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We now face these encounters on a regular basis. impact every community. Dawson Creek RCMP will stop at nothing to ensure the safety of our citizens and the apprehension of criminals walking our streets,” he said. The firearms on display on May 13 included several semi-automatic firearms, handguns and rifles. Some of the firearms are designated as ‘prohibited’ by
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Photo Credit Stacy Thomas Constable Tim Heighington, of Dawson Creek RCMP Serious Crimes Unit, spoke to media May 13 about the current investigations into organized crime in the city.
STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - Dawson Creek RCMP presented the results of two recent raids to media May 13. The items, which are still considered evidence as they are part of an ongoing investigation into recent organized crime activity, comprised 28 stolen firearms, large amounts of cash and a quantity of illicit drugs. They were collected as the result of two searches which were conducted during the weekend of May 9, and another over a weekend at the end of February or early March,
RCMP said. Another 15 firearms have been reported stolen from a Dawson Creek residence within the last week, RCMP informed media. The investigation into that incident is underway but details have not been confirmed. There are currently at least 20 stolen firearms at large in the community that RCMP are aware of. “This display is now the new reality of today’s criminal elements. We now face these encounters on a regular basis,” said Sargeant Marcel Guilbault of the Dawson Creek RCMP. “Guns have become the weapon of choice in the com-
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Fassbender Continued from Front. labour needs of the region. Students at North Peace Secondary spoke with Minister Fassbender at the North Peace Secondary library to share their perspectives on what’s working for them in their education, and where they face challenges in transitioning to the workforce. One of the hurdles identified in those conversations was the difficulty in applying for jobs when students don’t have their full drivers’ license, and how being able to only have one passenger with an “N” license presents difficulties in the workforce. When queried by media as to whether or not drivers’ licensing regulations could be changed to accommodate youth in this region, Minister Fassbender was optimistic about finding a solution, and said that his ministry would be talking with the regulatory authorities about the matter. “This region has a different set of dynamics to what you might find in a large metropolitan area like Vancouver. So I think we have to be open minded to look at some creative opportunities, and try some things. You’re never going to get anything if you don’t try something new,” he said. “If that is a huge barrier in this community and in this region, for future job opportunities, I think we have to be willing to look at it, and I think if we do, we’ll find a solution. Media asked also about budget cuts and whether or not solutions were in the works to address the transportation issue in the school district, as students will have to pay bussing fees come September to get to school, but Minister Fassbender didn’t have any immediate solutions. “It’s a subject that has been under discussion in many school districts,” he said. “It’s actually happening throughout the province.” He said that some communities, like Abbotsford in the Lower Mainland, has been charging for bussing for years. “We know that the bussing issue is fairly topical at the moment, and our ministry team is going to be working with the district to look at the changes that we made,” he said.
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FORT ST. JOHN – Artists around the province have a chance to be recognized – not to mention make some money – now that the B.C. Achievement Foundation is accepting submissions. Artists working in jewelry, glass, wood, fibre, clay or metal, along with other media, or who produce work in textiles, furniture, weaving, fashion or industrial design, can submit their work to be considered for the 11th annual British Columbia Creative Achievement Award for Applied Art and Design. Up to three recipients will be awarded $2,500 each at a presentation and exhibit this fall, according to a British Columbia Achievement Foundation press release. These awards, called the Carter Wosk B.C. Creative Achievement Awards for Applied Art and Design, recognize British Columbians who creatively contribute to the cultural and economic fabric of the province, and whose work has a practical function. To be eligible to apply, the artist must be a permanent resident of Canada who has lived in B.C. for the past three years. Individuals who work in architecture, fine art, graphic and interior art are not eligible. In addition, the B.C. Achievement Foundation is accepting submissions for the ninth annual British Columbia Creative Achievement Awards for First Nations Art. First Nations carvers, printmakers, weavers, jewelers, painters and media artists working Photo Credit http://www.bcachievement.com in either tradition or contemporary First NaTania Gleave of Vancouver was a 2014 award recipient. tions art can apply.
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Dawson Creek RCMP Continued from Page A3. the federal government. All of them have been confirmed as stolen. “When we located them, a large portion of these firearms were loaded and had ammunition with them,” said Constable Tim Heighington who is heading up these investiga-
Photo Credit Stacy Thomas Dawson Creek RCMP presented the results of two recent raids to media on May 13.
tions with the RCMP Serious Crimes Unit. As a result of the shooting which occured in February, which saw a man abducted and left for dead in a rural area, nine search warrants in total were enacted including the two which produced this evidence. Four indivduals were arrested in connection with the shooting in February. Heighington told media that all four individuals have been released on bail. “With the incident from February, it was largely an organized gang that originated in the Lower Mainland and were trying to set up operation here, and because of the results of our investigation we managed to disrupt a large portion of their operation,” he said. “So for the most part they are no longer functioning in Dawson Creek, for the time being anyways.” It has not been determined if the most recent theft of 15 firearms is connected to this activity. “We’re still working on that,” he said. In addition to the firearms, police seized several quantities of drugs including cocaine, heroin, a powdered form of ecstasy, fentanyl pills and some “other agents”. There was also a small amount of marijuana and cutting agents. While the drugs are in small amounts, likely meant for personal use or for “small” trafficking, they are of concern because of the cutting agents found in them. The fentanyl pills are comprised of heroin and other cutting agents. “They are nowhere near pure, they’ve been cut down with a large portion of other agents, which are undetermined what they can actually do to a person’s health,” said Heighington. “With the fentanyl pills that have been going around, they are being largely related to a lot of the unexplained deaths from drug users,” he said. While no incidents have occured in the Dawson Creek area, there has been a spike in drugs and fentanyl-related deaths in larger centres recently. Dawson Creek mayor Dale Bumstead was at the presen-
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Province is in a precarious debt position Dear Vaughn: Your May 8th column: “Debt rating agency keeps a watchful eye on ‘stable’ B.C. ” in the Vancouver Sun misses a major point. I have scanned in a letter from Moody’s which states that all debts all obligations of the province (including debt of crown corporations, PPPs, guarantees and future obligations) are taken into account during the assignment of the credit rating. The reference to $64 Billion is only a portion of the debt commitment of the citizens of BC. This means that the $70 Billion that BCHydro and Power Authority (BCHPA) has accumulated (includes IPPs contractual obligation) is part of this debt commitment. Please read my letter of December 2, 2014 to Moody’s. The unknown commitment of the PPPs is estimated to be an excess of $40 B for a total debt commitment of the Province in excess of $180 Billion. You may wish to compare this to Norway’s savings of $700 Billion. (Norway has a similar geography, resources and population) The important point here is the huge escalating debt, but the fact that government has no plan to stop the escalating debt but in the fact that government also has no plan to repay the debt!! Debt repayment will certainly not come from the annual natural gas royalty of $300 Million nor some mystical legacy fund. Note this is ½ of the forestry revenue ($700 Million)and ¼ of the taxpayer funded Carbon Tax (1.2 Billion). When is the press going to address the precarious debt position of the Province in a meaningful manner? You could start with the totally unnecessary proposed Site C project at $9 Billion and examine the option of existing Burrrard Thermal (capable of energizing 700,000 homes and is already paid for) or the Calgary Cogeneration Gas Plant (which was on budget for $1.3 B and same size as proposed Site C) and will produce power at 8 cents/kwh for 5 years. Now is the time. The citizens of this Province deserve honesty. Yours truly,
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I am writing this in hopes that people will take a moment to listen and consider. Every year my daughter, myself and a few other great people take it upon ourselves to go out and clean up the garbage in areas around our community. There are a number of reasons everyone has for doing it. Whether it’s for the environment, pride in a clean community, or setting an example of responsibility for our children. This year I found it quite a bit worse than previous years. The garbage ranges from disposable take out containers and cups to abandoned construction rubble. As I cannot point fingers at any one cause for all the garbage that gets littered around because there are many. I would like to make some suggestions that could make a big impact on aiding in fixing this horrible problem. 1) businesses can empty outdoor garbages frequently to avoid overflow, as well as do a daily pickup of any litter around their property. 2) homeowners can keep garbage in enclosed bins to avoid wildlife from scattering it. 3) keep a small garbage in your vehicles ( including work vehicles and equipment) while on the highway and empty them at the garbage bins provided by municipalities. 4) if you see garbage bins or dumpsters overflowing report it to the appropriate person(s). Business, bylaw or public works. 5) pick up after yourself when enjoying being outside or at the park. 6) get together with family, friends, a church group, or any organization and organize a cleanup day. Or just take a small bag with you on a walk incase you come across any garbage. 7) invest in reusable containers and cups. This not only reduces waste, but saves you money! As most places offer discounts if you bring your own cup. 8) Reduce, reuse, recycle. It only takes small things to make a big difference. Here’s hoping for a cleaner, brighter future. Thanks for listening.
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Road rage leaves child in hospital BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca
FORT ST. JOHN – A case of road rage escalated to epic proportions on Wednesday evening, May 13, leaving a three-year-old child in hospital overnight and a trail of broken fences and run down trees and shrubs. Numerous residents of 90th Street in the Matthew’s Park area called police after witnessing a man and woman being assaulted in the street. When RCMP arrived, they found that not only had the man and woman been physically assaulted and pepper sprayed, but a three-year-old child was also pepper sprayed. According to witnesses, there were five or six males and one female responsible for the attack, and they left the scene of the crime in two separate vehicles. Shortly afterwards, a police officer saw one of the suspect vehicles in the neighbourhood, and attempted a roadside stop. When the officer approached the vehicle, the driver sped away, according to an RCMP press release. The vehicle then returned to 90th Street, and drove toSubmitted article wards an officer standing on the street, but swerved out of Winter has been hard on your car – among other things, the way just in time to avoid the cold temperatures and icy conditions have taken a the officer. The driver then toll on your belts and hoses, brakes, and exhaust system. ran through various residen24 Hour Though you may not notice these changes, they can put tial yards, running through Auto Propane fences, shrubs and trees. your car at risk of breaking down. Cardlock After fl eeing the scene for Small car problems have a tendency to become major Cylinder Filling ones at the most inopportune moments. Most Canadians re- a second time, police were Available port that they do not budget for repairs, so these surprise car able to locate the vehicle troubles put them at risk of being stuck with a hefty garage parked outside of Winks bill they can’t afford. Avoid getting caught off guard – in- Convenience Store. The vest a little in a thorough inspection and basic maintenance 20-year-old male driver was now to avoid major damage, prepare financially for upcom- arrested. According to RCMP, the ing repairs, and ensure your safety. cause for the initial assault To help you remember to give your car a little extra TLC was road rage, where one come spring time, the Be Car Care Aware (BCCA) edudriver took exception with cation program created Car Care Month. Throughout the another for following too month of May, we use our website, blog, and social media closely. Words were exchannels to raise awareness about the importance of regular changed, and the assault folpreventative maintenance and encourage Canadians to take lowed. better care of their cars. “I have heard of road rage No Charge This year, BCCA has partnered with the Canadian Auleading to physical assaults tomobile Association (CAA), the Traffic Injury Research Foundation(TIRF), and the Canadian Association of Road before, but never to this exSafety Professionals (CARSP) to share maintenance and tent,” said Cpl. Jodi Shelkie, road safety tips that will help keep you and your family in a press release. “There were eight or nine Propane Equipment Rentals safe on the road throughout the spring and summer months. people involved, a young Get involved! Share our special Car Care Month post• Tanks • Vapourizers cards on Twitter and Facebook, tell us your stories, and child was pepper sprayed, • Skids • Generators send us your car care tips with #carcaresafety and #Car- a police officer was almost hit by a car, and there was • Heaters CareMonth. In addition to posting daily tips from BCCA and our road safety partners, we may feature some of your substantial property damage done to residential yards. content on our sites. “People who get frustrated To learn more visit www.becarcareaware.ca. with other drivers’ actions Since 2008 Edge Controls has been About Be Car Care Aware: The Be Car Care Aware should mentally and physiremove themselves serving Dawson Creek and area withcally Residential, (BCCA) program was launched in Canada in 2004 by the from the incident before the Commercial and Industrial electrical instrumentation. Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada and to situation gets out of hand.” promote the benefits of regular vehicle maintenance and The man, woman and repairs. BCCA provides information, tools and resources child were taken to hospital, to the public and the automotive service and repair indusand although the man and try. For more information about BCCA please visit www.
