first in overall World Cup rankings in the 1,000-meter and 1,500-meter races, and won silver medals in the 1,500-meeter and the team pursuit events at the World Single Distance Championships.
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NCLGA resolution will bring the issue of sex and human trafficking to a municipal, local level ernment Association) annual general meeting in Prince George during the week of May 4, and as Chair of the Resolution Committee and Director-at-Large of the NCLGA Executive board, helped to draft a resolution asking local leaders to take stronger stances on the sex trade and human trafficking.
. . . it’s time that the municipalities at the community level get involved and start doing something about it . . . Photo Credit File photo Dawson Creek councillor Shaely Wilbur. DAWSON CREEK – On May 7 Dawson Creek councillor Shaely Wilbur was part of the executive board which asked Northern B.C. municipality leaders to help tackle human trafficking and the sex trade in B.C. Wilbur was at the NCLGA (North Central Local Gov-
The resolution was passed. “Do we have it in Dawson Creek? Of course we do. It exists; it exists in every community across our province and country,” Wilbur told Northeast News. “We’re always proud to say: ‘Come and see our community, we’re so wonderful’. Which is good because we’re all of those things. But it’s a little harder to have that conversation about things that are lurking in the shadows. “They exist, they’re tough things, but we need to discuss it. The only way to stop it from happening, to get a hold of
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BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca TAYLOR – Crossing the Alaska Highway in Taylor is about to become much more pleasant.
Intersection improvements at Pine Avenue and Highway 97, which include a new traffic signal, are getting underway. The $2.9-million project, with the Ministry of Transportation paying 80 per cent of the costs and the District of Taylor paying the remainder, will also include an upgrade to the arterial lighting throughout Taylor. In addition, two new dynamic message signs, which advise drivers of road and weather conditions in the area, will be installed, and at the intersection, improvements will be made to a major underground sewage system. “These improvements will provide a location for pedestrians to cross Highway 97, increasing safety for both pedestrians and drivers,” said Pat Pimm, MLA for Peace River North, in a press release. The contractor’s schedule shows a start date of May 12, with completion expected for Oct. 31, 2015, according
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Regarding Fort St. John Objection to article published city council, and their in our April 16, 2015, paper conniptions about having Fair Share reduced [Re: article titled “Site C sign vandalized for a second time, published in our April 16 paper on Page 11.]
[Re: April 23 Letter to the Editor called “Fair Share dollars and city spending”] Roger Brandl’s Letter in the Northeast News April 23 is 100% correct: Compare the roads from Fort St. John to the Dawson Creek roads you see a big difference. Dawson Creek has the same climate the same long winter and the same traffic, but only a few potholes compared to Fort St. John’s “only Potholes”! Even the two main roads 100th Ave and 100th Street and every intersection are full of potholes. The roads in Fort St. John are deteriorating! Who is running Fort St. John “Mismanagement” OR a Mayor and a City Council? Why do we need the Mayor from Fort St. John to be also the chair from the Regional District. Why does one want a second job if the first one can not be done right!? Should the Regional District be run down like Fort St. John? Management makes the Difference not more Dollars!! Respect to Roger Brandl, but not to a Mayor and a City Council which are unable to spend all the Tax Money wisely. Yours truly, R.L., Fort St. John
Letter to the editor: Your own numbers suggest how inefficient “alternative” energy is, if it takes 425 people to supply the energy that 37.5 people could operate (and where are the 250 MW geothermal projects we’re supposed to use for comparison). Considering how important the cost of energy is to businesses and consumers, such an enormous increase in cost can only be justified for a small percentage of users, particularly those who want to believe they are doing something that is good for the environment. Then too, you omitted a comparison of how much power would be generated with the 33 000 person-years to build a dam compared with 45 200 person-years for “clean” energy products. I take issue with lawyer Botterell using loaded terms like ‘social licence’ and ‘reconciliation’ when in fact only a small number of people will be affected, and have been offered money and land on a scale more in line with a city of 50 000 people, not three small groups comprising about 1000 individuals. ‘Reconciliation’ is particularly offensive as it drags up associations of residential schools and their mismanagement as though this had some bearing on negotiations to build a dam. It does not. A look at energy alternatives shows they are found wanting: the existing windmills are shut down at times of high wind because they tend to fail, seventy-six blades replaced last count. Solar is appropriate for remote locations with small loads: it takes three to six years for a solar cell to make the equivalent energy that was used to mine and process the materials it is
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made from. Think about that; it doesn’t even include the cost of installation and maintenance and batteries to store power during daylight hours so that it can be used at night. How about the mining of materials and industrial effluent of battery production? Speaking of which, how many hours of weak, low-intensity sunlight are we talking about from October to March in the north? Geothermal holds some promise, but is a long way from being developed and engineered for Canadian sites: we aren’t sitting on top of active volcanoes like Iceland, although the idea should be studied more. If power made that way could compete it would already be a reality in a country where drilling holes deep into the earth is something we do every day. I object to your using a case of vandalism as the opening for your arguments, as there are many well-educated and intelligent people to make the case for hydro-electric without implying juvenile delinquency to that side of the story. I have questioned Site C myself, not for the reasons you suggest but because it seems like a smallish amount of generation for the cost of construction - compared with WAC Bennett, Peace Canyon and Mica for instance. Also my dealings with BCH over the years have led me to increasingly doubt their professionalism, management skills and integrity. But the unintended consequences of environmentalist meddling with the energy supply should not be ignored or green-washed or painted as some sort of conciliatory measure to Aboriginals as your article attempted to do. The fact that Site C does not interfere with important fish stocks like salmon is a plus for the location in BC. Many considerations that would otherwise apply are rendered moot by the existence of two dams upstream; it is mostly a question of land use for a small amount of farmland, a small amount of hunting for a small number of people - who have been offered a considerable amount of restitution for their minor inconvenience (because it is fair, not because of some vague notion of righting past wrongs) Brett Blaikie, Prince George BC
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STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca TUMBLER RIDGE - The Peace Region Palaeontology Research Centre (PRPRC) in Tumbler Ridge has acquired a new prize in the form of an almost intact mammoth tusk which was found in the North Peace region of B.C. The tusk was unearthed from an ancient Pleistocene river channel by resident Thelma Ostero at the end of April, and was turned into the research centre for preservation. The tusk has not been dated yet, but Rich McCrea, palaeontologist at the PRPRC said that by comparison to other materials found in the area it can be approximately dated at about 30,000 years old. When such a specimen is removed from the ground, McCrea says, it is extremely sensitive to exposure and can degrade quickly, sometimes within 24 hours. The tusk had already begun to degrade when it was turned in to the centre, with some small pieces broken off. “It’s not something that can be just kept on a shelf . . . we’ve got it all wrapped up and are trying to stabilize it,” McCrea said. “We’ve stabilized the environment but there are some broken pieces from exposure . . . hopefully at some point we’ll be able to put it on display.”
