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June 10, 2010 - Vol.7 - No.21

Man Â on Â a Â journey Â to Â raise Â epilepsy Â awareness

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New Wetland Near DC - Story on Page 4

Families Asking for Help - Stories on Pages 13 and 14

Melanie Robinson photo

Tournament a Success - Story on Page 26

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New Â wetlands Â now Â completed Â near Â Dawson Â Creek use that when weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re designing our future projects,â&#x20AC;? said Kroeker. The quality of the soil and the fact that the land was alZD\V SDUWLDOO\ Ă RRGHG PDGH LW DQ LGHDO EUHHGLQJ JURXQG for insects, which the birds feed on. He said that will only be enhanced now that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a permanent body of water and once more vegetation is established. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The land is productive,â&#x20AC;? said Kroeker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If it can grow a good crop, it can grow ducks and can grow wildlife.â&#x20AC;? He said as a precaution they built a large, L-shaped ditch that acts as an emergency spillway. Kroeker said in a worst-case scenario, they have the ability to drain the whole pond, which was a requirement of the licence. Matthew Bains photo Kane Piper explained the land was always too wet and A partnership between local farmer Kane Piper (left) and muddy for his family to farm on it. He said his father, his family, EnCana Corp., represented here by Mike Fargo Perry, had done some work previously with Ducks Un(middle), and Ducks Unlimited Canada, represented by Dar- limited Canada and was the one who came up with the ryl Kroeker resulted in the Piper Pond, a new wetlands habitat idea for the wetlands. near Dawson Creek. Kaneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter, Gillian, is a wildlife enthusiast who By Matthew Bains has on several occasions joined the biologist to conduct DAWSON CREEK â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A partnership between a conserva- the duck surveys and has done her own exploring. tion group, an oil and gas company and a local family has â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really fun,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just really enjoy going around resulted in a new wetlands habitat being created near Dawson and watching the birds, seeing where they nest, the babies Creek. grow and discovering everything about the animals around The Piper Pond was unveiled on June 1, just north of the the pond.â&#x20AC;? city on the 217 Road. The total area of the pond is 11.8 hectThe 18 year-old added she sees a future for herself in biolares, with a maximum depth of two metres. The land belongs ogy and conservation. to the Piper family, but was donated to Ducks Unlimited CanKane said the pond is located on private property, and while ada to transform it into a permanent habitat for waterfowl and they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mind people walking by to have a look, they would other wildlife. appreciate some notice. He said he is concerned about ATVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tremendous that we have a jewel like this close and dirt bikes disturbing the area and will probably put signs to town, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such a highlight,â&#x20AC;? said Darryl Kroeker, head of and fencing up to discourage that from happening. conservation programs in the BC Peace Region for Ducks The $100,000 cost of the project was funded by EnCana Unlimited Canada. Corp. from a $1 million sponsorship the company gave Ducks He said theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve already observed swans, geese and differ- Unlimited to conduct wetlands projects in British Columbia ent species of diving ducks using the pond and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve hired and Alberta. a biologist to conduct duck surveys in the area. Mike Fargo, vice president of business services and stakeâ&#x20AC;&#x153;We get [the biologist] to start surveying these projects holder relations, said work is ongoing on the Hartnell project, as we bring them online because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to get an idea a wetland being restored near Doe River. He added some of about how quickly these wetlands become productive and we the money has helped Ducks Unlimited map wetlands in the

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Researchers with the Peace Region Palaeontology Research Centre in Tumbler Ridge are requesting a $27 million endowment from BC Hydro so they can continue discovering and documenting the region’s fossil resources. By Matthew Bains TUMBLER RIDGE – The Peace Region Palaeontology Research Centre in Tumbler Ridge would like to have funding security for the future so it can continue digging up the past and is looking to BC Hydro for help. Palaeontologists with the research centre have requested from the Crown corporation that a $27 million endowment be created to help hire more staff, purchase more supplies and equipment, and enhance the centre’s ability to store and catalogue fossil resources. The request comes from a desire to see fossils in the Peace River Valley discovered, documented and salvaged before the proposed Site C Dam becomes opera-

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Just Â think Â about Â it Imagine being in a grocery store and your favourite food item is on the top shelf â&#x20AC;&#x201C; just out of reach. You manage to get it down, but only after either asking for help or honing your baseball skills to whack it down. 6R DIWHU VHYHUDO RI WKRVH H[SHULHQFHV \RX OHDYH WKH VWRUH and make your way through the parking lot â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a beautiful day, why drive? Not everyone thought that and as you head to the sidewalk, someone backs up not noticing youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re there and, at the last minute, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re able to get out of the way. You breath a sigh of relief and make your way home but, just like on the way to the grocery store, you face the dilemmas of potholes in the streets, curb cuts and though they may seem slight to most people, hills. Doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sound easy does it? Well, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the life of someone in a wheelchair and, with something as simple as a trip to the grocery store, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the challenges they face. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a challenge members of the community took on recently at an Accessible Awareness Day on June 3 and it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take long before reality reared its head. The city has admitted these are just some of the challenges that need to be addressed, and will be addressed in the coming months. 6R QH[W WLPH \RXÂˇUH WDNLQJ D OHLVXUHO\ VWUROO GRZQ WKH VWUHHW WDNH WKH WLPH WR WKLQN RI WKH H[SHULHQFHV DERYH DQG the importance of making the city more accessible. Although a lot of work has been done to progress the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s streets, sidewalks and businesses, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still more to be done. Just imagine the possibilities.