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Children have a right to child care, families have a right to child care, so what’s happening right now is not working.
Photo Credit Stacy Thomas Parents and kids sit for a story during the Spring into Action for Childcare Playgroup event at the Child Care Resource & Referral office on May 13.
STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - Some Dawson Creek parents are facing severe challenges finding child care, according to local service providers. May 9 to 17 is the national Week of Action for Child Care, and organizations and advocacy groups across the country are taking part in initiatives to raise awareness about child care challenges and to urge people to consider child care when voting in the upcoming federal election.
“Children have a right to child care, families have a right to child care, so what’s happening right now is not working,” said Katherin Charbonneau, Chair of the Early Childhood Educators of B.C.’s Dawson Creek chapter. “So this week of action is saying, we need something better.” Child care advocacy groups such as the Child Care Advocacy Association of Canada (CCAAC)—who are organizing the Week of Action as part of the Vote Child Care 2015 campaign—are asking federal and provincial governments for more funding for child care. May is also Child Care Month in B.C.
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The Peace Region is veryeducational fortunate to have a Technologies in Dawson Creek,incombined with through and to spreading word on the benefits of this innovative initiative and Gas Centre of Excellence Fort St. John, Peace River exceptional leadersby committed to for expanding scope of this program the JimNorthern Kassen Lights Industry Training Centre/ Oil group I have of been very impressed the passion learningthe these leaders bring to the allows College to fulfil its brand SHAREHOLDERS Seed Co-op Ltd. spreading on the commitment benefits of this educational initiative and Gas Centre Excellence in Fort St. John, and table,tobut also forthe theirword continuing toinnovative finding learning solutions for the as B.C.'s Energyof College™. haveof been impressed by the passion for learning these leaders bring to the allows Northern Lights College to fulfil brand Iyouth the very region. NLC is committed to providing theitsskilled You have been diligently paying your income taxes for many • Be aware of your potential tax obligation by completing a pro- you are required to make installment tax payments. You’ll retable, but also for their continuing commitment to finding learning solutions for the as B.C.'s Energy College™. Over the years, I received support encouragement from local politicians workers for these expanding industrial sectors years and perhaps, in most years, you have enjoyed a tax refund. forma tax calculation and set aside money to cover your tax ceive thishave notice if the tax owingand on your last return was greater 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 Then you retire – and in your first year of retirement you get a liability. than $3,000. If the installments are not made on time, interest February 23, 2011 • 1:30pm Over the years, I have received support and encouragement from local politicians workers for these expanding industrial sectors Petroleum Resources; Jay Hill, former Member of Parliament for Prince Georgethe region. Given the scope of the industrial (perhaps expensive) surprise: no tax refund. Instead, you take a will be charged and penalties may be applied. • If you were 65 or older on December 31, 2014, you may be Rycroft Community Hall ‘tax payable’ hit. Senator Richard Neufeld, former Minister of Energy, Mines and and supporting theregion, economic of including: Peace River; Blair or Lekstrom, MLA forthePeace River Southpayments and former of expansion in our a major part tax of credit. my February 23, 2011 • 1:30pm eligible for the non-refundable agedevelopment amount Reduce eliminate the amount of installment by Minister 5208 47th Avenue Petroleum Resources; Jay Hill, former Member of Parliament for Prince Georgethe region. 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 When you enter retirement, the sources of income you receive may be eligible for the non-refundable disability tax credit having more tax withheld from CPP, OAS or pension income Rycroft, AB TOH 3A0 Community Hall replaced by the • You Lekstrom, MLA for Peace Southmunicipal and formerand Minister of expansion in our region, major part of my Peace North.River; And IBlair would like to acknowledge the River exceptional regiona through partnerships with aother post-secondary change. 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Child care rights Continued from Page A8. explore career options, but doesn’t feel it’s possible for her right now. Full time child care can cost from approximately $40 to $60 per day for licensed care. “If minimum wage wasn’t so low, it might be easier for parents to be able to send their kids to daycare,” Roslin said. “For people right out of high school, young moms, people who don’t have the schooling to go get an awesome job that pays well, you’re kind of stuck in a rut. . . . We make do. It would definitely be easier if I was working—two incomes. But we do what we can. We budget.” Another option which some parents are choosing as an alternative to outside child care is nannying. However this option can be more expensive than child care at a centre. Jashu Sandhu recently moved to Dawson Creek from Edmonton while on maternity leave with her second child. She says she will likely hire a nanny rather than search for outside child care. A family member employs a nanny who can refer her to a friend, another nanny, she says. “My daughter went to daycare in Edmonton when we lived there, and she really thrived in the experience, but it is expensive,” said Sandhu. Some will choose simply to exit the workplace altogether, especially young parents with children who are under the age of two. It is more difficult to find child care for small toddlers and babies. In Dawson Creek, there is currently no child care centre dedicated to toddlers and babies, and other centres can be reluctant or unable to take them on as it affects how many children can be accommodated. Maegan Kutanzi has just had her first child and does not
plan on looking for child care. “I probably wouldn’t make enough money to pay for a daycare anyways. I’d rather stay home with her,” she said. “Just from what I’ve heard, it’s really hard to find daycare, it’s almost easier to find a person to come nanny in your home . . . that works if you’ve got a dad that’s working and makes enough money that you can pay for a nanny, or you have a really good job . . . because they’re more expensive than a daycare usually.” A third option which some Dawson Creek parents are being forced to utilize is unlicensed child care, which while as yet has not been problematic, says Charbonneau, is not ideal.
I probably wouldn’t make enough money to pay for a daycare anyways. I’d rather stay home with her.
“It’s unregulated, so you don’t know what conditions are,” Charbonneau said. “You don’t know the quality that they’re providing.” “Because there’s not enough licensed places, especially for children under the age of two, a lot of moms coming off of maternity leave are looking for a space, and a lot of times they are having to go unlicensed.” Charbonneau says when they encounter parents at the CCRR who are thinking about using unlicensed child care, they advise them to do criminal record checks and get references. Anyone can legally mind up to two children, but after that they must be licensed. Family child care providers can care for up to seven children in their homes, and are required by Provincial child
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care regulations to have 20 hours of various child care training, designating them a registered “Responsible Adult”. These facilities can legally care for infants up to 12-yearolds. There are 12 licensed family child care providers in Dawson Creek, however some of them are licensed for less than seven children. Licensed group childcare centres can legally care for two-and-a-half to five-year-olds, and can accommodate as many as their square footage will allow as well as number of staff members. There are three of these centres in Dawson Creek, and there must be one Early Childhood Educator (ECE) certified staff member for every eight children, which poses another problem. There is a decline in ECE professionals entering the field, exacerbating the government funding issues, Charbonneau says. The focus of the Week’s awareness initiatives is to support the election of a federal government which will direct more funding towards child care. “We’re just trying to bring awareness that things need to change,” Charbonneau said. “[For voters] To look at the different platforms, and look at which one aligns with them most and see who has a child care platform.” Apart from the Vote Child Care 2015 campaign, CCRR is also supporting the provincial $10aDay Child Care Plan campaign which is working to push the B.C. government to adopt a child care scheme based on $10 per day for full time child care and $7 per day for part time care. Parents with incomes less than $40,000 per year would have free access to child care under this proposed plan. “That plan is a solution,” said Charbonneau. “We’re looking for endorsements, and for people to sign the petition, to show the government that this is what Canada does need.” More information about the $10aDay Child Care Plan can be found at 10aday.ca.