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Sex trafficking Continued from Page 3. RCMP to work with local governments to implement recommendations from the National Task Force on Sex Trafficking of Women and Girls in Canada’s recent report “NO MORE. Ending Sex-Trafficking In Canada”, and the Province’s “Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking”. Arden Smith of the South Peace Community Resources Society says that sex work is a visible issue at the Society’s transition house for women in Dawson Creek. “We do see lots of women who do work in the sex trade come through the transition house, and they sometimes get some rest and get cleaned up, and they’re gone again, and we know that they’re vulnerable,” Smith said. There is a shelter specifically for women who are leaving the sex trade or involved in human trafficking in Grande Prairie, but not Dawson Creek. “We know that women in the sex trade are more vulnerable to all kinds of negative things, we know that sometimes
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SPORTS Young women’s rugby kicks off a new season
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It’s refreshing to see the commitment that they do have, because of the logistics and everything else. is with the Grande Prairie Rugby club. “It’s really awesome that they show up to practice, they practice hard . . . it’s refreshing to see the commitment that they do have, because of the logistics and everything else,” Rogers said. “They’re very dedicated. I can’t say enough about them.”
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for shopping for groceries for the kitchen, creating menus and cooking. “The school boards used to get extra money for bussing costs, for power, for all those things that now school districts are being asked to pay for. So it means less program money for all our students, not just my students, all of our students,” she said. She also initiates work and volunteer experience for her students, and finds the Dawson Creek community to be unusually supportive of those with disabilities. Her contacts in the community are integral to the success of her students, she says. “This community is very unique in that. This community has been incredibly supportive of people with challenges. I really think the team relationship is the key to all of this.” Hodson has also benefitted from the support of the community; living independently with spinal bifida has taught her to accept help but also that disabilities are not necessarily a hindrance to having a full life. It is a lesson which she learned from her parents, who raised her to live just like everyone else, to give back, and who put her education above everything; “we were all taught, my brothers and I, to go out and to give to our communities.” She takes what she has learned from her experiences with her own disability and applies it to her dealings with students and other teachers. Although she was surrounded by supportive family and teachers as she made her way through school, she says the words of one grade 12 teacher, who told her she had no right to be in school because of her spinal bifida, stuck with her in such a way that she knows how damaging non-inclusiveness can be to a child. “When I sense that someone is not going to be inclusive, my little mother bear claws come out, and I think it’s because of that one person,” she says. On top of all of her other duties and commitments, Hodson has also been spending every Friday night for 25 years volunteering at the
special education department at Dawson Creek Secondary School’s South Peace campus. “We’ll be like a whole new program without her here, but we want to make her proud and stand up for the things that she did, and try to do the best. It’s not shoes that we’ll ever fill, but we will do the best we can. But it will not be the same. It will be a huge hole in the school.” Hodson oversees the unique curriculums of DCSS’s special education students, from those who are hearingor-sight impaired and need companions in classes to help them interpret lessons, to students who are unable to attend or will not benefit from standard classroom environments. The school district believes in inclusiveness, Hodson says, but some students benefit more from being away from the classroom and learning skills to help them be successful in life. It is a move away from rigid teaching methods which Hodson and her colleagues advocate for and which she feels prepares her students for successful adult lives. “What’s going to make them fulfilled, what’s going to give them a purposeful and a happy life? The thing that I think is most important is students come out of here feeling good about themselves,” Hodson said. “They have a purpose, they’re prepared for their life, to me that’s the most important thing: everybody has a purpose.” Hodson takes this philosophy outside of the school when she follows the progress of her graduating students into the community and beyond. She works with the Dawson Creek Society for Community Living (DCSCL) to find meaningful work for the graduates or just to help to integrate them into the larger community. “She’s not only committed to what goes on at the school, but she’s also committed to what happens for these students and the best opportunities that they can have once they leave here, and not many people do that,” said Strasky. Hodson sits on the board of directors for the DCSCL and is also the president of the Dawson Creek Teacher’s Association and the local representative for the Peace River South Teacher’s Association. She is a professional development trainer for teachers across the province and is the Chair of the Agenda Committee for the British Columbia Teacher’s Federation (BCTF). For the BCTF, she also served on the Professional Issues Advocacy Committee for six years, looking at policies, trends and concerns around the teaching profession in B.C. Hodson enjoyed this role as it allowed her to advocate for teacher’s needs as government cutbacks meant more and more Since expecta-2008 Edge Controls has been tions: “allserving the extras Dawson that are Creek and area with Residential, demanded of teachers these Commercial and Industrial electrical and instrumentation. days, not just the subjects but all the other things being asked.” Government cuts to spending have also meant that Hodson has gotten creative in finding waysBeing to keep locally owned and operated her students involved in we pride our selves in doing 1st quality work with school life. 100% customer satisfaction GUARANTEED. Such as creating a school for a coffee anytime at our new location in the airport industrial subdivision. kitchen Stop program for special education students when funding for the school WelIncludes Continental Breakfast & Kids Stay Free • Ask for the Shoppers Discount! come Room cooking proWe carry pre gram was reallocated. wired power 1-877-355-3500 • www.lakeviewhotels.com Students took over the sheds for school lunch cooking proEDGE ELECTRIC & CONTROLS • 250.784.0555 your rural gram under Hodson’s initia34 Vic Turner Airport Industrial Rd., Dawson Creek, BC 4H9 NowV1G Open! tive and are now responsible power needs!