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Incarcerated Â murderers Â are Â not Â â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;entitledâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Â to Â entitlements Canadians who work hard, contribute to our society and play by the rules deserve Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) payments. Mass murderers sitting in jail cells do not! Yet Canadians were shocked this past March to learn that convicted serial killer Clifford Olson is collecting OAS and the Guaranteed Income Supplement while serving multiple life sentences for his heinous crimes. It is offensive and outrageous to Canadians across this country and our Conservative Government that someone who murdered 11 children, forever altering the lives of their families and traumatizing the communities where he committed his dreadful crimes, is receiving these entitlements while in jail. Those who broke the rules of society and are in prison for their crimes should not receive the same entitlements as lawabiding, hard-working citizens. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why our Government introduced legislation this week to eliminate govern-

ment entitlements for incarcerated crimi- sources to minimize the risks associated nals. If Bill C-31 is passed by Parliament, with spam. Among other measures, Bill C-28 proimplementation will begin with inmates who are incarcerated in federal penitentia- SRVHV Ă&#x20AC;QHV IRU VHQGLQJ IDOVH DQG PLVOHDGries for two years or more. We will work ing e-mails and for attempts to steal personal information. It would with provinces and territories also allow for civil action to continue implementation against those who violate in provincial and territothe law. rial institutions for criminals To compliment these serving sentences of greater measures, our Government than 90 days. simultaneously introduced In other legislation our Bill C-29 to safeguard CaGovernment introduced in nadiansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; personal inforrecent days, we are working mation. This legislation to tighten laws surrounding By Jay Hill protects consumers from activities that an increasing identity theft and privacy majority of Canadians undertake each and every dayâ&#x20AC;Śe-mail, Internet breaches. Yet it also encourages continued growth of businesses in the digital and cell phone use. E-mail and wireless â&#x20AC;&#x153;spamâ&#x20AC;? is not just HFRQRP\ E\ VWUHQJWKHQLQJ WUXVW DQG FRQĂ&#x20AC;an annoyance. It discourages the use of dence in their ability to secure the personelectronic commerce, undermines privacy al information they must collect to serve and increases the risk of identity theft and their clients. A key proposal in the legislation reIUDXG ,W DOVR SRVHV D VLJQLĂ&#x20AC;FDQW H[SHQVH for businesses that must use precious requires organizations to notify affect-

ed individuals of data breaches.It also strengthens law enforcement and security investigations. %RWK ELOOV DUH WKH UHVXOW RI H[WHQVLYH consultations with a wide range of stakeholders, including business, consumer and privacy advocates, the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, provincial governments and law enforcement authority. The online marketplace and the digital economy are playing an increasing role in our every day lives and in the prosperity of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imperative that our laws keep pace. :KLOH , H[SHFW WKH RSSRVLWLRQ SDUWLHV ZLOO ZDQW WR H[DPLQH WKHVH WZR SLHFHV RI legislation in more detail in the coming weeks and months, I am hopeful they recognize that our legislation to end governPHQW EHQHĂ&#x20AC;WV IRU LPSULVRQHG FULPLQDOV LV straightforward, just and urgently needs to pass! Every cheque a criminal like Clifford Olson receives is another blow to victims, their families and their communities!

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Some Â thoughts Â about Â proposed Â HST Reconsider Â decision Editor: After reading the Mr. Pat Pimmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s letter defending and advocating for the proposed HST, a glaring error of reasoning stood out. Mr. Pimm defends the proposed BC HST on the grounds that it will be the lowest HST in Canada. He compares BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed HST with those of Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick as well as to the VAT in Quebec and the proposed HST in Ontario. He argues that BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed HST is superior to the combined taxes in each of these other jurisdictions because ours will be 12 per cent and the others are all 13 per cent. First of all, Mr. Pimm sets the boundaries of the debate by comparing BC only with other provincial jurisdictions that already have or are proposing a combined sales tax system. By comparing BC only to other provinces who have gone or are going with D FRPELQHG WD[ 0U 3LPP KDV GUDZQ DQ DUWLĂ&#x20AC;FLDO boundary around this debate. Why is BC only compared with other provinces that already have or are soon to implement an HST of their own? Of course within these imposed limits to the debate, BC looks a bit better, albeit only marginally (12 per cent as compared to 13 per cent). But why are we only comparing BC to other provinces with their own existing or future HST? Secondly, all the provinces Mr. Pimm compares BC to are a long way away and are not among the provinces that BC competes most with for business. In my mind Mr. Pimmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s argument in favour of the HST is weakest not because of what he says but because of what he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say. Looming large in the debate over the HST is something Mr. Pimm only mentions in passing: Alberta. The province next door. Both provinces have forestry, farming, ranching, oil and gas, tourism, manufacturing, mining, power generation, technology, etc. But Alberta has no HST and is proposing none and that is because Alberta has no PST to contemplate combining with the federal GST. This gives Alberta, our closest neighbour and without question our biggest provincial competitor, a distinct economic edge over us. When Mr. Pimm, referring to the implementation of the HST, states, â&#x20AC;&#x153;this will without question be the single most important thing WR KHOS OHYHO WKH SOD\LQJ Ă&#x20AC;HOG EHWZHHQ %ULWLVK &ROXPbia and Alberta,â&#x20AC;? I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but ask the obvious. Can the provincial Liberals not think of a single thing that ZRXOG OHYHO WKH SOD\LQJ Ă&#x20AC;HOG ZLWK RXU ELJJHVW SURYLQcial competitor far more than implementing the HST? If not, let me enlighten them. How about eliminating the PST so that we have the same 5 per cent tax as $OEHUWD" 7KDW SOD\LQJ Ă&#x20AC;HOG LV D ORW PRUH OHYHO WKDQ the one the provincial government is proposing which would still have a distinct slant toward Alberta.