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It’s a go! The Dawson Creek Music Festival gets set to rock the community this July 12
than just an event but a way to inspire kids and contribute to the larger arts scene in Dawson Creek. With proceeds from this and future events, he plans to create a fund which will be dedicated to sparking the artisDAWSON CREEK - The Dawson Creek Music Festival tic interests of youth in Dawson Creek. “The The Crack Stops S Here” (DCMF) has gotten the go-ahead from city officials and Working with schools, Linklater hopes to provide classwill take place in the Kin Park bowl on Sunday, July 12. es, training and programs which will encourage perforALL ICBC COURTESY It is the official first kick-off for the family-friendly fes- mance in young musicians and artists of all kinds, and he PAPERWORK CAR tival, and organizer Jeremy Linklater has big plans for this wants the DCMF to be the impetus for that. DONE ON SITE AVAILABLE year’s event and beyond. “When they come to the event, I’m hoping some kids “I always wanted to do something down here, because will see it, and it’ll inspire some kids to get into karate for 250-787-0032 I remember when I was a kid, there was always stuff hap- example, or pick up an instrument, and some kids can’t afFinning Frontage Road, Mile 47, Alaska Hwy pening down [in Kin Park], and nothing’s happened here ford it so it would be really cool to get some funding for for years,” said Dawson Creek born-and-raised Linklater. some training, some music camps, anything like that, just “I did another music festival for eight years [Bushstock], to give back to the kids, to create what we’re doing, create but now I’ve had a couple years off, and it’s just time to that circle. do it here now, to give back to the community and make “Sure we’re going to have awesome performers up here, it free.” but where did they start? We’ve got to start at the ground The event opens up at 11 a.m. on July 12 and will go up and get the kids going and inspire them to want to play until 8 p.m., featuring local music, performers and vendors. here one day.” There will be demonstrations by local groups such as kaAny sponsorships which the festival receives will go torate, crossfit and belly dance, as well as product vendors wards this fund. and food. Confirmed acts so far include Binder Twang, Danny Linklater stresses that the most important thing to him is Grant, Scarlet Sway and Morgan McGowan & Cover Me. NOW OPEN that the festival be free for all and family-friendly. There are five more spots for on-stage performers, which 10003-95 Ave 250 787 9873 He envisions the DCMF as an event being put on by the will be selected after the demo deadline of June 19. community, for the community, and has been approaching The focus for DCMF musical acts is that they be for Hours: Monday—Saturday 9:30—5:00 local businesses for sponsorships and support so that it can everybody, says Linklater; “No hardcore swearing or anybe free and inclusive. thing like that; it’s got to be family friendly. Country, rock.” Open until 9pm on Thursday “The process has been really good, actually, the commuHe is also inviting performers of all kinds to come for...Where every purchase is a gift to the world nity is really coming forward,” he said. “Sponsorships have ward to take part in the festival, to entertain festival-goers Bring thiscoupon couponfor for $$5.00 5.00 off Bring in inthis off your yourpurchase! purchase! been really good. I’m trying to get as many people as I can between bands. These acts must be able to perform without involved . . . the more people the better.” a soundsystem. One coupon per visit (Expires August 30, 2015) Linklater has ambitious aspirations for the future of the Spaces for craft and product tables will be $50 each and festival and sees it as more $100 each for food vendors; vendors will be set up along 107 Avenue north of the park, which will be closed to car traffic during the festival. Dawson Creek mayor Dale Bumstead says that while he doesn’t have a lot of experience with music festivals, he’s been impressed with the ones he has attended by the passion of those involved, from performers to volunteers. “I just love [Linklater’s] passion for this event and Photo Credit Stacy Thomas for the community,” BumJeremy Linklater is organizing the first annual Dawson Creek Music stead said. Festival, to take place in Kin Park on July 12 2015. “It is evident to me that there is an opportunity in this community to do this here in the summer. So I’m really hoping for the best for DISTRICT OF TAYLOR Jeremy and this event. I’m NOTICE OF sure it’s going to be a huge hit.” ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING While admission to the Notice is hereby given for the District of Taylor’s Annual General DCMF will be free, LinMeeting. A comprehensive Annual Report will be presented klater is asking for donations outlining financial and operational results for 2014 and an opportunity will be provided for questions from the public. and is offering raffle tickets in exchange for non-perishDate: Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 7:00 pm able food items. Location: District of Taylor Municipal Hall There will be a 50/50 Council Chambers, draw and door prizes such as 10007 – 100A Street, event tickets and gift cards Taylor, BC to local restaurants. Copies of the Annual Report are also available at the District of For more information Taylor Municipal Hall during regular office hours (Monday to about performing, vendFriday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm). ing, sponsorships and donations, or to volunteer, go to Melany A. de Weerdt 800-102nd Avenue 4729 51st Street NW 245 Main Street the Dawson Creek Music Director of Finance Dawson Creek, BC Chetwynd, BC Tumbler Ridge, BC 250-789-3392 Festival Facebook page.
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BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – Fruits and veggies help to grow healthy bodies, and helping your neighbour works towards building healthy communities. On Thursday and Friday, May 14-15, volunteers from the North Peace Airport Services Ltd. and others were laboring hard for both objectives at the Fort St. John Community Gardens, prepping the garden beds for the new planting season. The initiative was through the United Way of Northern B.C. Day of Caring, whereby United Way rallies volunteers for specific community projects that otherwise wouldn’t be able to take place. In this case, the volunteers were supporting the North Peace Justice Society’s Restorative Justice Program. The North Peace Justice Society is a not-for-profit organization that strives to rebuild community relationships, and offers an alternative to the legal system. They accept referrals from the RCMP, Crown Counsel, School District 60 and the fire department. The North Peace Justice Society, which runs the Fort St. John Community Gardens, reached out to United Way to help turn the soil and weed the gardens, and remove any garbage that might have been left behind from the spring melt.
I work with many of the not-for-profit organizations in the community . . . “I work with many of the not-for-profit organizations in the community, because many of these programs we fund,” explained Niki Hedges, United Way community development and campaign officer. “The last two years we provided funding for the Restorative Justice Society and their Restorative Program for youth, and they engage the youth as well into volunteer hours as well, into the community gardens, and that helps to maintain it throughout the year.” While community members can pay a fee to be able to garden there, not all of the garden boxes are always spoken for each year. The North Peace Justice Society will plant and harvest the food they grow in those spare boxes, and supply it to the food bank, Hedges explained. The Day of Caring initiative supports other projects required for not-for-profit organizations throughout the year, such as painting rooms, small scale construction projects like building playgrounds, a shed or a fence, and landscaping and general property maintenance.
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FORT ST. JOHN – The City of Fort St. John is offering kids between the ages of five and eight the chance to learn the sport of box lacrosse. The program, Little Laxers, was originally designed for children aged six to eight, but registration has been expanded to make room for five year olds as well. This non-competitive program, which runs Wednesday afternoons from May 21-June 25, is taught by a certified coach, who will help kids develop the skills of the sport, which include cradling, passing, shooting, and checking. The Little Laxers program gives children the opportunity to try a sport before formally registering on a team. However, full lacrosse gear is required to participate. The necessary equipment includes a
helmet with face covering cage, gloves, a lacrosse stick, shoulder pads, elbow pads/ slash guard, knee pads, and running shoes. A mouth guard is recommended. Register with Little Laxers at the Visitor Centre or the North Peace Leisure Pool. All skill levels are welcome. The cost is $40.
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Fort St John
There’s a reason why Fort St. John is called the ‘energetic city.’ Not only is it one of the youngest cities in B.C., with a median age of 32, compared to 41.9 in the rest of the province, but it’s also one of the largest centers on the Alaska Highway with a population of more than 21,000.
Fort St. John, an oil and gas town, is the oldest European established settlement in present day B.C., having started out as a trading post in 1794. It might not look like much at a glance, with dusty, potholed streets, and winter temperatures that settle in around -30-degrees Celsius for periods at a time, but residents and visitors alike quickly feel at home in this community oriented gem of a city. From winter festivals, like the annual High on Ice, to summer street parties that span blocks, Fort St. John is a place many are proud to call home.
Canada Day
Canada Day is a big deal in Fort St. John, with a full day of activities planned for July 1, 2015. Starting at 11 a.m., a parade will make its way through the city streets, to wind up in Centennial Park. A kid zone, stage performances and live music, as well as the annual Show and Shine event, featuring classic cars, will all contribute to the day’s festivities. A farmer’s market will be held nearby at the North Peace Arena, and a street hockey tournament is also planned. World Fair, which celebrates multiculturalism in the community and features food samples from around the world, is another highlight. A talent show and fireworks are also part of this fun day of family friendly activities.
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The annual North Peace Fall Fair is always a hit, featuring tractor pulls, a cattle show, produce and flowers, sheep dogs herding, a cattle show and more! Camping is available nearby on a first come and first serve basis, but arriving several days in advance to secure a spot isn’t allowed. This year the Fall Fair takes place from August 14-16. The fair grounds are located 21 km north of Fort St. John on Rose Prairie Road.
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Fish Creek Forest, located next to Northern Lights College, has trail options for every skill level. Anatomy Trail is the shortest at 500-meters in length. This trail is flagged by green markers, and takes 20 minutes to complete. It’s also wheelchair accessible. Silviculture Trail is the intermediate trail, and takes about half an hour. It’s marked by blue tags, and is 830-meters in length. The MultiPurpose Trail is significantly longer, and takes about an hour and a half to complete. This 4,283-meter trail is marked with red tags.
Come experience our brand new Visitor Centre facility and check out the new exhibits and our underground tour to learn about hydro-electricity. The W.A.C. Bennett Dam Visitor Centre has been the top-ranked attraction in Hudson’s Hope on TripAdvisor for years. W.A.C. Bennett Dam Visitor Centre Open 7 days a week for the season 10am–5pm May 16–September 7, 2015 Email bennett@bchydro.com or call 250 783 5048
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Air show The 2015 Fort St. John International Air Show takes place Weds., July 29, at the North Peace Regional Airport. This will be the 23rd year of this stellar event, which always draws a huge crowd, usually ranging between 12,000 and 14,000 people. This year’s featured military acts include the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and the CF-18 Fighter Demo, piloted by Captain Dennis “Cheech” Beaulieu, plus Military static. The gates will open at 4 p.m. and the teaser acts starting at 5:30 p.m. The main event will start at 6 p.m. Admission: students and seniors are $10 in advance, or $15 at the door. Adults are $15 in advance, or $20 at the door. Children 10 and under in School District 60 get a free ticket in their final report card. Parking is $15 a car, but a better option is to use the free shuttle service.
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Artwalk
Artwalk is back for its third year! From June 19-July 18th, you’ll have the opportunity to cruise around town and peer in shop windows to see impressive artwork by locals on display. Pick up your Artwalk brochure at the North Peace Cultural Centre to find out where the work of your favourite local artist is displayed. This event is FREE.
Paddle for the Peace The 10th annual Paddle for the Peace promises to draw an enormous crowd. This event, to be held on Sat., July 11, is hosted by the West Moberly First Nations and the Peace Valley Environment Association to oppose the development of the controversial Site C hydroelectric dam. B.C. Hydro intends to begin construction this summer, but a number of court cases could challenge those plans. Registration for Paddle for the Peace is $10 per person. Ages 13 and under are free. A complimentary breakfast will be served between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., with the boat launch taking place at 12 noon at the Halfway River Bridge on Highway 29. Hundreds of canoes will take to the river, and paddle downstream for about an hour and a half. A shuttle bus is available to take participants back to their vehicles. Halfway River First Nations is providing a barbecue lunch. For more information, call 250-7852105.
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Dawson Creek Located at Mile 0 of the Alaska Highway, Dawson Creek sees hundreds of visitors every year setting out for a journey up the famous highway to the northern reaches of Canada and Alaska. Visitors who choose to linger in Dawson Creek before or after their journey will find plenty on offer to entertain them, young and old. There are many amenities such as at the Kenn Borek Aquatic Centre which boasts a swimming pool, sauna, climbing wall, steam room and water slide. Dawson Creek also features a skatepark, tennis courts, the manmade Rotary Lake and a seniors’ outdoor activity centre. For a bit of culture there is the Dawson Creek Art Gallery, located inside a grain elevator, and the Walter Wright Pioneer Village.
Summer Solstice Run
Welcome to runners of all abilities, participants can choose to run the 5km or 10km routes at this June 21 event. Children ages 8 to 12 years old are welcome to run the 3km race and join in the barbecue afterwards. The race starts and ends at Pioneer Village. Run donations will be presented to Step up and Ride. Register at Deep Physio before May 31. For more information please call 250-782-3676 and ask for one of the Deep Physio staff.
Dawson Creek Exhibition Pro Rodeo & Fall Fair Parade
Professional rodeo and chuckwagon events are just a few of the sights which will give spectators a true taste of the real wild west, at this popular annual event. The five-day event from August 4 – 9 also includes a parade and a kiddie’s parade, the midway with fair rides and games, live entertainment, agricultural exhibits and fireworks. This event is not to be missed!
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Dawson Creek Walk for ALS and ALS Ride for Life
The Dawson Creek ALS Society (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is hosting a 5km community bike ride and a 60km bike ride (both starting in Kin Park). The longer ride will take participants to Rolla and back via beautiful Sweetwater Road. A community barbecue is planned for afterwards. 100 per cent of the proceeds from the ride will be donated to the ALS Society of Canada and the ALS Society of BC. The fun starts at 8 a.m., go to www. alsrideforlife.org for more information.