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concession at drop-in night at the Ark Christian Youth Centre. She spends her lunch hours in the Welcome Room, chatting with students, even students she is not connected with. Although she navigates the world with limited physical ability, she still finds time to travel and be a source of support for her friends. “I’ve learned more as I’ve gotten older about accepting. I think that’s important, that we each take our strengths and help each other to grow,” she says. The vacancy Hodson leaves will be a tough one to fill, say her colleagues, but they are looking forward to the challenge. “It’s exciting to see where these ladies and the others, whoever comes in, what will happen, what the change will be,” Hodson said. “I just do what I do. I’ll be sad to leave here, not only the school but the community, because they’ve been great, they’ve been supportive, it’s been wonderful.” Hodson is escaping the Northern winter extremes for warmer climes in the Okanagan, and plans to continue her volunteer work there in some capacity. “Some of the teachers I know there are excited I’m coming,” she said. “It’s just a new chapter.”
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FORT ST. JOHN – School District 60 students are getting a solid head start on their careers thanks to the Secondary School Apprenticeship program and industry partners. On Weds., May 6, School District 60 held their annual awards night at Lone Wolf Golf Club to recognize student
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Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott and they did a career day,” said acting mayor Dan Davies, who is a Grade 5/6 teacher. “That’s the age, right there, that’s when that interest is starting to pique, so starting to look at trades and possibilities for careers . . . they went to the woodwork shop, through textiles and everything else, just getting a little sample,” he said. Being exposed to the different career paths can give elementary students a goal to work towards, and reiterate the importance of what they’re studying in the classroom. “I think a lot of kids, when they’re at that age level, they’re looking at, Ok, I don’t need math, I don’t need this stuff. Well, yes you do, and it kind of adds that relevance and importance, like, oh really, I have to know math to be a mechanic? . . . it makes that connection,” Davies said. School District 60 has had strong support from local industry in hiring secondary school apprentices, and the annual awards night is an occasion for students and their sponsors to celebrate their successes.
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Sun 16th A fine clear day. Morintz passed down the River with Thos McDonald on his way to the Crossing where he is taking him to the Doctor. Mon 17th Cold & stormy all day with rain. Self in office. Planted a few cabbages this evening.
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for H. Hope this morning and got back here this evening making the round up in one day. Mon 31st Self taking Inventory. Johnny helping. The Motor Boat left this morning for P R Xing. F Tredwell & 2 others left for up the S. Pine River. Mr. Wilder & party started work on the H.Hope Telegraph Line. A fine clear day, waters falling.
Tues 18th Cold with rain all day. Self in office. A few Indians came in from the North Pine. The River Rising. Wed 19th Continued rain all day. Self in store & office. The Indians getting pretty hard up for Grub.
Photo Credit File photo Frank Beatton. Sat 1st Cold & stormy all day with snow and rain. Self busy in office. Sun 2nd Self in office all day. Mon 3rd Self fixing up fence. The Indians killed a moose up the River. Husta arrived and brought a Bear skin. Appain & Yakatachie arrived. Mr. Wilder out looking at the Line. Tues 4th A fine clear day. Self busy with Indians. Thomas arrived. Appain & Yakatachie left for their camps. A man passed down on a raft from Halfway River. Self put in 10# wheat & 3# oats up at my Ranche. Wed 5th 3 miners arrived from Ft Grahame. One of them got scurvy. They are on their way out. Self at odd jobs. A fine warm day. River still going down. Thurs 6th Cold & stormy. Self very busy. F. Hazen cut 2 bulls & 1 steer this morning. B. Gregory arrived from PR Crossing with a canoe. Fri 7th A fine clear day the River Rising fast. Gregory left for H. Hope this morning. Self in office. 4 men arrived from the Finlay Forks on their way out. Sokanna arrived from N. Pine.
Thurs 20th The SS Peace River arrived here in the afternoon with Mr. Fugl on Board and a party of surveyors. After unloading some freight they continued on their way to Hudson’s Hope. Self very busy. Fri 21st Haulling up some freight in forenoon. The Steamer arrived from H. Hope after stopping about 20 minutes. They continued on their way down. I sent Kenny down to the Crossing to see a Doctor as the Boy is in bad health. Sat 22nd A fine clear day. Self busy around the place. A few Indians around. 2 men left with a pack team for the ½ Way River. River falling. Sun 23rd Cap MacCars Boat arrived from the Crossing this morning. After unloading they started up the River. Mon 24th A lot of Indians arrived and brought in their Furs. Got 8 Silver Foxes today. The Steamer St. Charles arrived from PRL. Self very busy with Indians all day. The Boys planting potatos at the Ranche.