Whether you take things as they currently stand, with a 5 per cent GST and a 7 per cent PST or you combine the PST and GST to form an HST, 7 per cent plus 5 per cent still equals 12 per cent. This is compared with Alberta, where 5 per cent GST plus zero per cent PST equals 5 per cent sales tax. One small example: anyone in Northeast BC knows that if you want to make a major purchase it often pays to drive an hour or two and save 7 per cent. How will implementing the HST reverse this trend? Easy answer: it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. Until now, BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way to deal with this has been to try to punish people and companies that do WKLV %XW DOO WKRVH IRONV DUH GRLQJ LV SUDFWLFLQJ Ă&#x20AC;VFDO responsibility and free-market thinking. The market dictates what people will do and if the market is more attractive elsewhere that is where people will go. It is the same for attracting business to our province. Businesses are attracted to jurisdictions where taxes are lower, not combined. The HST doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t substantially change the thing which matters most for economic activity: the bottom line. Mr. Pimm concludes his letter with what he undoubtedly sees as the point that should end all debate on this issue: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Almost every credible, leading economist in the country agrees: Harmonizing sales tax is the best thing we can do to strengthen our economy, improve our competitiveness and create jobs.â&#x20AC;? I guarantee that the only way almost every credible, leading economist in the country (including the C.D. Howe Institute) would say this is if they were told from the start that eliminating the PST was not an option and not part of the discussion. I know of no economist, credible or otherwise, that would tell you 12 per cent tax is more favourable for attracting business, fostering growth, creating jobs and spurring economic investment than 5 per cent tax. No economist except perhaps those who are part of our provincial government. As to whether I favour Gordon Campbellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s HST or Bill VanderZalmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s separate GST and PST, frankly I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know which one would be better. But in my mind having to decide which of these two options is better is like being asked which is the best way to travel the Alaska Highway, by horse or by mule. This LV DUWLĂ&#x20AC;FLDOO\ OLPLWLQJ WKH GHEDWH WR KDYLQJ WR SLFN between the better of two inferior options. I prefer travelling the Alaska Highway by car. And I prefer a third way when it comes to debating the future of goods and services taxation in our province: forget the HST and eliminate the PST instead. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to see a referendum on that. Dan Glover Fort St. John

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out on their own.â&#x20AC;? Redfearn said the city recently received a grant to aid in developing bylaws that will help seniors age in their homes, and he said they would like to see accessible design standards incorporated into those bylaws. Tumbler Ridge was the winner in the under 5,000 population category. A mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s task force, led by a part-time seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs co-ordinator, has worked for the last three years on making the town more age and disability friendly. Â´7KHUHÂˇV D ORW RI ZRUN WKDW KDV EHHQ GRQH WKDWÂˇV changed this town from what used to be a young personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coal mining town to more of an age0DWWKHZ %DLQV SKRWR IULHQGO\ WRZQ Âľ VDLG 0D\RU /DUU\ :KLWH Duncan Redfearn, chair of Dawson Creekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Measuring Up the He said that includes more handicapped parking North Committee, explains some of the changes that were made spaces, wider sidewalks and more curb-cuts and an to the kitchen in Sudeten Hall to make it more accessible to all elevator in the community centre. residents. He said the task force has focused on seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health issues, including homecare. By Matthew Bains Â´,W ZDV WKH UHVXOW RI WKLV JURXS WKDW ZHÂˇUH JHWWLQJ RXU PEACE REGION â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The City of Dawson Creek and the District of Tumbler Ridge were recently recognized for seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s housing, which should be breaking ground sometheir efforts to make their respective communities more WLPH WKLV PRQWK Âľ KH VDLG Â´%& +RXVLQJ LV SXWWLQJ LQ units for seniors and those with disabilities.â&#x20AC;? accessible. He said local businesses have also been onboard. The North Central Local Government Association handHG RXW WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW DQQXDO 0HDVXULQJ 8S WKH 1RUWK $ZDUGV RI ([FHOOHQFH DW D FRQYHQWLRQ LQ 0D\ 7KH DZDUGV Â´UHFRJnize local governments, businesses, groups or individuals who have shown innovation and ingenuity in their quest to build more livable, age-friendly, disability-friendly, universally designed inclusive communities for all residents and visitors in the region.â&#x20AC;? 6LQFH EHLQJ IRUPHG LQ WKH 'DZVRQ &UHHN 0HDVXULearn-Rite Courses Inc. LQJ 8S WKH 1RUWK FRPPLWWHH PDGH XS RI VWDII IURP &LW\ Hall and from local service agencies, has been engaged Is pleased to announce the expansion in repainting and widening accessible parking spaces, inInto Fort St. John BC VWDOOLQJ HLJKW DFFHVVLEOH EXV VKHOWHUV DQG UHWURĂ&#x20AC;WWLQJ WKH bathroom at City Hall. The committee also holds an annual Access Awareness Our new facility offers quality instructors and the same great service as the Grande Prairie 'D\ LQ -XQH DQG WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW DQQXDO 0RVW $FFHVVLEOH %XVLQHVV location. Award was handed out at the 2009 Chamber of Commerce Civic Awards held earlier this year. St John First Aid - H2S Alive A study completed last year helped to gauge the WHMIS - TDG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Confined Space strengths and weaknesses of the community in the areas Ground Disturbance, Advanced of accessibility and inclusivity. Level for Workers and Supervisors Also, the city received a provincial grant to build an outdoor exercise park for seniors. Visit us at our new location 0RVW UHFHQWO\ UHQRYDWLRQV ZHUH FRPSOHWHG IRU WKH kitchen at the Sudeten Hall. Committee chair Duncan 10515 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 87Ave. Fort St. John, BC V1J 5K6 Redfearn explained the changes include lower countertops that are wheelchair accessible, replacing swing cupboards Phone: (250)785-1167 Fax: (250) 785-1168 ZLWK UROOLQJ GUDZHUV IRU HDVLHU DFFHVV UHSODFLQJ WKH Ă RRU with a non-slip surface and installing shallower sinks with lever faucets instead of twisting ones. He said thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a mobile island. He added the colour scheme was intentionally made to contrast, so that those with visual impairments can distinguish the space a little better. Â´:HÂˇYH FUHDWHG D VSDFH IRU SHRSOH ZLWK YDU\LQJ DELOLWLHV WR ZRUN QH[W WR HDFK RWKHU Âľ VDLG 5HGIHDUQ Â´,WÂˇV DQ opportunity for a person with varying abilities, or maybe a person with a disability, to participate in a social function that they werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t otherwise able to participate in, whether NEED BLINDS.. TRY THE â&#x20AC;&#x153;BLIND MANâ&#x20AC;? it be a wedding, a bake sale, or just getting ready to move The Blindman SEZâ&#x20AC;? On Our 3 Brands of Good Custom