Dawson Creek Fire Truck Pull
The third annual United Way Fire Truck Pull is set to take place on August 8 at Chances Casino. Children of all ages, including adults, are invited to come out and enjoy a hands-on experience with popular emergency vehicles, work trucks, a Zamboni and much more. There will be facepainting for kids and a barbecue.
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Summer Cruise Show and Shine
The Mile Zero Cruisers will be hosting their 21st annual Summer Cruise Show and Shine from July 10 – 12. Over 250 vintage cars from all over the region and the province will be cruising the streets of Dawson Creek for this three-day event. The public is welcome to view the vehicles downtown during the Show and Shine portion of their event.
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In its first year! The Dawson Creek Music Festival will be rockin’ Kin Park on July 12 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. This family friendly event will feature local musical acts, dance performances, karate demonstrations, food vendors, a bouncy castle and much more. Admission is by donation and everyone is welcome.
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The South Peace Horticultural Society will host its annual Garden Tour and Tea on July 26. Maps will be provided the morning of the tour at the Dawson Creek Art Gallery and tea will be provided at the Seniors’ Hall from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m
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Cancer Relay for Life
Put on by the Canadian Cancer Society, the Relay For Life is a community fundraising event where Canadians across the country take part in a 12 hour walking relay to raise funds for cancer research. This year the event takes place at Northern Lights College from May 30-31, from noon to midnight.
Pouce Coupe Pouce Coupe is a quaint village located only 10 kms south of the centre of Dawson Creek. The town of 750 people is called the ‘pioneer capital’ of the Peace region. While taking advantage of some facilities that nearby Dawson Creek has to offer, residents are content to keep the village’s unique, close-knit flavor. Travelling to and from Alberta, Pouce Coupe is hard to miss with Highway 2 running straight along the main street.
Canada Day
The Village of Pouce Coupe is set to host their annual Canada Day Parade on Wednesday July 1. The day kicks off with a pancake breakfast at the Royal Canadian Legion at 8 a.m., followed by the parade which starts at 11 a.m. Every year the parade has a theme, and this year it is the 50th anniversary of the Canadian flag’s creation. Floats will be decorated to celebrate this theme. The whole community and visitors are invited to enjoy a barbecue lunch at the Pouce Coupe Regional Park after the parade, with children’s games and live music. Fireworks are scheduled for dusk.
Pouce Coupe Park
Located just outside the village, Pouce Coupe Park boasts 40 private campsites (29 with full power hookups). All sites have fire pits and room for both RV and tent camping. Campers can enjoy access to three shower facilities, a bandstand, playground, horseshoe pits, and even a kitchen.
Pouce Coupe Museum
Filled with every day items from an early pioneer’s life, visitors to Pouce Coupe can step back in time when they explore the Pouce Coupe Museum’s four buildings (Heritage House, Trapper’s Cabin, Caboose and the original NAR Train Station) seven days a week. As well as many artifacts which were owned by the first settlers of the Peace region, the museum is also home to an impressive collection of watercolor paintings by Emily HenriettaWoods, one of Emily Carr’s childhood drawing teachers. Admission is by donation and there are guided tours.
Pouce Coupe Market This delightful farmer’s market takes place every Saturday of the month through the summer, and features items from local growers, crafters and anyone else who wants to rent a table. It is located at 5001 50th Street, and is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Hudson’s Hope
Originally a Hudson’s Bay Company trading post, the District of Hudson’s Hope is the third oldest community in B.C., having been settled in 1805. The district spans 927 square kilometers, and has a population of 1,157 people. The W.A.C. Bennett Dam, the Peace Canyon Dam and timber logging are the community’s main economic supports.
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With prairie farmland, wooded Crown lands and the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop, the scenery in Hudson’s Hope is stunning. Marked by numerous lakes and rivers, the landscape is perfect for outdoor and recreational activities like fishing, boating, ATV-ing, water skiing, canoeing, hunting, camping, hiking, swimming, and much, much more.
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The dinosaurs that once roamed the lands of Hudson’s Hope left behind traces of their existence that are now cherished as part of the Hudson’s Hope Museum. There are over 1,700 tracks in more than 100 trackways, many of which are now submerged beneath Dinosaur Lake. Although no dinosaur bones or fragments are housed in this collection, Hudson’s Hope does boast the oldest record of bird footprints in the world.
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W.A.C. Bennett Dam and Peace Canyon Dam How much do you know about hydroelectric power? The W.A.C. Bennett Dam looks over Williston Lake, and is 21 km west of Hudson’s Hope. It’s located at the head of the Peace River Canyon, and is one of the world’s largest earthfill structures. Behind the dam is B.C.’s largest reservoir, Williston Lake, which covers an area of 410,000 acres. The W.A.C. Bennett Dam Visitor Centre is open for the season May 16 to September 7. For information and group bookings, contact B.C. Hydro at 250-783-5048, or email Bennett@bchydro.com. Adults are $6, Youth (6-18 years) and seniors (55+) is $5, and children under five are free.
Other artifacts include World War memorabilia, Aboriginal collections, and historic photographs from the construction of the W.A.C. Bennett Dam.
Peace Canyon Dam, located 5 km southwest of Hudson’s Hope, reuses water that has already generated electricity. The dam itself is 50 metres high, 534 metres long, and contains 515,000 cubic metres of concrete. Guided and self guided tours are available. Admission to the Peace Canyon Visitor Centre is free.
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Hudson’s Hope’s 16th annual Fishing Derby will be taking place once more at Dinosaur Lake this Father’s Day (Sun., June 21). This fun filled day starts any time after sunrise, and the weigh-in at the boat launch takes place at 3 p.m. Prizes will be given out in junior and adult categories for the biggest fish caught! A barbecue, door prizes, and a silent auction are also part of the day’s festivities. This event falls on the Family Fishing B.C. weekend, so no fishing license is needed. However, fishing regulations are in effect. Purchase your tickets in advance at Marg’s Minimart and Legacy Village Market, or on the day of the event. The entry fee is $15 for adults, $7.50 for kids (15 and under) and $10 for seniors.
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It is that time of year, so why not get acquainted with Hudson’s Hope by staying at one of many municipal campgrounds and/or RV parks, all within 24 km from the town centre? King Gething Park is at the south entrance of Hudson’s Hope, where there’s a local grocery store within walking distance. Also nearby is the museum, Visitor Centre and Beattie Park. For a more remote experience, spend some time at Alwin Holland Park, located on the Peace River 2 km south of the district. Dinosaur Lake Campground is located just south of Hudson’s Hope, and was named for the footprints discovered from the flooding of the Peace Canyon Dam. Cameron Lake Campground is another option, and offers some great swimming spots. No motorized vehicles are allowed here though, so be prepared to enjoy nature at its finest. If you’re travelling by RV, you can stop at Dupont RV and Trailer Park, and Lynx Creek RV Park and Campground.
Canada Day celebration Canada Day is always a fun day in Hudson’s Hope! On July 1st, come on down to Pool Park for a celebration with games, free swimming and a free barbecue.
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Hudson’s Hope’s outdoor public swimming pool with a combined wading pool is open from May long weekend to the Labour Day long weekend each year. With several different varieties of swims offered throughout the season, you’ll find your preferred way to beat the heat. There’s lots of fun to be had, whether you’re splashing around with the kids or taking it easy on a poolside lounge chair. Note that cash and cheque are the only payment options to gain admission
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Chetwynd Rolla For a town of approximately 3,100 residents, Chetwynd has a lot to offer visitors and residents all year round. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy their own natural playground with activities such as camping, fishing, hiking, boating and swimming at their fingertips in the nearby Moberly Lake Provincial Park and Gwillim Lake Provincial Park. Facilities such as the Chetwynd and District Recreation Centre offer a climbing wall, walking track, a squash court, skateboard park, swimming pool, and in the winter months a curling rink and ice sheets. For the kids, playgrounds are plentiful at Crown Park, Fit Park, Recreation Centre Park and Cedar Park just to name a few.
Annual Chainsaw Carving Championships Some of the world’s most talented chainsaw carvers will make their way from as far away as Japan to Chetwynd this summer, to take part in the 11th annual Chainsaw Carving Championships from June 11 – 14. Spectators will be able to watch from the sidelines as these chainsaw Chainsaw Carving Championships wizards turn huge pieces of raw wood into works of art, and view over 100 impressive carvings from past years which decorate the whole town. Final judging and the Quick Carve competition take place on June 14 a 2 p.m. with an auction and awards to follow. Vendors and food trucks are also on hand to make the event a tasty one.
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Sweetwater 905 Located 3 kilometres west of Rolla and 16 kilometres north of Dawson Creek, on the beautiful working ranch of the Mattsons, the 11th annual Sweetwater905 festival will yet again bring together a wide range of talent from the Peace, the province, and beyond. This three day festival, running from June 12 – 14, showcases arts of all kinds; dance, visual art, music, performance and literary art are all on display. Performers this year include Juno winner Bill Bourne and local favourites Folky Strum Strum. Children’s games, crafts and agricultural demonstrations are a mainstay of the festival, and camping is available on site. For more information visit www.sweetwater905.com
Rolla Pub This legendary local waterhole is one of the oldest buildings in Rolla (established in 1920) and is a favourite for music-loving locals and non-locals alike. A visit to this unique pub is always memorable; the interior is covered from floor to ceiling with photos, antiques, memorabilia, toys, and anything else you can imagine to set you on a path down memory lane. The Rolla Pub regularly hosts live musical acts from all around the province and beyond; for more information check out their Facebook page.
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Nestled at the bottom of the Peace River hills, the District of Taylor, at Mile 36 of the Alaska Highway, has a population of about 1,500 and covers an area of about 17 squared kilometers. A trapper with the Hudson’s Bay Company named Herbert Taylor first settled the area in 1911. The town became incorporated in 1958 as industrial business moved in. More recently, Taylor put itself on the map with their annual World’s Invitational Class ‘A’ Gold Panning Championships, which was featured on the CBC show Village on a Diet. This quaint community boasts many summertime activities each year.
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Another attraction of the park is the Rocky Mountain Fort Museum, which is dedicated to the original North West Company Fort that was founded in 1796. Some of the museum’s artifacts date back to the early fur trade era, and are from the original Fort site. Want to stay longer than an afternoon? Peace Island Park features 39 campsites on the island, and 60 serviced sites in the new expansion area. With rates as low as $15, ranging to $60, this is one of the region’s most affordable camping destinations. Reservations are strongly advised. Call 250-789-9295 to make yours today.
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This International River Boat Competition will take place July 21-22 at Peace Island Park, where between 65 and 70 boats will take to the waters and get the crowd roaring. Boaters from the U.S., Mexico, and possibly even New Zealand will be participating in this must see event.
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Top level gold panners from around the globe will be showing all us amateurs how it’s done once more at the 43rd annual World’s Invitational Gold Panning Championships over the August long weekend in Taylor. This anticipated summer event will take place at Peace Island Park, and will likely draw its usual crowd of over 1,000 people. Duck races, a bannock baking competition, candy rush, an arts and crafts fair, and claim staking are also part of the weekend festivities.