Wed 26th Self busy with Dawson Creek’s Local Indians. A fine clear day. Lait & Partner got back from Electric & Instrumentation the Halfway River. A lot Service Providerof the Indians pulled out to
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BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca HUDSON’S HOPE – Every parent’s nightmare came to life for one Hudson’s Hope family, but just as quickly, as if in waking, it was all over, and life was restored back to normal. It was afternoon on Thurs., May 7, when Hudson’s Hope RCMP received a report that a vehicle had just been stolen, with a three-year-old child still inside. In preparation of issuing an Amber Alert, officers immediately attended the scene, obtaining details as fast as possible to spread the word. RCMP detachments in every direction were notified, and immediately set up a perimeter to cover all possible routes leading out of Hudson’s Hope, while other supporting units headed into town, according to an RCMP press release. The local fire chief and District of Hudson’s Hope maintenance workers were no-
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there, so I thought it was really fitting to have it displayed there where there is filming going on currently . . . she always has tonnes and tonnes of tourists and travellers and directors coming in,” Scheck said. As there had been a number of inquiries about the dress, the store owner asked Scheck if he was willing to sell it, and if so, for how much? He had no idea, but told her he’d find out. He contacted three Marilyn Monroe collectors, and only one got back to him. He had no idea. It turned out, however, that this Marilyn collector was a good friend of the president of the Hollywood Museum. He reached out to her on behalf of Scheck, and the wheels were set in motion. Scheck was hoping to bring the dress down to Los Angeles himself, but they need it faster than he’s able to get there himself. Instead, the museum is having the dress pack-
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Image capturing Continued from Page 9. Further, staff has analyzed other municipal policies around image capturing throughout Canada and have not found any consistent trend or standard. There is some local consistency in that most pools allow
devices on decks, the report states, however some require staff permission for use and some do not. “In the recommendation,” Redfearn told Northeast News, “council is asking staff to draft up a policy allowing devices in city facilities, and that the policy require patrons to notify staff before taking pictures, in particular on the pool deck.” The policy will not only include the Kenn Borak Aquatic Centre, but all Dawson Creek owned facilities which will present some challenges, Redfearn said. “The rest is kind of vague and it’s going to encapsulate more than just the pool deck . . . how do you control parks where it’s not a manned city facility or space? Where’s the line in say a hockey arena versus a pool deck? We have to
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STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca take all of that into account.” The report also stated the intricacies around creating policy which will affect privacy: “If Council directs staff to create a policy allowing devices in recreational facilities, staff will be tasked with trying to regulate use and ensuring patron privacy” it read. “This will be very difficult with the array of devices available; a considerable amount of onus will be on the patrons to selfmonitor.” Alternatives offered to staff were to continue using the present Life Saving Society Audit recommendation thereby not allowing image capturing devices on the deck of the pool at all, and to create a policy which only includes the Notice of 70th Annual General Meeting Kenn Borek Aquatic CenDate: Thursday, May 21, 2015 tre and leaving other faciliTime: Supper 6:00 pm, Meeting 7:00 pm ties unregulated. Location: Pomeroy Hotel “It’s going to be a chal11308 Alaska Rd (By Chances Casino) lenge and we’re definitely To Consider not going to be recreating Review 2014 financial statement. Sales increased 24.6% to $101.8 million and the wheel,” Redfearn said. net savings of $7.9 million or 7.9% of sales. “We’re going to look around and see what other Directors recommendation of a patronage allocation municipalities have done. Election of 2 Directors for 3 year term . . . We’re going to look Guest Speaker FCL Director regionally, and then we’re going to expand out and Co-op Gift Certificates and Door Prizes Valued at $500.00 look for some good solid policies that protect privacy.” Complimentary tickets for supper must be picked up prior to May 11 at the Co-op Cardlock
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DAWSON CREEK - The saga of the Dawson Creek arenas is moving forward, as the mandatory site visit for potential Request For Proposal (RFP) respondents will be taking place on May 12. The City of Dawson Creek released RFPs for the design and rebuild of new refrigeration systems to the city’s three arenas, after the April 30 decision to renew Memorial and Kin Arenas as well as the Dawson Creek Curling Rink. The Curling Rink and Memorial Arena both lost their ice uses after ammonia was found to be leaking from their refrigeration systems in November of 2014. “[The meeting] will give an idea of people interested,” said Duncan Redfearn, Deputy Director of Community Services for Dawson Creek. “It looks like three right now, but that could change.” Redfearn says that the arena RFP process will differ from regular RFPs as they set specific parameters such as Freon use, season-specific work timing as well as facility temperatures, etc. “Theres a lot of different options that are going to come in, and the idea is to get the best value. And also when they’re designing it, it puts that accountability back on them for the design,” he said. “It’s a different process, and you utilize these processes depending on the projects. It’ll be interesting.” There has not been any local interest in the project so far, as there are no local companies which deal in the build and maintenance of ice plants, a very specialized industry, Redfearn says. The mandatory meeting will entail a detailed tour of all three facilities wherein potential bidders for the project can gain specific insight into its requirements. Dawson Creek has tentatively budgeted $2.4 million from the 2015 capital budget to finance the project. It decided at an April 30 special council meeting to reallocate funds from other capital projects slated for this year, thereby deferring them until later years indefinitely. Included in these deferred projects is the demolition of the Centennial Pool building and a new municipal fire training facility for Dawson Creek. After the rebuild and redesign of the arenas’ refrigeration systems, the arenas will be continued to be upgraded until 2020. Their structural components, ice pads and grounds will be improved or replaced at a cost of approximately $6.5 million, depending upon market costs and proposals received by the City.