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One example is Shop-Easy Foods. Owner/operator Darryl Krakowka said a couple of years ago his store created two till lanes that are wheelchair accessible. Â´7KH RQHV ZH KDG LQ WKH SDVW ZHUH WXUQVWLOHV VR ZLWK DQ\ERG\ LQ D ZKHHOFKDLU RU ZDONHU LW ZRXOG EH GLIĂ&#x20AC;FXOW for them to get through it,â&#x20AC;? explained Krakowka. He also worked with the local high school to provide work experience for two disabled students. Â´7KH\ÂˇYH ERWK EHHQ RIIHUHG MREV KHUH DQG LWÂˇV XS WR them if they want to come,â&#x20AC;? he said. They also have a couple of senior citizens who work some of the shorter shifts at the store. He said it gives them a chance to get out and socialize, while providing him with friendly and reliable staff. Â´, WKLQN LWÂˇV JRRG IRU DQ\ EXVLQHVV DQG QRW MXVW LQ 7XPbler Ridge, but anywhere in Canada, to be accessible to everybody,â&#x20AC;? said Krakowka. The District of Chetwynd received an honourable mention in the under 5,000 population category.

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PALAEONTOLOGY CENTRE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 An allocation plan prepared by McCrea shows a $3 million cost ($500,000 a year from 2010 to 2015) to conduct surveys of the Peace River/Williston Lake areas, with a particular focus on marine vertebrates and terrestrial vertebrate tracks. Specifically, the research centre is proposing to excavate, recover, prepare and store the world’s largest marine vertebrate fossil ever found, an ichthyosaur (marine reptile) found north of Williston Lake in the 1990’s. Palaeontologist Lisa Buckley said it’s even bigger than a 23-metre-long one found north of Fort St. John in the 1990’s, which is housed in the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology in Drumheller, Alta. “This is one example of really unique, region-specific fossils that come from this area,” said Buckley. They would also like to uncover and document more of a track site discovered near the WAC Bennett Dam in 2008 that could be more than 2,400 square metres in size. They say the site could be developed into a major tourist attraction for the region. However, in order to take on all of that work, they are requesting $16 million to hire two more palaeontologists – establishing four permanent research chairs at the centre – and cover the costs of field research, travel, equipment and other costs. Another $6 million would establish and maintain four permanent technical assistant positions. Buckley said those positions would be critical to preparing,

restoring and replicating fossils so they could be put on display for the education and enjoyment of the public. The remaining $2 million would establish and maintain a palaeontological reference library. Buckley said having secured funding instead of having to fundraise every year would give them a lot more time to focus on research and field work. “We’ve been doing a pretty good job with what we’ve had so far, but just imagine what we could do if we could fully devote our energies to being the researchers and the fossil collectors,” she said. McCrea said securing operational funding would also make the business case much stronger in pursuing capital funds for a larger, purpose-built museum in Tumbler Ridge. He added an endowment of this kind is not unprecedented for museums. “In our profession we see this happen a lot where companies will grant museums endowment funds or private funds towards a particular project,” he said. The Peace River Regional District threw its support behind the endowment request in a vote on May 27. “This endowment would bring some stability to our research centre,” said Tumbler Ridge Mayor Larry White. He said the museum continues to draw tourists to the town and the region. “Just the other day, a family made a plan to come up to Tumbler Ridge all the way from 100 Mile House just to see the museum.”