Canola Fest Get ready for a day of music and fun in the sun! Moose FM has rented the island portion of Peace Island Park for a music festival expected to draw as many as 800 people. Arts vendors, food vendors and tents for VIP sponsors are all features to look forward to. This July 18 music festival will have more than 10 performers, including Canadian country act The Road Hammers. Get your tickets today at CanolaFest.ca, in person at Moose FM, or by calling 250-787-7100. Tickets are $55 for anyone over 14 years of age, $25 for those between 7 and 13, and children under seven years old will get in for free.
Spirit of the Peace Powwow Get ready for a cultural experience like no other. The 10th annual traditional Spirit of the Peace Powwow is a beautiful occasion for everyone’s enjoyment. Take part in a drum contest, taste Aboriginal cuisine, and set your eyes on the Aboriginal art and talented dancers for a weekend to remember. Arts, crafts and food vendors are available for this alcohol-free, drugfree family event. Admission is always free, and you can even camp for free around the arena, but it’s on a first come, first serve basis, and space is limited! This year’s powwow will take place June 12-14 at the District Ice Centre.
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Charlie Lake
There are more than 2,250 people who call the peaceful community of Charlie Lake home. Located just 10 minutes west of Fort St. John, the lake and its recreational offerings are a draw for many nearby city dwelling folk. Charlie Lake is perhaps best known for its rare archaeological site, the Charlie Lake Cave, which has a well preserved record of human activities dating to before 10,500 years ago.
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Boating Why not spend a hot summer’s day on the lake? Stop in at the Charlie Lake General Store to get your tackle, live bait, gas and diesel. Don’t have a fishing license? You can get one there, too. Take off from Charlie Lake’s boat launch in the southeast area and catch yourself some Walleye, Northern Pike and Yellow Perch.
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Jackfish Dundee’s Pub There’s not much that beats enjoying a drink and taking in some rays on the patio of Jackfish Dundees Pub. Located just off of Charlie Lake, this rustic treasure offers great scenery, delicious eats, and a fabulous ‘neighbourhood pub’ feel. They often have live music, too! Find it at 12984 Jackfish Frontage Road in Charlie Lake.
Beatton Provincial Park This year round recreational park located on the shores of Charlie Lake is a hotspot for outdoor enthusiasts who love to swim, fish and hike. With 330 hectares to explore, there’s no shortage of possibilities. This park also makes a great camping location. A picnic shelter is also available next to the day use parking lot.
Lake Point Golf and Country Club This green is one of the best in the Northeast. The course winds its way along the Charlie Lake shore, and through tree lined, immaculately kept fairways. This 18-hole championship course features a driving range, a practice range, a pro shop, golf car rentals, and a licensed lounge and restaurant.
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Tumbler Ridge
Tumbler Ridge is the natural destination for anyone who loves rugged nature and the outdoors. This little town nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains is only 120 kms from Dawson Creek. It has an approximate population of 2,500, who enjoy the varied and exciting backdrop of the Murray River, Wolverine River, Flatbed Creek, Mount Bergeron and Quintette Mountain. The natural beauty of this region has made Tumbler Ridge a go-to destination for outdoors fanatics who want to experience the real wild north. For those more comfortable in the indoors Tumbler Ridge also has a swimming pool and a climbing wall in their recreation centre.
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For its 25th year as an annual Tumbler Ridge institution, the Wolverine Nordic and Mountain Society and the Tumbler Ridge Community Centre teamed up in 2014 to convert the Ridge Ramble Biathlon into the Tumbler Ridge Triathlon. This year the race, which is a sprint event, goes into its second year, with a 750 metre swim, 20 km cycle and a 5 km run. The event takes place on May 31 and the deadline for registration is May 24.
Dinosaur Discovery Gallery and UNESCO Global Geopark
From May to October the Peace Region Palaeontology Research Centre’s Dinosaur Discovery Gallery is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Its exhibits showcase approximately 1,500 dinosaur fossils found in and near Tumbler Ridge. The gallery also offers educational programs and three different Dinosaur Trackway Tours, one of which is the Wolverine Lantern Tour, which leads hikers by lantern to dinosaur footprints in the wilderness. Also the Centre’s Geopark became a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2014; one of only about 100 in the world. For more information about admission and hours go to www.trmf.ca/
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Grizfest
Now heading into its 14th year, Grizfest is unsurpassed in its beautiful mountain setting. The District of Tumbler Ridge hosts this annual music festival from August 1 - 3. Big names this year include Bif Naked, Theory of a Deadman, Prism and Jerry Doucette. There is also a Battle of the Bands and a vocalist competition. More acts to be announced.
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Community members and visitors are welcome to celebrate Canada Day together at the Tumbler Ridge Community Centre, from 1 – 4 p.m. July 1. A number of fun family games and activities will be offered as well as a barbecue. Fireworks are scheduled for the evening.
Emperor’s Challenge
The 17th annual Emperor’s Challenge takes place this year on August 8.This half marathon is a 20 km race that takes runners up over 2,000 feet to the summit of Babcock Mountain. As usual this race was full to its 1,000 participant capacity almost immediately, but organizers are still accepting registration for the kid’s race.
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Northern Rockies
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, formerly known as Fort Nelson-Liard Regional District, comprises approximately 10 per cent of the total area of B.C., and boasts a wealth of natural attractions. Located on the east slope of the Rocky Mountains, the landscape is heavily forested and mountainous.
Fort Nelson Heritage Museum
Get ready for a major blast from the past. This museum’s theme is transportation, and the collections range from antique cars and trucks to hundreds of donated license plates. Antique heavy equipment primarily used in the building of the Alcan Highway is an increasing collection. But it’s not just old vehicles to behold here. Mineral samples, antique tools, and even a stuffed albino moose head are all part of the collection. In addition, the museum grounds provide space to display historic buildings and artifacts. Situated just west of the historic Mile 300 milepost on the Alaska Highway, the Fort Nelson Heritage Museum is open for business from May 12 to September 1, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
Liard Hotsprings Lodge
Located at Mile 497 on the Alaska Highway en route to the Yukon border, about 305 km northwest of the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality is the gem they call Liard Hotsprings Lodge. This year round destination, which also features an RV park for the mobile traveller, is a must see. Water temperatures range from 42C to 52C. In the summer months, if the heat’s too much, Liard Hotsprings is also home to more than 100 bird species. If travelling at night, be aware that wild buffalos roam the Liard River valley. It might be best to keep the driving to the daylight hours.
Canada Day Parade and Festival
What better way to celebrate our great nation’s birthday than with a festival? This day of fun kicks off with a parade at 11 a.m. that starts at Dan’s Pub, goes along 50th Avenue North to the North Frontage Road, paralleling the Alaska Highway. The festival, which lasts all day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Art Fraser Park, will have live music, a volleyball tournament, bouncy castles for the kids, temporary tattoos, free hot dogs, drinks, snow cones, popcorn, watermelon and more.
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May 22 - 24 - Classic Car Auction and show - evergreenpark.ca Full week-end of auction, vendors and Free Drive In Movie May 27 - 31 - Grande Prairie Stompede - Gpstompede.com
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July 18 - 19 - Pioneer Days - www.spcm.ca
Pioneer skills demonstrations, threshing machine, steam engines & tractor parade, music, food, bundle threshing, blacksmithing, horse drawn carriage rides & so much more
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Tasman Jude, The Privateers, Nazareth, The Sheepdogs, The Derina Harvey Band, Cod Gone Wild, St James Gate , kids entertainers, bouncy castles , and so much more!
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New system for bylaw disputes Dawson Creek high on the way for Dawson Creek school locked down in Currently in Dawson Creek the system in place for bylaw infraction disputes—for infractions such as illegal commercial parking or a dangerous dog—is within the DAWSON CREEK - Dawson Creek will soon be imple- court system. This is a costly and time-consuming process for both menting a new system for bylaw dispute adjudication, as the disputing party and the municipality, says Kevin Henwas decided at the May 11 City council meeting. derson, Director of Development Services for the city of Dawson Creek. If an individual is found to have committed a bylaw infraction under the current system, he or she must be delivered a Municipal Ticket Information (MTI) notice by hand. We support Local Artists If they wish to dispute the ticket, they must formally notify the court system and the municipality, and the dispute One-of-a-Kind Designs process would most often involve legal representation on by: Plum Dust, Of Love, Created by Design, both sides. Sugar Baby Aprons, Shauns Spoon Rings and Silverware Jewelery Under the new system, tickets are issued by mail, and disputing individuals can approach a Screening Officer, 10112 100 Avenue stationed at City Hall, who will review the MTI and the Fort St John cause for the dispute. 250-262-0049 The Screening Officer will determine the validity of the applicant’s case on-the-spot. If the cause for dispute is found to be valid, the individual will then be referred to an Adjudication Officer who Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic will visit the region once per month to decide the outcomes of bylaw disputes. May is Parasite Prevention “He makes a decision one way or another and that’s that,” said Henderson. BRING IN YOUR ANIMAL’S The Peace River Regional District already uses this sysFECAL SAMPLE AND WE tem for bylaw infraction disputes in rural districts. WILL TELL YOU IF YOUR “The beauty of it is they’ve already got an adjudicator. We would be able to piggyback on to that and it really DEWORMER IS WORKING! saves costs for both parties,” Henderson said. Small Animal: 250-782-5616 Large Animal: 250-782-1080 The cost to the disputer for a visit to an adjudication of238-116th Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC ficer would be $25 maximum. www.dcvet.ca The next step in the process before the system can be implemented is to make some adjustments to current bylaws and to work with the Province to implement it. This system was legislated Provincially in 2003 as the Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement W.A.C. BENNETT DAM RIP-RAP REPLACEMENT PROJECT Act.
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STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK – Dawson Creek RCMP responded Tuesday May 12 to a complaint of a male wielding a handgun in the area of 10th Street and 104 Avenue. Dawson Creek Secondary School’s South Peace Campus and the Calvin Kruk Centre for the Arts were locked down while police searched for the suspect. The report was received at approximately 12 noon. The individual who called in the incident did not specify if there was a threat towards anyone in particular. RCMP established a perimeter of the area and patrolled extensively, but no suspect was turned up. Although the report has not as yet been substantiated, an RCMP media advisory states that every effort was made to find the suspect, including the use of a visiting Police Dog Service member for assistance. “We took it serious, and we couldn’t find anything. So if anyone else saw anything we’d love to hear from them,” said Sgt. Mike Richard of Dawson Creek RCMP. The suspect’s description was minimal. Dawson Creek RCMP are asking public who may have been in the area and may have seen anything to contact Dawson Creek RCMP or CrimeStoppers.
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Since the construction of the W.A.C. Bennett Dam more than 45 years ago, there has been steady deterioration of the rip-rap protecting the upstream slope of the earthfill dam. Upgrading the deteriorated portions of the rip-rap will ensure long-term dam safety and erosion protection of the upstream slope from the impact of waves in the Williston Reservoir during wind storms.