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NLC is committed to providing theitsskilled table, but also for their commitment to finding learning solutions for the as B.C.'s Energy College™. Over the years, I havecontinuing received support and encouragement from local politicians workers for these expanding industrial sectors This column, written and pubYou’ve retired and, one day, you and your spouse begin a conversation that goes something Daphne Hogg youth of the region. NLC is committed to providing the skilled including: Senator Richard Neufeld, the former Minister of Energy, Mines and and supporting the economic development of lished by Investors Group Finanlike this: “This has been a great family home – it’s full of memories. It’s just so familiar – and Financial Consultant February 23, 2011 • 1:30pm Inc. (in QuĂŠbec – a theResources; Over years, I haveJay received supportMember and encouragement politicians workers forasGiven these expanding industrial sectors it’s paid for. 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Given the scope of the industrial Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources; and Pat Pimm, MLA for Peace River role at the College was to build capacity Your decision will depend on your personal situation but here are some considerations when it Rycroft, AB TOH 3A0 Rycroft Community Hall QuĂŠbec, a firmofinmy Financial Plan-River; Email: Peace Lekstrom, MLA fordaphne.hogg@investorsgroup.com Peace Southmunicipal and formerand Minister of expansion in our region, major part North. And IBlair would like to acknowledge the River exceptional regiona through partnerships with aother post-secondary comes to decisions about retiring your home. 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For more informawill be referred to an Investors Group Mortgage Planning 4) To transact such other business, if any, as may properly come before for being willing to work with Northern Lights College on joint planning tha I knew Northern Lights College was a "classy" The College’s Board of Governors recruited me to make changes and supported me to my Specialist. Insurance products and services distributed tion on this topic please contact Sell and downsize the meeting. through I.G. Insurance Services Inc. Insurance license benefits the region. institution when the first person to welcome me when the changes became uncomfortable. I was very appreciative of this suppor new job was your Investors Group Consultant. sponsored by The Great-West Life Assurance Company. • Are you prepared for the cost of getting your home ready to sell? 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Boat stolen from Fort St. John residence BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – Fort St. John RCMP is asking for the public’s help in locating a stolen boat. On Mon., May 4, shortly after 10 p.m., a silver 18-foot Duckworth Pro 302 jet boat, bearing a hull identification number of MT1061AN, was stolen from the driveway of a residence in North Anneofield, Fort St. John. The boat was secured to a black trailer, with the B.C. license plate number UPB92Y, and was last seen travelling toward the Alaska Highway. There is a large rip in
the front of the boat cover, near the windshield. The unknown suspects removed the boat by attaching it to a dark coloured pickup truck, which they fled in, according to an RCMP press release. Anyone who may have witnessed this theft, the suspects, the suspect vehicle, or anyone with any information related to the whereabouts of the stolen vessel whatsoever, is asked to contact RCMP at 250-7878100. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. A cash reward of up to $2,000 will be paid for any information that leads to an arrest and charges.
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BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – Site C has been in the media spotlight this past year, but another B.C. Hydro project, valued at $27-million, has been under construction for a year without much public attention. To meet rising demand and accommodate future growth, B.C. Hydro is adding a new transformer to the Fort St. John substation. “It’s a pretty significant project,” said Bob Gammer, community relations manager with B.C. Hydro. The work includes the installation of a new transformer, and two new 25 kilovolt feeder positions, as well as the addi-
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• 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 • Night at the Museum. Friday, May 22, 2015 at 7 p.m. Imagine if characters from Fort St. John’s past came to life at the Fort St. John North Peace Museum the way they do in the movie Night at the Museum. Now is your chance to meet and interact with nine characters from Fort St. John’s past. Find out their stories, challenges, and opportunities. Ticket prices: Adults - $12 • Seniors (65+) - $8 • Students - $5 • Under 5 - Free Tours run every ten minutes from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.and last about 45 minutes. Please call the museum at 250-787-0430 to register your time slot today. REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY AND LIMITED. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes before your tour start time. Payment will be taken at the door. Registration is limited and mandatory. Payment is made at the door on May 22. • 2015 Energetic Amazing Race, hosted by the City of Fort St. John Visitor Centre on May 22nd, 2015. Think you know Fort St. John? Put your skills to the test at the 2015 Energetic Amazing Race! Enter a team in the adult or family division and race to finish in the top three to win a prize pack. The event will kick off with a barbeque/pre-race party (with all proceeds going to the SPCA), then racers will have a 2.5 hour window to rip around the city and complete their tasks. Whether you’re a group of friends, family or corporate team – all are welcome to partake. Registration is free but there are only 40 spots available to sign up today! 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 • May Fundraiser Dance at the Legion. May 23rd, 7 p.m at the Auditorium at Royal Canadian Legion Branch #102. Donation at the door. Silent auction. 50/50 draws, dance to follow. Hope to see you come out and support our local Legion. Please call Roxanne Steeves at 250-263-1474 with any questions. • The Derrick Dance Club of Fort St. John will be hosting a Country Music Dance Sat., May 23, 2015 from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. in the Senior Citizens Hall at 10908 – 100th Street. Music by Country Horizon Sounds. Eveyone 19 and over welcome. For info call Chris at 250-785-1021, or George at 250-827-3396. • That’s right, Bert Bowes School has turned 50 years old! The school officially opened on November 27th, 1964. Please join us for a celebration from 7:00 to 8:30 pm on Wednesday, May 27th at the school. Come out to visit the school, connect with alumni and former staff, and re-live some old memories. People are also encouraged to visit http://bert-bowes-middle.padlet.org/pphillips5/anniversary to share their memories by posting comments or pictures. • ROLLER DERBY! Killbillies vs St Albert Heavenly Rollers, hosted by the Energetic City Roller Derby Association, coming to the North Peace Arena, May 30, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Roller derby is a fast paced hard hitting sport that is a lot of fun to watch! Come support your local team! Tickets: $10 at the door. Kids 8 and under free. Pre sale tickets available at ZooFood. $10 or buy 4 get one free! Concession will be available. • 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