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work on implementing the recommendations once they are enacted. Thomson said the two recommendations requiring further analysis relate to regulations governing range lands. The minister was joined for the announcePHQW E\ 7HUU\ /DNH FR FKDLU RI WKH WDVN IRUFH and Judy Guichon, newly-elected president of the Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association. Guichon said while the funding isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a huge amount and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t solve all the industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SUREOHPV UDQFKHUV DSSUHFLDWH WKH PLQLVWHUÂˇV HIIRUWV WR LGHQWLI\ IXQGLQJ LQ WKH PLGVW RI EXGget cuts. She said the show of support, including the proclamation of BC Beef Day on June 2 in the Legislature, was just as important as the funding. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a PRUDO ERRVWHU as much as any&RQWULEXWHG SKRWR thing,â&#x20AC;? she said. BCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cattle industry will get a boost with new and continued funding â&#x20AC;&#x153;What this ansupport and regulatory changes to be enacted following the recom- n o u n c e m e n t mendations of the Ranching Task Force. showed us is By Matthew Bains this minister is NORTHEAST â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The provincial government will enact a very supportive in wanting to four-point plan to support the struggling BC cattle industry, see our industry prosper.â&#x20AC;? Agriculture and Lands Minister Steve Thomson announced Both Guichon and Lake during the annual general meeting of the BC Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s emphasized the opportunities Association on May 28. WR H[SDQG PDUNHWV DEURDG Through cost-cutting measures, Thomson said his minisLake said 80 per cent of the WU\ KDV LGHQWLĂ&#x20AC;HG PLOOLRQ WR EH LQYHVWHG LQ ERWK GRPHVWLF EHHI SURGXFHG LQ WKH SURYLQFH and export market development, and research. He said the last year was for export, and of Agriculture andwill Lands ministry also work with its federal counterpart to lever- while per capita consumption DJH DQ DGGLWLRQDO â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eâ&#x20AC;? PLOOLRQ LQ IXQGLQJ uction Insurance - Campaign - Hail and FireWKURXJK WKH $JUL RI EHHI KDV VHHQ D GHFOLQH LQ Flex program. North America, emerging He also announced his government is committed to enact- markets like China are inLQJ RI WKH UHFRPPHQGDWLRQV IURP WKH 5DQFKLQJ 7DVN creasing their demand. 6.00â&#x20AC;? )RUFH DSSRLQWHG E\ WKH 3UHPLHU ODVW \HDU WR ORRN DW UHJXODâ&#x20AC;&#x153;We know that if we can tory changes to support the industry. Recommendations in- increase the overseas market, cluded improving access to water and forage for livestock, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to add value to and responding to concerns around waste disposal and meat WKH EHHI KHUH LQ %ULWLVK &RUHJXODWLRQV +H VDLG D VXEFRPPLWWHH RI WKH WDVN IRUFH ZLOO OXPELD Âľ VDLG /DNH

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POLICE BRIEFS Loose bear in city FORT ST. JOHN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; During the early morning hours of May 20, a small black bear was spotted behind the RCMP detachment at 10648 100 Street. Police attempted to coax the bear out of the residential area, but were unsuccessful. The bear was not acting aggressively in any way and was last spotted in the area of 112 Avenue and 98 Street. Conservation was contacted and they advised to let the bear make his way back to the woods. Police are advising the public to be aware of their

surroundings at all times when out in public. Parents are asked to remind children not to approach and to avoid wildlife when on their way to school and out of their residence. If you spot this bear please do not confront it, call Conservation at (250) 784-3225 or the Fort St. John RCMP at (250) 787-8100. Stolen dirt bike FORT ST. JOHN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sometime during the evening of May 13 or the early morning hours of May 14, a blue 2001 YZ Yamaha 80 cc youth dirt bike was stolen from a garage in the

area near 109 Avenue and 86A Street. At this time the Fort St. John RCMP do not have any wtinesses or suspects in relation to this theft. The Fort St. John RCMP is asking for the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistance in identifying the person or persons responsible for this theft and locating the dirt bike. Damage to the Enerplex FORT ST. JOHN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; RCMP received a complaint reporting that on the evening of May 31, between 10:30 p.m. and June 1 at 8 a.m., an unknown subject used rocks to smash sev-

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EXPERIENCED OFF HIGHWAY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; B-TRAIN TRUCK DRIVERS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FORT NELSON B.C. LaPrairie Works Inc. is an experienced, diversified, full-service Highway Maintenance Contractor with over 25 years of industry experience in northern BC and Alberta. We are seeking energetic, skilled B-train drivers to complement our team for the 2010-2011 trucking season, in the Horn River Basin. If you have solid trucking experience in off-highway / oilfield environments, a Class 1 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license with a clean, drivers abstract, and you enjoy working shift work, you may be the person(s) we are looking for. t t t t t

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Fort St. John Friendship Society Employment Opportunities

Literacy Coordinator Full time (35 hrs/wk); Permanent The individual selected for this position will work as part of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Teamâ&#x20AC;? to develop and facilitate the regular Keeginaw Preschool curriculum and other associated early literacy initiatives. The Literacy Coordinator represents our organization at various community planning tables and working groups with a focus on early literacy. The ideal candidate for this position will have a diploma in Early Childhood Education, First Aid Certification, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with local Aboriginal culture and traditions. If you are a creative, enthusiastic, caring individual who is interested in working in a Fun, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Teamâ&#x20AC;? oriented environment, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to hear from you!

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Applicants must be willing to work a somewhat flexible schedule and possess a valid BC Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License (Class 4 preferred).