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Three doctors to staff Taking a Closer Look at Bill C-51, The Anti-Terrorism Act new clinic in Chetwynd Opinion editorial by MP Bob Zimmer
This legislation will also give our courts the ability to order the removal of terrorist propaganda, including from the internet. Such materials will include any materials that promote or encourage acts of terrorism against Canadians in general, or the commission of a specific attack against Canadians. All seizures will require a judicial order and will be similar to existing provisions in the Criminal Code that allow for the seizure of materials that are deemed criminal in nature, like child pornography. None of these measures will allow the Communications Security Establishment of Canada (CSEC) to spy on Canadians as some have suggested. CSEC’s mandate does not change under Bill C-51. CSEC acts within the law to protect Canada’s national interest and keep Canada and Canadians safe from global threats. Also included in Bill C-51 are measures to enhance witness protection, allow, with the approval of a judge, our police officers to detain terror suspects more quickly and for longer periods of time, and strengthen the Passenger Protection Program to ensure the safety of aircrafts, and the people who travel with them. Rest assured, these new measures will remain under strong oversight, to help to ensure that they are used properly. As Prime Minister Stephen Harper said, “These new measures have been carefully chosen to be both strong and practical, to enhance our security in a way that strengthens our rights.”
Like most Canadians, I believe that jihadi terrorism is one of the most dangerous enemies our world has ever faced. The recently released annual report by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) reconfirmed what many of us already knew, that this type of terrorism is not just a threat somewhere else; it seeks to harm us on our own soil. In our cities. In our neighbourhoods. Canadians are targets by these terrorists for no other reason than that we are Canadians. They want to harm us because they hate our society, and the values it represents. The recent terrorist attacks here and around the world Photo Credit MetroCreativeConnection have shown us that terrorists refine and adapt their methods, our police and national security agencies need additional tools and greater coordination. That is why our STACY THOMAS Government introduced Bill C-51, the Anti-Terrorism Act, news@northeastnews.ca 2015, legislation that includes measures similar to those already in place in countries like the United Kingdom, NorCHETWYND - The completion of the newly-built Chet- way, Finland, France, and Australia. Unfortunately, I know there has been a lot of misinforwynd Primary Care Clinic was officially celebrated on May 15, and the arrival of three doctors to staff the facility was mation circulating about what the implementation of this important Bill will mean to everyday, law-abiding Canadiannounced on the same day. There had been doubts and speculation as to whether the ans, and I wanted to take this time to further explain some new care facility would have physicians to work in it at all. of these measures and dispel some of the prevailing myths It was announced in March 2015 that Chetwynd would surrounding this legislation. Under Canada’s current laws, it is a crime to counsel or lose three of its four doctors this summer. According to a press release issued by Northern Health, actively encourage others to commit a specific terrorism Dr. Venter has elected to remain in Chetwynd, and a second offence. However, general threats against, for example, Bob Zimmer, MP, Prince George-Peace River doctor, Dr. Banas, is currently completing his residency in “Canada” or “all infidels” are not crimes under the cur- Chair, BC/Yukon Caucus rent Criminal Code. ISIS Fort St. John and will relocate to Chetwynd. Dr. de Jager is “likely to re-join the team in Chetwynd” and Al-Qaeda propaganda often generalizes against the press release states. “It is exciting news that three physicians have decided to “the West” or the “infidels”. set up or continue their practice in Chetwynd,” said Health While clearly in conflict Minister Terry Lake. “We have made a commitment to en- with Canadian values, the suring residents of B.C. have access to primary care servic- imprecise nature of these es, and having these three physicians practice in Chetwynd threats are a challenge to existing legislation. The new will help us recognize this goal for their community.” A fourth doctor will be joining the team in Chetwynd C-51 definition will betupon successful completion of the Practice Readiness As- ter enable law enforcement sessment program, which integrates foreign doctors into to effectively pursue those distributing radicalized prothe Canadian health care system. If this candidate is successful, he will have a three-year paganda and advocating vio“return of service” commitment in Chetwynd, beginning in lence “in general”. Our Government is also early 2016. The new clinic was constructed and will be operated by working to disrupt acts of the District of Chetwynd, and staffed by Northern Health terrorism before they come health professionals who will work within an interdisci- to pass. This legislation will authorize our security agenplinary team structure. This type of model of health care has been identified as cies to intervene against an ideal work environment for young doctors, and is being those plotting terrorist at• BC has the 2nd highest PROBATE fees in the country implemented in Chetwynd in the hopes of alleviating the tacks and to share security information across federal lack of physicians in the area. • Pros and cons of Joint Ownership The number of health care providers in Chetwynd has departments. What this measure will been at almost crisis-level in recent months, and Northern • Pitfalls of relying on your Living Will Health has been dedicating recruitment efforts to the town. not do is transform CSIS Since 2008 Edge Controls hasinto been a “secret police force” “We know physician recruitment is a challenge nation• Simple strategies for relieving your executor’s stress no accountability. Bill ally and internationally, and we’re excited to have serving Dawson Creek and areathese withwith Residential, • Benefits to family of preplanning your cremation/burial three physicians choose Chetwynd as the community they C-51 gives no law-enforceCommercial and Industrial electrical and instrumentation. wish to practice,” said Angela De Smit, Northern Health’s ment powers to CSIS. CSIS • Dangers of not having a Power of Attorney cannot arrest any individual. Northeast Chief Operating Officer. “It has been tremendous to work with the local commu- It cannot charge any indinity and local physicians on recruitment of physicians, and vidual. What is proposed in C-51 is efforts to stop terI am excited to celebrate this accomplishment together.” Doctors and other staff will begin moving into the clinic rorist attacks while they are Dawson Creek: Tues. May 26, 7:00 PM “Excellent …great immediately, and it is expected that doors will beand openoperated to still in the planning stages. 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Giving women the tools to set the world on fire BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – Women in the Peace are ready to set the town on fire now that their business and networking skills have been ignited at the second annual Spark! Women’s Leadership Conference. There were 220 people registered for the anticipated event, held on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 12-13, at the Pomeroy Hotel in Fort St. John, with some delegates coming from as far as Quebec to take part. Successful women in business hosted 15 sessions over the two day event, focusing on subjects ranging from negotiation skills and overcoming gender gaps, to using social media to build your personal and professional brand. Presenter Jill Dahl, a blogger, teacher, and founder of Second Hand Therapy, talked about the seduction of stress, and how it has addictive qualities that keep you going and make you feel accomplished, but also wear you down. “At the end of those 12 hour days, I was coming home, I would quickly inhale some dinner and then I’d change into my workout clothes and I’d hop onto my elliptical, and I would do sprint interval training on my elliptical to help myself cope with stress and keep my body healthy,” she said, in her presentation. “I didn’t have time for anything, it was constantly go go go.” She thought it was working for her, because she was successful in her career, and was getting promotions, and she was seeing her staff achieve phenomenal things. She thought that being run down and exhausted was just the price she had to pay for achieving the goals she wanted to
achieve. But there were consequences. “Stress allowed me to ignore some really significant areas of my life because I was busy,” she said. Dahl learned the hard way that she’d been neglecting her friends, family, and her own wellbeing as a driven professional, and had to take a few steps back and learn how to lead a more balanced life. Catherine Ruddell, founder and CEO of Ignite Leadership, presented on redefining creativity at work and in life, and shared tips on how to have both a fulfilling career and creative life. Keynote speakers Nancy Vonk and Janet Kestin, who designed the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty, shared how women can navigate through conflict more successfully, and how to confront issues women in business often face. The duo co-founded Swim, a leadership lab designed to create strong leaders in industries ranging from advertising to banking to fashion. They co-authored a book titled “Darling, You Can’t Do Both, and Other Noise to Ignore on Your Way Up,” which was given free to each of the delegates. The event was a resounding success, with about 70 more people attending this year than last year, according to Jennifer Moore, one of the event organizers, and regional economic development officer with the North Peace Economic Development Commission. “It’s an important thing for the northeast corner, because it’s about increasing capacity in our communities,” she said. “We know we have a fabulous community to live in, but there’s always room for improvement. The women in that room are changing our community, and in a positive way. “We’re just increasing their capacity and giving them some new tools so we
can be even better at changing our communities.” If there’s one thing that she hopes people leave the conference with, it’s this: “I want them to feel that they can set the world on fire, I want them to leave here with strong connections, a support system, that they can reach out to when you need a hand up, when you need that little push . . . for me, it’s about the connections.”
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SLAUGHTER CATTLE
On May 14, 2015, 600 head of cattle went through Vold Jones Vold Auction in Dawson Creek D1 - D2 Cows 136.00-146.00 D3 - D4 Cows 110.00-130.00 Holstein Cows N/A Heiferettes 160.00-188.00 Bologna Bulls 150.00-175.00 Feeder Bulls 160.00-180.00 Good Bred Cows N/A Good Bred Heifers N/A Cow/calf pairs younger 2500.00-3400.00 Cow/calf pairs older N/A Older Cows N/A Milk Cows N/A
STOCKERS AND FEEDERS Good Feeder Steers 1000 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 900 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 800 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 700 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 600 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 500 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 400 lbs Plus: Good Feeder Steers 300 lbs Plus:
195.00-216.00 210.00-236.00 228.00-250.00 265.00-289.00 275.00-305.00 320.00-343.00 335.00-370.00 340.00-375.00
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Protect young children: practice window safety habits
Submitted article As the weather warms up, BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) and BC Children’s Hospital are reminding parents and caregivers of young children to make sure their window and balcony safety locks are in place. In 2013, BC Children’s Hospital cared for 21 children who fell through windows or off balconies. Paramedics see the critical injuries that result from falls from windows and balconies, most often including broken bones and facial and head trauma. “If you look after young children or have kids visiting your home, window and door safety locks are your best friend,” said BCEHS Unit Chief Marilyn Oberg. “Little children move quickly and sometimes without reason or warning, so ensuring security locks are in place is a simple and effective safety measure for the warmer months.” “With temperatures rising, we often see an increase in falls from windows, and young children are particularly vulnerable to these falls,” said Dr. Ash Singhal, pediatric neurosurgeon and medical director, BC Children’s Hospital Trauma Program. “Many of the injuries can be quite severe, including skull fractures and brain injuries and potentially cause long term effects for the child.” While it might be tempting to leave a window open a crack to let in some fresh air during the warmer months, remember that young children are innately curious and natural climbers, and do not understand the risk of their actions. They can be strong enough to widen an unlocked window. Toddlers have a high centre of gravity, so even leaning on a screen can cause a fall, likely headfirst, which can lead to serious injuries.