Hospital Foundation. This event will take place at the B.C. Ambulance Station on May 30, from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. On May 30th participants will gather at the BC Ambulance Building to “Be Brave & Shave”. The 2015 campaign goal is $100,000 for the Foundation’s Cancer Diagnostic and Treatment Fund. Donations to this fund are used to purchase equipment that aids in the comfort, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with cancer at our hospital. It also ensures the Foundation can meet both the long term and emergent needs of our hospital as our medical staff works on early diagnosis and treatment of patients with cancer. With the funds raised from previous Bluey Day events, the Foundation was able to purchase a software upgrade to the Hospital’s CT Scanner. The installation of the upgrade is scheduled for mid-April 2015, and is expected to lengthen the life of the scanner. The $206,000 upgrade will also allow the Hospital’s radiologist technicians to lower the radiation dose to patients, without compromising the quality of the images. Bluey Day participants are key to this fundraiser. Each “Be Brave & Shave” participant agrees to raise at least $500 to have their head shaved but most set much higher personal goals. These amazing individuals seek sponsorship from family, friends and businesses. To meet the $100,000 target the Foundation hopes to have at least 65 head shavers each actively participating in seeking sponsorship. Each participant has a personal reason for shaving. It might be a young child shaving for his grandma or entire families shaving in support of their neighbor 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 and through the generosity of donors over $1 million has been raised! 100% of those funds have stayed in our community to support our citizens dealing with cancer. This is a family friendly event that brings our entire community together. Participants, volunteers, businesses, families and friends all gather to celebrate and support our local cancer 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.
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• 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
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• 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. • Tuesday, May 19th at 2pm – Volunteer Drop In at “Better at Home” in the Co-op Mall. Want to volunteer but don’t know if you have the time or experience? Drop in, meet volunteers and staff, and find out how easy and rewarding it is to volunteer. Everyone welcome! Every month we have a guest who can address questions about issues to do with seniors and/or volunteering. Drop in, no pressure, no strings – but there will be cookies! Call 250-782-2341 for more information. • 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. • The 2nd Annual Swap Meet Show & Shine is back at Rolla Pub on June 6, 2015. Starts at 1 p.m., judging at 3 p.m., BBQ and camping afterwards. $10 bike entry fee, $10 table rental. Proceeds go to local children’s charity. For more info, call 250-719-8226. Hosted by 97 Knights M.A.
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
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Local artists contribute to provincial policy making
About 20 individuals turned up at the North Peace Cultural Centre to meet with Alliance for FORT ST. JOHN – Artists across the province are help- Arts + Culture, a member ing to develop a cultural policy framework in B.C., and on based organization and Thurs., April 30, the North Peace community had a chance non-profit society, which to participate. is travelling across the province to engage arts communities and gather Mail Address: Box 6818 Fort St. John, BC V1J 4J3 input as to how a governLocation: 10273 - 79 St., East Truck Bypass ment policy can improve John Beifort arts and culture for everyone. Manager After visiting with Cell: (250) 261-8039 each community, the results of those conversaPh: (250) 785-3904 tions the Alliance is conForage & ducting around B.C. are fed back to a committee Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Cereal Seed Sales that is working to devel- Members of the local arts community came together on Thurs., April 30, to help develop a op a first draft of a cul- cultural policy framework that will inform a government cultural policy to help artists around B.C. Hay • Pasture • Lawn Seed tural policy framework. “We’re one of the few, statement, or principles and the priorities, that guides poliPersonalized service for remarkably if not the only province in Canada that does not actually cy making on an ongoing basis. It identifies the objectives have a written cultural policy at the provincial level,” said and the priorities in a broad sense,” explained McKeown. natural results Kevin McKeown, director of community engagement with Common elements of a cultural policy can include the Alliance for Arts + Culture. ways in which artists, arts organizations, and cultural work11116 100th Avenue, They’d been hearing a lot about the need for a cultural ers can be supported by the government, including the creFort St John, BC policy in B.C., he said, and so, in 2013, the Alliance took ation and conservation of heritage, as well as the creative info@mediskin.ca action. But after initiating a province wide engagement by industries, according to Amanda Peters, communications Ph. 250 787 0010 or book online phone, they came to realize that they manager with the Alliance. www.mediskin.ca had to take to the road to truly engage “The government should encourage the arts communities around B.C. cross ministerial co-operation and colThus far, a number of themes have laboration, recognizing the broad imbeen central to their conversations with pacts of cultural activity,” she said. respect to what the public sees as priori“These links include connections beMedical Aesthetics | Skin | Laser | Botox ties for government’s relationship to arts tween culture and health and wellness . and culture. . . the links between culture and educaAreas of focus have included intetion, the links between culture and the grating culture and education, social services, health and economy and trade.” wellness, as well as promoting diversity, inclusion and While looking at other provinces’ cultural policies can community cohesion, and ensuring consistency and trans- help to inform B.C.’s eventual policy, B.C. is unique. Our parency in funding. geography, for one, makes us different than other provOther topics include supporting creation, research and inces, as we have urban, rural, and remote communities, innovation, and recognizing arts and culture as a pillar of islands and mountains, the coast, the interior, the north, economic prosperity. desert and rainforest. While government is the “Our landscape’s really diverse, and people have told us LIFE-CHANGING DEBT SOLUTIONS only body with the authority as well that British Columbians can feel separated physito make a policy, the Alli- cally and psychologically from the rest of Canada, and also ance is doing the ground- from each other. We can be isolated in our own communiwork, gathering informa- ties,” Peters said. tion and establishing a big Another factor that makes us different is our culture, inpicture idea that will inform formed in part by the historic and ongoing influence of First government’s policy down Nations communities. the road. Further setting us apart is the fact that B.C. has more Bankruptcy and “The minister mandated artists per capita than any other province, and is the only that