Journeyman Automotive Technicians

Summer Student Positions (5 positions)

Benefit Package, Bonus Plan Please leave resume at 11404 Alaska Road or email: d-cla47@dealeremail.com Attention Dean Anderson or Derek Clark

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Temporary Full time (35 hrs/wk); for the Summer months Are you someone who is interest in the Social Services, Childcare, Educational, Recreational or Food Services field? Do you enjoy working with children? Are you looking for FUN, exciting, and meaningful employment for the summer? If so, WE may be interested in YOU! The Fort St. John Friendship Society is now accepting applications for 5 summer student positions. Candidates selected will be an integral part of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Teamâ&#x20AC;? of individuals responsible for the delivery of the Keeginaw Preschool and Keeginaw Kids Summer Programs. Applicants must be 16+ years of age and returning to school, college or university in the Fall. Individuals of Aboriginal ancestry are encouraged to apply. Closing Date: June 11, 2010 @ 4:00 PM

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Interested applicants may drop off, fax, or e-mail your resume & cover letter to:

Local 448 is looking for any members that were employed at the Tembec Chetwynd Operations between January 2005 and April 2009. Regarding the CEP Local 448, Defense Fund. Please send contact information to cep448@telus.net, or call 250-719-0274 C.E.P. Local 448 Executive

Fort St. John Friendship Society ATTN: Anita Lee, Executive Director 10208 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 95 Avenue Fort St. John, BC V1J 1J2 Phone: (250) 785-8566 Fax: (250) 785-1507 E-Mail: anitalee@bluenova.ca

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Posting Circular: Job-1530 Resource/Educator Position â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Childcare Resource & Referral Program, Dawson Creek Job 1530 Resource/Educator Worker â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dawson Creek (Temporary to cover Maternity Leave) Closing Date: June 18, 2010 Submit Resumes to: Lori Brooks, Human Resource Coordinator P.O. Box 713 (10110-13th Street) Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4H7 Fax: (250) 782 4167 E-mail: lbrooks@spcrs.ca % Please include Competition Job-1530 with resume % Only short-listed applicants will be contacted % This position is open to female and male applicants % This position requires union membership

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Investors wanted Overseas or local North America to purchase OSB Plant in Fort Nelson, BC for major refrigeration storage facility. Contact: John Stender 780.837.6337 or Glen Martin 780.788.9747

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Investors wanted global or local to develop Sea water conversion using Geothermal energy to create massive fresh water for the future. Call: John Stender 780.837.6337 or Glen Martin 780.788.9747

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Investors wanted Overseas or Canada to purchase mill in Fort Nelson, BC and restructure for a flour mill production. Contact: John Stender 780.837.6337 or Glen Martin 780.788.9747

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Computer Technician to help design and maintain website for Farm Equipment dealer. Student or part time person preferred. Please apply by email to butlerfarm@telus.net or call 250785-1800 for more information. Summer student for Horse trainer assistant located in Pink Mountain. $9/hr plus room and board included. Call: 250-772-4280 Leave message Fort Nelson First Nation is planning to construct nine new housing units. We are seeking subcontractors for the following trades: Framing, Electrical, Plumbing & Heating, drywall and Tape, Flooring, Blown insulation and final finish carpentry. If you are interested please submit your contact information to Bernadette Makowski either by email: bernadette1. makowski@fnnation.ca or Fax: 250-774-6601. (06/17)

Join our team, we offer Competitive wages Benefits Monday to Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x153;Home by 6:30â&#x20AC;? Working in a clean, fun filled, family oriented atmosphere Your role will be to provide outstanding customer service, from greeting to final sale. This will involve assessing customer needs, providing expert advice on available products, creating customer agreements for special orders, demonstrating features and benefits on many products. Apply to: Independent Plumbing and Heating/ True Value Hardware 10020 93rd ave, Fort St John, BC V1J 6W4 250-785-6679 phone

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NORTHERN ROCKIES REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY TENDER NOTICE SEALED TENDERS clearly marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, 2010 Stationery Tenderâ&#x20AC;? will be received until 3:00 p.m. - local time, Monday, June 21st , 2010 at the office of the Corporate Manager, 5319 - 50th Ave South, Fort Nelson, BC VOC 1RO, or by FAX to Olive McLean, Notary Public at (250) 774-2259. Tender documents are available for pick-up at the Municipal Office, 5319 50th Ave South or by mail from: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, Bag Service 399, Fort Nelson, BC VOC 1RO, or by email at clerks2@northernrockies.ca Quoted prices are to be FOB Fort Nelson, Drop Delivery at the Municipal Office, with all taxes and freight included. The lowest or any other tender will not necessarily be accepted. For further information, please call Theresa Haayer, Corporate Administrative Assistant at 774-2541, Ext. 2033, or Stacey Loe, Deputy Corporate Manager Ext. 2032, during regular office hours.

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Large one bedroom apartment. Owner operated. Clean and safe, heat and hot water included $750.00 call: 250-785-8665

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SERVICES RLNR Daycare - 2 spaces available. Subsidy accepted. Trained ECE and First Aid. Phone Mindy 250-7858252 (06/24)

Invitation Â to Â Tender CONTRACT Â 4-Â Â Landscape, Â Ornamental Â Concrete Â and Â Irrigation Â Sealed Â tenders Â clearly Â marked Â with Â the Â project Â name will Â be Â received Â by Â the Â City Â of Â Fort Â St. Â John Â up Â to Â 2:00 Â pm, Â local Â time, Â Thursday Â June Â 21st, Â 2010, Â at Â 10631 Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 100th Â Street, Â Fort Â St. Â John, Â BC Â Â V1J Â 3Z5 Â