Safety tips to prevent falls from windows: • Don’t underestimate a child’s mobility; children begin climbing before they can walk. • Move household items away from windows to discourage children from climbing to peer out. Toddlers may use anything as a step stool to get higher. • Be aware that window screens will not prevent children from falling through – they keep bugs out, not children in. • Install window guards on windows above the ground level. These act as a gate in front of the window. • Or, fasten the windows, so that they cannot open more than 10 centimetres (four inches). Children can fit through spaces as small as 12 centimetres (five inches) wide. In either case, ensure there is a safe release option in case of a house fire. • Don’t leave children unattended on balconies or decks. Move furniture or planters away from the edges as kids can climb up and over. • Talk to your children about the dangers of opening and playing near windows, particularly on upper floors of the home. BCEHS governs the emergency medical services system in BC and provides residents, visitors and health care professionals with pre-hospital emergency and inter-facility patient transfer services. BCEHS oversees the BC Ambulance Service and the BC Patient Transfer Network and is supported by the Provincial Health Services Authority. For more information, visit www.bcas.ca BC Children’s Hospital, an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority, provides expert care for the province’s most seriously ill or injured children, including newborns and adolescents. BC Children’s is an academic health centre affiliated with the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, and the Child & Family Research Institute. For more information, visit www.bcchildrens.ca The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates selected specialty and province-wide health care services across BC, working with the five geographic health authorities to deliver province-wide solutions that improve the health of British Columbians. For more information, visit www.phsa.ca
Capital road works projects awarded in DC
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STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - Over two million dollars in road work projects in Dawson Creek were awarded to Peter Bros. Construction Ltd. at the May 11 city council meeting. Several road works projects were identified to be undertaken during the 2015 season in Dawson Creek. They include the following: - Repaving and recurbing of 104th Avenue from 8th Street to 13th Street. - Repaving and recurbing of 8th Street from 90th Avenue to 96th Avenue. - Recurbing of the gutter and sidewalk on 14th Street from 94th Avenue to 95th Avenue. - Recurbing of the gutter and sidewalk on the east side of the street and crosswalk improvements on 10th Street from 107th Avenue to the bridge. - Installing a sidewalk on the east side of 14th Street from 102nd Avenue to Alaska Avenue. - Parking lot expansion on the north side of Kenn Borek Aquatic Center. Three bids were received in response to the City tender request. LB Chapman Construction bid $3,884,950.38 plus tax for the work. Interoute Construction Ltd. bid $3,120,895.39 plus tax. Peter Bros’ bid was the lowest at $2,957,292.17 plus tax.
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Watt’s Happening #58:
Power to spare
Photo Credit Submitted photo This graph from Bloomberg New Energy Finance shows new global power generating capacity from 2010 to the present, and projected new capacity to 2030. According to Bloomberg, the world is now adding more capacity for renewables each year than all the fossils combined. Things are changing, and fast. By Don Pettit
the world’s remaining oil reserves. There is LOTS of renewable energy. And it doesn’t run out. But what would be needed to harvest all the energy needed to run the whole planet? A 2009 study published in Scientific American, “A path to sustainable energy by 2030,” by Mark Z. Jacobson and Mark A. Delucchi, proposes a plan to eliminate the need for all fossil fuels worldwide by 2030 (just 20 years!) using a mix of 90,000 solar plants, numerous geothermal, tidal and rooftop photovoltaic installations, and 3.8 million 5-megawatt wind turbines scattered all around the globe. Wind power is already cost-competitive with most other energy sources, including coal. The cost of solar power has plummeted over the last few years as well, and is also quickly reaching the point where it is cost-competitive with conventional energy. Japan installed over one million solar roofs last year, and is busily installing another million this year. That’s fast!
Renewable energy has always seemed kind of like magic to me. Let a wind turbine spin in the wind or let the sun shine on a solar panel and out comes electricity. Cool. And there’s more. What the “renewable” part of renewable energy means, of course, is that there is NO FUEL REQUIRED. Sure we need some to build the energy harvesting equipment in the first place (for now), and a little bit for maintenance, but the point is, once it is up and running, it makes electricity without fuel. Nature just keeps “renewing” the energy source, forever. And hey, there’s a really good spin off from this “no fuel” thing: no pollution. Yes folks, once she’s up and running, renewable energy is so close to pollution-free that you might as well call it that. Remember, “no fuel” means no fuel to be dug up or drilled for, refined or transported. No-fuel energy has a tiny environmental impact compared to fuel-based energy. Period. No fuel also means lower cost, eventuINTERMITTENCY? ally. When renewables become the norm in EASY PEASY a decade or two, the dollar and cents costs What about that old “intermittency” of energy will go down, especially if we problem? The sun doesn’t always shine and include (which we should) the costs to the the wind doesn’t always blow, after all. The natural environment, health care costs from good news is that once you get a fair bit pollution, the costs of adapting to global of this renewable infrastructure in place, climate change (if we can!) and the costs things tend to even out: wind not blowing of extracting, refining and transporting fuel. Controls here but blowing over there, sun shining Since 2008 Edge has been Way down. when the wind isn’t blowing, geothermal serving Dawson Creek and area with Residential, Hmm, an energy source that needs no and hydro providing that important, consisand Industrial electrical fuel,Commercial creates no pollution, costs less and tent “baseand load” instrumentation. supply. lasts forever. Sounds like a pretty good New energy storage technologies (like idea! Tesla’s new battery system for home solar But is there enough of it to power our power systems) are also a huge new growth hi-tech, energy hungry, over-populated industry that will, in a few decades, render planet? Is it actually POSSIBLE to power most of the intermittency issue a problem everything all the time with renewables? of the past. Being locally ownedAs and operated The answer: “You bet!” of last year, global investment in we pride our selves in doing 1st quality withinvestment renewables beganwork to exceed 100% customer satisfaction MORE WHERE THAT CAME in coal,GUARANTEED. gas and oil combined. Something FROM must be airport working. Clearly, the problems are Stop for a coffee anytime at our new location in the industrial subdivision. There is, indeed, enough. Supplies of being solved and the shift to renewables is easily accessible wind and solar dwarf the happening, quickly. energy consumed by everybody on the Renewable energy We seems like pre magic, carry planet many times over. Like, really dwarf. but it isn’t. It’s just simple, common sense wired power The sun alone pours some 350,000,000 technology, actually. Can we change our sheds terawatt (trillion watt) hours of solar energy entire energy system in 20 to 30 for years, as EDGE ELECTRIC & CONTROLS • 250.784.0555 rural on the planet each year, about four thousand experts say we must to your avoid catastrophic 34 Vic Turner Industrial Rd., Dawson BC V1G 4H9 times more thanAirport we currently consume, and Creek, climate change? power needs! Fx (250) 784-0556 • office@edgecontrols.ca about 400 times more than all the energy in Yes we can!
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Local biologists work to help Sharp-tailed grouse They are asking community members and rural residents to keep an eye—and an ear—out for the ‘leks’, (breeding grounds), and to contact them if they find one or know of one on their property. DAWSON CREEK - In an effort to curb what they think The biologists are attempting to count the birds and docare declining numbers of Sharp-tailed grouse due to oil and ument their numbers into a database which can be used in gas exploration and industry, local biologists Inge-Jean future to inform oil and gas companies who are operating Mattson and Mark Phinney are entering their second year in the area. of a study of the birds’ breeding grounds. While they are usually difficult to spot, during the breeding season from March through to July, the leks are hard to miss as they are busy with dancing birds. “If you have a lek, you know it,” Mattson said. They also make a distinctive rattling, clicking sound. They are known to be sensitive to disturbances, and are classified as such just across the border in Alberta. Their status in the neighbouring province means that they are legally protected there from oil and gas industry; leks are recorded and mapped, and if a company wants to operate in the vicinity of one, it must observe a 500-metre setback law. Mattson and Phinney hope that their work will result in similar legislation in B.C., although the first step is to simply establish their whereabouts. They have been putting up posters and have advertised in a local newspaper, asking for residents to inform them about possible leks. The strategy has been positive this year. “We’ve added four new leks this year. I know it doesn’t the original sound like a lot but at least it’s something, because last year we were disappointed in finding that most of the historical Overhead Door Co of leks were gone,” said Mattson. Fort St. John “The thing is figuring out why, that’s the hard part. We don’t know. A lot of them had disturbances nearby and it was maybe enough just to send them away and not come 8215 93 Street back.” While there is not much statistical evidence supporting Fort St. John, BC their belief that the grouse numbers in the Peace are declin250-787-0216 ing, Mattson and Phinney have collected plenty of anectodal evidence from residents, some who have personally decided to stop hunting the birds—even though it is still 1 legal—because they’ve seen the numbers go down themFirst 3 months on a 1-year term Low, one-time $99 Activation Fee selves. “When you talk to the old people in general, like the old farmers, in general leks used to be a lot bigger, like 50 to 60 birds, people say there were masses of them dancing,” Mattson said.
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The maximum number of birds they are currently observing at the leks is around 16. They know of about 25 leks in the South Peace region. Phinney and Mattson have been keeping track of the birds for a decade; when they started to notice that the leks were disappearing, they decided it was time to start officially tracking them. They don’t explicitly blame industry for the decline of the birds. Mattson admits that the leks are almost impossible to spot as they are merely a nondescript patch of ground, sometimes located on a slight rise. It is, however, oil and gas which interacts the most with
Photo Credit Stacy Thomas Inge-Jean Mattson is a local wildlife biologist who, with fellow biolgist Mark Phinney, is working to count Sharp-tailed grouse leks in the hopes of protecting the birds from industry.
the birds’ traditional breeding, as they tend to mate out in the open on flatland where the industry conducts most of its business. They are hoping next year to begin to document the locations of the leks as best they can to be able to communicate the information to companies. What form that process will take, Mattson is not sure at this point. They applied for and received a grant of $1,000 from Bird Studies Canada in 2014 to aid in their work, but more is going to be necessary to achieve a complete count of the leks in the area. Ideally they would like to hire a student to work in the field to use a grid system to count the leks accurately. “There isn’t really a concentrated effort right now at the government level to look at them, I mean they are often strapped for money and focus more on big species,” Mattson said. The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources Operations is supportive of their work, but the challenge will be in getting the information to industry in a way that will protect the birds on a legal level. “We’ll do up a little report at the end of year three, and see what comes out of that,” Includes Continental Breakfast & Kids Stay Free • Ask for the Shoppers Discount! Mattson said. “Ideally, a setback would be great. If you think you know 1-877-355-3500 • www.lakeviewhotels.com the wheareabouts of a lek, contact Mattson at IngebjorgJean.Mattson@alumni. Now Open! unbc.ca.
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People of the Peace Photo Credit Stacy Thomas Charlotte Roslin and her mom Sasha Roslin attended the Spring Into Action Playgroup at the Childcare Resource and Referral Centre in Dawson Creek on May 13.
Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Taylor Devos received the Youth Award at the Fort St. John Community Awards in Fort St. John in April. Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Canadian folk and pop singer Dayna Manning performed at the Fort St. John Community Awards in April.