we should develop and province where artists make up more than one per cent of proposal to creditors present to cabinet a plan to the labour force. Consolidate your debts grow B.C.’s creative econoThrough their conversations around the province, the Alinto one interest free my and creative work force liance has found some interesting commonalities specific to monthly payment . . . this is the challenge that northern and more remote communities. we’re taking up here, we One of the most common themes is the concern that what Stop harassing are developing and getting funding there is available is not distributed evenly, and that phone calls ready to present to cabinet larger communities and the more southern metropolitan arthrough the ministry a plan eas get a larger share, even on a per capita basis. Repair your credit rating for B.C.’s creative commuIsolation is another item that continues to come up, but nities,” McKeown said. interestingly, in their travels the Alliance has found that the “We in fact have the sup- isolation theme runs both ways, and that in Metro Vancouport of the government . . ver, they too are isolated from what’s going on in the rest . we are engaged with the of the province. Dean Prentice, CIRP, Trustee government even as we B.C. has 25,890 artists and 87,420 cultural workers in speak.” B.C., and according to Peters, B.C.’s creative sector conThe cultural policy frame- tributes $5.2-billion annually to our provincial body. FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION work will provide the over#10611 – 102ND STREET Having a cultural policy will benefit artists in numerous FORT ST JOHN, B.C. arching structure for the ways, and judging by what the Alliance has heard so far in government’s relationship their conversations around B.C., it should bring some transbetween the arts and culture. parency to funding, create more local opportunities, and RESIDENT OFFICE: 700, 1628 DICKSON AVENUE, KELOWNA, B.C. Government Licensed Trustees in Bankruptcy “It’s the tool, or the broad give more autonomy to the regions and the communities.
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HIV awareness is still an issue in DC STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - Art therapist Valerie Laub was at the Nawican Friendship Centre May 6 to perform her one-woman play about HIV/AIDS awareness. Her play is based on the true stories of people living with HIV/AIDS in the North. “I’m really passionate about getting to tell the stories about people who are marginalized and people who feel like they’re invisible,” Laub said. “[The play] really shows the power of theatre to affect a community.” Laub’s visit was initiated and funded by the Dawson Creek Harm Reduction Committee.
While statistics of people living with HIV/AIDS in the Northern regions of British Columbia may seem low in comparison to the rest of the province, they may not actually be an indication of the whole story, says Samantha McRae, Outreach HIV/ AIDS Educator with Positive Living North, based in Dawson Creek. “The infection rates in the North are a lot lower actually, but that might not be necessarily because people don’t have HIV. It’s probably way more likely because people aren’t getting tested,” she said. Projects like Laub’s are essential in areas like Dawson Creek, McRae says. “Absolutely it’s an issue, most people have misconceptions about HIV, and there’s a lot of stigma and discrimination.”
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Photo Credit Stacy Thomas Victoria Laub was in Dawson Creek May 6 to help raise awareness about HIV/AIDS in the North.
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NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the District of Hudson’s Hope will meet on WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015 AT 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers (municipal office, 9904 Dudley Drive), to is hereby given that the Council of the District of Hudson’s Hope will meet on WEDNES consider a Temporary Commercial Use Permit application from Prince Rupert NOTICE Gas Transmission for MAY 20, 2015 AT 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers (municipal office, 9904 Dudley Drive PID 023-713-046 DISTRICT LOT 1282 PEACE RIVER DISTRICT as shown on the sketch below. consider a Temporary Commercial Use Permit application from Prince Rupert Gas Transmissio PID 023-713-046 DISTRICT LOT 1282 PEACE RIVER DISTRICT as shown on the sketch below. The applicant requests the issuance of a Temporary Commercial Use Permit that would allow a LAYDOWN AREA as a permitted use on the subject property for the duration of the May 1, 2015 to The applicant requests the issuance of a Temporary Commercial Use Permit that would allow a April 30, 2018, inclusive. STOCKPILE AREA as a permitted use on the subject property for the duration of the May 1, 2015 TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT NOTICE TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT NOTICE April 30, 2018, inclusive. Before making its decision, the Council will hear from all persons who have an interest in this matter. NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the District of Hudson’s Hope will meet on WEDNESDAY, NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the District of Hudson’s Hope will meet on WEDNESDAY, Written briefs may toPM the municipal office (municipal on or before theDudley dateDrive), and Before time ofmaking the meeting MAYbe 20,submitted 2015 AT 5:00 in the Council Chambers office, 9904 to MAY 20, 2015 AT 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers (municipal office, 9904 Dudley Drive), to its decision, the Council will hear from all persons who have an interest in this mat consider a Temporary Commercial Use Permit application from Prince Rupert Gas Transmission for consider a Temporary Commercial Use Permit application from Prince Rupert Gas Transmission for or verbal presentations may be made to the Council during the meeting. PID 023-713-046 DISTRICT LOT 1282 PEACE RIVER DISTRICT as shown on the sketch below. PID 023-713-046 DISTRICT PEACE RIVER DISTRICT on the sketch below. Written briefs may be submitted to LOT the1282 municipal office on as orshown before the date and time of the mee
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or verbal presentations may be made to the Council during the meeting. requests the issuance of a Temporary Commercial Use Permit that would allow a applicant requests the issuance of a Temporary Commercial Use Permit that would allow a Persons wishingThe toapplicant view the draft Temporary Commercial Use Permit or requesting additional The LAYDOWN AREA as a permitted use on the subject property for the duration of the May 1, 2015 to STOCKPILE AREA as a permitted use on the subject property for the duration of the May 1, 2015 to 30, 2018,the inclusive. 30, 2018, inclusive. information mayApril contact municipal office from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday Persons wishing April to view the draft Temporary Commercial Use Permit or requesting additional (except holidays). Before making its decision, the Council will hear from all persons who have an interest in this matter. makingthe its decision, the Council will hear from 8:30 all persons who have an interest in this matter. to Friday information mayBefore contact municipal office from a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday Written briefs may be submitted to the municipal office on or before the date and time of the meeting (except or verbal presentations may be made to the Council during the meeting.