WOOD FURNITURE

The Â work Â consists Â of: Â Â x Preparation Â of Â subgrade Â and Â base Â gravels Â installed Â by Â others; Â supply Â and Â placement Â of Â 2000mÂ˛ Â of Â standard Â and Â coloured Â concrete Â with Â special Â finishes; Â supply, Â installation Â and Â establishment Â of Â trees, Â shrubs Â and Â groundcover, Â seed Â and Â establishment Â of Â grass; Â installation Â of Â owner Â supplied Â furnishings; Â and Â the Â installation Â of Â an Â irrigation Â system. Â

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100% Solid wood furniture Pine beds $575.00 to Diamond willow king bed $1840.00. Pine, birch tables, Aspen bistroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, willow barstools and log benches. To view furniture call Lisa in FSJ 250.263.7765 or Doug in Hudsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hope 250.783.9156 lynxcreekwoodsmiths.com

Tender Â packages Â may Â be Â obtained Â by Â General Â Contractors Â from Â the Â office Â of Â Urban Â Systems Â Ltd. Â 10808 Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 100th Street, Â Fort Â St. Â John, Â BC Â V1J Â 3Z6 Â after Â 1:00 Â p.m. Â local Â time, Â June Â 7th, Â 2010, Â upon Â payment Â of Â a Â non-Ârefundable Â amount Â of Â $100.00 Â (incl. Â GST) Â by Â cash Â or Â certified Â cheque Â made Â payable Â to Â Urban Â Systems Â Ltd. Â This Â Tender Â is Â also Â being Â issued Â electronically Â through Â the Â BC Â Bid Â website Â (www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca) Â where Â any Â interested Â party Â may Â download Â the Â Tender Â documents Â directly Â from Â the Â aforementioned Â website. Â No Â registration, Â tracking Â or Â other Â recording Â of Â tender Â document Â holders Â will Â be Â performed Â by Â the Â Owner Â or Â Engineer. Â All Â addenda, Â amendments Â or Â further Â information Â will Â be Â published Â on Â the Â BC Â Bid Â website. Â It Â is Â the Â sole Â responsibility Â of Â the Â Tenderer Â to Â monitor Â the Â website Â regularly Â to Â check Â for Â updates. Â Tender Â documents Â are Â available Â for Â view Â at Â the Â City Â of Â Fort Â St. Â John Â and Â the Â Fort Â St. Â John Â Construction Â Association. Tenders Â must Â be Â accompanied Â by Â the Â required Â Tender Â Surety Â specified Â in Â the Â Tender Â Documents Â

Â Â Â Contact Â for Â additional Â information: Â OWNER ENGINEER Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â City Â of Â Fort Â St. Â John Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Urban Â Systems Â Ltd. Â Â Â Â 10808 Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 100th Â Street Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 10631 Â â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Â 100th Â Street Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Fort Â St. Â John, Â BC Â Â V1J Â 3Z5 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Fort Â St. Â John, Â BC Â Â Â V1J Â 3Z6 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Telephone: Â Â (250) Â 787-Â8150 Â Â Â Â Telephone: Â Â (250) Â 785-Â9697 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Fax: Â Â (250) Â 787-Â8181 Â Â Â Â Â Fax: Â Â (250) Â 785-Â9691 Â Attention: Â Â Victor Â Shopland Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Attention: Â Â Rob Â Close, Â Project Â Manager Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Dir. Â of Â Infrastructure Â & Â Capital Â Works Â Â Â Â Â Â Email: Â rclose@urban-Âsystems.com Â

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ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Â A Â BOY Â PAXTON DOUGLAS HEAL Born: Â May Â 30 Parents: Â Tyrell Â Heal Â & Â Tiffany Â Shallow Â

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ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Â A Â GIRL Â LILLY ARIANNA LEE DULIAN Born: Â June Â 2 Parents: Â Amylee Â & Â

ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Â A Â BOY Â ARTHUR JAMES ROSCHER Born: Â May Â 30 Parents: Â Arthur Â & Â

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Â Stats: Â 19.5â&#x20AC;? 5 Â lbs Â 4 Â oz

Linda Â Roscher Â of Â FSJ

ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Â A Â BOY Â TITAN CRONUS ANTHONY GREICO Born: Â June Â 1 Parents: Â Oceann Â

ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Â A Â GIRL Â AMY ROSALEE Born: Â May Â 31 Parents: Â John Â & Â Naomi Â Forseth

Maier Â & Â Steven Â Greico Â of Â FSJ

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Â Stats: Â 20.5â&#x20AC;? 8 Â lb Â 1 Â oz

Â Stats: Â 55 Â cm Â 3955 Â g

Congratulations to all the new parents!