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LNG dialogue session draws on local expertise BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca FORT ST. JOHN – Industry leaders, First Nations representatives, city councillors and others came together for an LNG dialogue session with West Coast Environmental Law and Northwest Institute for Bioregional Research on Tues., May 12. organizations are calling on the provincial govThe two ernment to assess the regional economic and environmental
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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
• 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 Hospital Foundation. This event will take place at the their tasks. Whether you’re a group of friends, family or B.C. Ambulance Station on May 30, from 10:30 a.m. corporate team – all are welcome to partake. Registration is - 2 p.m. On May 30th participants will gather at the free but there are only 40 spots available to sign up today! BC Ambulance Building to “Be Brave & Shave”. The Starts at:05:00 PM Ends at:09:00 PM. Visit or call the Fort 2015 campaign goal is $100,000 for the Foundation’s St. John Visitors Centre at 250-785-3033for more informa- Cancer Diagnostic and Treatment Fund. Donations to this fund are used to purchase equipment that aids in tion. Tickets:FREE • May Fundraiser Dance at the Legion. May 23rd, 7 p.m at the comfort, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with the Auditorium at Royal Canadian Legion Branch #102. cancer at our hospital. It also ensures the Foundation Donation at the door. Silent auction. 50/50 draws, dance can meet both the long term and emergent needs of to follow. Hope to see you come out and support our local our hospital as our medical staff works on early diLegion. Please call Roxanne Steeves at 250-263-1474 with agnosis and treatment of patients with cancer. With the funds raised from previous Bluey Day events, any questions. • The Derrick Dance Club of Fort St. John will be hosting the Foundation was able to purchase a software upa Country Music Dance Sat., May 23, 2015 from 8:30 p.m. grade to the Hospital’s CT Scanner. The installation to 12:30 a.m. in the Senior Citizens Hall at 10908 – 100th of the upgrade is scheduled for mid-April 2015, and Street. Music by Country Horizon Sounds. Eveyone 19 is expected to lengthen the life of the scanner. The Since Edge Controls or has$206,000 been upgrade will also allow the Hospital’s raand over welcome. For info 2008 call Chris at 250-785-1021, diologist technicians to lower the radiation dose to George atserving 250-827-3396. Dawson Creek and area with Residential, • That’s right, Bert Bowes School has turned 50 years old! patients, without compromising the quality of the Commercial and Industrial electrical and instrumentation. The school officially opened on November 27th, 1964. images. Bluey Day participants are key to this fundPlease join us for a celebration from 7:00 to 8:30 pm on raiser. Each “Be Brave & Shave” participant agrees Wednesday, May 27th at the school. Come out to visit the to raise at least $500 to have their head shaved but school, connect with alumni and former staff, and re-live most set much higher personal goals. These amazsome old memories. People are also encouraged to visit ing individuals seek sponsorship from family, friends http://bert-bowes-middle.padlet.org/pphillips5/anniversary and businesses. To meet the $100,000 target the Foundation hopes to have at least 65 head shavers to share their memories by posting comments or pictures. Being locally owned and operated each actively participating in seeking sponsorship. • Grand we Opening of Museum Renovations. May 29th, pride our selves in doing 1st quality work with 2015, 7p.m. to 8p.m. at the Fort St. John North Peace Mu- Each participant has a personal reason for shaving. 100% customer satisfaction GUARANTEED. seum. Come and see the brand new, fully accessible reno- It might be a young child shaving for his grandma or Stop for a coffee anytime at outline our newwhat location the airport subdivision. entire families shaving in support of their neighbor vations at the Museum. We will hasinbeen ac- industrial complished and provide guided tours of the renovations. and friend. Regardless of the reason they share the Free admission. This expansion was made possible thanks desire to do what they can to help battle this disease. 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•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. • 2015 FSJ World Fair, hosted by SD 60 SWIS & FSJ League of United Youth. July 1st at Centennial Park, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The FSJ World Fair is a free event for all ages to showcase diversity within Fort St. John. During this event we will have around 12-14 Pavilions/Booths from different cultures showing their culture. (Ex. the food, clothing, games,etc...) During the event we will have entertainment from different people throughout the community. This event is planned and organized by the school district 60 and a group of diverse youth who want to show multi-culturalism in Fort St. John. FREE EVENT
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School District No. 60 (Peace River North) is accepting tenders to provide custodial services at each of the following schools (three separate tenders): Upper Halfway – approximately 130 kms from Fort St. John Buick Creek – approximately 71 kms from Fort St. John Wonowon – approximately 88 kms from Fort St. John
Dawson Creek’s Local & Instrumentation In general, Electric duties will include: o Daily cleaning of the school, five days per week (Monday - Friday); Provider o Steam cleaningService carpeted areas at least three times annually, and as
Custodial services will commence September 1, 2015 and continue up to and including July 15, 2017, with the option of extending to a third year.
required; Removal of snow from outside entrances and fire exits; Cleaning exterior windows at least twice annually; Keeping the immediate area around the school clean from debris and garbage; Changing light tubes and bulbs, as required.
Hiring Electric/Instrumentation Journeyman/Apprentice o Since 2008 Edge Controls has been serving Dawson Creek and area with Residential, NOTE: Tenders for Wonowon Elementary School are not to include cleaning Commercial Industrial andasinstrumentation. of the and kitchen area or otherelectrical cleaning required a result of Wonowon Horse Club activities.
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Peace River Regional District Employment Opportunity PEACE RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT INVASIVE PLANT COORDINATOR Employment Opportunity INVASIVE PLANT COORDINATOR
The Regional District has an immediate opportunity for a full time Invasive Plant Coordinator in our Dawson Creek office. This is challenging, technical, and public relations work to coordinate and enhance the District’s invasive plant program initiatives including education and outreach and compliance role will provide satisfaction to office. The Regional District has an immediate opportunity for a full and timeenforcement. Invasive PlantThis Coordinator in our Dawson Creek someone who is an technical, excellent team player, has strong is passionate about the environment, and is This is challenging, and public relations workinterpersonal to coordinateskills, and enhance the District’s invasive plant program willing to provide theeducation best overall to the District. initiatives including andbenefit outreach andRegional compliance and enforcement. This role will provide satisfaction to
someone who is an excellent team player, has strong interpersonal skills, is passionate about the environment, and is Responsibilities: willing to provide the best overall benefit to the Regional District. Ø Assists in monitoring of invasive plant management contracts. Responsibilities: Ø Assists in applying procedures from published invasive plant field manuals. Ø Assists in developing and delivering a variety of outreach activities and public education programs. Ø Assists of invasive plant management Ø Utilizes in themonitoring BC Invasive Alien Plant Program (IAPP) contracts. database to generate maps for strategic planning and enter Ø Assists in applying from published plant field manuals. information relative procedures to invasive plant inventoriesinvasive and monitoring activities. Ø Assists in developing and delivering a variety of outreach activitiesrecords, and public education programs. Ø Assists in the collection and analysis of data and costs, maintains prepares status reports, budget Ø Utilizes theand BCprovides Invasiverecommendations Alien Plant Program database to generate maps for strategic planning and enter estimates on (IAPP) Program functions. information relative to invasive plant inventories and monitoring activities. Ø Collaborates with First Nations groups to encourage inventories and management of invasive plants on reserve Ø Assists in the collection analysis of data and costs, maintains records, prepares status reports, budget lands and other areas ofand interest. estimates and provides recommendations on Program functions. Ø Assists with compliance and enforcement activities regarding invasive plant infestations on private properties. Ø Collaborates with First Nationscorrespondence, groups to encourage inventories Prepares a variety of reports, memoranda and and othermanagement documents. of invasive plants on reserve lands and other areas of interest. Ø Assists in the coordination and participation of stakeholder and PRRD Board-appointed committees in the delivery Ø Assists withinitiatives. compliance and enforcement activities regarding invasive plant infestations on private properties. of Program Prepares variety of reports, correspondence, memoranda and other documents. Ø Assists in athe preparation of funding applications, formal tenders, invitations to quote, and requests for proposals Ø Assists in the coordination and required participation of stakeholder and PRRD Board-appointed committees in the delivery for services and developments for Program functions. of Programinvasive initiatives. Ø Assesses plant threats and assists in developing strategies for management. Ø Assists in the development preparation ofand funding applications, formal tenders, invitations toprograms quote, and requests for agencies proposals Promotes implementation of invasive plant management to landowners, and organizations operating within the PRRD. for services and developments required for Program functions. Ø and liaises with, and responds to developing enquiries from, the public, elected officials, external agencies, Ø Collaborates Assesses invasive plant threats and assists in strategies for management. groups, private sector, staff, and others as required. Ø community Promotes the development and implementation of invasive plant management programs to landowners, agencies Ø Performs other related dutieswithin as assigned. and organizations operating the PRRD. Ø Collaborates and liaises with, and responds to enquiries from, the public, elected officials, external agencies, Qualifications and Experience: community groups, private sector, staff, and others as required. Ø A Performs other related duties as assigned. Ø post-secondary diploma or certificate in environmental studies, natural resources, or related field of study. Ø 3 years related experience and knowledge of invasive plant identification, distribution, and management. Qualifications and Experience: Ø Experience in public education, consultation processes, group facilitation, public speaking or media relations. Ø Excellent organizational skills, ability to establish priorities, independently coordinate workloads to meet timelines and Ø budget A post-secondary diploma or certificate in environmental studies, natural resources, or related field of study. expectations. Ø Proven 3 years ability relatedtoexperience andedit knowledge of invasive plant identification, distribution, andanalytical management. Ø compose and correspondence and documents, as well as excellent report writing skills. Ø Experience in public education, consultation processes, group facilitation, public speaking or media relations. Ø Working knowledge of GIS mapping and operation of GPS units. Ø Obtain Excellent organizational skills, ability tofor establish priorities, independently coordinate workloads to meet timelines and Ø Pesticide Applicator Certificate Industrial Vegetation and Noxious Weeds within 30 days of hiring. budget expectations. Ø Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training: completion of WHMIS for Workers online Ø course Proven within ability 30 to compose and edit correspondence and documents, as well as excellent analytical report writing skills. days of hiring. Ø Valid Working of GISmust mapping and operation of GPSabstract units. must be provided prior to hiring. Ø BC knowledge Driver’s License be maintained. A driver’s Ø Obtain Pesticide Applicator Certificate for Industrial Vegetation and Noxious Weeds within 30 days of hiring. rate of Hazardous pay for this Materials full-time, permanent position is $33.38 percompletion hour, basedofon a 35 hour work week, plus Ø The Workplace Informationunion System (WHMIS) training: WHMIS for Workers online benefits as provided the Collective Agreement. A detailed job description is available at www.prrd.bc.ca . course within 30 daysforofinhiring. are invited to submit their resumes, complete covermust letterbe and references to: Ø Applicants Valid BC Driver’s License must be maintained. A driver’swith abstract provided prior“in to confidence” hiring. Kari Bondaroff, InvasiveisPlant Program Manager The rate of pay for this full-time, permanent union position $33.38 per hour, based on a 35 hour work week, plus Peace River Regional benefits as provided for in the Collective Agreement. A detailed jobDistrict: description is available at www.prrd.bc.ca . PO Box 810, Dawson Creek, BC V1G Applicants are invited to submit their resumes, complete with cover letter and4H8 references “in confidence” to: Email: prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca Telephone: (250)Invasive 784-3200 (250) Manager 784-3201 Kari Bondaroff, PlantFax: Program Peace River Regional District: Closing date for this opportunity will be 12:00 noon May 28, 2015. PO Box 810, Dawson Creek, BC V1G on 4H8 We thank you for your interest; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Email: prrd.dc@prrd.bc.ca Telephone: (250) 784-3200 Fax: (250) 784-3201
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Closing date for this opportunity will be 12:00 noon on May 28, 2015. We thank you for your interest; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
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