Hiring Electric/Instrumentation Journeyman/Apprentice Persons wishing to view the draft Temporary Commercial Use Permit or requesting additional information may contact the municipal office from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday (except holidays).
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Written briefs may be submitted to the municipal office on or before the date and time of the meeting holidays). or verbal presentations may be made to the Council during the meeting. Persons wishing to view the draft Temporary Commercial Use Permit or requesting additional information may contact the municipal office from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday (except holidays).
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Northeast NEWS
May 14, 2015
More space. More savings. More security. THE 2015 SPRINTER 2500 144" CARGO VAN TOTAL PRICE**: $42,060 INCLUDES $3,000 CASH INCENTIVE Lease APR
Lease payment
4.99
%*
60 months
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Receive up to
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INCLUDES: 3 YEARS NO-CHARGE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ($1,799 VALUE)3 + EXTENDED LIMITED WARRANTY UP TO 6 YEARS/160,000 KM ($1,895 VALUE)4 1
Taxes extra When you lease or finance
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© 2015 Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. 2015 Sprinter 2500 144” Cargo Van shown, total price $42,060. **Total purchase price of $42,060 includes MSRP of $41,300, all applicable dealer fees less a $3,000 cash incentive. Lease offers based on the 2015 Sprinter 2500 144” Cargo Van available only through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (MBFS) on approved credit for a limited time. *Lease example based on $484 per month for a 60 month term, a lease APR of 4.99%, with a down payment or equivalent trade of $0. First month’s payment, security deposit of $550, plus freight/PDI up to $2,995, admin fee up to $595, EHF tire fee $25, air conditioning tax $100 and PPSA up to $44.30 are due at signing. Total obligation is $49,456.30 which includes an end of lease residual value of $16,107. 1License, insurance, registration and taxes are extra. Dealer may sell for less. Manufacturer order may be required depending on dealer inventory at the time of purchase. 2Total savings of $6,695 include $3,000 manufacturer discount only available for 2015 Sprinter Cargo Vans, $1,799 for 3 years no-charge scheduled maintenance and $1,895 for Extended Limited Warranty. 33 years of scheduled maintenance covers the first 3 factory-scheduled maintenance services or 3 years (whichever comes first) under normal driving conditions, and has a value of $1,799. Scheduled maintenance interval for the model year 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is 1 year or up to 30,000 km (whichever comes first). The specific maintenance services included are as described in the applicable Owner’s/Operator’s Manual and Service/Maintenance Booklet. Only applicable on lease and finance offers. 4Extended Limited Warranty covers up to 6 years or 160,000 km (whichever comes first) and has a value of $1,895. Only applicable on lease and finance offers. Offers are non-transferable, non-refundable and have no cash value. Offers may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. Certain limitations apply. See your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for details or call the MB Customer Relations Centre at 1-800-387-0100. Offers end May 31, 2015.
Membership has its advantages. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter works overtime to help you reduce your operating costs. With a highway fuel efficiency of 7.7 L / 100 km,* no work van does more on less. And it’s only one of the many reasons the Sprinter has the lowest Total Cost of Ownership of any van in its class.** Better fuel efficiency. Better service intervals. Better retained value. It all adds up to better savings for your business. Become a member of a Mercedes-Benz supported association for a chance to save even more. Contact Zimmer Autosport Ltd. for full details.
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*Based on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standard Testing of 2014 model year Sprinter 2500 Cargo Van, 144” wheelbase, standard roof, at 50% load capacity, and at highway/city speeds according to the standards of the “CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW HEAVY–DUTY MOTOR VEHICLES [Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations – Part 1037]” as conducted by Mercedes-Benz in September 2013. Stated fuel consumption based on highway driving cycle. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Not for comparison purposes. Fuel efficiency test results determined using Government of Canada approved test methods are not available. **Based on the 2010-2014 model level analysis of 2500 and 3500 series vans as performed by Vincentric, LLC for the Canadian retail market. †$5,000 cash incentive is valid for all 2015 Sprinter models, for lease, finance, or cash purchase contracts and is to be deducted from the negotiated total price before taxes. Lease and finance offers available only through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services on approved credit. Dealer may sell for less. Offers may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. Offer expires September 30, 2015.