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Frank Beatton lived at the Hudsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay around bothering after debts. Post on the north shore of the Peace River Thursday June 9 Self and Taylor busy and kept entries of daily life in early Fort St. ZLWK ,QGLDQV :DEOLFH &KDUOLH DOVR ) $QJohn. The recordings of this early Hudsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s derson left for Moberly Lake. Joe working Bay Company Factor have been digitized in the garden. Trumbley and A. Monkman by The Cemetery Seekers and brought home arrived from Grande Prairie. to Fort St. John. This project was funded by Friday June 10 Self and Joe looking up the North Peace Savings and Credit Union. KRUVHV ZH IRXQG DOO EXW WZR +HUE\ 7D\ORU Over 4,000 images were photographed at ORRNLQJ DIWHU VWRUH )LHOGV LQ RIĂ&#x20AC;FH the provincial archives in October 2008. Saturday June 11 Taylor and Joe across Excerpts from June 1910 looking and covering up fur packs. More Wednesday June 1 Wablice and Char- RI WKH ,QGLDQV SDWFKLQJ RII :H KDG D VOLJKW lie arrived from Moberly Lake and put in shower of rain today. WKHLU IXUV $ Ă&#x20AC;QH FOHDU GD\ $ ORW RI ,QGLDQV Sunday June 12 Blowing a strong gale all around. day. Thursday June 2 Busy fur packing. The SS Monday June 13 Self in store covering fur Peace River arrived this evening from PRL SDFNV ZLWK GXFN &ROG DQG VWRUP\ 7KH ,Qwith the treaty party on board. Also loaded dians all patching off. with freight for the Hudson Bay Company 7XHVGD\ -XQH 7D\ORU Ă&#x20AC;QLVKHG IXU and Revellions Bros. packs. Self and Joe packing moose skin. Friday June 3 Busy unloading freight. Very stormy. 7KLV DIWHUQRRQ TXLWH D ORW RI ,QGLDQV DURXQG Wednesday June 15 Making requisitions Fine weather. IRU QH[W RXWĂ&#x20AC;W 7D\ORU LQ VWRUH -RH DW SRWDSaturday June 4 Self in store. Taylor help- toes. Cold and stormy. F. Anderson arrived LQJ )LHOGV LQ RIĂ&#x20AC;FH 7KUHH ZKLWH PHQ DU- IURP 0REHUO\ /DNH DOVR .LDK The Beatton Journals and other docurived from Edmonton with pack horses. Bob Fry and partner arrived from the mountains ments can be viewed digitally at the North Peace Museum. Inquiries: (250) 787-0430. this evening. Monday June 6 Self and F. Anderson started to take inventory. Taylor in store. Mr. Fields helping. Shaw left today. Joe Letourneau hired for home staging summer. Bob Fry and partner Want to sell your houseMay fast for top dollar? Lesley left for PRL. Owner Operator STAGE IT Tuesday June 7 Busy as Office: (250) 787-5297 Call Lesley yesterday. Fine weather. Cell: (250) 793-2425 (250)787-5297 | (250) 793-2425 Wednesday June 8 Finlesleyamay@hotmail.com ished inventory. Wablice and lesleyamay@hotmail.com â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itdoesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cost cost aa lot lot to to make make aa huge huge impactâ&#x20AC;? impact.â&#x20AC;? his brother also F. Anderâ&#x20AC;&#x153;It son preparing to start to the &OHDQLQJ 'H FOXWWHULQJ 3DLQWLQJ PRXQWDLQV $ ORW RI ,QGLDQV DIIRUGDEOH VROXWLRQV WR DFKLHYH WRS YDOXH IRU \RXU KRPH

Quality ingredients start with quality people. Facility Assistant Dawson Creek We are looking for a self-starter to join our team. As the Facility Assistant, you will be responsible for tasks associated with receiving, processing, warehousing and shipping of grain and farm supplies, as well as general labour in and around the facility. Ideal candidates have a Grade 12 education or equivalent and a valid Class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence. Preference will be given to applicants with agri-business experience. Viterra offers a competitive salary, employee share purchase and benefits plan. Please submit your resume and cover letter to employment@viterra.ca by June 17, 2010, quoting competition number CO-121.

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4.94 2.10

3.70

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2.64

3.15

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4.19

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6.45

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3.50

4.05

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2.64

4.35

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Local Â Special Â Olympics Â athletes Â excel Â with Â sponsorships By Melanie Robinson TAYLOR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Another year, another success for Fort St. John Special Olympics. The group held its annual golf tournament on May 29, raising more than $8,000 for the approximately 40 athletes aged eight to 70 in the program. The money, said sports director George Barber, will go towards transportation costs and training for those athletes, who

presently compete in sports such as bowling, swimming, Ă&#x20AC;JXUH VNDWLQJ DQG VQRZVKRHLQJ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our main goal with Special Olympics is some of them GRQÂˇW NQRZ KRZ WR VZLP IRU H[DPSOH DQG HYHQWXDOO\ WKH\ DOO LPSURYH HYHQ LI WKH\ LPSURYH D OLWWOH ELW LW VKRZV WKDW DW OHDVW WKH\ KDYH VRPH NLQG RI TXDOLW\ RI OLIH Âľ KH VDLG Â´,WÂˇV UHZDUGLQJ Âľ Without the money from sponsors, Barber said the organization would be limited in what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s able to do. ,WÂˇV WKURXJK VSRQVRUships, he added, that local DWKOHWHV KDYH EHHQ DEOH WR compete in Quebec for winter games competitions and HYHQ DW WKH ZRUOGV OHYHO Melanie Robinson photo Local Special OlymFort St. John Special Olympics sports director George BarSLFV Ă&#x20AC;JXUH VNDWHU 'DUOHQH ber said the recent success of its annual golf tournament -DNXERZVNL IRU H[DPSOH will help local athletes compete in sports that have made a ZRQ D JROG DQG VLOYHU PHGdifference in their lives. DO LQ %RLVH ,GDKR ODVW \HDU at the World Winter Games games this winter. and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preparing to com7KHUHÂˇV DOZD\V PRUH WKDW FDQ EH GRQH KRZHYHU pete again in 2013. 6SHFLDO 2O\PSLFV LV DOZD\V ORRNLQJ IRU YROXQWHHUV DQG Barber said the organiza- coaches to help with their athletes. tion is also hopeful its athletes )RU PRUH LQIRUPDWLRQ FRQWDFW 6KDURQ 'RHUNVHQ DW ZLOO TXDOLI\ IRU WKH ZLQWHU

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